The Nancy Levin Show

When was the last time you did something purely for yourself—without apologizing for it, justifying it, or making sure everyone else was taken care of first? Most of us were taught that being selfish is wrong. But what if we've had it backwards? What if honoring your needs is actually the foundation of authentic generosity and love? In this solo episode, I invite you to rethink everything you've believed about selfishness and see it instead as a sacred practice of self-respect. Together, we'll explore how reclaiming your right to rest, receive, and say no can deepen—not damage—your relationships. By the end of this conversation, you'll understand that boundaries aren't barriers; they're bridges to connection, truth, and peace. What we explore: The cultural conditioning that taught us to equate selfishness with shame Why self-abandonment disguised as selflessness erodes genuine connection How to tell the difference between generosity and performance Simple ways to practice sacred selfishness during the holidays How honoring your needs restores trust, integrity, and authenticity in every relationship You don't owe anyone your depletion. You owe yourself your wholeness. This episode is your permission slip to stop apologizing for your boundaries—and start seeing them as the most loving gift you can give. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

What if the holidays actually left you feeling peaceful, connected, and at ease—instead of drained, resentful, or disappointed? In this episode, I'm inviting you to reimagine the season—not as something to get through, but something you consciously create. Together, we'll walk through a gentle but powerful process to help you uncover what truly nourishes you and design a holiday season that reflects your truth. I'll guide you through five key questions to create your personal holiday blueprint, then share five practical steps to help you hold clear, loving boundaries—so you can move through the holidays with more peace, presence, and authenticity. What we explore: How to clarify what you most want to feel and experience this season Why so many of us default to old roles and obligations that no longer fit The role boundaries play in protecting your peace and honoring your energy Five clear steps for communicating and upholding your limits with grace Ways to navigate family dynamics without losing yourself in the process You're allowed to choose peace over pressure, connection over obligation, and truth over tradition. The season you desire is possible—and you are worthy of it. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

What if reinvention isn't about doing more at all? What if it's about doing less? In this episode, I share the deeper truth about personal growth: that the most profound change often begins with subtraction, not striving to do more. Drawing from my own recent season of reinvention, I explore how letting go — of identities, expectations, and incompletions — creates the space for your most authentic self to emerge. When you stop forcing what no longer fits, you stop living from effort and start living from essence. What we explore: The difference between striving for change and allowing transformation Why letting go can feel radical but is actually the most natural thing How "incompletions" quietly drain energy and block your evolution Three gentle ways to begin releasing what no longer serves you Why stillness is not stagnation — it's the birthplace of reinvention This isn't about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you are beneath the layers of doing, proving, and performing. Reinvention becomes simple when you stop chasing it and start listening to what's ready to fall away. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

What if your 'success' is actually what's draining your power? For years, I believed my worth was measured by how much I could give, achieve, and manage. I wore the cape, smiled through the fatigue, and convinced everyone—including myself—that I was fine. But beneath that polished performance lived a quiet truth: I was burning out while trying to be everything for everyone. In this episode, I share what it really takes to break free from high-functioning burnout—the kind that hides behind success. Together, we'll explore how slowing down isn't losing ground, why rest is the most radical form of self-trust, and how to finally stop performing your life and start living it. What we explore: How high-functioning burnout disguises itself as competence The emotional cost of over-giving and people-pleasing Three powerful shifts to release the Superwoman identity Why rest, stillness, and softness are essential to true strength How to return to your essence—without the cape If you're ready to step out of performance mode and into presence, visit nancylevin.com to explore courses, coaching, and resources to help you come home to yourself. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

When life falls apart, it can feel like devastation. But what if the collapse isn't the end—but the beginning of your greatest transformation? In this episode, I explore a sacred truth; that what feels like destruction is often the construction of your most authentic self. Through the story of my own unraveling, I share what it means to meet yourself again after the identities you've built—wife, achiever, perfectionist—suddenly disappear. When the façade falls away, the real you finally has room to breathe. What we explore: Why collapse is often the universe's way of making space for truth The deeper meaning behind hitting "rock bottom" How to recognize the signs of disconnection before life forces your hand Why rock bottom isn't a punishment, but an initiation The three powerful questions that become your compass in reinvention If you're in a season of loss, ending, or uncertainty, this episode will remind you that you are not breaking—you are becoming. The pieces falling away are simply the ones that no longer belong to your truth. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

