A Lifetime to Learn

Leslie Zanoff
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Hosted by journalist, speaker and Certified Meditation teacher, Leslie Zanoff, A Lifetime to Learn is where authentic conversations shed light on how we can live with a deeper sense of purpose. Together, let’s learn from entrepreneurs, health and wellness experts, thought leaders and luminaries. Don’t forget the change-makers and women who are rewriting the rules. This podcast is a culmination of Leslie’s desire to equip listeners with practical tools and inspiring stories on how to show up as your best self. You’re not too old and it’s never too late. Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual – only lessons revealed through living. So let’s get going. We’ve got A Lifetime to Learn.

  1. 5d ago

    What Are We Living For? Community, Care and the Art of Being Human with Dr. Senushi O'Sullivan

    AI in healthcare can now suggest a diagnosis and a treatment plan. So what’s left for a doctor to do? Dr. Senushi O’Sullivan, a hospitalist and certified menopause practitioner in Northwest Arkansas, says it’s the most important part: knowing what to ask and noticing what isn’t said. Trained as a social anthropologist before medicine, she believes the real engine of a well-lived life isn’t intervention. It’s relationship. We talk about patient care, the loneliness epidemic, self-compassion and why community may matter more to our health than we think. In a culture obsessed with longevity, she asks a question we rarely stop to consider: what are we living for? To learn more, please visit: lesliezanoff.comConnect with Leslie here:LinkedInInstagram {This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your personal health needs.}

  2. Oct 29

    Worthy of Trademark Protection: Why Women Undervalue Their Brands (and How to Fix It) with Whitney Bower

    What if the biggest legal risk to your business isn’t a lawsuit, but self-doubt? Trademark attorney Whitney Bower has seen it again and again. Women entrepreneurs and content creators build something brilliant, then hesitate to protect it because they’re not sure it’s “big enough” to matter. In this conversation, Whitney explains why brand protection starts with believing your work is worthy, and why she wants every founder to trade a farmers market mentality for a Neiman Marcus mindset. After a decade running her own wedding photography business, Whitney returned to law with a mission: to help founders, creators and online entrepreneurs name and protect their “business babies.” Her own path there was shaped by meditation and learning to trust her intuition. In this episode, Whitney breaks down the difference between a trademark and a copyright, why you should never skip the contract on a brand deal, and why owning your URL doesn’t mean you own your name. Whether you’re launching a podcast, an online course, a product line, or a side hustle you’re secretly hoping will grow, this episode is a reminder that what you’re building has value and deserves protection from day one. 💌 Get Leslie's newsletter + Positive Mindset Guide when you sign up.Connect with Leslie:Instagram: @lesliezanoffWebsite: www.lesliezanoff.com Connect with Whitney Bower: Instagram: @thewhitneybower Website: WhitneyBower.com This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your business.

  3. Oct 5

    Love, Loss and Legacy in a Third-Generation Jewelry Business with Brittany Adair

    Brittany Adair has spent nearly 30 years helping people mark the biggest moments of their lives. She co-owns Romance Diamond Company in Northwest Arkansas with her father, Patric, and is the third generation of her family in the jewelry business. That family legacy began with her grandfather's store in Newport, Ark., which opened in 1944. In this conversation, Brittany talks about what it really takes to run a family business. She explains why she has never been afraid to take financial risks, and she shares two lessons from her dad that still guide her, including a newspaper clipping of a Don Tyson quote: "If it isn't working, stop it." She also talks about listening as the heart of her work and why mentoring other women matters so much to her. Brittany opens up about losing her sister Leslee to colon cancer. She tells the story of the sapphire sisterhood ring her sister gave to the women she loved, and how that experience inspired Eterna, a new service that helps families document their jewelry and the stories behind it for future generations. And she reflects on the lesson she's still learning, and why it matters more than ever. For more information visit lesliezanoff.com To find out more visit romancediamond.com

  4. Sep 22

    One in Four Women: Breaking the Silence on Pelvic Floor Disorders | Dr. Jasmine Tibon, Urogynecologist

    One in four women will deal with a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime; and most of us have never said that out loud to another woman, let alone a doctor. Dr. Jasmine Tibon is changing that. She's a fellowship-trained urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon in Rogers, Arkansas — the only one in Northwest Arkansas — and in this episode she breaks down what conditions like pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome) are. She also talks about why they get dismissed as "just part of aging" instead of treated. We talk about why Kegels aren't a cure-all. Sometimes a tense pelvic floor needs relaxation, not strengthening, and pelvic floor physical therapy can do more than most people expect. Dr. Tibon also shares her research on the "therapeutic alliance" between patient and provider and how trust and validation shape how in control a woman feels over her own symptoms. We discuss what shared decision-making looks like in her exam room and the mind-body link between stress and pelvic pain. Dr. Tibon also talks about coming home to Northwest Arkansas to build the kind of specialized care this region didn't have before. Her ask of women everywhere: stop sweeping it under the rug, ask questions and be sure to fill your own cup first. {This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your own physician or healthcare provider regarding any health concerns or before making decisions about your care.}

  5. Sep 8

    Coach TJ Barnes on Patience, Failure and Raising Resilient Kids Through Youth Sports

