In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to go from settling to standards — in your relationships, your self-worth, and the way you show up for your life. We’re diving into the psychology and brain science behind why people settle, how your brain actually rewires itself to expect less, and the powerful shifts that happen when you start raising your standards. You’ll learn:• Why your brain clings to situations that aren’t good for you (loss aversion)• How cognitive dissonance lowers your standards without you realizing it• How repeatedly tolerating less rewires your neural pathways• The science of standards and how they activate your confidence, clarity, and self-worth• How raising your standards calms your nervous system and helps you feel emotionally grounded Then, we’ll build this into action with three simple habits you can use to move from settling to self-value: The Micro Non-Negotiable Habit — one tiny act of self-respect each day The Bare Minimum Audit — a 30-second reflection to catch misalignment The Standards Rehearsal — practicing boundaries out loud so they feel natural And at the end, I share a personal story about how these exact habits changed my life during a past relationship — and why they’ll change yours too. If you’ve ever accepted less than you needed, questioned your worth, or struggled to speak up… this episode is going to shift something big for you. If you want this episodes worksheet, get it here: WORKSHEET Watch this episode here! Shelby's IG Sad to Savage IG Habit Tracker Shelby's TikTok Sad to Savage Six Week Program! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck: the cycle of going all-in, burning out, quitting, and starting over. If you’ve ever tried to change your entire life in one day… only to fall off by day three, this episode is going to change everything for you. You’ll learn why your brain loves big bursts of motivation but struggles with actual consistency, how sporadic actions are often hidden signals of a deeper need, and the science behind why small, steady habits are the only path to real transformation. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand what your sporadic behavior is trying to tell you, how to uncover the steady behavior you truly want, and how to build tiny daily habits that finally stick. This is the episode that will help you stop restarting your life… and start rebuilding it. If you want this episodes worksheet, get it here: WORKSHEET Watch this episode here! Shelby's IG Sad to Savage IG Habit Tracker Shelby's TikTok Sad to Savage Six Week Program! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are SO back my girls! Sad to Savage Season 4 is officially here! I’ve missed you so much, and I’m so excited to start this new season and new era with you. Whether you’re a longtime listener or brand new, I’m so happy you’re here. In this episode, I’m reintroducing the heart of Sad to Savage:Sad → TO → Savage the strategy that helped me transform my mental health, routines, relationships, finances, and identity over the last 5 years. You’ll learn: ✨ What “Sad” really means (and why it’s not failure) ✨ What “Savage” looks like (discipline, consistency, identity shifts) ✨ How the “TO” phase — small habits & routines — rewires your brain ✨ My personal story of starting with ONE tiny habit ✨ How to pick your one habit to begin your own Sad to Savage reset Season 4 will follow weekly mini-series topics on habits, routines, and real-life growth. Each episode will mix science, psychology, strategy, and bits and pieces from my life. If you’re ready for a fresh start and a realistic path to your best self, this episode is where it begins. Let’s grow together. 💜 I LOVE YOU! In this episode I shared my code to Cozy Earth and my love for their Bamboo Sheets! Use this link cozyearth.com/SAVAGE for up to 40% off! <3 Use this link to get this weeks worksheet! Click here Watch this episode here! Shelby's IG Sad to Savage IG Habit Tracker Shelby's TikTok Sad to Savage Six Week Program! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sometimes the most savage thing you can do… is pause. I’m hitting pause on Season 3 of the Sad to Savage podcast—not because I’m done, but because I need to make space for the next chapter of my life. Between planning two weddings, running two businesses, building life-changing products, and preparing to start a family… I knew I needed to take a small step back. This episode is about more than just me. It’s about giving you permission to pause. To step back from the habits, routines, or relationships that are no longer serving your future—and use that time to plant the seeds for the life you really want. Hard decisions are often the most powerful ones. And you can always come back. 🤍 Sign up to be notified for: The Sad to Savge 6-week Habit, Strength, Pilates and Nutrition Program The Sad to Savage Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
