The Giant Builders

Forgiveness can feel impossible when the pain runs deep. In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Natalie Baird King, a family law attorney, mediator, and aspiring author, to talk about what forgiveness really is and what it is not. Natalie shares her powerful story and explains why forgiveness is a daily practice, not a one-time decision. She also breaks down common myths...

If you’ve been dealing with brain fog, fatigue, bloating, or that feeling of “I don’t feel like I should,” this conversation will meet you right where you are. Heather Hansen shares how her own autoimmune thyroid journey led her from nursing into holistic nutrition, mindset coaching, and trauma-informed breath and energy work. You’ll hear why “getting older” isn’t the real explanation for feeling...

When God opens a door… are you brave enough to walk through it? In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Frannie Foltz to talk about faith, health, and the courage it takes to pivot when life shifts. Frannie shares her powerful story of transformation, including the moment a trainer asked one question that changed her trajectory—and how that wake-up call became the start of...

Do you have allergies or “mystery” reactions you can’t quite pinpoint? In this episode, Lois talks with Dr. Ynge Ljung, an acupuncture physician and naturopath who has worked with allergies for decades. Dr. Ynge shares how sensitivities can show up as more than sneezing—sometimes as inflammation, cravings, mood shifts, fatigue, or ongoing discomfort—and why many people don’t realize what’s actuall...

The world is filled with anxiety, but most people don’t realize they’re in an anxious state until it’s already running the show. In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with therapist, author, and speaker Monica Pitek Fugedi (Michigan) to talk about how to recognize anxiety in your body, how to calm your nervous system in real time, and how to stop avoiding discomfort in ways t...

Are you brushing off exhaustion and brain fog as “just being busy”… while your body is quietly screaming for help? In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with burnout survivor and bioenergetic wellness guide Natascha Polomski. After more than 25 years of burnout, Natascha finally realized her body had been sending warning signs all along—like not feeling heat, running on sugar...

Are you a spiritual entrepreneur, coach, or healer who knows you’re gifted—but your bank account and calendar don’t reflect it yet? In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with business growth strategist Donna Meyer, who helps spiritual entrepreneurs build seven-figure, systems-driven businesses without becoming someone they’re not. If you’re tired of inconsistent cash flow, fe...

Email marketing isn’t dead—it’s underused. In this Giant Builders episode, copywriter and strategist Rick Forbes shares a simple, contrarian approach to email that builds trust, boosts deliverability, and drives sales without fancy templates or fluff. You’ll learn why daily emails work, how to craft “disruptive” opt-ins that spark curiosity, the power of one clear CTA, and why your list is more st...

Stacey Paige—spiritual life coach and yoga instructor—breaks down the 12 Spiritual Laws and how to actually use them to stop drifting and start co-creating your life. We cover cause and effect, focus, growth, responsibility, patience and reward, oneness, and more. You’ll learn the difference between passive manifesting and inspired action, how to spot repeating patterns, and simple practices to al...

Hospital chaplain and author Mike Griggs shares how God led him from church staff roles into hospital chaplaincy—and now into launching a corporate chaplaincy business. We talk about fear, comparison, and the courage to obey; parenting boys in a busy season; setting real priorities that match your calendar; and Mike’s children’s book, “Mike and Mac Find Courage,” inspired by his loyal dog and the...

Are you building your business the hard way—by trying to be like everyone else? In this episode, coach and author Eddie Villa shows how to identify and use your unique, God-given strengths so your business becomes incomparable. We talk Gallup strengths, parenting and marriage applications, team building, and why your infinite uniqueness is the real “blue ocean.” Watch to learn: • How to stop copyi...

Author, speaker, and life coach Beth Robbins shares her “Carpe Diem—Seize the Day with a Smile” approach to living with intention. We dig into gratitude-at-night, choice-in-the-morning, turning to-do lists into “to-be” lists, and why tiny wins reshape your nervous system. Beth also reveals the heart behind her new middle-grade book series, helping 13-year-olds navigate confidence, kindness, and co...

