The Becoming Podcast

Enathy
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The Becoming Podcast with Enathy is a space for real conversations about growth, discipline, purpose, and life. Here, we talk about what it truly means to become—mentally, spiritually, and practically. From personal development and mindset to life challenges, faith, and everyday decisions, each episode is designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you to be better. If you’re on a journey to grow, build discipline, and live with purpose, you’re in the right place.

  1. 4d ago

    Faith, Forgiveness and Healing After Abuse | Rev. Cheryl Kincaid

    Forgiveness and submission are important Christian teachings, but what happens when they are misunderstood or used to keep someone in an abusive situation? Otiri Enathy speaks with Rev. Cheryl Kincaid, a Presbyterian minister, author, and advocate for women who have experienced abuse. With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Master of Divinity, and years of experience in Christian ministry and support groups for survivors, Cheryl brings a thoughtful perspective to the relationship between faith, abuse, forgiveness, and healing. Drawing from her ministry and personal experiences, Cheryl challenges interpretations of forgiveness that pressure survivors to deny their pain or return to unsafe relationships. She also examines how biblical teaching on submission, particularly in Ephesians 5, can be misunderstood when mutual submission is overlooked. In this episode: Cheryl's journey from childhood faith to ministry and supporting women affected by abuse. Why anger can be a legitimate response to injustice and how to bring that anger honestly before God. The difference between biblical forgiveness, denial, and allowing an abuser back into your life. How the teaching on submission has sometimes been misused to keep women in harmful situations. Why healing is a journey that happens gradually, rather than a single event. What churches should do when someone discloses abuse: listen, believe, create safety, and encourage appropriate legal protection. Why ministers must examine their own teaching and stop placing responsibility for men's abusive actions on women. This conversation is a call for churches and Christian leaders to approach survivors with compassion, wisdom, and responsibility. Faith should never be used to silence someone experiencing abuse or pressure them to remain in danger. Find Rev. Cheryl Kincaid's books, sermons, and other resources at https://revcherylkincaid.com. You can also explore her work on Charles Dickens and his Christian faith at http://www.dickensandchristianity.com. Are we teaching forgiveness in a way that brings healing, or are we sometimes using it to silence the people who need help? Listen to The Becoming Podcast for honest conversations about growth, purpose, faith, and the experiences that shape who we become. Content note: This episode discusses abuse and its impact. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a trusted support organisation.

  2. 5d ago

    When Success Doesn’t Feel Safe: Capacity, Self-Trust and Growing Without Burning Out | Janeen Alley

    What happens when you achieve your goals but still feel exhausted, tense, or unable to enjoy what you’ve built? Otiri Enathy speaks with Janeen Alley, somatic business coach and founder of The Regulated Edge, about why success can feel like something you have to brace yourself for—and why the answer may not be another strategy, productivity system, or push for more discipline. After eight years of building a business around productivity and helping women do it all, Janeen began questioning what success was costing her. Chronic back pain that disappeared during a trip and returned when she got back to work became an unexpected clue. Later, after closing her business and stepping away from constant hustle, she earned more over the following two years than she had in the previous eight. In this conversation, Janeen explores the relationship between the nervous system, business growth, and the patterns that keep high achievers pushing even when they’re exhausted. In this episode: How to recognise when a business has a capacity problem rather than a strategy problem. Why control and constant productivity can become ways of seeking safety. How to distinguish confidence from self-trust. Why resistance may be worth listening to instead of automatically labelling it self-sabotage. What it means to stay with a decision without immediately second-guessing or changing course. How high-achieving women can pursue growth without losing themselves in the process. A simple grounding exercise to help you pause and reconnect with the present moment. Janeen’s story challenges the assumption that greater success must always require more effort. Sometimes, the next stage of growth begins with understanding the patterns behind your drive and learning to move forward without constantly bracing for what comes next. Want to explore your own patterns around success and growth? Janeen offers a free 20-minute training, Find Your Regulated Edge, at https://www.janeenalley.com/webinar-optin. Confirm the link is correct before publishing. Are you building a life you genuinely want to live, or are you so focused on achieving that you’ve forgotten how to enjoy what you’re building? Listen to The Becoming Podcast for honest conversations about growth, purpose, faith, and the experiences that shape who we become.

