• Ep 51: Encouragement in Friendships with Guest, Laura Carr
    Jan 21 2025

    January 21, 2025

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    Ep 51: Encouragement in Friendships with Guest, Laura Carr

    Welcome back! This week, Leah continues on the topic of friendships that help us move forward in life with guest and friend, Laura Carr! The two met years ago at a playground when their oldest kids were toddlers, and they connected and have maintained that friendship over the years supporting and encouraging one another. Leah introduces Laura and shares a little bit about their history together.

    In continuing with the topic of friendship and how friends can help propel us forward in our goals, Leah asks Laura about a time where she reached out to a friend and was encouraged and supported by that friendship. Laura shares about a situation where she started a nonprofit and how a connection with her best friend from high school greatly encouraged and supported her through conversations and helping her plan. This support led Laura to become the US director of the Children of the Father’s House orphanage in Uganda. The encouragement and push from her friend helped her to actualize this endeavor and help get all those kids sponsored.

    Laura’s friendship with her Ugandan co-direct is integral in the organization’s success. She is sought out to support other international nonprofits. Laura explains how vital friendship and connection are within partnerships and businesses.

    If you’re interested in learning more about Laura’s organization, Children of the Father’s House, you can go to www.childrenofthefathershouse.org and you can also find them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/childrenofthefathershouse/) which has more up to date information.

    Thanks for listening, and tune in next time!

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    22 mins
  • Ep 50: Supportive Relationships: Peer Friendships
    Jan 14 2025

    January 13, 2025

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    Ep 50: Supportive Relationships: Peer Friendships

    Welcome back to another episode with Leah! This week’s focus is on friendship, more specifically, peer friendships and how they support us.

    What are peer relationships? Leah describes peer relationships as relationships with anyone who is your peer in some capacity whether that be age, job, place in life, etc.

    If you’re finding yourself lacking in good peer friendships, Leah suggests evaluating your current relationships and seeing which acquaintances fall into the peer category. She explains that in some of those relationships, you might be able to strengthen them and build those peer relationships. Or you might find some new friendships by joining a class or a group or even through an online support group.

    Leah then shares how to foster and strengthen those relationships. Some of her tips are being proactive and reaching out first, working with them, and inviting them to fun things.

    These friendships can also help you reach your goals, so ask yourself what are those types of goals you might want support with and who are the friends I have who can encourage and support me in this? Having that support can help hold you accountable in reaching your goals. Leah also shares how important mutuality is in those friendships and how it keeps the relationship healthy.

    Next week, Leah will be talking about mentor relationships and friendships, so be sure to tune it!

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    18 mins
  • Ep. 49 The Five People Who Will Help You Reach Your Goals
    Jan 7 2025

    As we approach a new year, many of us set goals, dream of changes, and resolve to make progress. Yet, studies show that while 30% of people make New Year’s resolutions, only 9% actually achieve them. Often, the missing piece is support—the right kind of help to keep us moving forward.

    If you’re someone who’s always supporting others, you might find it hard to focus on your own needs. But the truth is, even the most supportive people need a strong network to lean on.

    In today's episode Leag is diving into the five types of relationships that can help you achieve your goals without burning out.

    This isn’t about leaning on others for everything—it’s about building intentional relationships that help you thrive. As we move into 2025, think about where these types of support fit into your life. This series will guide you through understanding and buidling these connections so you can feel empowered, supported, and ready to tackle your goals.

    Because sometimes, even the helper needs help.

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    14 mins
  • Ep. 48 How The Holidays Can Magnify Our Circumstances
    Dec 17 2024

    Welcome back! In this episode, Leah talks about how the holidays, specifically Christmas time, can magnify and intensify the things going on in our lives, including the good, the bad, and the ugly.

    As our lives and circumstances change, the things we enjoy about the holidays evolve. We can move into more gratitude and celebration and enjoy the time we have with our loved ones. Leah explains how the holidays can also magnify the bad, like loss and those we miss, as well as the ugly, like conflict among our families.

    In the midst of these, Leah offers practical encouragement for what you can do to support yourself and others. In noticing the good, take the time to slow down, and cherish and treasure the time you have with your loved ones. When handling the bad, Leah encourages taking the time to mourn and reaching out for support, or in other cases, be the one to support a loved one dealing with loss. And finally with the ugly, which is likely the hardest of the three, Leah advises to walk with wisdom and grace and to be a peacemaker among the conflict.

    Have a great Christmas and holiday season, and be sure to tune in next time!

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    14 mins
  • Ep. 47 How Meaningful Connections Multiply Joy
    Dec 10 2024

    Have you ever walked into a room feeling hesitant, only to leave feeling lighter and more whole? That’s what happened to Leah recently. What started as just another social gathering turned into a powerful moment of encouragement—a reminder of how meaningful connections can transform the everyday.

