S3EP28 | Why Acceptance Is So Hard (and Why It Changes Everything)

S3EP32 | Where Compassion Meets Action: Changing the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/fan_mail/new] Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, yet it often hides in plain sight. In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Hannah Munn of Love Justice International to explore the realities of trafficking, the vulnerabilities that place people at risk, and the life-changing work being done to stop exploitation before it ever begins. Hannah shares the unique mission of Love Justice International, an organization that takes a proactive approach to combating trafficking by placing trained monitors at key transit locations around the world. These teams work to identify and intercept potential trafficking situations in real time, helping protect vulnerable individuals before they become victims. Through this model, LJI has helped prevent more than 100,000 people from being trafficked and has assisted law enforcement in the apprehension of thousands of suspected traffickers. Beyond the statistics and stories of intervention, Hannah offers a glimpse into her own journey, one marked by a deep passion for serving others, a heart for justice, and an unwavering compassion for the vulnerable. As a wife, mother, and woman of faith, she shares how stepping into this work has shaped her perspective, strengthened her convictions, and reinforced her belief that ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact when they are willing to show up and serve. This conversation is a powerful reminder that awareness is more than knowledge; it’s often the first step toward action. The fight against human trafficking requires both informed communities and people willing to step forward when they see a need. Hannah's story and the work of Love Justice International challenge us to look beyond the headlines, recognize the value of every human life, and see how each of us can play a role in bringing hope and protection to those who need it. Everyone has a story, and every story matters; let’s make your story count! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/support] Thank you for lending your time to The Soul Goals today!  If you enjoy the content, we'd love to have you subscribe and write a review! You can also find more of The Soul Goals on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== [https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d] https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7 [https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7] If you have an idea for an episode or would like to share your own story, we'd love to hear from you!  Email info@thesoulgoals.com

S3EP31 | Breaking the Standards: Macy Pruett Talks Body Image, Confidence & Real Wellness

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/fan_mail/new] What if the hardest part of getting healthy isn’t changing your body but changing the way you see yourself? My conversation with Macy Pruett, certified personal trainer, pre-and postnatal fitness coach, and founder of The Fittest Core, is an honest opportunity for all of us to take a deeper look at the beliefs we carry about body image, confidence, and self-worth. In this episode, Macy and I get real about the struggles so many people face when it comes to fitness and identity, unpacking the myths, pressures, and unrealistic expectations that shape the way we see ourselves. Macy’s journey into women’s fitness was born out of real life and personal experience. Through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the everyday challenges of motherhood, she created The Fittest Core to help women pursue strength, confidence, and overall wellness without chasing impossible standards. What started from her own needs quickly grew into something that connected deeply with women looking for a healthier and more sustainable approach to fitness and self-care. Throughout our conversation, we both open up about our own insecurities, struggles with self-image, and the pressure that can come from fitness culture and social media. We talk about how our perspectives on health and body image have evolved through different seasons of life, the work it takes to care for yourself in healthier ways, and why confidence is never one-size-fits-all. When we begin to believe in ourselves differently, it changes the way we show up, not only for ourselves, but for the people we love and the lives we’re building. Everyone has a story, and every story matters; let's make your story count! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/support] Thank you for lending your time to The Soul Goals today!  If you enjoy the content, we'd love to have you subscribe and write a review! You can also find more of The Soul Goals on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== [https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d] https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7 [https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7] If you have an idea for an episode or would like to share your own story, we'd love to hear from you!  Email info@thesoulgoals.com

