What if your life isn’t something to fix, but something to tend to, like a garden?

In this episode of the a life differently podcast, returning guest Jameer Hart (he/they) introduces us to the practice of spiritual gardening, a soulful approach to personal growth and spiritual coaching. You’ll learn how to plant seeds of intention, move with devotion instead of discipline, and embrace life’s natural cycles of growth, rest, and change.

We also explore how to shift from hyper-individualism to community-centered living and why your garden flourishes most when you allow others in.

Plus, Jameer offers a powerful collective divination reading for listeners, a right-on-time message about joy, balance, and heart-led choices.

**Special Offer: Listeners get 30% off personal readings and spiritual coaching sessions with Jameer. Book here.

Tune in and remember: your whole life is a garden, and every garden needs tending.

Resources & Links:

• SPECIAL OFFER: Receive 30% off a Divination Reading or Human Design Reading with Jameer Hart
• Follow Jameer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omegathorpecreative
• Learn more about Spiritual Life Coach Jameer Hart: https://omegathorpecreative.com
• Get your free Human Design Chart → https://omegathorpecreative.com/humandesign
• Follow ALD on Instagram: @alifedifferently
• Find your own delicious tea blends from Marabette & Co. Teas: https://marabetteteas.com/shop-the-market (my tea blend is Farmhouse Table which may not be available as tea blends change seasonally)

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Until next time, keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep choosing something different.

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If you’ve been wondering how to find your joy when life feels hard (or just like plain trash), I get it. I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts, practical steps, and small daily actions that helped me hold onto joy in the middle of chaos. You’ll learn why joy isn’t something you wait to “find” when things get better, how it can exist alongside pain and stress, and how to train your brain to notice more good even when life feels heavy. This is your reminder that you can choose and cultivate joy right where you are, through the mess and all.

Resources & Links:

• Follow or DM me on Instagram: @alifedifferently
• Book a 1:1 Clarity Session with me: https://forms.gle/rgRAuHPhdXrDon5N8 
• Joy of Life Retreat with Shirin Eskandani and Liana Naima: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/joy-life
• Why You Deserve Joy Now on Wholehearted Coaching: The Podcast
• Book a Divination Reading with Jameer Hart at 30% off

If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations! Also, leaving a review helps more people discover a life differently and I’d love to hear what resonated with you.

Until next time, keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep choosing something different.

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Anxiety doesn’t wait for a “good time,” so today I’m sharing one of my favorite tools to ease it quickly: EFT tapping for anxiety.

In this episode of a life differently, I walk you through the 9 tapping points, share the cultural roots of EFT, and guide you through a simple round you can do at home, plus a discreet version for public spaces.

You’ll leave with a practice you can use anytime you need to feel grounded and in control.

Resources & Links:

• Follow or DM me on Instagram: @alifedifferently
• Book a 1:1 Clarity Session with me: https://forms.gle/rgRAuHPhdXrDon5N8 

If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations! Also, leaving a review helps more people discover a life differently and I’d love to hear what resonated with you.

Until next time, keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep choosing something different.

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We’re back, baby!

Season 2 of a life differently officially kicks off next week and in this quick update, I’m giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming your way: more solo episodes, deeper mindset and manifestation talk, a full October series on spooky sh*t, and a few shifts to keep things feeling aligned and expansive.

In the meantime, check out The Free Genies Project hosted by Coach Nane now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts.

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what if it's not too late for the life and the things you really want?

in this soul-expanding episode, I sit down with Shirin Eskandani, founder of Wholehearted Coaching and the Wholehearted Life Coaching Certification, to talk about becoming a mom at 40, redefining success, and building a trauma-informed, decolonized coaching practice rooted in equity, integrity, and heart.

shirin shares what it looks like to trust your own timeline, especially when it doesn’t match society’s expectations. from soft-launching her baby girl (yes, really) to shifting careers and creating a revolutionary coaching program, this conversation is a powerful reminder that you’re not behind—you’re right on time.

whether you’re exploring motherhood later in life, interested in becoming a coach, or just tired of feeling like you missed your moment, this episode is a breath of fresh air.

interested in becoming a coach, but traditional coaching spaces feel out of sync with your values? the wholehearted life coaching certification is a trauma-informed, decolonized, and heart-centered training designed to help you coach ethically and powerfully without bypassing identity, lived experience, or the systems that shape us. this isn’t your average “rah-rah” coach training. it’s for people who care deeply, who want to do this work with skill, integrity, and real impact.

learn more + apply: wholeheartedcertification.com

Resources & Links:

• read the full blog post: alifedifferently.com/podcast/not-too-late-shirin-eskandani
• connect with Shirin on instagram: @wholeheartedcoaching
• learn more about the Wholehearted Life Coaching Certification: wholeheartedcertification.com 
• follow along on instagram: @alifedifferently

curious about angel numbers? download my free angel numbers guide to start understanding the signs showing up when you need them most

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until next time—keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep choosing something different.

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how do you move forward when motherhood begins with loss?

(quick note: this episode includes honest conversation around miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss. if that feels too heavy today, honor what you need. the episode will be here when you're ready)

this week’s conversation on motherhood, differently is with Brittany Jones—registered dietitian, business owner, and mother of one child on eart and four in heaven—to talk about what motherhood looks like when it's shaped by grief, loss, and ultimately, the choice to live fully in the now.

Brittany shares her experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, including the physical toll, the emotional isolation, and the deep healing work that followed. she opens up about how grief reshaped her relationship with control, why she and her husband made the decision to stop trying to conceive, and how she’s embracing life as a mother of one here on earth and four in spirit.

we also explore:

• shame around your postpartum body after pregnancy loss
• how Brittany learned to accept a body that’s been through so much
• why genetic testing helped release her self-blame
• how she’s finding peace, presence, and joy as a family of three (plus their gorgeous cat, Callie)

whether you've experienced miscarriage yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to understand the deeper realities of motherhood after loss, this episode offers compassion, clarity, and community.

Resources & Links:

• read the full blog post: alifedifferently.com/podcast/motherhood-miscarriage-brittany-jones
• connect with brittany on instagram: @brittanyjonesRD
• learn more about brittany jones nutrition group: brittanyjonesrd.com
• follow us on instagram: @alifedifferently
• curious about angel numbers? download my free angel numbers guide to start understanding the signs showing up when you need them most

subscribe & review:

enjoyed the episode? subscribe, leave a review, or share with someone who might need it. every share helps grow a life differently and reminds others they’re not alone.

until next time, keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep choosing something different.

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It’s my birthday episode, and surprise — I’m crying on the mic. (We love consistency.)

This week, I sat down to reflect on turning 36 and ended up sharing one of the most raw, unfiltered episodes I’ve ever recorded. I talk about the emotional breakdown that took me out, the four-day cry I didn’t see coming, and the weird metaphor that floated into my brain mid-spiral: why are the dishes in the dryer?

If your life has been feeling loud, messy, and absurd in ways you can’t even explain — same. I’m right there with you. But also? I’m still becoming. Still dreaming. Still choosing softness and truth even when everything feels like it’s breaking.

In this episode, I share:

• What the hell I went through and what that dishes line means
• 12 reminders that life is still beautiful (even when it’s chaotic)
• 12 things I’m still learning (and fumbling through)
• My "Hell Yeah, Why Not!" list (aka, the big wild dreams that light me the hell up)
• A birthday toast to the version of me I’m becoming

This is not your typical polished “birthday wisdom” episode. It’s soft, sacred, chaotic, and very me. If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “nothing’s where it’s supposed to be,” I made this for you.

Resources & Links:

• Read the full blog post: alifedifferently.com/podcast/birthday-breakdown-and-becoming 
• Follow ALD on Instagram: @alifedifferently
• Book a 1:1 Clarity Session with me: https://forms.gle/rgRAuHPhdXrDon5N8 

 Mentioned in the episode:

• Porsha Glover’s interview on IVF, Infertility, and Identity
• Shirin Eskandani’s Wholehearted Life Coaching Certification Program
• Vanessa “Nane” Marquez’s interview on core values
• Latoya Dixon Smith, her interview on pleasure + shadow work, and her Iconic Woman Oracle Deck
• Markiplier, YouTuber and filmmaker
• Berleezy and Britani, YouTube creators, streamers, siblings, all that good stuff
• Jeni’s ice cream (trust me)
• Angels for the Modern Mystic Oracle Deck

If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations! Also, leaving a review helps more people discover a life differently—and I’d love to hear what resonated with you.

Until next time, keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep choosing something different.

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How does infertility shape your identity? How about as a Black woman? In this close-to-home interview on motherhood differently, I sit down with my cousin Porsha Glover to have a powerful conversation about IVF, infertility, and what it means to become a mother as a Black woman navigating infertility.

Porsha opens up about learning about possible infertility at a young age, her journey through IVF, the emotional and physical toll of fertility treatments, and how it all impacted her identity, relationships, and sense of self. We talk about the unique struggles Black women face in fertility spaces—where our pain is often ignored, our questions dismissed, and our stories underrepresented.

Together we explore:

• IVF as a Black woman: what the process really looks like
• The emotional impact of infertility and trying to conceive
• What she felt was the hardest part of IVF
• Identity, family history, and the societal pressure to become a mother
• Why fertility conversations need to include Black women
• Finding peace, joy, and self-trust along the way

Whether you're navigating infertility, exploring IVF, or want to better understand fertility through a Black lens, this episode offers real, raw insight and a much-needed voice in the conversation.

Resources & Links:

• Read the full blog post: alifedifferently.com/podcast/ivf-infertility-black-woman-identity 
• Connect with Porsha on Instagram: @p.ginny.24
• Connect with Porsha on Facebook: Porsha Glover
• Follow ALD on Instagram: @alifedifferently
• Book a 1:1 Clarity Session with me: https://forms.gle/rgRAuHPhdXrDon5N8 

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If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations! Also, leaving a review helps more people discover a life differently—and I’d love to hear what resonated with you.

Until next time, keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep choosing something different.

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What if burnout isn’t just exhaustion, but a disconnection from your power? Empowerment Coach Cass Cruz unpacks the deeper roots of burnout, identity, and what it means to live in alignment with who you really are.

Founder of Nova Coaching, Cass shares how her own experience with corporate burnout and depression led her to leave a high-level marketing career and step into her purpose: helping others reconnect with their inner power and live from a place of truth.

If you’ve ever felt like rest isn’t enough, like you're doing “all the right things” but still feel empty or exhausted—this conversation will land in all the right places.

You'll hear about:

• Why burnout lingers even after rest or a career change
• How disempowerment and overworking are baked into corporate culture
• Reconnecting with your worth outside of productivity
• What empowerment coaching actually looks like
• Why burnout hits harder for Black women and marginalized professionals
• The role music, artistry, and self-compassion play in healing
• How to begin reclaiming your power, one choice at a time

This episode is for:

burnt-out high achievers, first-gen professionals, corporate escapees, artists in hiding, and anyone questioning the version of success they’ve been sold.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Cass Cruz

• Website: novacoaching.com
• Instagram: @_novacoaching
• LinkedIn: Cass Cruz
• Substack: casscruz.substack.com
• Cass is currently accepting 1:1 clients, corporate clients, and also has a special offer for college students

Read the full blog post: alifedifferently.com/podcast/burnout-recovery-empowerment-coach-cass-cruz

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Until next time: trust your story, honor your voice, and listen like it matters—because it does.

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What if your voice isn’t just meant to be heard, but also honored? And what if sharing your story could be the exact thing that changes your life and someone else’s?

In this powerful, laughter-fueled episode, I sit down with Bethany Hawkins, a seasoned entrepreneur, podcast producer, and founder of the award-winning podcast production company Crackers In Soup, to explore what it really means to use your voice with intention.

After spending 18+ years in corporate America (in the criminal justice system), Bethany made a bold pivot and started her own business. Now she’s helping women of color and historically underrepresented voices launch, grow, and lead impactful podcasts that shift narratives and change lives.

Whether you're:

• thinking about leaving your 9–5 to start something of your own
• curious about how to start a podcast that actually feels like you
• struggling with imposter syndrome as a creative or entrepreneur
• or wondering if your story even matters...

This episode is one you’ll want to keep coming back to.

We talk about:

• Bethany’s transition from corporate to full-time podcast producer
• How podcasting can be a tool for healing, visibility, and impact
• Why your story doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful
• How to build authentic community through storytelling
• Plus: A $1,000 tip Bethany usually only shares in private sessions (free game for y’all)

You’ll laugh, you’ll probably cry (I did), and you’ll leave with the reminder that your voice is the most powerful tool you have.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Bethany Hawkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crackersinsoup
• Learn more about Crackers in Soup: https://www.crackersinsoup.com
• Read the full blog post: alifedifferently.com/podcast/power-of-your-voice-bethany-hawkins
• Follow me on Instagram: @alifedifferently

Subscribe & Review:

If this episode resonated with you, hit subscribe so you never miss a new drop. And if you’re feeling generous, leave a review—it helps more people discover a life differently and shows some love to the voices you’re hearing here.

Until next time: trust your story, honor your voice, and listen like it matters—because it does.

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