Imagine Yourself Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Imagine your next chapter of life with grace, gratitude, courage & faith! Looking for something positive and uplifting? With real talk, Lanee Blaise and Sandy Kovach try to help you through life's many challenges. In each episode, we will Imagine Ourselves rising above life’s bumps and bruises, taking on a specific challenge, and strategizing our way to peace and contentment. Along with expert guests from the mental health, faith, wellness arenas and more, we give you ideas and actionable steps to help you live your best life! More info at ImagineYourselfpodcast.com
Gratitude isn’t just a nice feeling — it shapes your perspective, strengthens your faith, and helps you notice the blessings God is already giving you, even in ordinary moments. Life can be busy and full of distractions, and sometimes seeing those blessings takes intention and insight. In this episode, we explore three faith-filled keys and share practical, real-life ways to apply them so gratitude doesn’t just stay in your head — it transforms your day, your relationships, and your perspective.
🔑 Noticing the Small Things
🔑 Truly Appreciating Others
🔑 Seeing Gratitude as a Choice
Press play and join us — discover how to see God’s goodness in ways you might have been missing.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Have you ever prayed for something—clarity, healing, change—and then realized the answer you got was not what you expected… or wanted? Maybe it stretched you, humbled you, or forced you to face something uncomfortable. In this episode of Imagine Yourself, Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get honest about those surprising moments when God answers our prayers in the exact way we need, not the way we asked.
Sometimes the lesson comes wrapped in irony. Sometimes it stings. But often, on the other side, we find healing, clarity, and peace.
Inside the Episode
- God’s answers don’t always match our expectations. Prayer isn’t a wish list—it’s a relationship that shapes us.
- Uncomfortable experiences can reveal what needs to change inside us. Sandy shares how her own prayer about judgment led to a very unexpected (and humbling) answer.
- Obedience and distraction are real struggles. Lanée opens up about moments when God’s answer required more trust than she was ready for.
- Silence creates space for clarity. Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is put the phone down and sit quietly in God’s presence.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated or discouraged by unanswered prayers—or prayers answered in unwanted ways—this episode offers encouragement, hope, and a reminder that God sees the bigger picture.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
We know that Scripture is the primary way God speaks to us—but many of us still wonder how to recognize His voice in everyday life. In this episode of Imagine Yourself, we revisit a powerful conversation with Kelli Shelton, co-founder of Seek Well Ministries, who joined us to talk about how to quiet the noise and truly listen for God.
Kelli’s insight is both deeply spiritual and refreshingly practical. She reminds us that hearing from God isn’t about striving harder—it’s about slowing down, being still, and letting His truth guide our hearts.
Here’s what you’ll discover in this conversation:
- 🕊️ How to create space to hear from God in the middle of a busy, noisy world.
- 📖 Why Scripture always remains the foundation for anything we believe God is saying.
- 💭 Ways God speaks beyond words—through peace, conviction, and quiet nudges.
- ❤️ What to do when God feels silent, and how to trust that He’s still present.
- 🌿 How to practice spiritual stillness so you can become more aware of His voice.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God is speaking—or how to recognize His voice—this episode will give you clarity, peace, and a fresh perspective on what it means to truly listen.
MORE INFO ON KELLI SHELTON AND SEEK WELL MINISTRIES
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Sometimes it feels like that long-awaited breakthrough is taking its sweet time showing up. But what if the waiting season is actually preparing you for it?
In this episode, Sandy and Lanée share how imagination, prayer, and a few intentional mindset shifts can help you get unstuck and move closer to the success you’ve been hoping for.
A few of the things you’ll learn are how to:
⭐ Picture the Win – See your breakthrough clearly—whether it’s peace in your daily routine or a dream project finally taking shape.
⭐ Pray Over the Plan – Bring your goals to God and trust His timing and wisdom to meet you right where you are.
⭐ Flip the Script – Replace self-doubt with faith-filled thoughts that build momentum and open new doors.
Along the way you'll get unfiltered confessions, relatable moments, and the kind of encouragement that helps you believe your breakthrough might be closer than you think!
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
What if one of the most powerful tools for faith and transformation has been inside you since childhood—and you’ve been overlooking it? That tool is your God-given imagination.
⭐ Imagination as a Gift from God – It’s not make-believe; it’s how God sparks new ideas, possibilities, and dreams.
⭐ Faith and Imagination Together – Imagining the unseen helps us believe God’s promises before they unfold.
⭐ Simple Ways to Use It – From prayer to small daily practices, discover ways to turn imagination into real breakthroughs.
🎧 Tune in and see how using your imagination with God can unlock the life you were meant to live.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Ever feel like the noise of life is drowning out God’s peace? This episode is all about seven simple, real-life ways to invite His presence into your week—so you can feel grounded and connected, no matter what’s going on.
✨ How even tiny moments of true rest can reset your soul
✨ What’s actually helped us release stress instead of carrying it around
✨ The small daily habit that shifts your mindset in the morning—and helps quiet your heart at night
Along the way, we share some honest stories about trusting God when it feels natural…and when it feels nearly impossible.
If you’re looking for encouragement that feels real and doable, you’ll love these seven tips.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
With Guests: Caregivers Karen Wright, who supported her husband through his cancer journey, learning to move from grief to gratitude and rediscover herself along the way and Arlene McPhee, caregiver to her 90-year-old mother, newly retired and starting her next chapter of life.
🔑 Highlights
- Why this matters: Most of us will face a season of caregiving—aging parents, a spouse’s illness, children or those with special needs. The question is: how do you show up for them without losing yourself?
- Real stories: Arlene and Karen share the breaking points that made them realize self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival.
- Faith at the center: How prayer, rest, and trusting God helped them trade burnout for renewal.
- Breaking isolation: Why caregivers need community, and how to move past “superwoman syndrome.”
- Everyday renewal: From short walks to honest conversations, small acts of soul-care make a big difference.
- Practical wisdom: The “Be, Know, Do” principles—be present, know your limits, do give and receive grace—paired with the “Three F’s”—find yourself, fill your cup, find community.
💡 This episode offers hope and practical faith-filled wisdom for caregivers, but also encouragement for anyone stretched thin in life’s difficult seasons.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
If you’ve been feeling distant—from the people you love or even from God—you’re not alone. Life has a way of sweeping us into a current of deadlines, responsibilities, and distractions until we suddenly realize the relationships that mean the most have been running on autopilot.
But what if that undercurrent of dissatisfaction, that quiet ache you’ve been feeling, is a signal? A reminder that our joy is tied to something we can’t buy, schedule, or check off a list—our relationships.
In this episode of Imagine Yourself, we’re talking about how to keep those relationships strong when life just won’t slow down. From small daily choices that breathe life back into our connections, to learning the ministry of presence, to setting boundaries that help us show up with our best selves—this is about protecting what matters most before the noise of life drowns it out.
Don’t let busyness steal the best part of life. Press play and start nurturing the relationships that matter most—starting today.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Let’s face it, friendship is a blessing, but it’s not always easy. Ever found yourself wondering who’s really in your corner? We're sitting down with Author and Ministry Leader Angela Scott for a heart-to-heart about the beauty, the pain, and the growth that come with real, authentic friendship—especially among women.
Angela opens up about her own journey through disappointment and isolation, and how she found healing through faith, vulnerability, and intentional connection. She helps us recognize the different kinds of friends and the roles they can play in our lives—and how crucial it is to discern who has the capacity to walk with you in certain seasons.
The episode also explores how friendships evolve—how to handle the ones that fade, the ones that hurt, and the ones worth fighting for. Whether it’s time for a friendship “reboot” or a graceful release, Angela reminds us that real connection is built on appreciation, authenticity, and accountability.
Take this as your invitation to get intentional. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or making space for new ones, this episode will encourage you to show up as your real self—and believe that the right people will meet you there.
🎧 Listen now and be inspired to build the kind of friendships that uplift, restore, and remind you: you’re never alone.
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Other Episodes with Angela
Healing After Divorce
Comparison Detox: Author Angela Scott Helps Us Find our God-given Gifts
God Will Get You Through!
Connect with Angela through:
- Zarephath Village: Supporting women and children in transition
- Agape Love Endeavors: Life coaching, praise dance, speaking, and content creation
- Instagram: @angelasagapelove
- Get Angela's Book: Yearning : Daily Encouragement for Remaining Hopeful as you Wait
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
What if you’re already walking in God’s purpose for your life—and just haven’t seen it that way yet?
So many of us spend years searching, striving, and stressing over what our “true purpose” is. We wait for a big sign, a dramatic shift, or a perfect opportunity to make it all clear. But what if God is already using you, right where you are?
In this episode, we dive into the idea that living in purpose isn’t always about doing something new—it’s often about seeing the familiar with fresh eyes. Through faith-filled conversation, we explore how God weaves purpose into our daily lives, our relationships, and even our struggles.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re missing your calling, or if you’re “falling behind,” this episode will encourage you to stop chasing and start recognizing how God is already at work.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Blended families are real life—beautiful, messy, and full of moments that will stretch you. And if God has you on this journey, you know it takes more than love to make it work. In this episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get honest about the ups and downs of blending families through remarriage and stepfamilies, cross-cultural/interracial marriages, adoptions and chosen families.
They share personal stories—like cultural clashes in the kitchen, navigating new traditions, and the tricky business of holidays, boundaries, and loyalty. You’ll hear how faith, communication, and a good sense of humor can help keep things together when it feels like everything’s pulling apart.
This isn’t a “how-to,” it’s a real conversation from two women walking the journey—and finding grace in the process. You'll also hear about Lanée’s new TV series Blended and get tips and resources to help your own family find its rhythm.
More about the Blended TV Series
If you're in a blended family—or love someone who is—this is worth your time.
🎧 Listen now and be reminded: God can work through any mix.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Ever catch yourself wondering if you’re “doing prayer right”? Like maybe it should sound more spiritual, more polished… or maybe the whole idea just feels a little awkward. In this episode of Imagine Yourself, we open up about what prayer really looks like when we drop the pressure and just talk to God from the heart.
Whether you're reciting something familiar, whispering a quick “help” in the middle of chaos, talking to God in the car… or however you find yourself praying—it all matters. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to prayer, and the beauty is that God hears it all.
If you've ever doubted your prayer life or felt unsure about how to start, this conversation will lift the weight. Let’s ditch the pressure, drop the guilt, and discover how real, everyday prayer brings us closer to God—and to each other.
Press play and imagine yourself praying with confidence, honesty, and freedom—just as you are.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Ever feel like life’s moving so fast, you barely have time to process any of it?
What if the simple act of putting pen to paper—or even recording a voice note—could help you heal, grow, and reconnect not just with your truest self, but with God? In this thought-provoking episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, Lanee and Sandy revisit a heartfelt conversation with Tareka Wheeler of Professional DNA, exploring the “unexpected gift” of journaling. Tareka shares how journaling became more than a habit—it became a lifeline. She opens up about how this practice has helped her walk through difficult seasons with God, creating space to be raw, real, and spiritually grounded.
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Through candid reflections and touching stories—including that of a grieving mother journaling through her child’s illness—Tareka reveals how journaling can be both a time capsule and a form of therapy. It’s a sacred space where you can pour out your heart, process your pain, and listen for God’s gentle whisper in the midst of it all.
We also explore common barriers that hold people back—like worrying about privacy, struggling with consistency, or feeling “not creative enough.” But journaling doesn’t have to be polished or perfect. Whether you're jotting notes in a journal, typing thoughts on your laptop, or simply speaking into your phone, every honest reflection can become an act of courage and connection. It’s not about performance, it’s about presence. And God meets us in that presence.
You'll walk away from this episode with practical encouragement to try (or revisit) journaling as a spiritual and emotional tool. It’s a powerful way to process life, pray honestly, and remember who you are and whose you are. Journaling just might become an unexpected gift on your journey of healing, faith, and personal growth.
Ready to reconnect—with yourself, with your faith, and with what matters most? Press play and let this conversation guide you there.
Get more info on our Guest, Tareka Wheeler and Listen to "Change Your Life By Changing The Way You See Yourself (w/Tareka Wheeler of Professional DNA)"
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
What if surrendering your dreams to God didn’t mean giving up—but finally stepping into something greater?
In this inspiring episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, hosts Lanee Blaise and Sandy Kovach dive into one of life’s biggest tensions: knowing when to move forward and when to be still and trust. Picking up where their last conversation on God’s perfect timing left off, they explore the sometimes messy, always meaningful dance between letting go and taking action.
With honesty, heart, and humor, Lanee and Sandy tackle the deeper questions: Are you striving from purpose—or pressure? Is your hustle aligned with your calling, or just noise from the world around you? From the influence of social media to unexpected detours, they share personal stories and practical wisdom on navigating uncertainty with faith.
If you're feeling stuck, restless, or unsure about your next step, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and the reminder that God’s plan often unfolds in ways we don’t expect—but always with purpose.
Listen now and imagine yourself surrendering, trusting, and stepping into something even better than you dreamed.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Let’s dive into the ever-relevant topic of divine timing—how it feels when life doesn’t line up with our plans. This heartfelt conversation is for anyone who’s praying, waiting, striving—or just wondering if they’ve missed their moment. Lanee and Sandy remind us that even when we can’t see the full picture, there is movement happening behind the scenes. It’s an invitation to breathe, trust, and take heart—knowing that God’s timing is always on point.
Through personal stories, honest reflections, and a little humor, they explore how faith, patience, and even discomfort can open the door to unexpected peace and purpose. Sandy shares her recurring encounters with the numbers 8:28 and how they led her to the comforting promise of Romans 8:28: “All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose.”—a truth that’s been a steady reminder during seasons of uncertainty.
Lanee takes it to another level looking at the difference between "manifesting" desires and surrendering them to God, explaining how gratitude, faith, and humility can coexist with ambition and hard work. She shares how this helps navigate unanswered prayers and long delays. Her takeaway? A powerful mindset shift: “God leads. I follow.” It’s not about passivity but about staying open and grounded as we do the work and trust God with the results.
So grab some coffee or whatever your favorite beverage is….settle in and press play to be encouraged to trust the timing, trust the process—and most of all, trust the One who’s writing your story.
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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!
Life doesn’t always go as planned—but what if that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be? Sometimes when we pray, God’s answer is “not yet.” Those waiting seasons can test our faith, challenging us to trust that He’s working behind the scenes. Even when we don’t see progress, every setback and delay is part of a greater purpose. In this episode, Sandy and Lanee have a real, heartfelt conversation about leaning into God’s timing, finding peace in the waiting, and believing that He’s always working for our good. They explore how personal growth and divine intervention can go hand in hand, often revealing blessings we don’t recognize until later.
Whether you're facing unexpected challenges or preparing for something new, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical wisdom to help you navigate life’s seasons with faith and hope. Let's discover the beauty of embracing the "not yets" together!
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Imagine Yourself is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach. Lanée is a TV writer and producer, motivational speaker and podcaster. Sandy is a radio personality, voiceover artist and podcaster. They come to you from the Detroit Metro area and invite guests from all over the world to help encourage you in your health, career, faith journey and more!
Ever feel like life is speeding by, and you're just trying to keep up? We've been there too! In this episode, we dive into the chaos and share how faith has helped us find solid ground again.
Lanée opens up about her whirlwind life—filming a holiday movie while navigating a family member's unexpected health challenges. Sandy shares her struggle to fit in exercise and devotions while adjusting to a new radio gig. Their stories are real, relatable, and packed with practical advice.
From finding small moments of peace to shutting down that pesky "whim voice" that leads us off track, this episode is all about regaining balance when life feels overwhelming. Join us for an honest, encouraging conversation—you’re not alone in this!
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Imagine Yourself is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach. Lanée is a TV writer and producer, motivational speaker and podcaster. Sandy is a radio personality, voiceover artist and podcaster. They come to you from the Detroit Metro area and invite guests from all over the world to help encourage you in your health, career, faith journey and more!
Discover the transformative power of the pivot with Andrea Miller.
After her son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Andrea faced a life-altering challenge that reshaped her mindset and approach to change. Guided by her faith in God and her inspiring mantra, “Today, Not Tomorrow” (TNT), Andrea found the strength to navigate life’s uncertainties with purpose and courage.
In this episode, Andrea shares her remarkable journey, revealing the strategies, lessons, and moments of trial and error that helped her thrive. From asking the right questions to embracing imperfection, her insights are a masterclass in resilience and growth.
Whether you’re navigating a career shift, starting a new venture, or seeking the confidence to take bold steps forward, Andrea’s practical advice and motivational stories will inspire you to move from feeling stuck to truly thriving.
Hit play and let Andrea’s story empower you to embrace change fearlessly and make the most of today.
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Imagine Yourself is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach. Lanée is a TV writer and producer, motivational speaker and podcaster. Sandy is a radio personality, voiceover artist and podcaster. They come to you from the Detroit Metro area and invite guests from all over the world to help encourage you in your health, career, faith journey and more!
Did you have a few too many Christmas cookies over the holidays? Well, they ARE hard to resist! Don’t be discouraged, take one step at a time and start with some very doable tips from Keri Lappi, founder of Energetic Wellness Coaching. She’s ready to share her no-nonsense, sustainable strategies to help you reboot your health.
Together with your hosts Lanee Blaise and Sandy Kovach, Keri breaks down practical tips that actually work—from the hidden power of hydration to why diet sodas might not be your friend, and how small shifts in mindset can lead to big wins. If you’ve been feeling sluggish, stuck, or unsure where to start, this episode will reignite your motivation and show you how small, steady steps can transform your health.
It’s time to imagine yourself strong, vibrant, and ready to conquer those goals, give us 10 minutes and we’ll give you some great ideas!
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Ever feel like you’re frantically searching for answers, only to find that they’ve been subtly presented to you through a friend, podcast, sermon, book, or even a casual conversation at the supermarket? That may be God at work, preparing and equipping you for new seasons, challenges, and blessings.
Join us as as we explore this through the lens of our experiences and scripture. Lanée shares her personal journey through a transformative soul reset, offering practical insights and relatable anecdotes that reveal how the noise of the world can often drown out the divine unless we take intentional steps to listen. Sandy complements this by bringing in wisdom from God's Word and real-life stories, emphasizing the importance of stillness and humility. Together, they provide a roadmap to nurturing a deeper connection with God, allowing us to let our light shine brightly in every facet of our lives. Whether you’re seeking spiritual rejuvenation or simply curious about finding God’s answers in your daily routine, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that’s both inspiring and attainable.
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This week we experienced a “soul reset” as we had the honor of hosting the remarkable Rev. Dr. AdaRA Walton. She brought an enlightening perspective on how to connect with God in the quiet moments of our lives. She introduces a transformative acronym for "LIGHT"—Living in Love, Inspiration, Gratitude, Harmony, and Thankfulness—that guides this journey.
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Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-dos? Join us as we uncover how to carve out time for what truly matters, even when life is nonstop. In this episode, we’re sharing personal confessions, real victories, and practical tips to help you make space for self-care and spiritual growth. Dive into honest conversations with the ladies at Imagine Yourself that remind you it's possible to stay centered and connected with God—even in the chaos.
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Ever feel like life is spinning out of control and you're barely hanging on? You're not alone! In the newest episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, called "From Chaos to Calm: Achieving Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout," we dig into some advice from an expert we met in season one, Josh Schneider. He’s an author, entrepreneur, and speaker who’s got some killer tips on finding balance and keeping burnout at bay while still staying productive and passionate.
We talk about everything from creating a bit of "margin" in your schedule to why it’s so crucial to know if you’re an introvert or an extrovert when it comes to recharging. It’s all about setting boundaries, making mindful choices, and finding those little "tingly feeling" moments that make life special. He even shares a simple but game-changing idea that literally takes five minutes.
So grab your headphones and get ready to dive in with us as and explore how to turn down the chaos and dial up the calm. By the end of the episode, you’ll have some new strategies to help you become the best version of yourself and connect more deeply with the things and people that matter most. Trust us, you won't want to miss this!
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Do you ever wonder how you ended up where you are, weighed down by the expectations of society, family, or even yourself? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the world of expectations—how they shape our lives and how we can navigate them with grace and self-compassion.
Lanée and Sandy share personal stories and insights, reflecting on how many unexpected changes ultimately brought wonderful blessings. They tackle societal pressures, the illusions of social media, and celebrity culture, while encouraging us to embrace reality and plan for a future aligned with our values, gratitude, and a deeper connection with God.
Take a moment to breathe and join us on this journey of self-exploration, faith, and freedom. Imagine yourself releasing the pressure and embracing a life of authenticity, gratitude, and trust in God. Hit play, and let's shake off the weight together.
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We're diving deep into the emotional journey of healing after divorce with life coach and divorce ministry specialist, Angela Scott. Angela opens up about her own experience—from unexpected loneliness and the struggle to find peace after a volatile relationship, to dealing with societal and self-imposed pressures that divorced women often face. She stresses the importance of letting grief run its course, healing at your own pace, and resisting the urge to rush into new relationships.
In this episode, you'll hear about the power of singleness, single and co-parenting (whether your kids are young or grown), the importance of community support, and how faith can be a steady foundation during such challenging times. Angela shares how God’s faithfulness carried her through her darkest moments, and introduces the RISE initiative, designed to empower divorced and separated women to fully embrace their new chapter. She also offers practical advice on maintaining self-love and avoiding the trap of regret.
This heartfelt conversation is all about personal growth, faith, and resilience, offering comfort, hope, and real steps for anyone navigating divorce—or supporting someone who is. Click play for some great encouragement without all the judgment.
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In this episode of the "Imagine Yourself Podcast," Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get real about taking care of your mind and cutting out the toxic stuff. From sneaky negative thoughts that mess with your head to the constant noise of gossip and social media, they break it all down. You’ll get tips on what to keep in your mental space and what to kick out—plus, they touch on the power of self-talk, affirmations, and staying grounded in your faith. If you're feeling drained by screen time, craving more peace in your life, or just looking for ways to stay positive through the craziness, this episode is packed with practical advice and fresh perspectives to help you find a healthier mindset.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
- Break free from the cycle of negative self-talk.
- Discover the balance between empathy and maintaining positivity.
- Learn why ditching gossip and toxic social media can change your life.
- Embrace hope and realistic positivity.
- Find tranquility through faith and daily mindfulness practices.
- Remember, God is in control!
✨ Bonus: Real-life stories, practical tips, self-help affirmations, and personal anecdotes that you don't want to miss!
Hit play, nurture your mind, and let go of what doesn't serve you. Let's grow together! 🌱😊
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Lanée and Sandy sit down with the insightful writer and teacher Malene Kai Bell, diving deep into the concept of self-love and acceptance. Malene's profound wisdom shines throughout the episode, especially as she challenges the common misconceptions about mindfulness and self-acceptance. Instead of offering a quick fix or an escape from discomfort, she emphasizes the importance of embracing our imperfections and being gentle with the parts of ourselves that are hard to accept. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with the societal pressures to be perfect and the internal battles with self-worth.
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Do you have trouble making peace with past mistakes or regrets over what “shoulda coulda woulda” been? Forgiving yourself is often even harder than forgiving others. First, please be gentle with yourself, you’re not alone. Next, spend the next few minutes with us imagining letting the regret and shame go.
Through relatable experiences, practical tips, and looking to faith, we offer heartfelt advice on how to manage those nagging guilty feelings. We confess some of our own episodes of no-so-nice behavior and tactics we've used to let it go.
If you’re looking for a compassionate and motivating discussion on self-forgiveness, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and discover how forgiving yourself can truly change everything.
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Forgiveness sounds great on paper, right? But actually doing it in real life? Totally different story. In this episode, we get real about what forgiveness really is and what it definitely isn't. Spoiler: it's not about forgetting or saying what happened was okay.
We'll share some powerful stories, like a mother's struggle to forgive after a tragic accident and how certain programs are bringing victims and offenders together for some deep healing. Plus, we’ll spend some time looking at the obstacles we can face when forgiving ourselves. How many of us have said, "I'll never forgive myself"?
This isn’t about forcing anyone to forgive before they’re ready; it's about exploring how forgiveness can change your life for the better when the time is right. Along with some very personal experiences, we'll also dive into techniques that have been used by psychologists, setting boundaries, and practical steps to get further down the road to forgiveness.
We’d love to hear what you think! You can reach out here by dropping a comment, on social media, or on our website. So, grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let’s imagine a more forgiving you—one step at a time.
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Ever feel like you're just stuck waiting for something to finally change? In this episode of Imagine Yourself Podcast, Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach dive into the emotional rollercoaster of life's waiting game. They'll chat about how important it is to recognize what you're feeling instead of smushing those emotions down. The goal is to live in the moment and enjoy life for what it is now, not what you hope it will be someday. It doesn’t mean you’re giving up your dreams if you decide to be happy now!
Let’s dig in to how we can find joy, gratitude and faith in everyday moments. We’ll explore the power of music, creativity and bringing out the kid in us from time to time. Click play now, we think this episode will be a warm hug for your soul!
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Ever feel like you're stuck in a rut and can't find your spark? In this episode, we sit down with psychotherapist and podcaster, Stephanie James, who sheds light on how to reignite your passion and purpose in everyday life. With actionable tips on self-care, gratitude, and even the power of what we consume mentally and physically, Stephanie breaks down how small “micro-deposits” can infuse power into your day.
Stephanie guides us through the transformative process of acknowledging all our emotions (both good and bad) but emphasizing that we are more than just our feelings. Whether you're looking to add more meaning to your day-to day with your family or work life… or want to connect more deeply with yourself, others and God, this episode is packed with useful tips and heartwarming stories. Join us and “Imagine Yourself”
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Is it time to rethink some of your habits? Join Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach as they chat about how making tiny changes in your daily habits can lead to some pretty amazing results. They'll be passing on expert tips and sharing their own stories: the good, the bad and the ugly.
They talk about things like tweaks in morning routines, small shifts with food and exercise, little focus-helpers for your work day, and habits to boost your faith walk. Whether you’re looking to get more disciplined, be healthier, or just find new ways to bring a little more joy into your day, they have you covered.
Let’s get real, none of this is magic or will transform you overnight. But you’ll get simple, actionable advice that you can start using right away. So, take a few minutes, imagine yourself.... and learn to start small, think big… and watch your life transform!
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Ever found yourself trapped in a storm wondering if it's all worth it? In our latest we dive deep into the profound question, "Is your test worth your testimony?" Here you’ll get a candid reflection on the trials we face in life and how they shape us, featuring emotional listener responses to our last episode "From Heartache to Healing" with Francine Brown. Through her powerful journey, Francine showed us that even in the darkest hours, there is a glimmer of hope waiting to be uncovered.
Whether you're navigating a tough season or seeking inspiration to keep pushing forward, this episode offers both a roadmap and a sense of community. Learn how sharing your own story can be a source of strength and how finding hope amid trials can turn your tests into powerful testimonies.
Ready to focus on revealing God's faithfulness to yourself and to others? Take a deep breath and click play.
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Feeling weighed down by life's challenges and looking for a bit of hope? Tune in to this episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, where we discuss "From Heartache to Healing" with the inspiring Francine Brown. Francine has faced more than her fair share of tough times. Just in the last few years it included dealing with breast cancer while caring for her husband who ultimately lost his battle with cancer.
In our chat, Francine opens up about how her experiences with profound grief and loss taught her to put her trust in God and find peace in the little things—like time spent with animals and embracing the beauty of the natural world. She's struggled, she's questioned, but she's also found strength and inspiration in the most unexpected places. If you're looking for a story that blends real talk about life's challenges with a powerful message of faith and hope, this one's for you. So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and join us for a truly uplifting conversation.
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ABOUT FRANCINE
Francine Brown – currently lives on a small ranch east of Grand Junction, Colorado (near the Utah border). Francine raised and showed horses in western equine events for almost a decade with several major accomplishments including National Championship wins. She and her husband also built a premier registered cattle operation and had show cattle that also had National and prestigious wins.
Francine is now in the process of recreating her life after just over 2 years of widowhood. Her small business, with her late husband’s encouragement, serves both equine & bovine competitors (as well as extreme athlete competitors without animals) with holistic health and wellness modalities and services all over the US and Canada.
Francine’s hope is by sharing her story, others are encouraged and press on with their dreams regardless of what their circumstances appear to be and to never give up.
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Would you rather crawl back under the covers than think about improving your morning routine? We want to make it easy! Dive into a lighthearted yet thought-provoking discussion that underscores the power of mornings and how what happens when you get up can set the tone for success and happiness. Think about how improving your days could even kickstart serious life change!
From exploring the psychological impacts of waking rituals to practical tips for non-morning people and everyone in between, Lanée and Sandy offer insights and personal anecdotes that will resonate with anyone looking to enhance their daily start. Whether you love the snooze button, live for your morning coffee, or struggle with the early hours, this episode provides valuable strategies to transform your mornings from frantic to fulfilling.
We discuss not just surviving but thriving each morning, no matter what life throws your way. Find out how small adjustments in your morning routine can lead to big changes in your life. It’s not about overhauling your entire lifestyle, but about making achievable tweaks that lead to sustained well-being and productivity. Whether it’s setting the alarm a bit earlier or integrating prayer or exercise, we’ll guide you through appealing adjustments that promise to empower your everyday. Ready to transform your mornings?
🌞 Click play to start your journey towards better mornings tailored just for you.
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Gifts from God are more than things, people or talents. They are also the trials and triumphs we walk through in life. In this episode, we explore how embracing faith can transform our past experiences, the good and the bad, into tools for fulfillment. Lanée shares a single sentence that changed the course of her life, insights on adjusting to new seasons and situations, and the unexpected blessing of an ailment that led to a healthier lifestyle. Sandy opens up about receiving divine reassurance through dreams, her reflections on empathy born from challenges, and the encouragement to stay true to ourselves in our personal and professional lives.
We intertwine the messages of our own stories with timeless biblical wisdom, highlighting how even the most challenging moments can be stepping stones to a more fulfilling path when viewed through the lens of faith. This episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast isn't just about storytelling; it's an intimate session of sharing, caring, and preparing to handle life's wide range of situations with grace and acceptance. Everything can have a meaningful impact when we partner with God.
So grab a cup of coffee, experience the comfort of conversation that feels like sitting with caring aunties, and let's delve into the reality that with divine guidance, we're never alone in rewriting our stories.
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Let’s look at how your past can be the ultimate playbook for future wins. We’re moving beyond the motivational clichés for some real talk about setting goals that actually stick, bouncing back when life throws you curveballs, showing yourself some much-needed love, and seeking divine guidance along the way. So, if you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to turn your past into a launchpad for success, hit that play button and let's get this journey started!
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Life definitely has peaks and valleys. It's easy to have joy and gratitude when things are looking up. But can we keep our high hopes when it gets tough, like really tough? That's the question we dove into after learning some great tips to keep a positive mindset in the middle of our "challenges" from Robin Shear, the Joy Coach, in our last episode, 'Inviting God into Your Mess.' In this episode, we decided to put her advice to the test. Fortunately (or unfortunately) for us, we were able to test this against some pretty stinky situations in our personal lives. We'll take an honest look at both our success and failures here.
Finding gratitude and joy isn't always a walk in the park, and that's totally okay! We explored the importance of giving ourselves and others grace. Also drawing from both our personal experiences and expert guidance, we discussed how to support others through rough patches, finding that balance between empathy and uplifting encouragement.
Spoiler alert: There are definitely things we discovered that we can all do for ourselves and to support others, that can make tough times a bit easier.
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Discover how to sprinkle joy into the chaos of real life with our latest guest, certified joy coach, speaker, and author, Robin Shear. During a heartwarming conversation filled with life-tested wisdom, Robin shares her passion for finding happiness in the midst of life's inescapable messes and even trauma. Her personal story includes PTSD, chronic pain, and suffering a serious head injury…but God!
Join us and deepen your understanding of God's role in life's journey and discover serenity in the acceptance of His will, even when it mystifies you. We think you’ll find Robin to be both authentic and vulnerable, giving us encouragement without sugar-coating what we go through when facing tough circumstances.
🌟 Episode Highlights:
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Robin Shear unveils the concept of "messy joy" and the power of embracing joy in life's imperfections.
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Learn how everyday challenges can be opportunities to practice joy for when larger hardships hit.
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Engage with the idea of inviting God into your struggles and finding divine guidance toward a joy-filled life.
Find our more about Robin and her book "Messy Joy: How Joy Can Begin Before Your Difficulties End"Download the Messy Joy Questions
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What’s in the secret sauce of a successful relationship? Unpack the answers with Lanee and Sandy as they delve into the core components of thriving partnerships. With both guidance from relationship experts and their personal stories, discover three essential keys that are customizable to fit your unique bond. Whether you're seeking to reignite passion, strengthen communication or just grow closer together, this podcast offers practical insights to elevate your relationship. Join us for 20 minutes of invaluable wisdom and watch your love flourish!
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Everyone tells us communication is key, but HOW we communicate actually enables that key to unlock the door to maintaining a good relationship. In this episode, our guest, Relationship Coach, Monica Humpal dives into the ways to make it happen. We’ll get invaluable advice on navigating emotions, boundaries, and the importance of approaching conversations without preconceived expectations.
Listen for tips to transform the way you communicate and resolve conflicts with your partner. In fact, many of these tips can actually apply to ANY relationship. We think it’s a game changer. Click play if you’re in need of a communication upgrade.
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We all have a story to tell and sharing it can inspire others in ways we may not realize. Sometimes, it's easy to downplay the significance of our own stories in the grand scheme of things, but the truth is, your story matters. It holds weight not only for you but for those around you and, believe it or not, for the world at large. God uses both our struggles and triumphs to help other people. You never know the difference you could make, and the ripple effects it can have.
This episode serves as a reminder to seek out opportunities to be inspired by those around us while embracing our potential to be a source of encouragement for others, no matter our own circumstances. Click play to hear more, and we’ll even include a few awesome stories that we’ve heard recently.
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We all carry the weight of our some of our more negative past experiences, and at times, they can seem impossible to shake off. To be sure, there are people who have had a harder road than others. Our guest Toni Kennedy is one of them. It is her healing, however; that is the real story.
With gritty honesty and unwavering hope, Toni shares both difficult childhood and adult experiences and the impactful moments that have shaped her journey. Her story is a compelling testament to the power of healing, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative impact of walking with God.
Click play for a touching conversation that celebrates resilience, kindness, and the limitless potential for healing and growth.
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We've all been there—facing tough decisions, at a crossroads in life, or just in need of a little divine reassurance. Whether it’s wisdom or comfort we seek, we may struggle to know what to do. Sometimes it helps to hear how God has impacted the lives of others. Lanée and Sandy open up about their personal experiences and share stories about how they and people they know have found comfort and clarity in ways they definitely didn’t see coming.
