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The Sock Drawer Podcast (SDP) is where the messy parts of life finally get some airtime. We dig into the big questions, the quiet doubts, and the surprising moments that make us stop and say, “Wait…this actually matters.” Every week, I sit down with guests who share raw stories, unexpected insights, and laugh-out-loud truths about navigating change, letting go, and finding what truly fits. From bold breakthroughs to everyday “aha” moments, nothing’s off-limits. This isn’t self-help with a side of fluff it’s clarity with a wink, courage with a laugh, and the nudge you need to take your next brave step.
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- 3 weeks ago36 min
What If You're the One Holding Yourself Back? | with Scott Feld
What if the biggest thing standing in your way isn't time, money, or opportunity?What if it's you?🎙️ In this clip from The Sock Drawer Podcast, my guest Scott Feld shares a powerful reminder that sometimes the obstacles we blame on the world around us are the very ones we're creating for ourselves.We can't always control our circumstances, but we may have more control over what happens next than we realize.And that got me thinking...What's something you once thought was holding you back, only to realize you had the power to change it?I'd love to hear your story in the comments. 👇Connect with Scott:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.feld/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerupexperiences/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-feld1/#TheSockDrawerPodcast #ScottFeld #LisaBegley #MindsetShift #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowthNEXT STEPSIf this conversation resonated with you, here are a few ways to stay connected.Subscribe for honest conversations about life’s turning points, the messy middle, and the small steps that change everything.Listen to the full podcast on Apple or Spotify if you prefer audio.Explore more conversations and resources athttps://thesockdrawerpodcast.comAnd if you're navigating a life transition or the messy middle yourself, you can book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation herehttps://thesockdrawerpodcast.comCONNECT WITH LISAWebsitehttps://thesockdrawerpodcast.comBook a 30-Minute Messiness Mentor Conversationhttps://thesockdrawerpodcast.comDONE-FOR-YOU Podcast - If you're interested in building and branding your OWN Podcast, click here:https://bit.ly/YourPodcastDeliveredInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesockdrawerpodcast/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lisa.k.begleyTikTokhttps://bit.ly/TikTokSockDrawerLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabegley/FOLLOW THE SOCK DRAWER PODCASTApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/4rL9wIuSpotifyhttps://bit.ly/thesockdrawerpodcastonspotifyIf you enjoy the show, following the podcast on Apple or Spotify helps more people discover these conversations. Thank you for supporting the podcast.LISA'S BOOKThe Sock Drawer Philosophyhttps://amzn.to/3P3OdmGTOOLS & RESOURCES I RECOMMENDRepurpose.iohttps://repurpose.io/end-of-the-year?fpr=thesockdrawerpodcastBonfire Merchhttps://www.bonfire.com/welcome/603b314907544/**AFFILIATE DISCLOSURESome of the links above may be affiliate links. This simply means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them at no additional cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I genuinely believe in and use myself. Thank you for supporting the show.
