The Nancy Levin Show

January often arrives with a quiet demand to 'fix yourself.' To try harder. To finally get it right. If you're a high-achieving people-pleaser, you've likely learned that resolutions start with hope and end with guilt. They're built on pressure, not truth. And they quietly reinforce the belief that who you are right now isn't enough. In this episode, I offer a different way to enter the new year—one rooted in self-worth, not self-correction. Instead of resolutions, I invite you to choose non-negotiables: simple, sustaining rituals that reconnect you to yourself. These small daily choices create clarity, strengthen boundaries, and help you stop abandoning yourself in the name of productivity. This conversation is for anyone who feels exhausted by starting over every January and ready to choose presence, sustainability, and self-trust instead. What we explore: Why traditional resolutions are rooted in lack How non-negotiables support self-worth and clarity Why small daily rituals are more powerful than big goals The connection between burnout and self-abandonment Letting go of what's complete to make space for what's true Choosing yourself without needing permission If you feel a pull to reconnect with what lights you up, I invite you to join my free five-day experience, Reignite Your Spark, designed to help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and inner truth. Visit http://www.nancylevin.com/spark to begin. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

There comes a moment when you can't keep giving more of yourself away. If you've spent years proving, delivering, and holding everything together, it makes sense that slowing down feels risky. You may look capable on the outside, but inside there's a quieter part of you longing for rest, relief, and a way back to your own truth. This episode is a compassionate invitation to stop abandoning yourself in the name of being everything for everyone else. When you override your needs, resentment and depletion build silently. But each time you choose yourself — even in one small moment — something powerful shifts. Boundaries help you reclaim your energy, your voice, and your self-worth. Desire reconnects you to what feels alive. And enoughness becomes something you claim, not something you earn. You deserve to root into what nourishes you, honor what you want, and stop measuring your value by what you produce. One breath, one pause, and one boundary at a time. What we explore: The cost of saying yes when you mean no How self-abandonment accumulates over time Why slowing down feels threatening for high achievers The truth about resentment and what it reveals Why desire is not indulgent — it's directional How boundaries bring you back to yourself Simple daily practices to honor your needs The moment you choose enoughness Reclaiming energy from obligation and overgiving If your spark has felt dimmed by overachieving or overgiving, my free five-day experience Reignite Your Spark will help you reconnect with your energy and your truth. You can begin now at https://nancylevin.com/spark/ Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook  

When your life looks successful on the outside but feels hollow on the inside, it's time to come back to yourself. If you've spent years proving your worth through achievement, you may be feeling the quiet cost of high performance: exhaustion, disconnection, and the sense that something essential is missing. Today, I'm inviting you to pause the constant push and reconnect with the part of you that's been buried under productivity and performance. Together, we explore the truth that your worth has never lived in your output. When you slow down enough to actually feel your life, presence becomes a source of power instead of something you postpone. You'll learn how to soften the pressure, listen to your body, and make room for joy, rest, creativity, and desire so you can reclaim the spark you've been missing. If you've been afraid that slowing down will set you back, let this be your reminder: presence doesn't derail your purpose; it sharpens it. What we explore: High achievement burnout and the silent sacrifices that come with it Why striving disconnects you from your inner world The truth about rest, self-worth, and productivity How to listen to your body and honor what you feel Small daily practices to reconnect with yourself The fears that keep high achievers stuck The shift that brings you back to your spark   If you're ready to reconnect with what lights you up, join me for my free five-day challenge, Reignite Your Spark, at nancylevin.com/spark.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook  

