What does it really take to build confidence that lasts longer than a winning streak? Coach Tatum Pine, head of the Ellensburg High School girls’ wrestling team, joins us to share how a young program found its voice through grit, gratitude, and a fierce commitment to respect. From Vegas roots to Central Washington mats, Tatum opens up about stepping into leadership at 24, learning from a powerhouse wrestling family, and creating a team culture where hard things are an expectation, not a punishment.

We dig into the practical side of coaching girls differently and better—holding high standards while keeping open ears, modeling effort by training alongside the team, and turning “I have to” into “I get to.” Tatum explains how a moment of perspective shifted her entire approach to competition, transforming nerves into presence and results into growth. She shares the habits that matter most: doing the basics well, staying coachable, cheering after losses, and carrying yourself with head high and shoulders back—on the mat and everywhere else.

This conversation is for parents, coaches, educators, and anyone who believes sports can teach life. We talk about the power of a strong circle of influence, why visibility in girls’ sports changes communities, and how taking one step—any step—often invites confidence to catch up. If you’re looking for a grounded playbook on building resilient athletes and resilient humans, you’ll find it here.

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The room changes when a hospice nurse walks in—not because the end is near, but because presence arrives. Jay McDonald has built houses and built care plans, and today he opens up about what decades of life and years at the bedside have taught him about dignity, acceptance, and the choices that actually matter.

We get clear on the difference between home health and hospice: one aims to restore strength after a hospital stay, the other centers comfort, symptom relief, and connection when cure is no longer the goal. Jay shares what families most need to hear—why appetite fades at the end of life, how comfort meds like morphine reduce suffering without “starting the end,” and why so many patients speak peacefully with loved ones who have already passed. He talks about the relief that comes with life review, when people tell the truth about regrets and milestones so their families can heal with them, not after them.

We also explore how to show up better for the living. Jay’s approach is deceptively simple: be present, listen actively, hold confidences, and let judgment pass through without steering your actions. He leans on faith and mindfulness, using short breathing practices and guided meditations to return to the moment where things are “okay enough” to keep going. We highlight community resources—from volunteer vigils like No One Dies Alone to meal and respite support—that help caregivers endure the marathon of care with their humanity intact.

If you’re navigating serious illness, weighing treatment side effects against quality of life, or caring for someone you love, this conversation offers clarity and calm. Tap play, share with a friend who needs it, and if this helped, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find their footing when it matters most.

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The leap looks loud, but the real shift starts quietly—one routine at a time. Cher joins us to share how she took a lash side hustle from her living room to a thriving downtown studio and, in the process, rebuilt her health, mindset, and confidence. We get into the unfiltered reality of growing a local service business: the early hustle of $10 fills, how to earn trust in a small town, and why moving out of the house can transform both client care and home life. If you’ve wondered whether boundaries kill momentum, Cher’s story offers the opposite—structure fuels deeper presence.

We also open the door on what happens in that studio. A lash bed can become a sanctuary, and Cher treats it that way. She talks about listening without judgment, following up with care, and holding stories that never leave the room. That emotional work demands recovery, which led her to reclaim her physical health. Starting with simple walks, she built consistency into gym sessions and a 75-day challenge, discovering that discipline beats motivation and movement is medicine. The payoff isn’t just visible; it’s mental clarity, stronger parenting, and steadier days.

For anyone standing at the edge of change, we map out a practical framework: plan enough to be honest about money, then commit. Set client expectations early. Use routine and self-talk—“I am strong, I am capable”—to carry you through heavy mornings. And when doubt gets loud, return to neutral thinking: do the work, be consistent, expect great things without spiraling into stories. You’ll hear why “what you don’t change, you choose” might be the most catalytic line you adopt this year.

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