What If You're Not Stuck? You May Have Outgrown the Box with Kathleen Conner

What If You're Not Stuck? You May Have Outgrown the Box with Kathleen Conner

Sometimes the hardest thing to recognize isn't that life has changed. It's that we've changed, and we're still trying to fit into a version of ourselves we've already outgrown. "You can't fix what you don't know." Why This Quote Matters At the heart of this conversation is the idea that awareness comes before change. Before we can grow, heal, or move forward, we have to be willing to honestly look at where we are. Episode Description What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of talent, opportunity, or motivation? What if you've simply been living inside a box that no longer fits? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Kathleen Conner, creator of the Box Breaking Method, for a thoughtful conversation about self-awareness, self-trust, and the subtle ways we limit ourselves without even realizing it. Kathleen shares the personal experience that forced her to take a hard look at her own life and the framework she now uses to help others identify the boxes that keep them stuck. This is a conversation about recognizing where you are, questioning what no longer serves you, and having the courage to create something more aligned with who you're becoming. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: • Why self-awareness is the foundation of meaningful change • The hidden boxes we create through labels, expectations, and old identities • How small steps can lead to significant transformation • The difference between self-forgiveness and self-trust • Why perfectionism often keeps people from moving forward • A simple communication tool that can help de-escalate difficult conversations Guest Bio Kathleen Conner is a speaker, coach, and founder of Chasing Purpose. She is the creator of the Box Breaking Method, a practical framework designed to help individuals build self-awareness, challenge limiting beliefs, and create meaningful personal transformation. Through her coaching and speaking, Kathleen helps people reconnect with who they are and who they want to become. Guest Links Website: https://chasingpurpose.com Explore: • Box Breaking Method • Emotional Baseline Assessment • Coaching Resources Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt Call To Action Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

Healing After Loss: Finding Resilience, Hope, and Purpose Through Grief with Marcia Earhart

What if the most painful chapter of your life wasn't the end of your story, but the beginning of a new one? "You're not broken. You're broken open." After experiencing the unimaginable loss of both of her sons in separate tragedies, Marcia Earhart made a decision that would shape the rest of her life. Rather than allowing grief to have the final word, she chose to help others navigate trauma, loss, healing, and hope. In this heartfelt conversation, Marcia shares how grief transformed her perspective on life, purpose, and resilience. We explore the importance of giving yourself permission to grieve, why healing isn't about forgetting what happened, and how growth can emerge from life's most difficult moments. Along the way, we discuss practical tools for navigating loss, the impact trauma can have on the brain and body, and the role gratitude, connection, and intentional action can play in the healing process. Whether you're facing your own challenges or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers perspective, encouragement, and hope. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: • Why giving yourself permission to grieve is essential to healing • The practice of scheduled grieving and how it helps process loss • How trauma affects the brain, body, and emotional well-being • Why gratitude and grief can coexist • The importance of movement, connection, and community during difficult seasons • How adversity can become a catalyst for growth and transformation About Marcia Earhart Marcia Earhart is the co-founder of Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, grief, and emotional pain. She is a grief, trauma, brain, and mental health coach, author, speaker, and advocate who helps people rediscover hope, purpose, and resilience after life's most difficult experiences. Guest Links Sterling Rose Sanctuary https://www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us Book: Gripped by Grace in the Garden of Grief Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

Divorce, Conflict & Moving Forward with Joe Dillon

Episode Description What if the goal isn’t to win the argument... but to move forward? In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Joe Dillon, founder of Equitable Mediation Services, for a conversation that starts with divorce mediation but quickly becomes something much bigger. We explore communication, conflict, healing, personal responsibility, and what it really takes to move forward when life doesn't unfold the way you planned. Joe has spent nearly three decades helping couples navigate divorce through mediation rather than courtroom battles. Along the way, he's learned something fascinating: many people aren't actually fighting over different goals. They're often in what Joe calls "violent agreement" — wanting the same thing but struggling to hear each other. What makes this conversation especially powerful is Joe's personal connection to the work. Having experienced the emotional impact of his own parents' difficult divorce as a child, he shares how those experiences shaped both his career and his mission to help families avoid unnecessary pain and conflict. There are plenty of practical insights here, but what stood out most to me was the reminder that healing isn't about pretending something didn't hurt. It's about deciding what happens next. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, working through conflict, or simply trying to move forward from a challenging chapter in your life, Joe offers a thoughtful perspective on what that journey can look like. And yes, there are a few laughs along the way too. Because even conversations about difficult subjects deserve room for a little humanity. If you've ever felt stuck in resentment, struggled to communicate with someone you care about, or found yourself replaying the same argument over and over again, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll hear about: • Why mediation can create healthier outcomes than litigation • The surprising concept of "violent agreement" • How communication breakdowns fuel conflict • What Joe learned from experiencing his parents' divorce as a child • Why healing requires focusing on the future instead of blame • Practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations Guest Bio Joe Dillon is the founder of Equitable Mediation Services and has worked as a divorce mediator for nearly 30 years. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, Joe helps couples resolve conflict, improve communication, and navigate divorce through collaborative mediation rather than costly litigation. His mission is simple: help families move forward with less conflict and more clarity. Guest Links Website: https://equitablemediation.com Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt Call to Action Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious

Finding Purpose Through Play, Self-Love, and Bold Reinvention with Baiba Wisse

Full Episode Description What if the life you’re meant to live feels less like pressure… and more like play? In this deeply reflective and surprisingly playful conversation, Audley sits down with Baiba Wisse to explore what happens when you stop performing for the world and start listening to yourself. From corporate success and burnout to intuition, self-love, and purpose, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the biggest transformation begins with a simple question: “Why not?” Baiba shares her journey from recruitment leadership into purpose-driven work and podcasting, along with the lessons she learned about authenticity, resilience, and trusting your own signal in a world full of noise. The conversation flows through the tension many high achievers experience: checking all the external boxes while quietly feeling disconnected inside. And somewhere between the wisdom and the laughter, there’s a powerful invitation to stop waiting for permission and start playing with possibility again. Audley and Baiba also unpack the danger of perfectionism, the importance of experimentation, and why so many people struggle to trust themselves after years of conditioning. There’s a beautiful honesty throughout this episode that makes it feel less like an interview and more like sitting in on two people genuinely trying to make sense of life in real time. A little wisdom. A little humor. A little “let’s just see what happens.” Honestly, that’s where some of the best growth lives. If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, burned out, or quietly wondering if there’s something more waiting for you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. And if you’ve forgotten how to dream, imagine, or simply have fun again, this conversation might just help you reconnect with that part of yourself too. In this episode, you’ll hear about: * Why purpose often reveals itself through experimentation and play * The hidden cost of constantly seeking external validation * How self-love and authenticity work together * Why resilience gets stronger the more you trust yourself * The importance of listening to your intuition instead of overthinking everything * How bold, audacious choices give other people permission to do the same Guest Bio Baiba Wisse is the host of the Career in Technicolor podcast and a mentor focused on helping people reconnect with their purpose, intuition, and authentic selves. With a background in corporate recruitment and leadership, Baiba now guides people through personal reinvention and encourages them to build lives that feel deeply aligned, meaningful, and alive. Guest Links Career in Technicolor Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-in-technicolor-find-your-purpose/id1584835608 Instagram: @careerintechnicolor Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=XUiEdKR_SfGHVickOna1_w⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345⁠ 📦 Amazon 🎶 → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_uTUF3nquBYuxdvziD7EIZw9VQ⁠ Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 ratethispodcast.com⁠/audacious

Healing, Trauma & Self-Awareness with Jason VanRuler

Full Episode Description Sometimes the hardest part of healing isn’t what happened to us. It’s finally being willing to look at it honestly. In this deeply thoughtful — and surprisingly fun — conversation, Jason VanRuler joins Audley to unpack trauma, self-awareness, healing, leadership, relationships, and the stories we quietly carry about ourselves. Jason shares insights from his work as a therapist and author, including why so many people stay stuck in old patterns and how understanding your “origin story” can completely change the way you move through life. What makes this conversation stand out is the balance between depth and humanity. One minute they’re talking about emotional wounds and self-sabotage, and the next minute they’re somehow using Spider-Man as a therapy metaphor. And honestly… it works. Because the conversation never feels clinical or performative. It feels real. Throughout the episode, Jason explains why behavior always serves a purpose, how unresolved experiences shape our relationships, and why courage often starts with one small step instead of one giant leap. Audley also opens up about identity, authenticity, and the realization that no matter how much we try to reinvent ourselves, the real version of who we are eventually rises to the surface. There’s also a powerful discussion around leadership and self-awareness, including why great leaders can’t lead effectively if they’re disconnected from themselves emotionally. Jason’s perspective on healing, communication, and resilience brings both practical wisdom and emotional clarity to the conversation. And maybe most importantly, this episode is a reminder that your past doesn’t have to become your prison. Sometimes the very thing that hurt you becomes the thing that teaches you how to help others heal. If you’ve been feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or simply trying to figure out how to move forward without ignoring what you’ve been through, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you’ll hear about: * Why understanding your “origin story” matters * How unresolved pain shapes behavior and relationships * The connection between self-awareness and leadership * Why healing starts with honest reflection * The difference between “building a ladder” and “building a camp” * How courage often begins with one small step forward Guest Bio Jason VanRuler is a therapist, speaker, and author who specializes in trauma, relationships, communication, leadership, and emotional healing. Through his work with individuals, couples, and leaders, he helps people better understand themselves, improve relationships, and move forward with greater self-awareness and purpose. He is the author of Get Past Your Past and Discovering Your Communication Type. Guest Links 🌐 jasonvr.com⁠ 📸 instagram.com⁠ - @jason.vanruler Listen on Major Platforms 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345⁠ 📦 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFt⁠ CTA Enjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. ⭐ Leave a review: 👉 ratethispodcast.com⁠/audacious