Maybe I Can® with Debbie Weiss

Debbie Weiss
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You have the power to change your life regardless of your circumstances. With over 50 years of experience dealing with some of life’s toughest challenges, Debbie is an expert in chasing your own dreams in spite of your circumstances. She is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, family caregiver and mother. She has overcome her own limiting beliefs and fears allowing her to begin to live her best life and her life’s passion is to help and inspire others to do the same. In her spare time, Debbie loves to laugh, dance, read and stay active. Recently widowed, Debbie is still following her dreams and wants you to follow yours. You are on this journey together. Every Wednesday, Debbie will share some ideas to help inspire and motivate women to live the life you want. Debbie will also introduce you to those that have helped her on her journey, as well as share other women's stories of inspiration. To learn more about Debbie or to reach out with any questions or episode ideas, please visit www.debbierweiss.com 

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 191: When “Someday” Is Keeping You Stuck

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself replaying what happened, thinking about what someone else did, or wishing you had made different choices? I realized this week that I was doing exactly that. I’ve spent years talking about taking responsibility for my life, but I had to admit that I was missing an important next step: accountability. In this episode, I talk about the difference between responsibility and accountability, and how blame—even when our feelings are completely valid—can keep us looking backward instead of building our future. I share what this realization looked like in my own life as I navigate changes in my income, decisions about my home, upcoming surgery, and a lot of uncertainty about what comes next. But I also talk about something I’ve learned over and over again: accountability doesn’t mean punishing ourselves or having all the answers. Sometimes it simply means taking one small step. One phone call.  One decision.  One conversation.  One five-minute action. I also share my “Maybe I Can” list—a list I keep on my phone of all the difficult things I once thought I would never survive. Looking back at that list reminds me that I’ve done hard things before, and I can do hard things again. So if you’re feeling stuck, I want you to ask yourself: “What would accountability look like for me today?” Maybe that’s where change begins. Let’s take that next step together. ❤️ Support the show 🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.) 💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV 📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect 🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart 🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange 🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie ...

  2. Aug 12

    Ep. 190: The Invisible Mental Load

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you were there? Or laid in bed mentally running through tomorrow’s to-do list? I have—and lately, I’ve realized just how much I’ve been trying to keep stored in my head. Appointments, bills, home repairs, birthdays, car maintenance, work, family responsibilities… it adds up fast. And when everything is competing for attention, it’s exhausting. In this episode of Maybe I Can, I’m talking about the invisible mental load and why our brains were never meant to be storage systems. I’m also sharing the simple system I’m trying to get things out of my head and into one trusted place. I’m still figuring it out in real time, so this is more of a “let’s figure it out together” conversation. 😂 I also challenge you to pick ONE area of your life and spend just 20 minutes getting it out of your head and into a system you trust. Because maybe peace doesn’t come from remembering everything. Maybe it comes from trusting that you don’t have to. ✨ One small shift. One small step. One Sprinkle at a time. Support the show 🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.) 💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV 📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect 🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart 🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange 🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie ...

  3. Aug 5

    Ep. 189: A Sprinkle of Hope

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever convinced yourself you already know how the story ends? I know I have. In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I’m sharing key moments in my life when hope shifted—from my father’s stroke, to raising my son, to caring for my husband Gary, and the uncertainty I’m facing now with my health and career. Hope isn’t about everything working out perfectly. It’s about letting go of the outcome, taking one small step, and leaving room for life to surprise you. If you’re caregiving, grieving, or just feeling unsure about what’s next, I hope this reminds you: your story isn’t finished yet. 💛 In this episode, we talk about: • Why hope changes over time • How to stop writing tomorrow’s story too soon • The power of one small step • Questions to reconnect with hope I’d love to hear from you: What are you hoping for now? Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations about caregiving, grief, and growth—one small sprinkle at a time. Support the show 🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.) 💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV 📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect 🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart 🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange 🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie ...

  4. Jul 29

    Ep. 188: The Invisible Rules Holding You Back

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself saying, "Maybe next year," or "When life settles down"? For years, I believed I had to wait until the timing was perfect before I could truly enjoy my life, pursue my dreams, or put myself on the list. What I eventually realized was that I wasn't waiting for better circumstances—I was waiting for permission. In this episode of the Maybe I Can podcast, I'm sharing the four permission slips that transformed the way I approach caregiving, grief, joy, uncertainty, and personal growth. From taking my first girls' trip at 50 to writing my memoir while my husband was battling terminal cancer, these moments taught me that life doesn't begin after our responsibilities end—it happens right now. We'll talk about: Why guilt shouldn't make your decisionsHow to stop waiting for perfect timingWhy you don't need everything figured out before taking the next stepThe invisible rules that may be keeping you stuckHow one small permission slip can change your lifeIf you've been putting your dreams, happiness, or healing on hold, I hope this conversation encourages you to give yourself permission to begin. 💛 Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and let me know: What do you need to give yourself permission to do today? #PermissionToLive #PersonalGrowth #CaregiverSupport #MaybeICanPodcast Support the show 🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.) 💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV 📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect 🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart 🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange 🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie ...

