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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34 min

Why Growth Sometimes Requires an Imbalanced Life | John Azar

What if the things you're trying hardest to avoid are the very experiences that help you grow? We spend a lot of time trying to get things right. We want to make good decisions, protect the lives we've built, and avoid disappointing the people around us. But sometimes, that desire for certainty keeps us from taking the risks that could lead us somewhere meaningful. In this conversation, I sat down with John Azar, founder and CEO of Peak15 Capital, to explore a different way of thinking about balance, failure, and success. John's journey has taken him from immigrating to the United States as a teenager to building businesses in finance and commercial real estate. Along the way, he's experienced setbacks, navigated uncertainty, and developed a philosophy he calls Purposeful Imbalance . What I appreciated about our conversation was that we didn't treat failure as something we can simply think our way out of. We talked about the fear of judgment, the stories we tell ourselves, and the importance of recognizing when our commitment to success begins to cost us too much. John also shared a personal lesson about the consequences of prolonged imbalance, reminding us that focused commitment needs boundaries and regular reassessment. This conversation left me thinking about how we define success, how much power we give other people's opinions, and whether we're willing to learn when life doesn't go according to plan. In This Episode You'll Discover Why work-life balance looks different in different seasons of life. How purposeful imbalance helps you master what matters. Why focused effort needs boundaries. How fear of failure and judgment can hold you back. Why we often worry too much about what others think. How to learn from failure and try again. What scientists can teach us about failure and growth. Why it's okay to be a work in progress. How to keep moving forward without taking yourself too seriously. Perfect For Entrepreneurs and founders navigating uncertainty. High-achieving professionals questioning traditional ideas of success. Leaders who want to take meaningful risks without being controlled by fear. Anyone struggling with perfectionism or fear of judgment. People navigating career changes, new ventures, or unfamiliar challenges. Anyone who wants to build resilience and learn from life's setbacks. We cannot control every outcome, and we will not get everything right. But we can stay curious, learn from what happens, and keep choosing the next step that matters. Living the width of your life means being willing to grow through the journey, not just measuring yourself by where you arrive. Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/growthrequiresanimbalancedlife Connect with John Azar: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jjazar/ LinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/in/jalalazar Email → Azar@peakfifteencap.com Peak15 Capital → https://peakfifteencap.com FORJA Coaching Program → https://joinforja.com Learn more about his 12-week cohort program for people interested in learning about commercial real estate, particularly multifamily investing and apartment operations. Connect with Me: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/ Substack → https://anetakuzma.substack.com/ Free Guide + Join My Newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines Monthly Alignment Planner → https://akuzmagroup.com/alignedcompanion

39 min

What Happens When You Stop Muting Your Authentic Self | Helen Armstrong

Have you ever become so good at meeting expectations that you've lost touch with who you really are? You may have built a successful career and become someone everyone can depend on, yet still feel disconnected from your own voice and desires. Sometimes, the next chapter isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with the person you've learned to keep quiet. In this episode, I sit down with Helen Armstrong, founder of Claris Vox, to explore how years of fitting in, people-pleasing, and meeting expectations can lead us away from ourselves. After 27 years as a senior HR executive in financial services, Helen began a new chapter through her own healing journey. Today, she helps others reconnect with their authenticity through energy work and vocal toning. We talk about finding your voice, recognizing coping mechanisms, and learning to listen to yourself again. Most importantly, we explore how small steps toward authenticity can help you create a life that feels more like your own. In This Episode You'll Discover Why successful people lose touch with themselves. How fitting in changes the way we express ourselves. What Helen learned from leaving corporate. Why we seek approval from others. How people-pleasing and perfectionism hold us back. How emotional healing helps us move forward. How to feel more comfortable being seen. How to listen to your body. How to use your voice without fearing judgment. Why we shouldn't wait until retirement to enjoy life. This Episode Is For You If... You've achieved a lot but still feel something is missing. You struggle to speak up or disappoint others. You're considering a career change or a new chapter. You often put other people's needs before your own. You're curious about emotional healing and energy work. You want to feel more comfortable being yourself. What parts of yourself have you learned to quiet in order to belong? You don't have to abandon everything you've built to live more authentically. You can begin by making room for more of who you already are. Show Notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/whathappenswhenyoustopmutingyourauthenticself Connect with Helen Armstrong Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/helenarmstrong.life/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-armstrongllc/ Website → https://helenarmstrong.life/ (Free Audio Download: What Went Quiet) Visit her website to access the free audio and learn more about her book. Connect with Me Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/ Substack → https://anetakuzma.substack.com/ Free Guide + Join My Newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines Monthly Alignment Planner → https://akuzmagroup.com/alignedcompanion

