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#69 Imagine It. Feel It.  Live It.
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Nov. 7, 2025

#69 Imagine It. Feel It. Live It.

In this enlightening conversation, Kim Griffith and I delve into the transformative power of the Law of Attraction and personal manifestation. Kim shares her journey from a life of complaint and cynicism to one of empowerment and joy, emphasizing the importance of choice, gratitude, and positive thinking. The discussion explores how our thoughts and feelings create our reality, the significance of maintaining a high vibration, and the role of gratitude in attracting abundance. We encourage yo...
#68 Highly Sensitive People Part 2: The Outer Work
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Oct. 28, 2025

#68 Highly Sensitive People Part 2: The Outer Work

In this episode, I welcome back Todd Smith to discuss the journey of highly sensitive people (HSPs) through inner and outer work. We explore the importance of understanding one's sensitivity, the foundational role of inner work in managing stress, and practical strategies for outer work that can help HSPs thrive. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion, effective communication with loved ones, and the balance between personal needs and external demands. Todd shares insights on e...
#67 Surprising News! Snoring, Apnea & Mouth Breathing
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Oct. 8, 2025

#67 Surprising News! Snoring, Apnea & Mouth Breathing

In this enlightening conversation, Kathleen McDermott and Tiffany discuss the profound impact of snoring, sleep apnea and mouth breathing on health and well-being. They explore the connection between breathing, energy levels, and overall health, emphasizing the importance of myofunctional therapy in addressing these issues. Tiffany shares insights on tongue tie and its consequences, practical solutions for improving breathing habits, and the significance of personal advocacy in health. The discu...
# 66 The Highly Sensitive Person
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Sept. 21, 2025

# 66 The Highly Sensitive Person

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? What exactly is a HIghly Sensitive Person? What is True Inner Freedom? My guest, Todd Smith is the creator and host of the highly popular podcast Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People. Todd has helped hundreds of HSPs break free from chronic stress and emotional overload using a powerful inquiry-based process that brings lasting peace—without needing the world around you to change. He shares with us how being a HSP affects relationships, self trust, em...
# 65 Divorce: A Personal Journey
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Sept. 12, 2025

# 65 Divorce: A Personal Journey

Divorce a very personal journey. It is hard, scary and I know I felt very lost going through mine and after. BUT, there is life after divorce and it can be more than you ever dreamed. My guest, Marie Hernandez of Seriously Travel and I are having a conversation about our experience. Marie shares her own personal questioning of self and being willing to find the answers. What are the hidden destoyers of a marriage? Who are you now after? Marie and I both found what worked for us to help redis...
#64 Making Your Own Path Around The Obstacles
Aug. 4, 2025

#64 Making Your Own Path Around The Obstacles

When things don't work out the way you expect do you quit or find another way? I think we've all been there wanting to quit and maybe we did. Not Anne Marie Wells! My guest, Anne Marie Wells, an award winning poet, children's book author shares not only her joy and journey of writing but how the journey also included an unexpected variety of paths. Let's just say a 'traditional' life route wasn't Anne Marie's calling and it certainly wasn't boring. She kept everyone on their toes. Her message i...
#63 Understanding The Roots of Anxiety with Cary Ouellette
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May 1, 2025

#63 Understanding The Roots of Anxiety with Cary Ouellette

I think we are all familiar with anxiety. Some more than others. You walk around with a smile, or say "I'm ok" when inside you're feeling tension, stress and distress. But anxiety does not have to consume your life anymore! My guest, Cary Ouellette, is an Emotional Wellness Practitioner and helps women with anxiety who have big goals but keep hitting walls. Cary helps you manifest your dreams and align with your highest wisdon through intuitive channeling so you can become the CEO of your mind....
#62 Peri-Menopause & Menopause Thriving During This Season of Life
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April 14, 2025

#62 Peri-Menopause & Menopause Thriving During This Season of Life

In this enlightening conversation, Kathleen McDermott and Allie Theiss delve into the often-taboo subject of per-menopause and menopause, exploring the physical, emotional, and relational impacts on women. Allie shares her personal journey through menopause, highlighting the lack of support and understanding from the medical community. They discuss common symptoms, the importance of communication with loved ones, and practical strategies for thriving during this life stage. The conversation emph...
#61 Dial The Pain & Suffering Back with Dr. Tara Perry
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Feb. 25, 2025

#61 Dial The Pain & Suffering Back with Dr. Tara Perry

Life can feel very heavy at times. Have you ever felt like you're carrying the weight of the world? The thoughts we carry about life experiences, beliefs from others, stories we tell ourselves can be very difficult to understand and release. How can you begin your journey of healing pain and suffering? How can you come to understand your subconscious and the role it plays in your life? Listen in as my guest today shares how. Dr. Tara Perry began private practice in Santa Monica, California in...
#60 The Unspoken Pain of Peri-Menopause
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Feb. 18, 2025

#60 The Unspoken Pain of Peri-Menopause

We reach a time in life when we start feeling rumblings. We begin to question everything from our purpose to our sanity. You're not crazy and you're not alone. Midlife is full of changes and it can seem very overwhelming.The kids are moving on into their own life, your career may not feel like it once did, your body is expressing itself in ways you are just not understanding. Peri-menopause is smack in the middle of all of this and it can heighten our stress, anxiety and fears. My guest today is...
#59 PART 3 When You're The Caregiver for a Loved One: Moments That Matter In Late Stage Dementia Care
Feb. 3, 2025

#59 PART 3 When You're The Caregiver for a Loved One: Moments That Matter In Late Stage Dementia Care

Caring for a loved one with Dementia, Alzheimers, Parkinson's or other form of memory loss is filled with challenges, fears, joys and love. This is Part 3 in the series. Deb Compton Founder of The Purple Vine, LLC and author, is back to talk with us about the late stage of memory care. Communication challenges, activities, recognizing non-verbal cues, handling eating along with, should your loved one remain at home or is facility care necessary, are all discussed in this episode. Our wish is for...
#58 PART 2 When You're The Caregiver for a Loved One: You're In The Thick Of It!
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Jan. 26, 2025

#58 PART 2 When You're The Caregiver for a Loved One: You're In The Thick Of It!

The journey of a Caregiver for a loved one with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or other form of memory loss, can feel quite lonely and scary. In this series Debbie Compton, Owner/Founder of The Purple Vine, is sharing her own journey, expertise, knowledge and support through the 3 stages. In Part one we talked about the Diagnosis. Here in episode 2, we are talking about being right in the thick of caring for your loved one. How do you manage the challenges for them and you? How do you stil...
#57 The Diagnosis: When You're The Caregiver For A Loved One With Dementia Part 1
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Jan. 22, 2025

#57 The Diagnosis: When You're The Caregiver For A Loved One With Dementia Part 1

The journey of being a Caregiver for a Loved One with Dementia can feel very lonely. It comes with many emotions, love, guilt and exhaustion. You never know what it is like until you are actually wearing the shoes of a Caregiver. What are the questions, answers, solutions, tips and resources to keeping some balance, peace, joy and laughter on this journey that is filled with fear? Deb Compton, Owner/Founder of The Purple Vine, LLC, is with us sharing her expertise, advise and personal experie...
Tapping: The Missing Tool for Stress Relief #56
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Jan. 2, 2025

Tapping: The Missing Tool for Stress Relief #56

Have you or do you feel overloaded and overwhelmed as if you're stuck in the spin cycle? Every experience we have throughout our life, bits and pieces are stored in our subconscious. We have old beliefs no longer serving us well, old hurts, stress, fesrs about life. Marnel Hesterman is an Emotional Wellness Specialist, Tapping Practitioner and Certified Life Coach. She share with us here in this episode, how Tapping might be your missing link to relieving your stress and getting you out of the s...
Caregivers, Their Loved Ones & The Holidays #55
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Dec. 9, 2024

Caregivers, Their Loved Ones & The Holidays #55

Are you a Caregiver of a loved one with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s or another cause of memory loss? If you are, or think it could be in your future, listen in as Debbie Compton owner and The Purple VIne offering Caregiver support, resources & encouragement, shares her journey and how you can still find joys along the way. This is the prelude and there will be 3 more episodes coming. This episode offers tips to make the holiday season less stressful and a better experience for you and yo...
Experiences, Expectations, Hold My Beer!
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Nov. 19, 2024

Experiences, Expectations, Hold My Beer!

When life feels like it is coming at you like a charging locomotive what do you do? How do you handle the curves that life throws at you. I had to curb my expectations, accept and surrender to what was out of my control. I expected one thing and the Universe said "hold my beer". In this solo episode I share my thoughts on 2024 and how we can be curious, embrace possibilities and to never say never. Questions on how you can create your go to kit of tools, methods and techniques for reducing str...
To Drink Or Not To Drink?
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Oct. 19, 2024

To Drink Or Not To Drink?

Join Marci Rossi and I as she shares her journey of chooosing an alcohol-free life. Why she did, how she did it and what is her life like now. This is not an episode to try and convince you to remove alcohol from your life. Marci offers candidly her experience and how, if you have been feeling you might want a change, you too can make different choices without guilt or pressure. If this is something you have been questioning, Marci helps other women pursue their dreams and live their best life a...
Culture, Confidence and Living Life On Your Terms with Wendy Ng
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July 4, 2024

Culture, Confidence and Living Life On Your Terms with Wendy Ng

Wendy Ng talks with us about navigating parenting and determining what is best for your family beyond societal, generational and cultural conditioning. There are beautiful things to continue to share through each generation and there are things to release. How can you decide what is best for your family? Wendy Ng is a Coach who guides Chinese Canadian women to overcome overwhelm and self-doubt so that they can live authentically and confidently express themselves. A second generation Chinese Can...
These Two Can Imprison You!
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May 16, 2024

These Two Can Imprison You!

I am talking again about these 2 of the 4 Bad Seeds. If you are stuck in these you are not alone. It is learned behavior and it can be unlearned. It is not easy, I won't deny that but you deserve to be free! In tis short episode I remind you of the generational and societal conditioning that is playing a huge role in your life. Comments, questions, if you'd like to have a consultation (free) and talk about how you may break these cycles please email me at kmyourlifeyourway@gmail.com
It's Never Too Late...
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April 12, 2024

It's Never Too Late...

It's never to late to bring your dreams to life or to break free from the experiences in life that are holding you back. Susan Glenney is the Author of 16 Men and The Bowtie. Join us as she talks about the books' character overcoming trauma. You may reach out to Susan at linktr.ee.susanglenney www.susanglenney.com/newsletter Your Host: Kathleen McDermott www.kmyourlifeyourway.com kmyourlifeyourway@gmail.com
No More Apologizing!
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March 29, 2024

No More Apologizing!

No more apologizing for being in the space you have every right to be in. Stop apologizing for being YOU!. Let's dig into how this keeps you from living Your Life Your Way! Questions on Your Life Your Way Empowered Living by Design Coaching programs email me at... www.kmyourllifeyourway@gmail.com
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff (48)
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March 14, 2024

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff (48)

That's a saying, Don't Sweat The Small Stuff (and a book or two) that if practiced, can reduce stress levels. We live in a fast paced society, rushing, chasing, forcing life. How does it really serve to live this way? How can you find an easier, calmer, slower way to move through your life? Your Host Kathleen McDermott kmyourlifeyourway@gmail.com Did you set resolutions or have you given up on them entirely? https://bit.ly/EmpoweredLivingbyDesignEbook This Ebook is designed to offer a different...
On The Edge Of My Seat!
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Feb. 20, 2024

On The Edge Of My Seat!

Have you read a book that kept you on the edge of your seat? Or, have you read a book to just relax but found it presented a much deeper meaning for you? Today's episode is with Kerry Peresta and she is the author of a series that I have thoroughly been enjoying. Have you had a desire to become an author? Don't let that flame go out! Join us and hear what Kerry share's about her journey becoming an author. Learn more about Kerry and where to find her books at... www.kerryperesta.com Your Host: k...
When It Doesn't Go As Planned
Feb. 8, 2024

When It Doesn't Go As Planned

Things don't always go as planned and yes, it can be annoying! I had something big recenty implode and had to have my moment but then had to find solutions. How do you react or respond when things just don't go the way you'd like? kmyourlifeyourway@gmail.com