Conversations with Sekani

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Conversations with Sekani is a podcast for ambitious young adults navigating the confusing crossroads of career, health, and purpose. Hosted by Joy “Sekani”, a calm, open, deeply curious thinker, the show follows her journey to gain clarity by having honest conversations with people who’ve walked different paths. Nothing is scripted. Nothing is perfect. Just real, raw, inspiring dialogue. From career pivots to mental health, from chasing big dreams to handling setbacks, each episode helps listeners move from overwhelmed to confident

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    Holistic Coach: Reconnect With Yourself & Live Authentically | Samantha Kane

    For nearly a decade, Samantha Cain (founder of Root Wing Wellness) has helped people reconnect with themselves through self-awareness, conscious living, and practical rituals that support lasting transformation. A certified holistic life coach, she guides clients to break old patterns and live more authentically. In this grounded and uplifting conversation, Samantha shares: • What her 20s were really like — the excitement, the mistakes, and the search for identity • How the world tries to tell you who to be in your 20s • Why you don’t have to have it all figured out • What led her to become a holistic life coach and start Root Wing Wellness • The power of turning lessons into blessings • Practical ways to let go, regulate your nervous system, and live more consciously If you’re in your 20s feeling pressure to figure everything out, stuck in old patterns, or searching for a more authentic way of living, this episode offers clarity and encouragement. Samantha’s work is about helping people move from survival mode into conscious, intentional living. Timestamps below ⬇️ #HolisticLifeCoach #RootWingWellness #SelfAwareness #AuthenticLiving #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Samantha Kane Website:https://www.rootswingswellness.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-kane-78b870b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Samantha Cain 1:40 - Life in Her 20s: Travel, Exploration & Identity 8:15 - The Struggle Between Ego and Spirit 15:30 - Why You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out 23:10 - What Led Her to Holistic Coaching 31:45 - Lessons Disguised as Blessings 40:20 - Learning How to Let Go 48:50 - Nervous System Regulation & Practical Rituals 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Authentic Living

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    Braving Therapy: From Buried Trauma to Authentic Healing | Linda Knipe

    After surviving trauma in her 20s, Linda Knipe spent years believing that strength meant burying painful emotions and simply moving on. Decades later, therapy transformed her understanding of healing, vulnerability, and what it means to live an authentic life. Retired school counselor and author of *Braving Therapy: Rape, Buried Trauma, and the Triumph Journey Over PTSD*, Linda now helps others understand trauma and the life-changing power of therapy. In this honest and hopeful conversation, Linda shares: • Growing up in a large, loving family • The trauma she experienced in her 20s and why she buried it • How unspoken feelings affected her relationships and sense of self • The moment PTSD symptoms forced her to seek help • What the therapy journey was really like • Why moving on is not the same as healing If you’re in your 20s carrying unspoken pain, struggling to process difficult experiences, or wondering whether therapy is worth it, this episode offers real insight and encouragement. Linda’s story shows that it’s never too late to face what’s been buried and begin healing. Timestamps below ⬇️ #BravingTherapy #PTSDRecovery #LindaKnipe #TraumaHealing #TherapyJourney #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Linda Knipe Website: https://lfeigknipe.com/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Linda Knipe 1:40 - Growing Up in a Large Family 8:15 - Trauma in Her 20s 15:30 - Why She Believed Burying Emotions Was Strength 23:10 - How Unspoken Feelings Affected Her Life 31:45 - The Moment PTSD Forced Her to Seek Help 40:20 - Starting Therapy After Years of Silence 48:50 - Writing, Journaling & the Healing Process 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Authentic Healing

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    25 Years of Caregiving: The Unseen Emotional Reality | Geoff Grant

    For more than 25 years, Jeff Grant has experienced caregiving firsthand — first supporting his mother after her stroke and later caring for his wife, Karen. Through those experiences, he gained a deep understanding of the emotional, physical, and often unseen realities caregivers face every day. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Jeff shares: • What life looked like in his 20s before caregiving changed everything • The responsibility and honor of caring for a parent • How caregiving for his wife was different — and more intentional • The importance of self-care and support systems • Karen’s powerful belief that creativity sustains the human spirit • Why caregivers need to be valued, supported, and equipped If you’re in your 20s (or any age) already in a caregiving role, watching a loved one age, or simply want to understand this often invisible work, this episode offers real insight and compassion. Jeff advocates for caregivers because when they are strengthened, everyone benefits. Timestamps below ⬇️ #Caregiving #GeoffGrant #CaregiverSupport #EmotionalReality #FamilyCare #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Geoff Grant Website: https://www.geoffgrantconsulting.com/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantgeoff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffgrantconsulting/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jeff Grant 1:40 - Life in His 20s & Early Expectations 8:15 - Losing His Father & Early Shocks 15:30 - Becoming a Caregiver for His Mother 23:10 - The Emotional Weight of Caregiving 31:45 - Caring for His Wife Karen 40:20 - Self-Care, Support & Being Husband First 48:50 - Creativity Sustains the Human Spirit 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Supporting Caregivers

