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Lead Today
by Kalyna Miletic
Lead: the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow.We are uncovering how to lead within our lives daily. We discuss self leadership, corporate leadership, spirituality, how to lead in your relationships and more. We believe in leading daily with what you choose to do and interview people who lead by example.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/lead Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kalyna/support
Episodes
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How Gen Z & Millennials Can Save a Generation From Loneliness: A Love Letter to Our Grandparents
Why are Gen Z and Millennials the secret to solving the elderly loneliness epidemic? In this heartfelt love letter to grandparents, we explore the deep importance of intergenerational connection, current youth-led initiatives, and how you can make an immediate, life-changing impact on an older...
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How to Retrain Your Nervous System to Accept Peace (Tools for Overwhelm)
Now that you know what is happening, Kalyna delivers the ultimate actionable toolkit. This episode focuses entirely on the practical somatic and behavioral strategies you need to slow down, build resilience, and safely retrain your nervous system for long-term peace. Key Takeaways Somatic Daily...
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Addicted to the Yearning: Why Being Present Feels Unsafe to Your Nervous System
In this episode, Kalyna uncovers the root cause of burnout: a dysregulated nervous system trapped in the "go-go-go" hustle. We explore what happens when your body is primed for chaos from childhood, why peace can actually feel unsafe, and how we use romanticized longing to escape the present...
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The Ancient Japanese Secret to Fixing a Broken Mindset: Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi
Are you trapped in the 'perfect mom' performance loop? In this episode of The Lead Today Show, Kalyna Miletic applies the ancient Japanese principles of Kintsugi and Wabi-Sabi to modern motherhood. Discover the 7 philosophies to break free from creator burnout, embrace imperfect parenting, and…
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The Sinner-Saint Complex: Why You’re So Hard on Yourself (And How to Stop)
Do you constantly feel like you are failing, even when you’re doing your best? Are you trapped in an exhausting cycle of trying to look like you have it all together, while secretly drowning in self-doubt behind closed doors? In this episode of Lead Today, Kalyna Miletic exposes the invisible...
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The Lie of "Good Enough": A Confession on the Pressure to Perform
Have you ever felt like your presence alone isn't enough, and that you have to constantly perform just to prove your worth? In this raw and unscripted confession, Kalyna Miletic pulls back the curtain on the invisible burnout of balancing motherhood, content creation, and the exhausting lie of...
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What Google Won’t Tell You About Your First AA & Al-Anon Meeting
On today's episode of Lead Today, host Kalyna Miletic pulls back the curtain on one of the hardest leadership steps a person can take: walking through the doors of a 12-Step meeting. If you are secretly considering attending an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Al-Anon meeting, you are likely frozen…
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Dr. Peter McCullough - Medical Truth and Covid-19
This episode was recorded on June 15, 2022. In this episode of Lead Today, host Kalyna Miletic sits down with Dr. Peter McCullough, a prominent cardiologist and outspoken voice on public health, medical ethics, and personal responsibility. He is a physician-scientist, cardiologist and…
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Limerence - Shiny Object Syndrome
In this episode of the Lead Today Show, host Kalyna Miletic dives deep into the neurobiology of obsession. Whether you are a leader struggling to maintain focus or a coach helping a client through an "addictive" relationship, this episode provides the clinical frameworks and mindset shifts...
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Closing of the Bones Ceremony - La Cerrada
In this episode of the Lead Today Show, host Kalyna Miletic explores the ancient, transformative power of the Closing of the Bones ceremony. This ritual, deeply rooted in Meso-American traditions, offers a profound way to navigate life's major transitions by "sealing" what has been opened...
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Stop Asking Mom Groups for Vaccine Advice: Brain Hack for Fearless Parenting
A mom asks, “What’s your take on vaccines?” Instead of opinions, Kalyna teaches self-leadership: Build medical knowledge, claim autonomy to say yes/no, and own your decision. BIG POINT: Seek information, not influence from other moms—use them for data, not direction. Self-leadership = Medical...
