• I Left My Comfortable Life Behind… Here’s What Happened
    2026/10/12

    In this episode of The Awakening Woman On The Rise, Wendy speaks with Lisa Bewley about courage, transformation, and what it means to truly live your life rather than simply watch it pass by. After uprooting her comfortable life in Vancouver and relocating temporarily to Arizona, Lisa shares the challenges, uncertainty, unexpected connections, and personal growth that have come with starting over in a new place. Their conversation explores embracing discomfort, trusting yourself through change, building new community, and recognizing that transformation is often messy before it becomes meaningful.

    At the heart of the episode is a powerful reminder: you don’t have to stop being afraid before you make a change. You can be brave and afraid at the same time — and choose to step into the arena anyway.

    Highlights:

    Lisa emphasizes that fear and courage can exist at the same time, and that meaningful change often requires moving forward despite uncertainty.

    • Embracing major life changes
    • Starting over and building a new community
    • Growth often comes through discomfort
    • Being brave doesn’t mean being fearless
    • Choosing to actively live your life

    About the Guest:

    Lisa is a lifelong learner, seeker, and adventurer who is passionate about growth, wellness, and becoming her best self. She holds a Master of Education degree and has specialized in ESL and literacy, alongside qualifications as a Chartered Herbalist, Life Coach, and Holistic Nutrition practitioner. Her journey has taken her through education, holistic health, personal development, and continual self-discovery. Lisa loves exploring new ideas, trying new things, and stepping outside her comfort zone. She believes life is an ongoing journey of learning, looking inward, evolving, and discovering what is possible when we remain curious, open, and willing to grow.

    Connect with Lisa Bewley:

