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My blog is all about helping you understand your brain so you can create a life that feels amazing. Through insights from neuroscience, mindset shifts, and practical strategies, I’ll help you break through limiting beliefs, boost your well-being, and live with more confidence and clarity. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, build better habits, or just feel more aligned with who you truly are, you'll find tools here to support you on your journey.

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There was a time in my life when I felt completely stuck. I was working 10 to 12-hour shifts in a senior care facility during the pandemic — emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and spiritually numb. My Peace Corps dream had just been ripped away weeks before I was supposed to leave, and I remember thinking, […]

May 29, 2025

improving your life, Personal

What Hard Work Really Taught Me About Rebuilding My Life

It’s hard to forget the day everything finally clicked. I was working in senior care during the pandemic—long, exhausting 10–12 hour shifts—and I was miserable. The job felt soul-crushing, and the weight I’d gained during COVID only made me feel worse. I felt completely stuck. One day, while helping an elderly man who’d been abandoned […]

May 28, 2025

improving your life, Personal

The Moment I Knew I Had to Change My Life

The Deeper Meaning of Chai Today I learned about the concept of Chai. In Hebrew, Chai (חַי) means life — but not just the breathing-in-and-out kind. It means real life: sacred, meaningful, intentional life. A life that’s fully alive. As soon as I read that, it stopped me in my tracks. Because Chai isn’t just […]

May 27, 2025

Life Purpose, Personal

What ā€˜Chai’ Really Means: The Sacred Hebrew Word That Changed My Life

…And how the decision finally gave me peace, purpose, and excitement again …And how the decision finally gave me peace, purpose, and excitement again When my niece was born in May of 2024, something shifted in me. I’ve always loved learning, and for the first time in a long time, I started feeling excited about […]

May 26, 2025

Coaching, Personal, Therapy

Therapist vs Life Coach: Why I Chose to Become a Therapist (Instead of ā€œJustā€ Staying a Life Coach)

In the realm of personal growth and self-discovery, there’s a perpetual quest for authenticity and passion. We’re all looking for not just a job but a life that aligns with us. This intricate dance between understanding one’s true self and weaving a life that reflects it is what we delve into in our latest podcast […]

April 17, 2024

Personal, Podcasts

87. How Do You Know if Something Aligns With You?

Alignment | Austin and Monica

The “Five-Second Rule” is a remarkably simple yet powerful tool. It’s for those who often find themselves caught in the snare of indecision and procrastination. This episode of our podcast delves into this transformative technique. We’re sharing insights that resonate with entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and anyone seeking to enhance their action-taking capabilities. As the conversation […]

April 11, 2024

Business, Personal, Podcasts

82. Overcoming Fear and Procrastination with the Five-Second Rule

The Five-Second Rule from Mel Robbins | Austin and Monica

When Monica and Austin’s Peace Corps mission was abruptly canceled due to COVID-19, they found themselves at a crossroads. They were faced with the daunting task of redefining their path. Their story, told on the Rewrite Your Life Story podcast, serves as an emblem of resilience and adaptability in the face of unforeseen challenges. The […]

January 24, 2024

Personal, Podcasts

77. Rewrite Your Life Story | Stephen and Sharlene

Rewrite your life story | Austin and Monica

Summary Last week, we discussed purpose vs passion and why both are necessary for creating a successful life and online business. This week, we’re getting personal. We’re diving into OUR purpose and passion, what gets us going, and why we do what we do. In this podcast episode, we reflect on our personal experiences of […]

May 17, 2023

Business, Couples, Personal, Podcasts, travel

41. OUR Purpose and Passion: Entrepreneurship and Traveling

OUR passion and purpose | Austin and Monica

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