Best Life By Design With Margaret Podcasts (2025)

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Successfully Achieving Your Goals with New York Times Bestselling Author, Jon Acuff: Re-Release 29:51

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Re-release: Are you looking for insights to help you achieve your goals and maximize your potential? On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Jon Acuff, the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, to discuss his book, 'All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potentia…

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A Game Changing Leadership Tip: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:54

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares a game changing leadership tip. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray …

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Ep 15 - A Place to Call Home for Special Needs Adults | Bench to Bold Podcast 49:00

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Send us a text If you’re a parent or caregiver of a young adult with special needs, you already know: planning for the future can feel impossible. The resources are limited, the waitlists are long, and true independence — the kind that’s safe, supported, and dignified — can feel out of reach. This episode is a breath of hope. Marnie and Alisa sit d…

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Ep 14 | How to Care for Your Mental Health — The Conversation We All Need 37:14

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Send us a text In this episode, Alisa and Marnie sit down with Dr. Tiffany Hall, a therapist and educator, to have the conversation we all need about what it really means to be mentally well, especially when life feels heavy. She discusses the importance of mental wellness, coping strategies, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Key t…

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How to Become Who You Really Are: Healing the Mother Wound & Reclaiming Your Truth with Diane Sorenson 1:39:33

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What happens when the “good girl” grows up, becomes a mother, and realizes the performance is killing her and hurting her family? In today’s episode of Making mMeaning, Reese Brown sits down with Diane Sorensen, former teacher, mother, coach, and host of Chaos to Connection, **to unravel the mother wound, the good girl archetype, and the generation…

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Becoming a Better Leader with Selena Rezvani, Author of Quick Leadership 31:01

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with WSJ Best-Selling Author, LinkedIn Top Voice & leadership expert Selena Rezvani to discuss her new book, Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to become a better leader in the modern world A …

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Annie Duke on Better Decisions: How to Decide at Work and Life 59:30

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I’m excited to revisit this conversation with Annie Duke to the show to talk about her book, How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices. Annie is a former professional poker player turned decision strategist who blends cognitive psychology, high-stakes poker, and practical frameworks to help us make better choices in work and life—even w…

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Embracing Positive Disruption in Your Life: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:16

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer discusses ways to embrace positive disruption in work and life. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherev…

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Positive Disruption and Growth with Patrick Leddin, PhD, Co-Author of New York Times Bestseller, Disrupt Everything and Win 30:01

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Vanderbilt University professor Dr. Patrick Leddin to discuss his New York Times bestselling book co-authored with James Patterson, Disrupt Everything and Win: The Proven and Effective Way to Harness Change Into a Force for Success. Kristel and Patrick discuss positive disruptor mov…

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A Key Tip to Build Confidence and to Work Through the Fear of the Unknown: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:47

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares a key tip to build confidence and to work through the fear of the unknown. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak …

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Ep 13 - No Excuse Fitness Tips You’ll Actually Stick To (with Ariel Lee of West Kept Secret) 38:41

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Send us a text What if staying fit didn’t have to feel so hard? In this episode of Bench to Bold, Alisa and Marnie sit down with Ariel Lee, Lead Personal Trainer at West Kept Secret, to talk about what real fitness looks like — the kind that fits your life (and your body) without guilt or excuses. Ariel shares practical, no-nonsense advice for wome…

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Becoming the Poet in a Godless World: Mid-Season Reflections 1:10:36

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What does it mean to make meaning in a world in the midst of radical transition and transformation? This mid-season check-in of Making meaning dives deep into what we should all consider as global citizens, hopeful activists, aware and conscious beings, and meaning makers. Host Reese Brown explores everything from Nietzsche’s “God is dead and we ha…

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Reframing Fear and Breaking Barriers with Former Fighter Pilot and Author of Flipside, Michelle "Mace" Curran 31:34

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Michelle "Mace" Curran, the second woman in history to fly lead solo for the USAF Thunderbirds and the author of The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Tips to reframe fear to support your person…

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3 Tips to Be More Authentic at Work: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:22

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 3 tips to support being more authentic in the workplace. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherev…

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Ep 12 | Nothing to Wear? Stylist Paige Richardson Fixes Your Closet (and Your Confidence) 41:38

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Send us a text In this episode of Bench to Bold, wardrobe stylist Paige Richardson joins Marnie and Alisa to talk about what it really takes to build a wardrobe that fits, flatters, and feels like you. After two decades in corporate retail, Paige stepped out on her own to help women rediscover confidence through personal style. From editing your cl…

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Being Authentic at Work with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX & Author of Be Yourself at Work 27:17

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and the author of Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: The importance of self-awareness Being able to be authentic at work Th…