    Website: https://theinwardwanderer.com

    Instagram: @theinwardwanderer

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    27 分
  • Finding Yourself Again After a Major Life Change
    2026/10/07
    What happens when the life you planned takes an unexpected turn?Wendy talks with author and speaker Patti Bevilacqua about resilience, identity, and learning to move forward after change. Patti shares how living with multiple sclerosis reshaped her understanding of healing, mindset, and transformation, and why progress doesn’t have to be dramatic to matter.A thoughtful conversation about letting go of who you thought you had to be, giving yourself grace, and taking the next step forward.Highlights:The episode emphasizes that growth does not come from insight alone; it requires doing something differently. Even very small steps can shift what feels possible.Resilience through unexpected changeLetting go of your old identityThe power of mindsetGiving yourself graceKeep moving forward, even in small stepsAbout Patti Bevilacqua: Patti Bevilacqua was 23 and five months into her dream career as a high school Physical Education teacher when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She thought the biggest thing MS had taken from her was her career. It wasn’t. The biggest loss was not knowing who she was anymore. Today, Patti uses 35+ years of lived experience to open honest conversations about diagnosis, identity, major life change, and the questions we rarely ask when the life we expected is no longer the life we are living. Her message is simple: your life isn’t over. It’s different.Connect with Patti Bevilacqua:Website-https://patti-bevilacqua.comLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-bevilacquaFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/fearlesswithmsYouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@pattibevilacqua-officialVisit our GIFT VAULT - updated weekly for more gifts from other guests on this podcast and other podcasts in our network.https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vaultAbout the Host: Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all.Connect with Wendy:Website: https://weddingceremonyvancouver.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboskiInstagram: https://Instagram.com/coachrev8Facebook: https://facebook.com/wendy.yacboskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunityThe Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & review. It helps us reach more people who want to create positive change in the world, like you.Check out More Shows from the Network at https://inspiredspeakernetwork.comThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on our Network, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. All the main search engines reference Apple metrics so ranking higher on Apple Podcasts will expose our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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  • The Power of Surrender: How to Let Go and Move Forward featuring Danielle Benzon
    2026/09/30
    In this final Wisdom Wednesdays with Wendy conversation, Wendy and Danielle explore what it really means to surrender — not as giving up, but as releasing control, accepting reality, and becoming more present to what is.They reflect on perfectionism, high expectations, consistency, shame, and the temptation to hide when life doesn’t go according to plan. Together, they discuss the value of allowing progress to happen in stages, celebrating small wins, continuing to show up imperfectly, and letting each new moment become an opportunity to choose again.As this season comes to a close, the conversation offers a powerful reminder: when we surrender what was, accept our humanity, and stop fighting where we are, we create space for growth, change, and whatever comes next.Highlights:Danielle and Wendy reflect on moving away from all-or-nothing thinking and learning to allow success to happen in stages instead of expecting everything to be perfect immediately.Surrender is not the same as giving up.Presence requires letting go of expectations.Perfectionism can make progress harder.Small steps and consistency matter.Showing up imperfectly builds trust.About The Guest: Danielle Benzon has devoted her life to exploring the expressiveness, agility, and power of the voice-body instrument. Her journey began in classical theatre and took her around the world before she founded the Inspired Speaker Academy. Now she draws on that experience to help speakers, professionals, and business owners to own and embody their message, fall wildly in love with speaking, and transform their nerves so that every word they speak vibrates with purpose, truth, and self-celebration.Connect with Danielle:Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzonBook A Call: https://book.daniellebenzon.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademyCheck out Danielle’s Podcast: The Inspired Speaker for Inspiring and Educational Content for speakers of all experience levels.Visit our GIFT VAULT - updated weekly for more gifts from other guests on this podcast and other podcasts in our network.https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vaultAbout the Host: Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all.Connect with Wendy:Website: https://weddingceremonyvancouver.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboskiInstagram: https://Instagram.com/coachrev8Facebook: https://facebook.com/wendy.yacboskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunityThe Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & review. It helps us reach more people who want to create positive change in the world, like you.Check out More Shows from the Network at https://inspiredspeakernetwork.comThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on our Network, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. All the main search engines reference Apple metrics so ranking higher on Apple Podcasts will expose our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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  • Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s What to Do When Everything Feels Like Too Much, with co-host Danielle Benzon
    2026/09/23
    In this episode of The Awakening Woman On The Rise, Wendy Yacboski and Danielle Benzon explore overwhelm, overcommitment, and the pressure to keep saying yes long after something has stopped serving us. They discuss practical ways to work with limited time and energy, the freedom to change your mind, and how curiosity and self-compassion can help you release old habits and beliefs.The conversation is an invitation to notice what you may be holding onto—and begin experimenting with a new way forward, one step at a time..Highlights:It can be difficult to step away from something after saying yes, but how changing your mind doesn’t necessarily mean you’re unreliable—it can be part of growth and changing priorities.Overwhelm is easier to manage one step at a timeProductivity needs to account for your actual time and energyIt’s okay to change your mind and reconsider old commitmentsAwareness should lead to curiosity, not self-judgmentOld patterns can be released when they stop serving youAbout The Guest:Danielle Benzon has devoted her life to exploring the expressiveness, agility, and power of the voice-body instrument. Her journey began in classical theatre and took her around the world before she founded the Inspired Speaker Academy. Now she draws on that experience to help speakers, professionals, and business owners to own and embody their message, fall wildly in love with speaking, and transform their nerves so that every word they speak vibrates with purpose, truth, and self-celebration.Connect with Danielle Benzon:Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzonBook A Call: https://book.daniellebenzon.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademyCheck out Danielle’s Podcast: The Inspired Speaker for Inspiring and Educational Content for speakers of all experience levels.Visit our GIFT VAULT - updated weekly for more gifts from other guests on this podcast and other podcasts in our network.https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vaultAbout the Host: Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all.Connect with Wendy:Website: https://weddingceremonyvancouver.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboskiInstagram: https://Instagram.com/coachrev8Facebook: https://facebook.com/wendy.yacboskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunityThe Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & review. It helps us reach more people who want to create positive change in the world, like you.Check out More Shows from the Network at https://inspiredspeakernetwork.comThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on our Network, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. All the main search engines reference Apple metrics so ranking higher on Apple Podcasts will expose our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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  • How to Question Your Assumptions Without Judging Yourself
    2026/09/16
    In this episode, Wendy and Danielle explore how hidden assumptions can shape our relationships, group experiences, and even the way we judge ourselves. Through personal stories about vulnerability, expectations, perfectionism, and obligation, they discuss the importance of clear communication, intentional choices, and recognizing that other people may experience the same situation very differently.Ultimately, the conversation is an invitation to replace judgment with curiosity, question the stories we tell ourselves, and compassionately examine our assumptions as we create lives that feel more authentic, intentional, and aligned.Highlights:Recognize when something is no longer serving its original purpose and give yourself permission to either recommit intentionally or walk away.We show up differently depending on the role we’re in.Our assumptions about other people can create unnecessary discomfort and conflict.Clear communication and shared expectations prevent misunderstandings.We can choose where we invest our time instead of living from obligation.Self-awareness works best when it is paired with curiosity rather than judgment.About Danielle Benzon: Danielle Benzon has devoted her life to exploring the expressiveness, agility, and power of the voice-body instrument. Her journey began in classical theatre and took her around the world before she founded the Inspired Speaker Academy. Now she draws on that experience to help speakers, professionals, and business owners to own and embody their message, fall wildly in love with speaking, and transform their nerves so that every word they speak vibrates with purpose, truth, and self-celebration.Connect with Danielle:Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzonBook A Call: https://book.daniellebenzon.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademyCheck out Danielle’s Podcast The Inspired Speaker:https://inspiredspeakernetwork.com/podcast/surfing-your-edge-where-fear-and-possibility-meetVisit our GIFT VAULT - updated weekly for more gifts from other guests on this podcast and other podcasts in our network.https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vaultAbout the Host: Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all.Connect with Wendy:Website: https://weddingceremonyvancouver.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboskiInstagram: https://Instagram.com/coachrev8Facebook: https://facebook.com/wendy.yacboskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunityThe Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & review. It helps us reach more people who want to create positive change in the world, like you.Check out More Shows from the Network at https://inspiredspeakernetwork.comThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on our Network, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. All the main search engines reference Apple metrics so ranking higher on Apple Podcasts will expose our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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  • Why Do We Need to Be in Control? Fear, Safety & Letting Go
    2026/09/09
    What does it really mean to be “in control” of your life?In this Wisdom Wednesday conversation, Wendy and Danielle explore how control can be tied to fear, safety, vulnerability, and the desire to manage outcomes. They unpack the difference between “I can’t” and “I won’t,” the power of owning our choices, and the freedom that comes from accepting what we cannot control.This episode is an invitation to move from rigid control toward greater self-awareness, self-compassion, autonomy, and possibility. The Shift Beneath the Words:Control is often rooted in fear and the desire for safety.We can’t control other people or external outcomes.Owning our choices gives us back our power.Staying safe can also keep us stuck.Self-compassion creates more room for change.Rather than judging our need for control, Wendy and Danielle encourage greater acceptance, self-compassion, and curiosity about what might be possible when we loosen our grip.About The Guest:Danielle Benzon has devoted her life to exploring the expressiveness, agility, and power of the voice-body instrument. Her journey began in classical theatre and took her around the world before she founded the Inspired Speaker Academy. Now she draws on that experience to help speakers, professionals, and business owners to own and embody their message, fall wildly in love with speaking, and transform their nerves so that every word they speak vibrates with purpose, truth, and self-celebration.Connect with Danielle Benzon:Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzonBook A Call: https://book.daniellebenzon.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademyVisit our GIFT VAULT - updated weekly for more gifts from other guests on this podcast and other podcasts in our network.https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vaultAbout the Host: Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all.Connect with Wendy:Website: https://weddingceremonyvancouver.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboskiInstagram: https://Instagram.com/coachrev8Facebook: https://facebook.com/wendy.yacboskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunityThe Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & review. It helps us reach more people who want to create positive change in the world, like you.Check out More Shows from the Network at https://inspiredspeakernetwork.comThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on our Network, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. All the main search engines reference Apple metrics so ranking higher on Apple Podcasts will expose our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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  • How to Stop Negative Self-Talk, Learn about Yourself, and Change Your Inner Voice
    2026/09/02

