The Sock Drawer

Lisa
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The Sock Drawer Podcast (SDP) is where the messy parts of life finally get some airtime. We dig into the big questions, the quiet doubts, and the surprising moments that make us stop and say, “Wait…this actually matters.” Every week, I sit down with guests who share raw stories, unexpected insights, and laugh-out-loud truths about navigating change, letting go, and finding what truly fits. From bold breakthroughs to everyday “aha” moments, nothing’s off-limits. This isn’t self-help with a side of fluff it’s clarity with a wink, courage with a laugh, and the nudge you need to take your next brave step.

  1. 3d ago

    The Power of Presence: Why You Don't Always Have to Push | with Kirsten Davidson

    What if the next step toward your goals isn't working harder? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley sits down with Kirsten Davidson to explore the difference between being present and constantly striving. We often believe success requires relentless perseverance, but what if true growth also comes from simply allowing yourself to be fully here? Kirsten shares a powerful perspective: while perseverance has its place, presence is what makes it sustainable. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can do is stop pushing and let yourself experience the moment exactly as it is. If you've been feeling exhausted by the pressure to always achieve, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you don't have to earn your worth through constant effort. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover: Why presence is essential for lasting growthThe difference between existing and constantly doingHow slowing down can actually help you move forwardA simple mindset shift to reconnect with yourselfIf this conversation resonates with you, subscribe for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and navigating life's messy middle. #TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #Presence #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #GrowthJourney

  2. Jul 10

    The Hardest Seasons Can Become Your Strongest Story

    There are some conversations that remind you why you started a podcast in the first place. I've known Ashlyn for years. I first met her at my barre studio, and over time I've watched her grow into so many different versions of herself. What I didn't know was everything she had walked through before becoming Dr. Ashlyn Wilson. In this episode, we talk about getting seriously sick in her twenties, feeling let down by people she trusted, leaving a job that no longer felt right, and eventually earning her PhD while raising a newborn. What stood out to me wasn't just everything she's accomplished. It was the way she kept choosing to move forward, even when life felt uncertain. I think so many of us are waiting until we feel ready before we make a change. But maybe ready isn't the point. Maybe we just take the next step and trust ourselves enough to keep going. What part of Ashlyn's story felt the most familiar to you? Thank you for being here and for continuing to make this community such a special place. 🤍 #TheSockDrawerPodcast #PersonalGrowth #LifeTransitions #Leadership #SelfReflection #GrowthJourney

    The Hardest Seasons Can Become Your Strongest Story

  3. Jul 1

    Late ADHD Diagnosis at 50 Changed Everything | Ruth Danoff on Menopause, Midlife & Reinvention

    What if the thing you've been apologizing for your whole life was never actually a flaw? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley talks with Ruth Danoff, founder of Arctic Undies and Not Ruthless, about her ADHD diagnosis at 50 and the journey from corporate layoff to entrepreneur. Together they explore late-diagnosed ADHD, menopause, burnout, people-pleasing, emotional masking, and what it means to stop apologizing for who you are. Ruth also shares how she's redefining midlife wellness through innovative cooling apparel for women navigating hormonal changes. If you're navigating midlife, wondering about neurodivergence, or ready to embrace your authentic self, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Late ADHD diagnosis & healingWhy neurodivergent women people-pleaseADHD, menopause & women's healthBody temperature & wellnessFrom layoff to Arctic UndiesThe power of unmaskingA Tiny Dare you can try today ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00 — Meet Ruth Danoff 01:21 — The layoff that changed everything 03:58 — Why "Not Ruthless" was born 05:07 — Living with undiagnosed ADHD 07:14 — ADHD & people-pleasing 08:45 — Seeing her younger self differently 10:28 — What she stopped apologizing for 11:36 — Why women need to take up space 12:46 — ADHD burnout & recovery 13:36 — Why midlife women's health is overlooked 14:54 — Menopause & body temperature changes 17:00 — Understanding neurodivergence 18:41 — The story behind Arctic Undies 20:38 — The conversation nobody has about underwear 24:16 — Permission to stop pretending 25:04 — How Arctic Undies works 26:06 — What's next + investor call 28:21 — Advocate, entrepreneur, or educator? 30:58 — Don't overcomplicate your journey 32:51 — Ruth's upcoming book 34:19 — Learning to say no 35:39 — Protecting your energy 38:34 — 60-Second Drawer Dash 41:14 — Ruth's Tiny Dare 43:14 — Closing remarks Connect with Ruth Danoff: 🌐 Arctic Undies: Arctic Undies | Cooling, Comfy Underwear 🧠 ADHD Support Community: NOT Ruthless 💼 LinkedIn: Search Ruth Danoff 📸 Instagram & Social: @notruthlessadhd (same handle across platforms) About Ruth: Ruth Danoff is the founder & CEO of Arctic Undies and founder of Not Ruthless. She also serves on the Community Advisory Council for the Duke Center for Girls and Women with ADHD. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, share it with a friend, and tag @thesockdrawerpodcast on social media. 📖 Want more? Grab Lisa Begley's book The Sock Drawer Philosophy and discover the D-R-A-W-E-R Method, a six-step framework for navigating life transitions and reinvention. Available soon wherever books are sold. 🎧 The Sock Drawer Podcast: available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. New episodes drop weekly. Because the messy middle isn't proof you're failing. It's proof you're transforming.

