LightWork

What happens when the life you carefully planned changes in an instant? In 2023, Mickie Murphy was a successful executive, wife, friend and leader when a horrific car accident changed everything. Months in hospitals and rehabilitation, numerous surgeries and ultimately the loss of part of her right leg forced Mickie to navigate something far deeper than physical recovery: **Who are you when your l...

After years of raising kids, building careers, facing cancer and creating a life together, what happens when you ask: What do we want now? In this personal episode of LightWork, Renee sits down with her husband, Chris, for an honest - and sometimes funny - conversation about marriage. They talk empty nesting, money, faith, health, staying connected, what they’ve gotten right (and maybe a bit wrong...

For the first time on LightWork, I’m stepping out from behind the questions and sharing my own story and the journey I am on. From a 30-year career to reinvention, I share the experiences that shaped who I am—and ultimately led me to create LightWork. I wish I could sit down with each viewer over a cup of coffee to have this conversation, but this is the next best thing. See Privacy Policy at http...

After alcoholism nearly cost him everything that mattered most, my friend, Matt Wallace reached a point where he could no longer do it alone. Now 4½ years sober, Matt shares an honest and vulnerable story of his journey, the sponsor who taught him the meaning of surrender, and the role faith played in his recovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

If we don’t teach our kids about money, something else will.  In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer welcomes back financial professional Kim Trinh-Wicker for an honest conversation about the money lessons our kids are learning—often without us realizing we’re teaching them. From allowance and first purchases to credit cards, college decisions, first paychecks, saving and investi...

What happens when the life you imagined for your child—and for yourself—suddenly looks nothing like the plan? In this deeply personal episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with her longtime friend and former colleague, Kari Baker, Christian author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of KIND Families. When Kari's son, Brady, was diagnosed with autism at three years old, she found...

When did taking care of our bodies turn into constantly trying to fix them? In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with clinical psychologist and licensed professional counselor Dr. Morgan Francis for an honest conversation about body image, food, wellness culture, motherhood—and what it really means to make peace with the body you live in. They explore the line between...

What happens when you’ve built the career, raised the family, checked the boxes—and still find yourself wondering, "Is this all there is?” In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with speaker, author, entrepreneur, and community builder, Grace Brooke, for an honest conversation about the side of success we don’t talk about enough. They explore why accomplished women can...

What happens when a Gen Xer with 30 years of career experience sits down with a Gen Zer just entering the workforce? One generation was taught to work hard, stay loyal, climb the ladder and earn success. The other is asking a very different question: "If the work doesn't have meaning, why am I doing it?" In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, I sit down with Sophia Wadsworth—a recent NAU gradua...

What kind of legacy are you leaving every day? In this honest conversation, Todd Boffo shares why success alone never satisfies and how our greatest impact is found in the lives we influence. Together, we explore leadership, purpose, faith, and the small daily choices that become the story others tell about us long after we're gone. Todd also gives a preview of his upcoming book, PRINTS™: Unlock t...

What happens after you've achieved the dream? In this honest conversation, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Dan O'Brien shares the lessons that came from public failure, relentless perseverance, and discovering that identity is bigger than achievement. Together, we talk about success, pressure, leadership and the kind of legacy that lasts and the people that stay with you. Learn more about...

What if the biggest challenge in your relationship isn't money... but the story you believe about it? Join Renee and returning guest Kim Trinh-Wicker for an honest conversation about how our childhood experiences, financial habits, and unspoken expectations shape the way we earn, spend, save, and love. Discover practical ways to build financial trust, strengthen communication, and create a future...

What does it mean to love someone through addiction? In this heartfelt conversation, John Hornacek shares the story of his son Ethan, the challenges of addiction and mental health, the pain of loss, and the enduring power of hope. It's a conversation about unconditional love, faith, and remembering a life that was so much more than its struggles. If you or someone you love has been affected by add...

What does it take to become confident in a world constantly telling you who you should be? In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee sits down with her daughter Addison for an honest conversation about faith, identity, friendship, confidence, and navigating life as a young woman in today's world. Together, they explore what it means to know who you are beyond social media, comparison, achiev...

From her small town in Africa to building a life thousands of miles from home, Leila Mungarulire's story is one of extraordinary faith, resilience, and determination. In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, we discuss sacrifice, courage, education, purpose, and the lessons learned from pursuing a dream. Leila's journey is a powerful reminder that our circumstances do not define our future. A con...

Money is rarely just about money. In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer and Kim Trinh Wicker explore the stories, beliefs, and experiences that shape our relationship with money—and how those stories show up in our marriages, families, and daily decisions. Together, they discuss how we learn about money, why financial conversations can feel so difficult, and practical ways coupl...

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee sits down with her husband, Chris, for a deeply personal conversation about prostate cancer, fear, healing, and what truly matters when life changes unexpectedly. After facing prostate cancer twice, Chris shares the emotional realities many men quietly carry — from diagnosis and treatment to vulnerability, identity, faith, and resilience. Together, t...

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee sits down with her daughter, Natalie, for an honest conversation about athletics, identity, pressure, injury, and resilience. As a lifelong athlete and one of Arizona’s top high school basketball scorers, Natalie shares the realities many young athletes quietly carry — the pressure to perform, earn playing time, recover from setbacks, and tie identit...

In the opening episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with her son, Ethan, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating the loss of Ethan’s father and Renee’s former husband, Patrick, after his battle with stage 4 melanoma. Together, they reflect on grief, resilience, family, and the lessons that continue to shape their lives years later. This episode explores what it means to...

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