In The Driver's Seat

Is the good part of life over after 40? In this episode, Lisa answers the question underneath every "life after 40" Google search — is it too late for me? — with an honest no, and then challenges the advice that says you need a dramatic leap to change your life. Through the story of a six-year-old girl who said yes without hesitation, an RV that only changed her address, and the small yeses that a...

We live in a world where "aesthetic" is practically a personality trait. But have you ever wondered if the life you’re building is authentically yours , or just a collection of things you thought you were supposed to want? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of "aesthetic culture" and talking about the real cost of performing for an audience. It’s time to stop trying to fit in and start...

For years I waited for permission to choose myself. At 40, I finally stopped asking. In this episode of In The Driver's Seat , I'm sharing the story I've never told publicly — why I left my second marriage, the pattern of disrespect I kept excusing, and the moment I realized choosing yourself isn't selfish. It's integrity. If you've ever rationalized behavior you knew wasn't okay — or waited for s...

What if the thing that terrified you most was also the thing that made you unstoppable? In this episode, I'm taking you through my years in racing from a scared 11-year-old buckling into a quarter midget, all the way to sprint cars at Knoxville, Iowa and what it taught me about self-doubt, fear, and the difference between bad equipment and a bad driver. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 — The question everyone k...

Are you exhausted from always being busy — but somehow can't stop? You might not have a willpower problem. You have a nervous system problem. In this episode of In The Driver's Seat , I'm breaking down the real reason you feel addicted to busyness — and why "just relax" has never worked for you. You'll discover: ✅ The 3 types of busy people (which one are you?) ✅ Why your brain is literally wire...

In this episode, Lisa French takes you to a house on the corner of Elm and 10th Street in Lincoln, Illinois, where her very first best friend lived. Her Grandma French was born in 1900, collected dolls she'd find at yard sales and fix up, played rolls of music on her player piano, listened to the emergency radio scanner, and made Grandpa take her to the racetrack even though he thought racing was...

In this episode, Lisa French gets honest about something she's been noticing in her own life... a quiet drift toward staying home, staying in, and choosing the comfort of less human interaction. Inspired by that realization, and by a memorable week at the Knoxville Nationals when the cell signal disappeared and real connection stepped in to fill the space, Lisa explores the tension many of us are...

There's a gap between the story you tell about yourself and the signal you're actually sending — and most of us have never stopped to look at it. In this episode, Lisa French gets honest about the difference between wanting to feel better and wanting to feel understood, why we reach for commiseration when something goes wrong, and what it actually looks like to start shifting your emotional broadc...

You know what you want. Maybe you've written it down. Maybe you've even made a vision board. And then life happened — the routine kicked back in, and that dream quietly faded into the background. The gap between the dream and the life you actually want is what this episode is about. And I'm giving you a real starting point to close it. In this episode, Lisa French unpacks why most visions fade (hi...

In this episode, Lisa French brings the three categories of intentional living from Ep7 — drifting, deciding, and being in the driver’s seat to life through one specific arc: the years-long drift that led to her solo move from Iowa to Florida. She shares what drifting felt like from the inside (subtle, not dramatic), the small moments that took her from wishful thinking into a real decision, and w...

In this episode, Lisa French asks the question most people skip right past: what does it mean to live with intention, not as a concept, but as a felt experience? Drawing from her own seasons of drifting, a pivotal question from a trusted boss, and the slow decision to move solo to Florida, Lisa unpacks the difference between being busy and being deliberate. If you’ve ever felt like your life is mo...

In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat , Lisa French shares the incredible story of how she took a leap of faith, sold almost everything she owned, and moved to Florida—without a solid plan. With no job lined up and no place to live beyond an old RV, she trusted the signs, followed her intuition, and everything fell into place. The pivotal question from her boss that sparked her next chapter. How...

In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat , Lisa French shares the pivotal moment that sparked her spiritual awakening and how it led her to the world of manifestation. From a chance visit to a metaphysical fair to uncovering the power of visualization, Lisa takes us on the journey that transformed her mindset and shaped the life she lives today. The unexpected experience that opened her mind to ene...

In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat , Lisa French opens up about the difficult but necessary journey of letting go of relationships, friendships, and situations that no longer align. Through personal experiences of divorce, betrayal, and self-discovery, Lisa shares how she learned to trust her intuition, set firm boundaries, and choose herself above all. The patterns of unhealthy relationships...

In this deeply emotional episode of In the Driver’s Seat , Lisa French shares her journey of navigating life after losing both of her parents by the age of 35. With vulnerability and grace, Lisa recounts the challenges of grieving, finding peace, and how her parents continue to impact her life through signs and lessons. Lisa reflects on: The unique circumstances surrounding her dad’s disappearance...

In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat , Lisa French takes us on a journey through her time as a race car driver and how the experience profoundly shaped her confidence, resilience, and approach to life. Racing wasn’t just a sport for Lisa—it was a transformative chapter that helped her break out of her shell and develop self-belief.  How her father’s passion for racing became a family tradition....

In this deeply personal episode, Lisa French shares a story that shaped her identity in profound ways. Growing up feeling different but never knowing why, Lisa reveals how a family secret uncovered during her teenage years brought clarity to questions she hadn’t even realized she was asking. Lisa reflects on: The moment she learned her dad wasn’t her biological father. The emotional choices she ma...

Welcome to In the Driver’s Seat with Lisa French ! In this short trailer, get a taste of what’s ahead as Lisa introduces the topics of self-belief, transformation, and creating a life you love—one mindset shift at a time. Buckle up and get ready to drive forward with confidence!