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    <title>Linking Arms - Episodes Tagged with “Marriage”</title>
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    <description>The Linking Arms podcast is a lifestyle podcast, brand, and community brought to life by Purposeful Living. An organization focused on empowering all women to link arms in creating a better world. Delving into themes such as wellness, spirituality, self-development and so much more, Nadine and Rachel are known for creating real, raw and hilarious moments during their conversations with fascinating women from all walks of life. Each episode proves to provide their listeners with actionable insights and highly relatable stories.
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    <itunes:summary>The Linking Arms podcast is a lifestyle podcast, brand, and community brought to life by Purposeful Living. An organization focused on empowering all women to link arms in creating a better world. Delving into themes such as wellness, spirituality, self-development and so much more, Nadine and Rachel are known for creating real, raw and hilarious moments during their conversations with fascinating women from all walks of life. Each episode proves to provide their listeners with actionable insights and highly relatable stories.
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  <title>Part 1: Carla Sands on Expectations &amp; Living Surrendered</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Feeling weighed down by expectations? This episode is for you! Nadine sits down with Carla Sands as she shares her powerful story of wrestling with expectations in motherhood, marriage, and career—and the freedom that comes with surrender. Tune in for wisdom on letting go, embracing grace, and stepping into a life of peace.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>In this episode, Nadine sits down with Carla Sands, the Programs Director at Purposeful Living, to explore the tension between expectations and surrender. Carla shares her personal journey—from growing up with ingrained expectations, navigating career shifts, motherhood, marriage, and ultimately learning to surrender to God's plan. She discusses how unrealistic expectations often lead to self-doubt, disappointment, and resentment, and how shifting to a life of surrender brings freedom and peace. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on breaking free from self-imposed expectations and embracing God’s will.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The impact of childhood expectations on adulthood
✔️ How unrealistic standards in motherhood, career, and relationships create false narratives
✔️ The emotional toll of unmet expectations and how they affect self-worth
✔️ How surrendering to God’s plan can bring peace and clarity
✔️ Practical steps to shift from expectations to surrender
Resources &amp;amp; Links:
📌 Purposeful Living Website (www.purposefullivinginc.org)
📌 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/) Special Guest: Carla Sands.
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Nadine sits down with Carla Sands, the Programs Director at Purposeful Living, to explore the tension between expectations and surrender. Carla shares her personal journey—from growing up with ingrained expectations, navigating career shifts, motherhood, marriage, and ultimately learning to surrender to God&#39;s plan. She discusses how unrealistic expectations often lead to self-doubt, disappointment, and resentment, and how shifting to a life of surrender brings freedom and peace. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on breaking free from self-imposed expectations and embracing God’s will.</p>

<p>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:<br>
✔️ The impact of childhood expectations on adulthood<br>
✔️ How unrealistic standards in motherhood, career, and relationships create false narratives<br>
✔️ The emotional toll of unmet expectations and how they affect self-worth<br>
✔️ How surrendering to God’s plan can bring peace and clarity<br>
✔️ Practical steps to shift from expectations to surrender</p>

<p>Resources &amp; Links:<br>
📌 [Purposeful Living Website](<a href="http://www.purposefullivinginc.org" rel="nofollow">www.purposefullivinginc.org</a>)<br>
📌 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/" rel="nofollow">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><p>Special Guest: Carla Sands.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Nadine sits down with Carla Sands, the Programs Director at Purposeful Living, to explore the tension between expectations and surrender. Carla shares her personal journey—from growing up with ingrained expectations, navigating career shifts, motherhood, marriage, and ultimately learning to surrender to God&#39;s plan. She discusses how unrealistic expectations often lead to self-doubt, disappointment, and resentment, and how shifting to a life of surrender brings freedom and peace. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on breaking free from self-imposed expectations and embracing God’s will.</p>

<p>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:<br>
✔️ The impact of childhood expectations on adulthood<br>
✔️ How unrealistic standards in motherhood, career, and relationships create false narratives<br>
✔️ The emotional toll of unmet expectations and how they affect self-worth<br>
✔️ How surrendering to God’s plan can bring peace and clarity<br>
✔️ Practical steps to shift from expectations to surrender</p>

