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Step into the next chapter of your life with faith and purpose. Imagine Yourself is more than just a podcast—it’s a space for encouragement, renewal, and growth. Hosts Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach invite you to journey with them as they navigate life’s twists and turns through the lens of faith.
For over five years, this dynamic duo has uplifted and inspired listeners with their blend of wisdom, wit, and spiritual insight. Covering topics like faith, relationships, career, health, and personal growth, they bring you wisdom from expert guests along with their own lived experiences. Here, you’ll find a welcoming space to embrace self-improvement—without judgment or pressure, but with grace and encouragement.
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The holidays are often wrapped in lights, laughter, and expectations of joy...but what if that’s not where your heart is this season? If December feels more heavy than merry, you’re not alone. In this episode, we create space for honest conversation, faith-filled encouragement, and permission to slow down. We explore how God meets us not just in celebration, but in quiet reflection, unanswered prayers and even grief. You don’t have to force joy or fake cheer to be faithful. If expectati...
If the holidays feel less like a celebration and more like a sprint, this episode is your deep breath. We’re talking about finding calm in real-life chaos, slowing the swirl on the inside, and remembering where true peace comes from—busy season or not. You’ll hear simple, practical ways to reset your mind, breathe again, and rediscover joy when life feels loud. Even in the holiday chaos, there are little moments that can quietly anchor your heart—if you notice them. This episode will ma...
Gratitude isn’t just a nice feeling — it shapes your perspective, strengthens your faith, and helps you notice the blessings God is already giving you, even in ordinary moments. Life can be busy and full of distractions, and sometimes seeing those blessings takes intention and insight. In this episode, we explore three faith-filled keys and share practical, real-life ways to apply them so gratitude doesn’t just stay in your head — it transforms your day, your relationships, and your perspecti...
Have you ever prayed for something—clarity, healing, change—and then realized the answer you got was not what you expected… or wanted? Maybe it stretched you, humbled you, or forced you to face something uncomfortable. In this episode of Imagine Yourself, Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get honest about those surprising moments when God answers our prayers in the exact way we need, not the way we asked. Sometimes the lesson comes wrapped in irony. Sometimes it stings. But often, on the other si...
We know that Scripture is the primary way God speaks to us—but many of us still wonder how to recognize His voice in everyday life. In this episode of Imagine Yourself, we revisit a powerful conversation with Kelli Shelton, co-founder of Seek Well Ministries, who joined us to talk about how to quiet the noise and truly listen for God. Kelli’s insight is both deeply spiritual and refreshingly practical. She reminds us that hearing from God isn’t about striving harder—it’s about slowing down, b...
Sometimes it feels like that long-awaited breakthrough is taking its sweet time showing up. But what if the waiting season is actually preparing you for it? In this episode, Sandy and Lanée share how imagination, prayer, and a few intentional mindset shifts can help you get unstuck and move closer to the success you’ve been hoping for. A few of the things you’ll learn are how to: ⭐ Picture the Win – See your breakthrough clearly—whether it’s peace in your daily routine or a dream projec...
What if one of the most powerful tools for faith and transformation has been inside you since childhood—and you’ve been overlooking it? That tool is your God-given imagination. ⭐ Imagination as a Gift from God – It’s not make-believe; it’s how God sparks new ideas, possibilities, and dreams. ⭐ Faith and Imagination Together – Imagining the unseen helps us believe God’s promises before they unfold. ⭐ Simple Ways to Use It – From prayer to small daily practices, discover ways to tur...
Ever feel like the noise of life is drowning out God’s peace? This episode is all about seven simple, real-life ways to invite His presence into your week—so you can feel grounded and connected, no matter what’s going on. ✨ How even tiny moments of true rest can reset your soul ✨ What’s actually helped us release stress instead of carrying it around ✨ The small daily habit that shifts your mindset in the morning—and helps quiet your heart at night Along the way, we share some honest sto...
With Guests: Caregivers Karen Wright, who supported her husband through his cancer journey, learning to move from grief to gratitude and rediscover herself along the way and Arlene McPhee, caregiver to her 90-year-old mother, newly retired and starting her next chapter of life. 🔑 Highlights Why this matters: Most of us will face a season of caregiving—aging parents, a spouse’s illness, children or those with special needs. The question is: how do you show up for them without losing you...
