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  • Burnout, Identity, and the Power of Starting Over – with George Bryant
    🎯 In This Episode with George Bryant, You’ll Discover:

     

    • What happens when success masks soul misalignment
    • How silence can be the loudest call back to purpose
    • Why you can’t build a life you love by becoming someone you’re not
      •  
      👋 About Our Guest


      George Bryant is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and marketing strategist who helps entrepreneurs build aligned businesses rooted in integrity and impact. He is the host of The Mind of George podcast and a fierce advocate for living in truth, building in alignment, and protecting your peace at all costs.

       

      💡 Key Insights from George Bryant
       
      1. Alignment Is a Fight – You won’t stumble into soul alignment. You have to actively pursue it and protect it daily.
      2. Success Without Peace Is Failure – If you win externally but lose yourself internally, it’s not worth it.
      3. Contemplative Space Is Critical – God speaks in whispers. You can’t hear them if your life is too loud.
        4.  
        🔗 Connect with George Bryant

         

        Website: https://www.mindofgeorge.com

        Instagram: @itsgeorgebryant

        Podcast: The Mind of George

         

        ✝️ Faith Connection

         

        George’s journey was marked by a deep encounter with God in the middle of the jungle. His entire redefinition of success was shaped by the simple question: Would Jesus be proud of how I lived today? This episode is a powerful testimony of faith in the quiet, not just the hustle.

         

        🎨 Multipassionate Application

         

        Whether you're building a business, raising a family, or exploring multiple creative paths, George’s message is clear: identity drives everything. You can’t build sustainably across your passions if your foundation isn’t aligned. Start with who you are, not what you do.

         

        🛠️ Resources Mentioned

         

        • The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
        • George’s Website: https://www.mindofgeorge.com
        • George’s Podcast: The Mind of George

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          💪 Resilience Corner

           

          George’s story is a masterclass in resilience—walking away from public success to protect his soul. It reminds us that healing doesn’t happen by accident; it happens when you make the hard choice to pause, reflect, and rebuild.

           

          🧠 Leadership Insight

           

          True leadership starts with self-leadership. George’s transition from hustle to healing is a wake-up call for leaders to stop outsourcing their worth to outcomes. Lead yourself first. Then build from overflow.

           

          ❓ Reflection Question

           

          What part of your life feels successful on paper but empty in your soul?


           

          Connect with Jim

          🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com

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          ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith.

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          34 min
        • Living Limitless After Losing a Limb – Rebecca Denae's Story of Resilience
          🎯 In This Episode with Rebecca Denae, You’ll Discover:

           

          • How cancer at 18 reshaped her life and future
          • What phantom limb syndrome actually feels like
          • The mindset and faith that helped her endure two amputations
          • Why she wrote Limitless and how it's opening doors for advocacy
          • How to embrace your story—even the painful parts
            •  
            👋 About Our Guest

             

            Rebecca Denae is an author, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor who shares her journey of resilience and faith to inspire others. Her debut book, Limitless, is a memoir that advocates for better patient care and amplifies the voices of those often unheard. Rebecca speaks on topics ranging from amputation and recovery to overcoming trauma with hope.

             

            💡 Key Insights from Rebecca Denae

             

            1. Rewriting the Narrative – Your diagnosis doesn't get the final word.
            2. The Power of Perspective – Choosing a lens of blessing changes everything.
            3. Resilience Is a Daily Decision – It’s not about never falling—it’s about refusing to stay down.
              4.  
               
              Connect with Rebecca Denae:
               

              🌐 Website: https://rebeccadenae.com

              📷 Instagram: @Rebeccadenae.Author on Instagram

              📘 Facebook Page: Rebecca's Facebook page

               

              ✝️ Faith Connection

               

              Rebecca’s trust in God gave her peace during the worst parts of her journey. Her story models how faith doesn’t remove pain—it gives you something to hold onto in the middle of it.


