Chasing Purpose

You are winning Oscars for shows that bombed. Kathleen Conner tells the story of a client who collected awards daily - Best Wife, Best Mother, Best Professional - for performances nobody believed. Everyone knew the show failed, but they kept clapping. When she walked off stage, her family panicked, friends left, her marriage ended. Not because she failed. Because she stopped acting. This is about performing your life instead of living it, and what happens when you take off the costume.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Women are experts at deflecting compliments - minimizing, joking or brushing them off entirely.  In this episode, Kathleen and Wendy explore why receiving recognition feels uncomfortable, where the reflex comes from, and what it costs us to keep shrinking.  If you've ever struggled to simply say "thank you", this conversation will hit home. Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

We treat resentment like a character flaw. Like proof we're petty or ungrateful. The problem is resentment doesn't disappear when you ignore it—it compounds. In this episode, Kathleen breaks down why the anger you've been pushing down is actually your internal alarm system telling you something is misaligned. Through Rachel's story, you'll learn how to trace resentment back to its source and address it before it turns into bitterness or an explosion nobody saw coming.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Outgrowing is a sign you’re awake. Kathleen Conner and Wendy Harrop talk raising your emotional baseline—and how it reshapes what you want, what you tolerate, and who fits. They break down the subtle signs of misalignment, the difference between comfort and fit, and practical next steps to move from coping into choosing a life that matches who you are now.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this powerful episode, Kathleen challenges what people mean when they call a woman 'dangerous.' She shares Emily's story of disappearing through years of small compromises, then finding her way back by refusing to abandon herself. Kathleen explores why self-trust unsettles people, how solitude transforms from loneliness to peace, and what happens when you stop bending to keep others comfortable. A conversation about quiet strength, boundaries, and standing in your truth.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this episode of Chasing Purpose, Kathleen Conner breaks down decision paralysis and what really happens after you choose. From a college roommate who refused to decide to the “Sliding Doors” trap of imagining alternate timelines, Kathleen explores fear-based doubt, overthinking, and the illusion of the “right” choice. You don’t need certainty. You need commitment. Choose. Then make the decision right.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this candid episode, Kathleen reflects on how January felt long and heavy while February passed quickly. February marked the anniversary of her mother’s passing, and she shares openly about still missing her daily physical presence. She explores the importance of feeling emotions instead of pushing them aside, and how sometimes the body demands rest so the mind can catch up. A conversation about grief, time, honoring your energy, and showing up even when you’re not 100%.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Women are taught to be satisfied. Grateful. Content with what they have. And when they're not? They learn to fake it. Kathleen Conner sits down with Wendy Harrop to talk about what happens when you stop pretending you're satisfied with a life too small, relationships not working, and a version of yourself you've outgrown. This is about the audacity of wanting more—more time, energy, career, pleasure, life—and why it feels like breaking every rule women were raised to follow.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this episode of Chasing Purpose, Kathleen Conner reframes boundaries using a simple but powerful metaphor: the hula hoop. Boundaries aren’t walls meant to shut people out—they’re clear lines that protect connection. Kathleen explores why boundaries feel hard to set, why guilt shows up when you enforce them, and how pushback often reveals who benefited from you having no limits. Practical, grounded, and directChasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this episode of Chasing Purpose, Kathleen Conner explores why most opinions about your life are based on incomplete information. She breaks down the difference between your truth, the situation’s truth, and the truth—and how confusing them leads to self-doubt, over-explaining, and living by consensus instead of conviction. This episode helps listeners trust their judgment and stop letting partial views run their lives.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In Episode 4 of Chasing Purpose, Kathleen challenges the habit of waiting for permission to want more, choose differently, and prioritize yourself. She explores how early conditioning, invisible obligations, guilt and fear of disappointing others keep people deferring their own lives and what it looks like to choose for yourself through boundaries and self trust A grounded, declarative episode about ending approval-seeking and living from your on authority.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Kathleen Conner breaks down commonality vs connection and the hidden meaning of FINE: Feeling I Never Express the moment when everything is "FINE" becomes a way to justify staying when enough isn't enough. This episode explores the loop and how to interrupt the cycle of routine with clear language and practical steps to end the cycle.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In Episode 2 of Chasing Purpose, Kathleen Keane Conner explores how fear and urgency can hijack progress even when you are moving forward. Using the “runway or plank” metaphor, she breaks down how mindset shapes experience and offers grounded prompts to shift from pressure-driven momentum to clarity, steadiness, and confident self-led actionChasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Episode 1 of Chasing Purpose is a reset for anyone rebuilding momentum, Kathleen Conner shares practical tools for emotional baseline, clarity, self-trust, boundaries, communication, and steady progress through life transitions. You'll hear simple prompts and mindset shifts to help you feel grounded, make stronger choices, and move forward with purpose in real time.Chasing Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 1PM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Chasing Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Chasing Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.