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Joy isn’t something you find, it’s something you make. In today’s episode, we share the shifts that helped us move past old stories and step into lives filled with meaning and light. With simple choices and intentional design, joy becomes less of a fleeting spark and more of a steady flame. If you’ve been wondering whether joy can be yours, this conversation is your reminder that it already can.

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#338 | How Are You Investing Your 'Spare' Time? - https://apple.co/3WkPfeQ
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🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Right Way to Have Hard Conversations” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration
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Show notes:
(3:11) Owning our narratives and excuses
(5:53) Why chasing external things fails us
(10:07) How your environment shapes daily joy
(12:52) Eddie shares his uplifting and empowering experience with the Evolve Ventures Society.
(14:03) Bianca’s journey through excuses and growth
(16:43) The power of control and choice
(18:33) Design thinking as a framework for joy
(20:13) Prototyping joy in real life
(23:50) Outro

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In this heartfelt episode of Evolve Ventures, we open up about the hidden cost of toxic expectations placed on men and how those same narratives affect all of us. From moments where vulnerability is shut down to the belief that love must be earned, we share why these patterns cause so much silent suffering and how choosing compassion and emotional safety can change everything. Together, we look at what it means to evolve beyond outdated roles and step into a future built on authenticity, connection, and true strength.

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#397 | Every People-Pleaser Needs to Know This - https://apple.co/4dEZnWY
#420 | Why You're So Angry And What to Do About It - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/420-why-youre-so-angry-and-what-to-do-about-it/id1511831621?i=1000718789962

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Right Way to Have Hard Conversations” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration
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Show notes:
(2:04) When vulnerability gets dismissed
(6:19) Alcohol, pain, and generational cycles
(8:01) A client’s belief that love must be earned
(17:43) Outdated roles in a modern world
(20:37) Evolving into emotionally intelligent humans
(26:33) Outro

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Change blooms where courage takes root. In today’s episode, we share how small acts, honest words, and steady hearts can turn any workplace into a place of growth. From bridging generations to building trust, here’s your call to lead, no matter where you sit.

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#420 | Why You're So Angry And What to Do About It - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/420-why-youre-so-angry-and-what-to-do-about-it/id1511831621?i=1000718789962
#419 | The Four Different Types of Consent You Need to Know - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/419-the-four-different-types-of-consent-you-need-to-know/id1511831621?i=1000718243353

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🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Right Way to Have Hard Conversations” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration
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Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
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Show notes:
(2:22) The shifting future of work
(6:10) Emotional intelligence in the workplace
(11:27) Shared responsibility for culture change
(15:58) Building resilience as an employee
(20:17) Alex shares his experience and the incredible progress he has made under the coaching of both Emilia and Bianca.
(25:42) Why a “plan B” matters
(30:01) Breaking out of victim mentality
(34:43) Courage as the key to change
(37:55) Outro

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We all long for the peace of a healthy mind, but are we willing to nurture it? In this episode, we speak openly about the gap between wishing for change and walking the sometimes rugged path that makes it real. We share the rituals that have steadied us through the seasons, the conversations that stretched us beyond comfort, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up. From timeworn practices to three simple steps you can begin today, this is a call to tend the garden of your mind. More than pages in a journal or words in a book, it’s about the steady, deliberate care that transforms hope into lasting strength.

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#396 | The Best Habit for Dealing With Stress - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/396-the-best-habit-for-dealing-with-stress/id1511831621?i=1000705663442

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Right Way to Have Hard Conversations” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration
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Show notes:
(2:10) The importance of a daily practice
(6:34) Gardening your mind like a garden
(9:39) Surface habits Vs. Real change
(16:17) The value of showing up anyway
(20:59) Three actions to start today
(23:54) Taking small steps forward now
(26:04) Outro

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In today’s powerful episode of Evolve Ventures, we talk about the real reason people stay in misaligned or toxic relationships, not love, but fear. Fear of being alone. Fear of starting over. Fear that no one else will come. We share hard truths, personal stories, and the science behind how staying can hurt your health, happiness, and future. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or unsure about leaving, this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away with clarity, strength, and a reminder that solitude can be sacred, not scary.

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#417 | Healing from the Loneliness Epidemic - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/417-healing-from-the-loneliness-epidemic/id1511831621?i=1000717140862
#418 | How to Heal from an Addictive Relationship - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/418-how-to-heal-from-an-addictive-relationship/id1511831621?i=1000717641437

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Show notes:
(3:56) Is staying really safer than leaving?
(5:36) The health risks of misaligned relationships
(10:41) Settling just to feel enough
(14:17) Kayleigh talks about the supportive and caring environment within the Evolve Ventures team.
(16:23) Learning to love solitude
(22:59) Signs you’re in emotional danger
(27:52) Outro

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When silence protects others, your truth stays hidden. In this episode, we talk about the core belief that you’re responsible for managing other people’s emotions and how it silently shapes your identity, relationships, and success. Through real stories and powerful insights, we show how this belief begins in childhood and festers into adulthood, keeping you small, anxious, and disconnected from yourself. If you’ve ever felt like your needs come last or that you can’t express how you feel, this one’s for you.

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#398 | A Powerful Way to Never Be Manipulated Again - https://apple.co/3Zb7RiR

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Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
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Show notes:
(2:25) Growing up afraid to upset dad
(5:02) The belief that shapes your life
(9:52) “I don't matter” becomes an identity
(15:46) How this destroys your future self
(20:26) When survival beliefs outlive their use
(23:58) The danger of ruinous empathy
(28:02) How to stop playing the losing game
(31:57) If this sounds like you, start here
(36:37) Outro

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Who told you who you should be? In today’s honest and eye-opening episode, we talk about the invisible scripts we’ve all inherited, from family, culture, and past environments, and how they quietly shape the way we live. We share powerful stories, including client breakthroughs and our own experiences, to help you spot the inner critic that isn’t really yours. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to meet expectations that don’t feel true to you, this conversation will give you clarity, courage, and the tools to start rewriting the rules.

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#392 | How To Embody A High Value Person - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/392-how-to-embody-a-high-value-person/id1511831621?i=1000703843657

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Right Way to Have Hard Conversations” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration
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Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
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Show notes:
(3:32) The inner critic that governs your life
(6:54) Are you living by someone else’s standards?
(9:28) What if your beliefs aren’t yours?
(12:03) Here's what Matthew has to say about the Evolve Ventures community and how it has helped in his journey.
(15:21) When your wins aren’t celebrated
(18:25) Approval will never be enough
(20:16) Choosing fulfillment over fitting in
(24:27) Outro

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In this episode of Evolve Ventures, we explore how high standards can quietly stall your progress. Through real moments and mindset shifts, we show you when to reach for excellence and when “good enough” is the wiser way. You’ll learn to sort what truly matters, escape the grip of procrastination, and harness tools like the 80% rule and Parkinson’s Law to work with, not against, time. Tune in and trade burnout for steady, soul-aligned progress.

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#396 | The Best Habit for Dealing With Stress - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/396-the-best-habit-for-dealing-with-stress/id1511831621?i=1000705663442

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Right Way to Have Hard Conversations” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration
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Show notes:
(3:07) What’s your high standard trap?
(5:15) Risk tolerance and optimal stopping
(9:50) When perfection fuels procrastination
(14:17) Ranking your real priorities
(16:41) Why can’t everything be a 10
(19:59) Messy action and momentum
(21:48) Parkinson’s Law and time constraints
(26:17) Outro

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