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Chill by Design with AnastaciaBecoming HerIn this deeply personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of a major life decision—buying a property in Dubai after years of renting. What started as a practical dilemma between ocean views and morning sun quickly turned into a powerful journey of self-reflection.With the help of an honest and challenging conversation, I unpack the emotional blocks that were quietly shaping my decision—fear of being seen, fear of stepping fully into success, and the quiet pull to play small even when I knew I’d outgrown that version of myself.This e...2025-03-3036 minChill by Design with AnastaciaWhy I Ditched Hustle Culture!In this episode, I open up about my personal journey from glorifying hustle culture to embracing a more intuitive and sustainable way of building success. I share the story of one of my earliest businesses, where I was caught up in the chase—working non-stop, striving to be the best, and letting my ego drive every decision. Although I achieved recognition and success, it came at the cost of my health, relationships, and peace of mind—and ultimately, I lost everything.What followed was a complete rebellion. I swung in the opposite direction: no structure, no sche...2025-03-2318 minChill by Design with AnastaciaA Recession Is Your Greatest OpportunityIn this episode, I break down my plan for using crypto cycles to build wealth and enter property at the right time. The 18.6-year property cycle suggests a major real estate correction is coming in 2025-2026, and I explain how to time crypto profits to capitalize on it. I share how I used this exact strategy in the past—cashing out at the peak of a crypto bull run, preserving capital, then reinvesting at the bear market bottom—which has now allowed me to start building my property portfolio. With another property crash ahead, I outline my strategy for leveraging futu...2025-03-1724 minChill by Design with AnastaciaWatch Who You're Talking ToIn this episode, I share one of the hardest realities of living overseas—being far from family when they need you the most. I open up about a recent incident where my daughter’s home in Australia was vandalized while I was thousands of miles away in Dubai. Waking up to the news left me feeling helpless, unable to be there in an instant to protect her.I talk about the emotional toll of not being physically present for your loved ones, the fear that lingers when you know there’s a potential threat, and the diffic...2025-02-2819 minChill by Design with AnastaciaExercise is the LAST Thing You Should Do To Lose WeightFor 25 years, I lived with an undiagnosed illness that doctors dismissed as something I’d just have to “live with.” They assured me it might go away as I got older—but it didn’t. Instead, the pain persisted, and I reached a breaking point where I knew I couldn’t keep living like that.When I moved to Dubai, I decided to try one last time to find a doctor who would take my condition seriously. That’s when I found a specialist who not only cared about diagnosing me but also insisted that my body needed to...2025-02-2533 minChill by Design with AnastaciaHow to Build Long-Term Wealth Using LeverageIn this episode, I reflect on the mentors who have come into my life at different stages and the biggest lesson I’ve learned about growing wealth—using leverage to build a long-term property portfolio instead of relying solely on cash.I share my personal experiences, including key properties I’ve bought, a past business venture, and a major mistake I made in how I handled real estate at the time. I also talk about a pivotal moment when I turned to a mentor and asked, “How do I turn the money I have into a lot more...2025-02-1432 minChill by Design with AnastaciaThe Pain of Remaining the SameIn this deeply personal episode, I reflect on my journey over the last 18 months—one filled with hidden battles, breakthroughs, and ultimately, healing. While editing content and clearing out old files, I came across photos of myself from 18 months ago. What I saw shocked me. I hadn’t truly reflected on how much I had changed, and in that moment, I realized just how different I am now—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally.Back then, despite outward success, I was still carrying the battle scars of past pain. Even though I had overcome the strugg...2025-01-2921 minChill by Design with AnastaciaTurning Your Yearly Income Into Your Monthly IncomeIn this episode, I share a major milestone in my journey toward a long-term manifestation goal: turning my yearly income into my monthly income. This goal has been a driving force in my life, inspiring me to think creatively and take intentional steps toward increasing my revenue from multiple sources.I take you through the process that started 12 months ago, when I began saying this powerful affirmation out loud multiple times a day. This practice helped me stay focused and motivated, pushing me to track my progress diligently. At the end of each month, I review...2025-01-0323 minChill by Design with AnastaciaCurate Your Circle for a Powerful 2025In this New Year’s Eve episode, I dive into the importance of curating your environment and surrounding yourself with the right people as we step into 2024. This is the perfect time to reflect on what—and who—didn’t serve you this year, and make intentional changes to ensure you’re set up for success in 2025.I share a personal story about my carefully chosen circle of friends and a recent experience with a couple who called me at 11:11 AM to manifest the new year. These are the kinds of uplifting and goal-focused relationships that inspire me...2024-12-3119 minChill by Design with AnastaciaYou Should Replace Your Savings Account with BitcoinIn this episode, I dive into why I believe everyone should consider replacing their traditional savings accounts with a Bitcoin dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. I share a recent conversation with someone new to crypto, where I gave them the same advice I offer to most beginners: set up an automated system to buy a small amount of Bitcoin every week, stick to a long-term plan, and let it grow over the next 5-10 years without overthinking it.We explore the math behind this strategy, comparing the potential returns from keeping money in a traditional savings account...2024-12-3022 minChill by Design with AnastaciaWhy Celebrating is Essential for Levelling UpIn this episode, I share a deeply personal journey about my evolving relationship with wealth, from the highs of abundance to the lessons learned through loss. I reflect on my first experience with wealth, where I valued material possessions—luxury cars, a big house, and designer clothes—only to lose it all when my business fell apart. That loss changed my mindset entirely, shifting my focus from "stuff" to meaningful experiences.However, I recently realized that in avoiding spending money on things, I had swung too far in the opposite direction. By never treating myself, I had...2024-12-2922 minChill by Design with AnastaciaI'm Setting NO GOALS for 2025 & Here's Why...In this reflective episode, I open up about my lifelong habit of being a goal-setter and planner, always striving for the next big achievement. As we approach 2025, I found myself in unfamiliar territory—unable to set a single goal. This realization led me to reflect on my journey, from my old life in Australia to the transformative experiences of 2024 that helped me detach from my past and fully embrace Dubai as my home and my source of happiness.I share insights into how my mindset has shifted over the past year, the milestones I’ve achieved, and...2024-12-2820 minChill by Design with Anastacia2024 - The "I Made It Anyway" YearIn the premiere episode of Chill By Design, Anastacia opens up about her journey through 2024, sharing a heartfelt reflection on the goals she set, the lessons she learned, and the gratitude she feels as the year comes to a close.Anastacia takes listeners behind the scenes of her personal and professional life, discussing the tough decisions she made in 2023 to walk away from toxic relationships and environments. She highlights the positive impact of promoting key people within her business, a move that freed up her time and allowed her to focus on what truly matters.2024-12-2729 min