You don't have to step away for three weeks to feel like yourself again. Walking the Camino reminded me that freedom doesn't come from clearing your calendar — it comes from reconnecting with yourself. Burnout blurs that connection, especially when you're living in overdrive, measuring your worth by how much you do. But presence returns when you give yourself permission to pause, even for a few minutes at a time. In this episode, I share how micro-sabbatical moments can shift the rhythm of your day and help you come home to the truth of who you are. These simple morning, midday, and evening rituals invite ease, clarity, and sovereignty back into your life — without waiting for the "right time" to rest. When you ground yourself in small, intentional pauses, you create a life that feels more aligned and less pressured. What we explore Why burnout convinces you rest must be earned How micro-sabbatical moments restore inner spaciousness Three tiny rituals that reconnect you with yourself The role of resistance, guilt, and busyness in keeping you stuck How to shift from performance to presence The truth about building freedom through daily choice If you're craving deeper clarity and connection, join me for Reignite Your Spark, my free five-day experience designed to help you reconnect with your desires and the feelings you want to live inside of. Sign up at https://nancylevin.com/spark Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Why does success sometimes feel empty? And how do you reconnect with what truly lights you up?  If your life looks fine from the outside but no longer feels aligned on the inside, there is nothing wrong with you. There is simply a part of you asking to be heard. In this episode, I'm inviting you to reconnect with your desire—the quiet truth beneath the roles, responsibilities, and expectations that have shaped your days. So many of us have built lives that make sense on paper yet feel muted in our bodies. Others are still striving, waiting for the moment when everything finally clicks, only to find themselves asking the same question: Is this it? Wherever you find yourself, the root experience is the same. You've lost touch with what you truly want, and that disconnection affects every area of your life. Together, we explore what happens when desire goes quiet and what becomes available when you invite it back. Desire is not indulgent. It is not irresponsible. It is the source of inner alignment, clarity, and boundaries. And when you return to it—even gently, even slowly—you return to yourself.   What we explore: The quiet ache beneath achievement Why success feels empty without connection to desire The belief that you must earn the right to want more How ignoring desire leads to resentment, numbness, and burnout Why desire is a compass, not a luxury Real client stories of small desires that changed everything How reconnecting with desire restores clarity and energy A compassionate path back to what lights you up   If you're ready to reconnect with what makes you feel alive, I invite you to join my free five-day Reignite Your Spark challenge at nancylevin.com/spark. It's just 15 minutes a day, designed to bring you back to the truth of what you want.   Connect with me:Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

When was the last time you did something purely for yourself—without apologizing for it, justifying it, or making sure everyone else was taken care of first? Most of us were taught that being selfish is wrong. But what if we've had it backwards? What if honoring your needs is actually the foundation of authentic generosity and love? In this solo episode, I invite you to rethink everything you've believed about selfishness and see it instead as a sacred practice of self-respect. Together, we'll explore how reclaiming your right to rest, receive, and say no can deepen—not damage—your relationships. By the end of this conversation, you'll understand that boundaries aren't barriers; they're bridges to connection, truth, and peace.   What we explore: The cultural conditioning that taught us to equate selfishness with shame Why self-abandonment disguised as selflessness erodes genuine connection How to tell the difference between generosity and performance Simple ways to practice sacred selfishness during the holidays How honoring your needs restores trust, integrity, and authenticity in every relationship   You don't owe anyone your depletion. You owe yourself your wholeness. This episode is your permission slip to stop apologizing for your boundaries—and start seeing them as the most loving gift you can give.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

What if the holidays actually left you feeling peaceful, connected, and at ease—instead of drained, resentful, or disappointed? In this episode, I'm inviting you to reimagine the season—not as something to get through, but something you consciously create. Together, we'll walk through a gentle but powerful process to help you uncover what truly nourishes you and design a holiday season that reflects your truth. I'll guide you through five key questions to create your personal holiday blueprint, then share five practical steps to help you hold clear, loving boundaries—so you can move through the holidays with more peace, presence, and authenticity. What we explore: How to clarify what you most want to feel and experience this season Why so many of us default to old roles and obligations that no longer fit The role boundaries play in protecting your peace and honoring your energy Five clear steps for communicating and upholding your limits with grace Ways to navigate family dynamics without losing yourself in the process You're allowed to choose peace over pressure, connection over obligation, and truth over tradition. The season you desire is possible—and you are worthy of it.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

What if reinvention isn't about doing more at all? What if it's about doing less? In this episode, I share the deeper truth about personal growth: that the most profound change often begins with subtraction, not striving to do more. Drawing from my own recent season of reinvention, I explore how letting go — of identities, expectations, and incompletions — creates the space for your most authentic self to emerge. When you stop forcing what no longer fits, you stop living from effort and start living from essence.   What we explore: The difference between striving for change and allowing transformation Why letting go can feel radical but is actually the most natural thing How "incompletions" quietly drain energy and block your evolution Three gentle ways to begin releasing what no longer serves you Why stillness is not stagnation — it's the birthplace of reinvention   This isn't about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you are beneath the layers of doing, proving, and performing. Reinvention becomes simple when you stop chasing it and start listening to what's ready to fall away.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

