Leverage Your Time Balance Your Life

Today's guest, Karrie Davis, takes her self-care routine seriously! Her life is full with multiple projects and responsibilities, so she prioritizes not one but TWO self-care days each month -- without feeling any guilt about it! That's because she knows that taking time for herself prevents burnout and helps fill her cup so that she can bring her best self as she cares for others. We ca...

What if true wellness went beyond the physical and could unlock your highest potential? In this episode, we sit down with Candice Van Dertholen, Speaker, Retreat Facilitator, and Private Advisor to conscious business owners. Candice shares her personal journey to becoming a holistic wellness leader, introduces us to the practice of Reiki and how energy healing fits into whole-person wellness, and...

Does your stuff spark joy — or just stress? In this episode, we dig into two of the biggest names in the decluttering world: Marie Kondo and her KonMari Method , and Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, the duo behind The Minimalists . We talk through what these approaches actually look like in practice, and why so many people find that simplifying their physical space ends up simplifying th...

In our last episode , we dug into the fears and unanswered questions surrounding artificial intelligence. This time, we're flipping the script. AI isn't just something happening in research labs or making headlines for the wrong reasons. It's already quietly improving everyday life. In this episode, we explore the real, tangible ways AI is making the world better: freeing people fro...

In this episode, we break down the 10 biggest concerns about artificial intelligence — from job losses and deepfakes to privacy risks and environmental costs — explained in plain, everyday language anyone can understand. Send us Fan Mail We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends...

We conclude our discussion of John Mark Comer's wonderful book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by getting practical. We dive into four essential practices for slowing down your life and experiencing the abundant life that Jesus modeled: Silence/Solitude, Sabbath, Simplicity, and Slowing.  We also mentioned Wende's monthly newsletter in this episode. You can subscribe HERE . Send us Fa...

Today we explore part 2 of John Mark Comer's book T he Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.    Last time we talked about some huge cultural problems: hurry sickness, burnout, and distractions. "If I only had more time" is a common refrain. What's the solution to our busy schedules? Listen and find out! Send us Fan Mail We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value i...

Life moves pretty fast, according to both Ferris Bueller and author John Mark Comer in his 2019 book T he Ruthless Elimination of Hurry . We're taking a leisurely walk through this book because there is so much to slowly and deliberately digest! Join us as we discuss part one, "The Problem," where we dive into how our hurried, busy lives are stifling our spiritual lives. This series...

Dale Carnegie's classic book about people skills still resonates today, even though it was published 90 years ago! It's a book we come to again and again.  Learn more about Carnegie leadership courses here, and if you aren't one of the 30 million people who already own How to Win Friends and Influence People , you can buy the updated edition here.   Send us Fan Mail We sure would lo...

Some studies have shown that meeting with an accountability partner increases your likelihood of reaching a specific goal to 95%! That's an even higher likelihood than simply writing down your goals and reading them every day. Being accountable to someone else adds that extra nudge to work for what you say you want. In today's episode we talk about the power of Mastermind groups to hold...

Dr. Walker and I love talking with all kinds of people on the podcast, hearing stories of how they overcame obstacles and learning how they tick. Today's guest is our youngest so far! We left this conversation so inspired and encouraged and we know you'll learn a lot from our Gen Z guest Hailey Lacourse.  Send us Fan Mail We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in...

Most people don't stick with the same job their entire lives and our guest Chef Tiore is no exception! You'll be inspired by the story of how she navigated through several careers, finally finding a path that allowed her to combine her two passions of teaching and cooking. Click HERE to learn more about Chef Tiore's catering, personal chef offerings and cooking classes in the Charlo...

Every once in a while it's good to return to the fundamentals, so we think it's time for another book summary! The Compound Effect is a classic productivity book by motivational mentor Darren Hardy that hits all the highlights: purpose, goals, persistence, attitudes, and influences. Since we're constantly bombarded with bad news and negative influences, it's important to keep f...