  3. 6d ago

    Closing the Transmission Gap: Building a Food Safety App for Families | Jordan Robinson

    When a food recall is announced, how long does it take for that information to reach your family? And what if you’ve already bought the product and put it in your kitchen? On this episode of The Becoming Podcast, Otiri Enathy speaks with Jordan Robinson, a solo founder with 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and app development. Jordan built Anxin to help close the gap between food safety alerts and the people who need to act on them. Jordan explains how the app brings together food recall alerts, receipt scanning, household inventory tracking, restaurant inspection information, and other safety features to help families make more informed everyday decisions. He also discusses the challenge of misinformation, including old recalls circulating as new, and why showing the source of information matters when people’s health and safety are involved. In this episode, we explore: What the “transmission gap” is and why families may learn about recalls too late. How Anxin helps users check products they’ve purchased against recall alerts. Why restaurant inspection records can inform decisions about where to eat. How source transparency and trust scores help users assess information. Why food safety technology should support—not replace—professional medical advice. The realities of building and marketing an app as a solo founder. Why Jordan chose not to rely on advertising or selling user data. How the app’s local discovery feature connects users with farmers markets, food trucks, and food banks. Jordan also shares a simple starting point for anyone who wants to check current food recalls: visit the free searchable database at https://pieceofmind.fyi/recalls. The same page provides access to the app and its free trial for those interested in additional features. This conversation is about more than an app. It’s about making useful information accessible in time for people to do something with it—and using technology to address an everyday problem that can affect any household. What everyday problem have you learned to live with that a little more awareness could help you solve? Listen to The Becoming Podcast for honest conversations about growth, purpose, faith, and the experiences that shape who we become.

  4. 6d ago

    Play Your Cards Right: Discover Your Patterns with the Source Cards | Viki Scudiery

    What if the patterns repeating in your life could help you understand yourself more deeply? On this episode of The Becoming Podcast, Otiri Enathy speaks with Viki Scudiery, an intuitive healer, graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, and co-creator of the Source Cards. Together, they explore an unconventional approach to self-discovery that uses the traditional 52-card playing deck as a framework for understanding personal patterns, relationships, and life's recurring challenges. Viki shares how years of unexplained medical issues led her toward energy healing and how a chance meeting with her husband, Alexander Dunlop, introduced her to the card system that would become central to their work. According to the Source Cards system, your date of birth corresponds to a set of cards that represent different aspects of your life's journey. Each card has what Viki describes as a higher and lower expression, offering a framework for reflecting on your tendencies, challenges, and opportunities for growth. In this conversation, you'll discover: How Viki's personal journey through medical struggles led her toward healing and self-discovery. What the Source Cards are and how their approach differs from traditional divination. How the system uses your birth date to identify your personal cards and explore recurring patterns. Why self-awareness can help you make more intentional choices instead of repeating familiar behaviours. How different patterns may influence relationships, attraction, and the ways people express love. Why another person's advice may not always fit your individual circumstances. What emerges when Otiri receives a live Source Cards reading during the conversation. The discussion also raises a deeper question: how much of your life are you living intentionally, and how much are you repeating patterns you have never stopped to examine? Whether you approach the Source Cards through a spiritual lens or simply find value in exploring new frameworks for self-reflection, this conversation invites you to look more closely at your choices, relationships, and recurring experiences. The cards are presented as a starting point for reflection, not a substitute for your own judgment or personal responsibility. You don't have to surrender your free will to become more self-aware. Sometimes, recognizing a pattern is the first step toward choosing a different response. Discover your first two cards for free and explore the Source Cards system: https://www.thesourcecards.com/ For the complete 13-card life path, explore Alexander Dunlop's book, Playing Your Cards Right: A Sacred Guide to Life on Earth. Where in your life could greater self-awareness help you make a different choice? Listen to The Becoming Podcast for honest conversations about growth, purpose, faith, and the experiences that shape who we become.

  5. 6d ago

    Stop Abandoning Yourself to Keep the Peace: How to Close the Loop | Robin Quinn Keehn

    Keeping the peace at any cost isn't always peace. Sometimes, it's the result of conversations you keep avoiding, boundaries you refuse to set, and promises you continue accepting despite repeated disappointment. On this episode of The Becoming Podcast, Otiri Enathy speaks with Robin Quinn Keehn, a Human Dynamics Specialist, certified mediator, and author of Stop Stealing From Yourself, about the unfinished conversations and unresolved commitments she calls “open loops”—and how they quietly drain our time, energy, and peace. Robin knows this pattern personally. For years, she was the strong one, the peacemaker, and the person who kept others comfortable while neglecting her own needs. Her experiences taught her an important lesson: avoiding difficult conversations doesn't necessarily protect relationships. Sometimes, it prolongs the very problems we're trying to escape. In this conversation, Robin explains the four types of open loops: unfinished tasks, unresolved decisions, avoided conversations, and promises we make to ourselves but fail to keep. She shares how recognizing these patterns can help us stop repeating the same cycles and begin responding with greater clarity and self-respect. You'll discover: Why avoiding difficult conversations can cost you more than having them. How to recognize the four types of open loops draining your energy. How to set boundaries by changing an agreement without unnecessarily damaging a relationship. Why you should pay attention to repeated patterns of behaviour rather than relying on promises alone. How to stay calm when a conversation becomes heated—and why composure can change the dynamics of a difficult exchange. How to teach children to disagree respectfully through Robin's Debate Without Hate curriculum. One practical step you can take within the next 24 hours to begin closing an open loop. Robin also challenges the idea that being kind means keeping everyone comfortable. You can care about people without abandoning yourself. You can be compassionate and still be clear about what you will accept. The conversation offers a practical invitation: identify one conversation you've been postponing, separate the facts from the story you've built around it, and consider what needs to be said or decided. Because personal growth isn't only about becoming more confident or understanding yourself better. Sometimes, it means finding the courage to address what you've left unresolved. Connect with Robin Quinn Keehn, explore her book, and access her free resources for closing open loops and preparing for difficult conversations: https://closetheloopsnow.com Listen to The Becoming Podcast for honest conversations about growth, purpose, faith, and the experiences that shape who we become.

  6. 6d ago

    No One Is Coming to Save You: AI, Personal Responsibility and the American Dream | Bradley Aman

    Bradley Aman started selling chewing gum door to door at age 10. By 40, he had become a millionaire, building a commercial fire safety business from one van into a national leader. Now, he believes artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for people willing to learn, adapt and take action. But opportunity alone is not enough. You have to recognize it and do something with it. On this episode of The Becoming Podcast, Otiri Enathy sits down with Bradley Aman, entrepreneur, author and founder of the American Dream Book Series, to explore the intersection of AI, personal responsibility and the pursuit of success in a rapidly changing world. Brad’s message is direct: “No one is coming to save you.” Rather than a reason to feel helpless, he sees this as a call to take ownership of your future instead of waiting for someone else to create opportunities for you. In this conversation, you’ll discover: How Brad’s early experience selling chewing gum shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Why he believes AI could create significant opportunities for individuals, small businesses and entrepreneurs. How solo entrepreneurs and tradespeople can use AI to support marketing, inventory management, administration and productivity. Why ignoring technological change could leave people unprepared for new economic realities. What Brad’s 90-day AI action plan and 777 Doctrine are designed to help people accomplish. How employees, students, parents and business owners can begin preparing for an AI-driven future. Why personal responsibility, adaptability and decisive action matter when pursuing meaningful success. Brad also challenges listeners to reconsider what the American Dream means to them. Although his perspective is rooted in the American experience, the broader questions reach beyond national borders: What does success look like for you? What opportunities are you overlooking? And what are you doing today to prepare for tomorrow? This conversation is for entrepreneurs looking for an edge, professionals navigating technological change, young people thinking about their future, and anyone who knows they need to grow but has been waiting for the right moment to begin. AI is changing the landscape, but you don't have to be a technology expert to start learning. You need curiosity, a willingness to adapt and the discipline to put what you learn into practice. Your future will not be shaped by what you hope will happen alone. It will also be shaped by the actions you take. Connect with Bradley Aman, explore his books and read his blog: https://youramericadream.com/ Watch Brad's featured video: https://youtube.com/shorts/l6mS2bg_Sm0 Listen to The Becoming Podcast for honest conversations about growth, purpose, faith, and the experiences that shape who we become.

