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EP 45: Rediscovering Who You Are with Randy Leonard

Randy Leonard is a writer, former journalist, and father whose story centers on the journey of rediscovering authenticity after years of living for external validation and other people’s expectations.   Over the course of his life, Randy has worked more than 40 jobs and spent over twenty years in journalism, a career dedicated to telling other people’s stories while quietly losing touch with his own.    For much of his life, he measured his worth through achievement, sacrifice, and meeting the expectations of others. However, becoming a father became a major turning point, prompting him to reflect on the life he was modeling for his children.    That realization led him on a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and redefining success, not as external validation, but as living with authenticity, presence, and purpose.   Key Takeaways from Randy’s Journey 1. Authenticity Starts with Honoring Yourself - Real fulfillment begins when you stop living for other people’s expectations and start listening to your own inner truth.   2. You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup - Constantly giving without caring for yourself eventually leads to burnout. Taking care of yourself is not selfish, it’s necessary.   3. Your Triggers Are Opportunities for Growth - The moments that challenge you most often reveal the areas within yourself that are ready to heal and evolve.   4. It’s Never Too Late to Rediscover Who You Are - No matter your age or past, you always have the ability to reconnect with yourself and create a more meaningful life.   5. Presence is More Powerful Than Perfection - You don’t need to constantly prove your worth. Being grounded, present, and authentic creates a deeper impact than performance ever will.   Quotes by Randy 1. “The moment you stop searching for someone else to fix your life is the moment you begin reclaiming your power.”   2. “Authenticity isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about finally allowing yourself to be who you already are.”   Connect with Randy  X - https://x.com/RandyLeonard [https://x.com/RandyLeonard] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyleonard99 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyleonard99]    💕 Learn how to manage your daily stress in less than 5 minutes everywhere and anywhere.    Download the "Boost your calmness techniques" to explore the opportunities life has to offer.     "Boost your calmness techniques" - https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness [https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness]  Our website: www.selfawesomeness.com [http://www.selfawesomeness.com]   Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com [http://www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com]   Learn more: https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links [https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links]

EP 44: A Path to inner Peace and Healing with Ann Marvin

Ann Marvin’s journey highlights the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.    She spent much of her life struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, and chronic pain, but chose to actively seek healing instead of accepting it as her normal.   Through a combination of traditional approaches (therapy, psychiatry, medication) and holistic practices (meditation, yoga, sound healing, and more), she began addressing the root of her mental patterns.    A key breakthrough came when she learned to separate herself from her thoughts, using tools like EMDR to release past emotional burdens.   After years of inner work, Ann was diagnosed with stage 3B colon cancer, which she faced with calmness and clarity.    She strongly advocated for herself throughout her medical journey, trusting both her intuition and research when making treatment decisions.   Her experience also led her to explore energy-based healing, helping her reconnect with herself after surgery.    Today, she believes healing is deeply personal, non-linear, and requires persistence, openness, and self-trust, encouraging others to stay curious, advocate for themselves, and never give up.   Key takeaways from Ann’s Journey 1. Healing Starts Within - Your mind is the foundation of your healing journey. When you begin to shift your thoughts, your life begins to shift with it.   2. Don’t Give Up on Yourself - Even when nothing seems to work, keep searching. The right breakthrough often comes after persistence.   3. Be Your Own Advocate - Trust your intuition, ask questions, and stand firm in what feels right for your body and your life.   4. Face Your Pain to Release It - Growth happens when you’re willing to confront what hurts and move through it, not avoid it.   5. Stay Open to New Possibilities - Healing can come from unexpected places. Keep a curious and open mind to different approaches.   Quotes by Ann 1. “Your mind will create stories, but you get to choose which ones you believe and which ones you let go.”   2. “Advocate for yourself, trust your intuition, and don’t be afraid to question what doesn’t feel right.”   Connect with Ann Website - https://www.annmarvinsoundhealing.com/ [https://www.annmarvinsoundhealing.com/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576010873268 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576010873268] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annmarvinsoundhealing [https://www.instagram.com/annmarvinsoundhealing]  Email Address - 406amarvin@gmail.com [406amarvin@gmail.com]   💕 Learn how to manage your daily stress in less than 5 minutes everywhere and anywhere.    Download the "Boost your calmness techniques" to explore the opportunities life has to offer.     "Boost your calmness techniques" - https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness [https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness]  Our website: www.selfawesomeness.com [http://www.selfawesomeness.com]   Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com [http://www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com]   Learn more: https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links [https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links]

