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What if the fastest way to dial down drama and crank up joy is as simple as giving everyone around you a permission slip to be themselves—including you? In this episode, Angela and Sami invite well-being therapist Jamie Lerner to spill the secrets of her Art of Allowing, a practice that turns judgment into curiosity and workplace chaos into something you can actually manage.

You’ll get:

• The story of why Jamie ditched traditional talk therapy and how her clients leap forward by focusing on right-now momentum instead of yesterday’s baggage
• A five-minute morning habit that rewires your inner chatter—no journals, glitter pens, or awkward affirmations required
• A pocket guide to spotting the exact moment you slip from setting healthy boundaries to running the entire show, plus how to pivot without the shame hangover
• The projection trick that melts irritation in real time, saving your energy for people and projects that deserve it
• Backup-deadline magic and other sneaky scripts for thriving when teammates ghost, stall, or show up late
• A fresh way to handle compliments so you soak in the goodness without handing strangers the keys to your self-worth

By the time the outro hits you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and ready to practice allowing with your kids, your coworkers, and—most importantly—yourself.

Want more Jamie in your life? Explore her work or book a session at jamie-lerner.com.

Press play now and start living the Be Freaking Awesome life today!

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Ever had a wild idea you couldn’t shake—even if it sounded totally out of left field? That’s exactly what happened to Deborah Niemann, a suburban mom who packed up her family, moved to the middle of nowhere, and accidentally became a nationally recognized goat expert.

In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Deborah shares how her journey started with a desire to eat organic and live more intentionally. What unfolded was a story filled with goats, gardening, fiber animals, and one big mystery that led her to uncover a massive gap in veterinary knowledge. (Spoiler: when the experts told her she was wrong, she proved them otherwise—using research and a whole lot of persistence.)

We dive into what it takes to build a purpose-filled life, even if it looks nothing like what you imagined. From discovering the hidden dangers in our food system to building a homestead and creating a successful niche podcast (For the Love of Goats), Deborah’s story is both inspiring and deeply practical.

What you’ll take away from this episode:

• Why following your curiosity—even when it’s unconventional—is often the key to purpose
• How small, intentional food choices can lead to massive life change
• The power of problem-solving and self-advocacy when the experts fall short
• Why your weirdest passions might just be your greatest gifts

Whether you’re a fellow goat lover, a clean-eating enthusiast, or just someone craving a more intentional life, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement to help you get started—right where you are.

🎧 Tap play now and discover what can happen when you dare to trust your gut, lean into the unknown, and live freaking awesome on your own terms.

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🌟 What if joy isn’t random—but a daily quest you can map out?

In this uplifting episode, wellness entrepreneur and podcast host Moyra Gorski joins Angela and Sami to reveal how she turned a season of overwhelm into a life anchored in grace-filled, repeatable joy practices. From mirror work to micro-habits and community, Moyra shares simple tools that anyone—no matter how busy—can start today.

🎧 Press play to laugh, learn, and launch your own Joy Quest!

💡 What We Talk About

• Moyra’s shift from Juggling the Chaos of Recovery to Your Journey to Joy
• The “oxygen-mask” rule of self-care (and why it’s not selfish)
• Tiny daily rituals—mirror work, morning moments, joy boxes—that actually stick
• How community (walking clubs, volunteer work) accelerates healing and happiness

📘 What You’ll Learn

• A 3-step framework to build a morning routine that fits any season of life
• Ways to spot hidden perfectionism and replace it with grace-based self-talk
• Practical tips for stacking small joy habits into big lifestyle change
• How to turn ordinary moments (a creek, a feather, a kind note) into joy anchors

🎧 Listen now and jump-start your own Joy Quest—from the inside out.

🔗 Connect with Moyra Gorski

• Website & Blog: moyragorski.com
• Podcast: Your Journey to Joy (Apple, Spotify, everywhere)
• Instagram: @moyra_gorski_wellness_advocate

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