Xposed Living : Be Ageless

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Xposed Living: Be Ageless — The Movement, The Podcast, The Wake-Up Call This isn’t just a podcast. It’s not just another motivational show. It’s not another expert telling you to “hustle harder” or “settle down and be grateful.” Xposed Living: Be Ageless is a truth-telling, mask-ripping, rule-breaking revolution for Gen Xers and high achievers who are done living life on autopilot. We are the kids of the 70s. The teens of the 80s and 90s. We grew up on mixtapes, rebellion, mischief, ambition, and grit. We were told success meant checking all the boxes: school, job, marriage, mortgage. And w

  1. Jun 2

    The Way You Show Up Matters: Style, Confidence & The Identity Behind Success with Dave Pavlich

    What if confidence isn't something you build internally first? What if the way you show up on the outside influences how you show up on the inside? In this episode of Xposed Living: Be Ageless, Stacey Vanthuyne sits down with entrepreneur, style expert, and founder of Concept Clothing & Culture, Dave Pavlich, for a conversation that goes far beyond fashion. Because style isn't really about clothes. It's about identity. It's about self-image. It's about the standards you hold yourself to and the message you send before you ever speak a word. Together, Stacey and Dave explore:  Why style is a strategic tool for leadership and influence  How external appearance impacts confidence, performance, and self-perception  The connection between discipline, resilience, and long-term success  Why authenticity and vulnerability are essential to personal and professional growth  The role self-image plays in business, relationships, and leadership  How to remain consistent to who you are while continuing to evolve Because whether you're building a business, leading a team, navigating a reinvention, or simply becoming more of yourself... The way you show up matters. As Dave shares: "Your suit is like armor. It triggers performance." But perhaps the deeper question is:  "Who are you becoming when you put it on?" This conversation is about confidence. It's about congruence. And it's about understanding that how you see yourself often determines what you allow yourself to create.  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/davepavlich  Concept Clothing & Culturehttps://conxepptclothingculture.com  Websitehttps://conxeppt.com  Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Lead from the Edge. Live ALIVE. Connect with Dave Pavlich

    47 min

  2. May 26

    The Courage to See Yourself | Dean Rasmussen on Truth & Belonging

    What happens when the version of you the world knows… no longer fully reflects who you know yourself to be? In this deeply honest episode of Xposed Living, Stacey Vanthuyne sits down with Dean Rasmussen for a powerful conversation about identity, belonging, self-trust, parenting, courage, and the emotional cost of hiding parts of ourselves to maintain acceptance. Dean shares the deeply personal journey of transitioning later in life after decades of living inside roles the world recognized, but that no longer reflected his truth — and what it meant to finally stop performing an identity that no longer fit. But this conversation is about far more than gender identity. It’s about the universal human experience of outgrowing inherited beliefs, expectations, roles, and identities we were taught to defend long before we consciously chose them for ourselves. Together, Stacey and Dean unpack:• the pressure of performing identities that no longer fit• the fear of rejection, judgment, and losing belonging• parenting through transformation and difficult conversations• self-trust, authenticity, and emotional courage• the connection between truth and freedom• unlearning outdated beliefs about success, gender, leadership, and worth• the emotional exhaustion of hiding parts of yourself to keep others comfortable• what it actually means to live openly, honestly, and fully Alive This is not a conversation about perfection. It’s a conversation about truth. About self-awareness.About embodiment.About the courage to stop abandoning yourself in order to maintain approval. Because maybe the greatest risk in life is not being rejected for who you are… but never fully seeing yourself at all.  Connect with Dean Rasmussen Instagram: @deanrasmussenTikTok: @deanrasmussenLinkedIn: Dean RasmussenWebsite: https://rasmussencoachingandconsulting.com/ Share this episode with someone who is done performing a version of themselves that no longer feels true. Because the edge is not the end. It’s where truth finally gets heard. #liveAlive

