Keeping it Real on Purpose

Good. We’re going to structure this clean, powerful, and conversion-focused.Healing Is Not Forgetting: Learning to Live After Loss Episode 270 | Keeping It Real on Purpose Featuring Maria Belanic.Healing isn’t about erasing what happened. It’s about learning how to live without pretending it didn’t change you.In Episode 270 of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker & Life Purpose Strategist Edna White sits down with Maria Belanic for a powerful and honest conversation about grief, identity, and rebuilding after loss.This episode explores: • Why healing does not mean forgetting • The emotional identity shift after loss • How grief reshapes relationships and purpose • What it really takes to move forward without numbingIf you’ve ever had to rebuild your life after losing someone, something, or even a version of yourself, this conversation will meet you where you are — and challenge you to rise.Real stories. Real hurt. Real recovery. Real strength.If this episode stirred something in you, don’t just sit with it. Move.Book a Strategic Reset Session – $297 For individuals and entrepreneurs ready for clarity, alignment, and a practical action plan. Apply here: https://forms.gle/8XwUt1TjSZZsfZxJ890-Minute High Achiever Intensive – $497 For leaders navigating transition, growth, or reinvention. Secure your session here: https://buy.stripe.com/3cI28q9iu4E823j9rLdQQ04Author Authority Amplifier For authors ready to increase visibility, positioning, and monetization. Enroll here: https://buy.stripe.com/cNi8wO52e7QkdM17jDdQQ01Podcast Guest Tier 2 Visibility Package For experts ready to leverage their appearance for expanded authority. https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ3cugKWc6AdM1bzTdQQ00Subscribe to Keeping It Real on Purpose so you never miss conversations that challenge, stretch, and strengthen you.If this episode impacted you, leave a 5-star review and share it with someone navigating their own healing journey.Your healing isn’t forgetting. It’s rising.

Episode Description (Audio)On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with guest Zylo Marshall for a real conversation about turning adversity into direction. Instead of just telling a survival story, Zylo breaks down how painful experiences shape behavior, beliefs, and identity — and how awareness transforms those same experiences into a blueprint for growth.This discussion moves beyond motivation into understanding patterns: why we react the way we do, how coping mechanisms become personality, and what changes when you finally see the meaning behind your past.If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles you don’t fully understand, this episode will help you recognize the signal inside the struggle.Ready to start your next phase? Begin here: https://calendly.com/ejwcoaching/one-off-talk-it-through-sessionDiscover more and work with Edna White: https://www.ednawhite.com

In this soul-stirring episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White welcomes Barbara McAfee, a master voice coach, author, and singer-songwriter whose life’s work is rooted in the power of human expression. Barbara doesn't just teach people how to sing; she teaches them how to inhabit their full selves through the "Five Elements" of the voice.Whether you are a leader looking to speak with more authority or an individual searching for your own authentic sound, Barbara’s insights on voice and transformation will help you see—and hear—your purpose more clearly. Discover how to move past the "hush" and step into the vibrant, transformative power of your natural voice.

In this gripping episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Jeffrey Deskovic, a man who turned one of the greatest injustices imaginable into a lifelong mission for reform. After being wrongfully convicted of murder and spending 16 years in prison, Jeffrey was exonerated by DNA evidence. Rather than letting the past define him, he used his "second chance" to graduate from law school and become a powerful advocate for the wrongfully accused.As the founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, he now works to prevent the same systemic failures that took his youth. His story is a masterclass in purpose-driven living, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

In this powerful episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Krista Anderson, the founder and CEO of Healthy on the Go.After surviving Stage 2 cancer in 2007, Krista was faced with an even steeper mountain in 2009: Stage 4 cancer and a prognosis of only three months to live. Not only did she reclaim her health, but she also found her calling. Nominated by former First Lady Michelle Obama as a “Catalyst of Change for America’s Health,” Krista is now on a mission to ensure that healthy food is a convenience available in gas stations, airports, and universities worldwide.#KeepingItRealOnPurpose #KristaAnderson #HealthyOnTheGo #CancerSurvivor #ClaimYourHealing #HealthEquity #SecondChances #DiseasePrevention #MichelleObamaCatalyst #Entrepreneurship

Unmasking the Lie of Toxic Leadership features Robert Health Sr., CEO of Legacy Leadership Consulting Group, in a bold and necessary conversation about what real leadership actually requires.In this episode, we expose performative authority and fear-based leadership—and the damage they cause to people, teams, and culture. Robert Health Sr. breaks down how true leaders command with valor, purpose, and radical authenticity, offering a grounded path to leadership rooted in integrity, courage, and truth.This conversation is for leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone tired of toxic systems disguised as “strong leadership.”🎙 Topics include:Why fear-based leadership failsThe hidden cost of toxic authorityHow to lead with courage instead of controlEnding toxic leadership without losing influence

This episode features Jonathan Steele—a veteran, scholar, and songwriter who tells the unfiltered truth about starting over when the life you planned no longer fits.Jonathan shares how military discipline laid the groundwork for creative freedom, why vulnerability is not weakness, and how passion can be redirected into a powerful new purpose at any stage of life. This conversation is about resilience, reinvention, and giving yourself permission to pivot—without shame or delay.If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this episode is for you.#LifePivot #ReinventionAtAnyAge #VeteranVoices #PurposeDriven

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jeff Rasley, a writer, Himalayan expedition leader, lawyer, and global humanitarian, to explore what it truly means to rebuild after life-altering trauma.Jeff shares two defining moments that reshaped his life: a devastating motorcycle accident in Mexico that left his passenger permanently crippled, and an avalanche in the Nepal Himalayas that claimed the lives of three people. From these experiences, Jeff faced deep PTSD—and ultimately, recovery.We talk about trauma, survivor’s guilt, resilience, and how purpose can emerge from crisis rather than be destroyed by it.This episode is for anyone who has been through the wreckage—and is searching for meaning on the other side.

Starting over doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like two people, one tandem bike, and a decision to keep going.In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna J. White sits down with Bob and Tammy Cranston to talk about what it really means to begin again after loss. After each losing their first spouses to cancer, Bob and Tammy found healing, connection, and renewed purpose by biking through all 50 U.S. states—documenting the journey in what they call The Blank Journal.This conversation goes far beyond travel. It’s about grief, resilience, remarriage, rediscovering joy, and allowing life to unfold one page at a time. If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward when life doesn’t turn out the way you planned, this episode offers a powerful reminder that starting over is still a form of courage.#KeepingItRealOnPurpose #StartingOver #GriefToGrowth #HealingJourney #TheBlankJournal #Resilience #SecondChances #LifeAfterLoss #PurposeDrivenLife

We say “I’m fine” every day—while our bodies tell a very different story.In this powerful episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna J. White sits down with Sebastian Uzcategui to explore the disconnect between what we say, what we suppress, and what our bodies are holding onto. From chronic stress and emotional shutdown to burnout and unresolved trauma, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how the body communicates what the mind avoids.Sebastian breaks down how survival patterns show up physically, why ignoring emotional signals keeps people stuck, and what it really takes to move from coping to healing. This episode is not about pushing through pain—it’s about learning to listen, regulate, and respond before the body forces a wake-up call.If you’ve been functioning, performing, and pushing while telling yourself you’re “fine,” this conversation may help you recognize the truth your body has been trying to tell you all along.#KeepingItRealOnPurpose #MindBodyConnection #TraumaAwareness #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalHealth #BurnoutRecovery #SomaticHealing #ListenToYourBody #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters

Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about clarity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead through uncertainty.In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Amy Jacobson to unpack what it really takes to own your leadership in the midst of workplace chaos. From navigating high-pressure environments to managing emotions—your own and others’—this conversation goes beyond theory and into real-life leadership moments that test resilience, communication, and self-awareness.Together, we explore how emotionally intelligent leaders create stability without micromanaging, set boundaries without disconnecting, and lead teams through change without losing trust. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflict, burnout, or constant demands at work, this episode will help you rethink how you show up as a leader—starting from the inside out.This is a conversation for professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders who are ready to stop reacting and start leading with purpose. #KeepingItRealOnPurpose #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkplaceLeadership #ConsciousLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipMindset

In this powerful conversation, Success Habit Coach and Holistic Mentor Edit B Kiss joins me to break down what it really takes to engineer your peace—intentionally, consistently, and from the inside out.We talk about calming the running mind, overcoming insomnia, raising your frequency, and filling the emotional void that keeps so many people stuck. Edit shares her 30-Day Peace Framework to help you realign with your true self, build habits that support your healing, and reinvent your life with clarity and purpose.If you’re tired of chaos, burnout, or constant overthinking, this episode gives you the practical steps and the spiritual structure to fix it—starting today.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/keepingitrealonpurpose Watch, listen, and subscribe: https://linktr.ee/keepingitrealonpurpose#HealingJourney #HolisticHealing #InnerPeace #TraumaRecovery #FrequencyHealing #MindBodyAlignment #StressReliefTools #EmotionalWellness #SpiritualGrowth #ReinventYourLife #InnerCalm #HealingTools #PersonalGrowth #SelfReinvention #PeacePractice #MindsetShift #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