43 min

How to Connect With Your Higher Self and Find Inner Peace | Dr. MonaLisa Coburn

What if the guidance you've been looking for isn't something you need to find outside of yourself? What if part of the journey is learning to slow down enough to hear what you already know? In this conversation, I explore those questions with Dr. MonaLisa Coburn, and we go into some deeply spiritual territory around consciousness, soul purpose, intuition, forgiveness, spirit guides, lucid dreaming, and what it means to truly live the width of your life. MonaLisa shared that, for her, living the width of her life means learning to live heaven on earth and love the moment she's in. That idea stayed with me because it is really at the heart of so much of what we talk about on this podcast. We don't always need to see the entire path. Sometimes we need to release an old belief, listen a little more closely, and take the next step. In This Episode You'll Discover What it can mean to live the width of your life from a spiritual perspective How limiting beliefs can shape the way we see our lives What MonaLisa means by the higher self How lucid dreaming can become a bridge to deeper spiritual exploration What led MonaLisa from teaching into mediumship and spiritual work Why she believes ethical practice matters when developing mediumship How spirit guides fit into her understanding of the soul journey Why forgiveness can be a way of releasing yourself from the past How to begin listening to your intuition and following what MonaLisa calls the positive energy stream Why unconditional self-love is such an important part of finding peace within MonaLisa also shares her personal journey, including the loss of her sister, experiences that changed the direction of her life, and how she eventually began teaching others about consciousness and spiritual development. Maybe living the width of your life isn't about figuring everything out. Maybe it's about becoming quiet enough to hear the next right step. Live the width of your life. Be here for the life you're actually living. This episode is especially meaningful for anyone who: Is exploring a spiritual awakening Wants to connect with their higher self Is learning to trust their intuition Feels disconnected from their sense of purpose Is curious about consciousness or spirit guides Is navigating grief or forgiveness Wants to deepen their spiritual practice Feels called toward a different way of living Read show notes : https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/howtoconnectwithyourhigherself Connect with Dr. MonaLisa: Soul Navigators → https://soulnavigators.com Soul Navigators Academy → https://soulnavigators.academy Author Page → https://www.amazon.com/author/monalisacoburn The Joy of One Consciousness Book → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXYRNN6D Connect with Me: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/ Substack → https://anetakuzma.substack.com/ Free Guide + Join My Newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines Monthly Alignment Planner → https://akuzmagroup.com/alignedcompanion

36 min

How to Start Building Wealth at Any Age | Chris Larsen

What if you had enough money, but still didn't have the freedom you thought it would give you? And what if financial independence wasn't really about having more things, but about having more choices? That's one of the questions at the heart of my conversation with Chris Larsen. Chris's relationship with money and freedom began very young. After losing his best friend at 19, he started asking a question that changed the direction of his life: If I died tomorrow, would I be satisfied with the life I'm living? That question eventually led him toward financial independence, real estate investing, passive income, and a very intentional approach to how he spends his time. Chris and I talk about money, but this conversation is really about something bigger. Freedom. Chris built his career across biomechanical engineering, medical device sales, real estate investing, and business ownership. Over time, he built multiple sources of income and eventually reached a point where continuing his six-figure career became a choice rather than a necessity. What struck me most was that money was never really the end goal. He wanted the ability to choose. The ability to be there for his children. The ability to pursue meaningful work. The ability to spend time with family, care for his health, and serve his community. And that is where his philosophy connects so beautifully with the idea of living the width of your life. In This Episode You'll Discover How loss can change the way you see time Why financial independence creates freedom How Chris started investing in real estate at 21 What house hacking can teach you about passive income Why Chris chose multifamily real estate How to build wealth beyond a salary Why family became his motivation for financial freedom How faith and action work together Why financial education matters Why it's never too late to start building wealth A Question to Carry With You What would you do differently if you knew your time was more limited than you thought? For Chris, that question became the beginning of a very different relationship with money, work, and freedom. Closing Reflection Financial freedom is not only about having more money. It is about creating enough choice to live the width of your life, not simply the length of it. 🎯 Perfect For Professionals who want greater financial independence Entrepreneurs building multiple income streams Anyone curious about real estate investing People who want to understand passive income Parents who want more time with their families High achievers questioning what success really means Anyone who wishes they had started learning about money sooner Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/howtostartbuildingwealthatanyage Connect with Chris: Website → https://www.nextlevelincome.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.nextlevelincome.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com//nextlevelincomeshow Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thenextlevelincomeshow The Next Level Income Show → https://nextlevelincome.com/podcast/ Chris Larsen AI → http://ChrisLarsen.ai Connect with Me: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/ Free Guide + Join My Newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines Monthly Alignment Planner → https://akuzmagroup.com/alignedcompanion

