Empowered Conversations

Precious Dee

Welcome to Empowered Conversations, a podcast where we dive into real, unfiltered conversations about life, health and career. I'm Precious Dee. This show is for people who are building lives on their own terms while managing real constraints – career pivots, health challenges, family expectations. People who refuse to wait for permission to live with purpose. We're talking honest chats, inspiring stories and motivation. Join us as we explore what it means to be empowered, and how we can support each other, one conversation at a time.

  1. 1 ngày trước

    Hilary Momberger Powers on Recovery, Resilience, and Reinvention

    Hilary Momberger Powers was introduced to drugs and alcohol in her early teens. Her life fell apart. She became a nurse, thinking she could heal her childhood wounds by helping others. But the trauma continued to drive her addiction and every decision she made. ‎‎In 1983, she entered recovery. And that was only the beginning of her healing. ‎‎Through decades of inner child work, therapy, and spiritual growth, Hilary transformed from victim to victor. Today, she is a Transformational Mentor, Trauma Coach, and Motivational Speaker who helps women turn pain into purpose and step into a more confident, self-led life. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· Hilary's journey from child actress to survivor ‎· How addiction and trauma drove her life—and how she broke free ‎· What it meant to heal her inner child ‎· The moment she stopped being a victim and became a victor ‎· Why reinvention isn't a crisis—it's a calling ‎· The art of starting over at any age ‎· Why service is more powerful than seeking fame ‎· How she guides people who feel stuck ‎· Daily practices that keep her grounded ‎· One message for anyone who feels it's "too late" to chase a new chapter ‎‎You are not your wounds. You are not your past. You get to choose who you become. ‎ ‎Connect with Hilary Momberger Powers ‎Website: hilarymombergerpowers.com Work: Transformational Mentoring, Keynote Speaking, Trauma Coaching ‎Social: @hilarymombergerpowers Follow and rate the show. ‎

    28 phút

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    The Identity Trap

    LaTonya Flood is a Servant Leader, Kingdom Strategist, and founder of the True FACE Foundation. She's a Licensed Life Coach, author, and faith-driven entrepreneur who helps high-achieving women reclaim their identity and step into Holy Confidence. ‎‎Her work centers on one powerful truth: If you aren't intentionally becoming who you were designed to be, you slowly become a weaker version of yourself. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· The difference between being "useful" and having a clear identity ‎· Why high-achieving women end up feeling invisible ‎· The high cost of "staying the same" ‎· Signs you're losing yourself to your roles and responsibilities ‎· The moment LaTonya realized she was disappearing ‎· How faith and alignment shape your identity ‎· What Holy Confidence actually looks like ‎· Practical steps to stop drifting and start living intentionally ‎‎· One truth for anyone who feels stuck or lost ‎‎You don't have a work ethic problem. You have an identity problem. And it's time to solve it. ‎ ‎Connect with LaTonya Flood ‎Website: latonyareneeflood.com Book: I Found My Light, Now Go Find Yours ‎Movement: True FACE Foundation Follow and rate the show. ‎

    24 phút

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    What High-Functioning Survival Actually Looks Like in Women

    She almost died. And then she turned 50. ‎For the first time in her life, Lisa Lacy could not simply "push through" and move on like nothing had happened. Something had shifted permanently. ‎Lisa spent decades in corporate education, healthcare consulting, and performance. She owned one of the only women-led Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training centers in the world. She built a life that looked impressive from the outside. ‎‎But inside? She was surviving addiction, psychosis, trauma, and a life-threatening blood disorder—all while performing wellness to the world. ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· Lisa's journey from corporate leadership to memoir writing ‎· What "high-functioning survival" actually looks like in women ‎· The emotional, psychological, and physical cost of performing strength ‎· How near-death experiences changed her view of mortality and truth ‎· What role identity, masking, and performance play in trauma and recovery ‎· Her experiences with addiction, psychosis, and survival ‎· Why midlife is often when women finally start telling the truth ‎· What happens when women stop performing wellness ‎· How to begin your own journey of truth-telling and reinvention ‎· One message for anyone who feels like they're performing their life Connect with Lisa Lacy ‎Website: lisalacy.com ‎Memoir: Notes From a Certified Madwoman (upcoming) Field Guide: The Psychology of Performance™ (companion) ‎Podcast: Notes from the Edge Free Resources: Available on her website Like, share, follow and rate the show.

