The Kapitol Life

It’s another edition of "Keepin’ It Real with Real People" featuring the incredible Alyssa Utecht. 

This episode, "Blinded by Doubt, Guided by Truth – The Gift of Doubt," is an honest conversation about learning to trust yourself when life feels uncertain, embracing grace through difficult seasons, and finding clarity even when the path ahead isn't obvious. 

After years of navigating chronic illness, trauma, self-doubt, and the emotional weight of always trying to hold everything together, Alyssa shares how she discovered that doubt isn't always something to fear. Sometimes it's the very thing that invites us to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and choose a different way forward. 

Abby and Alyssa explore friendship, boundaries, intuition, healing, and why our greatest breakthroughs often begin the moment we stop questioning our worth and start listening to our truth. 

Because sometimes the storm isn't here to stop you... 

It's here to help you see more clearly. 

You can find Alyssa here: Website, LinkedIn 

This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Molloy Chiropractic Center. 

It’s another edition of "Keepin’ It Real with Real People" featuring the incredible Carmen Davailus. 

This episode, "Don't Stop Believin' – Emotional Waves and Sacred Worth," is a heartfelt conversation about learning to trust yourself, embrace your emotions, and discover the healing power of simply being present. 

As a holistic nurse practitioner, author, speaker, artist, and photographer, Carmen shares how creativity, mindfulness, and authentic connection have shaped her journey. Together, Abby and Carmen explore what it means to listen without an agenda, honor your emotional waves, reconnect with your sacred worth, and find healing through presence instead of perfection. 

Because sometimes the greatest transformation doesn't come from doing more... 

It comes from slowing down long enough to hear what your heart has been trying to tell you all along. 

You can find Carmen here: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn 

This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Restorative Function Massage. 

It’s another edition of "Keepin’ It Real with Real People" featuring the incredible Shaun Free.

This episode, "Riding Through Flames: Turning the Hardest Season Into Strength," is a story of survival, resilience, and choosing to rise after life changes everything.

After a devastating propane explosion left Shaun with severe burns and fighting for his life, he found himself facing unimaginable physical and emotional challenges. But instead of allowing tragedy to define him, he chose to rebuild with courage, purpose, and an unwavering sense of humor.

Abby and Shaun explore what it means to survive the unimaginable, trust your intuition in life's darkest moments, embrace healing one step at a time, and discover strength you never knew you had.

Because sometimes the hardest seasons don't destroy us...

They reveal who we were always meant to become.

You can find Justin here: Facebook, LinkedIn

This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Back2Basics Juicery.

It’s another edition of "Keepin’ It Real with Real People" featuring the incredible Laura Dunworth!

This episode, "The Mystery of Suffering: Why the Hard Parts Shape Us," explores one of life's biggest questions: *Why do we have to go through hard things?*

Abby and Laura dive into how pain, loss, and uncertainty often become the very experiences that awaken us to our purpose. Through Laura's deeply personal journey of losing her brother, discovering profound spiritual signs, and embracing the healing power of intuition, this conversation reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we're never truly alone.

Together, they explore trust, divine timing, emotional healing, the wisdom hidden inside our struggles, and how pressure often becomes the pathway to purpose.

Because sometimes the greatest gift isn't avoiding suffering...

It's discovering who you become because of it.

You can find Laura here: Facebook, Instagram, Website

This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Be Zen Holistic Wellness Center.

Welcome to Season 4 of The Kapitol Life Podcast!

We are kicking off a brand-new season with another edition of “Keepin’ It Real with Real People” featuring Justin Smith.

This episode, "Against All Odds: Breaking Through Limitation," is a powerful conversation about what happens when life completely pulls the rug out from under you.

After experiencing a devastating betrayal that shattered his marriage, family relationships, and sense of reality, Justin found himself at a crossroads. Instead of staying stuck in the pain, he chose to rebuild. That journey ultimately led him to create a tool designed to help others identify red flags, recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, and make more informed decisions before finding themselves in similar situations.

