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What if the life you’ve been building was shaped by old survival rules that no longer fit? 

We sit down with transformational guide Alicia to unpack how early conditioning, fear-based religion, and cultural pressure nudge women into people-pleasing, chronic overgiving, and burnout—and how to trade that fatigue for embodied leadership rooted in faith, truth, and nervous system safety.

Alicia shares her journey from strict religious upbringing to rebellion, divorce, and the relentless hustle that never delivered peace. She explains why many high achievers feel empty despite outward success: unresolved inner-child wounds drive self-sabotage in money, status, and relationships because worth has been tied to approval. 

We explore practical healing tools—inner child work, breathwork, meditation, and reparenting your nervous system—so your body can feel safe without overfunctioning. As safety grows, honest inventory becomes possible: which beliefs formed you, which still serve, and which need to end.

If you’re ready to stop earning your worth and start living from it, this conversation will meet you where you are and hand you the tools to move forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who overgives, and leave a review to tell us the belief you’re ready to rewrite. Your purpose isn’t missing—it’s waiting beneath the noise.

If you are a business leader, executive or belong to a team that would benefit from Alicia's expertise, visit her website at: https://frequencyofher.com

To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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What if caring for an aging parent didn’t mean losing yourself in the process? 

We sit down with author and caregiver advocate Barbara Stratte to map the messy, human, and hopeful path through the sandwich generation—where kids, careers, and parents all need you at once. From downsizing a lifetime of belongings to deciding between a retirement home and moving Mom in, Barbara shares the trade-offs, the timelines, and the truths most families learn too late.

We go deep on Alzheimer’s realities, including what sundowning looks like and how to plan the day around the bright window when energy and conversation flow. Barbara explains why small rituals—weekly flowers, a slow Target stroll, or soup at Panera—often beat grand plans, and how a companion can unlock movement, sunlight, and dignity without the cost of nursing care. 

Expect frank talk about anticipatory grief, choosing where your attention goes, and why joy isn’t optional—it’s the counterweight to loss. If you’re caring for parents, raising kids, or bracing for what’s next, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and concrete steps you can use today.

If you want to connect with Barbara Stratte visit her website at: www.thesandwichedgen.com or on Instagram @barbarastratte

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To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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Hurt can harden us—or it can teach us how to heal. 

We sit down with David McKee to explore how a childhood marked by a parent’s mental health struggles spiraled into years of anxiety, avoidance, and creative silence, and how learning the basics of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and behavior change opened a kinder, more sustainable path forward. 

David shares the turning point that brought him back to music after his mother’s passing and the practices that helped him find peace: therapy, structured grief, meditation built in small steps, and compassionate self-talk that primes the brain for better days.

We dive into the mechanics of change for ADHD minds, from using novelty intentionally to building tiny habits that stick. David unpacks the reticular activating system in plain language and shows how evening and morning self-priming can rewrite the “I’m always tired” script into a different reality. 

If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find us. What one habit will you commit to this week?

If you wish to follow, work with or connect with David follow him on Instagram at @davidmckee84 or his business page @anotherangleconsulting

To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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What if the stories you’ve tried to bury are the very compass that leads you to purpose? 

We sit down with Lisa, a survivor-turned-podcast host and workshop leader, to trace a raw, hope-filled arc from childhood abuse and family secrecy to voice, service, and durable joy. She shares how early messages and unstable dynamics hardwired survival mode, why talk therapy wasn’t enough, and how trauma-informed modalities like EMDR helped decouple past pain from present triggers.

Together, we unpack the mechanics of healing: noticing when your body surges from calm to chaos, inserting a pause before words cause damage, and replacing self-criticism with simple, repeatable language shifts. Lisa describes the difficult surrender from control to trust, and how that single move created room for boundaries, rest, and compassionate clarity about her parents’ unhealed trauma. 

If this conversation moves you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review to help more listeners find their way. Your story might be the light someone else is looking for.

To connect with Lisa or , if you have a story  to share and want to be a guest on the Healing and Growing Hand in Hand Podcast visit her website at: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/

To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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A wall of water stole a business, a mini-stroke threatened language itself, and somehow the path forward got clearer, not smaller. We sit down with journalist-turned-coach Tanya Targett-Camacho to trace how disaster stripped away pretense and revealed a calling: help women own their stories on video, without apology or imitation.

Tanya shares the harrowing weeks after an inland tsunami erased her warehouse and income, and the moment six months later when pins and needles, slurred speech, and dread marked a mini-stroke. 

From relearning simple tasks to rebuilding confidence, she found herself drawn back to her first love—storytelling—and the media skills that once put her on national TV. Only this time, the spotlight isn’t the point. Service is. 

She breaks down a simple framework that turns any lived moment into a short, potent video: the specific moment, the lesson it taught, and one practical tip. We talk imposter syndrome, the pressure to shrink on camera, and what changes when you grant yourself permission to stand tall. When you do, you grant others permission, too.

If you wish to connect and work with Tanya you can connect with her on Instagram at: @tanyatargettcamacho.

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To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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When life blindsides you, do you freeze—or build a new path? Our guest shares how a surprise breast cancer diagnosis didn’t end her plans; it clarified them. She went from corporate accounting to licensed therapist in her fifties, guided by quiet faith, relentless discipline, and a simple surrender cue she calls “manager.” Together we unpack why motivation is unreliable, how micro-steps create momentum, and the surprising relief that comes from letting go of what isn’t yours to carry.

We explore the mindset shift from “why me” to “why not me,” and how that perspective fuels courageous decisions like returning to school at 42, tackling an advanced master’s at 50, and pursuing independent licensure. The conversation turns honest about grief—framed as love with nowhere to go—and how to honor loss without losing yourself. You’ll hear practical tools for slowing down when anxiety speeds up your life, including the power of 15-minute blocks to regain focus. 

To connect or work with Zulma, visit her website at: www.dragonflytherapyservices.net. 

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Ever felt like your spiritual life hit pause while your calendar kept sprinting? We dive into that stuck feeling and chart a clear route forward with Dr. Kelly Edmonds, whose journey from accounting to energy healing opened a wider, more grounded reality. Together we unpack a practical trinity for growth—energy mastery, divine awareness, and bloodline power—that helps you clear blocks, reconnect with your soul, and make everyday life feel aligned again.

Kelly explains why most plateaus live in the body and how simple, respectful practices—like grounding heavy energy into the earth—can free space for guidance. We talk about discernment and why not every “message” is helpful, setting energetic boundaries without fear, and asking for the highest support from God, angels, and your spirit team. You’ll hear how ancestral patterns and survival habits shape our reactions and how honoring your bloodline converts old weight into current wisdom.

If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage for the next step, and leave a review—your words help others find their way here.

To work with Dr. Edmonds connect with her on her website: www.kellyedmonds.com. Her book The Embodied Mystic released in November 2025 and is available for purchase on Amazon! 

To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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What if people-pleasing isn’t kindness but a quiet signal that you’re losing yourself? We dive into the real shape of codependency and map a way out using healthy boundaries, reparenting, and the power of 12-step recovery, with a grounded blend of practical tools and faith.

Barb Nangle shares how a “helping” moment exposed old patterns and led her to Al‑Anon, CODA, and ACA, where she discovered trauma recovery and the gift of reparenting. She later recognized compulsive overeating and found freedom in OA, shedding more than weight—she shed the mental loops that kept her stuck. Together we explore why boundaries are not walls but bridges built from truth; how I‑language defuses conflict; and why letting go of expectations while meeting your own needs can transform love, work, and daily peace.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by saying yes when you mean no, if you reread tough messages or rehearse worst-case scenarios, this conversation offers both language and leverage to change. 

Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs stronger boundaries, and leave a review to tell us: what expectation will you let go of today?

If you want to connect and work with Barb Nangle, connect with her on Instagram at: @higherpowercoaching, tune into her podcast show Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12-Step Recovery.

To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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Burnout doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers through a spotless calendar, a packed to-do list, and the constant need to be “fine.” 

Today we sit with two origin stories of awakening: Melanie stands before the ashes of her burned home and sees how people-pleasing had already scorched her spirit, while Sylvia faces a life-threatening diagnosis and chooses surrender over control. 

What follows is a candid, faith-forward conversation about rebuilding from the inside out, where worth no longer hinges on performance and boundaries become daily acts of self-respect.

We explore the early signs of burnout that most of us normalize. 

Melanie shares how she pivoted from business strategist to trauma-informed facilitator leading women’s circles, and how The Phoenix Path emerged as a guide for healing, rebuilding, and rising stronger. 

Sylvia opens up about quieting the inner critic, talking gently to the anxious inner child, and using simple tools like the five-second rule to interrupt spirals of doubt. We unpack what it means to hold grief and joy at the same time, to curate influences after big life changes, and to choose peace that doesn’t depend on applause.

You’ll leave with clear markers to spot burnout early, practical ways to set boundaries without building walls, and a gentler way to talk to yourself when the old patterns knock. 

If you’ve been living for other people’s expectations, this is a compass back to your own. Subscribe for more purpose-driven conversations, share this with someone who needs a spark to rise, and leave a review to tell us: what boundary will you honor this week?

To connect with Melanie visit her website at www.thephoenixpath.net

To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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What happens when a handful of idealists turn a quiet idea about human potential into a global movement—and then have to live with the power that follows? 

We sit down with Marcia Martin, whose new memoir, Sex, Power, and Transformation, peels back the curtain on the early days of EST (later Landmark), the boom in personal development, and the private reckoning behind public influence.

She’s candid about the thrill of growth, the seduction of authority, and the moments that forced her back to center. We dig into the difference between timeless teachings and the systems that deliver them, and why great leaders refuse to hand out answers and instead create space for people to find their own.

This conversation is also a toolkit. Marcia breaks down how the mind learns, why meditation is a skill, not a mood, and how to celebrate being a beginner. She shares searing losses, hard pivots, and a faith-infused commitment to alignment over applause.

If you’re a coach, creator, or curious skeptic, you’ll leave with grounded strategies to quiet the mind, spot culty dynamics, and choose contribution over ego. 

To connect, work or book Marcia, head to her webpage: www.marciamartintransform.com

Stream now, share with a friend who loves personal growth, and tell us: what practice brings you back to center? If the episode moves you, subscribe, rate, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com