Episodes

  • Swap Your Phone for Books: A Realistic Plan

    Swap Your Phone for Books: A Realistic Plan
    Mar 27 2026
    Stacey Chillemi talks with Barbara Hagen of ThriftBooks about how to spend less time on your phone, build a realistic reading habit, and make books part of daily life again. If you want to read more but your phone keeps getting in the way, this episode offers a simple plan you can start using right now. 📚 Why reading feels difficult to begin 📱 How to break the scrolling reflex ⏱️ Easy ways to make time for books 🧠 How to enjoy reading without pressure ✨ Small changes that make habits easier to keep 🔗 Explore ThriftBooks:https://www.thriftbooks.com/ 📲 Follow ThriftBooks: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thriftbooks/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thriftbooks/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/thriftbooks/ Tumblr: http://thrift-books.tumblr.com Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/thriftbooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Lost Your Identity? Rebuild It With Truth

    Lost Your Identity? Rebuild It With Truth
    Mar 27 2026
    In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with Dr. Carter Check about how identity loss and moral injury can affect your sense of purpose—and what helps you start healing. When life changes and you no longer know who you are, this conversation offers a grounded place to begin again. You’ll learn: 🧠 what identity loss really is 💔 how moral injury affects meaning and self-trust 🌿 the first steps to start healing now 🤝 why trusted people matter in recovery 📖 how to face loss with more honesty and less shame 💡 what remains true about you, even after change 👉 Work with Dr. Check / Speaking / Resources: https://drcartercheck.com📖 Get the book Healing in the Wild: https://healinginthewild.com📲 Follow Dr. Check: https://linktr.ee/cartercheck✨ If this episode helped you, share it with someone carrying invisible wounds—and leave a review so we can reach more people before the crisis. © Dr. Carter C. Check — “Healing isn’t the end of pain, it’s the return of purpose.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Chaotic

    How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Chaotic
    Mar 26 2026
    What do you do when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or just too heavy? In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with Diane Haworth, founder of the Be Love Principles, about how to stay grounded in chaos, reconnect with love instead of fear, and return to the light within yourself. You’ll hear: ✨ How healing work changes the way you respond to chaos 💛 Why love and light can still exist in grief, fear, and uncertainty 🌿 How to shift out of survival mode and back into trust 🕯️ A simple grounding practice you can use when you feel overwhelmed 🌎 How small acts of love can create real change in your inner world This is a gentle, practical conversation for anyone who feels anxious, disconnected, or emotionally worn down. Explore Diane’s Websites:🔗 https://www.beloveprinciples.org/🔗 https://www.morefromdiane.com/Free Guide: 11 Ways to Honor Your Grief👉 https://www.beloveprinciples.org/11-ways-to-honor-your-grief-freebie-opt-inConnect with Diane on Facebook:👉 https://www.facebook.com/DianeLHaworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Author Dan Hendrickson on the Real West

    Author Dan Hendrickson on the Real West
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with Dan Hendrickson about Railroad Man, Legacy’s Son and the deeper history of railroad expansion, cultural conflict, and legacy in the American West. This conversation helps you understand what was gained, what was lost, and why that story still matters now. You’ll learn: 🚂 how railroads reshaped the frontier ⚔️ what tensions existed between tribes, cattlemen, and railroad leaders ❤️ how the novel explores love, trauma, and healing 📚 how Dan used family history to bring the story to life 🧠 why historical fiction can deepen your understanding of the past 🔥 what makes this book relevant today Explore more from Dan Hendrickson:;Website: https://danehendrickson.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DEHendricksonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hendrickson-1a5b102a/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danhendrickson551?lang=enX: https://x.com/DanEHendrickso1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Back Pain Relief: Finding the Root Cause

    Back Pain Relief: Finding the Root Cause
    Mar 24 2026
    Why does back pain keep coming back—even when you’re trying to do everything right? In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with Tonya Juge, DPT, about what back pain may really be telling you. You’ll learn: ✨ Why back pain often builds quietly over time 🧠 What posture, breathing, and movement habits have to do with pain 🔍 Why the pain may not actually be coming from your back ⚠️ Common mistakes people make when trying to fix back pain 🌿 What it takes to start healing the root cause 🌐 Learn more at https://tonicpt.com 📲 Follow Tonya Juge, DPT • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-juge-pt-dpt-mspt-cfmt-a6361a5/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.juge.7?ref=ts&fref=ts 💪 Follow Tonic Physical Therapy • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonicPhysicalTherapy/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonicpt4u • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonicphysicaltherapy5107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • From Trauma to Purpose: Martha Hoy on Healing, Abuse, and Starting Over

    From Trauma to Purpose: Martha Hoy on Healing, Abuse, and Starting Over
    Mar 23 2026
    What does it take to rebuild your life after trauma, abuse, and loss? In this powerful episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with nurse, author, humanitarian, and founder Martha Hoy to talk about her story of healing after life-changing trauma, leaving abuse, rebuilding identity, and finding purpose again. In this episode, you’ll hear:✨ How purpose can help you keep going through trauma ✨ What healing looks like one small step at a time ✨ How to rebuild your identity after abuse and loss ✨ Why forgiveness can be part of healing ✨ How hope can return, even after your darkest season 🌐 Connect with Martha Hoy & Mother Martha Family Foundation Website: mommartha.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17d7FPQ3BH/?mibextid=wwXIfr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • How to Stop People Pleasing and Set Boundaries Without Guilt

    How to Stop People Pleasing and Set Boundaries Without Guilt
    Mar 20 2026
    Do you say yes when you really want to say no? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Kamini Wood to explore why people pleasing happens, how it becomes a survival pattern, and what it takes to break free. You’ll learn: 💛 Why people pleasing is often a survival response, not just a personality trait 💛 How guilt, resentment, and exhaustion build when you keep abandoning yourself 💛 Why saying no can feel so uncomfortable in your nervous system 💛 How to start setting healthy boundaries without overexplaining 💛 What it looks like to reconnect with your voice, needs, and self-worth Connect with Kamini Wood & Live Joy Your Way🌐 Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ 📸 Instagram: @itsauthenticme 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kaminiwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • What a Health Crisis Can Teach You About Living Fully

    What a Health Crisis Can Teach You About Living Fully
    Mar 19 2026
    What happens when life suddenly reminds you that time is not unlimited? In this episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with Barry Maher to talk about how a brain cancer diagnosis reshaped his life, priorities, and purpose. You’ll learn: ✨ How a life-changing diagnosis can shift your perspective on time 💡 Why having a meaningful goal can help you through uncertainty ⏳ How to stop postponing what matters most ❤️ Why purpose, joy, and relationships become clearer in hard seasons 🌱 How to make the most of today instead of waiting for “someday” 🧠 What resilience can look like in the middle of fear and change This is a powerful conversation about resilience, meaning, and learning to live more fully now. 🌐 Learn more about Barry Maher at barrymaher.com 📲 Follow Barry Maher on social media X: https://x.com/barrymaher Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/barrymaher.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-maher-a629212/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barry.maher.98/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins