The Giant Builders

When God opens a door… are you brave enough to walk through it?

In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Frannie Foltz to talk about faith, health, and the courage it takes to pivot when life shifts. Frannie shares her powerful story of transformation, including the moment a trainer asked one question that changed her trajectory—and how that wake-up call became the start of a lifelong health journey.

You’ll also hear how her teaching gift has shown up in different seasons: from the classroom, to coaching health and fitness, to helping entrepreneurs build online businesses—especially during the massive shifts of 2020. Plus, she shares what she looks for in new clients (and why serving matters more than money), and what she’s creating next, including devotionals and a children’s book series coming in 2026.

If you’re in a transition, rebuilding after a setback, or sensing God calling you into something new, this conversation will encourage you to take the next brave step.

00:00 When God opens doors: are you brave enough to walk through?

00:24 Meet Frannie Foltz (and her humor)

00:57 From teacher to entrepreneur: the thread of teaching

03:10 Her health journey begins: food, trauma, and coping

04:40 The turning-point question at the gym

06:51 One behavior, five years: compound results

08:09 Hearing God’s call: health, stamina, and purpose

09:05 Why weight loss is different for older women

10:00 The shame story: cheat days, words, and identity

11:33 First coaching meeting for new entrepreneurs

13:03 Books: From You’re Fired to That Girl’s on Fire

14:02 What’s coming in 2026: devotionals + children’s books

15:00 Kids book example: prayer, perspective, and redemption

16:29 Recommended age range for the children’s series

17:23 Closing encouragement and invitation to connect

Watch here: https://youtu.be/9j6hWZJsI3E

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The question that sparked Frannie’s health transformation

Why small choices compound over time

How shame-based thinking keeps people stuck

What to focus on when launching a business

How to walk through open doors with faith and confidence

Connect with Frannie:

[email protected]

Subscribe for more conversations on spirituality, family, health, and business.

Hosted by Lois Wyant.

Check out other episodes

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Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy

Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY

Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL

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Do you have allergies or “mystery” reactions you can’t quite pinpoint? In this episode, Lois talks with Dr. Ynge Ljung, an acupuncture physician and naturopath who has worked with allergies for decades. Dr. Ynge shares how sensitivities can show up as more than sneezing—sometimes as inflammation, cravings, mood shifts, fatigue, or ongoing discomfort—and why many people don’t realize what’s actually triggering them.

You’ll hear an overview of her at-home, non-invasive approach using “The Allergy Kit,” including how the process works step-by-step, why she includes a “stress” support vial, and why she encourages spacing treatments out (like every 48 hours). She also shares practical lifestyle guidance many families can apply right away—like reducing sugar, being mindful with wheat, and choosing organic when possible.

This conversation includes personal experiences and opinions. Always consult a qualified medical professional for diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Learn more about Dr. Ynge and her work: Dr. Ynge Ljung / The Allergy Kit

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Book mentioned: Finding Your Lost Child: Understanding Allergies, Nutrition, and Detox in Autism and Children on the Spectrum

Promo code mentioned: ALLERGY15 (15% off)

00:00 Intro: Do you have allergies?

00:26 Meet Dr. Ynge Ljung + why this topic matters for families

01:03 Her background: acupuncture, naturopathic work, allergies since 1998

01:17 Her personal story: fibromyalgia improvement through allergy elimination

02:14 Why she began focusing on children and families (ADHD/autism support)

04:17 What she sees as drivers behind rising sensitivities

06:40 Gut health and food choices: sugar, early habits, breastfeeding discussion

08:57 How her allergy “kit” approach works (overview)

10:04 What’s in the first vials: dairy/egg/chicken, sugar/B vitamins, toxins

12:17 Mast cell activation, histamine, neurotransmitters

13:21 Oxalates/salicylates and common reactions

15:24 Awareness increases as you reduce overall reactivity

17:25 Detox support + microplastics conversation

18:35 Step-by-step: how to do a treatment (laser + routine)

22:02 Timing tips + staying away from triggers

24:47 How many vials and how often to repeat

27:09 Could it help arthritis/MS? Food restriction principles discussed

29:01 Where to order + promo code ALLERGY15

29:30 Book overview: pantry clean-out, shopping, lifestyle tips

32:05 Closing advice: organic, reduce sugar, wheat impact

35:12 Wrap-up

If this episode helps you, please like, subscribe, and share with a friend who’s been struggling to figure out their triggers.