44 min

Why Your Values Matter More Than Society's Rules | Patrick Buchanan

What if you don't need to find yourself? What if the question isn't Who am I supposed to become? but What do I actually want to create? So many of us follow the next logical step, achieve the goal, receive the recognition, and move on. Until we realize the life we've built isn't necessarily the life we consciously chose. That is one reason I loved this conversation with Patrick Buchanan. His life has moved through very different chapters, from punk rock and advertising to day trading, books, courses, and coaching. Along the way, he recognized a pattern: imagining a different life, figuring out what it would take, and taking action to create it. That idea became the foundation for The Wolf Mindset . In This Episode You'll Discover Why "finding yourself" may not be the most useful question How to identify what you genuinely want versus outside expectations Why internal motivation matters when creating change The four parts of Patrick's Wolf framework: Willpower, Order, Love, and Fidelity How aligned action turns vision into reality Why failure can become information rather than a reason to stop How your values can guide important life decisions What your "spiritual first love" may reveal about what brings you alive Why you don't have to choose just one path in life How breathwork and meditation can support a more grounded life We also talk about fear, resilience, positive thinking, and what it really takes to change your circumstances. Patrick shares how breathwork fits into his daily practice. This Episode Is For You If... You feel stuck but aren't sure why You're considering a career or life transition You have multiple passions and don't want to choose just one You've been following someone else's definition of success You want to reconnect with your values and purpose You're afraid of failing if you try something new You want to turn an idea into action You're ready to create a life that feels more like your own Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/yourvaluesmattermorethansocietysrules Connect with Patrick The Wolf Mindset / One-on-One Coaching → wolfmindset.life Lone Wolf Trading Club → https://www.lonewolftradingclub.com/ The Wolf Mindset → https://a.co/d/0a9jKWIg Website → https://www.buchananreel.com/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@The_W.O.L.F_Mindset Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589095381314 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/w.o.l.f.mindset/ Connect with Me Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/ Substack → https://anetakuzma.substack.com/ Free Guide + Join My Newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines Monthly Alignment Planner → https://akuzmagroup.com/alignedcompanion Maybe the next chapter doesn’t require you to have everything figured out. Maybe it simply asks you to take the next honest step.

