GRASP Confidence Podcast

I Tried Manifesting and "Self-Helping" My Way There. It Almost Crushed Me.   ↳ Connect with the host, Tara LaFon Gooch on all platforms   I used to be obsessed with self-help. The books, and the "gurus" promising the life I wanted was always just one system, one course, one retreat, or one breakthrough away. I've since come to a different conclusion: self-help is a billion-dollar industry built on...

Authority Drift; Finding Your Way Back to Who You Really Are   ↳ Connect with the host, Tara LaFon Gooch on all platforms What happens when you wake up one day, look in the mirror, and don't recognize the person staring back; even though everyone around you says you're doing great? Identity strategist Michael N. Feinman joins Tara to unpack "authority drift" — the slow, almost invisible erosion of...

What if your biggest blind spot is the very thing keeping you from everything God promised you?   In this episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kimarie Machinga — doctor, ordained minister, burnout expert, founder of Brave Breakthroughs, and creator of the SIGNAL Method — who has spent over 30 years helping high achievers decode the hidden patterns beneath their struggles so...

What if the book of the Bible you've been quietly avoiding is the very one your soul needs most?   Last year, God guided me to read the entire Bible from beginning to end; every chapter, in order, no skipping ahead. And when I reached the book of Job, I will be honest with you: I cringed. How could a man who did everything right lose everything? His wealth. His children. His health. His dignity. A...

What do you do when everything falls apart — publicly, catastrophically, and on the front page of every major newspaper in America?   For Mark Whitacre, that was not a hypothetical question. It was his reality. As a rising executive at Archer Daniels Midland — one of the largest agricultural corporations in the world — Mark had everything. A prestigious career. A PhD from Cornell University. A rep...

Your Purpose Isn't Lost, It's Remembered    What if everything you've been searching for was already inside you waiting to be unlocked? In this powerful episode of the Grasp Confidence Podcast, host Tara sits down with Elzie Flanard III — entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of The Crown Room — for a raw, faith-filled conversation that every Christian entrepreneur needs to hear right now. El...

Have you ever carried a wound for so long that it started to feel normal? So normal, in fact, that you didn't realize how much it was shaping your decisions, your relationships, and your life?   A few months ago, I was preparing to deliver a TEDx talk in Los Angeles, CA (a dream for any speaker) on a subject that is deeply personal to me: forgiveness.  The talk centered around my 27-year journey o...

What if everything you believe about confidence, perfection, and "making it" is wrong?   In this powerful episode, Tara sits down with TEDx speaker Dan Roth to unpack the reality behind the red circle and the deeper story most people never hear. "There wasn't a single person that didn't go in nervous… what you're seeing is a very edited version." From the outside, TEDx looks polished. Perfect. Eff...

What if the freedom and closure you've been searching for… is on the other side of what you haven't let go of?   In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Lianne Hofer—TEDx speaker, author, and decluttering expert—to explore a conversation that goes far beyond organizing your home. Because what if the clutter in your life isn't just physical… but emotional? Lianne is someone I...

ADHD Isn't What You Think, It Might Be Your Greatest Advantage What if the very traits that make you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or "too much"… are actually the exact traits that set you apart as a high performer? For so many professionals, ADHD is framed as a limitation. A distraction. A struggle to overcome. But what if that narrative is wrong? What if ADHD, when understood and harnessed correc...

Why Being "Good" in Business Isn't Enough Anymore In today's noisy, hyper-competitive world, being great at what you do is no longer enough. You can have the best product, the strongest offer, and the most polished brand—but if your audience doesn't remember you, you're invisible. In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence , we sit down with Kim Angeli—sales leader, gratitude-driven entrepreneur...

Confidence Feels Different When It's God-Backed This episode originally aired on a globally ranked Top 1.5% podcast , and the conversation was too powerful not to share here. I had the honor of joining Alexandra Henriott on Confidence and Coffee , where we went far beyond surface-level conversations about confidence and into something far deeper: identity, faith, and alignment. Because here's the...

This Is What Happens When You Let God Lead Your Business   What do you do when everything you thought was stable… suddenly shifts? In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode of GRASP Confidence , Patrick Booth shares a real-time leadership story that goes far beyond strategy, performance, or success metrics. This is about surrender, obedience, and what it truly means to let God lead—especially...

Unlocking the Leader Within What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level of leadership isn't your talent… but the beliefs you've accepted about yourself? In this powerful episode, Tara sits down with executive coach, keynote speaker, and author Sean Olson for a deeply transformative conversation on leadership, identity, faith, and personal growth.   Why Most People Stay Stuck...

The Future of Healthcare Isn't More Systems—It's More Connection 🎙️   What if the biggest problem in healthcare isn't lack of innovation… but lack of connection? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Krishna Vedala—dual board-certified physician and host of Connected By Health —to explore what's really broken in healthcare today… and what it will actually take to fix it. Because here'...

What if your story wasn't just meant to be told… but to transform lives?   Most people believe storytelling is about sharing what happened to them. But the truth is a powerful story doesn't just inform… it moves people to think, feel, and act differently. In this episode of GRASP Confidence , I sit down with Liam Rogers ; founder and CEO of Story Circle, award-winning filmmaker, and TEDx organizer...

The Mindset That Turns Ordinary People Into Leaders   What does it really take to build confidence, create success, and lead at a high level? In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with internationally recognized life and business strategist Pat Slattery , a man whose journey proves that your starting point does not determine your destination. Pat left schoo...

Righteousness Begins with Heart Posture and Faith   What if confidence isn't something you build… but something that flows from your heart posture? In a world obsessed with performance and self-improvement we rarely stop to ask the deeper question:  What is the condition of my heart? Because righteousness doesn't begin with behavior, it begins with posture and intention. And faith isn't just belie...

The Real Reason You Can't Hold Wealth Yet: Self-Worth   " Wealth isn't something you chase. It's something you learn how to hold." What if the reason abundance hasn't stuck isn't strategy — but capacity? In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence , Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Christopher Mackin, a wealth advisor with over two decades of experience who bridges finance, spirituality, and plane...

Worthiness Isn't Earned. It's Unearthed.   In a world that constantly tells us to optimize, perform, and push forward, many high-achieving individuals still feel an undercurrent of disconnection — from themselves, from their bodies, and from the deeper truth of who they are. We learn to function. We learn to succeed. But we rarely learn how to truly meet ourselves. In this expansive and deeply hum...

Confidence, Clarity, and the Numbers Behind a Healthy Business   Money is one of the biggest sources of stress for entrepreneurs and yet, it doesn't have to be. If the words  cash flow , financials , or numbers make you want to look the other way, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Today on GRASP Confidence , we're reframing the entire conversation around money, leadership, and fre...

Confidence is often framed as a mindset problem; something you fix with better habits, stronger discipline, or positive thinking.   But what if confidence isn't a mindset issue at all? What if it's a nervous system issue? In this powerful and deeply grounding conversation, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Dr. Amelia Kelley—trauma-informed therapist, author, professor, and TED speaker to explore why...

In a world that feels louder, faster, and more negative than ever, confidence isn't just a mindset; it's a  choice . And when life throws curveballs (as it inevitably does), the leaders who rise aren't the ones who avoid challenges, but the ones who decide how they respond. In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with inspirational speaker, international best...

Aligned to Heal: Chiropractic, Consciousness, and Whole-Body Confidence   What if your pain isn't a problem to "fix"… but a message to listen to? In this episode of GRASP Confidence , I sit down with Dr. Hamad Shirazi (D.C., M.S.Ed.) —chiropractor, educator, and wellness leader—who introduces a powerful reframe: pain as a teacher guiding you back into alignment. I met Dr. Shirazi in  Belize on a p...

What does it really mean to become a Spiritual Billionaire?   In this expansive and activating episode of GRASP Confidence , Tara sits down with global speaker and mentor Jocelyn Luko-Sandstrom , a visionary leader who helps high-performing individuals turn their deepest truths into lived abundance. The two first met on a retreat in Belize last month, where one powerful conversation quickly reveal...