Abby and Justin dive into trauma, healing, resilience, personal accountability, and the courage it takes to transform your darkest moments into something meaningful.

Because sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come from the moments that nearly break us.

You can find Justin here: Facebook, Website

This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Blake Wealth Management.

It’s another edition of “Keepin’ It Real with Real People” with the incredible Dr. Kimberly Harms!

This episode, “The Climb,” is a powerful conversation about what happens when life brings you face-to-face with unimaginable loss, and how you find the courage to keep moving forward anyway.

Abby and Dr. Kimberly explore grief, resilience, connection, and the lessons that emerge when life doesn’t go according to plan. From navigating personal tragedy to finding purpose through service, they discuss the reality of climbing out of life’s deepest valleys and why sharing our stories helps others realize they are not alone.

Because sometimes the climb isn’t about avoiding pain.

It’s about discovering the strength you never knew you had while moving through it.

You can find Dr. Kim here: Instagram

This episode of The Kapitol Life was brought to you by Food Walks of Texas

It’s another edition of “Keepin’ It Real With Real People” with the always insightful Katy Miller!

This episode, “No Such Thing,” calls out some of the biggest myths we’ve been sold about business, success, coaching, and personal growth.

Abby and Katy dive into the reality behind the highlight reels, the pressure of chasing someone else’s version of success, and why there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all path. From social media gurus and business coaching experiences to mindset, burnout, intuition, and authenticity, this conversation explores what happens when you stop trying to fit someone else’s formula and start trusting your own.

Because sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn’t finding the perfect strategy…

It’s realizing there’s no such thing as one.

You can find Katy here: Website, Instagram, Instagram

This episode of The Kapitol Life was brought to you by The Amaya Team

It’s another edition of “Keepin’ It Real with Real People” with the incredible Tory Saks!

This episode, “Higher Ground,” explores what happens when life starts nudging you toward something bigger, even when you can’t quite see where it’s leading. Abby and Tory dive into intuition, spiritual awakenings, healing, energetic shifts, and the powerful lessons that come from learning to trust what you can’t always explain.

From childhood experiences and intuitive gifts to personal healing journeys and the courage to surrender to the unknown, this conversation reminds us that some of life’s greatest transformations happen when we stop resisting and allow ourselves to rise.

Because sometimes the path forward isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about trusting the next step.

You can find Tory here: Website, Instagram

This episode of The Kapitol Life brought to you by Fred Shots Photography.

It’s another edition of “Keepin’ it Real with Real People” with the incredible Christine Linscomb!

This episode, “Off the Ground,” is all about the moments in life where everything feels a little off balance… when your energy is drained, your emotions are heavy, and your soul is quietly asking you to slow down and reconnect.

Abby and Christine dive into seasonal shifts, emotional overwhelm, self-care practices, spiritual awareness, and what it really means to ground yourself when life starts moving too fast. From nursing experiences that forever changed Christine’s perspective on life and death to conversations about energy, healing, grief, and personal transformation. This episode is raw, reflective, and deeply human.

Because sometimes getting “off the ground” doesn’t mean moving faster…

it means learning how to come back to yourself first.

You can find Christine here: LinkedIn

This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by:

The BMinds

It’s another edition of “Keepin’ it Real with Real People” with the incredible Georgia Day!

This episode, “Miracle,” is all about the unexpected ways life shapes us through change, transition, growth, and the courage to keep evolving through every phase.

Abby and Georgia dive into everything from starting over, motherhood, marriage, caregiving, RV living, reinvention, and learning how to embrace the unknown instead of fearing it. From raising children to caring for aging parents, this conversation is such a beautiful reminder that life’s greatest miracles often come through the moments we never planned for.

Because sometimes the miracle isn’t the destination…

it’s realizing how much you’ve grown along the way.

You can find Georgie here: Amazon, LinkedIn

This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by:

ProNail Roofing and Solar