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Business: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9pnIL1foYJ3uVP8z1fCVmZ

Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy

Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY

Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL

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The world is filled with anxiety, but most people don’t realize they’re in an anxious state until it’s already running the show. In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with therapist, author, and speaker Monica Pitek Fugedi (Michigan) to talk about how to recognize anxiety in your body, how to calm your nervous system in real time, and how to stop avoiding discomfort in ways that make anxiety louder later.

Monica shares practical tools you can use anywhere, including simple body-based techniques to activate your calming response (even if you’re sitting in a classroom, in a meeting, or about to speak in front of people). Then she walks through her CALMER approach: how to get curious about what’s happening, accept and assess what you feel, lean in (instead of backing away), create meaning with mindfulness, engage your values, and reassess as needed.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this conversation will help you take a steady next step toward peace, confidence, and connection.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/aR2gUJxhapk

Timestamp Overview

00:00 Anxiety is everywhere: recognizing an anxious state

00:34 Welcome + meet Monica Pitek Fugedi

01:12 Monica’s work: therapy, speaking, Anxiety Anecdotes tools

02:34 Why anxiety is rising in schools (and how pressure trickles down)

04:07 Quick tools: power pose + calming the vagus nerve

05:51 Shame, isolation, and why so many people feel alone

07:25 Monica’s CALMER approach overview

07:52 C = Curiosity (what is my body telling me?)

08:16 A = Accept and assess (stop fighting what you feel)

09:16 L = Lean in (why avoidance makes it worse)

10:38 M = Meaning making + mindfulness (calm body first, mind follows)

12:18 E = Engage your values (make decisions from values, not emotion)

14:05 R = Reassess and repeat

14:28 What a first therapy session looks like (comfort matters)

16:18 When to consider therapy (stuck, anxious, life affected)

18:38 Closing: connection, purpose, and you deserve support

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Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy

Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY

Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL

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Are you brushing off exhaustion and brain fog as “just being busy”… while your body is quietly screaming for help?

In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with burnout survivor and bioenergetic wellness guide Natascha Polomski. After more than 25 years of burnout, Natascha finally realized her body had been sending warning signs all along—like not feeling heat, running on sugar, and living on autopilot.

She now helps others notice the early signals, listen to their bodies, and create gentle, sustainable rhythms of rest, boundaries, and healing.

You’ll learn:

Unusual but powerful signs of burnout most people miss

Why your adrenals, stress hormones, and fight-or-flight keep you in survival, not thriving

How to reconnect with your body using breath, grounding, and the five senses

The role of language and mindset in shifting from “problems” to “challenges”

Why helpers, caregivers, and emergency workers are often the last to get support

How community, boundaries, and faith help you recover and stay well

If you or someone you love might be burned out, this conversation will help you recognize the signs sooner and take compassionate steps toward the calm God wants for your life.

[email protected]

Website: www.turnupthefrequency.com

YouTube: youtube.com/@Turnupthefrequency

Podcast: Ramblings of a Busy Mind https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLft17O2sfDvRCHhd8GzZpI5c0EIG28ElC&si=2qof5ND9dJyxdPne

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natascha-polomski-512aa61b

Instagram: instagram.com/turnupthefrequency

Facebook: facebook.com/turnupthefrequency

Book: Resilience in Chaos: A Guide for Emergency Professionals to Conquer Stress and Burnout

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Free happiness journal:

www.turnupthefrequency.com/happiness-journal

Timestamps

00:00 Do you know the signs of burnout?

00:20 Intro – Building spirituality, family, health, and business

00:34 Meet guest Natascha Polomski

01:03 Natascha’s story as a 25+ year burnout survivor

01:48 Physical signs of burnout: no heat sensation, sugar cravings, no taste of salt

02:55 Brain fog, autopilot living, and memory gaps

03:45 How the body remembers even when the mind doesn’t

04:09 First step: becoming aware of your body

04:29 Breath, belly breathing, and grounding through your feet

05:29 How body posture reveals stress before you notice it

06:20 Using body signals to avoid going deeper into burnout

07:03 Watching for burnout signs in friends and family

07:20 Why we get comfortable in our suffering and resist change

07:38 The power of language: shifting from “problem” to “challenge”

08:20 What a first session with Natascha looks like

09:01 Tools like the thymus tap and bioenergetic wellness practices

09:45 Why different tools and healers resonate with different people

10:22 How Natascha personally manages burnout and protects her schedule

10:53 Creating safe space and honoring your own boundaries

11:01 Natascha’s book “Resilience in Chaos” and helping emergency professionals

12:08 The oxygen mask metaphor and prioritizing your own wellbeing

13:18 You can only truly give from 100%

13:34 Boundaries as an act of love, not selfishness

14:13 The power of community to “catch you” when you can’t catch yourself

14:35 Final encouragement: listen to your body and your five senses

15:03 Closing thoughts from Lois and where to find Natascha

Check out other episodes

Business: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9pnIL1foYJ3uVP8z1fCVmZ

Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy

Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY

Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL

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Are you a spiritual entrepreneur, coach, or healer who knows you’re gifted—but your bank account and calendar don’t reflect it yet?

In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with business growth strategist Donna Meyer, who helps spiritual entrepreneurs build seven-figure, systems-driven businesses without becoming someone they’re not. If you’re tired of inconsistent cash flow, feeling like the “best-kept secret,” or spinning plates with too many marketing tactics, this conversation is for you.

Donna breaks down her Chaos to Profit framework, a three-pronged approach built on:

Clear, magnetic messaging that speaks directly to the people you truly love working with

A marketing plan aligned with your authenticity instead of “one-size-fits-all” strategies

Simple, scalable systems and tech that grow with you instead of draining your time and money

You’ll hear Donna’s practical advice on niching down (without feeling boxed in), choosing the right platforms for spiritual entrepreneurs, and using AI tools like ChatGPT to research your audience’s real desires and pain points. She also shares hard-won wisdom about tech overwhelm and why you don’t need an expensive CRM when you have a list of 50 people.

But the heart of this episode is Donna’s powerful “mighty oak tree” story—born from a life-threatening health journey and years of setbacks. She reveals how staying rooted in your why allows you to rise again, even after you’ve been “mowed down” by circumstances.

If you’ve been discouraged, invisible, or tempted to quit, this episode will remind you: your roots are deeper than you think.

[email protected]

Website: https://glomediamarketing.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentordonnameyer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-meyer/

Free gift: https://attractclientsstrategies.com/

Timestamp Overview

00:00 – Intro: Why niche and an oak tree story matter

00:29 – Meet Donna Meyer: Business growth strategist from South Jersey

00:47 – Helping spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches, and healers build seven-figure businesses

01:39 – The “best-kept secret” problem and inconsistent income

01:46 – Why knowing your niche is the first non-negotiable

02:28 – Chaos to Profit: Donna’s three-pronged program

03:02 – Magnetic messaging: who you work with and how you serve

03:16 – Marketing plans that fit your authenticity, not one-size-fits-all tactics

03:54 – The plate-spinning marketing trap and choosing platforms that actually matter

04:45 – Where spiritual entrepreneurs hang out: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

05:12 – Why old “ideal client” exercises miss the point

06:31 – Using AI tools like ChatGPT to research your niche’s real pain points and desires

07:05 – Donna’s first meeting with clients and her risk-reversal guarantee

08:55 – Systems, CRMs, and the trap of overbuying tech too soon

10:11 – You can always move platforms: nothing is written in stone

10:34 – Rooted to Rise: Donna’s health crisis and heart failure journey

12:15 – The mighty oak tree story and becoming “invisible but growing deep”

13:44 – Business and health setbacks: why your why keeps you getting back up

14:41 – Your why as roots: staying grounded through storms

15:58 – Final encouragement for Giant Builders and how to connect with Donna

Check out other episodes

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Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy

Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY

Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL

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Email marketing isn’t dead—it’s underused. In this Giant Builders episode, copywriter and strategist Rick Forbes shares a simple, contrarian approach to email that builds trust, boosts deliverability, and drives sales without fancy templates or fluff.

You’ll learn why daily emails work, how to craft “disruptive” opt-ins that spark curiosity, the power of one clear CTA, and why your list is more stable than any social channel. We also cover tools for better deliverability and what a first call with Rick looks like.

