Welcome back to The Adaptable Octopus! Today, Blair talks with guest Cathy Garland about how to tell if a dream or vision is from God.

• How to know if a dream is from God or something else
  

• The story of Joseph and trusting God through hard times
  

• Setting boundaries and knowing when God is leading you
  

• Why God uses challenges to shape us
  

• Learning to surrender your dreams to Him
  

Stay anchored in who God is—and let Him lead you.

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In this episode:Cathy’s big reminder:

In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of The Adaptable Octopus, Blair sits down with wrestler, storyteller, and Dj  Jeremy Huggins for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply human.

Jeremy and Blair open up about their shared experience navigating the world with Cerebral Palsy, offering a candid look at what it’s really like to build a career in media while living with a disability. From early inspirations to on-set obstacles to unexpected triumphs, they compare notes on the challenges that shaped them—and the victories that still make them proud today.

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Episode: The Secret of Life with Robert Toler

What if the secret to life isn’t control — but peace?

In this powerful episode, Blair Riggs and Robert Toler get real about finding faith, confidence, and calm when life gets messy. Their honest stories and hard-earned wisdom will remind you that you can rise, rebuild, and thrive — no matter what.

Listen if you want to:
🌊 Find peace in chaos
💪 Turn pain into purpose
❤️ Strengthen your faith

Plus: Blair announces The Adaptable Octopus is heading to PodFest 2026!

Quote of the Episode:
“Ride the waves, dance with the tides, and always keep thriving.”

🎧 Press play — and rediscover your strength and your peace.

n this episode of "The Adaptable Octopus," Blair Riggs discusses domestic violence awareness with Magnolia, who shares her harrowing experience of abuse and manipulation from her husband Magnolia details the escalatinger. Despite multiple attempts at reconciliation, Magnolia eventually left, facing further threats and needing police intervention. She emphasizes the importance of creating a paper trail, filing protective orders, and seeking help. Magnolia's story highlights the long-term impact of domestic violence, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and underscores the need for resilience

In this soul-shifting episode, we welcome therapist and speaker Rachal Sietzema all the way from Australia to unravel the deep (and often sneaky) patterns of people pleasing, unconscious beliefs, and inner dialogue that hold us back from true emotional freedom.

From the four hidden types of people pleasers to why your thoughts today are mostly the same as yesterday—and what to do about it—this conversation is full of wisdom, humour, and tools you can start using right now. 🧠✨

Rachael shares:

• Why your unconscious beliefs run the show
  

• The surprising faces of people pleasing (including the “Resister”!)
  

• How negative self-talk drains you—and how to reframe it
  

• What the Bible actually says about selflessness
  

• Practical ways to pause, rewire your mind, and reconnect with your power
  

💡 If you’ve ever felt burnt out, resentful, or stuck in a loop of "yes" when you meant "no," this episode will feel like a deep breath of clarity.

🔗 Connect with Rachel at https://www.uchangeu.com.au

🌱 Don't forget: self-kindness is not weakness—it's the start of real change

 🎙️ The Adaptable Octopus - “Healing Through the Chaos” ft. Carmen Haskins

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Blair reconnects with childhood friend Carmen Haskins—a licensed trauma therapist, author of Secrets Kill: Come Out of the Darkness, and the resilient force behind Pink Solutions.

Together, they explore Carmen’s journey from silent suffering to empowered healing, the importance of finding your “person,” and how chaos—though loud—can be neutralized with purpose, therapy, and hope. 💖

🔹 Why silence was once Carmen’s scariest place 🔹 How writing her book reopened wounds—and how she coped 🔹 Practical self-regulation tools you can use today 🔹 The meaning behind P.I.N.K. and how she's transforming lives 🔹 Her go-to mantra for healing: “I am enough.”

This episode is a heart-to-heart reminder that everyone has a story, and healing is possible—one breath, one shimmer, one step at a time.

✨ “Being free to tell your story doesn’t mean you won’t feel your feelings. It just means you get to choose what to do while feeling them.” – Carmen Haskins

📌 Connect with Carmen 🌐 Pink-Solutions.com 📧 [email protected] 📍 Licensed in VA, MD, DC, NC & LA – Telehealth available

🎧 Listen & Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream. 💌 Email the show: [email protected] 🔁 Share this episode with someone who needs a little shimmer today.

Keep adapting. Keep thriving. 🐙

Carmen Haskins Links

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https://www.google.com/search?q=secrets+kill+come+out.of+the+darkness&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS772US772&oq=secret&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgCEEUYJxg7MgYIABBFGDkyBggBEEUYQTIICAIQRRgnGDsyEAgDEC4YrwEYxwEYugIYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyEAgFEC4YxwEYsQMY0QMYgAQyCggGEC4YsQMYgAQyCggHEC4YsQMYgAQyCggIEC4YsQMYgAQyCggJEAAYsQMYgATSAQgxOTU3ajBqNKgCE7ACAeIDBBgBIF_xBWjMv7TxMPSm&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

https://a.co/d/4xNosxM

Youwellcenter.com

https://www.instagram.com/pink.solutions?igsh=eDRrcWY4dGNoaWI5&utm_source=qr

 "Faith, Ashes & the God Who Sees Us" 

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of The Adaptable Octopus, host Blair Riggs opens up about her relationship with Jesus and how it has shaped her journey living with cerebral palsy. Joined by special guest Cathy Clover Garland—author, speaker, and woman of unshakable faith—they explore what it really means to walk with God through pain, doubt, and redemption.

