Evan Cudworth is known as the world’s first Party Coach and the creator of The Party Within, a framework designed to help adults reconnect to joy, presence, and authentic human connection in a culture that is increasingly optimized, anxious, and isolated. His work blends psychology, flow state, and community-building, and has been featured in GQ, The Washington Post, LA Times, and Teen Vogue.

In this episode, we explore the idea of a “party coach” as something much deeper than nightlife or entertainment. This is about participation. About play. About rebuilding connection in a time when many of us are high-functioning but lonely.

We talk about the evolution of party culture, the spiritual benefits and risks of partying, the tension between wellness culture and hedonism, and why so many adults have quietly opted out of real-life connection. We unpack the difference between numbing and presence, and how intentional gatherings can actually support mental health and nervous system regulation.

This conversation is ultimately about how we show up in life. Not as performers. Not as optimizers. But as participants.

Website: https://partycoach.me

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Carrie Fabris is a leadership coach, speaker, and the founder of CareerFrame, a leadership development and executive coaching firm that partners with high-performance organizations to help leaders and teams thrive without burnout. She’s also the author of ALL IN: A Working Mom’s Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life and the creator of the Return on Energy (ROE) framework.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on productivity. We talk about why time management alone isn’t enough—and why energy is the real asset we need to be paying attention to. Carrie breaks down the concept of Return on Energy, a practical way to evaluate where your energy is going, what it’s costing you, and whether it’s actually giving anything back.

We dive into awareness as the first step, how to spot energy leaks (hello, doom scrolling and endless meetings), and why leadership isn’t a title—it’s influence. We also talk about burnout, decision fatigue, boundaries, and small shifts that can dramatically change how you feel in your day-to-day life.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:05 Return on energy

00:07:03 The VIBE framework

00:10:31 How to see energy

00:13:26 Leaking energy and how to stop it

00:18:59 How energy affects leadership

00:20:41 Ways to track your energy

00:23:43 Carrie’s background

00:29:40 Company culture energy drain

00:32:28 All In - the book

00:35:24 How to cope with burnout

00:41:17 Boundaries and non-negotiables

00:45:44 Your values vs your energy

00:48:54 The wheel of life exercise

00:54:50 How to get unstuck from being just “fine”

01:01:24 Final thoughts and outro

If you’re feeling stretched thin, this episode dives deep into return on energy, energy management, and how to avoid burnout without sacrificing performance. Learn how to shift from traditional time management to smarter energy optimization, conduct a practical energy audit, and identify hidden energy leaks draining your focus and motivation.

You’ll discover how to set powerful boundaries and non-negotiables, prevent burnout, and build high performance habits that support long-term success. Using the VIBE framework (verify the feeling, impact, balance the cost, execute or eliminate), you’ll learn how to make clearer choices, track your energy effectively, and create a version of “going all in” that aligns with your values. If you want sustainable productivity, stronger work-life balance, and practical burnout recovery strategies, this conversation gives you actionable tools to increase performance without running on empty. So, tune in!

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfabris-reframe-coaching-training/

Website https://www.carriefabris.com/

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