The Live Free Podcast - Life Beyond Survival

Breakup with Burnout w/ Elisha Meek

What if burnout isn’t a sign that you need to quit what egnal that something deeper needs your attention? In this empowering and practical conversation, I sit down with Elisha Meek—author, speaker, burnout coach, and corporate professional—to talk about what burnout really looks like and how to break free from it without walking away from your paycheck. After navigating her own experience with burnout, Elisha turned her struggle into a mission to help busy women reclaim their identity, joy, and purpose while still managing the demands of everyday life. We explore the myth that escaping burnout requires a dramatic life overhaul and instead discuss how small, intentional shifts can create meaningful change. Together, we dive into the importance of joy, mindset, and rediscovering the parts of yourself that may have been buried beneath responsibilities, stress, and overwhelm. Elisha shares practical tools to help listeners refill their cup, reconnect with themselves, and stop waiting for life to feel better someday. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or wondering if this constant overwhelm is just “normal,” this episode is a reminder that burnout doesn’t have to be your forever. * What burnout really looks like (and why it’s not just about work) * Why quitting your job isn’t always the answer to feeling stuck * The brain-body-soul approach to reclaiming your energy and joy * How small daily habits can create big shifts in well-being * Rediscovering purpose, identity, and fulfillment outside of productivity * The power of gratitude, mindset shifts, and intentional focus * How to identify what genuinely brings you joy—without shame Connect With Elisha Elisha Meek Website [https://elishameek.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram @elisha.meek [https://www.instagram.com/elisha.meek?utm_source=chatgpt.com] LinkedIn – Elisha Meek [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elishameek/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Email: meek@elishameek.com Connect With Live Free Wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lvfree⁠⁠ [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Flvfree&e=AT0DGIjgpu6zaK47u1ZUPROjurjtp0lFTLmcN-qk-2q6kOSrovzTzB2mulx969xnoxz1a6nlnVKlaB1RFcQ-X_EIyfI9sWl1Sob231Tus0kb4ZcnovTeMA]

It All Begins With You w/ Lisa Taylor

What happens when life unravels faster than you can hold it together? In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, I sit down with Lisa Taylor to explore her journey through unexpected motherhood, divorce, and personal upheaval—and how those experiences became the doorway to profound healing and self-discovery. Lisa shares how she moved from simply surviving to truly reconnecting with herself, blending spiritual practices with grounded, everyday tools. We talk about what it really means to slow down (especially when life feels chaotic), how to access your inner wisdom, and why true healing doesn’t come from fixing your external world—but from turning inward. This episode is both comforting and activating. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward after a life shift, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: everything begins with you. Connect With Lisa Website: lisataylorholistic.com/book [https://lisataylorholistic.com/book/] Instagram: @thelisataylor [https://www.instagram.com/thelisataylor/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisataylor111 [https://www.youtube.com/@lisataylor111 ] Connect With Live Free Wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lvfree⁠⁠ [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Flvfree&e=AT0DGIjgpu6zaK47u1ZUPROjurjtp0lFTLmcN-qk-2q6kOSrovzTzB2mulx969xnoxz1a6nlnVKlaB1RFcQ-X_EIyfI9sWl1Sob231Tus0kb4ZcnovTeMA]