EP 43: The Power of Starting Over with Jill Bryansky

Jill Bryansky is a holistic healer and social worker whose work centers on helping people reconnect with their truth and inner freedom.    Her journey began when she chose to leave an unfulfilling corporate career, following a deep inner realization that her life was misaligned.   This turning point led her into energy healing, where she quickly became a Reiki Master and began exploring multiple healing modalities.    Through her work, she discovered that true healing goes beyond techniques. It requires emotional support, presence, and creating space for people to be heard.   Motivated by this, she pursued social work to integrate emotional and psychological healing into her practice.    Her approach is deeply shaped by her own life experiences, including personal loss, which reinforced her belief that healing is about reconnection, not perfection.   Today, Jill blends various healing practices to guide others in exploring their inner world, releasing emotional blocks, and reconnecting with themselves.    Her core message is that facing what we resist leads to freedom, and that it’s never too late to choose yourself and begin again.   Key takeaways from Jill’s Journey 1. Freedom Begins with Honesty - When something no longer aligns with you, it’s okay to choose a different path. True growth starts when you listen to your inner truth.   2. Follow What Feels Aligned - You don’t need a perfect plan. Trust what draws you in and take the next step, your path will unfold as you go.   3. Your Healing Is Deeper Than You Think - Real transformation happens when you allow yourself to feel, process, and explore what’s beneath the surface, not just fix what’s visible.   4. What You Avoid Holds Your Freedom - The parts of yourself you fear or resist are often the ones asking to be seen. Facing them is where true healing begins. Quotes by Jill 1. “If something doesn’t feel right for you, honor that, your truth is always guiding you somewhere better.”   2. “The parts of yourself you’re avoiding are not your weakness, they’re the doorway to your freedom.”   Connect with Jill Website - https://www.purplelotus.health/ [https://www.purplelotus.health/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559192859906 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559192859906] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/purplelotusintuitivehealing/ [https://www.instagram.com/purplelotusintuitivehealing/] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-briansky-7793292/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-briansky-7793292/] Email - jillbriansky@gmail.com [jillbriansky@gmail.com]     💕 Learn how to manage your daily stress in less than 5 minutes everywhere and anywhere.    Download the "Boost your calmness techniques" to explore the opportunities life has to offer.     "Boost your calmness techniques" - https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness [https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness]  Our website: www.selfawesomeness.com [http://www.selfawesomeness.com]   Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com [http://www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com]   Learn more: https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links [https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links]