48 min

Why High Achievers Feel Disconnected From Their Own Lives | Saidie Rodriguez

What if nothing is technically wrong with your life, yet something inside you keeps whispering that you are not fully living it? You can be successful, capable, responsible, deeply committed to the people you love, and still find yourself wondering, Where am I in all of this? That question sits at the heart of my conversation with Saidie Rodriguez, MD. Saidie is a physician, speaker, and coach who works with high-achieving women who look successful on paper but feel disconnected from their own lives. Her own journey through medicine, motherhood, imposter syndrome, mindfulness, and self-discovery led her to explore what happens when we stop living primarily from performance and begin living from presence. What I loved about this conversation is that neither of us approaches change as a simple decision to throw everything away and start over. Instead, we talked about something much more nuanced. Choice. What happens when we give ourselves enough space to ask, Do I want to choose this again? Saidie shares how asking herself that question gave her room to step outside of her identity, explore what else might be possible, and then consciously choose her life again. We also talked about the difference between discomfort and being stuck, why mindfulness is really a way of being rather than something we simply practice, and how easily we can miss the life we once dreamed about because we are already looking toward what comes next. In this episode you'll discover: Why high achievement can sometimes create disconnection from yourself How imposter syndrome affected Saidie's experience in medicine Why self-trust is different from confidence How asking "Do I want to do this again today?" can create space for choice Why mindfulness is less about meditation and more about how we move through everyday life How to recognize when you are living on autopilot Why discomfort does not always mean something is wrong How revisiting your vision can help you recognize what is already present in your life Why abundance can include the ability to receive, not just achieve What it can look like to release old identities, expectations, and things that no longer belong to you What it means to approach life with curiosity, openness, surrender, and trust One of the moments that stayed with me was Saidie's description of living the width of your life as an invitation to curiosity and exploration. She described width as having an openness to rediscovering yourself, your relationships, and your life, and allowing the edges to keep expanding. That feels so connected to what I mean when I talk about living the width. Not simply doing more. Not creating another list of things to accomplish. But becoming present enough to actually experience the life you are already living. Perfect for: High-achieving women questioning what comes next Professionals who feel successful but disconnected Women navigating career or identity transitions Leaders who are tired of living on autopilot Anyone wanting to build greater self-trust Anyone exploring mindfulness, purpose, and authentic living Sometimes the question isn't, What should I change? It's simply, Do I want to choose this again? You don't have to change everything. Sometimes you just need to choose differently, more awake, more intentional, and more present in the life you've already built. That, to me, is part of what it means to Live the Width of Your Life. Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/whyhighachieversfeeldisconnected Connect with Saidie Website → https://soulshine.global/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/soulshine_global/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/soulshineglobal/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@SoulSHINE_global Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6KOkEyzGgMDLI2QifC3XH0 Apple Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulshine-the-art-of-becoming/id1831612144 Saidie offers a free 10-minute activation designed to help you explore the different parts of yourself, listen to them, and embrace them as a whole. Get Saidie's Self-Trust Activation: https://www.soulshine.global/podcastgift Connect with Me: Instagram → Aneta Ardelian Kuzma on Instagram LinkedIn → Aneta Ardelian Kuzma on LinkedIn Free Guide + Newsletter → Live the Width Weekly Newsletter and Ardelian Kuzma Group Monthly Alignment Planner → Aligned Companion and Ardelian Kuzma Group

39 min

Why Curiosity May Be the Key to a More Meaningful Life | Seline Shenoy

What if the life you've built isn't the life that feels most like you? We can become very good at following the path in front of us. The career. The relationships. The expectations. The version of ourselves that seems to make sense to everyone around us. And then, sometimes quietly, we start wondering: Is this really who I am? That question can be uncomfortable. But it can also be the beginning of something important. In this conversation, I sit down with Seline Shenoy, award-winning writer, author, and host of The Dream Catcher Podcast , where she has led more than 260 conversations on personal growth, identity, and meaningful living. Seline's own journey is deeply connected to the themes we explore together. Her writing began during a difficult personal chapter when she realized she had lost touch with herself and with the values and identity that felt authentic to her. What started as a personal experiment became a platform where people around the world began sharing their own experiences of loneliness, relationships, identity, and the desire to feel truly understood. Her multicultural background, years of travel, love of writing and creativity, and lifelong curiosity have all shaped the way she sees the world. In This Episode You'll Discover Why losing touch with yourself can be the beginning of finding your way back How authenticity can create a deeper sense of connection with other people Why so many people can feel lonely even when they aren't physically alone How vulnerability helped Seline build a community around her writing Why curiosity is such an important part of personal growth and self-discovery How growing up across different cultures shaped Seline's empathy and openness Why travel can reveal things about ourselves that we don't see inside our comfort zones How music, humor, awe, and wonder can bring more aliveness into everyday life What inspired Seline to write The Nomadic Soul Why she believes we should all embrace our inner seeker What it means to live the width of your life while we have the opportunity Perfect for: Anyone who feels disconnected from themselves, people navigating a transition or identity shift, high achievers questioning the path they've been following, lifelong learners, creatives, travelers, and anyone who wants to live with more curiosity, authenticity, connection, and meaning. Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/curiositykeytomeaningfullife Connect with Seline Shenoy Website → Seline Shenoy - Author, Podcaster and Blogger LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/seline-s-shenoy/ Instagram → Seline Shenoy, M.A., M.S. (@selineshenoy) • Instagram profile Facebook → The Dream Catcher YouTube → Seline Shenoy Podcast → The Dream Catcher Podcast — Seline Shenoy Book → The Nomadic Soul: A Seeker’s Guide to Finding a Sense of Self and Belonging in the Modern World An audiobook version is also available. Connect with Aneta Instagram → Aneta Ardelian Kuzma on Instagram LinkedIn → Aneta Ardelian Kuzma on LinkedIn Free Guide + Newsletter → Live the Width Weekly Newsletter and Ardelian Kuzma Group Monthly Alignment Planner → Aligned Companion and Ardelian Kuzma Group