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    Sleep Expert: Why Rest Is the Real Performance Edge | Melissa Melinak

    Sleep underpins everything — focus, mood, performance, immune function, and even joy. Dr. Melissa Milanak, clinical psychologist, executive consultant, and internationally recognized expert on stress, anxiety, burnout, and sleep, has spent more than 20 years helping leaders, athletes, healthcare professionals, and everyday people reclaim their quality of life. In this practical and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Melissa shares: • What her 20s looked like and the habits that still serve her today • Why she shifted from trauma work into the science of sleep • How stress keeps the body from allowing quality rest • Common reasons people can’t shut their brain off at night • The connection between sleep, burnout, anxiety, and performance • Simple, research-backed ways to improve sleep without sacrificing success If you’re in your 20s grinding hard, feeling burned out, or struggling to switch off at night, this episode delivers clear science and actionable insight. Dr. Melissa has delivered over 100 keynote talks a year and recently gave a TED Talk titled “Sleep: Not the Impossible Dream.” Timestamps below ⬇️ #SleepScience #Burnout #DrMelissaMilanak #StressAndAnxiety #RestIsProductive #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Melissa Website: https://www.melissamilanak.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaemilanakphd/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Melissa Milanak 1:40 - Life in Her 20s & Early Dreams 8:15 - Habits That Still Serve Her Today 15:30 - Why She Chose Psychology & Sleep Science 23:10 - How Stress Blocks Quality Sleep 31:45 - Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Off at Night 40:20 - Sleep as the Foundation for Everything 48:50 - Practical Tips for Better Rest 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Sleep & Performance

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    Behavioral Design Expert: Building Products People Actually Want | Tetiana Kobzar

    With nearly two decades of experience, Tetiana Kobza (Tanya) is a product designer and behavioral design expert who builds software products people actually want to use. She’s the creator of the Competence Framework and shares practical insights through her weekly #BehavioralDesignThursday series. In this insightful conversation, Tanya shares: • Growing up in Kyiv, Ukraine, as the country was newly independent • How early exposure to technology shaped her career • Moving from coding to product management and founding her own company • Common misunderstandings young people have about building products and startups • The importance of understanding human behavior in design • Lessons on flexibility, adaptation, and navigating change If you’re in your 20s interested in tech, product design, startups, or building things that truly serve people, this episode offers practical wisdom and real experience. Tanya has worked with startups, wellness companies, and hospital innovation teams to create more human-centered digital experiences. Timestamps below ⬇️ #BehavioralDesign #ProductDesign #TetianaKobza #CompetenceFramework #TechCareer #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Tetiana Website: https://tetiana-kobzar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-kobzar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kontikime If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Tetiana Kobza 1:40 - Growing Up in Post-Soviet Ukraine 8:15 - Early Interest in Technology 15:30 - From Developer to Product Designer 23:10 - Founding Her Own Company 31:45 - What Young People Misunderstand About Startups 40:20 - Building Products People Actually Want 48:50 - Behavioral Design & Human-Centered Thinking 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Adaptation & Next Adventures

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    From Scotland to Iowa Pastor: Changing Hearts Through Every Role | Drew Mcholm

    Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Drew Mc holm has worn many hats — youth minister, worship leader, entrepreneur, business leader, musician, and now pastor of the Holistic Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Through every chapter, one mission has remained constant: changing hearts. In this warm and grounded conversation, Drew shares: ​ Growing up adopted in Scotland and the lasting influence of his father​ How music and ministry shaped his path​ Moving to the United States to study theology​ Lessons from decades as a pastor, counselor, and leader​ Navigating different roles while staying true to purpose​ Insights on faith, fatherhood of God, and serving people If you’re in your 20s exploring faith, purpose, or wondering how different seasons of life can still serve one mission, this episode offers wisdom and encouragement. Drew’s first book, *Minister of Justice*, is set to release in 2026. Timestamps below ⬇️ #DrewMarkham #LittleBrownChurch #FaithAndPurpose #PastorLife #ConversationsWithSekani If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Drew Markham 1:40 - Growing Up Adopted in Scotland 8:15 - His Father’s Lasting Influence 15:30 - Early Music & Ministry Beginnings 23:10 - Moving to the US & Studying Theology 31:45 - From Business Leader to Pastor 40:20 - What Being a Pastor Really Involves 48:50 - The Purpose That Has Stayed Constant 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Changing Hearts

