Is Your Way In Your Way?

Hosted by Cassandra Crawley Mayo

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Jun 2026

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Empowering women to overcome self-imposed barriers, self-sabotaging behaviors, imposter syndrome, and burnout, preventing them from living their best lives on their terms. Do you feel stuck? Do you need help discovering your purpose or what your best life truly is? This podcast provides inspiration, tools, and strategies for women to live a purpose-filled life of hope, aspiration, and fulfillment. Tune in to reclaim your power and unlock your full potential!

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June 11, 2026Episode 17440 min

When The Rug Gets Pulled

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Lara Silverman about what happens to your identity when the dream career disappears and suffering forces you to slow down. We wrestle with faith, grief, chronic illness, and the surprising ways purpose and joy can grow when life feels like it is on pause. • tying identity to achievement and why it collapses under pressure • the shock of sudden neurological illness after landing a dream job • wrestling with God, bitterness, and learning surrender over time • redefining “best life” as trust, providence, and daily endurance • love and loss inside suffering and what it changed spiritually • building purpose from a bed through writing, singing, and helping others • the idea that your story is not over and hope extends beyond today • finding joy in pain without pretending the pain is small Listen to this podcast again. Only thing I would say about this is be open.Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

June 5, 2026Episode 17333 min

The Unsubscribe Shift

Send us Fan MailWe talk with life coach and keynote speaker Ginny Priem about redefining success after heartbreak and using a simple “unsubscribe” filter to reclaim time, energy, and boundaries. We challenge hustle culture and focus on alignment, self-trust, and practical choices that help you live your best life on your terms. • redefining success as authenticity, meaning, and alignment • recognizing red flags, intuition, and stress signals in the body • rebuilding after betrayal through support, reflection, and intentional energy • growing through adversity instead of being defined by it • using the Unsubscribe filter to make better, faster decisions • breaking down the four pillars: manage, swap, mute, block • choosing boundaries at work and in relationships without burning it all down • remembering there’s more to life than the grind Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

May 28, 2026Episode 17244 min

You’re Not Stuck- You're Just Out of Alignment

Send us Fan MailWe talk with midlife fitness expert and author Heike Yates about why women feel stuck and how to realign with what they truly want without guilt or extremes. We share real stories about financial survival, midlife identity shifts, and a simple framework that helps you move forward when fear, shame, or perfectionism keeps you frozen.• defining “living your best life” as happiness, authenticity, and fulfillment • Heike’s single motherhood story and the financial reality of hard choices • how movement becomes an anchor during reinvention and uncertainty • redefining midlife as a long season of choices and realignment • common blockers for midlife women: fear, guilt, and shame • the SPARK Framework: Scan, Plan, Action, Roadblocks, Keep momentum • why “realignment” beats “reinvention” when goals and energy change • Heike’s Midlife Reset guide and simple next steps for nutrition, fitness, and mindset • what being true to yourself means when you’re setting boundaries If you find this podcast to be of value, which you will, please share it with one somebody that you know that this will be a blessing againGet ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

May 27, 2026Episode 17141 min

Overcoming Your Past

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Teresa Blaes about what it means to face the hard parts of your story without letting them define your future. We connect faith, healing, and practical action so you can stop standing in your own way and move toward purpose with clarity. • Teresa’s early life with medical trauma, domestic violence, and profound loss • Anger at God, spiritual encounters, and the turning point that leads to faith • Writing Protected as a path to healing and naming the “skeletons.” • Letting God into the locker rooms, asking hard questions, and trusting Him with your heart • Discernment in entrepreneurship, choosing clients, and staying aligned with biblical principles • The “next one thing” method, the “what’s in your hand?” question, and taking action despite fear Go ahead and book a time with us. We would love to sit down with you to see how we can help. KadoshMedia.com/consult You can find that at protectedbook.com Please share it with themGet ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

May 15, 2026Episode 17053 min

Self-Reliance, Real Confidence

Send us Fan MailWe talk about reclaiming power through self-reliance and why feeling stuck often comes from learned thinking habits rather than a lack of talent. We connect Montessori principles, Socratic discussion, and practical tools that help us build confidence, clarify purpose, and act without fear running the show. • Marsha Enright’s path from loving learning as a child to building a Montessori school and founding programs for young adults • Montessori education as a system for curiosity, self-direction, and real understanding rather than memorising for tests • Socratic seminars as a method for independent judgment, active listening, and evidence-based thinking • Confidence as a byproduct of being taken seriously and learning how to make ideas clear • Why writing a book feels impossible, including fear of failure and organising ideas into a readable structure • Tools for self-knowledge and momentum, including journaling, learned optimism, and sentence completion exercises • Why “purpose” becomes a trap when we treat it like one big answer instead of a set of priorities across life stages • Building “AI-proof” skills through creativity, independent judgment, and self-reflection always share this information with someone that you know will benefit from it Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

May 7, 2026Episode 16946 min

Stop Believing The Story;

