Episodes

  • How to Choose Your Word of the Year for 2026 (and Why Mine is Steady)
    Jan 13 2026

    What did 2025 teach you about who you're becoming?

    When you look back at the year with curiosity instead of judgment, patterns emerge—what dimmed you, what steadied you, and what you're ready to let go of. Discover why your word of the year should come from noticing, not striving, and learn a gentle practice for choosing an intention that actually fits your life. Stop chasing someone else's version of growth and start honoring what your system is telling you.

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    8 mins
  • The Choice Between Two Versions of Hard
    Jan 6 2026

    What do you do when passion won't pay for healthcare?

    When what your soul wants and what your life requires pull you in opposite directions, both choices feel impossible. Discover why choosing a stable job doesn't mean betraying yourself—and learn a practical framework for navigating two versions of hard. Stop feeling guilty for choosing survival and start honoring both your needs and your truth.

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    27 mins
  • Ready Enough: Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
    Dec 23 2025

    Afraid of choosing wrong and looking foolish?

    In this episode, discover why "ready enough" beats perfect preparation every time and learn a practical framework for taking action before you feel 100% confident. From the jacket dilemma to life's biggest opportunities—stop overthinking, start moving forward, and build confidence through imperfect action.
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    19 mins
  • The Messy Middle: Why Transitions Feel Harder Than They Look
    Dec 4 2025

    Are you between who you were and who you're becoming—and feeling like you're doing it wrong?

    Learn why the messy middle of transitions is exactly where transformation happens, and how to navigate the awkward in-between with less pressure and more trust.

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    17 mins
  • Who You're Becoming Deserves Your Gratitude Today
    Nov 20 2025

    Are you grateful for what you have but forgetting to celebrate who you're becoming?

    Learn why gratitude for your transformation matters more than your accomplishments, and how to honor the small, brave choices reshaping you—even when you're still in progress.

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    14 mins
  • Don't Bust the Crust: Why Your Best Qualities Are Keeping You Stuck
    Oct 28 2025

    Why do I feel stuck when I know I'm meant for more?

    In this episode, discover how ambitious women—whether climbing the career ladder or stepping into their next chapter—unknowingly crush their own growth. Learn a powerful desert lesson about honoring your pace instead of comparing it to everyone else's timeline. From self-sabotage to micro-wins, you'll learn how to protect your fragile progress, set boundaries that preserve your energy, and trust that slow growth is still growth—no matter what stage of life you're in.

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    22 mins
  • From Debt to Daring: Stephanie Hance on Money, Marriage, and Freedom
    Oct 14 2025

    What if the biggest financial risk was actually asking for help?

    This week on Dim to Daring, host Wendy Rimmelspacher talks with Stephanie Hance, an accountant who solely managed all the family finances —until her body and spirit demanded change. Stephanie reveals how choosing vulnerability over control and inviting her husband into true financial partnership created freedom, hope, and a stronger marriage than ever before.

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    39 mins
  • 📚The Stories We Tell Ourselves
    Sep 24 2025

    How do I stop telling myself limiting stories that keep me small?

    In this episode, discover the 5 categories where self-limiting beliefs hide and learn a proven 4-step process to rewrite the narratives holding you back. From "I'm not ready" to "I can do scary things"—transform your inner dialogue and unlock the potential you've been dimming with old stories.

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    19 mins