Many high-performing types like to set intense physical goals for themselves, like running a marathon or participating in a bodybuilding competition. But what happens when something comes in the way of that goal...like the fact that the drive is no longer there?

This week's guest Elsye Walker (wanderingchardonnay.com) faced just such a challenge when hiking the Appalachian Trail...and her story is a must-hear for top physical performers facing challenges along their paths.

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For much of modern history, marital vows included the phrase "'Til death do us part." But as many who have left marriages know, it's often something other than death that leads to the difficult decision to quit a marriage.

This week's guest Alina Gordon (Founder & CEO of StanzaPet) was faced with a marriage quit when she realized the union was no longer in line with what she wanted for her life. She courageously shares the story of the grief and growth that accompanied her divorce.

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Who in the corporate world hasn't at least once dreamed of finding their creative passion, following it, then doing well enough at it to tell the corporate world goodbye?

Well this week's guest made that dream a reality when he left his government job and became one of the premier fitness and yoga DJs.

Take a listen as DJ Justin Kanoya explains how he make the transition and how he's been able to sustain a successful DJ business so that he can continue to follow his calling.

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Often we feel called to quit something because they're struggling with it and it just doesn't feel right. But sometimes even things we're good at may not be the right fit.

Such was the case with Jordan Reich, who was a talented pitcher on track to play in the major leagues. There was just one problem: he didn't love baseball. Quite the opposite, in fact.

Listen to Jordan's journey from pitcher to attorney as he strategically quit his way into a life that fits him perfectly. 

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Some kids have no idea what they want to be when they grow up. Peter Bragino was NOT one of those kids. His intuition told him what his life's path would be at a young age, but figuring out how to follow it required more than one quit...and at least one not-so-strategic quit that ended up being the opportunity he needed to follow his passion.

Take a listen as the Marine turned salesman turned professional artist tells of his journey, guided by intuition at every turn.

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Lindsay France, former anchor for the news networks RT and RT America, successfully built a career as a news anchor. But through covering the 2016 Presidential primaries she found a new and more intense passion that was better aligned with her values...which led to her walking away from the anchor's desk and taking her career in a new direction.

She provides some great advice on finding passion, following principles, and using side gigs to prevent the dreaded JOB LOCK!

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The 13th episode is dedicated to the fears associated with quitting:

Fear of what people will think if you quit

Fear that quitting something means you failed

Fear of leaving something you've dedicated time/money to

Fear that time or money already spent on something you quit will be 'wasted'

Fear that quitters never win

Listen as Lynn Marie addresses some of the most common fears that can keep people stuck...so that you can address any of those same fears you may have!

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Ever planned an event to celebrate a special occasion only to have the event threaten to eclipse the occasion you were trying to celebrate?

Sophia Da Silva Hopson, of the OM My Goodness podcast, and her now husband had that same experience when they tried to plan their wedding. So what did they do?

(spoiler alert)

They QUIT their own wedding!

Take a listen to the touching journey as they found their way to a ceremony that celebrated their union exactly as they wanted it.

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Sometimes the most strategic quit is to have no strategy at all. And sometimes those same impulsive decisions lead to the formation of a solid quitting strategy for the future.

That's what happened when Chad Peace, founding board member of the National Assn. of Nonpartisan Reformers, left his job to join Ron Paul's Presidential campaign. Many of the lessons learned through that quit guided him both to work in the nonpartisan space and to be more strategic in the quits he's made since.

Ever faced a quit that had the potential to effect a global organization and wipe out your identity all in one fell swoop? Well this week's guest did, and her journey from isolation in Ghana to inspiring an entire community of yogis is truly incredible.

Amore St. Ives, manager of CorePower Yoga in North Park, San Diego courageously shares how difficult that quit was and how she made it through by listening to her what her gut was telling her - both metaphorically and physically!

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