Best Rachael Pontious Podcasts (2024)

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Own It 15:05

8M ago15:05

15:05

In this first episode back after a bit of a break, I step into pretty uncomfortable territory. As you can tell from previous episodes, I am an imperfect woman of faith. This podcast has always been about sharing the lessons I have learned through my experiences, in hope it inspires others to reflect on the lessons from their experiences. I don't wa…

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Bonus Episode - Suffering in the Upside Down Kingdom 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

32:35

This bonus episode is a real vulnerable one. Recently, I spoke on the topic of suffering and decided to share it with you all. Specifically, what the world says about it and what my faith tells me is the truth in suffering. Whether you share the same faith as me or not, I hope this episode fills you with a little bit of light. Buzzsprout - Let's ge…

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Courage 12:19

2+ y ago12:19

12:19

What does it mean to be "brave enough" and "courageous enough"? How we define courage makes all the difference. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Don't forget to share your thoughts on the podcast and visit the pod anytime at Bymyownlights.comBy Rachael Pontious

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Insecurity at Work 26:52

2+ y ago26:52

26:52

Season 2 of By My Own Lights has officially launched. This episode is all about some life updates and how insecurity has played a role. This episode was inspired a bit by something I heard on Adam Grant's podcast WorkLife. The way he described "insecurity" is not as a lack of confidence, but a fragile confidence. Not a revelation, just a realizatio…

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30 Minute Productivity And Efficiency Boost For The Overwhelmed 1:06:01

3y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Join Camille Prunka in learning how to get more out of your week by improving how you tackle each day with the right time management skills. You will be able to stop asking where your time went and start being proud of how you spent your time. All you need is the right plan, and that’s what we’re going to learn! Join Here: https://befunbekind.com/l…

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Relationships And Life Coaching For Men 1:02:29

3y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Join Purdeep Sangha in talking about how to become a better man for the people you care about. Life coaching for men can be a huge resource in holding you accountable to achieve your relationship goals. We’ll talk about why this can be important and how to navigate life coaching, specifically for men. Living up to other people’s standards, or what …

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Life Planning To Discover Your Life’s Purpose 58:19

3y ago58:19

58:19

Join Charles Collins in this talk about how to treat your life-as-as-craft and find the fulfillment that so many of us seek. Gain a unique take on how to view your life as an art form and ways we can paint a picture we would be proud of. Join Here: https://befunbekind.com/listing/life-planning-to-discover-your-lifes-purpose/ Join our weekly Talks h…

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Serenity Now 18:06

3y ago18:06

18:06

Have you heard the serenity prayer before? "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference". Fun fact: That prayer was first written over 89 years ago and is still recited today by many regardless of their faith or beliefs. The prayer is powerful because …

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How To Meal Plan & Understand Nutrition - Meaghan McElroen 1:02:31

3y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Join Meaghan as she talks about how to develop a healthy relationship with food and with yourself. She advises from experience and talks about her own journey of getting healthy. Meaghan gets down to basics and helps people understand that eating healthy doesn’t have to mean not enjoying what you eat. Join our weekly Talks https://befunbekind.com…

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Inspired People Inspire People - Rachael Pontious 21:00

3+ y ago21:00

21:00

Join Rachael in learning about how the idea of living a life according to your own lights is to have confidence in your beliefs and convictions in a way that inspires others. There is a great need for all kinds of people in the world, and the diversity in opinions and beliefs is a powerful thing. Rachael teaches about leading by example in all your…

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Setting Healthy Boundaries, Personal and Social - Glen Alex 29:39

3+ y ago29:39

29:39

Glen Alex is the creator and host of The Glen Alex Show, Author of Living In Total Health, Clinical Social Worker, and health & wellness coach. Her mission is for you to be joyful, connected, confident, and complete—the life experience we call [wellth], which is health plus other riches. Her life’s work is about health because healthy people are mo…

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Motivational Tips For When You’re Feeling Unmotivated - Rayan Lammers 25:19

3+ y ago25:19

25:19

Join Rayan to learn how to unlock the simple tips to happiness and how to practice acts of kindness throughout the day to not only bring out the best in yourself, but also to bring out the best in those around you. Join our weekly live discussions https://befunbekind.comBy BeFun BeKind

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How To Get Better Quality Of Sleep - Tom LaPonti 16:10

3+ y ago16:10

16:10

Learn how to get better quality of sleep and discover tips on how to get better sleep with a sleep specialist. Also learn the difference between going to a primary doctor or seeking a sleep doctor and what conditions require medical treatment and which do not. Knowing how to navigate the fact from fiction and purchase products that really work can …

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Understanding Community & Support Within Asian Culture - Leanne Lam 21:17

3+ y ago21:17

21:17

Leanne is a female entrepreneur from Hong Kong. She started her own events and wedding company four years ago. She also advocates youth and female empowerment. Her new wellness content platform, the Blu Journal, aims to spread daily messages of positivity and self-love. Join our weekly live discussions https://befunbekind.com…

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Light in Darkness 16:51

3+ y ago16:51

16:51

When a project for my kid's first grade class turns into my very own life reminder. Darkness is a scary place. It doesn't matter whether it is physical darkness or emotional darkness, we respond the same ways. We become slow to act, question what is true, and snuff out the light inside of us, instead of turning it on full blast to flush out the dar…

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Gardening In Small Spaces - Jonathan Boyd 31:58

3+ y ago31:58

31:58

Join Jonathan Boyd, Executive Chef and Host of Food and Farm, to be inspired to grow your own garden on your lawn or back yard with whatever space you have. The food we eat has a huge influence on our overall happiness and wellbeing. We will learn how to enjoy the freedom of seeing the full life cycle of the food you eat, regardless of where you li…

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The Devil On My Shoulder 13:28

3+ y ago13:28

13:28

On one shoulder sits a pretty little angel upon a cloud eating granola and drinking kombucha, on the other is a little red horned creature eating a bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos whispering nightmares into my waking moments. I know we have our own version of the positive and negative subconscious that drives us. In today's episode it is all about my ve…

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Inspiring Leadership In Those Around You - Ben Hewitt 28:41

3+ y ago28:41

28:41

Ben Hewitt is the Middle School Pastor at Dawson Church in Homewood, Alabama. Join him as he discusses how everyone has the potential to be a leader, and empower those around them. He will talk about how every person is here for a purpose. He believes every single life is important and has unique gifts and talents to offer. Join our weekly live dis…

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The Value of Everything - Bharat Kanodai 44:10

3+ y ago44:10

44:10

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on ‘The Value of Everything’, lead by Mr. Bharat Kanodai, a real estate valuation expert who has been valuing properties and assets for businesses as well as residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental properties and assets for years now. He has personally signed off over 4,500 valuations with as…

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Tell Your Story - Jay Shifman 30:37

3+ y ago30:37

30:37

Join Jay Shifman in learning how the stigma of Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and Drug Use impacts our very ideas and thoughts around those individuals who struggle with these issues and keeps those who need help from getting the help they deserve. Join our weekly live discussions https://befunbekind.com…

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Inspiration in Loss 16:03

3+ y ago16:03

16:03

Extracting value and finding inspiration in heart crushing loss is hard, but it can be done, if you allow yourself. Losing someone is painful, but what you decide to do with that pain can be powerful. In this episode I share about how I have turned my pain into a way to serve others. One of the ways I have served is through American Cancer Society'…

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The Inspiration of Prayer - Jenasa Staples 17:23

3+ y ago17:23

17:23

Join Jenasa Staples, in discussing the benefits of prayer. She talks about her own journey and the impact that prayer has had on her relationship with others. We will talk about how to pray, when to pray, and why you would want to pray in the first place. Join our weekly live discussions https://befunbekind.com…

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Thriving Through Singleness - Bridget Gee 25:42

3+ y ago25:42

25:42

Join Bridget Gee, a 31 year old single Arizonan who has been doing full time ministry with college students for the past 9 years. She’s produced and hosted Soladarity- the Singleness Podcast for the last three years. She’s passionate about seeing people find freedom and community at every stage of life. Join our weekly live discussions https://befu…

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Reflecting on Lies 18:35

3+ y ago18:35

18:35

Having dark traits doesn't mean you are not full of light. Even the brightest days have shadows within them. In this episode I share about a less than admirable trait of mine and my journey into flushing out the dark. We are perfectly imperfect, and what you choose to do with that information determines whether it will be light or darkness you shar…

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Women Thriving In Tech & Staying Creative - Jamie and Noreen 35:50

3+ y ago35:50

35:50

Join Jamie and Noreen, engineers by day and the hosts of The Not So Scientific Method Podcast by night, in a discussion about what it’s like working as women in a field usually dominated by men. Learn some facts about women in technical careers, how to thrive in your role, and how pursuing a passion project can help balance your technical and creat…

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Let Others Love You 22:27

3+ y ago22:27

22:27

How often do we feel unloved and unnoticed when that is not the case? Often times people show us love through their own love language and we dismiss it because we don't understand it. Several years ago I read The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman and it was a game changer. In this episode, we talk about how to translate love languages so you can…

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Achieving Authentic Wellness - Dr. Lindsey Elmore 1:09:43

3+ y ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Join Dr. Lindsey Elmore, a certified pharmacist, natural wellness expert, business strategy host, speaker, and author. At home she is a vegan cook, yogi and podcast host. Her secret to being able to keep up with all this is authentic wellness. Together we learn how to approach health and wellness from a more natural and long-term perspective. Start…

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Deposit Kindness 10:50

3+ y ago10:50

10:50

Take a minute and think about this: are your words, your actions, your responses, and your intentions, things that add value and kindness to this world? Or are they something that will withdraw kindness from it? We all have the choice for one or the other. SO what do your words say about your choice? Your opinions do not have to cost kindness. Buzz…

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Identity 16:19

3+ y ago16:19

16:19

If I ask the question "Who are you?" what would your answer be? What is your identity? In today's episode I share my story of finding my identity in a world where others tend to define it for you. If you have any questions, comments, topic recommendations or even words of affirmation to share with us, feel free to email us at ByMyOwnLightsPodcast@g…

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Chasing The Light 14:43

3+ y ago14:43

14:43

It is so easy to see the positive in everything when everything is positive, but what happens when you are sitting in the dark? Not every season or circumstance is full of sunshine. If you want to live an inspired life that will inspire others, sometimes you have to chase the light. As a podcast still in its infancy, I am working on bringing you be…

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The Word 9:28

3+ y ago9:28

9:28

Do you buy into the fad where you pick a word to bring into the new year? It's all over social media, "what is your word for 2021?" or "what is your affirmation for 2021?" I don't always participate in this kind of thought, but this year I felt called to a word. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast so you can get notified of future episodes and if y…

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Trailer 4:29

3+ y ago4:29

4:29

You found us! So you may have stumbled onto our podcast or maybe you were deliberately looking for us, either way, we are so happy you are here. By My Own Lights is where we talk about everything that inspires others into action. We believe that leadership goes beyond the 9-5, it is really about the life you lead everyday. It's your personal life, …

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Influential YA Novels - Franklin and Susie Cota 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

29:30

Join siblings Franklin and Susie Cota as they joyfully make their way through a menagerie of media made for teens. We’re talking movies, books, tv shows, music and more! Laugh and cry along with the Cota siblings with some bonkers teen media. Join our weekly live discussions https://befunbekind.comBy BeFun BeKind

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The Pity Party Timer - Laura Moon & Nicole Girouard 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

26:27

You will learn why it’s important to acknowledge your feelings of frustration, anger or disappointment but why it’s equally important to recognize when you are simply feeling sorry for yourself. Learn how to use the Pity Party Timer to refocus your mindset and move forward. Laura Moon & Nicole Girouard, BBA are the co-hosts of The Ask More Get More…

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Learning to Accept Yourself and Your Illness - Kelsey Harris 24:04

3+ y ago24:04

24:04

Kelsey Harris is a chronic illness warrior and activist who was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB. After a career in film (and retail) for 14 years, which took her to Vancouver, Los Angeles, and eventually Toronto, Kelsey found her passion for helping others who were on chronic illness journeys like herself. You will learn the importance of self-acce…

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Influence Rude & Difficult People 44:07

4y ago44:07

44:07

We've all been in the position of encountering rude or difficult people, but what if you could see these people from a different perspective. Even better, what if you could have a positive influence on these people, and help change the way they act or think. This is exactly what Janine Cera, therapist and podcaster, will talk about in this discussi…

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Tell Your Story With Music 39:32

4y ago39:32

39:32

Start using music to tell your story, to create your brand, and impact others even if you’re not a musician. Stephen Ricks will lead a discussion on the creative thinking that is involved in the musical creation process and help you to apply this same mindset to any message you are trying to communicate. Join our weekly live discussions https://bef…

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Teach Children Kindness a Teachers View 1:23:25

4y ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Join Dr. Patricia Dickenson, (Dr. D) for an open discussion of how to teach kindness and success to our children. We all have a role to play in the lives of our community and how we impact our children. How children view success or think about kindness can have a big impact on their world view for the rest of their life. Dr. D has worked in instruc…

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The Art of Giving to Build Better Relationships 58:22

4y ago58:22

58:22

Join Rishma as we talk about the best kept secrets of how to build and maintain great relationships in every aspect of our life through giving generously. Rishma is a relationship coach and podcaster that has dedicated her experience to helping people be the best version of themselves through meaningful relationships. Join our weekly live discussio…

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Owning Your Age at Every Life Stage 40:40

4y ago40:40

40:40

Join us in talking about both the challenges and excitements that each life stage brings. We will be joined by Rose of Fabulousinmy50s to talk about her own personal experiences of adapting to change. We have so much to learn from the stories of others and so many great great discussions to share with one another. Join our weekly live discussion ht…

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Living a Fully Connected Life 1:07:38

4y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Join Jackie from Jackieg.tv as she leads a discussion on living a connected life, and talks about her own path of dealing with personal struggles. We all deserve to have joy, feel valued, and experience real connection. With her own unique perspective on how to change the world, Jackie is passionate about sharing her journey and motivating others t…

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