In this episode, Leah Brody shares her journey from unexpected job loss to building a thriving private practice, highlighting the importance of resilience, community, and taking bold leaps. Discover how challenges can become catalysts for transformation and growth.

key topics

Leah Brody’s journey into private practice

The impact of unexpected job loss

Building resilience and confidence

The importance of community and support networks

Strategies for starting and growing a mental health practice

Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear

The role of social-emotional learning in schools

Advocacy for mental health education in schools

Guest name

Leah Brody

sound bites

"My world just got all turned upside down"

"Surround yourself with people who believe in you"

"Take a leap of faith in your own abilities"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Conference Connections

02:39 Building a Thriving Therapy Practice

05:22 Overcoming Challenges and Imposter Syndrome

07:59 The Leap into Private Practice

10:40 Navigating Job Loss and Finding New Paths

15:34 Personal Growth Through Adversity

21:06 Reflections on Change and Resilience

22:05 Embracing Change and Taking Risks

23:58 Addressing School Violence and Bullying

27:02 The Need for Social and Emotional Learning

33:12 Advice for Navigating Career Transitions

Resources

Leah Brody’s Practice - Spilling the Tea Therapy - https://spillingtheteatherapy.com

Building a Social-Emotional Curriculum for Schools - https://example.com/social-emotional-curriculum

Thrive Summit 2027 - https://thrivesummit.com

guest links

Instagram - https://instagram.com/leahbrody

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/leahbrody

What if the thing you have been taught to hide is actually your greatest strength?

In this episode Jeanette Lira sits down with Barbara Sarti — coach, women's empowerment advocate, and living proof that the most powerful transformation a woman can make is coming home to herself.

Barbara shares her raw and honest journey through divorce, the identity shift that followed, and how she rebuilt her life not by hardening herself but by doing the opposite.

She discovered that softness is not weakness.
Surrender is not giving up.
And receiving is not passive.

They go deep into the dynamics that quietly break relationships, why so many women are exhausted from carrying strength that was never theirs to carry alone, and what it actually looks like to stand in your power without losing your femininity.

This conversation will change how you see yourself in love, in life, and in every relationship you are in.

What you will learn:

• How Barbara rebuilt her identity after divorce and what she found on the other side
• Why the balance between strength and softness is the key to fulfilling relationships
• How masculine and feminine energy dynamics play out in modern love
• What it means to truly receive — in relationships and in life
• How awareness and communication transform the way you connect with a partner

Guest: Barbara Sarti
Website: barbarasarti.com
Instagram: @barbarasarti
Facebook: facebook.com/barbarasarti

Connect with Jeanette Lira:
Instagram: @jeanettelira

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Connection
01:39 Barbara's Journey of Self-Discovery
03:35 Rebuilding Identity After Divorce
06:38 How Her Relationships Transformed
12:43 The Power of Softness and Surrender
17:01 Awareness and Communication in Relationships
21:12 Balancing Modern Gender Roles
22:29 Feminine and Masculine Energy Dynamics
26:06 Awareness and Possibility in Relationships
27:05 Becoming the Right Partner Through Self-Transformation
32:30 Surrendering Control as the Key to Fulfillment
33:23 Creating Immersive Experiences for Women
36:56 New Initiatives Empowering Women in Relationships
41:54 Outro

The conversation delves into the journey of John and Annie Meng, exploring their struggles, challenges, and growth in their relationship. It highlights the power of love, the importance of authenticity, and the significance of challenges in personal growth and relationship development. The couple's approach to market research for relationships and the preparation for parenthood are also discussed. The conversation delves into the themes of overcoming challenges, conflict resolution, choosing and growing together, and the importance of vision and clarity. It emphasizes the role of mindset, supportive relationships, and precision in goal-setting for personal and relational growth.

Takeaways

• Authenticity in relationships
• The power of love and challenges in personal growth Embracing challenges with a positive mindset
• Conflict resolution techniques for healthy relationships

Chapters

• 00:00 Unapologetically Tamed
• 06:04 The Power of Love
• 12:25 The Fairy Tale Relationship
• 18:02 Clarity in Values
• 25:12 Preparing for Parenthood
• 33:31 Choosing and Growing Together