What if resentment isn't your enemy — but a signpost? Many of us carry resentment quietly — that slow burn that shows up as tension in our bodies and heaviness in our hearts. We tell ourselves it's because of what someone else did or didn't do. But the truth is, resentment doesn't begin with them. It begins with us. In this episode, I explore how resentment is not your enemy, but your teacher — a sacred signal pointing you back to your unmet needs, forgotten boundaries, and the parts of you longing to be honored again. When you learn to listen to resentment instead of judging it, it reveals the exact places where you've been abandoning yourself in the name of peace, approval, or belonging. This isn't about blame. It's about freedom — the kind that comes from reclaiming your voice, your choices, and your truth. What we explore: The real root of resentment and why it's never just about someone else How crossing your own boundaries leads to self-abandonment Why resentment is actually grief — not anger Compassionate practices for transforming resentment into self-honoring How to hold your boundaries even when guilt or fear arises When resentment rises, it's an invitation to pause, listen, and return to what's true for you. You don't need anyone else to change. You only need to stop betraying yourself. The freedom you've been seeking isn't out there — it's waiting within you. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Ever felt unfulfilled despite ticking all the boxes of success? Many high achievers suppress their inner whispers, leading to restlessness and disconnection. Explore the cost of ignoring these feelings and learn why they're guiding lights back to your true self. Discover practical steps to start listening to your heart again, emphasizing that reinvention is about rediscovering who you truly are, not starting from scratch. It’s time to honor your essence and embrace the alignment your heart desires.

When we spend our lives hiding the parts of ourselves we fear others will reject, we unintentionally reject ourselves first. In this episode, I explore how the stories you've tried to bury — the ones you're convinced make you unworthy — can actually become the most powerful catalysts for your freedom, fulfillment, and authentic self-expression. I share my own journey of carrying shame through my affair, abusive marriage, and divorce, and how living in secrecy only deepened my disconnection from myself. I want you to know: the very pieces you've worked so hard to conceal might be the keys to your wholeness and to leading, loving, and living with your full voice. What we explore: Why shame feeds on secrecy and how to stop letting it silence you. The hidden cost of performing instead of living authentically. How to reframe shame as a source of empathy, resilience, and insight. Three steps to transform your story from a source of fear to a source of strength. The magnetic power of vulnerability and the liberation of speaking your truth. If you've been considering joining this year's cohort of Levin Life Coach Academy, the doors are open until midnight tonight. This is your chance to say yes to yourself and the life that's been calling you from beneath the weight of shame. Visit nancylevin.com/yes to join us. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

In this episode of The Nancy Levin Show, I'm exploring one of the most seductive traps we can fall into: waiting for certainty before we take action. We tell ourselves we need the perfect plan, the right timing, or complete clarity before stepping forward—but what we're really doing is postponing our truth. If you've been feeling the call to live in greater alignment, to serve others, and to step into the life you long for, this is the moment to listen closely. The life you want isn't waiting for perfection—it's waiting for you. And if becoming a life coach has been tugging at your heart, I'll share how Levin Life Coach Academy can be your path to making that dream real. What we explore: Why certainty is an illusion that keeps us stuck The difference between the life you show the world and the life you secretly long for How one moment of honesty can become the first domino toward alignment Three simple practices to move forward without a perfect plan Why courage, not certainty, is what unlocks the possibilities waiting for you How LLCA can support you in taking the next step toward the life you desire If you've been waiting for the right time, this is it. Enrollment for Levin Life Coach Academy is now open—your dream of becoming a certified coach doesn't require perfection, only your willingness to take the first step. Learn more at nancylevin.com/coaching-academy Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

So many of us tell ourselves we're waiting for the right moment—the perfect plan, the perfect clarity—before we take the next step. But the truth is, that moment never arrives. And every day we delay, we quietly send ourselves the message that our dreams can wait, that we can wait. In this special bonus episode, I'm uncovering the subtle ways inaction shows up, why it takes such a strong hold on us, and how to begin dissolving its grip. More importantly, I'm sharing how we can shift from hesitation into aligned action that builds lasting confidence and impact. What we explore: How inaction disguises itself as busyness, perfectionism or endless research The hidden fears—of failure, success, and uncertainty—that keep us stuck Why inaction isn't laziness, but a way our nervous system tries to protect us How to meet yourself with compassion instead of judgment when fear arises Why the antidote to inaction is presence, not perfection How small, simple steps compound into trust, confidence, and transformation The ripple effect that happens when you choose growth over fear If you're ready to rebuild self-trust, claim your expertise, and begin taking powerful, aligned action, I invite you to join me for my free masterclass: The Confident Coach Blueprint. Together we'll walk through three practical steps to help you move from hesitation into impact. Sign up at nancyLevin.com/masterclass. Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook