Wisdom in Action Podcast

Leah Gross — an occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience and the founder of Circle Care Services, where she provides support for children diagnosed with autism and their families. She’s also the host of two podcasts supporting BCBAs, families, and caregivers in the autism community.

Connect with Leah:

https://www.circlecareservices.com/

00:00 Introduction

00:52 Journey into Occupational Therapy

05:25 Continuous Learning in Therapy

09:27 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Growth

10:57 Understanding Occupational Therapy and Its Impact

14:10 Speech Therapy and Its Role

15:59 Behavioral Analysis: ABA Therapy

18:13 Empowering Neurodiverse Children

18:39 Understanding Neurodiversity and Autism

20:30 Integrating Neurodiverse Individuals into Society

22:09 The Value of Neurodiverse Contributions

23:50 Compassion and Understanding in Parenting

27:54 Advice for Families with Neurodiverse Children

33:15 Learning from Challenges and Growth

37:53 Embracing the Journey of Life

Sherry Bevan — a team performance and talent development consultant with over 25 years of experience leading and building high-performing teams across technology, professional services, sports, and the charity sector. Sherry helps organisations strengthen collaboration, elevate leadership, and build thriving team cultures through her Human Edge Framework.

Connect with Sherry:

https://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/

00:00 Introduction

00:36 People First

03:56 Building Connection in Teams

11:19 Psychological Safety

14:17 Balancing Care and Accountability

20:14 Feedback and Celebration

23:43 Navigating Difficult Conversations

26:48 Personal Feelings in Leadership

29:36 Self-Reflection and Journaling

33:39 Psychological Safety

38:35 The Human Edge Framework for Leadership

44:22 Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Failure

Mary Eldridge is a bilingual trauma therapist and founder of Pathway to Healing Counseling Services and Mind to Thrive.

Through her program Boundary Reset, Mary helps women move from guilt and people-pleasing into clarity, confidence, and authentic connection — all through the power of healthy, embodied boundaries.

Connect with Mary:

https://www.mindtothrive.com/

00:00 Introduction

00:44 Understanding People-Pleasing and Survival Mode

05:09 The Nature of Trauma and Perception

06:42 Navigating Trauma and Finding Safety

10:41 The Importance of Trust in Relationships

14:51 The Role of Vulnerability in Connection

18:18 Reclaiming Control Through Understanding

22:46 Setting Healthy Boundaries

26:34 Understanding Boundaries and People-Pleasing

29:30 The Grief of Unfulfilled Relationships

32:36 Navigating Self-Sabotage and Internal Conflicts

37:18 The Importance of Self-Differentiation

41:18 Setting Boundaries and Personal Growth

Christopher Gronski is a Private Freedom Consultant with more than 30 years of experience. As the founder of DestinationFreedom.org, he specializes in federal jurisdiction and has dedicated his career to helping Americans worldwide understand their rights, their choices, and how to legally eliminate their federal income tax liability.

Connect with Christopher:

DestinationFreedom.org

Sandra K. Doyle (Sandy) is a mother of seven, grandmother of nineteen, and great-grandmother of three. Her book, “My Life at the Cemetery: It’s Not as Dead as You Think: My Spiritual Journey through Life and Death” details the events of her 12-year career in the deathcare industry and how her encounters made her rethink her relationships, life, and spirituality. She has belonged to the Optimist International organization for over 26 years. Sandy loves spending time with her family, friends, traveling, and coming up with great ideas to help enrich the lives of children in her community. She served as the Vice-President for Middle America. Optimism, spirituality, and gratitude are the core of her story, and sharing this message is her passion.

Connect with Sandra:

Website: https://www.sandydoyle-author.com/

Get Sandra's book:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798886446609

https://readerhouse.com/product/my-life-at-the-cemetery-its-not-as-dead-as-you-think/

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Connect with Austra:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austra-putnina/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/

