Return
You’re not broken. You’re just burnt out on trying to be someone you’re not.
Return is the podcast for conscious entrepreneurs, sensitive visionaries, and healers who’ve checked all the boxes—and are still wondering, “Why doesn’t this feel right?”
Hosted by Caitlan Siegenthaler—former therapist turned business energy strategist blending Human Design, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and soulful strategy—Return isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s blueprint. It’s about coming home to your own.
This isn’t hustle hype or spiritual bypassing disguised as business advice. It’s honest, nuanced, often irreverent conversations for the biz owner who’s outgrown performative success and wants to build something that actually feels good.
✨ Tune in for solo episodes and guest convos that help you:
- Navigate seasons of change (without losing yourself)
- Reclaim your energy and decision-making power
- Build a business that honors your gifts and nervous system
- Explore who you really are—beneath the shoulds
Whether you’re in the midst of a pivot, healing from burnout, or finally ready to trust your intuition again—Return is your reminder that you’re not lost. You’re just on your way home.
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Return
Celebration Is Essential: Because Participation Trophies Still Slap
The Art of Self-Celebration - Why We Struggle to Celebrate Ourselves
Episode 69: Why We Struggle to Celebrate Ourselves
Introduction:
In this episode of Return, Caitlan Siegenthaler dives into the powerful yet often overlooked practice of self-celebration. Drawing from her own experiences , Caitlan unpacks why so many of us — especially women and caregivers — struggle to recognize and honor our achievements. From societal conditioning to the 'giver's dilemma,' this episode explores the barriers to self-acknowledgment and offers practical strategies for embracing celebration as a tool for growth, healing, and empowerment.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why we often struggle to celebrate ourselves.
How societal norms have conditioned women to stay humble and minimize their achievements.
Why celebration is a vital form of self-respect and empowerment.
The impact of the 'giver's dilemma' on caregivers and their ability to celebrate.
Practical tips for creating personal celebration rituals.
How small celebrations can be just as meaningful as major milestones.
Why marking your progress with celebration builds confidence and self-worth.
Key Takeaways:
We often struggle to celebrate ourselves due to societal conditioning.
Celebration should not be seen as egoistic but as a necessary practice.
Cultural norms often teach women to be humble and not take up space.
Celebrating small wins is crucial for personal growth and self-respect.
The 'giver's dilemma' can make it hard for caregivers to celebrate themselves.
Celebration can serve as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment.
It's important to create personal rituals around celebration.
Celebration helps mark time and acknowledge progress in life.
Small celebrations can be as meaningful as large ones.
Recognizing and celebrating our wins builds confidence and self-worth.
Chapters:00:00 - The Struggle to Celebrate Ourselves
05:59 - Cultural Conditioning and the Giver's Dilemma
11:48 - The Importance of Celebration
17:54 - How to Celebrate Your Wins
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