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The Abundance Effect

Larisa Makuch, CEO of Abundance Academy

Welcome to The Abundance Effect—the podcast for high-achieving women ready to break through limits, rewire their mindset, and create success without burnout. Hosted by Larisa Makuch, Master Results Coach and CEO of Abundance Academy, each episode delivers practical tools and soul-aligned strategies to help you live a rich, fulfilling life in business and beyond. No fluff—just real conversations, powerful insights, and deep transformation. Let’s dive in.

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  • Avg 20 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E24
    May 26 · 8 min

    S1 E24 Why Saying “I’m Busy” Is Keeping You Stuck

    Are you actually busy… or have you just normalized overwhelm? In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch breaks down one of the most common phrases high-achieving women use every day: 👉 “I’m just so busy.” But what if that phrase is doing more damage than you realize? This episode explores how the language you use shapes your identity, your decisions, your confidence, and ultimately your results. Drawing on neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Larisa explains why saying “I’m busy” reinforces stress, overwhelm, lack of clarity, and disconnection from what actually matters. If you constantly feel overwhelmed, struggle with follow-through, or feel like you never have enough time, this conversation will help you rethink the way you approach productivity, priorities, communication, and personal responsibility. In this episode, we cover: Why saying “I’m busy” keeps you stuck The psychology behind overwhelm and identity How language impacts your brain and behavior Why high-achieving women normalize busyness The connection between communication, integrity, and clarity What to say instead of “I’m busy” How vague language creates internal conflict and stress Simple mindset shifts to create more focus and follow-through You don’t find time. You make time for what matters. And the words you repeat every day become the patterns you live. Mentioned in this episode: 📝 Larisa’s article: 11 Words & Phrases That Keep People Stuck https://myabundanceacademy.ca/eliminate-these-11-words-from-your-vocabulary-today/ 🚀 Join us in the Momentum Lab: https://momentum-lab.ca/ Connect with Larisa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who keeps saying they’re “too busy.” Because sometimes… the language we use is the very thing keeping us stuck.

  • S1 · E23
    May 19 · 11 min

    S1 E23 Why You Keep Avoiding What Matters (The Ostrich Effect Explained)

    In this episode, Larisa breaks down a powerful psychological pattern known as the ostrich effect — where we avoid situations, decisions, or visibility when they become uncomfortable… even when they matter the most. This is something many high-achieving women experience, especially when stepping into growth, leadership, or the next level of their life or business. In this episode, we cover: Why you avoid things that actually matter The psychology behind avoidance and discomfort What the “ostrich effect” is and how it shows up in real life Why high-achieving women disappear when things get hard How avoidance keeps you stuck (even when you want change) The link between discomfort, visibility, and growth What you’ll walk away with: A clear understanding of why you pull back or go quiet Practical ways to stop avoiding and start showing up A simple framework to stay consistent — even when it’s uncomfortable A simple reminder from this episode: Avoidance might feel like relief in the moment…but it keeps you stuck long-term. Growth doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence. 🎧 If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or like you keep starting and stopping… this conversation will help you understand why. Ready to stop disappearing and build real momentum? This is exactly why Larisa created the Momentum Lab — a space designed to help you stay consistent, visible, and moving forward… even when things feel uncomfortable. Learn more here: https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/momentum-lab Connect with Larisa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ If this resonated, share it with someone who’s been “too busy” to deal with what actually matters. Because sometimes… that’s exactly the sign.

  • S1 · E22
    May 12 · 27 min

    S1 E22 ADHD in Women: Why You Feel Capable but Still Struggle with Tara Kanerva

    In this conversation, Larisa sits down with Tara Kanerva, a coach specializing in ADHD in women, to unpack what’s really going on — beyond the labels, the stigma, and the surface-level advice. Because this isn’t about laziness. And it’s not a discipline problem. It’s about how your brain is wired — and how to start working with it instead of against it. In this episode, we cover: Why ADHD in women is often missed or misunderstood The difference between being capable… and feeling inconsistent What’s actually happening in the brain (dopamine + executive function) Why small tasks can feel disproportionately hard The emotional weight of shame, guilt, and self-blame How to stop forcing yourself — and start creating strategies that work A few powerful takeaways: You’re not broken — your brain may just work differently Struggling with “simple” things doesn’t cancel out your capability The goal isn’t to push harder… it’s to work smarter with your wiring Connect with Tara Kanerva: Book a consultation: https://www.tarakanerva.com/book-online Website: https://www.tarakanerva.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachtarakanerva/ Connect with Larisa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Because understanding yourself changes everything.

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