Watch to learn:

• The two beliefs buyers need before they convert

• A disruptive opt-in approach that outperforms “freebie” bribes

• Why plain text + one CTA often beats pretty templates

• Daily cadence, deliverability basics, and list hygiene

• Using stories and emotion to sell (then letting the sales page do the selling)

• Practical tools to improve inbox placement

Timestamps

00:00 Cold open and intro

00:42 Meet Rick Forbes and Forbes Copy

01:52 Why email should be a core channel

03:26 “Marketing disruption”: a counter-intuitive opt-in approach

05:01 Attention hooks that raise curiosity (warning/stop/read this first)

06:53 Frequency that works: why daily emails build trust and deliverability

08:14 Story first, facts second—sell with emotion and one clear CTA

10:03 Owning your audience vs. platform risk on social

11:18 A contrarian take on AI: research tool, not your copywriter

15:00 Useful tools and resources for deliverability (ZeroBounce, MX Toolbox, etc.)

15:57 What a first meeting with Rick looks like

17:12 Final takeaway: be yourself; email exists to earn the click

[email protected]

Check out other episodes

Business: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9pnIL1foYJ3uVP8z1fCVmZ

Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy

Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY

Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL

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Stacey Paige—spiritual life coach and yoga instructor—breaks down the 12 Spiritual Laws and how to actually use them to stop drifting and start co-creating your life. We cover cause and effect, focus, growth, responsibility, patience and reward, oneness, and more. You’ll learn the difference between passive manifesting and inspired action, how to spot repeating patterns, and simple practices to align your inner world with the outcomes you want.

What you’ll learn:

The 12 Spiritual Laws and how they work in daily life

Why beliefs formed before age 6 quietly set your results—and how to update them

How to move from “thinking it” to embodying it (so your actions finally align)

Working with the universe vs. trying to control circumstances

Patience as an active practice that builds capacity for your next level

Guest resources: Stacey’s summer series on each law (blogs + guided meditations) at stacypaige.com.

Watch, take notes, and then try one practice this week.

Subscribe for more conversations on spirituality, family, health, and business.

[email protected]

www.StaceyPaige.com

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/staceypaigeinspired/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceypaigeinspired

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaceyPaigeInspired

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BpcWGZKIv1g9hmishKHoI?si=ocZ2b_SOTz-QST719OJ2KA

#Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:43 Who Stacey helps (life transitions, “everything looks fine but feels off”)

02:45 Why the 12 Spiritual Laws matter (they’re always at play)

05:00 Law 1 – Cause & Effect (beliefs as the seed; most formed before age 6)

07:05 Law 2 – Creation (co-creating with the universe requires participation)

07:50 Law 3 – Humility (you can’t change what you won’t accept)

09:02 Law 4 – Growth (wherever you go, there you are—do the inner work)

11:20 Law 5 – Responsibility (patterns reveal what still needs healing)

13:20 Law 6 – Connection (your past, present, future are not wasted)

15:02 Law 7 – Focus (you can’t focus on lack and expect abundance)

16:26 Law 8 – Giving & Hospitality (service with boundaries)

17:56 Law 9 – Here & Now (power lives in the present)

19:00 Law 10 – Change (history repeats until you learn the lesson)

21:12 Energy note – clearing what isn’t your true essence

21:58 Law 11 – Patience & Reward (active patience builds capacity)

24:58 Law 12 – Significance & Inspiration / Oneness (every contribution matters)

26:45 Do you study one law at a time? How to apply them without overwhelm

33:45 Manifesting vs. action (why belief and inspired steps both matter)

35:40 Where to go deeper (Stacey’s site, meditations, practices)

36:55 Close

Check out other episodes

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Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy

Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY

Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL

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Hospital chaplain and author Mike Griggs shares how God led him from church staff roles into hospital chaplaincy—and now into launching a corporate chaplaincy business. We talk about fear, comparison, and the courage to obey; parenting boys in a busy season; setting real priorities that match your calendar; and Mike’s children’s book, “Mike and Mac Find Courage,” inspired by his loyal dog and the journey to stop living for others’ opinions.

You’ll learn how faith-centered leadership development and care can transform workplace culture, why employee connection beats numbers-only management, and practical ways to align actions with your top five priorities.

Watch, share, and subscribe if this encouraged you.

