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What if the drive that made you successful is the same armor keeping you numb?
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Dr. Stephanie Byerly, anesthesiologist, trauma-informed coach, and founder of The UNNUMB Method, returns to GRASP Confidence for a raw and powerful conversation about the trauma of being a woman. Like so many high achievers, she believed she could outrun her childhood. She became a physician, nurtured others the way she was never nurtured, and built the career, the family, and the white picket fence. Then she reached the top and realized she no longer knew who she was.
"The pain of where I am is greater than the pain of actually starting to look at this now."
Stephanie explains why shame for women isn't just an emotion but an identity, and how it fuels a cycle of lack and isolation. She breaks down the four most common inner barriers (I'm not enough, I'm too much, I'm not visible, I'm alone) and how they shape the way women walk into every meeting, every relationship, and every opportunity. We also talk about the "achiever identity," why gratitude has been weaponized to keep women quiet, and how the nervous system keeps us performing for safety.
Tara opens up with a story she has never shared on the podcast: as a young girl reading a science magazine, a doctor she admired told her she didn't need to study because her mom married at 18, and so would she. That one moment created an inner ceiling she carried for years without knowing it.
"It's not safe for women to be in their bodies."
You'll walk away with practical ways to start rewiring your brain, including separating fact from story, closing your mental tabs before bed, protecting yourself from vicarious trauma and doom scrolling, getting back into your body, and choosing a vision over New Year's resolutions.
"I don't need anybody to tell me that I'm worthy. I know I'm worthy. The day I was born, I was worthy."
If you feel accomplished on paper but disconnected inside, this episode is for you. Listen now, share it with a woman who needs to hear it, and connect with Dr. Byerly:
Website: stephaniebyerly.com Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook: @stephaniebyerlymd
With Gratitude, Tara
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Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
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GRASP for Business, Part 5: Purpose, You Were Created On Purpose, For a Purpose
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So many people go through life quietly wondering, "Why am I here? Do I even have a purpose?" If you've ever asked that question, you're not alone, and this episode is for you.
In the final episode of the GRASP for Business series, Tara LaFon Gooch unpacks the fifth pillar of the GRASP Method™: Purpose. She opens up about questioning her own purpose during a season of depression, and shares the truth that changed everything: we each have a unique calling, but all of our purpose is the same, to advance the Kingdom of God. Drawing on Viktor Frankl, Simon Sinek, and scripture from Esther to Joseph to Paul's picture of the body of Christ, Tara reveals how purpose sustains you, guides you, and gives meaning to every part of your life and business.
You'll learn:
Imagine building a business that doesn't just make money, but makes a difference. One where you stop comparing yourself to others, start collaborating, and trust that your part of the body matters. When you know your why, you can bear almost any how.
Listen now, and if you haven't yet, go back and hear all five parts of GRASP for Business. If this series encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to know they have a purpose, and leave a review to help this message reach more people.
With Gratitude, Tara
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Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
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GRASP for Business, Part 3: Action, Doubters, Delayers, and Deciders
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Twelve men scouted the same land. Ten came back and said, "We can't do it." Two said, "We can certainly do it." Same evidence, same opportunity, two completely different decisions. Which one would you have been?
In Part 3 of the GRASP for Business series, Tara LaFon Gooch breaks down the third pillar of the GRASP Method™: Action. Drawing on wisdom from Wallace Wattles, Napoleon Hill, Jim Rohn, John Maxwell, and Theodore Roosevelt, along with scripture from the Promised Land to the Jordan River, Tara reveals why action is the push that starts the flywheel, and why it only lasts when it's built on gratitude and responsibility.
You'll learn:
Imagine finally taking the step you've been calling "someday." Launching the offer, raising your prices, writing the first page, and discovering that the miracle doesn't come before the action. It comes through it.
Listen now, then continue with Part 4 on Sight. If this episode moved you, share it with a business owner who's ready to stop delaying and start deciding, and leave a review to help this message reach more people.
With Gratitude, Tara
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What does GRASP stand for?
Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
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GRASP for Business, Part 4: Sight, You Can't Be What You Can't See
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Imagine driving fast with a full tank of gas, but never typing in a destination. You'd be moving, you'd be busy, but how would you ever know you'd arrived? Without sight, even your best action can leave you somewhere you never meant to go.