    39 min

  3. May 12

    The Cost of Performing Your Life | Learning to Live Alive

    In this personal and unfiltered solo episode of Xposed Living, Stacey Vanthuyne shares the real time truth of what it feels like to outgrow old identities while still living inside the life you worked so hard to build. This is not a polished conversation from the other side of transformation. It’s an honest reflection from within it. From parenting and relationships… to leadership, discipline, grief, self awareness, and the quiet drift so many high performers experience, Stacey opens up about the hidden cost of performing a life that no longer fully feels like you. What happens when you’ve done everything “right”…built the career…carried the responsibility…become the strong one everyone counts on…and still quietly wonder: “Why doesn’t this feel like freedom?” “Why don’t I feel fully Alive?” This episode is about more than mindset. More than a strategy or having all the answers.  It’s about truth. The truth underneath performance.The truth underneath success.The truth underneath the versions of ourselves we learned to survive with… but may no longer fully align with who we are becoming. Inside this episode: The slow drift away from yourself and how it happens.Parenting, control, and learning to love without gripping tighter.Why high performers often confuse functioning with fulfillment.The emotional cost of staying the same.Why growth can feel lonely, messy, and uncomfortable.Identity, leadership, and the pressure to “hold it all together”The small honest decisions that begin rebuilding connection with yourselfWhat it really means to come alive againThis episode is a reminder that knowledge alone is not power. What we do with it is. And maybe coming alive is not becoming someone new… Maybe it’s finally telling the truth about who you already are.  Want to share your biggest takeaway or commit to following up on your action item?  Or maybe have an idea for a future show?  Or want to schedule a connection call or ask a question?  If so, email Stacey at Stacey@xposedliving.com or message her directly on LinkedIn @StaceyVanthuyne or on Instagram @Xposed Living or @staceyvanthuyne.   Or visit our website at www.RaiseYourResults.ca And if you have yet to sign up for our weekly "Xposed Brief" where we share the latest episodes and more, email Stacey@XposedLiving.ca and we'll add you to our Xposed list! #XposedLiving #BeAgeless #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Authenticity #GenX #EmotionalIntelligence #Identity #SelfLeadership #ComingAlive #Transformation

    30 min

  4. Apr 28

    The Clear Method: What Your Clutter Is Really Holding

    What if clutter isn’t really about the stuff? In this episode of Xposed Living: Be Ageless, Stacey Vanthuyne sits down with Christine Vasseur, decluttering and downsizing coach and founder of Clear Method, for an honest conversation about the connection between our spaces, our anxiety, and the emotional weight we carry. Christine shares how her own experience with anxiety helped her understand the powerful link between environment and mental well-being — and why creating calm, functional spaces is about more than organization. It’s about clarity, self-compassion, and learning to release what no longer serves who you are becoming. Together, Stacey and Christine explore: • Why clutter can reflect internal overwhelm• How possessions often hold memories, guilt, identity, or fear• Why letting go can feel emotional — and freeing• How to start small when your space feels overwhelming• Why your home should support your nervous system, not drain it• The power of creating systems that actually fit your life This episode is for anyone who feels weighed down by their space, their stuff, or the belief that they “should have it all together.” Because sometimes the first step to creating more in your life… is clearing what no longer belongs. Christine VasseurFounder of Clear Method Website: https://www.clearmethod.ca/Instagram: ClearMethod LinkedIn: Christine Vasseur Email: Chrstine@clearmethod.ca Guest Information

    42 min

  5. Apr 23

    Re Wiring & Re Firing, not Retiring!

    What happens when the career you’ve built… ends?  Who are you without the role, the routine, the identity tied to your work? In this episode of Xposed Living: Be Ageless Unfiltered, Stacey Vanthuyne sits down with Tracey Thomson to explore what she calls “refire & rewire” the transition from retirement into a new phase of identity, purpose, and possibility. Tracey brings a unique perspective, working closely with individuals navigating life after long-term careers, particularly those whose identity has been deeply connected to the work they’ve done for decades. Together, Stacey and Tracey unpack:• The identity shift that happens when work is no longer your anchor.• Why retirement without purpose can feel more unsettling than freeing.• What it means to “refire” instead of retire.• How to reconnect with values, interests, and imagination.• The role mindset and belief play in shaping what comes next.• Why this stage of life can be a powerful opportunity — not an ending. This conversation goes beyond retirement planning. It’s about understanding how identity evolves — and how to move into your next chapter with intention instead of uncertainty. Because the question isn’t just:What are you retiring from? It’s:What are you stepping into?  Listen now on Xposed Living: Be Ageless Unfiltered — To connect with Tracey: https://www.masteryourmindsetwithcoacht.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-thomson — This is Xposed Living. Not Retire.Refire and Rewire!

