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She walked away from everything.

The job. The identity. The life that looked perfect on paper.

With no plan, no safety net, and just $50 in her bank account, Kristen Shea found herself at rock bottom — and faced with a decision that would change everything.

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to hit a breaking point, the fear that keeps so many people stuck, and how trusting yourself (even when it makes no sense) can lead to something bigger than you imagined.

If you’ve ever felt like your life looks good on the outside but feels wrong on the inside… this one’s for you.

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What happens when life takes a turn you didn’t see coming?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sarah Centrella—four-time best-selling author, mindset expert, and someone I’ve personally learned from for years—to talk about a season that blindsided her in every way.

After spending years intentionally building her life, Sarah found herself navigating sudden loss, heartbreak, and emotional whiplash—all within the same window of time.

We talk about what it really looks like when life doesn’t go according to plan… even when you’ve done “everything right.”

More importantly, we dig into the tools that helped her move through it—and how you can use those same tools when you find yourself in a funk.

If life has thrown you a curveball lately, this episode will meet you right where you are—and remind you that you’re not stuck.

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A lot of the conversations on this podcast share stories of people who have gone through a season of being in the funk — and the steps they took to move forward.

And the more of those conversations I’ve had, the more I’ve noticed that certain patterns keep showing up.

The same tools.
The same practices.
The same ways of shifting how we think and how we move through the world.

So today we’re kicking off something new on the podcast — an Expert Series — where we take a closer look at some of those tools and explore them with people who have spent years studying and teaching them.

And the first topic we’re diving into is intuition.

My guest today is Karoleen Fober, an intuition expert who helps people understand how intuition actually works and how to strengthen it so they can trust themselves more and make clearer decisions.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What intuition actually is
• Why so many people dismiss it as coincidence
• Why we talk ourselves out of what we feel
• How to strengthen your intuition through practice
• The connection between intuition and manifestation
• And how trusting your intuition can help guide your next step forward when you feel stuck

If you’ve ever had one of those moments where you thought…

"I knew that was going to happen."

This episode will help you understand why — and how to start listening to that inner voice a little more closely.

Because sometimes the next step out of the funk starts with learning to trust yourself again.

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Kristi Dear built a multi-million-dollar business and an organization of more than 160,000 people while alcohol was a regular part of her life.

But behind the success was a quiet tension she couldn’t ignore.

After decades of drinking, a powerful moment in January of 2025 — one she describes as a divine message — became the catalyst for changing her relationship with alcohol.

In this episode, Kristi shares her journey from drinking as part of her identity, to recognizing the low-level shame she carried, to ultimately choosing an alcohol-free life.

We also talk about moderation, the emotional shifts that come with quitting drinking, and the support she now provides through her More Than a Drink community for people who are sober curious or exploring life without alcohol.

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There’s a certain identity many high-achieving women know well — the one who has it handled. The one who figures it out, keeps the plates spinning, and carries the weight without asking for help.

My guest today calls it the “I’ve got it” girl.

For most of her life, Jackie Cote built her identity around independence, control, and survival. From a young age, she learned to rely on herself and take care of whatever needed to be done.

And for years, that approach worked.

Until life handed her a season where control simply wasn’t an option.

In this episode, Jackie shares the story of the year everything changed — when caregiving for her father with dementia and supporting her stepmom through serious health challenges forced her to confront the limits of control and learn a completely new way of being.

What she discovered on the other side wasn’t weakness.

It was surrender, trust, and a kind of freedom she hadn’t experienced before.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The identity trap of the “I’ve got it” girl
 • Why control often feels like safety
 • The moment control stops working
 • How surrender can create deeper freedom
 • What it looks like to receive support after a lifetime of doing it all yourself

If you’ve ever felt like everything rests on your shoulders… this conversation will resonate deeply.

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She launched her book.
She hit bestseller.
And in the same season, everything behind the scenes began to unravel.

In this episode, Cassandra Love Lambert shares what it was like to celebrate a major milestone while privately navigating betrayal and heartbreak. As her book Into the Light: Becoming My Own Hero was entering the world, long-hidden truths in her relationship surfaced — forcing her to confront gaslighting, broken trust, and a difficult decision about what she would and wouldn’t tolerate.

We explore:

This conversation is honest, layered, and deeply human. If you’ve ever had a “public win / private struggle” season, you’ll recognize yourself here.

If this episode speaks to you, share it. You never know who might need permission to choose themselves today.

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From being wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder at 17 to spending nearly 18 years incarcerated… Dr. C. S. Wilson’s story is one that challenges what we think we know about resilience, justice, and the power of perspective.

But this episode isn’t just about prison.

It’s about the inner battle.
The story he had to stop telling himself.
The difference between hope and knowing.
And the quiet, unwavering connection to a higher power that carried him through the longest season of his life.

CS shares what it took to guard his focus when everything around him suggested his future was gone. He talks about living in purpose before freedom, recognizing divine nudges, and how a single impression ultimately led to his release.

If you’re in a season that feels unfair, heavy, or endless — this conversation will remind you:

Seasons change.
Perspective matters.
And the funk doesn’t get the final word.

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In this episode of the WTF Podcast, Molly sits down with Carla Salteris, The Quantum Energy Catalyst™, to explore the energetic side of heartbreak, self-worth, and manifesting love.

After an 8-year relationship ended, Carla spent eight years single — navigating grief, resentment, detachment, and ultimately deep self-love. What changed everything wasn’t finding the “right” person.

It was shifting her energy.

Together, Molly and Carla unpack:

This is not just a conversation about relationships.

It’s about alignment — body, mind, and soul — and what happens when your energy finally matches what you’re trying to create.

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What happens when the career you once loved no longer fits who you’ve become?

In this episode of the WTF Podcast, Molly sits down with Sabrina Del Duca to talk about corporate burnout, identity, and the moment you realize that success on paper doesn’t match how you feel on the inside. After spending a decade in advertising, Sabrina found herself deeply burned out—waking up every day dreading work and feeling disconnected from herself and her purpose.

Together, they explore what burnout really looks like beneath the surface, why ignoring your inner voice comes at a cost, and how to begin reconnecting with yourself before making major life changes. Sabrina shares how stepping away from corporate life led her back to alignment, joy, and work that feels meaningful again.

This episode is for anyone who’s successful, exhausted, and quietly wondering if there’s another way.

If this conversation resonated, please share it with someone who might need it, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and subscribe so more people can find these stories.

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Hustle works—but it always comes with a cost.
And in my experience, that cost rarely shows up right away.

In this episode, I break down the real, often unspoken price of hustle culture—the emotional, energetic, and internal toll that comes from constantly proving, performing, and pushing in the name of success. You’ll hear how hustle can deliver results while quietly keeping you stuck in emotional chaos—and why it’s not the only way to build a meaningful, sustainable life and career.

We’ll also explore what aligned action actually looks like, how it’s different from hustle at the internal level, and why changing what’s driving your action changes everything.

For a deeper dive into this conversation, be sure to check out The WTF Breakdown, where I expand on the ideas from this episode and give you space to reflect on your own relationship with hustle.

If this episode resonates, make sure you subscribe on whatever platform you’re listening on, and share it with someone who might need to hear this message today.

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