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Maybe I Can® with Debbie Weiss
by Debbie Weiss
You have the power to change your life regardless of your circumstances. With over 50 years of experience dealing with some of life’s toughest challenges, Debbie is an expert in chasing your own dreams in spite of your circumstances. She is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, family caregiver and mother. She has overcome her own limiting beliefs and fears allowing her to begin to live her best life and her life’s passion is to help and inspire others to do the same. In her spare time, Debbie loves to laugh, dance, read and stay active. Recently widowed, Debbie is still following her dreams and wants you to follow yours. You are on this journey together. Every Wednesday, Debbie will share some ideas to help inspire and motivate women to live the life you want. Debbie will also introduce you to those that have helped her on her journey, as well as share other women's stories of inspiration. To learn more about Debbie or to reach out with any questions or episode ideas, please visi
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Ep. 185: Grief Doesn't Always Begin With Goodbye
Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself grieving something even though no one died?In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I'm talking about the many forms of grief we often overlook. Grief isn't only about death. We can grieve lost dreams, changing relationships, infertility, divorce, retirement, friendship endings, caregiving, health challenges, job loss, and the future we thought we'd have.I share some of the most personal moments of my own life—from my son's autism diagnosis, to caring for my husband through mental illness and terminal cancer, to losing a lifelong friendship, and navigating uncertainty in my career. Each experience taught me that grief often begins long before goodbye.We'll also talk about anticipatory grief, grieving people who are still alive but have changed, and why grief isn't something we "get over"—it's something we learn to carry.If you've been feeling sadness over a loss that others don't seem to understand, I hope this episode reminds you that your grief is real, and it deserves to be acknowledged.💜 In this episode, we'll explore: The many forms of grief beyond death Anticipatory grief and grieving changing relationships Why grief has no timeline How to honor your loss without staying stuck Questions to help you reflect and begin healing If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and let me know: What loss are you still carrying?#Grief #Healing #MaybeICanPodcast #Caregiving #PersonalGrowth #WidowLife #LifeTransitions #EmotionalHealing #TheSprinkleEffect #DebbieWeissSupport the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 184: Rest Isn't Something You Earn
Send us Fan MailHave you ever stopped to ask yourself if you're really overwhelmed... or simply exhausted?In this week's episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I'm talking about something I think so many of us have accepted as "normal"—living in a constant state of exhaustion.For years, I told myself I was just busy. As a caregiver, business owner, wife, and mom, I kept pushing through until one Mother's Day, everything I'd been carrying came pouring out. Looking back, I realized it wasn't the holiday that broke me—it was years of emotional, mental, and physical depletion.In this episode, I share that story, the hidden stages of exhaustion, and why so many of us feel guilty about something as simple as resting.We'll talk about:✨ The four stages of hidden exhaustion✨ Emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual fatigue✨ Why we struggle to give ourselves permission to rest✨ How to tell the difference between resistance and true exhaustion✨ Small ways to restore your energy before you hit a breaking pointIf you've been telling yourself, "I'll rest later," this episode is for you.Maybe the most productive thing you can do today... is rest.💜 Connect with me:Instagram: @debbie.r.weissEmail: [email protected]#MaybeICanPodcast #TheSprinkleEffect #Rest #BurnoutRecovery #CaregiverSupport #WomenOver50 #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #EmotionalWellness #DebbieWeissSupport the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 183: A Sprinkle of Forgiveness
Send us Fan MailWhat if forgiveness isn't about the other person at all?In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I'm talking about one of the hardest sprinkles of all: forgiveness.For years, I carried resentment, guilt, unrealistic expectations, and disappointment without realizing how much emotional energy they were stealing from me. Whether it's forgiving ourselves, another person, a life circumstance, or simply the way things turned out, forgiveness is often the key to finding peace.In this episode, I share personal stories about caregiving, family relationships, career challenges, and the lessons I'm still learning in real time about letting go of resentment and choosing emotional freedom.If you've been replaying the past, carrying guilt, or wishing life had unfolded differently, this conversation is for you.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 182: A Sprinkle Of Surrender