If you’ve been feeling distant—from the people you love or even from God—you’re not alone. Life has a way of sweeping us into a current of deadlines, responsibilities, and distractions until we suddenly realize the relationships that mean the most have been running on autopilot. But what if that undercurrent of dissatisfaction, that quiet ache you’ve been feeling, is a signal? A reminder that our joy is tied to something we can’t buy, schedule, or check off a list—our relationships. In this e...
Let’s face it, friendship is a blessing, but it’s not always easy. Ever found yourself wondering who’s really in your corner? We're sitting down with Author and Ministry Leader Angela Scott for a heart-to-heart about the beauty, the pain, and the growth that come with real, authentic friendship—especially among women. Angela opens up about her own journey through disappointment and isolation, and how she found healing through faith, vulnerability, and intentional connection. She helps us reco...
What if you’re already walking in God’s purpose for your life—and just haven’t seen it that way yet? So many of us spend years searching, striving, and stressing over what our “true purpose” is. We wait for a big sign, a dramatic shift, or a perfect opportunity to make it all clear. But what if God is already using you, right where you are? In this episode, we dive into the idea that living in purpose isn’t always about doing something new—it’s often about seeing the familiar with fresh eyes....
Blended families are real life—beautiful, messy, and full of moments that will stretch you. And if God has you on this journey, you know it takes more than love to make it work. In this episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach get honest about the ups and downs of blending families through remarriage and stepfamilies, cross-cultural/interracial marriages, adoptions and chosen families. They share personal stories—like cultural clashes in the kitchen, navigating n...
Ever catch yourself wondering if you’re “doing prayer right”? Like maybe it should sound more spiritual, more polished… or maybe the whole idea just feels a little awkward. In this episode of Imagine Yourself, we open up about what prayer really looks like when we drop the pressure and just talk to God from the heart. Whether you're reciting something familiar, whispering a quick “help” in the middle of chaos, talking to God in the car… or however you find yourself praying—it all matters. T...
Ever feel like life’s moving so fast, you barely have time to process any of it? What if the simple act of putting pen to paper—or even recording a voice note—could help you heal, grow, and reconnect not just with your truest self, but with God? In this thought-provoking episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, Lanee and Sandy revisit a heartfelt conversation with Tareka Wheeler of Professional DNA, exploring the “unexpected gift” of journaling. Tareka shares how journaling became more than a...
What if surrendering your dreams to God didn’t mean giving up—but finally stepping into something greater? In this inspiring episode of the Imagine Yourself Podcast, hosts Lanee Blaise and Sandy Kovach dive into one of life’s biggest tensions: knowing when to move forward and when to be still and trust. Picking up where their last conversation on God’s perfect timing left off, they explore the sometimes messy, always meaningful dance between letting go and taking action. With honesty, heart, ...
Let’s dive into the ever-relevant topic of divine timing—how it feels when life doesn’t line up with our plans. This heartfelt conversation is for anyone who’s praying, waiting, striving—or just wondering if they’ve missed their moment. Lanee and Sandy remind us that even when we can’t see the full picture, there is movement happening behind the scenes. It’s an invitation to breathe, trust, and take heart—knowing that God’s timing is always on point. --- Through personal stories, honest...
Life doesn’t always go as planned—but what if that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be? Sometimes when we pray, God’s answer is “not yet.” Those waiting seasons can test our faith, challenging us to trust that He’s working behind the scenes. Even when we don’t see progress, every setback and delay is part of a greater purpose. In this episode, Sandy and Lanee have a real, heartfelt conversation about leaning into God’s timing, finding peace in the waiting, and believing that He’s ...
Ever feel like life is speeding by, and you're just trying to keep up? We've been there too! In this episode, we dive into the chaos and share how faith has helped us find solid ground again. Lanée opens up about her whirlwind life—filming a holiday movie while navigating a family member's unexpected health challenges. Sandy shares her struggle to fit in exercise and devotions while adjusting to a new radio gig. Their stories are real, relatable, and packed with practical advice. From finding...
Discover the transformative power of the pivot with Andrea Miller. After her son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Andrea faced a life-altering challenge that reshaped her mindset and approach to change. Guided by her faith in God and her inspiring mantra, “Today, Not Tomorrow” (TNT), Andrea found the strength to navigate life’s uncertainties with purpose and courage. In this episode, Andrea shares her remarkable journey, revealing the strategies, lessons, and moment...
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