  7. Oct 26

    Busy With Marketing but Not Growing? The Strategy Gap Holding Your Business Back | Wes Towers

    More marketing doesn’t automatically mean more growth. If your business is spending on websites, social media, advertising and SEO without attracting the right customers, the problem may not be a lack of activity. It may be a lack of strategy. On this episode of The Becoming Podcast, Otiri Enathy speaks with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, who brings more than 20 years of experience in website development, SEO and digital marketing. Wes shares why disconnected marketing efforts can confuse potential customers, waste limited budgets and prevent businesses from building a clear, consistent identity. Together, they explore what it takes to move from scattered marketing activities to a focused strategy that attracts the right customers and supports sustainable growth. In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why doing more marketing doesn’t always translate into business growth. How consistent messaging across your website, social media and other customer touchpoints builds trust. How to prioritize marketing investments when cash is tight. Why Google searches can indicate stronger buying intent than casual social media browsing. When a growing business should consider hiring a marketing manager, using an agency or engaging fractional marketing leadership. How small businesses can compete with larger brands through personal reputation, local relationships and customer reviews. Why AI-generated content needs genuine insight, original thinking and real-world experience to stand out. How real customer stories and project experiences can make your marketing more credible and relatable. Wes also highlights an important starting point for business owners: get clear about the customers you want to serve and the projects you want to attract before deciding which tools, platforms or marketing tactics to pursue. Whether you run a small business, lead a growing company or manage marketing on a limited budget, this conversation will help you think more strategically about where to invest your time and resources. Because sustainable growth isn’t about being everywhere or doing everything. It’s about making deliberate choices, communicating your value clearly and building trust with the people you want to serve. Connect with Wes Towers and Uplift 360: https://uplift360.com.au Listen to The Becoming Podcast for honest conversations about growth, purpose, faith, and the experiences that shape who we become.

  8. Oct 26

    The Hidden Thought Patterns Sabotaging Your Leadership | Dr. Marcia Ruben

    Why do smart, capable people sometimes make decisions they later regret, shut down good ideas, or repeat the same mistakes—even when they know better? The answer may have less to do with what they know and more to do with the thought patterns driving their reactions. Dr. Marcia Ruben, executive coach, organizational consultant, and leadership professor emerita, has spent more than three decades helping leaders understand what keeps them stuck. Drawing on neuroscience and years of coaching experience, she helps people recognize the mental patterns that can undermine their judgment, relationships, and ability to lead with clarity. In this conversation with The Becoming Podcast host Otiri Enathy, Dr. Ruben explores the hidden patterns she calls “thought knots”—deeply ingrained beliefs and habits that can quietly influence how we respond to pressure, relate to others, and make decisions. From the need to be the smartest person in the room to perfectionism and the desire to maintain control, these patterns can limit not only a leader's effectiveness but also the growth and contribution of the people around them. Together, we explore: Why capable leaders can understand what they should do yet struggle to act differently under pressure. How the brain's threat response can interfere with clear thinking and intentional decision-making. What “thought knots” are and how perfectionism, control, and the need to prove yourself can shape your leadership. How unexamined patterns can silence team members, restrict creativity, and weaken trust. Why self-awareness remains essential even when you've achieved professional success. How to question the beliefs behind your automatic reactions and practice new responses through small, deliberate actions. A practical journaling approach to identify recurring patterns, clarify what you want to change, and evaluate your progress. Why asking yourself, “What are you pretending not to know?” can reveal an uncomfortable truth that needs your attention. Dr. Ruben also shares insights from her book, The Neuroscience of Leadership: Rewire. Untangle. Lead., which translates research-informed ideas into practical tools for leaders who want to move beyond reactive habits and lead with greater clarity and intention. This conversation goes beyond the boardroom. Whether you'

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The Becoming Podcast with Enathy is a space for real conversations about growth, discipline, purpose, and life. Here, we talk about what it truly means to become—mentally, spiritually, and practically. From personal development and mindset to life challenges, faith, and everyday decisions, each episode is designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you to be better. If you’re on a journey to grow, build discipline, and live with purpose, you’re in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Enathy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    94
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