Make Life Less Difficult

Send us a message! My guest today is Teresa Austrian.  And we are joined by Russ Watts as co-host! This is a fun conversation to share right at Christmas time.  We talk about traditions.  And as you'll hear, the conversation goes way beyond any particular holiday.  No matter what holidays are in your world, you're sure to find yourself smiling and nodding as we talk about the fun and cha...

Send us a message! My guest today is Jon Rosemberg. Jon is the author of the book, A Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning . With over two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives and global teams through deep transformations, Jon has learned firsthand that growth begins when we courageously reclaim our agency. His personal journey,...

Send us a message! My guest today is Adi Ma Ura. Adi Ma is an Integration and Retreat Facilitator. Adi Ma  (born Maura Barclay) has lived many lives in her 50+ years. After a profound encounter with a powerful divine feminine presence, she stepped fully into her role as a transformation facilitator, receiving the name Adi Ma Ura—an embodiment of her commitment to guiding others through deep person...

Send us a message! My guest today is Béa Victoria Albina. This conversation is truly delightful, and Béa has me laughing and learning the entire time! In a few minutes, Béa will tell you more about herself and her work in the world, but I wanted to take a moment to let you know she’s the author of the recently published book, End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectioni...

Send us a message! My guest today is Laing Rikkers. Laing is an author, entrepreneur, and grief coach.  Having gone through the unexpected loss of her sister in 2019, Laing has been on a journey of grief, healing, transition, and discovery since then.   Laing’s book, Morning Leaves (Red Hen Press), now in its second edition, draws on creativity, nature, and simple daily rituals.  Through her poems...

Send us a message! My guest today is Kristy Gordon. Kristy helps widows and single moms reclaim strength, purpose, and new beginnings through financial empowerment. Originally from South Africa, Kristy is a financial professional, widow, breast cancer survivor, and mother of two remarkable daughters.   In our conversation today, Kristy shares stories of her loss, the rebuilding of her life, suppor...

Send us a message! My guest today is Ziad Hamdan. Ziad, also known as The Luck Coach, is a creator & a connector. He uses his multidimensional skills to create & manage ecosystems and lead people into heart-based actions that benefit the collective. He’s a multilingual traveler speaking 5 languages, having worked in more than 15 countries in Europe, Africa & the Middle East, leveraging...

Send us a message! My guest today is Graham Segroves. Graham is a leadership learning strategist and ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with deep expertise in leadership development - including manager development, executive coaching, and assessment across global organizations. He helps leaders and their teams thrive with positive impact amid complexity and change.  Graham works to break silos with...

Send us a message! My guest today is Sava Riaskoff. Sava is a Performance & Wellbeing Coach, TEDxSpeaker, and Associate Professor at the ESADE MBA in Barcelona. Over the past seven years, he’s worked with leaders and next-gen talent through 1:1 coaching, in-company trainings, and immersive retreats in Europe and Patagonia. His work is deeply shaped by his own journey — from following a path th...

Send us a message! Today’s conversation is with Dr. Camille Neyhouser— a leadership coach, storyteller, and systems thinker with a deep curiosity for human transformation. Camille began her career with 15 years in the international nonprofit sector before transitioning into full-time coaching. She’s now spent the last five years guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through meaningful chan...

Send us a message! My guest today is Carla Caturia. Carla helps high-performing teens cultivate emotional intelligence , perform at their peak performance , and shift their mindset to thrive academically, socially, and in extracurriculars without sacrificing their passions, while encouraging parents to promote independence and reduce stress and anxiety in their relationships with their teens. With...

Send us a message! My guest today is Laura Baringer.  Laura is a returning guest, the Founder of Purpose Built by Laura, a Business Strategist, Coach, and so much more. Laura believes anyone can start a business — but you should love the business you build. She helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow businesses that are sustainable, profitable, and deeply aligned with their values. Before fou...

Send us a message! My guests today are Ben and Trudie Larrabee.  Ben and Trudie are husband and wife, artist and muse, friends, lovers, and inspirations to so many! In our conversation we talk about what it means to be artist and muse.  We hear stories of how they came to partner in their business, Ben Larabee Photography.  And we hear about the journey behind their recently published book, Trudie...

