If you find yourself starting a new chapter in life, step into the transformative world of Imagine Yourself as hosts Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach invite you to journey alongside them through life's twists and turns. For over five years, this dynamic duo has captivated and uplifted audiences with their blend of wisdom, wit, and faith. Exploring topics like relationships, career, health and faith; they’ll give you insights from both expert guests and from their own lived experiences. The go ...
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In this episode of the "Imagine Yourself Podcast," Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get real about taking care of your mind and cutting out the toxic stuff. From sneaky negative thoughts that mess with your head to the constant noise of gossip and social media, they break it all down. You’ll get tips on what to keep in your mental space and what to ki…
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Lanée and Sandy sit down with the insightful writer and teacher Malene Kai Bell, diving deep into the concept of self-love and acceptance. Malene's profound wisdom shines throughout the episode, especially as she challenges the common misconceptions about mindfulness and self-acceptance. Instead of offering a quick fix or an escape from discomfort,…
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Do you have trouble making peace with past mistakes or regrets over what “shoulda coulda woulda” been? Forgiving yourself is often even harder than forgiving others. First, please be gentle with yourself, you’re not alone. Next, spend the next few minutes with us imagining letting the regret and shame go. Through relatable experiences, practical ti…
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Forgiveness sounds great on paper. But actually doing it in real life? Totally different story. In this episode, we get real about what forgiveness really is and what it definitely isn't. Spoiler: it's not about forgetting or saying what happened was okay. We'll share some powerful stories, like a mother's struggle to forgive after a tragic acciden…
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Ever feel like you're just stuck waiting for something to finally change? In this episode of *Imagine Yourself Podcast*, Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach dive into the emotional rollercoaster of life's waiting game. They'll chat about how important it is to recognize what you're feeling instead of smushing those emotions down. The goal is to live in t…
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Ever feel like you're stuck in a rut and can't find your spark? In this episode, we sit down with psychotherapist and podcaster, Stephanie James, who sheds light on how to reignite your passion and purpose in everyday life. With actionable tips on self-care, gratitude, and even the power of what we consume mentally and physically, Stephanie breaks …
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Is it time to rethink some of your habits? Join Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach as they chat about how making tiny changes in your daily habits can lead to some pretty amazing results. They'll be passing on expert tips and sharing their own stories: the good, the bad and the ugly. They talk about things like tweaks in morning routines, small shifts w…
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Ever found yourself trapped in a storm wondering if it's all worth it? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the profound question, "Is your test worth your testimony?" Here you’ll get a candid reflection on the trials we face in life and how they shape us, featuring emotional listener responses to our last episode "From Heartache to Healing" wi…
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Feeling weighed down by life's challenges and looking for a bit of hope? Tune in to this episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, where we discuss "From Heartache to Healing" with the inspiring Francine Brown. Francine has faced more than her fair share of tough times. Just in the last few years it included dealing with breast cancer while caring f…
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Would you rather crawl back under the covers than think about improving your morning routine? We want to make it easy! Dive into a lighthearted yet thought-provoking discussion that underscores the power of mornings and how what happens when you get up can set the tone for success and happiness. Think about how improving your days could even kickst…
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Gifts from God are more than things, people or talents. They are also the trials and triumphs we walk through in life. In this episode, we explore how embracing faith can transform our past experiences, the good and the bad, into tools for fulfillment. Lanée shares a single sentence that changed the course of her life, insights on adjusting to new …
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Let’s look at how your past can be the ultimate playbook for future wins. We’re moving beyond the motivational clichés for some real talk about setting goals that actually stick, bouncing back when life throws you curveballs, showing yourself some much-needed love, and seeking divine guidance along the way. So, if you're tired of spinning your whee…
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Life definitely has peaks and valleys. It's easy to have joy and gratitude when things are looking up. But can we keep our high hopes when it gets tough, like really tough? That's the question we dove into after learning some great tips to keep a positive mindset in the middle of our "challenges" from Robin Shear, the Joy Coach, in our last episode…
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Discover how to sprinkle joy into the chaos of real life with our latest guest, certified joy coach, speaker, and author, Robin Shear. During a heartwarming conversation filled with life-tested wisdom, Robin shares her passion for finding happiness in the midst of life's inescapable messes and even trauma. Her personal story includes PTSD, chronic …
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What’s in the secret sauce of a successful relationship? Unpack the answers with Lanee and Sandy as they delve into the core components of thriving partnerships. With both guidance from relationship experts and their personal stories, discover three essential keys that are customizable to fit your unique bond. Whether you're seeking to reignite pas…
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Everyone tells us communication is key, but HOW we communicate actually enables that key to unlock the door to maintaining a good relationship. In this episode, our guest, Relationship Coach, Monica Humpal dives into the ways to make it happen. We’ll get invaluable advice on navigating emotions, boundaries, and the importance of approaching convers…
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We all have a story to tell and sharing it can inspire others in ways we may not realize. Sometimes, it's easy to downplay the significance of our own stories in the grand scheme of things, but the truth is, your story matters. It holds weight not only for you but for those around you and, believe it or not, for the world at large. God uses both ou…
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We all carry the weight of our some of our more negative past experiences, and at times, they can seem impossible to shake off. To be sure, there are people who have had a harder road than others. Our guest Toni Kennedy is one of them. It is her healing, however; that is the real story. With gritty honesty and unwavering hope, Toni shares both diff…
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We've all been there—facing tough decisions, at a crossroads in life, or just in need of a little divine reassurance. Whether it’s wisdom or comfort we seek, we may struggle to know what to do. Sometimes it helps to hear how God has impacted the lives of others. Lanée and Sandy open up about their personal experiences and share stories about how th…
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In life we can find ourselves in a season of waiting, where we long for something that seems just out of reach or when we are going through a difficult period. This episode dives into the concept of patience, exploring both short-term and long-term waiting and the challenges that come with each. We mix a blend of practical tips and comforting reass…
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It can be the most wonderful, but also the most unhealthy time of the year. Welcome to the holidays where more food, less exercise and an extra helping of stress are served. We'd like you to have a joyous season without the worries, so we're bringing back a fabulous holistic health coach with hacks to help us enjoy all the holidays have to offer AN…
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Our energy level touches everything we do. It can feel overwhelming and frustrating to not have enough to fully engage in daily activities and get the most out of life. If it feels like you're sometimes running on empty, dragging yourself through the day, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Jennifer Oknin is here to help. A former self-descr…
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Feeling stuck in life can be a paralyzing experience. It can leave us questioning our ability to reach our personal and professional goals. It can also hinder our day-to-day activities and put a damper on enjoying our lives. It becomes hard to achieve the contentment we crave. Feeling stuck is a familiar experience for most of us from time to time.…
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No, it’s probably not laziness or making excuses. Usually, we believe we are making the best decision possible when we talk ourselves out of our dreams. To be fair, there absolutely are times when common sense needs to prevail; but often our reasoning needs to be reexamined. Sometimes it’s fear, doubt, overthinking or other self-limiting belief tha…
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If someone asked you a decade ago, “where do you see yourself in ten years?”, how close to reality did that turn out to be? If you’re like a lot of us, despite your best intentions, it looks very different. Life doesn't always go as planned, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. In fact, the unexpected can lead us to incredible blessings. Not eve…
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Overthink: verb: to spend more time thinking about something than is necessary or productive. This little word can activate everything from little annoyances to major mental roadblocks. It comes in many forms: constantly worrying about the future, “analysis paralysis” that stifles decision-making, over-analyzing past mistakes, and second guessing o…
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We've all been there – those moments when we find ourselves trapped in a cycle of negative self-talk, dwelling on missed opportunities, and regretting past decisions. The "should've, could've, would've" mentality can be a heavy burden to carry. It can steal our joy and blind us to our blessings. We wanted to explore ways to break free from this pat…
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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, sometimes taking us down paths we never imagined. Whether it's a career setback, a change in relationship, a health challenge or anything else, detours can be daunting and disorienting. Bouncing off our last episode called “Reinventing Yourself at Any Age” with Tami Garcia,” we reflect on the importance …
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Let's talk about the struggle between sticking with what we know and taking risks. Have you ever felt torn between playing it safe and stepping out of your comfort zone? Our guest: mom and entrepreneur, Tami Garcia says growth is on the other side of change. To be fair, she’s probably taken more risks in a few years than most of take in a lifetime.…
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Imagine that you’re in a race, but instead of focusing forward on the hurdles in front of you or on the finish line, you’re looking at all the other racers to your right and left. It probably would not end well. However, when you think about it, that’s how we are sometimes in life. In this short episode, we take a look at the insights we gained fro…
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How often do you compare yourself with others? Most of us do it way too often, thanks in part to social media. Comparison can be harmful to your mental and emotional health, leading to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. It can also cause jealousy, envy, and a lack of appreciation for yourself and others. You may have heard the quote “Compa…
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Sometimes life takes a turn in a bad direction, leaving us feeling helpless and uncertain about the future. Sure, we realize that God is in control and can find comfort in that; however, if we’re being honest, it’s usually not enough to bring us peace. In this episode, both of us (Lanee and Sandy) share some big curveballs life has thrown our way r…
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How to Use the Power of Resilience to Get What You Want in Life (w/ Lisa Howze, Author & Speaker)
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Do you have a vision for what you would like your life to be? Your dreams and goals are unique and so is the journey you’re traveling to get there. However, one thing that seems to be true for everyone is that the road isn't often easy – but that’s not a bad thing! According to our guest Lisa Howze, it’s actually those times when we fail or fall sh…
