The Landy Peek Podcast

What if the book you have been thinking about is not impossible to write?What if you have just been trying to write it in a way that does not actually fit how your brain works? In this rich and energizing conversation, Landy sits down with Leslie Capps to talk about women’s voices, writing books, authority, visibility, storytelling, and the self-doubt that shows up the second we consider sharing our work in a bigger way. Together, they explore why so many women have meaningful stories, ideas, and expertise to share, yet still hesitate to put themselves fully out into the world. They talk about the pressure to get it right, the fear of being seen, and the ways women have been conditioned to shrink, stay quiet, or wait for permission. One of the most freeing parts of this conversation is the idea that writing a book does not have to begin with sitting at a computer and forcing polished words onto a page. Leslie shares how speaking her ideas out loud changed the process completely, and how verbal processing, structure, and AI can support women in getting their real voice onto the page. Landy and Leslie also talk about what happens emotionally while creating: the self-doubt, the scrambled brain, the “I’m a fraud” spiral, and the temptation to walk away. Instead of treating that as proof you should stop, Leslie reframes it as part of the creative process itself. This conversation goes beyond mechanics. It gets to the deeper truth that a book is not just a marketing tool. It can help you hear yourself more clearly, trust yourself more deeply, and claim your authority in a new way. They also explore a powerful reframe around expertise: you do not have to know everything to help someone. You only need to be one step ahead of the person you are here to guide. This episode also touches on storytelling, visibility, and the importance of structure. Instead of dumping everything you know into one book, Leslie encourages women to think about the journey they want to take the reader on and how their message can open the door to deeper work. If you know there is a message in you, a story in you, or a book in you, this episode will meet you right there. In this episode, we talk about: women’s voices, authority, and visibility why traditional writing does not work for everyone how verbal processing can unlock your writing flow how to use AI without losing your voice the role of imposter syndrome in the creative process why books build authority how to stop overcomplicating your message why your story matters why being one step ahead is enough Connect with Leslie Capps: Website: https://lesliecapps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliecapps Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.capps.9/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliejcapps/ Author In 30: https://authorin30.com/about-us

Can you be surrounded by people and still feel deeply alone? In this conversation, Landy sits down with relationship coach and author Stacey Rocklein to talk about the kind of loneliness many women experience but rarely have language for: the loneliness of not feeling seen, heard, or truly understood inside their closest relationships. Together, they unpack how disconnection can quietly build in marriage, motherhood, and midlife, even when life looks full from the outside. They explore emotional intimacy, recurring relationship patterns, conflict, repair, boundaries, and what it really takes to feel closer to your partner again. This episode is a powerful reminder that conflict is not the problem. The real issue is what happens after it. Landy and Stacey talk about how to understand what is underneath the same repeated fights, how to communicate your needs more clearly, and how to create more safety, honesty, and connection in your relationship. They also share practical tools for moving through emotional activation, supporting yourself in hard moments, and shifting from resentment and disconnection into deeper intimacy. If you have ever felt lonely in a relationship, stuck in the same patterns, or unsure how to ask for what you need without creating more tension, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: loneliness in relationships emotional intimacy conflict and repair boundaries in partnership communication in marriage feeling unseen in midlife how to ask for what you need self-support during hard moments How to connect with Stacey:Website: stacyrocklein.comInstagram: @stacyrockleinYouTube: Stacy RockleinFacebook: Stacy RockleinLinkedIn: Stacy RockleinEmail: [email protected]

What if the discomfort you are feeling is not a sign that something is wrong… but a sign that you are outgrowing who you had to be? In this powerful conversation, Landy sits down with Leanne Jamison, licensed psychotherapist, founder of the Institute for Female Trailblazers, and co-host of the Crooked Talk Straight podcast, to talk about the identity shifts so many women experience in midlife but rarely have language for. They unpack the very real and often disorienting season where the version of you that built the life, held it all together, led the team, raised the family, and kept everything moving… starts to feel like it no longer fits. This episode is for the woman who is successful, capable, deeply responsible, and suddenly wondering:Why does what used to work not work anymore?Why do I feel off, anxious, unmotivated, or stretched thin when I usually handle everything?Why does growth feel so messy in this season of life? Leanne introduces her framework around identity thresholds and the phases women move through when they are no longer aligned with the identity that once kept them safe, successful, and in control. Together, she and Landy explore the grief, nervous system activation, deconstruction, and rebuilding that often happen when women begin stepping into a new level of leadership, self-trust, and capacity. They also talk about the hidden cost of being “the capable one,” “the strong one,” or “the responsible one,” and why the very identities that helped you survive and succeed can eventually become the ones that keep you stuck. This is a rich conversation about midlife reinvention, nervous system regulation, grief, identity expansion, leadership, motherhood, partnership, and the courage it takes to stop overfunctioning and begin living in a different way. In this episode, we cover: What an identity threshold is and why so many women hit one in midlife The five phases of identity change: dissonance, deconstruction, capacity, integration, and expression/legacy Why motivation drops when your current identity no longer matches your next season The five common identities women cling to: the capable one, the responsible one, the strong one, the high performer, and the relatable one Why these identities are not flaws, but adaptive leadership strategies The grief that comes with outgrowing old roles, patterns, and ways of being How nervous system regulation supports identity expansion Why self-compassion matters more than self-criticism during growth The way identity shifts impact family, parenting, relationships, leadership, and business How overfunctioning can quietly disempower the people around us Why midlife growth can feel brutal and beautiful at the same time About Leanne Jamieson Leanne Jamison is a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, the founder of the Institute for Female Trailblazers, and the co-host of the Crooked Talk Straight podcast. Her work helps women understand the identity shifts they move through in life and leadership so they can navigate change with more clarity, compassion, and confidence. Connect with Leanne: https://www.instituteforfemaletrailblazers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/leanne.jamison.trailblazer https://www.instagram.com/institute_female_trailblazers/ If you have been feeling the tension of becoming someone new while grieving who you had to be, this episode will make you feel deeply seen.

