Gifts from God are more than things, people or talents. They are also the trials and triumphs we walk through in life. In this episode,  we explore how embracing faith can transform our past experiences, the good and the bad, into tools for fulfillment. Lanée shares a single sentence that changed the course of her life, insights on adjusting to new seasons and situations, and the unexpected blessing of an ailment that led to a healthier lifestyle. Sandy opens up about receiving divine reassurance through dreams, her reflections on empathy born from challenges, and the encouragement to stay true to ourselves in our personal and professional lives.

We intertwine the messages of our own stories with timeless biblical wisdom, highlighting how even the most challenging moments can be stepping stones to a more fulfilling path when viewed through the lens of faith. This episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast isn't just about storytelling; it's an intimate session of sharing, caring, and preparing to handle life's wide range of situations with grace and acceptance. Everything can have a meaningful impact when we partner with God.


So grab a cup of coffee, experience the comfort of conversation that feels like sitting with caring aunties, and let's delve into the reality that with divine guidance, we're never alone in rewriting our stories.


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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

Let’s look at how your past can be the ultimate playbook for future wins. We’re moving beyond the motivational clichés for some real talk about setting goals that actually stick, bouncing back when life throws you curveballs, showing yourself some much-needed love, and seeking divine guidance along the way. So, if you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to turn your past into a launchpad for success, hit that play button and let's get this journey started!

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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

Life definitely has peaks and valleys. It's easy to have joy and gratitude when things are looking up. But can we keep our high hopes when it gets tough, like really tough? That's the question we dove into after learning some great tips to keep a positive mindset in the middle of our "challenges" from Robin Shear, the Joy Coach, in our last episode, 'Inviting God into Your Mess.' In this episode, we decided to put her advice to the test. Fortunately (or unfortunately) for us, we were able to test this against some pretty stinky situations in our personal lives. We'll take an honest look at both our success and failures here. 

Finding gratitude and joy isn't always a walk in the park, and that's totally okay! We explored the importance of giving ourselves and others grace.  Also drawing from both our personal experiences and expert guidance, we discussed how to support others through rough patches, finding that balance between empathy and uplifting encouragement. 

Spoiler alert: There are definitely things we discovered that we can all do for ourselves and to support others, that can make tough times a bit easier. 

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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

Discover how to sprinkle joy into the chaos of real life with our latest guest, certified joy coach, speaker, and author, Robin Shear. During a heartwarming conversation filled with life-tested wisdom, Robin shares her passion for finding happiness in the midst of life's inescapable messes and even trauma. Her personal story includes PTSD, chronic pain, and suffering a serious head injury…but God!  

Join us and deepen your understanding of God's role in life's journey and discover serenity in the acceptance of His will, even when it mystifies you. We think you’ll find Robin to be both authentic and vulnerable, giving us encouragement without sugar-coating what we go through when facing tough circumstances. 

🌟 Episode Highlights:

- Robin Shear unveils the concept of "messy joy" and the power of embracing joy in life's imperfections.

- Learn how everyday challenges can be opportunities to practice joy for when larger hardships hit.

- Engage with the idea of inviting God into your struggles and finding divine guidance toward a joy-filled life.

Find our more about Robin and her book "Messy Joy: How Joy Can Begin Before Your Difficulties End"

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The app we talked about THROUGH THE WORD

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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

What’s in the secret sauce of a successful relationship? Unpack the answers with Lanee and Sandy as they delve into the core components of thriving partnerships. With both guidance from relationship experts and their personal stories, discover three essential keys that are customizable to fit your unique bond. Whether you're seeking to reignite passion, strengthen communication or just grow closer together, this podcast offers practical insights to elevate your relationship. Join us for 20 minutes of invaluable wisdom and watch your love flourish!


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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

 Everyone tells us communication is key, but HOW we communicate actually enables that key to unlock the door to maintaining a good relationship. In this episode, our guest, Relationship Coach, Monica Humpal dives into the ways to make it happen. We’ll get invaluable advice on navigating emotions, boundaries, and the importance of approaching conversations without preconceived expectations.

Listen for tips to transform the way you communicate and resolve conflicts with your partner. In fact, many of these tips can actually apply to ANY relationship. We think it’s a game changer.  Click play if you’re in need of a communication upgrade.


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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

We all have a story to tell and sharing it can inspire others in ways we may not realize. Sometimes, it's easy to downplay the significance of our own stories in the grand scheme of things, but the truth is, your story matters. It holds weight not only for you but for those around you and, believe it or not, for the world at large. God uses both our struggles and triumphs to help other people. You never know the difference you could make, and the ripple effects it can have. 

This episode serves as a reminder to seek out opportunities to be inspired by those around us while embracing our potential to be a source of encouragement for others, no matter our own circumstances. Click play to hear more, and we’ll even include a few awesome stories that we’ve heard recently. 

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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

We all carry the weight of our some of our more negative past experiences, and at times, they can seem impossible to shake off.  To be sure, there are people who have had  a harder road than others.  Our guest Toni Kennedy is one of them.  It is her healing, however; that is the real story. 

With gritty honesty and unwavering hope, Toni shares both difficult childhood and adult experiences and the impactful moments that have shaped her journey. Her story is a compelling testament to the power of healing, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative impact of walking with God. 

Click play for a touching conversation that celebrates resilience, kindness, and the limitless potential for healing and growth.

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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

We've all been there—facing tough decisions, at a crossroads in life, or just in need of a little divine reassurance. Whether it’s wisdom or comfort we seek, we may struggle to know what to do. Sometimes it helps to hear how God has impacted the lives of others. Lanée and Sandy open up about their personal experiences and share stories about how they and people they know have found comfort and clarity in ways they definitely didn’t see coming.

This heartwarming episode serves as a reminder that God's messages can be found in the seemingly ordinary and everyday moments of life. If you're seeking faith-based inspiration and assurance during times of waiting, we believe this episode will provide a touching reminder that God's guidance may come in unexpected and beautiful ways. Settle in with your coffee or tea and click play to join us on the journey.

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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

In life we can find ourselves in a season of waiting, where we long for something that seems just out of reach or when we are going through a difficult period.  This episode dives into the concept of patience, exploring both short-term and long-term waiting and the challenges that come with each.  We mix a blend of practical tips and comforting reassurances, encouraging you to imagine yourself patiently and contentedly awaiting what comes next.  Click play and let’s learn to navigate the rhythm of life as we encounter periods of waiting: finding peace in the art of patience, trusting God’s timing, and knowing that the best things are worth waiting for.

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"Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!