☀️ New Episode: Summer Sprinkles is HERE! 🌸✨ This week on the pod, we’re talking about tiny wellness habits you can sprinkle into your summer days to feel more energized, grounded, glowy, and YOU again. Think 5-minute rituals, sunset walks, feel-good food, barefoot moments, and romanticizing your life one habit at a time 🎧 Tune in for: ▫️ 60+ sprinkle habit ideas ▫️ Why summer is the season to shift your vibe ▫️ The mindset that turns small rituals into a lifestyle glow-up Tag me @shelbysacco5 + use #SummerSprinkleChallenge so I can hype you up! Let’s make this summer feel like magic 🫶 How It Works: Choose One Summer Sprinkle Each Day You’ll get a curated list of tiny habits (aka sprinkles) to pick from daily. Do the Sprinkle + Snap It Share your moment on Instagram or TikTok stories/posts (photo or video—doesn’t need to be aesthetic, just real!) Example: sipping lemon water in the sun ☀️, journaling your gratitude 🌸, dancing in your kitchen 💃 Tag Me to Be Featured Use the hashtag #SummerSprinkleChallenge Tag me @shelbysacco5 so I can repost you + celebrate you! Reflect At the end of each day or week, take 2 minutes to reflect on how you felt after doing your sprinkle. That’s where the magic is. MY INSTAGRAM MY TIKTOK MY SECRET TIKTOK The Sad to Savage Habit Tracker Affirmation and gratitude journal Cycle Sync (my new hormone support supplement!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This 5-minute morning meditation is a grounding, energizing, and an empowering way to start your day with clarity and purpose. If you are coming back to listen to this every monring - skip to 1:50 seconds for the start of the meditation! Inside this episode, I’ll guide you through a powerful mindset shift to help you focus your thoughts, elevate your energy, and align with the version of you that you’re becoming. Because how you start your day matters! I have personally done a monring meditation for YEARS and truly believe in them and their power. I frequently film meditations for myself to listen to - this episode is my way of doing something i swear by in my own life for you guys too! Whether you’re just waking up, feeling off, or needing a moment of motivation—this meditation is here for you. The words you say to yourself, the words you hear, they truly shape your life. Listen now. Repeat often. And begin your day the Sad to Savage way. MY INSTAGRAM MY TIKTOK MY SECRET TIKTOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is THE blueprint if you’re ready to actually start reaching your goals. I’m breaking down exactly how I set and track my goals each month using my Sad to Savage 5 step goal setting system—and how I’m using that to become richer, healthier, hotter, and smarter this June. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: How to choose a goal that actually aligns with who you want to become The power of breaking goals into daily, weekly, and monthly habits The exact habits I’m tracking this month to grow my business, work on my health, boost my confidence, and feed my brain Why tracking your habits (with my Sad to Savage habit tracker!) changes everything Tips to create your own custom habit system—even if you’ve never been consistent before Whether you’re in a glow-up era, a healing season, or just ready to become that girl version of you… this episode will give you the clarity, structure, and inspo to get started today. Let’s go from goal-setting to life-changing—one habit at a time. ✨ Mentioned in this episode: The Sad to Savage Habit Tracker Cycle Sync (my new hormone support supplement!) 📌 Tag me when you're listening @shelbysacco5 on IG or TikTok and share your June goals with me! I love seeing what you're working on 💕 MY INSTAGRAM MY TIKTOK MY SECRET TIKTOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible business partner Nate to share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how Rootify and our first product Cycle Sync came to life. This is something I have been SO excited to share with you guys. It is truly a company and product built with all of you in mind and I am so proud to be a part of it. Here’s what we dive into: — The real reason we created a hormone-support supplement for women — The shocking truth about how underfunded and overlooked women’s health research actually is — What it’s really like to build a wellness brand from the ground up — A full breakdown of Cycle Sync: the ingredients, the science, who it’s for, and how it helps — A sneak peek at the powerful products we’re launching next — And so much more — you do not want to miss this one! This episode is for anyone dreaming of building something that matters — or anyone who’s interested in learning more about their hormones, menstral cycle or womens health. Strong roots. Stronger you. 