Best Heidi Esther Podcasts (2024)

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#67 A journey back to ourselves, with Francine Wise in Kent, UK 48:34

3d ago48:34

48:34

My guest today is Francine Wise. Francine lives in Kent in the UK with her husband and two daughters, who are 8 and 6. They chose this route when their eldest daughter was four years old and school just didn’t feel right. Francine tells us about how she imagined home education and learning would look and the process she went through of trying out l…

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Let's Talk About...Creating a Parts Check-in Practice 29:54

3h ago29:54

29:54

If you're someone who's done your own IFS work, you were likely encouraged to check in with a part that you met during your session on your own regularly throughout the week. And you may have thought, how in the world do I do that? Hopefully, the therapist or coach you're working with helped you with that process. But if they didn't, you're in luck…

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Let's Talk About...Anxiety (and why our parts eat when we're anxious) 32:27

15d ago32:27

32:27

On this week's podcast episode we're talking about anxiety, one of the most common things that lead our parts to food. Very often, parts in our system use food to calm our anxious parts. I think this happens for a couple of reasons. First, food can be a great distraction when we're feeling anxious. And second, food actually calms us down. Research …

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#66 From Silicon Valley to roadschooling, with Stacey Yates Sellar in Scotland 45:07

2M ago45:07

45:07

I’m chatting today with Stacey Yates Sellar, a Conscious Parenting Coach and author of Conscious Parenting Your ADHD Child. Stacey and her husband have two boys, who are 13 and 10. Until four years ago, they lived and worked in California, but had many misgivings about the highly competitive schooling system. Eventually they decided to sell their h…

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52. From Broken Back to Ninja Warrior: Angela Fuller’s Comeback 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

Join us for an empowering episode with Angela Fuller, a mother, fitness instructor, competitive gymnast, inspirational speaker, and American Ninja Warrior, featured on NBC's latest season of ANW. Angela’s journey is a testament to resilience, having overcome a broken back and battled postpartum depression by choosing faith over fear. At 43, she def…

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51. Flexibility and Fitness: Insights from Hilary Shaffer 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

Join us for an insightful episode with Hilary Shaffer, a personal trainer who believes in the transformative power of fitness. With over 14 years of experience, Hilary has built lasting relationships with her clients by focusing on personal growth and becoming a better version of oneself. Known for her flexible approach, she adapts workouts to fit …

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50. Orange Glasses, Bright Ideas: Navigating Social Media with Dorien Morin-van Dam 34:53

2M ago34:53

34:53

Join us for an inspiring episode with , a leading expert in organic social media and content marketing with over 13 years of experience. As a Certified Social Media Manager and Agile Marketer, Dorien shares the latest techniques for driving engagement and results. She hosts the "Strategy Talks" livestream show and podcast on Facebook, LinkedIn, and…

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Let's Talk About...Accepting Your Body 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

What's the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word acceptance? As in accepting who you are and accepting your body, right here, right now? For many if not most people, the thought of acceptance brings up parts saying, "No! I won't give up!" Or, "I can't acceptance myself the way I am--I'm not good enough." Yeah....acceptance is real…

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Let's Talk About...Restriction 38:31

3M ago38:31

38:31

On this weeks' podcast episode, we're talking about restriction. This is a topic that I know I've mentioned a number of times on the show, but I've never talked about it in depth. And given how common it is, it's about time that I do. What comes to mind when you think about the word "restriction" (as it relates to food)? For me, I tend to think abo…

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49. Making the Most of Life: Heath & Confidence with Esther Avant 32:22

3M ago32:22

32:22

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Esther Avant, a health industry veteran with over 18 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness. As a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, and owner of EA Coaching, Esther empowers women to be healthy, happy, and confident. In this episode, Esther shares her insights on overcoming …

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#65 Helping our children follow their joy, with Melissa Miles McCarter in Missouri, US 44:49

