The Ready Enough Podcast with Lauren Beane

What if you could get things done, stay motivated, and protect your well-being—without buying into hustle culture?

In this conversation, Dr. Jessica Stern shares her framework for non-toxic productivity and why it’s not about doing more, but doing more of what’s important to you.

We unpack:

• How to recognize burnout and address its root causes

• Ways to align your time and energy with your values

• The tiny-step method to overcome overwhelm and build momentum

• Why balance is possible—but not in the way you think

• Science-backed tips for staying motivated when you feel unready

  
  

Whether you’re running a business, working in a demanding career, or juggling a million personal responsibilities, this episode will give you the practical tools and mindset shifts you need to achieve your goals without running on fumes.

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What if this time, it’s yes? In this inspiring episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, bestselling author, speaker, and business coach Christy Wright shares how to step into the unknown with faith, even when fear tries to hold you back. Christy opens up about her journey from leaving a high-profile career to launching something completely new—without all the answers.

We dive into:

• How to say yes before you feel ready
• Overcoming imposter syndrome when stepping into new opportunities
• The power of taking bold action before you have a perfect plan
• Navigating seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and unanswered prayers
• Why faith often requires moving forward before you have clarity

If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, or unsure whether to take the next step, this episode will remind you that you don’t need all the answers—just the courage to start.

Listen now to learn how to embrace the unknown, trust the process, and finally take action on the dreams God has placed on your heart!

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Connect with Christy Wright: ChristyWright.com
• Follow Christy on Instagram: @ChristyBWright

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Have you ever felt like making friends as an adult is harder than it should be? You’re not alone. Studies show we’re in a friendship recession, with more people feeling disconnected than ever before. So why is building meaningful friendships so difficult—and more importantly, what can we do about it?

In this episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, Lauren Beane sits down with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, a clinical psychologist and leading expert on the science of friendship and human connection. They dive into:

• The biggest barriers that hold adults back from making friends
• Why time, social anxiety, and fear of vulnerability are keeping you stuck
• The surprising way loneliness impacts your health and career success
• How to strengthen existing friendships and deepen connections
• Small, science-backed steps you can take today to make new friends

If you’re tired of feeling lonely or struggling to maintain friendships as life gets busier, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you create the relationships you truly crave.

More About Dr. Miriam Kirmayer:

Dr. Kirmayer has spent over a decade researching social connection, resilience, and friendships. She sits on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind and has been featured in The Atlantic, BBC, Forbes, The Today Show, The New York Times, and more.

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Are you ready to make bold, gutsy moves but find yourself stuck in the cycle of overthinking and self-doubt? In this episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, Lauren Beane talks with LauraAura, a powerful keynote speaker, mindset coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast, about how to stop overcomplicating your dreams and start taking action toward your goals.

Laura shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a successful 17-year career running an agency to becoming a full-time speaker. She discusses the fears and doubts she had to overcome, how she trusted her instincts to make the leap, and how embracing the “gutsy” mindset helped her achieve the life she truly desired.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to overcome the fear of change and trust yourself when making big decisions
• The importance of clarity in gaining direction and breaking free from overthinking
• What it means to make a “gutsy” move and how small steps lead to big results
• How to shift your mindset, cut through mental roadblocks, and take inspired action
• Why celebrating small wins is key to building confidence and creating momentum

If you’re ready to stop waiting for the “perfect” moment and start making gutsy moves toward your dreams, this episode is filled with actionable tips to help you get started today!

Resources & Connect with Laura:

🎧 Tune in to The Gutsy Podcast

🌐 Visit Laura’s website: LauraAura.com

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Are you constantly saying “yes” when you really mean “no”? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and prioritizing yourself? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, I sit down with Anna Stewart, a Board Certified Coach who helps recovering people-pleasers break free from self-sacrifice and step into their authentic power.

Anna shares her personal journey as a teen parent who struggled with confidence, approval-seeking, and burnout. Through years of experience, training, and coaching, she developed the ABCs of Authenticity—Alignment, Boundaries, and Conflict Management—a framework that helps individuals and leaders set clear boundaries, communicate effectively, and design a life that aligns with their true values.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ The hidden cost of people-pleasing (and why it’s NOT kindness)
✅ How to set boundaries without feeling guilty
✅ The difference between being nice vs. kind—and why it matters
✅ Why conflict isn’t bad (and how to handle it with confidence)
✅ How to stop tying your self-worth to external validation

If you’re ready to break free from people-pleasing and start living life on YOUR terms, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you take the first step.

