The Turn Your Life Around Podcast

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Welcome to another insightful episode of The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” In today’s episode, part of our Love Actually Relationship Series, Sarah sits down with Phil Guistwite, LMFT, to talk about maintaining a strong marriage through the empty nest years.

With over 53 years of marriage experience and decades as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Phil shares real-world advice on what it takes to nurture your relationship once the kids leave home. From preparing for the transition early, to grieving the loss of daily parenting, to rekindling romance and finding new adventures together, Phil offers practical tools and encouragement for couples facing this major life shift.

Whether you’re approaching the empty nest stage, already there, or want to prepare for the future, this episode is packed with hope, humor, and hard-won wisdom.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Welcome: Meet Phil Guistwite, LMFT

00:02:00 – 53 years of marriage: The early days and military life

00:05:00 – Why nurturing your marriage early is key

00:07:00 – The grief of becoming empty nesters

00:10:00 – How to frame the empty nest stage as an opportunity, not a loss

00:13:00 – Why shared and individual hobbies matter

00:17:00 – Building a life bigger than yourselves: Service, faith, and giving back

00:20:00 – Keep the bucket list alive: Why adventure matters at every age

00:23:00 – How parenting success (or failure) impacts marriage later

00:26:00 – Final encouragement: Invest in today for the marriage you want tomorrow

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Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” In this episode, part of our Love Actually Relationship Series, Sarah sits down with Amy Werner, certified parent coach and long-time behavioral health advocate, to discuss what it really takes to sustain a marriage through life’s hardest seasons.

Amy and her husband have been married for 29 years, and in this candid conversation, Amy shares how they lived their vows through financial hardships, raising children, managing a child’s severe mental illness, and surviving a major health scare. She offers practical advice for staying committed, choosing your partner over convenience, and being intentional—especially when life gets messy.

If you’re married, newly engaged, or simply curious about what it takes to make love last, you’ll find hope, honesty, and encouragement in this episode.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Welcome back Amy Werner: Wife, Mom, Parent Coach

00:02:00 – Living your vows: Marriage through sickness, health, and hardships

00:05:00 – Surviving financial stress and raising young children

00:07:00 – Dividing power in marriage: Money and parenting

00:10:00 – Faith, politics, and values in marriage

00:12:00 – Chronic stress and parenting through mental illness

00:15:00 – Staying together even when life pulls you apart

00:18:00 – Dating your spouse and staying connected

00:22:00 – Walking through arguments: The 3-mile therapy walk

00:27:00 – Choosing to see what’s good in your marriage

00:30:00 – Emotional needs and the “scratch your back” dance

00:34:00 – Money, trust, and partnership in marriage

00:36:00 – Life after kids: Rediscovering each other as empty nesters

00:39:00 – Final thoughts: Evaluate what works for your marriage

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” In today’s conversation, Sarah welcomes back Olatunde Howard, LMFT, one of the most insightful relationship therapists in the Triangle area, for the third installment of the Love Actually Relationship Series.

Together, they dive deep into what it takes to sustain a strong, faith-based marriage. From practical advice for newlyweds to handling differences in faith, Olatunde shares wisdom from his 23 years of marriage and professional counseling. They also explore the mysterious concept of soulmates, how to intentionally grow together spiritually, and why praying together is one of the most powerful things a couple can do.

Whether you’re newly married, in a long-term relationship, or looking for encouragement, this episode is packed with wisdom, hope, and practical tools to strengthen your connection.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Welcome: Love Actually Series Part 3 with Olatunde Howard