  4. Jun 30

    He Almost Became Everything He Hated — The Driveway Moment That Stopped Him

    From the outside, Tim Street had it all: Marine veteran, former Federal Air Marshal, successful real estate entrepreneur. But one afternoon, sitting in his driveway after a listing appointment, he almost became the exact person he'd spent his whole life trying not to be. In this episode, Tim sits down with Lisa to unpack the moments when something in his life no longer fit, the "secure" jobs that were slowly killing him, the marriage he wasn't showing up for, and the drive home that forced him to choose between lying his way to the top or walking away from everything he'd built. If you've ever looked at your life and thought something's off but couldn't name it, this conversation is going to land. What you'll walk away with: Why "security" is the most dangerous lie most people believe The real question to ask when something in your life stops fitting How losing his Marines shaped everything about how Tim lives today The counterintuitive truth about why bad real estate agents thrive (and how to spot one) How Tim built Foolproof FSBO by giving away the very thing he used to sell Why changing direction isn't enough, you have to change your standards

  5. Jun 10

    Why Success Still Feels Wrong for So Many People

    There’s a moment many people experience—but rarely talk about. It’s the moment when everything looks right on the outside… but something feels off on the inside. In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa sits down with Ryan Sullivan, founder of Off the Beaten Path Financial, to explore what happens when success and alignment don’t match. Ryan shares his journey from mechanical engineer to entrepreneur, including the early realization that the traditional career path he was on wasn’t the life he actually wanted. What followed wasn’t a quick pivot—it was nearly a decade of questioning, experimenting, failing, learning, and rebuilding. Together, Lisa and Ryan unpack the messy middle that so many people find themselves in but don’t know how to navigate. They talk about clarity, fear, freedom, and the role money plays in shaping the life you’re able to live. Ryan also shares his philosophy around financial strategy, why most people are too passive with their money, and how having a clear vision can change everything. This is a conversation for anyone who feels like something isn’t quite right… but hasn’t figured out what comes next. 🔗 Connect with Ryan Sullivan: Website: Personal Financial Advisor & Planner In Bozeman MT Email: Ryan@obpfinancial.com LinkedIn / Social: Ryan Sullivan, PE 🎯 If this conversation resonated with you, make sure you subscribe and share it with someone who might need it. And if you’re in a season of transition and trying to figure out your next step, you can connect with Lisa at: 👉 https://www.thesockdrawerpodcast.com/

  6. Jun 3

    You’re Not Stuck… You’re Just Avoiding This One Thing

    What if the reason you feel stuck right now… isn’t because you’re doing something wrong— but because you’re trying to hold onto something that no longer fits? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, I sit down with Lincoln Bleveans, a global leader in energy, sustainability, and innovation who has spent over three decades navigating constant change at the highest levels. But this conversation isn’t about energy systems. It’s about what happens when life doesn’t go the way you planned… when the path you thought you wanted no longer fits… and when you’re forced to make decisions without a clear answer. Lincoln shares how he went from law school to an entirely different career path, why being a “square peg” became his greatest strength, and how stepping into the unknown shaped every major turning point in his life. We talk about: Why change feels so uncomfortable (and how to move through it) The hidden cost of success that most people don’t talk about How to make decisions when there is no clear “right” answer Why fear is often the signal—not the stop sign And what it really means to “be the astronaut” in your own life If you’re in a season where something feels off… but you can’t quite name it— this episode will meet you exactly where you are. 🎧 Connect with Lincoln: Website: Lincoln Bleveans | lincolnbleveans.com Podcast: Climate+ | Purpose and Prosperity in an Unprecedented World YouTube: Edison Squints 💬 Want support in your next step? Book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation: 👉 TheSockDrawerPodcast.com 📢 If this episode resonated with you: Subscribe to The Sock Drawer Podcast on YouTube Share this with someone who needs to hear it And leave a review—it helps more people find these conversations 👉 Watch more episodes and join our community here: Lisa Begley

