This week, we're launching a brand-new rhythm at The Morning Share—Resource Highlights! We’re sharing the tools, books, and podcasts that have truly shifted things for us, starting with a soulful book by David Richo, a powerful podcast from Know Thyself, and a song that gently reminds us who we are. Plus…our first giveaway! Tune in, reflect, and maybe even win a little something!

Timestamps

01:00 – Why we’re launching a monthly Resource Highlight

04:38 – Angela’s book pick: How to Be an Adult by David Richo

09:36 – Deanna’s podcast pick: Know Thyself feat. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

13:16 – The 3 daily questions to realign your day

18:08 – Song spotlight: “I Am Light” by India Arie

20:36 – Giveaway details + closing liturgy

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The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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Resources Mentioned

• https://davericho.com/books/

• Become the Architect of Your Health, Happiness, and Purpose | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

• India.Arie Sings "I Am Light" | SuperSoul Sessions | Oprah Winfrey Network
  

We’re kicking off a brand new month by crossing the bridge from reflection into application. In Episode 11, Angela and Deanna dive into how routines, habits, and rhythms help bring our inner truths into daily life—without the hustle, rigidity, or burnout. If you’re craving alignment that shows up in your actual calendar, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

00:39 – From reflection to rhythm: why it matters

01:27 – Meet our new bonus resource with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

02:16 – Routines, rhythms, and habits: defined

04:00 – A simple framework: Because I am ___, I want to ___

05:17 – Example: building a rhythm of gratitude

08:31 – This week’s reflection question: Who's in charge—me or my routine?

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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It’s been a month of episodes (already?!), and we’re breaking from our usual rhythm to pause, reflect, and stay in the conversation—with you. This is our new monthly ritual: the improv-style, pull-up-a-cushion kind of episode where we revisit the themes that linger, the questions you asked, and the growth we didn’t see coming. From redefining disagreement to finding purpose beyond roles, we’re naming what’s still stirring, and trusting that the messy middle is where the good stuff lives.

Timestamps

00:00 – Why we’re doing a monthly reflection

02:00 – Celebrating our one-month podcastiversary

06:00 – Listener Q: What if I still disagree after listening well?

10:30 – The radical idea of letting go of agreement

15:00 – Roles, identity, and the search for significance

20:30 – Belonging to yourself first

25:00 – Learning to be okay with the messy middle

29:00 – Where to connect with us next (Substack + merch!)

Sweater from The Lady Doth's Shop on Etsy

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The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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This week, Ang and D get real about what it means to live in alignment—starting with a body scan and ending in truth-telling. They unpack how easy it is to slip into performing or conforming, and how checking in with yourself (and your people) is the key to coming home to who you really are. It’s honest, it’s vulnerable, and yes, it includes a little too-late Instagram scrolling and a powerful quote about boundaries you’ll want to write down.

Timestamps:

00:34 — Why this week felt extra hard

02:56 — What alignment really means

04:11 — Performance as a sign of misalignment

06:23 — A powerful quote on boundaries

08:17 — When insecurity creeps into safe spaces

11:25 — "When you stop performing, people may stop clapping"

Resources Mentioned: Jefferson Fisher, Nadia Addesi

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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In this heartfelt episode, Angela and Deanna explore what it really means to live in alignment — not just on the surface, but deep in your everyday choices of time, energy, and money. They share personal stories about misalignment, the power of boundaries, and how conformity can secretly steal your joy and sense of self. Tune in for a warm, honest conversation that encourages you to show up authentically in your life and relationships.

Timestamps:

01:00 – What Your Time, Money & Energy Reveal

03:00 – Defining Alignment vs. Synergy

04:30 – Tools That Keep Us Aligned

07:00 – Season of Misalignment & Family Stories

09:00 – Boundaries: Fear vs. Respect

14:00 – The Gift of Saying “No”

18:00 – Boundary vs. Wall Analogy

23:00 – Authenticity, Vulnerability, & Relationships

30:00 – Alignment vs. Conformity Explained

37:00 – When Conformity Isn’t Misalignment

40:00 – Wrapping Up: Security vs. Insecurity

Resources Mentioned:

Brené Brown on Alignment & Authenticity
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

Lydia Hall Quote on Boundaries
“Healthy boundaries are not walls. They’re the gates and fences that allow you to enjoy the beauty of your own garden.”

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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What does it really mean to be in alignment—and how do we know when we're out of it? In this episode, we get personal about the connection between vulnerability, authenticity, and living in alignment. Plus: coffee preferences, earrings that match mugs, and a little NSYNC nostalgia to kick off your Monday.

Timestamps:

• 00:42 A smart mug + coffee that smells like PB&J
• 01:23 The story behind the Scott the Painter print
• 02:33 Why “alignment” became today’s theme
• 05:25 Chiropractic metaphors + Boy Band wisdom
• 07:24 What being “in alignment” feels like
• 13:00 Saying no = saying yes: Boundaries + authenticity

Print by Scott the Painter, Resurrection - Authority

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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This week, we’ve been asking a big one: Who am I? Today, we’re wrapping it all up with a conversation about authenticity, wholeness, and what it means to show up as your truest self. We get personal, we get honest, and yep—there’s a note card challenge that might just spark something beautiful in your community.

Timestamps:

• 00:49 – This Week’s Theme: “Who Am I?”

• 01:46 – Can I Be True to Myself in This Space?

• 03:00 – Teaching Kids to Trust Their Intuition

• 04:23 – Why Authenticity Matters for Everyone

• 07:01 – The Note Card Challenge

• 09:45 – Friday Liturgy: Know Yourself to Know Others

  
  

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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If we took away your job, your to-do list, even your title… who would be left? In this episode, Angela and Deanna unpack the difference between roles and identity, exploring how easy it is to get wrapped up in what we do instead of who we are. From retiring parents to redefining marriage roles, this one's full of heartfelt stories, a little humor, and the invitation to come home to yourself.

Timestamps:

• 00:16 – Who are you without your titles?
• 01:35 – The one-letter difference between role and soul
• 03:00 – When authenticity and roles clash
• 06:00 – Deanna’s career pivot: what stayed with her
• 07:24 – Angela on reimagining marriage roles 1
• 0:26 – 5-4-3-2-1 Method for grounding
• 14:40 – Tools and community for self-discovery

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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What does it really mean to live authentically? In this episode, Angela and Deanna explore the timeless question, “Who am I?”—with a little help from Alice in Wonderland, a hookah-smoking caterpillar, and a few hard-won lessons. With honesty, humor, and a whole lot of heart, they unpack how authenticity and integrity can shape who we are and how we show up.

Timestamps:

• 00:25 – Alice in Wonderland and the Caterpillar’s big question

• 02:00 – Writing your real name on the name tag

• 03:26 – What is authenticity, really?

• 06:10 – Inauthenticity masquerading as truth

• 09:00 – Integrity vs. authenticity

• 10:12 – Where do they meet in your life?

  
  

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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It’s the end of our first week together—and we’re wrapping it up around the dinner table. In this episode, Angela and Deanna reflect on how practicing vulnerability played out in real life (and with real people, aged 12 to 55). From giggles to grit, they share how one brave question sparked honest conversation and reminded them that showing up is always worth the risk.

Timestamps:

• 00:38 – Revisiting the 3 S’s: Spaces, Stories, Selves

• 02:12 – Our Dinner Table Experiment

• 05:26 – What It Feels Like When Others Are Vulnerable

• 07:20 – Angela’s Reflection on Listening and Presence

• 08:13 – Deanna’s Fear and the Truth That Follows

• 10:56 – Recommended Reads + Resources

Resources:

• A New Earth by, Eckhart Tolle

• One Thousand Gifts by, Ann Voskamp

• Atlas of the Heart by, Brene Brown

• Free Enneagram Test

• Free Myers Briggs Test

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

Socials

Website: themorningshare.com

Instagram: @themorningsharepod

Substack: themorningshare.substack.com