Living an Intentional Life Podcast

Send us Fan Mail After nearly four years, 199 episodes, and countless conversations that have shaped me in ways I could never fully express, this is the final episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast. As I sit down to record these final words, I find myself filled with gratitude, reflection, and an unexpected sense of peace. Not because there isn't sadness. Not because there isn&apos...

Send us Fan Mail What if living intentionally wasn't about doing more—but about getting clear on what matters most? In this heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by Carly Cruickshank —mom, entrepreneur, designer, and co-host of You Handled That Perfectly™ . Together, we explore the freedom that comes from choosing a single priority and allowing that priority to guide the decisions we make e...

Send us Fan Mail What if the challenges life places in your path aren't detours—but invitations? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Alison, certified Heal Your Life® Workshop Leader, Coach, and Retreat Leader, to explore the transformative power of trusting life's unfolding journey. Inspired by the timeless teachings of Louise Hay, Alison shares how a sudden health crisis be...

Send us Fan Mail What if intentional living wasn't just about your morning routine—but about the way you approach every area of your life? In this week's episode, we're exploring the deeper truth of intentionality and how the small choices we make every day shape the life we experience. From our relationship with ourselves, our families, marriages, health, finances, careers, passion...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation, I sit down with Grace — a fourth-generation acupuncturist, women’s health practitioner, mother, teacher, and creator of MoonMapping — to explore what it truly means to live in rhythm with ourselves instead of against ourselves. Together, we dive into the wisdom of cyclical living, women’s hormones, nervous system healing, intent...

Send us Fan Mail I’m still processing Italy. I don’t fully have the polished “here’s what I learned” ending yet, but I think there’s something beautiful about sharing from the middle of an experience instead of waiting until everything is neatly understood. In this episode, I’m taking you through the journey of our girls’ trip through Naples, Sorrento, Positano, and Ischia — a trip that became so...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, I sit down with Shilpa Lewis—mindfulness-led AI strategist, meditation life coach, and host of the globally ranked podcast Omni Mindfulness™ —to explore what it means to stay grounded, intentional, and aligned in the rapidly evolving age of AI. With over 20 years of experience in User Experience design, a deep academic foundation in artificial intelligence an...

Send us Fan Mail There was a version of me I quietly put away. I told myself I was meant to be the student… not the teacher.  That I wasn’t suited for that role.  That part of me slowly went dormant—not because she left, but because I stopped believing in her. And yet… she never left. In this episode, I share the journey of returning to a part of myself I once silenced—and what it felt like to fin...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, I sit down with Ali Hanson—sustainability consultant, creator of The Mindful Edit, founder of Civic & Soil, and community builder behind Cultivate Carp—to explore what it really means to design a life that feels like your own. Ali’s journey is one of intentional evolution. After selling two hospitality businesses, she found herself at a threshold—choosing...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when everything starts to unravel… all at once? In this episode, I share a very real and recent moment in my own life — navigating pneumonia, things breaking around me, a client canceling mid-contract, and the spiral of questioning everything I’ve been building. It was one of those moments where nothing felt in control. And in the middle of it all, I heard something...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is one of the most powerful and honest I’ve had to date. Today, I’m joined by Julia Woods — couples coach, trainer, and founder of Beautiful Outcome — a woman who has spent over 20,000 hours helping couples truly see, hear, and understand one another. But this conversation goes far beyond tools and communication. It’s about the truth of what happens when love alo...

Send us Fan Mail There comes a moment in your journey where you begin to hear yourself more clearly… and with that awareness comes a deeper invitation— to honor what’s emerging, to allow yourself to be supported, and to build the courage to be seen in it. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to come home to yourself in a real and present way—through curiosity, through support, and throu...

Send us Fan Mail To live with intention is not always loud or dramatic—it’s quiet, steady, and deeply present. In this conversation with Nina Aziz Justin, we explore the art of inhabiting life fully: slowing down, turning inward, and trusting the inner compass that guides every choice. We talk about: How intention lives both in the big picture and the smallest moments. Choosing alignment over appr...

