The This or Something Better Show

By thisorsomethingbetter

What if the thing you’re reaching for isn’t what will serve you best, and something better is already trying to reach you?

If you’re navigating change, craving meaning, or s

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How many episodes does The This or Something Better Show have?

The podcast currently has 3 episodes available.

The This or Something Better Show episodes:

January 22, 2026 When Plans Fall Apart: How Life’s Detours Guide You Toward Your Purpose
Roadblocks Aren’t Stopping You. They’re Showing You the Way Forward
Feeling stuck when life doesn’t go as planned? In this episode of This or Something Better, I explore how unexpected detours, closed doors, and frustrating obstacles can actually guide you toward your true purpose. Learn practical mindfulness techniques, cognitive flexibility exercises, and curiosity-based practices to move through uncertainty with confidence, creative flow, and emotional awareness. Drawing on mythology, Tai Chi, and real-life experiences, I reveal how moments of pause and redirection can become opportunities for personal growth, conscious living, and purposeful action. Tune in to transform life’s challenges into meaningful insight, deepen your self-awareness, and step fully into a life of creativity, curiosity, and impactful connection.
Connect with Izolda
Website: https://thisorsomethingbetter.me/
Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)
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It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**

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24min
January 15, 2026 When Wanting Isn’t Wisdom: Flow, Purpose, and a Very Blunt Message from the Universe
Be Careful What You Want Especially If You’re Good at Getting It
What if the very thing you want most is blocking the life that wants to meet you halfway?

In this episode of This or Something Better, Izolda Trakhtenberg shares a funny, humbling, and surprisingly wise story, yes, including a bird with impeccable timing, to explore the difference between desire and discernment. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re forcing an outcome, how to read life’s course corrections without self-blame, and how purpose, tarot symbolism, mythology, and mindfulness can help you live in flow. This episode offers practical reflection prompts, a calmer relationship with wanting, and a grounded way to manifest with integrity. If you’re seeking clarity, confidence, and alignment without burning out, this episode is for you.

Connect with Izolda
Website: https://thisorsomethingbetter.me/
Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call
This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link)
URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset
It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**

Listen on These Channels
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | PodChaser | Listen Notes |
**Affiliate Link

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28min
January 08, 2026 It's About Time! Why I'm Finally Doing a This or Something Better Podcast
Welcome to the first This or Something Better episode.
Much more to come, but I encourage you to listen to this one because it will open your eyes and heart to some compelling stuff.
This week's This or Something Better card to contemplate is Adventure. Fitting for a first podcast episode, no?

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19min

FAQs about The This or Something Better Show:

How many episodes does The This or Something Better Show have?

The podcast currently has 3 episodes available.