Beyond Control: Sean Menere on Identity, Grief, Radical Acceptance, and Finding Freedom

Beyond Control: Sean Menere on Identity, Grief, Radical Acceptance, and Finding Freedom

What happens when the life you've carefully built suddenly falls apart… and you're forced to discover who you are beyond the roles, titles, and identities you've relied on?   In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, Beatriz Bron sits down with counselor, coach, and former air traffic controller Sean Menere, who shares his powerful journey through loss, uncertainty, grief, and personal transformation.   Sean opens up about the life-changing events that challenged everything he thought defined him—from a major injury and the breakdown of his marriage to navigating the uncertainty of the COVID lockdowns. As his sense of identity began to unravel, he found himself confronting a difficult question: Who am I when everything I thought I was is taken away?   Through journaling, self-reflection, radical acceptance, and the courage to surrender control, Sean discovered a new path rooted in authenticity, integrity, and freedom. His experiences ultimately led him to leave a successful aviation career, support others through men's groups, work in Antarctica, and build a counseling practice dedicated to helping people navigate life's most difficult transitions.   Together, Sean and Beatriz explore the illusion of control, the power of slowing down, the importance of self-awareness, and what it truly means to allow yourself to step out of your own way and trust the journey ahead.   Sean's story is a reminder that: Sometimes the greatest transformation begins when life strips away everything you thought defined you and invites you to rediscover who you've been all along.   Now streaming.   Connect with Sean Manere: Website: // https://solidfoundations.au/author/sfadmin/ [https://solidfoundations.au/author/sfadmin/] LinkedIn: // Sean Menere Instagram: // Sean Menere   Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm... [https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm...]   Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo... [https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo...]   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It Over Featuring Sean Menere, Counselor, Coach & Mental Health Advocate

The Unlearning of Self: Loz Autonenko on Grief, Resilience & Coming Home to Who You Are

What happens when life strips away everything you thought defined you… and invites you to rediscover who you truly are? In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, Beatriz Bron sits down with health coach, speaker, author, and creator of the Mojo Mentor Method, Loz Autonenko, who shares her powerful journey through grief, loss, illness, and transformation. Loz opens up about losing her husband at a young age, navigating family challenges, overcoming chronic health struggles, and learning to let go of the identities and expectations that no longer served her. Through resilience, self-awareness, and daily habits, she found her way back to the person she was always meant to be. Together, Loz and Beatriz explore the power of authenticity, the wisdom of the body, the importance of self-trust, and what it truly means to "allow yourself" to stop seeking permission and start living fully. Loz's story is a reminder that: Sometimes healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you've been all along. Now streaming. Connect with Loz Autonenko: Instagram: Loz Autonenko Website: Mojo Mentor Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm... [https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm...] Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo... [https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo...]   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It Over Featuring Loz Autonenko, Author of Get the F*ck Unstuck & Creator of the Mojo Mentor Method

Surrender To Rise: Dr. Rosalind Tompskin on Hope, Faith & Healing Through Darkness

What happens when you surrender your pain… and allow hope to lead you forward? In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, Beatriz Bron sits down with humanitarian, author, and founder of Mothers in Crisis, Dr. Rosalind Tompskin, who shares her powerful journey from addiction, loss, and despair… to a life of faith, purpose, and global impact. Dr. Rosalind opens up about overcoming drugs and alcohol, becoming a mother during her recovery journey, and how surrendering to God transformed her life. Through compassion, faith, and service, she turned her darkest moments into a mission to help women, children, refugees, and communities around the world heal and rise. Together, Rosalind and Beatriz explore the meaning of hope, the power of faith during life’s darkest seasons, and how allowing yourself to receive love, healing, and purpose can change generations. Dr. Rosalind’s story is a reminder that: Even in the darkest tunnel, hope can become the light that guides you home. Now streaming. Connect with Dr. Rosalind Tompskin: Instagram: Dr. Rosalind Tompskin Facebook: Dr. Rosalind Tompskin Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003IOBZ4U [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003IOBZ4U] Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm... [https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm...] Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo... [https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo...] Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It Over Featuring Dr. Rosalyn Tompskin, Founder of Mothers in Crisis & Author of God’s Way

Healing Through Presence: Holly Ferguson on Grief, Community, and Showing Up

What do people truly need when they’re grieving? Sometimes, it’s not advice. It’s simply someone willing to stay. In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, host Beatriz Bron sits down with author and community advocate Holly Ferguson, who shares her journey through loss after the passing of her husband and the challenges of raising her son while navigating grief. Together, they explore healing, the power of community, and why “just showing up” can mean everything to someone in pain. Holly also opens up about creating Healing Haven Living, a vision for intentional communities where grieving families can feel supported, understood, and never alone. This conversation is a reminder that: Grief has no timeline — and healing begins when we allow ourselves to feel, connect, and be present for one another. Now streaming Subscribe on YouTube: / @allowyourselfpodcastofficial Listen on Podbean: https://allowyourselfpodcast.podbean.... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9kOGlxMUJLOFN1UHBiY094TmY2QnVDU2tXZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsX3YwUEp3YWFOV2VLOVg0TGtDYnpDTGJmRUxrX2N6OWN3cXNMYXMxNzF3RzZJeTZPSnZBazBPNjJ0UE1Jcm1HZ0pXa1NySm45YkViUW5OZXZLbVdsMThBRkMyUVpTSEFEQ3ZSMmd3SmJqQlVwSTNZaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fallowyourselfpodcast.podbean.com%2F&v=DYLoHGnJvV4] Connect with Holly Ferguson: Facebook: Healing Haven Living Book: Life, Love & Loss on Amazon Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVBTV0xHU0tFOUZJTlVDMXZ5ZTk5QUx2b25Ed3xBQ3Jtc0tub210MVhZLWhBNlpMSkk4Yzc5alRtUTFJMXA4ZnNxUnI2OEdFTEUzOEZlbDloYlo5OVZSZXJUV2xkbkxFMTRqbHdYTGVRcEhFejBPNDlYcUFNVXVuUzF0NTJMajhsNkNqcmR5c251YUwtZlU3UXlGbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F3jkxjVm..&v=DYLoHGnJvV4]. Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmRXZGVJRXJPQ2ZyXzBHTFF4cHYtRVBxZVlMUXxBQ3Jtc0ttbEpQT2RyQWlaNE8zQWtlUVV0UFpEa3NZdUVDRXU5T2Nub3h5eVVMWjZuNFBKTFZpWTVjU1hNam0wQ1Y2empuanhIS2c3MVU3MnVpMmpsdlA3YU9GcUd6aC1tZUl6YVdhTTItQ3dHalZWc092SE9HVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFlip-Over-Empo..&v=DYLoHGnJvV4].   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It Over Featuring Holly Ferguson, Author of Life, Love & Loss

Awaken Within: Alana Mai Mitchell on Presence, Nature, and Becoming Enough

What happens when you finally stop performing… and start simply being? In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, host Beatriz Bron sits down with traveler, author, and podcast host Alana Mai Mitchell, who shares her journey from the fast-paced corporate banking world to a life rooted in presence, nature, and authentic connection. Living on a farm in Brazil and traveling the world, Alana opens up about how slowing down changed the way she sees herself, the planet, and life itself. From chasing success and “not enoughness” to discovering abundance in simplicity, she reveals how reconnecting with nature helped her reconnect with who she truly is. Together, Alana and Beatriz explore what it really means to allow yourself to pause, to let go of constant performance, and to embrace the freedom of being fully present. Alana’s story is a reminder that: You don’t have to become more to be enough — sometimes healing begins when you simply allow yourself to be. Now streaming Subscribe on YouTube: / @allowyourselfpodcastofficial Listen on Podbean: https://allowyourselfpodcast.podbean [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbExJRWZUMFpkd1JFNk92M05EZGo5TkxuelRRQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTURIX1BqV0oxU3dILVlkNi04MEF0cGRmNVpZNXNBR0hBV0pWVENPVmY0X09pNVZvM1RENTF4U0pZQlowS0lfNmZtNUFzTnRTX1FrX3BuQWgxbTNxb2g4Z3hmN2lVRldMSUF3Zi1mNkVCSHllSXFuaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fallowyourselfpodcast.podbean%2F&v=3HpvGlbmdcs].... Connect with Alana Mai Mitchell: Instagram: / Alana Mai Website: https://www.alanamaimitchell.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnptYnpsYTBEektZMHAtaDRvUUlBaFQwSERnZ3xBQ3Jtc0tucUZGYnFWSVAwT1VtaHhROGhyQUtnYnhtZ0dvRG50bk5XYnJwcV90UTYyaE91Q1dDLU9jNklUOFZJbnppYTl2dWtHejVXd044TF9SX2FJVEczWFFyWUZ4eG1KMzZNMnIxN1ItR2FISG4xclNhT0dBSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alanamaimitchell.com%2F&v=3HpvGlbmdcs] Podcast: The Freedom Frequency with Alana Mai Mitchell Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDRENk9FVGxtNHlFeUp4cWF5NjI3M2QycVllUXxBQ3Jtc0tsZzBGWlJtaDZjYS0yX3RsZUhmXzNNeGNMVzNQQ3dYVlMxU0VyZkdhTFNZeHBsRFZGRGxDV2dNZ29rUmJmaVdRQV80cXljVTlDaFppVmpjczNucENDZFpvMFRpWUVJT3ptU3ExRFI0Y3NscXVBSVBjQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F3jkxjVm..&v=3HpvGlbmdcs]. Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU4xUEozUWJNNFNEYUZSV1k2MGJtVWxiRjZ3UXxBQ3Jtc0ttTEpJYTY1MUZUV0VXM2lqcjYwVy1MTUxNTEJCWDRORE9xZTJqaGFUVFVtcU9zZnZibDNrZHpZVkRacmxQVXlSUU9sODk2YWNlWGNISFJvbTVQOXRXX1VZSTY0YlpzMkZaVm5YdTlKLUNTQXB1dGthNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFlip-Over-Empo..&v=3HpvGlbmdcs].   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It Over Featuring Alana Mai Mitchell, Guest Speaker of Allow Yourself Podcast