Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked back at your life and realized the pieces were connected all along? In this solo episode of Big Talk at the Table, Joni Leigh invites you to pull up a chair and slow down for a conversation about unclogging — the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual clutter that keeps us stuck in survival mode. Sharing her personal journey from nonprofit burnout to RV life in Rockwood, Tennessee, Joni explores how God was leaving "clues" all along — not to reinvent her, but to lead her back to herself. If you've ever felt lost between the responsibilities, the busyness, and taking care of everyone else, this episode is your permission to pause, listen, and start asking the hard questions. Key Moments [0:00] — Cold open: Joni's love of a good mystery (Dateline, 48 Hours, 2020) and how life's clues work the same way[1:55] — Welcome to Big Talk at the Table — today's topic: unclogging and following the clues back to yourself[3:38] — The realization: "God wasn't hiding the answer from me. He was leaving me clues."[4:24] — How busyness became a distraction from hearing her own heart[6:28] — The power of "What if?" — six reframing questions that changed everything[7:32] — What survival mode really looks like (hint: it often looks successful)[8:30] — "Being busy all the time is not the same as being fulfilled." — The two truths Joni had to learn the hard way[9:24] — The RV journey: downsizing, the empty storage unit photo, and what it really meant[11:16] — Rockwood, Tennessee: when the quiet became deafening — and transformational[13:13] — Joy, creativity, wonder, peace: the parts of herself she thought were gone forever[14:40] — Three Questions to Unclog Your Life:What am I carrying? (emotionally, mentally, spiritually — not just physically)What am I avoiding? (busyness as a shield from grief, disappointment, loneliness)What am I no longer listening to? (your body, your dream, God's whisper)[17:50] — Voice journaling tip for ADHD brains: "My thoughts get above my hand"[19:12] — Why the podcast exists: a place to slow down, hear yourself again, and catch God nudges[20:25] — Celebrating tiny wins like we celebrate babies' milestones — and why the Hive community was built for this[21:47] — "The answer you've been searching for isn't lost. It's been buried inside you."[22:16] — Invitation: Join the 31-Day Unclog Your Life ChallengeThree Questions to Journal This Week What am I carrying? — Beyond the physical: guilt, resentment, fear, other people's expectations, the pressure to keep everyone happy.What am I avoiding? — What does your busyness keep you from feeling or facing?What am I no longer listening to? — Your body? A dream you've convinced yourself is too late? God's gentle whisper?Tip: Try voice journaling if writing feels too slow — just open your voice memos and talk it out. Resources & Links Join the 31-Day Unclog Your Life Challenge — www.jonileigh.com Join the Hive Community — https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehivecommunitybigtalkatthetable Follow Big Talk at the Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoniLeighOfficial Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episodeConnect with Joni Subscribe on YouTube: Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it todayEpisode Closing "You are loved. You are valued. You are worthy. Keep making your magic. Keep remembering your worth. And what if? Start asking yourself that question. What if? And no, there's always a seat waiting at the table right here for you. Until next time, remember — you got this." If my content has encouraged you, made you smile, challenged you to think differently, or helped you feel a little less alone, you can support my work here. Every contribution helps me continue creating the podcast, sharing stories from the road, producing free resources, and building a community where people can find hope, encouragement, and practical tools for moving forward. Thank you for being here. Thank you for believing in this mission. And thank you for helping me keep a seat open at the table for someone who needs it. www.buymeacoffee.com/jonileigh Support the show