This heartwarming episode serves as a reminder that God's messages can be found in the seemingly ordinary and everyday moments of life. If you're seeking faith-based inspiration and assurance during times of waiting, we believe this episode will provide a touching reminder that God's guidance may come in unexpected and beautiful ways. Settle in with your coffee or tea and click play to join us on the journey.
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In life we can find ourselves in a season of waiting, where we long for something that seems just out of reach or when we are going through a difficult period. This episode dives into the concept of patience, exploring both short-term and long-term waiting and the challenges that come with each. We mix a blend of practical tips and comforting reassurances, encouraging you to imagine yourself patiently and contentedly awaiting what comes next. Click play and let’s learn to navigate the rhythm of life as we encounter periods of waiting: finding peace in the art of patience, trusting God’s timing, and knowing that the best things are worth waiting for.
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It can be the most wonderful, but also the most unhealthy time of the year. Welcome to the holidays where more food, less exercise and an extra helping of stress are served. We'd like you to have a joyous season without the worries, so we're bringing back a fabulous holistic health coach with hacks to help us enjoy all the holidays have to offer AND stay fit while doing it.
If you listened to our last episode, you met Jennifer Oknin, a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner. She joined us for: From Exhausted to Energized. This time she shares her top 5 tips for enjoying all the holiday festivities while staying on track with our fitness goals. Whether we’re trying to avoid weight gain, not get off track with our exercise routine, stop stress, or just have the energy to deal with the extras that the holidays throw on our calendars; Jennifer comes prepared with proven strategies.
Got 10 minutes? Click play for tips you can use during the holidays and beyond.
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Our energy level touches everything we do. It can feel overwhelming and frustrating to not have enough to fully engage in daily activities and get the most out of life. If it feels like you're sometimes running on empty, dragging yourself through the day, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Jennifer Oknin is here to help.
A former self-described “Runnin’ on Dunkin’ girl,” Jennifer shares valuable insights into achieving a more energized and balanced life that goes beyond what we eat or how much we exercise. Hormones, stress, and sleep also play a huge part in our journey to good health and high energy. She says we should look at our health as a whole package and get some good foundational habits in place. But how do we get there? We’ve got questions and she’s got answers!
If you want to kick exhaustion to the curb and invite in a wave of energy, this episode may be a total game-changer! Click play and let’s learn how to up our energy and get healthier together.
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Feeling stuck in life can be a paralyzing experience. It can leave us questioning our ability to reach our personal and professional goals. It can also hinder our day-to-day activities and put a damper on enjoying our lives. It becomes hard to achieve the contentment we crave.
Feeling stuck is a familiar experience for most of us from time to time. Whether it's struggling to take the next step toward a big dream or goal, feeling overwhelmed and unable to move forward, or battling with procrastination. Being in a state of inertia can hinder our personal, professional, health and even spiritual growth.
But fear not! We're here to share five unique and effective ways to get UNstuck. From digging deep into the reasons behind our inertia to daring to do things differently, we're looking to provide valuable insights and even counterintuitive strategies to help break free from our limitations. So join us as we embark on this transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Click play and spend the next 15 minutes with us. It may finally get you unstuck and moving again!
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No, it’s probably not laziness or making excuses. Usually, we believe we are making the best decision possible when we talk ourselves out of our dreams. To be fair, there absolutely are times when common sense needs to prevail; but often our reasoning needs to be reexamined. Sometimes it’s fear, doubt, overthinking or other self-limiting belief that squashes our big goal before we can even get started. Or, maybe we’re waiting to have it all “figured out” before we begin!
In this episode, Business and Mindset Coach, Jackie Prewitt talks about taking what she calls “messy action” and embracing imperfection along the way. Jackie shares her journey from being on the shy side and afraid to move forward to someone who is proactive and confident. The road wasn’t a smooth straight path for her and typically isn’t for anyone. She says so many of us give up along the way because we don’t pick ourselves back up from failure and remember that we have done and can do hard things. We can also grab onto God to help pull us through.
Whether you’re just in the “discovering your passion” stage, needing to find the motivation to begin or get some encouragement to keep going -- we think Jackie’s nonjudgmental, fun approach will have you dreaming big dreams again. It sure was a kick in the pants for us! (in a good way, of course!) Click play for some tips that will not only make you think, but want to act, too!
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If someone asked you a decade ago, “where do you see yourself in ten years?”, how close to reality did that turn out to be? If you’re like a lot of us, despite your best intentions, it looks very different.
Life doesn't always go as planned, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. In fact, the unexpected can lead us to incredible blessings. Not everything that doesn't work out is a failure. Sometimes, those closed doors help us to pivot to something much better. In this episode we look at tapping into the joy we do have, but we also discuss how to better tolerate or even embrace adversity. It’s in the tough times that strength is forged.
Could you use a change in perspective? Click play and let’s see if we can really let go and let God.
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Overthink: verb: to spend more time thinking about something than is necessary or productive. This little word can activate everything from little annoyances to major mental roadblocks. It comes in many forms: constantly worrying about the future, “analysis paralysis” that stifles decision-making, over-analyzing past mistakes, and second guessing ourselves in social situations and relationships. Those are just a few of the ways we tend to overthink.
In this episode, we’ll detail the major ways many psychologists categorize overthinking. There’s a good chance you’ll recognize yourself in one or more. Then, we’ll follow up with five steps to slow down or stop the overthinking cycle. Along with tips from pros, we’ll recount some successes and failures we’ve had along the way. Some of these situations include Sandy’s recovery from “catastrophizing” (otherwise known as drama) and Lanée learning to cope with embarrassing situations (and we DO mean embarrassing).
Join us as we imagine a life free from the burdens of overthinking and discover how to find inner peace and embrace the unexpected. We’ll talk about tapping into our faith and how trusting God and His timing can have a huge effect on our clarity and comfort level. Plus, we focus on silencing that ever-present inner critic. So grab some coffee or tea, click play, and let's navigate the path to a more balanced and positive mindset together.
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We've all been there – those moments when we find ourselves trapped in a cycle of negative self-talk, dwelling on missed opportunities, and regretting past decisions. The "should've, could've, would've" mentality can be a heavy burden to carry. It can steal our joy and blind us to our blessings. We wanted to explore ways to break free from this pattern, whether it occasionally gets in the way of our happiness or full-out sabotages our life.
Inspired by one of our former guests, psychotherapist Blaine Lawson, this episode has us looking at how to shake loose the grip of regret, silence our inner critic and help us appreciate our “perfect imperfectness”. Remember, fretting over the past doesn’t help. Let’s leave those “alternate realities” to movie and TV show plots and accept where we are in this present moment.
Changing our mindset also helps us build a better future because every setback is an opportunity for growth. Instead of allowing failures to define us, let's use them as stepping stones towards a better version of ourselves while we trust God’s timing in our lives. Are you ready for some change? Click play for actionable ideas on how to get rid of “should coulda woulda” once and for all.
Listen to: How to Stop Negative Thoughts from Holding You Back (w/Psychotherapist Blaine Lawson)
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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, sometimes taking us down paths we never imagined. Whether it's a career setback, a change in relationship, a health challenge or anything else, detours can be daunting and disorienting.
Bouncing off our last episode called “Reinventing Yourself at Any Age” with Tami Garcia,” we reflect on the importance of taking a self-audit, finding gratitude, trusting God’s timing and making small changes that can lead to personal growth. Through lessons learned with our personal struggles as well as practical tips and advice from experts, we reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth and self-discovery, gaining a new perspective on life's unexpected events.
Whether you're facing a detour right now or preparing for the uncertainty of the future, we hope this episode will equip you with the tools to thrive amidst life's unforeseen journeys. Remember, it's not about avoiding detours but embracing them and turning them into steppingstones towards a brighter and more fulfilling future!
Click play for this quick 20 minute detour that may be just the encouragement you need for your journey.
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Let's talk about the struggle between sticking with what we know and taking risks. Have you ever felt torn between playing it safe and stepping out of your comfort zone? Our guest: mom and entrepreneur, Tami Garcia says growth is on the other side of change. To be fair, she’s probably taken more risks in a few years than most of take in a lifetime. However, reinventing yourself doesn’t have to be that drastic. If you have the desire to step out and do something different (big or small) at virtually any age or stage in life, this episode is for you.
Tami is the founder and CEO of Mully Lingua. Her company helps people connect with their cultural heritage. Tami shares her incredible story of leaving a secure corporate job, starting the new company, adopting a daughter from Ethiopia and moving to another country -- all within a few years’ time! She radiates with the transformative power of the courageous choices she had to make to fulfill her vision. However, she says she could not have done it without her faith, believing that if God has gives her a vision, He will help her achieve it.
We'll hear how our guest has also used past adversity for fuel in her ambitions to change things for herself, her daughter and her community. From childhood struggles to health issues (including a near-death experience!), she’s not only been able to overcome many tough circumstances, but also use them as a growth experience for herself and to share her wisdom with others. There are just so many uplifting aspects to her story, the kind that can help you feel ready for your next challenge!
So, what do you want to be when you “grow up”? Re-inventing yourself is something you can do at any point in your life. Whether you have a whole new vision for yourself or just want to make a few adjustments, click play for the inspiration to take the next step!
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Imagine that you’re in a race, but instead of focusing forward on the hurdles in front of you or at the finish line, you’re looking at all the other racers to your right and left. It probably would not end well. However, when you think about it, that’s how we are sometimes in life. In this short episode, we take a look at the insights we gained from our last guest, Angela Scott in “Comparison Detox.” Through personal stories of both successes and failures, we share what we’ve learned about casting aside comparison and competition…and running our own race, even when it’s the most difficult.
This can be an uncomfortable topic that forces us to be honest with ourselves. We promise to try to be transparent and encourage you to do some soul-searching as well. Click play for some encouragement in finding your own God-given gifts instead of worrying about how others are “stacking up” against you. The only competition you really have is yourself.
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How often do you compare yourself with others? Most of us do it way too often, thanks in part to social media. Comparison can be harmful to your mental and emotional health, leading to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. It can also cause jealousy, envy, and a lack of appreciation for yourself and others. You may have heard the quote “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It can also be the thief of dreams. Our guest, author Angela Scott said it almost stole hers. Through faith, friends and fierce honesty with herself, Angela was able to face down comparison. In this episode we learned so much about what we’re calling “Comparison Detox.”
Angela Scott is the author of Yearning: Daily Encouragement for Remaining Hopeful as you Wait . It’s a truly inspiring devotional for the seasons of waiting that we all go through, but it almost didn’t happen. Angela had to push aside her fear of not being up to the task, especially when she saw the progress of those who were more experienced and already successful. Once she realized that she needed to “run her own race” and trust God’s timing, she found both peace and the courage to move forward. Then by opening up to others, she also got help from those she called "purpose sisters."
Angela told us, “There is enough room for us all. I felt like God just kept saying, run YOUR race. Stop looking at what this person is doing. Let them run their race." We all have unique gifts and talents and there is room for everyone to be successful. It doesn’t matter what your dream is or what stage you are in life. It doesn’t matter if you’re going after your dream for the first time or the hundredth time. Every time you begin again, you begin with new knowledge.
We think Angela’s story will both bless you and give you some practical tips for escaping the comparison trap. It may also open your eyes to how to reach your goals AND enjoy the journey that you are on. Remember, nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37). Say a prayer and ask God what He wants to show you. We hope you’ll click play for some inspiration.
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Sometimes life takes a turn in a bad direction, leaving us feeling helpless and uncertain about the future. Sure, we realize that God is in control and can find comfort in that; however, if we’re being honest, it’s usually not enough to bring us peace. In this episode, both of us (Lanee and Sandy) share some big curveballs life has thrown our way recently. As we’re in the midst of these trials, we reflect back on what the guest on our last episode, Lisa Howze shared about how faith was the basis for her resilience and hope.
As much as we try to focus on the positives that can eventually come from our struggles, we’re not here to just throw around clichés about making lemonade out of lemons. We want to be as open and authentic as possible. However, we definitely want to give you encouragement and fill you in on what’s working for us now and has been useful in the past. Everyone’s situation is unique, but we hope what we share gives you not only comfort, but helpful information.
Trusting God means accepting that there are reasons beyond our comprehension. It's an invitation to lean on our faith and believe that even in the midst of turmoil, God has a plan for us. By embracing this trust, we can find solace in the knowledge that we are not alone.
If you need some encouragement today or know someone who does, click play. We hope you’ll be blessed and strengthened by what you hear.
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Do you have a vision for what you would like your life to be? Your dreams and goals are unique and so is the journey you’re traveling to get there. However, one thing that seems to be true for everyone is that the road isn't often easy – but that’s not a bad thing! According to our guest Lisa Howze, it’s actually those times when we fail or fall short that can be our best teachers and motivators. “Losses are no more than lessons that lead to your next blessing”, she says.
Lisa Howze is the author of “Candy Girl Mentality: Keys to Turning Bitter Moments into Sweet Success”. Her resume indeed has a string of amazing successes, but they did not come without failures, disappointments and setbacks. This CPA, author, speaker, professional strategist and public servant (including being a Michigan state representative) has experienced more than her share. Through it she has continued to move forward guided by faith, perseverance, resilience and the desire to help others.
Lisa’s enthusiasm and courage are infectious, and we promise you’ll learn and be entertained by listening to her story and her advice. If you’re ready to rise higher, click play to up your resilience factor!
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Do you have a constant inner-critic? Are you tired of believing the toxic nonsense it spews on a daily basis? If you feel these thoughts are holding your back, you should know there are strategies to conquer what is often called negative self-talk. In this episode we dig into it with Blaine Lawson. She’s has spent decades dedicated to mental health and wellness as a Psychotherapist and a Behavioral Health Practice Manager.” Blaine will walk us through how to change our relationship with our thoughts and break the cycle of negative thinking.
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If you’re not satisfied with where you are in life right now, instead of wondering how you got there, remember that it is largely the choices you make moving forward that will affect your future. These can be major decisions that send you on a certain trajectory or small daily choices that sometimes have a big impact on your life or well-being. Are you following God’s plan for the best outcomes? Is that something you can even know for sure?
In this episode we dig into those questions. We were inspired by the guests on our last episode: “How to Find Faith in the Small Things (w/Tecia Janes & Andra Pape of Choosing Him Ministries)”. They taught us how we all have unique and special gifts and talents that God gives us and how we all have personal stories that can have an impact on others.
Click play and let’s examine how to understand and use what God has given you, how to follow His lead to be sure you’re on the right path… and ultimately how to be aware of your unique purpose and God’s will for your life.
Listen to: How to Find Faith in the Small Things (w/Tecia Janes & Andra Pape of Choosing Him Ministries)
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There are times our faith gets shaken. Whether by personal circumstances or what’s happening in the world around us, we can find ourselves struggling. If you’re in that space right now or your faith could use some reinforcement, we invite you to look at the little things inside you and around you that can strengthen your resolve and your relationship with God.
Our guests are Tecia James & Andra Pape from Choosing Him Ministries.Their organizationserves women with Bible studies, devotionals, and a podcast. They are here to remind us that whatever place or season we are in life, we can not only prosper and persevere in our faith walk; but also make an impact in the lives of others. Everyone has something to offer and a story to tell. It may seem insignificant to us, but small things can turn into big things when we involve God.
If you’d like a boost for your faith and your confidence that you are walking in God’s will for your life, click play for some awesome inspiration.
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What’s the inner dialogue you have running? Does it lift your hopes and dreams, or deep down are you sabotaging yourself with negativity and doubt? There’s a famous quote by Lao Tzu that says, “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” Inspired by the guest on our last episode; “Can Your Thoughts Really Change Your Life? (w/Coach and Author Christine Meyer)”, we set out to implement some of her suggestions to see the impact thoughts had on our lives. Spoiler Alert, it was huge.
In this bonus episode, some of the things we dive into are: how shifting thoughts and attitudes when things don’t go our way can affect not only our mood but our outcomes; how being willing to experiment with even the smallest changes can lead to huge results and how focusing on someone else’s issues sometimes keeps us stuck in our own.
Circumstances and other people are not within our control, but we can certainly affect ourselves, others and our circumstances by the way we perceive and ultimately deal with things. That doesn’t mean we’re on our own. If we ask, God is there to guide us, and some situations will require professional help. Are you ready to take responsibility for your life change? Click play for some great ideas.
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It goes without saying that our thoughts can have a powerful impact on our moods and emotions. We also know what we think can turn into words and influence actions. Thoughts can even have a direct effect on how we feel about ourselves. Is there any way to gain control of our thoughts and impact our lives in a positive way? In this podcast we look at that question. According to our guest, it’s not only possible but a lot more simple and direct that you might think.
Christine Meyer is an executive life coach and author of "Keep It Simple, Smartypants! Stop Overthinking. Start Aligning. Live Happy”. She guides us on a journey of empowerment, so we can stop self-sabotaging and find a way to create and live out our dreams.
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Is there something whether big or small in your life you'd like to change? Something you've tried and failed over and over. Well, it's kind of like Glinda told Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz about getting home to Kansas: you've had the power within you all along! If you remember, though, Dorothy had to learn something to access the power of her ruby slippers. In her case it was that “there’s no place like home,” Our goals - and the actions we need to take to achieve them - are most likely quite different, but maybe we can think of the “Yellow Brick Road” as the brain/body connection that enables us to tap into the power within. It could be power to change habits, lose weight, get organized, find time for prayer/meditation, save money or any number of things.