  7. May 29

    Why You Can’t Focus Anymore and the Simple Fix You’re Missing

    If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck lately… this episode is going to hit home. Because what if the problem isn’t that you don’t have clarity… what if it’s that your life has become too complicated to see it? In this conversation, Lisa sits down with Alen Yen, President and Creative Director of iFactory, who has spent over 30 years helping organizations simplify complex ideas into clear, meaningful experiences. But what makes this episode powerful isn’t just his professional expertise—it’s how deeply personal this conversation becomes. Alen shares what it actually feels like to live with a constantly busy, overloaded mind, and why so many of us struggle to take even the smallest steps forward. He opens up about ADHD, mental clutter, and the reality that sometimes the hardest tasks… are the simplest ones. Together, Lisa and Alen unpack: Why modern life is designed to overwhelm you—and how to push back The “golden moment” in your morning that can change everything How clarity is not something you find, but something you build Why empathy (especially for yourself) is the starting point for change A simple, science-backed way to reset your mind when you feel stuck And maybe most importantly… Alen shares a powerful reminder that clarity doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from removing what no longer belongs. If you’ve been carrying too much, thinking too much, or trying to do everything at once… this episode will help you breathe, reset, and take one step forward. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEN YEN: Digital Services for Mission-Driven Organizations | iFactory 📘 FEATURED: 50 Ways to F Up a Marathon – A raw, honest, and surprisingly relatable look at failure, growth, and endurance Get Alen's book here: 50 Ways to F**k Up a Marathon! 💬 LET’S CONNECT: If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it. And if you’re navigating a messy season, you don’t have to do it alone. 👉 Book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation at TheSockDrawerPodcast.com

  8. May 27

    Steve Strauss: “I Had to Reinvent Myself Again” — Even After 20+ Years of Success

    What happens when someone who has spent decades teaching entrepreneurs how to grow, adapt, and succeed finds himself navigating a pivot of his own? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley sits down with Steve Strauss — bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, longtime small business columnist, and one of the most respected voices in small business in America. Steve has written 18 books, advised major brands, and spent more than 20 years helping entrepreneurs understand what it really takes to build something meaningful. But this conversation goes deeper than business strategy. Steve opens up about reinvention, unexpected pivots, staying relevant in a changing world, and the reality that even seasoned experts still face messy middle moments. Together, Lisa and Steve talk about what happens when what once worked stops working, how to recognize your next move, and why success in this season of life may look very different than it once did. If you are building something, rebuilding something, or simply trying to figure out what comes next, this episode will encourage you to keep going with more clarity, courage, and perspective. Connect with Steve Strauss Website: MrAllBiz.com Also mentioned: PlanetSmallBusiness.com Steve Strauss Books Mentioned The Small Business Bible - The Small Business Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Succeed in Your Small Business Your Small Business Boom - Your Small Business Boom: Explosive Ideas to Grow Your Business, Make More Money, and Thrive in a Volatile World If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe to The Sock Drawer Podcast YouTube channel, like this video, and share it with someone who may be navigating a pivot of their own. Your support helps us keep bringing meaningful conversations like this to the people who need them most. TheSockDrawerPodcast #SteveStrauss #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Pivot #BusinessWisdom #thedrawermethod #messinessmentor

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The Sock Drawer Podcast (SDP) is where the messy parts of life finally get some airtime. We dig into the big questions, the quiet doubts, and the surprising moments that make us stop and say, “Wait…this actually matters.” Every week, I sit down with guests who share raw stories, unexpected insights, and laugh-out-loud truths about navigating change, letting go, and finding what truly fits. From bold breakthroughs to everyday “aha” moments, nothing’s off-limits. This isn’t self-help with a side of fluff it’s clarity with a wink, courage with a laugh, and the nudge you need to take your next brave step.

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  • Creator
    Lisa
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Lisa
  • Show Website
    The Sock Drawer