When Your Mind Won't Stop: A Conversation on Overthinking & Body Wisdom
3am thoughts. Endless pro/con lists. Analysis paralysis. Your brilliant mind trying to think its way to certainty, but finding only exhaustion.
Join me for an honest Instagram Live with coach Claire Wasserman and Olyasha Novozhylova, founder of NotBasicBlonde about overthinking—what it's really trying to do FOR you, and why your body might have the answers your mind keeps missing.
We'll explore:
Why overthinking is protection, not intelligence gone wrong
How to distinguish between mental loops and actual intuition
The somatic practice of dropping from head to body
Specific practices from The Practice cards for breaking the cycle
A recording will be available on the @ladiesgetpaid Instagram page.
SPECIAL GUEST
Olyasha Novozhylova is the Founder of the NotBasicBlonde brand, Host of NotBasicBlonde Entrepreneurship Celebrity Podcast, Innovator in Fashion, Media, and Entrepreneurship
Olyasha Novozhylova is a trailblazing force in the realms of fashion, media, and entrepreneurship. As the founder of the NotBasicBlonde brand, she inspires women to embrace their uniqueness and authenticity, encouraging them to "be yourself, never basic." With a vibrant social media presence of over 2 million followers, Olyasha empowers women to express themselves boldly through style and self-confidence.
Originally from Ukraine, Olyasha's remarkable journey began when she arrived in the United States with her mother, a mail-order bride, and just $200. Today, she has built an empire that resonates with millions, symbolizing resilience and ambition. Her story of overcoming adversity serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for many.
A multifaceted talent, Olyasha has excelled as a model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, Amazon Live fashion host, fashion editor, and celebrity podcast host. Her NotBasicBlonde Podcast, which she founded and hosts, has captivated global audiences, reaching over 20 million downloads. Featuring an array of celebrity guests, the podcast delves into diverse topics such as entrepreneurship, dating, self-development, and health & wellness, serving as an essential guide for millennials and Gen Z navigating modern life.
Olyasha earned her BBA in Managerial Sciences from Georgia State University and began her career in IT/Project Management, where she successfully managed multimillion-dollar projects for top companies like Ericsson, AT&T, and T-Mobile, Sprint, and etc.
As a celebrated author, her children's book "Cutie the Unicorn – It's OK to Be Different" encourages younger generations to celebrate their uniqueness and embrace diversity.
With 15 years of experience in fashion modeling and runway shows around the globe, Olyasha’s influence extends to acting as well. Her partnerships with over 300 famous luxury brands, such as Cartier, Jimmy Choo, Balmain, and Nike, illustrate her versatility and prominence in the fashion industry.
Olyasha Novozhylova is more than just an influential figure—she embodies empowerment, innovation, and transformation, continually inspiring women to embrace their unique identities through the NotBasicBlonde brand. Her journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the endless possibilities that arise when one dares to be different.
YOUR HOST
Claire Wasserman is a coach, speaker, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a newsletter, podcast, and coaching practice dedicated to helping women embrace their worth and activate their potential. Her latest creation, The Practice, is a 30-day somatic journey that rewires the brain from self-doubt to self-trust.
With a Master's Certificate in Financial Psychology, Claire has traveled the country teaching thousands of women how to negotiate millions of dollars in raises, start businesses, and advocate for themselves in the workplace. But after a decade of helping women achieve external success, she recognized a deeper pattern: every woman she coached battled the same invisible enemy—the false stories she told herself about what she deserved.
Through her own journey of navigating divorce, business collapse, and her newborn son's life-threatening diagnosis, Claire discovered how to quiet the relentless inner critic and reconnect with body wisdom. She distilled these breakthrough insights into The Practice, a therapist-reviewed system that transforms limiting beliefs through somatic exercises and neuroplasticity principles.
Named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women, Claire has spoken at Harvard Business School, Facebook, NASA, and the United Nations, and appeared on Good Morning America and in the New York Times. Her book Ladies Get Paid was published by Simon & Schuster in 2021.
Learn more about Claire and The Practice at coachmeclaire.com