Where to Next | Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Life Coaching
Welcome to Where to Next? A podcast for the driven woman who’s “been there, done that” and wants to be intentional about what’s next. Do you wonder why—on paper, your life is bomb—but you still feel meh? Maybe you want to wow yourself and finally, do the thing you’ve never done before? What if you could stop getting in your own way and see the patterns keeping you stuck? Do you love being proud of yourself, knowing you left nothing on the table? Hi, I’m Stacey V. Like you, I created a beautiful life and longed for more. Despite achievements and accolades, and having worked with experts and mentors, more remained elusive, and I kept searching with the hope something would magically click. Until one day, I stopped trying so hard. Pausing and listening to my intuition led me to what was next. And I’m here to share the same message with you. Each week, I’ll teach you how to get where you want to go next while focusing on what’s working and lighting you up. You’ll learn to connect and leverage your intuition, acknowledge doubt when it comes up, and have the skills and confidence to keep going. You’ll create your next steps with new mindset tools and crystalized wisdom, all while doing life YOUR way (and not someone else’s) and realizing it’s way easier than you ever thought. Because, my love, living life this way, your way, means the best is yet to come. Believe it. You were made for this. The best place to find me is directly in my inbox, hello@staceyv.com LinkedIn and Instagram work, too. And be sure to drop your email address for a weekly note with insights, wisdom, and recommendations—sign up below or hello@staceyv.com I can’t wait to connect with you. Thanks so much for being here. Website: www.staceyv.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/staceyvulakh LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/staceyvulakh
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Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Stacey has some news to share …this is the final episode of Where to Next. It’s not because Stacey is quitting or isn’t having fun. Quite the opposite. The podcast isn’t taking Stacey in the direction she wants to go, so instead of forcing things, she’s stopping while she’s still enjoying it. Hear more about this decision and Stacey’s plans for the future in this final episode.
As this chapter comes to a close, it's not a farewell, but an invitation to stay connected with Stacey. Join her on Instagram for new adventures, remember to subscribe to her newsletter for exclusive updates, empowering insights, and the latest news about her upcoming endeavors.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
(0:10) This is the final episode of the Where to Next podcast! Hear why Stacey has loved this podcast so much.
(1:05) Here’s why the podcast is ending.
(3:49) It can sometimes take us a while to take action on how we’re feeling.
(5:33) Part of this process has been through journaling.
(8:22) The irony of the Where to Next Podcast ending isn’t lost on Stacey. Hear her thoughts.
(10:58) Goodbye for now. Make sure to keep up with Stacey on her Instagram and newsletter!
QUOTABLE
“We tend to live in our heads, but we are not our thoughts.”
“I don’t see this as quitting. I see this as no longer taking me in the direction I want to go.”
“When we do things that don’t light us up, that’s letting me down and that’s letting you down.”
“When you’re at a party, make sure you leave when you’re having a good time.”
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Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Have you ever experienced those overwhelming 'just can't' days when even the simplest tasks feel impossible? Whether it's tackling never-ending chores, to socializing, or battling low energy levels, we've all been there. And guess what? Stacey can relate!
On this episode of the Where to Next Podcast, Stacey shares how she gets through the hard days – where you’re feeling frustrated and exhausted. When everything feels so challenging. She also talks about how taking care of yourself models healthy behavior for your kids. Tune in to this episode and equip yourself with the tools you need to face your next 'just can't' day with grace and determination.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
(0:14) Today’s topic can be shared with your kids! Hear why.
(1:30) Stacey recently had one of these days. Here’s what happened.
(3:09) The first thing Stacey does when these days are happening: Stop
(4:40) Next, Stacey has a conversation with herself.
(6:07) Third, Stacey pinpoints specifically what she “just can’t” do.
(6:51) Finally, it’s time to solve the problem.
(10:15) Here’s what Stacey learned through her most recent “just can’t” day.
(12:26) Do you practice self-compassion on hard days? Hear why you should.
(15:24) When you ask for help, you’re modeling healthy behavior for your kids.
(17:19) Stacey shares an analogy from a storm.
QUOTABLE
“The thing about thoughts is whenever we have a thought, we have a feeling.”
“We are not the things we think.”
“What’s gotta go? What can I let go of for now?”
“Our children need to know they can ask for help. They need to know it’s okay.”
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Saturday May 27, 2023
Saturday May 27, 2023
Do you have a love/hate relationship with summer? Bring on the vacations, and pool, and the beach, and later nights, and lots of BBQs. But also comes the whirlwind of chauffeuring our kids to various activities, disruptions to our daily schedules, and new routines, all of which can make it challenging to recapture the carefree summer spirit we experienced in our own childhood. Fear not!
In this engaging podcast episode, Stacey dives into practical tips and insights to help moms reclaim that wonderful summer feeling and create a season of joy and fulfillment for themselves.
From simple yet effective strategies to indulging in self-care and finding pockets of relaxation amidst the hustle and bustle, this episode is packed with inspiration to make the most of the summer season.