💛 Listen now on Sad to Savage 💬🎙️ Our website will be live tomorrow and I will update and add the link here! WEBSITE Until then, if you want to recieve early access to our product, join our email list here! OUR ROOTIFY SUPPLEMENTS INSTAGRAM Shelby's Instagram Nate's Instagram TRACK YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi Queenies! This week, we’re breaking down the book The Power of Your Subconscious Mind (One of my new FAVORITE self help books) and learning how you can actually train your thoughts to change your life. From building confidence to attracting anything and everything you want, this episode is your reminder that you are in control of your future. I wanted to share key takeaways from each chapter and things that I thought really clicked for me while reading. I HIGHLY recommend picking up a copy of this book and reading or listening for yourself! EKKKKKK I loved doing this little in-depth book chit chat. I try to read or listen to a book a week, let me know if this is an episode you guys would want me to do again! BOOK LINKEED HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi my besties! 💕 In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into mindset — specifically, how to shift from a sacrifice mindset to a strategymindset. So often, we think we’re giving things up in order to grow... but what if we reframed that? What if instead of seeing change as loss, we saw it as a powerful, intentional move toward the life we actually want? This episode is all about taking control of your life, shifting your perspective, and turning every “sacrifice” into a smart strategy. Think of it as flipping a negative into a positive — and feeling empowered instead of deprived. I LOVED this topic, and I think it’s going to seriously hit home for so many of you. Links!! My Instagram! My TikTok Sad to Savage Habit Tracker Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Affirmation Cards Affirmation Cards for moms! Deeper than Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi besties! 💗 In today’s episode, we’re talking about three truths that have completely shifted my mindset — and I hope they’ll do the same for you: ✨ Working on self-love is the most important thing you’ll ever do. ✨ Fearing judgment from others only holds you back. ✨ Judging others? That energy isn’t helping anyone, especially not you. This is a conversation I revisit with myself all the time — and today, I wanted to talk through it with you. Because growth, healing, and becoming our best selves? It all starts with how we see ourselves and others. I love you all so much. Thank you for being on this journey with me 🤍 🎧 Let’s dive in. Links!! My Instagram! My TikTok Sad to Savage Habit Tracker Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Affirmation Cards Affirmation Cards for moms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi everyone 🤍 In today’s episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve been going through and sharing the exact method I turn to when life feels heavy. My hope is that you walk away with: 🕐 The 1-Hour Crash-Out Method (my go-to reset when I’m overwhelmed) 🧠 A few simple brain hacks to help you feel better, faster 🛠️ A list of healthy coping mechanisms you can start using right now 🔍 A new way to look at life’s harder moments 💭 And a reminder: what someone thinks about you has nothing to do with your worth Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here, for listening, and for growing with me. I love you all so much. You have the power to choose kindness, light, and love — every single day. And if you don’t choose it every time? You’re still human, and I love you anyway 🫶 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I brought my fiancé on the podcast! 💍✨ We’re just a few months away from getting married (!!) and I couldn’t be more excited. In this episode, Jake joins me to talk all things wedding — and answer the questions you sent in for him! This was such a fun episode to record together, and I loved getting to share this part of our journey with you. I’ll be doing a solo episode soon diving deeper into wedding planning details, but for now, I hope you enjoy this candid conversation with my future husband 🤍 🎧 Let’s talk love, wedding vibes, and all the behind-the-scenes fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few powerful reminders that I hope stick with you 💭 ⏳ Time will fly — and you get to decide what you do with it 🌟 Finding role models isn’t just inspiring — it gives you the blueprint to build your own path 💥 You are responsible for your life — and that means you have the power to change it This episode ends with a little tough love, but it’s all coming from a place of deep belief in you. I love you, I believe in you, and I’m so grateful to be able to share these thoughts with you. 🎧 Let’s dive in and get inspired together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One thing about me? I LOVE a good Q&A episode! 