Make Life Less Difficult

Send us a message! My guest today is Stephanie Peña. Stephanie is an accomplished vocalist, actress and voice-over artist. Previously cast on an NBC sitcom, a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild, Stephanie can currently be found on Netflix, Audible, iTunes, Amazon, YouTube and Vimeo.  In our conversation today, Stephanie shares her insights...

Send us a message! My guest today is Jennie Snyder. Jennie is an executive leadership coach.  She works with leaders during defining moments in their lives and leadership—navigating transitions and seeking impact that matters. Our conversation today touches on Threshold Moments, what it means to be a Companion for others and for ourselves, and how discernment serves us in telling our stories. Conn...

Send us a message! My guest today is Donna Gandt. Donna  is the founder and lead coach at PSYCHĒ6, bringing over 30 years’ experience in leading people, projects, and change.  Today she shares pieces of her journey transitioning out of the corporate world into her work of leadership transformation, as well as her experience with breast cancer, and what it takes to redefine success. Donna has navig...

Send us a message! My guest today is Béa Victoria Albina. Béa is a returning guest and I'm so excited to share this second conversation with you where we dive deeper into her book,  End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectionist, People-Pleasing Habits and Reclaim Your Life . You'll learn more about how to take care of yourself and truly love those around you...

Send us a message! My guest today is Lisa Lewis Daniels. Lisa brings a unique blend of professional experience, academic achievement, and transformational coaching expertise to her work with individuals, couples, and families. After the birth of her son, Lisa, Founder and CEO of Lionheart Society, LLC faced the challenge of balancing a stable, loving home with her career ambitions. ​Despite countl...

Send us a message! My guest today is Jessica Vogt. Jess is a holistic leadership development coach who supports people with a foot in many worlds -- culturally, professionally, or personally. Jess is a returning guest and I highly recommend listening to our first conversation on Episode 233 where she shared pieces of her story growing up as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). Today Jess shares more abo...

Send us a message! My guest today is Kelly Kienzle. Kelly is a returning guest and today we are talking about her book, Alchemy Workbook: Journey into Your Next . Alchemy Workbook blends art, journaling, and guided self-inquiry to help you chart a path from “what was” to “what’s becoming.” Inside, you’ll explore playful prompts, visual exercises, and intriguing practices that reveal patterns, poss...

Send us a message! My guests today are Christopher Henze and Dominique Debroux, the Director and Producer team for the film, Wise Women: Humanity's Untold Origins . I'm thrilled to share this conversation with you and cannot recommend the film enough.  There's so much to be discovered about the role of older women in our societies and world. About the Film Wise Women – Humanity’s Un...

Send us a message!  Our conversation today is hosted by Russ Watts. Russ, thanks so much for bringing this conversation to Make Life Less Difficult.  Russ is talking with Conrad Coleman, and I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation. I listened to it and it will have you on the edge of your seat. As Conrad shares some of his sailing adventures, Conrad has circumnavigated the world multiple t...

Send us a message! My guest today is Guryan Tighe. Guryan is an experienced leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and communications strategist whose clients describe her as a “Fear Technician”. She founded her company, FOURAGE, on the belief that understanding and working with our fears, rather than trying to conquer them, yields more professional success and personal fulfillment.  In her book,...

Send us a message! My guest today is Mona Khan. Mona is a culture alchemist and joy cultivator who helps teams co-create with clarity, navigate conflict with care, and show up fully — no masks, no holding back. She helps teams embrace the joy of difference: thinking differently, acting differently, doing differently. She nurtures them to turn those differences into superpowers. Collaboration stops...

Send us a message! Hello and welcome to the first officially released episode of 2026!   I’ve got a great conversation with Jennifer Berryhill to share with you today that I think is very timely with the new year. Before jumping into that conversation, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the start of this new year.  If you happened to listen to the last episode, you’ll know that there I reflec...

Send us a message! This is the last episode of 2025 so I wanted to share a few reflections before jumping into the main conversation.  2025 has been a year with lots of change. Many friends have experienced their lives majorly disrupted in unexpected ways. Completely turned upside down. In my personal journey, I lost my dad which was a catalyst for lots of reflection and subsequent growth. My iden...

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...