The Live FAB Life Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by Vicky Cook. Vicky Cook is a certified transition coach who helps high-achieving women find more purpose, connection, and adventure outside of the corporate walls.  She specializes in helping women who are transitioning through their late 30s and 40s awaken to the woman they're craving to be. I "officially" met Vicky two summers ago in a branding course. It just so happened that we were both going through training programs and getting ready to launch our respective coaching practices. Previously, we both had personal blogs that we were transitioning from and ironically, I was a reader of Vicky's personal blog! We quickly hit it off and have since gone from online friends to real-life friends! The work that we do compliment each others so nicely so I asked Vicky to come on the show, specifically for a chat about a blog post she wrote over a year ago that really struck a chord with me. It's a blog post titled, "Taking the BS Out of Time Management." One of the biggest things I hear from people is that "I don't have time." ...I don't have time to grocery shop. ...I don't have time to make a home-cooked meal. ...I don't have time to exercise. ...I don't have time for self-care. Now if you're like me, and somewhat of a productivity-nerd, you may always be in search of the best planner, the best app, or the best process to help you find the time. But as Vicky says, "I hate to burst your bubble but here's the no-BS reality about time management that no one wants to hear… ...it's not about your calendar or the clock.  ...there are no magical tips and tricks....there isn't a secret system or a perfect planner that will answer all of your I-don't-have-enough-time prayers. The cold hard truth is that you don't need to learn how to better manage your time...you need to learn how to set priorities, drop the excuses, and get real with yourself on what you truly want." And this is what we chat about in this episode.   READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www.livefablife.com/006 SUBMIT A QUESTION: http://www.livefablife.com/podcast 

This week marks the second anniversary of The Live FAB Life Podcast! In this episode, I discuss having an epiphany, with the help of some friends, on my unique position to help women in tech bring health and wellness to the forefront of their careers and lives. You'll hear me share my work experience of working in startups to large corporate environments, the different stressors I experienced and how being micro-managed directly impacted my health and how I learned to reframe and deal with the situation for the better. READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www.livefablife.com/092 SUBMIT A QUESTION: http://www.livefablife.com/podcast

The new year is treated like a reset button — as if your body, energy, and history are supposed to magically start over overnight. But your energy doesn't reset on January 1. In this episode, I talk about why there is no "right" way to begin, why every phase of your wellness journey counts, and why pressure to do things perfectly often disconnects you from yourself. We'll talk about New Year's goals and fresh starts — without shaming any of them — and then zoom out to the real skill that actually changes everything: learning how to make the right decision for you, at the right time, in a way your body can support. If January brings pressure, guilt, or the sense that you're already behind, this episode is here to take that weight off. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

This year, I didn't hustle. I returned. I returned to how my energy actually works. I returned to how my mind processes. I returned to timing instead of pressure. And I returned to showing up in ways that don't cost me my health. In this episode, I share what I finally had to face: I was still running operating in a Generator way — weekly output, constant visibility, and treating consistency as proof of worth. I break down my Human Design — my Incarnation Cross, active gates, and my only channel — and explain why that approach doesn't work for me. My role isn't endless production. It's discernment, synthesis, and speaking at the right moment. I also share what this means for the podcast and how I'll be showing up moving forward. If you've been forcing yourself into structures that drain you and wondering why it feels so hard, this episode will help you understand what patterns to notice. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

In this episode, we're talking about inconsistency and why certain routines never stick, why "discipline" isn't the issue, and how your Human Design shows the natural rhythms your body prefers. If you've ever tried to force yourself into someone else's routine, wondered why it only worked for a week, then berated yourself for "not sticking with it", this episode will help you understand why — and what to build instead. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