00:00 Introduction

00:48 The Journey of Self-Discovery

05:36 The Power of Self-Love

12:57 Lessons from Death and Life

23:39 Navigating Grief and Loss

32:09 Understanding the Death Care Profession

38:30 Life Lessons from the Cemetery

43:18 Wisdom in the Journey of Life

Heike Yates is a Midlife Fitness Expert, speaker, podcast host, and author of Pursue Your Spark. She helps midlife women rebuild strength, energy, and confidence through realistic fitness, nutrition, and mindset strategies that fit real life—without extremes or perfection.After leaving a 9-to-5 job and moving to Washington, D.C., Heike rediscovered her sense of self through fitness. That personal reset became a lifelong mission. As a single mom raising two children on $300 a month, movement became her anchor through every difficult season.In 2010, she created Pilates with Resist-A-Ball, a joint-friendly, strength-focused approach designed to help people feel strong without pain. With certifications in Pilates, strength training, and nutrition—and lived experience as a bodybuilder and Ironman triathlete—Heike brings over 35 years of practical and professional expertise to her work.She is the founder of Pursue Your Spark and host of the Pursue Your Spark Podcast, where she shares honest conversations and actionable tools to help women stop shrinking their lives and start living fully again.Connect with Heike:Website: https://heikeyates.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursueyoursparkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-yates/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIeOesGLGAOD5RhI2KYjcAPodcast - Pursue Your Spark: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursue-your-spark-midlife-fitness-nutrition-mindset/id1231586317Book - Pursue Your Spark: https://amzn.to/4mD5xL7 00:00 Introduction 00:46 The Transformative Power of Exercise04:03 Overcoming Mental Barriers to Fitness09:36 Challenging Limiting Beliefs13:30 Taking the First Step Towards Change16:12 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care20:26 Navigating Guilt and Self-Advocacy22:44 Embracing Authenticity and Personal Growth24:36 Navigating Support and Resistance from Others27:09 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Resilience30:00 Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Progress32:58 The Importance of Ownership and Accountability35:36 Mindful Eating and Making Conscious Choices38:41 Challenging Diet Myths and Embracing Flexibility42:30 Finding Freedom in Choices and Lifestyle45:54 Connecting and Sharing Wisdom

Deborah Ninolowo is A Faith-Based Business Consultant and Life Coach that assists women in their careers and life to develop balance and emotional wellness by curating self awareness by building the confidence and courage for authentic, transparency and vulnerable partners and relationships by implementing biblical principles for greater impact and sustainability.

Connect with Deborah:

https://about.me/deborahhendricks-gilmore

Apply to be a guest on the podcast:

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Connect with Austra:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austra-putnina/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/

Holly McNeill spent 26 years as an architect, hit quarter-life crisis at 34, then spent 20 years studying neuroscience, psychology, and Buddhism. Now she's The Mindfulness Architect, teaching people how to escape autopilot living through the P.E.R.L.O.V.E. Formula. Spoke at Yale 2025. Host of "Pay Attention" podcast. Find her at HollyMcNeill.com

Nick Gaylord is the creator of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word Podcast, a show that normalizes conversations around grief, trauma, and loss — and creates space for others to process what they’ve lived through.

What began as a way to navigate his own heartbreak has become a growing community where no story is too heavy, and no one has to grieve alone.

Connect with Nick:

https://www.ourdeaddads.com/

00:00 Intro

02:28 The Importance of Processing Grief

04:17 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations

07:04 The Power of Listening and Holding Space

10:00 Understanding Emotions and Grief

12:54 The Complexity of Grief Beyond Death

15:59 Navigating Loss in Everyday Life

19:09 Honoring Memories and Conversations

21:52 The Impact of Words in Grief

25:08 Building Connections Through Shared Stories

33:10 Embracing Presence in Grief

37:03 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Loss

45:36 Forgiveness and Letting Go

59:50 Lessons from Grief and Community

01:11:13 The Ongoing Process of Healing

Apply to be a guest on the podcast:

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Connect with Austra:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austra-putnina/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/

Carolyn Boras is a RTT Practitioner and Certified Hypnotherapist on a mission to help overwhelmed teachers break from the stress and build a life that they don't need a holiday from.

Connect with Carolyn:

https://carolynborashypnotherapy.com/

00:37 Empowering Teachers: A Principal's Wisdom

03:36 The Role of Leadership in Education

09:30 Navigating Challenges in Teaching

15:40 The Importance of Support and Community

21:49 Finding Purpose and Making Changes

28:34 Creating an Exit Strategy

35:39 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

39:21 Finding Purpose Through Discontent

42:01 Visualizing a Future Without Limitations

44:31 Commitment and Accountability in Achieving Goals

46:34 Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Imperfection

52:19 Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty

58:32 The Power of Change Driven by Discontent

01:03:39 Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Teaching

Apply to be a guest on the podcast:

https://forms.gle/k4bcndvL3j7cH2Bg9

Connect with Austra:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austra-putnina/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/