Make Life Less Difficult
"What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?" - mary anne evansThis quote summarizes my life purpose. Life isn't easy. It's complex, filled with the unexpected, and sometimes really hard. While life is full of challenges, I believe there are myriad things we can do to help make life less difficult for each other.On this podcast we'll share stories, struggles, and successes that help us know we're not alone. And knowing we're not alone is one way to make life less difficult.
Episodes
214 episodes
Seth Yelorda: Building Your Soul Muscle
My guest today is Seth Yelorda.Seth has a decade of expertise as a leadership coach and organizational development consultant. His approach centers on clarifying vision, developing leadership skills, and fostering a transformative organi...
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Episode 214
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1:09:15
Anna Sparks: You Can't Be Perfect All the Time
My guest today is Anna Sparks.Anna is a returning guest and it’s so great to get to talk with her again! Our previous conversations have been focused on books we read and discussed together. If you haven’t listened to them, they ar...
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Episode 213
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53:09
Russ Watts: When Pain is a Teacher
My guest today doesn’t really qualify as a guest, as much as a co-contributor. Russ Watts has been regular guest, sharing stories, reflections, hosting conversations, and contributing in so many ways to making life less difficult...
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Episode 212
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1:13:29
Stephen Barry: Re-Finding Community, Faith, and Love
My guest today is Stephen Barry.Stephen is a massage therapist living in the Nashville, Tennessee area.Stephen is someone who I have wanted to have on the podcast for years, so it’s truly a delight to finally share this conversati...
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Episode 211
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1:24:12
Gai Ben Dor: The Importance of Discovering Who We Are
My guest today is Gai Ben Dor.Gai is a leadership development and change management expert, coach, and facilitator who works with leaders and organizations worldwide. He is an international keynote speaker specializing in leadership and ...
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Episode 210
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1:17:04
Allison Ebert: Finding Purpose Through Strengths AND Weaknesses
My guest today is Allison Ebert. Allison is an Education Specialist with the U.S. Department of State. She’s also a Leadership Coach through Georgetown University’s Institute of Transformational Leadership and has a Master of ...
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Episode 209
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1:03:29
Lynn Ellen Queen: Stories of the Sacred and Shameless
My guest today is Lynn Ellen Queen.Lynn Ellen is an executive coach working with clients from around the globe. One of her core values is making a difference, which she truly does, as you’ll soon hear through her stories here....
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Episode 208
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1:06:51
Jerome Deroy & Julienne Ryan: What makes Storytelling Transformational?
My guests today are Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan.Jerome and Julienne are hosts of the podcast, Leadership Story Talks. I was fortunate to meet Jerome and Julienne through the kind introduction of Nadine Keller and Linda Knox of ...
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Episode 207
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1:12:40
Dr. Adam Dorsay: Unleash the Power of 4 Types of Connection
My guest today is Dr. Adam Dorsay.Adam is a licensed psychologist and a certified executive coach working in private practice. He specializes in assisting high-achieving professionals—including tech executives, entrepreneurs, and profess...
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Episode 206
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50:27
Dan Henderson: Understanding ADHD in Adults
My guest today is Dan Henderson.Dan is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ICF-credentialed coach with nearly three decades of experience in high-growth software and technology companies. As the founder of Gravity Insights, Dan lever...
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Episode 205
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1:05:54
Annie Peguero: Transforming Fear into Confidence!
My guest today is Annie Peguero.Annie is on a mission to help leaders transform fear into confidence and lead with balance and purpose. An adoptee, former federal law enforcement officer and military spouse, Annie’s journey has taken her...
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Episode 204
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1:02:26
Megan Broker: The Pause Effect - Lead and Belong
My guest today is Megan Broker.Megan is an executive coach whose mission is to empower leaders to enhance their self-awareness and influence, enabling them to drive greater effectiveness and positive change. With a career spanning nearl...
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Episode 203
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1:02:23
John Burdock: Understanding and Responding to a Brain with OCD
My guest today is John Burdock.John is the Executive Art Direction for JannPaul Diamonds. He also works closely with the CEO in diamond research and development.This conversation is a very special one to me, as John is als...
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Episode 202
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1:11:04
Adela Warkentin: Finding Strength through Transitions and Challenges
My guest today is Adela Warkentin.Adela is a certified executive coach dedicated to empowering leaders through a holistic and transformative approach. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping others lead with intention and integ...
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Episode 201
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1:00:04
Celebrating 200 Episodes of Make Life Less Difficult!
Hey Friends! It's episode 200! I can hardly believe it! I'm so incredibly grateful for this journey, for all of my guests, and for all of my listeners! I love doing this podcast, having these conversations, and am a bett...
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Episode 200
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35:32
Wencke Meteling, PhD: Learning from Equine Partners
My guest today is Dr. Wencke Meteling.Wencke is a leadership coach with a unique blend of passion, creativity, and energy that uplifts everyone around her. Wencke draws from an impressive background—spanning continents and disciplines—to...
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Episode 199
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1:08:47
4 Women Talking: Employment as Expat Spouses
Welcome to an episode that’s a bit different. Today, there are four of us talking and sharing experiences from the perspective of Foreign Service life – mainly as spouses and one contractor. If you happened to listen to episo...
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Episode 198
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1:03:22
Mary Seals: The Difficulty of Shifting Beliefs and Faith
My guest today is Mary Seals. Mary is an Administrative Assistance for the non-profit, Capitalize for Good. She has a degree in psychology, is a fellow Foreign Service spouse, an accomplished dog trainer, and mother of 4 won...
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Episode 197
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1:17:54
Kerri & Steve Boone: Grief, Loss, and Gratitude
My guests today are Kerri and Steve Boone.Kerri is a registered nurse and a certified health coach, and Steve is the CEO of Wilkins Medical Group. They live in east Tennessee.My connection with Kerri and Steve is through the...
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Episode 196
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1:15:45
Tony Cerella: The Instincts of Making Life Less Difficult and Other Musings
My guest today is Tony Cerella. If that name sounds familiar to you, let me tell you there’s a twist to this. The Tony who joins me today is the son of the Tony who has joined me previously and shared about his journey of re...
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Episode 195
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54:44
Teresa Ramos: The Importance of Playful Curiosity
My guest today is Teresa Ramos.Teresa is a seasoned leader with a diverse career spanning over 23 years in executive roles at top tech companies like British Telecom, Vodafone, Telefónica, and Siemens Group. She has driven digital transf...
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Episode 194
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1:01:05
Dr. Britt Yamamoto: Digging into the Soil of Leadership
My guest today is Dr. Britt Yamamoto.I’m also delighted to share that the host of today’s conversation is my friend, Russ Watts. This is Russ’s second time hosting a conversation here and I hope you’ll encourage him to do more!...
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Episode 193
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1:15:13
Nadine Keller: Weaving Together Grief and Gratitude
My guest today is Nadine Keller.Nadine is the founder and president of Precision Sales Coaching & Training. She works to help ambitious women entrepreneurs who have hit a revenue plateau increase their revenue in record time!&n...
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Episode 192
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1:00:50