Welcome back to the second part of this conversation with Carrie & Molly, where we dive deep into the stories we're telling ourselves or letting others tell us. Have you ever paused to consider the narrative of your life? What are you choosing for yourself vs. what are you letting be told? Are you taking full ownership of your life, or being a passive character in your own story? Deep stuff, you guys.

PS - make sure you go back and listen to last week's episode to get the first part of this conversation in case you missed it!

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This week's episode is extra special because we have not only one, but TWO, amazing everyday humans we get to hear from! We talk about everything from not being defined by the roles that we play in life to what it can look like to live a life of intention. Yup, it was (another) really deep episode. Go get a mug of tea and cozy up on the couch or put on your shoes and take us for a run with you as you listen to this week's thoughtful conversation. We have no doubt you'll have some perspective shifts from this episode, and we'd love to hear your thoughts - either in the comments below, or you can send us a message!

BONUS: This was actually such a jam-packed conversation that we decided to split the episode into two parts, so be sure to tune in next week for the second half of our conversation!

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When we decided to start a podcast all about what truly lights people up, we didn't factor in just how mind-blowing some of the conversations would actually be. So this week we wanted to take a moment to break down some of the things that have come up for us... like how all men must die and other light-hearted topics. ;)

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Brace yourself, friends. This week's episode is quite possibly the best way to start off a new calendar year with some really powerful reflection questions and empowering conversation about WHO we truly are and HOW we're choosing to show up. You'll probably want to save this episode to listen to on repeat. Just sayin'.

Grab your headphones and head out for a walk as you listen for the first time, then make sure you've got a notebook close by to jot down some notes the second (and beyond) time you give it a listen. This conversation was hugely impactful for Gabe & Mikaela, and we certainly hope it resonates with you! Here's to a year that truly lights you up!

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The holiday season can be filled with a wide range of feelings for us - the wonder and joy of this magical time; the stress of the hustle & bustle; and also loneliness, sadness, anger, or overwhelm. Honestly, it can really be a lot. So we wanted to bring you an episode specifically addressing HOW we can be present during the holidays.

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By now, you probably know that Gabe & Mikaela are big fans of traveling and absolutely LOVE talking with people about their travel adventures. But this week's guest, Ashley H., embraces the travel lifestyle in a whole different way - calling herself a professional wanderer! Who here would go on an epic cross-country road trip and sleep in a tent for all but ONE night?? Ashley shares that and some pretty amazing stories of what it means to her to pursue a life that makes her feel fully alive.

For anyone who's not a travel junkie like your hosts, there's a lot of heart & soul in this episode that will certainly inspire you to dig into what motivates you & gets you excited. And who knows - you just might be inspired to explore the world of travel that much more after this week's episode!

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Is travel a form of escape? And if it is...how does it impact us? How can our challenges inspire us?

Get ready to pack your bags after this week's episode. Our guest, Mark F., takes us around the globe with his experiences, insight, and stories that will no doubt inspire you to shift your perspective a bit - and hopefully see how you can choose a life that makes you feel fully alive!

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We're BACK!! Did you miss us? We're so excited to bring you another season of powerfully inspiring conversations with everyday people - like YOU!

In this first episode of season 2, we dig into language and how that can influence our perception and experience of this life. What words could be impacting the belief you have in your ability to do something? Or your mindset around why you're doing something? We're diving deep right away; brace yourselves!

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In the final episode of this inaugural season, our conversation goes from private jets to deep healing work and a few things in between. We had the chance to dig into some more thought-provoking questions from previous guests in this finale, which just makes us that much more excited for all the inspiring conversations we’ll be having in the coming seasons!

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We can't wait to meet you! 

Tooooooooomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow! You're only a daaaaay awaaaaaaay!! (Yes, this is the kind of episode description you get when you have 2 showtunes-loving podcast hosts. Ha!) In all seriousness, how often do you feel THAT excited about tomorrow? Is it only when you have something exciting planned, something fun to look forward to? Or do you let yourself get Annie-level joyful when you think about whatever might be coming your way?

In this week's episode, Gabe and Mikaela get put in the hot seat to answer some very thought-provoking questions sent in by previous guests. We invite you to write these questions down for yourself, they're so good. It made us realize that tiny changes can really make a world of difference!

Even when we don't have a guest on the show, we're inspired by you! Thank you to those who contributed their questions - we love hearing from you & getting to engage with our audience in this way!

PS - next week will be our LAST episode of season 1! We're so grateful to everyone who was part of this first season, and are so looking forward to the many conversations we'll have in upcoming seasons!! Keep an eye out for updates on our season 2 premier!

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• Interested in sharing what lights YOU up? Fill this out and let's chat! We can't wait to meet you!