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Heather Stewart shares her journey from corporate burnout to wellness coach, inspiring listeners to become the CEOs of their own lives and discover what truly matters to them.

• Leaving behind a 15-year CPA career, big house, and corporate perks to pursue authentic living
• Rejecting work-life balance in favor of harmonizing six key life areas (BECOME: Body, Emotions, Community, Occupation, Money, and Engagement)
• Understanding that being stuck often stems from not knowing where you want to go or believing limiting stories about what's possible
• Creating space for creativity through daydreaming and quieting the task-oriented brain
• Taking small, manageable steps toward change rather than making drastic life decisions
• Recognizing that transformation is a process requiring patience and self-compassion
• Finding your own inner GPS by listening to your intuition instead of external expectations

Visit heatherstewartcoach.com to download the Thriving Life Map and take the first step toward living your best life on your own terms.

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Mary Boza Crimmins shares her journey from 28-year teaching veteran to entrepreneur and author, revealing how making a major career transition at 58 wasn't retirement but "recalibration." She discusses following long-held dreams of writing and running her own business after decades of putting them aside.

• Made career transition at 58, moving from teaching to entrepreneurship
• Wrote "Taking the Holy Spirit to Work" to help Christians integrate faith into workplace without being preachy
• Combines writing, editing, and organizational skills to help clients achieve their goals
• Believes legacy thinking is essential—focusing on how our actions impact future generations
• Encourages people to embrace life's seasons rather than missing moments in pursuit of perfection
• Advocates writing down vision and goals as crucial for making them reality
• Found COVID-19 created both challenges that pushed her to change and blessings that made change possible
• Started her current path by journaling and sharing writings that resonated with others

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Neena Perez shares her powerful journey from abuse, teen pregnancy, and poverty to becoming a successful transformational coach, author, and speaker. Through her three-step process of inner healing, transcending unwanted behaviors, and co-creation, she empowers women to turn their wisdom into wealth and vision into impact.

• Overcoming shame that doesn't belong to you is crucial for personal transformation
• Recognize the difference between shame from being harmed versus shame from causing harm
• Taking ownership of your current situation rather than making excuses
• Eliminate "I try" from your vocabulary as it indicates you're not fully committed
• Identifying your unique worth, wisdom, knowledge, and skills is essential for business success
• Creating impact should be prioritized over simply making money
• Faith provides creative inspiration and guidance during entrepreneurship challenges
• Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you to elevate your thinking
• Break down goals into actionable steps by writing them down and reverse engineering
• Technical barriers are often excuses—start with free tools and focus on showing up consistently

Visit Neena's website at www.http://neenaperez.com—Turn Your Wisdom To Wealth to download her free ebook and checklist, which provides a 90-day framework for starting your coaching business.

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Dr. Axa Yox reveals how calling something a "comfort zone" signals your brain that being unhappy is acceptable, keeping you trapped in unfulfilling patterns. She shares her journey from academic success through rock bottom moments to developing brain rewiring techniques that help people break free from self-sabotage and fear.

• Stop pretending and being a "good girl" – honesty with yourself is the first act of self-love
• Unhappiness is not comfortable, it's just familiar – our brain creates biochemical patterns we become addicted to
• Fear of failure is actually fear that no one will catch you when you fall
• Motivation doesn't work for lasting change – making your current situation unbearable does
• Our biochemistry works on three levels: hormones, initial assessment, and chosen response
• You can rewire your brain by shrinking negative reactions while amplifying positive ones
• The 30-day technique involves gradually increasing your tolerance to fearful situations
• Identify why you stay in toxic situations – usually it's about certainty versus uncertainty
• Life is shorter than we expect – the regrets of the dying include wishing for more happiness and authenticity

Check out Dr. Axa's book "Stop Calling it a Comfort Zone" on Amazon with a seasonal 90% discount. Connect with her on Facebook or LinkedIn to learn more about breaking free from what's holding you back.

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Have you ever felt that tug in your soul—a persistent calling to write a book, start a business, or break free from a toxic relationship—yet found yourself unable to move forward? That frustrating state of being "stuck" is exactly what today's powerful conversation with transformation coach Caroline Biesalski addresses.

Caroline's journey from successful accounting firm owner to internationally-recognized transformation guide began with a single, life-altering question: "What do you really, really want?" This seemingly simple inquiry revealed that she had been living someone else's dream, following her father's path rather than listening to her own heart's desires. Taking inspired action, Caroline closed her established business, began traveling extensively across America, and discovered her true calling in empowering others to transform their lives.

What makes this episode particularly fascinating is the unexpected catalyst for Caroline's transformation: TikTok. During the pandemic, her teenage sons introduced her to the platform where she discovered mentors who taught her about paradigm shifts and the power of consistent, inspired action. Through this digital doorway, she not only transformed her life but also learned English (her second foreign language) and launched her wildly successful "Inspired Choice" podcast—recording an astounding 590 episodes in just one year.

Caroline generously shares her five mindset shifts for unstoppable success, including maintaining an open mind, finding the right mentors, practicing unwavering consistency, reframing setbacks as necessary processing time, and persisting with flexibility. She defines inspiration as "the breath of God" and views it as a multiplier that creates something greater than the sum of its parts when people come together with shared intention.

Ready to stop letting your way get in your way? Listen now to discover how to identify what your soul is truly calling you to do and take that crucial first step toward transformation. As Caroline reminds us, "We all want to see change, but we overlook that we have to be the change."

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Ayo Haynes shares her transformative journey from successful real estate professional to single mother through open adoption. Her story challenges societal expectations and offers a blueprint for women who desire motherhood despite not following traditional paths.

• Ayo pursued motherhood in her 40s after unsuccessful fertility treatments
• She discovered open adoption as her path to creating a family on her own terms
• Open adoption creates respectful relationships between adoptive and birth families
• The concept of "life non-negotiables" helped her overcome limiting beliefs
• The adoption process typically costs $25,000-$60,000 with various funding options
• She traveled to five countries with her daughter before her second birthday
• Cultural expectations and family opinions often prevent women from living authentically
• Adoption agencies have varying criteria; thorough research is essential
• As an "adoption doula," Ayo now coaches other women through this journey

Visit openadoptionsuccess.com to access Ayo's guided self-reflection questionnaire and other adoption resources. Her coaching services help women navigate both the practical and emotional aspects of becoming a mother through open adoption.

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Marni Battista shares her transformative journey from controlling perfectionist to freedom-seeker after a devastating ski accident forced her to rebuild her life's foundation and confront her deepest fears about change, identity, and self-worth.

• Breaking seven bones in her sacrum became a metaphor for needing to rebuild the foundation of her life
• Physical healing came only after addressing unforgiveness toward others and herself
• Living a year in an RV with her husband and cats helped her discover what truly matters
• The Institute for Living Courageously helps women break free from self-imposed limitations
• "If it's not a hell yes, it's a no" - using this filter to make life-affirming decisions
• Holographic decision-making involves intellectual clarity, emotional awareness, and spiritual resonance
• The soul map quiz helps identify personality types (Settlers, Wanderers, Dreamers, Creators) that influence life choices
• Seven questions for a meaningful life include examining wonder and gratitude
• Many people remain stuck because they're more committed to their limitations than to their vision
• Playing and fun are essential elements often missing from busy adult lives

Visit marnibattista.com or decodeyourdestinyquiz.com to discover your personality type and begin your journey to living more courageously.

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When was the last time you thought about getting older with excitement rather than dread? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Debra Heiser, applied developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project, we challenge everything you thought you knew about aging and human potential.

Most of us view life as a physical trajectory - we grow, peak early, then slowly decline. But Dr. Heiser reveals the extraordinary truth about our emotional development, which continues to rise throughout our lives. This explains why so many people report being happier in their 50s, 60s, and beyond than they were decades earlier. The reading glasses are a small price to pay for the wisdom, self-acceptance, and freedom from others' expectations that comes with age.

We explore how midlife and beyond isn't about fading away but rather bearing fruit through mentorship. Dr. Heiser distinguishes true mentoring (which is generative and intrinsically motivated) from coaching or advising. Through powerful stories like Nobel Prize winner Bob Lefkowitz discovering his "six degrees" of mentorship influence, we see how our legacy can extend far beyond what we imagine.

For listeners questioning their purpose or feeling stuck, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on finding meaning outside your job title. Whether you're approaching midlife, already there, or supporting someone who is, you'll gain practical insights on lateral mentoring, creating your legacy tree, and embracing each stage of life with anticipation rather than anxiety.

Ready to stop seeing aging as something to fear and start seeing it as your opportunity to thrive? Listen now and discover why the second half might just be your best half.

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