               

              🎨 Multipassionate Application
               

              Rebecca’s pivot into authorship and advocacy proves that your past pain can fuel your creative purpose. Whether you’re writing, speaking, or creating—your story can be your platform.

               

              💪 Resilience Corner
               

              Resilience isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like showing up with less-than-perfect energy and still giving your best. Rebecca models that beautifully.

               

              🧠 Leadership Insight

               

              Great leaders don’t hide their scars—they use them to show others what’s possible. Vulnerability builds trust. Use your story.

               

              ❓ Reflection Question

               

              What limiting belief have you carried about your pain? What might happen if you reframed it as purpose?

               

              Connect with Jim

              🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com

              🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask

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              Support & Engage with the Show

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              ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith.

              ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com.

              Thanks for listening!

              Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are.

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              28 min
            4. From Near-Death to Testimony — Devin Schubert’s Encounter with Jesus on Death's Bed.
              🎯 In This Episode with Devin Schubert, You’ll Discover:

               

              • How trauma, shock, and burnout nearly took Devin’s life
              • The moment Jesus appeared and changed everything
              • Why Devin traded ministry for marketplace coaching
              • What the “Gravedigger Anointing” really means—and how it plays out today

                •  
                👋 About Our Guest

                 

                Devin Schubert is a coach, speaker, and reality TV show winner best known as The Man in Orange. He’s a devoted adoptive father, trauma survivor, and marketplace leader called to help people excavate their stories and find resurrection on the other side of emotional death.

                 

                💡 Key Insights from Devin
                 
                1. "The Gravedigger Anointing" – God called Devin to help raise others from emotional and spiritual death by excavating their stories and showing them a new life.
                2. "Your Legacy Starts Now" – Waiting until you're 'ready' to share your story is a lie. Start telling it before it goes to the grave with you.
                3. "Faith Is a Fight, Not a Feeling" – Real calling doesn’t come wrapped in comfort. It’s forged in fire.

                  4.  

                  Connect with Devin Schubert:
                   

                  🌐 Website: www.createbetterstories.com

                  📘 Facebook: @DevinSchubert

                  📘 Facebook Group: Devin's Facebook group

                  📘 Facebook Page: Devin's Facebook page

                   

                  ✝️ Faith Connection

                   

                  This episode is a full-circle moment of redemption. Devin’s story is a real-time demonstration of how God meets us in the pit and commissions us to pull others out—one story at a time. If you’ve ever questioned your calling because of your past, this will remind you that God doesn’t waste anything.

                   

                  🎨 Multipassionate Application
                   

                  Devin’s transformation is a blueprint for creatives, speakers, and coaches who’ve experienced rejection, loss, or burnout. Whether you're in ministry or the marketplace, your story is your superpower. Let it lead the way.

                   

                  🛠️ Resources Mentioned
                   

                  📘 Create Better Stories (Free PDF): www.createbetterstories.com


                   

                  💪 Resilience Corner

                   

                  Devin’s journey through trauma, shock, and caregiving reminds us that faith doesn’t exempt us from hardship—it empowers us in it. The deeper the pit, the louder the testimony.

                   

                  🧠 Leadership Insight

                   

                  Devin’s coaching is leadership in motion. By giving people language for their pain and tools for transformation, he models servant leadership rooted in faith and emotional intelligence.

                   

                  ❓ Reflection Question
                   

                  What part of your story are you still hiding… and who might need to hear it?

                  Connect with Jim

                  🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com

                  🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask

                  📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim

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                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim

                  Support & Engage with the Show

                  ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio

                  ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith.

                  ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com.

                  Thanks for listening!

                  Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are.

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                  27 min
                4. Turning Overwhelm into Opportunity with Matthew Arau

                  💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode

                   

                  • When Music and Leadership Collide

                    • Matthew’s journey from high school band director to national leadership coach started when he fused music education with personal growth practices to change toxic culture into thriving student leadership.