- 3 weeks ago51 min
What If You Just Took the First Step? | with Amy Nicole Ellis
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin.Sometimes, the invitation is simply to take one little step.Amy Nicole shared how getting on one podcast and sharing her story opened the door to something bigger. She was still working her job, but she started making room for the thing she felt called to do.And that’s the reminder: you can start before everything is perfectly aligned. You can build the dream alongside the job. You can take one small step and see where it leads.Because once you start walking in alignment, you might be surprised by what starts coming together.What’s one little step you’ve been feeling led to take?🎙️ Listen to the full conversation on The Sock Drawer Podcast.#TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #AmyNicole #TakeTheStep #FollowYourCalling #StartWhereYouAre #Purpose #Dreams #PodcastConnect with Amy Nicole EllisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amynicoleellis/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amynicolespeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyNicoleEllis/NEXT STEPSIf this conversation resonated with you, here are a few ways to stay connected.Subscribe for honest conversations about life’s turning points, the messy middle, and the small steps that change everything.Listen to the full podcast on Apple or Spotify if you prefer audio.Explore more conversations and resources athttps://thesockdrawerpodcast.comAnd if you're navigating a life transition or the messy middle yourself, you can book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation herehttps://thesockdrawerpodcast.comCONNECT WITH LISAWebsitehttps://thesockdrawerpodcast.comBook a 30-Minute Messiness Mentor Conversationhttps://thesockdrawerpodcast.comDONE-FOR-YOU Podcast - If you're interested in building and branding your OWN Podcast, click here:https://bit.ly/YourPodcastDeliveredInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesockdrawerpodcast/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lisa.k.begleyTikTokhttps://bit.ly/TikTokSockDrawerLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabegley/FOLLOW THE SOCK DRAWER PODCASTApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/4rL9wIuSpotifyhttps://bit.ly/thesockdrawerpodcastonspotifyIf you enjoy the show, following the podcast on Apple or Spotify helps more people discover these conversations. Thank you for supporting the podcast.LISA'S BOOKThe Sock Drawer Philosophyhttps://amzn.to/3P3OdmGTOOLS & RESOURCES I RECOMMENDRepurpose.iohttps://repurpose.io/end-of-the-year?fpr=thesockdrawerpodcastBonfire Merchhttps://www.bonfire.com/welcome/603b314907544/
- Sep 9, 202628 min
The Truth About Who You Are: Finding Your Identity, Purpose & Power | with Jesstin Williams
What if the thing standing between you and the life you want isn't your circumstances, your skills, or even your goals?What if it's the story you've been telling yourself about who you are?In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, I sat down with Jesstin Williams, author, coach, and executive management professional, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, mindset, leadership, purpose, and what it really means to become more of yourself.Jesstin shared something that stayed with me:You can lie to yourself all you want, but you're not going to get anywhere.Because real growth begins with truth.Not the polished version.Not the version we think other people want to see.The real one.We talked about learning to acknowledge the things we love about ourselves AND the things we struggle with. About finding people who can lovingly hold us accountable. About why authenticity makes us stronger leaders. And about the courage it takes to stop trying to become someone else.Jesstin's EYEAM philosophy, “Embrace Your Essence as Momentum,” is ultimately an invitation to recognize what is uniquely yours and allow that truth to move you forward.And maybe that's where the real work starts.Not with becoming someone new.But with finally being honest about who you already are.🎙️ Listen to the full conversation with Jesstin Williams on The Sock Drawer Podcast.And if something in this conversation challenged you in a good way, share it with someone who might need to hear it too.#TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #JesstinWilliams #PersonalGrowth #Authenticity #SelfAwareness #Leadership #Mindset #Purpose #Identity #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset
- Sep 4, 202641 min
Rebuilding, Recovery, Creativity & Finding Your Way Back | with Ezra Vancil
Sometimes the thing blocking your creativity isn’t a lack of discipline.It might be the pressure you’ve placed on yourself to know exactly where it’s going.In this deeply honest conversation, I sat down with artist, speaker, and creator Ezra Vancil to talk about creativity, recovery, marriage, faith, rebuilding, and what happens when we finally stop trying to control the outcome.Ezra’s story is not a neat “look what I overcame” story.It’s a story about what happens when you begin again.After years of addiction, depression, broken relationships, lost dreams, and what he calls his “dark years,” Ezra reached a point where he had to let go of the life he thought he was supposed to have.And somewhere in that letting go, he found his way back to himself.Back to his family.Back to his marriage.Back to his music.Back to his creativity.Back to his faith.Back to a life that looked very different from the one he once imagined.One of the things Ezra said that stayed with me was this idea:What if we stopped living for the outcome and started living inside the moment?Because sometimes rebuilding doesn't look like a victory lap.Sometimes it looks like getting up again.Sometimes it looks like sitting quietly before the day begins.Sometimes it looks like creating something without knowing where it will lead.And sometimes, the most beautiful parts of our lives begin when we stop forcing them to happen.This conversation reminded me that you don't have to have your whole life figured out.You just have to ask:How do I want to live today?And then take the next honest step.🎙️ Watch my full conversation with Ezra Vancil on The Sock Drawer Podcast. ⟶ https://youtu.be/msi4momIYYUConnect with Ezra:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezravancil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ezravancilmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezravancil/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EzraVancilWebsite: https://ezravancil.com/about-ezra#TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #EzraVancil #Creativity #CreativeBlock #Rebuilding #PersonalGrowth #Healing #Faith #Recovery #SelfDiscovery #LifeAfter40 #Transformation #AuthenticLiving #StartAgain
- Aug 29, 202645 min
Why Self-Love Isn’t Selfish: You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup | with Marcia Martin
Self-love isn’t selfish. It’s not “me only.”It’s me first, so I can give from a place of overflow, not depletion.Because when we continually ignore ourselves, we eventually have nothing left to give. And the people who depend on us can end up carrying the weight of our exhaustion too.Honouring yourself isn’t taking away from others. It’s what allows you to keep showing up for the people you love without losing yourself in the process.A powerful reminder from my conversation with Marcia Martin on The Sock Drawer Podcast.Watch the full conversation now on YouTube. The link is in the comments. 💙#TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #MarciaMartin #SelfLove #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #Boundaries #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingAndGrowth #IdentityShift #YouTubePodcast #PodcastClip
- Aug 19, 202633 min
Healing, Accountability & Second Chances | with Carlita Asabi Brown
There are chapters of our lives we wish we could rewrite. But what if the parts of your story you’re most ashamed of are not the things that disqualify you from becoming who you’re meant to be?Carlita and I talked about accountability, healing, second chances, self-worth, and what it really means to take ownership of your growth. She shares how her transformation began while she was still incarcerated, how she learned to heal and serve others, and why she believes freedom is ultimately a state of mind.One of the biggest reminders I’m taking from this conversation is this:Your past may be part of your story, but it does not have to be the end of it.Sometimes growth asks us to stop waiting for someone else to change our lives and start choosing, one decision at a time, who we want to become.And maybe that’s the drawer we all need to open.Watch the full conversation and let us know what part spoke to you most. ❤️#TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #CaritaBrown #PusherLife #PersonalGrowth #Healing #Accountability #SecondChances #Leadership #Resilience #Transformation #SelfWorth #GrowthMindset #LifeAfterIncarceration #Purpose
- Aug 5, 202647 min
What If Wealth Has Nothing to Do With Money? | with JR Wheeler
We spend so much of our lives chasing "more."More money. More success. More security.But what if wealth was never about having more?In this conversation with J.R. Wheeler, we explore a different question. One that asks us to look beyond our bank accounts and into our hearts.Because being rich and being wealthy aren't always the same thing.Real wealth might just be found in contentment. In stewardship. In letting go of the pressure to prove something and learning to appreciate what we already have.If money has ever felt heavy, stressful, or tied to your worth, I hope this episode gives you permission to pause and see it differently.💛 I'd love to know:What does "wealth" mean to you today?
- Jul 24, 202627 min
The Power of Presence: Why You Don't Always Have to Push | with Kirsten Davidson
What if the next step toward your goals isn't working harder?In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley sits down with Kirsten Davidson to explore the difference between being present and constantly striving. We often believe success requires relentless perseverance, but what if true growth also comes from simply allowing yourself to be fully here?Kirsten shares a powerful perspective: while perseverance has its place, presence is what makes it sustainable. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can do is stop pushing and let yourself experience the moment exactly as it is.If you've been feeling exhausted by the pressure to always achieve, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you don't have to earn your worth through constant effort.✨ In this episode, you'll discover:Why presence is essential for lasting growthThe difference between existing and constantly doingHow slowing down can actually help you move forwardA simple mindset shift to reconnect with yourselfIf this conversation resonates with you, subscribe for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and navigating life's messy middle.#TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #Presence #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #GrowthJourney
About The Sock Drawer
The Sock Drawer Podcast (SDP) is where the messy parts of life finally get some airtime. We dig into the big questions, the quiet doubts, and the surprising moments that make us stop and say, “Wait…this actually matters.” Every week, I sit down with guests who share raw stories, unexpected insights, and laugh-out-loud truths about navigating change, letting go, and finding what truly fits. From bold breakthroughs to everyday “aha” moments, nothing’s off-limits. This isn’t self-help with a side of fluff it’s clarity with a wink, courage with a laugh, and the nudge you need to take your next brave step.
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