The Transition Bridge Podcast

Debi Ronca
The Transition Bridge Podcast

Our lives are a story of transitions. Navigating them can be challenging with all of the inner struggles, decisions, and the boatload of the unknown that confronts us. Every Tuesday, Debi Ronca, everyone's favorite Transition Life Coach will be interviewing guests who will be sharing their struggles and successes with transitions, along with experts who will give you tools to understand how to process the trauma, conflicts, mindsets, and habits that come with the transition experience. If you are wanting to learn how to embrace, grow, and be transformed by your transition, this podcast is for you!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Why do Women Need their Own Tribe with Brenda Ridgley, Certified Women’s Midlife Coach, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Retreat Leader

    “As women, the greatest thing we can do is to help each other rise and support each other and collaborate, share, inspire and empower”. Today’s episode is about the different seasons of a woman’s life, whether you are a wife, a mother or career woman. My guest, Brenda Ridgley shares that as women, we can sometimes fall victim to the silent epidemic of letting ourselves go. Not the makeup free, yoga pants or the weight gain routine, but how little by little we have allowed our preferences, our interests and our individuality to slip away until we no longer recognize ourselves outside of our role as wives, mothers or professionals. Brenda is a mind valley, certified women’s midlife coach, award winning best-selling author, speaker, retreat leader and girlfriend guru. Her mission is to support women through life transitions and help them connect to their passions, purpose and people. In this episode, Brenda shares: • Why women need a tribe • How to create empowering friendships in your life • How to reclaim who you really are as a woman • Her Whole YOU Retreat and how it brings transformation to your life CONNECT WITH BRENDA – she has a free download of her book just for you! https://www.brendaridgley.com/ www.youtube.com/c/BrendaRidgley https://www.facebook.com/brendaridgelyconnections/ https://www.instagram.com/brendaridgley CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck? Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward? Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Email – info@debironca.com Check out my online course! Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program Are you experiencing the symptoms of transition? Take a free assessment! https://assessment.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/free-quiz The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Seller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

    41 min
  2. SEP 30

    The Retired Empty Nester with Cathy Lawdanski

    “Don’t act your age in retirement, act like the inner young person you have always been”. There comes a time when we transition into the latter years of our lives, and we wonder about “what’s next” for us. Our children are grown, and we have more time, but maybe lack the larger vision of how we should live this season of our lives. My guest, Cathy Lawdanski understands this latter season and has been on her own journey to create and find a new vision for her own life. I believe what she is doing is so creative and inspiring. Cathy is the content creator behind Retired Empty Nester where she promotes THRIVING in the retired empty nest years through Service, Learning, and Having Fun! In this episode, Cathy shares: • Why it's important to think outside the box • How to be intentional about scheduling time to do the things that help us thrive • Practical steps to creating your new path in retirement. • Why it is so important to develop new friendships in this latter season Cathy has some freebies and links to share some practical tips with you! Connect with Cathy: Blog: MySideof50 19 Practical Ways to Help When Someone Dies 10 Sentiments to Write in a Sympathy Card Instagram Facebook CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck? Do you sense its time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward? Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Check out my online course! Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Seller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

    29 min
  3. SEP 23

    How our Wounds Cover or Shut down our Strengths and Giftings? With Debi Ronca, International Best-Selling Author, Certified Life Transition Coach, Podcast Host

    “Don’t allow your wounds to turn you into a person you are not” Have you been hurt? Have you noticed that maybe an area of your gifting or a particular strength you have is no longer operating in your life? Life hurts, and when we get wounded by other people or events in our lives, that unhealed wound can eventually cover or shut down our giftings and strengths. When we get wounded, it is so damaging to our hearts and our souls. In this episode, Debi shares: How to begin to recognize what your wounds have been hiding about the real you! How the power of someone’s words can shut down your gift. Understand what we have put aside or laid down because we have been hurt. Why it's important to heal the wound so your gift and your strength can operate again in your life. It’s who you are! Debi encourages you to reach out for a free session!  Link below! CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck?  Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward?  Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Email – info@debironca.com Check out my online course!  Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Seller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

    15 min
  4. SEP 16

    The 5 FROGS Transformation Journey With Brenda Reynolds, Founder of BKR Consulting, Inc.

    FROGS is an acronym for the spaces we jump between in the face of a change or a disorienting life event. This journal guides you through your 5 FROGS® transformation journey on the road to greater resilience – Brenda Reynolds Transitions are all about seasons of change, and sometimes these changes catch us off guard and leave us feeling devastated. My guest, Brenda Reynolds would share that back in 2008, her life went sideways, alongside with the economy. She found herself unexpectedly divorcing, and becoming a single mom to 2 boys, living in her dream home as her dream life exploded. Every bit of her life had to shift. During this difficult season, Brenda called upon her background and skillset in leadership and made a decision to remain resilient. This has inspired her work and she is now a 2x’s best-selling author, and TEDx and International Speaker, specializing in guiding individuals and client organizations through times of uncertainty, challenge, change and growth on the road to great resilience and performance. Brenda Reynolds, is the founder of BKR Consulting, Inc. and has spent her career as a trusted organization and leadership consultant focused on helping clients lead with clarity and confidence during times of change. She leaves her clients equipped with the mindset, behaviors, and strategies to master their “now what?’’ moments in the workplace or life space. In this episode, Brenda shares: • How she helps her clients through times of uncertainty, challenge and change. • What does F.R.O.G.S. acronym stand for and the meaning behind it. • How can you develop greater resiliency in your personal life or your organization. • How can you master the “now what?” moments in the workplace or life space. • Information about The COMING TOGETHER Women’s Leadership Experience. Connect with Brenda for a copy of her 5 FROGS Transformation Journal, The COMING TOGETHER Women’s Leadership Experience and her book, TBD – To Be Determined: Leading with Clarity & Confidence in Uncertain Times. Website - www.BrendaKReynolds.com Linkedin – www.linkedin.com/in/brendaklinereynolds Instagram - www.instagram.com/brendakreynolds Facebook – www.facebook.com/BrendaKlineReynolds X - https://x.com/brendakreynolds CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck? Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward? Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Linkedin – www.linkedin/com/in/debironca Instagram – @debironca Check out my online course! Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Seller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

    45 min
  5. SEP 9

    The Power of Forgiveness with Debi Ronca, International Best- Selling Author, Certified Life Transition Coach, Podcast Host

    “When we forgive, we heal. When we let go, we grow.” Forgiveness is not easy, but it is necessary. It’s necessary because unforgiveness impacts our health, our mental and emotional well-being, and also our spiritual walk. In today’s episode, Debi shares: • The health benefits of walking in forgiveness • How unforgiveness affects our health in a negative way • What the medical field says about both forgiveness and unforgiveness • When we don’t forgive, we give our power to the person who hurt us • Why we need to live in the present with a clear heart and not in the past with a broken one If you are struggling with this journey of forgiveness, Debi invites you to reach out for a free call to help you walk through this process to a personal breakthrough. Use the link below to schedule a free session with Debi. CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck? Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward? Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Email – info@debironca.com Check out my online course! “ Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions” https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Seller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

    14 min
  6. SEP 2

    The Comparison Trap with Debi Ronca, Author, Certified Life Transition Coach and Podcast Host

    “To compare yourself to others is to forget about your own unique journey” Emily’s Quotes “Don’t compare yourself to others, compare yourself to the person you were yesterday” Jordan Peterson Comparison is a slippery slope. In the beginning, we may not think it is a dangerous thing to do, but inevitably, we will be caught in its web. While it may be good to consider what others are doing to possibly learn from their success, if we linger too long, we can take the bait and get hooked on comparison. In this episode, Debi shares: • How comparison takes us off our north center and focus • How the web of comparison destroys our dreams and aspirations • How our negative self-talk can be the gateway to comparison • How we will either shrink back or become proud because of comparison If you struggle with comparison, Debi invites you to schedule a free call on the link below. CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck? Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward? Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Email – info@debironca.com Check out my online course! Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Seller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

