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Guided: by Third Wheel

Step into honest, heart-forward conversations with Third Wheel Co-Founders Jill Bucaro and Amber Ireland as they unpack the messy, magical intersections of personal growth, purpose, and connection. With equal parts wisdom and vulnerability, they share their real-life journeys—both personal and professional—to spark reflection, offer guidance, and inspire listeners to live in alignment with their highest good.

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    Knowing When to Close the Chapter

    “We don’t want to overstay something that has naturally come to an end.”This episode of Guided by Third Wheel is a reflection on nearly three years of conversations, growth, and connection.✨ In this episode:the journey of starting and sustaining a podcastlessons from leadership, relationships, and personal growththe impact of consistency and showing uprecognizing when something has run its coursehonoring endings without losing what was builtAmber and Jill reflect on the power of shared experiences and the reminder that we are not alone in the challenges we face, especially as women navigating careers, relationships, and personal development.This episode is both a closing and an opening, a reminder that letting go can be an act of alignment rather than loss.💻 Want to work with us? Visit⁠⁠⁠ thirdwheelllc.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community. 📱 Follow Third Wheel for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook: ⁠⁠@ThirdWheelConsultingLLC✨ Stay connectedYou can continue to follow both Amber and Jill for ongoing insights, reflections, and the work they are doing individually and together.Jill Bucaro: Instagram FacebookAmber Ireland:Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube SubStackAmber also shares additional offerings through Journey Is Guided, where her intuitive coaching, energy work, and reflective practices continue to grow alongside her work with Third Wheel.Explore more here: journeyisguided.com

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    Control vs. Influence: How to Stop Adding to the Chaos and Return to Inner Wisdom

    In a world that feels like it’s moving faster than our nervous systems can process, it’s easy to get pulled into the chaos. This episode is a pause. A reset. A call to return to inner wisdom.In this week’s Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill talk candidly about what’s happening in the world right now and how quickly fear, reactivity, and polarization can take over our relationships, our communities, and even our activism.They explore the difference between influence and control, how “virtuous” behavior can still be a form of manipulation, and why trying to force outcomes often creates more division instead of healing. Jill shares a powerful passage from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book (Step 3) that reframes the urge to manage the “whole show,” and connects it back to social work concepts like natural consequences and avoiding power struggles.This episode is for anyone who feels flooded by the news, overwhelmed by conflict, or caught in cycles of arguing, fixing, or performing “right action.”✨ In this episode, we explore:Control vs. influence and how intentions can get distortedWhy “being right” can still create harm and divisionThe temptation to manage outcomes instead of focusing on the inputNatural consequences and the social work reminder: don’t engage in power strugglesHow to step away with compassion (not superiority)Choosing inner wisdom over external noiseReducing chaos instead of adding to itWe close with an oracle pull: a reminder that the sacred is not outside of you. It’s within you, always available, even in uncertain times.💻 Want to work with us? Visit https://thirdwheelllc.com to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community.📱 Follow us for more insight, humor, and heart: @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Financial Tips Wealthy People Know: Debt, Emergency Funds, 1099s & Hiring a Financial Advisor (Part 2 with Taylor Mavrakos)

    Welcome back to Guided by Third Wheel , today we’re bringing you Part 2 of our conversation with Taylor Mavrakos, financial advisor and host of the Tailored Wealth podcast.If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there. In Part 1, we talk about reorienting your relationship with money, wealth, and financial goal setting. Part 2 gets practical.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like financial literacy is “something everyone else knows,” especially in spaces where money conversations feel classist, intimidating, or taboo.In this episode, Taylor breaks down:Why financial wellness is not just for “rich people”The core concept: your money should work as hard as you doA simple exercise to list your debts + interest rates (awareness first)Emergency fund rules of thumb: 3 months (two-income) and 6 months (one-income)Debt payoff strategies: snowball vs. highest-interest-first“Deploy your soldiers” where they’ll win: how to think about interest rates and opportunity costHow to hire a financial advisor without shame: account minimums, what to bring, what to askRed flags when meeting an advisor (including pressure to sign same-day)Why “get rich quick” investing and crypto hype often isn’t worth the time or riskSide hustle and 1099 realities: taxes, write-offs, withholding, and why many people get surprised in AprilHow to know if you’re being paid like a contractor for employee workWhat to consider as a social worker or public servant (including loan forgiveness tradeoffs)We close with a Secrets of the Ancestors Oracle pull: Creature of Air (Speed) , a reminder to slow down, get aligned, and make intentional financial choices instead of pushing forward on autopilot.Want to work with us? Visit https://thirdwheelllc.com to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community. Follow us for more insight, humor, and heart: @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC Find more information on Taylor here:https://www.youtube.com/@TayloredWealthhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-mavrakos-4b6a9672/www.mfpfinancial.com

