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The Intentional Life Podcast

The Intentional Life Podcast

Written by: Jeff & Kim Van Dam
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Welcome to The Intentional Life Podcast, where we (Jeff and Kim) dive into the real, messy, and meaningful sides of life. We’re a married couple with over 20 years together, raising a family, building careers, and learning to live with purpose—while figuring out all the ups and downs that come along with it.

Here, you’ll find conversations that go beyond the surface. We talk about marriage, parenting, personal growth, and everything in between, sharing honest stories from our journey and insights from people who inspire us. We’re big believers in leaning into discomfort to find real growth, and we’re not here to pretend we have it all figured out. Instead, we’re here to keep it raw, relatable, and maybe even a little messy.

If you’re ready to stop just going through the motions and start living with intention, we’d love for you to join us on this journey. Hit subscribe, and let’s explore what it means to live a life that truly matters.

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Episodes
  • Supporting Each Other Better
    Jan 13 2026

    Work stress doesn’t stay at work. It follows us home, into our tone, our silence, and the way we show up for the people we love. In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to support each other without turning stress into distance or resentment.

    We unpack how different jobs can carry the same pressure, why the transition from work to home matters more than most people realize, and how small moments of awareness can change the entire tone of a night. We talk openly about when to step in and say something, when to back off and give space, and why trying to “help” the wrong way often makes things heavier instead of lighter.

    This conversation is rooted in real life, not theory. We share what’s helped us navigate long days, emotional overload, and misaligned expectations, and how learning to decompress, regulate our emotions, and communicate clearly has strengthened our relationship over time.

    If work has been feeling heavy, if home has felt tense, or if you’re trying to show up better for your partner without burning each other out, this episode is for you.

    Thanks for tuning in to The Intentional Life Podcast! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review. For more updates, resources, and inspiration, follow us on Instagram. Let’s keep living with purpose—together.

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    36 mins
  • You Are Not Your Anxiety
    Nov 18 2025

    Anxiety shows up in all of us, quietly, loudly, unexpectedly, and often right in the moments we care about the most. In today’s episode, we’re having the real conversation about what it feels like, why it happens, and how we can begin separating who we are from what we feel.

    This episode was inspired by a recent conversation Kim had with a friend about recognition, unworthiness, and the way anxiety twists even the good moments into self-doubt. We open up about our own experiences, the places anxiety shows up in day-to-day life, and the tools that have helped us shift from fear into presence.

    We also walk through a powerful two-phase guided exercise, live and in real time, designed to help you understand the physical and emotional patterns behind anxiety and reframe them in a healthier way. It is raw, honest, and deeply human.

    If you have been carrying anxiety quietly, feeling unworthy, or shrinking yourself in moments where you deserve to be seen, this one is for you.

    Thanks for tuning in to The Intentional Life Podcast! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review. For more updates, resources, and inspiration, follow us on Instagram. Let’s keep living with purpose—together.

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    24 mins
  • Pressing Reset on Purpose
    Nov 4 2025

    After taking a break since February, we’re back behind the mics, and it feels good. In this episode, we catch you up on everything that’s been happening in our world over the last few months: the growth, the pivots, the lessons, and the real-life moments that shaped us along the way.

    From business changes to personal breakthroughs, this conversation is about slowing down, realigning, and rediscovering what it means to live with intention, even when life feels chaotic. We open up about the challenges of balancing work, family, and creativity, and how those experiences have changed the way we show up for ourselves and for each other.

    If you’ve ever felt like you had to hit pause before moving forward again, this one’s for you.

    Thanks for tuning in to The Intentional Life Podcast! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review. For more updates, resources, and inspiration, follow us on Instagram. Let’s keep living with purpose—together.

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    27 mins
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