    24 phút

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    How a Law Enforcement Officer Rebuilt Her Health, Confidence, and Leadership

    Monica Crawford spent years in law enforcement and NCAA Division I gymnastics before building one of the most distinct coaching practices in the leadership space. She works with high-achieving women in leadership who are excelling professionally but running on empty physically. ‎‎Despite being a trained athlete who prioritized her health, chronic stress dismantled her body from the inside out – not from neglect, but despite doing everything right. That experience became the foundation of everything she teaches. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎- What happened when her body broke down despite doing everything right ‎- The breaking point that made her leave law enforcement ‎- How she found her way back after losing her confidence ‎- Why chronic stress is the variable nobody is talking about ‎- How stress shows up in the body – even when you do everything right ‎- The early warning signs of chronic stress ‎- The framework that helps women reverse diabetes, PCOS, and burnout ‎- How her approach differs from typical health advice ‎- Why high-achieving women feel like they are failing at health ‎- What Stand Tall and Take No Sh*t means to her ‎- How surviving the badge taught her to thrive in leadership ‎- How to rebuild confidence after it has been dismantled ‎- One small thing you can do today to start rebuilding ‎ ‎If you are excelling professionally but running on empty – this conversation is for you. ‎ ‎You are not failing because you are tired. You are tired because you are carrying too much. And you don't have to carry it alone. You can rebuild. You can set boundaries. You can stand tall and take no sh*t. ‎ ‎Connect with Monica Crawford ‎Website: five0fierceandfit.com ‎Book: Stand Tall and Take No Sh*t(available on Amazon) ‎Podcast: Thriving Inside the Thin Blue Line ‎Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker Like, share, follow and rate the show. ‎

    19 phút

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    You're Making This Way Too Hard: Finding Your Easy Way to Enjoy Life – Dr. Angelo Valenti

    Dr. Angelo Valenti is a consulting psychologist with over 40 years of experience. He shares the biggest difference between successful and unsuccessful leaders, the downsides of social media, and why people settle in relationships. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎- The biggest difference between successful and unsuccessful leaders ‎- The biggest changes in business over the last 40 years ‎- How personal losses shaped his coaching ‎- Why he wrote his book ‎- What "the only problems money solves are money problems" really means ‎- The downsides of social media ‎- How to increase control over your life ‎- Why people settle in relationships – and how to stop ‎- The keys to building successful relationships ‎- How to learn to love yourself ‎- Why goal-setting is so important – and why people don't do it ‎- What motivates people ‎- What every company should look for when hiring ‎- Common leadership mistakes ‎- One small thing you can do today to make life easier ‎ ‎If you are ready to stop making life harder than it needs to be – this conversation is for you. ‎ ‎The only problems money solves are money problems. If you settle for less, that's what you'll always get. And you might be making this way too hard. There is an easier way – and you can find it. ‎ ‎Connect with Dr. Angelo Valenti ‎Website: angelovalenti.com ‎Book: You're Making This Way Too Hard: Find YOUR Easy Way to NJOYLFE ‎Consulting Psychologist, Coach, Speaker ‎Founder of The Company Psychologist Like, share, follow and rate the show.

