The Perfect Life Trap: Why Women Feel Exhausted, Stuck & Unfulfilled

The Perfect Life Trap: Why Women Feel Exhausted, Stuck & Unfulfilled

What Would You Love? Reclaiming Joy, Purpose & Imperfect Action with Danielle What happens when the life you worked so hard to build starts to feel too heavy to carry? In this heartfelt episode of Third Chances, I sit down with Danielle — a coach, speaker, and author who helps women stop waiting for the “perfect” time and start reconnecting with what truly makes them feel alive. Danielle shares her journey from a playful, joy-filled little girl to a high-achieving corporate woman who seemed to have it all together… while quietly feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure if the life she had created was still the life she wanted. We talk about the cost of living only from responsibility, the guilt so many women carry, the fear of stepping outside what feels safe, and the powerful question that changed everything for her: “What would I love?” This conversation is for the woman who looks successful on the outside but knows something inside is asking for more — more joy, more freedom, more purpose, more aliveness. Danielle also shares the heart behind her coaching work, her upcoming book Energized: The Exhausted Woman’s Guide to Clarity, Joy and Purpose, and why dreams are not frivolous… they may be the very thing calling us back to who we were meant to become. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AuAn-lxv0Qc [https://youtu.be/AuAn-lxv0Qc] If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes. And if something in this episode resonated with you, I highly encourage you to connect with Danielle and explore her work further. You can connect here: (Links below 👇) LINKEDIN:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/energizedentrepreneur/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/energizedentrepreneur/] WEBSITE: https://www.danielleisaac.com [https://www.danielleisaac.com] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/EnergizedEntrepreneur/ [https://www.facebook.com/EnergizedEntrepreneur/] YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@energizedentrepreneur [https://www.youtube.com/@energizedentrepreneur] INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/energizedentrepreneur/ [https://www.instagram.com/energizedentrepreneur/] women burnout; exhausted woman; perfect life trap; unfulfilled women; working mother guilt; women in midlife; midlife reinvention; life purpose for women; clarity joy purpose; imperfect action; personal growth for women; mindset coach; dream builder; what would you love; burnout recovery; women over 40; women over 50; finding joy again; purpose after burnout; life coach for women; corporate burnout; high-achieving women; stuck but successful; Third Chances podcast Vera Czerny; Danielle Isaac coach speaker author; Energized Entrepreneur; Energized book

How to change to The Go All In Mindset - Why Success Starts with Decision, Not Circumstances

What if the biggest thing holding you back… isn’t your situation, but the story you keep repeating? In this episode of Third Chances, Bart Kotter shares the mindset, decisions, and lessons behind more than 30 years of success in sales, leadership, and network marketing. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9UFBRI9AUg8 From construction sites and oil rigs to building global teams of over 40,000 people across 35 countries, Bart’s journey is anything but ordinary. What makes it even more fascinating? 👉 He said NO to network marketing 19 times - even describing it as a phobia - based on assumptions most people have, before finally seeing what was possible. This conversation dives deep into belief, identity, and the moment everything changes when you fully commit. In this episode, we explore: • Overcoming limiting beliefs, ADD, and dyslexia • From hard labor to high-level sales and entrepreneurship • Why Bart rejected network marketing 19 times • The moment that changed everything • “Burning the boats” and going all in • Learning from mentors like Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn, and Denis Waitley • Rebuilding after a major setback with integrity • The truth about residual income and leverage • Leadership, service, and building people - not just teams • Letting go of old stories and stepping into your potential Key Takeaways: • Success begins with a decision, not perfect conditions • Your beliefs are learned - which means they can be changed • Commitment creates clarity, not the other way around • Leadership is about service, not pressure • You can start over… and still build something extraordinary 🎧 If this episode resonated, share it with someone ready for their next chapter. Best ways to connect with Bart: WEBSITE: https://www.aseaglobal.com/agereversal [https://www.aseaglobal.com/agereversal] LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-kotter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-kotter] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bartkotter [https://www.facebook.com/bartkotter] YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thekotters1 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bartkotter/ [https://www.instagram.com/bartkotter/] TWITTER: https://x.com/BartKotter V Vera Czerny Host of Third Chances Conversations for those who know there’s more to health, freedom, and life than just managing symptoms. If you’re doing all the “right things”… and still not where you want to be — this podcast may challenge everything you think you know. Because more effort isn’t always the answer. Sometimes, the solution is much simpler, and it starts deeper. 🔗 Explore more: www.third-chances.com

