Work it, Live it, Own it!

About Work it, Live it, Own it!

Are you tired of the constant pressure to hustle harder, to be a "Boss Babe," to rise and grind until you burn out? Do you feel like you're stuck on a treadmill, chasing a version of success that doesn't feel like your own, while your personal life, passions, and well-being take a back seat? If you're a woman who is ready to say "no more" to burnout and "yes" to a life of authentic achievement and joy, you're in the right place. Welcome to Work it, Live it, Own it!, the podcast for women who are done with sacrificing their sanity for success. This is your home for finding work-life harmony. Join your host and work-life harmony strategist, SaCola Lehr, as we dive into practical, real-world concerns and strategies to help you: Rediscover Your Priorities: Get clear on what you truly want in your career and life, not what you've been told you should want. •Truly Rejuvenate: Learn sustainable practices for restoring your energy that go far beyond bubble baths, so you can move from constantly drained to deeply renewed. •Organize Your World: Move from chaos to clarity by designing a life architecture that honors your priorities and creates space for what matters most. •Navigate Boundaries with Confidence: Master the art of saying "no" without guilt, protecting your time and energy as an act of self-respect. • Step into Your Power: Reclaim your inner authority, trust your own judgment, and take empowered action to create the life you've always wanted. It's time to stop living on autopilot and start living with intention. It's time to work it, live it, and own it. Subscribe now and start your journey from burnout to brilliance, on your own terms.

Publisher

SaCola Lehr

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Apr 2023

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

112 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Why You Feel Resentful After Saying Yes & the Capacity Pause

   Ever said yes to a request and regretted it later? In this episode of Work It, Live It, Own It, host SaCola Lehr explains why resentment often shows up after a fast yes. She also introduces the capacity pause, a short gap between a request and your answer. It helps you make room for what matters without burning out or leaving yourself behind. You'll learn: Why resentment is information, not a personality flaw Why the fast yes feels safer in the moment, and what it can cost you How to use the capacity pause, with a real-life example A one-request challenge to try in the next 24–48 hours This episode is for you if you want practical communication support for work-life harmony and work-life integration. It also helps if you want to set boundaries without saying no to everything. Timestamps 00:00 Regretting a yes you committed to 01:04 Welcome to Work It, Live It, Own It 01:25 A quick disclaimer 02:21 Why resentment shows up later 03:49 Skipping the check-in with yourself 04:14 Why the fast yes feels safer 05:53 The capacity pause: an informed answer 06:39 Example: Danielle's coordination request 07:48 Checking time, energy and trade-offs 09:22 Someone's disappointment doesn't mean you chose wrong 09:48 Your 24–48 hour micro-win 10:39 What to do after you pause 12:37 Why you feel resentful after saying yes 14:03 Seeking support, and closing thoughts Try it and share in the comments: "I'm practicing a pause before I answer." This episode is for education, reflection and practical communication support. It is not a substitute for medical, mental health, legal, employment, financial, caregiving or crisis advice. Resources Mentioned: • Harmony Hustle for Women: Master the Art of Thriving in Life and Career (https://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Hustle-Women-Thriving-Expanded/dp/B0GPDWJ19Q) • PRONE to Power™ Starter Kit (https://sacolalehr.com/prone-to-power-toolkit/) Connect: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/ (https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/) • Website: https://SaColaLehr.com/ (https://sacolalehr.com/) Email for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.com

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Why You’re So Tired: The Mental Load You Carry Without Realizing It

   Why can you feel completely depleted even when your visible to-do list does not look that long? In this episode, SaCola Lehr names the invisible load: the mental, physical, and emotional work of remembering, anticipating, coordinating, caring, and following through. You will learn why capacity is information, not a character judgment, and how the O — Organize step of PRONE to Power™ can help you create shared visibility and a clearer home for one recurring responsibility. This is not an invitation to become more efficient at carrying an unequal load. It is a practical invitation to see what is real, reduce unnecessary self-blame, and take one sustainable Micro-Win. Key takeaways • The invisible load is the work before, around, and after visible tasks: noticing, planning, remembering, coordinating, and following up. • Mental, physical, and emotional work overlap; all can draw on capacity. • Being capable does not mean you are responsible for carrying everything alone. • Organization can mean shared ownership and supportive structures—not a better system for silently doing more. • The 48-hour Invisible-Load Inventory turns vague exhaustion into useful information. • One recurring responsibility with a clearer home can be a meaningful beginning. 00:00 Why am I exhausted when I am not “doing everything”? 01: 10 The invisible load includes 04:20 Why capable women become the default knower 07:25 pressure, self-blame, and capacity 09:15 Example: of a full “manageable” day 12:00 The 48-hour Invisible-Load Inventory 15:10 Shared ownership versus being the manager of everyone 17:15 One Micro-Win and next step Reflection questions What am I remembering, anticipating, or following up on that is not on my visible list? Which part of my load is mental, physical, emotional—or a combination? Where am I acting as the default knower or project manager? What is one recurring responsibility that should not live only in my head? What matters enough in this season to deserve a supportive system around it? Complete the 48-hour Invisible-Load Inventory in the PRONE to Power™ Starter Kit (https://sacolalehr.com/prone-to-power-starter-kit/). Do not try to solve every responsibility this week. Notice what you are carrying, then choose one recurring item to share, schedule, simplify, delegate, delay, or release. Disclaimer This episode is educational and reflective. It is not medical, mental-health, employment, legal, financial, or caregiving advice, and it does not diagnose burnout or other conditions. Seek appropriate qualified support for persistent exhaustion, distress, safety concerns, or situation-specific decisions. Resources Mentioned: • Harmony Hustle for Women: Master the Art of Thriving in Life and Career (https://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Hustle-Women-Thriving-Expanded/dp/B0GPDWJ19Q) PRONE to Power™ Toolkit: Complete the 48-hour Invisible-Load Inventory (https://sacolalehr.com/prone-to-power-toolkit/) Connect: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/ (https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/) • Website: https://SaColaLehr.com/ (https://sacolalehr.com/) Email for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.com

