Renovations, Motherhood & Meeting My Upper Limits on The Phoenix Spiral

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Written By Gervase Kolmos

What if the chaos in your life wasn’t the problem—but the pressure you pile on top of it?

In this raw and personal episode, Gervase shares the story of her unexpected home renovation, how it pushed her to the edge of her money stories and nervous system’s capacity, and the surprising lessons it taught her about money, motherhood, and meeting upper limits.

Instead of grinding harder, she discovered the power of release, metaphor, and permission—the feminine way of moving through life. Drawing from her own experiences and her work with clients, Gervase reveals how embracing the Phoenix spiral of death and rebirth can turn breakdowns into breakthroughs.

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, guilty for dropping the ball, or at your breaking point, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to force your way through. There’s another way—and it begins with letting go.

Listen now to discover:

  • Why chaos isn’t the problem—it’s the pressure we attach to it

  • How nervous system capacity sets the ceiling for love, money, and abundance

  • The Instant Pot “pressure valve” metaphor to release tension and reclaim peace

  • Why dropping some of the balls you juggle is not only safe but necessary

  • The Phoenix spiral: why life is death & rebirth, not a straight line

  • How to reconnect to metaphor, archetype, and your inner world when life feels overwhelming

  • Permission to embrace all of you—Netflix binges, divine downloads, and everything in between

This episode is for you if:

  • You’re navigating a season of overwhelm and want a fresh perspective

  • You find yourself self-sabotaging when life or money expands

  • You feel like you’re always at your limit and need practical ways to soften

  • You crave a reminder that being human—messy, chaotic, and cyclical—is not a failure but part of the path

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Renovations, Motherhood & Meeting My Upper Limits on The Phoenix Spiral
Capitalism, Inner Wisdom, Productivity, Mindset, Motherhood

What if the chaos in your life wasn’t the problem—but the pressure you pile on top of it?

In this raw and personal episode, Gervase shares the story of her unexpected home renovation, how it pushed her to the edge of her money stories and nervous system’s capacity, and the surprising lessons it taught her about money, motherhood, and meeting upper limits.

Instead of grinding harder, she discovered the power of release, metaphor, and permission—the feminine way of moving through life. Drawing from her own experiences and her work with clients, Gervase reveals how embracing the Phoenix spiral of death and rebirth can turn breakdowns into breakthroughs.

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, guilty for dropping the ball, or at your breaking point, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to force your way through. There’s another way—and it begins with letting go.

Capitalism, Inner Wisdom, Productivity, Mindset, Motherhood
Capitalism, Inner Wisdom, Productivity, Mindset
How Internalized Capitalism is Controlling Your Right to Rest and Exist
Capitalism, Inner Wisdom, Productivity, Mindset

What if that voice telling you to “be more productive” isn’t your inner wisdom but internalized capitalism? Most of us are living with constant pressure to optimize, monetize, and harvest every moment of our lives, and we don’t even realize it.

In this raw episode, Gervase shares a vulnerable moment from her own life that perfectly illustrates how capitalism has trained us to believe we don’t get to just exist. She breaks down how this system affects modern women and offers practical ways to reclaim your humanity.

This isn’t about becoming anti-capitalism overnight, it’s about recognizing the programming so you can make conscious choices about your own 500 square feet of life.

Listen to this episode to discover:

  • The moment Gervase realized she couldn’t even enjoy a peaceful lunch with her son without thinking about content creation

  • How internalized capitalism shows up in everyday life (spoiler: it’s that voice saying “you’re not doing enough”)

  • Why we’ve been programmed to turn every hobby, idea, and beautiful moment into a business opportunity

  • The “harvest mentality” and why it’s running you ragged

  • How capitalism affects both stay-at-home and working moms (and why both feel like they’re never enough)

  • Simple acts of rebellion: ways to reclaim moments that capitalism can’t touch

  • Why your worth isn’t determined by your output, and how to actually believe it

  • How to create conscious moments of rest and pleasure without guilt

  • The ripple effect of tending to your own “500 square feet” instead of trying to change the world

This episode is for you if:

  • You feel guilty taking breaks unless you’ve “earned” them

  • Every hobby feels like it should become a side hustle

  • You can’t enjoy peaceful moments without thinking about productivity

  • You're exhausted from the constant pressure to do more, be more, create more

  • You want practical ways to reclaim your humanity in a productivity-obsessed world

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Permission to Be Who You Are: Human Design for Mothers, Makers & Dreamers with Erin Claire Jones
Human Design, Motherhood, Mindset

What if the reason you constantly feel drained isn’t because you’re doing too much, but because you’re doing things in a way that goes against your natural design? Most of us are running on empty, trying to force ourselves into systems and rhythms that work for other people—but not for us.

This week, I sat down with human design expert and best-selling author Erin Claire Jones to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can transform how you work, love, and live.

Erin breaks down the practical magic of human design and shows us how to stop forcing and start flowing. She reveals why most of us have been conditioned to work against our natural energy patterns, how this creates burnout and disconnection, and the simple shifts that can help you honor your design. She shares practical insights for all 5 human design types and explains why this system is less mystical theory and more practical life manual.

Listen to this episode to discover:

  • What human design is and why it’s the most practical system for understanding your energy and intuition

  • The 5 human design types (Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, and Reflectors) and how each is designed to move through the world

  • Why Generators and Manifesting Generators need to ask “Do I really feel excited about this?” before saying yes to everything

  • How Projectors can build successful businesses and raise families without burning out (spoiler: it’s about working with your energy, not against it)

  • Why Manifestors need freedom to do things their own way

  • Why energy management is more important than time management

  • How to use human design to understand your partner and kids on a deeper level

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