<p>Resources &amp; Links:<br>
📌 [Purposeful Living Website](<a href="http://www.purposefullivinginc.org" rel="nofollow">www.purposefullivinginc.org</a>)<br>
📌 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/" rel="nofollow">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><p>Special Guest: Carla Sands.</p>]]>
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  <title>Part 1: Mary Warner on From Fear to Freedom</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the Linking Arms podcast, Nadine Dyer and Mary Warner discuss the transformative power of mindset. Mary shares her personal journey from a timid, fearful woman to a confident coach, emphasizing the importance of changing one's mindset to improve life circumstances. They explore the impact of mindset on relationships, particularly in the context of family dynamics and personal struggles. The conversation highlights the necessity of seeking help and building a support system for personal growth and empowerment.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Welcome back to the Linking Arms Podcast! In this heartfelt season opener, host Nadine Dyer sits down with Mary Warner, a coach of coaches with over 30 years of experience, to explore the transformative power of mindset. This deeply personal and inspiring conversation dives into Mary’s journey from fear, loneliness, and people-pleasing to freedom, empowerment, and purpose.
Mary shares her story of growing up in a fear-driven environment, navigating a challenging marriage to an alcoholic, and raising three daughters while feeling invisible and overwhelmed. She opens up about how she lost herself in the roles of caretaker and peacemaker, working long hours and sacrificing her needs for the sake of others.
But Mary’s story doesn’t end there. This episode shines a light on her turning point—when she admitted she needed help and began seeking it. From attending Al-Anon meetings to setting boundaries and finding her voice, Mary shares how these pivotal steps shifted her mindset and transformed her life. Along the way, she offers valuable lessons on the importance of community, personal responsibility, and the courage to make difficult changes.
Key moments in this episode include:
How Mary’s fear-based mindset shaped her early life and relationships.
The toll of people-pleasing and the absence of boundaries.
The turning point that led Mary to seek help and begin her transformation.
Practical insights on the power of mindset shifts and community support.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, lonely, or searching for a way forward, this episode is a powerful reminder that you are not hopeless, and you are not alone. Change is possible—and it begins with one courageous step.
✨ Stay tuned! Next week, we’ll continue this conversation with Part 2, where Mary dives into the specific steps she took to shift her mindset and create a life of purpose and joy.
🎧 Listen to Episode 1 now and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2. Let’s link arms and grow together!
MindsetMatters #LinkingArmsPodcast #TransformationJourney #WomenWhoInspire Special Guest: Mary Warner.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to the Linking Arms Podcast! In this heartfelt season opener, host Nadine Dyer sits down with Mary Warner, a coach of coaches with over 30 years of experience, to explore the transformative power of mindset. This deeply personal and inspiring conversation dives into Mary’s journey from fear, loneliness, and people-pleasing to freedom, empowerment, and purpose.</p>

<p>Mary shares her story of growing up in a fear-driven environment, navigating a challenging marriage to an alcoholic, and raising three daughters while feeling invisible and overwhelmed. She opens up about how she lost herself in the roles of caretaker and peacemaker, working long hours and sacrificing her needs for the sake of others.</p>

<p>But Mary’s story doesn’t end there. This episode shines a light on her turning point—when she admitted she needed help and began seeking it. From attending Al-Anon meetings to setting boundaries and finding her voice, Mary shares how these pivotal steps shifted her mindset and transformed her life. Along the way, she offers valuable lessons on the importance of community, personal responsibility, and the courage to make difficult changes.</p>

<p>Key moments in this episode include:</p>

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<li>How Mary’s fear-based mindset shaped her early life and relationships.</li>
<li>The toll of people-pleasing and the absence of boundaries.</li>
<li>The turning point that led Mary to seek help and begin her transformation.</li>
<li>Practical insights on the power of mindset shifts and community support.</li>
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<p>Whether you’re feeling stuck, lonely, or searching for a way forward, this episode is a powerful reminder that you are not hopeless, and you are not alone. Change is possible—and it begins with one courageous step.</p>

<p>✨ Stay tuned! Next week, we’ll continue this conversation with Part 2, where Mary dives into the specific steps she took to shift her mindset and create a life of purpose and joy.</p>

<p>🎧 Listen to Episode 1 now and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2. Let’s link arms and grow together!</p>

<h1>MindsetMatters #LinkingArmsPodcast #TransformationJourney #WomenWhoInspire</h1><p>Special Guest: Mary Warner.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Purposeful Living, INC." rel="nofollow" href="https://purposefullivinginc.org/">Purposeful Living, INC.</a> &mdash; Purposeful Living is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization here to inspire and transform the modern woman.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to the Linking Arms Podcast! In this heartfelt season opener, host Nadine Dyer sits down with Mary Warner, a coach of coaches with over 30 years of experience, to explore the transformative power of mindset. This deeply personal and inspiring conversation dives into Mary’s journey from fear, loneliness, and people-pleasing to freedom, empowerment, and purpose.</p>

<p>Mary shares her story of growing up in a fear-driven environment, navigating a challenging marriage to an alcoholic, and raising three daughters while feeling invisible and overwhelmed. She opens up about how she lost herself in the roles of caretaker and peacemaker, working long hours and sacrificing her needs for the sake of others.</p>

<p>But Mary’s story doesn’t end there. This episode shines a light on her turning point—when she admitted she needed help and began seeking it. From attending Al-Anon meetings to setting boundaries and finding her voice, Mary shares how these pivotal steps shifted her mindset and transformed her life. Along the way, she offers valuable lessons on the importance of community, personal responsibility, and the courage to make difficult changes.</p>

<p>Key moments in this episode include:</p>

<ul>
<li>How Mary’s fear-based mindset shaped her early life and relationships.</li>
<li>The toll of people-pleasing and the absence of boundaries.</li>
<li>The turning point that led Mary to seek help and begin her transformation.</li>
<li>Practical insights on the power of mindset shifts and community support.</li>
</ul>

<p>Whether you’re feeling stuck, lonely, or searching for a way forward, this episode is a powerful reminder that you are not hopeless, and you are not alone. Change is possible—and it begins with one courageous step.</p>

<p>✨ Stay tuned! Next week, we’ll continue this conversation with Part 2, where Mary dives into the specific steps she took to shift her mindset and create a life of purpose and joy.</p>

<p>🎧 Listen to Episode 1 now and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2. Let’s link arms and grow together!</p>

<h1>MindsetMatters #LinkingArmsPodcast #TransformationJourney #WomenWhoInspire</h1><p>Special Guest: Mary Warner.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Purposeful Living, INC." rel="nofollow" href="https://purposefullivinginc.org/">Purposeful Living, INC.</a> &mdash; Purposeful Living is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization here to inspire and transform the modern woman.</li></ul>]]>
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