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Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today's Scripture is Romans 8:5-6 . Go Deeper: Episode 56: Am I Really Supposed to Die to Myself Episode 29: How to Stop Chasing Approval and Start Living the Life You Actually Want ⁠I Shouldn't Feel This Way⁠ — Learn to understand & regulate your emotions. ⁠The Best of You ⁠— Discover your true self in God. ⁠Boundaries For Your Soul⁠ — Learn to access the Spirit-led self within. ⁠Sign up⁠ for Dr. Alison's free weekly email for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 365 You Didn't Fail - You Returned (Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol) In this episode of Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living, I share a simple question my yoga teacher asked us before practice: “Why did you return?” Not why you stayed consistent. Not why you did it perfectly. But why you came back. This episode is about why returning to work on your relationship with alcohol — whether you want to cut back, take a break, or stop over-drinking — is not failure. It's commitment. If you've taken time away from this work… If you've disengaged, started again, stopped again… If you're here listening after some time away… This conversation is for you. We explore: Why commitment isn't about perfection or never slipping How returning is often the real work Why time away doesn't erase what you've learned How to come back to changing your drinking without shame Why choosing again can be an act of self-trust and care You don't have to start over. You don't have to explain yourself. And you don't have to do this perfectly. If you're sober curious, thinking about drinking less, or want a healthier relationship with alcohol without AA or rigid rules — you're in the right place. And if you want to deepen this work with me in a powerful, immersive way, there are a few remaining spots at The Magic House Retreat Center, my international retreat center for women ready to get alcohol out of the way and come back to themselves.

What if fitness wasn't about shrinking yourself — but about becoming stronger, healthier, and more confident?

What if life isn't hard — but the way we perceive it makes it feel that way?

Stop waiting for the perfect moment—start now. In this episode, Jadyn Hailey walks you through realistic goal‑setting, gentle motivation, and practical habits to help you reconnect with yourself and move forward with confidence. You'll learn how to set achievable intentions, protect your time, and cultivate self‑love so each day feels purposeful and joyful. Brew an almond‑milk matcha, press play, and begin taking small, sustainable steps toward the person you want to become.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it really take to survive — and thrive — as a comedian in today's world?

What really happens inside the healthcare system when patients aren't heard — even those with expertise? ⚠️ In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD, biomedical scientist and founder of the STEM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation, joins Amb. Elisha to expose the realities of medical racism, healthcare disparities, and the urgent need for patient advocacy

What happens when leadership aligns with purpose, clarity, and conviction?

What if your past didn't define your future — unless you allowed it to?

In this insightful episode of Radio Medium with Laura Lee, Andrea from Virginia receives powerful guidance from a mother in spirit who steps forward with loving — yet direct — advice about life, love, and movement forward. Spirit first appears, referencing past mobility challenges, using them as a symbolic reminder for Andrea not to remain “stuck” — physically, socially, or emotionally. The message quickly shifts to modern dating, where spirit humorously notes Andrea's detailed research habits on dating apps, revealing her strong desire for genuine connection. This reading encourages stepping out from behind the screen and into real-world experiences. Spirit highlights an upcoming concert as a pivotal moment, urging Andrea to “get up and out,” take the lead, and allow opportunities for connection to unfold naturally. Messages also acknowledge emotional hesitation around divorce and widowhood — not as obstacles, but as reasons why patience and initiative will be key. If you've been wondering whether love will find you — or if you need to move first — this episode delivers clarity, humor, and hope.

What if healing doesn't begin with systems — but with presence?

What if kindness was the key to healing the world — one person at a time?

What separates businesses that struggle to grow from those that scale consistently?

What happens when life changes forever — in an instant?

What if school was built around how children actually learn — not how we've always done it?

Stop letting other people's opinions run your life.If you replay conversations, fear being judged, or constantly worry about what others think — this isn't “being sensitive.” It's an outdated survival program quietly shaping your decisions, confidence, and identity.In this micro-dose episode, Jason breaks down why your brain is wired to obsess over approval — and gives you 5 practical psychological and spiritual tools to dissolve people-pleasing, anxiety spirals, and self-censorship so you can live authentically.You'll discover why:Your nervous system treats social rejection like physical dangerThe “Spotlight Effect” makes you think everyone's watching (they're not)Over-worrying is actually a form of self-obsessionEgo vs Higher Self determines your emotional reactionsYou can care about people without abandoning yourself⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – The Weight of Others' Opinions0:30 – Why This Pattern Isn't Normal1:30 – Ancient Survival Software Hijacking Your Brain3:00 – The Self-Obsession Trap4:30 – The Spotlight Effect5:30 – Ego vs Higher Self7:00 – 5 Keys to Break Free10:30 – Start Living for Yourself

What if pressure wasn't breaking you — but forging you into a diamond?