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A Key Component to Becoming a Better Leader: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:28

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares a key component to becoming a better leader. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work …

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Autism, Sexuality, and the Power of Neuroculture w/ Candice Christiansen (Season 2 Finale) 46:52

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In the season finale of season 2, Mike and Chaya sit down with Candice Christiansen, a leading voice at the intersection of neurodiversity, trauma, and intimacy, for a conversation that gets existential—and a little bit weird. The three explore the sacred energy of creation, the challenge of healing in a world that isn't always helpful, and what it…

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Episode 11 — Dream Dorm Designs: Spaces That Help Girls Thrive (ft. Shelly Gates, Mary Margaret Designs) 32:46

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Send us a text What if your dorm room could feel like home — not just a place to crash between classes? In this inspiring episode, interior designer Shelly Gates of Mary Margaret Designs shares how one proud mom post turned into a thriving design business that helps students create spaces that reflect who they are and how they want to feel. From do…

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From Silence to Strength: Reclaiming Your Story Through Strength, Healing, and Faith with Shara Goswick 1:22:55

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From surviving abuse to building a lasting marriage, raising a family, and becoming “Aya” to her grandkids, Shara’s story is one of hope, resilience, and divine redemption. Content Warning: 8:49 - 15:10 Childhood Abuse and Trauma In this deeply moving conversation, join host Reese Brown as she sits down with Shara Goswick to discuss faith in the fa…

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Taking Leadership to the Next Level with Muriel M. Wilkins, Author of Leadership Unblocked 23:08

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Muriel M. Wilkins, host of Harvard Business Review's podcast, Coahing Real Leaders and author of LEADERSHIP UNBLOCKED: Break Through the Beliefs that Limit Your Potential. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Some common pain points and limiting beliefs facing leaders How t…

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Building High-Quality Relationships: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:23

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer talks about building high-quality relationships. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (Jo…

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Montessori Magic: How Freedom-Based Learning Supports ADHD and Autistic Children w/ Rupali Sharma 47:04

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Rupali Sharma, founder and director of The T.E.C. Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, who shares her journey from architecture to Montessori education, revealing how autonomy, observation, and child-centered learning create environments where neurodivergent children thrive without labels or limitations. We Also Cover: …

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Ep 10 | The Courage to Start Over: Redefining Success and Living in Alignment 54:48

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Bench to Bold, life coach Kristy Kuhl joins Marnie and Alisa to share her journey from chasing success to finding true alignment. She opens up about walking away from a six-figure corporate career, the courage it takes to start over, and how to build a life that feels as good as it looks. If you’ve ever f…

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Breaking Free of Mean Girls and Becoming a Hype Woman with Erin Gallagher, Author of Hype Women 28:23

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Erin Gallagher, author of Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy and Systems Silencing You. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into what triggered Erin's post about Jamie Lee Curtis which went viral How to stop listening to the "mean girls" and inste…

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4 Longevity Tips: 2 Minutes of Motivation 5:15

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 4 things that can support longevity. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Mu…

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One Size Fits One: Derek Crager on Diagnosis, Design, and Doing Different 48:07

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Derek Crager to discuss his journey of being late-diagnosed AuDHDer, how embracing his neurodivergence led him from the manufacturing floor to building transformative accessible AI tools for the neurodivergent community, and what it truly means to create human-centered technology that actually fits. We Also Cover: How r…

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Ep 9 | Fit vs. Healthy: Finding Balance, Discipline & Dessert 39:36

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Send us a text What does it really mean to be healthy? In this week’s Bench to Bold, Marnie and Elisa dive into fitness, food, discipline, and the little indulgences that make life sweet. From bodybuilding to biking, marathon running to mindful eating, Elisa shares how her relationship with health has evolved — and Marnie opens up about finding bal…

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Tamsen Webster on Speaking So They Can’t Unhear Your Message 55:30

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In this shortcast episode, Erik Fisher talks with Tamsen Webster about the hidden structure behind every message that sticks. Tamsen introduces the Red Thread—a framework for crafting ideas that feel obvious in hindsight and impossible to ignore. Whether you’re pitching a project, leading a team, or launching a product, this episode will help you c…

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Keys to Longevity with Ken Stern, Author of HEALTHY TO 100 31:00

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Ken Stern, Longevity Project Founder, former NPR CEO, and author of HEALTHY TO 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: The importance of rethinking the life course Rethinking learning throughout the life course A new way to see t…

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In a culture of disconnection, how do we live with Purpose? Our collective hunger for belonging can be directly linked to the violent rupture of place experienced through the human cycle of colonization and displacement. Join host Reese Brown as she sits down with author and Meaning Maker Elspeth Hay to discuss the connection between the trauma of …