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This podcast is brought to you by Mercedes Saurbaugh, owner of Into The Woods Retreat + Therapeutic Coach. Her Unapologetic life is the podcast where women just like you and I come together to let go of what we think the world expects of us. Instead, we seek to unlock true success and potential in our hearts, lives, and businesses. Are you held back by self-doubt, people pleasing, or perfectionism? Feeling like the angst takes over when you want to show up? Have you been putting yourself on the back burner so long you feel like you lost a part of yourself, or maybe don’t even recognize who you see in the mirror? You are in the right place. Pull up a chair at the table. It is time to redefine success on your terms and live your purpose. The world needs you. Each week, Therapist turned Intuitive Life Coach, Mercedes, shares tools, ideas, stories, interviews, and coaching to inspire you to step into that unapologetic life that has been waiting for you. It doesn’t have to be hard. Let’s keep it simple sister. Find out more at https://www.mercedessaurbaughcoaching.com/ Music: www.purple-planet.com
Episodes

Thursday Dec 15, 2022
3 Ways to Have an Unhurried Holiday Season (and beyond!)
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
In today's episode, we're revisiting what we talked about during our fireside chat!
If you missed out or made it live - check it out. I added a few new things while I was recording the podcast, so this isn’t exactly like the live chat. I was pleasantly surprised to learn even more myself.
**Coming soon: The 12 Days of Christmas starts on December 26 in the Facebook Group. Just check in there every day to catch the latest.
Ready to hear more about The Unhurried Life? Sign up for the waitlist, and you will know when the doors open. And, in the meantime, get more deets and a special bonus.
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Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Busy is Not Productivity
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Are you busy or are you productive? And, does it really matter?
Many of the ladies in my life LOVE to be productive, myself included. It seems like it's tied into our identity. And, when we are productive we feel SO much better.
But, you know what doesn’t make us feel better?
Being too busy.
Take some time with me today to check out what I discovered when I really looked at the difference between busy and productive. This made me even more excited about being productive, my way.
**The Unhurried Life membership is opening in January!
I'm developing this digital membership to help women like me (and maybe like you too!) create the space in our lives for less busy, more productivity, and a whole lot of intentional (and easy) self-care.
Head over to this page to get on the “wait” list, aka “be in the know” list.
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Be, Do, Have Gratitude List
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Time flies between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I think I say this every year, “I can’t believe it’s December already!”
Before you fall into that fast river of December life, stay over here with me for a minute. From the vantage point of looking forward with anticipation and reflecting over the year in gratitude.
Be, Do, Have Gratitude list. Sounds as cool as it is.
So, take a few to rest here with me and consider being yourself, doing life your own way, and having that life you know you deserve.
**If you're interested in my upcoming membership, The Unhurried Life, sign up here to be in the know - https://bit.ly/unhurried-life-first-to-know -no strings attached - just a way to hear from us about what is happening and when.
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Friday Nov 25, 2022
Rest.
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
In today’s episode, I share some things I have learned or am being reminded of when it comes to rest.
So needed this season!
Grab a warm drink and listen from the place of discovery. What are you learning about rest this season and how life goes when you listen to its call?
Join me for the "3 Ways to Have an Unhurried Holiday Season" masterclass this week. We'll talk about 3 ways to minimize the overwhelm and the chaos this holiday season.
I'll also be giving a sneak peek at my upcoming membership that's launching soon — The Unhurried Life.
See you there!
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Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Rest: What I learned on an almost canceled girls weekend
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
I love sharing my own experiences and the lessons I've learned along the way with you.
Today, we're talking about how there will be sometimes when we need to stay home and rest. And, then there will be other times when we don't.
How can we honor our time, our families, our friends, and our own specific needs?
Settle in with me as I share some musings with you :)
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Thursday Nov 10, 2022
The Unhurried Life: 3 Reasons you need to consider this lifestyle now.
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
"Hurry up, we are going to be late."
"I am in a hurry, I will catch you later."
"How are you? Life is busy…. Yours?"
These are some of the phrases I have probably said… and, the list could go on.
When I stay in the hurry mode for too long, I get frenzied, frustrated, and exhausted. Something I can’t “fake until I make it” through nearly as “good” as I used to.
So much of our hurry is self-imposed (sorry, not sorry) and today’s episode looks at it in a simple and sweet way. An empowering way to shift to where you want to be even more.
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Throw Back Thursday - Exit the high functioning anxiety interstate
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
I “lost” my voice 5 days ago, and it is taking time to return.
So, for today, I'm sharing a “Throw Back Thursday” Episode…. From a year ago.
I have been talking about High Functioning Anxiety for a while now, but I want to take a few moments during November to talk more about it. When we don’t manage it, our holidays can take on a life of their own, leaving us depleted and worn out well before the New Year.
You can thank me later :)
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Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Be that “Brave” Girl
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
We are all brave... We are.
“Just be brave” is something we either tell ourselves or a well-meaning adult tells us at some point along our road. Sometimes it lands well and we step more and more into “that brave girl” identity as we grow.
And, sometimes it can set us back a bit. I am more of a both/and girl, so there are days I feel brave and know it. And there are others where I don’t feel it at all, or not so much, and doubt it. And then there is the messy middle.
Listen in to today's episode- start to believe in, and live into your authentic bravery more!
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Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Be that “Goodwill” Girl
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
I am a true clutter bug. I love collecting things, have a sentimental attachment to stuff, am a plant mom, and most of my house isn’t picked up on any given day.
What about you? Do you collect? Dump? Stuff? Donate?
Regardless, boxes are great for it all. Storing or donating. Sometimes, the boxes aren't literal... “live outside the box”, “Don’t put them in a box”, “Getting on my soapbox….”, etc.
Today, we're talking about boxes in a couple of metaphors (or analogies) that will get you to consider ditching some of the boxes we put others or ourselves in, or crappy thinking we simply need to “donate”.
Listen in and let me know what you think :)

Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Be that ”Getaway” Girl: 3 Indicators You Might Need a Retreat
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Do you see retreats as a remedy for a hurried life?
If you are anything like me, you take your time deciding when to retreat. Sometimes, I have every excuse in the book.
Let's talk retreats!
Even if you are only curious, and not quite a believer yet, tune in. Be inspired and allow yourself to dream of your ideal retreat.
Join me for today's episode, to hear more about it, and for 3 indicators you might need a retreat.
Then, check out the Into The Woods Retreat space and start planning your own getaway!