Ep 25: Is Discomfort The Secret To Big Dreams?
Discomfort has shown up in every season of my life right before something important shifted. In this episode of Unquiet You, I talk about why uncomfortable moments feel so intense and why they tend to show up during the holidays. I share how the feelings we avoid, like uncertainty or tension, are often signs that […]
How to Reflect Without Beating Yourself Up
Every December, the pressure to “look back” kicks in.You see everyone posting their highlight reels—new milestones, wins, and wrap-ups—and suddenly you’re wondering if you did enough, became enough, or changed enough. Reflection can be a powerful tool for growth—but only when it’s rooted in self-compassion, not self-judgment. So before you grab your journal and start […]
Ep 24: How To Have Delusional Confidence in 2026
We talk about “self-love,” but truly liking who you are — in the life you’re living right now — is harder than most people admit. In this episode of Unquiet You, Amy Gleaves explores what it really means to fall in love with yourself in the middle of real life: the busyness, the holidays, the […]
Why Small Starts Matter More Than Fresh Starts
Fresh Starts There’s something tempting about a clean slate.A new year, a new month, even a new Monday—it feels like an invitation to reinvent yourself. But here’s the truth: fresh starts don’t create change—small starts do. Waiting for the perfect time to begin only keeps you stuck in planning mode. Real growth happens in the […]
Ep. 23: What It Really Takes to Fall in Love With Yourself
We talk about “self-love,” but truly liking who you are — in the life you’re living right now — is harder than most people admit. In this episode of Unquiet You, Amy Gleaves explores what it really means to fall in love with yourself in the middle of real life: the busyness, the holidays, the […]
When Guilt Shows Up With Boundaries
You finally did it. You said no, spoke your truth, or stepped back from something that no longer felt right.You set a boundary that protected your peace. And then… the guilt showed up. That quiet (or not-so-quiet) voice that whispers, “You shouldn’t have done that.”It’s the tug in your chest that makes you question if […]
Ep. 22: When Regret Won’t Let You Move On
Regret can feel heavy, but most of the time it isn’t about the past — it’s about the moments we didn’t honor what was true for us. In this episode of Unquiet You, Kelley Gleaves shares why regret shows up, how it’s tied to misalignment, and the subtle ways we trade our clarity for someone […]
Ep. 21: The Truth About Presence: Life Only Happens Right Now
We talk about being “present,” but actually living in the moment is one of the hardest things to do. In this episode of Unquiet You, Amy Gleaves unpacks why our minds get stuck in the past or race ahead to the future — and what it really means to come back to now. Through personal […]
Why Saying No Is a Form of Self-Respect
Saying no doesn’t come easy for most of us.We’re taught to be agreeable, helpful, flexible, and kind somewhere along the way, that got tangled up with people-pleasing and overextending ourselves. But here’s the truth: saying no isn’t rejection, it’s respect.It’s one of the clearest ways you can communicate to yourself and others, “My time, energy, […]
You’re Not Fine: Why Overwhelm Isn’t a Badge of Honor
Let me guess:You’re running a million miles an hour, keeping all the plates spinning, and when someone asks how you are, you smile and say…“I’m fine.” But here’s the truth no one wants to admit out loud:You’re not fine. And that’s not a failure—it’s a sign. One of my clients came to a session recently, […]