In light of the heartbreaking devastation unfolding in Kerr County and surrounding areas of Texas due to the catastrophic flash floods on July 4, 2025, we are re-releasing a deeply meaningful conversation with Hero and Texas-resident, Reverend Lizzie McManus Dail.

We originally recorded this conversation last year as our very first episode with Lizzie. She spoke with grace and vulnerability about grief, faith, and finding light in the darkest of times—topics that feel especially relevant right now. Lizzie and her husband, both Episcopal priests, live in Austin, Texas, where they are walking alongside communities in deep mourning.

We share this episode again, hoping it brings comfort, perspective, or even just a moment of stillness to anyone grappling with loss or seeking hope in the aftermath of tragedy.

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In this episode, we talk about the difference between spirituality and religion, how faith can change you, and the role spirituality can play in the darkest times with Rev. Lizzie McManus Dail. Lizzie has lived all over the world with her boots now rooted in Austin, Texas where she is living her dream as the founder of Jubilee Episcopal Church. Lizzy is passionate about the evangelism of a God who makes each of us for joy, which is why you might see her doing silly dances and talking about church history on Instagram and TikTok with her 90K+ followers.

As a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, Lizzie brought a passion for intersectional feminism and queer theology to her studies at Duke Divinity School and Seminary of the Southwest. It was her time in both Massachusetts and North Carolina that brought her into the Episcopal church, where she was ordained in 2020. While grateful for her academic formation, she still swears most things she learned about being a priest she learned from 5 plus years of working in the service industry and access to the arts in her public high school.

Tune in!

What You Will Learn:

· [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Reverend Lizzie

· [05:49] What spirituality is and how it differs from religion

· [07:28] How spirituality helps when navigating grief and difficult times

· [15:10] The complaint prayer to finding peace

· [17:57] Why God didn’t intervene in that tragic experience

· [21:43] How spiritual conversations help us reconnect with ourselves and find peace

· [29:03] Lizzie's turning point to becoming an ordained priest

· [37:36] About Jubilee church and the work Lizzie does as a priest

· [42:06] How to be more spiritual in your life through Ignatian examine

· [47:22] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

· “When we feel like we have no center and no pattern, prayer is always there to give us a pattern and a rhythm that can help us find a new way of being and our way back to God.” [09:07]

· “When we’ve terrible losses in our lives, we crave support and solidarity in our grief from our human community without forced theological and spiritual explanations.” [23:28]

· “Our inner connection with God helps us know more and more about who we’re and whose we’re, and that’s what prayer offers us.” [25:39]

· “Spirituality in any capacity is not meant to be practiced in isolation; having people with whom you can share your spiritual life with is a sacred thing.” [42:13]

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Chandler Stroud

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For this week's Hero Highlight, we take a look back at confidence and empowerment coach Cait DeMello's best moments on the show. From what it means to stay in touch with yourself through breathwork to exploring modalities like parts work and other intuitive practices, Cait helps women heal and embrace their authenticity. She also helps women move beyond people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubt by healing the nervous system, uncovering limiting beliefs, and reconnecting with their inner child.

This conversation is full of tangible tools and soul-deep reminders that the path to wholeness starts from within.

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:04] How nervous system patterns from childhood affect adult behavior.
• [00:08:04] Why shame and self-rejection often surface in dating and professional settings.
• [00:09:34] How childhood experiences shape emotional survival strategies.
• [00:12:36] What reset breathwork is and how it supports deep energetic release.
• [00:14:27] A breakdown of what happens during a guided breathwork session.
• [00:16:26] How breathwork helps release unprocessed emotions stored in the body.
• [00:17:58] The link between breath, self-worth, and internal reprogramming.
• [00:18:32] A beginner-friendly explanation of tarot and its role in intuitive healing.
• [00:21:35] How tarot readings work as a co-creative spiritual practice.
• [00:23:43] What “the Self” means in parts work and how to access it.

Want to Hear More from Hero Cait? Check Out These Episodes!