34 min

Your Purpose Doesn't Have to Stay the Same Forever | Erin Dougherty

What if the life you've spent years building no longer feels like the life you want to keep living? For many women, midlife brings questions that are difficult to ignore. The career that once felt fulfilling starts to feel empty. The goals that used to motivate you don't carry the same weight. Your body is changing, your priorities are shifting, and you find yourself wondering, What do I actually want now? But what if this isn't a crisis? What if it's an invitation to listen more closely to yourself? In this conversation, I sit down with Erin Dougherty, certified health and wellness coach, author, Reiki Master, and founder of Erin Dougherty Coaching / Get It Together Wellness, LLC. Erin spent 18 years as an English teacher before burnout during the pandemic led her to question whether she could see herself doing the same work for another five or ten years. That question eventually led her into clinical research, where she discovered a passion for health advocacy and a deeper understanding of the whole person behind a diagnosis. That experience ultimately led her to health and wellness coaching, where she now works with women navigating major life transitions in midlife. Together, we explore what happens when the career, identity, or definition of success that once made sense no longer feels right. We also talk about perimenopause, changing relationships with our bodies, self-advocacy, intuition, behavior change, loneliness, and why our purpose doesn't have to stay the same throughout our lives. In this episode you'll discover: Why midlife can make you rethink your career and purpose How our early experiences shape the choices we make Why your purpose can change as you grow How Erin's own career journey led her from teaching to health coaching Why midlife can bring greater clarity about what you want How perimenopause can affect energy, focus, and wellbeing Why it's important to stop comparing your body to your younger self How scaling your goals can make change more sustainable Simple ways to reconnect with your intuition and yourself Why connection and community matter during major life transitions One of the ideas I loved most from this conversation is that your purpose doesn't have to last your entire lifetime. The person you were when you chose your career had different experiences, priorities, and knowledge than the person you are today. Changing direction doesn't mean those years were wasted. They may simply have been preparing you for something you couldn't see yet. Maybe the question isn't, "How do I get back to who I was?" Maybe it's, "Who am I now, and what matters to me in this season of my life?" Living the width of your life means giving yourself permission to explore those questions. To go deeper. To listen to your intuition. To care for the body you have today. And to create a life that reflects who you are becoming, not just who you once were. 🎯 Perfect for: women considering a midlife career change, high-achieving women who feel successful but unfulfilled, women navigating perimenopause or other midlife transitions, anyone questioning their purpose, and anyone looking for a more compassionate and sustainable approach to health, wellbeing, and personal growth. Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/purposedoesnthavetostaythesame 🔗 Connect with Erin Dougherty: Website → erincdougherty.com Linkbio → @getittogetherwellness Lnk.Bio · link in bio LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/erin-dougherty-coaching/?skipRedirect=true Facebook → Erin Dougherty Health Coaching/Get It Together Wellness, LLC | Tucson AZ Instagram → Erin Dougherty Coaching (@getittogetherwellness) • Instagram profile Free Clarity Call → Free Clarity Call - Erin Dougherty Grab Eugene the Shy Dinosaur on Amazon → Eugene the Shy Dinosaur Connect with Aneta: Instagram → Aneta Ardelian Kuzma | Holistic Life Coach • Author • Speaker (@anetakuzmacoaching) • Instagram profile LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/ Free Guide + Newsletter → Live the Width Weekly Newsletter and Ardelian Kuzma Group Monthly Alignment Planner → Aligned Companion and Ardelian Kuzma Group

