482: Vivante Energy: How to Become a Fully Alive Woman in 2026

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When was the last time you felt truly alive? Not productive. Not busy. Not "fine." But fully inside your own life. If you have to think about it… this episode is for you.

For almost two decades, I've chosen a word of the year – a single word that becomes my lens for living. This year, the word grabbed me by the shoulders:

Vivante.

Alive – not the "I have a pulse" kind, but the kind where you taste your morning coffee like it's champagne at a celebration meant just for you.

In this episode, I'm sharing the six shifts that will wake you up to your life.

Here's what we cover:

• What it truly means to be a vivante woman – fully alive instead of merely productive or "fine"

• The powerful identity shift from supporting character to leading lady in your own life

• Why falling in love with what you already have creates more to love

• How turning the volume up on both pain and pleasure restores depth and passion

• The practice of being fully present in your body and this moment

• Why readiness is a decision, not a destination – and why waiting to feel ready is costing you your life

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