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DefiningYou
by Erica Hansen
Certified Life Coach Erica Hansen knows what it takes to challenge your own assumptions and self-made rules and decide what truly defines you. Through personal reflections and conversations with others, she shows you how living with curiosity can result in a self-defined life that is lived with purpose.
Episodes
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The Gift of Change
In this episode, Erica talks about the opportunity of change and the expansion of DefiningYou beyond a podcast to include a community and the addition of content that supporters her listeners to begin their own Journey of Curiosity. You may find Erica on Facebook and Instagram. Mentions and...
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Full Acceptance, with Zach Handler
In this episode, Erica talks with Zach Handler about his journey and explores how staying true to your core purpose—even as the "how" changes—can lead to deeper connections and meaningful impact in both personal and professional life. You may find Zach on LinkedIn. You can learn more about the...
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Welcome to Life, with Erica Hansen
In this episode, Erica talks about lessons she learned of resilience and how to build back better. A welcoming back to life story. You may find Erica on Facebook, Instagram. You can learn more about the Defining You podcast and host Erica Hansen, at DefiningYou or at Life Integrated Coaching.
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Wish Granted, with Devi Adea
In this episode, Erica talks with Devi Adea. When DefiningYou was created, Devi was on the dream list of guests. Hear how Devi inspired Erica to take a leap of faith in her life and the path of Devi's own Journey of Curiosity. This is a conversation close to Erica's heart. You may find Devi at...
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New Years 2024
In this episode, Erica shares a look at her 2024 and her newest discovery about her Transformational Curiosity framework: SUSPEND, 0PEN, and SEEK, or S.O.S.. You can learn more about the Defining You podcast and host Erica Hansen, at DefiningYou or at Life Integrated Coaching.
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Life in Moments, with Erica Hansen
In this episode, Erica explores the moments when life happens. 2023 was a big year of moments and ones she had yet to share with her listeners. Given the role of her mother in her life, especially this last year, she dedicates this episode to her and is releasing it on Mother's Day. You may find...
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Purpose in the Silence, with Katarina Malingrey
In this episode, Erica talks with Katarina Malingrey about stepping through fear to resiliency. Sharing their journeys, they delve into the role of curiosity and those moments of growth that come from silence. You may find Katarina on Instagram, LinkedIn. Mentions and resources in this episode...
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Purposefully Joyful, with Christine Carbellano
In this episode, Erica talks with Christine Carbellano. Recorded a year prior – their conversation celebrates the joy of learning – anything. A fun buffet of topics with the underlying thread of what motivates people, it's one of those podcasts that is fun to listen to as a new year begins. You…
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Joyful Living through Food, with Sarah Doan Peace
In this episode, Erica talks with Sarah Doan Peace – the epitome of joyful living through the process of cooking and eating. They talk about the universal nature of food and how choosing to eat is choosing to live, so joyful eating is joyful living. Sarah shares tips, tricks, and stories that…
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Purpose in Story, with Ken McKellar
In this episode, Erica talks with Ken McKellar, a masterful storyteller who is entertaining and inspiring at the same time. You will laugh and most of all – you will think. Ken is a beacon of wisdom and Erica is excited to introduce him to her listeners. You may find Ken through his website or on...
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Welcome 2023, with Erica Hansen
In this episode, Erica looks back at 2022 through the Transformational Curiosity framework and shares what she learned. Looking forward in 2023, she presents a new way of living life and declares the year as a year of action. You can learn more about the Defining You podcast and host Erica…
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Transformational Curiosity: OPEN
In this episode, Erica introduces the second pillar, OPEN, of Transformational Curiosity, the framework she developed that transformed her life and through which, she believes, holds the power to unite humanity: One encounter at a time. You can learn more about the Defining You podcast and host...
