What happens when the very lens shaping your world is invisible to you?

In this intimate conversation, coach and author Melissa Ford shares her journey of uncovering the deep, unconscious belief that “I don’t matter”, and how that hidden story colored her relationships, her work, and her sense of self.

Melissa and I explore the shift from concealing who we are, managing our image, protecting ourselves, controlling how others see us, to the profound freedom that comes when we reveal what’s really true. Along the way, Melissa describes the wake-up calls, messy moments, and liberating insights that transformed her marriage, her coaching practice, and her ability to fully engage with life.

If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing, over-controlling, or living under the weight of old conditioning, this conversation is an invitation to see the invisible lens shaping your reality, and to experience the deeper love, connection, and creativity that comes when you reveal rather than conceal.

Thank you for listening to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast! Don't forget to follow for new episodes every Thursday and visit Barb's website for more resources.

• [00:00] - Transformation Through Coaching
• [07:58] - The Journey of Self-Discovery
• [17:25] - Unraveling Core Beliefs
• [25:10] - Shifting Perspectives in Relationships
• [36:48] - The Power of Revealing vs. Concealing

• Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn
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What happens when we stop resisting and start leading with “yes energy”?

In this conversation, Barbara sits down with Sarah Richardson Mehler, Founder & CEO of Left Field Labs, to explore the inner shifts that have shaped her leadership and life.

Sarah shares how embracing ambidexterity, blending imagination, and intuition with pragmatic execution, and empathy with strategy, opened space for her to bring her whole self to leadership. She reflects on why better together and collective intelligence is a strength in creativity and innovation, how a trip to the Amazon rainforest awakened new ways of listening and seeing, and why “thinking with the heart” is essential in both business and life.

Together they explore the power of yes over resistance, the value of iteration over perfection, and the grace that emerges when we lead from curiosity, connection, and wholeness.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to integrate ancient wisdom with modern work, or how to expand your leadership without losing your humanity, this episode will inspire and guide you.

Thank you for listening to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast! Don't forget to follow for new episodes every Thursday and visit Barb's website for more resources.

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00] - Welcome to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast
• [00:56] - Meet Sarah Mehler
• [02:27] - The Journey Begins: From Personal to Professional
• [04:26] - Creating a Supportive Work Environment
• [07:37] - Embracing Challenges and Aha Moments
• [10:27] - The Power of Yes Energy
• [13:20] - Balancing Imagination and Pragmatic Execution
• [16:32] - Iterative Growth and Grace in Leadership
• [19:28] - Collective Wisdom: Lessons from the Amazon
• [22:40] - Integrating Human and Machine Intelligence
• [25:29] - The Collective Intelligence of Collaboration
• [28:34] - Empathy as a Strength in Business
• [31:40] - The Importance of Whole Self in Leadership
• [34:27] - Going to a Bigger Place Together

SHOW LINKS

• Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn
• Learn more about Left Field Labs

Have you ever felt like you’re a project in need of fixing? Like if you could just conquer that flaw, stick to that habit, or find the right formula, you’d finally arrive? For years, Barb lived inside that story, and it left her with a constant hum of dissatisfaction and self-doubt.

In this solo episode, Barb shares how the self-improvement path opened incredible doors, yet also kept her locked in a cycle of striving. What began to shift everything was the realization that she was never broken to begin with, that our true starting point is whole and complete.

Through personal stories and real-life examples, she explores how this fix-it mentality sneaks into business, creativity, and leadership, and what changes when we begin to relate to ourselves from wholeness instead of lack.

If you’ve been caught in endless self-analysis or always trying to “get better,” this conversation is an invitation to stop repairing and start creating, to inhabit your life and business fully, quirks and all, from the wholeness that’s already within you.

Thank you for listening! Visit my website to learn more about The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast and don't forget to follow for new episodes every Thursday.

• [00:00] – Introduction to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast
• [00:54] – The Illusion of Self-Improvement
• [03:54] – Breaking Free from the Fix-It Mentality
• [06:22] – Discovering Wholeness Beyond Fixing
• [09:27] – Embracing Our Essential Nature
• [12:17] – The Power of the Unknown
• [15:11] – Shifting Perspectives on Growth
• [18:15] – Living from Wholeness, Not Brokenness
• [21:40] – Thank you for listening!

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What if money was never the problem, but our relationship to creativity and possibility?

