LightWork

Renee Scherzer
  • 5.0 (22)
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Welcome to LightWork. I’m Renee Scherzer, and this podcast was created from a simple but powerful belief that success means very little if we lose ourselves in the process of achieving it.   For most of my life, I've worked in leadership, business, finance, and service to others.  I've sat in boardrooms, built teams, raised a family, and experienced moments that completely reshaped how I navigate life and show up for myself and others.    LightWork was born from those experiences. The good, the bad, the ugly, nothing is off limits.   We are going to cover all of it. This podcast is about living and leading from the inside out.  It's about alignment between who we are, how we lead, and how we love.   I'll have conversations with extraordinary people with stories to tell and the moments that change them. Now, this isn't about perfection. It's about presence. It's about asking ourselves what will live beyond us. I am so grateful that you're here.    Welcome to LightWork.   Follow us now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts. 

  1. 3d ago

    When One Moment Rewrites the Future l Mickie Murphy

    What happens when the life you carefully planned changes in an instant? In 2023, Mickie Murphy was a successful executive, wife, friend and leader when a horrific car accident changed everything. Months in hospitals and rehabilitation, numerous surgeries and ultimately the loss of part of her right leg forced Mickie to navigate something far deeper than physical recovery: **Who are you when your life no longer looks anything like the one you planned?** In this deeply personal—and surprisingly funny—conversation, Mickie shares what the hardest days really looked like, how her faith carried her, what she learned about asking for help, and the extraordinary way her community showed up when she needed them most. We also talk about the difference between **tenacity and resilience**, grieving who you used to be, and how an unexpected chapter can reveal a purpose you never saw coming. Because sometimes the life we never planned becomes the place where we discover what matters most. **Connect with Mickie Murphy:**   Website: mickiemurphyspeaks.com   Email: mickeymurphyspeaks@gmail.com Listen to the **LightWork Podcast** on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Sep 29

    Would You Marry Me Again? An Honest Conversation About Marriage

    After years of raising kids, building careers, facing cancer and creating a life together, what happens when you ask: What do we want now? In this personal episode of LightWork, Renee sits down with her husband, Chris, for an honest - and sometimes funny - conversation about marriage. They talk empty nesting, money, faith, health, staying connected, what they’ve gotten right (and maybe a bit wrong), and whether they’d choose each other all over again. Because lasting relationships aren’t built by assuming we already know the person beside us. They’re built by staying curious about who we’re becoming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Sep 22

    Success Was Never the Finish Line: Reinventing My Life

    For the first time on LightWork, I’m stepping out from behind the questions and sharing my own story and the journey I am on. From a 30-year career to reinvention, I share the experiences that shaped who I am—and ultimately led me to create LightWork.I wish I could sit down with each viewer over a cup of coffee to have this conversation, but this is the next best thing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Success Was Never the Finish Line: Reinventing My Life

  4. Sep 15

    From Alcoholism to Surrender: One Man’s Honest Story of Recovery

    After alcoholism nearly cost him everything that mattered most, my friend, Matt Wallace reached a point where he could no longer do it alone. Now 4½ years sober, Matt shares an honest and vulnerable story of his journey, the sponsor who taught him the meaning of surrender, and the role faith played in his recovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    From Alcoholism to Surrender: One Man’s Honest Story of Recovery

  5. Sep 8

    Are You Raising Money-Smart Kids...or Financially Dependent Adults?

    If we don’t teach our kids about money, something else will. In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer welcomes back financial professional Kim Trinh-Wicker for an honest conversation about the money lessons our kids are learning—often without us realizing we’re teaching them.From allowance and first purchases to credit cards, college decisions, first paychecks, saving and investing, Renee and Kim explore how parents can raise financially capable kids at every stage. They also talk about when to let kids make money mistakes, how much of our own finances we should share, and how our role changes when our children become adults.Because our greatest financial legacy may not simply be what we leave to our children. It’s what we leave within them.   Contact: Kim Trinh-Wicker @ kim.trinh@cspfgllc.com> See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Are You Raising Money-Smart Kids...or Financially Dependent Adults?

