Have you ever felt stuck or overwhelmed from being in the middle of a transition? Sharon can relate. This week she shares why she chose “move” as her Design Myself theme this month and how that involves not just physically moving to upstate New York this month, but also getting off the couch and taking …
Podcast Episodes
Design Yourself 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes and 11 Years of Marriage
Hooray! The podcast hits triple digits with episode 100! Sharon is joined by her husband and Design Yourself audio engineer Colin to reflect on 100 episodes and 11 years of marriage. You’ll hear about everything from why their 17 month old Iggy makes a guest appearance on today’s show, to what Colin and Sharon have …
Design Yourself 99: Settle Down Without Settling
An ability to manage each detail beautifully, a drive to get things finished on time, a desire to put forth your best effort are all great gifts – with a shadow side. Perfectionism, overdrive and an expectation that you can always try a little harder can leave us feeling like we are just never finished. …
Design Yourself 98: How to Make the Leap
Designing yourself is really about stepping into the life that you really want. But sometimes even though we have figured out what we really want and even how to make it make it happen, we are stuck. Worrying about what others will think, overwhelm about how we can make ends meet, the whirlwind of change …
Design Yourself 97: Moving On
Goodbyes can be really hard. Sometimes because the situation is so emotionally fraught – a job you feel trapped in; a toxic relationship; a commitment that has you moving toward burn out. Sometimes because the situation is really wonderful – you are in love but have a plane to catch; your partner’s fantastic new promotion …
Design Yourself 96: Trust and a Mid-Year Update
Drum roll please. The Design Myself theme for July is….Trust. We are officially over half way through 2018 (!) and in this week’s episode Sharon reflects on what she has noticed and learned through her month-by-month commitment to a particular theme. Hear how April’s theme of Magic catapulted her onto a new life path and …
Design Yourself 95: Design Your Own Retreat
It’s officially summertime, which means sunshine, pool parties and no excuses on taking time for yourself! That’s why this week, Sharon is giving you a lo-fi and high-impact way to create a space for yourself to bring inspiration, purpose and reflection together. Learn about why Sharon still loves the term retreat (when others worry it …
Design Yourself 94: Choiceful
One of the things that can get in the way of leading from a place of power and intention is really feeling like we have a choice in the matter. To be choiceful is to lead from a place of power and personal accountability. It’s about seeing that you are stuck – whether in a …
Design Yourself 93: Truth and a Personal Update
The Philovsky Family is following a dream and moving to the Hudson Valley (NY)! Hear from Sharon about what is inspiring this move to Ulster County, how this move ties into the vision she and her husband dreamed up years ago and what new work opportunities this opens up. (Psst – you can come stay …