The time has come - the final episode of Just Say More. While it’s an emotional sign-off for me, it comes with an overwhelming amount of gratitude, love, and accomplishment. When I started this podcast, my goal was to record 30 episodes. I’m so very thankful to every single person that has shared in those 30 episodes and the amount of community, growth, and belonging that has come from those conversations is just beyond anything I could have imagined.
We never know what the future holds, so maybe I’ll be back someday, but for now, this is farewell. As much as I’ve loved this space, and as many times as I’ve tried to talk myself into continuing, I know without a doubt that 30 episodes is exactly where I was supposed to land. The last year and a half has been a dream, and I’ve learned so much about myself and those around me, but I’ve also recognized the need to allow myself to be a little more present with the world right in front of me.
This has been such a healing journey for me and I truly feel like this has allowed me to turn a negative and somewhat trauma-filled few months into one of the most positive experiences of my life. If you only take one thing away from following along with me here, I hope it’s that you always feel encouraged to share your story and be kind to everyone around you. You truly never know what someone is going through or how much sharing your own experiences could help others.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. I’ll be cheering you all on as you go forth in life and create everything you want for yourself. Never forget that you are enough and you belong.
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My kids have both wanted to do their own podcast episode since the day Just Say More began. They finally got the chance and it was so much fun! Enjoy this fun and light hearted Q&A with my six year old.
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My kids have both wanted to do their own podcast episode since the day Just Say More began. They finally got the chance and it was so much fun! Enjoy this fun and light hearted Q&A with my nine year old.
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Julie Bedard is a communication and tantra coach helping people feel more free, connected to their heart, and confident in how they show up, both with themselves and in their relationships. Her work blends emotional intelligence, Tantra, and real-life conversations to help people let go of what’s holding them back and relate in a way that feels true.
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It's interesting when you start something new and you share it on social media because everyone just watches as you try to figure out what the heck you're doing. I've had to take a hard look at what I've been doing over the past few months and really come back to the basics. There's always an external source telling you that you could do more but I'm turning up the volume from within and leaning in to what actually works and makes sense for me. Hopefully this conversation inspires you to do the same!
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Jonathan Van Viegen is a couples therapist and relationship coach who helps partners break out of the same exhausting fights, stop feeling like roommates, and actually enjoy being married again. His no-nonsense, solution-focused approach skips the therapy jargon and gets straight to what works—helping couples feel chosen and cherished again.
Through his Instagram lives, reels, and direct coaching, Jonathan delivers real, actionable strategies that actually fix what’s broken—without the endless “processing” that keeps couples stuck. His work is all about fast progress, deep connection, and practical tools that make a lasting impact.
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Cassandra Juniphantis a wife, mother, and the Founder of Ori Ara, a self-care company dedicated to empowering modern women with traditional wellness practices. A former HR executive, Cassandra’s journey began over a decade ago when she transformed her health through bodybuilding and discovered the profound connection between self-care, professional success and spirituality. She became a certified trainer, yogi, gym owner, and student of nutrition and martial arts. Today, she uses her expertise to help others elevate their well-being and make self-care an integral part of everyday life.
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Our guest for this episode has such a beautiful way of reminding you that this life is yours to live and you should do whatever you can to make each day count. Today, on the podcast we have Cliff Beach. Cliff is a musician and an author who has been performing live for more than 20 years. He is the host of the Deeper Grooves Podcast and Deeper Grooves Radio. Cliff is the author of Side Hustle & Flow, which chronicles his musical journey while still working a day job. He is the winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, 2 World Songwriting Awards, 4 Global Music Awards, a California Music Video & Film Award and nominated for 4 LA Music Awards, 1 Hollywood Music & Media Award, and 1 Independent Music Award and more. He was nominated for a World Entertainment Award for his audiobook Side Hustle & Flow and he is currently releasing the follow up to that book Side Hustle & Flow: Shape Up!
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Meaghan Dunham is an Energetics Coach and Small Business Mentor with 15 years of experience in public education, corporate marketing, and healing through holistic and spiritual modalities. In 2017, Meaghan’s first astrology reading ignited a journey of self-discovery, enabling her to embrace her wounds and rewrite her narrative. In addition to providing marketing and sales consultation to healers and creatives, Meaghan teaches people of all backgrounds about the power of energetic modalities as tools to cultivate emotional intelligence and leadership skills in their businesses. In her free time, Meaghan loves to explore the outdoors with her husband, Dan, and their furry rescue pup, Meela.
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Deb Preston is an award-winning author, amateur gardener, and professional cheese lover. Originally from Iowa, she now lives just outside of San Antonio, Texas with her husband, daughter, and unnecessarily loud beagle. When her daughter was born, she yearned for an opportunity to laugh, cry, connect with, and encourage other moms in the same crazy boat. She launched her blog in 2017 to meet those needs and has been writing about parenthood, faith, and health ever since. You can find her writing on her website and its social media channels, on Her View From Home, or in any of her books.
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Today's episode is the last one for this year! I'll be taking November and December off from putting podcasts out so I can be fully present for the holidays with my family and a few other fun things we have coming up! I'll still be recording episodes, sending my newsletter, and engaging on social media, so I'm not going anywhere.
Let's do a little recap of the year in this episode and talk about what's to come!
In this episode, I have the honor of doing a Q&A with my mom. We each chose 10 questions to ask each other, and we didn’t share the questions until we were recording and asking them out loud to each other. We had a lot of great discussions within our answers to each question and our questions revolved around topics that I think everyone can relate to and take something away from. As you listen to this episode you will learn more about me and hear a lot of great wisdom from my mom that I hope you can carry with you as you go.