  6. Sep 1

    What If Neurodivergent Kids Have Something to Teach All of Us? A Mother’s Journey from Diagnosis to Calling l Kari Baker

    What happens when the life you imagined for your child—and for yourself—suddenly looks nothing like the plan?In this deeply personal episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with her longtime friend and former colleague, Kari Baker, Christian author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of KIND Families.When Kari's son, Brady, was diagnosed with autism at three years old, she found herself navigating a parenting journey she never expected. What began as a mother's determination to understand and advocate for her son ultimately transformed her faith, her definition of success, and the direction of her life.Kari shares what she wishes she'd known in those early days, the invisible challenges families often carry, why our children don't need to be “fixed,” and the difference between simply including someone and creating a place where they truly belong.It's a conversation about autism and neurodivergence—but it's also about something universal: What do we do when life doesn't turn out the way we thought it would?Sometimes the path we never would have chosen becomes the very place we discover our deepest purpose.And sometimes the people we think we're here to teach…are actually here to teach us.https://kindfamilies.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What If Neurodivergent Kids Have Something to Teach All of Us? A Mother’s Journey from Diagnosis to Calling l Kari Baker

  7. Aug 25

    Health, Body Image and What We Are Teaching Our Daughters? | Dr. Morgan Francis

    When did taking care of our bodies turn into constantly trying to fix them?In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with clinical psychologist and licensed professional counselor Dr. Morgan Francis for an honest conversation about body image, food, wellness culture, motherhood—and what it really means to make peace with the body you live in.They explore the line between being health-conscious and becoming obsessed with health, including orthorexia—the often-overlooked point where “healthy” behaviors can become rigid, consuming and unhealthy.They also tackle a question every parent should consider: What are our children learning about their bodies simply by listening to the way we talk about ours?From social media and changing beauty standards to GLP-1 medications, fitness, food, aging and the pressure to optimize everything, this conversation challenges us to rethink what being “healthy” actually means.Because our bodies aren't measures of our worth. They're where we get to live our lives.Maybe the question isn't, “How can I make my body look better?”Maybe it's...“How can I treat my body better?” https://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/     https://www.instagram.com/drmorganfrancis/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Health, Body Image and What We Are Teaching Our Daughters? | Dr. Morgan Francis

  8. Aug 18

    Beyond Success: What High-Achieving Women Are Really Searching For | Grace Brooke

    What happens when you’ve built the career, raised the family, checked the boxes—and still find yourself wondering, "Is this all there is?”In this episode of the LightWork Podcast, Renee Scherzer sits down with speaker, author, entrepreneur, and community builder, Grace Brooke, for an honest conversation about the side of success we don’t talk about enough.They explore why accomplished women can still feel behind, the difference between healthy ambition and unhealthy striving, why we so often confuse productivity with worth, and what happens when we stop looking to the world for validation and start remembering who God created us to be.Grace also shares why community matters, what changes when women stop competing and start encouraging one another, and how faith has shaped the way she lives and leads.Because maybe the next chapter isn’t about accomplishing more.Maybe it’s about asking a different question: Who is God inviting me to become?This is a conversation for every woman who has spent years climbing—and is ready to discover what exists beyond the ladder.https://www.gracebrooke.com/home  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Beyond Success: What High-Achieving Women Are Really Searching For | Grace Brooke
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About

Welcome to LightWork. I’m Renee Scherzer, and this podcast was created from a simple but powerful belief that success means very little if we lose ourselves in the process of achieving it.   For most of my life, I've worked in leadership, business, finance, and service to others.  I've sat in boardrooms, built teams, raised a family, and experienced moments that completely reshaped how I navigate life and show up for myself and others.    LightWork was born from those experiences. The good, the bad, the ugly, nothing is off limits.   We are going to cover all of it. This podcast is about living and leading from the inside out.  It's about alignment between who we are, how we lead, and how we love.   I'll have conversations with extraordinary people with stories to tell and the moments that change them. Now, this isn't about perfection. It's about presence. It's about asking ourselves what will live beyond us. I am so grateful that you're here.    Welcome to LightWork.   Follow us now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts. 

Information

  • Creator
    Renee Scherzer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    LightWork

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