<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Imagine Yourself Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine Yourself ]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:30:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Too Distracted to Hear God?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Because...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/are-you-too-distracted-to-hear-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699daefd91604ab56c319aad</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:26:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_85e753d13b7e4ade859611002f0133fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Simple Ideas to Help You Get Organized ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 and the things...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/7-simple-ideas-to-help-you-get-organized</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b3742e2bc92e835dd33a0</guid><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:39:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_587b82033f5543158d7c267bb395acd1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Thoughts That Are Quietly Running Your Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 explores how slowing...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/think-about-what-you-re-thinking-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978c537a7aeb614124fd37e</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:36:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_300c8b4e63e747f094b2413da1e3928f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Up with Diet Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 shifting her...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/breaking-up-with-diet-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966526afc14cd6a86cf3e36</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Overcomers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:25:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_79a4de6cec1843729aba0e33183c8612~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s OK If You’re Not Feeling Merry]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. If expectations,...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/it-s-ok-if-you-re-not-feeling-merry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940b624d19d766cc63f57f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:41:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_a0719b32da314ca6ac36bc683f2c247d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Peace in the Middle of the Holiday Rush]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. This episode will...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/finding-peace-in-the-middle-of-the-holiday-rush</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692ef5faf769f847ed636b9e</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:03:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_c0e0096a93e64be3a786ac15d646dddc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeing Blessings Everywhere: 3 Ways to Stay Grateful]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gratitude isn’t just a nice feeling — it shapes your perspective, strengthens your faith, and helps you notice the blessings God is already giving you,  even in ordinary moments. Life can be busy and full of distractions, and sometimes seeing those blessings takes intention and insight. In this episode, we explore three faith-filled keys and share practical, real-life ways to apply them so gratitude doesn’t just stay in your head — it transforms your day, your relationships, and your...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/3-ways-to-stay-grateful</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691c78f8a2bc92e0d910c22c</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:19:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_c005411af46e432da916b7212338670d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Answer to Prayer I Didn’t Want… But Needed ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever prayed for something—clarity, healing, change—and then realized the answer you got was not what you expected… or wanted? Maybe it stretched you, humbled you, or forced you to face something uncomfortable. In this episode of Imagine Yourself , Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get honest about those surprising moments when God answers our prayers in the exact way we need , not the way we asked. Sometimes the lesson comes wrapped in irony. Sometimes it stings. But often, on the other...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/the-answer-to-prayer-i-didn-t-want-but-needed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6909ee0a48157365a7bb9f7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Overcomers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:31:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_720ba812f53044b3a7ee9e46b9aacebe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[God is Speaking. Here’s How to Listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[many of us still wonder how to recognize His voice in everyday life]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/god-is-speaking-here-s-how-to-listen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f76a9fa6f2484f3c9e3bfb</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:38:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_5704118f65d54514b5ece114db5b905a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Believing the Breakthrough is Coming Your Way ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes it feels like that long-awaited breakthrough is taking its sweet time showing up. But what if the waiting season is actually preparing you for it? In this episode, Sandy and Lanée share how imagination, prayer, and a few intentional mindset shifts can help you get unstuck and move closer to the success you’ve been hoping for. A few of the things you’ll learn are how to:  ⭐ Picture the Win  – See your breakthrough clearly—whether it’s peace in your daily routine or a dream project...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/believing-the-breakthrough-is-coming-your-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e4f28c93c7286ce1c57e24</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:17:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_9c837fe3191a48a1828352d994e480d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Imagination Opens the Door to God’s Best for You ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if one of the most powerful tools for faith and transformation has been inside you since childhood—and you’ve been overlooking it? That tool is your God-given imagination. You'll hear: ⭐  Imagination as a Gift from God  – It’s not make-believe; it’s how God sparks new ideas, possibilities, and dreams. ⭐  Faith and Imagination Together  – Imagining the unseen helps us believe God’s promises before they unfold. ⭐  Simple Ways to Use It – From prayer to small daily practices, discover ways...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/how-imagination-opens-the-door-to-god-s-best-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d283bda14cb1a1a09d419f</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Overcomers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:51:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_68a976c424c24f508c2442a92279ace2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Ways to Experience God’s Peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever feel like the noise of life is drowning out God’s peace? This episode is all about seven simple, real-life ways to invite His presence into your week—so you can feel grounded and connected, no matter what’s going on. ✨ How even tiny moments of true rest can reset your soul ✨ What’s actually helped us release stress instead of carrying it around  ✨ The small daily habit that shifts your mindset in the morning—and helps quiet your heart at night Along the way, we share some honest stories...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/7-ways-to-experience-god-s-peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bfff4951377663b730dd0c</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_14b8f79e11be4f269a49b17778cbc4c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith for Difficult Seasons: Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us will face a season of caregiving—aging parents, a spouse’s illness, children or those with special needs. The question is: how do you show up for them without losing yourself?]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/faith-for-difficult-seasons-caring-for-others-without-losing-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ad9a9729182256bcbdddda</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:11:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_886171847d624e60aa299f1a370c4151~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Keep Your Relationships Strong When Life Won’t Slow Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[If  you’ve been feeling distant—from the people you love or even from God—you’re not alone. Life has a way of sweeping us into a current of deadlines, responsibilities, and distractions until we suddenly realize the relationships that mean the most have been running on autopilot. But what if that undercurrent of dissatisfaction, that quiet ache you’ve been feeling, is a signal? A reminder that our joy is tied to something we can’t buy, schedule, or check off a list—our relationships. In this...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/how-to-keep-your-relationships-strong-when-life-won-t-slow-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6897305c1b5d45172bbadf2e</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:01:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_a0dc6c4914a44044ab9ab87b4f713eb0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Friends Who Are Truly for You w/ Women’s Ministry Leader, Angela Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s face it, friendship is a blessing, but it’s not always easy. Ever found yourself wondering who’s really  in your corner? In this...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/finding-friends-who-are-truly-for-you-w-women-s-ministry-leader-angela-scott</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6884bb0cd452706b149d532b</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:02:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_436a25427ecc4aa9890df3328c6c8fb7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Already Living Your Purpose Without Realizing It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if you’re already walking in God’s purpose for your life—and just haven’t seen it that way yet? So many of us spend years searching, striving, and stressing over what our “true purpose” is. We wait for a big sign, a dramatic shift, or a perfect opportunity to make it all clear. But what if God is already using you, right where you are? In this episode, we dive into the idea that living in purpose isn’t always about doing something new—it’s often about seeing the familiar with fresh eyes....]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/are-you-already-living-your-purpose-without-realizing-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6872454aac041791c78a1f31</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:02:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_eec01469b3f142b08037d58553d2bd2c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beauty and Challenges of Blended Families: Real Stories, Real Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blended families are real life—beautiful, messy, and full of moments that will stretch you. And if God has you on this journey, you know...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/the-beauty-and-challenges-of-blended-families-real-stories-real-advice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685fc871ccc85eb48d0c24be</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_19610685a1bf4dfc86a47f36a5ffefa1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Prayer.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever catch yourself wondering if you’re “doing prayer right”? Like maybe it should sound more spiritual, more polished… or maybe the...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/real-life-real-struggles-real-prayer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c5c7db80f7a04fa99cfa9</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_bab7eb849c654da99213e86a46ed1360~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Story, Your Healing: The Unexpected Gift of Journaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever feel like life’s moving so fast, you barely have time to process any of it? What if the simple act of putting pen to paper—or even...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/your-story-your-healing-the-unexpected-gift-of-journaling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ae2958f951bdeee85ad05</guid><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 7]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 12:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_ef85aceeb798421984af6836c4ceef6c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Surrender Your Dreams to God]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if surrendering your dreams to God didn’t mean giving up—but finally stepping into something greater?   In this inspiring episode of...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/how-to-surrender-your-dreams-to-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682873a92b0463bceaab29b4</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_4d06497d82f041abb0368e12b85ae86c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>