Imagine Yourself Podcast

In this upside-down year of 2020, it’s easy to second guess yourself. Even though you may not feel like it, you’re probably doing better than you think you are. However, considering you have never been in many of the situations you are currently facing because of the pandemic, you also probably have a lot of room for improvement. We all do, and there is no shortage of people telling us how we can...

Can we learn to disagree with dignity? Are there times when we need to agree to disagree? Yes and yes! This episode dives into the perfect balance of justifying our need to speak up and speak out while maintaining a genuine regard for others, with consideration and kindness? Whether it’s relationship issues, family disputes, or political conversations, we want to choose the most effective ways to...

How do you want your life to be different? What tools do you need to get to the next level? Our guest, LaShay Avery, Leadership and Wellness Consultant with Q Avery Consulting , has done the inner work, the faith work, and the legwork needed to reinvent herself. She shares some personal tips on how certain connections lead to transformations that ultimately lead to your next chapter in life. For m...

We know we do it. We want to stop doing it. Logically it should be easy enough, but why have we let procrastination kick our behinds day after day, week after week, year after year? Now add in the 2020 factor. Working from home gives us more control of our schedule AND more opportunity to procrastinate. Throw in the extra anxiety and it's a perfect procrastination storm!  We uncover the lies...

Decluttering our homes has taken on a new urgency. Some of us are using them as workplaces, classrooms, entertainment venues and more. With our living spaces doing so much, that means it's more important than ever (but much harder) to cut the clutter. We want to help you pave the way to having your stuff in order, your home in order and your life in order! We’ve invited Professional Organizer...

The worrying, the what-ifs, the doomscrolling!  Worst case scenario type thinking is pretty easy to slip into in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty, the constant new information and just the weight of how it's affecting our lives can send the most positive among us into a tailspin of negative thinking. That negative thinking can send our stress level soaring and have a profou...

The coronavirus has presented almost everyone with new mental health challenges, and for those already suffering it has the potential to make things worse. If you’ve been feeling lonely, we think this episode will help bring you clarity and hopefully some healing. If you’re OK, but know or want to help someone feeling lonely, this episode should help you with recognizing it in others and giving yo...

  Every week, every day, every hour, everything seems to change! This has been a turbulent year that has affected our lifestyles, our routines, our stability and all the things that make us feel secure. Time to dig into some tangible ways to cope with constant change. We invited Psychotherapist Blaine Lawson to show us how to look at our new world from a new perspective and reclaim our new lives....

What pops into your head when you hear Baby Boomer? Gen X? Millennial? Gen Z? Is it time to refresh your thoughts on how you view each generational group? With everything going on in the world lately, we need all hands on deck. We thought it would be helpful to embrace a more full-bodied perspective on the contributions of each age group as we try to bridge the generation gaps, and we brought in s...

How can you set yourself up for a healthy and fit life? By starting fresh. Fresh foods, fresh habits, and a fresh mindset are the first steps that we learn from Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and Health, Life, and Weight Loss Coach Elizabeth Sherman . She also gives tremendous insight into how factors such as stress, sleep, and hormones can be tweaked to get your energy, your body, and your lifes...

If the past few weeks of unrest in this country have you questioning how, why, and when will this change, then we want to offer a genuine conversation that will answer those questions, open hearts, and ignite ways to make concrete, definitive changes. Have you had the opportunity in the past to have real, honest conversations with people of different races and vastly different experiences? Well, y...

  If you’ve been wondering how you will reemerge from this global whirlwind, then Imagine Yourself has an entire episode dedicated to reimagining our lives, our jobs, and our purpose. We invited guest Isha Cogborn, professional development and personal brand specialist and CEO/Founder of Epiphany Institute to offer help in three ways: to reassure us that we will overcome, to demonstrate innovative...

Do you find yourself adapting to a “new normal” every single day? Are you ready for a fresh approach? In this episode, we find our sense of balance and our sense of normalcy as we steer our family dynamics, our finances, and our faith forward. Desirae Ofori, also known as Sincerely Mrs. Mommy , uses her gifts as an author, lifestyle blogger, and former counselor to show us creative ways to stay st...