Send us a message! My guest today is Kyle Dietrich. Kyle is the founder of Grounded Idealist and co-organizer of the Coaching Collaborative, a powerful initiative supporting tens of thousands of displaced public servants with coaching, career transition support, and deep innovation work designed to empower changemakers to continue serving.  Grounded Idealist has mobilized nearly 3,000 credentialed...

Send us a message! My guests today are Sue Callaghan and Roberta Miceli. Sue & Roberta are leadership coaches and facilitators of the program, Designing Your Life. Here's what they say about the Designing Your Life workshops: Do you ever find yourself 'stuck' at work? Feeling overwhelmed? Wanting more meaning from your life?​ This eight week Designing Your (Work) Life * small gr...

Send us a message! My guest today is Sharoya Ham. Sharoya is a mother of three and wife of one!  She's also a behavior change specialist and parent coach.  She created Embrace Behavior Change to help families strengthen their relationships.  Her goal is for parents to spend less time focusing on problems and more time enjoying precious moments with their children. In our conversation today, S...

Send us a message! My guest today is Owen Marcus. Owen is the Co-Founder of Meld , a platform guiding high-performing men—founders, executives, creatives—through emotional development using somatic-based group work. With 50 years of experience in body-centered therapies and the original IP behind Everyman, Owen has helped thousands of men improve their relationships, emotional health, and overall...

Send us a message! My guest today is Lisa Krim. Lisa is an executive coach who works with organizations and senior leaders to meet the challenges of leadership in complex landscapes across a range of sectors.  She serves leaders who are committed to accelerating their own growth and navigating change, to help them meet individual goals and optimize their organization’s effectiveness.  Before we ju...

Send us a message! My guest today is Jim Brulé. Jim is a transformational storyteller, a death doula, a trauma chaplain, and so much more.   This is the 4-year anniversary of the Make Life Less Difficult podcast, so I'm especially delighted to share this conversation since it's all about storytelling, which is the heart of this podcast. Jim defines transformational storytelling as the ar...

Send us a message! My guest today is Dr. Sudha Kumar.  I was honored to meet Dr. Kumar through the kind introduction of her husband, Vinay, who has also been a guest here on the podcast. Dr. Kumar is a Board-Certified Physician with over 30 years of experience managing acute and chronic conditions.  At this point in her career, she focuses on helping her patients live healthier lives by making cha...

Send us a message! My guest today is Chris Lebrun.  Chris is a productivity coach and the creator of the Wholistic Productivity podcast, and he has one goal: to empower you to be happier and more fulfilled by achieving your professional, personal, and purpose-driven goals. Chris's work around productivity came out of his personal experience, which is why he’s so passionate about helping other...

Send us a message! My guest today is John Schuhart. John is an executive leadership coach. He spent 17 years as an Intelligence Community Senior Executive, including:  Chief Financial Officer of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Director of National Intelligence Deputy Executive Director of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Community Manageme...

Send us a message! My guest today is Doug Tilstra. As I introduce Doug, I’ve debated which title to share first and I think I’ll share that he’s my father-in-law!  And I’m honored to share another podcast with a family member! Doug has more than 44 years of experience as a pastor, professor, mentor, coach, and university administrator.   In the six years leading up to his retirement in 2023, Doug...

Send us a message! My guest today is Jessica Vogt. Jessica is a holistic leadership development coach who supports people with a foot in many worlds - culturally, professionally, or personally. She works with those who often feel like they belong everywhere and nowhere all at once. With warmth, empathy, curiosity, and a good measure of humour, Jess helps them reconnect with their voice, their wort...

Send us a message! My guest today is Sava Riaskoff. Sava is a Performance & Wellbeing Coach, TEDxSpeaker, and Associate Professor at the ESADE MBA in Barcelona. Over the past seven years, he’s worked with leaders and next-gen talent through 1:1 coaching, in-company trainings, and immersive retreats in Europe and Patagonia. His work is deeply shaped by his own journey — from following a path th...