The time has come - the final episode of Just Say More. While it’s an emotional sign-off for me, it comes with an overwhelming amount of gratitude, love, and accomplishment. When I started this podcast, my goal was to record 30 episodes. I’m so very thankful to every single person that has shared in those 30 episodes and the amount of community, growth, and belonging that has come from those conversations is just beyond anything I could have imagined. 

We never know what the future holds, so maybe I’ll be back someday, but for now, this is farewell. As much as I’ve loved this space, and as many times as I’ve tried to talk myself into continuing, I know without a doubt that 30 episodes is exactly where I was supposed to land. The last year and a half has been a dream, and I’ve learned so much about myself and those around me, but I’ve also recognized the need to allow myself to be a little more present with the world right in front of me. 

This has been such a healing journey for me and I truly feel like this has allowed me to turn a negative and somewhat trauma-filled few months into one of the most positive experiences of my life. If you only take one thing away from following along with me here, I hope it’s that you always feel encouraged to share your story and be kind to everyone around you. You truly never know what someone is going through or how much sharing your own experiences could help others. 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. I’ll be cheering you all on as you go forth in life and create everything you want for yourself. Never forget that you are enough and you belong.

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My kids have both wanted to do their own podcast episode since the day Just Say More began. They finally got the chance and it was so much fun! Enjoy this fun and light hearted Q&A with my six year old. 

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My kids have both wanted to do their own podcast episode since the day Just Say More began. They finally got the chance and it was so much fun! Enjoy this fun and light hearted Q&A with my nine year old. 

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Julie Bedard is a communication and tantra coach helping people feel more free, connected to their heart, and confident in how they show up, both with themselves and in their relationships. Her work blends emotional intelligence, Tantra, and real-life conversations to help people let go of what’s holding them back and relate in a way that feels true.

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It's interesting when you start something new and you share it on social media because everyone just watches as you try to figure out what the heck you're doing. I've had to take a hard look at what I've been doing over the past few months and really come back to the basics. There's always an external source telling you that you could do more but I'm turning up the volume from within and leaning in to what actually works and makes sense for me. Hopefully this conversation inspires you to do the same!

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Jonathan Van Viegen is a couples therapist and relationship coach who helps partners break out of the same exhausting fights, stop feeling like roommates, and actually enjoy being married again. His no-nonsense, solution-focused approach skips the therapy jargon and gets straight to what works—helping couples feel chosen and cherished again.

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Cassandra Juniphantis a wife, mother, and the Founder of Ori Ara, a self-care company dedicated to empowering modern women with traditional wellness practices. A former HR executive, Cassandra’s journey began over a decade ago when she transformed her health through bodybuilding and discovered the profound connection between self-care, professional success and spirituality. She became a certified trainer, yogi, gym owner, and student of nutrition and martial arts. Today, she uses her expertise to help others elevate their well-being and make self-care an integral part of everyday life.

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Our guest for this episode has such a beautiful way of reminding you that this life is yours to live and you should do whatever you can to make each day count. Today, on the podcast we have Cliff Beach. Cliff is a musician and an author who has been performing live for more than 20 years. He is the host of the Deeper Grooves Podcast and Deeper Grooves Radio. Cliff is the author of Side Hustle & Flow, which chronicles his musical journey while still working a day job. He is the winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, 2 World Songwriting Awards, 4 Global Music Awards, a California Music Video & Film Award and nominated for 4 LA Music Awards, 1 Hollywood Music & Media Award, and 1 Independent Music Award and more. He was nominated for a World Entertainment Award for his audiobook Side Hustle & Flow and he is currently releasing the follow up to that book Side Hustle & Flow: Shape Up!

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Meaghan Dunham is an Energetics Coach and Small Business Mentor with 15 years of experience in public education, corporate marketing, and healing through holistic and spiritual modalities. In 2017, Meaghan’s first astrology reading ignited a journey of self-discovery, enabling her to embrace her wounds and rewrite her narrative. In addition to providing marketing and sales consultation to healers and creatives, Meaghan teaches people of all backgrounds about the power of energetic modalities as tools to cultivate emotional intelligence and leadership skills in their businesses. In her free time, Meaghan loves to explore the outdoors with her husband, Dan, and their furry rescue pup, Meela. 

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About Today's Guest:

Deb Preston is an award-winning author, amateur gardener, and professional cheese lover. Originally from Iowa, she now lives just outside of San Antonio, Texas with her husband, daughter, and unnecessarily loud beagle. When her daughter was born, she yearned for an opportunity to laugh, cry, connect with, and encourage other moms in the same crazy boat. She launched her blog in 2017 to meet those needs and has been writing about parenthood, faith, and health ever since. You can find her writing on her website and its social media channels, on Her View From Home, or in any of her books.

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