In this powerful episode, bestselling author T L Swan shares her incredible journey from financial ruin to literary success. After losing everything in a failed business venture, T L discovered a box of stories she'd written as a teenager and made a life-changing decision: she would write a book using a free 30-day trial of Microsoft Word because she couldn't afford to buy the program.

That single decision led to a career that's produced 25 novels, millions of copies sold worldwide, and bestseller status in multiple countries. But T L's story goes beyond the numbers. She opens up about the mindset shifts that transformed her life, including how reading "The Secret" became a turning point during her darkest days.

We also dive into a topic that affects countless women but rarely gets discussed openly: how perimenopause and menopause can derail careers and creativity. TL shares her two-year struggle with what doctors called "burnout" but was actually hormonal changes, and how finding the right treatment brought her back to full creative power.

Whether you're facing your own challenges, curious about the publishing world, or navigating midlife changes, T L's story of resilience, reinvention, and taking control will leave you inspired. Plus, find out about her latest release, the Miles High Club Deluxe Edition, and why she made the bold move to buy back her rights from Amazon.

This is a conversation about second chances, trusting your instincts, and never giving up on your dreams.

Connect with T L Swan:
https://tlswanauthor.com/

T L on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tlswanauthor/

T L on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/tlswanauthor

Link to pre-order the Miles High Club Series Deluxe Editions:
https://tlswanauthor.com/coming-soon/

Connect with Sabrina:

https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/

www.SabrinaSoto.com

This week, we are re-releasing one of Redesigning Life's most well-received and downloaded episodes... Holly Whitaker : Quit Like A Women

Have you ever wondered why we reach for a drink during life's highest moments and lowest lows? Why does alcohol seem essential to celebrating a wedding, mourning a loss, or simply getting through a Tuesday?

In this illuminating conversation with Holly Whitaker, author of "Quit Like a Woman", we explore the complex relationship many of us have with alcohol and how it might be affecting more than we realize. Holly shares her personal journey from someone who used alcohol, cigarettes, and food to "ruin herself and clean herself up" repeatedly to discovering a path toward genuine fulfillment without substances.

What makes this discussion particularly powerful is the science Holly brings to the table. She explains how alcohol hijacks our dopamine system, making it difficult to experience pleasure from everyday activities and creating a false association between drinking and fun. "Alcohol doesn't actually produce fun," Holly reveals. "Fun things produce fun." This insight challenges the cultural narrative that positions alcohol as the essential ingredient for enjoyment.

Beyond the science, Holly offers practical wisdom for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol. Rather than advocating for an all-or-nothing approach, she emphasizes the power of subtle shifts in awareness and intention. By simply allowing yourself to notice alcohol's effects on your mood, sleep, and anxiety levels, you begin creating space for change.

Whether you're sober curious, actively changing your relationship with alcohol, or simply interested in understanding its effects better, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives without judgment. As Holly reminds us, when we release what no longer serves us... whether it's alcohol, toxic relationships, or limiting beliefs, we create space for something better to arrive.

What might be waiting on the other side of that glass for you? Listen in and consider what consciousness over cocktails could bring to your life.


Holly's Website: https://www.hollywhitaker.com/

Holly's Podcast: Co-Regulation

Holly's book: QUIT LIKE A WOMAN

Holly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly

Connect with Sabrina:

https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/

www.SabrinaSoto.com

In this episode of Redesigning Life, keynote speaker and author Judi Holler discusses her new book "Holler at Your Dreams" and her journey from a corporate career to authentic self-expression. Judi gets real about her transformation from being a "Corporate Barbie" in hotel sales and marketing to discovering improv comedy in Chicago, which led her to building a seven-figure speaking business.

The conversation dives deep into what Judi calls "self-expressionism," which means using your soul and intuition as your primary brain. Her philosophy centers on knowing what truly lights us up so we can live authentically, rather than getting lost in the constant noise of social media and external expectations. We explore the danger of constant scrolling and how it disconnects us from our inner voice, emphasizing the need to "stop the scroll and tap into soul."

Judi gets vulnerable about the challenges that come with growth, including outgrowing friendships and dealing with what she calls "money grabbers" who prey on your insecurities. We dive into that uncomfortable "liminal space" between who we were and who we're becoming, and the danger of outsourcing our opinions to others who may not understand our vision.

This one's for you if you know you're ready for something different but can't quite figure out what that looks like, if you're struggling with people-pleasing, navigating evolving friendships, or wanting to reconnect with what genuinely inspires you.

Judi's book "Holler at Your Dreams" is available September 9th!

Connect with Judi Holler:

https://judiholler.com/

Judi Holler on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/judiholler/

Judi's Book, Holler at Your Dreams:

https://www.amazon.com/Holler-Your-Dreams-Dangerously-Inspiring/dp/1734825081/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Connect with Sabrina:

https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/

www.SabrinaSoto.com