Thinking about leaving corporate but not sure where to start? Business coach Tabitha Jones—“the Corporate Escape Sherpa”—shares a practical roadmap for midlife women to move from employee to entrepreneur without burning bridges or bank accounts. You’ll learn her Freedom Framework (Why, What, Who, How), how to test your idea while you’re still employed, build a financial runway, manage your calenda...

Is leadership something you’re born with—or can it be learned? Leadership coach Amber Mayes joins Lois to unpack what great leadership looks like today—especially for leaders navigating bias and systems not built for them. We dig into emotional intelligence, microaggressions, redefining success, building reciprocal support systems, and why the best leaders don’t try to “know everything”—they build...

What if your clearest guidance has been within you all along? In this Giant Builders episode, metaphysician, coach, and author Jean Walters shares practical ways to move from anxiety to peace, develop reliable intuition, decode your dreams, and live your passion with presence. We cover universal law (cause and effect, circulation), simple daily meditation habits, a four-step framework for dream in...

In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant welcomes energy healer Elaine McCoogen, who shares her journey from Scotland to the south of France and the wisdom she has gained through years of energy work and transformation. Elaine explains how presence is the key to healing, what a session with her looks like, and how clients can access their authentic selves to move forward with freedom and...

Are your kids thriving in school—or just getting by? In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Kristina & Herbert Heagh Avritt, co-founders of Vibrant Family Education, to talk about signs your child might need a different educational path, how homeschooling really works today, and practical ways to begin (even if you work full time). We bust the three biggest myths (soc...

Are you taking care of your marriage while you’re taking care of everything else? Marriage & family therapist Jan Talon shares practical, faith-rooted strategies to stay connected as spouses while raising kids—without burning out. From her “hot date hat” reminder to the DNA Way of communicating, Jan shows how tiny daily kindnesses, clear desires, and right-sized skills can move your home from...

What if your job looks successful on paper—but leaves you feeling stuck, drained, or lost? In this episode of The Giant Builders, host Lois Wyant interviews Jackie Coley, a mental fitness coach and career strategist who helps high-achieving professionals break out of the success trap and design a life of fulfillment. Jackie shares how mental fitness is just like physical fitness—your thoughts need...

Do you truly see your worth? Today’s guest, Andre Hoffman—known as the Doctor of Self-Worth—breaks down a simple, powerful path to move from old conditioning and self-sabotage to clarity, confidence, and mission. You’ll learn the three stages of growth, how to stop seeking external validation, and practical steps to rebuild identity and belief so you can create results that last. What we cover: •...

Feeling stuck, stressed, or burned out? You might just need more PLAY in your life. In this episode of The Giant Builders, Dr. Erica Buck Holtz shares how she overcame burnout through laughter yoga and playful living. Discover simple, practical ways to: Use laughter yoga to lower stress and boost energy Turn daily chores into moments of fun and connection Build stronger family bonds through playfu...

Are you—or someone you know—stuck in an abusive relationship? Whether it’s physical, verbal, or emotional, you need to hear this conversation. In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Denise Willis, author of On Loving Yourself: How to Overcome Adversity and Abuse and Develop Personal Power. Denise opens up about her own experiences with toxic relationships, abuse, and low...

Are you tired of trying to do it all yourself? In this soul-nourishing episode of The Giant Builders (with a spiritual twist!), LaChelle Wieme shares how to stop striving and start listening for God’s voice. LaChelle, a God-centered manifestation, mindset, and business coach, walks us through how to unlearn the world’s patterns, shift limiting beliefs, and move into divine alignment—personally and...

Are negative thoughts running your life? In this inspiring episode of The Giant Builders, Bruce Barnes—mindset coach and self-proclaimed “logical intuitive”—shares how to rewire your thinking, eliminate automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), and use both intuition and technology to fuel growth. We explore: How to identify and replace recurring negative thoughts The 3×3 method to transform mindset Usi...

Are your thoughts making you sick? In this eye-opening episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant interviews Steve Pasin—a retired dentist turned mind-body medicine researcher—about how thoughts, beliefs, and ancestral patterns shape our biology, identity, and health. Steve explores: How truth differs from opinion and faith Why our human drive to win, control, dominate, and be right affects our hea...