We learned about tapping into this power when we interviewed Erin Tennant who lost more than 130 pounds after years of trying just about everything else. In the episode “Failing Her Way to Weight Loss Success: How Erin Tennant Did It,” she explained how she had to do some serious thinking about her prior failed efforts. After all, she had other things she was able to achieve, why not losing weight and keeping it off? Her conscious living method was born and adapted though what she called trial and correction (instead of trial and error). The brain/body connection plays a big role as does mindset and self-talk. The most important thing is that you have all that you need to succeed within.
In this episode, we jump in and use her methods for issues where we needed help. Like Erin, they include health, but we also were able to move the needle on some other situations plaguing us. We’ll share what worked and what didn’t and give tips on how you can tap into your own superpower. If you’ve got a change you’d like to make, click play -- and we’ll try to help you get on your way down the Yellow Brick Road and to victory.
Listen to Failing Her Way to Weight Loss Success: How Erin Tennant Did It
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Human beings are obsessed with love. The number of songs, movies, books you can find about it seem infinite! Of course, there are many types of love, but the one we’re focusing on in this episode is the romantic kind. A few weeks back, we featured an episode with Relationship Coach Renee Suzanne called “Finding Love at Any Age.” The episode was so popular the advice she gave was so incredible, we wanted to see if we (as married women) could apply it to long term relationships and marriage.
What we come out with is six tips that can be helpful for those who are those still looking for that special someone and committed couples who want to improve their relationship. We include tips on how to talk to your partner, trying to believe the best, growing and adapting together, recharging and re-capturing the spark, limiting expectations while not reading into things and knowing your limits on how much you can change your significant other.
Here's to finding love that lasts and making the most of it!
Other love related episodes, episodes we mentioned:
Finding Love at Any Age with Relationship Coach Renee Suzanne
Can You Really Find True Happiness (w/Life Coach, Kerry Rasenberger)
The Power of Prayer in Marriage
Are You Fighting Fair With Your Partner (w/Relationship Coach, Rev. Monica Humpal)
Second Chances at Life & Love: Author Jeanne Hussin Helps Us Hit the Refresh Button
Creating a Realistic Happily Ever After (w/ Author Mary Lewis)
5 Ways to Make Love Last
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We love a good success story, especially when someone finally achieves a goal after years of defeat. For those trying to lose weight or just get healthier, Erin’s story will especially resonate. Her loss of a whopping 130 pounds was preceded by countless diet attempts with calorie or entire food-group restrictions. These would either not work for her or she would gain the weight right back. She calls herself a “recovering dieter” who finally found a path to success by figuring out what had and and hadn't worked in the past, by talking herself through things and with trial and error…or as she would say “trial and correction.”
Erin Tennant is a Mindset Coach & Consultant for Personal and Professional Wellness. Her company is called “Grow Well Coaching.” She now works with clients not only with weight loss but also achieving other goals though her “conscious living” method. In this podcast, though, we focused mostly on her weight loss journey and how she accomplished something she once thought to be impossible. As she put it, she was able to find success in so many other parts of her life, but weight loss had always escaped her.
As well as some of the specific tips and tricks that worked for Erin, we talk about understanding our relationship with food, the difference between hunger and emotional eating (Erin says both can be OK!), finding the motivation within yourself and most importantly giving yourself the grace and space to fail and try again as many times as you need to.
There will be no body-shaming in this episode. Erin is quick to point out that there are plenty of people who live in bigger bodies who are healthy and happy. But if you want to lose a little weight or a lot…or just want to find out how her methods could help with any anything that makes you feel stuck, click play and be inspired by Erin.
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It’s been said that good time management is a key that can unlock success and happiness. There have been countless books, systems, and apps dedicated to it. Yet it remains elusive for many. Handling your time well may even be the ticket to finally achieving your dreams. As many of us set out with new goals for a new year, we thought it was a great time to re-visit this topic. We’re zooming in on three different things. 1) Practical time management tips/methods, 2) Psychological reasons why we may self-sabotaging, and 3) A real-life look into the practices of very busy people who are making it work for them.
We all have unique personalities and different schedules. What works for one person might not be effective for another; so, we’re going to dive into a few different approaches to time management. We’ll also hear from successful professionals Mark S. Lee and Gail Perry-Mason on how they handle multiple business and personal demands and manage to keep good work/life balance and contentment.
So if you feel you’re constantly falling behind or just can’t get a grip on everything you have going on in your life, click play to take a few minutes to get some fresh ideas.
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Gail Perry-Mason is a financial advisor and executive, speaker, author and philanthropist. She founded of Money Matters for Youth, which helps kids with financial awareness and literacy. Mark S. Lee is President & CEO, The LEE Group, a strategic marketing consulting firm. He's also an educator at three different universities and a dynamic radio host.
Listen to Making Time for What Counts: Tips from Busy Pros with Mark S. Lee & Gail Perry-Mason
Listen to Mastering Time Management is More Than Learning a Few Tips!
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It’s true that we can make changes any time of the year. There’s nothing magical about the coming of a new year that will help good habits stick or bad habits disappear. However, it is a time that many of us commit to these “resolutions.” Maybe there’s something about a fresh calendar year that inspires us to believe these previously illusive changes are now possible, or perhaps it’s just become a tradition. Every January we can count on lists of top resolutions popping up in our newsfeeds; and while they do vary year to year, there are three that usually land at or near the top. They are health/weight loss, organization/decluttering and saving money/getting personal finances in order.
In this episode, we get sound and actionable advice from experts in each of these fields.
Keri Lappi is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, author and owner of Energetic Wellness Coaching. She gave some tips in our last episode on making it through the holidays without overindulging in “Health Hacks for the Holidays”. This time we focus on getting a January jump-start to healthier living, especially if we gave in to those holiday temptations and need to really get it in gear.
Deana Yates is the founder and CEO of Wannabe Clutter Free and the host of the Wannabe Minimalist podcast. We get tips for de-cluttering AND how to maintain organization in our homes as we re-visit part of “Easy Ways to Stay Organized.”
Kembala Evans, a Financial Coach, author and speaker has wise words on why it’s important to up your savings and how to do it no matter what your situation is. She’ll also guide us through some other priceless personal finance tips including how to deal with debt. She’s one of our favorite guests, most recently featured on “Don’t Make These Money Mistakes.”
Always remember resolutions aren't so much about fixing flaws as tapping your potential. Whether you’re making them, or you just want to increase your knowledge, click play for some sage advice you can use any time of the year.
Listen to Health Hacks for the Holidays/get info on Keri Lappi
Listen to Easy Ways to Stay Organized/get info on Deanna Yates
Listen to Don’t Make These Money Mistakes/get info on Kembala Evans
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Getting or staying healthy can certainly be challenging any time of the year, but during the holiday season the temptations come at you hard. It begins with the first bag of Halloween candy you purchase in October and probably doesn’t stop until January 2. From holiday parties to the cookie exchanges and everything in between, how do we keep from going overboard without feeling deprived? This requires some expert advice, and we got it with coach Keri! In this episode, we focus not only on the holidays, but what to do when faced with staying healthy while attending events or parties for any special occasion, vacation eating and more. We even got some great general nutrition, fitness and weight loss advice.
Keri Lappi is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and holds a Certified International Health Coach Certification. She’s also a triathlete and the owner of Energetic Wellness Coaching. She wrote a book called “Just One Thing: Simplifying the Mystery of a Healthy Lifestyle.” We invite you to listen as Keri clues us in on how to set yourself up to be successful going into tempting situations using both psychology and biology.
We talk about how to keep from feeling deprived, the crazy pull sugar can have on us and even how the food industry could be setting us up to fail if we don’t know what to watch for. We’ll learn how sleep, stress and staying hydrated all have huge impact on both our health and potential weight loss. Overall, Keri wants us to not focus on the scale or the size of our jeans, but on being healthy. She shares how if we can start with (as her book says) “just one thing,” we can begin the journey to getting there. Click play for some great health hacks for the holidays and beyond.
Keri Lappi's Book: Just One Thing: Simplifying the Mystery of a Healthy Lifestyle
email Keri: energeticwellnesscoaching@gmail.com
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We might love to sing along with “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but it doesn’t always feel wonderful. Maybe there’s a part of us that feels swallowed up by the stress caused by all the extras in our schedules.
During the holiday season, it’s definitely important to make a special effort to monitor our health and wellbeing, including squeezing in some of that precious downtime. However, in this episode, when went beyond the things you might usually think of to fight stress and found six unique tips that we hope will surprise you with their simplicity and effectiveness. Some are specific to the holidays, but most are perfect for Christmas time or ANY time.
You may also like: “Beating the Holiday Blues”
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From fairy tales to romcoms we are enchanted by couples who despite enormous odds, find each other, fall madly in love and then live happily ever after. In real life, things can be uh…a little more complicated. Not to say that romantic dreams don’t come true, but navigating the process of meeting people, dating, getting into relationships and maybe marriage is a challenging business. Now, add in that you’re trying to do it after 40 and things can get even trickier. Whether you’re looking for advice for yourself or a single friend or family member, our guest Renee Suzanne is here to help. An author and relationship coach, she helps women over 40 who want to date to find lasting love.
Dating, she tells us, is a skill that can be learned. From navigating dating apps and websites to advice to use on your dates and in your relationships, Renee fills us in on what it takes to find a man you’d want to spend the rest of your life with. A widow and single mom for 20 years, she’s now happily married again. She brings wisdom from her own experiences, her clients and her research to talk you through what it takes. Whether you’re single, widowed or divorced: if you’re ready to be proactive in the search for your soulmate, or you want to get some helpful advice for that friend or relative who’s always fretting about never finding the right guy, click play and let’s get real about finding romance.
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You may have heard the quote, “You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S. Lewis said it decades ago, but its meaning seems to really resonate right now. These days, we hear so much about people reassessing their lives; and in doing so re-discovering dreams, passions and purpose. Their stories inspire us but may also leave us wondering if we could do that too…and if we did, where would we even start? Life has a way of taking us down many roads, some are unplanned detours. We may get to a point when we look back and wonder if it’s too late. Spoiler alert: it’s not.
Inspired by our last episode “Can You Really Find True Happiness? (w/ Life Coach, Kerry Rasenberger)” and the Instagram Live we did with Kerry, “Finding Your Purpose”, we take a few moments to dive into the subject of discovering…or RE-discovering purpose.
Listen to episode: Can You Really Find True Happiness? (w/ Life Coach, Kerry Rasenberger)
Check out: Finding Your Purpose with Lanee, Sandy and Kerry on Instagram Live
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We’ve all seen those quotes that say: “Happiness Is…” They’ve been around for decades, from the old Peanuts cartoons to quotes on social media. Happiness is holding a warm puppy. Happiness is a long walk with a friend. Happiness is smelling fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. No doubt you could fill in your own with many things. They are all wonderful, but they are circumstantial. They don’t get to the root of finding true happiness. In this episode, we wanted to know what that might look like, so we invited someone who could offer some simple techniques that will not only help us explore finding it but allow us to dive into what may be holding us back from grasping contentment.
Kerry Rasenberger (Kerry Life Coach) is one of our favorite people! Along with her clients, she deals out wisdom to over ninety-thousand followers on Instagram. We’ve also had her on the podcast previously in an enlightening episode called “Great Relationships Start With the One You Have With Yourself”. A certified life coach who reinvented herself and started her own business in her 50’s, Kerry has learned a thing or two about discovering happiness for herself and for those she coaches. In this episode, she focuses on things like self-care, relationships that have healthy boundaries, and creating an environment in which we can thrive.
“Self-care is health care,” she says. We need to be careful not to confuse prioritizing taking care of ourselves and our happiness with selfishness. When we show up as our best selves we are better equipped to be there for others as well.
Truth: this is not a magic cure-all for contentment. Many times, things need to be dealt with on a much deeper level. It is, however, a very eye-opening look at what may be holding you back from finding your joy. Grab your headphones, hit play and take some time to reflect. The more honest you can be with yourself as you listen, the better.
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Sometimes it feels like there is a never-ending cycle of tragedy, disaster and divisiveness in the world. Now more than ever kindness, compassion and empathy are needed. Instead, it seems like conflict, name-calling and resentment are the norm. Is there even hope for the centuries-old saying “Love Thy Neighbor”? For people of faith, of course, it’s not just a saying or an ideal, but something we are instructed to do. And yet, many say that it’s never seemed more difficult.
So, who exactly are our “neighbors”? Is it just those in close proximity or does that mean everybody everywhere? Also, do we actually have to love them or is it okay to simply tolerate them? We decided to revisit one of our very first episodes to explore what it really means to love our neighbors and why it ultimately benefits us as well.
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Basements, garages, and closets can all become havens for clutter. But so can your mind! Influenced by the steady stream of input which can at times be unhelpful at best and toxic at worst, our brains can feel full of cobwebs. In our last episode, Easy Ways to Stay Organized, we talked with Clutter-free living expert, Deanna Yates. Our focus was on habits, routines, and processes to help organize and maintain our living space. In this bonus mini-episode, we use some of those principles and a few lessons of our own to try to clear the mental clutter.
Feelings of negativity, confusion and overwhelm can sometimes be caused or exacerbated by things like what we watch, who we follow on social media, the people around us and even our own self-talk. We discovered that just as we may need to change schedules and routines in different seasons of life, what we expose ourselves to may need to change too. We invite you into the conversation: click play to see if clearing the clutter in your mind may be what you need.
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Related:
Saying No to Negative Self Talk (w/Psychotherapist Blaine Lawson)
Being more organized is something that can add both efficiency and productivity to your life. Chances are it would also make life easier. To be fair, it definitely comes more naturally to some people, but anyone can get the hang of it. It’s also true that getting organized isn’t a one-time thing. It’s all about creating systems that work for you and those in your house, so things can stay the way you want them without it being overwhelming or over-complicated. In this episode we look at simple ways not just to declutter and get more organized, but ways to get systems and routines in place that make it easier to stay on track.
Stepping in to help is Clutter Free Living Expert Deanna Yates. She’s the founder and CEO of Wannabe Clutter Free and the host of the Wannabe Minimalist podcast. She helps us move beyond the boxes, bins and lists (although there is some of that!) to simple tactics that are effective and customizable. Deanna shows us how staying flexible is important because so much can depend on your circumstances, your schedule and season of life. We also loved that she showed us that developing habits and routines can actually be fun (true story!). Deanna’s ideas are amazing, and her enthusiasm is infectious. It may be just the motivation you need!
So, whether you’re one step away from being on Hoarders, an organization ace that needs just a few tweaks…or like most of us, somewhere in between…we think this will be a big help. Click play to begin your trip from clutter to clarity and have some fun along the way!
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When we’re in the middle of a challenging or difficult time, sometimes it seems like the worst part is all the uncertainty. We tell ourselves it would be easier to get through if we just knew how the situation would turn out or even how long we’d be going through it. Why can’t it be like finding out the final score of a close game or knowing what happens to our favorite character in the season finale of a Netflix binge?... at least at some point soon we’ll have our answer. Of course, reality is much different. We're trying to look through life's murky waters without knowing when (or if) they will clear. It’s that struggle that we look at in this bonus mini-episode.
If we are people of faith, we can simply say trusting God is the way through. However, sometimes even as we say, “God is in control; I give it to Him,” inside we’re still just as bound up with anxiety. As we reflect on our last episode, Faith Over Fear: Singer Gabbie McGee on How to Get Your Confidence Back, werecall Gabbie’s trudge through some tough challenges as self-doubt tried to take away her dream.
We’ll use her advice as we work our way through some of our own current uncertainties and hope that sharing them will help you through your own murky waters.
Do you ever feel like the biggest thing holding your back is…you? Whether it’s starting something new or starting something over, many times fear and self-doubt creep in and try to squash our dreams. Vocalist Gabbie McGee is an inspiration for all of us looking to overcome these confidence killers. Her story is one of leaning on faith, family, and her own determination to bring her amazing talent back out into the world.
Struggling with the feeling of not being good enough isn’t uncommon for anyone, but it can be multiplied when you’ve got the pressure of the public spotlight. In this episode, Gabbie talks about her break from the music business for her own mental and spiritual health, and what she faced re-entering the super-competitive world of entertainment. She says sitting at home and watching some of the people she started in the business with accepting Grammy’s and American Music Awards was not easy, but she does not regret taking a step back for one minute. She wants us to know that not only is it OK to take a break when you need to, but not to be afraid to get back in when you want to. Her coach inspired her with the words, “Don’t let your age or what you think has passed you by, stop you from doing something right now.” That’s a word for all of us!
We think you’ll love meeting Gabbie! Not only is she an award-winning jazz vocalist, but she’s also a songwriter and music composer for film & television. And, she’ll be the first to tell you that her favorite role is at home where she is a wife and busy mom of three. Listen in as she fills us in on the highs and lows of her life with some amazing stories about how God has used both wonderful and difficult things: from Steve Harvey being blown away by her singing voice on Family Feud to how she turned the heartbreaking loss of her sister into a beautiful online boutique called Bloom & The Bee to honor her memory and serve others. We’ll also learn about her latest endeavors, including a way to support her in the Opening Act contest for a chance to sing at the Hollywood Bowl. Click play to meet your new favorite singer and to get some truly incredible inspiration.
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For many of us, there’s no shortage in changes we’d like to make. The little voice in our head never seems to shut up about the things we’d like to do better or more consistently. Sometimes we beat ourselves up about bad habits we’d like to break. It can be overwhelming. In this episode, we take a deep breath and a step back to focus instead on small changes and their potentially large impact.