    In this thoughtful conversation, Wendy Yacboski and Danielle Benzon explore how self-talk shapes our beliefs, identity, and choices. They discuss the power of questioning negative thoughts with curiosity rather than judgment and recognizing the deeper beliefs that may be influencing our inner dialogue.

    Together, they explore healthy boundaries, self-trust, and the power of presence;the place where we can move beyond judgment and simply be. This episode is an invitation to listen more closely to your inner voice and cultivate a more compassionate, trusting relationship with yourself.

    The Shift Beneath the Words:

    • Self-talk shapes our identity
    • Question your thoughts with curiosity
    • Bringing negative self-talk into the open can weaken its power
    • Self-trust supports healthy boundaries
    • Presence can interrupt self-judgment

    When we are truly present, there is less room for the self-consciousness, overthinking, and judgment that fuel negative self-talk. Sometimes the goal isn't better self-talk, but moving toward the simplicity of “I am.”

    About The Guest:

    Danielle Benzon has devoted her life to exploring the expressiveness, agility, and power of the voice-body instrument. Her journey began in classical theatre and took her around the world before she founded the Inspired Speaker Academy. Now she draws on that experience to help speakers, professionals, and business owners to own and embody their message, fall wildly in love with speaking, and transform their nerves so that every word they speak vibrates with purpose, truth, and self-celebration.

    Connect with Danielle Benzon:

    Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzon

    Book A Call: https://book.daniellebenzon.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademy

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  • Conversation With Danielle Benzon Stop Giving Your Power Away: Forgiveness, Boundaries & Letting Go
    2026/08/26
    Forgiveness isn’t about excusing what happened - it’s about freeing yourself from the pain of the past. In this week’s episode, Wendy and Danielle explore forgiveness, letting go, emotional healing, self-compassion, and reclaiming your personal power. Discover how accepting your emotions and practicing self-forgiveness can help you move forward without denying what you’ve experienced. The Shift Beneath the Words:Forgiveness is about freedom, not excusing the behavior.Letting go helps you reclaim your personal power.Feel your emotions instead of suppressing them.Self-forgiveness and self-compassion are essential.Acceptance doesn’t eliminate boundaries or consequences. You can let go with compassion while still acknowledging that something was wrong, maintaining healthy boundaries, and allowing people to experience the consequences of their actions.About The Guest:Danielle Benzon has devoted her life to exploring the expressiveness, agility, and power of the voice-body instrument. Her journey began in classical theatre and took her around the world before she founded the Inspired Speaker Academy. Now she draws on that experience to help speakers, professionals, and business owners to own and embody their message, fall wildly in love with speaking, and transform their nerves so that every word they speak vibrates with purpose, truth, and self-celebration.Connect with Danielle Benzon:Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzonBook A Call: https://book.daniellebenzon.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademyDanielle’s Gift for you: A Free Ticket To Her Next MasterclassEach Masterclass focuses on a specific speaking goal while helping you build confidence, strengthen your presence, and communicate with greater clarity and authenticity.In a safe, supportive environment, you'll gain practical tools to embody your message and speak with purpose and impact.Claim Your Gift: https://www.theinspiredspeaker.com/gift.htmlVisit our GIFT VAULT - updated weekly for more gifts from other guests on this podcast and other podcasts in our network.https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vaultAbout the Host: Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for allConnect with Wendy:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboskiFacebook: facebook.com/wendy.yacboskiInstagram: Instagram.com/coachrev8Website: weddingceremonyvancouver.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdiEPF5Lf6tbwrmhM3_dTQThe Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & review. It helps us reach more people who want to create positive change in the world, like you.Check out More Shows from the Network at https://inspiredspeakernetwork.comVisit our GIFT VAULT - updated weekly for more gifts from other guests on this podcast and other podcasts in our network.https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vaultThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on our Network, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. All the main search engines reference Apple metrics so ranking higher on Apple Podcasts will expose our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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