Evolving on Purpose

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Evolving on Purpose is a podcast for leaders and high performers who've achieved success — but feel stuck, because what got them here isn't getting them to the next level. Every episode brings you the real stories, inner work, and tools to work through whatever is holding you back from who you're meant to be. Because the impact the world needs starts with you evolving on purpose.

  1. 12 hrs ago

    Stop Fighting Your Anxiety | Evolving On Purpose E25

    What if anxiety isn't something you need to get rid of, but something you need to learn to listen to?In this coaching conversation, Matt Swartz sits down with therapist and business owner Amber Lodeesen to explore the relationship between anxiety, self-trust, and personal growth. Amber shares her own journey of learning to stop avoiding uncomfortable emotions, let go of the need for control, and approach anxiety with curiosity instead of resistance.Together, they unpack how anxiety can show up in our personal lives and businesses, why the tools we use to manage it don't always work the way we expect, and how making space for the feelings we're trying to escape can open the door to deeper healing and creativity.If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or someone who feels held back by fear and uncertainty, this conversation offers a different way forward: stop running from the uncomfortable parts of yourself and start building the self-trust to pursue what matters.Connect with Amber IG: @theholistictherapyco🧭 Take Our Free Flow Quiz - https://quiz.evolvinglivespg.com/flowquiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch📄 Download the Free "Your Turning Point" PDF - https://lm.evolvinglivespg.com/opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch🔥 Join "The Campfire" — our Free Weekly Group, Tuesdays @ 1 PM Eastern - https://groups.evolvinglivespg.com/campfire-registration?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch🎙️ Apply to be a Guest on the Evolving on Purpose Podcast - https://podcast.evolvinglivespg.com/guest-application?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guest_recruiting

  2. Nov 2

    Approval vs. Belonging | Evolving On Purpose E24

    Why do so many of us trade being respected for being liked, and what does it take to stop?In this episode of Evolving on Purpose, Matt Swartz sits down with Amber Lowe, therapist and owner of the Holistic Therapy Co. Amber shares her path from people-pleasing and codependency to building a practice rooted in self-trust. She also talks about losing her mother to cancer within a month of the diagnosis, and how she turned that grief into her purpose.You’ll hear about:Why approval and belonging are not the same thingHow people-pleasing keeps you in the wrong relationshipsWhat it means to let purpose get bigger than fearHow to find community when the people closest to you don’t know how to hold your painWhy “movement without direction is not growth”Connect with Amber IG: @theholistictherapyco🧭 Take Our Free Flow Quiz - https://quiz.evolvinglivespg.com/flowquiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch📄 Download the Free "Your Turning Point" PDF - https://lm.evolvinglivespg.com/opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch🔥 Join "The Campfire" — our Free Weekly Group, Tuesdays @ 1 PM Eastern - https://groups.evolvinglivespg.com/campfire-registration?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch🎙️ Apply to be a Guest on the Evolving on Purpose Podcast - https://podcast.evolvinglivespg.com/guest-application?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guest_recruiting

  3. Oct 19

    Why Can't I Slow Down? | Evolving On Purpose E23

    What happens when success, achievement, and constant productivity become a way to avoid what's happening inside?In this powerful episode of Evolving On Purpose, Matt Swartz sits down once again with Ryan for an honest conversation about mental health, leadership, self-doubt, and the hidden struggles many high performers face behind the scenes.Ryan opens up about the mindset that drove him to stay constantly busy, the fear of being alone with his thoughts, and how writing his book created deeper connections with others facing similar challenges. Together, Matt and Ryan explore the difference between coping and healing, why self-awareness matters, and how true growth often begins when we're willing to face the parts of ourselves we've spent years avoiding.Connect with RyanInstagram: @abriel Instagram: @stillhere365reasons 🧭 Take Our Free Flow Quiz - https://quiz.evolvinglivespg.com/flowquiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch📄 Download the Free "Your Turning Point" PDF - https://lm.evolvinglivespg.com/opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch🔥 Join "The Campfire" — our Free Weekly Group, Tuesdays @ 1 PM Eastern - https://groups.evolvinglivespg.com/campfire-registration?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch🎙️ Apply to be a Guest on the Evolving on Purpose Podcast - https://podcast.evolvinglivespg.com/guest-application?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guest_recruiting

  4. Oct 12

    Me Against the World: What Your Independence Is Costing You | Evolving On Purpose E22

    In Episode 22 of the Evolving On Purpose Podcast, Matt Swartz explores the hidden cost of hyper-independence—the "I can do it all myself" mindset that often gets rewarded in business, leadership, and life. While independence is an important stage of growth, many high performers unknowingly take it too far, building walls that limit connection, collaboration, and support.Matt breaks down the developmental journey from dependence to independence to interdependence, explains how hyper-independence and codependence often stem from the same core fears, and shares practical ways to move toward healthier relationships at work, at home, and within yourself. 🧭 Take Our Free Flow Quiz - https://quiz.evolvinglivespg.com/flowquiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 📄 Download the Free "Your Turning Point" PDF - https://lm.evolvinglivespg.com/opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 🔥 Join "The Campfire" — our Free Weekly Group, Tuesdays @ 1 PM Eastern - https://groups.evolvinglivespg.com/campfire-registration?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 🎙️ Apply to be a Guest on the Evolving on Purpose Podcast - https://podcast.evolvinglivespg.com/guest-application?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guest_recruiting

  5. Oct 5

    The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing | Evolving On Purpose E21

    What does it really mean to live with autonomy without becoming disconnected from the people you love?In this coaching episode of Evolving on Purpose, Matt Swartz welcomes Lauren Butler back to explore the difference between autonomy, independence, and codependency. Together, they discuss how many people swing between people-pleasing and hyper-independence before finding a healthier balance rooted in self-awareness, connection, and personal responsibility.Lauren shares practical tools for building autonomy, including simple presence practices, navigating relationships without self-abandonment, and learning how to honor your own needs while remaining connected to others. The conversation also dives into parenting, marriage, high achievement, emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and the everyday moments that shape our lives.Whether you're recovering from codependent patterns, struggling to receive support, or simply looking to create healthier relationships, this episode offers powerful insights and practical wisdom for your journey.instagram.com/lauren_nicole_butler 🧭 Take Our Free Flow Quiz - https://quiz.evolvinglivespg.com/flowquiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 📄 Download the Free "Your Turning Point" PDF - https://lm.evolvinglivespg.com/opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 🔥 Join "The Campfire" — our Free Weekly Group, Tuesdays @ 1 PM Eastern - https://groups.evolvinglivespg.com/campfire-registration?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 🎙️ Apply to be a Guest on the Evolving on Purpose Podcast - https://podcast.evolvinglivespg.com/guest-application?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guest_recruiting

  6. Sep 28

    The Boundary That Changed My Life | Evolving On Purpose E20

    In this episode of Evolving On Purpose, Matt Swartz sits down with Lauren Butler, coach, entrepreneur, salon owner, and founder of a transformational framework designed to help emotionally exhausted women reconnect with themselves, heal old wounds, and step into lives of greater alignment, purpose, and joy.Lauren shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming codependency, setting difficult boundaries, and reclaiming her power after years of caring for others at the expense of herself. Together, Matt and Lauren explore the connection between leadership, childhood wounds, high achievement, nervous system regulation, intuition, and living a truly intentional life.Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, parent, or someone navigating personal growth, this conversation offers powerful insights into healing, self-awareness, and creating lasting transformation. instagram.com/lauren_nicole_butler 🧭 Take Our Free Flow Quiz - https://quiz.evolvinglivespg.com/flowquiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 📄 Download the Free "Your Turning Point" PDF - https://lm.evolvinglivespg.com/opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 🔥 Join "The Campfire" — our Free Weekly Group, Tuesdays @ 1 PM Eastern - https://groups.evolvinglivespg.com/campfire-registration?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 🎙️ Apply to be a Guest on the Evolving on Purpose Podcast - https://podcast.evolvinglivespg.com/guest-application?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guest_recruiting

  7. Sep 21

    Earned Belonging Isn't Real Belonging | Evolving On Purpose E19

    What if the success you've been chasing was never going to give you what you're really looking for?In this episode of Evolving On Purpose, Matt explores one of the deepest struggles facing high performers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and achievers: the search for belonging. Drawing from recent conversations with guest Greg, Matt unpacks why achievement, people-pleasing, and constant performance can earn admiration, respect, and results—but still leave us feeling disconnected.You'll learn the difference between belonging and performing, why many successful people feel like they're still auditioning for acceptance, and how the habit of earning love and approval can keep us trapped in cycles of overachievement.🧭 Take Our Free Flow Quiz - https://quiz.evolvinglivespg.com/flowquiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch📄 Download the Free "Your Turning Point" PDF - https://lm.evolvinglivespg.com/opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch🔥 Join "The Campfire" — our Free Weekly Group, Tuesdays @ 1 PM Eastern - https://groups.evolvinglivespg.com/campfire-registration?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch🎙️ Apply to be a Guest on the Evolving on Purpose Podcast - https://podcast.evolvinglivespg.com/guest-application?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guest_recruiting

  8. Sep 14

    Why Some Relationships Drain You | Evolving On Purpose E18

    In this coaching conversation, Matt Swartz sits down with executive coach and leadership advisor Greg Kaple to explore the hidden patterns that shape our relationships, leadership, and personal growth.Greg shares how his journey through sales, entrepreneurship, executive leadership, divorce, and personal transformation led him to a powerful realization: many of us spend our lives forcing connections, seeking approval, and sacrificing our own well-being in pursuit of belonging. Together, Matt and Greg unpack the difference between healthy interdependence and unhealthy codependence, the importance of listening to the wisdom of the body, and why setting boundaries can be one of the most difficult—and necessary—acts of self-leadership. 🧭 Take Our Free Flow Quiz - https://quiz.evolvinglivespg.com/flowquiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 📄 Download the Free "Your Turning Point" PDF - https://lm.evolvinglivespg.com/opt-in?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 🔥 Join "The Campfire" — our Free Weekly Group, Tuesdays @ 1 PM Eastern - https://groups.evolvinglivespg.com/campfire-registration?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=podcast-launch 🎙️ Apply to be a Guest on the Evolving on Purpose Podcast - https://podcast.evolvinglivespg.com/guest-application?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guest_recruiting

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Evolving on Purpose is a podcast for leaders and high performers who've achieved success — but feel stuck, because what got them here isn't getting them to the next level. Every episode brings you the real stories, inner work, and tools to work through whatever is holding you back from who you're meant to be. Because the impact the world needs starts with you evolving on purpose.

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  • Creator
    Evolving Lives
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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