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Do you have a constant inner-critic? Are you tired of believing the toxic nonsense it spews on a daily basis? If you feel these thoughts are holding you back, you should know there are strategies to conquer what is often called negative self-talk. In this episode we dig into it with Blaine Lawson. She’s has spent decades dedicated to mental health …
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If you’re not satisfied with where you are in life right now, instead of wondering how you got there, remember that it is largely the choices you make moving forward that will affect your future. These can be major decisions that send you on a certain trajectory or small daily choices that sometimes have a big impact on your life or well-being. Are…
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How to Find Faith in the Small Things (w/Tecia Janes & Andra Pape from Choosing Him Ministries)
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There are times our faith gets shaken. Whether by personal circumstances or what’s happening in the world, we can find ourselves struggling. If you’re in that space right now or your faith could use some reinforcement, we invite you to look at the little things inside you and around you that can strengthen your resolve and your relationship with Go…
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What’s the inner dialogue you have running? Does it lift your hopes and dreams, or deep down are you sabotaging yourself with negativity and doubt? There’s a famous quote by Lao Tzu that says, “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, the…
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It goes without saying that our thoughts can have a powerful impact on our moods and emotions. We also know what we think can turn into words and influence actions. Thoughts can even have a direct effect on how we feel about ourselves. Is there any way to gain control of our thoughts and impact our lives in a positive way? In this podcast we look a…
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Is there something whether big or small in your life you'd like to change? Something you've tried and failed over and over. Well, it's kind of like Glinda told Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz about getting home to Kansas: you've had the power within you all along! If you remember, though, Dorothy had to learn something to access the power of her ruby s…
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Human beings are obsessed with love. The number of songs, movies, books you can find about it seem infinite! Of course, there are many types of love, but the one we’re focusing on in this episode is the romantic kind. A few weeks back, we featured an episode with Relationship Coach Renee Suzanne called “Finding Love at Any Age.” The episode was so …
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We love a good success story, especially when someone finally achieves a goal after years of defeat. For those trying to lose weight or just get healthier, Erin’s story will especially resonate. Her loss of a whopping 130 pounds was preceded by countless diet attempts with calorie or entire food-group restrictions. These would either not work for h…
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It’s been said that good time management is a key that can unlock success and happiness. There have been countless books, systems, and apps dedicated to it. Yet it remains elusive for many. Handling your time well may even be the ticket to finally achieving your dreams. As many of us set out with new goals for a new year, we thought it was a great …
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It’s true that we can make changes any time of the year. There’s nothing magical about the coming of a new year that will help good habits stick or bad habits disappear. However, it is a time that many of us commit to these “resolutions.” Maybe there’s something about a fresh calendar year that inspires us to believe these previously illusive chang…
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Getting or staying healthy can certainly be challenging any time of the year, but during the holiday season the temptations come at you hard. It begins with the first bag of Halloween candy you purchase in October and probably doesn’t stop until January 2. From holiday parties to the cookie exchanges and everything in between, how do we keep from g…
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We might love to sing along with “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but it doesn’t always feel wonderful. Maybe there’s a part of us that feels swallowed up by the stress caused by all the extras in our schedules. During the holiday season, it’s definitely important to make a special effort to monitor our health and wellbeing, including sq…
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From fairy tales to romcoms we are enchanted by couples who despite enormous odds, find each other, fall madly in love and then live happily ever after. In real life, things can be uh…a little more complicated. Not to say that romantic dreams don’t come true, but navigating the process of meeting people, dating, getting into relationships and maybe…
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You may have heard the quote, “You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” These days, we hear so much about people reassessing their lives; and in doing so re-discovering dreams, passions and purpose. Their stories inspire us but may also leave us wondering if we could do that too…and if we d…
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We’ve all seen those quotes that say: “Happiness Is…” They’ve been around for decades, from the old Peanuts cartoons to quotes on social media. Happiness is holding a warm puppy. Happiness is a long walk with a friend. Happiness is smelling fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. No doubt you could fill in your own with many things. They are all wonder…
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Sometimes it feels like there is a never-ending cycle of tragedy, disaster and divisiveness in the world. Now more than ever kindness, compassion and empathy are needed. Instead, it seems like conflict, name-calling and resentment are the norm. Is there even hope for the centuries-old saying “Love Thy Neighbor”? For people of faith, of course, it’s…
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Basements, garages, and closets can all become havens for clutter. But so can your mind! Influenced by the steady stream of input which can at times be unhelpful at best and toxic at worst, our brains can feel full of cobwebs. In our last episode, Easy Ways to Stay Organized, we talked with Clutter-free living expert, Deanna Yates. Our focus was on…
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