In Part 4 of the GRASP for Business series, Tara LaFon Gooch unpacks the fourth pillar of the GRASP Method™: Sight. Drawing on Marian Wright Edelman's powerful words, "You can't be what you can't see," along with Stephen Covey's call to begin with the end in mind, Tara shows how vision turns motion into progress. From Abram counting the stars to Elisha praying, "Lord, open his eyes," she reveals how God gives us a picture before He gives us the promise.
You'll learn:
Imagine knowing exactly where you're going and who you're becoming. Seeing opportunities where others see obstacles, and the help God has already placed around you. When you can see it, you can build it.
Listen now, then finish the series with Part 5 on Purpose. If this episode opened your eyes, share it with a business owner who's ready to write the vision, and leave a review to help this message reach more people.
With Gratitude, Tara
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What does GRASP stand for?
Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
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GRASP for Business, Part 2: Responsibility, From Victim to Victor
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For thirty-eight years, a man lay beside a pool waiting for someone to help him. When Jesus asked, "Do you want to get well?" he didn't say yes. He gave an excuse. What if the story you've been telling yourself is the very thing keeping you stuck?
In Part 2 of the GRASP for Business series, Tara LaFon Gooch unpacks the second pillar of the GRASP Method™: Responsibility. Drawing on Brian Tracy's philosophy that you are 100% responsible for everything you are, have, and become, Jim Rohn's wisdom on the wind and the seasons, and scripture from Genesis to the pool of Bethesda, Tara reveals why blame hands your power away and ownership takes it back.
You'll learn:
Imagine leading a business where you stop waiting for the wind to change and start adjusting your sails. Where "That's on me" becomes a source of power, not shame, and where God can trust you with more because you've been faithful with what's already in your hands.
Listen now, then continue with Part 3 on Action. If this episode challenged you, share it with a business owner who's ready to pick up their mat and walk, and leave a review to help this message reach more people.
With Gratitude, Tara
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What does GRASP stand for?
Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
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The greatest salesman in history sold 13,001 cars, one customer at a time. His secret wasn't a script, a discount, or a closing technique. It was three simple words inside a greeting card.
↳ Connect with the host, Tara LaFon Gooch on all platforms
In Part 1 of the GRASP for Business series, Tara LaFon Gooch breaks down the first pillar of the GRASP Method™: Gratitude. Drawing on the science of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, a Wharton study where a simple thank you led to 50% more effort, and Paul's call to give thanks in all circumstances, Tara reveals why gratitude isn't a soft skill. It's the foundation of your business, your leadership, and your finances.
You'll learn:
Imagine leading a business where nothing shakes you. Not a lost client, not a slow month, not a "no." When gratitude becomes your foundation, your confidence becomes sustainable and your business is built to grow.
Listen now, then binge all five parts of GRASP for Business, released today. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a business owner who needs it and leave a review to help this message reach more people.
With Gratitude, Tara
🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway, it means the world!
What does GRASP stand for?
Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately.
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What if the most powerful growth strategy for your business isn't found in the latest trend, app, or funnel, but was written into creation before the foundations of the earth were laid?
↳ Connect with the host, Tara LaFon Gooch on all platforms
In this solo episode, Tara LaFon Gooch introduces the spiritual flywheel: what happens when you build something that genuinely adds value to people's lives and expands God's purpose on this earth. Drawing on the business flywheel made famous by Jim Collins, the sparrows of Matthew 10, and the generous merchant of Luke 6:38, Tara reveals why the businesses with the longest lines are the ones that give a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over.
You'll learn:
Imagine a business that grows not through pressure or manipulation, but through momentum built on love, generosity, and integrity. A business where doors open you didn't knock on, and you become known as a person of immense value and character.
Listen now and ask yourself: who do you get to give to today? Then share this episode with a business owner who needs to hear it, and leave a review to help this message reach more people.
🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway, it means the world!
What does GRASP stand for?
Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If today's episode moved you, a quick review helps us reach more leaders like you. Thank you!
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What if the thing you're gifted at isn't actually your calling?
