✨ As 2025 ends, Ann-Marie shares three life-shifting truths for you to carry forward into 2026 — lessons rooted in healing, moving forward after your heart has been broken, and giving yourself permission to rest.  ✨ Grounded in reflection, wisdom, and scripture, this episode is a closing prayer for the year — and an invitation to enter 2026 healed, present, and rooted in trust. Because what’s meant for you… will never miss you. 🌱 #AboutThisLifePodcast  #HealingJourney #SelfCare #FaithOverFear #EmotionalWellness  #LifeLessons  #SpiritualGrowth #WomenHealing  #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

💛 What happens when the role of “mom” fades… and you’re finally invited to meet the woman underneath?  Ann-Marie sits down with author, speaker, and Third Act Society founder Ronnie Izon for a raw, intimate conversation about motherhood, identity, and the grief women never expect when their children grow up. From decades of devoted parenting to the quiet shock of an empty house, Ronnie traces the moment where roles fall away — and how letting go becomes the doorway back to self. It’s not what you think it is. ☝🏽 The author of “Slipping Through My Fingers: What Every Mother Feels, What Every Daughter Will One Day Understand,” Ronnie gives language to the ache of empty nesting, the identity crisis that follows, and the generational cycle of women erasing themselves in the name of love. Listen as Ronnie takes Ann-Marie behind the scenes of her awakening — from raising children on autopilot to reclaiming womanhood, building community, and founding the Third Act Society as a space for women rediscovering who they are beyond motherhood. This isn’t just a conversation —it’s a reminder that release is an act of love. 🌠 @ThirdActSociety  #SlippingThroughMyFingers #RonnieIzon #ThirdActSociety #EmptyNestTruth #MotherhoodJourney #WomenIdentity #LettingGo #GriefAndGrowth #MidlifeAwakening #RediscoverYourself #SacredMotherhood #FindingYourVillage #EmotionalHealing #PurposeAfterParenting #WomenSupportingWomen #LifeAfterKids #HealingJourney #InnerWork #AboutThisLifePodcast #TransformationStory #HopeAfterTransition #FeminineHealing #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

Ann-Marie sits down with author and wellness advocate DK Kang for a raw, grounded conversation about what happens when life collapses all at once — and how you learn to rise anyway. After walking through his wife’s cancer diagnosis, losing his job, and facing overwhelming financial pressure, DK shares practical tools for turning setbacks into fuel for health, healing, and personal growth. He shares a deeper truth: healing is a miracle… a spiritual recalibration. DK opens up about the inner journey behind survival — the fear, the surrender, the faith, and the quiet rebuilding of a man’s identity. 💛 What changes when life forces you to become stronger than your circumstances? 💛 What do you discover about yourself when pain demands your full honesty? This isn’t just a conversation — it’s a reminder that you can rebuild your body, your mind, and your spirit… even when the world thinks you’re done . A testament to discipline, faith, and the courage to transform. Visit https://www.dkkang.com/ for a free chapter of his book https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Metamorphosis-practical-transformative-mastering-ebook/dp/B0DJC1W8H3?ref_=ast_author_mpb   #CancerSurvivor #CancerRecovery #Marriage #ForBetterForWorse #Whydowesuffer #Suffering #JobLoss #HealthCareSystem #GutHealth #HealingWithFood #HealingJourney #InnerWork #EmotionalRecovery #SpiritualClarity #MindBodySpirit #AboutThisLifePodcast #AlchemyOfHealing #TransformationStory #PodMatch #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou 

Ann-Marie sits down with novelist, poet, and spiritual seeker Kelly Watt for a raw, intimate conversation about healing the wounds we never asked for. From foster care to a violent assault, Kelly traces the path where things fall apart and how the “weeping degree” brings us back to healing.   It’s not what you think it is. ☝🏽   The award-winning author of “Mad Dog”, “Camino Meditations” and “The Weeping Degree: How Astrology Saved Me From Suicide,” Kelly’s gritty poetry tells the biography of trauma.   Listen as Kelly takes Ann-Marie behind the scenes of her spiritual awakening during her pilgrimages to a Buddhist Monastry, Mexico and back to India and why you can’t hide in poetry.   💛 What happens when you finally stop running… and look at your pain in the mirror?   This isn’t just a conversation — it’s a reminder that you can turn lead into gold. 🌠   #TheWeepingDegree #MadDog #KellyWatt #WishingShelfIndependentBookAwards #gothicnovels #FlashProse #EFTInstructor #TraumaHealing #SpiritualGrowth #WoundsIntoWisdom #HealingJourney #InnerWork #EmotionalRecovery #CaminodeSantiago #healers #SoulAwakening #WritingAsHealing #PoetryHeals #AstrologyJourney #SurvivingToThriving #SpiritualClarity #MindBodySpirit #AboutThisLifePodcast #AlchemyOfHealing #TransformationStory #HopeAfterTrauma #FeminineHealing #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

In this powerful episode of About This Life Podcast, host Ann-Marie welcomes Dr. Stanley Harris—a world-renowned motivational speaker, 10th-degree black belt, and Kingdompreneur. Together, they dive into how faith and business intersect, why serving others is key to success, and how biblical principles can transform not only your career but your entire life. Dr. Harris shares his personal journey from martial arts champion to faith-driven entrepreneur, offering wisdom, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on leadership and abundance.   #BecomingEnough #AboutThisLifePodcast #FaithInBusiness #Kingdompreneur #BreakthroughLiving #ChristianEntrepreneur #MotivationalSpeaker #FaithAndFinance #MindsetShift #BiblicalSuccess #Leadership #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #LifeChange #Inspiration #Selflmprovement #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionallHealing

Have you ever thought of moving to another country? What begins as a fleeting thought to escape the racial divide of this nation could actually be a solution.  Moving to another country is the ultimate power pivot.  How do you do it?How do you decide where to go?How do you prepare? Discover how to:✅ Turn job loss and uncertainty into opportunity✅ Create meaningful friendships and support systems ✅ Live well with balance—finances, fun, and friendships✅ Redefine what it means to live fully and authentically Why wait? Listen.Like.Share. 🌷 #LifeTransitions  #Girlfriends #ElevatedLife #Expats #Expatslivingabroad #Yesyoucandoit #Newlifechapter #NewBeginnings #LivingAbroad #Resilience #SelfDiscovery #CourageToChange #RetirementPlanning #PersonalGrowth #PivotWithPurpose #Inspiration #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

Ann-Marie sits down with friend and clarity coach Ruthie Searcy, for an unfiltered, real, behind-the-scenes conversation about coaching others through their transformation. They tackle overwhelm, purpose, rest, and what it really means to live a life where “harmony is the new hustle.”✨ In this episode, you’ll explore:🌿 Why high-achieving women hit burnout (and how to step out of the cycle)🌙 How to practice rest without guilt🔥 The mindset shift required to finally say no💛 How to align decisions with God instead of fear & FOMO🌲 How nature, silence & stillness reconnect you to your calling🧶 How hidden “knots” in your life keep you stuck — and how clarity untangles them✨ Why “doing less” often creates more purpose, joy, and peaceThis isn’t just a conversation — it’s a permission slip to breathe, rest, and reclaim the life God has been calling you into. 🌠#HealingJourney#EmotionalWellness#ComeHometoYourself#MindsetShift #SpiritualGrowth #InnerWork #WomenWhoDoTooMuch #OverwhelmRecovery #ClarityCoach #FaithJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #AlignedLiving #SoulAlignment #ChristianCoaching #SpiritualClarity #LifeDesign #Mindfulness #EnergyReset #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

Menopause, mindset, wellness, and power. In this deeply honest and transformative conversation, Heather Williams — creator of Journey 24Ever Fit — breaks down what women really need to know about menopause, hysterectomy, hormonal shifts, emotional eating, strength training, ancestry, and reclaiming wellness on your own terms. From hot flashes to hysterectomy myths, from body confidence to bone health, Heather reveals how to create a healthy, aligned, abundant life — no matter your age. We also explore the power of our ancestors, cultural stories, emotional patterns, and how they shape our health today. ✨ This episode will inspire you to move differently, think differently, and LIVE differently. ✨ Get ready for truth, laughter, wisdom, and real talk. 📌 In This Episode: 🔥 How menopause really works (and why your journey is unique) 🔥 Hysterectomy truths no one talks about 🔥 How to advocate for yourself with doctors 🔥 Strength training after 40 (and why it's non-negotiable) 🔥 Ancestry as a blueprint for wellness 🔥 The “cup & saucer” method — PURE GOLD If you're navigating wellness, aging, health, stress, or body changes — this is the conversation you need. Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, & SHARE this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. #MenopauseWellness #WomensHealthMatters #MidlifeMagic #HysterectomyJourney #MenopauseSupport #HolisticHealthTips #WomenOver40 #PerimenopauseHelp #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealingJourney #StrengthTrainingForWomen #HealthyLifestyleTips #SelfAdvocacy #AncestralWisdom #BodyConfidenceMovement #WellnessJourney #HealthyAging #HormoneHealth #AboutThisLife #EmpoweredWomen #AboutThisLifePodcast #becomingenoughbecomingyou

What if storytelling could heal your heart? In this conversation, John DeDakis — former editor of CNN’s Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and former White House correspondent — opens up about grief, courage, and how writing became his path to healing after his sister’s suicide and his son’s heroine overdose. Host Ann-Marie explores how writing connects pain to purpose, why creativity is therapeutic, and how DeDakis uses his fiction to process real-life emotions. From “Bullet in the Chamber”, to “Enemies Domestic”, his six part Lark Chadwick mystery/ suspense/ thriller series teaches lessons on writing heart-stopping and heart- breaking storylines. A manuscript editor, Dedakis serves a masterclass in turning adversity into art. 👉 In this episode: healing power of writing and storytelling processing grief through creativity facing fear and finding courage creating authentic characters writing heart-stopping storylines including drugs, drones, corruption and politics. sharing insights into the Lark Chadwick mystery-thriller series 📘 Learn more: https://johndedakis.com 🎧 Listen to more episodes of About This Life — conversations that shift mindsets, challenge beliefs, and inspire transformation. #JohnDeDakis #CNNNews #formerjournalist #SituationRoom with WolfBlitzer #NY Times Bestseller List #suspense #thriller #mystery #LarkChadwick series #GriefJourney #CreativeHealing #AuthorInterview #CNNJournalist #HealingThroughWriting #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #Creativity #suicide #drugs #Transformation#PodMatch #AnnMariePodcast #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

US Marine Ogunyemi takes us through the paces of servant leadership. Known for his infectious energy and creativity, Ogunyemi teaches us how to make meaningful family connections and turn disappointment into invaluable life lessons. The author of “Lessons from a Deployed Father,” “Crow from Shadow “ and other children’s books captures what it it means to be a father and serve your family.  Listen to the conversation and find out how Ogunyemi connects with children. ✨ Topics include: 📖 Teaching children to see their own worth🤝 The strength of community and mentorship🕊 Servant leadership: leading through humility💞 Building love and connection in family and faith #YouVersion #FaithBasedPodcast #ServantLeadership #USMarines #MindsetShift #PurposeDrivenLife #InspirationDaily #OvercomingFear #PersonalGrowthJourney #LeadWithLove #FaithAndLeadership #ParentingWithPurpose #SpiritualGrowth #SelfWorthMatters #PositiveMindset #EmpowermentTalk #LifeLessons #AboutThisLifePodcast #becomingenoughbecomingyou

If education’s purpose is to prepare us for life, what grade would you give yours? 🎓 In this powerful episode of About This Life, Ann-Marie reflects on what it truly means to unlearn, listen, and heal from within. Drawing from her years as an educator and coach, she explores how childhood experiences shape who we become — and how reconnecting with your inner child can unlock transformation. ✨ Topics Covered: The purpose of education beyond academics Understanding the “inner child” in adult behavior The power of discernment and active listening Why empowerment isn’t something we give — it’s something we uncover How to become enough and truly become you This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and rediscover who you were always meant to be. 🌱 🎧 Listen. Learn. Unlearn. Transform. Hosted by Ann-Marie | About This Life Podcast #AboutThisLifePodcast #AnnMarieSpeaks #BecomingEnough #InnerChildHealing #MindsetShift #LifeCoaching #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #TransformationJourney #EmotionalHealing #PurposeDrivenLife #SpiritualGrowth #BecomingYou #UnlearnToGrow #HealingJourney #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

Why do you ignore your intuition? Listen as Ann-Marie has an otherworldly conversation with Laura Hoorweg — a gifted spiritual counselor, intuitive coach and psychic medium. Laura helps those who are stuck, overwhelmed or trying to reconnect with purpose, to release their energetic baggage. Part grounded, part mystic - Laura sees root wounds and hidden beliefs. “You are safe— but we’re going deep.” ✨ In this episode, you’ll explore: 🌙 Light and shadow 🧘🏽‍♂ How to connect with your intuition and spiritual guides 🔥 How to heal from past conditioning and rediscover your soul’s mission 💫 How to understand the power of energy, purpose, and divine timing 🌻 How to embrace your shadow self and become whole This isn’t just a conversation — it’s an awakening of the spirit within. 🌠 #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualAwakening #Intuition #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #InnerPeace #Mindfulness #SoulPurpose #ConsciousLiving #EnergyHealing #ShadowWork #AuthenticSelf #SpiritualJourney #Transformation #Empowerment #DivineTiming #Meditation #HigherSelf #HealingEnergy #NewEarth #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