Why do brilliant ideas often get lost — even when they come from capable leaders?

What does luxury really mean in today's real estate market — and how does lifestyle shape the places we call home?

If you're listening to this during the Christmas holiday week and feeling a little on edge, this episode is for you! In today's episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I'm sharing a real coaching call conversation about control - the sneaky kind that looks like being responsible on the outside but feels like anxiety on the inside. Yep, that kind. We talk about why so many women struggle to let go, how trying to control people and situations steals our peace, damages relationships, and keeps us from being present in our own lives. I share personal stories (including my days as a reformed control freak), signs you might be holding onto control without realizing it, and simple mindset shifts to help you release what's not yours to carry! This is a gentle reminder that you don't have to manage everything, fix everyone, or hold it all together to be worthy or safe. Sign up for the Main Character Energy Activation Masterclass on January 13, 2026 - this is where the real shift begins → https://www.bossbitchradio.com/masterclass Join the newsletter for more behind-the-scenes tips, cheat sheets, and practical tools → https://www.bossbitchradio.com/newsletter #mentalstrength #overthinking #anxietyrelief #mindsetforwomen Key Takeaways: 00:24 Holiday Stress + Why We Try to Control Everything 00:55 A Real Coaching Call Conversation 01:59 Quick Reminder: Main Character Energy Masterclass 02:57 Mentally Strong People Don't Obsess Over Control 04:46 Real-Life Control Freak Stories (Yep, Me Too) 06:51 Doing a Control Check-In (Be Honest) 09:45 Why Asking for Help Is Actually Powerful 13:25 How to "Bless and Release" in Real Life 17:41 Locus of Control Explained in Plain English 25:44 How to Influence Without Controlling 27:36 Acceptance, Letting Go, and Finding Peace 30:52 Choosing Calm Over Chaos 34:47 Final Thoughts + Masterclass Invite Links Mentioned:  Join me for the Main Character Energy Activation Masterclass on January 13, 2026 - this is where the real shift begins → https://www.bossbitchradio.com/masterclass Join the Iconic Coaching Academy! Limited 1:1 spots available - https://www.bossbitchradio.com/iconic-coaching  I'm loving this Cathy Heller's program is packed with gems. Check it out here! https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/thisabundantlifebycathyheller/kLZu9Gj7RIEtBF2Q Hey! Have you heard of ClassPass? They're giving an exclusive free trial (with 20 bonus credits!) only available to friends of mine. https://classpass.com/refer/U37R31GQ30  

What does it truly mean to reclaim your power after trauma, abuse, and heartbreak?

What if one single breath could calm your anxiety, sharpen your focus, and transform the way you lead and live?

What happens when worthiness and success become inseparable? Megan Arneson shares her journey from Silicon Valley hustle culture to founding Fuck the Hustle, a community for burned-out high-achievers. After quitting her corporate job at 24 post-9/11 to move to the woods, Megan got pulled back into the cycle—burning out completely before breaking free. She vulnerably discusses the "good girl" programming that drove her hustle, canceling her wedding, and the transformation from proving herself to embodied leadership. "Hustle comes from this drive to prove we're worthy," she explains. Her story offers hope: simple grounding practices, nervous system work, and reconnecting with inherent worth can break the cycle.Megan Arneson, MBA is a trauma-informed Executive Coach and founder of Fuck the Hustle, a private community for high-achieving founders and corporate leaders navigating reinvention. Through her book, her membership community, transformational retreats, and her signature "The Nervous System is Your Strategy" workshop, Megan helps high-achievers recognize and break free from burnout cycles. Her work goes beyond surface-level mindset tools, centering instead on embodied, nervous-system-led practices that build true resilience. Megan's work equips women to move from proving and over-functioning into leading with sovereignty, clarity, and flow.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Opening and Introduction(03:15) Post-9/11: Quitting Corporate for the Woods(08:23) The Hustle-Worthiness Connection(13:23) The Pattern: Blowing Up Life Repeatedly(20:11) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad (24:35) Running Towards Your Calling(34:51) Getting Quiet and Listening to Inner Voice(41:10) Burnout Warning Signs and Nervous System Safety(45:00) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad (53:51) Living Your Gift vs. Proving Worth(55:46) Final Advice: Get Outside Without a GoalLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganarneson/https://www.youtube.com/@FucktheHustlehttps://fuckthehustle.co/Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

