About Untamed and Unapologetic: Redefining Your Identity
Untamed and Unapologetic is a podcast by Jeanette Lira that empowers women to break free from societal norms, embrace their true selves, and live authentically. Through inspiring stories and interviews, the podcast encourages bold, unapologetic living. Tune in for real talk, personal growth insights, and a journey toward self-empowerment.
From Job Loss to Thriving Practice: Leah Brody’s Journey
In this episode, Leah Brody shares her journey from unexpected job loss to building a thriving private practice, highlighting the importance of resilience, community, and taking bold leaps. Discover how challenges can become catalysts for transformation and growth.
key topics
Leah Brody’s journey into private practice
The impact of unexpected job loss
Building resilience and confidence
The importance of community and support networks
Strategies for starting and growing a mental health practice
Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear
The role of social-emotional learning in schools
Advocacy for mental health education in schools
Guest name
Leah Brody
sound bites
"My world just got all turned upside down"
"Surround yourself with people who believe in you"
"Take a leap of faith in your own abilities"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Conference Connections
02:39 Building a Thriving Therapy Practice
05:22 Overcoming Challenges and Imposter Syndrome
07:59 The Leap into Private Practice
10:40 Navigating Job Loss and Finding New Paths
15:34 Personal Growth Through Adversity
21:06 Reflections on Change and Resilience
22:05 Embracing Change and Taking Risks
23:58 Addressing School Violence and Bullying
27:02 The Need for Social and Emotional Learning
33:12 Advice for Navigating Career Transitions
Resources
Leah Brody’s Practice - Spilling the Tea Therapy - https://spillingtheteatherapy.com (https://spillingtheteatherapy.com)
Building a Social-Emotional Curriculum for Schools - https://example.com/social-emotional-curriculum (https://example.com/social-emotional-curriculum)
Thrive Summit 2027 - https://thrivesummit.com (https://thrivesummit.com)
guest links
Instagram - https://instagram.com/leahbrody (https://instagram.com/leahbrody)
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/leahbrody (https://linkedin.com/in/leahbrody)
29 Jul 2026
The Power of Softness: Redefining Women's Strength with Barbara Sarti
What if the thing you have been taught to hide is actually your greatest strength?
In this episode Jeanette Lira sits down with Barbara Sarti — coach, women's empowerment advocate, and living proof that the most powerful transformation a woman can make is coming home to herself.
Barbara shares her raw and honest journey through divorce, the identity shift that followed, and how she rebuilt her life not by hardening herself but by doing the opposite.
She discovered that softness is not weakness.
Surrender is not giving up.
And receiving is not passive.
They go deep into the dynamics that quietly break relationships, why so many women are exhausted from carrying strength that was never theirs to carry alone, and what it actually looks like to stand in your power without losing your femininity.
This conversation will change how you see yourself in love, in life, and in every relationship you are in.
What you will learn:
How Barbara rebuilt her identity after divorce and what she found on the other side
Why the balance between strength and softness is the key to fulfilling relationships
How masculine and feminine energy dynamics play out in modern love
What it means to truly receive — in relationships and in life
How awareness and communication transform the way you connect with a partner
Guest: Barbara Sarti
Website: barbarasarti.com (http://barbarasarti.com)
Instagram: @barbarasarti
Facebook: facebook.com/barbarasarti (http://facebook.com/barbarasarti)
Connect with Jeanette Lira:
Instagram: @jeanettelira
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Connection
01:39 Barbara's Journey of Self-Discovery
03:35 Rebuilding Identity After Divorce
06:38 How Her Relationships Transformed
12:43 The Power of Softness and Surrender
17:01 Awareness and Communication in Relationships
21:12 Balancing Modern Gender Roles
22:29 Feminine and Masculine Energy Dynamics
26:06 Awareness and Possibility in Relationships
27:05 Becoming the Right Partner Through Self-Transformation
32:30 Surrendering Control as the Key to Fulfillment
33:23 Creating Immersive Experiences for Women
36:56 New Initiatives Empowering Women in Relationships
41:54 Outro
19 Jun 2026
The 5-Step Formula to Find Your Dream Partner: Real Talk with John and Annie Meng
The conversation delves into the journey of John and Annie Meng, exploring their struggles, challenges, and growth in their relationship. It highlights the power of love, the importance of authenticity, and the significance of challenges in personal growth and relationship development. The couple's approach to market research for relationships and the preparation for parenthood are also discussed. The conversation delves into the themes of overcoming challenges, conflict resolution, choosing and growing together, and the importance of vision and clarity. It emphasizes the role of mindset, supportive relationships, and precision in goal-setting for personal and relational growth.
Takeaways
Authenticity in relationships
The power of love and challenges in personal growth Embracing challenges with a positive mindset
Conflict resolution techniques for healthy relationships
Chapters
00:00 Unapologetically Tamed
06:04 The Power of Love
12:25 The Fairy Tale Relationship
18:02 Clarity in Values
25:12 Preparing for Parenthood
33:31 Choosing and Growing Together
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
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