To Live List

Rachel Anderholder shares her journey stepping away from her role as Executive Director at Carpe Mundi to deliberately explore her next chapter. Through this conversation, she reveals how intentional transitions, though challenging, create space for growth and deeper self-understanding.

• Moving between comfort zones, learning zones, and panic zones as essential to personal growth
• Place-based education makes learning relevant and meaningful to students' lives and experiences
• Experiences without reflection limit our ability to extract meaningful lessons and growth
• Having language to identify when we're in our "panic zone" helps us navigate challenging situations
• Transitions don't requ...

Big news, folks! To Live List just landed as an American Writing Award 2025 Podcast of the Year Finalist—and let’s just say, it took me a minute to process being in the top 7.

 This episode is all about that moment, what it means for the show, and a little reflection on how we got here.

• My very real, very human reaction to the news (spoiler: feelings happened)
• What this recognition means for To Live List and for you, the listeners
• A look back at the journey—why I started podcasting and what keep...

Deanna Singh walked away from a corporate career—not once, but twice—to build a life fully aligned with purpose.

Born to a Punjabi father and a Mississippi-raised mother, she grew up watching love transcend language and culture. That early lesson shaped how she moves through the world: boldly, with purpose, and unafraid to rewrite the rules.

In this episode, Deanna shares how she left corporate leadership to run a foundation focused on health equity and education—then took another leap into full-time consulting, keynote speaking, and writing children’s books. She opens up about navigati...

What if your next chapter wasn’t about slowing down—but about stepping up into a life filled with passion, purpose, and new adventures? Meet Marnie Dunn, a powerhouse from Southern California who’s flipping the script on what retirement should look like.

Born into a rich and complex family history, Marnie’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. From breaking generational cycles to rewriting the financial narrative for herself and future generations, she offers a deeply personal and wildly inspiring take on life transitions.

Marnie isn’t just talking about change. She’s livi...

Catherine Peters shares her  journey as she transitions from a successful legal career to a path that honors her personal aspirations and well-being. This episode emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, vulnerability, and the necessity of putting oneself back into their life narrative. 

• Catherine introduces her background as a lawyer 
• Reflection on pandemic as a catalyst for change 
• Importance of psychological distance in work-life balance 
• Discussion on self-care practices and personal needs 
• Emphasis on vulnerability and openness to feedback 
• Observations on generational shifts in work perspective 
• Conclusion with a poignant question on self-inclusion in life...

By day, Alisia is a lawyer. By passion, she’s the force behind Maren Designs, a brand that blends fashion, function, and a fearless leap into new territory. But long before she was balancing legal briefs and fabric swatches, we were two kids putting on balcony performances for the neighborhood—learning, in our own way, how to give ourselves permission to be seen.

For this special live audience recording, Alisia joins me to talk about permission—how it starts in childhood, how it evolves, and how it shapes the way we take risks (or don’t) as adults...

Ever thought about making a huge career leap but felt like it was too late? Meet Janna Kimel, a former theater kid who hit her thirties and decided to shake things up—big time. In this episode of To Live List, Janna shares how she gave herself permission to walk away from the stage and dive into the world of UX research, proving that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

We get into it all—how setting boundaries (yes, even the uncomfortable ones) helps you stay focused on what really matters, why advocating for your o...

We’re leaping off into Wicked—not just the music and magic, but what it reveals about life and work. In this episode of To Live List, my co-host Tara Robertson and I unpack themes like allyship, colorism, and resilience through the lens of this iconic story. From how bold casting choices challenge norms to the surprising lessons musicals can teach us about the workplace, nothing is off the table. We share personal moments, like finding the courage to leap into the unknown, and dive into bigger questions about how art reflects and shapes society. Whether you’re here for Wi...

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they were too much or too early.  Leah Nagley Robbins joins me for a real talk on self-parenting, soul restoration, and why Gen X has a steely edge—but also needs to let some things go. We unpack a Facebook post that lit a fire under this whole convo, because sometimes, what looks like being too much is really just being first.

Leah and I dive into what it means to love yourself unconditionally, to stop carrying past identities like a badge of honor (or a weight around...

Who’s really running the show—you, or some invisible permission slip you didn’t even sign up for? Permission fluidity is all about reclaiming the freedom to act, rest, or pivot without waiting for approval. Because let’s be real—too many of us have spent a lifetime looking for permission externally instead of just living.

We’re unpacking how permission shapes us from childhood to adulthood, the sneaky ways we hold ourselves back, and—most importantly—how to take that power back. Think: making a permission list (yep, it’s a thing), embracing self-care without guilt, and spottin...

Standing up against bullying is important. No one likes to be bullied.  In this episode, tune in to connect the dots between bullying, shame, and some our murkiest workplace encounters. Listen in as  Delia talks about some of the emotions that bubble up in bullying. 

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In this episode, we talk about a life and wellness social post that really resonated with our online community #30dayrules. We talk about wisdom of getting self care and self parenting. I share some comments from our community members. So insightful! We wrap up with a excerpt from my life and wellness book and tie in how we stay connected to ourselves. 

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Ever seen a 70-something-year-old man try yoga for the first time—without a single complaint? That’s my dad. He showed up, no hesitation, no excuses—just pure presence. And it got me thinking: What if we all approached life like that?

I’m sharing a chapter from Rants and Ramblings on Life and Wellness about the time my dad joined me for a workout. He was all in, and it was a lesson in self-parenting—reclaiming our bodies, making space for play, and treating ourselves with the kind of care we usually reserve for others.

I wanted to share this chapter of my book with you because we don't know what each other is going through.  If  you are struggling  with your mental health and mindfulness, anytime of the year is difficult.  Sadly,  the holidays tend to be even more difficult. 

It's hard to know how to help,  what to do, or how to be there for people around us who might need support, understanding,  and compassion. 

This chapter was written  to help the reader gain more clarity on their thoughts and practices around mental health and mindfulness. 

Rants and R...

A big welcome to Amy Oberst (0:27).  Our first guest ever. Amy is a mom (of 2), avid reader, pacific northwester, hiker, skier, and a real high-tech superhero. Amy "home edits" her bosses and global team's administrative life which got us talking to seeing your own superpowers (2:26).

I had forgotten that she had downloaded a copy of Rants + Ramblings On Life and Wellness: A book of general wisdom on topics that make you think outside the box  to her Kindle (14:20).

Wowser, was I surprised and amazed as we started to talk about Amy's experience with my little  boo...

My first time ever at a TEDx event (1:50).  It was 'everything': a meet up, a show,  and a time for reflection.   After 3 years on "hold" because of pandemic, we met in the Moda Center (where the Trailblazers play). There were ~7000 of us.   I had some premier seating down on the floor and could observe the production (3:14) . I'll let you in on some of the behind the scenes observations that I made.   Let me walk you through moments. I was so close to the set and felt fully immersed. (14:53)

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Everything has its origin story! We were all set for a live recording when a technical mishap led to something unexpected—the first episode of the podcast.

In this episode, I keep my word and recap a lively conversation with Kimberly Yvonne Steele, the narrator of Rants & Ramblings, my first short read available on Amazon. We dive into the book launch, the themes behind the series, and a conversation we’re often asked to have—how we perceive ourselves.

Kimberly and I explored what it means to hold space for reflection, identi...