In today’s episode, I’m excited to welcome back my wonderful friend Stephanie May Wilson to talk about her new book, Create a Life You Love—and this conversation couldn’t have come at a better time. We unpack why “one right answer” is often a myth and how to make big decisions without feeling like you’re about to ruin your life. Stephanie shares how to tell the difference between a closed door and normal fear, how to build a wise “cabinet” (because not everyone gets a vote on your life), and why confidence is really about trusting yourself to pivot when things don’t go as planned. We also talk about navigating big transitions—marriage, motherhood, moving to Spain—and what it looks like to stop living in the future and fully invest in the season you’re in, even without perfect clarity. If you’re at a crossroads or afraid of getting it wrong, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Grab a journal for this one. 

Suggested Resources:

• Stephanie May Wilson Website | Instagram 
• Create a Life You Love
• Love Your Single Life
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
• Discerning the Voice of God

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I’m so excited to throw it back to one of my favorite and most encouraging episodes with my friend Nicole Zasowski — a Marriage & Family Therapist and the author of What If It’s Wonderful?, From Lost to Found, and Daring Joy.

In this conversation, we talk about why joy can feel so vulnerable, why our minds often jump to worst-case scenarios, and how to find the courage to fully receive the good in our lives instead of bracing for what might go wrong. So many of us feel safer preparing for disappointment than letting ourselves experience joy — but that habit quietly steals the very moments we’re longing for. Nicole shares powerful insights and practical tools to help us shift our perspective, calm our thoughts, and truly celebrate both the small and big moments that make life meaningful.

Suggested Resources: 

• Nicole E. Zasowski | Website | Podcast
• Daring Joy | What if it's wonderful
• Jo Hargreaves Managing Your Mind Podcast Episode

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Have you ever noticed how much the words you hear — and the ones you repeat to yourself — shape the way you live? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Sharon Jaynes, author of The Power of a Woman’s Words. We talk about what it really means to take your thoughts captive, how to recognize the lies you’ve been carrying, and how to gently replace them with truth that brings peace instead of pressure. Sharon also shares how one voice of encouragement changed the direction of her life, and offers simple, faith-rooted ways to start speaking to yourself with more clarity, kindness, and intention. If you’ve been stuck in negative thought patterns, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.

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• Sharon Jaynes | Website | Instagram | Facebook
• The Power of a Woman's Words
• When You Don’t Like Your Story
• “70 Common Lies & Truth” download

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Today’s episode is a little different. There’s no outline, no clear agenda — just a conversation where my friend Jim Mann and I are shooting from the hip. He has quite the background: longtime (low-key famous) radio host, cancer survivor, and one of the funniest people I know. Jim is the reason I moved to Greenville. He’s the reason I learned how to edit a podcast. And he’s been part of my life through some really formative seasons — even before this show existed. I call him my Greenville dad. In this conversation, we talk about everything from his early days in music to his decades in radio, to the moment he was diagnosed with aggressive melanoma — and how those experiences changed the way he sees life, faith, and even his own worth. Get ready to laugh, and let’s get into my conversation with Jim.

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• Jim Mann - [email protected]
• Spill the Beans, Greenville SC
• HealingStrong

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Have you ever felt burned out in your faith—or like your relationship with God feels a little flat? In this episode, I sit down with my new friend, author and speaker Asherita Ciuciu, to talk about burnout, joy, and why spiritual rhythms matter more than rigid routines. We discuss the story behind her book Delighting in Jesus, how to reconnect with God when your faith feels dry, how to discern whether a thought is from God or not, and simple practices for releasing anxiety and mental overload.

If you’re craving a more grounded, sustainable way to walk with God—especially in a season where faith feels routine or uninspired—this conversation is for you.

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• Asheritah Ciuciu Website | Instagram
• Delighting in Jesus
• The Bible Project

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Do you find yourself constantly replaying past events—or feeling like your mind is in a state of chaos?  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Caroline Leaf, PhD to explore why anxiety, overwhelm, and intrusive thought patterns aren’t signs that something is broken—but signals of how the mind is responding to stress, experiences, and unresolved patterns. We break down what thoughts actually are, how experiences are wired into “thought networks,” and why the mind controls the brain—not the other way around. Dr. Leaf also explains how it’s possible to redesign a memory—not by erasing the past, but by changing how it’s wired and how it shows up in the present.

Suggested Resources:

• Cleaning Up the Mental Mess Podcast
• Dr. Caroline Leaf | Website
• Dr. Caroline Leaf | Facebook
• Caroline Leaf | Twitter
• Dr. Caroline Leaf | Instagram
• Dr. Caroline Leaf | YouTube
• Switch on Your Brain
• Help in a Hurry

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Ever feel angry at God—but afraid to admit it?

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jon Noyes of Stand to Reason, a former atheist who once believed faith in God was intellectually unwarranted. After examining the evidence for Christianity, everything changed. Drawing from his background in the legal field, Jon shares how to engage doubt with clarity and compassion—and what it looks like to wrestle honestly with God through grief, loss, anger, and unanswered prayers, without letting bitterness take root.

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• Stand to Reason 
• The Anxious Generation
• Bad Therapy
• Scrolling Ourselves to Death

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When we think about our health, it’s easy to forget our eyes. My eye health knowledge was almost nonexistent prior to today’s episode, and I learned a ton, like the fact that routine eye exams can actually reveal underlying medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Join me in today's episode as I speak with Dr. Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO.  We discuss some of the root causes behind common eye conditions and eyesight deterioration, foods that can improve your vision, how to deal with digital eye strain, eye myths, and so much more. 

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• Doctor Eye Health Youtube
• Dr. Joseph Allen Instagram | Website | Facebook 
• Mediterranean diet for eye health
• Foods to focus on for eye-healthy eating

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Lindsay Etemadipour was among the very first wellness content creators I followed when I started WellnStrong’s Instagram, and she’s been in the wellness space curating content as a holistic herbalist for over ten years. Having grappled with an array of autoimmune diseases and chronic conditions spanning two decades, Lindsay spent years in and out of doctors' offices, finding no relief. Her experience led her to pursue alternative modalities and discover the power of herbalism. Lindsay’s passion led to her founding Symbi, a loose-leaf tea brand providing ancient remedies for modern ailments. In this episode, Lindsay and I discuss the value of holistic treatments in addressing chronic illness, why herbal remedies can be effective tools in treating a variety of disorders – from autoimmunity to hormonal imbalances, how to select quality herbs, and how Lindsay began creating her own herbal blends to help restore her health.


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• Connect with her | Instagram | TikTok | Pinterest
• Lindsay's herbal brand, Drink Symbi | Instagram | TikTok 
• Milk thistle for liver ailments
• Herbal remedies for anxiety
• Herbs by Body System Chart

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I’m very excited to welcome Dr. Joey Muñoz to the show today. Dr. Muñoz holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Florida State University, and his research explores the connection between specific foods and the prevention of diseases like osteoporosis and diabetes. In this episode, we discuss some powerful ways to maximize muscle growth and sustain weight loss, the habits stopping you from losing fat and getting lean, the best hack to satisfy hunger throughout the day,  and how to be sure you’re hitting your protein targets. And perhaps most importantly, we talk about the importance of developing realistic and sustainable habits that will move you towards your goals. Dr. Joey is a wealth of knowledge, so get yourself ready for this conversation by grabbing a notepad!


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• Joseph Muñoz | Instagram
• Joseph Muñoz | YouTube
• Energy Balance Model of Obesity: Beyond Calories In, Calories Out | The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Oxford Academic
• How Do Protein & Fiber Work Together? | Week&
• Impact of Post-Meal and One-Time Daily Exercise in Patient With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Crossover Study | PMC
• Nutrition and Muscle Protein Synthesis: A Descriptive Review | PMC
• Habit Stacking: The One Tool You Need to Build Better Habits | Verywell Fi
  Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score | Wikipedia
• Metabolic Adaptations to Weight Loss | PMC
• BMR Calculator

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