Send us Fan MailWe talk with life and relationship coach Christina Ketchen about the inner stories that fuel self-doubt and keep us stuck, then break down how to challenge those thoughts without shaming ourselves. We share practical tools for emotional regulation, self-love, and healthier relationships so you can move with more clarity and less fear.• the “is that true?” question as a pattern interrupter for limiting beliefs • how coaching and therapy serve different goals, and why fit matters • grief and adversity as sources of lived wisdom and hope • overthinking, feeling too much, and the language that reinforces the story • HeartMath basics, heart-focused breathing, and building a calmer baseline • journaling as a way to hear your thoughts and process emotion • self-love as supportive inner self-talk, not surface-level self-care • intention before hard conversations to reduce self-doubt • unhealthy love as eggshells, healthy love as seen, heard, safe • forgiveness, compassion, and the harder work of self-forgiveness • being present enough to answer “How are you?” with something real ChristinaKetchen.com/masterclassGet ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

April 30, 2026Episode 16840 min

A Pause is NOT a Period

Send us Fan MailLorraine Smith turns a shelved manuscript, 60 rejections, and a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis into an award-winning debut novel at 65. We talk through what it looks like to trust divine timing, choose perseverance over pride, and step back into a dream when life finally makes room. • Lorraine’s early love of writing and storytelling through school and college • Building a communications career in Boston and learning through media work • Becoming a single mother while finishing a full manuscript • Facing 60 publisher rejections and choosing to put the dream on pause • Listening to intuition and dusting off the manuscript years later • Choosing a smaller traditional publisher for hands-on support • Getting diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer after signing the contract • Editing and pushing forward through surgery, chemo, radiation, and two jobs • Why Still Searching resonates through themes of identity, self-worth, and belonging • Brenda’s journey of self-discovery and rejecting a life chosen by others • Marketing lessons through word of mouth, book clubs, and the internet • What “a pause is not a period” means for anyone who feels stuck • Lorraine’s next book idea focused on older women and real-life transitions • Lorraine’s advice to never give up and persevere I ask that you share this, and also you can listen to it over and over and over againGet ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

April 23, 2026Episode 16742 min

Strength Of Scars

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Avonley Lightstone about surviving an early-life house fire, losing her mother, and navigating adoption, abuse, and the long road back to identity. We trace how faith, forgiveness, and a practical healing framework help her turn trauma into purpose and share Strength of Scars with others. • losing her mother in a house fire at age three and the immediate shock that followed • abandonment, adoption in India, and the fallout of family absence during recovery • moving to Utah, enduring abuse, and finding safety through nature, animals, and prayer • suicidal thoughts, feeling unseen, and choosing to stay alive for a future she could not yet imagine • how pregnancy brought buried trauma to the surface and forced a healing decision • what forgiveness looks like when reconciliation is not possible • writing Strength of Scars as part of recovery and as a guide for others • the I SHED method: Identify, Surrender, Healing, Exchange, Discipline • using small acts of giving to interrupt isolation and rebuild connection The best way that you can reach me is just go to any of my social media at Avaline Lightstone and just follow me. And if you want, if you're curious about my book, you can get a I believe like the first two copies of my book for free. If you get on my um Avalenelightstone.com, my website, okay, and just turn your information. I'll send over a free copy of my the first two chapters of my book. Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

April 16, 2026Episode 16649 min

When Life Breaks You Down

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Shannon Michelle about surviving a catastrophic motorcycle accident, waking up to memory loss and a rebuilt body, then facing breast cancer and still choosing to live with purpose. We trace how presence, faith, and small daily goals turn trauma into a new identity instead of a life sentence.• Shannon’s “1.0 vs 2.0” identity shift after traumatic brain injury and recovery • The Pacific Coast Highway crash and the “miracles” that helped her survive • Hospital time, repeated surgeries, chronic pain, and learning basic life skills again • Staying present as a daily resilience practice rather than a slogan • Her spiritual in-between experience and how it changes fear and priorities • Breast cancer after the accident and the role of grace during long healing • Friendships and expectations after crisis and why some people cannot show up • The PATCH framework: Pause, Action, Thoughtfulness, Care, Healing • Reclaiming purpose by focusing on what brings joy today • Writing Step Into Your Miracle to remember what worked and to help others Please email me Shannon at Step In Your Miracle. Please everybody anybody you have a question please email me. stepintoyourmiracle.comGet ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

April 9, 2026Episode 16548 min

Are You Limiting Yourself?

Send us Fan MailWe talk with coach Kristan Swan about the real ways we limit ourselves and how to move forward when fear, shame, and old beliefs try to keep us stuck. We share practical reframes and journaling tools that help us give ourselves permission to start over and write our next chapter on purpose.• pivoting from business coaching to alignment-focused life support after burnout• taking tiny steps when change feels terrifying• naming the messy middle between failure and wisdom• choosing yourself over shame and imagined judgment• using best-case scenario thinking to break worst-case spirals• building self-trust through self-discovery and reflection• defining a spiritual autobiography as a living document• starting a daily journaling habit with prompts and “big yes” momentsPlease share this podcast with your friends, someone who has their best interests at heart, and someone you believe is limiting themselves. Have them listen to Kristan about what she's done and accomplished.Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life?If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayoWebsite: https://www.cassandracrawley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayox: https://www.tiktok.com/

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