Elsplend Realities

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the deeply human experience of caregiving—the love, the responsibility, and the emotional weight that often goes unseen. Joined by Lynette Weldon, caregiver, coach, and advocate, we dive into her 30+ year journey of caring for others while navigating burnout, grief, and the quiet loss of self that can come with long-term devotion. From raising a ch...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we confront the painful reality of deception within intimate relationships—and the strength it takes to rebuild after betrayal. Joined by Heather Rovet, whose story is featured in the Prime Video documentary ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter, we explore her journey through romance fraud, emotional manipulation, and the long process of seeking truth and jus...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it truly means to come back into alignment—not by becoming someone new, but by reconnecting with who we already are beneath conditioning, expectation, and survival patterns. Joined by Samantha Kane, founder of Roots Wings Wellness and Conscious Guide, we dive into the practice of self-mastery as integration, not control. With experience spanni...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what truly shapes healthy leadership and thriving workplaces—not just strategy or performance, but psychological safety, emotional awareness, and human connection. Joined by Jennifer Prendergast, founder of The Expert Talk, we dive into how trauma-informed understanding and nervous system awareness are transforming the way we lead, relate, and buil...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it truly means to stay committed when things get hard—and why some of the most defining moments in life happen not in victory, but in the decision to keep going. Joined by Phebe Trotman, former elite soccer player, entrepreneur, and creator of Never Quit on a Bad Day™️, we dive into the lived experience of resilience, discipline, and emotional...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore a powerful reframe of happiness—not as something we wait for, but something we actively choose. Joined by Matt O’Neill, happiness coach and author of Good Mood Revolution, we dive into the idea of conscious happiness and how our emotional state is shaped less by circumstance and more by awareness, interpretation, and intentional response. With expe...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the growing exhaustion many people feel from constantly trying to “fix” their health—and what happens when the real issue is disconnection from the body itself. Joined by Michelle Heberling, author of The Guts of Fermentation and fermentation educator, we dive into the deeper relationship between gut health, emotional wellbeing, and self-trust. Rat...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it really takes to move from awareness into action—and why so many people stay stuck even when they already know what needs to change. Joined by Anne Karber, entrepreneur, host of Let’s Get Naked Podcast, and author of The Life Hack Playbook, we dive into burnout, personal responsibility, and the practical mindset shifts that create real momen...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what happens when motivation stops working—and a deeper form of change becomes necessary. Joined by Cam Cordin, founder of Savage Chill and author of Savage Chill: Die to Live, we unpack a personal transformation rooted not in inspiration or quick fixes, but in discipline, simplicity, and radical self-responsibility. From hitting a physical and emo...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore one of the most common—but least discussed—challenges in long-term relationships: the desire gap. Joined by Dr. Laura Jurgens, desire gap specialist and creator of The Desire Gap Bridge™️ Method, we unpack what happens when partners want different levels of intimacy—and why this difference is often misunderstood as rejection, failure, or incompatib...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the transformative power of storytelling and what happens when women choose to speak their truth. Joined by Julie Marty-Pearson—podcaster, speaker, coach, and community builder—we dive into how sharing personal stories can move beyond content creation and become a pathway to healing, connection, and self-discovery. With a background in organization...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore how unseen subconscious patterns quietly shape our relationships, choices, and sense of identity—often long before we’re aware of them. Joined by Sasha Carrion, subconscious strategist and founder of HEAL YOURSELF Therapy, we dive into the deeper layers of trauma, behavior, and emotional programming that continue to influence life even in high-func...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what happens when mission-driven work is powered by passion—but held back by broken systems and internal misalignment. Joined by Kate Viana, founder of Viana Communications, we unpack the often unseen challenges within nonprofit organizations where strong purpose exists alongside unclear communication, cultural strain, and structural dysfunction. W...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the quiet emotional and physical toll of constantly holding everything together. Joined by Melissa Crook, host of The FEEL Podcast, we dive into her personal wake-up call at 50—when health scares revealed not just physical strain, but the deeper impact of unprocessed emotions, long-term stress, and self-neglect. Together, we unpack the hidden patte...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what truly drives sustainable business growth—and why most companies struggle not because of effort or talent, but because of clarity. Joined by Mark Gordon, known as the “Rebel CRO,” we dive into the hidden breakdowns that occur across messaging, systems, and team alignment that silently stall revenue growth. From scaling companies from $1M to ove...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the hidden emotional cost of caring for others. Joined by psychotherapist and mental health advocate Yvette Murray, author of The Mental Health Contagion, we unpack how supporting someone through mental health challenges can quietly begin to affect your own wellbeing. From compassion fatigue and emotional burnout to the struggle of setting healthy...

What if burnout isn’t really about doing too much — but about doing too much of the wrong things at the wrong time? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore how misaligned time — not lack of effort — is what quietly drives overwhelm in modern leadership. Joined by former COO and Time Boss founder Andrew Hartman, this conversation reframes productivity through the lens of structure, rhythm...

Why do some rooms feel easy to enter… while others feel impossible to read? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the invisible dynamics that shape how we belong — through the lens of Irish traditional music sessions. With fiddle player and educator Tara Connaghan, we unpack the subtle etiquette, quiet hierarchies, and social rhythms that exist beneath the surface of shared spaces. Bec...

What if aging isn’t something that happens to you — but something you actively design? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the evolving meaning of leadership, identity, and purpose in life’s later chapters. Joined by Erika Andersen, founding partner of Proteus and author of The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life, this conversation reframes aging not as decline, but as a deliberat...

What if the kindest thing someone can do for your growth… isn’t to comfort you, but to challenge you? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the uncomfortable but necessary role of honest feedback in leadership, growth, and personal development. Joined by leadership coach and author Yogi Mueller, creator of The Great Slapping and the G.R.I.T. Index Assessment, this conversation challeng...

What does it mean to heal — not just to survive, but to truly begin living again? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the deeply personal and non-linear journey of recovery after sexual assault, and what it takes to rebuild a life rooted in safety, agency, and self-trust. Joined by author Amy McKiernan, writer of More Than A Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault and Findi...

What does it truly mean to be resilient — not just in survival, but in becoming? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the quiet, often unseen journey of rebuilding a life after disruption, pain, and reinvention. Joined by entrepreneur and author Michelle Rogers, founder of Magnetic Property Management and writer of The Resiliency Blueprint, this conversation goes beyond surface-level...

What separates those who rise under pressure from those who fall apart? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the mental discipline behind high performance — not just in sports, but in every environment where stakes are high and expectations are real. Joined by elite mindset coach Sandy Cohan, this conversation goes beyond motivation and into the structure of true mental strength. Draw...

What happens when the person everyone depends on… realizes they’ve been carrying too much for too long? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the hidden emotional weight many high-performing women carry — especially those who learned early to survive, support, and succeed without ever pausing to ask what they needed. Joined by transformational guide Adaku Mbagwu, this conversation goes...

What if retirement isn’t the end of meaningful work — but the beginning of your most impactful chapter? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we challenge the traditional narrative of retirement and explore what it means to stay relevant, engaged, and purposeful in the age of artificial intelligence. Joined by Lynn Friesth — former John Deere executive turned author, coach, and creator of LynnAI...