Resources & Connect with Anna:
💡 Follow Anna on Instagram: @Anna.Stewart16
🌐 Visit Anna’s website: AnnaStewart.net

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What if one question could unlock the motivation behind everything you do? In this episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, Lauren Beane sits down with Kelly Miller, a speaker, writer, and certified Primal Question and Enneagram Coach, to explore how understanding your core emotional driver can transform your mindset, leadership, and decision-making.

Kelly shares her journey from navigating toxic leadership to finding clarity in her own motivations, using tools like the Enneagram and the 7 Primal Questions framework. She explains how identifying your Primal Question—the deep emotional need driving your actions—can help you break free from limiting beliefs, improve relationships, and build unshakable confidence.

🚀 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to discover your Primal Question and why it shapes your choices
✅ Why understanding what truly drives you can help you get unstuck
✅ Lessons from overcoming toxic leadership and reclaiming personal power
✅ Simple mindset shifts to boost self-awareness and confidence

If you’ve ever found yourself asking, Am I good enough? Am I wanted? Do I have purpose?—this episode is for you.

Connect with Kelly:

KellyMiller.co

@socialkellymiller

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Have you ever felt like your dreams were slipping away, only to realize that the setbacks were actually part of your transformation? In this episode ofThe Ready Enough Podcast, Lauren Beane sits down withHazel J. Murphy, a formerDisney on Ice princess, whose journey is nothing short of a real-life Cinderella story.

From falling in love with ice skating as a child to facing years away from the ice due to life’s obstacles, Hazel shares how she held onto her passion, navigated unexpected detours, and ultimately found her way back—proving that believing in yourself is the real magic.

We dive into:
✨ How to stay resilient when life takes you off course
✨ The power of belief and how it fuels success
✨ Why obstacles aren’t the end of your story, but part of your journey
✨ Practical ways to uncover your own magic and align with your true passions

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or wondered if it’s too late to chase your dreams, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how towrite your own happily ever after—on your own terms.

Connect with Hazel:

HazelJMurphy.com

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Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, Lauren Beane sits down with keynote speaker and leadership coach Corrie LoGiudice to uncover the real reasons behind overwhelm and how to transform it into extraordinary action. Corrie shares her powerful Overwhelm Culprit Framework, breaking down the five culprits—lack of clarity, confidence, community, conditioning, and consistency—that keep high-achieving women stuck.

Through her personal journey of navigating trauma, career shifts, and single motherhood, Corrie reveals how small, strategic mindset shifts can help you regain control, eliminate self-doubt, and confidently pursue your goals. Whether you're a working mom balancing career and family or an ambitious woman looking to step into leadership, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you move past overwhelm and into aligned success.

Tune in to learn:
✅ How to identify your personal overwhelm culprit
✅ Why confidence and consistency are key to momentum
✅ The role of community and conditioning in overcoming burnout
✅ Simple strategies to take immediate action—even when fear holds you back

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In this episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, Lauren Beane sits down with speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur Bailie White to discuss her empowering philosophy, Your Brand of Beautiful. Bailie shares her journey from building a successful travel agency to realizing it wasn’t the right fit for her life, ultimately redefining what success means. Together, they explore how to align your goals with your true self, avoid the trap of setting "wrong goals," and take actionable steps toward a life that feels meaningful and authentic.

Listeners will learn about the Your Brand of Beautiful method, which focuses on three simple yet transformative steps: stop being busy, quiet the noise, and start being you. Bailie also offers practical advice on intentional living, overcoming self-doubt, and navigating seasons of busyness with clarity and confidence.

If you’re ready to create a life that reflects your true values, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable tips to inspire your journey. Tune in to learn how to climb the right mountain, embrace your individuality, and design your unique brand of beautiful.

Connect with Bailie White:

Website: bailiewhite.com

Social: @heybailiewhite

Podcast: Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White

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In this inspiring episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, Lauren Beane chats with Bevin Farrand, founder of the Take the DAMN Chance movement, about transforming loss into purpose and creating a life driven by bold decisions. Bevin shares her powerful story of unexpected tragedy and how it led to the creation of her transformative DAMN framework.

From crafting your DAMN Manifesto to overcoming fear and anxiety through micro actions, Bevin offers practical strategies to help you stop waiting for the “right” moment and start building the life you’ve always dreamed of. Plus, hear how she turned heartbreak into a thriving six-figure business, navigated grief, and found joy along the way.

If you’re ready to take your own DAMN chance, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you start small, dream big, and live with purpose.

Connect with Bevin at YourDamnManifesto.com to grab a free copy of her book and learn how to create your own DAMN Manifesto!

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