00:02:00 – Key advice for newlyweds: Daily connection matters

00:04:00 – Defining marriage: Most intimate relationship second only to God

00:07:00 – Focus on yourself first, not your spouse

00:09:00 – When faith perspectives change in marriage

00:11:00 – Living your faith without preaching it

00:14:00 – Raising kids with different faith backgrounds

00:18:00 – Strengthening faith together: Why praying together matters

00:20:00 – Why prayer can feel vulnerable for couples

00:23:00 – How to easily initiate prayer with your spouse

00:27:00 – Soulmates: Are they real? Olatunde’s surprising take

00:33:00 – God’s sovereignty and free will in love

00:37:00 – Olatunde’s real-life love story

00:40:00 – Final thoughts: Be intentional and trust the journey

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Welcome to Part 2 of the Love Actually Relationship Series on The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” In this episode, Sarah sits down again with John Eklund, LCSW, founder of Recovery Alive and author of the book Recovering Marriage: Transforming Your Marriage Through the 12 Commitments.
In this insightful, honest, and often hilarious conversation, John shares practical tools for building a stronger marriage using the principles of recovery. Together, he and Sarah discuss how couples can navigate issues like control, codependency, communication, forgiveness, and submission, all while growing closer through trust and vulnerability.
Whether you’re just starting your marriage journey or have been in it for decades, this episode offers powerful guidance to help you transform your relationship.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Welcome back: Love Actually Part 2 with John Eklund
00:02:00 – The inspiration behind Recovering Marriage
00:04:00 – Commitment 1: Love you, not control you
00:07:00 – Submission, autonomy, and respect in faith-based marriages
00:10:00 – LUV: Listen, Understand, Validate (a tool for connection)
00:13:00 – Why selfishness breaks down new marriages
00:16:00 – Unexpressed expectations = premeditated resentments
00:20:00 – The marriage makes the decisions: Finances & unity
00:28:00 – Real apologies and amends in relationships
00:30:00 – Cultivating mercy and believing the best in your spouse
00:33:00 – Group-based marriage work and community transformation
00:39:00 – How to join or start a Recovering Marriage group
00:42:00 – Marriage as legacy: What we model, we multiply
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Welcome to The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” This episode is part of our Love Actually Relationship Series, where we explore the keys to lasting love and intimacy. Today, we’re joined by Allison Ernest, MS, LMFT, CST, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist.
With over a decade of experience, Allison helps individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and cultivate deeper intimacy. In this conversation, she shares practical strategies for building connection, navigating challenges, and maintaining intimacy in long-term relationships. Whether you’re in a new relationship or have been married for years, this episode offers valuable insights on protecting and nurturing love.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Allison Ernest
00:02:00 - What makes love last? The foundations of a strong relationship
00:07:00 - Choosing connection over convenience: Why effort matters
00:12:00 - The different types of intimacy: Emotional, physical, intellectual & spiritual
00:18:00 - The intimacy jar: A simple strategy to strengthen your connection
00:25:00 - The role of sexual intimacy in relationships
00:30:00 - How to maintain intimacy with kids, careers, and life stressors
00:35:00 - The importance of setting boundaries in marriage
00:40:00 - Planning a “sex date” & prioritizing your relationship
00:45:00 - Repairing and reconnecting after relationship conflicts
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Welcome to another insightful episode of The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” Today, we’re joined by Cam Sherman, MA, ACMHC, Executive Director and Founding Partner of NeuroDev Raleigh, a mentoring program designed to help neurodivergent young adults develop independence, social skills, and life skills.
Cam shares his fascination with human potential, his journey from psychology student to clinical counselor, and the importance of mentorship in helping young adults thrive. We discuss how neurodevelopmental mentoring fills the gap left by traditional therapy and education, providing hands-on experiences to help young adults succeed in the real world.
If you’re a parent, educator, or young adult struggling with ADHD, autism, or neurodivergence, this episode is packed with valuable insights, practical advice, and hope.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Cam Sherman
00:02:30 - Cam’s journey: From psychology to mentoring and counseling
00:07:00 - What is NeuroDev? A new approach to neurodivergence
00:12:00 - The power of mentorship: Why real-world experience matters
00:18:00 - Understanding neurodivergence: Autism, ADHD, OCD, and more
00:25:00 - How life experiences help rewire the brain
00:30:00 - Advice for parents raising neurodivergent young adults
00:35:00 - How to connect with NeuroDev Raleigh
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of *The Turn Your Life Around Podcast* with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." Today, we’re joined by **Leah Wright**, founder of *Wake Monarch Academy*, a **recovery high school** in Raleigh, NC, dedicated to providing a **safe, sober, and academically rigorous environment** for students in recovery from substance use.

Leah’s journey from **National Board Certified teacher** to **recovery advocate** was inspired by her own family's experience with addiction. In this episode, she shares the emotional story of her **son’s battle with addiction**, the **challenges of finding resources**, and how that struggle led her to open one of the only **recovery high schools** in North Carolina.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode offers **hope, education, and actionable steps** to find support.