In our last episode “Up Your Energy at Any Age”, Health and Lifestyle Consultant Craig Bruce told us about little shifts we could make in our habits and routines that could potentially have a huge effect. Two important keys for us were that they were small and simple. No matter how good a habit or behavior is for us, the chances of us sticking with it expand exponentially if it’s low on the difficulty scale. Nobody wants to push a boulder up a mountain, these changes are more in line with carrying a rock in your pocket.
After the advice from Craig, both of us used a few of his ideas and came up with some of our own to try. We were blown away not only by the difference they made, but because they made us feel as if we could make even bigger modifications. Success breeds success and getting a small win makes you more confident that you can crush a larger goal.
In this bonus mini-episode, we’ll fill you in on what worked for us, but more importantly help you figure out what is customizable to you. We are all wired differently and have different needs and demands in our lives. We hope you’ll click play to spend a small amount of time with us for a potentially big impact in your life!
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Do you ever watch children race around without ever tiring and think, “I wish I had that kind of energy!” Sure, that sort of stamina may be out of reach (and honestly not really needed for most grownups), but it is possible to “up your game” to meet the mental and physical challenges of everything you juggle. In fact, re-igniting energy and helping with stress and burnout is what our guest, Craig Bruce specializes in. The former executive who tells us his bad habits led him on a downward health and burnout spiral, not only turned it around for himself, but became a health and lifestyle consultant and founded Evolve Health & Lifestyle. Their pillars are “mindset, nourish, restore and move.”
What he shares are tips and methods that have transformed his life and those he's coached. They are science-based habits to help us bounce back from the fatigue and burnout that many of us experience. He tells us that “small hinges open big doors”, and the small changes he recommends can indeed have a huge impact. Also in Craig's mantra is "progress not perfection" and this makes it much easier to implement and SO much less intimidating. We invite you to listen in and try one, two, ... or all of his tips to claim balance over burnout and hopefully increase your energy and mental clarity whatever your age or stage of life.
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Whether prayer is a daily practice, a sometimes thing or an emergency outlet, most of us have called out to the Almighty. In our last episode “God, Please Speak to Me,” we explored whether He communicates back; and if He does, how it could happen. Our guest, Kelli Shelton from Seek Well Ministries, really opened our eyes (and ears) and the episode is becoming one of our most listened-to. In this short bonus episode, we reflect on what we learned from it and explore ways we believe God has directed us (ways that we may not have realized until we looked back).
There are so many methods that God uses to communicate. It is primarily through His Word, but He also uses other powerful ways to guide our mind and hearts. You probably shouldn’t expect and audible booming voice to snap you to attention. We have found that God’s ways are gentle, loving, scriptural and are often customized specifically to each person.
We pray that the next few minutes will bring new meaning to your prayer life.
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When you pray, you open the door to communicating with God. Whether out loud or silently, with others or by yourself; you can let Him know what’s on your mind and in your heart. But do you listen for Him to speak back to you? Is it even possible, and if so, how does that happen? We invited a wonderful guest, Kelli Shelton from “Seek Well” Ministries to share her knowledge about how we can experience God’s divine guidance in our lives.
Kelli and her husband Tim co-founded “Seek Well” which she calls “a movement to teach people to slow down the pace of life so we can hear from God and refresh our hearts.” Their book, blogs, podcasts and immersive experiences have helped to transform many lives. In our last episode How Slowing Down Speeds Up Success (and Happiness!), we discovered that being intentional about getting rest and down time had many benefits, including being better able to receive divine direction. In this episode, we take it a step further to really dig into that possibility.
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We live in a society that glorifies “the grind.” We’re proud of our hustle and hard work to make things happen. Setting goals and going after them is a good thing, the trick is to pace yourself; and to take time to "stop and smell the roses" on the way. We know that constantly pushing ourselves and rushing around can lead to burnout both physically and mentally, but many of us continue at a breakneck pace because we think it’s necessary to achieve our goals and dreams. The reality is, adopting a slower more deliberate pace can deliver better results and enhance our quality of life. In this episode, we’ll look at both the benefits of taking time to pause and rest…and ways to realistically do it.
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We can think of “time for what counts” in a couple of ways. Making sure we check the most pressing things off our to-do list, or getting our business taken care of so we can focus on the things in life that matter to us most: like family, friends, faith or causes we support. In this bonus mini episode, we talk about both as we get advice from to two very accomplished professionals who juggle all these things and are the kind of people who you might want to ask, “how in the world do they get everything done?”.
In the last episode, we talked with Gail Perry-Mason and Mark S. Lee about the benefits of diversity, especially in the workplace. In this bonus episode, they gave us some tips for how to beat the clock to master the 24 hours we are all given in a day. We loved the clever things they did to not only make sure they HAD time for their priorities, but that they MADE THE MOST OF IT. We hope the short time you spend listening to this podcast will be multiplied back manyfold by what you learn.
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Imagine yourself in a world of open-armed opportunities for all. It’s what we all say we want. However, there still exist many shallow, external factors that people consciously or unconsciously use to exclude others. Why do humans do this? Why not take the strengths and perspectives of people of various ages, races, genders, and backgrounds and use their viewpoints to enhance our communities, organizations, businesses, and our lives? Sometimes we just need a little help learning how to do this, and this episode shows us how and why we can effectively make positive changes.
We invited two guests who have advanced the DEI: diversity, equity, and inclusion movement. They are successful professionals in the Detroit, Michigan area who have much to say about the challenges they’ve witnessed and faced themselves. Gail Perry-Mason is a financial advisor and executive, an author and philanthropist. She founded of Money Matters for Youth, which helps kids with financial awareness and literacy. Mark S. Lee is President & CEO, The LEE Group, a strategic marketing consulting firm. He's also an educator at three different universities and a dynamic radio host. Both have stories that will enlighten, challenge, inspire and instruct.
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Finding someplace we’ve never been is a fairly low-stress thing these days using navigation systems. You just put in the address and off you go. It wasn’t always like that. Back in the day with MapQuest or even paper maps, the routes didn’t automatically just re-calculate and course-correct us if we took a wrong turn.
The road of our lives is also filled with wrong turns, or maybe a better way to phrase that would be unexpected turns. These detours might shake things up for just a season, but often they set us on a different path for a lifetime. In our last episode we featured two wonderful women we call the “Hope Ladies” who wrote a book called Destination Hope: A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart.
In this week’s bonus episode, we bring you a part of our chat we didn’t include in the original. April and Marilyn sum up their best advice for those going through life’s interruptions with hope and faith. We pray you’ll find it an inspiring and enlightening few minutes.
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Ups and Downs are part of life, but sometimes the “downs” seem more like cliffs we can’t climb up. “We encourage women to see that the hit that knocks you down doesn’t have to keep you there,” Marilyn Nutter wrote to us in an email a few months back. Marilyn and her co-author April White have become affectionately known as “The Hope Ladies” and we are excited to share their stories of hope and faith.
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The answer to “what to do when you’re hurting” is not a simple one, and it can be very different for people. However, there are guideposts that can help in many cases. In our episode “God Will Get You Through”, writer and speaker Angela Scott told us about the emotional road she traveled and ways she dealt with devastation in her life. In this bonus episode, we reflect on what we learned and open up about what got us through some very rough circumstances in our own lives. These few minutes are meant to help you with healing and to reflect on how you may be able help in the healing of others. We hope it will boost your faith and bring you comfort.
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There’s a good chance you’re going through something challenging right now. Maybe you’re even facing a huge mountain of adversity. Whatever you’re dealing with and as impossible as the odds may seem, one way or another, God will get you through. That’s the message of our guest, Angela Scott. She’s turned her misfortunes into a ministry to help other women know that they, too, can turn to the Lord. She’ll walk us through some of her struggles and the steps she’s taking to “turn mourning into dancing.” This is not an overnight fix, but real talk to give you some comfort and help you make progress.
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Who doesn’t love a good celebration? Celebrating and enjoying traditions and taking time to honor those who have paved the way for us is part of the fabric of America. And Black History is a prominent, distinct, and very valuable piece of that fabric.
We decided to focus in on the significance and beautiful benefits of celebrating the heritage, culture, history, and contributions of Black Americans in a way that doesn’t feel like a high school history lesson. We have chosen to take you to a place where you can look around and see things from a different perspective, no matter what race or ethnicity you belong to. We made it our goal to help everyone imagine new ways to celebrate Black History Month, ways that seek out the beauty of a culture and the victories won while being mindful of the many sacrifices made over the span of centuries.
Here's the thing, we truly don’t know what we don’t know. So let’s change that: Imagine yourself taking the opportunity to learn and grow more during this and every Black History Month.
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Prayer has the power to change things and that includes marriages. In this bonus mini-episode, we dig into more of our discussion with Relationship Coach, Rev. Monica Humpal, this time with a focus on faith. So much impact can be made when we pray with and for our spouse, and so much good can come out of looking to the example of Jesus to help us with communication, boundaries and how we treat each other.
In our last episode “Are You Fighting Fair With Your Partner?”, Rev. Humpal gave us lessons in effective communication that were both brilliant and easy to implement. We really zoomed in on conflict and problem solving. In this part of the conversation, we drill down more into how our faith informs this process. As with the last episode, we get some practical advice from someone who has counseled many women and couples through trauma and healing. Wherever you are in your relationship: whether it’s in need of repair and reconciliation, whether it’s in need of strengthening or you could just use a brush up for good maintenance, click play! We believe what you’ll hear in the next few minutes will pack a big punch!
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Fighting is a given in relationships. While it’s certainly not healthy to constantly be in conflict, it is normal (and potentially beneficial) to argue with your partner. It’s how you both handle it that can make all the difference. Do your clashes strengthen the bonds of love and respect or rip them apart piece by piece?
We called on relationship coach, Rev. Monica Humpal to help us fight fair and lead us through the keys of effective communication in good times and bad. In addition to opening up about some of our own marriage struggles, we’ll work our way through some of the proven tactics and effective advice she has used to help her clients.
Whether your relationship is strong, barely holding on or somewhere in between, we think you’ll be in for some game-changing information and encouragement.
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Are you thinking about a new direction professionally? It doesn’t matter what age or stage or life you’re in, we think this episode may open your eyes to possibilities that you may not have considered. So much has changed lately and there are new and different options that may be on the table for you. We’re spotlighting four interviews with career coaches and experts in the professional space who want to talk about a new path forward, one that will address real priorities and honor the work/life balance.
Our pros help you take an honest look at your strengths and weaknesses and how your unique life experiences can help move you into a new career path or strengthen the path you're currently on. From finding the right direction, to taking the right steps to get there, to reaching out to the right people, we'll walk you through the process. You'll also learn ways to set goals and make habits that will serve you in attaining and keeping not only career aspirations, but any area in life you wish to grow.
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Isha Cogborn, Personal Brand Strategist and Professional Development expert, from “Now is the Time to Re-Imagine Yourself”
Heather Wolfson, CEO and Lead Strategist at Maven Coaching and Consulting “Opening the Door to What’s Next in Your Life.”
LaShay Avery, Leadership and Wellness Consultant at Q Avery Consulting from “Starting a New Chapter: What You Should Know”
Tareka Wheeler, Career and Mindset Strategist of Professional DNA from “Change Your Life By Changing The Way You See Yourself”
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It seems like we are always bombarded with messages about how we should live a healthier life, but it really kicks up every January. That’s all good, but it can be overwhelming... especially because some of the advice or tips contradict other things we hear. So, our goal is simple: cut through the clutter and focus on what you can do now. Over the years, we’ve talked to many wonderful experts in different areas of health and wellness and discovered a running theme: small changes can lead to a big impact. We collected some nuggets on the topics of nutrition, exercise, and sleep and hope this will give you the answers and motivation you may need for a healthier, happier life.
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Patrick Tulio of Weight Down, Life Up Imagine Yourself Winning the Weight War
Diane Randall, Nutritionist One Change Away From a Healthier Life
Nate Wilkins, Founder of Ageless Workout Happier, Healthier, Ageless Living
Katelyn Anderson, Founder Equip Sleeping Co. – How to Finally Get Enough Sleep
Elizabeth Sherman, Life and Weight Loss Coach – Crushing the Quarantine 15
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When it comes down to it, a big part of growing in our faith is learning more and more to trust God and His timing. Part of the process is sometimes having to go through things that are (to say the least) challenging and uncomfortable. It helps to hear stories and from others who have walked a difficult path and have turned their tests into testimonies. In this episode, we feature five women we talked with over the past year. You’ll hear stories of enduring through trials, learning total surrender, the power of forgiveness and even the miraculous. If you’re ready for a little “faith-lift”, we invite you to click play, we think you will be truly blessed.
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When You’re Waiting on God w/Lorie Barnwell
Finding Joy on the Good and Bad Days w/Author, Singer, Encourager Lee Cruz
Releasing Shame and Perfection: Writer Candice Miller Shares Her Faith Journey
Creating a Realistic Happily Ever After (w/ Author Mary Lewis)
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Mental Health can be a weighty and serious issue, but that doesn’t me we can’t have more casual or even fun conversations about it. In this episode, we hear from some of the mental health professionals we’ve talked to on the podcast. Each one drops nuggets of information and practical advice on topics like experiencing anxiety, feeling depressed, being affected by negative self-talk, taking control of our thoughts and suffering from loneliness. Some of our chats are serious and some more light-hearted, but we hope they all communicate empathy and hope. We designed this episode so you could get a quick boost for yourself or equip you for understanding and helping a loved one.
Although nothing replaces consulting a mental health professional on your own, we hope this gives you some guidance.
Here are the episodes we reference:
1) Psychotherapist Blaine Lawson on “Saying No to Negative Self Talk”
2) Dr. Jennifer Goble on “Controlling Your Thoughts When You Can’t Control Anything Else”
3) Counselor Kelli Center on “Staying Centered in Times of Crisis”
4) Psychotherapist Blaine Lawson on “How to Cope in a World of Constant Change”
5) Counselor Matt Lawson on “Leaving Loneliness Behind”
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These days life coaches are becoming more and more popular. We love talking to them so we can pass along ways to make us better, happier humans. So, let's dig in to help motivate us in areas we might need to work on, but do it without all the judgement. In this episode we highlight lessons learned from four coaches we talked to in previous episodes. We’ll get eleven keys to self-care (Kerry Rasenberger), how to break a bad habit by "deconditioning desire" (Leslie Hoerner), overcoming fears – especially public speaking (Grace Brown) and controlling our reactions to negative situations (Sheila Sutherland). Here’s hoping the next few minutes can bring some positive and lasting life changes.
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While everyone is “decking the halls with boughs of holly”, what if this year it doesn’t feel like the season to be jolly? What if grief, depression, loneliness, or something else makes this season especially difficult? We talked to a professional to get some tips especially designed to help with these issues during the holiday season. We hope what Matt Lawson of Chicago Compass Counseling has to say will help - whether it’s something unique to this year or if the Christmas season is just triggering in general. In this bonus mini episode, we share portions on our chat last year with Matt Lawson as well as some of our own struggles.
Most of us will experience the holiday blues to one degree or another during our lifetime, for some it happens every year. There are a variety of reasons for it: being away from family, grieving the loss of a loved one or ending a relationship are some of them. For others the holidays can trigger anxiety or sadness because of something that happened in the past. Some of us feel we may crumble under the perceived pressure to make the holidays perfect for friends or family. Whatever the case, it can feel worse when everyone else seems joyful.
Take a few minutes to listen to what Matt has to say. Even if you don’t struggle with holiday blues yourself, it’s good to be aware of those who do. Let’s help them feel seen and heard. More importantly, let’s be there to support each other.
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There’s a wonderful quote that says “gratitude turns what we have into enough.” It’s a simple concept but one that’s worth repeating: if we focus on the things that we DO have instead of what we feel we lack we realize we are truly blessed. But how can we have NEXT LEVEL gratitude? What does that even mean?
We’re releasing this episode just before Thanksgiving, the time when we many of us will go around the table and say what we’re grateful for. Some of us are better at counting our blessings than others. And to be sure, there are times in our lives that make doing that easier while other times leave us more bitter than thankful. In this episode on next level gratitude, we re-visit portions of one of our very first episodes from 2019 where we talk about being grateful during those darker times and how to go beyond just saying what we’re grateful for and living it out.
During this season of thankfulness, it’s extra important to be intentional about thinking about what and who we are grateful for. Remembering how God has blessed us, writing it down and sharing it with others are some wonderful ways to do that. As we talk about in this episode, this can help carry us through those times when we are reaching for something to be grateful for but can’t find it.
Let’s make an attitude or gratitude more than a bumper sticker or a positive quote on Instagram… and live it in our daily lives. We look at practical ways to not only feel it ourselves but to extend it to others. Click play to get your gratitude game going.
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It’s no secret that prices have gone through the roof lately. The cost of everything from filling up your gas tank to filling up your shopping cart has spiked. From cat food to cars and hamburgers to houses, we are feeling a big pain in the wallet. Not to mention, sometimes we just consider ourselves lucky to even FIND what we set out to purchase. Words that most folks don’t hear much outside of an economics class like “supply chain” and “inflation” are now common in everyday language. That’s just where we are in holiday season 2021.
Enter financial coach and author, Kembala Evans. In last week’s chat with her on Don't Make These Money Mistakes, we got some great insight into personal finance and a ton of easy-to-implement tips. In this bonus mini-episode, we feature an additional part of our discussion with Kembala on the challenges presented by this year’s unique economic environment. Along with detailing some ideas to help us handle our money, we take a step back and look at what is truly important to keep in mind during the holiday season and beyond.
