Blowing The Lid

Blowing The Lid

By Cleris SanchezEducationSelf-Improvement
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Blowing The Lid episodes

  • 16. The Human Download Theory - You Are A Download In Progress, Don't Give Up Before You've Finished Loading

    In this episode of the Blowing the Lid podcast, host Cleris Sanchez introduces her groundbreaking concept, "The Human Download Theory." Cleris explores the idea that we are constantly in the process of downloading our future selves, much like a computer download.

    She shares personal insights and experiences, illustrating how life's challenges are part of this ongoing download. Tune in to discover how your mindset can influence the speed of your personal growth and transformation.

    Join Cleris as she delves into the different 'internet speeds' of human potential and encourages listeners to upgrade their connection to life. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that could change the way you view your journey.

    Connect with Cleris on Instagram and Facebook, and share this episode with someone who might benefit from a new perspective.


    KEY MOMENTS:

    04:01 The Process of Becoming

    06:59 Internet Speeds and Personal Growth

    11:19 Empowerment and Change

    13:32 Blowing the Lid - Outro.mp3



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    🌐 Website: ⁠www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com⁠

    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram ⁠@blowingthelid⁠ for more inspiration.


    obstacles, challenges, self-discovery, growth, resilience, purpose, direction, confidence, growth, self-development, growth mindset

    15 min
  • 15. Trust Yourself Again: How to Ditch Doubt, and Make Confident Decisions Without Second-Guessing Everything

    What if the person you need to trust the most… is already you?

    In this empowering episode of Blowing The Lid, host Cleris Sanchez breaks down the real reason we stop trusting ourselves — and how perfectionism, fear, and the need for outside validation keep us stuck in cycles of doubt.

    Cleris shares a personal story that reveals how even the most “obvious” decisions can feel impossible when self-trust has been stripped away. She dives deep into the connection between perfectionism and overthinking, and offers practical tools to start reclaiming your confidence — one small decision at a time.

    If you’ve ever felt like you can’t trust yourself to make the “right” choice — this episode is your wake-up call. Because self-trust isn’t just a nice idea… it’s a necessary part of becoming who you’re meant to be.

    KEY MOMENTS:

    02:12 – Why self-trust matters more than anything
    05:19 – Doubt, fear & the pressure to choose "right"
    09:21 – Building confidence through everyday decisions
    13:42 – The sneaky ways perfectionism steals your power
    15:50 – Embracing imperfection & honoring your voice

    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal

    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website: ⁠www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com⁠

    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram ⁠@blowingthelid⁠ for more inspiration.


    19 min
  • 14. It's Not About What Happens, It's About How You Respond

    In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of Blowing the Lid, Cleris Sanchez breaks down a truth we don’t talk about enough: your reaction holds more weight than the actual problem.

    Whether it’s spilled milk, a miscommunication with your partner, or a stressful moment with your kids, Cleris shares how learning to respond instead of react is one of the most life-changing forms of self-leadership. She opens up about how she now speaks from calm and compassion—even in the chaos—and how this shift has impacted her home, her relationships, and her peace.

    This episode is for the woman who’s ready to break old cycles, stop apologizing for her reactions, and start leading from the version of herself she’s becoming.


    KEY MOMENTS:

    01:15 – Why I Stopped Reacting the Way I Used To
    The moment I realized old reactions weren’t protecting me—they were draining me.

    02:37 – When Luna Spilled the Milk: A Lesson in Peaceful Parenting
    How one mess turned into a breakthrough moment for me and my daughter.

    05:36 – Speaking From Love, Not Frustration
    How shifting the tone in my relationship created more trust, more connection, and more peace.

    07:37 – You’re Not Stuck in Old Patterns
    Your permission slip to breathe, pause, and lead from the woman you’re becoming.

    09:11 – Be the Calm: Your Invitation to Respond Differently
    The final reminder that your power is in how you show up—especially when things go wrong.


    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal

    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website: ⁠www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com⁠

    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’

    ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram ⁠@blowingthelid⁠ for more inspiration.


    11 min
  • 13. Don't Stay Where It Hurts - Shock Your Mind By Changing Your Environment

    In this real and heart-centered episode of Blowing the Lid, Cleris Sanchez explores the power of environment—how staying stuck in the same energy that's hurting you can keep you looping in pain, confusion, and isolation.

    She opens up about the way low energy can trick us into thinking we’re a burden, and how sometimes the simple act of shifting your surroundings can spark clarity, connection, and healing. With her signature mix of softness and strength, Cleris reminds us that we’re not meant to do this life alone—and that feeling better sometimes starts with just being around better.

    This episode is a call to action for anyone who’s been sitting in silence, waiting for things to change. It’s your permission slip to get up, move, shift the vibe, and invite in new energy.


    KEY MOMENTS:

    02:34The Importance of Changing Your Environment

    05:16Shock Therapy for the Mind

    07:41Recognizing Problems and Finding Solutions



    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal

    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website: ⁠www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com⁠

    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ 
    ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram ⁠@blowingthelid⁠ for more inspiration.


    13 min
  • 12. You're Building The You A Year From Now, Right Now - How Are You Doing It?

    In this vulnerable and uplifting episode of Blowing the Lid, Cleris shares how transformation doesn’t happen in a single moment—it’s built in the quiet, courageous decisions we make daily.

    Cleris reflects on a recent mentorship session, an encounter at her local coffee shop, and her own journey of releasing shame to embrace self-love. Through storytelling and real-life wisdom, she reminds us that personal growth is a journey of both big breakthroughs and small wins.

    She also introduces her free masterclass “See Me Unfiltered to Become Unstoppable” and a powerful 30-day challenge that supports listeners in rewriting old narratives, loving themselves more fully, and stepping boldly into the life they’re meant to live.


    KEY MOMENTS:

    00:58 – Cleris's Personal Story and Realizations

    03:40 – The Power of Self-Love and Acceptance

    07:23 – Meaningful Connections and Personal Growth

    10:43 – Small Moments Leading to Big Changes

    22:20 – Upcoming Masterclass and Challenges


    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal


    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website: ⁠www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com⁠


    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ 

    ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram ⁠@blowingthelid⁠ for more inspiration.

    33 min
  • 11. How Saying Thank You Will COMPLETELY Change Your Life, In Ways You Never Expected

    In this heart-opening episode of Blowing the Lid, Cleris invites you to shift your mindset and tune into the quiet power of gratitude. From everyday annoyances to full-blown setbacks, Cleris shares how your energy and attitude can either spiral you down, or pull you into joy, abundance, and peace.

    Listen in for personal reflections, real-life moments, and practical tools to help you refocus on what’s going


    KEY MOMENTS:

    01:23 – Finding Joy and Opportunity

    07:47 – The Power of Gratitude

    12:44 – Creating Your Dream Life

    13:42 – Energy and Attitude

    20:22 – Daily Gratitude Practice


    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal


    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website: ⁠www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com⁠


    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ 

    ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram ⁠@blowingthelid⁠ for more inspiration.

    23 min
  • 10. Do You Do The Thing Or Do You Die Leaving It All On The Table?!

    In this powerful episode, Cleris invites you to stop waiting and start creating the life you know you’re meant for. With raw honesty and uplifting energy, she explores what it really means to take bold action, face fear head-on, and say yes to your potential. Cleris shares personal stories and soul-stirring insights that will leave you ready to break free from playing small and finally blow the lid off what’s possible for your life.

    You’ll walk away with clarity, courage, and a deep reminder: your future self is counting on you.


    KEY MOMENTS:

    01:20 – The Importance of Taking Risks

    05:17 – Embracing Your Gifts and Overcoming Fear

    07:43 – Taking Control of Your Life12:34 – The Power of Future You

    17:53 – Join the Game of Life


    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal


    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website: ⁠www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com⁠


    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ 

    ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram ⁠@blowingthelid⁠ for more inspiration.