Send us Fan Mail Spring is here — a season of renewal, growth, and gentle becoming. In this episode, I invite you to slow down, tune in, and notice the seeds quietly asking for your attention. Together, we explore what it means to live with intention this season — to nurture not only the life you’re building, but the moments that will one day become your memories. From my favorite spring rituals —...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Ferrero—Fitness Expert, founder of EmpowerU, and the voice behind Jenny J Fitness. This conversation weaves together metabolism, mindset, and momentum—exploring what it truly looks like to step out of extremes and into a way of living that deeply supports your body, your energy, and your life. We talk about building strength not just physically...

Send us Fan Mail Life moves in seasons — building, resting, maintaining, and expanding. In this episode, I share my personal journey of slowing down, stepping into maintenance, and discovering the quiet pull toward more: more expression, more alignment, more of what makes life feel alive. We explore: The difference between maintenance and stagnation How to notice when rest becomes comfort Recogniz...

Send us Fan Mail In this expansive and heart-led conversation, I sit down with Kelsey Erickson, founder of Everme & Co., intuitive leadership coach, depth psychologist, 3x author, and guide for one-of-a-kind creative souls. Kelsey works with thoughtful overthinkers, recovering control freaks, and visionaries who long to “let go and let it flow” — but aren’t quite sure how. Her signature philos...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast , we explore what it truly means to create a life rooted in alignment and self-trust. Burnout is not a failure. It is information. At the beginning of this year, I found myself walking in the forest feeling exhausted, depleted, and out of alignment. I had been operating from the energy I thought I needed — pushing forward, stri...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving and first-of-its-kind episode, Ashley sits down with Chelsea Horton, the somatic therapy practitioner who guided her through a 3.5-month intensive that profoundly changed the way she understands her body, her nervous system, and her healing.  Together, they share a raw, honest conversation about what somatic healing truly looks like — beyond the buzzwords and...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you finally slow down enough to hear yourself? In this deeply personal episode of Living an Intentional Life , Ashley shares what unfolded when she created space at the beginning of the year — space to breathe, to walk in the forest, and to listen to the quiet, persistent voice within. Feeling exhausted, deflated, and disconnected from the energy she wanted to ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Soft, Seen & Sovereign , I sit down with Kaysha van der Heyden of Branding by Kaysha for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to be visible in a creative life — without losing yourself in the process. To live with intention, for me, means listening to the quiet signals. The subtle yes in your body. The gentle no you keep ignoring. The inne...

Send us Fan Mail What if your life could feel like a sanctuary—not just on retreat, but in the everyday? In this episode, I share why I’m stepping away from social media for the month of February—not as an escape, but as an act of intentional love. From that place, I invite you into a deeper conversation about what it means to create a life that truly supports your energy, your nervous system, and...

Send us Fan Mail So many of us try to plan what’s next from a place of exhaustion—asking ourselves to move forward when our cups are already empty. In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause. To honor the season you’re actually in, rather than the one you think you should be in. We explore what it means to practice intentional living when energy feels low, clarity feels distant, or life has been a...

Send us Fan Mail Life moves in seasons—times of planting, blooming, and rain. Each stage carries its own lessons and its own beauty. In this episode, I sit down with Isabelle de Cuba of The Mindful Journal to reflect on what it means to trust your journey —to honor the seeds you’ve planted, to hold the vision you’ve asked for, and to move forward even when fear shows up. Living intentionally isn’t...

Send us Fan Mail What if the new year wasn’t something you had to rush into —but something you were invited to arrive in ? In this episode of Living an Intentional Life , we slow things down and gently step into the threshold between what has been and what’s becoming. I’m sharing reflections from my own end-of-year ritual—rooted in presence, embodiment, and deep listening—and inviting you to consi...