In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Blamphin for a powerful conversation about play, presence, and reconnecting with the body in the midst of busy, high-performing lives. Julie shares why tuning into your body is not woo-woo or complicated, but a practical, essential practice for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to feel better, move better, and live more fully. From pelvic floor health to redefining what “normal” really means, this episode offers simple, accessible ways to feel grounded, supported, and more connected to yourself every single day.

Episode Topics:

1. The role of play, joy, and creativity in business and leadership
2. Mind-body connection and what it really means to “listen” to your body
3. Pelvic floor health for women, men, and even children
4. Why common discomforts don’t have to be your “new normal”
5. Aging, self-talk, and changing the narrative around your body
6. Time, priorities, and integrating wellness into everyday life
7. Simple practices to feel grounded, calm, and supported throughout the day
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Insights:

1. Just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s normal or inevitable
2. The body is always communicating, first through whispers, then through louder signals
3. Pelvic floor health impacts posture, balance, intimacy, confidence, and overall stability
4. You don’t need more time, just more awareness of where you are, how you’re there, and how long you stay there
5. Small shifts, like getting on the floor or changing positions, can have a big impact
6. Play, rest, and stillness are not luxuries, they’re necessities for sustainable success
7. A single breath, sigh, and smile can shift your nervous system and your entire day

Highlights:

00:00 Key Statement Hooks, Welcome and Intro

00:32 Playfulness and Business

04:24 Tuning Into the Body

11:05 Pelvic Floor Background and Concepts

19:28 Commonality vs Normalization of Symptoms

24:27 Practical Habits and Accessibility

34:51 Daily Practices and Routines

39:17 Podcast episode ended

Resources:

1. Julie Blamphin
2. Website, Instagram, and Facebook: Stretch Your Spirit
3. LinkedIn: Julie Blamphin
4. Pelvic floor yoga, private coaching, retreats, and online membership resources
5. Free resource offered by Julie to help protect posture and support your body as your ambitions...

In this powerful conversation, real estate entrepreneur and author Garrett Maroon shares his journey from grinding 60-hour weeks to redefining success on his own terms. With five kids at home and a thriving business, Garrett reveals how he doubled down on what truly matters—family, faith, and fulfillment—without sacrificing profitability. This episode challenges the hustle culture narrative and offers a refreshing roadmap for entrepreneurs who want to win at work without losing at life.

Episode Topics:

• Redefining Success Beyond Revenue: Why traditional metrics of success leave entrepreneurs empty and how to create your own scoreboard
• The Breakdown That Led to Breakthrough: Garrett's pivotal moment realizing his business was getting in the way of the life he wanted
• Hustle in a Box: How to channel ambition within healthy boundaries instead of letting it consume your life
• Playing to Your Superpowers: Why trying to be good at everything keeps you working more while earning less
• The Ego vs. Family Account: Recognizing which account you're depositing into with every business decision
• Faith in Business: Navigating authenticity and showing up as your whole self in an increasingly secular marketplace
• Ambition vs. Submission: The tension between dreaming big and surrendering to divine timing

Insights:

• Success should be measured by personal goals like family time and profit targets, not just industry standards for sales volume
• Working within defined boundaries actually increases profitability because it forces you to eliminate unnecessary tasks and delegate effectively
• Like Einstein's fish judged on tree-climbing ability, entrepreneurs often pursue strategies that don't align with their natural strengths, leading to burnout
• Building a business around your unique superpower allows you to do less work while earning more because you're focusing on your highest-value activities
• Asking "how do I achieve X?" is incomplete—the better question is "how do I achieve X without sacrificing Y?"
• Faith and identity aren't a backpack you can take on and off—authenticity means showing up as your whole self in every context
• Burnout is often a signal that you're operating outside the boundaries of your intended purpose

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

02:28 Motivation for Writing Book

11:22 Defining Personal Scoreboard

16:06 Reducing Hustle While Growing

25:54 Faith and Authenticity in Business

33:40 Purpose, Stewardship, and Contentment

38:25 Practices to Hear Guidance

43:56 Book Launch and Contact Info

45:54 Podcast episode ended

Resources:

• Book: The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life by Garrett Maroon (Launches November 25th - Available for pre-order)
• https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Balanced-Breakthrough/Garrett-Maroon/9781637634752
• The Balanced Breakthrough is a call to redefine success by aligning your business with your values, so you can thrive professionally without sacrificing what matters most. Drawing from his experience as a top-producing real estate agent, Garrett Maroon shares the PDA Formula—Predictability, Dollar-Productivity, and Authenticity—to help others build intentional, profitable businesses. The book challenges the industry’s toxic scoreboard and guides readers to create their own, measuring success on their own terms. It’s a practical and heartfelt roadmap to...

In this heartfelt episode, Kara Chaffin Donofrio delivers a powerful living prayer designed to be your go-to source of encouragement and inspiration. This is more than just an episode—it's a pep talk you can return to whenever you need a reminder of your inherent worth, power, and purpose. Kara speaks directly to your soul, affirming the unique gifts you possess and reminding you that you are exactly where you're meant to be in this moment. Whether you're stepping into a new year, facing a challenging day, or simply need a dose of courage, this episode offers the encouragement and affirmation your spirit needs.

Episode Topics:

• Embracing your unique gifts and talents
• Understanding your worthiness of love, abundance, and wealth
• Developing and trusting your intuition
• Setting healthy boundaries while blessing others
• Finding beauty in the present moment while creating your future
• Turning past challenges into fuel for growth
• Stepping into your authentic power and presence

Insights:

• You Are Intentionally Created: Your presence on earth at this exact moment in time is no accident—you were meant to be here, experiencing this life journey.
• Past Doesn't Define Future: While circumstances and events have shaped you, they don't determine where you're going. Your past has prepared you and given you fuel for what's next.
• Worthiness Is Inherent: You don't need to earn your worthiness—you are worthy simply because you exist. This applies to love, abundance, wealth, and all good things.
• Intuition Is Learnable: You are naturally intuitive, and this ability grows stronger as you practice opening yourself to questions and answers from the universe.
• Boundaries Are Sacred: Blessing people as they leave your life doesn't make you unkind—it means you honor your boundaries and your own growth journey.
• Beauty Exists Now: You don't need to wait for "the next thing" to feel validated. There is beauty and goodness to appreciate in your current moment.

Resources:

• Book: "We Lead Volume 3" - Collaborative book featuring Kara's chapter "The Queen Within: Three Truths to Reclaim Your Power in Business" (Chapter 19) - Launching November 18th, available on Amazon (ebook $1.99)
• Coming Soon: Recorded affirmation bundles for different facets of life (launching in the new year)

Highlights:

00:00 Welcome and Intro

00:05 Encouragement and Personal Growth

07:02 Empowerment and Self-Worth

14:03 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

14:14 Podcast episode ended

Save this episode as your personal pep talk and return to it whenever you need encouragement. Download Kara's free Dynamic Life Journal and affirmation list at freegiftfromkara.com to continue your journey of self-empowerment. Mark your calendar for November 18th to grab "We Lead Volume 3" on Amazon and read Kara's chapter on reclaiming your power. Connect with Kara to continue the conversation and share how this episode resonated with you.

Connect with Kara to share your thoughts on the series:

Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/

Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com

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