In this powerful conversation, Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor and life coach with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM), shares how remembering every day of his life since childhood shaped his understanding of trauma, growth, and the human spirit. At 65, Frank has turned his rare gift into a source of wisdom and compassion, helping people heal their memories, release stress, and find peace in the present. As the author of over 20 transformative books, including “Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life,” and “Stress Free Success,” he offers practical insights into turning pain into purpose. ✨ Themes explored: 🧠 The power and burden of memory — what it means to remember everything 💫 Healing emotional wounds and transforming past pain 🧘‍♀ Stress resilience, mindfulness, and self-compassion 📚 Writing as therapy: using stories to heal and connect 💬 The intersection of memory, identity, and personal growth If you’ve ever wondered how your past shapes your peace — or how to rewrite the story it left behind — this conversation with Frank Healy will open your heart and mind. #FrankHealy #HSAM #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #Mindfulness #StressFreeSuccess #Memory #Neuroscience #HealingYourPast #SelfAwareness #Counseling #Therapy #PersonalDevelopment #LifeCoaching #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #PsychologyPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfGrowth #AboutThisLifePodcast

A powerful conversation on how mindset, self-talk, and daily habits can rewrite a life. From cycling 150 miles a week and skiing since childhood to navigating COVID, caregiving, genetics, and boundaries, this episode shows how science + soul = sustainable change. Meet Stephanie on the next Capital Jazzfest Cruise featuring talented artists and hand dance classes. The first 5 listeners who book with Stephanie will receive a special credit for the cruise. ✨ Themes explored: 🧠 Mindset, self-talk & the neuroscience of change 🧰 Boundaries, self-care basics & habit stacking 🩺 Functional medicine, genetics, hormones & gut health 🚴‍♀ Movement as medicine: cycling, skiing, nature therapy If you’re ready to stop living on empty and start leading from a full cup, this conversation is your roadmap. #CapitalJazzFestCruise #AnthonyHamilton #Najee #LalaHathaway #dopamine #functionalmedicine #cancerscreen #MindsetMatters #PositivePsychology #Resilience #Neuroscience #SelfEfficacy #BoundarySetting #FunctionalMedicine #GutHealth #HormoneHealth #CaregiverSupport #WomenOver50 #HealthyAging #ProstrateScreen #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

The neurologist said her brain was rewiring itself- what emerged would be something whole. Something wild. Something wonderfully unexpected. Cheri, a former Air Force Critical Care Nurse, knows a thing or two about surviving injury. But after a traumatic brain injury ended her 25 year career, she turned to art as a lifeline. She creates art that is raw, emotionally layered to hold space for what’s been broken, unraveled, and rebuilt. The injury that stole her nursing career gave her back her soul. Now Cheri stands before a canvas, paintbrush in hand, creating magic. ✨ Themes explored: 🌿 Healing from trauma 🎨 Finding creativity through art and self-expression 🌌 Traumatic brain injury 🧘‍♀ The connection between body, mind, and spirit If you’ve ever felt stuck, defeated or depressed, this story will inspire you to step into your own power and become new again. #HealingJourney #LifeAfterTrauma #Resilience #CreativityHeals #ArtAsTherapy #Neural Pathways #Starting Over #Air Force Nurse #Abstract Painter #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #MindBodySpirit #AuthenticLiving #TransformationStory #SelfDiscovery #InspirationDaily #OvercomingObstacles #SpiritualGrowth #ChaosToClarity #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

Who gets to tell our story? From poetry to prose, this powerful conversation dives into the themes of family and the resilience of the human spirit. Discover how storytelling preserves culture. V Efua Prince, author of Kin (2024), a winner of a 2025 Next Generation Indie Award and longlisted for the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction and co-author with Hoke Glover III of Crazy As Hell: The Best Little Guide to Black History (2024), sits down with Ann-Marie to talk about philosophy, history, poetry, and writing that is transformative. Her current work represents a refinement of themes she has been considering for more than 20 years, evident in Burnin’ Down the House (2005). Prince is a professor of African American Studies at Wayne State University. She received her PhD from the University of Michigan in English Language and Literature, the Avalon Professor of Humanities at Hampton University, a visiting scholar at the University of Virginia’s Carter G. Woodson Institute, and a fellow at Harvard University’s W. E. B. Du Bois Center. We explore the importance of language, dialect, and the power of literature to create community, inspire change, and pass wisdom across generations, reflecting on soul, resilience, and the stories that shape us. ✨ Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more powerful conversations on life, culture, and transformation. #HamptonUniversity #BlackAuthors #Black GirlLiterature #MochaGirlsRead #AfricanAmericanStudies #AfricanAmericanLiterature #Storytelling #HealingJourney #LiteratureMatters #HarkemWritersGuild #Black Writers Collective #Hurston/WrightFoundation #CityLitStage #Kin #Kindred #Ancestors #LifeLessons #Wisdom #LoveAfterTrauma #Inspiration #PoetryAndProse #CommunityVoices #SoulTalk #MindsetShift #CulturalHeritage #HumanExperience #GenerationalHealing #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

A moving conversation exploring poetry, transformation, and the human experience. From navigating anxiety and loss to finding hope, connection, and purpose, this dialogue uncovers how creativity, spirit, and vulnerability can guide us toward healing. Together, the speakers reflect on the power of words, the courage to face rock bottom, and the beauty of becoming a path for others to find light.#HealingJourney #PoetryOfLife #TransformativeConversations #SpokenWordHealing #AnxietyAwareness #FindingHope #LifeTransformation #HeartAndSoul #AuthenticConnections #VoicesThatInspire #HumanExperience #SpiritualAwakening #InnerStrength #MentalHealthAwareness #CreativeHealing #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

A deep dive into healing, self-love, and stepping into your true purpose. Discover how to move from survival to thriving and reclaim your power. ✨ Highlights: 🌱 Hiding pain behind “I’m fine” 💔 The impact of the mother wound 🌀 How trauma shows up in the body 👶 Inner child healing & self-love 🌸 The Soul Bloom Method for growth ⚡ Energy work, journaling & alignment 🌟 Redefining success & freedom This is about remembering you’re never alone and trusting the process of becoming your authentic self.#HealingJourney #InnerChildWork #EnergyHealing #SpiritualAwakening #SelfDiscovery #TraumaHealing #PeaceAndPurpose #SelfLove #LifeTransitions #MindBodySpirit #HolisticHealing #AuthenticLiving #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #SoulAlignment #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

What would you tell a friend who is carrying the same shame you once carried? In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into the themes of shame, guilt, codependency, and healing. Learn the difference between guilt, shame and discover what “complex shame” really means. Here, you can , untangle the patterns that keep us hidden. This episode also unpacks the journey of reclaiming your power and finding the courage to live authentically. You’ll hear raw insights on: ✨ The hidden weight of shame and how it shapes relationships ✨ The connection between codependency and self-abandonment ✨ How boundaries create freedom, not distance ✨ Steps to begin healing and embracing true self-love This conversation begins with the announcement of the inaugural 100 Black Women Gala and Book Launch celebration of coauthors who made the journey of healing the inner child. This episode is for anyone ready to step out of hiding and walk toward freedom.#HealingJourney #InnerChild #SelfLove #ShameAndHealing #EmotionalWellness #CodependencyRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheCycle #PersonalGrowth #InnerHealing #BoundariesMatter #ComplexShame #OvercomingShame #PaintoPower #AuthenticLiving #DearBlackWomanMedia #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou

In this insightful episode of About This Life, we welcome Lizbeth De Sa — educator, writer, laughter yoga leader, conflict mediator, and internal family systems (IFS) practitioner. Together, we explore the power of laughter, the deep healing work of IFS therapy, and practical tools for breaking generational trauma patterns. From healing the inner critic to setting healthy boundaries, Lizbeth shares compassionate strategies for reconnecting with your authentic self and releasing pain that no longer serves you. We also dive into the role of creativity, spirituality, and self-energy in personal growth — plus a fun dose of laughter yoga to lift your spirits! Whether you’re navigating childhood wounds, relationship pain, or simply looking for more joy and playfulness in life, this conversation will inspire and empower you to start your own healing journey. ✨ Topics Covered: • Laughter yoga and its benefits • Understanding Internal Family Systems therapy • Healing childhood and generational trauma • Working with the inner critic • Setting boundaries for emotional safety • Integrating spirituality into healing • Creative approaches to emotional well-being 🎧 Subscribe to About This Life for more real conversations about healing, growth, and transformation. #AboutThisLife #LaughterYoga #InternalFamilySystems #IFS #TraumaHealing #GenerationalTrauma #InnerChildHealing #DearBlackWomanAnthologyBook #dearblackwomanmedia #MindBodySpirit #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #OvercomingTrauma #InnerCritic #PersonalGrowth #AboutThisLifePodcast #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou