SHUT UP and Smile!
“SHUT UP and Smile!” is a powerful and compassionate podcast dedicated to shedding light on the tough and silent issues of abuse.
Join me, Nancy Kohne, along with my co-hosts my daughter Keery and good friend Lisa as we openly and honestly share our own personal stories of abuse and be inspired by our journey toward healing.
Hang with us as we find humor in our past, rebuild our lives, discover relationships built on empowerment, and show you that there is always hope for a brighter future!
Grab a tissue, but be prepared to laugh along the way.
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SHUT UP and Smile!
From Burnout to Balance: Lolita Guarin’s Journey to Finding Calm
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This episode of Shut Up and Smile features stress management expert and seven-time Amazon best-selling author Lolita Guarin, who shares her personal journey from immigrant entrepreneur to burnout survivor. After a life-threatening health crisis caused by chronic stress, Lolita began exploring the deeper roots of stress, including childhood trauma, people-pleasing behaviors, and growing up in an alcoholic household.
Throughout the conversation, Nancy and Lolita discuss how early life experiences shape stress responses, the importance of setting boundaries, and why many women struggle with guilt when prioritizing self-care. Lolita introduces her "CALM Process"—Control, Acceptance/Appreciation, Limit what doesn't work, and Multiply what does—to help people identify stress patterns and create healthier habits.
The episode offers practical insights into managing overwhelm, breaking generational cycles of stress, improving relationships, and learning to care for yourself without guilt. It is an inspiring discussion about resilience, healing, and finding balance in a fast-paced world.