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Ash Wednesday and Lent
In this episode, Kalyna takes us through fresh, unexpected angles on Ash Wednesday and Lent — transforming these ancient traditions into powerful leadership tools for 2026's fast-paced world. From biblical wildcards to brain science hacks, she shares novel insights and actionable strategies for...
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Carnival - Shrovetide
In this episode, Kalyna unpacks the electrifying chaos of Carnival and Fat Tuesday — reimagining these pre-Lent blowouts as high-stakes reset rituals for leaders thriving in 2026's relentless hustle. From pagan feasts to global parades, she reveals hidden roots and modern hacks to harness...
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Curacao | Travel Series
In this episode, Kalyna takes us along on her journey through Curaçao — a vibrant Caribbean island filled with color, culture, and family-friendly fun. From sandy beaches to unique wildlife experiences, Kalyna shares her favorite stops, travel insights, and tips for making the most of this…
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How to Practice Intuitive Parenting: The Power of Pausing Before You React
Parenting often feels like a test of patience, especially when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and pulled in a dozen directions. In this episode of The Lead Today Show, Kalyna Miletic dives deep into what it really means to be an intuitive parent—one who leads with presence, empathy, and…
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Living Life on the Perimeter
Episode on thriving as a social observer on the fringes, drawing from self-leadership principles. The discussion explores changing social circles, likened to switching "ponds," to find environments that align with personal growth. Wrong Pond Dynamics: Kalyna identifies misfit social groups where...
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Maternity Leave Options Around the World
Kalyna dives into global maternity leave policies, flexible extensions like Spain's part-time reductions until age 12, and Dr. Erica Komisar's push for extended paid leave to protect infant development. Drawing from top countries (Bulgaria, Estonia, Sweden) and stark contrasts (US zero paid…
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Relationship Nostalgia
Kalyna invites listeners into a profound exploration of how time reshapes relationships—revealing who truly sees and empathizes with your current self, and empowering you to decide whether to deepen those bonds or courageously let them go. Instead of clinging to outdated versions of connection,...
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Ways to Approach Rituals for Letting Go of 2025 and Resolutions for 2026
In this episode of the Lead Today Show, Kalyna invites listeners into a gentler, more realistic way of approaching New Year’s resolutions—one built on small rituals, easy wins, and honoring the natural seasons of life instead of forcing constant transformation. Instead of charging into January...
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Create the Magic You Wish to See this Holiday Season
In this week’s episode of the Lead Today Show, Kalyna invites listeners into a softer, more honest look at the holidays—one that makes space for both magic and mess. She explores how this season can hold light and darkness at the same time: joy, grief, nostalgia, exhaustion, and tiny moments of...
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A Rant About Breastfeeding and the Mother-Child Dyad - Trigger Warning
In this week’s episode, Kalyna opens up about the deep, often unspoken realities of early motherhood—centering on breastfeeding, the mother–child bond, and how her expectations collided with the truth of birth and postpartum life. She shares how she went into maternity leave believing that with...
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Emily Swann - Breastfeeding and Well-Baby Support - Lactation Consultant
Emily Swann is a Registered Nurse (RN, BSN), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), infant bodyworker, and nutritionist who owns For The Love of Breastfeeding LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina. She specializes in supporting breastfeeding mothers through education, bodywork…
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I'm Back - Maternity Leave, The "Becoming" Part of Motherhood
In this week’s episode, Kalyna shares a very personal update on where she’s been, why the podcast went quiet, and what it really looked like to step away for maternity leave and step into motherhood. She talks through the expectations she had going into leave, the surprises that came with birth…
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164. Week Nine: Being Open to the Journey - Soulful Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 9 of Soulful Pregnancy! As we dive deeper into this sacred journey, your baby is growing rapidly, and so are you. This week marks a significant transition as the early developmental phase continues, and you may begin to feel the emotional and physical impact of your pregnancy more...
