Today’s episode comes with some exciting news: the brand new Applied Depth Institute website is officially live! My team and I have been quietly working on this refresh for months, and I can’t wait for you to see it. But in true Joanna fashion, I’m not just here to share the shiny finished product—I’m bringing you behind the scenes of what it actually took to get here.

Spoiler alert: it was not all rainbows and unicorns.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the tech glitches, design misfires, unexpected delays, and the very human emotions that come with navigating a big project. And of course, I’m sharing some hard-won lessons to help you if (or when) you tackle a website update of your own.

You’ll hear about:

• Why it’s normal for tech projects to be messier than you expect—and how to stay sane through it
  
  

• Why your site’s functionality should lead design decisions (even if it breaks your heart a little)
  
  

• Tips for increasing opt-ins, visibility of upcoming events, and keeping folks engaged on your site
  
  

• Why more photos of you—even if it’s uncomfortable—might be exactly what your site needs
  
  

• And yes, a loving nudge to trim your copy down, even if you’re a word nerd like me 😉
  
  

If you're planning a website refresh, launching a new offer, or simply wondering what makes a great site work, this episode is for you. And if you want to see the new site in action, you can check it out right here.

Here’s to creating aligned, functional, beautiful containers for your work to shine. And here’s to telling the truth about the messy middle along the way.

This week’s episode is a short but powerful one—an honest reflection on how to keep showing up for your work when the world feels like it’s falling apart. If you’ve ever felt torn between your desire to create change and the overwhelm of hard news and heartbreaking headlines…you are not alone. I’ve been hearing this question more and more: How do I keep marketing, coaching, creating, or leading when things feel so painful in the world?

In this episode, I share my personal answer—and I hope it offers you strength, inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose in your own work. I talk about why I believe transformational coaching is activism, and how the culture change we are yearning for can begin right inside our client sessions.

You’ll hear about:

• Why your client work is one of the most powerful tools for cultural transformation
  
  

• The deeper, paradigm-shifting layers inside high-integrity coaching and group facilitation
  
  

• How shadow work, power dynamics, and compassionate presence all ripple out into the world
  
  

• A new lens on personal development as cultural healing
  
  

• What keeps me going in my work, even when the grief is big
  
  

Whether you’ve been feeling discouraged, tired, or simply wondering how to keep showing up—this episode is here to remind you that your work matters. Deeply. And that in doing it with heart and integrity, you are creating change.

We’re in this together, friend. Thank goodness for that.

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You’ve heard the advice: once your business scales, drop the 1:1s. Focus on leverage. Build your groups. But what if that’s not the whole story? In this episode, I share why I’ve kept private client work at the heart of my business — even as everything else has grown — and why it continues to fuel not just my revenue, but my joy, skillset, and thought leadership.

If you’ve ever questioned whether 1:1 work is still “worth it,” or felt torn between group scalability and the intimacy of private sessions, this conversation will offer clarity, permission, and a fresh perspective. 1:1 work isn’t just something to graduate from — it might be the very thing that elevates everything else you do.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why 1:1 work is deeply soul-satisfying (when you have the right skills)
  
  

• The types of clients who truly need a private container
  
  

• How your 1:1 skills improve your curriculum and group facilitation
  
  

• The powerful role 1:1 work plays in your marketing and messaging
  
  

• Why private sessions can be a secret incubator for your best ideas
  
  

Whether you’re in love with your 1:1 work or wondering if it’s time to let it go, this episode will help you reconnect to what matters most in your practice — and trust the business model that’s truly aligned with your strengths.

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Unshaken: How to Face Rejection & Keep Going

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If you love me and the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing my show! And also sharing it with others who would love it. It makes a difference and helps us reach more people who will find the podcast valuable. Be sure to give it 5 stars and post a comment and let us know what you loved most about the episode!

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