Have you ever been told, “You’ve changed”—and wondered whether it was an observation or a warning?

In Episode 6 of BREAKING the SILENCE: After Midnight, I explore how personal growth reshapes our closest relationships. Drawing from my own transition beyond corporate life, I unpack three fears that can create distance: no longer being enough, being fully seen, and disturbing the peace. 

Can honest conversation make room for who we are becoming? Join me for “Addressing the Unspoken Words That Keep Us Awake: Relationship Conflict.” 

The stories, views, and opinions shared on BREAKING THE SILENCE are intended for educational, inspirational, and reflective purposes only. This podcast may explore personal growth, leadership, transformation, emotional wellness, and life experiences, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Gail A. Larson, Legacy Lifestyle Coaching LLC, PR Connections, or any affiliated organization. 

This podcast is brought to you by LifeWave. Want to learn more? Visit www.LifeWave.com/VernD and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle today!

What happens when money worries begin speaking louder than sleep? In this solo episode of BREAKING the SILENCE: After Midnight, I share a personal story and an important reminder: You are not your net. We’ll explore three practical ways to quiet the financial noise—name the numbers, engage your network, and take small steps. Tune in and discover how facing your finances can help you reclaim your peace.

The stories, views, and opinions shared on BREAKING THE SILENCE are intended for educational, inspirational, and reflective purposes only. This podcast may explore personal growth, leadership, transformation, emotional wellness, and life experiences, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Gail A. Larson, Legacy Lifestyle Coaching LLC, PR Connections, or any affiliated organization.

This podcast is brought to you by LifeWave. Want to learn more? Visit www.LifeWave.com/VernD and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle today!

Major life transitions can shift our peace, reshape our relationships, and make us wonder who we are becoming. In this episode of Breaking the Silence: After Midnight, we explore how to navigate change with honesty, grace, and hope. 

The stories, views, and opinions shared on BREAKING THE SILENCE are intended for educational, inspirational, and reflective purposes only. This podcast may explore personal growth, leadership, transformation, emotional wellness, and life experiences, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Gail A. Larson, Legacy Lifestyle Coaching LLC, PR Connections, or any affiliated organization.

This podcast is brought to you by LifeWave. Want to learn more? Visit www.LifeWave.com/VernD and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle today!

This episode reflects on those sleepless nights when the darkness can feel heavier than the night — the sadness, emotional heaviness, and memories that sometimes follow us from childhood into adulthood. We will also make space for something just as important: the possibility of light. Sometimes that light comes through a memory, a song, a prayer, a conversation, a deep breath, or the simple reminder that we do not have to carry our emotional stress alone.

The stories, views, and opinions shared on BREAKING THE SILENCE are intended for educational, inspirational, and reflective purposes only. This podcast may explore personal growth, leadership, transformation, emotional wellness, and life experiences, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Gail A. Larson, Legacy Lifestyle Coaching LLC, PR Connections, or any affiliated organization.

This podcast is brought to you by LifeWave. Want to learn more? Visit www.LifeWave.com/VernD and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle today!

Sometimes the mind refuses to be quiet because something within us is asking for attention, reassurance, or release. Anxiety may get loud after midnight, but it does not have to have the final word. My surprise guest knows this all too well, but shares her process for turning after-hours anxiety and sleeplessness into a positive, productive experience!

The stories, views, and opinions shared on BREAKING THE SILENCE are intended for educational, inspirational, and reflective purposes only. This podcast may explore personal growth, leadership, transformation, emotional wellness, and life experiences, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Gail A. Larson, Legacy Lifestyle Coaching LLC, PR Connections, or any affiliated organization.

This podcast is brought to you by LifeWave. Want to learn more? Visit https://lifewave.com/VernDixon and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle today!

This episode begins with a weight many of us know too well: stress and overwhelm — the responsibilities we carry, the pressure we hide, and the thoughts that refuse to rest when the world goes quiet. My guest, Krystina, considers herself to be a “domestic engineer” in all senses of the term and will share the challenges that keep her up at night within and outside of that role.

The stories, views, and opinions shared on BREAKING THE SILENCE are intended for educational, inspirational, and reflective purposes only. This podcast may explore personal growth, leadership, transformation, emotional wellness, and life experiences, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Gail A. Larson, Legacy Lifestyle Coaching LLC, PR Connections, or any affiliated organization.

This podcast is brought to you by LifeWave. Want to learn more? Visit www.LifeWave.com/VernD and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle today!

In this Season 2 finale of Breaking the Silence: Beyond the Boundaries, Gail reflects on the powerful conversations, courageous stories, and defining moments that shaped the season. Through each guest’s journey, we saw what becomes possible when people stop shrinking, step into new spaces, and begin living beyond the boundaries that once limited them. 

As the season closes, Gail also opens the door to what’s next: Season 3, Breaking the Silence: After Midnight — What Keeps You Up at Night? Inspired by the familiar warning, “Nothing good happens after midnight,” this new season will explore the thoughts, decisions, fears, dreams, and unfinished conversations that tend to surface when the world gets quiet. 

This podcast is brought to you by LifeWave. Want to learn more? Visit www.LifeWave.com/VernD and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle today!

In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to communicate more honestly across generations, particularly with fathers or as a father…and how to move beyond old roles, old assumptions, and old emotional boundaries. 

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What happens when growth becomes more than a moment—and instead becomes a way of life? 

In this episode of Breaking the Silence: Beyond the Boundaries, I’m joined by accomplished author and poet Lydia Pejovic, whose work reflects the complexity of identity, perspective, and personal transformation. Her recent novel, Shifting Tides, explores life through three shifting perspectives, an approach that mirrors the evolving ways we learn to see ourselves and the world around us. 

Together, we explore what it means to live beyond the boundaries that once limited us...embracing change, new experiences, and continued personal growth. From writing and storytelling to her desire to become more fluent in Spanish while spending time with her husband’s family in Mexico, Lydia shares how living beyond the boundaries often begins with the willingness to remain curious, open, and continuously evolving.

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After more than two decades as a speech pathologist, this episode’s guest shares what it truly means to step into a new identity. Now traveling the world through her entrepreneurial journey in the jewelry industry, she reflects on the evolution of her voice and her story. In “Sharing the Story You’re Ready to Own,” she opens up about embracing change, redefining her narrative, and confidently living in alignment with her authentic truth.

This podcast is brought to you by LifeWave. Want to learn more? Visit www.LifeWave.com/VernD and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle today!