What Has to Go? Discernment: A Virgo Season Virtue We All Need Right Now

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Episode 89: " Discernment is the missing link between overconsumption and authentic creation."

Virgo season always calls us back to the basics, and this week Caitlan is talking about one of the most underrated skills we can practice: discernment. In this episode of Return, Caitlan shares why learning to tell the difference between what’s truly for you and what’s just noise is everything.

Caitlan opens up about her own struggles with overconsumption (like binge-listening to too many podcasts for “inspiration” and ending up more confused than clear) and the endless scroll that can leave us feeling like everyone else has the answers. She also shares how she’s started asking one simple question before saying yes to anything: “Will this give me energy, or drain it?” That question alone has shifted how she works, how she commits, and even how she spends her mornings.

You’ll also hear about a few tools and resources that can help you practice discernment in your own life, including one of Caitlan’s favorite books, Essentialism. This conversation is for you if you’ve been feeling stretched too thin, overwhelmed by decisions, or like you’ve lost your ability to hear your own wisdom.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Virgo season is the perfect time to practice discernment
• How to catch yourself in overconsumption before it leads to burnout
• A simple way to tell if a decision is a true yes or a protective no
• Personal examples of where Caitlan has had to refine her choices to protect her energy
• Practical tools, including the book Essentialism, that will help you create more clarity and ease

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview
01:21 – Why Discernment Matters
03:52 – Caitlan’s Struggles With Overconsumption
09:24 – How to Apply Discernment in Real Life
20:55 – Tools and Recommendations to Try
26:55 – Final Thoughts and Closing

Links & Resources:

• Essentialism by Greg McKeown
• 🥚 Bonus pods, juicy essays, and Caitlan’s Parts & Purpose series where Human Design, IFS, and creativity come together → Join Return+
• Feeling pulled in a million directions? Book a Deep Dive Session
  with Caitlan to cut through the noise and get clear on your next steps

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Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler
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