Dr. Walker recently completed a novel! He knew the manuscript had some structural issues, so he asked Claude (Anthropic's AI large-language model) to diagnose the book and make recommendations. What Claude was able to do was not only fascinating, but has potential to change the publishing world.  Let us know your thoughts about AI: how do you use it to enhance your creative work?  Send us Fan...

Sometimes high acheivers unintentionally design lives that outpace their capacity. Heather Kidwell , founder and CEO of Humanity Driven Leadership , has the antidote! She helps highly productive people move through burnout so they can lead lives of clarity and confidence. Heather will be a featured speaker at the Fearless Women's Summit on March 28, 2026 in Charlotte, NC. She also plans to be...

Our guest Joni Woods is a relationship and communication coach whose work helps individuals and couples build healthier relationships, communicate more effectively, and create lives that feel balanced, intentional, and sustainable. How we communicate at home, at work, and with ourselves, directly affects how we manage our time, energy, and overall well-being. Joni shares her personal journey of be...

This week we take a field trip to the beautiful, peace-filled Starrette Farm Retreat Center on the outskirts of Statesville, North Carolina to speak with founder Ann Starrette and host Nancy Bellamy. We speak about the importance of nature, silence and solitude to foster a deeper spiritual journey. Wish you could have been with us!  Besides running the Retreat Center, Ann and Nancy lead spiritual...

This week we continue our conversation about anxiety. We share several techniques to help you self-regulate stress and deal with milder forms of anxiety, including mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, and more. Be sure to check out the previous episode to learn more about clinical forms of anxiety.  NOTE: This podcast is not meant to diagnose or treat anxiety. Please share any concerns you...

Seems like everyone is feeling existential anxiety these days! We had so much to talk about that we divided our conversation into two parts. In this first part, Dr. Walker explains several of the clinical diagnoses of anxiety, including General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), OCD, PTSD, and more. Dr. Walker draws on his 50 years of practicing psychiatry to bring us a wealth of information in this podcast....

We recorded this episode during the aftermath of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Current events in America are dark indeed. We grieve for the families who have been impacted by the violence and horror of recent ICE raids. We want to maintain compassion, empathy and love for our fellow humans, but we're exhausted, burned out and tired of being constantly sad and fearfu...

This episode is long overdue...we had some technical difficulties but are SO excited to finally welcome our wonderful guest, Dr. Mike Durnin! Mike is a leadership expert, educator and coach who walks us through his signature framework, the " Handful of L's. " Mike encourages individuals to pursue excellence, resilience, and Christ-centered transformation in life and leadership. Lear...

After a highly entertaining story by Dr. Walker about an accidental arctic adventure, we dive into another one of our popular Book Summaries! This time we discuss Chris Bailey's The Productivity Project . Bailey took an entire year to experiment with dozens of productivity "hacks" so you don't have to! He tells what worked and what didn't for him. Wende has already success...

Welcome to Season 6 of Leverage Your Time Balance Your Life! (We started this podcast in 2023 and do two seasons per year.) Our mission with this podcast is to help you develop meaning and purpose by...you guessed it...leveraging your time and balancing your life! This year we plan to showcase a variety of life-affirming topics through insightful conversations, book summaries, and wisdom from powe...

Today we explore the Spiritual dimension of life with Interfaith Pastor and Spiritual Life Coach, Rev. Mimi Sherman ! Mimi walks alongside people on their spiritual journeys, helping them flourish in new and abundant ways. Mimi describes her own journey of climbing the corporate ladder, only to discover it was leaning against the wrong wall! Discover how Mimi reset her life's compass to a Spi...

It's hard for busy people to find margin in their packed schedules to find time to volunteer. But volunteering not only helps others in need, it improves our own lives by fostering gratitude, generosity, and connection. Our guest Stephen Melton talks about why he chooses to volunteer his time with a prison ministry.  Send us Fan Mail We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found v...