The Kelsey Mercer Podcast

Kelsey Mercer
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Hosted by Kelsey Mercer, mom of six, grandma, wife of nearly 30 years, Life Coach, Pilates Teacher /Studio owner and Healer. This podcast delves into profound life experiences, exploring how pivotal moments, relationships, and core values shape our resilience, purpose, and ultimately, a meaningful and joyful life. It offers timeless wisdom and practical insights for navigating personal growth, fostering connection, and finding happiness in a complex world.

  1. Sep 22

    Heidi Krueger: Choosing Adventure Over Comfort

    Today we are exploring the extraordinary life of Heidi Krueger—a wellness entrepreneur, multi-generational logger, and deep-sea sailor whose journey reminds us that life’s greatest adventures are rarely a straight line. In this episode, Heidi shares how an unconventional childhood in the northern Arizona woods laid the bedrock for her fearless philosophy on life. We dive into her audacious choice to refinance her home and pull her teenage sons out of traditional schooling to sail over 5,000 nautical miles through unpredictable Caribbean waters during a global pandemic. She opens up about the raw, unglamorous side of ocean living—including intense mental breakdowns and terrifying storms—the bittersweet sale of her beloved Flagstaff General Store, and her newest chapter entering rigorous clinical Pilates teacher training in her 50s. If you've been looking for inspiration on how to dismantle societal expectations, protect your identity outside of motherhood, survive deep operational pivots, and completely avoid the slow death of comfort, this unfiltered conversation is for you.

  2. Aug 31

    Peggy Murray & Active Parenting

    Today we are exploring the extraordinary life of Peggy Murray—a veteran teacher, social worker, and childhood development expert whose journey reminds us that life’s greatest adventures are rarely a straight line. In this episode, Peggy shares how growing up in a high-discipline household of seven children with a paraplegic father and a chronically ill brother forged her early perspective on family dynamics and childhood resilience. We dive into her 30-year career on the frontlines of both public and alternative school systems, her strategic shift into using yoga and mindfulness to counter modern sensory overload, and her practical wisdom for separating our children's true development from modern, tech-driven distractions. If you've been looking for validation on how to step back from hyper-scheduling, establish functional emotional boundaries, and move from an authoritarian parenting style into a deep posture of mutual respect and intentional connection, this conversation is for you.

  3. Aug 17

    Preston Mercer: Building a Legacy of Intentionality

    Preston Mercer is a dedicated family man, outdoorsman, and public servant with over 31 years of experience as a firefighter with the Forest Service. For more than 25 years, he has also served as a professional hunting guide, leading a life defined by adventure and high-stakes environments. Alongside his wife, Kelsey, Preston has raised six children and is now a grandfather of two, focusing his life’s work on the "greatest task": building a lasting family legacy through commitment, accountability, and faith. https://kelseymercer.com/podcast/preston-mercer-building-a-legacy-of-intentionality/

  4. Aug 3

    Mark Mertel: From Thought to Winning Execution

    https://kelseymercer.com/podcast/mark-mertel-from-thought-to-winning-execution/ In this episode, Mark shares how his background as a college football "workhorse" and a blue-collar work ethic altered the entire design of his life. We dive into his prolific career launching more than 20 companies, his historic $1.7 billion "grand slam" exit with Partners RX, and his practical wisdom for establishing absolute organizational excellence. If you've been looking for inspiration on how to balance high-level professional scaling, protect your core family relationships, and move from a state of constant ego into a posture of team-first leadership, this conversation is for you.

  5. Jul 20

    Elaine Grace Copeland: Clearing the Chaos and Creating Space

    Elaine Grace Copeland is a dedicated life and business mentor, executive coach, leadership trainer, and the founder of Intentional Living Consulting and the Reset Method. With over 35 years of experience, Elaine helps leaders and creatives align with their authentic purpose by blending strategic planning with intuitive guidance. Her core mission is to help individuals "clear the chaos and create space for what matters". In this episode, Kelsey Mercer and Elaine Grace Copeland discuss... The Myth of the "Badge of Busyness": Elaine explores the cultural glorification of being busy and how it often masks a lack of control or presence. She encourages a paradigm shift where "busy" is seen as a barrier to freedom rather than a mark of importance. The Home as a Sanctuary: A unique aspect of Elaine’s coaching involves entering clients' homes to help them "minimalize". She argues that managing excessive physical inventory leads to decision fatigue and that scaling down is a liberating act of self-care. Authentic Feminine Leadership: Having coached executives at Johnson & Johnson, Elaine discusses the transition from armored, masculine-dominated leadership styles to authentic feminine leadership . She focuses on emotional self-awareness and leading with transparency. The "Reveal to Heal" Process: Elaine emphasizes personal responsibility, noting that external annoyances or triggers in the workplace are often mirrors of internal stories that need healing. Energy Management over Time Management: Rather than just filling a calendar, Elaine coaches women to manage their energy by establishing daily grounding practices—whether through prayer, meditation, or nature walks—tailored to their specific life stage . The Perspective of Grief: Elaine shares how losing four significant people in her life within a single year profoundly shifted her coaching perspective, leading her to prioritize the "gift of every single day" and deeper vulnerability .

  6. Jul 6

    Claudia Bement: Leading from Inner Alignment

    Claudia Bement is an executive coach, mentor, and friend with over 30 years of experience coaching women leaders. She specializes in helping women develop their vision and lead from a place of deep inner and outer alignment. Trained in somatics, Claudia focuses on helping leaders move past burnout by getting out of their heads and into their bodies to navigate today's tumultuous world.

  7. Jun 29

    Dr. Sarica Cernohous: Healing Through Ancient Wisdom and Epigenetics

    Your genetic blueprint... doesn't have to be your reality. Sarica and Kelsey discuss how to move away from a "standardized" view of health and toward a personalized path that respects individual ancestry, blood type, and the body's internal signals.This episode serves as a reminder that healing begins with awareness and intuition rather than just following the latest health trends.

  8. Jun 22

    Levi Mercer: Navigating Masculinity and Purpose

    Levi Mercer is an entrepreneur and outdoorsman who, at just 18 years old, co-operates a multi-seven-figure business alongside his brothers. Raised as the third of six children in a faith-driven home, Levi’s "old soul" perspective was forged through a unique unschooled education that traded traditional classrooms for real-world experience in the woods and on hunting ranches. He specializes in providing a "child's perspective" on raising young men, emphasizing the importance of self-control, masculine role models, and the value of overcoming challenges. In this episode, Kelsey Mercer and Levi Mercer discuss: Masculine Advice for Moms Levi suggests that mothers of young men should lean into masculine perspectives rather than "coddling," as the world is not a soft place. The Power of Large Families Growing up with five siblings taught Levi selflessness and the importance of working as a team toward a collective goal. The "Hot Pan" Philosophy A discussion on why parents should allow their children to fail in safe environments to build resilience and problem-solving skills. Money vs. Manhood Levi reflects on his journey of buying supercars at age 16 and realizing that wealth is merely "icing on the cake" and not the core of a man’s identity.

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Hosted by Kelsey Mercer, mom of six, grandma, wife of nearly 30 years, Life Coach, Pilates Teacher /Studio owner and Healer. This podcast delves into profound life experiences, exploring how pivotal moments, relationships, and core values shape our resilience, purpose, and ultimately, a meaningful and joyful life. It offers timeless wisdom and practical insights for navigating personal growth, fostering connection, and finding happiness in a complex world.

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  • Creator
    Kelsey Mercer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kelsey Mercer
  • Show Website
    The Kelsey Mercer Podcast