• Yoga and Our Path to Peak Pose
• Find Serenity through Sound Healing
• Releasing Physical and Emotional Tension with Thai Bodywork
• Learning to Be (and Feel) Present

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Cait DeMello

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Chandler Stroud

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We’re looking back at some of the most inspiring moments from Chandler’s conversations with psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Jen Baumgold. On this Hero Highlight, Jen guides us through understanding trauma (big and small) and its profound effects on our nervous systems, relationships, and self-perception. From navigating shame and isolation to honoring protective mechanisms and employing healing practices, Jen shows us that we all carry stories that can be reshaped.

Learn how to start embarking on a path toward healing by honoring your struggles, fostering compassion for yourself, and making peace with your past, one step at a time.

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:47] How trauma can manifest and become “stuck” in our nervous systems.
• [00:09:12] Why we form subconscious stories about ourselves — and how to interrupt them.
• [00:10:25] The power of resiliency and honoring your ability to heal.
• [00:11:45] How healing trauma helps us trust ourselves again.
• [00:13:18] What resourcing is and why it’s an essential step in healing.
• [00:16:58] Why small T trauma is often minimized and misunderstood.
• [00:18:15] The role shame, embarrassment, and loneliness can play in trauma.
• [00:19:13] Techniques for resourcing and choosing protective or nurturing figures.
• [00:21:59] How journaling and compassion aid in navigating difficult stories.
• [00:23:04] The significance of treating yourself with kindness and understanding.

Want to Hear More from Hero Jen? Check Out These Episodes!

• Process Your Past for Peace in the Present with EMDR
• The Role of Resourcing in EMDR & Healing Trauma
• What We Say To Ourselves Matters, Including Negative Self-Talk
• Your 'Little t' Traumas Matter Too

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Jen Baumgold

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Chandler Stroud

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In this week's Hero Highlight episode, we're revisiting some of Chandler's favorite conversations with Mindset Coach Katie Wee. Throughout Katie's time on the show, she's helped listeners like you explore what it takes to change your thoughts, unlock self-trust, and build a future rooted in joy and alignment with your purpose. With humor, compassion, and lived wisdom, Katie explains how healing happens when we shift our limited beliefs, listen to our nervous system, and take full ownership of our energy.

From overcoming self-sabotage to embracing manifestation, this episode invites you to challenge your inner critic and become the "conscious creator" of your life.

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:04] What manifestation means—and how it actually works.
• [00:09:00] Why your energy and beliefs shape the future you experience.
• [00:11:00] How to soothe your inner child while showing up as your adult self.
• [00:12:12] Why healing old beliefs can shift your entire emotional reality.
• [00:14:30] How joy and “high vibration” create momentum toward your goals.
• [00:16:30] Why you can’t love who you are while resenting your past.
• [00:18:30] How to reframe suffering and find meaning in your past challenges.
• [00:19:24] The meaning of "self-sabotage" and how your nervous system affects it.
• [00:21:21] How choosing a second, kinder thought can transform your mood.
• [00:24:33] Why many of us feel safer in stress than in true happiness—and how to shift that.

Resources Mentioned

• The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (Book)

Want to Hear More from Hero Katie? Check Out These Episodes!

• The Mindset Makeover: Healing for Happiness
• Manifestation Masterclass with Mindset Coach Katie Wee
• How to Combat and Heal Anxiety For Good
• Self-Sabotage: Learn to Stop Standing in Your Own Way

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Katie Wee

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Chandler Stroud

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In this illuminating compilation episode, rediscover insightful highlights from Chandler's conversations with Astrologer and Author Ophira Edut. Together, they explore astrology as a rich system for understanding yourself, your purpose, and the season of life you’re in. From breaking down horoscopes and birth charts to explaining retrogrades and zodiac archetypes, Ophira brings humor, heart, and clarity to what can often feel like a mystical topic.