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    Financial Wellness Is Self-Care: Building Awareness, Discipline & Ease with Money

    Financial wellness is part of overall wellness,  and it’s time we talked about it honestly.In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill are joined by financial advisor, podcaster, and women’s wealth advocate Taylor Mavrakos, host of Tailored Wealth. Together, they explore how money, mental health, trauma, and self-care are deeply intertwined.This conversation moves beyond “get rich quick” culture and dives into the real foundations of financial wellness: awareness, discipline, mindset, and sustainability. In this episode, we cover:Why financial wellness is often excluded from self-care conversationsThe biggest misconceptions about money and wealthWhy money anxiety is so common and so avoidableHow trauma, stress, and dopamine impact spending habitsPractical steps for paying down credit card debtWhy awareness is the first step toward changeHow to build discipline without punishment or deprivationThe parallels between mental health, physical health, and financial healthUsing gratitude and intention to reduce money-related anxietyThe episode closes with a powerful Soul’s Coaching Oracle card pull centered on Pleasure, reminding us that money is a tool, not an enemy and that sustainable abundance includes joy.Connect with Taylor:Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TayloredWealth⁠LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-mavrakos-4b6a9672/⁠⁠www.mfpfinancial.com⁠💻 Want to work with us? Visit https://thirdwheelllc.com to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community.📱 Follow us for more insight, humor, and heart: @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Trusting Yourself Through Change: Reflection, Growth & New Beginnings

    As one year ends and another begins, reflection becomes unavoidable.In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill slow down to look back on the year behind them. The growth, the grief, the fear, the pivots, and the moments that asked them to trust themselves in new ways.They talk openly about depression, overwhelm, career shifts, identity deconstruction, leaving familiar paths, and the discomfort that comes when you stop living for external validation and start listening inward.✨ In this episode, we explore:How lived experience builds self-trust and emotional resilienceWhy reflection (not age alone) creates wisdomPersonal accountability vs. systemic realitiesLetting go of identities that no longer fitChoosing to be the main character in your own lifeThe fear and freedom of making big pivotsInternal vs. external validationEnd-of-year energetics, completions, and new beginningsThe episode closes with a Soul’s Journey card pull, offering guidance on what we learned in 2025 and what we’re stepping into in 2026: health, trust, and moving forward with more ease.This conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply human; a reminder that growth doesn’t mean life stops being hard, it means you learn how to move through it differently.Want to work with us? Visit https://thirdwheelllc.com to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community. Follow us for more insight, humor, and heart: @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    The Truth About Energy Work: Healing, Intuition & Spiritual Boundaries with Purna Devi

    Energy healing is powerful, and often misunderstood. In this episode, Amber and returning guest Purna Devi (@iampurnadevi) bring clarity to the world of intuitive healing, spiritual work, and energetic boundaries.✨ Topics we explore:What real energy healing looks likeWhy spiritual boundaries + energy hygiene matterTrauma patterns, empathy & highly sensitive peopleHow intuition opens naturally (the clairs explained)Ethical energy work, no fixing, no absorbing, no egoHow to trust your inner guidance and stay groundedWhy your healing impacts your intuitive giftsThis episode is grounding, clarifying, and deeply supportive for energy practitioners, empaths, and anyone who is curious about developing their intuition.Work with Amber Ireland of Third Wheel: https://thirdwheelllc.com/wellness  Work with Purna Devi: https://purnadevi.com | Instagram @iampurnadevi Follow for more insight, humor, and heart: https://www.instagram.com/amber_m_ireland/

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    Return to Yourself: Creating Sacred Ritual & Daily Stillness with Purna Devi

    Stillness isn’t a luxury , it’s a homecoming.In this heart-opening episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill are joined once again by Purna Devi (@iampurnadevi), spiritual mentor, healer, and founder of Purna Devi Healing Arts. Together, they explore how to create a spiritual practice that is accessible, grounding, and deeply personal.No perfection required!This episode is a guide for anyone craving deeper connection, inner peace, or a return to their authentic self.✨ Inside this episode:How to design a sacred altar or spiritual space (even in a tiny corner)What a daily meditation ritual can look like in real life, not InstagramMantra practice for grounding (including So Ham and Om Namah Shivaya)Navigating spiritual deconstruction and finding safe community (Sangha)Understanding the three pillars of spiritual life: daily practice, community, and selfless serviceWhy fearlessness isn’t loud, it’s choosing presence over avoidanceHow quietness, love, and courage help you return to your inner truthThis conversation is a gentle reminder that spiritual practice doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence and the willingness to return to yourself, again and again.💻 Work with us: thirdwheelllc.com 🌿 Work with Purna Devi: purnadevi.com | Instagram @iampurnadevi 📱 Follow Third Wheel: @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    The Weight of Accountability: Compassion, Alignment & Hard Truths in a Changing World

    Accountability isn’t just about blame, it’s about awareness, alignment, and compassion.In this raw and honest episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill dive deep into what accountability means in today’s world. From the social work field to our personal lives as we face collective uncertainty, burnout, and systemic change.🎧 They explore:How to practice accountability in leadership and social work without falling into shame or defensiveness.Why “my hands are tied” often hides deeper fears about power, safety, and responsibility.The tension between empathy, compliance, and complicity in helping professions.The sacred reminder that we are all connected and true healing requires reflection, compassion, and courage.The episode closes with a powerful Rumi Oracle card pull, “Sacred Union,” reminding us that love and oneness are the eternal truth beneath chaos.If you’ve been reflecting on your role in the world, as a leader, healer, or human, this conversation will meet you in the messy middle with honesty and heart.💻 Work with us: thirdwheelllc.com 📱 Follow for more insight, humor, and heart: Facebook and Instagram

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    The Magic of Showing Up: Healing, Worthiness & Daily Rituals with Purna Devi

    What if the most powerful healing isn’t in a dramatic breakthrough, but in the quiet, consistent act of showing up for yourself?In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill sit down with spiritual mentor, healer, and embodiment guide Purna Devi, founder of Purna Devi Healing Arts. At her sanctuary she helps people remember their wholeness, “you’re not broken, you’re not lost, you’re awakening.” Together, we explore how to heal self-worth wounds, reclaim your value, and create grounding rituals that reconnect you to your truth.✨ Topics include:What it means to receive spiritual mentorship and engage in deep emotional alchemy and soul remembrance.Healing patterns of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, and unworthiness.Building authentic self-worth and confidence through consistent ritual and embodied presence.Practical daily grounding rituals and somatic tools for intuitive healing.Walking beyond “I’m broken” into “I’m awakening.”Whether you’re rediscovering who you are or longing for deeper connection with spirit, this conversation reminds you: the magic is in showing up, even when it’s messy.💻 Work with us: thirdwheelllc.com📱 Follow Third Wheel for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram and Facebook 🌿 Work with Purna Devi: purnadevi.com | Instagram

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    Grounded in Chaos: How to Stay Centered, Compassionate, and Connected in Divided Times

