For the first time on LightWork, I’m stepping out from behind the questions and sharing my own story and the journey I am on. From a 30-year career to reinvention, I share the experiences that shaped who I am—and ultimately led me to create LightWork.

I wish I could sit down with each viewer over a cup of coffee to have this conversation, but this is the next best thing.

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After alcoholism nearly cost him everything that mattered most, my friend, Matt Wallace reached a point where he could no longer do it alone. Now 4½ years sober, Matt shares an honest and vulnerable story of his journey, the sponsor who taught him the meaning of surrender, and the role faith played in his recovery.

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If we don’t teach our kids about money, something else will. 

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer welcomes back financial professional Kim Trinh-Wicker for an honest conversation about the money lessons our kids are learning—often without us realizing we’re teaching them.

From allowance and first purchases to credit cards, college decisions, first paychecks, saving and investing, Renee and Kim explore how parents can raise financially capable kids at every stage. They also talk about when to let kids make money mistakes, how much of our own finances we should share, and how our role changes when our children become adults.

Because our greatest financial legacy may not simply be what we leave to our children. It’s what we leave within them.  

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What happens when the life you imagined for your child—and for yourself—suddenly looks nothing like the plan?

In this deeply personal episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with her longtime friend and former colleague, Kari Baker, Christian author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of KIND Families.

When Kari's son, Brady, was diagnosed with autism at three years old, she found herself navigating a parenting journey she never expected. What began as a mother's determination to understand and advocate for her son ultimately transformed her faith, her definition of success, and the direction of her life.

Kari shares what she wishes she'd known in those early days, the invisible challenges families often carry, why our children don't need to be “fixed,” and the difference between simply including someone and creating a place where they truly belong.

It's a conversation about autism and neurodivergence—but it's also about something universal: What do we do when life doesn't turn out the way we thought it would?

Sometimes the path we never would have chosen becomes the very place we discover our deepest purpose.

And sometimes the people we think we're here to teach…are actually here to teach us.
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When did taking care of our bodies turn into constantly trying to fix them?

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with clinical psychologist and licensed professional counselor Dr. Morgan Francis for an honest conversation about body image, food, wellness culture, motherhood—and what it really means to make peace with the body you live in.

They explore the line between being health-conscious and becoming obsessed with health, including orthorexia—the often-overlooked point where “healthy” behaviors can become rigid, consuming and unhealthy.

They also tackle a question every parent should consider: What are our children learning about their bodies simply by listening to the way we talk about ours?

From social media and changing beauty standards to GLP-1 medications, fitness, food, aging and the pressure to optimize everything, this conversation challenges us to rethink what being “healthy” actually means.

Because our bodies aren't measures of our worth. They're where we get to live our lives.

Maybe the question isn't, “How can I make my body look better?”

Maybe it's...“How can I treat my body better?”

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What happens when you’ve built the career, raised the family, checked the boxes—and still find yourself wondering, "Is this all there is?”

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with speaker, author, entrepreneur, and community builder, Grace Brooke, for an honest conversation about the side of success we don’t talk about enough.

They explore why accomplished women can still feel behind, the difference between healthy ambition and unhealthy striving, why we so often confuse productivity with worth, and what happens when we stop looking to the world for validation and start remembering who God created us to be.

Grace also shares why community matters, what changes when women stop competing and start encouraging one another, and how faith has shaped the way she lives and leads.

Because maybe the next chapter isn’t about accomplishing more.

Maybe it’s about asking a different question: Who is God inviting me to become?

This is a conversation for every woman who has spent years climbing—and is ready to discover what exists beyond the ladder.
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What happens when a Gen Xer with 30 years of career experience sits down with a Gen Zer just entering the workforce?

One generation was taught to work hard, stay loyal, climb the ladder and earn success. The other is asking a very different question: "If the work doesn't have meaning, why am I doing it?"

In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, I sit down with Sophia Wadsworth—a recent NAU graduate, former Division I athlete, and Gen Z professional beginning her career—to have an honest conversation about the growing generational divide at work.

We talk about burnout, anxiety, money, ambition, flexibility, loyalty, leadership and the search for meaningful work. We also challenge some of the stereotypes both generations have about each other.

Because maybe Gen X and Gen Z aren't as different as we think.

Maybe we're wrestling with the same question at different stages of life:

"What is success actually supposed to feel like?"

This isn't a conversation about which generation has it harder. It's about what we can learn from each other—and how we can build a better definition of work, leadership and success together.

Different generations. Shared purpose.

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What kind of legacy are you leaving every day?

In this honest conversation, Todd Boffo shares why success alone never satisfies and how our greatest impact is found in the lives we influence. Together, we explore leadership, purpose, faith, and the small daily choices that become the story others tell about us long after we're gone.

Todd also gives a preview of his upcoming book, PRINTS™: Unlock the Secret of Why You Were Made for More, releasing September 2026, and shares the mission behind HBI Legacy, a nonprofit dedicated to creating lasting impact through servant leadership and community transformation.

Learn more about Todd: toddboffo.com and HBI Legacy at hbilegacy.com. 

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What happens after you've achieved the dream?

In this honest conversation, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Dan O'Brien shares the lessons that came from public failure, relentless perseverance, and discovering that identity is bigger than achievement. Together, we talk about success, pressure, leadership and the kind of legacy that lasts and the people that stay with you.

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What if the biggest challenge in your relationship isn't money... but the story you believe about it?

Join Renee and returning guest Kim Trinh-Wicker for an honest conversation about how our childhood experiences, financial habits, and unspoken expectations shape the way we earn, spend, save, and love. Discover practical ways to build financial trust, strengthen communication, and create a future you're both excited to share.

Because financial freedom begins long before your bank account—it begins with alignment.

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