Your Future Self

Before becoming a New York Times bestselling author, Lara Love lost herself in the quiet chaos of addiction, motherhood, and survival. This conversation explores what happens when the life you’re trying to hold together starts to fall apart — from stealing and incarceration to heartbreak and reckoning. Lara speaks openly about the role of truth in healing, the courage it takes to take responsibility, and how finding yourself isn’t about erasing the past — but finally facing it.About Lara LoveLara Love is a Literary Agent, Author, Prison Reform Advocate, and the President of True Literary. Prior to founding her own agency, she was Co-CEO and Senior Literary Agent with Idea Architects where she supported the careers of a singular group of authors from spiritual luminaries like the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu to social justice advocates like Bryan Stevenson and Anthony Ray Hinton.Lara's work as an agent is informed by her diverse life experiences, especially her work as an author. Her memoir The Many Lives of Mama Love was a 2024 Oprah's Book Club pick and a New York Times bestseller. Having received her MFA in Fiction, she has extensive experience working as a collaborative writer and is currently writing her first novel. The recipient of the Christopher Award for "affirming the highest values of the human spirit", Lara has also been nominated for an NAACP Image Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize.Lara is the Co-Founder of The Gemma Project, a gender-responsive organization serving incarcerated and former incarcerated women with integrity and compassion.

Sometimes the answers we’re seeking don’t arrive through reasoning, lists, or plans. They emerge softly — through an inner nudge, a fleeting thought, a sense that can’t quite be explained. This piece explores what happens when we loosen our grip on logic and make room for intuition — those quiet whispers that make no sense but somehow feel true. It’s about learning to recognize when your inner knowing is speaking and trusting it enough to follow, even when it defies reason. Because often, the most life-changing moments don’t come from thinking harder — they come from listening deeper.

What if consistency isn’t about doing something every day, but about coming back — again and again? In this episode, I open up about how easy it is to be hard on ourselves when we pause or fall out of rhythm, and how grace, not guilt, is what truly keeps us steady. This is your reminder that every moment is an opportunity to begin again.

Not sure which path to take? The truth is, you already carry the answer — it’s been within you all along. In the noise of everyday life, it’s easy to lose touch with that inner voice, to second-guess yourself, or to search outside for clarity that can only come from within.In this episode, we’ll explore what the mind sounds like versus the heart — how each speaks to us, how to recognize the difference, and how to trust the quiet wisdom that’s always been guiding you. By the end, you’ll feel more grounded, more connected, and more ready to take your next step with confidence.If this resonates, subscribe for more conversations that help you reconnect with yourself and create the life you’re meant to live.

We all experience big feelings — it’s part of being human. But there’s nothing to fear. Your feelings are here to guide you. They’re pointing you toward what’s meant for you and gently away from what isn’t. They offer valuable insight into what deserves your energy and what no longer does. When we stop resisting and start making space for our emotions — letting them move through us — we begin to see them for what they are: messengers, not threats.Thank you for being here — I truly appreciate you giving this time & I hope it helps you on your journey.✨ Subscribe for more conversations and reflections on growth, self-discovery, and creating the life you truly want.

In this episode of Your Future Self, I sit down with Dr. Gay Hendricks — therapist, professor, and author of more than 40 books including The Big Leap and Conscious Living.We explore what it really means to come home to yourself, the power of healing, and the potential that lives within each of us. Gay also shares the 5 cardinal rules of conscious living — practical yet profound guidelines that can help you stop living on autopilot and start creating life by design.This isn’t a lecture — it’s an intimate, couch-side conversation filled with wisdom, stories, and truths that will stay with you long after you listen.About Dr. Gay HendricksFor more than 40 years, Gay Hendricks has served as one of the leading contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, Gay is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, Five Wishes, and the recently released Your Big Leap Year. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a 21-year career as a professor at the University of Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute. He later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He is also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company, and the co-founder of a conscious entertainment company. Throughout his career, Dr. Hendricks has coached more than 800 executives, including the top management at such firms as Dell Computer, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, and KLM. His book, The Corporate Mystic, is used widely to train management in combining business skills with personal development tools.Gay is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books featuring the Tibetan-Buddhist private detective, Tenzing Norbu. In recent years, he has co-created a popular podcast called The Big Leap with Gay Hendricks and Mike Koenigs. He has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS, and others.

If you find yourself constantly measuring your life against someone else’s highlight reel, this episode is for you.We’ll talk about:Why comparison steals your joy (and what to do instead)The cultural lies that keep you feeling “behind”How to shift from scrolling and self-doubt to actually living your own lifePractical ways to quiet comparison and root yourself in what really mattersThis isn’t about being better than anyone else — it’s about coming back to you. To your essence. To your path. To the truth that you are already enough.

What if your worth wasn’t something to earn — but something you already are?Amy Wong is a master at helping people remember what’s always been true: You are whole. You are worthy. You are complete.She’s a sought-after executive coach, motivational speaker, and author of Living on Purpose who just gave a TEDx talk on breaking free from should — and choosing to live on purpose.In this powerful conversation, Amy and I explore what it means to stop living by default and start living by design.We talk about childhood conditioning, core beliefs, emotional regulation, and the quiet revolution of coming home to yourself.Because at some point, we all have to ask:Am I living for truth — or for should?And what am I really standing for?If you’ve ever felt like you're just checking off a list of to-do’s but not actually fulfilled — this episode is for you. It’s your reminder: nothing’s missing.You’re already everything you need.About Amy WongAmy Eliza Wong is a sought-after keynote speaker, author of Living on Purpose, and executive coach who has worked with top organizations like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Lyft, Roku, and Genentech. She delivers transformative leadership development and cutting-edge communication strategies to global executives, teams, and institutions including Stanford and UC Berkeley. With a B.A. in Mathematics from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University, Amy blends analytical rigor with deep human insight.

If you've ever lost a loved one — let alone a child — you know grief can feel all-consuming, like it swallows every corner of your life.Today's guest, Kate Doerge — motivational speaker, soon-to-be published Hay House author, mom, brand strategist, and founder of Penny's Flight Foundation — has lived through unimaginable loss and found a way to turn that pain into purpose. Kate shares how she has learned to reimagine grief, choosing to celebrate the lives of those she’s lost rather than be defined by the weight of it. Through her story, she offers a powerful reminder that love can be the legacy we carry forward, even in the face of heartbreak.To learn more about Penny's Flight Foundation, Reimagine, and Kate’s work, visit katedoerge.com.