🎤💬 In this episode, I’m answering all your most frequently asked questions — and then some. I had so much fun getting to share my thoughts, advice, and stories with you in long-form. We cover a little bit of everything: 💪 Health & fitness 📱 Influencing & career 💍 My fiancé & future plans 👨👩👧👦 Family life 🚀 New business ventures ⚖️ A sprinkle of lawsuit lore (because why not?) ...and so much more! This one felt like a heart-to-heart with my best friends, and I hope you love it as much as I did 🫶 🎧 Let’s get into it! Links!! My Instagram! My TikTok Sad to Savage Habit Tracker Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Affirmation Cards Affirmation Cards for moms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHE IS BACKKKK!!! 🎉💖 I’ve missed you guys SO freaking much — and I’m beyond excited to officially welcome you to Season 3 of the Sad to Savage Podcast!! It feels so good to be back on the mic with you. This season is going to be incredibly special, and I’m genuinely so grateful to have you here with me for it. Over the past 5 years, I’ve learned so much through my Sad to Savage journey — and now, I finally get to talk about it all. This season will be packed with powerful solo episodes on: ✨ Habits that actually change your life 🌱 Routines that support your growth 🧠 Health, wellness, and mindset 💬 Real-life stories, lessons, and perspective shifts In this first episode, I’m reintroducing myself and sharing my story — the highs, the lows, the lessons — and setting the tone for everything to come. WE ARE SO BACK, BABY!! Let’s make this season the most savage yet 💥 🎧 Press play and let’s do this together! Links!! My Instagram! My TikTok Sad to Savage Habit Tracker Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Affirmation Cards Affirmation Cards for moms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi my besties! Lets chit chat about little steps we can take to get ourselves out of a rut! Also - this is the last episode of season 2! I love you guys SO much and appreciate you all being on this Sad to Savage journey with me. Make sure you are following along with me on IG and TikTok so you know when i announce the return of season 3! And if you want to still talk with me in long form, follow along on Youtube as I spend the next couple of months building there! I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH INSTAGRAM LINK TIKTOK LINK YOUTUBE LINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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There were so many amazing questions last week I wanted to film a q&A part 2 Today we are talking tips for social anxiety, workout routines, non negotiable while looking for a new partner, baby names, getting back into things once you fall off the wagon and more!! HABIT TRACKER! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I love me a Q&A episode and you guys seriously ask the best questions! We really bop bop bop all over the place here, marriage, motivation, finding a gym, relationships, homeownersip, being disciplined. Also a little cameo from Jakey Baby heyyyyy Sad to Savage Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Sad to Savage Habit tracker FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi besties + mommas!! In todays episode I am going to go over habits and new little tips/tricks for moms! A few topics we cover are: Healthy boundaries Habit stacking Understanding and creating a schedule for yourself And creating your 'lists' YOU are incredible and YOU deserve to do things for YOU. I love you, I respect you and I am so proud of you. Sad to Savage Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Sad to Savage Habit tracker FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Besties! I have seriously missed talking habits and routines with you guys! I have also gotten so many questions about habits and routines with busy schedules that sometimes differ from week to week. So let's get back to becoming your best freaking self with habits and routines that align with you and your lifestyle. In this episode we go in deep on how to build consistency into your days, steps to start creating habits that will last with your ever changing schedule and advice for sticking to a routine!! Also if you need accountability, send me a DM I love to chat with how to support you guys! Sad to Savage Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Sad to Savage Habit tracker FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Besties, she's back!!! I am so sorry I just left but I promise, in this episode I give you some insight into what has been going on and why I fell off the podcast earth! I have missed talking to you guys, seriously I get choked up in this episode being back explaining it all and also just so happy to be with you guys talking habits. So welcome back to season 2, this is part 2! We get into planning habits for June and how I pick and plan out my daily, weekly and monthly habits and how you