3M ago44:49

44:49

Today, my guest is Melissa Miles McCarter, who lives in Missouri with her husband and her 8-year-old daughter Willakate. Melissa worked as a college professor and chose not to put her daughter in school, realising that it wasn’t a system she would thrive in. She talks about what her own deschooling looked like and how she partners with her daughter…

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Sexuality and Eating Concerns with Esther Hooley 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

On this week's podcast, we're talking about something that I haven't talked much about at all on the show: sexuality. Thankfully, since this is not my speciality, I'm joined by Esther Hooley, a psychologist who presented a really informative workshop that I attended a few months ago on sexuality and eating concerns. Esther is a psychologist in Waco…

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48. Building Resilience: Helping Kids Overcome Bullying with Vickie Stolle 28:18

3M ago28:18

28:18

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Vickie Stolle, an engaging speaker, writer, and dedicated resilience advocate. Vickie is renowned for empowering individuals to uncover their innate resilience skills through her work at Dragonfly Paradigm. Vickie’s journey began within the cleft community, drawing from her own experiences of living with a…

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#64 Living, learning and healing, with Linsey, in the East Midlands, UK 49:22

3M ago49:22

49:22

My guest today is Linsey, who lives in the UK with her partner and three children who are 10, 6 and 1 and a half. Her family’s journey to unschooling started when they decided to take their eldest son out of school after two years extremely difficult years. Linsey soon realised that a schooled approach wouldn’t work at home either, so began to lean…

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47. Unleashing Your Natural Creative Brilliance with Polly Hearsey 27:01

3M ago27:01

27:01

In this episode, we welcome Polly Hearsey, a mentor who guides entrepreneurs in unlocking their creative genius and discovering their true selves. Polly shares her journey from conventional work to a fulfilling life of curiosity and creativity, demonstrating how embracing growth and shedding labels can lead to profound personal and professional rei…

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Becoming Embodied: Three Exercises, with Heidi Andersen 48:13

3M ago48:13

48:13

On my last podcast episode, Heidi Andersen and I had a fantastic discussion about embodiment and how vital it is to be in your body in order to heal your relationship with it. (If you didn't listen to it yet, check it out here!) After Heidi and I recorded that episode, I told her she had an open invitation to come back onto the show and expand on a…

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46. Transforming Lives Through Holistic Design with Lisa Morton 26:10

4M ago26:10

26:10

In this episode, we welcome Lisa Morton, a dynamic interior designer and holistic living expert who helps women transform their lives by harmonizing their living spaces. Lisa's unique approach integrates holistic design principles, Feng Shui, color psychology, and an alignment with the natural cycles, creating environments that nurture well-being a…

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Embodiment as the Antidote to Negative Body Image, with Heidi Andersen 1:04:15

4M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

On this week's episode, I'm speaking with Certified Body Trust® Specialist Heidi Andersen about the topic of embodiment, something that she sees as vital to the healing of food and body issues. And in case you're not quite sure how to define embodiment, Heidi describes it as: The ability to land safely in our body in the present moment, just how we…

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45. Anchored in Faith & Family with Laura Stevens 27:23

4M ago27:23

27:23

Laura Stevens's journey as a military wife and mom is a powerful testament to resilience and determination. Before diving into network marketing, Laura was no stranger to hard work. She tried her hand at running an Etsy business, burning the midnight oil to make extra money for her family to give her children every opportunity to flourish. Inspired…

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#63 Finding our balance, embracing rest, and lots of self-compassion, with Claire Windmill in Devon, UK 52:20

4M ago52:20

52:20

Today I’m chatting with Claire Windmill who lives in Devon in the UK with her husband and two children, who are seven and nine. Claire was a social worker and early years teacher and is now a parenting mentor and coach. She shares how her family came to unschooling after taking some time out to travel and they realised how much happier and less str…

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Let's Talk About...GLP-1s and Food Noise 22:00

4M ago22:00

22:00

I'll get right to it and be honest. Part of this week's podcast topic--GLP-1 medication--is not something I've really wanted to talk about. These are the medications that we're all hearing about nonstop--the ones that Oprah talked about in her recent special. I haven't wanted to give them much air time, because we hear about them so much everywhere…

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44. Leaving Behind the Familiar: Group Travel and Adventure with Laura Ericson 30:25

5M ago30:25

30:25

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Ericson, a professional traveler, content creator, and entrepreneur who traded her career for a life of cultural immersion and transformative travel. After going through a divorce and exploring solo travel in her late 30s, Laura embarked on a journey to create something meaningful: a travel company focusing o…

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#62 Trusting our children, and learning to value rest and play, with Robyn Tamlin-Lea in New Zealand 46:45

5M ago46:45

46:45

My guest today is Robyn Tamlin-Lea. Robyn is South African but now lives in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, with her husband and two children who are seven and three and a half. Robyn took her daughter out of school when she saw that already at a very early age, there was a strong narrative around academic expectations and her daughter not doing …

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43. From Fitness Champion to Integrative Health Advocate with Jenny Goforth Hickerson 30:50

5M ago30:50

30:50

Join us on a transformative journey with Jenny Goforth Hickerson; with a rich background spanning personal training, martial arts, and bodybuilding, Jenny's life took a drastic turn when she battled chronic health issues post-pregnancy, eventually uncovering a debilitating case of Breast Implant Illness. After removing her implants in 2022, Jenny e…

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How an Early Lack of Nurturance Impacts Your Relationship with Food, with Colleen West 57:19

4M ago57:19

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I have a question for you. What do you know about your early years? Like from birth to age two? And what do you know about your mom's pregnancy with you? If you're like me, not a whole lot. Turns out, though, this is really good information to have. According to this week's podcast guest, Colleen West, these early years and your experiences within …

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42. Living a Lit Up Life with Debbie Heiser 46:23

5M ago46:23

46:23

Embark on a transformative journey as we delve into the story of Debbie Heiser, a distinguished executive with over 25 years of experience in leading Fortune 500 and Fortune 50 companies. Debbie's expertise lies in fostering self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and success mindsets among leaders, drawing from her vast experience in the corporate…

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41. Cultivating Connection Through Emotional Intelligence Katie Anderson 32:27

5M ago32:27

32:27

In this inspiring episode, we're joined by Katie Anderson, a multi-passionate entrepreneur who infuses connection, intentionality, and Emotional Intelligence principles into all aspects of her work. At the heart of Katie's mission is her coaching business, An Essential Approach, dedicated to impacting women's lives and fostering inner peace, self-w…

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#61 Honouring our children and learning to let go, with Danii Oliver in Texas 46:45

5M ago46:45

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This episode, I’m chatting with Danii Oliver, who lives in Texas with her husband and two children who are almost 6 and 11. Danii shares her story of leaving New York City behind in search of something new for and her and family, and to live a more gentle and connected life, which they now do on their permaculture farm in Texas. We talk about the d…

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40. Letting Go of Others Expectations and Following Your Heart with Dr. Rachae Bell 32:37

5M ago32:37

32:37

Join us on the She's Reinvented Podcast for an inspiring chat with Dr. Rachae Bell, a trailblazing chiropractor who defied expectations to pursue her true calling. From small-town upbringing to thriving owner of two chiropractic clinics, Rachae's journey is a testament to the power of following your passion. Tune in as she shares her insights on ho…

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Let's Talk About...How to Handle that Leftover Easter Candy 18:16

5M ago18:16

18:16

If you celebrated Easter yesterday (and even if you didn't), you probably have some leftover candy in your house. Which means you also probably have some parts who are very anxious about this candy. Or who have already eaten quite a bit of it. Or who have put it high up on a shelf so that hopefully you'll forget about it. Having a lot of candy in t…

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#60 Unschooling and playful living, with Heidi Steel in West Sussex, UK 44:50

6M ago44:50

44:50

In this episode. I’m delighted to chat with Heidi Steel who was first on the podcast in 2021. Heidi is a former teacher and has four children who are 16, 15, 12 and 9 and who have never been to school. Heidi shares what unschooling looks like for her family and we talk about the enormous value of play in children’s learning and development. And, am…

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The Impact of Trauma on Food and Body Concerns, with Cinna Holsclaw 57:12

6M ago57:12

57:12

Trigger warning: on this episode, we're talking about trauma and how traumatic experiences can impact your relationship with food and your body. If you're just not up for this topic, take care of yourself and pass it by. Trauma and eating disorders often go hand-in-hand. Indeed, research has suggested that up to 50% of those diagnosed with eating d…

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39. From Event Planning to Empowering Lives with Debi Kinney 35:33

6M ago35:33

35:33

When the world came to a standstill, Debi Kinney found her true stride. Swapping her event planner's clipboard for a health coach's guidebook, she joins us to recount the transformative journey that has not only reshaped her career but also the lives of those she touches. Debi's story is a beacon for anyone feeling stuck, a reminder that embracing …

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38. Nurturing the Soul: Exploring Spirituality and Self-Care with Rev. Christine Davies 30:09

6M ago30:09

30:09

Welcome to the She's Reinvented Podcast, where we dive deep into the realms of spirituality, self-care, and personal transformation. In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Rev. Christine Davies, a dynamic speaker, writer, educator, and spiritual practitioner. With a wealth of experience as an ordained Presbyterian Minister, certified spiritu…

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37. Reclaiming Your Life After Loss with Diana Parra 27:39

6M ago27:39

27:39

Today, we're joined by Diana Parra, M.A., a transformational coach, Neuroencoding specialist, and author. Diana helps women break free from stagnation by blending psychology and Neuroencoding techniques. We'll explore overcoming grief, navigating loss, and emerging stronger. Join us to discover resilience and transformation in the face of adversity…

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Let's Talk About...The Binge/Restrict Cycle (i.e. polarizations) 33:37

5M ago33:37

33:37

Let me ask you a question: have you ever thought of yourself as a binge eater? Or maybe you've noticed that you have a part that binges? This is something that many people engage in at least sometimes, and for some folx it happens daily. But what exactly is binge eating? I find that many of my clients describe themselves as binge eaters, but they a…

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#59 Four of the most-asked questions I get about unschooling, with Esther Jones 28:38

6M ago28:38

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Once in a while it felt like it could be helpful to take a moment to answer some of the most common questions that I get. Of course, every family is completely different, so if any of these questions or worries are relevant to you, you might want to take my thoughts as a hopefully useful starting point for your own reflections. Let me know if this …

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36. Following Your Intuition and Embracing Change with Janice Hoult 23:32

6M ago23:32

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Janice Hoult found herself feeling misaligned after a long-term career in working in corporate marketing for Big Food. This feeling of misalignment grew and she decided to make a life-altering switch to being a holistic nutritionist and life coach. We discuss how aligning your career with your core values can spark profound transformation. She shar…

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35. Finding Identity Through Books with Kara Infante 28:37

6M ago28:37

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Join us on this episode of She's Reinvented as we delve into the inspiring journey of Kara Infante, a former physical therapist turned podcaster, military spouse, and devoted mother of three. Kara's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the transformative power of literature. Having navigated the challenges of being a military spouse and jug…

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34. Genetics, Epigenetics, and Wellness with Brenda Wollenberg 30:13

6M ago30:13

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When Brenda Wollenberg faced a health crisis, she turned to epigenetics and personalized nutrition, uncovering the profound connection between our genes and the food we eat. Her transformative journey not only revitalized her own health but also reshaped the well-being of her entire family. This episode is a deep dive into Brenda's story, a vivid i…

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#58 Unravelling our own stories to raise empowered children, with Adrienne Miller in Vancouver 53:17

6M ago53:17

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My guest today is Adrienne Miller who lives in Vancouver with her husband and three children who are 10, 7 and 4. Adrienne was a teacher, and realised when her oldest child turned school age that it wasn’t a choice they wanted for him. After growing up in a strict, religious home, Adrienne also shares her journey of unravelling her deep conditionin…

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IFS and the Enneagram, with Tammy Sollenberger 1:09:32

6M ago1:09:32

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Are you familiar with the Enneagram? The "test" that views personality as nine interconnected types? I wasn't, until about three years ago. And even then, I took an online test, bought a book, read the chapter that corresponded with my "type," and never looked at it again. But.... I've had parts in the background of my mind who have been curious ab…

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33. Health and Hormones After 40 with Nutritional Therapist Thalia Pellegrini 35:23

7M ago35:23

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Battling chronic fatigue syndrome isn't for the faint of heart, a reality Thalia Pellegrini knows all too well. Her transformational journey through the healing power of nutritional therapy is not just inspiring; it provides a beacon of hope for women over 40 grappling with similar health challenges. This week, we're joined by Thalia, a registered …

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32. The Impact of Doing Shadow Work with Ryan Sawyer 34:04

7M ago34:04

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Navigating relationships can sometimes feel like trying to read a map in the dark, but what if the key to clarity was waiting within us all along? This episode sheds light on the transformative power of shadow integration in relationships, revealing how the inner stories of unworthiness we tell ourselves are often magnified by societal expectations…

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31. Shattering Expectations: Identity and Body Positivity with Cherie Miller 37:47

7M ago37:47

37:47

Cherie Miller's story of courage rising from the ashes of an emotionally abusive marriage. We dive into the essence of reinvention and the hurdles faced when stepping into one's full potential. We discuss body shame, self-love, the liberation of self-empowerment, and the toxic cultural norms that bind women in a shared struggle with negative body i…

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Let's Talk About...How to Keep Your Eating Parts from Taking Over 33:58

7M ago33:58

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I think many (most) of us have had the experience of feeling out-of-control with food, at least to some degree. It feels like something or someone else has taken over and you're just along for the ride. In IFS terms, we call that being "blended" with a part. The part has literally hijacked the system and is running the show. And Self is very hard t…

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#57 Embracing the ease of natural learning, with Julie Walter in Ontario, Canada 52:43

7M ago52:43

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In this episode, I’m chatting with Julie Walter from Ontario, Canada. Julie has three children who are 9, 11 and 13 and have never been to school. As a former teacher, Julie talks about how impacted she was by the differences between the resistant nature of learning in a classroom and the kind of natural learning she was seeing unfolding happily at…

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30. Finding Food Freedom and Cultivating Self-Worth with Kim Basler 29:20

7M ago29:20

29:20

Have you ever felt trapped by society's expectations, or found yourself on the brink of burnout? This episode's guest, Kim Basler, a food freedom and mindset coach, opens up about her own turning point—a 'spiritual awakening' during Thanksgiving of 2016—that propelled her from the depths of burnout to a profound self-discovery journey. Together, we…

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29. Dealing with Overstimulation: Mindful Parenting with Christy Deniston 23:50

7M ago23:50

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When Christy Deniston, a positive parenting coach and mother of three, faced her moment of truth, it led her down a path of self-discovery and transformation that she now shares with us. Her journey from stress to mindfulness is a powerful testament to the impact our own behavior has on our children and ourselves. Christy's personal narrative not o…

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28. The Power of Resilience and Finding Your Calling with Na'Kedra Rodgers 28:50

7M ago28:50

28:50

Have you ever felt a void even when everything you've wished for is right in front of you? Our guest, Na'Kedra Rogers, embarked on an unexpected journey of self-discovery during the pandemic, which led her to realize her true purpose. Today, she takes us through her inspiring transformation, from creating uplifting videos to cultivating a personal …

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