Be YOU: your story, your purpose

I find people of passion - those who love something with all their heart and go after it with conviction - both fascinating and inspiring. We may not all feel that level of passion but we can definitely learn from it. So what does it mean to take something we want to do or be and then truly be committed to that thing? Let's talk about it.

Allison Ockenden lives in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Allison shares her journey of navigating motherhood while dealing with the challenges of neurodiversity, mental health, LGBTQ+ ideation, and drug addiction. Despite these difficult circumstances, Allison continues to approach life with energy and determination. Allison is the owner of From the Heart, a community for moms trying to na...

Have you ever felt "stuck" in a job ... in a relationship ... in life? There's a reason (or two) why this happens. But don't worry, because there are lots of ways to get unstuck and free to live the life you want. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! And if you know someone this can benefit, please share it. That is the greatest compliment to me.

Tammy Johnston is THE Hold Your Hand and Kick Your Ass Business Coach. She has been working with small businesses for over 20 years to help them build sustainable and successful businesses. Tammy believes that business done right, honestly, ethically, and morally, has the power to make the world a better place for our customers, our families, and our communities. She doesn’t promise a magic bullet...

Setting New Year's resolutions is common and they do work for some people. Yet the majority of us lose steam all too soon. To help you achieve your goals this year, think about who you want to BE, not just what you want to DO. Motivation is a muscle that gets tired easily so combining motivation with identity can give you far greater results.

Laura Mickler is a mindset coach, yogi, and huge believer in saying “Why not!?” This has been a guiding mantra in her own life and she now coaches others to believe in themselves while helping them dream big and achieve big. Laura shares personal anecdotes and insights into the impact of adopting a fearless mindset. Through her experiences, you will gain valuable perspectives and tools for embraci...

Michele Johnston is the powerhouse behind Fiercely Authentic Coaching. Raised with strict ideals, she married young and became a devoted mother of four. For years, she masked her struggles to fit society's perfect mold. But when her kids grew, she prioritized self-care. Pushing a truck full of kettlebells was her "aha" moment, revealing her incredible strength—physically and mentally...

How does change happen? There are different philosophies on this. One is “Massive action is required for massive results.” Another is "Doing small things consistently makes the biggest change." This feels like the fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare." As you probably know, the tortoise wins the race by simply moving slowly but consistently. He doesn’t tire out and is able to give...

Since we were together for the holidays, I thought it would be fun to interview my two daughters, Jillian and Jorja. We talked all about our relationship, what I got right as a mom and what I could have done better, what our relationship looks like now, and how we can make it better. I learned a thing or two and I hope you do too.

Have you ever chosen a word that you focus on for a whole year? I've done this for the past four years and it is so valuable!! It is easier for me to keep my commitment to a one-word focus than to finish all my resolutions. So how do you choose a word? How do you use it? What are the benefits? I dive into all of these questions and share some of my experiences that have proven to me the power...

Brittney Phillips is a Blended Family Coach, former teacher, and mother of four navigating the complexities of a 'yours, mine, and ours' family dynamic. With a wealth of personal experience in blending families, Brittney shares her insights gained from years in the "school of hard knocks." Brittney discusses the challenges she faced and the valuable strategies she learned while b...

Sometimes you read stories that truly inspire. Such has been the case for me while listening to Emma Carey's memoir, The Girl Who Fell From the Sky . After surviving a skydiving freefall sans parachute, Emma had to dig deep to overcome both the mental and physical challenges of healing. Towards the beginning of her journey, her flight instructor - who also survived - told her that she must hea...

After her own struggle with fertility and a traumatic postpartum experience, Ashley Holmes was determined to find a way to heal her body. She found that stress and other negative influences create an imbalance that can be countered with personalized practices of yoga, meditation, and Reiki. Ashley is now the CEO and founder of Holistic Fertility Coach Inc. She supports women struggling with infert...

There are life lessons we can learn from every day. I had an experience hiking in Zion National Park last weekend which was a good example to me of taking unknown paths in life. These may look different for everyone, but the common denominator is that they feel risky and uncomfortable. We can actually learn a lot from those risks and that discomfort though! What does taking the unknown path look l...

Amy Fagan lives in Brunswick, Maine and works full-time from home for a healthcare practice. She started a jam business in 2014 at the request of wedding attendees who sampled her jams. In her evenings, Amy works on her weekly podcast, titled Grounded In Maine, where she and her guests talk about sustainability and how to live a more connected life. Even though she, herself is "grounded in Ma...

Yes, I did mean to make the title plural. Because it's Thanksgiving today, I decided I wanted to share some of the things I'm grateful for - with a human experience twist. Yes, I'm grateful for all the "normal" things. But I wanted to share some things that may get passed by that are vital to living. I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving Day!!

Melissa Bickford shares her transformative journey of turning pain into purpose as she navigated through the challenges of perfectionism, anxiety, and alcohol abuse. Melissa recounts her realization that true growth can only occur by stepping outside her comfort zone and embracing the importance of self-discovery through vulnerability and healing through connection. If you would like to connect wi...

True connection is multifaceted. Have you ever looked a stranger in the eye and laughed together over something funny? Yep, it can be as simple as that. On the other side of the spectrum, true connection can mean bearing your soul to a trusted friend. As humans, we are all programmed to require connection. Unfortunately, all too often we substitute substantial connections for those that are superf...

Shari Lillico is a 2-time Amazon best-selling author, Transformational Consultant, Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, and Intuitive Healer. Shari's mission? To assist women in overcoming the daunting challenge of feeling lost in a world that often demands conformity, leaving them unsure of who they truly are, what they love, and what their purpose is. Shari's journey is not just...

We all have a vibe - energy we send out to the world. Interestingly, it is this very energy that attracts people, opportunities, and experiences of a similar energy - whether they be positive or negative or anything in between. We all want good things in our lives so it is important to send out positive vibes so that we can enable those good things to come to us. But we're also human and can e...

Emily Stovall is an Intuitive Scribe. Through inspired journaling, she helps remove unseen obstacles, reminds you of your divine worth, and helps guide you on your path toward healing.   She holds sessions in written form because she can reach anyone from anywhere.  She completes these sessions and sends them to your inbox and you can read & process them anytime, anywhere, at your convenience....

Get ready to explore the transformative power of breaking the habit of complaining. In this episode, I explore the undeniable consequences of constant griping and how it seeps into every aspect of our lives. But fear not, because I won't leave you hanging in the negativity. I've also got some valuable insights and practical strategies to help you break free from the clutches of complaining...

With so much conflicting information about what is and isn't good for our health, it's hard to know who to turn to for true health advice. Sara Cobb is a personal trainer and nutrition coach who specializes in intuitive, holistic health plans individualized for her clients. Sara teaches her clients how to exercise and eat healthy based on what their body needs. She shares with us why diets...

Taking time to breathe deeply has several health benefits - physically, mentally, and emotionally. I've used it to physically give myself more breathing capacity, to do a mental reset, and to calm my emotions. And there's so much more! Learn why breathing deeply is important and how to do it. Enjoy!!

Through her journey as a mortgage lender, wife, and mother of 4, or her literal journeys of bike-packing, Bliss Sawyer has found the value of living in the moment. In our discussion, Bliss gives several tips on how you, too, can live your best life by living in the moment. Bliss Sawyer started in the mortgage industry in 1991 and has been a Branch Manager and Top Producer, helping thousands of hom...