can too! Let's go! Sad to Savage Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Sad to Savage Habit tracker Vitamin D Daily Devotional NASM Nutrition Course! Shop my HABIT TRACKER FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi Besties, meet Kent Yoshimura — co-founder & CEO of LA-based Neuro, a health and wellness company that creates approachable and effective consumable products that you can take anywhere, anytime to refresh your state of mind and do more. I have talked about Neuro's functional gum and mints before, so I was very excited to sit down with Kent! We talk about how to start to do the small things that help you do more in a day, creating a life filled with balance with finding healthier alternatives to caffeine and energy! Kent shares the why behind starting Neuro, growing in the health and wellness space and challenges they faced along the way in entrepreneurship! Shop NEURO and use code SHELBY for 15% off your first order of Energy & Focus gum www.neurogum.com @neurogum Shop my HABIT TRACKER FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi Besties, meet Savannah Wright - the gym health lifestyle girlie we all need in our lives! She is a Certified Personal Trainer and host of the Hitting the Bars Podcast. Savannah shares her journey to falling inlove with fitness, and how it happened when she started making it a lifestyle! We talk about habits, motivation and the keys to finding balance! CONNECT with Savannah Shop my HABIT TRACKER FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Besties, meet Lexy McDonald — 22-year-old, Australian Entrepreneur, Change-Maker and the Founder & CEO of HerHelp. The #1 All in One Wellness App with an aim to encourage, guide and support people through daily challenges, creating a safe space online. In this episode Lexy shares how she developed her app as a result of her own personal struggles she faced within a range of different aspects of growing up and never felt like she had a place to turn to. Follow Lexy McDonald Listen to HerPod Watch Lexy's TEDTalk Download HerHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Shop my HABIT TRACKER FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Besties, meet Lily Rakow. Lily is a writer and host of the 80/20 podcast. Which started by navigating life as a twenty-something in a new city, where Lily fully embraced the 80/20 lifestyle — a not-so-perfect ration of function versus fun. In this episode we share our common love for habits and Lily gives her advice on creating a morning routine that won't burn you out! She also shares what 80/20 means to her, why she named her podcast that and how she lives by that on the daily! Follow Lily Rakow Listen to 80/20 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Shop my HABIT TRACKER FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Besties! It's just me today doing a solo episode and since we are a few days out from my birthday I am sharing 26 things I've learned being 26! This past year being 26, it really beat me up. It was one of my hardest years, but reflecting on it has been so beautiful. Breaking down what I have really learned through a hard year, the gratitude I have for the challenges I've faced and what I am looking forward to for 27. Shop my HABIT TRACKER FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi Besties, Meet Heidi Somers aka Buff Bunny! Throughout our conversation we quickly realized how much we had in common and I know you will be able to resonate with her so much. In this episode we go into detail on how she started off with her career, how she evolved herself and to grow her business into workout plans, an app and clothing line! Heidi also shares how she hit her own Sad phase, and the steps she took to fall inlove with herself, and the challenges she faced along the way! She gives her tips on beginning your fitness journey, how Buff Bunny was created and more! Buff Bunny code: 'shelbysacco' for 10% discount FOLLOW Heidi Somers @buffbunny My favourite Buff Bunny Socks Grounds App Shop my HABIT TRACKER FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Besties, meet health and fitness coach Madi Ditler. Madi has been in the fitness industry since 2018 and is creating space for women to evolve and empower themselves and their health! Her approach works to get you looking at health and fitness from all angles, transforming your life physically but also mentally as well. In this epside we talk about her own progression into the health and fitness space, the up's and down's along the way. Madi shares her own thoughts on how to get past feeling intimidated by the gym enviroment and find a workout routine that works for you! FOLLOW Madi Ditler FIND Madi's coaching, guides and more HERE Shop my HABIT TRACKER FOLLOW along with me: ON Instagram @shelbysacco5 ON Tiktok @shelbysacco5 (Main Account) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