EP 42: Finding Healing Through Breath with Karen Warwick

Karen Warwick is a breathwork facilitator and somatic healing guide who helps people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and heal on emotional, physical, and energetic levels.   Her work is deeply rooted in her personal journey of struggling with chronic illness, severe migraines, and emotional isolation for many years.    Despite exploring various healing methods, her true transformation came at age 50 during a breathwork experience that became a turning point in her life.   After that, she trained in breathwork and somatic healing, discovering how emotional trauma and nervous system imbalances can affect physical health.    Today, Karen supports individuals (especially women dealing with stress and disconnection)  through breathwork sessions, coaching, and retreats, while emphasizing the power of community and the idea that healing can begin with something as simple as learning to breathe again.   Key takeaways from Karen’s Journey  1. It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again - Karen discovered her life-changing breakthrough at 50. Your timeline is your own, and every stage of life holds the possibility for transformation and new purpose.   2. Your Breath Is a Powerful Tool for Healing - Something as simple as learning to breathe fully and consciously can help release tension, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect you with your body.   3. Pain Can Become Your Purpose - The struggles you face can eventually guide you toward helping others. When you transform your pain into purpose, it can become a source of strength and impact.   4. Small Steps Lead to Big Change - You don’t need to fix everything at once. One small step, one conversation, or one act of courage can begin the journey toward healing and growth.   Quotes by Karen 1. “You don’t have to change your entire life in one day. Just take one step, one breath, one small action that moves you closer to healing.”   2. “Don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s timeline. Your life unfolds in its own rhythm, and it’s never too late to begin again.”   Connect With Karen Website - https://breatheagainwellness.com/ [https://breatheagainwellness.com/]  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breatheagainwellness/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/breatheagainwellness/?hl=en] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kw.breathe.again.wellness/ [https://www.facebook.com/kw.breathe.again.wellness/] Email - karen@breatheagainwellness.com [karen@breatheagainwellness.com]   💕 Learn how to manage your daily stress in less than 5 minutes everywhere and anywhere.    Download the "Boost your calmness techniques" to explore the opportunities life has to offer.     "Boost your calmness techniques" - https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness [https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness]  Our website: www.selfawesomeness.com [http://www.selfawesomeness.com]   Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com [http://www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com]   Learn more: https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links [https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links]

EP 41: Learning to Love Yourself Again with Linda Shafer

Linda Shafer is a transformational coach who helps women rebuild their self-worth, especially later in life after experiencing trauma, silence, or unhealthy relationships.    Her work is deeply shaped by her own life experiences and healing journey.   Growing up in an abusive environment, Linda learned to survive by becoming quiet and obedient while disconnecting from her own needs.    As she got older, unresolved trauma and painful experiences led to years of codependent relationships where she focused on caring for others while losing sight of her own identity.   Eventually, Linda reached a turning point when she realized she no longer knew who she was outside of the roles she had been living.    This realization began her healing journey through personal growth, mentorship, and women’s empowerment work. Through this process, she learned self-love, reclaimed her voice, and rebuilt her sense of self.   Today, Linda uses her experiences to guide women. Especially those leaving narcissistic or codependent relationships. Helping them rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and rediscover their authentic selves.    Now in her seventies, she shares a powerful message that it is never too late to heal, reclaim your identity, and create a new chapter in life.   Key takeaways from Linda’s Journey 1. Your Past Does Not Define You - No matter what you’ve lived through, you still have the power to choose who you become and how the rest of your story unfolds.   2. Self-Love Is Where Healing Begins - Real transformation starts the moment you begin valuing yourself from within, rather than searching for worth in others.   3. Healing Happens in Layers - Growth is a gradual journey of gently peeling back shame, fear, and conditioning until your true self can finally breathe.   4. You Can Rebuild at Any Age - Reinvention has no expiration date. It’s never too late to reclaim your voice, your joy, and your freedom.   5. You Cannot Pour from an Empty Heart - Caring for yourself is not selfish; it is the strength that allows you to live fully and show up for others with love.   Quotes by Linda 1. “Whatever has happened to you does not define who you are, you still get to choose the rest of your story.”   2. “When you truly learn to love yourself, the courage to change your life begins to appear.”   Connect with Linda  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-shafer-4441a718 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-shafer-4441a718] Website - https://lindashaferspeaks.wordpress.com/ [https://lindashaferspeaks.wordpress.com/]    💕 Learn how to manage your daily stress in less than 5 minutes everywhere and anywhere.    Download the "Boost your calmness techniques" to explore the opportunities life has to offer.     "Boost your calmness techniques" - https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness [https://mailchi.mp/selfawesomeness/boost-your-calmness]  Our website: www.selfawesomeness.com [http://www.selfawesomeness.com]   Instagram: www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com [http://www.instagram.com/selfawesomeness.com]   Learn more: https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links [https://www.selfawesomeness.com/bio-social-links]