**Timestamps:**
00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Leah Wright
00:02:00 - How Leah’s personal journey led to founding *Wake Monarch Academy*
00:08:00 - What is a **recovery high school**, and how does it work?
00:14:00 - The challenges of addiction in teenagers & the need for specialized education
00:21:00 - The stigma of addiction & breaking the cycle
00:28:00 - How *Wake Monarch Academy* supports students & families
00:36:00 - The importance of **family recovery** & setting boundaries
00:42:00 - Advice for parents navigating addiction in their family
00:50:00 - How to support *Wake Monarch Academy* & their upcoming gala
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Welcome to another episode of *The Turn Your Life Around Podcast* with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." Today, we’re joined by **Amy Werner**, a passionate **mental health advocate, educator, and parent coach**. Amy shares her deeply personal journey of navigating mental health challenges within her own family, which led her to become a **parent coach** and an advocate for better mental health resources.
In this conversation, Amy discusses the **mental health system**, how parents can better support their children facing behavioral health challenges, and why we need to shift our mindset from "failure to launch" to "delayed adulthood." If you're a parent struggling to support a neurodivergent child or a young adult dealing with mental health challenges, this episode is full of **practical advice, encouragement, and hope**.
**Timestamps:**
- 00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Amy Werner
- 00:02:30 Amy’s journey: Mental health in her family & career shift
- 00:07:00 Understanding behavioral health: It’s not just "bad behavior"
- 00:12:00 The challenges of raising a neurodivergent child
- 00:18:00 "Failure to Launch" vs. "Delayed Adulthood": What parents need to know
- 00:25:00 Setting boundaries and expectations for young adults at home
- 00:32:00 Co-parenting challenges & why consistency matters
- 00:40:00 Final thoughts: Advice for parents navigating mental health
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Welcome to another insightful episode of *The Turn Your Life Around Podcast* with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." Today, we’re joined by Jason and Debbie Grygla, experts in the field of neurodivergence and founders of *NeuroDev*, a mentoring program supporting autistic and neurodivergent young adults.
With over 20 years of experience, Jason, a licensed mental health counselor, and Debbie, a certified parent coach, share their journey from being foster parents to pioneering innovative ways to support neurodivergent individuals. They dive deep into understanding neurodivergence, why traditional mental health approaches may not always work, and the importance of a developmental approach in supporting young adults on their path to independence.
If you or a loved one has ever struggled with ADHD, autism, or learning differences, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights, practical tools, and hope for the future.
**Timestamps:**
- 00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Jason & Debbie Grygla
- 00:02:30 What is neurodivergence? Understanding the term
- 00:08:00 The importance of a developmental approach vs. mental health treatment
- 00:15:00 Their journey: Becoming foster parents & adopting neurodivergent children
- 00:24:00 The foundation of *NeuroDev* and its impact
- 00:32:00 Life skills & social development: The key to independence
- 00:41:00 Advice for parents raising neurodivergent young adults
- 00:52:00 How to access *NeuroDev* & their free online resources
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- Podcast: *Autism & Neurodiversity with Jason and Debbie*
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Welcome to another transformative episode of The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." This week, Sarah speaks with Nolan Wright and Alexander Peacock, the co-founders of Recess Games USA and Life Launch Recovery. Their incredible journey from battling addiction to creating impactful organizations is nothing short of inspiring.

At Recess Games USA, Nolan and Alex are redefining what it means to have fun in recovery by creating substance-free events that foster joy, build community, and support personal growth. They also share how their recovery work extends to Life Launch Recovery, offering coaching and guidance to those on their journey to a brighter future. Learn how they’re making a difference in the lives of people in early recovery, those experiencing homelessness, and anyone searching for a healthier way to live and connect.

Timestamps:

- 00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Nolan Wright and Alexander Peacock

- 00:02:00 Personal recovery journeys of Nolan and Alex

- 00:07:00 The mission and impact of Recess Games USA

- 00:15:00 Creating fun, sober spaces for community connection

- 00:20:00 Life Launch Recovery: Coaching and empowering individuals

- 00:30:00 Advice for parents and loved ones of those in recovery

- 00:40:00 Final thoughts: Building hope, one game at a time

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- Life Launch Recovery: www.lifelaunchrecovery.net

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