                    • From Pandemic Panic to Purpose

                      • During COVID-19, Matthew found himself guiding educators through impossible challenges. His burnout became fuel for something bigger: teaching mindfulness and mindset across the nation.

                      •  The Origin of “GET”

                        • A cold Wisconsin morning. A memory of 9/11. A to-do list that became a gratitude list. And a new mantra was born: “I GET to.”

                        •  G = Gratitude | E = Enthusiasm | T = Treasure

                          • This acronym became more than a mindset—it became a movement. School districts, entrepreneurs, and leaders now use “GET” to reframe stress and unlock joy in the moment.

                          •  Your Dream Must Be Bigger Than Your Doubt

                            • You don’t need to wait until you feel ready. You just need to care more about the mission than the fear.

                             

                            📚 Resources & Guest Info

                             

                            🌐 Take the Quiz: https://www.powerofget.com

                            📕 Book: Upbeat: Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music Education and Beyond

                             

                            📲 Socials: @MatthewArau

                             

                            Matthew's Facebook group

                            Matthew's Facebook page

                            @MatthewArau on X

                            Matthew on YouTube

                            💼 Website: https://www.upbeatglobal.com

                            Connect with Jim

                            🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com

                            🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask

                            📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim

                            ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live

                            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim

                            Support & Engage with the Show

                            ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio

                            ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith.

                            ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com.

                            Thanks for listening!

                            Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are.

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                            34 min
                          • Too Many Hats? Turning Burnout to Breakthrough in Business with Jeremy Howell

                            💥 Inside this conversation:

                             

                            ✅ The hidden cost of success—why too many entrepreneurs burn out.

                            ✅ How he realized his wife’s stress was the real warning sign.

                            ✅ The 4D Method to stop wearing all the hats & build a sustainable business.

                            ✅ Why hiring employees isn’t a liability—it’s your path to freedom.

                            ✅ The spiritual and practical keys to escaping the burnout trap.

                             

                            📌 If you’ve ever felt like your business owns you instead of the other way around—this episode is your wake-up call.

                            💡 Your business should serve YOU, not the other way around.

                             

                            📺 Watch on YouTube & Subscribe! www.leadwithjim.live

                             

                            💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode

                             

                            🔴 Rock Bottom Wasn’t Just His—it Was His Wife’s Too

                            • Burnout doesn’t always look like substance abuse.
                            • Sometimes, it’s just working yourself into exhaustion.
                            • Seeing his wife break down was the moment Jeremy knew something had to change.
                            • When stress manifests physically (like hives & anxiety attacks), it’s time to reevaluate.

                              •  

                              🔴 How to Escape the Business Burnout Trap

                              • Most entrepreneurs start a business for freedom—then become prisoners to it. T
                              • The problem isn’t the business; it’s how you structure it.
                              • Your business should work FOR YOU, not the other way around.

                                •  

                                🔴 The 4D Method to Stop Wearing All the Hats

                                1. Develop – Train your people right. Don’t just throw them into the fire.
                                2. Delegate – Get the right people in place & let go of control.
                                3. Duplicate – Build systems that allow your team to execute without you.
                                4. Disappear – If you’ve built it right, your business can run without you.

                                  5.  

                                  🔴 The Power of Trusting Your Team: You have to let people screw up.

                                  • Growth happens through mistakes. Stop micromanaging.
                                  • If they can do the job 80% as well as you, let them do it.
                                  • Employees don’t cost you money—they MAKE you money.

                                    •  

                                    🔴 Faith & Entrepreneurship

                                    • Jeremy’s turning point came from a simple, desperate prayer: "God, I can't do this anymore."
                                    • The answer? Knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and one clear direction: Audible.com.
                                    • Listening to 250+ books in a few years rewired his mindset & leadership.
                                      •  
                                      Jeremy’s Business & Coaching:

                                       

                                      🌍 Website: Jeremy 's Website

                                      📲 Instagram: @ImpactValueCoaching

                                      📸 Facebook: Jeremy 's Facebook page

                                      Connect with Jim

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                                      🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask

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                                      ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live

                                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim

                                      Support & Engage with the Show

                                      ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio

                                      ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith.