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Ready to reframe your financial picture? Let’s take a good look at your relationship with money. Hopefully, there are many things working well, but there may be mistakes you’re making that you weren’t even aware of. Our guest, financial guru, Kembala Evans wants to help you find ways to make your money work for you instead of against you. Words like budgets, savings, credit scores and emergency funds can give you hope instead of fear. You just need a proper introduction to what they can mean for you and your personal and financial freedom and an understanding of how to easily implement them into your lifestyle.
At Imagine Yourself, we typically focus on mental and spiritual health, but because our state of mind and our relationships can be so impacted by money matters, we wanted to dive into this topic. It seems especially relevant given our recent economic issues related to the pandemic. Financial Coach, author, and speaker Kembala Evans is our expert guest, and she has the receipts! She’s written two books: Get Your Money Right and Drop the Debt Weight.
In this episode, you’ll get tips on spending, saving, improving your credit score and reducing debt that you can truly work into your lifestyle. There are many things you can do that you may have never even thought about before. This is everyday money management anyone can practice.
We talk about how to get smarter and more confident about what you’re doing with your money and finding areas where you can make your money grow. We also talk about how money can affect your relationships and how to talk about it with your partner and children or grandchildren if you have them.
If you’re ready to start evaluating your habits and beliefs, and look at what’s working and what isn’t, press play. It could be the first step to real financial peace of mind.
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When people in our lives are going through grief or adversity, our hearts break for them. We want to help them, encourage them, let them know we are there for them. As we recorded this episode, Lanee was in the midst of what she called THE toughest season of her life. She gives us advice on what she feels was helpful, not helpful, or even hurtful. Keeping in mind that people are not the same, have different needs and respond in various ways, we take an honest look designed to assist those standing beside people who are going through times of trial and tragedy. Inspired by our previous episode, “Finding Joy on the Good and Bad Days” with author and singer Lee Cruz, we also explore the role of faith as we walk through adversity ourselves and with those around us.
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Would you rather have happiness or joy? Once you listen to this episode, you are sure to have a very clear choice. So many of us are dealing with new situations, uncertainties, insecurities, and difficult times that we can’t control. We might feel like we can’t hold onto happiness or joy. But what if we took a different approach so that we could keep ourselves centered, faithful, and joyful on the good and the bad days?
Singer and author Lee Cruz uses the Instagram account @sheisabutterfly to encourage others to look to God for help in very real and everyday ways. She shares her tough life experiences and proves that she has learned to trust God enough to live a life of joy despite it all. And although she’s not perfect, she helped us recognize that in many cases, “the beauty is in the imperfections.”
Butterflies flutter around in a way that brings joy and beauty. But we all know that a butterfly started off as a crawling caterpillar, transitioned to an isolated and confined cocoon, and eventually transformed into a beautiful butterfly. We hope that this episode helps you understand what phase of life you’re in, lean on God to be your source of joy, and embrace the bold, beautiful butterfly within!
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When a crisis hits or heartbreak happens, it’s certainly no laughing matter. However, at some point in our coping process, humor may have a place. Last week’s guest on the episode “Knocking Down Life’s Obstacles”, Lisa Jesswein talked about how learning to laugh at things helped her survive and even thrive during some pretty extreme adversity. In this bonus episode, we’ll hear a little more on that from Lisa and talk about how it’s helped us also. Through all of it, we hope to encourage and equip you to use humor to help where it's appropriate as well.
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Life is full of obstacles and adversity. These unwelcome events and circumstances can vary from being slightly annoying to absolutely devastating. Our guest, Lisa Jesswein has dealt with A LOT of adversity, most of which would fall into the latter category. It started early for her: from serious medical issues as a child to a near death experience as a teenager, to a health scare that threatened her career just as it was taking off as an adult. She not only triumphed her way over each one, but she’s remained positive and used what she’s been through to inspire others!
Lisa is a motivational speaker, radio personality, actress and owner of Intuitive You. Her health issues began early with weekly hospital visits for blood draws starting at 7, dialysis starting at 12, two kidney transplants, two hip replacements, cancer, hepatitis C…and that’s just a partial list! You would never guess ANY of this if you met Lisa whose upbeat attitude is as inspiring as it is contagious.
In this episode you’ll hear not only about the physical challenges, but the emotional rollercoaster she’s been on and how each experience shaped who she is now. You’ll hear details of the near-death experience that has influenced not only how she sees the world but how she functions in it. Finally, she shares how her intuition has been keenly developed through this process and why she believes all of us possess the ability to be divinely guided.
If you’re ready to be inspired, and maybe even transformed yourself, click play and listen in on Lisa’s amazing story.
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When you get together with a friend you haven’t seen in a while, it’s fun to reminisce about the good old days! It can also be therapeutic talking about the not-so-good old days. It’s not so different when you write in a journal and then look back on it days, weeks, years and even decades later! In this bonus episode, we reflect on last week’s chat with Tareka Wheeler of Professional DNA, Change Your Life By Changing The Way You See Yourself. In that episode, we discovered the tremendous power of journaling; and how we can use the past to help us in the present AND plan for the future. If you are a non-journaler like Sandy, you may finally decide to take the leap. If so, we have some easy tips. If you already journal, you’ll benefit from some unique ways to use it in your life. And, no matter what, we think you’ll laugh along and learn some powerful lessons as Lanee takes a trip to her middle-school diaries. We hope these lessons lead to some profound revelations to help you with your own self-discovery.
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How cool would it be to meet your future self? For some of us, it sounds like a great idea, but for others, it feels intimidating because it means changing who we are. This week’s episode is going to challenge you to change how you see yourself, and our guest, Tareka Wheeler, Career and Mindset Strategist of Professional DNA shares a technique that will change the game in a simple, honest, and personalized way.
If you’re ready to discover the next version of yourself, consider this question: What have you been telling yourself about yourself? Tareka wants to steer us forward, and she takes us on a journey that begins with the fundamental thought that you already have what you need inside of you. Focusing in on your strengths while asking some unique Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How questions will literally open doors to self-discovery, fulfillment, and a definite path to that future self the world is destined to meet. There’s a powerful quote that says, “the greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are. The second greatest is being happy with what you find.” We believe this episode leads to being happy with who we find.
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Feeling like we’re not enough is all too common these days. In a culture that seems to encourage us to be crushing everything on our calendars all while creating Instagram-perfect moments, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. In this bonus follow-up episode for Can You Really Let Go and Let God? , author & speaker Erica Wiggenhorn talks about feelings of inadequacy, imposter syndrome and how our faith in God can ultimately rescue us.
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Growing up, having confidence in our abilities was the big goal that led to success. But what happens to those of us who struggle with low levels of self-confidence? We might have to try a different route…looking up! We can turn things around by looking to God—exchanging confidence with “Godfidence.” That’s a term that our enlightening guest, Author/Teacher/Speaker, Erica Wiggenhorn, shared with us on this powerful episode. In fact, it's something we ALL need!
Erica Wiggenhorn shows us that our biggest fears, our worst mistakes, and our own self-doubt don’t have to hold us back any longer. We don’t have to be perfect or even competent in every area because God has a way of taking ill-equipped people and assigning them to get things done that will definitely require His help, strength, wisdom, and competence.
Erica is the Founder of Every Life Ministries, and she has released a new book, Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free. Introspection is a great tool, so we used tips from the book to take a good look at ourselves and our situations, and we encourage you to listen in and lean in to determine what things you need to wholeheartedly surrender to God.
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Whether you’re re-visiting an old dream and looking for fresh tactics or have a brand-new vision brewing for your life, the next few minutes may give you just the spark you need. In this bonus episode, we reflect on our last episode with best-selling author Bianca Slone “Is It Finally Time to Make Your Dream a Reality?”. We take the tips and mindsets she used when she decided it was time to re-new her quest to write novels and apply them to our dreams. We also explore some options that would work for anyone who is ready to step into their vision. It may be a whole new career path, a side hustle, opening new doors because you’re now an empty nester or retiring, whatever the reason, we want to encourage your dream and give you some tools you may not have tried.
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Is there a dream or goal you would pursue if you knew you couldn’t fail? Many of us shove things off to the side because we don’t have the time, energy, or bandwidth to go after them. However, as technology and working from home has changed the way we do things, and the pandemic has re-ordered priorities, it may be worth re-considering. Here’s a story of someone who did just that! We think you’ll be inspired by this interview with a best-selling author who once thought trading in the 9-5 grind for writing novels was just a pipedream!
We first talked to Bianca Sloane in 2019. She told us about how one day she decided to dust off some old manuscripts that she’d written, enroll in a writing class, learn about the art of publishing, and simply believe in herself. Fast forward years later, she now has a collection of sizzling, successful, suspense novels and is herself a resource for aspiring writers!
Whether it’s a new career, a side hustle or your retirement vision, the steps Bianca took will inspire you and give you ideas for your journey!
Don’t wait until tomorrow to make your dreams come true, and don’t wait until tomorrow to listen in on this thrilling podcast episode—we have a guest who shares her story of how she got started and how you can make your dreams happen-- today! The road wasn't always easy Bianca ; but she made it happen and learned so much on her journey! Now she wants to share that with you!
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How do people hear from God? There are many opinions and stories. For most, it’s not through an audible voice, but it can be just as clear to the hearer. In this bonus episode, we reflect on two episodes we had recently on faith: When You’re Waiting on God with Lorie Barnwell and Releasing Shame and Perfectionism: Writer Candice Miller Shares her Faith Journey.
In both episodes, the power of prayer and the fact that it was not a one-way conversation played a huge part in some major breakthroughs and divine revelations for our guests. In this bonus mini-episode, we reflect upon and open up about ways we believe we have heard from God personally and explore the ways it may happen.
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No one likes to wait. And the bigger the “something” we’re waiting for to happen, the harder it gets. Trusting God means trusting His timing which is often easier said than done. Every once in a while, a story comes along that helps us remember that miracles do happen, and that God’s timing IS always perfect. We hope you enjoy the story of our guest Lorie Barnwell. Her testimony is raw and emotional. It's full of ups and downs and has the twists and turns of a binge-worthy Netflix series. Its heartbreak is exceeded only by its blessings - on both a natural and spiritual level. Most notably, it's topped off by a profound miracle that has left medical professionals scratching their heads!
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Are you tired of letting fear stop you? While appropriate in some situations, at times our fears can seem to paralyze from doing things we want to do for ourselves or others. It can leave us short of our goals and dreams. If you can’t stop the fear, sometimes you have to just push past it. That can be easier said than done. In this bonus episode, we reflect on what we learned from our expert guest, Grace Brown in episode 11 called “Moving From Fears to Fierce”. We applied some of her tips and tactics to our own fears. From little victories to big gains, we learned how sometimes you have to feel the fear but do it anyway.
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On paper, fear is described as “alarm or apprehension.” In and of itself, fear isn’t a bad thing; in fact, we have what’s called a fight-flight-freeze response that is a natural reaction to danger. With some things, though, this “danger” is more in our own minds, and fear can put a hard stop to our dreams and goals. Getting past them isn’t easy, so we called on an expert. Grace Brown has some marvelous methods to conquer our fears and move us from “fears to fierce”.
Grace is a Momentum Mindset Coach and is affectionately known as ‘Coach G'. She’s here to help us get “unstuck in life, love or career, to create forward positive momentum to reach our fullest potential”! Grace knows a thing or two about overcoming not just fears, but incredibly harsh life circumstances. Her bio says, “I scrambled my way out of holes like homelessness and toxic relationships with job hopping and heartbreak.” You’ll want to check out all of her inspiring story. Now on the other side of so many struggles, she’s here to help lift us up.
Fears can affect our jobs, relationships, family life and happiness in general. In this episode we focus on how to deal with both deep and day to day fears in a practical way.
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There’s probably no better way to learn valuable life lessons than looking to our elders. As a follow-up to our previous episode entitled Second Chances at Life and Love , we had a chance to reflect on what we learned, actions we’re taking and ideas for you. Lanee thought back to her Grandma Susie who held the key to some major inspiration! Interestingly, it wasn’t just about what she did in her youth, but what she did in her later years that gave us some potentially life-changing lessons. Click play for some timeless “Grandma Susie motivation” and many other marvelous takeaways from our previous guest, author Jeanne Hussin.
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When you hear the quote “It’s never too late to be what you might have been,” does it strike a chord in you? Does it make you ponder dreams deferred by life’s realities? Do you wonder if those dreams have passed their expiration dates? Well, to quote our guest Jeanne Hussin, “you’re not too old and it’s never too late.” In fact, after you hear her story, you too may be saying “good things are right around the corner!” And not simply good things -- but great things, big dreams and maybe even a new love or a new spark being lit in your current relationship.
Jeanne Corvese Hussin is a marketing exec, mom, blogger and author of the new book “I See Old People”. At 60, she says writing a book is a prize she has eyed for 25 years, but it was only recently that she had a story to tell. The inspiration came from her visits to a memory care facility for seniors and the wonderful lessons learned there. Her passion to serve seniors actually originated when she saw how callously her own mother had been treated by some of the staff at another facility years ago. She knew then that she wanted to crusade for kindness. Kindness, not just for senior citizens, but for everyone – especially those who felt unseen. Her website and blog, KindConversations.com is an extension of this. “We all need to feel like we matter, no matter what age, no matter who we are” is emblazoned on the homepage.
Another thing we learned from Jeanne is that “kindness is sexy.” Part of her inspiring story is finding love later in life. It was not who she expected or when she expected to find him, but she did get her “prince” and her fairytale wedding. Her husband, she says, not only carries this all-important kindness trait, but he’s the type who guy her mother always said she should look for, one who puts her on a pedestal.
So many times, in movies, books and news stories, we get inspired by people whose dreams have come true or have found peace and happiness. Sometimes these real or fictional characters persevere though difficult circumstances to finally reach their destiny. What can make it even sweeter, though, is when the person is getting a do-over. What is it about second (or third or fourth) chances that is so moving? We think this is as good as any do-over story you’ll see, hear or read about. Thank you, Jeanne, for telling us about your second chances at both life and love. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability, and for your amazing advice. Thank you for being a wonderful advocate for kindness in our world, especially for our older population.
We invite everyone to listen in as Jeanne tells us about going from an unemployed single mom to living her dream in so many ways. We think her journey will inspire you whether you’ve still got unfulfilled ambitions or just love a great story. Click play for some wonderful encouragement and maybe the motivation you need to hit the refresh button on your life.Give us your feedback and get more inspiration at imagineyourselfpodcast.com
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Are you tired of striving to be enough? In this world, we talk a lot about the importance of being seen, having purpose, and feeling like we’re enough. It’s not easy living up to idealized versions of who we think we need to be, and that can lead to perfectionism and even shame. This episode is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt like they’re the only one. The only one feeling the intense pressure of perfectionism. The only one feeling the pain of guilt and shame. The only one who is not measuring up, who’s not enough. This episode promises you that you are not the only one, you are not alone, and there are ways to turn things around in a healthy, supportive, loving way.
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Writer and motivational speaker, Candice Miller is our very relatable guest who is open and honest about her personal journey to peace. It’s a journey where serious mental health challenges played a part as did her involvement in a 12-Step program. She shows us how to integrate mental and spiritual health practices in order to heal and thrive. She shares how we can walk towards God and even run to God with all of our problems and our imperfections. We learn how important it is to finally lay down whatever past mistakes we have before God (no matter how big or how bad) so that we can finally love and accept the whole, complete self that we are now.
Candice does an amazing job of reminding us we are worthy and enough! Listen in to an episode that will shine healing love, light, and hope in some of those dark areas that we all deal with.
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Trouble falling asleep or getting back to sleep after waking in the middle of the night is something most people deal with at some point in their lives. Whether it’s a minor annoyance or an every-night issue for you, we think you’ll find this short episode helpful. It was inspired by our guest, sleep expert and therapist Katelyn Anderson on the podcast How to Finally Get a Good Night’s Sleep. In it, she talked about the intersection between mental health and sleep and dished out a ton of helpful advice. An important caveat that many of us miss with sleeping tips (like anything else) is that if it’s difficult to fit into our lifestyle, the chance of success decreases. In this mini-episode, we tell you what happened when we tried out some of the tactics she gave us and added some of our own. We hope that you get some ideas and inspiration that you can customize for yourself. Take a few minutes to listen now, and it just may help to you to sleep better tonight!
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In life there are times famous for sleep deprivation: the arrival of a baby, the all-nighters studying in school, the tossing and turning before a big life event, the crazy schedule that makes getting enough sleep a pipedream. What happens, though, when not getting the rest we need becomes a persistent problem? We called on sleep expert Katelyn Anderson to help us finally get a good night’s sleep (hopefully lots of them!) If you or someone you love could benefit from better sleep or you just want to make sure you’re doing all you can to promote the proper rest your body needs, this episode is for you!
Katelyn is a therapist, Founder/CEO of Equip Sleeping Company, and creator of Cozy Case. She says her mission is to highlight the intersection between sleep and mental health. Indeed, a good night’s sleep can do wonders for our state of mind. Conversely not getting our rest can lead to moodiness, anxiety, depression, and other issues. It can also affect our memory and ability to concentrate. Then there are physical problems which can range from high blood pressure, weight gain, weakened immunity and even heart disease.
It’s true that sometimes life circumstances prevent proper sleep and you just have to do the best you can, but if you are like millions of people who are simply having trouble falling or staying asleep on a regular basis, this episode is full of honesty and answers.