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163. Week Eight: Embracing Early Formations - Soulful Pregnancy
This week on Soulful Pregnancy, we reach Week 8, a transformative stage as your baby’s features become more distinct and you may feel more connected to this blossoming life. As you move through the early months of pregnancy, we’ll explore how to nurture yourself through the physical demands and...
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162. Week Seven: Growing Together - Building Connection - Soulful Pregnancy
In this episode of Soulful Pregnancy, we move into Week 7—a time of rapid growth for your baby and profound shifts for you. This week, your baby is developing key features, and you may be feeling the full weight of early pregnancy symptoms. We’ll explore how you can nurture this sacred connection...
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161. Week Six: A Heartbeat of Love - Embracing Change - Soulful Pregnancy
In this week’s episode of Soulful Pregnancy, we journey through Week 6, a time of deep emotional and physical change. Your baby’s heartbeat is now detectable, a sacred rhythm connecting the two of you. As your baby’s organs begin to form, you may also start experiencing more noticeable pregnancy...
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160. Week Five: Awakening - The First Signs of Life - Soulful Pregnancy
This week on Soulful Pregnancy, we enter Week 5, a time of awakening for both you and your baby. As your body begins to show early signs of pregnancy, your baby’s heart starts to form and beat for the very first time. This is a sacred moment of life unfolding, and we’ll explore how you can tune...
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159. Week Four: Taking Root - Implantation and Connection - Soulful Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 4 of Soulful Pregnancy. This week, we focus on implantation—the moment your baby begins to settle into your womb, establishing the first physical bond between you. It’s a powerful time of grounding and connection, as the foundation for this new life is laid. Join us as we explore...
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158. Week Three: The Divine Spark - Soulful Pregnancy
In this week’s episode of Soulful Pregnancy, we celebrate a profound moment—fertilization. Week 3 marks the union of sperm and egg, when spirit meets matter, and a new soul begins its earthly journey. This episode invites you to honor the sacred spark of life and reflect on the spiritual depth of...
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157. Week Two: The Moment of Possibility - Soulful Pregnancy
Welcome back to Soulful Pregnancy, where we embrace the deep, spiritual aspects of the pregnancy journey. In Week 2, your body prepares for ovulation—a sacred time when the potential for new life is at its peak. While you may not yet be pregnant, this week holds the energy of possibility. We...
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156. Week One: Letting Go and Preparing for a Miracle - Soulful Pregnancy
Welcome to the very first episode of Soulful Pregnancy, where we guide you through the incredible transformation that is pregnancy, week by week. In this episode, we focus on Week 1, when your body is getting ready for the possibility of pregnancy, even though fertilization hasn’t occurred yet....
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155. How to make friends while living or traveling abroad
Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the challenges and joys of making friends while living or traveling abroad. Whether you're moving to a new country for work or simply exploring as a traveler, building connections with locals and fellow expats can enhance your experience in ways you...
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154. Exploring Your US Work Visa Options as a Canadian —TN, H-1B, L-1, and Beyond
In this episode, we dive deep into the various visa options available for Canadians looking to work in the U.S. Whether you're a professional seeking new career opportunities, an entrepreneur, or someone being transferred by your company, we break down the different visas, eligibility…
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153. Why Everyone's Moving to Texas: What They Don’t Tell You About Moving There
- The allure of Texas - Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio Compared - Texas Triangle - Southern Hospitality and Culture - Weather in Texas - Politics in Texas - The Food scene in Austin and Texas - Education in Texas and the prevalence of homeschooling - Health insurance details - The #1…
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152. Career Crossroads: When to Hire a Coach and Take Control of Your Future
Major Topics Covered: - 1-1 Coaching versus Group Coaching - Check your employer's insurance benefits - Done for you, done by you, or done with you - Accountability vs. Resources - What's your excuse? - Time, Money or Experience - How to know if a coaching program will help you - How long to work...