Together, they share raw stories of divorce, single motherhood, church hurt, healing, and the beauty that rises from ashes. From childhood pews to broken promises, from legalism to liberation, Blair and Kathy dive deep into faith, resilience, and the quiet power of grace. You'll also hear about Cathy’s new book Revelationship, and how it’s helping women rediscover God’s presence in their stories—and how you can join the upcoming class starting September 2nd.

This episode is a tender reminder that even in our messiest moments, God is near—and His promises still stand.

👉 Whether you're questioning, healing, or just holding on, this conversation is for you.

💬 Topics Covered:

• Deconstructing and reconstructing faith
  

• Growing up in Pentecostal traditions
  

• Living with a disability and wrestling with identity in Christ
  

• Divorce, healing, and trusting God again
  

• God’s promises in broken seasons
  

• What it means to suffer well
  

• Rediscovering God in everyday life
  

📘 Resources Mentioned:

• Revelationship by Cathy Clover Garland
  

• Reset Class beginning Sept 2nd – https://www.revelationship.net/reset-course-discounted?fbclid=IwY2xjawMbC_RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsTM9DNbT5r7Tmx3S0n-bMhpXqyIyoDMz8OF--X1BrttjdwGOw-l32xXCVac_aem_Z_wtzte9fMg-rP0aqmsSxA
  

✨ Takeaway Quote: "You don’t need to pursue God—He’s already pursuing you. Just turn around and embrace Him."

💙 Subscribe & Share: If this episode spoke to you, be sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Leave a review or share with someone who needs to hear it. Your support helps others find The Adaptable Octopus—a place where stories of resilience, faith, and growth are celebrated.

🎙️ Hosted by Blair Riggs 🐙 The Adaptable Octopus – Because thriving takes many forms.

Welcome back to The Adaptable Octopus! In this heartfelt episode, Blair Riggs opens up about her journey to understanding cerebral palsy and how something as simple as breathing helped her manage pain and stress. She’s joined by special guest and fellow podcaster Amanda Russo, who shares her powerful story of transformation through breathwork, movement, and mindset. From Bali retreats to virtual breath classes, Amanda explains how tuning into your body can lead to true healing. You’ll laugh, learn, and maybe even sigh a little. Take a deep breath—you’re going to love this one.

👉 Mark your calendar: Amanda’s next virtual breathwork class is August 25 at 5 PM EST! 👉 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review .

To Connect with Amanda: 

Join Amanda for Mindful Mindset Mondays (A Virtual Pay-What-You-Can Breathwork session the from 5:00-6:00 PM ET) 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-breathwork-mindful-mindset-mondays-tickets-1353586627039?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Schedule a Virtual 1:1 Breathwork Session with Amanda here: 

https://calendly.com/thebreathinggoddess/podcast

Amanda’s Personal Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thebreathinggoddess?igsh=NHRzajlvZGM3M2Q1&utm_source=qr

Tune in to Amanda’s Podcast(s)

Manders Mindset: https://mandersmindset.buzzsprout.com

Breathwork Magic: 

https://breathworkmagic.buzzsprout.com

What do hot wings, weird hypotheticals, and deep truths have in common? This week, Blair welcomes Houston, host of A Thousand Crazy Questions, for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about asking the unexpected—and what happens when people answer honestly. From wild “Would You Rather” scenarios to real-life resilience, they dive into vulnerability, pets, Proverbs, and the true meaning of adaptability.

💬 “True freedom comes when we’re allowed to be fully ourselves.” 🐙 Weird questions. Real moments. Total octopus energy.

🎧 Listen now, laugh a little, think a lot. Subscribe wherever you get your podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2Cqrs2sL0KEjYzakQzr4Tn?si=ad9e65df117b425c

 This week on The Adaptable Octopus, Blair invites her favorite partner in chaos — her sister Mandy — for a heartfelt, hilarious dive into what really matters: your heart (and apparently your dishwashing attitude).

From biblical wisdom to donkey jokes (yes, there's a donkey), we unpack how intention matters more than perfection, why forgiveness keeps your heart light, and what it’s like being sisters who fight hard but love harder. Spoiler alert: Blair still can’t scrub dishes, and Mandy’s not letting that go.

Also:

• Gardening your heart (no actual soil involved)
  

• Why God's not judging your dish-rinsing skills
  

• And a sweet shoutout to Blair’s adorably savage nephew who called someone a donkey (you’ll see)
  

Press play if you like your deep talks with a side of sarcasm and sisterly shade. Because growth is messy, but love is the best fertilizer. 🐙💜