Episode link: https://youtu.be/7I4Dv6hDqPs

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/mike.griggs.752/

https://www.instagram.com/_mikegriggs/

Chapters below.

Timestamps

00:00 Courage to do what God asks

00:22 Welcome to The Giant Builders

00:44 Meet Mike Griggs: hospital chaplain, husband, dad of three

02:58 Youth sports, schedules, and family pace

03:58 Mike and Mac Find Courage: why he wrote a children’s book about fear and identity

05:06 Social media, comparison, and risk

06:39 How Mac helps Mike choose courage

07:04 Launching a corporate chaplaincy business

08:48 Why take chaplaincy outside church walls

09:48 What corporate chaplaincy provides: leadership development, care, crisis support

11:21 Loneliness and being “just a number” in large organizations

12:59 Value, morale, and production when people feel seen

14:10 Closing thoughts: priorities, seasons, and aligning actions with values

16:42 The Giant Builders’ four pillars and putting God first

18:52 Prayer and close

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Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy

Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY

Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL

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Are you building your business the hard way—by trying to be like everyone else? In this episode, coach and author Eddie Villa shows how to identify and use your unique, God-given strengths so your business becomes incomparable. We talk Gallup strengths, parenting and marriage applications, team building, and why your infinite uniqueness is the real “blue ocean.”

Watch to learn:

• How to stop copying strategies that don’t fit you

• The practical way to build offers around your strengths

• How strengths transform marriage, parenting, and teams

• Why your business becomes premium when it’s truly unique

Chapters

00:00 Why your strengths matter more than tactics

01:03 Eddie’s story: fired twice to network marketing to coaching

03:58 The breakthrough: Gallup strengths and ending the “one size fits all” model

07:01 Infinite uniqueness explained and why order matters

08:40 Lois’s strengths example: structure, systems, and the “no fluff” lens

10:59 What to develop vs. what to outsource in your business

12:54 Parenting with strengths: seeing kids as gifts to be developed

16:20 Business edge: create what no one else can duplicate

20:00 Joy and results: do the required work in your best way

22:58 Team building: hire for your bottom strengths

27:12 Eddie’s books: Unleash Your Strengths and Unleashed

32:18 Final encouragement: the world needs your uniqueness today

About our guest

Eddie Villa is an online marketing coach and author who helps entrepreneurs build businesses around their unique strengths so competition becomes irrelevant.

Connect with Eddie:

[email protected]

iamunleashed.com

https://www.facebook.com/eddie.p.villa

Subscribe for more conversations on building spirituality, family, health, and business.

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Author, speaker, and life coach Beth Robbins shares her “Carpe Diem—Seize the Day with a Smile” approach to living with intention. We dig into gratitude-at-night, choice-in-the-morning, turning to-do lists into “to-be” lists, and why tiny wins reshape your nervous system. Beth also reveals the heart behind her new middle-grade book series, helping 13-year-olds navigate confidence, kindness, and courage.

Watch to learn:

• How to set a simple nighttime intention that makes mornings easier

• The “to-be” list that clarifies who you’ll show up as today

• A practical challenge: make 10 people smile

• Why celebrating small wins matters more than you think

• Beth’s mission to get her books into Boys & Girls Clubs

Guest: Beth Robbins

Episode link: https://youtu.be/EZ5LCwtj5Mw

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro: Seize the day with a smile

00:52 Meet Beth Robbins: author, speaker, life coach, pickleball fan

01:57 What “Carpe Diem” really means in everyday life

02:54 The daily choice: attitude, frequency, and smiling first

03:54 The “to-be” list vs the “to-do” list

04:46 Permission to restart your day

04:55 Night vs morning: when to set intention

05:56 Pride and gratitude: training your nervous system to notice wins

07:00 The joy of checking things off (even after the fact)

08:58 A simple practice: make people smile (aim for ten)

10:59 Why Beth wrote a children’s series on courage, kindness, leadership

12:59 “I am” statements for kids and why they work

14:11 How an unexpected author journey became a movement

15:57 Book one: Seize the Day with a Smile (series overview)

16:48 Getting books to Boys & Girls Clubs; reading impact

18:24 Future topics: tougher teen challenges handled with care

19:31 Diverse characters and real-life inspirations

20:06 Don’t wait for “someday”—take the first step now

21:19 Closing and where to find the books

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