A Podcast For Leaders Who Don’t Just Talk Healing — They Do It

Less performance. More presence. No fluff.

This is real talk for quiet leaders who are done pretending they’re fine — and ready to get honest about what actually drives them.

Every episode goes to the root: stress, boundaries, burnout, hidden grief, hard conversations — the stuff that shapes how you lead yourself before you lead anyone else. No hype. No “7 steps to success.” Just the real cost of staying clear, sober, and willing.

You won’t find viral hacks here — you’ll find the mirror. If you’re brave enough to hold it, hit play.

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Why This Podcast Isn’t For Everyone — And Why It Might Be For You

Honest Conversations.

You’ll hear unfiltered truth from my own journey — what I’ve done wrong, what I still get right, and what actually holds up when life tests your spine.

Many episodes expand on my blog but go deeper — straight to the root.

You’ll also hear from mental health voices, grounded leaders, and real humans who don’t sell quick-fix hype — they tell the truth about what real growth really costs.

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No Noise, No Nonsense.​

This isn’t for listeners who want noise, shortcuts, or safe platitudes.
This is for the ones who’d rather be uncomfortable than keep circling the same question forever.

You don’t have to hustle your way into burnout to build something that matters — but you do have to face what you’ve avoided.

What Real Listeners Say When the Truth Hits

This isn’t hype — this is how it lands when you’re ready to hear it.

Révan
Révan @Révan
Very informative. Your podcast and Twitter have been helping me work through some of my internal challenges. Thank you so very much. You are appreciated!
Andrew
Andrew
Really enjoyed this podcast, the last section in particular were you summarize everything. Very empowering!
Rolland Saver
Rolland Saver@Rolsarver
Profoundly helpful and exactly for me!
K Yankovich
K Yankovich
Denise is so open with her life story. I love the way she is so open and holds nothing back about herself. She is a beacon of light for those who are in the same place where she used to be. You are an inspiration Denise!
Christine Scarborough
Christine Scarborough
Denise tackles challenging subjects with an open and honest approach. I find it refreshing how she shares her own story to connect with common issues and in a nonjudgmental way.
Sebes3rd
Sebes3rd
This podcast is for you if you are on a journey of setting up your own business but you are in introvert, or you feel like you need to ask for permission, or people please. Denise's no-nonsense, direct and relatable messages will help you move "the-old-you" out of your way and own your strengths in setting yourself as a thought leader in your business.
JSchinwald
JSchinwald
I love how your podcast is focused around self-improvement and building authentic relationships. Also, I'd like to share that one of my favorites was when you discussed about the 3 steps to successful personal and professional relationships. They were on point and made a lot of sense.

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