We've all been told that to change, all we need is willpower. But for those facing the toughest challenges, whether it's addiction, a bad habit, or a feeling of being stuck, willpower alone often fails. What if there was a better way? In this episode of "Keeping It Real," we're joined by Jeanne Foote, a Certified International Addiction and Recovery Specialist and the founder of The Recovery Concierge Inc. She will share a new path to healing that goes far beyond simply "toughing it out," revealing why willpower is often a flawed strategy for long-term recovery. Jeanne will also explain what it means to have a "recovery concierge" and how this personalized approach can change everything, before offering one concrete step you can take today to build a new life, not just battle an old habit. If you or someone you love is searching for a new way to heal, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose3913/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Queen Sheba Cisse joins us to discuss her deeply personal journey of unlearning silence, survival, and self-abandonment. As the founder of a nonprofit advocating for women and children in Senegal, Queen Sheba shares how her work is a powerful act of reclaiming purpose and connecting to her heritage. This isn't just about charity; it's about healing trauma through advocacy and transforming personal pain into action. Learn how to break cycles of poverty and hopelessness, find strength in your roots, and turn your own story into a force for change. Tune in for a raw, honest conversation that challenges you to find your voice and live your purpose out loud.Unlearning survival, Queen Sheba Cisse, overcoming trauma, personal growth, nonprofit work, self-healing, social change, women empowerment, find your voice, live on purposeLoved this episode? Like, subscribe, leave a comment & share it ! If you would like to support this channel and its work give us support at https://ko-fi.com/keepingitrealonpurpose. Don't forget to grab some of our great Exclusive Offers:Goli: 50% off with Goli50: Goli.comMood: 20% off with 23: Mood.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose3913/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today I sit down with Monica Bermudez, #1 international best-selling author of Cracking the Sacred Heart Code. Monica blends the worlds of engineering, business, and mystical wisdom into a formula for awakening and ascension.Together, we dig into the raw truth about what it means to live through heart consciousness in a world that’s been conditioned to shut the heart down. We talk about the dark side of awakening, the way survival trauma keeps people disconnected from their purpose, and how heart consciousness can actually break the cycles of fear and scarcity so we can rise into the New Earth.If this episode cracked something open for you, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with someone who needs to hear the truth about what awakening really means. And if you’re ready for more unfiltered conversations, hit subscribe to Keeping It Real on Purpose. Leave a review, let us know your biggest takeaway, and connect with Monica through her book and her podcast Ascended Earth. Until next time, keep rising, keep it real, and keep living on purpose.#KeepingItRealOnPurpose #AwakeningTheNewEarth #HeartConsciousness #SacredHeartCode #SpiritualAwakeningTruth #FromTraumaToPurpose #RealTalkAwakening #BreakingFearCyclesLoved this episode? Take action! Whether you're a leader or seeking healing, Taking Back What’s Mine is your next step.Coaching for Leadership, Mindset & WellnessLeadership, Mindset, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive WellnessBook Now: https://calendly.com/ejwcoaching/life-discovery-sessionExclusive Offers:Goli: 50% off with Goli50: Goli.comMood: 20% off with 23: Mood.comVIP Day: $1,500 | 90-Day Program: $5,000 Sponsor or Donate: Ko-Fi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose3913/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SEO Optimized Title:Reclaiming Your Health: Dr. Brad Montagne on Functional MedicineOn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brad Montagne, a passionate caregiver and functional medicine expert. With a deep tool chest of research and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Brad shares how his compassionate understanding—forged from his own battle with chronic illness—helps people get their lives back. Tune in to learn about his process for restoring health when all other avenues have failed.Loved this episode? Take action! Whether you're a leader or seeking healing, Taking Back What’s Mine is your next step.Coaching for Leadership, Mindset & WellnessLeadership, Mindset, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive WellnessBook Now: https://calendly.com/ejwcoaching/life-discovery-sessionExclusive Offers:Goli: 50% off with Goli50: Goli.comMood: 20% off with 23: Mood.comVIP Day: $1,500 | 90-Day Program: $5,000 Sponsor or Donate: Ko-Fi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose3913/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of "Keeping it Real on Purpose," we sit down with Xanet Pailet, a nationally recognized sex and intimacy coach, best-selling author, and somatic sex educator. Xanet helps individuals and couples heal shame, awaken pleasure, and deepen emotional and erotic intimacy. Tune in to learn how to reclaim your sensuality and ignite a truly passionate and connected relationship.