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Transformational Curiosity: SUSPEND
In this episode, Erica introduces the foundational pillar, SUSPEND, of Transformational Curiosity, the framework she developed that transformed her life and through which, she believes, holds the power to unite humanity: One encounter at a time. You can learn more about the Defining You podcast…
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Embodied Purpose with Kristi Chaves
In this episode, Erica talks with Kristi Chaves about what living an embodied life feels like and how any guidance we need to live our best life is held in our own body. Hear her story and learn how to exchange your life's map for an even better version within. You may find Kristi on Instagram…
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023 - Apology Tour, with Erica Hansen
This episode is a brief message from me about my continuing journey. You may find Erica on Facebook, Instagram. Mentions and resources in this episode include: Viola Davis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violadavis/ The Depression Project: https://thedepressionproject.com You can learn…
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Defining Curiosity, with Erica Hansen
In this episode, the host of DefiningYou, Erica Hansen, defines what makes curiosity transformational. The type of curiosity that is necessary for your own journey of curiosity to live the life you are meant to experience. You may find Erica on Facebook, Instagram. Mentions and resources in this...
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021 - Out of Darkness Comes Purpose, with Barbara Beckley
In this episode, Erica talks with Barbara Beckley. Barbara is a woman who has gone through more life struggles than should be allowed in one lifetime. Yet, she radiates joy and gratitude about life. Barbara shares her story and how she was finally able to step into her purpose. This is a moving...
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020 - Lifelong Purpose, with Shahzad Khokhar
In this episode, Erica talks with Shahzad Khokhar. At only 14 years old, Shahzad woke up to his purpose. Over the years and across continents, he has remained steadfast in his deep rooted knowledge of that purpose. He shares what that purpose is and how living with purpose, intention, and choice...
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019: Unscripted - 20 Years Later, with Erica Hansen
In this first Unscripted episode, Erica talks about what's on her mind on the eve before the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Unscripted and raw, she wasn't sure what would come up, but hit 'record' and started talking. You may find Erica personally on Facebook and Instagram. Her business, Life…
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018 - L'Shana Tova 2021
In this storytime episode, Erica updates her listeners on what her past year has brought. New job, mental health struggles, surgery, choices. She opens up on her latest chapter of her journey and realigning with her soul's purpose. You may find Erica personally on Facebook and Instagram. Her...
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017 - Giving Purpose a Voice, with Holley Mignosi
In this episode, Erica talks with Holley Mignosi. An inspiring speaker, storyteller, body language expert, and coach, Holley leads her life with presence and passion. In her coaching practice and online communities, she shows others how to give voice to their purpose. A source of personal and...
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017 - Giving Purpose a Voice, with Holley Mignosi
In this episode, Erica talks with Holley Mignosi. An inspiring speaker, storyteller, body language expert, and coach, Holley leads her life with presence and passion. In her coaching practice and online communities, she shows others how to give voice to their purpose. A source of personal and...
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016 - New Years 2021
In this episode, Erica reflects on the lessons learned in 2020 and her hopes for 2021. You can learn more about the Defining You podcast and host Erica Hansen, at DefiningYou or at Life Integrated Coaching.
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015 - Encouraging Purpose, with Miranda Jo Davis
In this episode, Erica talks with Miranda Jo Davis. An encourager by nature, Miranda believes that everyone has their place in the world and she was put here to guide you. Whether in the yoga studio or coaching one-on-one, she is pure of heart and through this conversation you will find yourself...
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014 - Intentional Purpose, with Sean Rosensteel
In this episode, Erica talks with Sean Rosensteel. In his late twenties, Sean reached a point in his life where he made a decision to move from conditional living to intentional living. Experiencing the change it brought to his life, it became his purpose to show others how to welcome in...
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013 - Fighting with purpose, with Jaclyn Roof
In this episode, Erica talks with Jaclyn Dugan Roof, a woman who entered a cage fight and six minutes later, exited into her truth. Jaclyn speaks about how that one experience allowed her to find her center and the journey she has been on for the three years since. Jaclyn's story is still being...