    The world feels overwhelming; political violence, polarization, and constant news updates are leaving many of us exhausted. For empaths, helpers, and leaders, the weight of collective grief can feel impossible to carry.In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill explore how to stay grounded during chaos while showing up with compassion and courage. We talk about:Practical self-care for empaths when the world feels unsafeWhy “othering” drives division and polarization and how to reconnect through our shared humanityThe difference between being nice vs. being kind in difficult conversationsHow to pause, ground inward, and trust your intuition before reactingWhy compassionate leadership matters in times of crisisThe episode closes with an oracle card pull, “It’s Time to Shine” reminding us to trust ourselves and share our light, even when the world feels divided.✨ If you’ve been searching for guidance on managing overwhelm, healing division, and finding self-care strategies in difficult times, this conversation is for you.💻 Want to work with us? Visit⁠⁠⁠ thirdwheelllc.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community.📱 Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠ @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    A Blessing, Not a Burden: Healing Imposter Syndrome

    Imposter syndrome creeps in when we question if we belong, if we’re “good enough,” or if we’re secretly a burden. In this powerful conversation, Amber and Jill revisit one of their most popular topics, imposter syndrome, two years after their first episode on it.They share fresh revelations on core wounds, the conditioning of “oldest daughters,” and the subtle ways women are told to shrink, dim, or doubt themselves. Together, they explore how to reclaim your space, ground in your truth, and remember: you are a blessing, not a burden.✨ If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or the pressure to overperform, this episode will leave you grounded and encouraged to walk your own path.💻 Want to work with us? Visit⁠⁠ thirdwheelllc.com⁠⁠ to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community.📱 Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook: @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Too Busy to Breathe? Organization, Boundaries & Finding Joy

    Do you ever feel like your phone, inbox, and calendar are running your life?In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill get real about task management, boundaries with technology, and how to stop overscheduling yourself into exhaustion. From handling endless emails and calls to finding blocks of creative time, they share the strategies (and lessons learned the hard way) that help them protect their peace.And because this is Third Wheel, you know it isn’t just about productivity, it’s about creating space for joy, self-care, and living with intention.✨ If you’ve ever felt buried under your to-do list, this conversation will help you breathe easier and reimagine how you spend your time.💻 Want to work with us? Visit⁠⁠⁠ thirdwheelllc.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community.📱 Follow us for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠ @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Worthy Without the To-Do List

    Are you only as good as what you get done?In this heartfelt episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Jill shares a powerful conversation with her 92-year-old grandfather about purpose, productivity, and what it means to be “enough.” Together, Amber and Jill  explore how to release the hustle, find stillness, and anchor your worth in who you are — not what you do.Whether you’re a social service professional, a busy human juggling work and life, or simply craving permission to pause, this episode will help you breathe, zoom out, and trust that you are worthy just as you are.💻 Want to work with us? Visit⁠⁠⁠ thirdwheelllc.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community. 📱 Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠ @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Mid-Year Reset: Tarot Insights for Clarity, Confidence, and Next Steps

    We’re halfway through the year! How are you feeling about where you are and where you’re headed? In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber offers a live mid-year tarot reading for Jill, exploring the themes of focus, choice, and alignment. Together, they uncover what’s been growing (intentionally or not), how fear can shape decisions, and ways to get back in sync with your vision.Whether you’re into tarot, personal growth, or just need a little inspiration to guide your next steps, this conversation blends practical insight, intuitive wisdom, and a few unexpected laughs. You’ll walk away with ideas you can apply immediately, plus a renewed sense of connection to your own inner compass.Book your own personal reading with Amber HEREWant to work with us? Visit⁠⁠ thirdwheelllc.com⁠⁠ to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community. Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook:⁠⁠ @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Burn the Backup Plan: Sitting With What’s Next

    Feeling stuck in limbo? You’re not alone. In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, we explore the uncomfortable but transformative “in-between” spaces. Those moments after something ends, but before something new begins. Whether you’ve recently left a job, ended a relationship, or are just navigating change, we talk about why we’re so quick to fill the void, what happens when we avoid grief, and how to sit with discomfort long enough to find clarity.We’re getting real about control, resentment, hustle culture, and how our backup plans may be keeping us from being fully present in our lives. Plus, we pull a card to close with some soulful insight.Tune in now to reflect, reset, and maybe… burn that plan B.Want to work with us? Visit⁠ thirdwheelllc.com⁠ to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community. Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook:⁠ @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Leading in the Storm: Navigating Chaos with Integrity, Heart, and Courage

