"Growth is hard, and not growing is hard. Choose your hard."
In this special 100th-episode celebration, the tables turn as Theresa and Walker become the guests. Their very first guest, Mandy Froehlich, returns to interview them about what a hundred conversations have revealed—about healing, curiosity, and the courage it takes to stay on the path of self-discovery.
They talk about the power of rest, the wisdom in pain, and why staying curious is the foundation of real growth. From personal reflections and therapy breakthroughs to behind-the-scenes lessons from the podcast, this episode is a look at what it means to live, and keep learning, with awareness.
What you’ll learn:
→ What 100 episodes have taught Theresa and Walker about growth and vulnerability
→ How pain and rest shape the process of healing
→ Why curiosity remains at the center of transformation
About Mandy Froehlich
Mandy Froehlich is an educator, author, and advocate for emotional wellness in leadership. A returning guest and longtime supporter of My Inner Knowing, she joins this milestone conversation to reflect, celebrate, and remind us that self-discovery is never finished—it’s a lifelong experiment in curiosity and courage. Learn more about Mandy.
Episode Links & Resources
📘 The Unshaming Way by Dr. David Bedrick
📘 The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
📘 The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
📘 When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
🌿 Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program
🎓 Explore the 30-Day Relationship Lifeline
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Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome + 100th episode introduction
03:01 Favorite episodes and moments of growth
06:30 Lessons from two years of conversation
13:38 Taking breaks and honoring rest
19:50 Pain as a catalyst for change
24:39 Walker’s health journey and self-discovery
36:25 Theresa on parenting and self-compassion
44:58 Books that changed their perspective
48:00 Most uncomfortable episode moments
52:12 Biggest lessons and blind spots
01:05:09 What’s ahead for 2026 + closing gratitude
Topics we explore in this episode include:
personal growth, self-compassion, emotional healing, vulnerability, nervous system awareness, rest and resilience, inner knowing, relationships and healing, curiosity in growth, purpose and change