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151. The Game of Life and How to Play It by: Florence Scovel Shinn
Major Topics Covered: - What is the "game of life"? - Life is a game, not a battle - The game is based on giving and receiving - The Law of Prosperity - The Power of the Word - Casting the Burden i.e. Surrender it to God - Love - The Law of Forgiveness and Karma - The Perfect Square: Love…
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150. What is the Holy Trinity and how do we apply the concept to our lives?
Major Topics Covered: - What is the Holy Trinity? - How do you use the concept of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in your life? - What is the connection of the superconscious, conscious and subconscious mind to the Holy Trinity? - How do we apply the concept of the Trinity to our daily lives?…
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149. Conversations with God Part One - Neale Donald Walsch
Major Topics Covered: - The nature of love and hate - How perspective shapes your experience - Are you the Creator of your life? - Who are you? - Why are we here? - What is the Holy Trinity? - How do you use the concept of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in your life? - What is the connection of...
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148. How Generative AI like ChatGPT threatens to change our relationships
Major Topics Covered: - How Generative AI can help in the workplace - What ChatGPT can and cannot do in terms of writing - The humanity of gift giving - Can AI replace humanity? - How can AI support our relationships? - What is the impact of technology to our communication styles - Do you feel…
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147. From Maiden to Mother: The Path to Matrescence
Major Topics Covered: - What is matrescence? - Do we need to plan marriage and motherhood? - What about when life doesn't go to plan? - The importance of being a mother - Why your career needs to fit into the rest of your life - Erica Komisar's "Being There" Book - Why the first three years of...
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146. What to do when you're procrastinating on a (big) decision
This episode came from a listener request. Please feel free to write into the show to request a topic you're interested in hearing Kalyna speak about. 1:1 Coaching With Kalyna Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here Major Topics Covered: - How to handle your concerns…
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145. What to do when you're doubting yourself
This episode came from a listener request. Please feel free to write into the show to request a topic you're interested in hearing Kalyna speak about. Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here Major Topics Covered: - Emotional Scaling Technique - David Hawkins Levels of Consciousness, Hierarchy...
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144. [Relationships] How to approach online dating
This episode came from a listener request. Please feel free to write into the show to request a topic you're interested in hearing Kalyna speak about. Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here Major Topics Covered: - How to approach your dating profile - What the key missteps are in online dating…
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143. [Relationships] How to communicate your needs
This episode came from a listener request. Please feel free to write into the show to request a topic you're interested in hearing Kalyna speak about. Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here Major Topics Covered: - How to express your feelings so that they're heard - Non-Violent Communication…
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142. [Relationships] How to stand your ground during an argument
This episode came from a listener request. Please feel free to write into the show to request a topic you're interested in hearing Kalyna speak about. Major Topics Covered: - Setting boundaries during a conversation - How to not be an emotional "punching bag" in a difficult conversation -...
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141. [Relationships] How to manage feeling defensive in conversations
Unravel the thought process that occurs when we feel defensive. If you have feelings of being defensive in conversation with your partner, friends, or co-workers, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to better understand why someone is being critical, how to manage your emotions in the heat…
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140. Enneagram Type Nine - The Peacemaker
Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here Introduction to Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker Type 9 individuals are often referred to as "The Peacemaker" due to their harmonious and accommodating nature. They are driven by a deep desire for inner peace…
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139. Enneagram Type Eight - The Challenger
Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here Introduction to Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger Type 8 individuals are often referred to as "The Challenger" due to their assertive and powerful nature. They are driven by a deep desire for autonomy, strength, and...
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138. Enneagram Type Seven - The Enthusiast
Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here Introduction to Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast Type 7 individuals are often referred to as "The Enthusiast" due to their joyful and adventurous nature. They are driven by a deep desire for excitement, variety, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Lead: the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow.We are uncovering how to lead within our lives daily. We discuss self leadership, corporate leadership, spirituality, how to lead in your relationships and more. We believe in leading daily with what you choose to do and interview people who lead by example.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/lead Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kalyna/support
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