    In this heartfelt and raw episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill unpack what it really means to lead through chaos. Whether it’s organizational shifts, funding uncertainty, or external pressures we can’t control.They explore:Two types of chaos and how to respond to eachThe difference between control and influence in leadershipThe critical role of honesty, integrity, and emotional presenceHow to hold space instead of fixing everythingThis conversation is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about showing up with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to your values.🎧 Hit play and feel seen, supported, and inspired to lead in a whole new way.🔗 Want to work with us? Visit thirdwheelllc.com to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community. 📲 Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook: @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Grounded AF: Why Relaxation Isn’t Enough (And What to Do Instead)

    What if the calm you’re chasing isn’t the grounding you actually need?In this rich, real, and often hilarious episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill unpack what it really means to feel grounded, and why that doesn’t always look like candles and cozy playlists.Drawing from their recent mini-retreat on grounding, they dig deep into:The difference between relaxation and groundingWhy presence doesn’t always feel peacefulHow to check back in when you’re in your head (or completely unmoored)What it means to be your own “touch tree” in the middle of chaosHow grounding supports boundaries, clarity, nervous system regulation, and inspired actionIf you’ve ever felt floaty, frazzled, emotionally enmeshed, or just out of your damn body, this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now and get grounded with us : in real, messy, life-affirming ways.🔗 Want to go deeper or work with us? Visit thirdwheelllc.com to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community.📲 Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart: Instagram & Facebook: @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC

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    Doubt, Discipline, and the Messy Middle: Letting Go of the Need to Know

    What if you didn’t need to have all the answers before taking the next step?In this heart-opening episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill surrender the plan and follow the energy. Together, they explore what it means to sit with doubt, release the need for control, and make decisions from a place of alignment, even when clarity feels far away.They pull oracle cards (yes, we got “Doubt” AND “Discipline” 🙃), reflect on the overwhelming chaos of the world, and share what it means to keep going anyway. Along the way, they unpack:The difference between productivity and true disciplineHow to stop abandoning yourself when things get hardWhy you don’t need to know all the answers to move forwardHow to love and forgive the old versions of yourself (and others)Why your healing doesn’t require perfection, just presenceThis is an episode for anyone caught in the swirl, wondering what’s next, and craving a grounded reminder that you’re not doing it wrong, you’re just doing the human thing.Check out the deck we used here: Soul’s Journey Lesson CardsListen now and take a breath with us. Then share it with someone else who needs to hear it.Want to go deeper or work with us? Visit⁠ thirdwheelllc.com⁠ to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community.Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart:@ThirdWheelConsultingLLC on Facebook & Instagram

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    Not an Excuse But A Mirror: Using the Enneagram to Heal, Grow, and Relate

    How well do you really know yourself and the core beliefs shaping your relationships?In this deeply honest Part Two conversation with Enneagram facilitator Kate Smith, we go beyond numbers and types to explore how the Enneagram becomes a tool, not a label. From discovering your number to wrestling with core wounds and healing messages, this episode brings insight, laughter, and vulnerability to the messy work of becoming the healthiest version of yourself.Kate shares her own winding journey to landing as an Enneagram 8, why self-typing takes time, and how this system can help build empathy in relationships. We also discuss subtypes, stress responses, health movement, and the real-life impact of understanding your motivations and your blind spots.Resources mentioned in this episode:📚 Books:The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne StabileThe Complete Enneagram by Beatrice Chestnut, PhD🎧 Podcasts:TypologyEnneagram and CoffeeThe Enneagram JourneyAround the Circle📱 Instagram Accounts to Follow:@9foldenneagram@tablefor9co@enneagramexplained🗓️ In-Person Opportunities: Join Kate’s Enneagram Type Discovery Workshop:📅 June 21–22 or August 23–24 (same content, different dates)💵 $65 (includes lunch on Saturday!)📍 Register hereOr go deeper in the 8-week Enneagram class this fall.Listen now to explore how the Enneagram can help you understand your story and gently challenge you toward real transformation.Want to go deeper or work with us? Visit thirdwheelllc.com to learn more about Third Wheel’s services, offerings, and community.Follow us on social for more insight, humor, and heart: 📸 @ThirdWheelConsultingLLC on Facebook & Instagram

