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Women When Fueled
Hosted by Lex Butler · EN
"Women When Fueled" is a light-hearted yet empowering podcast where your host, Lex Butler, guides women through conversations of self-discovery and growth, exploring wellness from the inside out. Join Lex and her guests as they share relatable stories, practical tips, and insightful discussions to fuel your mind, body, and spirit.
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WF ep. 21 | Habit One: Be Proactive — Breaking Free from the Social Mirror & Choosing Your Response
Aug 2200:30:07Tap to summarizeWF ep. 21 | Habit One: Be Proactive — Breaking Free from the Social Mirror & Choosing Your ResponseThis episode explores Habit One: Be Proactive from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We’ll talk about reclaiming the pause between stimulus and response, letting go of old identities shaped by the “social mirror,” and stepping into your own truth.Expect a mix of storytelling, reflection, and practical tools to help you:Recognize when you’re reacting vs. respondingRelease beliefs that aren’t truly yoursFind freedom in self-awarenessBegin living from your values instead of old programmingYou are not your past, your pain, or your programming. You are your choices — and you get to choose again.
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WF ep. 20 | Burnout, Rest, & Protecting the Goose | The 7 Habits Intro Reflections
Aug 1400:36:46Tap to summarizeWF ep. 20 | Burnout, Rest, & Protecting the Goose | The 7 Habits Intro ReflectionsWhat if burnout wasn’t failure—but feedback?In this Women When Fueled episode, I’m sharing my in-the-trenches reflections as we close out the introduction to Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.We talk about:The P/PC Balance and why rest is non-negotiableTreating everyone in your life like a volunteerMoving from learning concepts to embodying themMy personal burnout story and the LB Method I created to protect my energyIf you’ve ever pushed through at your own expense, this is your reminder to protect the goose, not just chase the golden eggs.Learn more about the LB Method → https://itslexbutler.com/pages/the-lb-method
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WF ep. 19 | Why Your Habits Aren’t Sticking: The Role of Desire, Maturity & Soul-Aligned Change
Aug 600:34:12Tap to summarizeWhy Your Habits Aren’t Sticking: The Role of Desire, Maturity & Soul-Aligned ChangeDrawing from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and her personal experiences with misalignment, collapse, and healing, Lex unpacks why knowledge and skill alone are never enough—and what it takes to build a sustainable life you actually want.You’ll explore:Why high-performing women still burn outThe real difference between independence and interdependenceHow to tell if your habits are built on performance or purposeWhy your nervous system might be trying to tell you somethingWhether you’re navigating grief, transition, or a gut-level craving for change—this episode is for you.Visit itslexbutler.com or follow @itslexbutler on Instagram to stay connected.
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WF ep. 18 | Living Character-First & Surfing Gravity—Building Self-Trust and Honoring the Resistance
Jul 3000:28:24Tap to summarizeLiving Character-First & Surfing Gravity—Building Self-Trust and Honoring the ResistanceWhat if you already had the power?In this powerful second episode of Women When Fueled, we continue reflecting on concepts from the introduction of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—and dive deep into what it means to live character-first, trust the unfolding, and evolve with reverence instead of resistance.From my personal breakdown-to-breakthrough journey to the rocket-launch metaphor that reshaped how I see change, this episode is for the woman who’s tired of proving—and ready to become.You’ll learn:What “habit gravity” actually feels like in real lifeHow to keep promises to yourself without the guilt spiralWhy coming back down isn’t failure—it’s fuel for the next missionThis is slow growth with soul. And I’m so glad you’re here for it.
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WF ep. 17 | Why Inner Work Must Come First: Redefining Effectiveness from the Inside Out
Jul 2200:31:50Tap to summarizeWhy Inner Work Must Come First: Redefining Effectiveness from the Inside OutWelcome to Women When Fueled: The Book Reflection Series — where personal growth meets real-life storytelling. In Part 1, I share why I’m reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for the third time, and why teaching it alongside you is the key to deeper embodiment.We reflect on:The Einstein quote that shifted my perspectiveThe difference between performance and alignmentMy “knives-down” season that exposed the truth behind burnoutHow true effectiveness begins inside—with values, identity, and integrityWhether you’re here for the book, the breakthroughs, or the permission to slow down and reconnect—you’re in the right place.✨ Subscribe and join the reflection at itslexbutler.com
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WF ep. 16 | When the Tools Are Meant for Now: Healing Through the Hard Seasons
Jun 1800:44:28Tap to summarizeThis isn’t just another story about pregnancy. It’s a reflection on what it means to meet familiar struggles with deeper wisdom.In this solo episode, I open up—mess and all—about the mental and emotional layers of navigating my third pregnancy. From the heaviness of depression creeping in, to the weight of expectations I placed on myself as a wellness coach and mama, this episode is a compassionate call-in to anyone who’s been here before… or is heading there now.I share:What it looks like to break toxic independence cyclesHow asking for help is part of the healingWhy your systems should serve your freedomAnd how resilience really means choosing recovery tools again and againIf you’re in a messy middle season—this one’s for you.🎙️ More at itslexbutler.com or follow along @womenwhenfueled and @itslexbutler for more real-time content.
