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  • Encore Episode: Why Authenticity Wins Online with Lacy Counts

    Encore Episode: Why Authenticity Wins Online with Lacy Counts
    2026/03/23
    This week I’m bringing back an encore episode with the hilarious and inspiring Lacy Branch Counts. If you’ve ever spent time on social media in our community, you probably already know Lacy. She’s a successful business owner, a mama raising a child with autism, and someone who keeps life refreshingly honest and funny.In this conversation, we talk about what it really looks like to juggle business, motherhood, marriage, and community involvement. Lacey shares the real-life moments behind the highlight reel—how she balances running The Yard Bar, being a wife to Steven, and raising her son Crew while navigating the unique challenges of parenting a child with autism.What I love most about this conversation is how real it is. We laugh, we talk about messy moments, and we dig into the strength it takes to keep showing up for your family and your dreams. Lacey reminds us that even when life feels chaotic, there’s beauty in the journey and purpose in the everyday moments.

    Follow Lacy @lacycounts

    Episode Highlights
    [2:00] Meeting Lacy Counts and her larger-than-life personality
    [6:00] Life as a business owner and running The Yard Bar
    [12:30] Marriage, family, and balancing a busy life
    [18:45] Raising a child with autism and learning through the journey
    [25:00] Social media, community influence, and staying authentic
    [32:10] The messy, funny, and very real side of motherhood
    [40:20] Navigating challenges while staying grounded in family and faith

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    51 分
  • Losing Yourself in Love With Maurice Hunter

    Losing Yourself in Love With Maurice Hunter
    2026/03/16
    What if the love you’ve been searching for your whole life was already inside you?Today I’m sitting down with my friend Maurice, an incredible artist whose work is rooted in one powerful idea: self-love. What started as a letter he wrote to his young daughter eventually grew into a personal philosophy about love, relationships, and the responsibility we have for our own emotions.In this conversation we talk about how many of us spend years looking for love outside ourselves, only to discover that the deepest love begins within. Maurice shares how that realization shaped his art, his speaking, and the book he’s preparing to publish. Along the way, we explore relationships, breakups, emotional responsibility, and the beautiful process of rediscovering who you are.If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to love yourself, this conversation is a gentle reminder that growth, healing, and love all begin inside you.Episode Highlights[00:57] The origin of Maurice’s self-love philosophy[03:20] Difficulty as inner reorientation[04:46] Collaboration over competition in business[07:10] Art as an expression of the mission[08:24] Sponsor break and shoutouts[10:12] From Los Angeles to a spiritual journey[11:57] Breakups as catalysts for rediscovering self[17:39] Self-love within relationships[20:12] From art to speaking and workshops[22:28] “Three Letters” book reveal[23:29] Love letters and the self-publishing journey[25:10] Healing the feminine[27:38] Self-love beyond thought[29:11] A turbulent season and growth[31:58] Taking ownership of your emotions[33:00] Reverse paranoia and choosing trust[36:07] Workshops and building community[38:46] Staying grounded in chaos[40:28] Relationship standards and self-worth[43:13] Building a culture of self-love through brandingSpecial Thanks to Our SponsorsBuffalo Rock Pepsihttps://www.buffalorock.comHoliday Beach Mechanicalhttps://holidaybeachmechanical.comHue Salon & Boutiquehttps://www.huesalonandboutique.comGypsy Willowwww.gypsywillowretail.comAmor Boutiquehttps://amorboutiquepc.com/Bay Taxhttps://bay.taxElysian Med Spa:https://elysianmedspa.comShore House Furniture:https://shorehousefurniture.comFerrucci Ristorante: https://ferruccipc.comAbout Maurice Hunter Maurice is the founder of evolfleS spelled backward but pronounced Selflove an inner lifestyle brand rooted in the idea that Self and Love are not separate, but one lived experience. Through art, fashion, media, and creative expression, Maurice reflects the wholeness already within each person and invites others to experience love from the inside out.What began as a letter to his daughter grew into a deeper personal philosophy that now shapes his work, his message, and his mission. Through evolfleS, Maurice is making inner awareness visible and embedding Selflove into culture in a way that is not explained so much as felt.His work centers on presence, connection, creative power, and the belief that the love we spend so much of our lives searching for is already within us.Learn more at:evolfles.comLet’s Stay Connected!Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.Get Karen’s Love Notes atwww.myhappyasslife.comPresented by ADF MediaBe sweet, y’all!
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    47 分
  • How to Use Positive Triggers to Rewire Your Brain For More Peace and Happiness

    How to Use Positive Triggers to Rewire Your Brain For More Peace and Happiness
    2026/03/09
    Have you ever overreacted to something minor and realized it wasn’t about now it was about then? Today, I’m sharing a practical way to retrain that response using positive triggers. I call them joy buttons, small moments that help me shift into gratitude, compassion, and calm. I’ll show you how to build your own list and actually use it when your mind starts to spiral. Mine include coffee, outfit joy, and gym time. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, let this be your gentle reset.

    Episode Highlights:
    [01:39] The dark house memory and what it stirred up
    [05:05] Daily positive mantras and rewiring reactions
    [10:17] The brain’s negativity bias
    [10:46] Sponsors and practicing gratitude
    [12:12] Creating your own joy list
    [14:34] Rewriting worst-case thoughts in real time
    [16:31] Coffee, enthusiasm, and small daily delights
    [18:26] Style, color, and self-expression as joy triggers
    [19:51] Supporting local boutiques as gratitude in action
    [21:49] Joy buttons affirmation


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  • It’s Not You—It’s Me (And That Changes Everything)

    It’s Not You—It’s Me (And That Changes Everything)
    2026/03/02
    Ever catch yourself mentally drafting a “what they should do” speech… while your own side of the street is a mess? Today’s episode is a loving gut-check about the one thing I actually have control over: me.I talk about how easy it is to point outward when I’m tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, and why that always leads to a cascade of drama I didn’t need. The real work is noticing my part, owning my response, and choosing peace instead of trying to manage everyone else’s behavior. I share the mindset shift that keeps bringing me back: I can’t fix what’s going on inside someone else, but I can pause, take responsibility, and stop reacting like I’m on autopilot. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, disappointed, or stretched thin, this one will help you loosen your grip and move forward with more clarity.

    Episode Highlights:
    [00:00] A quick life update and what’s on my heart today
    [02:00] Why “it’s not you, it’s me” is actually true
    [05:00] The difference between reacting and responding
    [09:00] Staying in my lane when emotions run hot
    [12:00] Giving grace when you don’t know what someone’s carrying
    [15:00] Letting go of what I can’t control
    [20:00] Weekly love note + affirmation
    [22:00] A closing reflection to reset your mindset

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    23 分
  • How to Lead With Faith and Confidence With Daniel Pratt

    How to Lead With Faith and Confidence With Daniel Pratt
    2026/02/23
    Building a business will expose every weakness you didn’t know you had. What really happens when you stop chasing two dreams and commit fully to one?Today I sit down with Daniel Pratt, owner of Panama City Coffee Company, to talk about what entrepreneurship demands and requires. Daniel shares about his transition from musician to business builder, and the hard decision he made in 2020 to go all in on one path instead of doing two things halfway.This conversation addresses solving the problem you’ve been avoiding instead of distracting yourself with what feels easier.We talk about starting small with a coffee cart and showing up consistently for years. We talk about early mornings, and the reality that business growth always mirrors personal growth.If you’re an entrepreneur building something from the ground up, this episode is a reminder that your company will only grow as far as you are willing to grow.

    Episode Highlights:
    [02:00] Choosing one dream: From musician to entrepreneur
    [07:30] Starting with a coffee cart and building with excellence
    [10:30] Entrepreneurship as accelerated personal growth
    [15:00] Morning discipline and winning before the sun comes up
    [20:00] The energy of the leader and its impact on culture
    [27:00] Why closing on Sundays changed everything
    [34:30] Solving the bottleneck instead of avoiding it
    [41:00] Creativity in business vs. creativity in music
    [46:00] Integrity, character, and building something that lasts
    [49:00] Thank you, sponsors

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    Links & Resources
    The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
    https://a.co/d/08OMVWHz
    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey
    https://a.co/d/05CSN78a
    The Game Podcast – Alex Hormozi
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-with-alex-hormozi/id1254720112
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    49 分
  • Why Joy Returns When You Stop Living in the Future

    Why Joy Returns When You Stop Living in the Future
    2026/02/16
    Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, not depressed, just stretched too thin and living everywhere except the present moment?Today, I share honestly about being in a funk and what helped me find my way back. I talk about slowing down and remembering that joy and delight are inseparable. We explore what it means to have a low bar for delight, and how neglecting the things that nourish us can quietly steal our peace. This episode is for anyone who feels scattered, tired, or unsure which direction to go. It’s your chance to return to what rings true in your heart.

    Episode Highlights
    [01:00] Being overwhelmed vs. being present
    [02:00] “Now here” instead of “nowhere”
    [03:30] A low bar for delight
    [05:30] Creating space for rest and prayer
    [07:00] When joy feels squelched by life
    [08:30] Joy and delight as spiritual practice
    [11:00] Grief, connection, and being fully seen
    [15:00] Reflecting what’s inside of us
    [18:30] Nourishing the soul in hard seasons
    [22:00] Choosing love, compassion, and kindness
    [26:00] Radiating joy instead of chasing it
    [28:30] Closing affirmation and invitation to pause

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    Resources:
    When the Heart Wakes by Sue Monk Kidd

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    30 分
  • How to Create Healthy Love After a Difficult Past

    How to Create Healthy Love After a Difficult Past
    2026/02/09
    What happens when you stop living on autopilot and start choosing yourself with intention?
    Today, I sit down with the radiant and wise Kandi Gardiner Woods, performance psychologist, author, speaker, and mentor, for a deeply honest conversation about love, healing, mindfulness, and personal growth. Kandi shares her powerful life story, including growing up in a dysfunctional home, navigating abusive relationships, and how intentional inner work helped her break generational trauma patterns and reclaim her life.

    We talk about her book The MANual Chronicles and why understanding your core values is transformational. She explains how mindfulness, visualization, and daily mantras can shift your mindset, bring clarity, and help you build healthier relationships with others and yourself.
    This conversation is a reminder that no matter where you come from or what you’ve walked through, there is always a way forward. Healing is possible. Purpose is real. And you are worthy of joy, peace, and love.

    Episode Highlights
    [02:30] Meeting Kandi and her journey into psychology and authorship
    [07:00] Growing up in a “perfect-looking” but abusive home
    [12:00] Repeating patterns and learning how to break them
    [18:00] Mindfulness, mantras, and creating new behaviors
    [22:30] Discovering your true core values
    [28:00] Bringing people into your home wisely
    [33:00] Lessons from The MANual
    [37:00] Love & Life Unlocked seminar at Margaritaville
    [42:00] Visualization, faith, and speaking life forward
    [50:00] Choosing courage, gratitude, and living in the light

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    Resources Mentioned
    The MANual Chronicles by Kandi Gardiner Woods
    Love & Life Unlocked Seminar — March 14
    Love & Life Management
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    52 分
  • What Happens When You Truly Love Your Team

    What Happens When You Truly Love Your Team
    2026/02/03
    Who’s behind the scenes holding everything together?
    In this episode, I sit down with two women who know my life, my work, and my heart better than just about anyone. This conversation is a reminder that strong workplace culture isn’t built on titles or tasks, but on trust, love, and showing up for one another over time.

    Together, we reflect on what it truly means to love your people well. We talk about loyalty, service, shared values, and the kind of behind-the-scenes support that often goes unseen but makes everything possible. From laughter and quirks to hard seasons and growth, this episode is a celebration of long-term relationships and the power of treating people like they matter.

    If you’ve ever worked quietly behind the scenes, led a team, or wondered what kind of culture you’re creating, this conversation is an encouragement to choose kindness, loyalty, and heart every single day.

    Episode Highlights:
    [01:00] Why loving your people well matters
    [04:30] What loyalty looks like over time
    [09:00] The unseen work behind successful leadership
    [14:30] Navigating challenges together as a team
    [19:45] Choosing service over ego
    [25:00] Creating a culture where people feel valued
    [31:30] Gratitude for long-term relationships
    [36:00] Final reflections on leadership and heart
    [38:30] Thank you, sponsors

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    37 分