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    What’s Your Number? A Real Talk Dive into the Enneagram with Kate Smith

    What makes you tick, and why? In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, we dive into the powerful framework of the Enneagram with our first-ever guest, Kate Smith.Kate unpacks the 9 types in a way that’s both accessible and deeply insightful. Whether you’re new to the Enneagram or already on a self-discovery path, this conversation offers clarity and compassion for who we are, and who we’re becoming.We explore:The difference between what you do and why you do itWhy core motivations matter more than surface behaviorHow anger, shame, and fear show up across different Enneagram centersHow understanding others’ types deepens relationshipsPlus, we talk through next steps for diving deeper into your own growth journey.Resources mentioned:📚 Books:The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne StabileThe Complete Enneagram by Beatrice Chestnut, PhD🎧 Podcasts:TypologyEnneagram and CoffeeThe Enneagram JourneyAround the Circle📱 Instagram Accounts to Follow:@9foldenneagram@tablefor9co@enneagramexplained🗓️ Want to learn more in person?Join Kate’s Enneagram Type Discovery Workshop:🧭 June 21–22 or August 23–24 (same content both dates)💵 $65 (includes lunch on Saturday!)📍 Register hereOr take it further with the 8-week Enneagram class 🎧 Listen now and explore how the Enneagram can help you better understand your story—and grow into the healthiest version of yourself.Want to go deeper or work with us? Visit https://thirdwheelllc.com/ to learn more about Third Wheel and explore our latest offerings, services, and ways to connect.Follow along for more insight, humor, and heart: Facebook & Instagram: @Third Wheel Consulting LLC

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    Distraction or Identity? What’s Really Holding You Back

    Ever find yourself obsessing over email, cleaning the house, or scrolling social instead of doing the hard things that actually matter?Same.In this episode of Guided by Third Wheel, Amber and Jill get real about the distractions we cling to, especially when growth feels scary. They explore how old identities, fear of disappointment, and the pressure to please others keep us stuck in cycles that feel safe… but are actually holding us back.They also talk about grief in growth, reclaiming your truth, and why even “productive” distractions are sometimes just fear in disguise.You’ll laugh, you’ll reflect, and you’ll probably call yourself out (lovingly, of course). Hit play and see what you’ve been avoiding, and how to get our of your own way. Tune in now, and let this be the nudge you didn’t know you needed.Want to go deeper or work with us? Visit https://thirdwheelllc.com/ to learn more about Third Wheel and explore our latest offerings, services, and ways to connect.Follow along for more insight, humor, and heart: Facebook & Instagram: @Third Wheel Consulting LLC

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    In the Flow: Real Talk, Grounding Practices & Growing on Purpose

    What happens when you show up without topic ideas—but with full presence? In this candid and cozy episode , Amber and Jill dive into real-life reflections on Q1, unexpected expansion, burnout, grounding rituals, and all the beautiful (and chaotic) in-between moments.From supporting unhoused folks in Ohio to planning a new Reiki-infused retreat, to moon magic and creative urges, this episode is both heart-opening and soul-settling.Don't forget to tell us what you'd love to hear in future episodes—or drop a DM if you'd like to be a guest!For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Are You Really Connected… or Just Performing?

    Think you're connected because your calendar is full and your DMs are buzzing? Think again. In this deeply reflective episode, Amber and Jill unpack the difference between proximity and true connection, why vulnerability feels so risky, and how performance—especially for high achievers—can be the very wall blocking authentic relationships. This one’s for the over-functioners, the performers, the perfectionists—and anyone who just wants to feel seen.For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Friendships, How We Navigate Them

    In this episode we are in a cabin in the woods talking about our journeys through friendships.For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Remembering your Wholeness

    In this episode we go on a journey on how to re-discover your wholeness.For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Navigating Life When We Really Aren't Feeling It

    In this episode we discuss how we navigate our hard times through the radical self-care of the pause. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    How We are Navigating the State of the World (for now)

    In this episode we discuss the massive changes happening in our world and how we are choosing to navigate them, for now. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Stories about Rest

    In this episode explore all the ways we think about rest and why we don't always allow ourselves to have it. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    My Grass is My Responsibility

    In this episode explore the concept of "the grass is greener" and how to attend to our own lawns. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    BONUS EPISODE: Jill's 2025 card reading

    In this BONUS EPISODE we are recording Jill's 2025 tarot card reading! Join us if you are curious about how a card reading works with Amber and/or if you just want a peek into Jill's upcoming year! To book your own 2025 reading click Here or for a general reading click Here For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    The Truth About Speaking Your Truth

    In this episode we talk about what speaking your truth really looks like and often how only speaking truth is not enough. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Sorry I Hurt You.......Now What?

    In this episode we talk about what we do when we hurt others, how we own our journey, ways we take responsibility, and how to continue to shine the light that is needed for growth. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Goal Setting for 60 Strong!

    In this episode we talk about the second annual 60 Strong Challenge, presented by Third Wheel! We review our 2024 challenge, how we are doing now, and what to expect for 2025's challenge. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Creating Safety Within

    In this episode we explore how we make ourselves the safe spaces that we need to thrive. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  35. 31

    To Forgive or Not to Forgive

    In this episode we talk about forgiveness, what we think it and why we do and don't give it. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  36. 30

    The Holiday Joy of Boundaries

    In this episode we talk about the upcoming holiday season and how we try to create personal calm in the external chaos. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  37. 29

    Resentment, the product of Control

    In this episode we explore the origins of resentment and how we often create or own misery. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  38. 28

    Alignment and Vulnerability

    In this episode we explore how we work to remain in alignment through our work and business and the vulnerability it often takes to start something new. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  39. 27

    1 Year Podiversary

    In this episode we celebrate our first year of podcasting! Join us as we reflect on the past year. Ours wins and changes and what we hope to do with the podcast moving forward! For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  40. 26

    Processing the Comforts of InAction

    In this episode we talk about how it's very comfortable to wish and dream, but when opportunities present, we often look the other way. Join us as we unpack some very real patterns that we often find ourselves in and how to move through! For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  41. 25

    Dreams

    In this episode we talk about how our dreams formed, how they have changed with age, and how we are now integrating our childhood dreams into our lives today. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  42. 24

    The Comforts of Self-Sabotage

    In this episode we talk about how self-sabotage effects our lives and some sneaky ways it might be showing up. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  43. 23

    Stop Selling Your Peace PLUS Leadership Tips

    In this episode we talk about how to protect our peace, where we might be giving it away, and how to use our own peace as leaders. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  44. 22

    Bridgerton Thoughts and Choosing Our Anchors

    In this episode we talk about Bridgerton and the anchors that we choose to attach to. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  45. 21

    Sober Curious?

    In this episode we talk about how drinking effects our mind, body, and soul. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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    Relationship Stories and the Lie of the Rom Com

    In this episode we talk about how the stories that we are fed by society on what a "perfect" love looks like are wildly false and what we think you should really focus on. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  47. 19

    People Pleasing

    In this episode we talk about our how people pleasing has manifested in our lives and how we have (and continue to work to) overcome this very common compulsion. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  48. 18

    Leveling Up

    In this episode we talk all about leveling up and the challenges we face and don't face in the process. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  49. 17

    The Lies We Tell Ourselves

    In this episode we explore the critical voices in our heads, what they say, and how to start the journey to quiet them. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

  50. 16

    Ch Ch Ch Changes

    In this episode we talk about navigating change. How we do it, the good, the bad, and the ugly. For more information on how to work with Third Wheel and access our offerings discussed in this episode, check out our website: https://thirdwheelllc.com/ Also find us on Facebook and Instagram at Third Wheel Consulting LLC.

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Step into honest, heart-forward conversations with Third Wheel Co-Founders Jill Bucaro and Amber Ireland as they unpack the messy, magical intersections of personal growth, purpose, and connection. With equal parts wisdom and vulnerability, they share their real-life journeys—both personal and professional—to spark reflection, offer guidance, and inspire listeners to live in alignment with their highest good.

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