Wisdom in Action Podcast

Sarah Shaffer doesn't hold back as she shares her journey from drinking 24/7 while managing a successful career and family, to becoming a no-BS life coach who helps women break free from emotional chaos.

In this episode:

- Radical Accountability vs Victimhood - Why taking ownership of your actions is the only path to true freedom

- The Real Truth About Sobriety - Why it was never about the alcohol and what it actually takes to heal

- Stopping the Blame Game - How to recognize when you're pointing fingers and take your power back

- Understanding Triggers - Why other people aren't responsible for your emotional reactions

- Brain Rewiring Strategies - How ketamine therapy and other methods can literally change your neural pathways

- Survival vs Thriving - Recognizing when old coping mechanisms no longer serve you

About Sarah:

Sarah Shaffer, MSW, is a no-BS speaker and life strategy coach who helps overwhelmed women break free from emotional chaos and get unstuck with clarity, humor, and heart. As a social worker in the hospital setting and author of "The Dumpster Fire Diaries," Sarah brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Four years sober, she's passionate about helping women take radical accountability for their lives and break free from victimhood mentality.

Connect with Sarah:

Website: TheDumpsterFireDiaries.com

Book: "The Dumpster Fire Diaries" (Available on Amazon)

Hosted by Austra Putnina, resilience coach and podcast strategist. This episode is part of the Wisdom in Action podcast, where we explore what it takes to bridge the gap between knowing and doing.

In this episode of Wisdom in Action, self-care consultant Brett Sams shares the truth behind the self-care industry.

Why do so many people still feel overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected—even when they’re “doing all the things”?

Brett shares personal insights and practical strategies for redefining self-care, understanding nervous system needs, and creating sustainable habits rooted in real nourishment—not just routines or rituals.

In this episode:

- Why self-care isn’t always calming (and that’s okay)

- The myth of “doing more” to feel better

- What burnout is actually telling you

- Why regulating your nervous system changes everything

- How Brett rebuilt his own relationship with rest, purpose & peace

💬 Which self-care “rule” are you ready to unlearn?

🔗 CONNECT WITH BRETT SAMS

https://theselfcarezone. com/

New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Hosted by Austra Putniņa

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In this first episode of Wisdom in Action, I sit down with holistic healthcare practitioner Wayne Parkin to explore what it really means to find your purpose. We talk about surrender, trusting your inner GPS, facing uncertainty, and taking aligned action—even when it doesn’t make sense on paper.

From pole dancing to Olympic lifting to navigating career transitions, Wayne shares deeply personal stories and tools for reconnecting with your inner wisdom and embracing growth.

Topics we cover:

- The power of curiosity over control

- Surrendering when the path feels unclear

- How micro-habits build identity and confidence

- What transformation actually looks like day to day

Trusting yourself when no one else gets it

What's one moment where you trusted your gut—and it changed everything?

🔗 CONNECT WITH WAYNE PARKIN

💻 Facebook - www.facebook.com/evolutionnt

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