What if stress isn’t the enemy?

What if obstacles aren’t proof you should quit, but proof you’re growing?

In this conversation with Amelia McHenry, founder of Dodona Coaching and achievement coach for women navigating major life transitions, we challenge the beliefs that hold so many people back:

• That stress means something is wrong

• That pursuing big goals is selfish

• That serving others requires sacrifice and resentment

• That it’s “too late” to start something new

Amelia shares how reframing obstacles as part of expansion changes everything. We talk about why focusing on your goals actually increases your capacity to serve, how a cheerful heart carries you farther than resentment ever will, and why age is not a limiting factor, even if the world says it is.

If you’ve been feeling restless, stuck, or unsure whether your dreams are still possible, this episode will help you replace limiting beliefs with ones that move you forward.

If you're new here, I focus on how belief and mindset impact our actions, which then lead to real success — in all areas of life. Subscribe for more real discussions on these topics, plus creating life that actually feels good to live.

Connect with Amelia:

https://www.dodonacoaching.com

About Amelia:

Amelia McHenry is the founder of Dodona Coaching and an achievement coach for women navigating major life transitions. She helps women who feel stuck, restless, or unsure of what’s next reconnect with what they want and create a clear, grounded path forward.

Known as “the safety net for dreams too wild to let go,” Amelia blends practical strategy with deep self-connection, guiding clients through goal setting, obstacles, self-care, celebration, and reflection so they can move forward with confidence instead of pressure.

A licensed race car driver at 50 and a former single mom who rebuilt her life on her own terms, Amelia brings lived experience, warmth, and straight talk to conversations about belief, action, and creating a life that actually feels good to live.

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What actually strengthens a marriage and what damages it?

In previous episodes, I shared five things women do that strengthen their marriages, five things that weaken them, and the same for men. In this episode, I invited marriage and family therapist Emil Harker to respond.

Emil has over two decades of experience helping couples navigate conflict and build stronger relationships. I wanted to see how a professional therapist would react to my perspective: where he agreed, where he added nuance, and what insights he brought from years of working with couples.

This turned into a thoughtful and surprisingly fun conversation about the habits that help marriages thrive, the behaviors that slowly undermine them, and the small changes that can make a huge difference.

If you're married—or hope to be someday—this conversation will give you practical insights into how relationships actually work.

If you're new to this show, I focus on how belief and mindset shape our actions, which ultimately lead to success in every area of life—including marriage.

About Emil:

With a rich background of psychotherapy theory, and human development from his graduate studies at AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) accredited Utah State University, Emil Harker has been involved in helping people overcome obstacles and get the most out of life for almost 20 years.

Emil has worked in a variety of settings from the poverty stricken to the very wealthy and from addictions to life coaching. Emil understands the dynamics of change. A gifted therapist, dynamic presenter and clinical innovator, Emil is passionate about what he does.

Before graduating in 2000, Emil worked at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden Utah in the adult behavioral unit. Since graduating he has become a certified trainer in the “Boys Town” parenting model, a certified trainer from the Arbinger Institute. Emil is in private practice online and in Farmington, Utah. A talented presenter, Emil’s material is as entertaining as it is informative.

He is the author of the book “You Can Turn Conflict Into Closeness.” The principles and techniques in managing conflict productively are the same skills and techniques to deal with conflict in the workplace. He is frequent presenter and trainer, and a regular expert on KUTV Channel 2 Fresh Living Program, and life coach for NBA, NFL, and UFC professional athletes. Emil is passionate about what he does and you can't help but feel it!

Check out his website here: https://www.emilharker.com/

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We’re taught that high-achieving habits mean we’re successful.

Early mornings. Late nights. Full calendars. Constant productivity.

But what if those habits are actually the reason things feel like they’re falling apart?

In this conversation with Registered Nurse and mindset coach Amanda Greening, we challenge the belief that achievement automatically equals success. We talk about why self-care isn’t indulgent, it’s foundational. When we neglect it, everything eventually cracks. When we prioritize it, we work better, think clearer, finish faster, and show up stronger in every area of life.

We also dive into a hard truth: sometimes we spend years climbing a ladder only to realize it was leaning against the wrong building. That’s not failure, it’s feedback. And it might be your invitation to pause, evaluate, and pivot.

If you're new here, this show is about how belief and mindset shape our actions, and how those actions lead to real success in every area of life.

If this conversation resonates, you can find Amanda’s work linked below.

And if you want more conversations that challenge the beliefs holding you back, make sure you’re subscribed.

About Amanda:

Your profession is what you do, not who you are. As a Utah-based Registered Nurse with 27 years of healthcare experience, Amanda Greening has seen firsthand the missing piece in traditional medicine: the space for true, whole-person healing. Today, she is bridging that clinical expertise with transformative mindset coaching to help women untangle their identity from their career.

Amanda works with women to uncover exactly where their professional habits betray their personal values. By bridging that gap, she helps them trade constant frustration for genuine inner peace, so they can finally embrace the present and reclaim the moments that matter most.

Currently expanding her impact through board certifications in Nurse Coaching and Health & Wellness Coaching (NC-BC and HWNC-BC), Amanda’s mission is simple: to move beyond the clinical and offer a service-first approach that integrates body, mind, and soul.

When she isn’t helping clients navigate life-level shifts, Amanda is practicing what she preaches—making memories in the mountains, traveling with her husband, or on a quest for the perfect cup of coffee.

Connect with her on Instagram @amanda24lee

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