Live the Width of Your Life

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You've achieved what you set out to achieve. And something still feels off. Live the Width of Your Life™ is for the high-achiever who is done chasing and ready to realign. Hosted by author, speaker, and former corporate leader Aneta Ardelian Kuzma, this podcast explores what happens when successful lives no longer feel whole — and what it looks like to build something truer on the other side. This is a space for leaders, professionals, and high-achievers who have built something meaningful, yet sense there is more depth, more integrity, and more width available in their lives. At the heart of the show are three guiding ideas: Alignment is the new success The body must feel safe before life can expand Sacred success is ambition guided by integrity, not pressure Through honest solo episodes and thoughtful conversations with founders, creatives, and cultural voices, we explore: The quiet disorientation that follows achievement Burnout as misalignment rather than weakness Identity shifts in midlife and leadership Fear, reinvention, and embodied faith Building a life that feels whole, not just impressive This is not a podcast about hustle, optimization, or surface-level motivation. It is a space for honest inquiry — about ambition, integrity, purpose, and what it truly means to live fully. If you're redefining success in real time, you're in the right place.

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23 min

How Responsible Pet Ownership Builds Better Communities | Steve Zeidman

What happens when success leads you toward something completely unexpected?Many of us spend years building careers, following a path that seems logical and successful, only to discover that a deeper calling is waiting for us somewhere else.I've found that some of the most meaningful chapters of our lives begin when we stop asking, "What's next for my career?" and start asking, "How can I make a difference?"In this episode, I sit down with Steve Zeidman, founder of BarkPass, to explore how a career in finance and technology evolved into a mission focused on animal welfare, pet safety, and community impact.What I loved about this conversation is that it goes beyond pets. At its core, this discussion is about purpose, service, leadership, and the ripple effect that happens when we choose to contribute to something bigger than ourselves.We explore how responsible pet ownership, animal welfare initiatives, pet licensing, and community-focused solutions can help create stronger, safer, and more connected neighborhoods.In this episode, we explore:How Steve transitioned from finance and technology into animal welfareThe inspiration behind creating BarkPassThe impact of COVID-19 on animal shelters and pet adoptionWhy pet licensing plays an important role in community wellbeingHow dog parks can strengthen local communitiesThe role technology can play in improving pet safetyWhat responsible pet ownership looks like todayHow small actions can create meaningful community impactThis Episode Is For You If:You love animals and care about animal welfareYou're interested in creating positive change in your communityYou're curious about responsible pet ownershipYou want to learn more about pet safety and pet licensingYou're exploring how purpose-driven work can create impactYou believe community connection mattersOne of the biggest reminders from this conversation is that meaningful change often starts closer to home than we think. Whether it's supporting a local shelter, adopting a pet, volunteering, or simply becoming a more engaged member of our community, our actions matter.Living the width of your life isn't always about making dramatic changes. Sometimes it's about recognizing where you can contribute, serve, and create a positive impact right where you are.Show notes: http://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/buildsbettercommunitiesConnect with SteveWebsite → https://barkpass.comLinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/stevezInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/barkpasspets/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/szeidmanEmail → steve@barkpass.comConnect with MeInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/Free Guide + Newsletter → http://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines

41 min

Why Chasing Success Drains You More Than Failure | Emily Aarons

What if success didn’t have to come at the cost of your energy, your joy, or your well-being?If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or someone who has been holding a lot for a long time, this conversation will support you in reconnecting with yourself and creating a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.In this episode, I sit down with Emily Aarons, an energy healer and entrepreneur who began her journey at just 22 years old when she opened her first wellness center. Since then, she has grown her work into a global online platform, guiding high achievers to reconnect with their energy and lead with intention.What I appreciate most about Emily is how she brings both depth and simplicity to this work. She reminds us that success is not just about growth, but about how we feel in our lives.In this episode, we explore:What it really means to redefine success in a way that feels true to youSimple and practical ways to reconnect with your energy each dayHow integrity and impact can guide your decisions in business and lifeThe shift from burnout into a more spacious, joyful way of livingPerfect for: leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who is ready to move out of survival mode and into a more intentional and aligned life.Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/whychasingsuccessdrainsyouConnect with Emily:Connect with Emily → https://www.emilyaarons.comFree Resource: Get More Meditations → https://www.emilyaarons.com/membershipInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/emilyaaronsFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/emilyaaronsholisticLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyaaarons/Connect with me:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/Grab Free Daily Checklist → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines

36 min

How Stories Bring Families Back Together | Neil Taylor

What if one day you realized you could no longer remember the voice of someone you loved?For many of us, family connection becomes something we assume will always be there. We save the conversations for later. We think there will be more holidays, more dinners, more opportunities to ask the questions that matter. Until suddenly there aren’t.Neil Taylor knows this experience intimately.After losing his father and becoming a father himself just six days later, Neil began reflecting on grief, memory, and the things we carry after loss. Years later, he realized the thing he missed most wasn’t just moments with his dad. It was hearing his voice.That realization led Neil to create Me and My Old Man, a guided storytelling experience designed to help families preserve stories, capture voices, and reconnect across generations before those opportunities disappear.In this episode, Neil shares what grief taught him about presence, why families naturally drift over time, and how slowing down creates deeper connection and lasting legacy.In this episode you'll discover:Why grief often reveals what mattered most all alongThe surprising thing Neil missed after losing his fatherHow recording stories creates connection across generationsWhy families naturally drift and how intentional conversations reconnect themQuestions that uncover memories and wisdom people haven’t shared in decadesThe impact of preserving voices, not just photos or written memoriesHow slowing down helps us realign with what matters mostWhy storytelling can become one of the greatest gifts we leave future generationsThis conversation is a reminder that meaningful connection rarely happens by accident.It happens when we pause long enough to ask better questions, listen more deeply, and create space for the stories that shape us.Perfect for: adults with aging parents, families living across distances, parents raising young children, people navigating grief, and anyone wanting to preserve meaningful family memories and strengthen relationships.Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/storiesbringfamiliesbacktogetherConnect with NeilInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/neilptaylor_/Website + Free Resource: 10 Questions to Start Your Family Story: http://meandmyoldman.co.ukConnect with me:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/Free guide + join my newsletter → http://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines

38 min

The Entrepreneur Mindset Built Through Adversity | Marko Rajkovic

What happens when the challenges that shape your childhood become the foundation for the life you build?Growing up in Yugoslavia during a time of war and uncertainty, Marko Rajkovic learned resilience early. Those experiences shaped not only how he viewed life, but also how he approached leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.In this episode, Marko shares his journey from navigating adversity and cultural transition to building successful businesses across continents. Together, we explore entrepreneurship, digital marketing, family business dynamics, and the deeper lessons that come from rebuilding yourself through uncertainty.Marko also shares practical insights into marketing, e-commerce, leadership, and creating a business rooted in service and impact.In this episode you'll discover:How adversity shaped Marko’s resilience and mindsetThe lessons growing up in Yugoslavia taught him about community and strengthHow family business influenced his entrepreneurial journeyWhat it takes to build and grow a digital marketing business todayWhy trust and proof matter more than hype in marketingThe challenges and growth that come from leadership and cultural adaptationHow helping others succeed became part of his definition of successSuccess is not just about building a business.It’s about building a life rooted in meaning, adaptability, and contribution.Perfect for: entrepreneurs, business owners, high-achievers, marketers, and anyone navigating change, reinvention, or a new chapter in life.Links & ResourcesShow notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/theentrepreneurmindset🔗 Connect with Marko:Website → https://www.krowstudios.com/aboutFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588260986605Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/krowstudios/📌 Free Guide + Newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines🔗 Connect with Aneta:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/

31 min

She Wouldn't Cure Her ADHD Even If She Could — Here's Why | Theresa Lear Levine

What if the thing you've been trying to fix is actually the thing that makes you extraordinary?For most people with ADHD, the journey begins with struggle. Overwhelm. Self-doubt. The constant feeling of being too much or not enough. The story they've been told — and started to believe — is that their brain is broken.Theresa Lear Levine lived that story too. Until she didn't.Today Theresa is an ADHD coach, certified hypnotherapist, EFT practitioner, entrepreneur, and mom of four boys — and the author of Becoming More Me, a deeply personal book woven with her own journey and powerful client stories. She helps people with ADHD move from shame and overwhelm into clarity, confidence, and deep emotional healing.And she wouldn't cure her ADHD even if she could.In this episode you'll discover:Why ADHD is not a deficit — and what happens when you stop treating it like oneHow EFT tapping and hypnotherapy work to rewire emotional patterns in the ADHD brainThe real superpowers of ADHD — hyper-focus, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinkingHow ADHD shows up in relationships — and why attention is one of the deepest acts of loveWhat it took to write a vulnerable, honest book — and why sharing your story mattersThe perspective shift that changes everything: from broken to becomingIf you've ever wondered why your brain works differently — and whether that difference could become your greatest strength — this conversation is for you.Perfect for: entrepreneurs, parents, high-achievers, and anyone ready to stop seeing their differences as deficits and start living more fully and authentically.Show notes: http://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/shewouldntcureheradhdConnect with Theresa:Website: https://theresalearlevine.com/Grab Becoming More Me Book: https://theresalearlevine.org/firstchapterJoin Becoming More Me Community: https://www.skool.com/becoming-more-me-community/aboutFollow Theresa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresalearlevine/Follow Theresa on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theresalearlevineConnect with me:Follow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/Free resource + join my newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines

51 min

What Happens When You Show the World the Real You | Katherine Dudtschak

What if success isn’t the problem… but the version of you that created it?Many high achievers spend decades building a life that looks successful on the outside, yet feels incomplete on the inside. The roles, the expectations, the identity you’ve carried for years… eventually, they stop fitting.In this episode, Katherine Dudtschak shares her deeply personal journey from 40 years in corporate leadership, including serving as a bank CEO, to living fully aligned with her true self.Her story is not a single moment of change. It’s a series of awakenings, collapses, and courageous choices that led her back to who she has always been.We talk about identity, gender, leadership, mental health, and the hidden cost of living disconnected from your truth. Katherine opens up about coming out later in life, navigating fear, rejection, and uncertainty, and what happened when she chose to be fully seen.She also shares how vulnerability in leadership creates deeper connection, unlocks human potential, and builds more compassionate, inclusive environments.This conversation is about more than authenticity.It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you who to be.Perfect for: high achievers, leaders in transition, and anyone ready to let go of expectations and live more honestlyIn This Episode You’ll Learn:What it means to live authentically after years of performingHow identity, gender, and life transitions shape your sense of selfWhy disconnection from your true self impacts mental healthHow to move through fear, rejection, and uncertaintyThe power of vulnerability in leadership and human connectionHow kindness and self-awareness unlock human potentialShow Notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/therealyouConnect with Katherine:Sincerely Platform → https://sincerelyinc.com/Grab a copy of Sincerely, Katherine → https://sincerelyinc.com/book/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-dudtschak-icd-d-7673a036/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sincerelykatherine26/Connect with me:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/📌 Free Guide + Newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines

41 min

Why Your Child Isn't Misbehaving — They're Communicating | Wendy Snyder

What if your child's misbehavior isn't defiance — but a message you haven't learned to decode yet?For many parents, the cycle feels endless. Yelling. Power struggles. Guilt. Repeat. Most of us were never taught a better way — we simply parented the way we were parented, even when it wasn't working.Wendy Snyder was there too. A strong-willed child pushed her to her breaking point — until she discovered a completely different approach to parenting. One rooted in connection, emotional regulation, and understanding the root causes of behavior rather than just reacting to it.Wendy is a parenting educator, family life coach, and founder of Fresh Start Family — helping parents around the world create peaceful homes without yelling, punishment, or power struggles.In this episode, you'll discover:The 4 root causes of misbehavior — and how to respond to each oneWhy strong-willed children need connection, not controlHow your own emotional regulation transforms your child's behaviorWhat it looks like to break generational parenting cyclesHow to shift from reactive parenting to calm, confident leadership at homeWhy healing yourself is the most powerful parenting tool you haveParenting is not about control. It is about connection, awareness, and growth.When you learn to regulate yourself and respond with intention, you don't just change your child's behavior. You change your family's future.Perfect for: parents, entrepreneurs, and high achievers who want to raise confident kids, reduce stress at home, and create stronger family connections.Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/whyyourchildisntmisbehavingLinks & ResourcesWebsite → https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/Fresh Start Family Podcast → https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/show/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-start-family-show/id1451431159Social Handles:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/freshstartwendy/YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/@wendysnyder-freshstartfamilyFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/freshstartfamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-snyder-freshstartonlinePre-Order Fresh Start Your Family (Available on May 26, 2026) → https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/bookFree guide + join my newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routinesConnect with me:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/

32 min

What Happens When Work Takes Over Your Life | Renee Vincelli

Stop sacrificing your family for a career that was never designed to support you — and discover how to thrive at both.If you're a working parent, a leader, or a high achiever feeling the weight of "doing it all," this conversation will help you reclaim your priorities, protect your well-being, and build a life that truly reflects what matters most to you.My guest, Renee Vincelli, is a certified life and leadership coach, former banking executive, and mother who has walked away from corporate America — twice — in pursuit of a life aligned with her deepest values. Renee brings both the inside-out perspective of someone who has led teams through some of these very challenges and the heart of someone who believes, fundamentally, that family is the foundation of everything.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the post-COVID workplace is failing families — and what needs to changeHow return-to-office mandates are quietly draining people's health, joy, and financial stabilityThe real risk of using AI to replace human connection, emotional intelligence, and leadershipHow to lead with authenticity even when your organization's values don't match your ownPractical steps to slow down, avoid burnout, and make deliberate choices about your career and your lifePerfect for: Working parents, leaders navigating workplace change, women in the workforce, and anyone ready to stop surviving and start living with intention.Show notes: http://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/whathappenswhenworktakesoverLinks & Resources:Connect with ReneeWebsite→ https://www.reneevincelli.com/Renee's "Return to Ourselves" 6-Week Group Program → https://www.reneevincelli.com/returntoourselvesFollow Renee on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneevincelli/Free guide + join Aneta's newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routinesConnect with me:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/

39 min

Your Money Problems Aren't About Math — They're About This | Erika Rasure

What if your money struggles have nothing to do with discipline, budgeting, or strategy?For many high-achievers, the real blocks around money are emotionally rooted in shame, generational patterns, childhood stories, and beliefs about self-worth that no financial plan can touch.In this episode, I sit down with Erika Rasure, financial therapist and emotional financial wellness expert. After years working in traditional finance, Erika saw what the numbers couldn't show — that our relationship with money is deeply psychological, deeply personal, and deeply healable.This conversation will completely shift how you see money — from something you manage to something you heal.You'll discover:Why money mindset and emotional patterns drive financial behavior more than income or strategyThe hidden shame around debt and how to begin releasing it without judgmentHow generational money stories and childhood beliefs quietly shape your financial reality todayWhat financial intimacy really looks like in relationships — and why avoiding it costs more than moneyHow to build genuine confidence and self-trust in your financial decisionsThe surprising connection between nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, and financial wellnessWhether you're navigating debt, avoiding financial conversations, or simply feeling disconnected from your own financial confidence, this episode will give you a completely new lens.Because this was never just about money. It's about identity, safety, and self-worth. Perfect for: entrepreneurs, leaders, and growth-oriented individuals ready to heal their relationship with money, release financial shame, and step into aligned financial confidence.Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/yourmoneyproblemsarentaboutmathLinks & Resources:Grab Free Daily Checklist → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routinesConnect with ErikaLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarasure/Website → https://www.beyondfinance.comInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/beyondfinancedebtrelief/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MoveBeyondDebt/YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@beyondfinance5099Connect with me on:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/

32 min

What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You with Kristine Genovese

Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck — even though you've tried everything?For many high-achievers, the missing piece isn't another strategy. It's the emotional and energetic blocks quietly stored in the body that no productivity hack can reach.In this episode, I sit down with Kristine Genovese, holistic healer, energy medicine practitioner, and creator of the Soul Intelligence Method. After losing her corporate job, Kristine followed a deeper calling into functional healing and energy medicine — and what she discovered changed everything about how she understood health, healing, and the mind-body connection.If you've been managing symptoms — fatigue, gut issues, anxiety, brain fog, chronic stress — this conversation will give you a completely new lens on what your body has been trying to tell you.We explore:Why trapped emotions show up as physical symptoms in the bodyThe powerful gut-brain connection and how emotional health drives physical healthHow somatic healing and energy medicine work without reliving past traumaWhat holistic healing actually looks like beyond traditional medicineHow to begin releasing emotional blocks and restoring your body's natural balanceWhy nervous system regulation is the foundation of sustainable health and performanceHealing isn't just physical. It's emotional, energetic, and deeply personal. And it starts with learning to listen.Perfect for: high-achievers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and seekers ready to heal from within, restore balance, and align with their true purpose.Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/whatyourbodytryingtotellyoutranscriptLinks & Resources:Connect with KristineWebsite:→ https://soulintelligencemethod.com/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kristinemgenovese/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/gcimpactgroup/YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ttwY4KG6K1cN3EHNmiOqQConnect with me on:nstagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/Grab Free Daily Checklist → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines