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The Lafaya Way Podcast

Lafaya Mitchell - The Lafaya Way

A mix of poker wisdom and life mastery Life isn’t about the hand you’re dealt - it’s about how you play it. Welcome to The Lafaya Way: Mastering the Mental Game of Life, the podcast for women who refuse to fold in the face of adversity. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, professional obstacles, or high-stakes decisions, this show is your reminder that you have the power to play to win.

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00:18:11

When One of Us Falls: A Call to Support Dan McGee -...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2026/03/19

This episode wasn’t planned the way most are.Yes, Matt and I talked about poker.Yes, we talked about staying calm under pressure.But underneath it all… something else was happening.This became about a moment in real life where someone we know—someone who has quietly shown up for others for years—is now facing a hand he cannot play alone.And this time… it’s our turn to show up.Key takeaways:Sometimes life doesn’t test your strategy—it tests your humanity.The strongest people are often the ones least

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00:40:01

Wrongfully Accused: The Story That Became a Memoir, a...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Some stories sound too unbelievable to be real.Imagine this: you’re a respected immigration lawyer… living the life you worked incredibly hard to build. Then one day, at LAX airport, a dozen armed federal agents arrest you for a crime you didn’t commit.That’s exactly what happened to Kelly Giles.What followed wasn’t just a legal battle—it was a journey through prison, trauma, identity, and ultimately deep healing. Through poetry, storytelling, and raw honesty, Kelly began unraveling a lifetime of

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00:30:39

The Peace You’re Seeking Is the Peace You Bring with...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2026/02/19

There are some conversations that stay with you long after the microphones are turned off.This was one of them.When Andrea L. Wehlann sat down with me, she didn’t just share her résumé as a bestselling author, award-winning poet, Reiki Master, and yogi. She shared the parts of her story that most people would never dare to say out loud.Sexual assault. Multiple miscarriages. The loss of a child.And yet… what stood out most wasn’t the darkness.It was her unwavering peace.Andrea said something that

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00:36:34

Still Priceless - Loving People with Dementia When...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2026/02/05

There are conversations that gently rearrange how you see the world.This was one of them.I sat down with Rev Ben Boland—chaplain, pastor, and author—and within minutes, we were naming something many of us feel but rarely say out loud: older people don’t stop being priceless just because the world starts treating them as invisible.Ben has spent over 15 years walking alongside older people and those living with dementia. And this isn’t theory for him—it’s deeply personal. From visiting his

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00:30:52

Jenny Leigh Hodgins - The Art of Setting Boundaries:...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2026/01/22

There are conversations that inform…and then there are conversations that slow you down, soften you, and quietly change how you move through your day.This episode was one of those.Jenny came into the studio carrying decades of creative wisdom, lived experience, and deep compassion — not just as an artist and coach, but as a caregiver, a boundary-setter-in-progress, and a woman who has learned (the hard way) that burnout isn’t a failure… it’s a message.If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, torn

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00:22:51

Dr. Ava Eagle Brown - Free-Falling into Faith: What...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2026/01/07

Some conversations stay with you long after the recording stops.This was one of those.When I sat down with Dr. Ava Eagle Brown, I knew we’d talk about resilience. What I didn’t expect was how deeply her story would mirror something so many of us quietly carry: the tension between worry and trust… fear and faith… pressure and praise.Dr. Ava doesn’t share a polished, picture-perfect success story. She shares the real one. The kind shaped by loss, single motherhood, uncertainty, and moments where the

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00:30:25

Dori Staehle - A Christian Drum Chick & The Rhythm of...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Every now and then, someone walks into the room with a story so unexpected, so wildly improbable, that it stops you mid-breath.That’s what happened when I sat down with Dori Staehle.Imagine this: you survive a freak accident that nearly ends your life… doctors can't figure out what’s wrong… pain becomes your constant companion… and everything you’ve built suddenly slips out from under you.Most would fold their hand right there.But Dori?She reached up instead of giving up.And what she heard in

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00:37:50

Cindy Ojczyk - Parenting, ADHD, and the Unexpected...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Some conversations stay with you long after the mic turns off.This was one of them.When Cindy sat down with me, she didn’t come with a polished, tied-up-with-a-bow story. She came with the kind that life hands you when you’re least prepared:A sudden loss, a house full of grief, two daughters quietly unraveling, and a mother doing everything she could to keep her family from slipping through her fingers.And then—dogs.Not as a cute hobby or an escape, but as unexpected teachers.What began as an

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00:23:37

Audrey Gerber - When Your Body Speaks - Listen, And...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/11/12

When Audrey Gerber got her first period, it was chaos—painful, unpredictable, and isolating. Like so many young girls, she was handed a prescription for the pill and told it would “fix” things. It didn’t.Years later, struggling with depression, weight gain, and confusion about what was happening in her body, Audrey began to ask the question most of us are never encouraged to ask:What if my body isn’t broken? What if it’s trying to tell me something?That question led her on a journey that would

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00:29:50

It All Makes Sense Now: Making ADHD Work for You -...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Sometimes the most confusing parts of life start to make sense when you finally get the right lens.That’s what happened for Meredith Carder, ADHD coach, writer, and author of It All Makes Sense Now.When her daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, Meredith began to realize that the very challenges she’d struggled with her entire life — the “why can’t I just…” moments, the guilt, the overwhelm — weren’t character flaws. They were clues.In this heartfelt and deeply relatable conversation, we talk about the

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00:32:27

Katelyn Mabry - Name It, Claim It, Tame It, Reframe...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/10/08

When Katelyn Mabry was ten years old, she sat in the car trying to make sense of three little letters that would shape her life: ADHD. She didn’t understand what it meant—and neither did her parents. For years, she wrestled with feelings of confusion, rejection, and the sense that something must be “wrong” with her.Fast forward to today, and Katelyn has turned that pain into purpose. As a mom of four (all diagnosed with ADHD), a life coach, special educator, author, and podcast host, she’s helping

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00:36:27

Diane Woodford - From ICU to Inspiration: The Miracle...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Sometimes life hands you a storm so fierce you don’t know how you’ll stand—but Diane Woodford shows us that when you anchor yourself in love, peace can carry you through.In this conversation, Diane shares the incredible story of her husband’s near-death battle during COVID, the 80 long days in ICU, and how she drew on faith, peace, and community support to hold the line for love when everything around her screamed despair.From moving around the globe as “One Love Ambassadors” with her husband

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00:42:41

Sasha Sutton - From Wall Street to Vegas: Sasha’s...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Sometimes life deals you the most unexpected hand. For Sasha, that hand showed up at 55 years old, in the middle of a networking event in New York City. A deck of cards, a casual introduction to poker—and suddenly, her entire world shifted.She went from writing for Wall Street to sneaking into underground cash games, eventually packing up her life and moving to Las Vegas at 63 to pursue poker professionally. Along the way, Sasha faced down self-doubt, age bias, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle)

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00:40:26

Chiyedza Nyahuye - African AI Auntie: From 700...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/08/27

When life keeps handing you closed doors, do you give up—or do you find a way to make a plan?In this episode, I sit down with the radiant Chiyedza Nyahuye, lovingly known as African AI Auntie. Her story will pull you in: after earning prestigious degrees in the U.S., she returned to Zimbabwe only to be told she was “too educated” and applied for 700 jobs without a single interview. What looked like failure became the foundation for her true calling—helping African students leapfrog traditional

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00:23:00

Alecia Tolver - Letting Go to Level Up: From Military...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/08/13

When Alecia Tolver hung up her Army uniform after decades of service, she expected to simply swap it for a business suit and keep moving forward. But life had other plans. At the same time she was navigating the uncertainty of civilian life, she was growing her family—welcoming two babies, healing from loss, and redefining her purpose. In this conversation, Alecia shares how she turned what could have been overwhelming chaos into a season of clarity, faith, and intentional living. Her story is a

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00:29:45

Lisa Zarcone - Breaking the Silence, Breaking the...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/07/30

When the Silence Breaks: Turning Trauma into Purpose with Lisa ZarconeShe was just a little girl when the world around her started to unravel. Abuse. Neglect. A mother lost in mental illness. For years, Lisa Zarcone carried the weight of unspoken truths - until she decided to speak.In this incredible conversation, Lisa opens up about the darkest parts of her childhood and how she not only survived them, but turned them into fuel for advocacy, healing, and hope. From writing her memoir The Unspoken

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00:37:21

Daniel Hall - The Healing Hand: From Foster Child to...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/07/09

What if the very things you feared would break you… ended up healing you?That’s the story of Daniel Hall—software genius, foster care survivor, adoptive dad of six, and someone who plays a hand many would’ve folded. When Daniel said yes to fostering children with trauma similar to his own, he didn’t just become a parent—he began rewriting his own story.In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Daniel opens up about the raw realities and unexpected joys of parenting through trauma, the healing power of

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00:30:30

Christine Dziedzic - When Grief Meets Innovation:...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/07/02

When Christine Dziedzic was just 8 years old, quietly sitting in a cemetery office as her family fought over funeral arrangements, something life-changing happened: a stranger noticed her pain. He gave her crayons. He gave her dignity. He gave her a vision for her future.That moment shaped her into the powerhouse she is today.In this episode, Christine shares her unbelievable story: from a childhood spent in grief, to becoming a 36-year deathcare expert, to being literally run down by a client, and

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00:24:25

Sabrina Schottenhamel - Introverted, Anxious, and...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/06/18

It started with being held back in first grade.No one said she was stupid. No one had to. Sabrina told herself that - and carried that belief into adulthood.And yet today, she’s a professional speaker, a co-author of an international bestseller, and the proud creator of a powerful networking group for introverts.How? Through faith, fierce self-awareness, and a relentless commitment to practicing courage.In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow Speechless co-author Sabrina Schottenhamel

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00:35:23

Betsy Wurzel - When Life Deals You Alzheimer’s:...

The Lafaya Way Podcast ·

2025/06/11

When Alzheimer's Hits the Table: Betsy Wurzel on Love, Loss & Learning to Fight BackThere’s a moment in life when everything flips—when the hand you’ve been dealt feels impossibly hard. For Betsy Wurzel, that moment came when her husband, Matt, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at just 55. But instead of folding, Betsy chose to fight.In this deeply moving conversation, we talk about what it means to truly be a caregiver—not just the logistics and the exhaustion, but the emotional

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