Welcome to Wholey Schmidt! A new kind of podcast where we use storytelling as a vehicle for self-actualization and reflection. This season, our host, Sarah Schmidt– walks us through the lessons and resilience found during her first 52 years on this planet.
We cover some of the most difficult and complex parts of the human experience… dealing with a diagnosis, marrying a woman, adopting children, navigating divorce, co-parenting, marrying a man, having a biological child later in life, grieving a parent... Moments that will stop and make you say, Wholey Schmidt.
Ep: 39 Why Is It So Hard to Rest? The Hidden Gift in Slowing Down with Sarah and Zoe
In this episode, executive coach and host Sarah Schmidt and our 21-year-old bestie Zoe explore why rest feels so hard and why so many of us feel guilty, ashamed, or “behind” when we slow down. They unpack the childhood messages, family patterns, and productivity conditioning that taught us rest is lazy, weak, or unsafe. After both being forced into rest through illness, they share what surrender revealed: deeper self-worth, clarity, and the truth that rest is where our real answers live. This conversation reframes rest as strength, healing, and purpose.
5 Nov 2025
Ep. 38: Why You Never Feel Enough — Advice for My 21-Year-Old Self w. Sarah & Zoe
Our favorite intergenerational duo, 53-year-old Sarah Schmidt and 21-year-old Zoe, are back with a heartfelt conversation exploring what each generation can teach the other about life, purpose, and self-worth.
Together, they dive into the universal struggles of perfectionism, procrastination, and feeling “not enough.” They unpack why so many people punish themselves under the guise of “self-improvement,” how to find purpose when you’re worried about money, and what it really means to love yourself through imperfection.
Zoe opens up about graduating college, the pressure to have it all figured out, and the guilt that comes with not always doing the “right” thing. Sarah shares grounded psychological insights on black-and-white thinking, self-compassion, and the need for control — helping bridge the gap between wisdom and modern anxiety.
15 Oct 2025
Ep. 37: Why It Feels So Hard to Be Seen Online (Even When You Want To)
Why does being seen feel so uncomfortable—especially when we want to share?
In this honest conversation, trained psychologist and executive coach Sarah Schmidt sits down with Grace and Jessica to unpack the deeper fears that surface when we show up online authentically.
They explore the invisible scripts many of us carry—like “be seen, not heard,” “don’t boast,” and “don’t be too big for your britches”—and how these beliefs quietly shape our confidence, creativity, and ability to build a brand from the heart.
Whether you’re a creator, coach, or simply someone who wants to express yourself more freely, this episode will help you understand the psychology of visibility and how to move through the blocks keeping you from being fully seen.
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