Show Notes
If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you try and work, it’s still not enough—this episode is going to hit home.
Lauren sits down with Kait Liggett, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and founder of Actualize Wellness here in the Erie, Colorado. Kait specializes in helping high achievers break out of burnout, overwhelm, and the constant pressure to perform—using a powerful therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (pronounced like the word, act).
Kait explains how ACT helps you relate differently to your thoughts and emotions—not by erasing them, but by creating space for them and choosing actions that align with your deepest values. Her approach blends science, mindfulness, and practical behavioral tools you can use right away.
This is an honest, encouraging conversation about slowing down, letting go of perfection, and learning to live with more intention and compassion.
In this episode, we explore:
The subtle signs of burnout that high achievers often ignore
How ACT helps you create space for difficult thoughts instead of fighting them
Why awareness—not willpower—is the foundation of real change
What it means to identify and live by your core values
Simple mindset shifts that help you break the “do more” cycle
Tools to reconnect with the life you actually want—not the one you’re “supposed” to chase
How Actualize Wellness supports emotional resilience & aligned living
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