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WF ep. 15 | Bridget Millsap on Trying New Things, Setting Boundaries, and Redefining Identity
Jun 1101:48:20Tap to summarizeThis week on Women When Fueled, Bridget Millsap joins us for a raw and relatable conversation on courage, discomfort, and the sacred messiness of becoming.From quitting ballet at 14 and navigating identity loss, to learning to mountain bike as an adult and speaking up in new relationships—Bridget shares what it means to keep showing up, even when it’s awkward, scary, or uncertain.We explore:Why being new is a skill—and how to build itThe difference between self-motivation and perfectionismTools for communicating your boundaries (and honoring others’)The mental health journey from high-functioning anxiety to embodied self-awarenessHow to find joy outside of achievementThis conversation is a permission slip for anyone in a season of change, discomfort, or rediscovery. You are allowed to not know. You’re allowed to begin again.
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WF ep. 14 | Mental Splinters, Sneaky Stressors, and the Truth About Coming Back to Yourself
May 28, 202500:30:07Tap to summarizeEver feel like something is “off” but can’t quite name it? In this raw and honest solo episode, I share the powerful concept of mental splinters—small but persistent stressors that slowly drain your energy and clarity without you realizing it.I open up about:The real reason I stepped away from the podcast (spoiler: I’m 11 weeks pregnant + had an E. coli infection)How ignoring our body’s signals can cause deeper burnoutThe importance of healing your “splinters” to make space for your true self to returnA gentle invitation to start paying attention and take inspired actionThis episode is about more than just health—it’s about reclaiming energy, presence, and power in your daily life. It’s for every woman trying to juggle it all while longing to reconnect with the version of herself that feels most true.
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WF ep. 13 | From ‘Fine’ to Fulfilled: Bailey Bowerman’s Journey of Self-Advocacy and Authenticity
May 7, 202501:51:00Tap to summarizeWF 1.13 | From ‘Fine’ to Fulfilled: Bailey Bowerman’s Journey of Self-Advocacy and AuthenticityIn this empowering episode of Women When Fueled, we’re joined by Bailey Bowerman—a writer, model, recovering attorney, and master of reinvention. Bailey shares her inspiring journey of embracing transparency, advocating for herself, and turning a life that felt "fine" into one that’s deeply fulfilling and aligned with her truth.✨ Highlights from the episode:The importance of becoming your own greatest advocate,Finding the courage to pivot and bloom on your own timeline,The liberating power of transparency and authenticity, andPractical steps to stop settling and start living fully aligned with your dreams.Bailey’s story is an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to reclaim your voice and create a life you truly love.💡 Tune in now for an honest, insightful conversation that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take the next step on your journey.📲 Visit itslexbutler.com for more resources to fuel your transformation.
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WF ep. 12 | When Friendships Evolve: Letting Go, Holding On & What Mel Robbins Got Right
Apr 16, 202500:20:21Tap to summarizeWhen Friendships Evolve: Letting Go, Holding On & What Mel Robbins Got RightWhy do adult friendships feel so hard—and why does no one talk about it?In this vulnerable and nourishing episode of Women When Fueled, Lex shares what a recent reconnection with a childhood friend revealed about how our closest relationships change as we do. Drawing inspiration from Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory and her own life experience, Lex unpacks the pillars of proximity, timing, and energy—and how to know when a friendship is fueled or fading.She also gets real about:Navigating different life stages and expectationsHaving honest, loving conversations when something feels offReleasing the guilt when friendships shiftHow to stay rooted in self-trust through changing seasonsA must-listen if you’re craving more clarity, peace, and connection in your relationships.—Follow Lex on Instagram: @itslexbutlerExplore Lex’s offerings & site: itslexbutler.comShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear it.
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