Who’s ready for more faith and less fear? If not now, when? Faith is on the rise lately, and we want to highlight ways to grab hold of it on a deeper level to help make it through these difficult times. Our guest, Chrystal Krajnovich weighs in on how the media, the church, and our own relationships all play a part in how we choose to maneuver through life’s unexpected challenges. We get very perso...

What if we presented you with an entire episode showcasing the beautiful ways that people are banding together to provide love and light during this grim time of COVID-19?  Now, more than ever, we are seeing creative individuals injecting hope into our world. Join us as we bring balance to our lives by highlighting some of the amazingly good things we’ve seen from our neighbors near and far. For m...

We are all looking for ways to make sense of what’s going on in our world right now. Washing our hands to stop the spread won’t solve everything. Let’s start washing and refreshing our thinking to stop the spread of overwhelming anxiety. Our guest, Kelli Center, from Centered Living Counseling and Coaching , offers much-needed advice on how to stay centered, keep the faith, and keep anxiety levels...

We all know the sayings “patience is a virtue” and “good things come to those who wait,” but how do we live that out? This episode will only take a few minutes of your time, but you will get a quick lesson on how to learn exercise, and even embrace patience as an ally instead of an enemy. The secret:  timing is everything. That’s why we’re patiently waiting for you to click “Play” and join us for...

A strong, loving relationship is a gift, and whether you’re in one or searching for one, there are some key ingredients that you don’t want to overlook if you’re trying to take romance to the next level. We lay it all out in this special Valentine’s episode! For more inspiration, go to  ImagineYourselfPodcast.com Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK , TWITTER or INSTAGRAM pages Send us Fan Mail...

What happens when we arm ourselves with all the right weapons to wage a healthy weight war? We win! Join us and our “Warrior” Guest, Patrick Tullio, as he shares phenomenal fitness tips, nutritional knowledge, and life-changing lessons he learned on his personal journey of losing over 120 pounds! For more inspiration, go to  ImagineYourselfPodcast.com Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK , TWIT...

What if one tiny change in your diet could make one huge difference in your life? Listen to an episode that will help you pinpoint exactly what change you need to make. Author, consultant, and college instructor, Diane Randall is an expert on nutrition and wellness, and she gives us some transformational tips that take us to a higher, healthier level!  For more inspiration, go to  ImagineYourselfP...

New Year. New Decade. New You. It’s that time of year again, and we’re searching for the keys to making 2020 the year where our New Year’s Resolutions finally come true. Join us as we get real about our own successes and failures with past resolutions and strategize for the new year to come. It turns out there are some basic keys to success no matter what the goal is. For more inspiration, go to  ...

The power to choose is a magnificent gift. Let’s use it to choose our best life! We decided to enlist the help of Life Skills Strategist Sheila Sutherland as we examine the ways that simple, daily choices can overwhelmingly affect the direction of our lives. Are you choosing things that will lift you up or drag you down? For more inspiration, go to  ImagineYourselfPodcast.com Join the conversation...

Burnout is sweeping through the nation like an epidemic. Don’t let it take over your life. Today’s episode is all about replacing burnout with a life of balance and boundaries that will keep you healthier, wealthier, and wiser. Josh Schneider is an expert speaker, author, and entrepreneur who lays out a path that leads to success without the burden of burnout. For more inspiration, go to  ImagineY...

Imagine Yourself Organized: Decluttering Your Home, Decluttering Your Life w/ Guest Professional Organizer Nadia Audette What would it feel like to have everything in order? You might have to ditch the old and invite the new. Imagine getting rid of negative thoughts from your head, unhealthy habits from your life, and useless stuff from your home. That could pave the way to having your stuff in or...

What if someone told you that you could have the power of mind control? In a sense, you already do! You may hold the key to corral and control the direction of your thoughts! We are committed to imagining better thoughts, and we have invited therapist and author, Dr. Jennifer Goble , to teach us how to harness that power! For more inspiration, go to  ImagineYourselfPodcast.com Join the conversatio...