    21 phút

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    How a Network Engineer Turned Depression Into a Dark Fantasy Mythology – Justin Anderson

    Justin Anderson sat down to write a generic fantasy novel as a side hustle. Four friends, magic swords, beat the villain, cash the check. Then his depression came out. His grandmother's cancer. The things he never talked about. Three months later, he had an entire universe built around grief, survival, and the invisible wounds people carry but never name. That universe is called the VaelorinVerse, and it exists because he wished he'd had a world that made trauma normal. A space where breaking isn't failure – it's just what surviving looks like. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · The moment his depression took over the story · Why dark fantasy reaches people traditional mental health language can't · How trauma became a literal magic system · Why first responders and caregivers connect with dark fantasy over self-help · How he built an entire universe solo while working full time · What the Sanctum Quiz is – and how it connects people to his world · One small thing you can do today to start turning your pain into something meaningful If you have ever felt like you don't have the words for your pain – this conversation is for you. You are not broken. You are forged. The things you carry – they don't have to stay heavy. They can become something else. A story. A world. A gift to someone who is carrying the same weight. Connect with Justin Anderson Website: vaelorinverse.com Dark Fantasy Author, Creator of the VaelorinVerse Mental Health Advocate Through Storytelling Like, share, follow and rate the show.

    41 phút

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    A Science-Based Guide to Fat Loss, Freedom, and a Body You Love – Lisa Franz

    Lisa Franz is a nutrition coach with a Master's in Exercise Science who helps people achieve lasting fat loss without giving up the life they love. She shares her own journey with food, why most people gain weight back, and her 'magic' ingredient for fat loss. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎- Lisa's own journey with food and body image ‎- Why most people gain weight back ‎- Her 'magic' ingredient for fat loss ‎- How important exercise really is ‎- Top nutrition strategies for optimal fat loss ‎- How to set up your diet for long-term success ‎- Is there such a thing as a broken metabolism? ‎- How to periodize your nutrition ‎- The difference between weight loss and body composition ‎- How to enjoy travel, social life, and restaurants without derailing progress ‎- The role of mindset in fat loss ‎- Common nutrition myths that keep people stuck ‎- One small thing you can do today to start moving toward fat loss ‎ ‎If you are tired of the diet rollercoaster – this conversation is for you. ‎You don't have to choose between a life you love and a body you love. The right science-based strategies can give you both. And it starts with small, sustainable changes – not extreme restriction. ‎ ‎Connect with Lisa Franz ‎website: https://www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com/ ‎Instagram: @nutritioncoachingandlife ‎Podcast: Nutrition and Life ‎Nutrition Coach, M.Sc. Exercise Science Like share follow and rate the show.

    33 phút

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    Helping Children Navigate Big Feelings Through Play, Connection, and Compassion – Jenny Hornby

    Jenny Hornby is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working with families for over 15 years to restore connection and heal broken relationships. She is trained in EMDR and play therapy, and she is passionate about bringing connection and compassion into our relationships with ourselves and others. ‎‎She wrote the children's book Made For This, which utilizes a playful approach of storytelling to help families discuss big feelings. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎- Jenny's own journey with depression and anxiety ‎- What children are seeking most – and what they need ‎- The most common struggles in families today ‎- What inspired *Made For This* – and what the title means ‎- How storytelling helps children express big feelings ‎- The most important emotional regulation skills for children ‎- How to help a child in the middle of a meltdown ‎- The difference between a tantrum and a trauma response ‎- What play therapy is – and how it helps children heal ‎- Why fun and play are so important ‎- How to connect with children through play ‎‎- One small thing a parent can do today to build connection ‎ ‎If you are a parent who wants to build connection and resilience with your children – this conversation is for you. ‎ ‎Your child's big feelings are not a problem to be fixed. They are a signal. And your job is not to stop them – it is to meet them with connection, compassion, and curiosity. You are made for this. ‎ ‎Connect with Jenny Hornby ‎Website: msjennybooks.com ‎Book: *Made For This* ‎Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Trained ‎Play Therapy, Children's Book Author ‎ Like, share, follow and rate the show.

    30 phút
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Welcome to Empowered Conversations, a podcast where we dive into real, unfiltered conversations about life, health and career. I'm Precious Dee. This show is for people who are building lives on their own terms while managing real constraints – career pivots, health challenges, family expectations. People who refuse to wait for permission to live with purpose. We're talking honest chats, inspiring stories and motivation. Join us as we explore what it means to be empowered, and how we can support each other, one conversation at a time.

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