33 min

When Your Patterns Are Trying to Keep You Safe | Christina Woods

Have you ever looked at something you keep doing and thought, "Why do I do this when I know better?" Maybe you procrastinate even when something matters to you. Maybe you say yes when you really want to say no. Maybe you feel like you have to do everything yourself. Or maybe you keep repeating a pattern you've already decided you need to change. What if the problem isn't that you're lazy, broken, undisciplined, or self-sabotaging? What if some of these patterns are actually trying to protect you? That's the question Christina and I explore in this episode. Christina is an internationally recognized Clinical Hypnotherapist and subconscious transformation expert, as well as a former corporate executive with more than three decades of corporate leadership experience. Today, through her global private practice and Wise Woods Hypnotherapy, she works primarily with accomplished women and high-level professionals who have already done the therapy, mindset work, and personal development, yet still feel a sense of restlessness, misalignment, or emotional disconnect they can't simply think their way out of. Through her Wise Woods Method, Christina combines clinical hypnotherapy, subconscious reprogramming, and energy-based healing to help clients work with the deeper patterns that insight alone may not change. In this episode you'll discover: Why high achievers often feel like they have to do everything themselves How perfectionism and people pleasing can become patterns Why the beliefs you have about yourself may not always be true How subconscious beliefs shape your everyday behaviors Why knowing what to change doesn't always make change easy How to understand control, procrastination, and other recurring patterns How identity work can help you create new patterns Why some patterns are really attempts to protect you How to make healthier ways of being feel more natural How to reconnect with your intuition One of the things I loved most about this conversation was the invitation to stop judging ourselves for the patterns we haven't figured out yet. Instead of asking, "What's wrong with me?" We can become curious. "What is this pattern trying to do for me?" Sometimes that question opens a very different door. Perfect for: high-achieving women, accomplished professionals, leaders, and anyone who has done personal growth work but still feels an underlying sense of restlessness, misalignment, or disconnection from themselves. Full show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/yourpatternsarekeepingyousafe Connect with Christina: Website → https://christinalwoods.com/ The Reset Room → https://portal.christinalwoods.com/offers/7zoKdxs6/checkout : Free weekly hypnosis and energy healing experience | Thursdays at 4 PM Pacific Time, replays available LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalwoods/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.lwoods/ Connect with Me: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma/ Free Guide + Join My Newsletter → https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines Monthly Alignment Planner → https://akuzmagroup.com/alignedcompanion

33 min

Why 90% of Arguments Start With Bad Listening | Julie Nise

How often have you walked away from a conversation feeling misunderstood, even though you were sure you explained yourself clearly? I've found that many of us assume communication is simply about expressing our thoughts. But what if the real measure of communication isn't what we say, but what the other person actually hears? Whether it's with a partner, a colleague, a friend, or a family member, so many of our misunderstandings begin not with bad intentions, but with poor listening, assumptions, and habits we've never questioned. In this episode, I sit down with communication expert and relationship trainer Julie Nise to explore what it really takes to build stronger relationships through better communication. What I loved about this conversation is that Julie doesn't simply talk about communication as a concept. She offers practical ways to become more aware of how we show up, how we listen, and how our words, tone, and body language shape every interaction we have. Together, we explore why so many people feel unheard, how technology has changed the way we connect, and why improving our relationships often begins with changing ourselves before expecting someone else to change. In this episode, we explore: How communication is defined by the response you receive, not just your intention Why listening is one of the most overlooked relationship skills The role body language and tone of voice play in every conversation How technology and texting have changed the way we communicate Why external awareness and empathy strengthen relationships The communication habits many couples need to unlearn Practical ways to become a more thoughtful communicator Why relationship skills matter just as much at work as they do at home This episode is for you if... You often feel misunderstood or unheard. You want to become a better listener. You struggle with conflict in your relationships. You're looking to improve communication with your partner, family, or colleagues. You want healthier, more connected relationships. You're interested in developing stronger emotional intelligence and leadership skills. One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that communication isn't simply about finding the right words. It's about presence. It's about curiosity. It's about slowing down long enough to truly understand another person before asking them to understand us. Show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/argumentsstartwithbadlistening Connect with Julie: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/outcomesonly/ Website → https://julienise.com Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572479851741 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQeCl6u0OQKGOLq5DpgRuuQ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@outcomesonly Connect 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 Monthly Alignment Planner → https://akuzmagroup.com/alignedcompanion