Did you know that staying within your comfort zone can actually prevent you from reaching your full potential? "You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone. Change begins at the end of your comfort zone." This quote by Roy Bennett is a powerful reminder of the importance of confronting our fears.

In this latest episode, I delve into how our comfort zones, although seemingly protective, can lead to stagnation and missed opportunities. It's crucial to identify what’s holding you back—whether it's fear of the unknown or anxiety about change—and take proactive steps toward growth. Reflecting on and understanding these fears can be the first step to breaking free.

Stepping outside your comfort zone is where real growth happens, and your dream life is waiting on the other side of fear. If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re ready to start making real changes, my book Balance Breakthrough is the perfect place to start. It’s packed with practical steps to help you move past burnout, reclaim your time, and build the life you truly want. Grab your copy today and take that first step toward your breakthrough!

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Have you ever taken a moment to look back at your old journal entries or photographs? Reflecting on the past can reveal just how far we've come.

Reflecting on our past isn't just about acknowledging achievements—it's also about accepting our imperfections and practicing self-compassion.

Talking with friends and family about shared reflections can reveal insights that enrich our understanding.

In this podcast episode, I shared how revisiting my earlier work highlighted my growth and evolution.

We often forget to celebrate our progress, fixating instead on future goals. Let's take a moment to acknowledge our milestones and learn from our journey.

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In this episode of the Best D Life podcast, I interview self-concept coach Lani Buess about the power of identity work in personal development. Lani shares her journey overcoming social anxiety and explains how shifting self-beliefs -rather than just behaviors -leads to lasting change. We discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, building authentic confidence, and balancing internal and external validation. Lani offers practical insights and resources, and encourages listeners to reflect on their values and embrace support, reinforcing the podcast’s mission of empowerment and connection.

Lani Buess is a Self-Concept Coach and owns Uplevel with Lani. She works in the area of identity, or the beliefs and ideas we have about ourselves. Lots of people work in the area of behaviors - quitting smoking, losing weight, etc - but changing behavior doesn't necessarily change the way you think about yourself. She felt this was a missing gap in the personal development industry that she wanted to address. Today, she works with high-achieving executives, entrepreneurs, and sales leaders to close the identity gaps that quietly undermine decision-making, stall growth, and cost millions. This isn’t therapy. It’s not mindset coaching. It’s identity architecture, the work that transforms hesitation into decisive leadership in the moments that define careers and shape markets. Her clients don’t just perform better under pressure. They accelerate decision-making, shorten sales cycles, close bigger deals, land promotions, lead major transitions, surpass financial glass ceilings, and step into the kind of strategic influence that drives growth. That’s the difference between chance outcomes and engineered success.

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In this episode of the podcast, we tackle the “Sunday Scaries”. I share how to reframe this as not just a Sunday problem. You’ll get practical tips you can start using today! By building daily habits that support balance and well-being, calm and control are no longer only reserved for weekends. Listen now!

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In this episode of the podcast, I explore the true meaning of balance, drawing on 20 years of experience as a social worker, coach, and trainer. Balance isn’t a perfect routine or destination, but a system built through intentional habits and boundaries. You’ll learn practical strategies like prioritizing what matters, protecting your time, and embracing small moments of self-care to help you create sustainable balance in your busy life.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Eisenhower Matrix

Balance Guide

In this episode of the podcast, I interview persuasion expert Patrick van der Burght. Patrick shares his journey from snorkel sales to teaching the science of persuasion, emphasizing its importance in both business and daily life. He explains Dr. Robert Cialdini’s seven universal principles of persuasion—reciprocity, liking, unity, social proof, authority, consistency, and scarcity—and offers practical examples for each. Patrick highlights how understanding and ethically applying these principles can improve relationships, communication, and motivation.

Patrick is one of the few Cialdini Certified Trainers in the world. He enjoys a personal recommendation by his business partner, Dr. Robert Cialdini, who wrote the book ‘Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion’, which is considered by many top CEOs to be the best business book of all time.

Patrick has been teaching professionals Dr Cialdini’s science of persuasion since 2000. Enabling them to make small ethical changes in communication to hear YES more often. What he teaches is science-based, ethical, and effective. He co-authored the book ‘How to Hear YES More Often’ in 2024.

Patrick enjoys helping teams to stop wasting time and resources on predictably inefficient communication, and helps them to the successes that were always theirs to have. He also has a passion for educating young adults about this crucial and high-in-demand business and life skill before they attempt to persuade themselves into their first job or business venture.

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Stress, lack of sleep, comparison, and assumptions—these common influences can distort our perspective and make everything seem worse than it really is. In my latest podcast episode, I discuss how these negative factors impact your outlook and offer practical strategies to counteract them.

Shifting your perspective can help prevent burnout and improve well-being. I share practical strategies like reframing situations, practicing self-compassion, zooming out for perspective, focusing on what’s working, and honest gratitude to help you take control of your mindset. Emphasizing that perspective doesn’t erase problems but empowers choice. Listen now!

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the concept of "time affluence", which is the mindset of having enough time for what matters most. Did you know rushing and multitasking create time scarcity? I share personal experiences and practical strategies, such as slowing down, redefining productivity, and protecting unscheduled moments, to help you reclaim your time, reduce stress, and experience greater happiness and fulfillment.

Protecting your "white space" or unscheduled time can dramatically improve your sense of time affluence. Leaving buffer zones between tasks allows you to adapt to life’s curveballs and can become moments of micro self-care. This space signals to your brain that you have enough time, reducing stress and enhancing your overall well-being.

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