Best Hotline Sessions Podcasts (2024)

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Dealing with Heartbreak After Heartbreak with Jeanine Amapola Ward 43:45

4d ago43:45

43:45

Heartbreak after heartbreak… you might know what it feels like to have your heart broken into a million pieces. You might know what it feels like to have your heart broken by someone you thought you would be with forever. How do you come out the other side of heartbreak? How do you believe that God has good things in store for your life and for you…

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I Need Help with Dating Decisions! 25:43

12d ago25:43

25:43

Are you struggling with decisions in your dating life? Today on the podcast, I talk with Carolina, and help her navigate some questions she has regarding dating and dating relationships. She specifically wants to know how you make decisions based on your faith and what God wants for your dating life, versus making decisions based on your emotions a…

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Rejection Wounds with Alexandra Hoover 57:01

19d ago57:01

57:01

How do you handle rejection? Worse yet, how do you handle rejection from people you hoped to be able to trust? How do you recover from feeling unwanted or unneeded? How do you keep it from becoming part of your beliefs and identity? This week on the podcast I have a powerful on-air session with Alexandra Hoover, and we start putting together the pi…

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When You Feel Like You Don't Fit In with Brian Tome 1:01:35

26d ago1:01:35

1:01:35

What do you do when you feel like you don’t fit in? What do you do when you don’t even feel like you belong in your own family? How can you take that feeling that you don’t belong, and turn it into something good… Something healthy… Something purposeful and meaningful? This is exactly the subject we dive into today in this on-air counseling session…

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How Do You Date After Loss? 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

How do you date after the deep loss of a marriage? Is it possible to love again? Today I talk with Diane who is a widow that is trying to heal her heart after the death of her husband. She’s having a hard time navigating the dating world now that she’s single in her 60s, yet hasn’t dated since her 20s!! We talk about her grief, how to heal, and whe…

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How do I have BOTH: Time with my son & the business I want? 22:02

1M ago22:02

22:02

S1 Ep42: Does business building feel like a game of tug-of-war with your brain? Kathleen called in to The Life Coach Hotline with this very dilemma. Something she’s coming up against often is the idea that she’s supposed to build her business in a very specific way. However, while her brain offers her a multitude of ways she ‘should’ be growing her…

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Baggage in Our Marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson 58:28

1M ago58:28

58:28

Today on the podcast, I have a couples counseling session with two of my favorite people… Dave and Ann Wilson! I met them when I was invited to be on their program, family life today, and I immediately fell in love with their authenticity. I knew they would be a perfect fit for couples counseling session to dig into some of the hard things from the…

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"Can I grow my business the way I really want to?" 12:24

2M ago12:24

12:24

S1 Ep41: Sometimes, it can feel like you're all over the place in your business. You have an idea of what you want your business to look like, but that can be at odds with what you think your business should look like. So, what do you do when you're stuck in this place and you feel like you can't grow your business the way you really want to? Tune …

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Why Can’t I Ask For What I Need? 31:38

2M ago31:38

31:38

Are you good at sharing your needs with others? Most people aren’t. Today on the podcast, Erin from Texas called in to talk to me about the fact that she has a really hard time opening up with others and being vulnerable about what she really needs and how she feels. She’s seen patterns in her life of putting others first and staying silent about h…

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Social Media Marketing: "It's not working" 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

S1 Ep40: If you’re anything like this week’s caller, Lindsey, you probably think there’s some secret, perfect way to get people to want to work with you. Maybe you believe deep down that your people don’t actually want to schedule a call with you, and that's why your social media marketing isn't working. In this episode, I coach Lindsey on her thou…

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Do I Have Dad Wounds? with Jonathan Pokluda 56:22

2M ago56:22

56:22

Today on the podcast, I have a favorite friend back on for a SECOND on-air session, JP Pokluda!! In our initial conversation, JP and I talk through some of his challenges with having too much on his plate and moving into a season of burnout (listen to the conversation here). In that conversation, I asked if he had ever dug into his past history— an…

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Starting a business: "What if no one joins?" 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

S1 Ep39: Kelsey recently pivoted in her business and is moving towards establishing herself in a new niche. She has big plans for a membership program, but she also has some unhelpful thoughts standing in her way, so she called The Life Coach Hotline. Tune in to hear Kelsey get coached on the energy she's bringing to her business, and the changes s…

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When Old Trauma Spills Into New Relationships 32:06

2M ago32:06

32:06

Today on the podcast, I chat with Rebecca from Tennessee! She’s wanting to know how to deal with past trauma, and especially how to keep it from spilling into present relationships! Relationships are like a mirror to our wounds and weaknesses…. And as much as they reveal past woundings, they also invite us to heal! When people get close enough, we …

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"My job is keeping me from starting my dream business" 15:14

2M ago15:14

15:14

S1 Ep38: Courtney has been a nurse practitioner for seven years, but two years ago she decided to follow her calling and become a life coach alongside her career. It’s been a journey, and Courtney called The Life Coach Hotline because she’s experiencing some fear that’s blocking her from going all in on her life coaching dream. Tune in this week an…

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When There Seems To Be No Hope with Katherine Wolf 53:58

2M ago53:58

53:58

Today on the podcast, I am talking to the amazing Katherine Wolf. In her 20s, after the birth of her first child, Katherine experienced a devastating massive stroke that left her paralyzed and turned her life completely upside down. In this on-air counseling session, we talk through this horrific season in her life and what it means to look for hop…

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"I don't have enough time to do the things I want" 17:49

2M ago17:49

17:49

S1 Ep37: How often do you find yourself saying you don’t have enough time to do the things you want or have committed to? Kaumundi called in to The Life Coach Hotline this week feeling depleted, resentful, and unable to stand up for the commitments and plans she wants to pursue. We explore what might be bubbling under the surface that’s causing her…

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Trusting God vs. Taking Control 33:34

3M ago33:34

33:34

Today on the podcast, I talk with Faith from Georgia! She’s 37 and single so she really wants to know how to know when you are trusting God with your dating life — versus when you are taking control of the situation yourself. Do you have to sit back and wait for things to happen, or can you take initiative? And what if you are a woman, where does t…

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Struggling With Singleness: A Conversation with Mandisa 42:07

3M ago42:07

42:07

In honor of my good friend – Mandisa, and to honor her life and legacy, I am re-airing this powerful episode on singleness. Do you feel like you’re struggling with singleness? Struggling with singleness does not make you strange, or crazy, or lacking in faith. It makes you human. If you are struggling with singleness, this episode is for you. Tune …

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“Help! I’m scared of increasing my prices” 17:01

3M ago17:01

17:01

S1 Ep36: When you have a business, you want to charge what you know your services are worth. However, there may be a part of you that’s worried about whether your potential clients can afford it, like this week's caller. Jessica wants to charge more for her services, but she’s hung up on the belief that there’s no way people can afford to pay $5k f…

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Single With Married Friends & Struggling 35:35

3M ago35:35

35:35

Today on the podcast, I talk with Lauryn, who is struggling with navigating friendships in this season of singleness. She’s single, but all her friends are married… and she can sometimes feel a bit out of place. She feels as though some of her relationships are becoming unbalanced and she called in looking for some advice. We dug a little deeper in…

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“I want to get paid to help people, but I’m scared I have nothing to offer” 18:38

3M ago18:38

18:38

S1 Ep35: Lana called The Life Coach Hotline feeling stuck. She had been dreaming of becoming a life coach for the past three years and she wants to help people and sign clients, but she’s afraid that she doesn’t have anything to offer. Listen in as I share how believing you need paying clients to have the confidence to sign more clients is holding …

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Why Do Some Traumas Take Longer To Heal Than Others? 26:16

3M ago26:16

26:16

Today on Talk To Me, I am joined by Alexis. Her question is, “why do some traumas take longer to heal than others?” Whether you are a trauma survivor, a mental health professional, or someone who is interested in learning more about this important topic, this podcast is for you! Are you ready to talk to me? Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extr…

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"I am half in and half out on my dream" 16:02

3M ago16:02

16:02

S1 Ep34: Debbie thinks stalling her growth and staying unattached will prevent her from feeling terrible if her business were to potentially fail. Tune in this week as I coach Debbie on her fear of being 100% committed to her coaching business and the reasons she’s giving herself an out. She’s sharing what she imagines being all-in on her business …

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Am I Healed Enough To Date? 31:49

3M ago31:49

31:49

Today on Talk To Me hotline, I talk to Andrew from Texas! His question is, “How do you know you are healed after a past relationship?” After a 16 year marriage ended in divorce, he’s wondering how to know when he has healed… And even more specifically, when is it time to consider dating again after divorce? I answer him by explaining that it’s a co…

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"How do I know if this relationship is 'the one'?" 20:24

3M ago20:24

20:24

S1 Ep33: Do you believe your romantic relationships should be easy? This week's caller loves her partner but is also unsure if this relationship is right for her. Listen in to hear why she is struggling in her romantic relationship and the doubts she’s experiencing. She’s sharing her current beliefs about romantic relationships, and I’m coaching he…

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I’m An Emotional Over-Reactor 28:52

3M ago28:52

28:52

Today I talk to Ann from Maryland, who struggles with emotionally overreacting. Due to some prior hurts and past relationships, she finds herself triggered by situations that probably have more to do with her past than they do with her present. She’s having a hard time not overreacting in situations of conflict, and wants to figure out why as well …

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I’m An Emotional Over-Reactor 29:22

3M ago29:22

29:22

Today I talk to Ann from Maryland, who struggles with emotionally overreacting. Due to some prior hurts and past relationships, she finds herself triggered by situations that probably have more to do with her past than they do with her present. She’s having a hard time not overreacting in situations of conflict, and wants to figure out why as well …

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"My potential clients keep ghosting me" 13:19

4M ago13:19

13:19

S1 Ep32: Georgie is in the midst of trying to fill her coaching practice, but her potential clients keep ghosting her. She called in to The Life Coach Hotline for help, and I’m offering her my thoughts. I’m showing her why potential clients ghosting her is not a problem, how it’s actually a sign that the consult process is working, and the new thou…

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How to Have Emotional Safety in Marriage 28:57

4M ago28:57

28:57

Today on the podcast I talk with Benjamin from Washington. Benjamin is navigating his life post divorce… wanting to find an emotionally safe environment for himself moving forward and wondering how to do that. We spend a lot of time talking about the fact that emotional safety isn’t something that you necessarily “find” as much as it is something y…

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How to Have Emotional Safety in Marriage 28:27

4M ago28:27

28:27

Today on the podcast I talk with Benjamin from Washington. Benjamin is navigating his life post divorce… wanting to find an emotionally safe environment for himself moving forward and wondering how to do that. We spend a lot of time talking about the fact that emotional safety isn’t something that you necessarily “find” as much as it is something y…

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"I'm afraid of both succeeding and failing" 18:53

4M ago18:53

18:53

S1 Ep31: The fear of both failure and success sounds contradictory, but it’s more common than you might think. Rhonda called in to The Life Coach Hotline with the same fear, and she’s requesting coaching so she can finally take action on the dreams she has for her life and career. Hear how her fear of failure and success are manifesting in her life…

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Anxiety in Dating 25:44

4M ago25:44

25:44

Today on Talk To Me, I have a conversation with a woman who is struggling with some underlying anxiety about dating! She’s having a hard time figuring out if the fears she’s having are legitimate or not! Do I have anxiety because this dating relationship isn’t the right fit or do I have anxiety because I’m just scared? And how do you know the diffe…

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Anxiety in Dating 26:14

4M ago26:14

26:14

Today on Talk To Me, I have a conversation with a woman who is struggling with some underlying anxiety about dating! She’s having a hard time figuring out if the fears she’s having are legitimate or not! Do I have anxiety because this dating relationship isn’t the right fit or do I have anxiety because I’m just scared? And how do you know the diffe…

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Dating with 5 kids AND a business: How to do it all (EASILY) 10:00

4M ago10:00

10:00

S1 Ep30: Do you feel like you’re too busy to make your dreams happen? Bethany called in to The Life Coach Hotline because she’s currently seeking more balance in her life. At this moment, she’s raising five kids, working part-time, dating, and trying to start her coaching practice, and finding balance just seems impossible. You’ll hear me coach her…

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Am I Over My Divorce? 33:04

4M ago33:04

33:04

Am I over my divorce? Today on Talk To Me, I have a conversation with Jerrod who is wondering if he’s actually moved on from the pain of his divorce. He’s battling feelings of regret from the decisions he’s made in his past, and feeling unable to move forward. In this emotional conversation, we unpack some of the things that he did to contribute to…

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Am I Over My Divorce? 33:34

4M ago33:34

33:34

Am I over my divorce? Today on Talk To Me, I have a conversation with Jerrod who is wondering if he’s actually moved on from the pain of his divorce. He’s battling feelings of regret from the decisions he’s made in his past, and feeling unable to move forward. In this emotional conversation, we unpack some of the things that he did to contribute to…

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"I am confused about my niche" 15:41

4M ago15:41

15:41

S1 Ep29: Camille recently made the decision to launch her coaching business. She felt called to step into her gifts as a coach, but is having trouble making her niche concrete and wants help identifying her perfect audience. Join us on this episode to hear the dilemma Camille is experiencing around her niche and the coaching I’m offering her so she…

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My Unhealthy Marriage 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

Today I chat with Rebekah from Florida about how to navigate an unhealthy marriage, especially when you have children, who you are trying to raise in a healthy way! The most interesting part about my conversation with Rebekah is that by the time I was able to get to her question, things had already began to shift in her life!!! She started consumin…

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My Unhealthy Marriage 30:54

4M ago30:54

30:54

Today I chat with Rebekah from Florida about how to navigate an unhealthy marriage, especially when you have children, who you are trying to raise in a healthy way! The most interesting part about my conversation with Rebekah is that by the time I was able to get to her question, things had already began to shift in her life!!! She started consumin…

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"Is my purpose EVER going to come to fruition?" 16:08

5M ago16:08

16:08

S1 Ep28: Monica called in to The Life Coach Hotline with concerns about living out her purpose. She wants help figuring out how to really nail down her purpose when it feels like everything she’s done or is doing leads to a dead end, and it’s leaving her feeling exhausted and defeated every day. You’ll hear what it means to be connected to your pur…

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I Have Trust Issues: Dealing with Mental Illness & Repeated Infidelity (with Amanda and Tim) 1:02:47

5M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

What happens when mental health struggles impact your relationship? On this final of couples therapy, I’m joined by Amanda and Tim. Tim has found himself struggling with trust issues, because of the difficult journey they have been on over the past few years. Amanda has struggled with infidelity in their relationship, but underneath the surface of …

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I Have Trust Issues: Dealing with Mental Illness & Repeated Infidelity (with Amanda and Tim) 1:02:17

5M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

What happens when mental health struggles impact your relationship? On this final of couples therapy, I’m joined by Amanda and Tim. Tim has found himself struggling with trust issues, because of the difficult journey they have been on over the past few years. Amanda has struggled with infidelity in their relationship, but underneath the surface of …

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"Who do I have to become to make a million dollars?" 17:24

5M ago17:24

17:24

S1 Ep27: Saren called The Life Coach Hotline because she’s currently elevating her self-concept to become a million-dollar earner in one year with her life coaching business. She can see it happening and she knows how she’s going to get there, but she’s trying to figure out who she’s becoming on her way there. We’re exploring the traps of up-leveli…

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I’m Addicted to Affairs (with Tim and Kathy Bush) 1:13:51

5M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

On today’s episode of couples therapy, I talk with Tim and Kathy Bush! This couple has been through so many hard things yet has come out the other side…. From addiction to affairs to control and trauma, and everything in between, it’s truly a miracle that they are together today and have a message to share. It’s amazing how little we often know abo…

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I’m Addicted to Affairs (with Tim and Kathy Bush) 1:14:20

5M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

On today’s episode of couples therapy, I talk with Tim and Kathy Bush! This couple has been through so many hard things yet has come out the other side…. From addiction to affairs to control and trauma, and everything in between, it’s truly a miracle that they are together today and have a message to share. It’s amazing how little we often know abo…

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Marriage: Making it better than it's ever been 17:41

5M ago17:41

17:41

S1 Ep26: Amy, who, after four years of being divorced, has decided to get back with her ex-husband. Despite the growth and healing that took place on both sides for this to happen, she’s uncovered some fears about her decision, and she’s asking for some coaching. While Amy has never felt more sure about getting back with her ex-husband, she’s also …

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Is It Boundaries? Or Is It Control? (with Cristy and Nick) 1:03:31

5M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Today we continue our MOST POPULAR series of the podcast — COUPLES THERAPY!!! I’ve invited couples to join me on the podcast for ON-AIR couples therapy sessions, where we pull back the curtain on marriage, and talk through the hard things in order to get to the other side! You will love this series, and you will be inspired by these courageous coup…

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Is It Boundaries? Or Is It Control? (with Cristy and Nick) 1:03:01

5M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Today we continue our MOST POPULAR series of the podcast — COUPLES THERAPY!!! I’ve invited couples to join me on the podcast for ON-AIR couples therapy sessions, where we pull back the curtain on marriage, and talk through the hard things in order to get to the other side! You will love this series, and you will be inspired by these courageous coup…

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Money: "Wanting to make more feels selfish" 14:10

5M ago14:10

14:10

S1 Ep25: Do you find yourself wanting to make more money but feeling uncomfortable about admitting it? After living in survival mode, Chanel called The Life Coach Hotline to discuss the discomfort she feels now that she makes more money. Tune in this week to discover how to get rid of the feeling of selfishness when you earn well-deserved money. I’…

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Porn Problems (with Dave and Ashley Willis) 1:07:37

5M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Today we begin the MOST POPULAR series of the podcast — COUPLES THERAPY!!! Over the next four weeks, I’ve invited couples to join me on the podcast for ON-AIR couples therapy sessions, where we pull back the curtain on marriage, and talk through the hard things in order to get to the other side! You will love this series, and you will be inspired b…

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