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:11] Why Ophira and her sister wrote The Astrology Advantage to make astrology more practical.
• [00:09:30] Why traditional astrology can feel overwhelming — and how the I AM system simplifies it.
• [00:13:00] How zodiac “qualities” drive personality, not just sun signs.
• [00:16:07] How astrology can help you feel safer being your full self at work.
• [00:23:00] What a retrograde really is — and why it gets a bad reputation.
• [00:25:00] A powerful forgiveness ritual to use during retrograde seasons.

Resources Mentioned

• The Astrology Advantage by Ophira & Tali Edut (Book)
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Book)
• Atomic Habits by James Clear (Book)

Want to Hear More from Hero Ophira? Check Out These Episodes!

• The Astrological Assist: Your Life's Instruction Manual
• Use Astrology to Your Advantage with the I*AM System
• Horoscopes: Your GPS for Life
• Reframing Retrograde Seasons

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Ophira Edut

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Chandler Stroud

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We revisit some of the most memorable moments from Chandler’s conversations with Acupuncturist and East Asian medicine practitioner Jacques Depardieu. Jacques shares how acupuncture doesn’t just treat pain—it reconnects you to your body, helps regulate your digestive system, and unlocks clarity on a deeper emotional and energetic level.

From explaining how stress and digestion are intertwined to helping women return to their inner knowing, Jacques brings ancient practices into a modern, relatable context. This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply curious about how energy work and body-based healing can support emotional transformation.

What Will You Learn

• [00:07:06] How acupuncture supports the body’s internal communication and energy flow.
• [00:09:00] Why acupuncture can release long-held emotional or physical tension.
• [00:10:30] How treating one part of the body can affect another through energetic meridians.
• [00:13:00] Why recognizing choice and agency is essential to healing.
• [00:17:30] The role of nature, music, and joy in everyday healing practices.
• [00:19:00] How East Asian medicine views digestion through a holistic lens.
• [00:22:30] Why emotional stress often manifests as physical symptoms.
• [00:24:00] How busy women can reconnect with their inner knowing.
• [00:26:30] The emotional toll of being mentally pulled in too many directions.
• [00:31:00] Why fulfillment must come from within—not from achievement or status.

Want to Hear More from Hero Jacques? Check Out These Episodes!

• Awaken Your Healing Abilities with Acupuncture
• Access the Power of Self-Worth with Acupuncture
• The Gut-Life Balance: How Acupuncture Assists with Digestive Discomfort
• How to Live Consciously in a Digital World

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Chandler Stroud

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We’re diving into the most impactful moments from Chandler’s conversations with Human Design Coach Zach Carlson. From decoding energy types to understanding decision-making and life purpose, Zach breaks down the human design system in a grounded, approachable, and deeply personal way. You’ll hear insights on how conditioning shapes our self-perception, why your nervous system plays a key role in how you operate, and how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you live with more clarity, confidence, and compassion for yourself and those around you.

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:06] What human design actually is — and how the system blends science, energy, and personal experience.
• [00:08:01] Why human design is meant to be experimented with, not just studied.
• [00:09:38] How to start using human design to guide a purpose-driven career pivot.
• [00:11:00] How life experiences contribute to conditioning and self-doubt.
• [00:13:32] Why imposter syndrome is universal — and how human design can help you move through it.
• [00:15:00] The three key elements to focus on when you’re new to human design.
• [00:17:00] How knowing your energy type, strategy, and authority can simplify decision-making.
• [00:18:30] Why understanding your child’s chart can support better parenting.
• [00:22:30] A practical approach to helping kids navigate boredom using yes/no binary questions.
• [00:27:06] How embodying your authority leads to a more aligned sense of purpose.

Want to Hear More from Hero Zach? Check Out These Episodes!

• Human Design and the Blueprint of You
• Nuturing Intuition: Using Human Design to Empower Parents and Children
• Combating Imposter Syndrome and Career Uncertainty with Human Design
• How Human Design Types Coincide with Decision-Making

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Zach Carlsen

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Chandler Stroud

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