                                      ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com.

                                      Thanks for listening!

                                      Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are.

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                                      26 min
                                    • Healing from Trauma & Finding Purpose | Maurice F. Martin’s Breakthrough Story
                                      💥 Inside this conversation, we unpack:

                                       

                                      ✅ Breaking free from past pain & stepping into healing.

                                      ✅ Why faith is the foundation for transformation.

                                      ✅ The hardest part of healing—and why most people avoid it.

                                      ✅ How to stop searching for worth and start walking in it.

                                      ✅ Turning trauma into testimony—your story has power.

                                       

                                      📌 If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or like your past is holding you back—this is your wake-up call.

                                      💡 Stop searching. Start healing.


                                       

                                      📺 Watch on YouTube & Subscribe! www.leadwithim.live


                                       

                                      💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode

                                       

                                      🔴 Your Pain Has a Purpose

                                      • Your wounds don’t disqualify you—they prepare you.
                                      • Everything you’ve been through has shaped your story. Now, it’s time to own it.
                                      • Your past may have broken you, but it doesn’t have to define you.


                                        •  

                                        🔴 The Hardest Part of Healing? Facing Yourself
                                        • You can’t heal what you refuse to confront.
                                        • Forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s the key to freedom.
                                        • The most dangerous lie? Believing you’ll never be enough.


                                          •  

                                          🔴 Faith, Breakthrough & Walking in Purpose
                                          • Faith doesn’t erase pain—it helps you push through it.
                                          • Your identity isn’t in what happened to you—it’s in what God says about you.
                                          • Healing isn’t an event, it’s a process—start walking in it.


                                            •  

                                            💬 Power Quotes from Maurice F. Martin

                                             

                                            🔥 "Everything you need, you already have."

                                            🔥 "Your past may have shaped you, but it doesn’t define you."

                                            🔥 "Stop searching for healing—start walking in it."

                                            🔥 "You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful."

                                            🔥 "Your pain has a purpose. It’s time to see it."

                                             

                                            📖 Maurice’s Books & Resources:


                                            🌍 Website: Maurice F. 's Website

                                            📲 Instagram: @Mauricefmartin on Instagram

                                            📸 Facebook: Maurice F. 's Facebook page

                                            🐣 X: @Mauricefmartin on X

                                            📺 Youtube: Maurice F. on YouTube

                                             

                                            Connect with Jim

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                                            Support & Engage with the Show

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                                            ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith.

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                                            Thanks for listening!

                                            Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are.

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                                            29 min
                                          • Finding Your Inner Boss: The Journey from Grief to Growth with Doug Ferrier
                                            💥 Inside this conversation, we unpack:

                                             

                                            ✅ How rock bottom forces you to make a choice—stay stuck or rise.

                                            ✅ The biggest mindset shift Doug made to go from victim to leader.

                                            ✅ How forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s your greatest power move.

                                            ✅ The ‘Blue Collar Grit’ habits that build discipline, resilience, and success.

                                            ✅ Why NO ONE is coming to save you—so it’s time to step up.

                                             

                                            🚀 If you’re DONE waiting for life to happen and ready to take control, press play.

                                            📌 Watch on YouTube & Subscribe! www.leadwithjim.live

                                             

                                            💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode

                                             

                                            🔴 Rock Bottom is a Choice

                                            • You can stay there, or you can fight back. Doug hit his lowest point, but he realized that no one was going to save him.
                                            • Your worst moment can be your greatest turning point—IF you own it.

                                              •  

                                              🔴 Own It or Stay Stuck

                                              • Waiting for someone else to fix your life? STOP.
                                              • Your circumstances don’t define you. Your response does.
                                              • You’re either the extra in your life… or the main character.