    Coach TJ Barnes has spent over a decade building the athletic program at St. Joseph Catholic School from the ground up — 12 sports, 25 conference championships and thousands of kids along the way. But the lessons he shares in this episode go far beyond wins and losses. TJ and I talk about patience in a world of instant gratification, how to sit with your child's disappointment instead of rushing to fix it, and what he learned coaching his own kids versus everyone else's. Plus, why he educates kids about drugs before high school, rather than waiting until they're already there. A must-listen for any parent navigating youth sports.   #alifetimetolearn #youthsports #raisingresilientkids #parentingthroughfailure #coachingkids For more information visit www.lesliezanoff.com

  6. Aug 31

    Menopause Symptoms Doctors Miss: Dr. Jennifer Schroeder on What Your Body Is Actually Telling You

    Menopause symptoms and perimenopause symptoms are often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or missed entirely — even when a woman knows something has changed. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, founder of Embrace Family Medicine and 1Self Health in Bentonville, Arkansas, breaks down what's really happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause, and why your labs can look "normal" while you still don't feel like yourself. Dr. Schroeder — a physician of 25 years who's delivered babies in Panama, investigated outbreaks for the CDC, and built her own specialized practice for women — walks through the more than 60 symptoms tied to hormonal change: brain fog, hot flashes, sudden anxiety, rage, joint pain, and shifts in sleep, mood and metabolism. We talk about why so many women are told they're "too young," why menopause research still lags behind, and what it actually looks like to move from a paternalistic model of medicine to true shared decision-making with your doctor. This conversation is for every woman who's said "I just don't feel like myself" and wanted someone to actually listen — and take her seriously. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your personal health needs. Learn more at lesliezanoff.com Learn more about Dr. Schroeder at embracedoc.com and 1selfhealth.com Topics: menopause symptoms, perimenopause, hormone health, women's health, hot flashes, brain fog

  7. Aug 21

    Illuminating Health: Inside Arkansas's First Whole-Body MRI Screening with Dr. Vanessa Branch

    Dr. Vanessa Branch spent over a decade reading scans that arrived too late — watching disease get caught after options had already narrowed, including in her own family. So she built Veralux, Arkansas's first whole-body MRI screening center, on a simple idea: give people clarity about their health, and a real shot at early detection, before symptoms force the issue. In this conversation, Vanessa and Leslie talk about the meaning behind the name Veralux (true light), what it actually feels like to walk through the doors, and why she designed the experience to feel more like a friend's home than a doctor's office. Vanessa breaks down what traditional cancer screenings miss, how a whole-body MRI screening can uncover findings related to brain health, bone density, and organ health, and what she means by "Medicine 3.0," a shift from reactive care to proactive care. She also shares the personal losses that shaped her mission and what she wants every person, especially the ones who put their own health last, to understand about taking care of themselves first. (This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your personal health needs.) Learn more at www.lesliezanoff.com Topics: whole-body MRI screening, preventive health, early detection, women's health, Arkansas healthcare #wholebodymri #preventivehealth #womenshealth #earlydetection #northwestarkansas

  8. Jun 24

    Calm Excellence with Lisa Brown: A New Way for Women to Think About Money, Perfectionism and Financial Confidence

    What does it mean to be financially confident and prepared — not just for retirement, but for the moments that shape your life? Lisa Brown is the President of Greenwood Gearhart Wealth Management in Northwest Arkansas, and she's spent nearly 25 years helping clients navigate some of the most important, and often most emotionally charged, financial decisions of their lives.  Lisa talks about navigating a historically male-dominated industry and makes a compelling case for why every woman needs financial fluency and a seat at the table in conversations about her own money. This episode is equal parts practical and deeply personal. We talk about what to do first when life throws you a curveball, how to choose a financial advisor you can trust, and the culture framework Lisa built inside her own firm: Calm Excellence — and why it may be the antidote to the urgent perfectionism that’s quietly burning out high-performing teams. But this conversation goes far beyond money. Lisa opens up about her own ongoing journey with perfectionism, the Brené Brown books that shifted her perspective, and the lesson she says she'll be learning until the day she dies: I don't have to be anyone other than myself to be valuable. You'll want to listen to this one twice. For more information or to connect with Leslie, please visit www.lesliezanoff.com. *Topics covered: women and money, financial planning for women, financial confidence, wealth management, navigating life transitions, perfectionism and burnout, calm excellence, choosing a financial advisor, women in leadership, and lifelong learning.* {This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional for guidance specific to your situation.}

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Hosted by journalist, speaker and Certified Meditation teacher, Leslie Zanoff, A Lifetime to Learn is where authentic conversations shed light on how we can live with a deeper sense of purpose. Together, let’s learn from entrepreneurs, health and wellness experts, thought leaders and luminaries. Don’t forget the change-makers and women who are rewriting the rules. This podcast is a culmination of Leslie’s desire to equip listeners with practical tools and inspiring stories on how to show up as your best self. You’re not too old and it’s never too late. Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual – only lessons revealed through living. So let’s get going. We’ve got A Lifetime to Learn.

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  • Creator
    Leslie Zanoff
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Leslie Zanoff LLC
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    A Lifetime to Learn

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