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Johanna Crawford shares her journey from domestic violence survivor to founder of Web of Benefit, which provided grants to help over 10,000 survivors reclaim their lives and define their dreams.

• Developing a "Dream Proposal" methodology that helps women identify career, housing, transportation, travel and self-care dreams
• Moving from thinking small to dreaming big — envisioning the life you truly deserve
• Understanding that self-forgiveness is the foundation for worthiness and self-esteem
• Creating the "pay it forward" model where each grant recipient helps three other survivors
• Recognizing that abuse exists on a spectrum affecting all women in different ways
• Understanding that self-care is an attitude and way of life that most women haven't adopted
• Taking small, actionable steps toward big dreams builds confidence and momentum
• Using the power of community to support women moving from survival to self-sufficiency

To learn more about Johanna's work, visit ittakesawoman.net or email Jo at jo@ittakesawoman.net to explore how you can use the Dream Proposal methodology in your own life.

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Dr. Ebony Stone shares her powerful journey from high-functioning anxiety in corporate America to finding freedom through intentional pauses. She reveals how success became a beautifully decorated mask for her internal struggles until her body forced her to stop.

• Defining success by external achievements and tying identity to being "the smart girl"
• The reality of looking composed on the outside while crumbling on the inside
• How high-functioning anxiety often affects high achievers who appear to have it all together
• The breaking point that led to Dr. Stone's six-month leave from corporate America
• Why "the pause" isn't a vacation but rather hard emotional work and confronting difficult truths
• Physical improvements that came from addressing mental health, including better sleep and lower blood pressure
• The PAUSE framework for incorporating intentional pauses into daily life
• Redefining success on your own terms rather than by worldly standards

Find Dr. Ebony Stone at DrEbonyStone.com and on all social media platforms as @DrEbonyStone. Her book "The Power of the Pause" is available on her website and anywhere books are sold, including as an audiobook narrated by Dr. Stone herself.

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Ever found yourself stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Maybe it's procrastination, toxic relationships, or simply not pursuing dreams you know you want. What if these patterns aren't character flaws but symptoms of limiting beliefs formed during childhood?

In this transformative conversation with Blake Lefkoe, we explore how the invisible beliefs we formed as children continue to dictate our adult behaviors and emotions. Blake shares her remarkable journey from addiction and unfulfillment to creating a balanced, purposeful life through eliminating limiting beliefs using the Lefkoe Method—a powerful approach developed by her father.

The most common limiting belief? "I'm not good enough." This seemingly simple thought drives countless behaviors, from perfectionism to procrastination, overachievement to self-sabotage. But what makes the Lefkoe Method revolutionary is that these beliefs can be permanently eliminated—not just managed or talked through.

Blake explains the profound simplicity of the process: when we realize that events themselves don't have meaning (we assign meaning through our interpretations), we can free ourselves from the emotional and behavioral patterns these beliefs create. Clients often experience dramatic shifts in just a few sessions, with the belief completely gone—no daily maintenance or affirmations required.

Perhaps most powerful is Blake's practical tool you can start using today: When something upsets you, ask "What meaning am I giving this event?" and explore alternative interpretations. This simple practice reveals how our interpretations—not external reality—create our emotional responses.

Ready to break free from the beliefs holding you back? Connect with Blake through her website to discover how eliminating limiting beliefs could unlock your full potential and create lasting transformation in your life.

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Alicia Farricielli shares how healing your inner child wounds can unlock emotional freedom and help you move past feeling stuck in life.

• Discussing what keeps people stuck and why childhood experiences play a crucial role in our adult behaviors
• Understanding the impact of growing up in fear-based environments on self-worth and decision-making
• Reaching rock bottom with burnout, depression and contemplating suicide before beginning the healing journey
• Working with therapists and life coaches to develop tools for emotional regulation and trauma release
• Learning to identify and speak to your inner child as a separate entity
• Practical techniques for connecting with your inner child through visualization and safe spaces
• Addressing common limiting beliefs like "I'm not good enough" and "I need to please everyone"
• Exploring the relationship between perfectionism and childhood criticism
• Taking small, consistent actions toward healing rather than seeking instant solutions
• Balancing mature responsibility with allowing your inner child to play and express joy
• How inner child healing can improve relationships with family members, including adult children
• The importance of forgiveness and setting boundaries with family when necessary

Book a complimentary discovery call with Alicia at AliciaFariselli.com to start your inner child healing journey.

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What if you could transform the harshest critic you'll ever face—the voice inside your own head? In this deeply insightful conversation, attorney-turned-coach Arlene Cohen Miller shares powerful strategies for shifting your inner dialogue from destructive criticism to supportive coaching.

