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Have you ever left a room convinced you didn't belong, only to realize later that the real barrier wasn't the room at all?

In this episode, I share about a recent event, an hour-long drive home, and the old story that almost kept me from going back. 

Let's explore what it looks like to stop standing on the sidelines of our own lives, challenge the stories that keep us playing small, and get in the game of our life.

Enjoy!

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In this episode, I'm sharing some of what God has been teaching me about letting go. Letting go of old ways of working. Letting go of worry. Letting go of control. Letting go of the belief that I need to have everything figured out before I take the next step.

I've been discovering that life feels different when we loosen our grip.

Not because our problems disappear, but because we shift our mind and heart posture.

If you've been feeling heavy, pulled in too many directions or tired from holding it all together - this is your invitation to pause and see things from a new perspective.

While we can't always control our circumstances, we do have a choice as to how we shop up to them. 

Grab a notebook, and join me for this conversation.

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What if the life you’re longing for isn’t somewhere out there in the future… but hidden inside the life you’re already living right now?

This episode is a reminder I deeply needed myself:
don’t miss your life while waiting for someday.

We talk about how easy it is to slip into autopilot, rush through our days, and unknowingly live disconnected from what matters most.

This episode is an invitation to wake up your life again and again.

For the overthinker, the high achiever, and for when you are navigating change, this conversation will help you:

• slow down and notice what’s right in front of you
• question the motions you’re making every day
• reconnect to what actually matters
• and begin creating a life that feels more awake, present, and aligned

Life doesn't happen someday.  It's happening now.

Get on the court of your life.

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When life feels heavy, rushed, or overwhelming, our instinct is often to push harder. But what if the way forward isn’t more pressure?

In this episode, Carla shares a simple practice that has changed the way she navigates stress, parenting, leadership, and everyday life: release pressure, apply love. A grounded conversation about slowing down, questioning false urgency, and creating space to move forward differently.

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What if the thing your mind keeps dismissing because you don't have enough time is actually a lifeline?

In this episode, I’m sharing why writing has become a lifeline in my life and how it can become one in yours too. 

For the overthinker, the high achiever, and the person navigating change, writing creates space to untangle your thoughts, reconnect with yourself and God, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. 

Here are three ways writing has helped me navigate life differently. 

A simple writing practice just might change the way you move through your days. 

Enjoy!

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More writing inspiration:

The 5-Minute Journal Challenge
Write Your Life Forward
When Life Gets Crazy, Journal
Wrestling with Writing
Get in Your Write Mind

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Today, I sit down with Michelle, a former coaching client, longtime art educator, and new author  (Heart of Color: A Gentle Look at Vincent Van Gogh) to talk about what happens when you finally stop living inside the “box” of other people’s expectations and start building a life that has room for your real self.

If you are inspired by stories of creativity, courage, or starting over, this conversation is for you.

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• The book will be available for purchase starting May 15. 
• Connect on Instagram @artful.spark
• October 22, 2026 Celebrate Bloom Kindness Day: Check our website for ideas close to the date. 

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I sat down with my friend Michelle Lindsay to talk about color, but this conversation went somewhere deeper.

What started as getting dressed and adding color back into your life turned into a conversation about alignment, identity, and what happens when you stop doing everything in your own strength.

If you’ve been moving fast, feeling a little off, or sensing there might be a different way to live, this one might meet you right where you are.

We talk about confidence, faith, and the simple shifts that can change how you feel in your life, starting with something as everyday as your closet.

Enjoy!

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If you've been in your head, trying to figure it all out and quietly wondering if there’s more...

This episode is a simple, honest invitation to get out of the mental noise and start leading your life from the inside out using a tool you already have.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, may this be a reminder that you’re not powerless and give you a different way to think about your next move.

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Meet my friend Lisa Kneller!  She is a midlife marriage coach this conversation gets really honest about what actually keeps love alive over decades.

Lisa's work is all about doing the inner work to build a strong, lasting marriage.  Get ready to be inspired by the way she talks of her own marriage and the role identity, purpose, and direction play in building a lasting relationship.

Be on the lookout for the powerful writing practice she shares to create your own marriage declaration - a practical way to your relationship feeling safe and life-giving again.

Lisa shares her book, The Inner Work of Love: 10 Understandings for Lasting Relationships.

If you are seeking a healthier marriage, a stronger friendship, and ideas you can put into practice today, you will love this conversation.

Subscribe, share this with someone who cares about lasting relationships, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

Check out Lisa's work:

Book The Inner Work of Love

Marriage Mastery YouTube Channel

Marriage Mastery Podcast

Book A DISCOVERY Call Now

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A simple thought provoking episode for you to consider the following...

What if we don’t need more clarity right now, but more courage to move without it?

Have you tried writing as a tool for getting out of your head and into your life? 

Get started today!  Check out the Differently Journal and our upcoming classes to begin.

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Other episodes you might enjoy on this topic:

New Terrain, New Approach

Clarity or Courage?

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