Katelyn’s official mission is “evidenced-based, solution-focused, cognitive and behavioral strategies to support individuals in creating the ideal conditions for falling asleep and staying asleep.” So, basically it’s what can you do that can actually give you results. She takes us through a sleep hygiene checklist that includes our surroundings, what we should or shouldn’t be consuming at night, how to get in a proper state of mind to rest and so much more.
We always hear how important to get 7 or 8 hours of continuous sleep a night, but Katelyn tells us why for some people “fragmented sleep” is OK. We also dive into the question of napping. Should you be doing it and how long? Also, what do you do if your partner has different sleeping habits, snore or other issues? Spoiler alert, this affects all three of us and we’ll look at strategies that help keep everyone happy (and sleeping soundly!). We'll also talk about affirmations and things you can do to stop a racing mind from keeping you from sleeping. And, the physical things like bedding that can affect rest, this includes the new Cozy Case!
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What do you want to be known for? It’s an interesting and profound question to ask yourself. In this mini-episode, a follow-up to our last episode with Coach and Consultant Heather Wolfson, Opening the Door to What's Next in Your Life, we did just that. Many of us are investigating or full-out heading into new opportunities right now; but are we asking ourselves the right questions and making the right preparations before we jump in? Is it going to serve our values and enhance what we want to be known for? In this episode, we used what we learned from Heather and took an honest look at this for ourselves. Our goal is to help you learn to do the same. Plus, we have a few tips to help you zoom in on the next right step in your journey.
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Do you want to learn the art of being able to pivot in life? This past year has taught us that we can’t take anything for granted, and many of us wonder what’s the next best step to take in order to accomplish our goals, make an impact, and leave a legacy. For those of us who are motivated to do things differently this year, we invite you to listen in to our guest Heather Wolfson, CEO and Lead Strategist of Maven Coaching and Consulting as she gives us a few pointers on how to redefine our roles, refocus our vision, and reimagine the benefits of taking a risk.
There are so many of us out here who know that it’s time to open new doors to new opportunities, but we don’t know where to start. Heather Wolfson shows us how to create a roadmap that will take us down the paths we want to discover in our lives and our careers. We even got to have our own Sandy and Lanee individual mini session to highlight ways to get to the next steps in our personal and professional lives. Whether it the next step in your family, job or stepping into retirement, let Heather helps you hone in on your values, your vision and your next step
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Part of setting healthy boundaries involves those you set with yourself. When we interviewed coach Leslie Hoerner in our last podcast titled Finding Balance Through Boundaries, one of the topics that came up was saying no to ourselves. It had a big personal impact on us both because we had typically thought setting boundaries was all about pointing outward. While setting boundaries definitely includes (and maybe even emphasizes) our relationships and how may need to set limits with others, it’s also about those “no’s” we have to say to ourselves. Of course doing that is not usually easy; but Leslie gave us some sound strategies to help. This episode is what happened when we followed Leslie’s tips. Hopefully, it helps you too!
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Balance is a tricky thing to achieve because it looks different for each person. However, there’s one thing that forges balance for everyone, and that’s a set of well-defined boundaries. If you take a look at your cellphone “Settings,” you’ll see that there’s an array of choices that range from “Downtime,” “App Limits,” “Content & Privacy Restrictions,” and “Always Allowed.” This week’s episode shows us how to incorporate our own set of limits and allowances in order to strike a perfect balance.
Who better to help us on our journey than our guest from Better Than Balanced, Leslie Hoerner, Self-Love Empowerment Coach. She took time to teach us how to weigh an important asset we own: the power to say yes and no in our home life, work life, community life, and even to ourselves. Opening the doors to certain activities, people, places, and opportunities while closing the doors to others is the master key to a life of balance. We’re all different, and it’s time to be honest with ourselves and give ourselves permission to be who we are and put an end to who we are not. If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends or struggling because you’re too afraid to try a new thing, then this episode is dedicated to you.
Leslie has actionable steps to help minimize the drama associated with saying no when we need to, even when it’s a no to ourselves. Listen in as we learn to activate our individual balance and boundaries meter.For more inspiration, go to ImagineYourselfPodcast.com
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Here’s what happened when we decided to try some of the tips our last guest gave us for home décor and organization. We hope these little hacks/ideas will inspire you! Thanks to our latest guest, Meah Pace (5 Easy Ways to Turn Your House Into a Home Sweet Home) and our guest from last season’s Organization 101, Nadia Audette. We were able to incorporate ideas from both. Enjoying your home is such a boost for your state of mind! Check out the full episodes for more details.
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Whether you feel like your home needs a little lift or a large overhaul, thinking about getting it done can be extremely overwhelming. Most folks would say they are short on money, time…or both! Then there’s the matter of where to even start! The good news is home décor expert and founder of The Lifted Home, Meah Pace says there are things we can do that are not time-consuming and not expensive (or even free). AND she’s here with some fresh inspiration.
It all begins with our state of mind. She says we should think in terms of being our own guests. Why do we only pull out the nice dishes or the beautiful hand towels for company? But there's so much more to it! Meah's ideas are gamechangers. You’ll want to listen to the podcast for more specifics, but here’s the idea.
Dream: Pinterest pins, ideas from HGTV, beautiful homes or spaces you’ve seen in person or online. Think about all of them! In this phase nothing is out of reach. You’ll be surprised at the ideas and inspiration you’ll get.
Clean: No getting around this one, but Meah has some great hacks for little things you can do on a regular basis to make things easier and to get help get everyone in the house involved.
Organize: Meah says the organizing and decluttering does NOT mean we have to throw tons of things away. Now, we may have to toss some things, but there is a way to keep the things you love and still be tidy.
Personalize: Personalizing your space with what is meaningful to you is so important. There are cool ways to make your space uniquely yours.
Enjoy: This goes back to being your own guest. Use the nice sheets, light she scented candle, use that beautiful coffee cup or wine glass.
Check out the podcast for lots of ideas on how to get this done, plus you'll hear the story of what Meah says turned her from a disorganized mess to a clutter-free queen. The way her faith that played a major part in this transition is both surprising and inspiring!
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Is judging in and of itself a bad thing? Is there a difference between judging and being judgmental? Does one automatically lead to the other? What about the judgmental tape that rolls in our heads?
We are here to shine the light on our own judgmental thinking. Judgmental words, actions and attitudes are easy to spot in the world around us. They are in our house, neighborhood and online. However, the “Judgy McJudger” within ourselves can be sneakier and harder to pinpoint. In fact, much of if the judging we do may be unconscious.
We get it. There's a time and a place for judging. We also are not saying that there is no right and wrong. But there’s a fine line between that and stepping into the role of “I, Judgy McJudger, am here to judge you!”
This is a heavy topic, and we don’t have the game mastered yet, but we promise complete transparency. You’ll hear Lanee’s story of how her judgmental attitude ruined some of her relationships in college and Sandy’s attempt to escape mom-judgement that led to a prayer that produced scary but ultimately life-changing results. Plus we have strategies and tips on how to do a better job of enjoying life, others, and ourselves while ditching most of the negative, judgy thoughts and behaviors.
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What does it take to be in love with and stay in love with the person of your dreams? Spoiler alert: it takes more than just a magical kiss from a stranger who claims to be your one true love!
Finding true love and holding onto that love is deep and complex but not impossible. We decided to bring in an expert on the subject to help us define how much of this process starts with us.
Our Guest, Mary Lewis is the Author of The Princess Chronicles, Happily Ever After: A Journey to Love. She makes sure to balance those fairy tale ideals with some practical advice by focusing on wholeness, self-discovery, and one’s purpose. She shines a spotlight on the fact that lasting love requires a good, long, realistic look at oneself and one’s past. She beautifully outlines the exact areas that tend to trip us up while also providing the precise ways to prevent those pitfalls. If you’re looking for or already in a relationship, and if you’re ready for the truth, mixed with grace and love, then this is the episode for you.
Laugh a little and learn a little as we share our personal love stories and listen to the steps and strategies from Mary Lewis’ book.For more inspiration, go to ImagineYourselfPodcast.com
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Raise your hand if you want to have an “ageless” body! What if we told you the key to an ageless body is an ageless mindset?
Here’s the skinny: sometimes, we get overwhelmed with messages that bombard us about dieting and fasting and planks and crunches and Stairmasters and Anti-Aging Serums. Some days we would rather roll over and give in to excuses vs. exercise and Nutter Butters vs. Nutrition.
This is when we all need someone like Nate Wilkins, Founder of Ageless Workout, to step in and help us out! Even the Ageless Workout’s vision statement encourages everyone to stay “centered on taking back and owning their lives at the core level of playing, having fun, learning, loving, connecting and living a better lifestyle through health, fitness and healing.”
This episode taught us so much about how to stay fit and fabulous while living a life full of vibrant vitality!
Click and listen as the guru, Nate Wilkins, teaches us all about the choices, changes, and commitments we’ll need to make in order to get our minds and bodies in tip top shape, because we’ve still got a long life to live with this ageless body!
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What areas of your life need a tweak, a pivot, a change? How flexible are you willing to be to reach a place of peace? What if innovation is the key to success? Maybe it’s time to play a new tape in your brain. Time to sing a new song. Time to try new things. Go at your own pace, and you might actually like the new developments in your life, love, career, health, faith, and finances.
Here’s a simple analogy. If you want to get your truck down the highway, higher gears are required for higher speeds so you don’t blow your engine! The same thing, if you want to make it all the way down the highway of life, a next-level gear is required to live a next-level life so you don’t blow your engine!
Award-winning author, Octavia Butler, said it best, “All that you touch, you change. All that you change changes you. The only lasting truth is change.”
Welcome to Season 3 at Imagine Yourself Podcast! Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss new episodes. Hope you like our new logo, new topics, and new look as we decided to practice what we preach when it comes to the topic of change.
Listen to the full episode to find out what that one little thing is that will change and transform your life for the better!
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Love is complicated. But it is also simple. That is, there are some basic things that we all can do to help a relationship blossom. We’re exploring five ingredients that should be in every romance recipe, and we’re throwing in some secret sauce you may not have tried.
You’ve probably heard that good communication is king, but did you know that sometimes what you don’t say is just as important as what you do say. For example, is it always necessary to give your partner your (unsolicited) opinion on everything he or she does, says, wears, etc.?
Is there something even MORE important than effective and empathetic communication? Could it be that respect is what your significant other may be craving most?
They say teamwork makes the dream work, but are you unknowingly sabotaging your spouse?
You’ve probably heard (and maybe used) the expression “It’s not you, it’s me”. We'll talk about how it's not just for breakups (like in the Seinfeld episode).
In this episode, we’ll share personal successes and failures in our relationships and look at some helpful advice from experts. Many of the things that we’re adding to this recipe of romance won’t be the things you would ever expect. We’ll hit on five major points, be we also dig even deeper and explore some crucial areas that are often overlooked.
We dedicate this episode to anyone who is looking for love or looking to hold on to their love. Listen in, and elevate your romance game!More inspiration at imagineyourselfpodcast.comJoin the conversation on our FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM pages
One of the most important relationships you’ll ever have is the relationship you have with yourself. This episode offers a challenge to anyone who is looking for more of all the right things. What if you start to fully embrace self-love and find yourself in more loving, balanced, meaningful relationships overall? What if being your own best friend is what ultimately leads to healthy, vibrant, and fun friendships with others? What if being kind and understanding to an imperfect you helps to navigate this imperfect world with more confidence and composure?
We needed help finding concrete ways to bring self-love into our lives, and our guest, Certified Life Coach Kerry Rasenberger, has truly delivered. She gives creative suggestions and breaks it all down so that we can begin to value the importance of self-love and self-appreciation without feeling selfish. She emphasizes “11 Steps of Self-Love” that are so creative and fulfilling—a must-try! We also learn that all great relationships require the same key factors: good communication, full respect, lots of patience, and a sense of gratitude. However, when showering ourselves with love, we can add even more to the mix. The essential gifts we can give ourselves are the gifts of: self-acceptance, self-compassion, self-validation, self-trust, self-care, and genuine forgiveness.
Listen in to discover how to administer a much-needed dose of love to yourself. You’ll also hear about a special gift that Life Coach Kerry is offering to all listeners. Imagine Yourself loves to find new ways to build beautiful relationships, and this time, it’s all about you!
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What happens when the things you tell yourself start to turn from negative to positive, from discouraging to encouraging, from damaging to life-affirming? Everything changes! Words matter and we decided to evaluate what kinds of things we’ve been saying to ourselves and how it’s affecting our lives. Our guest, Psychotherapist Blaine Lawson, uses a few simple mindfulness exercises to introduce us to a whole new world of language that serves to build us up. By the end of the episode, she has us all neutralizing negative thoughts, focusing more on what we do well, and imagining all the things that could go right in life!
For those of us who get into a pattern of overthinking situations, concentrating on the worst-case scenarios, using the words “always” or “never” to describe ourselves in negative ways, get ready for some significant changes. We promise that we won’t tell you to “get over it” or “just be positive.” We won’t even tell you to stop thinking negative thoughts. What we will learn and share are practical, logical, loving ways to end the spiral of harmful inner dialogue. This episode offers effective, efficient ways to be honest and open with ourselves while stepping back and objectively assessing what’s really going on. Robert T. Kiyosaki said it best, “it’s not what we say out loud that really determines our lives. It’s what we whisper to ourselves that has the most power.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to get some free advice from an inviting, insightful professional who gets to the root cause of the negative self-talk. Click and listen and have your mind blown—in a positive way!
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Ah, the new year. Every January seems to be the perfect time to focus on a fresh start. It’s a time to take a look at bad habits we’d like to break and good habits we’d like to develop. Many of us make (and a few of us keep) New Year’s resolutions. This New Year hits different. As we usher in 2021, it seems to be less “New Year, New Me” thing and more “New Year, New Circumstances”.
Still, there may be room for working on ourselves. For a lot of us, the stress and uncertainty of 2020 left us with some habits we’d like to break. For others, we know more than ever what it’s like to dig deep, grit our teeth, and accomplish the seemingly impossible.
Is there a difference between where you are now and where you’d like to see yourself? You might already know what steps you need to take to get there. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of making a plan and sticking to it. Other times, there’s a little more to it. Either way, we’re here to help with an episode packed full of tips to help you get to your finish line.
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‘Tis the season to be…lonely? This year will not look like the typical Hallmark Holiday Movie for most of us. In fact, feelings of loss and loneliness will be just as plentiful as elves on shelves and stockings hung by the fire. We made a conscious decision to create an episode where we mentally reframe and reimagine the holiday experience for anyone who is feeling the harsh effects of 2020. Professional Counselor, Matt Lawson, of Chicago Compass Counseling joins us as we acknowledge the pain while we also inject a little light, love, and hope.
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There’s a famous quote by Theodore Roosevelt that says “Believe in yourself and you’re halfway there.” Halfway is a big head start. Imagine starting at the halfway point of a race or even having half of a major project done for you before you dive in.
What if loving yourself was the key to confidence and believing in yourself? Loving ourselves is not always promoted, but today, we have a guest who teaches us to celebrate self-love, self-esteem, and self-confidence. Listen in as Author Sherry Duquet (who's work includes the best-selling children's book Violet The Hugging Octopus) shares the healthy benefits of lovingly embracing yourself.
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Gratitude is a work of art that becomes more beautiful when it’s used. In fact, the more gratitude we pour out, the more we have to be grateful for. We can truly become God’s masterpiece when we allow faith to flow through our hearts, minds, and souls. Our guest Pam Reid, Author of FLOW, The Devotional for Grown Folks, highlights how everything flows and grows when we stretch our faith muscles and start searching for the good things in life. Spoiler alert: we will learn that there’s always something to be grateful for.
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Imagine yourself winning at time management! There’s so much more to life than just a hectic assortment of Overbooked, Overscheduled, Overwhelmed, Oh My! It’s time to stop what you’ve been doing, reset the clock, and make major moves that will help you catch up and stay ahead. Yes, we promise to provide a set of tips that will help you successfully slide through your schedule, but we also highlight some of the deeper issues that can make or break the nasty time stealers that creep into our lives. For more inspiration, go to ImagineYourselfPodcast.com
In this upside-down year of 2020, it’s easy to second guess yourself. Even though you may not feel like it, you’re probably doing better than you think you are. However, considering you have never been in many of the situations you are currently facing because of the pandemic, you also probably have a lot of room for improvement. We all do, and there is no shortage of people telling us how we can do better: enter the critics. They come in many forms. Some are at work, some on the internet, some right in our own houses.
In this episode on how to handle criticism, we look at 1) How to Do a Better Job of Handling People Telling You How You Can Do a Better Job! And 2) When to just ignore the “critics”.
A critic’s job is to criticize, and it’s our job to realize…we are all a work in progress! If your defenses go UP when you receive a little criticism, then you might want to listen UP and learn how to wade through the criticisms without losing your cool. Constructive criticism can be a catalyst for growth, and destructive criticism can be tossed out and forgotten, like last week’s old trash! In this episode, we'll talk about how to tell the difference. Join us...and Imagine Yourself!
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Can we learn to disagree with dignity? Are there times when we need to agree to disagree? Yes and yes! This episode dives into the perfect balance of justifying our need to speak up and speak out while maintaining a genuine regard for others, with consideration and kindness? Whether it’s relationship issues, family disputes, or political conversations, we want to choose the most effective ways to deal with disagreements. Our guest, Lena Antoon, a Communications Professor at Wayne State University in Detroit, gives us a good lesson on the art of arguing well.