Why does it feel like you are trying to share your experience, your feelings, or your hurt… and somehow he hears it as criticism? In this episode, Landy Peek unpacks one of the most painful relationship dynamics so many women live inside: the moment you try to express what is going on for you, and the conversation immediately shifts. Instead of feeling heard, you are met with defensiveness. Instead of feeling closer, you feel even more alone. Instead of your feelings being received, he feels criticized, blamed, or like he is failing. This is a no-blame conversation about emotional misattunement, nervous system patterns, and the exhausting cycle that happens when one person is trying to share their inner experience and the other experiences that sharing as accusation. Because most women are not trying to attack. They are trying to be understood. They are trying to express hurt, disconnection, loneliness, resentment, or overwhelm before it turns into something bigger. But when that expression is repeatedly received as criticism, the relationship can start to feel deeply painful for both people. Landy explores why this dynamic happens, why so many women start questioning themselves when they are simply trying to communicate honestly, and why this becomes even more charged in midlife and perimenopause, when the capacity to keep softening, filtering, and carrying the emotional weight of the relationship often starts to run out. This episode is for the woman who is tired of walking away from conversations feeling misunderstood, tired of being seen as “too much” when she is trying to share what is true for her, and tired of wondering how something as vulnerable as sharing a feeling turns into a conversation about his defensiveness. If you have ever thought, I wasn’t attacking you. I was trying to tell you how I feel, this episode will hit home. In this episode, we cover: Why sharing feelings can land as criticism Why some men feel criticized when women express hurt or emotion The cycle of emotional sharing, defensiveness, and disconnection Why women often leave these conversations feeling more alone How women start doubting themselves when they are trying to communicate clearly The emotional weight many women carry in relationships Why perimenopause can intensify existing communication dynamics What may be happening underneath this pattern for both partners

You care about what is happening in the world.You want to help.You want to use your voice.But between kids, work, mental load, and the nonstop overwhelm of life, it can feel impossible to know where to start. In this episode, Landy sits down with Cynthia Changyit Levin — author, advocate, and mom — to talk about what advocacy can actually look like in real life. Cynthia is the author of From Changing Diapers to Changing the World and Advocacy Made Easy, and her work helps people turn concern into practical, grounded action. This conversation is for the woman who cares deeply but does not have the capacity to become a full-time activist. You’ll hear how to find your starting point, why you do not have to do something huge to make a difference, how to connect with organizations already doing meaningful work, and why taking action can actually help lower anxiety by giving you a place to put your care, your voice, and your energy. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or powerless, this episode will help advocacy feel more possible, more practical, and more human. In this episode, we cover How to start advocating when you care deeply but feel overwhelmed Why you do not need to create something massive to make a difference The best first steps for busy moms who want to use their voice How to find causes and organizations already doing good work Simple ways to advocate, including letters, op-eds, calls, and meetings Why action can reduce anxiety and help you feel less powerless How advocacy can support identity, purpose, and meaning in midlife What advocacy can look like with young kids in the mix The power of community, connection, and “play dates with purpose” Why your personal story matters more than you think Connect with Cynthia Changyit Levin Website: https://www.changyit.com/ Advocacy Made Easy: https://www.changyit.com/product-page/advocacy-made-easy From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: https://www.changyit.com/product-page/from-changing-diapers-to-changing-the-world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccylevin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CynthiaChangyitLevin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiachangyitlevin X: https://x.com/ccylevin  Share this episode If this conversation resonated, send it to the woman who cares deeply, wants to help, and has been wondering where to begin.