                                                •  

                                                🔴 The Grit-Driven Mindset Shift

                                                • Small daily disciplines create unstoppable resilience.
                                                • Presence over perfection. Show up, even when you’re not ready.
                                                • Forgiveness isn’t about them—it’s about YOUR freedom.

                                                  •  

                                                  🔴 Faith, Grit & The Fight Forward

                                                  • Faith isn’t just belief—it’s action. You have to walk it out.
                                                  • The moment Doug shifted from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What can I do about it?”—everything changed.
                                                  • Success isn’t given. It’s TAKEN.

                                                    •  

                                                    📖 Doug’s Book & Resources:

                                                     

                                                    🌍 Website: Doug's Website

                                                    📲 Instagram: @douglas_ferrier on Instagram

                                                    📸 Facebook: Doug's Facebook page

                                                    Book: Winners Quit: The Power of Letting Go

                                                     

                                                    Connect with Jim

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                                                    Thanks for listening!

                                                    Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are.

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                                                    24 min
                                                  • From Crushing Rejection to YouTube Glory: Michael Ashie’s Relentless Rise
                                                    💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode

                                                     

                                                    ✅ From Rejection to Ruler

                                                    • How workplace “no’s” lit Michael’s fire to dominate YouTube
                                                    • Why waiting for validation is a trap—and how to break free
                                                    • Turning fury into 55K subs with relentless hustle

                                                      •  

                                                      ✅ Fear? Crush It.

                                                      • The sweaty panic of hitting “record”—and why it’s worth it
                                                      • How 500+ videos turned terror into total confidence
                                                      • Ugly starts beat perfect plans every time

                                                        •  

                                                        ✅ No-Nonsense Leadership

                                                        • Why corporate ladders are broken—and how to climb your own
                                                        • Real leadership isn’t handed out; it’s seized
                                                        • Helping new leaders thrive with grit, not gimmicks

                                                          •  

                                                          ✅ Grit Over Quit

                                                          • Facing doubters who mocked his hustle—and proving them wrong
                                                          • The stubborn streak that kept him going through dry spells
                                                          • One view can change a life—numbers don’t define impact
                                                            •  
                                                             
                                                            💬 Wisdom from Michael Ashie

                                                             

                                                            “Forget permission—claim it. Waiting for approval? You’re already losing.” – Michael Ashie

                                                             

                                                            📖 Leadership & Creator Gold by Michael:

                                                             

                                                            • Leadership with Mike YouTube Channel: Mike on YouTube
                                                            • Leadership Bootcamp at https://www.mikeashie.com/bootcamp

                                                              •  

                                                              🔍 Further Learning:

                                                              • Ed Lawrence’s Creator Booth for YouTube hacks
                                                              • Using AI to sharpen your leadership edge
                                                                •  

                                                                🎧 Connect with Michael Ashie

                                                                 

                                                                🌍 Website: leadershipwithmike.com

                                                                📸 YouTube: @LeadershipWithMike

                                                                📲 Socials: @LeadershipWithMike


                                                                 

                                                                💥 Action Igniter Wisdom

                                                                 

                                                                ✨ Rejection’s your fuel—burn it to build something fierce.

                                                                ✨ Fear’s loud but weak—crush it with action.

                                                                ✨ Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a takeover.

                                                                ✨ Grit trumps doubt—keep swinging, win big.

                                                                ✨ One life changed is worth more than a million views.

                                                                 

                                                                Connect with Jim

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                                                                26 min
                                                              • The Heart & Hustle of a Doula: From Limiting Belief to Thriving with Ayla Hartless
                                                                Ever wondered what it really takes to be a doula?

                                                                Spoiler alert: it’s not just holding hands and cooing over babies!


                                                                In this episode of Grace in the Grind, we sit down with Ayla Hartless, a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding coach, to dive into the realities of birth work. From navigating a largely unregulated industry to supporting families through the highs and lows of childbirth and postpartum, Ayla shares her journey and the unexpected challenges of being a doula.