Today I'm sharing all about my favorite books from 2025. Resources from this episode: Every Moment Holy  Rhythms Reset  Nancy Ray Book Club  Work & Play Episode 266 : 2025 Book List  On Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni  The Blooming of Delphinium by Holly Varni  Smart Brevity by Jim VandeHei  The Opt-Out Family by Erin Loechner The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole Anonymous by Alicia Britt Chole Underestimated by Mary Marantz Work & Play Episode 269 : Underestimated with Mary Marantz Born to Eat by Leslie Schilling  Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin The If I Run Series by Terri Blackstock Restoration Series by Terri Blackstock How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen by Kate Strickler Work & Play Episode 283 : I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen with Kate Strickler  Love Your Life by Rachel Awtrey Work & Play Episode 282 : Love Your Life with Rachel Awtrey  My Name is Ashler Lev by Chaim Potok  When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin A Cross-Country Christmas Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk The Wild Robot by Peter Brown Polyanna by Eleanor H. Porter The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury The Timeless Series Book 1 by Gabrielle Meyer Follow me on Goodreads!  Send Nancy an audio message!  Dwell Bible App Discount Join my email list!  Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

In this deeply moving and hope-filled episode, Ambassador Elisha welcomes Michelle Bader Ebersole — Christian author, widow advocate, speaker, and founder of Widow Goals, a global ministry helping widows move from surviving to thriving through faith, healing, and community.

In this inspiring episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Dr. Rahul Prasad — scientist, author, global thinker, and humanitarian leader

In this deeply inspiring episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with John Stewart Hill — founder of The Good Contractors List, purpose-driven entrepreneur, and a man whose story of faith, surrender, and resilience has transformed thousands of lives.

In this powerful, heartfelt episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Kevin D'Anna — leadership coach, business builder, and founder of Upward Path Coaching & Consulting — as he shares his remarkable journey from battling addiction to becoming a respected leader who empowers blue-collar entrepreneurs across America.

In this inspiring episode, Ambassador Elisha welcomes Drew Thompson — high-performance coach, AI educator, former child actor, successful agency founder, and the heart behind the message “Permission to Laugh.”

In this transformative episode, Ambassador Elisha welcomes Doug Fleener — speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and author of the upcoming book “What If” — to share his extraordinary journey from addiction and self-destruction to leadership, clarity, and long-term success.

In this inspiring episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Hana Dolgin, a gifted psychotherapist, Gestalt therapist, jazz saxophonist, and emotional-wellness expert, to explore the transformative journey of self-discovery, anxiety reduction, and reconnecting with your authentic self.

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Amanda Landes, Psy.D., psychologist, author, and grief advocate

In this fascinating episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with renowned composer, pianist, educator, and music theorist Kurt Ellenberger

In this inspiring episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with entrepreneur, author, and creator of Scintilla, Robert Gaines — a powerhouse of insight on creativity, business freedom, and building wealth through ideas.

In this deep and energizing episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with AI strategist, entrepreneur, and operations expert James Lang — a leader known for blending sharp technical insight with a passion for shining light in dark places.

In this powerful and Spirit-filled episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with T.S. Wright — pastor, teacher, author, podcaster, and founder of the God-Centered Concept movement. ✝️

