It’s another edition of “Keepin’ it real with real people” with the incredible Karla Lang!

This episode, “Let Go of the Battle,” dives into something most people don’t even realize they’re stuck in… the constant fight. The fight to be right. The fight to be seen. The fight to protect old versions of yourself that don’t even serve you anymore.

Abby and Karla unpack what it actually means to show up consciously in your relationships, stop reacting from old patterns, and start taking your power back. From family triggers to emotional mastery, this is a real, raw conversation about awareness, accountability, and finally letting go of the stories that keep you stuck.

Because the truth is… most of the battles you’re fighting?

They were never yours to carry in the first place.

You can find Karla here: Website, LinkedIn

This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by:

Alpha Sports Performance Medicine

It’s another edition of “Keepin it real with real people” with the incredible Valerie Hawkins!

This episode, “Take a Moment or Two,” is your reminder to slow down and actually listen to what your body has been trying to tell you. Abby and Valerie dive into the chaos of motherhood, high-performance lifestyles, chronic stress, and what happens when you keep pushing without paying attention. From migraines and burnout to gut issues and hormonal imbalance, this conversation gets real about how ignoring the signs can catch up with you.

Valerie Hawkins, founder of Hawkins Health and Wellness, shares her journey from chronic illness and overwhelm to taking her health back into her own hands, and now helping other women do the same.

Sometimes the biggest shift doesn’t come from doing more… it comes from finally taking a moment.

You can find Valerie here: Website

This episode of The Kapitol Life was brought to you by:

Blake Wealth Management

It’s another edition of “Keepin it real with real people” with the powerful Vera Thomas!

This episode, “You’re Not a Broken Soul,” is a deep, honest conversation about healing, resilience, and what it really means to move forward from your past. Abby and Vera dive into trauma, forgiveness, self-awareness, and the truth that you are not broken… you’re evolving! From real-life experiences to powerful mindset shifts, this episode is all about reclaiming your power and choosing how you respond to life.

Vera Thomas is a speaker, trainer, poet, and podcaster who inspires others to rise above their past and step into their strength with clarity and purpose.

You can find Vera here: YouTube, Facebook

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RiskWell

It’s another edition of “Keepin it real with real people” with the courageous Kellie Rhymes!

This episode, “Your Sacred Space,” dives into what happens when life throws the unexpected your way, and how you find yourself again in the middle of it all. Kellie shares her powerful journey through hair loss, identity, and healing, while Abby brings it home with real talk about awareness, self-acceptance, and reclaiming your space when everything feels out of control.

Kellie Rhymes is a women’s hair loss support coach who empowers others to embrace their journey, rebuild confidence, and create a safe space within themselves.

You can find Kellie here: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Email

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Back2Basics Juicery

It’s another edition of “Keepin it real with real people” with the magical Rachel Wayte!

This episode, “Give a Gift for Every Reason,” is all about the power of giving, not just physical gifts but energy, awareness, and presence. Abby and Rachel dive into intuition, energy shifts, and what it really means to reconnect with yourself in a world that feels a little… chaotic lately. From retrogrades to real-life triggers, this conversation is a reminder that the greatest gift you can give starts within.

Rachel Wayte is a sound and energy healer who helps others clear, reset, and reconnect with their true selves through frequency and deep inner work.

You can find Rachel here: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn

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HNG

It’s another edition of “Keepin it real with real people” with the powerful Lisa Dunlap!

We all need a little “proper perspective”, and this episode delivers exactly that. Lisa shares her journey from frontline nurse practitioner to building Nurse Your Soul, all while navigating burnout, motherhood, and a life-altering health scare that completely shifted her path. This conversation dives into surrender, healing, and what happens when you finally listen to your inner voice instead of pushing through the noise.

Lisa Dunlap is a nurse practitioner, holistic healer, and founder of Nurse Your Soul, where she helps women reconnect, heal, and build lives they actually love.

You can find Lisa here: Email, Facebook

This episode of The Kapitol Life was brought to you by: The Business Minds

It’s another edition of “Keepin it real with real people” with the wildly creative Nikki Green!

This episode, “Toast,” is all about pushing limits, finding balance, and those moments where life leaves you feeling completely toasted—but somehow stronger on the other side. From running marathons to navigating burnout, Abby and Nikki dive into the highs, the exhaustion, and the breakthroughs that come from challenging yourself in new ways. It’s real, it’s fun, and it’s full of those “aha” moments you didn’t see coming.

Nikki Green is a creator, podcast host, and all-around powerhouse who brings ideas to life and inspires others to do the same.

You can find Nikki here: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn

This episode of The Kapitol Life was brought to you by: Above Below 1031

It’s another edition of “Keepin it real with real people” with the radiant Monique Lynelle!

This episode is all about gratitude, especially the kind that comes from walking through life’s toughest chapters and still choosing to shine. Monique shares pieces of her powerful story, from serving in the Army to navigating unimaginable loss, personal hardships, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward. Through it all, she reminds us what it means to “spread the sparkle” and live with gratitude even when life gets messy.

Monique Lynelle is a speaker, coach, author, and entrepreneur who inspires others to rise above adversity and own their story with strength and grace.

You can find Monique here: Facebook, Instagram

This episode of The Kapitol Life was brought to you by: Newmyer Peak Performance Chiropractic