The Sick Care System Explained - Why Modern Medicine Misses the Root Cause

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right… but still not where you want to be — this episode may shift how you see health altogether. Episode Timestamps 1:57 – Meet Dr. Aaron Kaufman: 40 Years of Integrative Wisdom 6:12 – Divine Orchestration: The unconventional journey to medical school 13:27 – Choosing the DO Path: Holistic vs. Allopathic Medicine 18:02 – Life in Albuquerque: Running Sandia Mountains at 8,000 feet 24:07 – Why doctors aren’t taught nutrition (The “Box” of Western Medicine) 29:02 – Affluence & inflammation: How the modern food industry makes us sick 36:57 – From skepticism to curiosity: Dr. Kaufman’s first 2 years exploring new approaches 45:17 – Performance breakthrough: A 20% improvement at age 60 53:37 – The “laborers” of the body: Why foundational support matters 1:02 – NRF2 pathway & cellular recovery explained 1:02:17 – Rebuilding quality of life after multiple surgeries 1:03:67 – Final wisdom: Perspective, responsibility, and long-term health What if the problem isn’t you… But the way we’ve been taught to approach health? In this eye-opening episode of Third Chances, Vera sits down with Dr. Aaron Kaufman, a board-certified family physician with over 40 years of experience, former clinical faculty for more than 20 medical programs, and a pioneer in integrative medicine. * After decades inside the system, Dr. Kaufman shares what most doctors are never taught - and why so many people feel like they’re doing everything right… Yet still not getting the results they’re looking for. From nutrition gaps in medical training to the role of inflammation, cellular communication, and emerging approaches to recovery and performance, this conversation challenges conventional thinking. It opens the door to a deeper understanding of how the body actually works. In This Episode, We Explore: - Why nutrition is barely taught in medical school - The difference between “sick care” and true health care - How the modern food system contributes to chronic inflammation - Dr. Kaufman’s initial skepticism - and what changed his perspective - How cellular communication impacts energy, recovery, and performance - The role of the NRF2 pathway and glutathione production - Why do some people feel stuck despite doing “everything right” - What's possible after multiple back surgeries - What it really means to take ownership of your health *Dr. Aaron Kaufman practiced integrative family medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for over 40 years before retiring in 2025. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and has served as clinical faculty for more than 20 osteopathic, medical, naturopathic, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant programs since 1987. Throughout his career, Dr. Kaufman established multiple integrative medicine clinics, combining the best of Western medicine with herbal, nutritional, homeopathic, regenerative, and hormone-based therapies. Since 2013, he has incorporated redox signaling approaches into both his personal and clinical work, and he currently serves on ASEA’s Medical Professionals Board. WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Khm3_2b6GgM [https://youtu.be/Khm3_2b6GgM] Connect with Dr. Aaron Kaufman HERE:  EMAIL: abkdo@comcast.net [abkdo@comcast.net] WEBSITE:  https://draaronkaufman.myasealive.com If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if this made you think differently about your health… message me “HEALTH,” and I’m happy to point you in the right direction (or share how to explore this further). If it resonated with you… Please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Learn more here: 👉 www.lifewithredox.com #longevity #holistichealth #optimalwellness #cellularhealth #healthspan Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. Individual results may vary. These products or technologies mentioned here do not treat, cure, heal, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition.

Feeling Stuck or Starting Over? How to Find Clarity & Trust Your Next Step

Feeling stuck in life… or unsure what your next step is? Going through a life transition and wondering what now? In this opening episode of Season 4 of Third Chances, I sit down with Kathy Davenport to explore what really happens when your old life no longer fits. After a decorated military career, followed by burnout, illness, and personal loss, Kathy found herself navigating a complete life shift—one that led her from structure and logic into a deeper connection with intuition and inner guidance. In this conversation, we talk about: * What to do when you feel stuck or lost in life * How to navigate major life transitions with more clarity * How to tell the difference between intuition and overthinking * Why high-achievers struggle when their usual strategies stop working * How to start trusting yourself again * And yes… something unexpected happened. Kathleen did a live intuitive reading during the episode -bringing a powerful, real-time example of what it means to tune in and listen differently. IF YOU'RE STANDING AT A CROSSROADS, WRESTLING WITH A QUESTION THAT WON'T LET YOU REST, OR SENSING SOMETHING DEEPER IS CALLING, BUT YOU CAN'T QUITE NAME IT… If you want to get in touch with Kathy, here are the best connections: WEBSITE: kathleendavenport.com EMAIL: kathleen@kathleendavenport.com [kathleen@kathleendavenport.com] Grab a free guide: 7 signs the Universe is speaking to you - How to Listen here; https://kathleendavenport.com/7-signs-free-guide [https://kathleendavenport.com/7-signs-free-guide] All other social media connections: https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport    LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rsrWgf2qMKU [https://youtu.be/rsrWgf2qMKU]

The Inner Empire - The Day My Body Forced Me to Listen

Why symptoms are signals — and what happens when you stop cutting the warning light What happens when the body whispers… and you don’t listen — until it screams? In this final episode of the 2025 season, I sit down with Debbie Roppo, Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and creator of the Soul Inflammation Method™, for a conversation that goes far beyond food, fitness, or willpower. Debbie shares the moment in her 40s when her body completely shut her down — swollen joints, unbearable pain, crawling across the floor — and how that wake-up call changed everything she believed about health, healing, and identity. Together, we explore: - Why chronic conditions are often signals, not failures - The difference between reactive medicine and upstream healing - How mindset and internal dialogue create real, measurable chemistry in the body - Why discipline and “doing everything right” still isn’t enough - The danger of ignoring the warning lights — and cutting the wire instead of fixing the cause - How identity shapes healing more than most people realize - Why true change requires time, compassion, and the right guide This episode is about hope without hype, responsibility without shame, and the quiet power of deciding: "I’m not okay staying here." If you’ve been pushing through, pouring from an empty cup, or waiting for “later”  - this conversation may land exactly when you need it. WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ZXrVFiOzqkM [https://youtu.be/ZXrVFiOzqkM] If you want to connect or reach out to Debbie, here is her contact information: WEBSITE: https://www.debbieroppohealthcoach.com/ [https://www.debbieroppohealthcoach.com/] LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-roppo/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-roppo/] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieRoppoHealthCoach [https://www.facebook.com/DebbieRoppoHealthCoach] INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/debbieroppohealthcoach/ [https://www.instagram.com/debbieroppohealthcoach/] If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss another inspirational story like this. My guests and I massively appreciate it! If you find this valuable, please SHARE with someone you care about who needs to hear this! Thank you! Vera Czerny #longevity and #optimalwellness #holistichealth If quality life and longevity are on your radar, give yourself a chance to regain your wellness, health, energy, and vitality. Get your life back, drug-free! Sleep better, and LIFT your mood, brain fog, overwhelm, anxiety, and low energy. Simply, Be Unstoppable Again!!! Reach out to https://www.third-chances.com/ or text me on WhatsApp: +1-203-558-6213