One Question with Leah Farmer

How do you know when something is truly over?

In this episode, Leah explores the subtle signals we often ignore...gut feelings, body cues, and the quiet voice that tells us when a job, relationship, or belief has run its course. Through a personal story about leaving the church and trusting her intuition, Leah invites you to notice the truth your body already knows.

Because sometimes, the real question isn’t “Is it over?”—it’s “Am I willing to listen?”

There’s a playful but powerful question from Warren Berger’s Book of Beautiful Questions: “What’s your tennis ball?”

It’s the thing you chase like a dog after a ball—joyfully, instinctively, with full-body yes energy. In this episode, I share how that question helps uncover passion, purpose, and presence. I also talk about my own “tennis balls” (coaching, leading groups, and writing stories that surprise me), and why following what lights you up might be the wisest move of all.

We explore the neuroscience of flow, the cost of ignoring your joy, and how you can begin to follow the breadcrumbs of what’s calling you now.

This episode asks a quiet but powerful question: When do I feel most at peace with myself?

Not when you’re productive. Not when people are praising you. But when your nervous system finally exhales and says, this feels safe.

Peace isn’t passive. It’s an intentional return to yourself. And sometimes, it starts with one question. This one is for anyone feeling overextended, overwhelmed, or overdue for an exhale

So many of us grew up believing that struggle = value. That things only count if we pour ourselves out, leave nothing on the table, and make it hard. But… what if that’s not true?

In this episode, I ask the deceptively simple question: What would this look like if it were easy?

I share how I’ve been unlearning the urge to overcomplicate, over-effort, and over-function—especially in situations that were never mine to carry. We talk about nervous system regulation, effort justification in psychology, and what shifts when we choose ease instead of proving our worth.

This is a soft invitation. A small rebellion. A reminder that ease is allowed. And often… it’s wiser. Ideal for anyone prone to burnout, perfectionism, or “if I don’t do it, it won’t get done” thinking

Sometimes we say yes when we really mean no—not because we want to, but because we’re afraid not to. In this episode, Leah unpacks the emotional toll of people-pleasing, unpacks the psychology behind self-abandonment, and shares a personal story of what changed when she started honoring her no. Consider this One Question: What do I keep saying yes to that I don't actually want?

This is a reflection for anyone who’s ever said yes out of guilt, fear, or habit—and is ready to start saying yes to themselves instead.

Includes practical reflection questions, nervous system awareness, and a gentle reminder: your time and energy matter, too.

When we think about who we wanted to be as kids, we often focus on the job title. But what if we looked deeper? In this episode, Leah shares a tender story of childhood dreams, chaos, and healing—and invites you to ask a question that reframes your inner narrative: What would my 8-year-old self cheer me on for today?

With warmth, honesty, and a dose of psychology, this reflection will help you reconnect with the resilient parts of yourself that got you here—and celebrate them.

Includes journaling prompts and a gentle invitation to meet yourself with grace.

Joy isn’t always loud—and it’s not always easy to find.

In this episode, Leah shares why joy runs deeper than happiness, how it often shows up in moments of flow or connection, and what neuroscience and research tell us about choosing joy on purpose.

With personal stories and a warm invitation to reflect, this episode asks: Where is the joy lately? And have you been following it?

Avoidance feels protective—but it often keeps us stuck in pain far longer than necessary.

In this episode, Leah shares a personal story of heartbreak and the moment she stopped avoiding the truth.

With a grounding reflection and a powerful prompt, this episode invites you to ask: What am I avoiding, and what might happen if I faced it instead?

After years of burnout and bending to everyone else’s needs, one question changed everything for me: How do I want my life to feel?

In this first episode, I share the story behind that question and why I still use it as my compass today.

Welcome to One Question—a short weekly podcast hosted by Leah Farmer.

Every Sunday, I’ll share one powerful question worth sitting with. Not to fix or figure out—but to feel into. These are the questions that changed my life during burnout, heartbreak, and reinvention.

In each 10-minute-or-less episode, I’ll tell a short story, and leave you with one question to walk with through the week.

The first episode drops this Sunday (June 1st). Until then… How do you want your life to feel?