What if your 'success' is actually what's draining your power?  For years, I believed my worth was measured by how much I could give, achieve, and manage. I wore the cape, smiled through the fatigue, and convinced everyone—including myself—that I was fine. But beneath that polished performance lived a quiet truth: I was burning out while trying to be everything for everyone. In this episode, I share what it really takes to break free from high-functioning burnout—the kind that hides behind success. Together, we'll explore how slowing down isn't losing ground, why rest is the most radical form of self-trust, and how to finally stop performing your life and start living it.   What we explore: How high-functioning burnout disguises itself as competence The emotional cost of over-giving and people-pleasing Three powerful shifts to release the Superwoman identity Why rest, stillness, and softness are essential to true strength How to return to your essence—without the cape If you're ready to step out of performance mode and into presence, visit nancylevin.com to explore courses, coaching, and resources to help you come home to yourself.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook  

When life falls apart, it can feel like devastation. But what if the collapse isn't the end—but the beginning of your greatest transformation? In this episode, I explore a sacred truth; that what feels like destruction is often the construction of your most authentic self. Through the story of my own unraveling, I share what it means to meet yourself again after the identities you've built—wife, achiever, perfectionist—suddenly disappear. When the façade falls away, the real you finally has room to breathe. What we explore: Why collapse is often the universe's way of making space for truth The deeper meaning behind hitting "rock bottom" How to recognize the signs of disconnection before life forces your hand Why rock bottom isn't a punishment, but an initiation The three powerful questions that become your compass in reinvention If you're in a season of loss, ending, or uncertainty, this episode will remind you that you are not breaking—you are becoming. The pieces falling away are simply the ones that no longer belong to your truth. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook  

What if resentment isn't your enemy — but a signpost? Many of us carry resentment quietly — that slow burn that shows up as tension in our bodies and heaviness in our hearts. We tell ourselves it's because of what someone else did or didn't do. But the truth is, resentment doesn't begin with them. It begins with us. In this episode, I explore how resentment is not your enemy, but your teacher — a sacred signal pointing you back to your unmet needs, forgotten boundaries, and the parts of you longing to be honored again. When you learn to listen to resentment instead of judging it, it reveals the exact places where you've been abandoning yourself in the name of peace, approval, or belonging. This isn't about blame. It's about freedom — the kind that comes from reclaiming your voice, your choices, and your truth. What we explore: The real root of resentment and why it's never just about someone else How crossing your own boundaries leads to self-abandonment Why resentment is actually grief — not anger Compassionate practices for transforming resentment into self-honoring How to hold your boundaries even when guilt or fear arises   When resentment rises, it's an invitation to pause, listen, and return to what's true for you. You don't need anyone else to change. You only need to stop betraying yourself. The freedom you've been seeking isn't out there — it's waiting within you.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook  

Have you ever checked all the boxes of success, only to feel restless, stuck, or quietly unfulfilled? If so, you're not alone. So many high achievers and people-pleasers wake up one day realizing they've built a life that looks perfect on paper—but doesn't feel aligned in their heart. In this solo episode, I share the truth about what happens when we ignore the whispers of our heart and settle for "good enough." I'll guide you through the hidden cost of overriding your inner knowing, and why those whispers aren't distractions but sacred signals leading you back to yourself. Most importantly, I'll offer practical ways to start listening again—without needing to have it all figured out. Reinvention isn't about starting over. It's about remembering who you truly are, and daring to honor that truth in your everyday life. What we explore: The difference between the life you've built and the one your heart is calling you toward How high achievers override their inner voice in the name of practicality or perfection The long-term cost of ignoring your own truth (and how it shows up in daily life) Why whispers of restlessness are actually signals of alignment Three simple ways to start listening to your heart today How reinvention is a return to your essence—not a leap into the unknown   I'd love to support you inside my nine-week Reinvention Coaching program, designed to help you dissolve resistance and live in alignment with your truest self. You can learn more and enroll at nancylevin.com/reinvention-coaching.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

When we spend our lives hiding the parts of ourselves we fear others will reject, we unintentionally reject ourselves first. In this episode, I explore how the stories you've tried to bury — the ones you're convinced make you unworthy — can actually become the most powerful catalysts for your freedom, fulfillment, and authentic self-expression. I share my own journey of carrying shame through my affair, abusive marriage, and divorce, and how living in secrecy only deepened my disconnection from myself. I want you to know: the very pieces you've worked so hard to conceal might be the keys to your wholeness and to leading, loving, and living with your full voice.   What we explore: Why shame feeds on secrecy and how to stop letting it silence you. The hidden cost of performing instead of living authentically. How to reframe shame as a source of empathy, resilience, and insight. Three steps to transform your story from a source of fear to a source of strength. The magnetic power of vulnerability and the liberation of speaking your truth.   If you've been considering joining this year's cohort of Levin Life Coach Academy, the doors are open until midnight tonight. This is your chance to say yes to yourself and the life that's been calling you from beneath the weight of shame. Visit nancylevin.com/yes to join us.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

In this episode of The Nancy Levin Show, I'm exploring one of the most seductive traps we can fall into: waiting for certainty before we take action. We tell ourselves we need the perfect plan, the right timing, or complete clarity before stepping forward—but what we're really doing is postponing our truth. If you've been feeling the call to live in greater alignment, to serve others, and to step into the life you long for, this is the moment to listen closely. The life you want isn't waiting for perfection—it's waiting for you. And if becoming a life coach has been tugging at your heart, I'll share how Levin Life Coach Academy can be your path to making that dream real.   What we explore: Why certainty is an illusion that keeps us stuck The difference between the life you show the world and the life you secretly long for How one moment of honesty can become the first domino toward alignment Three simple practices to move forward without a perfect plan Why courage, not certainty, is what unlocks the possibilities waiting for you How LLCA can support you in taking the next step toward the life you desire If you've been waiting for the right time, this is it. Enrollment for Levin Life Coach Academy is now open—your dream of becoming a certified coach doesn't require perfection, only your willingness to take the first step. Learn more at nancylevin.com/coaching-academy   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

So many of us tell ourselves we're waiting for the right moment—the perfect plan, the perfect clarity—before we take the next step. But the truth is, that moment never arrives. And every day we delay, we quietly send ourselves the message that our dreams can wait, that we can wait. In this special bonus episode, I'm uncovering the subtle ways inaction shows up, why it takes such a strong hold on us, and how to begin dissolving its grip. More importantly, I'm sharing how we can shift from hesitation into aligned action that builds lasting confidence and impact. What we explore: How inaction disguises itself as busyness, perfectionism or endless research The hidden fears—of failure, success, and uncertainty—that keep us stuck Why inaction isn't laziness, but a way our nervous system tries to protect us How to meet yourself with compassion instead of judgment when fear arises Why the antidote to inaction is presence, not perfection How small, simple steps compound into trust, confidence, and transformation The ripple effect that happens when you choose growth over fear   If you're ready to rebuild self-trust, claim your expertise, and begin taking powerful, aligned action, I invite you to join me for my free masterclass: The Confident Coach Blueprint. Together we'll walk through three practical steps to help you move from hesitation into impact.  Sign up at nancyLevin.com/masterclass.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook  

From the outside, you may look like you have it all together — the career, the accomplishments, the ability to handle everything with ease. But inside, you may feel hollow, disconnected, and like you're simply going through the motions. This isn't traditional burnout. It's something deeper. It's what I call flatlining: the hidden collapse that happens when high-achieving women push too hard for too long without tending to their own humanity. In this episode, I explore the psychological forces that drive achievement into emptiness — perfectionism, hyper-independence, and unprocessed emotions — and how to break free from their grip. You'll learn how to recognize the signs of flatlining, release the belief that your worth is tied to performance, and begin reclaiming your energy and vitality from the inside out. What we explore: The difference between burnout and flatlining — and why it matters How perfectionism keeps moving the goalpost and fuels emptiness The hidden costs of hyper-independence on your emotional wellbeing Why unprocessed feelings disconnect you from yourself How to reclaim your vitality through self-worth, boundaries, and coaching If this episode speaks to you, I invite you to take the next step with me inside my coaching programs and resources, where you'll find the tools and support to truly end the cycle of achievement and emptiness.   Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

