What if the stress you're trying so hard to avoid is actually your body trying to get your attention?
In this episode of the Daring Well Podcast, Rita sits down with former elite athlete and movement coach Katia Sereno for a powerful conversation about stress, anxiety, resilience, self-trust, and the wisdom of the body.
Katia shares her journey from years of performing, training, and pushing her body beyond its limits to discovering a different way of living—one rooted in slowing down, listening, and paying attention to the signals her body had been sending all along.
Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes we don't recognize how much pressure we're carrying because pushing through has simply become part of our identity. Katia talks openly about motherhood, anxiety, exhaustion, and the moment a serious fall forced her to stop and acknowledge the signs she had been overlooking.
Together, Rita and Katia explore what it means to move from "I have to" and "I should" toward greater awareness and intentionality.
You'll also discover practical ways to reconnect with yourself without adding another overwhelming task to your already busy schedule—including the power of five-minute pauses, mindful check-ins, movement, breathing, journaling, and small daily micro-shifts.
Katia reminds us that your body is your first home—a place you can always return to, especially during seasons of transition, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty.
If you've ever said, "I don't have time to take care of myself," this conversation may offer a different perspective: You may not need another hour in your schedule. You may simply need to reclaim five minutes and use them intentionally.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
- How pushing through can become part of your identity
- Why our bodies may communicate with us before we consciously recognize what's wrong
- The connection between motherhood, fear, anxiety, and self-worth
- How slowing down can help you reconnect with your intuition
- Why you don't have to navigate difficult seasons alone
- Simple five-minute practices for checking in with yourself
- How to create sustainable self-care through small "micro-shifts"
- Why your body can serve as a compass during times of change
- How to identify your true motivation before trying to make a change
- Why movement should feel supportive—not like punishment
- The importance of becoming aware before trying to fix everything
- How changing the way you speak to yourself can influence your daily experience
A Simple Practice to Try
Katia encourages listeners to check in with themselves three times a day and simply ask:
"How do I feel?"
Instead of immediately asking What should I do next?, pause and ask:
"What does my body need right now?"
You don't have to fix anything. Start with awareness.
Even five intentional minutes can become a meaningful micro-shift toward greater self-care and connection.
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https://katialifetransform.com/
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