DefiningYou

In this episode, Erica talks with Sean Rosensteel. In his late twenties, Sean reached a point in his life where he made a decision to move from conditional living to intentional living. Experiencing the change it brought to his life, it became his purpose to show others how to welcome in intentionality. They discuss his journey and path to creating The School of Intentional Living and the idea beh...

In this episode, Erica talks with Jaclyn Dugan Roof, a woman who entered a cage fight and six minutes later, exited into her truth. Jaclyn speaks about how that one experience allowed her to find her center and the journey she has been on for the three years since. Jaclyn's story is still being written and she opens up about how purpose guides her through challenging times. You may find Jaclyn on...

In this very personal episode, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, Erica has a raw and open conversation with her sister, Stacie Hansen, about what it was like for Stacie to have a little sister with depression that went untreated for all of her childhood and young adulthood. They talk about many things for the first time and put their emotions and thoughts on the table to share. Ultimately...

In this episode, Erica talks with Anne Bonney. Living courageously is the theme to Anne's life and her purpose. She shares how this appears in her work and the role that mindset has on one's journey and choices made. You may find Anne on Facebook , Instagram , and her websites Igniting Your Courage and Your Change Speaker . Don't forget to listen to Anne's podcast, Igniting Courage , found on Appl...

Host and Creator of the DefiningYou Podcast, Erica Hansen, shares her search for that one decision point where she decided to change her life. Or did she? Recently, Erica went back through the dark parts of her journey to see if she really had that one decision point. Listen to hear her conclusion. You may find Erica personally on Facebook and Instagram . Her business, Life Integrated Coaching, ma...

In this episode, Erica talks with Sarah Brown. Sarah is a force of empowerment and beauty and has a mission of changing the world one woman at a time. Whether through her Empowered Bombshells Facebook Group or in her photography studio, Sarah gives each woman permission to take back her power through embracing all of themselves. Her movement is changing the world. You may find Sarah's movement on...

In this episode, Erica talks with Mark Stice. A personal episode, Mark is someone who got her through a difficult part of her own journey. Recently reunited, they found themselves at very similar points in claiming their purpose in life. Their conversation touches on their friendship, Mark's journey, and how his calling as a teacher has become enhanced through realizing his purpose. You may find M...

In this episode, Erica talks with Jennifer Behnke, a woman who knew her purpose early on, and leaned on it to get through life's challenges. Jen is a trained opera singer and uses her voice as an anchor in living her purpose. Our conversation covers faith, cancer, refugees, and the opera industry. She has an internal strength that she describes as hope, and the lessons she passes along will stay w...

Host and Creator of the DefiningYou Podcast, Erica Hansen, shares the chapter of her journey where she makes the decision to leap into a new life of living her purpose full time.   You may find Erica personally on Facebook and Instagram . Her business, Life Integrated Coaching, may be found on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and their website .   Mentions and resources in this episode include: Ma...

In this episode, Erica talks with Char McCreadie, a woman who has lived several lifetimes already and each one filled to the brim. Her inner strength, perseverance, and intense love for living comes through with each word she speaks. A survivor of an 18-year battle with cancer and 9/11, Char not only survived; she thrived. Her purpose stayed a common thread throughout her life and drives her each...

In this episode, Erica talks with Jenifer Strauss about how living your purpose can look differently over the years yet remain as solid as ever. Jen is a master storyteller and leads us on her journey of over 20 years of living her purpose. She offers insight and advice on how to keep your foundational purpose steady through all the transformations life takes. Weaving her advice into stories with...

In this episode, Erica talks with Sally Smarsty about her journey through addiction and recovery, achieving love, job, and financial security, and then realizing that all that didn't result in happiness. Instead, Sally continued on her journey back to herself and only after stepping into her truth and deciding to live her purpose, did she find full joy and fulfillment. Today, she continues on her...

In this episode, Erica talks with Renee Bedard about her journey to accepting who she is at the core, stepping into her truth, and finally living her purpose. Renee describes her journey as a "beautiful dance of energy and experience." A witch, psychic, healer, and all around good human being, Renee opens up about how she approaches life and gives us a view of the inner strength that helped guide...

Welcome to the debut episode of DefiningYou. Host and creator, Erica Hansen, talks about why she decided to launch this podcast, who it's designed for, and what she hopes listeners will gain.