Your Story, Your Power w/ Laura G. Patac

In this episode of the Live Free Podcast, I sit down with Laura G. Patac—entrepreneur, former corporate executive, mathematician turned poet, and master storyteller. With more than two decades of global leadership experience across five continents, Laura has lived and led in culturally diverse environments, and today she uses her voice to help others uncover the power in their own stories. Our conversation is all about the ways our stories shape who we are, how we show up, and the lives we create. Laura shares her personal journey from a shy child in Romania to a confident leader and entrepreneur, and how storytelling became the thread connecting art, poetry, leadership, and personal transformation. We talk about the role of self-expression in discovering our unique value, the resilience built through adversity, and how reframing our inner dialogue can open new doors. Laura also introduces frameworks for self-discovery, showing us how to find the threads in our own experiences and weave them into a narrative of strength, authenticity, and purpose. This conversation is rich with insights on resilience, empowerment, and the power of storytelling—not just as a way to share who we are, but as a way to create mirrors for others to see their own gifts. Laura reminds us that our stories are not something to hide, but something to honor, embrace, and ultimately share, because in them we find both healing and connection. Chapters 00:00 Journey of Self-Discovery and Expression 02:38 The Power of Storytelling in Art and Life 05:45 Corporate Life: The Art of Storytelling in Leadership 08:31 Embracing Diversity and Cultural Learning 11:21 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship: Finding Purpose 14:37 Empowerment Through Unique Value Proposition 17:17 Frameworks for Personal Growth and Storytelling 20:17 The Importance of Self-Talk and Positive Affirmations 22:49 Books and Resources for Personal Development 25:43 Future Aspirations and Legacy Building Connect With Laura: LinkedIn [www.linkedin.com/in/laura-g-patac] Link We Promised: HERE [https://www.storiesholdpurpose.com/book] * What's Included: As promised, here’s your free download of Stories with Purpose in PDF format. And that’s not all—when you grab your copy, you’ll also receive a bonus digital workbook to help you apply the STORY framework to your own journey. Connect With Live Free Wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lvfree⁠⁠ [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Flvfree&e=AT0DGIjgpu6zaK47u1ZUPROjurjtp0lFTLmcN-qk-2q6kOSrovzTzB2mulx969xnoxz1a6nlnVKlaB1RFcQ-X_EIyfI9sWl1Sob231Tus0kb4ZcnovTeMA]

Your Story Defines You or Refines You W/ Diana Fritz

In this episode of the Live Free Podcast, I sit down with Diana, a cancer thriver and executive leader whose journey will inspire you to see challenges through a new lens. Diana opens up about the day everything changed—just 30 days into 2014, the year she had planned to thrive as a single mom, excel as a leader, and go on a missions trip. Instead, she got the call no one wants to hear: she had cancer near her left eye. Over the next nine years, her mission shifted from traveling overseas to showing up with faith, kindness, and purpose inside hospital walls. She shares how she saved her eye for nearly a decade, then faced a life-saving surgery that removed her eye and sinus areas—followed by radiation, MRIs, and a new chapter of resilience. Through it all, Diana embraced a profound mindset shift—from asking “Why me?” to declaring “Since it’s me…” She’s learned that adversity can refine us, not define us, and that our hardships can uniquely qualify us to serve and uplift others. Her story is a beautiful reminder that we can all choose to shine, even in the darkest places. Connect With Diana Website [https://grituiuq.com/] - Get The Book! LinkedIn [www.linkedin.com/in/diana-fritz-b032064] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/diana.kline.395] Connect With Live Free Wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lvfree⁠⁠ [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Flvfree&e=AT0DGIjgpu6zaK47u1ZUPROjurjtp0lFTLmcN-qk-2q6kOSrovzTzB2mulx969xnoxz1a6nlnVKlaB1RFcQ-X_EIyfI9sWl1Sob231Tus0kb4ZcnovTeMA]

The Secret To Less Days That Suck w/ Deborah Mallow

In this high-energy, joy-infused episode of The Live Free Podcast, I sit down with Happiness Expert and author Deborah Mallow to explore how we can all create fewer days that suck—by making joy a daily, doable choice. Deborah’s journey from the high-stress world of corporate sales and design to becoming a cheerleader for positivity (minus the pom-poms) is both inspiring and hilarious. Her book, 6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, offers a refreshing, no-fluff guide to building resilience, shifting perspective, and actually enjoying life—even when it’s hard. We talk about how mindset shapes everything, why self-care is really about self-worth, and how small steps can lead to huge shifts over time. Deborah also shares how her Daily Decisions toolkit helps people stop waiting for life to get easier—and start dancing through the mess with more joy and confidence. If you’ve been craving more lightness, less guilt, and permission to celebrate yourself unapologetically, this one’s for you. Connect With Deb: thedailydecisions.com [www.thedailydecisions.com] IG @daily.decisions [https://www.instagram.com/daily.decisions/] Connect With Live Free Wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lvfree⁠⁠ [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Flvfree&e=AT0DGIjgpu6zaK47u1ZUPROjurjtp0lFTLmcN-qk-2q6kOSrovzTzB2mulx969xnoxz1a6nlnVKlaB1RFcQ-X_EIyfI9sWl1Sob231Tus0kb4ZcnovTeMA]