DEEPER Conversations with Dr. Barbara Swinney

Dr. Barbara Swinney
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DEEPER Conversations with Dr. Barbara Swinney is a transformational podcast that features authentic conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, educators, and changemakers who share their journeys of healing, leadership, faith, and purpose. Through inspiring interviews and practical insights, Dr. Barbara Swinney empowers listeners to heal, lead with confidence, and leverage their stories to create lasting impact, influence, and legacy

  1. 2h ago

    The Silent Summit: When Success Leaves You Lonely with James Miller

    What happens when you reach the summit of success, only to discover you’re still lonely, exhausted, and asking, “Is this really what I wanted?” In this powerful episode of DEEPER Conversations with Dr. Barbara Swinney, James Miller opens up about the hidden cost of high achievement and what it takes to come back to yourself. James Miller, author of The Silent Summit: Leading When You’re Alone at the Top, shares his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm and becoming an entrepreneur at 13 to building a $22 million enterprise, while navigating divorce, bankruptcy, isolation, and an identity crisis. Dr. Barbara Swinney and James explore leadership, identity, authentic success, faith, relationships, burnout, vulnerability, and the “false summit”, the point where achieving your goal still leaves you feeling empty. James also introduces his Five R Framework: Reflect, Reconnect, Replenish, Reframe, and Rebuild. Key takeaways: Success and achievement do not automatically create fulfillment. Your professional title is not the same thing as your identity. Rest is a leadership strategy, not a weakness. Authentic leadership requires honesty, vulnerability, and trusted relationships. Faith, reflection, and gratitude can help leaders navigate difficult seasons. If this conversation speaks to you, like the episode, subscribe to DEEPER Conversations, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Then take the conversation deeper by joining the DEEPER Space Community and continuing the work of healing, reconnecting, and becoming.

  2. Oct 26

    From Silence to Confidence: Deb Davis on Healing, Purpose & Finding Your Voice

    What happens when the woman everyone depends on finally realizes she needs to heal, too? In this powerful episode of DEEPER Conversations, Dr. Barbara Swinney sits down with Deb Davis for an honest conversation about reclaiming your voice, breaking free from silence, and learning to lead yourself before leading others. Deb Davis, award-winning professional photographer, speaker, author, life and empowerment coach, and founder of The Transparency Table, shares her personal journey from corporate leadership and constantly “pushing through” to embracing vulnerability, boundaries, authenticity, and healing. Together, Dr. Barbara and Deb explore how our identities can become tied to titles, responsibility, and being the dependable one, and what it takes to rediscover who we truly are. This conversation offers encouragement for women who have spent years showing up for everyone else while neglecting themselves. Deb shares how faith, honesty, self-reflection, and learning to say “no” helped her reclaim her confidence and find her voice. Key Takeaways: Healing begins with noticing, naming, and telling yourself the truth. Reclaiming your voice can transform how you lead and live. Boundaries and saying “no” are part of authentic self-leadership. Your story can become a source of purpose, impact, and legacy. Transparency starts with being honest with yourself. If this conversation speaks to you, like, share, and subscribe to DEEPER Conversations. Then join the DEEPER Spaces community and explore the 3-Day Live Intensive at Deeper Women Lead Global.

  3. Oct 19

    From Victim to Victor: Anu Verma on Healing Trauma, Reclaiming Identity & Finding Self-Trust

    What if the behaviors you call “personality” are actually survival patterns you learned long ago? In this powerful episode of DEEPER Conversations, Dr. Barbara Swinney sits down with trauma specialist and embodiment coach Anu Verma for an honest conversation about healing, identity, self-worth, and reclaiming your life. Anu shares her deeply personal journey from childhood trauma and abuse to healing, resilience, and the creation of her Victim to Victor brand. Together, Dr. Barbara and Anu explore how trauma can shape people-pleasing, validation seeking, overworking, toxic relationships, hyper-independence, burnout, and difficulty trusting yourself. The conversation goes beyond simply becoming aware of our patterns. Anu explains why deeper healing requires examining the beliefs beneath those patterns, developing self-awareness, reconnecting with the body, practicing grounding and self-reflection, and learning to build self-trust. Key takeaways: How childhood trauma can influence identity, relationships, and self-worth Why awareness alone may not be enough to break deeply rooted survival patterns The connection between people-pleasing, hyper-independence, burnout, and trauma How self-trust and confidence can be rebuilt through experience and self-awareness Why healing can create space to discover who you are beyond your survival story   If this conversation speaks to you, like the episode, subscribe to DEEPER Conversations, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Then take the conversation deeper by joining the DEEPER Space Community and continuing the work of healing, reconnecting, and becoming.

  4. Oct 12

    You Are More Than Your Success: Finding Identity, Purpose & Faith with Dawn Stephens

    What happens when the titles, accomplishments, career, and success you built your identity around no longer define who you are? In this powerful episode of DEEPER Conversations, Dr. Barbara Swinney sits down with author and speaker Dawn Stephens for an honest conversation about identity, faith, healing, surrender, and discovering who you truly are. Dawn shares the deeply personal journey behind her award-winning Potter’s Vessel series and explains what it means to be a “fruit pot,” a vessel willing to let God grow something through her rather than finding identity in what she holds. Together, Dr. Barbara and Dawn explore career transitions, loss, leadership, burnout, uncomfortable seasons, spiritual growth, and the surprising ways our wounds and “cracks” can become places through which wisdom and purpose flow. This conversation is especially meaningful for women navigating a life transition, questioning their identity, or learning to surrender what they thought their path was supposed to look like. Key Takeaways: Your identity is deeper than your job, achievements, education, or titles. Difficult seasons can become opportunities for spiritual and personal growth. Surrendering a dream is not necessarily giving up on your purpose. Our wounds and “cracks” can become sources of wisdom and connection. Your story can be transformed into something that serves and helps others. If this conversation speaks to you, like, share, and subscribe to DEEPER Conversations. Then share it with a woman who needs this reminder: your story is not just what happened to you, it is where the wisdom and purpose can be found.