                                                                 

                                                                We also tackle limiting beliefs, the importance of community, and how Ayla transitioned from working in a nursing home to full-time birth coaching. If you’re curious about what it means to truly support new parents or need some inspiration to pursue your passion, this episode is for you!

                                                                ☕ Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s get into the grace and the grind of birth work!


                                                                 

                                                                💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode


                                                                 

                                                                ✅ What It Takes to Be a Doula

                                                                • The realities of working in an unregulated industry
                                                                • Why certifications aren’t always required, but heart and compassion are
                                                                • How doulas support both moms and families beyond the delivery room

                                                                  •  

                                                                  ✅ Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Finding Your Calling

                                                                  • How Ayla knew she wanted to work in birth support from a young age
                                                                  • The fears and doubts that held her back—and how she overcame them
                                                                  • Why her work in a nursing home shaped her approach to birth coaching

                                                                    •  

                                                                    ✅ Challenges & Burnout in the Doula World

                                                                    • The emotional and physical demands of the job (52-hour births, anyone?)
                                                                    • Why many doulas face compassion fatigue and burnout
                                                                    • How mentorship, boundaries, and fair compensation prevent exhaustion
                                                                      •  

                                                                      ✅ Facing Controversy & Finding Your People

                                                                      • Why the doula industry is surprisingly controversial
                                                                      • How Ayla navigated criticism and rejection for her faith-based approach
                                                                      • The importance of finding the right community and staying true to your values


                                                                        •  

                                                                        💬 Wisdom from Ayla Hartless

                                                                         

                                                                        "Find community. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, and pull others up alongside you. We grow best together." – Ayla Hartless

                                                                         
                                                                        📚 Resources Mentioned

                                                                         

                                                                        📖 Doula & Motherhood Support by Ayla:

                                                                        • Born Motherhood Doula Services
                                                                        • Childbirth Education & Postpartum Support


                                                                          • 🔍 Further Learning:

                                                                          • The Thompson Method for breastfeeding education
                                                                          • Exploring the role of emotional intelligence in postpartum recovery

                                                                            •  

                                                                            🎧 Connect with Ayla Hartless

                                                                             

                                                                            🌍 Website: BornMotherhood.com

                                                                            📸 Facebook: @BornMotherhood


                                                                             
                                                                            🚀 Episode Takeaways

                                                                             

                                                                            ✨ Birth work is more than just labor support—it’s advocacy, education, and emotional care.

                                                                            ✨ Overcoming limiting beliefs is key to stepping into your calling.

                                                                            ✨ The right mentor and community make all the difference in your success.

                                                                            ✨ Doula work is rewarding, but without boundaries, burnout is real.

                                                                            ✨ Faith, passion, and persistence will get you further than fear ever will.


                                                                             
                                                                            🎯 Take the Next Step!

                                                                             

                                                                            💡 Want to support new moms or explore birth work?

                                                                            Connect with Ayla Hartless to learn about doula training, childbirth education, and postpartum support.

                                                                             

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                                                                            27 min
                                                                          • From Purity Culture to Pleasure: A Journey of Sexuality and Faith with Angela Griffith

                                                                            If you're ready for a conversation that’s both spicy and eye-opening, this episode is for you! Today, we sit down with Angela Griffith, the Christian Sexpert, to challenge long-held taboos around sex and intimacy in Christian culture.

                                                                            Angela is a sex and intimacy coach, influencer, and speaker who is on a mission to help couples embrace mutual pleasure in marriage, dismantle damaging purity culture beliefs, and bring biblical-based sex education to the forefront. 

                                                                             

                                                                            In this episode, we dive into:

                                                                             

                                                                            ✅ Angela’s journey to becoming a Christian sex educator.

                                                                            ✅ How purity culture has shaped intimacy in marriage—for better or worse.

                                                                            ✅ The pushback she faces from both men and women.

                                                                            ✅ How to build emotional intelligence in relationships.

                                                                            ✅ Whether sex has become an idol in your marriage.  