What if the very thing you keep trying to control is the thing that's silently keeping you stuck?In this powerful excerpt from our free masterclass Tantra Unveiled, Chantelle breaks open one of Tantra's most liberating truths: we don't transform by fixing, analysing or regulating ourselves… we transform by feeling what is actually here, now.She reveals why so many people spend years in therapy, mindset work or meditation and still feel anxious, shut down or disconnected:Because the mind keeps reliving the past and projecting into the future, and almost no one teaches us how to actually be human - how to feel our emotional body, how to harness our erotic energy, how to trust life instead of manage it.Today's episode breaks down the outdated beliefs we carry about healing and invites us into the questions that open the doorway to real transformationWhat if safety doesn't come from controlling life, but from meeting life as it is?What if your nervous system isn't meant to stay regulated, but to move - to feel both expansion and intensity without collapsing?What if the wisdom inside your body is more accurate than anything you've ever learned about yourself?Chantelle shares the core tantric teaching that changes everything for practitioners and seekers alike:“Suffering isn't created by pain - it's created by being in conflict with what is.”Instead of bypassing or analysing experience, Tantra invites us into radical honesty with the body:What's here now?Where does it live in me?Can I stay with it, without trying to fix or control it?For those called to the practitioner path, this episode is an initiation into the heart of why Tantra is not just another modality. It's the one that finally stops the endless cycle of fixing, analysing, and seeking. It's about becoming the kind of presence that shows people how to be alive, how to feel, how to trust themselves, and how to meet every moment without abandoning who they are. This is the level of embodiment, sovereignty, and honesty that clients are starving for because it's what actually creates lasting change.Tantra places the body the felt sense, the emotional truth, the erotic aliveness,  back at the centre of healing. It awakens practitioners into a modality that doesn't keep people in perpetual processing, but returns them to the knowing that they are enough, they are whole, and they are capable of meeting life as it is. If you can feel that the Tantric Path is calling you, we invite you to explore Module 1 of our renowned 18 Month Practitioner Training for free here. Resources + Links:Enrollment for our 18 Month Practitioner Training is open now! Save $2000 when you enroll before December 19th! https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/ Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

In this powerful episode, Ambassador Elisha delivers a life-changing message about identity, purpose, and the divine light within you.

In this transformative episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with David Coupland — global thinker, creator of QU, world traveler, media professional, and visionary dedicated to helping humanity grow through curiosity, connection, and life-changing experiences.

In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Amb. Elisha welcomes Chanoa Inez — author, guide, and personal branding mentor — for a deeply moving conversation about healing, transformation, and rediscovering joy after profound loss.

In this powerful episode, Amb. Elisha welcomes Prasant Nukalapati veteran educator, youth mentor, and founder of What Comes Next Educational Consulting, for a transformative conversation on guiding teens through today's complex and fast-changing world.

In this uplifting and deeply insightful episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Tashia Martin, licensed social worker, author, and healing-centered leadership coach, who has spent 20+ years helping individuals and organizations navigate profound grief, change, and personal evolution.

In this transformative episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Dr. Melanie Gray, a 41-year nursing veteran, doctorate-prepared clinician, and Certified Confidence Coach dedicated to helping people overcome burnout, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm.

In this powerful episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Philip Saparov, writer, thinker, world traveler and transformational mentor — to explore how he rebuilt his life from burnout, stress, and uncertainty into a story of clarity, inner peace, and global freedom

Using alcohol to numb emotions—does it really keep you safe, or just keep you stuck in old patterns? For Ann, alcohol became the shortcut to avoid conflict and silence emotions she'd been told to keep hidden since childhood. For Mandy, the urge to drink after work felt like the only way to shut off stress and self-criticism. In this powerful coaching session, Coach Zoe invites both women to explore what's really underneath the desire to drink when feelings become overwhelming. Together, they uncover the links between shame, perfectionism, anxiety, and cravings—and learn practical ways to process emotions without running from them. Their stories show how self-compassion, body awareness, and simple grounding tools can open the door to healing. This conversation is both raw and hopeful, reminding us that the urge to numb is really an invitation to feel, heal, and choose differently. In Ann's session: The lifelong habit of emotional suppression The neuroscience behind drinking to numb feelings Learning to identify and name emotions for the first time Recognizing that needing is not a threat to survival Starting to care for yourself and your body as a path to healing The power of holding space for yourself and your emotions Acknowledging the journey of emotional recovery And more topics… In Mandy's session: The emotional weight of unprocessed past experiences How a lifetime of hypervigilance creates the need to escape Realizing that self-sabotage is a coping mechanism Finding new, creative hobbies to replace drinking The wisdom of the body and the courage to feel Gaining confidence in your own perspective and voice Acknowledging that the journey to healing is not always linear And more… Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings her experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life's big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Zoe taught Pilates for 15 years. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had. Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: How To Rewire Your Brain To Stop Drinking - Meet Our Coaches -  E827 - https://thisnakedmind.com/how-to-rewire-your-brain-to-stop-drinking-e827/  Feeling Your Emotions Without Alcohol - Understanding the Urge to Drink - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E799 - https://thisnakedmind.com/understanding-the-urge-to-drink-e799/ Healing From Using Alcohol to Numb Emotional Pain - Reader's Question - E564 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-564-coaching-questions-how-to-start-healing-from-numbing/ Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious! Quince: Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to Quince.com/naked for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first box + a free item for life at Hungryroot.com/nakedmind with code nakedmind Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/mind Aura Frame: Get $35 off Aura's Carver Mat frame at AuraFrames.com with promo code NAKEDMIND Masterclass: Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/NAKEDMIND

Send us a textWhat if the strength you thought was keeping you together is actually what's holding you back?In this powerful and unapologetically honest conversation, Kaitlyn Talamante, CEO of LadyBoss and mindset coach, sits down with Tricia Parido, creator of Total Emotional Performance, to unpack the truth about control, emotional burnout, and what it really means to live with peace.Tricia gets real about how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the need to “have it all together” are often just emotional avoidance in disguise. She shares how high-achieving women can stop outsourcing their power, move beyond coping, and develop true emotional agility — the ability to sit in and move through life's challenges with grace and awareness.This isn't your typical “fix yourself” conversation. It's a wake-up call to stop performing peace and start living it, reclaiming your purpose, your personal power, and your joy.

Waiting to Feel Ready? Why Confidence Follows Action — Not the Other Way Around Still waiting to feel ready before you take that next step?Spoiler alert: that moment may never come — and that's exactly why this episode is here to shake you out of hesitation and into momentum. Inside this powerful episode of Addiction Unlimited, we’ll break down: Why readiness is a myth (and how to stop waiting for it), How confidence is built through action, not preparation, And the daily discipline of doing what needs to be done — even when you don't feel like it. You'll walk away with clarity, practical tools, and a renewed sense of ownership over your goals, your emotions, and your next move. This episode is your call to stop waiting, start building, and trust that the path reveals itself as you move.

You've done everything right. The degree, the career, the salary that finally exceeds what your parents made. You're checking all the boxes. But if you're honest, you still feel broke. Not because your bank account is empty, but because you never feel safe with money. You're controlling, budgeting, tracking every dollar, and somehow it still doesn't feel like enough. That constant financial anxiety? That's not about your numbers. It's about the unworthiness conversation running underneath every money decision you make. Lisa Chastain grew up blue-collar on a dirt road in Las Vegas, watching her dad never make more than $60,000 a year. She did what good girls do: got the degree, landed the job with the 401k and health insurance, bought a house at 24, married at 25, had her kid at 28. She was winning. Until she wasn't. When her husband lost his job nine months after she left her career to stay home, everything unraveled. The $100,000 in her 401k? Drained trying to hold it all together and start her financial advisor business. The perfect marriage? Hiding active addiction and chaos. The life that looked so good from the outside? Completely unsustainable on the inside. Lisa spent years trying to control her way to safety—budgeting harder, fixing her husband, making herself smaller, believing if she just did more, it would finally feel secure. But control was never the answer. The real work was healing the "not enough" conversation that made her use money to prove her worth, use debt to fill voids that weren't fillable with things, and stay in toxic situations because leaving felt like failure. Through divorce, a public rebound relationship with another addict, and what she calls her "come to Jesus moment," Lisa rebuilt her entire relationship with money. She stopped budgeting. She redefined success beyond bank account balances. She learned to use debt strategically instead of shamefully. And she made it her mission to help other women do the same—because financial shame keeps successful women stuck in scarcity longer than actual money problems ever could. Today, Lisa is a nationally recognized personal finance coach, bestselling author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living, host of The Real Money Podcast, and the woman teaching thousands of women how to stop controlling money and start trusting themselves with it.   In this raw, vulnerable conversation, Lisa reveals: Why budgeting is actually a control mechanism designed to keep women feeling ashamed of their financial decisions (and what to do instead) The hidden cost of financial control: how trying to manage every dollar keeps you feeling broke no matter how much you make Why debt isn't the problem—the unworthiness conversation driving your spending is How men are championed for using debt strategically while women are shamed for having $5,000 on a credit card The real reason successful women still live paycheck to paycheck despite good salaries: they're banking out of emotion, not data Why money amplifies who you already are (and what happens when you put money on top of an "unworthy" story) How to build self-trust with money through financial forecasting instead of white-knuckling a budget The generational shame women carry around money ownership and decision-making (and why it wasn't even legal for women to own their own accounts until less than 100 years ago) What redefining success actually looks like when you stop attaching it to external markers The exact moment Lisa realized she was the problem—and also the solution   This episode is for you if you've ever: Done everything "right" financially but still feel like you're one emergency away from falling apart Felt successful on paper but broke in your nervous system—constantly anxious about money no matter what your bank account says Controlled and budgeted your way through life only to realize you still don't feel safe with money Carried shame about debt, spending decisions, or financial mistakes that men would be championed for taking Made good money but somehow still felt like it was never enough Used spending or debt to fill a void that wasn't actually fillable with things Known you should feel more financially secure than you do, but the anxiety won't go away Realized you're trying to control money because you don't trust yourself with it   Guest Bio Lisa Chastain is a nationally recognized Personal Finance Coach and bestselling author with over 20 years of experience helping women take control of their money. Featured in CNBC, O – The Oprah Magazine, Fortune, Business Insider, and Forbes, Lisa is known for her fresh, no-shame approach to financial empowerment. After burning through $100,000 and nearly going broke, she rebuilt her life and made it her mission to help women fix their finances—without rigid budgets. In 2016, she launched her coaching business to teach women how to track money intentionally, invest wisely, and create sustainable wealth. Today, she's the host of The Real Money Podcast and the bestselling author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living, which challenges outdated money rules and inspires financial confidence. Lisa's work focuses on money mindset, leadership, and financial emotional intelligence, guiding clients and organizations to achieve long-term stability and freedom. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, NBC News, MSN Money, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and was named one of Las Vegas Women Magazine's "People to Watch." Find Lisa: Website: lisachastain.com Podcast: The Real Money Podcast: https://lisachastain.com/podcast/ Book: Stop Budgeting, Start Living: Transform Your Money Mindset, Transform Your Life (available on Amazon) Instagram: @realmoneywithlisa  90-Day Money Bootcamp launching quarterly 4-Day Intensive Healing Retreats   Ready to stop controlling money and start trusting yourself with it? If Lisa's story hit close to home, it's because you're carrying the same pattern: doing everything right, checking all the boxes, making good money, but still feeling broke, unsafe, and like it's never enough. Here's the truth: That anxiety isn't about your bank account balance. It's about the unworthiness conversation running underneath every financial decision you make. The shame you carry about debt. The belief that if you just budget harder, control tighter, manage better, you'll finally feel safe. But control is never the answer. Self-trust is. You're exhausted from white-knuckling your way through your financial life. You're collapsing into bed at night, mind racing about money, even though objectively you're doing fine. You snap at your partner about spending. You feel guilty every time you buy something for yourself. You've built a life that looks successful on the outside, but inside it doesn't feel congruent. The Congruency Audit is where we look at the gap between the financial success you've built on the outside and what you're actually feeling on the inside. We'll identify the exact patterns keeping you stuck in financial control instead of self-trust, the wounds driving your relationship with money, and what it's going to take for you to finally create success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. This isn't about budgeting harder. This isn't about more spreadsheets. This is about healing the "not enough" story that's been running your financial life since childhood—so you can finally step into the version of you who trusts herself with money, makes decisions from abundance instead of scarcity, and redefines success on your own terms. Book your Congruency Audit: lisacarpenter.ca/audit If you listen on Spotify:  Open the Spotify app on your phone. Search for Lisa Carpenter and open her podcast page. Tap the three dots under the podcast description. Choose Rate show from the menu. Select your star rating and tap Submit.

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In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches why good intentions aren't enough—and how real growth begins when you choose intentional living. You'll discover the difference between passivity and purposeful action, and how intentional listening can transform your relationships and your leadership.  After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack how to apply these ideas in leadership, communication, and personal development. Together, they explore practical ways to overcome procrastination, practice active listening, and bring accountability into your growth journey!  You'll learn how to:  Move from good intentions to intentional action Turn reflection into growth and momentum  Apply active listening to strengthen connection and influence  Build accountability into your daily leadership habits  Embrace intentional living to achieve long-term success