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:

1. The Micro Non-Negotiable Habit — one tiny act of self-respect each day

2. The Bare Minimum Audit — a 30-second reflection to catch misalignment

3. 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.

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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.

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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

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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. 🤍

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☀️ 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 🫶

1. Choose One Summer Sprinkle Each Day

   • You’ll get a curated list of tiny habits (aka sprinkles) to pick from daily.

2. 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 💃

3. Tag Me to Be Featured

   • Use the hashtag #SummerSprinkleChallenge

   • Tag me @shelbysacco5 so I can repost you + celebrate you!

4. 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.

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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.

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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. 

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• Cycle Sync (my new hormone support supplement!)

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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