#KeepingItRealOnPurpose #XanetPailet #IntimacyCoach #RelationshipGoals #SomaticSexEducatorLoved this episode? Take action! Whether you're a leader or seeking healing, Taking Back What’s Mine is your next step.Coaching for Leadership, Mindset & WellnessLeadership, Mindset, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive WellnessBook Now: https://calendly.com/ejwcoaching/life-discovery-sessionExclusive Offers:Goli: 50% off with Goli50: Goli.comMood: 20% off with 23: Mood.comVIP Day: $1,500 | 90-Day Program: $5,000 Sponsor or Donate: Ko-Fi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose3913/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this powerful and raw episode, Dan 'Pelly' Pellegrini opens up about his deeply personal journey from the darkness of multiple suicide attempts to becoming a beacon of hope and an inspirational speaker. Dan shares the highs and lows, the struggles, and the triumphs that shaped his transformation. His story is not just one of survival, but of choosing life against all odds and using his experiences to empower others to find strength and purpose. Tune in for an honest conversation about mental health, resilience, and the importance of reaching out when it feels impossible.#MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #ChoosingLife #Inspiration #Resilience #OvercomingDarkness #HopeAndHealing #StrengthInStruggles #Empowerment #MentalHealthAwarenessLoved this episode? Take action! Whether you're a leader or seeking healing, Taking Back What’s Mine is your next step.Coaching for Leadership, Mindset & WellnessLeadership, Mindset, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive WellnessBook Now: https://calendly.com/ejwcoaching/life-discovery-sessionExclusive Offers:Goli: 50% off with Goli50: Goli.comMood: 20% off with 23: Mood.comVIP Day: $1,500 | 90-Day Program: $5,000 Sponsor or Donate: Ko-Fi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose3913/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ready to stop working for money and start living life on your own terms? In this no-holds-barred episode of Keeping it Real on Purpose, I’m joined by Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and founder of Money Ripples. By age 39, Chris had already retired twice—and now he’s showing high-income earners how to escape the grind, unlock hidden cash flow, and build true financial freedom without relying on Wall Street’s rules.Chris has been featured on CNN Money, BiggerPockets, and Entrepreneurs on Fire, but today he’s here to shatter the myths you’ve been told about money, wealth, and success. If you’re tired of the traditional financial game and ready to create a life that aligns with your purpose, this episode is about to blow your mind.While your here take a survey link:http://bit.ly/keepingitrealonpurpose-surveyLoved this episode? Take action! Whether you're a leader or seeking healing, Taking Back What’s Mine is your next step.Coaching for Leadership, Mindset & WellnessLeadership, Mindset, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive WellnessBook Now: https://calendly.com/ejwcoaching/life-discovery-sessionExclusive Offers:Goli: 50% off with Goli50: Goli.comMood: 20% off with 23: Mood.comVIP Day: $1,500 | 90-Day Program: $5,000 Sponsor or Donate: Ko-Fi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose3913/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if your home wasn’t a safe space?In this powerful episode, Sabrina Osso, founder of Osso Safe, exposes the hidden realities of domestic abuse inside homes and properties we often consider "safe." She shares her mission to integrate safety protocols into real estate and business environments—and how her personal story fuels her purpose.This is more than awareness—it’s a call to action for safety, healing, and systemic change.Want to connect with Sabrina Osso?Reach out to her here: OSSO SAFE, LLC. Office/Cell 201.956.4329 Sabrina@OssoSafe.com OssoSafe.comIf this episode moved you and you're ready to reclaim, reset, and rise in your own life,visit www.ednawhite.com to start your personalized 90-Day Program today.Loved this episode? Take action! Whether you're a leader or seeking healing, Taking Back What’s Mine is your next step.Coaching for Leadership, Mindset & WellnessLeadership, Mindset, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive WellnessBook Now: https://calendly.com/ejwcoaching/life-discovery-sessionExclusive Offers:Goli: 50% off with Goli50: Goli.comMood: 20% off with 23: Mood.comVIP Day: $1,500 | 90-Day Program: $5,000 Sponsor or Donate: Ko-Fi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose3913/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy