What stories have you been telling yourself about who you are, what you’re capable of, or what your past means? Have you ever questioned whether those stories are actually true? …
Fun as a Force for Healing and Connection with Dave Raymond – Ep 150
In this episode of Inspiring Possible, Christy Pennison welcomes Dave Raymond, keynote speaker, author, and happiness thought leader, for a meaningful conversation about powerful fun, mental well-being, and finding hope during difficult seasons. Known as the “Hero of Happiness,” Dave shares how becoming the original performer behind the Philadelphia Phillies’ beloved Phanatic gave him an unexpected path through some of the darkest moments of his life.
Awake and Alive: Breaking Free from Distraction to Discover Your Purpose with Dr. Michelle Machado – Ep 149
In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison welcomes leadership expert, speaker, and author Dr. Michelle Machado to explore why distraction has become our default and what it really takes to get back to what matters most. Drawing from her new book, Alive Again: 4 Steps to Reclaim Your Life in a Distracted World, Dr. Michelle shares her personal and professional journey through overwhelm, parenthood, and high-stakes leadership roles. She reveals the hidden costs of distraction—not just to productivity, but to relationships, purpose, and inner peace.
The Six Energies That Drive Possibility and Success with Dr. Maria Nemeth – Ep 148
How does your relationship with money influence other areas of your life? Have you ever considered that financial clarity and ease might be the missing link to achieving true abundance? …
Radical Self-Awareness and the Power of Pausing with Courtney Townley – Ep 147
What holds you back from staying consistent with the habits that matter most? Do you ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of motivation, burnout, and frustration—wondering why lasting change …
How Ambitious Women Can Have It All Without Losing Themselves to Burnout with Ashley Huegi – Ep 145
In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison and Ashley Huegi focused on the hidden costs of traditional success and the journey toward living a more aligned and fulfilling life. The conversation explored how ambitious, high-achieving women, and anyone juggling multiple responsibilities, often contend with burnout, people-pleasing, and inherited models of success that don’t serve them.
Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs with Steve Rolle
What if taking control of your future starts with rejecting the path you didn’t choose? Do you believe your past defines your possibilities, or could the power to rewrite your …
The Success Lie: Why Having It All Isn’t What You Think with Chantell Preston
What are the hidden costs of chasing “success”? Is it possible to redefine what achievement looks like on your own terms—and truly thrive in every season of life? In this …
Rediscovering Confidence After Crisis: Mindset Lessons with Kathleen Huebner
In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison sits down with author, coach, and Napoleon Hill Institute-certified mindset coach Kathleen Huebner to explore the transformative power of tuning into your intuition, or the “whispers within.”
Becoming the Leader Others Want to Follow with Tess Fyalka – Ep 141
In this episode of Inspiring Possible, Christy Pennison welcomes award-winning author, leadership coach, and organizational development expert Tess Fyalka for a candid conversation about what it really takes to lead—and why courage and vulnerability are at the heart of effective leadership. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and her book, Walking the Leadership Ledge: The New Leader’s Guide to Building Resilience and Confidence at Every Step, Tess offers practical wisdom and encouragement for anyone navigating the demands of leadership.
The conversation focused on how most leaders are thrust into their roles feeling unprepared and uncertain. Tess shares her own journey from feeling in over her head to discovering a passion for empowering others to lead with confidence. One concept discussed was the tension between values like kindness and courage, and how leaders often avoid difficult conversations under the guise of caring for others—when, in reality, they are protecting themselves from discomfort.