In this episode, I sit down with marriage coach Michelle Purta for an honest, layered conversation about what it really takes to build a healthy relationship.

So many of us grew up believing that love was something you feel... that if you just found “the one,” everything else would fall into place. But as Michelle shares, lasting love isn’t luck or magic. It’s built on emotional maturity, communication, and the willingness to take accountability for our own part in the relationship.

We explore what it means to be the “common denominator” in your relationship patterns and how to move from blame and resentment toward self-reflection and change. Michelle also breaks down the myth that happiness in marriage means being happy all the time and explains why learning to know—and love—yourself is the foundation for intimacy, connection, and better communication.

Together, we talk about:

Why healthy marriages aren’t just for the lucky ones

The difference between taking accountability and blaming yourself

How to show up as the partner you want to be (without losing yourself)

Why fear of the unknown keeps so many women stuck in unfulfilling relationships

How honesty with yourself creates emotional and physical intimacy

The power of sharing your self-discovery journey with your partner

Practical ways to rebuild connection, communication, and desire

This episode is a reminder that love is not a feeling you chase—it’s a daily choice, a practice, and a reflection of how deeply you know and honor yourself.

If you’ve ever wondered why your marriage feels disconnected, or how to bring back emotional and physical closeness, this conversation will give you a compassionate, realistic roadmap for what’s possible when you start with you.

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In this episode of Minding Mine,I sit down with writer, speaker, and sober mom Ashley Jo for an honest and deeply moving conversation about loss, addiction, and the long road to self-forgiveness.

After losing her infant son to spinal muscular atrophy, Ashley Jo’s life spiraled into survival mode, self-blame, and eventually addiction. But through faith, recovery, and radical self-compassion, she rebuilt her life with fierce intention—and learned to love herself again.

Together, Evelyn and Ashley explore:

The devastating pain of child loss and the identity crisis that follows

How addiction can become a form of self-protection from unprocessed grief

The difference between believing in God and believing God’s truth about who we are

Finding purpose in your pain and transforming your story into healing for others

The role of chiropractic care, nervous system healing, and holistic wellness in recovery

Learning to trust yourself again—and forgiving yourself as a mother, woman, and human

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I sat down with mother-daughter duo Donnica and Ro’nita Hawes-Saunders, hosts of the Raised By Her podcast. Donnica and Ro'Nita explore how honest intergenerational conversations can transform pain into purpose and generational lessons into leadership. Through stories of growth, therapy, and courageous communication, they reveal what it means to break cycles, nurture emotional safety, and build a legacy rooted in truth and love.

Key Themes:

How to turn generational lessons into tools for leadership

The power of healing conversations between mothers and daughters

Navigating emotional safety, fear, and growth within family relationships

The role of therapy and self-awareness in breaking generational patterns

What it means to mother, mentor, and lead from a place of compassion

Redefining legacy through emotional connection and personal evolution

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In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit down with Courtney Gray, a certified body and life coach who helps women create permanent weight loss by healing their relationship with food and themselves. Together, they explore how emotional awareness, neuroplasticity, and mindset shifts can end the overeating cycle and rebuild self-trust.

Breaking the control-and-regret cycle around eating

Why self-trust matters more than willpower

Emotional eating vs. physical hunger

Reprogramming your brain for lasting health

What real “freedom with food” looks like

Perfect for women ready to stop dieting and start coming home to themselves.

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For years, I believed that fitness and nutrition were the keys to confidence. As a fitness coach, I built meal plans, designed workout programs, and watched women transform their bodies. But here’s the truth I didn’t see right away: I wasn’t helping women build confidence—I was making them dependent.

In this episode of Minding Mine, I share my journey from fitness coaching to identity coaching, and why chasing external validation through diet and exercise never leads to lasting transformation. I open up about my own struggles with dieting, bingeing, and body image, and the pivotal moment as a mother that changed everything.

We’ll explore:

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dieting, chasing perfection, or looking for validation outside yourself, this conversation will resonate deeply.

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In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit with Dr. Arlonda Stevens — certified Positive Psychology, Health, and Wellbeing Coach — to dismantle society’s fear-driven narrative around aging.

They explore how midlife, often labeled a “crisis,” can actually be a season of renewal. Dr. Arlonda shares her journey through divorce, caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s, and facing an empty nest — and how she transformed those challenges into a vibrant, purpose-driven second act.

You’ll hear practical ways to:

Reclaim your identity outside of roles like “mom,” “wife,” or “employee”

Put yourself at the top of your own priority list without guilt

Create a self-care routine that fuels you daily

Release old conditioning and start living on your own terms

Age with grace, joy, and unapologetic self-acceptance

If you’ve ever felt lost in your own life or wondered “what’s next?” after major life transitions, this conversation will inspire you to see midlife as your renaissance.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Dr. Arlonda on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn: @DrArlonda

Join her Facebook community: Midlife Renaissance Collective

Learn more at DrArlondaStevens.com

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We’ve been sold the story that becoming a “better version” of ourselves is the ultimate goal — but what if that’s just another lie that disconnects us from who we truly are?

In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Evelyn invites you to question the entire premise of becoming and instead step into the sacred work of unearthing.

Through storytelling, lived wisdom, and powerful reframes, Evelyn explores how childhood lessons, societal expectations, and religious programming have buried your truest self under layers of performance and perfectionism. This episode isn’t about self-improvement — it’s about soul remembrance.

Why the language of becoming feels like betrayal

The subconscious stories that shape your identity and choices

What it really means to “trust your voice” and live from the body, not the brain

The difference between “improving yourself” and returning to yourself

How unlearning old lessons can reconnect you with your wholeness

The lies of hustle, self-sacrifice, and performative success

The spiritual exhaustion that comes from chasing approval

Journal prompts to help you unearth your true self

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This guide will help you go deeper into the emotional and spiritual burnout so many women are silently carrying — and how to begin healing it.

What do I believe to be true — and is it really true?

What stories keep me exhausted or disconnected from myself?

What have I buried that is ready to rise again?

Who do I get to be when I stop chasing love and start being it?

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In this milestone 50th episode, I'm joined by the radiant Devi Maisha (aka Maisha Khalfani), a transformational guide and founder of Sensual Energy Alchemy.

Together, we dive into a powerful, soul-shifting conversation about breaking the cycles of shame, guilt, burnout, and martyrdom that so many women were conditioned into—especially when it comes to pleasure, motherhood, self-worth, and emotional safety.

We explore:

Why the “good girl” narrative keeps women disconnected from their bodies

The truth about pleasure, sex, and sensuality—and how it actually sets us free

How burnout and martyrdom are not badges of honor

Teaching our daughters (and sons) a new legacy of self-worth

How to begin reconnecting with your body through small acts of presence

Reframing healing as a gift to ourselves—not just for the next generation

Whether you're a mom, a partner, a woman in transition, or simply someone ready to reclaim her wholeness, this episode is your reminder that you matter. Your body, your joy, your rest, and your pleasure are sacred.

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Today marks 20 years of marriage between Armand and I — and we’re pulling back the curtain on what those two decades have really looked like.

We talk about:

Falling in love after years of friendship

What we got wrong about marriage in the beginning

Unlearning what we thought love was “supposed” to look like

Communication breakdowns (and how we finally figured it out)

How emotional safety shifted everything

What it's like to grow individually without growing apart

Why loving yourself makes room for deeper partnership

Our cringiest fight habits (and why we’re glad we evolved)

Plus: rapid fire Qs from our daughters that had us laughing and thinking

Whether you’re in a relationship, want one, or are figuring out how to love yourself better first — this one’s full of love, laughter, and a whole lot of truth.

Let us know what lands. And happy anniversary to us. ❤️

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In this personal and honest episode of Minding Mind, Evelyn dives into a topic we often overlook: the difference between physical safety and emotional safety—and how a lack of the latter shapes our relationships, our self-trust, and our legacy.

Many of us grew up in homes where the bills were paid, the doors were locked, and our needs were met… but we still didn’t feel safe being our full selves. Evelyn explores how emotional safety gets compromised, the subtle ways it shows up in adulthood, and why reclaiming it is foundational to healing, wholeness, and generational change.

This isn’t just about personal growth—it’s about breaking cycles and building something better for ourselves and the generations after us.

What physical safety is (and how your nervous system protects you)

Why emotional safety is harder to recognize—but just as crucial

Signs you’re navigating emotional unsafety (even if you don’t realize it)

How people-pleasing, self-abandonment, and overfunctioning are rooted in emotional neglect

The role emotional safety plays in self-trust, boundaries, intimacy, and leadership

Why creating emotionally safe spaces—especially for your children—is legacy work

A transformational, in-person event for women ready to reclaim their worth, restore their energy, and reconnect to their truth—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

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