Episodes
Mindset to Movement: Execute with Purpose
SaCola sits down with Dr. JaNee' Mobley, a wife, mother, coach, and strategist, who rebuilt her life after homelessness, repossession, financial collapse, and public assistance. With vulnerability and strength, Dr. JaNee' Mobley shares how she turned her lowest moment into a launching pad by reshapi...
Break the Burnout Cycle: Set Boundaries & Reclaim Your Time
In this final episode of the Suck it Up, Go-it-Alone series, SaCola Lehr addresses the hidden dangers and immense challenges of excessive self-reliance and the habit of 'sucking it up' alone. She revisits three key energy drainers: fear of confrontation, misguided optimism, and persistent availabili...
84: The Myth of Constant Availability: Why Being "Always On" is Burning You Out
The Myth of Constant Availability: Why Being "Always On" is Burning You Out In this powerful fourth installment of the "Suck It Up, Go It Alone" series, Work-Life Harmony Strategist SaCola Lehr dives deep into a subtle, yet deeply damaging habit: persistent availability . We live in a world of endle...
83: Why Trying Harder Isn’t Working (Misguided Optimism)
In this episode of Work it, Live it, Own it! we explore the hidden trap of misguided optimism, that well-meaning belief that if you just try harder, others will notice, help, or finally step up. Spoiler alert: that pattern drains your energy and feeds burnout. Host SaCola Lehr breaks down how childh...
82: Can the Fear of Confrontation Drain You Emotionally?
Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you’d spoken up — but instead, you stayed silent to avoid conflict? You’re not alone. For so many sandwich generation women , the fear of confrontation quietly drains energy at work, at home, and in caregiving roles. In this episode of Work it, L...
81: Why Suffering in Silence is Holding You Back
In this episode of "Work It, Live It, Own It," host SaCola Lehr delves into the hidden costs of the 'suck it up' mentality. Discover how this mindset, often mistaken for strength, leads to burnout, resentment, and silence. SaCola shares personal insights and practical strategies to break free from s...
80: The Nutrition Reset: Boost Energy, Beat Burnout with Alana Bonnemann
Discover how simple nutrition shifts can restore energy and beat burnout. Insights from my conversation with holistic nutritionist Alana Bonnemann.
79: Can You Really Have It All? Harmony, Trade-offs, and Timing That Works
If you’ve been chasing work-life balance and feeling like you’re failing, you’re not alone. Here’s the truth: balance is a myth. And the more you chase it, the more stressed and guilty you’ll feel. In this episode of Work it, Live it, Own it! , SaCola Lehr is breaking down why balance doesn’t work—a...
78: What to Do When You Think Your Best Isn’t Enough
Do you ever feel like you’re giving your all—and it still isn’t enough? You’re showing up, working hard, doing everything “right,” and yet you feel like you’re falling short. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In this episode of Work It, Live It, Own It! , we’re getting real about those mome...