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My Best Fail
by Diana Lanham
“The process of sharing deeply personal stories and connecting with others helps us heal when we reveal.” – Diana LanhamDiana Lanham is a filmmaker, storyteller, and Host of MY BEST FAIL, a show about failing, overcoming, and transformation. You’ll hear from everyday people who've had a setback, sometimes several, that turned out to be their greatest win. We hope these stories will inspire you to finally take that risk, and start living your next best life.
Episodes
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"Your Struggle Can Be Someone Else's Survival Guide" | A Conversation with Marcy Langlois
Born with a facial deformity, Marcy Langlois endured a painful childhood filled with multiple surgeries, bullying, and family dysfunction, which ultimately led to drug and alcohol addiction as a means to cope. But Marcy’s story is also about hope, and she shares how she was finally able to take...
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Was I going to let that boulder make me the second victim? | A Conversation with Meridith Alexander
Sometimes we only discover our true superpowers when we're pushed to our limits. Meridith Alexander--bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and mindset coach--shares her story of how a literal boulder fell from the sky and took her on a powerful journey from tragedy to her next best self. You...
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"When did you know that you had the Gift?" | A Conversation with Tarot Master Corbie Mitleid
If you've ever wanted to have a conversation with a Psychic or see what a Tarot reading is all about, this is the episode for you. Corbie Mitleid is a Tarot Master, Past Life Retrieval Specialist, a Psychic Medium, and a Channel. Corbie explains the difference between these psychic skills, and…
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"The van pulled up beside us, and in the next instant, everything changed." | A Conversation with Brian Fleming
Watch the full episode in video format at https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail Brian Fleming is an author, international speaker, and combat-wounded war veteran who was severely burned when a suicide bomber exploded next to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. Brian shares how he was able to…
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"And in that moment I knew, this is what I'm going to do." | A Conversation with Susan Padron
NOTE: This episode is also available to view as a video podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail Susan Padron is an Intuitive Personal Stylist. After becoming a new mom left her feeling restless in her career and struggling with anxiety and self worth, Susan knew it was time to rediscover...
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Surviving Suicide Loss: A Journey from Pain to Purpose | A Conversation with Lisa Sugarman
"Mental illness needs to be validated, treated, and cared for in the same way that you would if someone has cancer or heart disease." Lisa Sugarman is an author, a nationally syndicated columnist, a grief counselor with the Trevor Project, and a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental...
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"Grief is an integral part of love" | A Conversation with Kellie Newton
"The journey was difficult and the PTSD was real. But she is the gift that my life needed." Kellie Newton is a holistic healer, massage therapist, coach, and public speaker. Kellie shares her emotional story of how her early struggles for a balanced heart, mind, and body connection were…
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Why Understanding Gender Dynamics is a Game Changer | A Conversation with Katarina Polonska
"We have to go through a crucial inner journey if we want to transform into the type of person who naturally attracts our ultimate partner.” Katarina Polonska is a High-performance Executive Relationship Coach. Katarina shares her story of how a failed relationship propelled her on a journey of...
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“I evolved from the Iron Maiden to the Turtle." | A Conversation with Victoria Pelletier
"I think people feared me more than they wanted to follow me through the proverbial fire. I had a tough exterior but was a marshmallow on the inside. How do you bridge that as a leader? Vulnerability allows us to have authentic conversations with people, so I had to learn how to show up in a very...
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"People who lie pay close attention to everything." | A Conversation with Danitza Borges
“She said all the right things. She was funny. She was charming. And she was really good at being attentive. People who lie pay very close attention to everything—your mannerisms, what you say, what you don't say—and I ate it up.” | Danitza Borges is the Founder and CEO of Elys Legacy Management....
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“We had to deliver her early to save us both. We wouldn't have lasted the night.” | A Conversation with Jodi Klaristenfeld
When Jodi Klaristenfeld gave birth to her daughter 12 weeks early, everything about her life changed. Her perfect pregnancy turned into a frenzy of doctors, specialists, and nurses in the NICU. Jodi shares how one of the most traumatic times of her life became an opportunity for her to reset and...
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"I said, God, we need to have a conversation." | An interview with Mayra Martinez
“If you don’t make time for your wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for your illness.” -- Mayra Martinez | Founder | Executive Search Consultant | M Squared Talent Solutions In 2018, Mayra was a recruiting executive for an award-winning company. But after years of being ‘all in’ and putting...
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“There’s a difference between thriving or just being alive.” | A Conversation with Jen Obenchain
When we sat down to connect, Jen Obenchain, Sr. Systems Analyst, opened up about her struggles with a lifetime of negative self-talk, shame, and grief that kept her from moving forward. Jen shares how she shifted her mindset, finally got off the couch, and embarked on a journey that transformed…
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Mom. Cybersecurity Engineer. Survivor. | A Conversation with Sarah Baileigh
"You keep telling yourself that it's going to be okay, that you can handle it because you're smart, capable, resourceful. You become an expert at masking and denial. But hiding always comes at a price, eroding every facet of your life -- mentally, emotionally, physically -- until finally,...
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"Childhood Trauma Doesn't Have to Define You" | A Conversation with Raymond Power
Raymond Power is an actor and producer who grew up with drug addiction and violence, eventually turning to gangs to escape. He shares the events that helped him push through his difficult past and allowed him to start building a better life. Raymond's episode is also available as a watchable…
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The Ultimate Risk: Betting On Yourself | A Conversation with Chere Bautista | My Best Fail Podcast
“Abuse knows abuse, and it seems like that’s all you'll find." For the very first episode of MY BEST FAIL, Host Diana Lanham sits down with guest Chere Bautista, who reveals how she risked everything to leave childhood trauma behind, and the moment she transformed her biggest regret into her next...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“The process of sharing deeply personal stories and connecting with others helps us heal when we reveal.” – Diana LanhamDiana Lanham is a filmmaker, storyteller, and Host of MY BEST FAIL, a show about failing, overcoming, and transformation. You’ll hear from everyday people who've had a setback, sometimes several, that turned out to be their greatest win. We hope these stories will inspire you to finally take that risk, and start living your next best life.
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How many episodes does My Best Fail have?
My Best Fail currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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“The process of sharing deeply personal stories and connecting with others helps us heal when we reveal.” – Diana LanhamDiana Lanham is a filmmaker, storyteller, and Host of MY BEST FAIL, a show about failing, overcoming, and transformation. You’ll hear from everyday people who've had a setback,...
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My Best Fail is created and hosted by Diana Lanham.
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