We're taught to make decisions from our mind — research, logic, pros vs cons lists — and then wonder why everything feels harder than it should. But the truth is: your body gives you information long before your mind starts analyzing anything. In this episode, we're breaking down the early signals your body sends — the physical cues, energetic shifts, and subtle patterns – the ones that are usually overlooked — and how Human Design gives language and structure to those early signals so you can stop pushing through them, stop misreading them, and stop treating them like flaws. You'll learn how your body responds before your thoughts do, why you're so used to overriding those responses, and how noticing them can make decisions easier and reduce stress. If you've ever pushed past your limits, said yes when you knew you shouldn't, or talked yourself out of what you felt immediately — this episode will help you understand why. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

In this birthday episode, we get personal and talk about the parts of ourselves we've been taught to tone down, cover up, or feel ashamed of — the quirks, patterns, and preferences we thought made us "too much," "too sensitive," or just… weird. And how Human Design gives us a language — and a framework — to see these parts not as flaws, but as guidance. We discuss:  Why your quirks aren't accidents — they're insights How I reframed what I used to feel self-conscious about through my Human Design Real-life examples from my chart (and maybe yours, too!) READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

You know how the saying goes, "trust your intuition"? It sounds great — until you're staring at your meal plan, second-guessing your symptoms, and wondering why you still don't feel like yourself. This episode is about self-leadership — and how Human Design gives you a practical path back to trusting your judgment, body, and energy again. We'll unpack what self-leadership really means, the subtle ways we learn to override it (even with "good" advice), and how each of the seven Human Design Authorities offers a tangible, practical approach to building that trust again — one decision at a time. This isn't about ignoring input or never asking for support. It's about becoming the kind of person who knows how to hear themselves — and lead themselves — even in the noise. In this episode: What self-leadership is (and isn't) Why wellness culture often disconnects us from our inner compass Seven ways Human Design helps you stop outsourcing your decisions The difference between following intuition vs. understanding your Authority READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

In this episode, we unpack the gap between what your lab tests say and what your body feels — and why both are valid. As someone who deeply values functional lab data, I'm not here to dismiss it. In fact, I still regularly test through my own care team. But lab work is just one piece of the puzzle. Functional data is powerful — but it's a snapshot, not a full story. What happens between tests? What happens when symptoms don't align with results? It isn't about replacing one system with another — it's a yes, and. It offers context. Insight. A filter. We explore how your energy, rhythms, and lived experience can help you contextualize the data, not override it. So you can use data without gaslighting your own experience — and start making decisions that reflect how you actually feel in your body. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

If you've tracked everything — your food, your steps, your sleep — and still feel more overwhelmed than aligned, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm unpacking the difference between tracking for clarity vs. control — and how Human Design helps you know what's worth tracking for you. We'll talk about: The patterns tracking helps you see — and when it becomes self-surveillance Why Human Design is the lens that makes data useful (not just noisy) How to make tracking feel supportive, not obsessive READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY  

Before you can build a rhythm that fits, you need to understand the energy that's driving it. In this episode, I'm breaking down what energy mapping through Human Design is, why it matters, and how it helps you create wellness rhythms that actually work for you — not just on paper, but in real life. If you've ever felt like your energy was inconsistent, unpredictable, or just hard to work with… this one's for you. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY  

You've counted. You've journaled. You've tested and "done the work." So why do your patterns still feel… confusing? Why does self-awareness still leave you stuck in the same loops? In this episode, I'm talking about how Human Design helps reveal the patterns you've been living in — the ones that never made sense until you saw them through this lens. We'll unpack: Why your patterns aren't problems — they're invitations What changes when you track through energy, not just effort How Human Design gives language to the cycles you've been trying to name This isn't about fixing yourself — it's about understanding how you actually work, so you can move forward with clarity, not confusion. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

In this episode, I discuss what it really means to find rhythm in your wellness — not through more rules, protocols, or plans, but through your Human Design. Because if you've been doing "all the right things" and still feel off… it's not a "you" problem. It's a mismatch. We'll unpack: Why popular wellness rhythms don't stick What finding your own rhythm actually looks and feels like How Human Design gives you the blueprint to rebuild trust with your body, your energy, and your timing READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

