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    <title>Linking Arms - Episodes Tagged with “Purposeful Living”</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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  <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>#PurposefulLiving: Uncovering Your Unique Purpose</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>How do you know your life's purpose? What does that even mean? Join in the discussion with Nadine and Rachel as they explore how to define it for yourself and why it matters. </itunes:subtitle>
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    <![CDATA[<p>How do you know your life&#39;s purpose? What does that <em>even</em> mean? Join in the discussion with Nadine and Rachel as they explore how to define it for yourself and why it matters. </p>]]>
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