In this powerful conversation on the GRASP Confidence Podcast, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Christian songwriter, author, and mind-renewal teacher Courtney Schawl to explore a question that could completely change the way you see your purpose: Are you confusing your gifts with your calling?
Using King David as an example, Tara and Courtney unpack the difference between what you're naturally gifted to do and what God has actually called you to become. David was a gifted musician and songwriter but his calling was kingship. His gift became a tool for his calling.
From there, the conversation goes much deeper.
Courtney shares how songwriting became a powerful tool for emotional healing and mind renewal, why music can reach parts of the brain that words alone cannot, and how the Psalms give us a biblical model for bringing our pain, emotions, questions, and struggles honestly before God.
Together, Tara and Courtney explore:
Tara and Courtney also talk about something many high-performing people struggle with: you can learn everything, plan everything, and still remain stuck if you're unwilling to surrender and take action.
Your next move may not require a completely new gift. It may require you to recognize what God has already placed inside you and trust Him enough to use it.
Your gift may be the tool. Your calling is the assignment. And confidence begins when you trust the One who gave you both.
🎧 Listen now and discover what your gifts, your past experiences, and your next move might be revealing about God's purpose for your life.
Connect with Courtney Shaw: CourtneyShaw.com One Day Songwriter Exercise for the Soul You Are the Sum of Your Last Two Moves
Inside her skool community you can write a song for free! skool.com/goldenratioguild
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What does GRASP stand for?
Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately.
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Corner, Court, Combat, Boardroom: The Two-Hundred Percenter Story with Joshua Leach-Aslam
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What happens when the thing driving your success is the thing you've been running from?
Joshua Leach-Aslam first joined the GRASP Confidence Podcast on Episode 36. Now, on Episode 218, he's back with a new book, The Two-Hundred Percenter, and a story that proves your past does not get the final say.
Joshua faced a judge at 15, joined the British Army at 16, and became the youngest qualified sniper in the British Army by 18. After a tank blast in Helmand Province cost him his hearing and led to a medical discharge, he walked into a factory with no plan and no degree. Six years later, he was running the organization. Today he is a keynote speaker, author, and fractional operations director helping business leaders break through their ceilings.
In this episode, Tara and Joshua talk about:
If you've ever felt like you had to outwork everyone to prove your worth, this conversation is for you.
Get The Two-Hundred Percenter and connect with Joshua: https://www.twohundredpercenter.com
Listen to Joshua's first interview on Episode 36 and connect with him on LinkedIn.
🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway, it means the world!
What does GRASP stand for?
Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If today's episode moved you, a quick review helps us reach more leaders like you. Thank you!
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What a Marine, Rehab, and a Mirror Taught Him About Leadership
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What does a Marine Corps veteran, former drug addict, and NYU professor have in common? He's the same man and his story will completely change how you think about purpose, failure, and leadership.
In this episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast, Tara sits down with Dr. Peter Rios — global leadership strategist, clinical associate professor at NYU, and partner to Fortune 500 companies, Harvard, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Peter grew up in public housing in upstate New York, barely graduated high school, flunked out of community college twice, and found himself in a rehab center at 25 with nothing left. What happened next is the kind of transformation that faith-based leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs need to hear right now. This episode covers exactly why gifted, high-achieving people stay stuck, what it means to drift — in life, in business, and in faith — and why discipline is supposed to feel boring.
You'll walk away from this conversation with a completely new framework for purpose-driven leadership, a gut-check on whether you're burying your gifts or multiplying them, and the permission you didn't know you needed to start today — not someday. Whether you're a physician, a corporate executive, an entrepreneur, or someone who has simply lost their way, Dr. Rios delivers the kind of raw, unfiltered wisdom that only comes from someone who has lived it.
Your leadership has the power to shape lives, organizations, even nations.
Connect with Peter on LinkedIn or at www.peterriosconsulting.com for keynotes, consulting, or strategic partnership and don't miss his free gift to our listeners, the 30-day devotional "The Marketplace Is My Pulpit," at https://www.peterriosconsulting.com/Resources.
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What does GRASP stand for?
Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose.
These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.
🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately.
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🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio
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