What happens when a former school teacher swaps lesson plans for sheet pans — and merges these two areas of expertise together? You get Chef Laura Scheck of Teaching Table — a culinary educator with a knack for demystifying scratch cooking using fresh, seasonal ingredients. As someone who's deeply into health and wellness but couldn't cook to save my life… let me tell you, this convo is personal. I took my first class with Chef Laura last fall, and when I pulled a golden loaf bread out of my oven, I thought: Wait. I made this? Since then, I've taken five (okay, maybe six) of her classes — from mocktails to gluten-free galettes — and my kitchen confidence has never been higher. In this episode, you'll hear: How Chef Laura went from the classroom to the kitchen (and blended the two) The power of modifying instead of stressing Her 3 go-to meals for when you're short on time Why cooking confidence isn't about perfection – it's about play The 3 kitchen tools she can't live without  This one's light on Human Design, but packed with heart, humor, and those quiet "oh wow, I can do this" moments we all need more of. If you've ever felt intimidated by the kitchen, this episode is for you. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

What does it really mean to stop outsourcing your wellness?  In this foundational episode, we look at what defines what outsourcing looks like in a wellness context, why we do it, and how to begin reclaiming trust in your body, even if you've spent years disconnected from it. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

So many women secretly carry the shame of feeling "lazy." This episode breaks down how Human Design helps reframe what laziness really is (hint: it's not what you think). We explore: How we came to form our beliefs around laziness, productivity, work ethic What's really at the root of these beliefs  What it looks like through the lens of Human Design And how to find sustainable energy that has nothing to do with pushing harder READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

This episode kicks off a series of foundational conversations — the kind that remind you: it's not you. It's the systems you were handed. We're unpacking what happens when you try to follow all the "right" wellness rules and still feel exhausted, bloated, or like something's off — and why Human Design offers a new way to listen, decode, rebuild, and reclaim. This is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself — and start working with your body, not against it. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY    

What happens when you stop bracing at your own reflection—and start seeing yourself clearly for the first time? In this solo, deeply personal follow-up to Episode 316, I share what actually happened when I joined The Self-Portrait Challenge with visibility mentor Lisa Haukom — and what it cracked open for me. What began as an experiment in iPhone photography quickly became a process of unpacking why I've spent most of my life flinching at photos of myself to softening old stories, letting go of performance, and reclaiming how I see myself now. You'll hear me share: The quiet grief of no longer recognizing your body The power of documenting (not performing) How representation—especially as an Asian women—isn't just about visibility, but self-trust Why learning to love photos of yourself isn't about vanity—it's about recognition Whether you're in your thirties, forties, fifties or beyond, if you've ever felt invisible in your own life or body, this one's for you. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

If you've ever avoided being in photos… If you've ever hated how you looked in one (or all) of them… If you've ever wished you could just feel good being seen — this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by the woman currently teaching me how to actually see myself in photos — not with filters, angles, or forced confidence, but with presence. Lisa Haukom is a visibility expert, creative director, and the founder of The Photo Club Method. She helps women shift the way they see themselves — in photos, yes, but also in life. Because hiding from the camera? Usually means we're hiding from ourselves, too. We talk about: Why we flinch when we see ourselves on camera What it really means to reclaim your image (without changing your body) How learning to take self-portraits (not selfies) is actually a tool for self-trust And what happens when we stop disappearing from our own lives This conversation cracked something open in me — and I think it might for you too. Because you don't need to change anything. You just need to see what's already there. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY

You know what to do. You've tried to do it. But for some reason, it just never sticks—and you're left wondering if you just lack willpower.  This episode is your reminder that you're not flaky, uncommitted, or "bad at routines." You're just making decisions from the wrong place.  We're unpacking the real root of burnout and inconsistency: decision fatigue, external pressure, and ignoring your inner guidance. If you've ever said "I know what to do, I just don't do it," this one's for you. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY