Imagine Yourself Podcast

Have you ever spent an entire day replaying one conversation... wondering if you said the wrong thing? Or wished someone would simply say, "You did a great job!"?   You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Sandy and Lanée have an honest conversation about something almost all of us wrestle with: caring too much about what other people think. Together they discuss: Why external...

What if the problem isn't that you're doing too little...but that your body needs something different? You're trying to make healthy choices. You're drinking more water, paying attention to what you eat, getting more movement, and doing your best to take care of yourself. Yet somehow you still feel tired, stressed, uncomfortable, or just not quite like yourself. If that sounds...

What if growing closer to God doesn't require more time...just a different perspective? In this episode of Imagine Yourself , Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach talk about finding God in the middle of everyday life—the busy schedules, endless distractions, unexpected challenges, and ordinary moments we often rush right past. Together, they explore what it means to stay connected to God when life f...

Sometimes it’s not the big moments that shape our relationships most . . . it’s the little patterns we fall into without even realizing it. In this episode, we focus on the small shifts that can quietly change a relationship over time: the assumptions we make, the way busyness pulls us apart, and why people can genuinely care about each other and still miss what the other person actually needs. It...

What is it about midlife that makes you question things you never used to think twice about: your purpose, your energy, your priorities?  There are the challenges: changing energy, menopause, body shifts, changing roles, and even moments where you barely recognize yourself. BUT there’s also something unexpectedly meaningful happening beneath the surface. In this conversation, we talk about redisco...

What if the clutter stressing you out isn’t in your house… but in your head? If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or spiritually distracted, this episode gets right to the heart of it. We explore what it really means to “declutter your inner life”  and why clearing mental and spiritual noise may be the reset your soul has been craving. Building on their recent conversation about organizi...

Life can feel overwhelming when our spaces—and our schedules—are cluttered. And sometimes the issue isn’t that we don’t have enough time, but that we don’t have enough margin. In this episode of Imagine Yourself , we’re sharing seven simple, realistic ideas to help you get more organized , pulled from a past conversation with clutter-free living expert Deanna Yates. These aren’t extreme or all-or-...

We spend so much time doing, reacting, and pushing forward that we rarely stop to think about what’s actually going on inside our own minds, or to invite God into that space. In this episode, we encourage a slower, more intentional check-in that centers our thoughts, our hearts, and our faith. Think about what you're thinking about! In a culture driven by hustle and constant noise, our though...

Ever feel like it might be time to break up with diet culture:  that whole mindset that equates thinner with “better,” moralizes food, and keeps you stuck in endless rules and guilt? You’re not alone. This week, we revisit a powerful conversation with Erin Tennant, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and self-described “recovering dieter.” Erin opens up about losing—and keeping of...

The holidays are often wrapped in lights, laughter, and expectations of joy...but what if that’s not where your heart is this season? If December feels more heavy than merry, you’re not alone. In this episode, we create space for honest conversation, faith-filled encouragement, and permission to slow down. We explore how God meets us not just in celebration, but in quiet reflection, unanswered pra...

If the holidays feel less like a celebration and more like a sprint, this episode is your deep breath.  We’re talking about finding calm in real-life chaos, slowing the swirl on the inside, and remembering where true peace comes from—busy season or not. You’ll hear simple, practical ways to reset your mind, breathe again, and rediscover joy when life feels loud. Even in the holiday chaos, there ar...

Gratitude isn’t just a nice feeling — it shapes your perspective, strengthens your faith, and helps you notice the blessings God is already giving you, even in ordinary moments. Life can be busy and full of distractions, and sometimes seeing those blessings takes intention and insight. In this episode, we explore three faith-filled keys and share practical, real-life ways to apply them so gratitud...

Have you ever prayed for something—clarity, healing, change—and then realized the answer you got was not what you expected… or wanted? Maybe it stretched you, humbled you, or forced you to face something uncomfortable. In this episode of Imagine Yourself , Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get honest about those surprising moments when God answers our prayers in the exact way we need , not the way we...

We know that Scripture is the primary way God speaks to us—but many of us still wonder how to recognize His voice in everyday life. In this episode of Imagine Yourself , we revisit a powerful conversation with Kelli Shelton , co-founder of Seek Well Ministries , who joined us to talk about how to quiet the noise and truly listen for God. Kelli’s insight is both deeply spiritual and refreshingly pr...

Sometimes it feels like that long-awaited breakthrough is taking its sweet time showing up. But what if the waiting season is actually preparing you for it? In this episode, Sandy and Lanée share how imagination, prayer, and a few intentional mindset shifts can help you get unstuck and move closer to the success you’ve been hoping for. A few of the things you’ll learn are how to:  ⭐ Picture the W...

What if one of the most powerful tools for faith and transformation has been inside you since childhood—and you’ve been overlooking it? That tool is your God-given imagination. ⭐ Imagination as a Gift from God – It’s not make-believe; it’s how God sparks new ideas, possibilities, and dreams.  ⭐ Faith and Imagination Together – Imagining the unseen helps us believe God’s promises before they unfo...

Ever feel like the noise of life is drowning out God’s peace? This episode is all about seven simple, real-life ways to invite His presence into your week—so you can feel grounded and connected, no matter what’s going on. ✨ How even tiny moments of true rest can reset your soul ✨ What’s actually helped us release stress instead of carrying it around  ✨ The small daily habit that shifts your min...

With Guests: Caregivers Karen Wright, who supported her husband through his cancer journey, learning to move from grief to gratitude and rediscover herself along the way and Arlene McPhee, caregiver to her 90-year-old mother, newly retired and starting her next chapter of life.   🔑 Highlights Why this matters : Most of us will face a season of caregiving—aging parents, a spouse’s illness, childre...

If you’ve been feeling distant—from the people you love or even from God—you’re not alone. Life has a way of sweeping us into a current of deadlines, responsibilities, and distractions until we suddenly realize the relationships that mean the most have been running on autopilot. But what if that undercurrent of dissatisfaction, that quiet ache you’ve been feeling, is a signal? A reminder that our...

Let’s face it, friendship is a blessing, but it’s not always easy. Ever found yourself wondering who’s really in your corner? We're sitting down with Author and Ministry Leader Angela Scott for a heart-to-heart about the beauty, the pain, and the growth that come with real, authentic friendship—especially among women. Angela opens up about her own journey through disappointment and isolation,...

What if you’re already walking in God’s purpose for your life—and just haven’t seen it that way yet? So many of us spend years searching, striving, and stressing over what our “true purpose” is. We wait for a big sign, a dramatic shift, or a perfect opportunity to make it all clear. But what if God is already using you, right where you are? In this episode, we dive into the idea that living in pur...

Blended families are real life—beautiful, messy, and full of moments that will stretch you. And if God has you on this journey, you know it takes more than love to make it work. In this episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast , Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get honest about the ups and downs of blending families through remarriage and stepfamilies, cross-cultural/interracial marriages, adoptions a...

Ever catch yourself wondering if you’re “doing prayer right”? Like maybe it should sound more spiritual, more polished… or maybe the whole idea just feels a little awkward. In this episode of Imagine Yourself , we open up about what prayer really looks like when we drop the pressure and just talk to God from the heart. Whether you're reciting something familiar, whispering a quick “help” in t...

Ever feel like life’s moving so fast, you barely have time to process any of it? What if the simple act of putting pen to paper—or even recording a voice note—could help you heal, grow, and reconnect not just with your truest self, but with God? In this thought-provoking episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast , Lanee and Sandy revisit a heartfelt conversation with Tareka Wheeler of Professional D...

What if surrendering your dreams to God didn’t mean giving up—but finally stepping into something greater? In this inspiring episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast , hosts Lanee Blaise and Sandy Kovach dive into one of life’s biggest tensions: knowing when to move forward and when to be still and trust. Picking up where their last conversation on God’s perfect timing left off, they explore the so...