Episode 96 | Identity Shifting Series | Aligned Not Exhausted | Manifest Smarter Not Harder




🎧Episode Timestamps:

00:00 — Intro & quick reset

Starting the episode with a moment to get focused and present.

00:30 — The problem with hustle culture

Why constant effort isn't required for real results.

01:30 — What burnout is really telling you

Understanding the signals behind mental and physical fatigue.

02:30 — Alignment vs. effort

How being strategic and centered can outperform constant grinding.

05:30 — Small shifts that led to big changes

Real examples of subtle adjustments that made a major difference.

06:30 — Tools I use to realign

Simple methods that help me stay consistent and focused.

07:30 — Letting go of the need to prove

Why stepping back can actually move you forward faster.

08:30 — When I chose ease over force

A short story that shows the value of a more efficient approach.

09:30 — Reframing productivity

Moving away from pressure and toward sustainable progress.

11:00 — Wrap-up & takeaway

Final thoughts and a clear next step to leave with



In This Episode


In this episode, I’m peeling back the truth about exhaustion and why it’s not a prerequisite for success. If you’ve ever felt like you had to “do more” to manifest, or if you’ve been stuck in the cycle of hustle and burnout, this conversation is your invitation to align differently.


You’ll hear how I personally shifted from force to flow, and why smarter, more soul-aligned energy brings better (and faster) results, without the emotional hangover. This is about being deeply aligned, fully supported, and no longer running yourself ragged for results that never last.



Manifesting Must-Knows


  • Hustle ≠ manifestation. The energy behind the action matters more than the action itself.
  • Burnout isn’t a sign you’re weak...it’s a sign you’re out of sync with your deeper knowing.
  • The law of assumption works better when you’re not trying so hard.
  • Rest is receptive. And receptive energy is magnetic.
  • Your nervous system is your manifesting partner. At least it is when it’s regulated & so is your reality.



Magnetic Musings


You’re not meant to earn your desires through exhaustion.

You’re meant to receive them from a space of knowing.

Alignment isn’t passive — it’s powerful.

It’s the kind of presence that moves mountains with ease, because the inner world is working with you, not against you.

If you’ve been glorifying the grind, maybe it’s time to glorify your glow.


Aligned Essentials


  • A 3-step framework to start trusting the process (even if you’re a recovering overthinker)
  • Real-life examples of how assuming the best plays out in love, money, and opportunities
  • A set of Identity Anchor cards that are totally downloadable. Available with the Glow Notes!
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About Your Host


Hi, I’m Marcie — manifesting coach, mindset mentor, and professional vision-holder for glow-getters like you. I help women shift their identity, trust their power, and manifest lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Through Illuminated You Lifestyle Coaching and the Magnetic Me Manifesting Podcast, I teach spiritual principles in a grounded, relatable way with a little sass and a lot of soul.