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    From Physics to Meditative Drawing: Healing Trauma Through Creativity | Jean Kropper

    She started university as a double major in physics and fine art, later became a published author with over 30,000 books sold, and eventually created Meditative Drawing after navigating her own trauma and PTSD. Jean Kropper, founder of Meditative Drawing, shares how combining drawing, breathwork, and mindfulness can help people find peace and resilience. In this gentle and insightful conversation, Jean discusses: • Life in her 20s: pursuing science and art in a world not ready for women in physics • Confidence struggles and career pivots in graphic design and advertising • Navigating industry collapse and major life changes • Her journey through trauma and PTSD • How she developed Meditative Drawing as a healing practice • Practical ways creativity and mindfulness support emotional well-being If you’re in your 20s feeling the pressure of career uncertainty, low confidence, or carrying unprocessed stress, this episode offers calm wisdom and creative tools for healing. Jean has taught creative workshops across the United States, Canada, and Australia for over 25 years. Timestamps below ⬇️ #MeditativeDrawing #JeanKropper #TraumaHealing #CreativityAndMindfulness #PTSDRecovery #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Jean Kropper Website :https://meditativedrawing.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeankropper/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meditative_drawing_workshop/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jean Kropper 1:40 - Life in Her 20s: Physics, Art & Ambition 8:15 - Being a Woman in Science in the 1980s 15:30 - Confidence, Career Pivots & Industry Collapse 23:10 - Learning to Pause During Major Change 31:45 - Navigating Trauma and PTSD 40:20 - Creating Meditative Drawing 48:50 - How Drawing + Breathwork Builds Resilience 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Creativity & Healing

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    Hard Things: What 200-Mile Races Reveal About Identity & Anxiety | Marc Hopkins

    He’s completed the legendary Bigfoot 200 ultramarathon, eight Ironman-distance triathlons, and more than 200 endurance events. But Mark Hopkins’ story isn’t just about the races — it’s about what those races revealed. Author of *Hard Things*, Mark explores resilience, identity, anxiety, emotional endurance, self-worth, and the hidden reasons many people keep pushing themselves beyond exhaustion. In this raw and insightful conversation, Mark shares: • Where his relationship with achievement and endurance began • Realizing that endurance wasn’t just physical — it was emotional • What happens mentally when the body breaks down over extreme distances • The difference between healthy endurance and self-destruction • Vulnerability, masculinity, and emotional honesty • Lessons on purpose, discipline, and truly enduring If you’re in your 20s grinding hard, using achievement to prove your worth, or wondering why you keep pushing past exhaustion, this episode offers powerful self-reflection and honesty. Mark coaches and speaks on mental toughness paired with emotional awareness. Timestamps below ⬇️ #HardThings #EnduranceAthlete #MarkHopkins #MentalToughness #EmotionalEndurance #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Marc Hopkins Website:https://hardthingsbook.com/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Mark Hopkins 1:40 - Where Achievement & Endurance Began 8:15 - Discovering Ultramarathons Later in Life 15:30 - When Endurance Stopped Being Just Physical 23:10 - The Real “Why” Behind Pushing So Hard 31:45 - What Happens Mentally on the Bigfoot 200 40:20 - Stripping Down to Your Core Self 48:50 - Healthy Endurance vs Self-Destruction 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Resilience & Identity

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Conversations with Sekani is a podcast for ambitious young adults navigating the confusing crossroads of career, health, and purpose. Hosted by Joy “Sekani”, a calm, open, deeply curious thinker, the show follows her journey to gain clarity by having honest conversations with people who’ve walked different paths. Nothing is scripted. Nothing is perfect. Just real, raw, inspiring dialogue. From career pivots to mental health, from chasing big dreams to handling setbacks, each episode helps listeners move from overwhelmed to confident

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  • Creator
    Joy Okolobi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joy Okolobi
  • Show Website
    Conversations with Sekani