Send us Fan MailWhat if surrender isn't about giving up... but finally finding peace?In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I'm sharing one of the hardest lessons I've had to learn: letting go of the things I was never meant to control.As a lifelong caregiver, mother, wife, and helper, I spent years believing that if I tried hard enough, worried enough, or loved enough, I could change outcomes for the people I cared about. But life kept teaching me a different lesson.I'm sharing personal stories from my caregiving journey with my late husband and my son, as well as a surprising lesson I learned through my own weight loss journey. Through all of these experiences, I discovered that surrender isn't weakness—it's freedom.In this episode, I discuss:✨ Why surrender feels so uncomfortable✨ The difference between supporting and controlling✨ How trying to control everything leads to exhaustion✨ What surrender actually looks like in everyday life✨ Why steady progress matters more than perfect outcomes✨ Questions you can ask yourself to find more peaceIf you've been carrying responsibilities that don't belong to you, struggling with uncertainty, or feeling exhausted from trying to fix everything, this episode is for you.Remember: surrender is not letting go of love. It's letting go of the illusion of control.💜 Connect with me: Instagram: @debbie.r.weiss Email: [email protected]#MaybeICanPodcast #TheSprinkleEffect #Surrender #PersonalGrowth #CaregiverSupport #MindsetShift #WomenOver50 #SelfCare #LettingGo #DebbieWeissSupport the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 181: Choosing Peace Over People Pleasing
Send us Fan MailHave you ever agreed to something and immediately regretted it?In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I'm talking about something I've struggled with my entire life: boundaries.For years, I believed that saying yes made me a better daughter, friend, volunteer, caregiver, and employee. But eventually I realized that every yes comes with a hidden cost. When we constantly put everyone else's needs first, we often sacrifice our own peace, health, joy, and wellbeing.I'm sharing personal stories from my caregiving journey, the surprising reasons we struggle to say no, and practical tools that have helped me set healthier boundaries without feeling selfish.We'll explore:✨ Why saying no feels so uncomfortable✨ The hidden cost of people-pleasing✨ The difference between capability and capacity✨ Signs you may need stronger boundaries✨ Simple phrases to help you stop automatic yeses✨ How boundaries protect your energy and peaceIf you've ever felt stretched too thin, overwhelmed, resentful, or exhausted from being everyone's go-to person, this episode is for you.Remember: Boundaries aren't about caring less. They're about caring for yourself, too.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 180: Self-Care Beyond Bubble Baths and Spa Days
Send us Fan MailHave you ever told yourself, "I'll take care of myself later"?For years, that's exactly what I did.As a family caregiver, wife, mother, business owner, and the person everyone counted on, self-care always seemed like something I would get to eventually. The problem was that "eventually" never came.In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I'm sharing why self-care became one of the most important sprinkles in my life and how learning to prioritize myself changed everything.We'll talk about the stories we tell ourselves about time, why so many caregivers struggle with guilt, the difference between true self-care and simply numbing out, and how small moments of care can create big shifts in your life.Using the Sprinkle Effect Method—See It, Sprinkle It, Shift It—I'll show you how to recognize when you're running on empty and begin making small changes that help you reconnect with yourself.Whether you're caring for a loved one, raising children, supporting aging parents, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's responsibilities, this episode is for you.Remember: self-care isn't about escaping your life. It's about staying connected to yourself while you live it.💛 Connect with me: Instagram: @debbie.r.weiss🎁 Free Resources: Self-Care for the Caregiver 5-Minute Caregiver ResetSupport the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 179: The Strength in Saying "I Need Help"
Send us Fan MailThis week on Maybe I Can, I’m talking about something so many of us struggle with: asking for help.For years, I believed strength meant carrying everything on my own. But through caregiving, motherhood, and some incredibly hard seasons, I learned that asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s one of the strongest things we can do.In this episode, I’m sharing personal stories and walking through how to use the Sprinkle Effect Method to recognize overwhelm, ask for what you need, and make one small shift toward relief.If you’ve been carrying too much, this one is for you. 💛Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 178: How Patience Changes Everything
Send us Fan MailLearning patience isn’t about pretending things are easy—it’s about pausing, shifting your perspective, and responding differently in hard moments. In this episode, I’m sharing exciting news about my upcoming book, The Sprinkle Effect for Family Caregivers, plus the first new sprinkle: Patience 💛If caregiving, stress, or everyday life leaves you feeling reactive and overwhelmed, this episode is for you.A Free Resource For YouIf this spoke to you, I have two free resources that can help you take one small step.One is called Self Care for the Caregiver, and the other is The 5 Minute Caregiver Reset.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 177: The Sprinkle Effect Method: Small Shifts, Big Change.
