Living with Intention Podcast

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Welcome to Living with Intention — the podcast that helps you slow down, tune in, and live a life aligned with your values. Each week, we explore what it means to live purposefully in a fast-paced world. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and practical tools, we’ll uncover how to cultivate mindfulness, set meaningful goals, and create habits that support your most authentic self. Whether you're seeking clarity, balance, or a deeper sense of fulfillment, this podcast is your companion on the journey to intentional living.

  1. 5d ago

    Kindness vs. Generosity: Stop Hiding Behind Politeness

    This episode unpacks the difference between kindness and generosity, showing how kindness can stay comfortable while generosity requires sacrifice and presence. Emily offers a three-step playbook—daily capacity checks, attention pivots, and choosing inconvenient gives—to help you move from polite gestures to meaningful, intentional giving in relationships and work.

    14 min

  2. Jun 2

    Stop Mid‑Sentence: How Interrupting Kills Trust and Creativity

    This episode explores how interrupting—whether you’re an enthusiast, fixer, or debater—quietly erodes trust, stifles creativity, and silences meaningful contributions. Emily introduces a simple two-step “pause and pivot” habit: take a breath and jot the thought, then wait, validate the speaker, and ask to add. Try being the last to speak in your next meeting or dinner and notice the difference in the conversation.

    8 min

  3. May 25

    The Anatomy of a Healing Apology

    Host Emily explores how to apologize in a way that truly heals relationships. She breaks down when an apology is needed, the four essential components of a sincere apology (clear regret, naming the impact, no excuses, and a plan forward), and how to overcome ego-driven resistance. The episode also explains when not to apologize and offers a journaling action step to repair connections and practice radical self-acceptance.

    20 min

  4. May 19

    Erase the Ledger: The Hidden Cost of Keeping Score

    Hello, and welcome or welcome back to my podcast, Life Coaching, Living with Intention. Today's episode is on the heavy cost of keeping score. This episode explores why we hold mental ledgers of wrongs, how that habit keeps us stuck and stressed, and the difference between forgiving and excusing. You'll hear a simple exercise to write down and literally erase the hurts you carry, plus guidance on setting boundaries with repeat offenders and forgiving yourself. Try the challenge: pick one person, erase their ledger, and notice how freeing it is to meet people and the present moment with a blank page. I'm Emily, your coach—thanks for listening.

    9 min

  5. May 12

    Tug of War: Complaining vs. Gratitude

    This episode explores how complaining becomes an addictive habit and how practicing gratitude rewires your brain for growth. Emily explains simple mindset shifts—like adding 'and' or using 'I get to'—to transform complaints into appreciation, and she shares practical prompts and affirmations to build a grateful perspective even when life feels messy.

    6 min

  6. May 5

    When Emotions Take the Wheel

    Welcome to the Living With Intention podcast. In this episode, coach Emily guides listeners through understanding why emotions can feel overpowering and offers practical tools to create space between feeling and action. Learn simple practices—like naming emotions, taking a breath, and pausing—to shift from automatic reactions to intentional responses, build emotional responsibility, and cultivate healthier relationships.

    13 min

  7. Apr 28

    Self-Care Is Survival: How to Stop Running on Empty

    In this episode Emily reframes self-care as essential maintenance, not indulgence, explaining how burnout sneaks in and why caring for yourself matters for your health, relationships, and identity. She offers practical, realistic steps—setting boundaries, asking for help, starting small and consistent habits—and invites listeners to give themselves permission to rest and prioritize their well-being today.

    10 min

  8. Apr 21

    Raise Your Bar: Reclaim Your Standards

    In this episode, Emily explores how we unconsciously let others set our standards and why settling for "good enough" holds us back. She examines the traps of social mirroring and comparison, and addresses standards for money, leadership, boundaries, and physical progress. Emily closes with a simple implementation: write down expectations versus your standards, incrementally raise the bar, and hold the line to reclaim your excellence.

    11 min
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Welcome to Living with Intention — the podcast that helps you slow down, tune in, and live a life aligned with your values. Each week, we explore what it means to live purposefully in a fast-paced world. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and practical tools, we’ll uncover how to cultivate mindfulness, set meaningful goals, and create habits that support your most authentic self. Whether you're seeking clarity, balance, or a deeper sense of fulfillment, this podcast is your companion on the journey to intentional living.

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  • Creator
    charleneeestrada
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Living with Intention Podcast