When the Studio Lights Go Out: Pivoting With Purpose

Ever had one of those "WTF am I doing?" moments in your biz? Yeah, same. This ep is a behind-the-scenes yarn about my pivot from video studio vibes to something way more aligned.

You’ll hear me get real about:

• Outgrowing the vision you thought was it
• Letting go of things that once lit you up
• Grieving the dream (ugh, tears and all)
• Trusting what’s unfolding—even when it feels scary as hell
• What’s next for me and my clients (hint: it’s juicier, slower, deeper)

Let this ep remind you that change doesn’t mean failure—it means evolution.

Hit play, take a breath, and know you're not alone in this.

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:

Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy

Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt

Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 hello@trustingtheuniverseandshit.com

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Right, let’s talk about it.
2025 feels... dense.
Bit messy. Bit unclear.
You might be thinking, “Why am I not further along by now?”
Yeah, we feel it too.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why the middle bit of your journey matters
• How we’ve all become obsessed with the “arrival”
• Learning to sit in the stillness (not the same as stagnancy, btw)
• Tiny shifts that change everything
• Letting your shadow have a seat at the table
• Rewriting your own idea of success

This isn’t about hustle.
It’s about honouring the pause.
The weird in-between bit that doesn’t make it to your Insta grid.
It’s the year of the Hermit in Tarot, and yeah — it shows.
Feels like the universe is saying, “Sit down, go within, stop performing.”

So if you’re in a season of quiet, or feeling stuck…
Maybe you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

Pour a tea, get cosy, and let this one land.
There’s magic in the mess, promise.

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:

Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy

Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt

Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 hello@trustingtheuniverseandshit.com

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In this one, you’ll be nodding along with Stacey and Ané as they unpack that all-too-familiar inner tug-of-war:
Are you following your intuition... or self-abandoning to make others happy?

This ep is a gentle (and juicy) convo on:

✨ The fine line between people-pleasing and care
🌀 How to tell if you’ve overridden your intuition
💡 The lessons hiding inside regret (ugh, yes, even the baby shower kind)
💫 What intuition actually feels like in the body — and how to tell it apart from fear, cravings, or old programming
🌙 Why the full moon had us all a bit cooked

Plus, Stacey shares a very raw story about her own self-abandonment moment during her baby shower — and the clarity that followed. Spoiler: it involves heart palpitations and a sacred do-over.

You’ll leave this one feeling less alone, more grounded, and maybe with a few “ohhh THAT’S what that feeling meant” moments.

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:

Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy

Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt

Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 hello@trustingtheuniverseandshit.com

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Feeling like you're not cut out for business because you're not loud enough, spiritual enough, or structured enough? Yeah… nah. In this episode, we’re getting into it.

You’ll hear Stacey reflect on how hard it can feel to show up when you don’t fit the typical ‘biz boss’ mould. That whole shiny, always-on, perfectly curated vibe? It’s exhausting. And it’s not the only way.

We talk:

• The messiness of growing a biz while staying true to your energy
• Feeling wobbly AF when you're putting yourself out there
• Learning to speak from your heart (instead of trying to “market” all the time)
• Why you don’t need to perform spirituality to be spiritual
• That juicy moment when you realise you don’t have to prove sh*t to anyone

This one’s all about trusting your own timing, owning your voice, and remembering that your way is the way. You’ve got permission to build your biz differently. You’ve always had it.

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:

Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy

Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt

Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 hello@trustingtheuniverseandshit.com

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You ever feel like something inside you has shifted but your external world is lagging behind... like your biz, your house, your outfits – they’re still vibing with a version of you that doesn’t quite fit anymore?

Same, sis. Us too.

In this ep, we're chatting about that weird in-between space — the floaty limbo between your old self and the new version you’re slowly becoming. We unpack:

• Why it doesn’t always take a big dramatic move to grow (no need to quit your job, dye your hair and move to Bali… unless you want to).
• What to do when your internal world has evolved but your offerings or wardrobe or house still feel stuck in the past.
• The pressure to match your “inside vibes” with external success — and why it’s okay if things don’t sync up straight away.
• How to feel good about the slow floaty part of growth instead of fighting it.
• Dopamine traps, elevator metaphors, and chatting with your ego when it’s throwing a fit.