Send us Fan MailFeeling overwhelmed, stuck, or scattered? In this episode, I’m sharing my simple Sprinkle Effect Method to help you shift your mindset in real time.You don’t need to change your whole life overnight—you just need awareness, intention, and one small action.✨ See it. Sprinkle it. Shift it.Let me know which sprinkle you need most right now 💛Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 176: Being a Beginner is Good For You!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I’m talking about why learning something new may be exactly what you need right now.As this podcast celebrates its 3-year anniversary, I’ve been reflecting on how many things we avoid simply because we don’t know how to do them yet—and how powerful it can be to become a beginner again.From starting this podcast to learning how to knit after my husband passed away, and now learning Mahjong, I’m sharing how curiosity, challenge, and trying something new helped me reconnect with myself during difficult seasons of life.If you’ve been telling yourself you’re too busy, too overwhelmed, or it’s too late to start something new… this episode is your reminder that it’s not.You don’t need a big life change. You just need one small opening to reconnect with yourself again.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 175: When Staying Is Harder Than Leaving
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I’m talking about something I had to face myself this week—why it’s so hard to do what we know is right for us… and why we still avoid it.I share a few personal decisions I’ve been putting off for far too long and the real reason behind it—it wasn’t confusion. It was discomfort.If you’ve ever stayed in a commitment that no longer fits, struggled to say no, or felt stuck even though you know what to do… this episode is for you.We’ll walk through the hidden reasons we stay, the cost of not making a decision, and a simple way to get honest with yourself so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.Because sometimes the next step isn’t about figuring it out… it’s about finally acting on what you already know.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 174: Life Didn’t Go Back to Normal… Here’s What I Did Instead
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when life gets thrown off… and it doesn’t go back to normal?In this episode, I’m talking about what it really looks like when you’re not fully “back on track”—and how to stay connected to yourself anyway.Because the truth is, sometimes the hardest part isn’t the interruption. It’s accepting that life keeps moving, even when things feel different.I share: Why we crave going back to our old routines (and why that can keep us stuck) How to stop waiting for things to feel “normal” again What it actually means to stay connected to yourself in a new season And how to move forward without needing everything to feel perfect If you’ve been feeling off, out of rhythm, or like you’re not quite yourself lately… this episode is for you.You don’t need to be fully back on track. You just need to stay connected to what matters.Maybe… you can 💛Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep.173: When Life Interrupts Your Routine (Now What?)
Send us Fan MailThere are moments in life when everything feels like it’s finally working… and then suddenly, something interrupts it all.That’s exactly what happened to me this week.In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to navigate an unexpected setback—when your routine gets disrupted, your momentum is gone, and you feel completely thrown off.I talk about: Why it’s not just about the situation—it’s about what it represents (structure, identity, control) The all-or-nothing thinking that can quietly derail us How I’m shifting from “everything is ruined” to “what’s still possible” Why the goal isn’t to stop… it’s to adjust If you’ve ever felt like one interruption knocked you completely off track, this episode is for you.Because not everything that slows you down is setting you back.You’re not starting over—you’re just finding a new way forward.Maybe… you can 💛Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 172: Overwhelmed? This Is How to Decide What Matters
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about something we all struggle with at different times:How do you prioritize when everything feels important?Because it’s not always about having nothing to do—it’s about having too much to do, and all of it feels like it matters.I share a real example of how I recently spent hours avoiding what I actually needed to do… because I followed what felt more exciting in the moment.And it made me realize something important:Overwhelm isn’t a time problem—it’s an emotional one.One of the biggest shifts?Not everything that matters needs your attention right now.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, this episode will help you create clarity—and move forward with more focus and less stress.🎙 Let me know in the comments: What’s one thing you know belongs in your “not now” list right now?Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep.171: Embracing The Beginner Within You
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about what it really feels like to be a beginner again—and why it’s so much harder than we expect.Lately, I’ve found myself starting from scratch in a few areas of my life—learning Mahjong and writing a children’s picture book—and it’s brought up something I think we don’t talk about enough:Being a beginner is uncomfortable.As adults, we’re used to feeling competent. We stick to what we know. We avoid situations where we might look inexperienced or unsure.But growth doesn’t happen there.In this episode, I share:• What it actually feels like to start something new • Why we resist being beginners (even when we want to grow) • The stories we tell ourselves that hold us back • Why most people quit too early • How to stay with something long enough to see progressOne of the biggest takeaways?Not knowing what you’re doing isn’t a sign to stop—it’s a sign that you’re growing.If you’ve been thinking about trying something new, or you’re in that uncomfortable phase where nothing feels easy yet, this episode will help you reframe what’s happening—and keep going.🎙 Let me know in the comments: What’s something new you’ve been wanting to try… but haven’t started yet?Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 170: The 5 Stages of Perseverance No One Talks About
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about something we all think we understand — perseverance — but may not fully recognize in our own lives.Because perseverance doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.We imagine it as those big, powerful moments where everything clicks and we push through and succeed.But in real life?It’s much quieter than that.Lately, I’ve been working through a bit of a funk in my business — struggling with motivation, questioning things, and feeling resistance in areas that used to feel easier.At the same time, I’ve been learning something completely new (Mahjong), and it showed me a different side of perseverance — one that includes frustration, slow progress, and learning curves.If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or questioning yourself lately, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening — and how to keep moving forward.🎙 Let me know in the comments: Where are you in your journey right now — and what does perseverance look like for you?Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 169: 5 Signs You're in A Funk (and how to get your momentum back!)
