<?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>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:39:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Can We Trust Anyone—or Anything—Anymore?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SPOILER ALERT: YES! We live in a world where seeing is no longer always believing. Technology has blurred the line between what’s authentic and what’s manufactured, while giving people and outside influences unprecedented access to our lives. More than ever, we need God’s wisdom to protect ourselves without letting necessary caution harden into cynicism. In this episode, we explore how to stay wise, open and hopeful in a world that doesn’t make trusting easy. From recognizing red flags and...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/can-we-trust-anyone-or-anything-anymore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abe88910baa3fe7ecc74ce0</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:47:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_cfb00b8b0ccb4800b059891263d8cb70~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 Steps to Lasting Love: Keeping Your Relationship Strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[What keeps a relationship strong after the honeymoon stage is long over…and real life has had years to test it? The answer goes much deeper than bringing more romance to your game. In this episode, we put together helpful relationship wisdom, practical ideas, faith and honest experience to explore what helps two people grow together instead of slowly drifting apart. We share seven meaningful (and sometimes surprising!) ways to protect your connection, change the atmosphere in your...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/7-steps-to-lasting-love-keeping-your-relationship-strong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabf4e41985ca71b50bafc5</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:47:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_a12f6e0736874400965299ef97678bce~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[Love, Dating and Putting Yourself Back Out There]]></title><description><![CDATA[Putting yourself back out there can feel intimidating, especially when it’s been a while. But dating when you’re older also comes with something valuable: you know yourself better. You have a clearer sense of what you want, what you’ve learned and what you’re no longer willing to settle for. While God calls some people to singleness, others may feel ready to welcome someone into their lives, whether it’s for the first time or once again. In this episode, we revisit a conversation with...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/love-dating-and-putting-yourself-back-out-there</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a984439473d9678fee0d215</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:10:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_f061a674b9384c79b2f8e77467acaa59~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[Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever said you would do something and almost immediately wished you hadn’t agreed to it?  Maybe you didn’t want to disappoint someone or seem selfish, but that reluctant yes left you overwhelmed, resentful, or without enough energy for what really mattered. LISTEN HERE OR GET LINKS TO YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP When boundaries are missing, the effects can spill into every part of life—from work and home to friendships and family. In this episode, Sandy and Lanée get honest about why...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/stop-saying-yes-when-you-mean-no</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a86fa8baeda08a83d9112d2</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:27:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_24b21b7bdcdf478081943ba3279ed34f~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[Is Politics Getting in the Way of Our Faith? w/Former Pastor William Barnwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[This isn't an episode about telling you which political party is right. It's an invitation to honestly examine our own hearts, our attitudes, and our priorities.]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/is-politics-getting-in-the-way-of-our-faith-w-former-pastor-william-barnwell</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7496c7cc18b1150270b932</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:08:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_53c2fbb62cc646a68f22d174c8a990e5~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[When God’s Plan Doesn’t Look Like Yours]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 right now. God sees...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/when-god-s-plan-doesn-t-look-like-yours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a622742bfc95addbecdd5de</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Overcomers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:50:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_646245f81f164c3fb4c56f5fa3c4657b~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[Do You Care Too Much What Other People Think?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 criticism affects...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/do-you-care-too-much-what-other-people-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f9c183089c583681f8cd1</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:10:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_0f74e20866bc4a1db84d24721920aa3f~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 Missing Link to Feeling Better (w/Health Coach Elizabeth Sherman)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 life coach Elizabeth...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/the-missing-link-to-feeling-better-w-health-coach-elizabeth-sherman</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d2e26c46da0aa0d46333c</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:52:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_c3b2133aee264386864614358da91e1f~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 God in the Middle of Busy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 some of the...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/finding-god-in-the-middle-of-busy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a29d7bc2a057aa1c77c460d</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:50:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_afed7994f26c43e68d9cef364ed89fe2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lanee and Sandy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret to Better Relationships Isn’t Big]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 learning to love...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/the-secret-to-better-relationships-isn-t-big</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a182d4469f69d4475abf93b</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:07:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_42300e35b46545bbaf876c9d3e9498ab~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 Truth About Midlife (That No One Told You)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 responsibility, learning to...]]></description><link>https://www.imagineyourselfpodcast.com/post/the-truth-about-midlife-that-no-one-told-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05a359984b40cafc270646</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Season 8]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:40:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25cb64_41bce651de5b4c24a289b778f6c34f54~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 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 that...]]></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><category><![CDATA[Featured]]></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><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></channel></rss>