Plus we ask the big Q: How do you actually practice patience when you feel like you should already “be there”?

If you’re in a season of gentle expansion (or feeling like you’re stuck between levels), this one’s a cosy permission slip to slow down, honour where you’re at, and let it all unfold in divine timing.

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:

Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy

Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt

Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 hello@trustingtheuniverseandshit.com

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Righto, in this ep, you’re diving into the sneaky ways stress shows up in your life – and spoiler alert: it’s not just about the broken bowl in the bathroom.

Stace and Ané crack open a raw, honest convo about how stress doesn’t always come knocking in obvious ways. Sometimes it looks like:

• Going full hermit and ghosting your social life
• Cleaning your partner’s house like a woman possessed (been there)
• Starting WWIII over politics at the dinner table
• Feeling off but not knowing why

They chat about nervous system responses like fawning, freezing, and the ol’ fight-or-flight. And how sometimes it’s not about the thing, it’s about what the thing triggers from way back. (Yep, childhood wounds and generational stuff sneak in real good.)

You’ll also hear about:

• How stress can make people trauma-dump instead of talk
• Why awareness is your best mate
• The power of the pause (literally, take 5 seconds before going off)
• How to actually hold a safe convo without breathing fire

Plus a few home truths about conspiracy theories, combative energy, and why saying “I hear you” might just save your relationships.

This one’s like a mini therapy sesh with a side of giggles. You’ll come away feeling seen, soothed, and a little less likely to snap at your housemate over dirty dishes.

✨ If this ep gave you something to chew on (besides your partner’s head), give us a rating or a cheeky review. Helps us keep this podcast magic going.

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:

Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy

Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt

Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 hello@trustingtheuniverseandshit.com

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This one’s a deep dive, folks.

In this ep, you’ll hear Stacey and Ané chat about death—yep, we’re going there. Not in a doom-and-gloom way, but in a “let’s make peace with it and live a good life” kinda way.

You’ll hear:

• Why death isn’t the enemy—it’s actually what gives life its juicy meaning
• That weird obsession the West has with pretending we’ll live forever (spoiler: we won’t)
• How past life stuff might be the root of your random fears (elevator anxiety, anyone?)
• What it means to live in integrity with your soul’s choices
• And why it’s totally okay if the cats keep chasing you (yes, really)

The girls share personal stories, irrational fears (locked doors and trampoline cats included), and spiritual tools to help you stop fearing death and start living on purpose.

Books we chat about: 🌀 Many Lives, Many Masters – a wild ride into past life regression and healing from deep-seated fears

And a cheeky reminder: ✨ You’re an infinite being. Your spirit’s not on a deadline. ✨ You don’t have to cram every life lesson into one go. ✨ And no, chucking yourself in a dumpster when you cark it is not a vibe.

Got a weird fear or a story about your past life as a Viking barmaid or intergalactic dolphin whisperer? We wanna hear it. Hit us up through our website.

Let’s live fully, love boldly, and not be afraid of the stuff we can’t avoid.

See you next week beautiful!

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:

Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy

Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt

Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 hello@trustingtheuniverseandshit.com

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Ever felt like a total failure? Like the universe has just thrown you into the deep end with no floaties? Same.

In this episode, we dive into the messy, gut-wrenching side of business. The part no one puts on Instagram. The setbacks, the self-doubt, and those moments where giving up feels easier than pushing forward.

We chat about:

• Why failure isn’t actually the end (even when it bloody feels like it)
• How to reframe setbacks as stepping stones
• The spiritual lessons hidden in your biggest flops
• Letting go of the shame and trusting yourself again

You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on failure—one that doesn’t make you want to crawl under a rock.

So, if you're in a rough patch or just need a reminder that you're not alone, this one's for you.

Tune in and let’s navigate the chaos together.

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:

Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy

Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt

Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 hello@trustingtheuniverseandshit.com

Intro music by Tyler Dixon