Send us Fan MailYou know the feeling.Nothing is terribly wrong in your life… but everything just feels a little harder than it should. Tasks feel heavier, motivation disappears, and you start questioning everything you're doing.Lately, I’ve been feeling this way myself — with my exercise routine, my creative work, and even the behind-the-scenes work of podcasting, writing, and speaking.Instead of pretending it isn’t happening, I decided to talk about it.One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that momentum usually comes after action — not before it.You don’t need a huge breakthrough to get unstuck.Sometimes you just need one small step forward.If you’ve been feeling a little stuck lately, this conversation is for you.🎙 Listen to the full episode and let me know:What’s one small step you can take today?Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 168: Rewriting The Story of Your Life
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about something that quietly shapes our lives — the stories we tell ourselves.For many years, I believed the thoughts running through my mind were simply facts. I told myself things like “this is just the way my life is” and never stopped to question them.But the truth is, many of the beliefs that keep us stuck aren’t facts at all. They’re stories we’ve been repeating for years — sometimes since childhood.In this episode, I share:How limiting stories become self-fulfilling propheciesThe powerful concept of E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome)How past experiences and comments from others can shape the way we see ourselvesA simple way to start questioning the beliefs that may be holding you backThe moment we question the story, we create space for a new one.And sometimes that’s where real change begins.If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late, you missed your chance, or life “just is the way it is,” this conversation is for you.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 167: Stop Negotiating With Yourself
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about something we all do — negotiating with ourselves.This weekend alone, I caught myself talking myself in and out of exercise, work tasks, and even simple healthy habits. And it made me realize how powerful these small, quiet negotiations really are.Because every choice we make is a vote for who we’re becoming.In this episode, I share: • Why motivation isn’t the real issue • How avoidance erodes self-trust • The difference between burnout and simple discomfort • How action builds confidence — not the other way aroundIf you’ve ever said, “I’ll start tomorrow” or “I just don’t feel motivated,” this conversation is for you.There will always be something you don’t feel like doing. The question isn’t whether you’re motivated.The question is: Who are you becoming?Let’s stop negotiating — and start showing up.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 166: When Your Life Doesn't Follow the Expected Script
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about what happens when your life doesn’t follow the expected script.After hearing someone younger than me share that she plans to retire at 63 — the same age I’m about to turn — I noticed how quickly my mind shifted into self-judgment. I started replaying financial decisions, questioning myself, and telling myself I should be further along.That reaction made me realize how often we measure our lives against someone else’s timeline — without knowing their full story.In this episode, I share: • Why comparison ignores context • How life chapters like infertility, caregiving, loss, and reinvention shift our timelines • The emotional cost of measuring ourselves against others • Why different does not mean delayedThere is no universal life schedule. There is no single script we’re all supposed to follow.If you’ve ever felt behind, late, or like you missed something, this conversation is for you.You are exactly where you need to be — based on the life you’ve actually lived.Maybe we can put down the measuring stick together.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 165: Impatience Is Anxiety in Disguise
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about something I wrestle with regularly — impatience and the need to control outcomes.When I decide I want something, I want it done immediately. And when progress feels slow, I feel anxious, behind, and frustrated. I share how I realized that my impatience is often anxiety in disguise — especially after seasons of life that felt out of control.This year, I chose the word “steady” as my theme. Not slow. Not passive. But consistent without panicking.In this episode, I share: • Why control can feel like safety • How productivity can become fear in motion • The burnout that comes from forcing timelines • What it really means to “release the stopwatch”If you’ve been feeling behind or trying to rush your progress, this conversation is for you.We’re not late. We’re not behind. We’re exactly where we need to be.Maybe we can trust that together.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 164: The Habit of Second Guessing (and how to break it)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about something I know many of us struggle with — second guessing ourselves after a decision has already been made.I share personal stories about decisions that carried enormous emotional weight in my life — from financial choices in my marriage, to putting my beloved dog Yogi to sleep, to a painful decision involving my late husband that I questioned for a long time afterward.Second guessing doesn’t mean we’re weak or bad at making decisions. Often, it’s a learned response — especially for women who have carried emotional responsibility for others. We anticipate reactions. We try to prevent fallout. We crave certainty.If you’ve been replaying a decision in your mind lately, this conversation is for you.Remember — you made the best decision you could with the information you had at the time.Maybe you can trust yourself more than you think.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 163: Nothing Changed Until I Took Responsibilty
Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt stuck — not at rock bottom, not falling apart — just waiting?In this episode, I talk about why so many of us stay stuck even when we want change. I share a personal story about a time in my life when I knew I wanted something different, but had no clarity, no direction, and no idea what my next step should be.I waited for the right time. I waited for certainty. I waited for someone to tell me what to do.What I eventually learned is this: clarity doesn’t come first — movement does.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 162: Listening To Your Nervous System With Laurie James
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Laurie James — author, somatic practitioner, and host of the Confessions of a Free Bird podcast — for an honest conversation about divorce, caregiving, trauma, and what happens when the body carries what the mind tries to ignore.Laurie shares the moment she knew she had to leave her marriage, why it took more than one attempt, and how years of stress, responsibility, and unprocessed trauma eventually showed up as serious physical illness. We talk about how trauma lives in the nervous system, why “little” traumas matter, and how somatic work helps the body complete what it never got to finish.We also explore rest, guilt, freedom later in life, dating after divorce, and what healing can look like when you stop forcing yourself to push through.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, exhausted by holding everything together, or confused by reactions you can’t explain — this conversation is for you.✨ Where To Find Laurie! ✨🌐 Website: https://www.laurieejames.com/🧘♀️ FREE Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing: https://laurieejames.myflodesk.com/bgtsh🎙️ Podcast — Confessions of a Freebird (Midlife • Divorce • Healing): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-freebird-midlife-divorce-heal/id1694026063📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 161: Nothing Changed Until I Did
Send us Fan MailFor a long time, I believed something outside of me needed to change before my life could change.More money. Better timing. Less stress. Someone else stepping up. I didn’t realize that belief was keeping me stuck.In this episode, I talk about the slow, quiet realization that nothing was going to change unless I changed — not through action at first, but through awareness. Awareness of my thoughts. My stories. The things I was avoiding. And the responsibility I was afraid to take.I share a deeply personal story about money, shame, and the moment I stopped waiting for a miracle and started facing the truth — even without a plan.This conversation isn’t about fixing your life or taking massive action. It’s about noticing. Getting honest. And realizing you have more power than you think.The moment you realize nothing will change unless you change isn’t the moment everything shifts - but it is the moment anything becomes possible.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 160: You Don't Need The Plan... You Just Need To Start!
Send us Fan MailIf you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin, this episode is for you.I talk about why so many of us wait for clarity before taking action — and how that belief keeps us frozen. I share what finally helped me move forward when I didn’t know what I wanted, where I was going, or how to get there.In this episode, I break it down simply: Take responsibility for one piece of your life. Question the thoughts that keep telling you it’s too late or too hard. And take one small action — just one.You don’t need a plan. You don’t need certainty. You don’t need to change everything. You just need to begin.If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” I hope this conversation helps you realize that the power to start has been yours all along.Not maybe you can. Yes, you can. ✨Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 159: The Story I Told Myself That Kept Me Stuck
Send us Fan MailFor a long time, I believed my life was already decided.I thought my age, my responsibilities, and my circumstances meant this was just the way things were — and there was nothing I could do about it. I wasn’t miserable, but I was exhausted, burnt out, and quietly resigned.In this episode, I share the moment that changed everything for me — not overnight, but at the core. As I approached 50, a simple question forced me to take an honest look at the story I was telling myself and the belief that it was “too late.”We talk about caregiving, comparison, burnout, belief, and why change doesn’t start with a plan — it starts with the decision to question the story you’ve been living in.If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or convinced that it’s too late for you, I want you to hear this:The day I realized I could change my life wasn’t the day everything changed.But it was the day anything became possible.And the same can be true for you.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 158: The Quiet Evidence of Personal Growth
Send us Fan MailThis episode was recorded on Christmas morning — a moment I didn’t plan, but one that felt necessary.As the year comes to a close, I found myself reflecting not on productivity or accomplishments, but on something much deeper: personal growth. The kind you don’t notice while you’re in it.After finishing a journal, I decided to read the very first entry — and what I found stopped me in my tracks. It reminded me how much time I used to spend worrying, settling, and believing every thought I had. And it showed me how far I’ve come without even realizing it.In this episode, I talk about grief, reflection, awareness, and why growth often stays invisible until we pause long enough to look back. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t “do enough” this year, this conversation is for you.Maybe the most important thing isn’t what comes next —but noticing how far you’ve already come.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 157: Becoming Instead of Achieving
Send us Fan MailAs the year comes to a close, I found myself reflecting — not on what I accomplished, but on how I changed.For most of my life, I measured success by productivity. What I created. What I launched. What I checked off a list. But this year reminded me that real growth often happens quietly, internally, and without recognition.In this episode, I talk about releasing urgency, taking pressure off myself, responding instead of reacting, and learning that not everything needs to happen right away. I share how these small mindset shifts changed my relationships, my work, and my sense of calm.This conversation is an invitation to reflect differently — to look at who you became this year, not just what you did.Because sometimes the most meaningful growth can’t be measured — only felt.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 156: Joy Isn't Gone... We Just Stopped Looking