What happens when you give yourself full permission to say yes to you? In this episode of The Nancy Levin Show, I'm joined by seven extraordinary certified Levin Life Coaches who share the profound shifts they've experienced through LLCA and the ripple effect of this work in their lives, careers, and communities. From seasoned professionals to women reinventing themselves later in life, their stories illuminate the courage to pivot, the power of community, and the freedom that comes from reclaiming self-worth. Each journey is a reminder that transformation is possible at any age or stage — and that the tools of LLCA create not just thriving coaching practices, but lives of greater authenticity, boundaries, and joy.   What we explore: The turning points that led each woman to join LLCA How embodying boundaries, worthiness, and reinvention changed their relationships, careers, and confidence What it feels like to finally stop apologizing and start living aligned with truth The unexpected ways coaching tools ripple into families, universities, and communities Why investing in yourself is always the most powerful first step   If you've ever wondered whether coaching — or being coached — could create a new possibility for you, this episode will inspire you to trust your curiosity and take the leap. I would love nothing more than to welcome you into the next LLCA cohort, where you'll discover what becomes possible when you say yes to yourself.   Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Have you ever looked around at the life you've built—career, relationships, accomplishments—and thought, is this it? For decades, I mastered the art of achievement. From the outside, everything looked perfect, yet inside I was quietly enduring instead of truly living. In this episode, I share the hidden cost of high achievement, the moment my illusion shattered, and the practical steps you can take to shift from survival mode into a life that feels fully alive. What we explore: The subtle ways high achievers endure life instead of living it How strength can become a prison when built only on being needed The role of vulnerability in creating true connection The scarcity mindset that keeps us hustling and saying yes when we mean no Simple practices to move from lack to abundance How to redefine strength, honor your truth, and choose differently every day   No matter how long you've been performing, people-pleasing, or staying in survival mode, every single day is an invitation to begin again. Sign up to my new 4-day virtual experience for high-achievers and take the first steps toward your reinvention: 👉  nancylevin.com/reinvent   Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.com Instagram Facebook  

We spend so much of our lives shaping ourselves to be who others want us to be—only to wake up one day and realize we've lost touch with who we really are. In this solo episode, I'm exploring what it takes to peel back those layers and reclaim your true identity—not the job title, not the role, but the essence of who you've always been. I share how your "mess" is often the very message that sets you apart. And how shedding outdated career roles isn't just about reinvention—it's about coming home to yourself. Whether you're at the edge of a big leap or stuck wondering what your next chapter even looks like, this episode offers the truth and encouragement you need to step forward.   What we explore: Why your most painful experiences are actually your greatest assets
 The trap of over-identifying with roles and titles
 The fear that keeps us hidden—and what it's costing us
 What personal branding really means (and what it doesn't)
 How to know when it's time to shed an old identity
 A question to ask yourself if you feel stuck or invisible   Your voice and your story matter. And someone is waiting to hear them. The process starts with a single choice: to stop hiding.  👉 nancylevin.com/rewrite   Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook  

Have you been ignoring the quiet whispers urging you to make a change? Sometimes, life gently nudges us in a new direction… and we refuse to listen. We cling to the familiar, soften our discomfort, and convince ourselves we can make it work. But the truth is: those whispers never go away. They grow louder until we reach a breaking point—a moment when the pain of staying becomes greater than the fear of change. In this solo episode, I open up about the whispers I ignored and the moment I finally reached my point of no return. I share the truth behind the story that changed the trajectory of my life—not when my journals were discovered, but what happened nearly two years later. And I invite you to reflect on your own moments of hesitation, bargaining, and self-betrayal. You don't have to wait until everything falls apart. You can make a choice now, before the whispers become screams.   What we explore: Why we ignore our intuition and minimize our pain The truth about my own point of no return—and what finally broke the cycle How excuses, rationalizations, and fear keep us stuck in the in-between The toll that lingering in "not that bad" takes on your energy and self-worth Why choosing yourself doesn't require a crisis—it starts with one symbolic step   If this episode speaks to you, I invite you to honor your own whispers and consider: what is your point of no return? And what single step will you take to claim your freedom?    If you're ready to take the next step toward becoming a successful life coach, I invite you to download my free workbook: Rewrite the Story Keeping You Stuck: Become the Life Coach You're Meant to Be 👉 nancy levin.com/rewrite   Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook