What if your home could heal you?

Interior designer and brand strategist Katie Breidenbach is here to talk about how your physical space can shape your creativity, energy, and mental clarity. From staging a penthouse on a whim (and accidentally landing her biggest client yet) to reclaiming a dark basement as a safe cocoon during a hard season, Katie shares how she uses design to support the life she wants to live—and helps others do the same.

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Why your closet might reveal more about your mental state than you think
✨ The Faces Behind the Spaces movement and designing beyond aesthetics
✨ The real difference between a beautiful room and a meaningful one
✨ How to declutter with purpose and reclaim your space during transitions
✨ What Omaha + Phoenix are getting right (and wrong) when it comes to design, community, and sober social options

We also nerd out on the psychology of space, ADHD piles, and how intentional design could transform everything from your living room to psychedelic therapy clinics.

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katienoelstudio.com/

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Ever feel like the pressure to make something good is holding you back from making something real?

In this solo episode, Teresa unpacks the difference between being a business owner and being a true thinker or creative. From Trudy LeBron’s thought leadership to the origin story of OpenAI, this one is a love letter to the dreamers who crave depth, not just deliverables.

We’re talking:

• Why monetizing too early can limit your best ideas

• The difference between emotional burnout and overwork

• Building a body of work vs. chasing one perfect piece

• The tension between legacy and virality

• How to get obsessed with the journey, not the polished outcome

Whether you're a creator, founder, or just someone who thinks too deeply for your own good—this one's for you.

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Join Keri-Anne Livingstone’s next Tap Into Trust Yourself group on Sunday, May 25.

Also craving a plot-twist in your life?

In this episode, I’m joined by Keri-Anne, a somatic clarity coach and the brilliant mind behind the Daring to Suck Framework. We dive deep into what it means to connect with your intuition, and find radical acceptance in your most inconvenient feelings.

We talk about why so many of us high-achievers struggle to make bold changes until we’re pushed off the cliff—and how to instead build trust with yourself, so you can make your own leap. Keri-Anne shares her own story of loss, rage, and healing (yes, there’s a rage story involving thrifted figurines and a flamethrower metaphor), and what it really looks like to “facilitate your own plot twist.”

If you’ve ever felt like something in your life needs to change but you can’t quite name what—or if you’re simply tired of intellectualizing your feelings—this one’s for you.

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www.keriannelivingstone.com

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Grab Rachel's Book: "Butterfly Goo" today!

We’ve all seen the shiny version of transformation online—but what about the gooey part? In this episode, executive coach and author Rachel Burr joins Teresa to talk about the real (and often unfiltered) truth about change. From ditching the linear path to leaving behind old armor, this conversation goes deep into the messy middle of growth, how to know when it’s time to step off the boat, and why play is essential for doing the work that matters.

Whether you’re navigating burnout, feeling stuck, or just trying to bring more whimsy and joy into your everyday life, this one’s for you.

Current Obsessions:

• Butterfly Goo: The Down and Dirty Truth About Transformation
• Films to be Buried With podcast with Brett Goldstein
• Rhino-in-a-bathtub sculpture
•  Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) 
• Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul

Connect with Rachel

Website - https://catamentum.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catamentum/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmburr/

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Ever caught yourself overthinking something that should feel simple? Like getting cute to read a book at a bar? In this solo episode, Teresa shares a real-time story of doing the “unnecessary” thing that turned out to be the most soul-filling part of her day.

From untangling old habits rooted in seeking attention to fully embracing connection with strangers and soft joy, this one is about the quiet power of listening to your intuition, even when your brain is busy questioning every step.

It’s a vulnerable one—and a reminder that sometimes following the nudge is the point.

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Join Us MAY 15th at CANALYTICS in Omaha!

What does it look like to become obsessed with... a city? A mission? A data set? This week, I’m talking with Nate Watson, CEO of Contemporary Analysis and Executive Chair of the Omaha Data Science Academy, who’s not just helping companies use AI and data—he’s helping Omaha reimagine what’s possible.

We get into:

• how Nate went from rock-obsessed geologist to sales guy to data-driven CEO,
• why he’s betting big on Omaha’s future,
• and how he’s helping businesses of every size get smarter with data.

We also talk about balance, burnout, and what self-care looks like when your obsession fuels everything you do.

And yes, we get nerdy about Omaha’s restaurant scene, childhood adventures, and the power of painting by numbers. You’ll walk away inspired to take your vision further—and make sure your obsession leaves an impact.

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Contemporary Analysis: canworksmart.com

Omaha Data Science Academy: canlearnsmart.com

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What if your dream job isn’t in a cute office with a blazer, but folding sweaters at J.Crew for the employee discount and running a mission-led marketing agency?

This week, we’re talking with Josi Garfield—founder of Branch Out Social—about how she helps nonprofits amplify their work without burning out. From volunteering in hospice care to managing content calendars, Josi shares how staying grounded in service (and setting strong boundaries with your phone) can help you build a business you actually want to wake up to.

We talk about the difference between nonprofit and for-profit marketing, the emotional side of social media, and what self-care really looks like when you're in it for the long haul.

Connect with Josi:

https://www.branchout-social.com @branchout_social

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Ever caught yourself romanticizing both your dream life and a nap in the same breath? Same.

In this solo episode, I bring you on a real-time walk (literally) through the contradictions that shape our ambition, growth, and rest. From resisting the pressure to be constantly improving, to wondering if EFT tapping might be the missing piece to becoming my best self. It’s human. It’s messy. And it might be the most honest conversation you’ve had all week.

This isn’t a how-to guide. There’s no secret formula. Just a voice note from a curious, grace-filled human to another.

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What if you made your next season of life the best one yet?
This week on BOP, I’m joined by retired educator and self-proclaimed adventure-seeker Kim Bunton, who started a movement called 60 Palooza—a decade-long challenge to add more play, purpose, and possibility into her life. We talk about why joy doesn't have to be earned, how words can shape your future, and why your next great adventure could start with a plate of mashed potatoes or a sunrise hike.
Whether you’re in your 20s, 60s, or somewhere in between, Kim’s reminder is this: You’re the only one who can give yourself the life you want.

We chat about:
✸ Creating joy in the “in between” seasons
✸ Making a life list that includes the simple and the spectacular
✸ Rewriting the narratives we tell ourselves (and where those came from)
✸ How words hold power—and how to use that power for good

Connect with Kim

Email: [email protected]

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Becoming Obsessed LIVE in Omaha

Have you ever felt one foot in, one foot out of your city—or your friendships?
That’s exactly where Jasmine McCain found herself before launching Camp OMA, a new space for women in Omaha to try new things and make real friendships in the process. In our first-ever live audience podcast episode, Jasmine and I sat down to talk about what it really takes to become a “girl’s girl,” why we’ve both been learning to show up for other women and how doing things you’re bad at might be the very thing that changes everything.

We talk about the loneliness epidemic, growing community on purpose, and how decentralizing men helped both of us deepen our friendships. And of course, we get into the ideas behind Camp OMA and the Becoming Obsessed Playground.

You’ll hear us talk about:

• Why Jasmine launched Camp OMA and the real life season that sparked it
• How doing things “you’re bad at” can help you unlock joy + confidence
• What it means to be a girl’s girl—and how to become one, even if it doesn’t come naturally
• Building a community that makes you want to stay

This episode will remind you that it’s never too late to show up, reach out, or find your people.

Connect with Jasmine

@campoma_friends

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