  5. Jul 22

    Ep. 187: A Sprinkle of Compassion

    Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the hardest person to show compassion to is ourselves. In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I share how a recent vacation helped me recognize the stories I still tell myself, why I spent years believing love meant fixing everyone else's problems, and how compassion has transformed the way I look at my relationships, grief, caregiving, and even my own inner voice. We'll explore the three kinds of compassion we all need:  ❤️ Compassion for ourselves.  ❤️ Compassion for the people we love.  ❤️ Compassion for people whose experiences are different from our own. If you've ever struggled with guilt, judgment, caregiving, or feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness, this conversation is for you. ✨ Remember: Compassion isn't about fixing people. It's about choosing understanding over judgment—one small sprinkle at a time. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below, subscribe for future episodes, and share this video with someone who could use a little extra compassion today. Support the show 🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.) 💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV 📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect 🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart 🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange 🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie ...

  6. Jul 15

    Ep.186: I Forgot Who I Was... Until I Asked One Question

    Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you asked yourself, "What do I want?" For years, my identity revolved around caring for everyone else—my family, my business, my loved ones. Somewhere along the way, I stopped paying attention to the things that made me feel alive. In this episode, I'm sharing the moment I realized I had lost touch with myself, why that happens to so many of us, and how we can begin reconnecting with who we are without waiting for life to finally slow down. We'll talk about:  ✨ Why we lose our identity  ✨ The surprising clues that point us back to ourselves  ✨ How caregiving, parenting, retirement, and major life changes shape who we become  ✨ Why joy doesn't have to be productive  ✨ One small challenge to help you reconnect with yourself this week If you've ever wondered who you are outside of your responsibilities, I hope this conversation reminds you that it's never too late to come back to yourself. ❤️ If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear what makes you come alive. Leave a comment below, subscribe, and join me each week on the Maybe I Can Podcast. Support the show 🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.) 💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV 📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect 🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart 🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange 🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie ...

  7. Jul 8

    Ep. 185: Grief Doesn't Always Begin With Goodbye

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself grieving something even though no one died? In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I'm talking about the many forms of grief we often overlook. Grief isn't only about death. We can grieve lost dreams, changing relationships, infertility, divorce, retirement, friendship endings, caregiving, health challenges, job loss, and the future we thought we'd have. I share some of the most personal moments of my own life—from my son's autism diagnosis, to caring for my husband through mental illness and terminal cancer, to losing a lifelong friendship, and navigating uncertainty in my career. Each experience taught me that grief often begins long before goodbye. We'll also talk about anticipatory grief, grieving people who are still alive but have changed, and why grief isn't something we "get over"—it's something we learn to carry. If you've been feeling sadness over a loss that others don't seem to understand, I hope this episode reminds you that your grief is real, and it deserves to be acknowledged. 💜 In this episode, we'll explore:  The many forms of grief beyond death  Anticipatory grief and grieving changing relationships  Why grief has no timeline  How to honor your loss without staying stuck  Questions to help you reflect and begin healing If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and let me know: What loss are you still carrying? #Grief #Healing #MaybeICanPodcast #Caregiving #PersonalGrowth #WidowLife #LifeTransitions #EmotionalHealing #TheSprinkleEffect #DebbieWeiss Support the show 🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.) 💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV 📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect 🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart 🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange 🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie ...

  8. Jul 1

    Ep. 184: Rest Isn't Something You Earn

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you're really overwhelmed... or simply exhausted? In this week's episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I'm talking about something I think so many of us have accepted as "normal"—living in a constant state of exhaustion. For years, I told myself I was just busy. As a caregiver, business owner, wife, and mom, I kept pushing through until one Mother's Day, everything I'd been carrying came pouring out. Looking back, I realized it wasn't the holiday that broke me—it was years of emotional, mental, and physical depletion. In this episode, I share that story, the hidden stages of exhaustion, and why so many of us feel guilty about something as simple as resting. We'll talk about: ✨ The four stages of hidden exhaustion ✨ Emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual fatigue ✨ Why we struggle to give ourselves permission to rest ✨ How to tell the difference between resistance and true exhaustion ✨ Small ways to restore your energy before you hit a breaking point If you've been telling yourself, "I'll rest later," this episode is for you. Maybe the most productive thing you can do today... is rest. 💜 Connect with me: Instagram: @debbie.r.weiss Email: debbie@debbieweiss.com #MaybeICanPodcast #TheSprinkleEffect #Rest #BurnoutRecovery #CaregiverSupport #WomenOver50 #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #EmotionalWellness #DebbieWeiss Support the show 🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.) 💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV 📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect 🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart 🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange 🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie ...

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You have the power to change your life regardless of your circumstances. With over 50 years of experience dealing with some of life’s toughest challenges, Debbie is an expert in chasing your own dreams in spite of your circumstances. She is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, family caregiver and mother. She has overcome her own limiting beliefs and fears allowing her to begin to live her best life and her life’s passion is to help and inspire others to do the same. In her spare time, Debbie loves to laugh, dance, read and stay active. Recently widowed, Debbie is still following her dreams and wants you to follow yours. You are on this journey together. Every Wednesday, Debbie will share some ideas to help inspire and motivate women to live the life you want. Debbie will also introduce you to those that have helped her on her journey, as well as share other women's stories of inspiration. To learn more about Debbie or to reach out with any questions or episode ideas, please visit www.debbierweiss.com 

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