    9 min
  7. AUG 26

    Purposeful Retirement with Milan Schwarzkopf

    “Retirement is a blank sheet of paper.  It is a chance to redesign your life into something new and different.” One of the transitions that eventually most of us will experience is the transition of retirement.  We know this season is coming into our lives and we know it is inevitable, so how do we prepare? Can retirement be more than financial security? My guest today, Milan Schwarzkopf is a Purposeful Retirement Expert. MSc. Milan Schwarzkopf, Ph.D., MBA, spent his working years as a Senior Project Manager on complex global projects. Milan has learned the secret to having an exciting and meaningful retirement is more than just financial security, but IT'S ALSO ABOUT relationships, health, and a new life purpose. He redesigned his own life to reflect the ideal life of his retirement desires, his own Third Act. Milan shares: I believe everyone deserves a healthy, wealthy, happy, and fulfilled retirement. I teach people to retire with no fear of how they will transit into their third act of life. If you are thinking about retirement, planning for retirement, or are already in retirement, then you may need my help. Milan wrote his own book, Living Your Best Third Act, How to Live Healthy, Wealthy and Happy in Your Retirement, Giving practical tips and a simple step-by-step plan to help you as you step into the transition of retirement. His book can be found on Amazon on the link below. Connect with Milan Web: https://www.thirdactresources.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milanschwarzkopf/ My book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPYH85G Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/milanschwarzkopf FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/650316156383339/ Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KBQA9rPXb6A Email: milanschwarzkopf@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck?  Do you sense its time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward?  Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Email – info@debironca.com Check out my online course!    Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Seller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

    23 min
  8. AUG 19

    Conquer Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian

    Transitions of Loss are one of the most difficult to navigate.  Your normal has been radically changed, and it’s daunting. In this episode, we are having a conversation about the loss of health, specifically with long COVID-19 and Chronic Fatigue. My guest today, Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a licensed Naturopathic Physician with two decades of experience, specializes in empowering health-conscious professionals to conquer long COVID and ME/CFS fatigue. Her personal battle with chronic fatigue inspired her to uncover its root causes, leading to the creation of a transformative system that addresses the five core root causes of Chronic Fatigue/ME. This approach helps those overwhelmed by exhaustion regain their energy and vitality, allowing them to fully embrace life once again. In this episode, Dr. Jenny shares: Her personal journey of multiple diagnoses of Chronic Fatigue What are the five core root causes of Chronic Fatigue/ME What subconscious work is all about How people can restore and re-energize She believes in a holistic healing process that integrates the physical, mental/emotional, and energetic dimensions, emphasizing the body's inherent ability to be vital. If you are suffering from Chronic Fatigue or the residual effects of long COVID, I highly recommend you reach out and connect with Dr. Jenny. CONNECT WITH DR. JENNY Website – www.drjennytufenkian.com FREEBIES- ENERGY QUIZ: https://drjennytufenkian.com/quiz/ CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck?  Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward?  Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Email – info@debironca.com Check out my online course! Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program

    54 min
5
out of 5
26 Ratings

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Our lives are a story of transitions. Navigating them can be challenging with all of the inner struggles, decisions, and the boatload of the unknown that confronts us. Every Tuesday, Debi Ronca, everyone's favorite Transition Life Coach will be interviewing guests who will be sharing their struggles and successes with transitions, along with experts who will give you tools to understand how to process the trauma, conflicts, mindsets, and habits that come with the transition experience. If you are wanting to learn how to embrace, grow, and be transformed by your transition, this podcast is for you!

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