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How She Really Does It

How She Really Does It

Koren Motekaitis 901 Episodes Jun 26, 2026

How She Really Does It is a podcast hosted by Koren Motekaitis about intentionally creating the life you want. It offers inspiration and possibility for listeners who want to learn, grow, create, and tweak their lives in ways that fit them. Through other people's experiences and research, the show explores practical paths to personal change and belonging. It is a place to see glimmers of what may be possible and to design your life in a real, individualized way.

Episodes

When the Milestone Isn't Your Age
When the Milestone Isn't Your Age Jun 26, 2026 30:11 We're taught that birthdays only count when they're culturally considered milestones. Forty. Fifty. Fifty-five. Sixty. Anything in between, you are supposed to let quietly pass. This year, at fifty-four, I did something different. Not because of my age, but because of who I am becoming. And it brought up far more than I expected. If you have ever wanted to do something for yourself + felt that qui
We're Back Together Again
We're Back Together Again Jun 12, 2026 37:30 Twenty-one years ago, Trudi Roth stood on my lawn + told me I needed to write a book. I didn't write the book. I started this show instead. Trudi + I have been friends through all of it. Raising kids. Building businesses. Supporting our spouses. There were seasons we were deep in our own worlds. But every time we came back together it was as if no time had passed at all. That's what a true frien
Beginning Again: The Return
Beginning Again: The Return May 31, 2026 27:03 I'm back. After more than two years away, I'm returning to the podcast I've been hosting since 2006, and I'm not pretending the time away was tidy or planned. This episode is an honest look behind the curtain at what really happened, what kept me from returning sooner, and what I've learned about leadership, resilience, and beginning again. If you've ever had a project, dream, or part of yourself
The Pause
The Pause Mar 29, 2024 08:39 Last year, I found myself on a retreat utterly exhausted. I knew I was craving more space in my life and business. So in the fall, I started doing just that. I began shutting down certain lines of business while continuing to do high-quality work with my clients, and after 17 and a half years and over 1000 episodes, I've made the decision to hit pause on the podcast too.   Join me this week as I s
Being the Leader of Your Life: Owning Your Role
Being the Leader of Your Life: Owning Your Role Mar 22, 2024 21:25 As a child, we had parents, teachers and other authoritative figures to lead the way. But as we make our move into adulthood, it can become difficult to step into leadership roles - in any aspect of our lives. In fact, this is a topic I discuss with my clients regularly. So I'd like to emphasize that leadership is about identity and way of being, rather than titles merely bestowed upon us by othe
Unlocking Connection: The Power of Vulnerability and Feedback
Unlocking Connection: The Power of Vulnerability and Feedback Mar 15, 2024 16:50 As a leadership coach, one of the things I do a lot of coaching on is communication. Communication can be scary and intimidating. Maybe it's something you think you should know how to do, but let me tell you, it's a learnable skill.    In this episode, I share the story of one of my clients from a situation where she was brave and gave positive feedback to someone. Discover what makes you feel saf
Managing the Unknown: Face Your Fear and Anxiety Head-On
Managing the Unknown: Face Your Fear and Anxiety Head-On Mar 8, 2024 35:58 Sometimes, when you become so anxious about what's going to happen, you may start to under-function, allowing the unknown to manage you instead of managing it. This week, I'm discussing moving into the unknown, whether it involves performances, events, or waiting for a diagnoses.    Tune in this week to learn how to become a compassionate observer in your life and embrace the vulnerability that co
Expectations vs. Requirements: The Importance of Getting Clear
Expectations vs. Requirements: The Importance of Getting Clear Mar 1, 2024 19:39 Are any of your expectations influenced by fear, shame, and magical thinking? These are called stealth expectations and they will go unnoticed until they resurface when challenges occur. It's crucial to be aware of them and to know how to recognize if you have stealth expectations.   In this episode, I discuss the impact stealth expectations can have on you if you don't pay attention to what's goi
You Don't Need a Re-do: Learning from the Present
You Don't Need a Re-do: Learning from the Present Feb 23, 2024 20:25 How amazing would it be to go back in time and change the way you did things? Recently, during multiple sessions with clients, the topic of how wonderful it would be to be a freshman in college again came up. It made me think about the fantasy of going back in time with the knowledge that we have now and changing the way we did things then.   If you're experiencing similar thoughts, tune in this w
How to Thrive During Life's Unexpected Challenges
How to Thrive During Life's Unexpected Challenges Feb 16, 2024 37:34 Loss, empty nesting, challenges at work - these are obstacles we didn't picture when we thought of adulthood, and sometimes, we want to avoid them. In today's episode, I talk about how vulnerability is part of life and how to overcome the heartache and obstacles that we encounter.   Tune in this week to learn why the belief that there's a way to avoid difficult times actually creates pain and how
Radiant Rebellion A Guide to Empowerment, Gratitude and Joyful Living with Karen Walrond
Radiant Rebellion A Guide to Empowerment, Gratitude and Joyful Living with Karen Walrond Feb 9, 2024 50:31 I am thrilled to welcome Karen Walrond back to the show this week. She has recently published the book Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell and is here to share how the process of writing it allowed her to see things she hadn't seen before.   Tune in to learn more about Karen's unique ability to embrace vulnerability while owning her experiences. We cover a range
Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Life's Unexpected Emotions
Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Life's Unexpected Emotions Feb 2, 2024 13:53 Sometimes emotions come unexpectedly and surprise us. When they do, it can be tempting to run away from them and keep ourselves busy with work or seek artificial happiness.   This week, I talk about emotions and authenticity, a topic that has become more personal to me due to an unexpected loss. I offer advice on navigating through difficult emotions when they come and embracing authenticity throu

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