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How do you want your life to be different? What tools do you need to get to the next level? Our guest, LaShay Avery, Leadership and Wellness Consultant with Q Avery Consulting, has done the inner work, the faith work, and the legwork needed to reinvent herself. She shares some personal tips on how certain connections lead to transformations that ultimately lead to your next chapter in life.
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We know we do it. We want to stop doing it. Logically it should be easy enough, but why have we let procrastination kick our behinds day after day, week after week, year after year? Now add in the 2020 factor. Working from home gives us more control of our schedule AND more opportunity to procrastinate. Throw in the extra anxiety and it's a perfect procrastination storm! We uncover the lies we tell ourselves and even give a few personal confessions about the areas that seem to trip us up the most. But mainly, we provide some helpful life hacks on how to turn things around for good. We’re ready for procrastination to end and action to start. Take a listen and let's do this!
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Decluttering our homes has taken on a new urgency. Some of us are using them as workplaces, classrooms, entertainment venues and more. With our living spaces doing so much, that means it's more important than ever (but much harder) to cut the clutter. We want to help you pave the way to having your stuff in order, your home in order and your life in order! We’ve invited Professional Organizer and Owner of Essential Living, Nadia Audette to give us some advice! We think you’ll find this episode to be a game-changer in organizing your home and life!
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The worrying, the what-ifs, the doomscrolling! Worst case scenario type thinking is pretty easy to slip into in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty, the constant new information and just the weight of how it's affecting our lives can send the most positive among us into a tailspin of negative thinking. That negative thinking can send our stress level soaring and have a profound effect on our mental and even physical health. But we can’t help what we think about, right? Spoiler Alert: Yes we can! Psychologist, Jennifer Gobel gives us some great insight on how to harness the power of thoughts!
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The coronavirus has presented almost everyone with new mental health challenges, and for those already suffering it has the potential to make things worse. If you’ve been feeling lonely, we think this episode will help bring you clarity and hopefully some healing. If you’re OK, but know or want to help someone feeling lonely, this episode should help you with recognizing it in others and giving you tactics to comfort and assist them.
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Every week, every day, every hour, everything seems to change! This has been a turbulent year that has affected our lifestyles, our routines, our stability and all the things that make us feel secure. Time to dig into some tangible ways to cope with constant change. We invited Psychotherapist Blaine Lawson to show us how to look at our new world from a new perspective and reclaim our new lives.
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What pops into your head when you hear Baby Boomer? Gen X? Millennial? Gen Z? Is it time to refresh your thoughts on how you view each generational group? With everything going on in the world lately, we need all hands on deck. We thought it would be helpful to embrace a more full-bodied perspective on the contributions of each age group as we try to bridge the generation gaps, and we brought in some reinforcements!
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How can you set yourself up for a healthy and fit life? By starting fresh. Fresh foods, fresh habits, and a fresh mindset are the first steps that we learn from Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and Health, Life, and Weight Loss Coach Elizabeth Sherman. She also gives tremendous insight into how factors such as stress, sleep, and hormones can be tweaked to get your energy, your body, and your lifestyle back on track.
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If the past few weeks of unrest in this country have you questioning how, why, and when will this change, then we want to offer a genuine conversation that will answer those questions, open hearts, and ignite ways to make concrete, definitive changes. Have you had the opportunity in the past to have real, honest conversations with people of different races and vastly different experiences? Well, you do now. Listen in, share the episode with others, and be equipped to start your own conversations.
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If you’ve been wondering how you will reemerge from this global whirlwind, then Imagine Yourself has an entire episode dedicated to reimagining our lives, our jobs, and our purpose. We invited guest Isha Cogborn, professional development and personal brand specialist and CEO/Founder of Epiphany Institute to offer help in three ways: to reassure us that we will overcome, to demonstrate innovative ways to get things done and to show us how to genuinely and effectively present our brand new selves to this brand new world.
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Do you find yourself adapting to a “new normal” every single day? Are you ready for a fresh approach? In this episode, we find our sense of balance and our sense of normalcy as we steer our family dynamics, our finances, and our faith forward. Desirae Ofori, also known as Sincerely Mrs. Mommy, uses her gifts as an author, lifestyle blogger, and former counselor to show us creative ways to stay strong with a bold new faith to conquer this bold new world.
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Who’s ready for more faith and less fear? If not now, when? Faith is on the rise lately, and we want to highlight ways to grab hold of it on a deeper level to help make it through these difficult times. Our guest, Chrystal Krajnovich weighs in on how the media, the church, and our own relationships all play a part in how we choose to maneuver through life’s unexpected challenges. We get very personal about how we are learning to build and flex our faith muscles.
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What if we presented you with an entire episode showcasing the beautiful ways that people are banding together to provide love and light during this grim time of COVID-19? Now, more than ever, we are seeing creative individuals injecting hope into our world. Join us as we bring balance to our lives by highlighting some of the amazingly good things we’ve seen from our neighbors near and far.
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We are all looking for ways to make sense of what’s going on in our world right now. Washing our hands to stop the spread won’t solve everything. Let’s start washing and refreshing our thinking to stop the spread of overwhelming anxiety. Our guest, Kelli Center, from Centered Living Counseling and Coaching, offers much-needed advice on how to stay centered, keep the faith, and keep anxiety levels low during times of stress and times of crisis.
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We all know the sayings “patience is a virtue” and “good things come to those who wait,” but how do we live that out? This episode will only take a few minutes of your time, but you will get a quick lesson on how to learn exercise, and even embrace patience as an ally instead of an enemy. The secret: timing is everything. That’s why we’re patiently waiting for you to click “Play” and join us for Patience 101.
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A strong, loving relationship is a gift, and whether you’re in one or searching for one, there are some key ingredients that you don’t want to overlook if you’re trying to take romance to the next level. We lay it all out in this special Valentine’s episode!
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What happens when we arm ourselves with all the right weapons to wage a healthy weight war? We win! Join us and our “Warrior” Guest, Patrick Tullio, as he shares phenomenal fitness tips, nutritional knowledge, and life-changing lessons he learned on his personal journey of losing over 120 pounds!
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What if one tiny change in your diet could make one huge difference in your life? Listen to an episode that will help you pinpoint exactly what change you need to make. Author, consultant, and college instructor, Diane Randall is an expert on nutrition and wellness, and she gives us some transformational tips that take us to a higher, healthier level!
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New Year. New Decade. New You. It’s that time of year again, and we’re searching for the keys to making 2020 the year where our New Year’s Resolutions finally come true. Join us as we get real about our own successes and failures with past resolutions and strategize for the new year to come. It turns out there are some basic keys to success no matter what the goal is.
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The power to choose is a magnificent gift. Let’s use it to choose our best life! We decided to enlist the help of Life Skills Strategist Sheila Sutherland as we examine the ways that simple, daily choices can overwhelmingly affect the direction of our lives. Are you choosing things that will lift you up or drag you down?
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Burnout is sweeping through the nation like an epidemic. Don’t let it take over your life. Today’s episode is all about replacing burnout with a life of balance and boundaries that will keep you healthier, wealthier, and wiser. Josh Schneider is an expert speaker, author, and entrepreneur who lays out a path that leads to success without the burden of burnout.
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Imagine Yourself Organized: Decluttering Your Home, Decluttering Your Life w/ Guest Professional Organizer Nadia Audette
What would it feel like to have everything in order? You might have to ditch the old and invite the new. Imagine getting rid of negative thoughts from your head, unhealthy habits from your life, and useless stuff from your home. That could pave the way to having your stuff in order, your home in order, your life in order! We’ve invited Professional Organizer and Owner of Essential Living Nadia Audette to give us some advice on how amazing it feels to do like Elsa from the movie Frozen and just…Let It Go! For more inspiration, go to ImagineYourselfPodcast.com
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What if someone told you that you could have the power of mind control? In a sense, you already do! You may hold the key to corral and control the direction of your thoughts! We are committed to imagining better thoughts, and we have invited therapist and author, Dr. Jennifer Goble, to teach us how to harness that power!
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Growing up in today’s fast-paced world is no joke. Childhood anxiety, video game addiction, social media overexposure, online dangers, and cyberbullying are concepts that didn’t even exist when we were children. We want to provide hope and support for kids and teens by equipping ourselves with solid skills and proven techniques that will help them as they navigate this new landscape. Listen in as Kelly Masters and Kimber Bishop-Yanke ofKids Empowered On the Move provide us with everything we need to help move this next generation forward!
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Let’s get fiscally fit! We’re flexing our financial muscles and securing a bright future for ourselves. We start by following the money and taking a good look at our personal finances with President and Founder of KP Evans Financial, Kembala Evans, as she helps us gain insight on how to get, keep, and grow healthy money habits.
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Get ready to make that shift from neutral to high gear as we get expert career advice from Brenda Cunningham, Certified Job Strategist and CEO of Push Career Management. These quality tips are crucial if you are actively searching for the career of your dreams if you are ready to leave a job that no longer satisfies you, or even if you simply want to shine in your current position. Join us as we navigate your next steps to success!
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Is there a difference between where you are now and where you’d like to see yourself? You might already know what steps you need to take to get there. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of making a plan and sticking to it. Other times, there’s a little more to it. Either way, we’re here to help with an episode packed full of tips to help you get to your finish line.
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If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to part ways with procrastination, then wait no more—right now is the perfect time to stop procrastinating! We use this episode to provide tips, highlight benefits, and prove to you that life is better when things are on time.
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What will it take to boost you to the next level of success? Having the confidence to stand in the spotlight and get the word out about the exceptional things that you have to offer is key. We’ve invited Isha Cogborn, Personal Brand Strategist and author of the new book On Purpose: Practical Strategies to Live Your Best Life, to discuss the best ways to differentiate yourself, manage your personal brand, and cheerfully lead yourself to V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!
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Imagine Yourself Recharged
What would your life look like with a little less stress in it? What would it take to convince you that your physical, mental, and emotional well-being could all be improved by carving out a few minutes each week to focus on self-care? What if you could actually get your work done faster and better by adding healthy doses of relaxation to your day? What if you took a minute to listen to this episode and find out?
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People need people. Loneliness can affect anyone, even someone in a room full of laughter and loved ones. It can be even more potent when we’ve lost a loved one, moved to a new area, or become isolated. However, being alone and lonely are not necessarily that same thing. What’s the difference between enjoying a little me time and lacking the necessary connection to others? How can we make sure that we and those around us have the connections we crave? Our guest, Matt Lawson, Licensed Professional Counselor has zoomed in on it for us. Join us as we begin to leave lonely alone.
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Everyone knows that time flies when you’re having fun, so we want to do our part and savor every bit of life that we have the privilege of living. You may have heard the quote from C.S. Lewis, “You’re never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” From childhood through our senior years, there is life to be lived and memories to be made for us and those around us. We’re using this episode to intentionally, introspectively savor the seasons of life. Just like we can enjoy the distinct differences of the four seasons of nature, we can enjoy, embrace, and learn from our distinct personal seasons of life as well.
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Imagine Yourself Improvising - Adding Spontaneity to Your Life!
Add a pinch of spontaneous spice to your life, shake things up vigorously, and watch the levels of joy and creativity rise to the surface. That’s our recipe for inviting some spontaneity into your life. We understand the need for structure, but we want to balance that out with some revitalizing, unstructured, unplanned fun!
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Whenever a wrong is committed, there’s a choice to be made: whether to forgive or not. Choosing to forgive is a personal decision that can be very difficult but also incredibly freeing. We’re zooming in from many different angles to weigh the benefits and the costs of fully forgiving ourselves and others.
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Sometimes the first step is the hardest one of all. We want to inspire you to take inventory of your dreams and your potential and Just. Get. Started. This episode features a guest who turned her writing talent into a dynasty! The road wasn't always easy for thriller/suspense novelist, Bianca Sloane; but she made it happen and learned so much on her journey! Now she wants to share that with you! If you’ve been sleeping on your own special talent and you’re ready to show it off to the world, then you’ve come to the right place. No more waiting for the right moment to make it happen. Let’s make someday today!
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How do we find our purpose? By searching for it! Life can get so busy that we might find ourselves in a pattern of wake up, rush around, do work, go to sleep. There might be seasons in our life when that’s all we have time for. But when you finally find the time to begin the pursuit of your purpose, it opens doors to a whole new world and a whole new you! Our guest Craig Sroda, author of The Ultimate Manual to Living a Meaningful Life, shares a way for us to nail down our purpose and live with more intention.
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Admit it, lots of us are out here striving to be more, do more, live more when all we really want is to reach that sweet spot where we savor and appreciate who and what we already are. Who are we trying to impress anyway? We get the gift of living out this one life, and we certainly hope that no one misses out on the best parts because they’re so busy out there looking for more, more, more!
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Are you satisfied with what you have in your life? If not, are you craving MORE material things to fill a void or an unreachable standard that will never really be enough? Let’s take a good, hard look at social pressures to buy more, consume more, and obtain more, more, more. Once you decide to live by your own standards, you might realize that what you already have is Just Right!
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Raise your hand if you think we could use a little more love in our world, within our homes, within our…selves! Loving ourselves is not always promoted, but today, we have a guest who teaches us to celebrate self-love, self-esteem, and self-confidence. Listen in as Author Sherry Duquet (who's work includes the best-selling children's book Violet The Hugging Octopus) shares the healthy benefits of lovingly embracing yourself.
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“Good Morning” is a popular greeting, and we want to give our mornings a good start! We set our clocks, we set our coffee makers, maybe we should set the tone of our day too. We can’t control what’s going to happen on any given day, but we can equip ourselves to be better prepared for anything the day throws our way. Let’s take a look at your morning routine and see how to set the tone of your day in a beautiful way!
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This episode has us searching for our WHY in life. What’s the why behind all of your actions, choices, goals? Why haven’t we reached our pinnacle yet? Why don’t we realize that one of the most overlooked aspects of getting to our desired destination is to understand why that’s our desired destination? We’ll have you asking and finding your own personal why!
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Imagine Yourself Beautifully Balanced (Checks & Balances for Your Life)
Please raise your hand if you’re searching for ways to get your life in balance! We are digging into areas of life that need balance and discovering ways to accomplish that beautiful (not perfect) sense of balance in our homes, careers, families, and relationships. The solutions we’ve come up with might be different than what you’d expect!
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Life brings the unexpected—some great things, some not so great, and some things that have us quaking in our boots with…fear! You don’t have to live the rest of your life completely fearless; but once you hear the inspiring stories from our guest, radio and TV personality Kim Adams, who has triumphed in the midst of cancer, a hurricane and heart-wrenching family and career crises, you will be ready to face those menacing fears... and eject them from your life!
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With Author of the Book "From Reject to Greatness", Thamar Blaise
The sting of rejection can affect us whether we are dealing with it in the schoolyard, the workplace, our family setting, or our relationships. And, it can run very deep and be very painful. It can linger on until our 40's, 60, 80's and beyond if we never gain the tools to overcome the rejection, rekindle self-worth and strive to find our own personal greatness!
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Do you have anything to be grateful for? Let’s sit for a moment and think about the many people and things that make this life beautiful. Whether it’s the beauty found in nature, family, friends, art, or even a good cup of coffee, we definitely have things to be thankful for. We’re spending this episode focusing on gratitude. Tonight, we hope you’ll be in bed counting blessings instead of counting sheep!
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But, Oh, How I Love Me Some Me!
How can I love my neighbor when I can barely take the time to love myself? This world could use more love and more helpful “neighbors”. We want to show that it is possible and even beneficial to balance work, life, family and friends with designated “me” time while still taking a few minutes to pull up beside a “neighbor” and show them some love!
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Spoiler Alert: Perfect Isn’t Perfect!
Life was designed for growth and development, exploration and mistakes. As we live, we learn. So, why do many of us expect perfection and carry it around as a burden? We can miss out on life’s gifts if we focus on all of our own and others’ imperfections. Give yourself a break and honor the successes and the slipups in life while ditching the perfectionism!
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Sometimes we humans get so excited and so focused on what everyone else is doing that we end up failing at what we were supposed to get done for ourselves! One way to avoid that from happening is to concentrate on your own tasks and know when to stay in your lane. Swimmers know that they’ll get disqualified for veering into other people’s lanes. We’re giving a friendly reminder to make sure this doesn’t happen to you.
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How to Do a Better Job of Handling People Telling You How You Can Do a Better Job!
A critic’s job is to criticize, and it’s our job to realize…we are all a work in progress! If your defenses go UP when you receive a little criticism, then you might want to listen UP and learn how to wade through the criticisms without losing your cool. Constructive criticism can be a catalyst for growth, and destructive criticism can be tossed out and forgotten, like last week’s old trash! In this episode, we'll talk about how to tell the difference. Join us...and Imagine Yourself!
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With Guest Dr. Viva Braynen, Executive & Leadership Coach/Consultant, Braynen Global, Inc
It takes courage and confidence, patience and perseverance to land the career of your dreams. Sometimes we just need good timing and a blessing from above. Here’s the thing: we might be just one footstep away from professional satisfaction. Are you ready to put your foot out there?
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Many times we're judgmental even when we're not aware we're doing it! Please understand that this is a heavy topic, and we don’t have the game mastered yet, but we promise complete transparency, and we have lots of examples and strategies and tips on how to do a better job of enjoying life, others, and yourself while ditching most of the negative, judgy thoughts and behaviors.
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Whether we like it or not, change is happening all around us and hopefully within us too. In this episode, we’ll share our own personal adventures navigating through change. Our challenge: Ask yourself if you are going to fear change or use it to your advantage? The next time CHANGE comes knocking at your door, go ahead and invite it into your life willingly!
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