John T. Meyer is on a mission to inspire others to be the best version of themselves. John has spent 15 years learning leadership on the job by trying, making mistakes, and pushing himself and his teams to be Better Every Day.
Today, John is the Executive Director of Leadership South Dakota, and coaches founders through his company Leadmore. In 2011, John co-founded Lemonly, a design firm that helps the world's best brands like Netflix, Marriott, Major League Baseball, and Google tell their story. As Lemonly's CEO, John built a strong company culture, gaining regional and national attention and becoming one of the best places to work in the Midwest.
John is married to his wife, Paige Pearson Meyer, and loves being a girl dad to Margot and Liv. John enjoys running, traveling and finding the next big idea.
If you’d like to learn more about John or connect with him, you can find him on LinkedIn and Instagram @johntmeyer and you can also check out his website at johntmeyer.com.
Starting something new isn't easy. Hearing the questions and feedback from others isn't always easy. In this episode, I talk through how I almost didn't even start Just Say More based on other people's thoughts and opinions. We talk about how scary it can be but why we have to do it anyway.
Follow along with Just Say More on Instagram: @justsaymorepod
Stephanie Mankarios is a Somatic Trauma Practitioner specializing in the nervous system and in secure attachment. She is also a mindfulness, meditation, and embodiment teacher, and a trauma educator. She has a diverse background in mental and physical health studies and she loves to continue to learn and grow. She is a world traveler, an artist, a foodie, a free spirit, and a mama to a 2 year old boy.
She is passionate about facilitating safe spaces for connection, workshops, educational trainings, and 1-on-1 work. She works with people worldwide, so if you are interested in working with her you can find her at stephaniemankarios.net or on Instagram and Facebook @stephaniemankarios
Jimmy Wightman is a meditation and mindfulness teacher based in Brighton, UK. He’s been featured on the BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Yahoo News and other similar publications.
Jimmy’s interest in meditation started after many years of partying and DJing on the London clubbing scene left him feeling broken, depressed and suffering from insomnia.
In a desperate attempt to gain back control of his life, Jimmy found a teacher from the ancient Vedic tradition (from India) and discovered a profound level of inner peace and stillness that was previously unthinkable. Despite being an atheist at the time, that was the beginning of his spiritual journey.
Jimmy went onto explore many styles of practice such as Transcendental Meditation, Vipassana and Zen before training as a meditation teacher himself. He now teaches deep mantra meditation inspired by Himalayan Yogis (Advaita Vedanta tradition) as well as mindfulness inspired by his teacher Shinzen Young (author of The Science of Enlightenment).
You can find out more about Jimmy at his website: DelveDeep.com and on Instagram where he’s known as That Meditation Guy.
In this episode I talk with Mike Moor from The Unfair Advantage. Mike is the chief elevation officer and head coach with the Unfair Advantage. He is a world renowned mindset coach with a proven track record of helping athletes and teams at the highest levels to perform their best when they need it most. His strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers worldwide and he has earned a reputation of helping athletes pull off "big upsets", with over 20 of his clients defeating the #1 ranked opponent in the country/world, winning 9 World Championships, 5 College National Titles, and 18 High School Team State Titles.
Before Mike was an industry leader in mental performance, he had an extensive background encompassing roles as an FBI investigator & certified crisis negotiator, D1 Wrestler, and high-level grappling competitor/instructor which provides a unique depth to his coaching approach.
The Unfair Advantage was created to give elite performers a mental edge in competition - whether it be in sports or in life and Mike's expertise has positioned him as a trusted mentor for the 1%ers who are aiming to elevate their performance.
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In this episode, I share an active practice that has helped me stop the cycle of comparison. I also share how I have been working to shift my perspective with meditation, gratitude and reflection. I hope it helps you in your daily life too!
Come hang out with me on Instagram: @laurenebittner and @justsaymorepod
Shine Image Consulting is a Scottsdale-based image consulting company, offering style guidance and career coaching. Founded by besties Jaclyn Arcuri and Laura Sweitzer, Shine is on a mission to elevate women's holistic image, from what you wear to how you present yourself and everything in between. Jaclyn and Laura are passionate in the belief that all women deserve to SHINE!
Laura built a career in leadership and dedicated almost 15 years of her life to the development of others in the corporate environment. Shine is the opportunity for her to take her skills outside the four walls of a typical professional career and bring her message more broadly - that what you put on your body is only as good as how you feel and think about yourself on the inside. Laura firmly believes that she can help women bridge the gaps in their life to be more fulfilled and confident in who they are from the inside out.
After receiving her Image Stylist Certification from the Fashion Stylist Institute and a desire to do what truly brings her joy, Jaclyn left an Executive Sales position to focus on Shine Image Consulting. Jaclyn has personally seen the impact that simple edits to the wardrobe can do for one's image and most importantly, their confidence. These changes can provide a natural boost in confidence and authentic personal expression, and she has a special place in her heart and mind for helping women put forward the best version of themselves.
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Jake White is the Head of Sales for Offsite which is a company that does retreat planning for remote and hybrid teams. In this episode, Jake and I have a conversation about remote work, why it’s working well for many companies, and why some are still afraid to take the leap. He also offers some great tips for businesses that are looking at transitioning to remote work or wanting to test it out for their employees.
Connect with Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-white-93331696/
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