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10 for 10 List by Lindsey Lives Well
KEY TAKEAWAYS
(1:08) It’s about to be summer break for Stacey’s kids. Hear what she loves about summer!
(2:56) Moms never want to feel resentful in the summer. This is what Stacey did to resolve these feelings.
(4:21) First, Stacey got curious about her feelings. Listen to what she means.
(6:51) Let’s chat about planning events in the summer. Hear how Stacey approaches them.
(12:41) What can happen at home during the summer?
(13:28) Hear some ideas about Summer activities the whole family can do, not just your kids.
(17:00) Here’s what Stacey is looking forward to this summer!
QUOTABLE
“Plans are a direction. It’s an intention, if you will. It’s like picking a point on a map and then aiming for that. You can deviate, that’s fine. At least you know where you’re going.”
“Summer is totally a state of mind. You having that state of mind, however you want to feel, is possible.”
“I know when I give myself an afternoon or whatever it is, that space I give myself is a gift.”
“What does summer mean to you? What are the feelings you love about summer? What is your intention for yourself for this summer?”
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Saturday May 20, 2023
Saturday May 20, 2023
Join us for a unique episode of the Where to Next Podcast, as we accompany Stacey on a walk with her dogs. In this conversation, Stacey candidly shares her personal journey and the complexities she faces during Mother's Day, marked by the loss of her mother at the young age of 19.
In this episode, Stacey reflects on the bittersweet emotions that accompany Mother's Day. Stacey shares the profound impact her mother's absence has had on her life and what she has learned along the way. Tune in to hear some tools for you to use if you relate to Mother’s Day being complicated.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
(0:17) Welcome back to the podcast! You’re joining Stacey on her walk.
(1:21) Today, Stacey is sharing what she learned after her mom passed away: How to take care of herself.
(3:24) Stacey realized what she needed to do for herself– Mother herself in some ways.
(4:51) Stacey still continues the practice of taking care of herself. Hear what she does.
(5:37) If you resonate with this episode, sign up for Stacey’s virtual meetup group.
QUOTABLE
“Holding love, demonstrating love, just being love. That’s what I think about with “mothering” myself.”
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Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
Are you tired of being trapped in endless thought loops that undermine your self-esteem? Whether it's ruminating over a perceived conversational misstep or fixating on the temptation of a single Hershey Kiss, these thought loops can seize control and dominate our thoughts throughout the day.
In this episode, our host Stacey opens up about a personal experience that occurred on the day of recording. She recounts her morning struggle and how she escaped the clutches of a persistent thought loop.
Stacey will share practical tips and techniques that have helped her successfully break free from thought loops. By implementing these strategies, you'll gain the tools needed to regain control over your mind and experience newfound peace and self-confidence. Tune into this episode and gain valuable insights from her journey and learn effective techniques to overcome similar challenges in your own life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
(1:04) Stacey shares what happened to her the morning she recorded this podcast.
(5:00) Today, we’re talking about all-or-nothing thinking. Hear what this is and why it happens.
(8:22) Hear another way thought loops show up.
(9:19) What’s going on when we’re stuck in a thought loop?
(11:24) The good news: You have a choice to stay in a thought loop or not!
(13:34) Here’s what Stacey did to get out of her thought loop this morning.
(16:04) With practice, Stacey has defeated thought loops. She shares how.
(19:07) Stacey shares one last tool to help you get out of thought loops.
QUOTABLE
“We can keep engaging in certain patterns or behaviors because it’s familiar. Imagine you’re hiking. Those synapses in your brain are just like hiking paths. They are well-worn paths. Forging a new hiking path takes a lot of back and forth for it to become dirt. Our brain’s pathways are just like hiking paths. The ones we practice are the ones we will continue to go to.”
“One of my favorite tools is to ask myself this: ‘Can I just ______?’ Can I just go for a walk around the block? Can I just focus on one part of my project for 10 minutes?”
“What’s a thought loop? It’s when your brain fixates on a thought and it just keeps looping and looping.”
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Saturday May 06, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
We think when we buy a luxury item, it’s about the thing. Not really. In this episode, Stacey shares her experience of working at Louis Vuitton in New York City. She reveals her insightful realization about the reasons behind the exhilarating feeling of buying luxury goods, especially for oneself. Tune in to discover why the shopping experience can be so satisfying and the questions she always gets asked about her time working there: think discounts and celebrities. Oh yes—Stacey dishes about both.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
(0:28) Today, we’re talking about the real value of buying luxury goods.
(1:28) Hear how Stacey got the job at Louis Vuitton in Manhattan.
(4:31) The way you feel in stores is all by design. Stacey explains why.
(7:52) Stacey shares a story about her favorite customer.
(9:02) Do you have a “thing” with buying luxury goods? Hear some examples from Stacey.
(11:12) Remember, these are just temporary, external cues.
(12:55) Before Stacey goes – she shares about the LV discount and the celebrity sightings!
