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When God’s Plan Doesn’t Look Like Yours
What if the life that didn’t go according to your plan is still very much in God’s hands? The job you didn’t get. The relationship that didn’t work out. The dream that changed. The timing that makes no sense. Sometimes we’re left wondering, God, what are You doing here? In this episode we get personal about disappointment, unexpected detours, and what it really looks like to trust God when life takes a turn you never planned for. We see the piece of the story we’re living rig
Lanee and Sandy
48 minutes ago


Do You Care Too Much What Other People Think?
Have you ever spent an entire day replaying one conversation... wondering if you said the wrong thing? Or wished someone would simply say, "You did a great job!"? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Sandy and Lanée have an honest conversation about something almost all of us wrestle with: caring too much about what other people think. Together they discuss: Why external validation is never enough How to focus on what God thinks of you (not other people!) Why crit
Lanee and Sandy
Jul 9


The Missing Link to Feeling Better (w/Health Coach Elizabeth Sherman)
What if the problem isn't that you're doing too little...but that your body needs something different? You're trying to make healthy choices. You're drinking more water, paying attention to what you eat, getting more movement, and doing your best to take care of yourself. Yet somehow you still feel tired, stressed, uncomfortable, or just not quite like yourself. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you may not be doing anything wrong. In this episode, health and lif
Lanee and Sandy
Jun 25


Finding God in the Middle of Busy
What if growing closer to God doesn't require more time…just a different perspective? In this episode of Imagine Yourself, Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach talk about finding God in the middle of everyday life: the busy schedules, endless distractions, unexpected challenges, and ordinary moments we often rush right past. Together, they explore what it means to stay connected to God when life feels overwhelming, how to recognize His presence in ways we might be missing, and why s
Lanee and Sandy
Jun 11


The Secret to Better Relationships Isn’t Big
Sometimes it’s not the big moments that shape our relationships most . . . it’s the little patterns we fall into without even realizing it. In this episode, we focus on the small shifts that can quietly change a relationship over time: the assumptions we make, the way busyness pulls us apart, and why people can genuinely care about each other and still miss what the other person actually needs. It’s an honest, real-life conversation about connection, communication, grace, and
Lanee and Sandy
May 28


The Truth About Midlife (That No One Told You)
What is it about midlife that makes you question things you never used to think twice about: your purpose, your energy, your priorities? There are the challenges: changing energy, menopause, body shifts, changing roles, and even moments where you barely recognize yourself. BUT there’s also something unexpectedly meaningful happening beneath the surface. In this conversation, we talk about rediscovering parts of yourself that may have gotten buried under years of responsibilit
Lanee and Sandy
May 14


Are You Too Distracted to Hear God?
What if the clutter stressing you out isn’t in your house… but in your head? If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or spiritually distracted, this episode gets right to the heart of it. We explore what it really means to “declutter your inner life” — and why clearing mental and spiritual noise may be the reset your soul has been craving. Building on their recent conversation about organizing the home with declutter specialist Deanna Yates, they turn the focus inward.
Lanee and Sandy
Feb 24


7 Simple Ideas to Help You Get Organized
Life can feel overwhelming when our spaces—and our schedules—are cluttered. And sometimes the issue isn’t that we don’t have enough time, but that we don’t have enough margin. ▶️🎙️ In this episode of Imagine Yourself, we’re sharing seven simple, realistic ideas to help you get more organized, pulled from a past conversation with clutter-free living expert Deanna Yates. These aren’t extreme or all-or-nothing approaches. Instead, they’re practical shifts—organizing routines an
Lanee and Sandy
Feb 10


The Thoughts That Are Quietly Running Your Life
We spend so much time doing, reacting, and pushing forward that we rarely stop to think about what’s actually going on inside our own minds, or to invite God into that space. In this episode, we encourage a slower, more intentional check-in that centers our thoughts, our hearts, and our faith. Think about what you're thinking about! In a culture driven by hustle and constant noise, our thoughts can quietly drift toward pressure, guilt, and perfectionism. This conversation exp
Lanee and Sandy
Jan 27


Breaking Up with Diet Culture
Ever feel like it might be time to break up with diet culture: that whole mindset that equates thinner with “better,” moralizes food, and keeps you stuck in endless rules and guilt? You’re not alone. This week, we revisit a powerful conversation with Erin Tennant, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and self-described “recovering dieter.” Erin opens up about losing—and keeping off—over 130 pounds not through strict diets or obsessive calorie counting, but by
Lanee and Sandy
Jan 13


It’s OK If You’re Not Feeling Merry
The holidays are often wrapped in lights, laughter, and expectations of joy...but what if that’s not where your heart is this season? If December feels more heavy than merry, you’re not alone. In this episode, we create space for honest conversation, faith-filled encouragement, and permission to slow down. We explore how God meets us not just in celebration, but in quiet reflection, unanswered prayers and even grief. You don’t have to force joy or fake cheer to be faithful.
Lanee and Sandy
Dec 16, 2025


Finding Peace in the Middle of the Holiday Rush
If the holidays feel less like a celebration and more like a sprint, this episode is your deep breath. 🕯️ We’re talking about finding calm in real-life chaos, slowing the swirl on the inside, and remembering where true peace comes from—busy season or not. You’ll hear simple, practical ways to reset your mind, breathe again, and rediscover joy when life feels loud. Even in the holiday chaos, there are little moments that can quietly anchor your heart—if you notice them. Thi
Lanee and Sandy
Dec 2, 2025
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