Release the Grip: Endings, Ego, and Energy Management

Trusting the Universe & Sh*t

You know when you're meant to talk about business but the energy is just… off? Yeah, that was today.

In this shadowy, slow-mo episode, Stacey and Ané lean into the pause. We talk about endings, expectations, exhaustion, and why surrendering to the moment (instead of forcing it) might be the most productive thing you do all week.

In this ep, you’ll hear:

• Why we ditched the sales chat and went with the flow
• How to honour your energy when you’re at capacity (hello, full permission to rest)
• The emotional chaos of trying to make something “special”
• Letting client relationships fizzle (without the guilt)
• How trying to force a perfect moment usually ruins it
• Our favourite unexpectedly magical memories (spoiler: they weren’t planned)
• The pressure of photos, holidays, and high vibes — and why less is often more
• A reminder that not everything needs a grand gesture… sometimes you just need a bowl of wedges and a lemon lime bitters

✨ This one’s for you if you're feeling tired, over it, or like your brain’s playing ping pong. Come sit with us in the in-between. No pressure. No to-do list. Just a little space to breathe.

💌 Like something in this episode hit you in the heart? Let us know — we love hearing your stories.

You can find Ané and Stacey on Instagram at:
Stacey - @barefootbranding
✦ instagram.com/barefootbranding
🌐 barefootbranding.academy
Ané - @mgmnt__
✦ https://www.instagram.com/mgmnt__/
https://msha.ke/anemgmnt
Visit us here: 🌐 trustingtheuniverseandshit.com
Email us: 📩 [email protected]
Intro music by Tyler Dixon