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012 - World Mental Health Day, with Stacie and Erica Hansen
In this very personal episode, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, Erica has a raw and open conversation with her sister, Stacie Hansen, about what it was like for Stacie to have a little sister with depression that went untreated for all of her childhood and young adulthood. They talk…
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011 – Sparking with Purpose, with Anne Bonney
In this episode, Erica talks with Anne Bonney. Living courageously is the theme to Anne's life and her purpose. She shares how this appears in her work and the role that mindset has on one's journey and choices made. You may find Anne on Facebook, Instagram, and her websites Igniting Your Courage...
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010 - Journey to Purpose
Host and Creator of the DefiningYou Podcast, Erica Hansen, shares her search for that one decision point where she decided to change her life. Or did she? Recently, Erica went back through the dark parts of her journey to see if she really had that one decision point. Listen to hear her…
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009 - An empowered purpose, with Sarah Brown
In this episode, Erica talks with Sarah Brown. Sarah is a force of empowerment and beauty and has a mission of changing the world one woman at a time. Whether through her Empowered Bombshells Facebook Group or in her photography studio, Sarah gives each woman permission to take back her power...
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008 - When purpose meets career, with Mark Stice
In this episode, Erica talks with Mark Stice. A personal episode, Mark is someone who got her through a difficult part of her own journey. Recently reunited, they found themselves at very similar points in claiming their purpose in life. Their conversation touches on their friendship, Mark's...
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007 – Pairing purpose and hope, with Jennifer Behnke
In this episode, Erica talks with Jennifer Behnke, a woman who knew her purpose early on, and leaned on it to get through life's challenges. Jen is a trained opera singer and uses her voice as an anchor in living her purpose. Our conversation covers faith, cancer, refugees, and the opera…
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006 - My Leap of Faith, with Erica Hansen
Host and Creator of the DefiningYou Podcast, Erica Hansen, shares the chapter of her journey where she makes the decision to leap into a new life of living her purpose full time. You may find Erica personally on Facebook and Instagram. Her business, Life Integrated Coaching, may be found on...
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005 – Leading with purpose and thriving, with Char McCreadie
In this episode, Erica talks with Char McCreadie, a woman who has lived several lifetimes already and each one filled to the brim. Her inner strength, perseverance, and intense love for living comes through with each word she speaks. A survivor of an 18-year battle with cancer and 9/11, Char not...
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004 - The changing voice of your purpose, with Jenifer Strauss
In this episode, Erica talks with Jenifer Strauss about how living your purpose can look differently over the years yet remain as solid as ever. Jen is a master storyteller and leads us on her journey of over 20 years of living her purpose. She offers insight and advice on how to keep your...
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003 - Happiness is found within purpose with Sally Smarsty
In this episode, Erica talks with Sally Smarsty about her journey through addiction and recovery, achieving love, job, and financial security, and then realizing that all that didn't result in happiness. Instead, Sally continued on her journey back to herself and only after stepping into her…
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002 - Stepping into your truth, with Renee Bedard
In this episode, Erica talks with Renee Bedard about her journey to accepting who she is at the core, stepping into her truth, and finally living her purpose. Renee describes her journey as a "beautiful dance of energy and experience." A witch, psychic, healer, and all around good human being,...
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001 - Intro Episode with host and creator Erica Hansen
Welcome to the debut episode of DefiningYou. Host and creator, Erica Hansen, talks about why she decided to launch this podcast, who it's designed for, and what she hopes listeners will gain.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Certified Life Coach Erica Hansen knows what it takes to challenge your own assumptions and self-made rules and decide what truly defines you. Through personal reflections and conversations with others, she shows you how living with curiosity can result in a self-defined life that is lived with purpose.
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Certified Life Coach Erica Hansen knows what it takes to challenge your own assumptions and self-made rules and decide what truly defines you. Through personal reflections and conversations with others, she shows you how living with curiosity can result in a self-defined life that is lived with...
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