From Overwhelm to Action: Beating Procrastination One Step at a Time

The Power of Your Words: Speak Life, Not Death

Host Dara explores how the words we speak shape our emotions, relationships, and spiritual life, drawing on scriptures like Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, and Matthew 12:37. She encourages replacing negative talk with gratitude and intentional blessings, offers practical examples for changing daily speech, and challenges listeners to speak more life-giving words. Listen for a gentle, faith-based reminder to use your tongue to lift others and yourself toward joy, peace, and abundant life.

Designed to Win: Discovering Your True Identity in Christ

Dara, the host of the Designed to Win podcast, shares her journey of faith, identity, and healing. While walking outdoors, she opens up about struggling to choose a niche, using multiple gifts, and how Scripture and life experiences — including homelessness, loss, and car accidents — shaped her purpose. She encourages listeners to be still, lean into God, and find hope, practical solutions, and purpose in their pain.   WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/ [https://www.dara-leigh.com/]    Also, get the free download on SPECIAL EDUCATION IEP And 504.  youtube: "Designed to win by dara leigh "    #DesignedToWin #FromStuckToStarted #OvercomingProcrastination #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #PurposeDrivenLife #MindsetMatters #FaithAndPurpose #OverwhelmRecovery #MotivationWithPurpose #BreakTheCycle #MentalWellnessJourney #ChristianEncouragement #WalkInPurpose #FaithBasedLiving #ProductivityWithPeace #RestInGod #AnxietyAndOverwhelm #PersonalGrowthJourney #KingdomMindset #ExecutiveFunctioning #HopeAndHealing #PurposeOverPressure #ChristianWomenCreators #VictoryMindset

From Overwhelm to Action: Beating Procrastination One Step at a Time

On a walk with his dog, the host reflects on a podcast about his book on procrastination, arguing that fear and chronic overwhelm—fueled by a "microwave" culture of constant busyness—keeps people stuck. He suggests slowing down, embracing rest, and noticing the simple rhythms of life (like a dog’s unhurried walk) as practical ways to move from paralysis to purposeful action. WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/ [https://www.dara-leigh.com/]    Also, get the free download on SPECIAL EDUCATION IEP And 504.  youtube: "Designed to win by dara leigh "    #DesignedToWin #FromStuckToStarted #OvercomingProcrastination #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #PurposeDrivenLife #MindsetMatters #FaithAndPurpose #OverwhelmRecovery #MotivationWithPurpose #BreakTheCycle #MentalWellnessJourney #ChristianEncouragement #WalkInPurpose #FaithBasedLiving #ProductivityWithPeace #RestInGod #AnxietyAndOverwhelm #PersonalGrowthJourney #KingdomMindset #ExecutiveFunctioning #HopeAndHealing #PurposeOverPressure #ChristianWomenCreators #VictoryMindset

Finish Strong: One Step at a Time

Host offers a brief, heartfelt message for teachers, students, and parents as the school year winds down, reminding listeners to keep going and not give up. Drawing on Galatians 6:9, the episode emphasizes taking things one step at a time, finding small moments of joy, and encouraging one another to finish the year strong.   Host Dara draws on her experience as a parent and educator to explain why children who avoid work often aren’t lazy but may struggle with dyslexia, ADHD, executive function, or overwhelm. Labels can damage confidence, and understanding the root causes matters. The episode offers practical steps: ask “what’s getting in the way,” break tasks into small steps, use routines and planners, lean on strength-based learning, and create a safe space and community support to help kids succeed.   #DesignedToWin #YourChildIsNotLazy #ADHDStudents #DyslexiaSupport #ExecutiveFunction #LearningDifferences #ParentingTeens #HelpingStudents #StudentConfidence #SchoolStruggles#DesignedToWin #FinishStrong #DontGiveUp #KeepGoing #OneStepAtATime #FaithOverFear #StudentSuccess #TeacherLife #EndOfSchoolYear #YouAreCloserThanYouThink   WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/ [https://www.dara-leigh.com/]   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge"   FREE Download of Special Education Definitions and Breakdown.   Also, get the free download on SPECIAL EDUCATION IEP And 504.  youtube: "Designed to win by dara leigh "

Your Child Isn’t Lazy: What’s Really Stopping Them

Host Dara draws on her experience as a parent and educator to explain why children who avoid work often aren’t lazy but may struggle with dyslexia, ADHD, executive function, or overwhelm. Labels can damage confidence, and understanding the root causes matters. The episode offers practical steps: ask “what’s getting in the way,” break tasks into small steps, use routines and planners, lean on strength-based learning, and create a safe space and community support to help kids succeed.   #DesignedToWin #YourChildIsNotLazy #ADHDStudents #DyslexiaSupport #ExecutiveFunction #LearningDifferences #ParentingTeens #HelpingStudents #StudentConfidence #SchoolStruggles   WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/ [https://www.dara-leigh.com/]   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge"   FREE Download of Special Education Definitions and Breakdown.   Also, get the free download on SPECIAL EDUCATION IEP And 504.  youtube: "Designed to win by dara leigh "