Send us Fan MailAfter a trip to Disney at Christmas, I found myself asking why that joy feels so intense—and why it often feels harder to access in everyday life.Children expect good things. They stay present. They allow themselves to feel excitement without protecting themselves from disappointment. As adults, we often do the opposite—and somewhere along the way, joy gets quieter.In this episode, I talk about how joy can exist alongside responsibility, stress, grief, and loss. I share what Disney reminded me about presence, curiosity, play, and allowing ourselves to feel moved again—especially after heartbreak.You don’t need a vacation to feel magic. Sometimes it’s just a shift in perspective. Maybe the happiest place on Earth isn’t somewhere we go… Maybe it’s how we choose to see.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 155: Three Questions That Can Change Your Next 10 Years
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share the three questions that helped me break out of decades of living on autopilot and finally move toward a life that felt meaningful, intentional, and alive again. These questions changed my next ten years, and I believe they can shift yours too—one tiny step at a time.🔹 What do you want your life to feel like? 🔹 What are you no longer willing to tolerate? 🔹 And what tiny step can you take in the next 24 hours?Whether you’re starting over, feeling stuck, or simply craving more meaning in your day-to-day life, I hope this conversation lands exactly where you need it.👉 Listen to the full episode and let me know which question opened something up for you. 👉 And if this helps you, please share it with one woman who could use a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 154: A Mother’s Story of Hope, Healing & Resilience
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I set aside my planned topic and spoke straight from the heart. Today, I’m sharing my son Sam’s journey—his early struggles, the years of setbacks, the unfolding challenges, and the incredible transformation that has taken place in his life over the past few years.This isn’t just a story about parenting or autism or mental health. It’s a story about resilience, about taking the smallest steps, and about holding onto hope even when the path forward feels impossible to see.If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t need all the answers. You just need the next step.Thank you for listening, and for being part of this Maybe I Can community. Your support means more than you know.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 153: When Gratitude Feels Hard: A Thanksgiving Conversation
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast is a heartfelt one. Thanksgiving has always been a complicated season for me since losing my husband, and this year I found myself reflecting deeply on what gratitude really means—especially when life feels heavy.In this episode, I share: • The Thanksgiving memories I still hold close • Why I resisted gratitude practices (for YEARS) • The moment it all finally “clicked” • How noticing one bright blue sky shifted everything • Why grief and gratitude can absolutely coexistIf this holiday season feels tender for you, I hope this episode brings comfort and a little light. And if it’s a joyful season, I’m grateful you’re here to share that too.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 152: Tools to Ease the Holiday Stress
Send us Fan MailThe holidays have always been one of my favorite times of year… and also one of the most stressful. For so many years, I felt like I had to juggle caregiving, family expectations, shopping, gatherings, and this pressure to make everything perfect. It was exhausting—and honestly, it stole the joy right out of the season.In this episode, I’m sharing the simple tools I use to bring myself back to calm, especially when life feels overwhelming. From box breathing to grounding to quick gratitude resets, these tiny “sprinkles” truly make a difference.Whether you’re a caregiver, a parent, or simply someone who feels the weight of the holidays, this conversation is for you.❤️ Sprinkle Effect Card Deck: https://asprinkleofhearts.com/en-ca/products/sprinkle-of-hearts-card-deck?_pos=1&_sid=cdd437431&_ss=rUse coupon code JOY10 for 10% off your purchase.Let’s create a little more peace—one breath at a time.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 151: Lessons From a Lifetime of Caregiving
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of Maybe I Can, I’m opening my heart about a role that has shaped most of my life — caregiving.From becoming a caregiver at 17 for my father after his stroke, to raising a son with autism, to walking alongside my husband through terminal illness… these experiences changed me in ways I could never have imagined.I share what I’ve learned about balancing compassion with boundaries, why self-care is a necessity (not a luxury), and how asking for help doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human.Whether you’re a caregiver right now, have been one, or may one day find yourself in that role, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone, and that taking care of yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give to others.Get my BRAND NEW Sprinkle Effect Card Deck HERE Use code JOY10 at checkout for 10% off! Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 150: A Sprinkle Of Resilience
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode of Maybe I Can hits close to home.I share a story about my cousin Mindy — a woman who embodies strength, grace, and resilience even as life keeps throwing her curveballs. Through her journey (and my own reflections), I explore what it really means to get back up when life keeps knocking you down.This isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about allowing yourself to feel, to rest, and to remember that every challenge you face makes you stronger.💬 In this episode, I talk about:Why it’s okay to fall apart sometimesHow to start your own “Maybe I Can” listA journal prompt to help you find your strength againSupport the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 149: What Will Your Legacy Be?
Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m reflecting on legacy — the kind we build quietly, through love, kindness, and the way we show up for others.October 28th would have been my husband Gary’s 68th birthday, and it reminded me how his spirit still lives on in the smallest ways — a shared laugh, a recipe he perfected, even the way my family still says, “very nice.”In this episode, I talk about how we all leave legacies — not through big achievements or wealth, but through who we are at our core. I also share what I’m learning about being intentional in how I live mine.If you’ve ever wondered what kind of impact you’re leaving behind, this one’s for you.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 148: Breaking Free From Comparison
Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m getting real about something we all struggle with — comparison.I just returned from a trip to California, and somewhere between the laughter, the beaches, and the good food, I found myself falling into an old habit: comparing my body, my choices, and my progress to the women around me.In this episode, I’m unpacking why we do this, how it disconnects us from our own lives, and what we can do to shift from self-doubt to self-compassion.We may never completely stop comparing — but we can recognize it, reframe it, and remind ourselves that someone else’s success doesn’t take away from our own.Listen now and remember: you don’t need to be her. You just need to be you.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 147: Learning To Sit With Disappointment
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I’m sharing a story about disappointment — and how a cancelled girls’ trip reminded me of one of life’s greatest lessons: adaptability.What started as frustration turned into gratitude, as I learned to release control, shift my mindset, and see the beauty in life’s detours.If you’ve ever had your plans completely turned upside down, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through how to sit with your emotions, reframe your perspective, and move forward with grace.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep 146: A Birthday Reflection: Owning Your Story At Any Age
Send us Fan MailAs I celebrate my upcoming 62nd birthday, I’m reflecting on what the past decade of reinvention has taught me about resilience, purpose, and self-discovery.At 50, I realized my circumstances didn’t define me; I did. From caring for others to learning to care for myself, to writing books, creating new products, and rediscovering joy through purpose, every pivot and “maybe I can” moment brought me here.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or “too late” to start over, this episode is for you. Because at 62, I can tell you, the possibilities are endless!Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 145: One Small Step To Momentum
Send us Fan MailFor years, I felt stuck in a cycle that never seemed to change, living the same day on repeat, caring for everyone else, and numbing myself with TV and ice cream at night.What shifted my life wasn’t a big leap; it was taking one small step forward. In this week’s episode of the Maybe I Can® Podcast, I share how starting tiny helped me create momentum, along with practical ways you can begin too.In this episode, I talk about:Why “starting small” is the most powerful way to get unstuckHow habit stacking can help you actually build consistencyWhy celebrating even the tiniest win can change your mindsetIf you’re feeling overwhelmed, grieving, or simply stuck in routine, this episode is for you.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 144: Learning To Stand In Fear, Not Flee From It
Send us Fan MailThis week on Maybe I Can, I’m sharing one of my most humbling experiences to date. I traveled across the country for a speaking conference—only to be hit with unbearable tooth pain, crippling self-doubt, and then the nightmare scenario: I completely blanked on stage.In that moment, I wanted to run. To get on a plane, go home, and convince myself I wasn’t cut out for speaking at all.But I didn’t run. I stayed. I listened. I learned. And that choice shifted everything.In this episode, I talk about:What really happens when imposter syndrome takes overWhy failure can either end your story or become the turning pointHow I’m using this moment to fuel growth instead of quittingIf you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, or if failure has ever made you want to give up, I hope my story reminds you that you’re not alone, and you’re stronger than you think.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 143: How to Stop Letting Worry Steal Your Joy
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of Maybe I Can, I’m opening up about something I realized while journaling this morning—how much of my mental space is consumed by worry. From my kids, to travel plans, to speaking events, my brain was spiraling.But then I was reminded of something powerful: everything is small stuff.In this conversation, I share:Why 90% of what we worry about never actually happensHow to catch yourself in the middle of a worry spiralPractical ways I use journaling, breathing, and gratitude to let go of the fear of “what if”If you’ve ever felt consumed by worry, I hope this episode helps you shift your focus—from catastrophe to possibility.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 142: When Traditions Fade: Finding Strength in Change
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Maybe I Can, I opened my journal from three years ago and read a raw, unedited entry I wrote during one of the hardest seasons of my life. I called it Sunday Regrets.It started as a reflection on family traditions, football Sundays, Gary’s famous BLTs, and the way we gathered together, and became a window into how grief slowly reshapes life.Three years later, I can see how far I’ve come, even as I still feel the sting of loss. Grief isn’t linear, and it doesn’t have an expiration date, but it does teach us to savor the present and create new memories we never expected.In this episode, I share:How traditions change as life changesThe reality of navigating grief — both then and nowWhy moving forward begins with one small stepIf you’ve ever felt stuck, frozen in place, or unsure of how to begin again after loss or change, I hope my story reminds you that you’re not alone — and that there’s always a way forward.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 141: Channeling Back-to-School Energy in Midlife
Send us Fan MailAs summer comes to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about how endings and beginnings are so deeply connected. September has always felt like a “second New Year” to me — a time to reset, get curious, and open myself up to new possibilities.In this episode of Maybe I Can, I share why September feels like such a natural reset point, the small shifts I’m focusing on for the season ahead, and why I believe you only need one new possibility to spark meaningful change.I’d love for you to listen and reflect with me: What’s your “one thing” you want to explore or shift this fall?💛 If this episode resonates, let me know in the comments or send me a message — we’re in this together.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 140: What Really Matters In The End
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of Maybe I Can, I share a perspective that hit home for me during a recent visit with my mom in Florida and a simple game of ping pong with my son.It made me ask myself: Am I laboring toward what really matters, or am I losing perspective?In this episode, I talk about:Why perspective is everything when it comes to how we spend our timeHow guilt keeps us tied to productivity instead of presenceThe truth about what we remember most at the end of the day (and the end of life)Why it’s okay — necessary, even — to choose memories over emailsAs we step into Labor Day (or any season of busyness), I hope this episode reminds you to slow down, release the guilt, and savor the moments that truly last.👉 Listen now, and let’s reflect together on what really matters in the end.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 139: Designing A Life You Love... Beyond The 9-5
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Maybe I Can, I’m diving into something close to my heart: how to design a life you truly love.I used to believe adulthood meant responsibilities, 9–5 jobs, and chasing the next salary milestone. But I’ve learned that’s just one lens, and not the only path. Whether you’re a recent grad, a parent watching your kids find their way, or someone asking “what’s next?”, this conversation is about choice, freedom, and possibility.I share:How my son’s graduation sparked a new perspective on work and successWhy chasing money alone won’t bring fulfillmentA powerful Japanese framework called Ikigai that can help you find your sweet spot in lifeWhy it’s never too late to reinvent yourselfIf you’ve ever felt stuck in “shoulds” or pressured to follow the traditional path, this episode is for you.👉 Listen in, and let’s reimagine what life and work can look like when we lead with joy and purpose.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 138: REST. The Self-Care We Forget To Take
Send us Fan MailThis week on Maybe I Can®, I’m talking about something I’ve been wrestling with all summer: the guilt that creeps in when we slow down. Between unexpected home repairs, a scary health scare with my dog Yogi, and a pile of work projects, I found myself running on empty — and still telling myself I couldn’t rest because I’d just been on vacation.Sound familiar? In this episode, I share what finally made me hit pause, how I reframed my idea of productivity, and why rest isn’t something we have to earn — it’s something we need to survive and thrive.If you’ve ever felt guilty for doing nothing, I think you’ll feel seen in this conversation.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep 137: The Wake-Up Call I Didn't See Coming
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode is an honest one. No script, no agenda — just me, speaking from the heart.After a tough few weeks (a sick dog, financial stress, and the sudden loss of a friend), I found myself spiralling. But through all of it, something shifted.I talk about what helped me find clarity in the chaos, how I’m learning to reconnect with gratitude in a way that feels genuine, and why sometimes, we need the hard moments to remind us what really matters.If you’ve been in a funk, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering if gratitude is just another self-help cliché… this one’s for you.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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Ep. 136: Is Gratitude Just A Buzzword?
Send us Fan MailThis episode wasn’t planned. But sometimes, the unscripted moments are the ones that need to be shared most.After a powerful workshop and a walk with my dog that turned into something way more reflective than expected, I found myself thinking about all the ways I used to roll my eyes at the idea of “gratitude.” I thought it was fluff. Something people said but didn’t really feel.But something shifted — and I’m sharing that with you in this week’s episode. If you’ve ever felt like gratitude was too hard, too forced, or just another thing on your to-do list… I get it.This is what changed for me. And maybe it’ll meet you right where you are.👉 Let me know your one small moment of gratitude today in the comments. I’d love to hear it.Support the show🌸✨ WELCOME — START HERE ✨🌸 (Consider this your gentle nudge toward something new.)💖 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Card Deck 52 small mindset shifts to help you reconnect, refocus, and rediscover joy — one sprinkle at a time. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pUvreV📘 NEW! The Sprinkle Effect™ Book Small sprinkles. Big change. This is where the magic begins. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/thesprinkleeffect🌱 FREE GIFT FOR YOU Kickstart Your New Life A simple, life-changing workbook for women ready to turn the page and begin again — gently. ✨ Download here: https://www.debbierweiss.com/kickstart🌸 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌸 Maybe I Can: Begin to Change Your Life Course A six-module journey designed to help you move through life transitions with clarity, courage, and confidence — at your own pace, with lifetime access. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/beginchange🤍 WORK WITH ME From speaking and workshops to coaching and collaborations — explore all the ways we can sprinkle forward together. 👉 https://www.debbierweiss.com/workwithdebbie...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You have the power to change your life regardless of your circumstances. With over 50 years of experience dealing with some of life’s toughest challenges, Debbie is an expert in chasing your own dreams in spite of your circumstances. She is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, family caregiver and mother. She has overcome her own limiting beliefs and fears allowing her to begin to live her best life and her life’s passion is to help and inspire others to do the same. In her spare time, Debbie loves to laugh, dance, read and stay active. Recently widowed, Debbie is still following her dreams and wants you to follow yours. You are on this journey together. Every Wednesday, Debbie will share some ideas to help inspire and motivate women to live the life you want. Debbie will also introduce you to those that have helped her on her journey, as well as share other women's stories of inspiration. To learn more about Debbie or to reach out with any questions or episode ideas, please visi
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