Research suggests we have between 7,000-20,000 thoughts daily, with an astonishing 80% being negative. This constant internal criticism keeps many of us stuck, unable to pursue dreams like writing a book, leaving toxic relationships, or changing careers. Arlene reveals this negative self-talk isn't something to feel guilty about—it often stems from childhood survival mechanisms or inherited family patterns.

The most transformative approach she shares is beautifully simple: treat yourself as you would treat your best friend. We already possess the skills to nurture, support, and champion others—we simply need to redirect that compassion inward. When negative thoughts arise, ask yourself, "If my friend came to me with these thoughts, how would I respond?" This shift doesn't happen overnight, but with practice, you can gradually transform your relationship with yourself.

Arlene emphasizes the importance of boundaries, particularly with people whose negative energy diminishes your wellbeing. The five people you spend the most time with significantly influence your mindset. She also recommends beginning each day mindfully rather than immediately consuming news or social media, which can flood you with negativity before you've even started your day.

For those struggling with persistent negative self-talk, Arlene offers a powerful reframing technique. When you catch yourself thinking negatively, tell yourself, "That's not like me. I'll do better next time." When you respond positively to situations, affirm, "That's more like me. I'll have more of that." This gentle nudging helps build a foundation of self-compassion that can transform how you experience every aspect of life.

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Are you hiding your greatest professional strength? For many introverts, the quiet qualities that set them apart are often perceived as weaknesses to overcome rather than powerful assets to leverage. Leadership coach Stacey Chazen joins Cassandra to shatter this misconception and reveal how embracing your introversion can transform your career trajectory.

From her earliest school experiences, Stacey received the message that her introverted tendencies weren't enough – that she needed to be more social, more collaborative, more outgoing to succeed. This narrative followed her into her professional life until a pivotal Myers-Briggs assessment opened her eyes to the unique gifts her introversion offered. That revelation changed everything.

Through her framework of appreciative coaching, Stacey guides listeners to identify their "positive core" – the unique combination of strengths that emerge when reflecting on your peak experiences. Rather than trying to fix perceived weaknesses, she demonstrates how building on these inherent qualities creates a more authentic and powerful leadership presence. The statistics are striking: while approximately 50% of the population identifies as introverted, only 2% of senior executives do, suggesting enormous untapped potential.

The conversation offers practical strategies for workplace success, from task batching to prevent energy drain to effective networking approaches that play to introverted strengths. Stacey challenges the myth that introverts make poor presenters, pointing out that their natural preparation abilities and storytelling skills often make them exceptional communicators when working with their natural tendencies rather than against them.

Whether you identify as an introvert seeking to advance your career, an extrovert trying to better understand colleagues, or someone supporting team members with diverse communication styles, this episode provides actionable insights to transform how introversion is perceived and leveraged in professional settings. Ready to stop apologizing for being quiet and start embracing the power of your natural strengths?

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Dr. Sheila Jackson shares her transformational journey from corporate success at General Motors to ministry, teaching us how to recognize God's voice and sustain our confession of faith through life's challenges.

• Learning to recognize God's voice through consistent prayer and relationship
• Discovering your divine purpose by spending time with God and being open to His direction
• Miraculous testimony of being healed from cancer twice without medical intervention
• The importance of watching your words and standing on God's promises
• Addressing why some believers receive healing while others don't
• Spiritual disciplines that strengthen faith: prayer, Bible study, meditation, and confession
• Finding the right community and teachers to support spiritual growth
• Taking risks with God who "cannot fail you"

Connect with Dr. Sheila Jackson on Facebook under Joshua 2715 or Wind Spirit Soul, on Instagram @DrSheila, or email at windspiritsoul28@yahoo.com to learn more about spiritual maturity and growing in God.

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Heather Stewart shares her journey from corporate burnout to wellness coach, inspiring listeners to become the CEOs of their own lives and discover what truly matters to them.

• Leaving behind a 15-year CPA career, big house, and corporate perks to pursue authentic living
• Rejecting work-life balance in favor of harmonizing six key life areas (BECOME: Body, Emotions, Community, Occupation, Money, and Engagement)
• Understanding that being stuck often stems from not knowing where you want to go or believing limiting stories about what's possible
• Creating space for creativity through daydreaming and quieting the task-oriented brain
• Taking small, manageable steps toward change rather than making drastic life decisions
• Recognizing that transformation is a process requiring patience and self-compassion
• Finding your own inner GPS by listening to your intuition instead of external expectations

Visit heatherstewartcoach.com to download the Thriving Life Map and take the first step toward living your best life on your own terms.

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