    27 min
  • 9. Unbreakable: Standing Strong in the Face of the Storm with Asia Sherrill

    In this deeply moving episode of Blowing the Lid, Cleris is joined by her dear friend Asia, who opens up about her life-changing journey with acute myeloid leukemia. From living her dream life to receiving an unexpected diagnosis, Asia walks us through the emotional, physical, and spiritual highs and lows of fighting for her life.

    Her resilience, faith, and positive mindset carried her through chemotherapy, and major life transitions — with powerful reflections on love, healing, and finding strength in the darkest moments.

    If you’ve ever felt like life knocked the wind out of you, Asia’s story will remind you: you can rise again.


    KEY MOMENTS:

    04:44 – The Unexpected Diagnosis

    15:43 – The Power of Positivity and Faith

    26:19 – Overcoming Cancer

    41:52 – Support System During Cancer Journey

    45:48 – Wedding Day and Hair Journey

    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal


    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website: ⁠www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com⁠


    CONNECT WITH ASIA

    📱 Instagram: ⁠@mrs.sherrill_

    🌐 TikTok: ⁠⁠@kaniyahh__


    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ 

    ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.  👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram ⁠@blowingthelid⁠ for more inspiration.

    1 hr 21 min
  • 8. Coming Face to Face With Fear and Instead of Standing Down, You Stand UP!

    In this empowering episode of Blow in the Lid, Cleris gets raw about the fears, breakthroughs, and real-life moments that led to her biggest transformation yet.

    Cleris takes you behind the scenes of her journey after attending Meant for Magic Live 2025 with Andrea Franco, where she faced deep fears and finally gave herself permission to go all in on her purpose.

    From finding her voice to building resilience, she shares how consistent action, being in the right rooms, and believing in your future self will change everything.

    If you’ve been waiting for the courage to take the leap - this episode is your sign


    KEY MOMENTS:

    02:56 – Facing Fear and Taking Action

    05:31 – Embracing Your Voice and Gifts09:01 – Motivation to Keep Going

    09:46 – Creating Your Dream Life

    10:45 – The Power of Consistency

    18:07 – Impact on Family and Others

    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal


    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website:  www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com


    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ 

    ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.
     👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @blowingthelid for more inspiration.

    25 min
  • 7. Overcoming Your Test To Get Your Testimony: When You Find Out What You're REALLY Made Of

    In this raw and empowering episode of Blowing the Lid, Cleris Sanchez reminds us that the hard parts? They’re not holding us back - they’re shaping us.

    Cleris shares personal stories of struggle…from growing up in poverty to navigating the pain of loving someone through addiction, and how these moments became the foundation for her transformation. She dives into the truth about challenges: they’re not roadblocks, they’re building blocks.

    This episode is your reminder that it’s not about skipping the struggle, it’s about walking through it and discovering what you’re really made of. 


    KEY MOMENTS:

    01:10 – The Importance of Tests and Challenges

    06:04 – Personal Stories of Overcoming (poverty, addiction, and more)

    08:37 – Turning Dreams into Reality with Intention


    DREAM LIFE JOURNAL

    🎁 Get the "Writing My Thoughts and Creating My Dream Life" Journal


    CONNECT WITH CLERIS

    📱 Instagram: @blowingthelid

    🌐 Website:  www.blowingthelidwithcleris.com


    SUPPORT ‘BLOWING THE LID’ 

    ✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Blowing The Lid! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners.

     👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @blowingthelid for more inspiration.

    17 min

About Blowing The Lid

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Blowing the Lid is not your typical feel-good podcast—it’s a wake-up call to stop playing small and start owning your power. Hosted by Cleris Sanchez, a no-nonsense entrepreneur with a story that proves anything is possible, this show is all about breaking barriers, pushing limits, and stepping into the life you were meant to live.