    Loneliness, affecting 1 in 4 Americans, isn’t just the absence of people; it’s the absence of connection. We all crave the moments when we feel truly seen, understood, and appreciated. That’s what Leah experienced at this party—a glimpse of the joy that meaningful relationships bring.

    In a world where loneliness is common, moments of connection multiply our joy. They remind us that we’re not just moving through life alone. They give us encouragement and anchor us to something greater—community.

    This experience prompted Leah to reflect on how often we overlook opportunities for connection. Whether it’s attending a party, calling an old friend, or even making eye contact during a casual conversation, each moment is an invitation to build something deeper.

    What would it look like for you to seek meaningful connection this week? Maybe it’s about asking better questions, leaning into vulnerability, or simply showing up.

    Meaningful connections don’t just happen—they’re built intentionally. And when you make space for them, they have the power to transform not just your day but your entire perspective.

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    13 mins
  • Ep. 46: True Authenticity vs. "Rawness"
    Dec 3 2024

    Welcome back to another episode with Leah! This week, she’s continuing with authenticity and is joined by her daughter Nyarai as they take a roadtrip!

    As they drive, they’ve been discussing how authenticity has become an important aspect for the younger generation and how it’s spread up into the older generations. They also dig into the trend of being overly authentic that the younger generation has adopted and talk about the rawness and lack of filter among the younger people in the name of authenticity. Leah and Nyarai expolore whether or not "rawness" and over sharing is actually authenticity.

    After giving the definition of true authenticity, the two discuss what authenticity really is and that there’s a difference between true authenticity and rawness. With true authenticity, it’s necessary to know your core values. The two discuss them and how to figure out what your core values are. You can reachValues List PDF here. Using it can be helpful in identifying and implementing your core values.

    Depending on what’s happening in your life or who you’re with, there are times and situations for highlighting your values. Leah and Nyarai expand on that and discuss how it’s not being a different person; it’s just highlighting certain parts of yourself. They then discuss how we operate differently when we are authentic and aligned with our core values.

    Nyarai shares how you really have to do the work to choose and align with your core values. Along with that, Leah explains that when we identify them and are aligned with our core values, it can reduce our stress and tension. She also gives some more information on identifying your core values and how the PDF that’s linked can help with that.

    Nyarai then asks Leah what her advice is for recognizing and changing over-authenticity within oneself and she shares some tips on how to address it and identify your core values so you can work to align with them.

    If you have found this episode helpful, be sure to leave a comment or review and let her know if you’d like another episode co-hosted with Nyarai! Or message Leah through her website or email! Thanks for listening!

    Access the Values List here: https://www.burnoutbusterblueprint.com/home-page-3126

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 45: The Connection Between Gratitude and Meaningful Relationships
    Nov 26 2024

    Welcome back to another episode, and happy Thanksgiving week! This time, we’re diving into the connection between gratitude and meaningful relationships. Gratitude isn’t just about saying "thank you" or big grand gestures—it’s a mindset that can transform how we think and live.

    Gratitude has some powerful benefits, both for your health and your relationships. Studies show it can lower cortisol levels, reduce blood pressure, and even boost your immune system. Beyond the physical, gratitude increases self-esteem and strengthens relationships by fostering mutual appreciation. When we intentionally look for things to be grateful for, we start seeing more—and that can change everything.

    The beautiful thing about gratitude is its ripple effect. As we grow in gratitude, it naturally deepens our ability to connect with others.

    This Thanksgiving week, take time to fine-tune your gratitude practice. Whether it’s keeping a journal, catching moments of appreciation for others, or simply pausing to reflect, gratitude can flow into every area of your life, enriching your health and building deeper, more meaningful connections.

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 44: The Blessings of Authenticity
    Nov 19 2024

    Welcome back to another episode with Leah where she continues with the topic of authenticity! This time she focuses on the blessings of living authentically.

    As she discussed in the last episode, the two musicals her kids were in this fall have great examples of authenticity. She explains how living authentically is living in congruence between our inner lives and our outer experiences then goes on to give some examples from both Les Miserables and Cinderella.

    Even though these are just fictional stories, we can see the benefits of living in alignment with our values. Leah explains what happens as a result of living authentically in our own lives and its importance for genuine connection and growing into who we really are so that we can walk into boldness and confidence.

    Leah also shares some examples from a client and how living authentically has helped them work towards their goals and live more in tune with who they are. If you’re interested in working towards authenticity in your own life, you can contact Leah to have a conversation about it, or you can work through her Burnout Buster Blueprint. Both options are available through her website at leahlittlebrown.com.

    In the next episode, Leah will continue with this topic of authenticity and talk about the challenges of living authentically. Be sure to tune in next time!

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    16 mins