Imagine Yourself Podcast

“I’ll be happy when…” How would you finish that sentence? When the stress lets up? When someone you love feels better? When you finally reach that goal or just get through your to-do list? It’s easy to put happiness on hold without realizing how long we’ve been waiting. And sometimes, even when something good happens, we feel guilty enjoying it because something else is still wrong. If you’re tire...

You’re trying to eat well, move your body, and take care of yourself…so why aren’t the things that used to work giving you the same results? Perimenopause, menopause, and life beyond can leave you wondering what’s going on with your body. Integrative health practitioner Jen Oknin, founder of Modern Midlife Woman, joins Sandy and Lanée for an honest chat about the changes we weren’t prepared for an...

We live in a world where seeing is no longer always believing. Technology has blurred the line between what’s authentic and what’s manufactured, while giving people and outside influences unprecedented access to our lives. More than ever, we need God’s wisdom to protect ourselves without letting necessary caution harden into cynicism. In this episode, we explore how to stay wise, open and hopeful...

What keeps a relationship strong after the honeymoon stage is long over…and real life has had years to test it? The answer goes much deeper than bringing more romance to your game. In this episode, we put together helpful relationship wisdom, practical ideas, faith and honest experience to explore what helps two people grow together instead of slowly drifting apart. We share seven meaningful (and...

Putting yourself back out there can feel intimidating, especially when it’s been a while. But dating when you’re older also comes with something valuable: you know yourself better. You have a clearer sense of what you want, what you’ve learned and what you’re no longer willing to settle for. While God calls some people to singleness, others may feel ready to welcome someone into their lives, wheth...

Have you ever said you would do something and almost immediately wished you hadn’t agreed to it? Maybe you didn’t want to disappoint someone or seem selfish, but that reluctant yes left you overwhelmed, resentful, or without enough energy for what really mattered. When boundaries are missing, the effects can spill into every part of life—from work and home to friendships and family In this episode...

“Is politics getting in the way of our faith?” is a question many Christians have been quietly asking recently. It seems to be finding its way into our churches, our friendships, our families—and sometimes even into the way we view one another as followers of Jesus.  In this thoughtful conversation, Sandy and Lanée welcome former pastor and attorney, William Barnwell to explore what happens when p...

What if the life that didn’t go according to your plan is still very much in God’s hands? The job you didn’t get. The relationship that didn’t work out. The dream that changed. The timing that makes no sense. Sometimes we’re left wondering, God, what are You doing here? In this episode of Imagine Yourself Podcast , Sandy and Lanée get personal about disappointment, unexpected detours, and what it...

Have you ever spent an entire day replaying one conversation... wondering if you said the wrong thing? Or wished someone would simply say, "You did a great job!"?   You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Sandy and Lanée have an honest conversation about something almost all of us wrestle with: caring too much about what other people think. Together they discuss: Why external...

What if the problem isn't that you're doing too little...but that your body needs something different? You're trying to make healthy choices. You're drinking more water, paying attention to what you eat, getting more movement, and doing your best to take care of yourself. Yet somehow you still feel tired, stressed, uncomfortable, or just not quite like yourself. If that sounds...

What if growing closer to God doesn't require more time...just a different perspective? In this episode of Imagine Yourself , Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach talk about finding God in the middle of everyday life—the busy schedules, endless distractions, unexpected challenges, and ordinary moments we often rush right past. Together, they explore what it means to stay connected to God when life f...

Sometimes it’s not the big moments that shape our relationships most . . . it’s the little patterns we fall into without even realizing it. In this episode, we focus on the small shifts that can quietly change a relationship over time: the assumptions we make, the way busyness pulls us apart, and why people can genuinely care about each other and still miss what the other person actually needs. It...

What is it about midlife that makes you question things you never used to think twice about: your purpose, your energy, your priorities?  There are the challenges: changing energy, menopause, body shifts, changing roles, and even moments where you barely recognize yourself. BUT there’s also something unexpectedly meaningful happening beneath the surface. In this conversation, we talk about redisco...

What if the clutter stressing you out isn’t in your house… but in your head? If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or spiritually distracted, this episode gets right to the heart of it. We explore what it really means to “declutter your inner life”  and why clearing mental and spiritual noise may be the reset your soul has been craving. Building on their recent conversation about organizi...

Life can feel overwhelming when our spaces—and our schedules—are cluttered. And sometimes the issue isn’t that we don’t have enough time, but that we don’t have enough margin. In this episode of Imagine Yourself , we’re sharing seven simple, realistic ideas to help you get more organized , pulled from a past conversation with clutter-free living expert Deanna Yates. These aren’t extreme or all-or-...

We spend so much time doing, reacting, and pushing forward that we rarely stop to think about what’s actually going on inside our own minds, or to invite God into that space. In this episode, we encourage a slower, more intentional check-in that centers our thoughts, our hearts, and our faith. Think about what you're thinking about! In a culture driven by hustle and constant noise, our though...

Ever feel like it might be time to break up with diet culture:  that whole mindset that equates thinner with “better,” moralizes food, and keeps you stuck in endless rules and guilt? You’re not alone. This week, we revisit a powerful conversation with Erin Tennant, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and self-described “recovering dieter.” Erin opens up about losing—and keeping of...

The holidays are often wrapped in lights, laughter, and expectations of joy...but what if that’s not where your heart is this season? If December feels more heavy than merry, you’re not alone. In this episode, we create space for honest conversation, faith-filled encouragement, and permission to slow down. We explore how God meets us not just in celebration, but in quiet reflection, unanswered pra...

If the holidays feel less like a celebration and more like a sprint, this episode is your deep breath.  We’re talking about finding calm in real-life chaos, slowing the swirl on the inside, and remembering where true peace comes from—busy season or not. You’ll hear simple, practical ways to reset your mind, breathe again, and rediscover joy when life feels loud. Even in the holiday chaos, there ar...

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 gratitud...

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...

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 pr...

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 W...

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 unfo...

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 min...