    41 min

  6. Apr 14

    You Don’t Wait Until You’re Ready — You Move: Reinvention in Real Time with Tom Broxham

    What if you didn’t need to have it all figured out… before you moved? In this episode of Xposed Living: Be Ageless, Stacey Vanthuyne sits down with Tom Broxham—just days before he relocates his family from New Zealand to Canada. No perfect plan.No certainty.Just a decision… and movement. This isn’t a conversation about reinvention after it works out. This is what it looks like in real time—in the messy middle, where fear, doubt, and possibility all exist at once. Tom shares how he went from: fearing connection → to teaching itavoiding rooms → to leading themquestioning himself → to building trust through authenticityAnd why the very things that once terrified him… became his greatest strengths. Together, we explore:  what it really takes to start over how confidence is built through action—not before it why authentic connection is the foundation of opportunity and how choosing faith over fear changes everything Because here’s the truth: You don’t become confident, then take the leap.You take the leap… and become confident. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready… This conversation will challenge that. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTubeXposed Living: Be Ageless with Stacey Vanthuyne  Website: https://tombroxham.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombroxham Tom is a networking and connection specialist who helps individuals and teams build confidence, create meaningful relationships, and walk into any room with authenticity and ease. Lead from the Edge.Live ALIVE.  Listen now Connect with Tom Broxham

    21 min

  7. Apr 7

    Burnout Was the Wake-Up Call: Owning Your Story & Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be | Fraser Sockett

    Burnout Was the Wake-Up Call: Owning Your Story & Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be | Fraser Sockett

    36 min

  8. Mar 31

    Tragically Beautiful: The Moment You Come Back to Yourself"

    There’s a moment in life that doesn’t always look like a breakdown… Sometimes, it’s a wake-up call. In this episode of Xposed Living: Be Ageless, Stacey sits down with Michelle Nielsen, founder of CoCreate Collective Canada, for a deeply honest conversation about what it really looks like to lose yourself — and find your way back. Michelle shares her journey through postpartum depression, health challenges, and the quiet realization that somewhere along the way, she had lost connection with her spark. What followed wasn’t a dramatic collapse. It was something far more powerful. A decision. To stop living the life she thought she was supposed to want…and start creating one that actually felt like hers. Together, they explore: • The emotional weight of “having a good life” that doesn’t feel aligned• How postpartum depression and health challenges became a wake-up call• Why community, vulnerability, and asking for help matter more than ever• The role of boundaries in reclaiming self-worth• What it means to live authentically — even when it disrupts everything• How Michelle is now creating spaces for connection and collaboration through CoCreate Collective This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like something is missing… even when everything looks “fine” on the outside. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is choose yourself. Michelle NielsenFounder, CoCreate Collective Canada  Website:https://co-createcollective.ca  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelle_co_create  CONNECT WITH MICHELLE

    30 min
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Xposed Living: Be Ageless — The Movement, The Podcast, The Wake-Up Call This isn’t just a podcast. It’s not just another motivational show. It’s not another expert telling you to “hustle harder” or “settle down and be grateful.” Xposed Living: Be Ageless is a truth-telling, mask-ripping, rule-breaking revolution for Gen Xers and high achievers who are done living life on autopilot. We are the kids of the 70s. The teens of the 80s and 90s. We grew up on mixtapes, rebellion, mischief, ambition, and grit. We were told success meant checking all the boxes: school, job, marriage, mortgage. And w

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  • Creator
    Xposed Living
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Xposed Living
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