S3EP30 | Finding Your Why | Burnout, Purpose & Identity with Rachel Marie Martin

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/fan_mail/new] Sometimes the hardest question isn’t “What should I do next?”, it’s “Why am I doing any of this at all?” In this deeply honest and grounded conversation with Rachel Marie Martin, we dive into purpose, burnout, identity, and the search for meaning in the middle of everyday life. Rachel’s journey began with her online platform, Finding Joy, a space created to encourage, uplift, and remind people they are not alone in the middle of their struggles. Since then, she’s become a respected author, speaker, and entrepreneur, but what makes Rachel’s story so powerful is her willingness to be transparent about the hardship, uncertainty, and life experiences that shaped her along the way. Life has a way of pulling us off course. It can leave us questioning our purpose, our faith, our worth, and whether the path we’re on still aligns with who we truly are. Rachel opens up about navigating difficult seasons, rebuilding her life from the inside out, and learning how to grow through pain instead of simply surviving it. Together, we unpack the challenge of trying to stay connected to the deeper reasons behind the work we do, the relationships we nurture, and the responsibilities that often consume us. Rachel talks honestly about how easy it is to drift into survival mode, constantly moving without stopping long enough to ask ourselves whether we’re still aligned with what truly matters. The fear of slowing down and the challenge of believing we are already enough can expose parts of ourselves we’ve spent years avoiding. But those moments of honesty, the moments where we confront our passions, our fears, and our “why”, are often the places where healing and self-worth begin to take root. This conversation doesn’t offer perfect answers or polished formulas for finding purpose, but it does create space for reflection, the kind that challenges you to look inward and recognize that clarity often comes through doing the deeper work. Sometimes the most pivotal moments in life happen when we finally clean out the hidden corners, allowing our experiences to become someone else’s healing blueprint. Finding your “why” rarely happens in one big breakthrough moment, it’s usually discovered slowly.  Through honesty and surrender, the decision to keep showing up is a big one.  Purpose isn’t found all at once…it’s built every time you choose to try again. Everyone has a story, and every story matters; let's make your story count! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/support] Thank you for lending your time to The Soul Goals today!  If you enjoy the content, we'd love to have you subscribe and write a review! You can also find more of The Soul Goals on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== [https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d] https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7 [https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7] If you have an idea for an episode or would like to share your own story, we'd love to hear from you!  Email info@thesoulgoals.com

S3EP29 | Inside Hospice Care: What It Means to Be Present at Life’s End

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/fan_mail/new] What does it truly mean to care for someone at the end of their life, and how can we learn to see death not just through the lens of grief, but through dignity, compassion, and even celebration for a life fully lived? As I sit down with Rhonda Lewis from the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center to talk about the heart behind hospice care and the sacred role she serves as both a nurse and nursing supervisor, I’m reminded that death deserves the same tenderness, honor, and reverence that we so naturally give to birth. Rhonda’s work reveals how powerful it can be to simply show up for another human being during one of life’s most vulnerable and reflective transitions. What many fear as an ending can also become a deeply meaningful time filled with connection, peace, forgiveness, love, and presence. Together, we explore what hospice truly is — not giving up, but choosing comfort, dignity, compassion, and quality of life for those nearing the end of their journey. Rhonda shares the reality of what she witnesses every day while caring for patients and supporting families through some of the most emotional moments they will ever face. We talk about grief, humanity, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to walk beside someone in their final chapter. She opens up about how she carries the emotional weight of the work, what keeps her grounded, and why this path became her calling. This episode is compassionate, honest, and deeply human — a conversation about life, purpose, and what it truly means to care for another person. In learning how to honor death with more grace and openness, we can also be reminded of the importance of living fully, loving deeply, and being present with the people who matter most. Everyone has a story, and every story matters; let's make our stories count! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/support] Thank you for lending your time to The Soul Goals today!  If you enjoy the content, we'd love to have you subscribe and write a review! You can also find more of The Soul Goals on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== [https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d] https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7 [https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7] If you have an idea for an episode or would like to share your own story, we'd love to hear from you!  Email info@thesoulgoals.com

S3EP28 | Why Acceptance Is So Hard (and Why It Changes Everything)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/fan_mail/new] Acceptance isn’t always easy, but it might be exactly what we need. This week, I’m joined by Katie and Ivy from Toxic Waste of Time podcast for an engaging deep dive into acceptance, the kind that sounds simple until you actually try to do it. We talk about what it really means to accept yourself, other people, and the curveballs life keeps throwing your way (uninvited, of course).  Along the way, we share stories, a few hard-earned lessons, and some laughs about the messy middle between resisting everything and finally finding a little peace. It’s thoughtful, honest, and a reminder that acceptance isn’t about giving up, it’s about making space for something better. Give it a listen…you might find acceptance isn’t as out of reach as it feels. Everyone has a story, and every story matters; let's make your story count! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255152/support] Thank you for lending your time to The Soul Goals today!  If you enjoy the content, we'd love to have you subscribe and write a review! You can also find more of The Soul Goals on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== [https://instagram.com/the_soul_goals?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulGoals?mibextid=LQQJ4d] https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7 [https://youtube.com/@TheSoulGoalsPodcast?si=XvgQQnixi-SmMGg7] If you have an idea for an episode or would like to share your own story, we'd love to hear from you!  Email info@thesoulgoals.com