  5. Oct 5

    What Comes After Healing? Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be | Alicia Thomas Searcy

    What happens after the healing? What if healing is not the finish line, but the beginning of becoming the woman you were meant to be? In this powerful episode of DEEPER Conversations with Dr. Barbara Swinney, Dr. Barbara welcomes Alicia Thomas Searcy back for an honest conversation about life after trauma, rediscovering identity, and learning to choose a life rooted in freedom, wholeness, and self-worth. Alicia shares how walking away from an abusive marriage and toxic work environment forced her to confront the patterns that shaped her choices and ultimately discover who she was beyond her titles and accomplishments. Together, Barbara and Alicia explore healing, identity, toxic relationships, leadership, self-worth, healthy love, personal growth, and what it means to intentionally create the life you want. Alicia also opens up about recognizing a healthy relationship, building a life with her husband Carlos, philanthropy, education advocacy, and saying yes to experiences she once believed were out of reach. Key Takeaways: Healing creates capacity for a new life, not simply relief from the past. Your choices can change when you begin to understand your patterns. You deserve relationships and environments rooted in respect and healthy values. Ask, “Who do I get to be now?” rather than only chasing the next title or achievement. You have permission to choose, live, thrive, and become more. If this conversation resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share it with a woman who needs to hear that her healing is not the end of her story. Keep healing, keep leading, and keep going deeper.

  6. Sep 28

    Keisha Gibson’s Powerful Weight Loss & Business Transformation

    What happens when you stop starting over and decide to truly change your life? In this powerful episode of DEEPER Conversations with Dr. Barbara Swinney, Dr. Barbara sits down with Keisha Gibson of Kick Weight with Keisha to explore a remarkable journey from 285 pounds to 150 pounds, and the deeper transformation that happened along the way. Keisha opens up about her struggles with weight, health, emotional eating, accountability, and the mindset shifts that helped her create lasting change. She shares how intermittent fasting, keto, understanding insulin and hormones, consistent routines, and community support became part of her transformation. She also reveals how documenting her journey on YouTube helped her stay accountable and ultimately became the foundation for a thriving multimillion-dollar business. But this conversation goes far beyond weight loss. Dr. Barbara and Keisha explore how your personal story can become your platform, how solving real problems can become a business, and why health, confidence, discipline, identity, and leadership are deeply connected. Key Takeaways: Why accountability can transform your health journey The importance of focusing on overall health, not just the number on the scale How routines become habits, consistency, and lifestyle change How Keisha turned her personal transformation into a successful business Why your story can become the foundation for your next chapter If this conversation inspires you, like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a DEEPER conversation. And if you're ready to heal, lead, and leverage your story, visit Deeper Women Lead Global and discover what's possible when you go deeper.

  7. Sep 21

    Busy with Becoming: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Living with Purpose

    What if being busy isn't the problem, but the solution? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Barbara Swinney and Dr. Leona Allen challenge the way we think about busyness, revealing how productive action can replace overwhelm, overthinking, and self-doubt. Together, they explore the connection between healing, identity, and purpose, unpacking how imposter syndrome, emotional wounds, and people-pleasing can keep us disconnected from who we were truly created to be. Dr. Leona shares her deeply personal journey from struggling with her own health and self-worth to becoming a trusted leader in natural health, weight loss, and lifestyle coaching. This inspiring episode offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and the confidence to step into their authentic purpose. Key Takeaways: Why "busy is a blessing" when your actions align with your purpose How healing your identity helps overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt The importance of forgiving yourself to move forward with confidence Why healing is an ongoing journey, not a one-time destination How your greatest struggles can become your greatest source of impact and leadership If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that healing, purpose, and lasting transformation begin from within.

  8. Sep 14

    Staying Ahead of the Healing: Healing, Leadership, and Generational Wealth with Donna Middlebrooks

    What does it take to heal, lead with confidence, and build a legacy that lasts for generations? In the very first episode of DEEPER Conversations, Dr. Barbara Swinney sits down with real estate investor and associate broker Donna Middlebrooks for an inspiring conversation about healing, purpose, leadership, and generational wealth. Donna shares her remarkable journey, from growing up in a loving, faith-filled family to navigating the heartbreaking loss of her father, and how those experiences shaped her leadership and resilience. Together, they explore the power of authentic friendships, accountability, intentional healing, and taking bold risks to create financial freedom through real estate investing. Whether you're a woman in leadership, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone seeking personal growth, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement to help you move forward with purpose. Key takeaways: How healing and self-awareness create stronger leaders Why your inner circle can accelerate or limit your growth Donna's five-step framework: Revelation, Recognition, Recovery, Redemption, and Rejoicing How real estate investing can help build generational wealth and financial legacy Why betting on yourself can transform your life and future If this conversation inspired you, subscribe to DEEPER Conversations, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who is ready to heal, lead boldly, and build a lasting legacy.

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DEEPER Conversations with Dr. Barbara Swinney is a transformational podcast that features authentic conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, educators, and changemakers who share their journeys of healing, leadership, faith, and purpose. Through inspiring interviews and practical insights, Dr. Barbara Swinney empowers listeners to heal, lead with confidence, and leverage their stories to create lasting impact, influence, and legacy

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