                                                                            This conversation is raw, real, and challenges traditional mindsets about sex and faith. Buckle up, because this one’s a game-changer!

                                                                            💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode

                                                                             

                                                                            ✅ Faith & Sexuality Can Coexist

                                                                            • Biblical sex education is needed in Christian spaces.
                                                                            • Mutual pleasure in marriage isn’t just important—it’s biblical.

                                                                              • ✅ Breaking Free from Purity Culture’s Harmful Messages  

                                                                              • Many women were taught that sex is an obligation, not an intimate, enjoyable connection.
                                                                              • It’s time to reframe intimacy as something both partners fully embrace.

                                                                                • ✅ Pushback and Misconceptions

                                                                                • Angela receives strong criticism—mostly from men—who feel threatened by the idea that sex isn’t just for their pleasure.
                                                                                • Many women also resist her message because it challenges deeply ingrained beliefs.

                                                                                  • ✅ Emotional Intelligence & Intimacy

                                                                                  • Sex should be a celebration of intimacy—not the foundation of it.
                                                                                  • There are 13 types of intimacy, and emotional connection is just as vital as physical connection.

                                                                                    • ✅ Has Sex Become an Idol?  

                                                                                    • If you feel entitled to sex or react emotionally when your spouse says no, it might be time to reassess your mindset.
                                                                                    • The Bible was never meant to be used as a weapon of obligation in marriage.
                                                                                      •  

                                                                                       

                                                                                      💬 Wisdom from Angela Griffith

                                                                                       

                                                                                      "Sex is designed to be mutually pleasurable. If it’s not mutual, you shouldn’t be doing it." – Angela Griffith

                                                                                      🔍 Further Learning:
                                                                                      • Search #13TypesOfIntimacy on Angela’s socials for free content.
                                                                                      • Explore Dr. Andrew J. Bauman’s work on the pornified mindset.
                                                                                        • 🎧 Connect with Angela Griffith

                                                                                         

                                                                                        Angela Griffith, known as The Christian Sexpert to her 100,000+ social media followers, has spent over 20 years studying human sexuality through a biblical lens. As a sex and intimacy coach, she challenges traditional purity culture while staying rooted in faith, helping women develop healthier relationships with their God-given sexuality. Coming to Christ at 19 and experiencing purity culture firsthand in college gives her unique insight into its impact on marriages. Through social media and coaching, she provides candid sex education from a Christian perspective, often surprising followers with biblical teachings about intimacy. Angela creates resources for improving marital intimacy, leads with Natural Christian Mommas ministry, and lives with her husband and child, encouraging couples to embrace healthy sexual relationships within marriage.

                                                                                        🌍 Website: TheChristianSexpert.com

                                                                                        📸 Instagram: @TheChristianSexpert on Instagram

                                                                                        📘 Facebook: Angela's Facebook page

                                                                                        🎥 TikTok: @TheChristianSexpert

                                                                                        ▶️ Youtube: Angela on YouTube

                                                                                         

                                                                                         

                                                                                        🚀 Episode Takeaways

                                                                                         

                                                                                        ✨ Sex should be a celebration of intimacy—not a requirement.

                                                                                        ✨ Both partners deserve mutual pleasure in marriage.

                                                                                        ✨ Challenge long-held beliefs and examine what is biblical vs. traditional.

                                                                                        ✨ Emotional intelligence is the foundation of a fulfilling sex life.

                                                                                        ✨ Intimacy comes in many forms—invest in all of them!

                                                                                         

                                                                                         

                                                                                        🎯 Take the Next Step!

                                                                                         

                                                                                        💡 Want a healthier, more fulfilling sex life? Connect with Angela Griffith and explore her coaching, books, and courses to deepen intimacy in your marriage.

                                                                                        🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation!

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                                                                                        37 min

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                                                                                      Do you feel called to make a huge impact—to lead, create, and build what God has put on your heart—but find yourself feeling stuck, scattered, or spiritually off track?