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   You've Set a Boundary. So Why Do You Feel So Bad?

   Have you ever set a healthy boundary, said no to the extra request, protected your time, or closed your laptop, and then spent the next few hours feeling guilty anyway? In this episode of Work it, Live it, Own it!, SaCola Lehr sits down with Dr. Kim Foster, a former family physician, TEDx speaker, identity-based transformation expert, and author of Redesigning You: Change Your Inner Story, Transform Your Health. Dr. Foster shares why a boundary can be healthy and still feel emotionally difficult. The issue is not always that you need a better script, more willpower, or another routine. Sometimes the choice is colliding with an old identity story, especially the belief that you must always be the dependable one. From her own transition out of a 20-year career in family medicine to the health crisis that forced her to reconsider what she was prioritizing, Dr. Foster offers a compassionate, practical way to approach lasting change. You will hear why your past can be a foundation rather than a cage, how identity shapes behavior, and how a bridge identity can help you take one believable next step toward work-life harmony. If you have ever wondered why saying no can feel so hard, this conversation will give you language for the guilt, and a way to move forward without abandoning yourself. Top Takeaways • Guilt after setting a boundary does not automatically mean that the boundary was wrong. • Habits can support change, but behavior often returns to the identity you believe at your core. • Being “the dependable one” can be a meaningful strength, but it becomes restrictive when it leaves no room for your own needs. • You do not have to reject your past to begin a new chapter. Let it be a foundation, not a cage. • A bridge identity gives you a believable next step: “I am someone who is learning how to prioritize myself.” • Small promises kept to yourself become proof that you can create a new inner story. • When guilt appears, pause and ask: Who am I being in this moment? What identity is calling the shots here? “Your behavior is going to start to gravitate back to who you believe you are.”— Dr. Kim Foster If this episode gave you language for something you have been carrying, tap follow, leave a review, and share it with the woman in your life who is known as “the dependable one.” She may not need permission to care less. She may need permission to include herself in the care. Click here to learn more about Kim Foster, M.D. (https://sacolalehr.com/dr-kim-foster-identity-boundary-guilt/) Connect with Dr. Kim Foster • Website: https://drkimfoster.com/ (https://drkimfoster.com/) • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimfoster/ (https://www.instagram.com/drkimfoster/) • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KimFosterMD (https://www.youtube.com/@KimFosterMD) • Book: Redesigning You: Change Your Inner Story, Transform Your Health Episode Page and Transcript Read the complete episode reflection and transcript: https://sacolalehr.com/dr-kim-foster-identity-boundary-guilt/ (https://sacolalehr.com/dr-kim-foster-identity-boundary-guilt/) Stay Connected with Work it, Live it, Own it! Ready to join the WLO community for exclusive updates and resources? https://workitliveitownit.com/ (https://workitliveitownit.com/) Follow SaCola on Instagram: https://instagram.com/workitliveitownit (https://instagram.com/workitliveitownit) Subscribe to Work it, Live it, Own it! on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2lxB1TS (https://bit.ly/2lxB1TS) Browse more podcast episodes: https://sacolalehr.com/podcast/ (https://sacolalehr.com/podcast/) Email for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.com (mailto:info@workitliveitownit.com) Resources Mentioned: • Harmony Hustle for Women: Master the Art of Thriving in Life and Career (https://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Hustle-Women-Thriving-Expanded/dp/B0GPDWJ19Q) • PRONE to Power Framework (https://work-it-live-it-own-it.kit.com/8b35c4156e) Connect: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/ (https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/) • Website: https://SaColaLehr.com/ (https://sacolalehr.com/) Email for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.com

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