QUOTABLE
“Everything we do in life is to create a feeling, experience a feeling, or avoid a feeling.”
“These external cues are just that. They are outside of us. And their impact is often temporary.”
“Everything we buy comes down to one thing… It is the feeling you are trying to create or avoid.”
SOCIAL
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Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
How many hours, days, or even weeks do you spend pining over decisions? This is called living in indecision. In today’s podcast episode, host, Stacey, discusses what indecision is costing us in our lives. Not making a decision keeps us stuck, frustrated, and feeling confused and overwhelmed, whether we realize it or not. Tune into this week’s podcast episode to hear the steps to take when you’re faced with a big decision and how to get out of this cycle.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
(0:17) Today, we’re talking about indecision! Hear a story about Stacey’s recent indecision.
(3:01) What is indecision costing us?
(4:43) Here’s another cost of avoiding decisions.
(5:21) What happens when you avoid being confused? Other issues arise.
(8:20) Have you filled out my survey yet? It’s the last week to!
(8:48) Stacey shares an example of how indecision was costly for her.
(9:53) There will be days you aren’t 100% clear. That’s okay!
(11:06) Hear what to do when facing indecision.
(13:30) This is Stacey’s favorite way to make a decision.
(13:50) Listen to these extra principles from Stacey before you finish this episode!
QUOTABLE
“Indecision is incredibly expensive.”
“Life is not always yes or no. There’s so much room in the middle.”
“‘I don’t know’ is NEVER an answer.”
“Indecision is a decision. By not making a decision, you are deciding.”
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Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
You know those inspirational quotes about “owning your unique self” and “embracing your magic”? Logically, we get it yet may find it hard to break out of the cycle of “being you” and making a change for themselves. That’s what Stacey chats about in this episode. Tune in to hear how you can start embracing your “youness” and why it’s easier than you think. Please remember to leave a review on your favorite platform while when you’re done listening.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
(1:08) Today’s episode is about owning who you are without apology.
(2:29) So much of our perspective on being a woman is rooted in our society. Hear why.
(6:00) Stacey shares some truths about owning who you are.
(8:02) Here’s what to do if you want to move out of your comfort zone.
(11:32) We can’t do this work alone! Do you need a support system?
(12:49) When you’re making a change, try these tips from Stacey.
(14:35) Make sure you’re having fun making this change!
QUOTABLE
“You have a choice in how you show up.”
“If you want a different result, it requires you to be different.”
“You don’t get to this moment in your life without going through something.”
“Sometimes we need to slow down to go faster.”
SOCIAL
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Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Happy birthday, Stacey! In this special podcast episode, Stacey chats about how she celebrates her birthdays. Spoiler: She plans her very own birthday celebrations. Of course, her family helps make the dream come to life, but she makes sure she gets to spend the day how she wants to. Hear why she started doing this, why celebrating is superfood for your brain, and how planning your own celebration can set a important example for your kids. Tune in, and please remember to leave a review or send this episode to a friend.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
(1:30) Stacey loves birthdays. Hear why they’re so important to her.
(3:15) This love for birthdays ties back to childhood and Stacey’s mom. (4:58) Stacey started to plan her own birthday parties a few years ago. Learn why she does.
(7:37) Communicating her expectations also models self-directed behavior for her children.
(8:29) But, what about the fun birthday surprises? Here’s how they still show up.
(9:32) There’s a lot of science behind the benefits of celebrating. Hear why you want to celebrate more.
(13:14) So, what’s Stacey doing for her birthday this year? She has some rituals she does every year.
QUOTABLE
“By planning my birthday, it does away with the whole concept of expectations.”
“Not everybody in our lives gets to be as old as we are today.”
“We expect other people to read our minds, and most of the time, our expectations are not met because we don’t communicate what we want clearly.”
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Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Today’s episode of the Where to Next Podcast is a little different. In this episode, Stacey shares what has been lighting her up and nourishing her soul lately. You don’t have to do all of the things Stacey has been loving, but take a moment and think about what is feeling good to you lately. What are the little parts about your day that you love? Tune into this podcast episode to get some ideas for different ways to care for yourself, and hear why it’s so important to appreciate the little things in your life.
The Class by Taryn Toomey
Caraway Pans
The Archetypes Podcast by Meghan Markle
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
(0:44) Welcome back to the podcast! Let’s chat about four of Stacey’s favorite things right now.
(1:50) The first thing – Exercise classes! Specifically “The Class.”
(5:14) The second thing – Pilates!
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(9:24) The third thing – Caraway pans—because meals don’t cook themselves
(13:26) The fourth thing – The Archetypes Podcast by Meghan Markle
(17:23) Bonus! Stacey has been loving going to Church again.
(20:45) How often do you listen to you? How often do you nourish your soul?
QUOTABLE
“When those things drop in, when they come to you, go with it. Those are the breadcrumbs in life that I want you to follow.”
“Sometimes when we go back to what we used to know, it can bring a different perspective.”
“What served us at one time … It’s possible that it could now.”
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