In this conversation, coach and author Aila Coats joins Barb to explore money, abundance, and the deeper source behind both. From her earliest entrepreneurial sparks as a child, to navigating pregnancy while reimagining her business model, Aila has continually discovered that wealth isn’t about formulas, it’s about creativity, resilience, and trust in the infinite source of life.

Together they talk about:

• How scarcity is often just anxious thinking, not truth
• What it takes to stay open, curious, and willing when plans don’t go as expected
• Practical and surprising ways to create money and resources
• The deeper joy that comes from aligning with abundance rather than chasing formulas

This episode is an invitation to reimagine money, not as something scarce, but as energy flowing through creativity, service, and possibility.

• [00:00] – Introduction to Money Conversations
• [05:37] – Aila’s Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
• [08:38] – The Role of Creativity in Financial Success
• [11:36] – Navigating Life Changes and Business Adaptation
• [14:35] – Innovative Solutions During Challenges
• [17:45] – The Power of Mindset in Business
• [20:32] – Exploring Possibilities and Taking Action
• [23:37] – Encouraging Resilience in Entrepreneurship
• [26:25] – Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
• [29:33] – Staying Open to Opportunities
• [30:37] – Navigating Disappointment in Business
• [34:14] – The Art of Serving Through Enrollment
• [39:11] – Staying Open to New Possibilities
• [43:13] – Embracing Uncertainty and Abundance
• [49:02] – The Power of Gratitude in Exchange

Explore Aila’s website

Learn more about Barbara Patterson and The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/money-creativity-the-infinite-source-a-conversation-with-aila-coats/

What if true leadership isn’t about pushing harder or overriding your limits, but about listening more deeply to your body and your wisdom?

In this conversation, Barb sits down with Julie Chazotte, transformational coach and co-founder of Simple SHIFT, to explore what it really means to embody leadership.

Julie shares her own journey from overwhelm and pressure to discovering the transformative role of the nervous system, somatic awareness, and embodied presence.

Together they dive into the hidden costs of ignoring our limits, how to recognize the signals of the body, and why befriending our humanity is the key to accessing greater clarity, resilience, and creativity. Julie offers real-life examples of working with leaders navigating overwhelm, people-pleasing, and high-pressure environments, and shows how honoring our inner cues can shift everything from the quality of our decisions to the depth of our relationships.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, caught in self-doubt, or disconnected from your own clarity, this episode will give you a new way to see, and a new way to lead.

Thank you for listening to the episode! Follow Barb for new episodes of The Innerverse of Business and Life podcast every Thursday.

• [00:00] - Introduction to Embodied Leadership
• [02:07] - Julie Chazotte's Journey and Transformation
• [07:17] - Understanding Limits and Overwhelm
• [10:25] - The Role of the Nervous System in Leadership
• [17:56] - Practical Applications for Leaders
• [20:59] - Navigating Stress and Pressure
• [26:46] - The Importance of Trusting Inner Wisdom
• [31:25] - Embracing Change and Uncertainty
• [37:11] - The Call to Step into Leadership
• [44:34] - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

• Visit Julie's website.

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We tell ourselves we’re waiting for the right moment, more information or better conditions. But often, those delays are just fear in disguise.

In this solo episode, Barb unpacks how business has a way of shining a light on the patterns that keep us holding back, second-guessing, overthinking, playing it safe. She shares a personal story of a missed opportunity, and why real growth happens when we choose to engage with life and our businesses even when it's uncomfortable.

Life, business, and creativity respond to our presence, our willingness to step in, and our willingness to make the first move.

Thank you for listening! To learn more about the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast visit my website BarbaraPatterson.com.

[00:00] - Introduction to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast

[00:55] - Life is Waiting for You to Engage

[05:41] - The Fear of Taking Action

[10:29] - Interactive Nature of Life and Business

[14:37] - Invitation to Make the First Move

[15:16] - Thank you for listening!

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What happens when the body refuses to play along with your plans—when the old drive, hustle, and push simply stop working?

In this candid and inspiring conversation, BarB sits down with branding and marketing expert Lee Bjarnason to explore the unexpected “no” that changed the course of her career. Lee shares how a season of resistance and burnout revealed deeper wisdom, reignited her creativity through an unlikely side project about the Beatles, and ultimately transformed how she approaches her work and life.

They talk about trusting your inner signals, reclaiming your voice after years in corporate environments, and helping brands tap into their own authentic story and soul. Whether you’re navigating a pivot, searching for renewed creativity, or trying to align your business with what feels true, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and permission to listen when your body says “no.”

[00:00] - Navigating Career Fractures and Burnout

[08:10] - Embracing Creativity and Finding Voice

[14:34] - The Power of Authenticity in Business

[21:52] - Trusting the Creative Process

[27:35] - Identifying Blind Spots and Building Brands

[36:19] - Exploring New Growth Opportunities

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Learn more about The Innerverse of Being and Life Podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/the-innerverse-of-business-and-life-podcast/

What happens when we stop trying to be who we think we should be, and start showing up as we are?

In this honest and thoughtful conversation, Barb sits down with Dan Wingard, real estate leader, business coach, and musician, to explore his personal journey from performance and perfectionism to presence and authenticity.

Dan shares candidly about the evolution of his leadership, his marriage of nearly 30 years, and the internal shifts that helped him let go of the pressure to prove, perform, or have it all figured out. They talk about the trap of self-improvement, the myth of “finding your purpose,” and the freedom that comes when we appreciate where we are, rather than chasing who we think we should be.

This episode is a meaningful reflection on presence, honesty, and what it means to live and lead with more connection, creativity, and peace of mind.

• [00:00] - Introduction and Personal Growth
• [04:20] - The Importance of Presence in Leadership
• [07:19] - Authenticity vs. Perception
• [10:18] - Navigating Challenges in Leadership
• [13:25] - Embracing Vulnerability and Realness
• [16:12] - Transformations in the Real Estate Business
• [19:06] - Exploring Emotions and Mindset
• [22:11] - The Role of Music and Creativity
• [25:11] - Finding Purpose in the Present
• [28:15] - Appreciating the Journey
• [31:16] - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Learn more about the podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/from-polished-to-present-dan-wingard-on-real-leadership-real-life/

What does it really mean to live an embodied life? What does it mean to have a felt, experiential knowing of who we are beyond our thinking?

In this solo episode, Barb explores her personal journey of embodiment and what it means to drop below the surface, listen to the intelligence of the body, and trust its guidance even in uncertainty.

From a trip to Ecuador and the loss of a loved one, she shares how reconnecting to the body opened up new dimensions of clarity, trust, and presence.

This episode is an invitation to let go of control, soften into sensation, and rediscover the wisdom that lives within. To feel it all. To allow it all.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in your head, bracing against life’s intensity, or unsure how to move forward, this one’s for you.

• [00:00] – Exploring Embodiment: A Journey Within
• [05:11] – The Power of Embodied Experiences
• [14:54] – Navigating Life’s Challenges with Presence
• [16:42] – Embracing Change and Trusting the Process
• [25:35] – The Wisdom of the Body: A Call to Action

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Learn more about The Innerverse of Being and Life podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/embodied-living-trusting-your-body-feeling-your-life/

What keeps life and leadership fresh, even after decades in the game? And how do you stay curious, present, and willing to take risks when it would be easier to play it safe?

In this conversation, Barb sits down with Terri Keogh, President & CEO of Castro Properties, a third-generation entrepreneur, to explore the mindset that has kept her learning, growing, and thriving in business and life.

Terri shares stories from her early days making the shift from prosecutor to the real estate industry, learning to trust herself in big negotiations, and why admitting what you don’t know can be a secret weapon in business. She also talks about pressing pause, creating space for fresh thinking, and how staying engaged with life, saying yes to new experiences, even when inconvenient, has become essential to her success and happiness.

This is a powerful reminder that presence, curiosity, and openness aren’t just nice ideas, they’re what keep us alive, evolving, and ready for whatever’s next.

• [00:00] – Generational Entrepreneurship and Its Impact
• [07:26] – Transitioning from Law to Business Leadership
• [12:53] – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• [15:52] – The Power of Curiosity and Listening
• [22:52] – The Importance of Presence and Pausing
• [29:46] – Embracing the Moment: Lessons from Life Events
• [32:02] – The Importance of Presence
• [34:35] – Navigating Life’s Challenges
• [38:06] – The Inner Game vs. The Outer Game
• [42:01] – Responding to Life’s Uncertainties
• [49:28] – Embracing Learning and Openness
• [55:35] – Introduction to Terry Keough and Her Journey
• [56:31] – Resilience Through Chronic Illness and Personal Growth

Visit Terri’s Website

Learn more about the Innerverse of Being and Life Podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/staying-curious-present-engaged-terri-keogh-on-business-life/