Want a Better Future? Look for the Diamonds in the Ashes! -Episode 183

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Lara Love Hardin, the powerhouse literary agent and author behind the Oprah’s Book Club pick, The Many Lives of Mama Love.Lara spent years ghostwriting bestsellers for powerful men, but her own story, one of opiate addiction, a harrowing arrest, and the pain of losing her children to the system—was the one she was most afraid to tell. Get Liz's Empowered Womens Playbook! From boundaries, to grief, to empty nesting Liz covers it all! https://www.lizsvatek.com/offers/ingofLgX/checkoutFrom the "3 a.m. moments" of truth in a jail cell to the "woo woo" manifestation that led to a life-changing call from Oprah, Lara’s journey is a masterclass in radical responsibility. We dive into:* The Mask of Success: How she balanced a high-stakes career with a hidden heroin addiction.* Shame vs. Responsibility: Why shame is "narcissistic" and how to finally break free from it.* Finding Your Voice: The struggle of transitioning from a ghostwriter to the hero (and villain) of her own story.* The Oprah Effect: The wild, behind-the-scenes story of how she manifested her book’s massive success while "wallowing" in her pajamas.If you’ve ever felt like you’ve fallen too far to get back up, this conversation is your reminder that no one lives in just one chapter forever. 🕊️Liz's Limitless Class has been called the "ultimate midlife reset" and like getting a "masters in yourself". Classes are starting soon: https://www.lizsvatek.com/limitless#transformation #healing #redemption #identity #memoir #drugaddiction #addiction #TheManyLivesofMamaLove #bestsellingauthor #bestsellingbooks #personalgrowth #oprah #manifestation #oprahsbookclub #bestsellingauthor #oprahbookclub

Stop Being a Background Actor in Your Own Life | Main Character Energy 2026Are you living your life, or are you just a supporting character in someone else’s? 🎭In this powerful episode, Rapid Transformational Therapist and coach Liz Svatek dives deep into why so many women—especially after 40—unconsciously slip into the background. We become the "helpers," the "supporters," and the "responsible ones," while our own dreams stay on the shelf.But 2026 is a Fire Horse Year, and it demands something different from us: Main Character Energy. Want to be the Main Character in Your Life? Get Liz's Empowered Womens Playbook! http://www.lizsvatek.com/empowered🐎🔥Main characters aren't perfect. They fail, they struggle, and they make mistakes—but they are the heroes we root for. It's time you started rooting for yourself.In this video, you will discover: ✨ Why 2026 requires you to step into your fullest expression. ✨ How to stop being a "background actor" and start being the hero of your own divine journey. ✨ The connection between healing your past and letting your inner "Warrior" return. ✨ Why you don’t have to "blow up your life" to start—you just have to take one step toward yourself."You don’t become the main character when life gets easier. You become the main character when you decide your life matters."Mentioned in this video: 📖 Book: Finding Your Diamonds: Heal the Girl and the Warrior Appears by Liz Svatek. Get your copy here: https://www.lizsvatek.com/offers/ingofLgX/checkoutReady to reinvent? If this message spoke to you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share this with a woman who needs to hear that her story is far from over. Let's make this your turning point.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:31 - Are You the Main Character in Your Life?00:00:54 - Main Character Energy and Its Importance00:02:38 - The Journey from Supporting Character to Main Character00:03:33 - Signs That You Are Not Living in Your Main Character Energy00:04:08 - The Neuroscience of Being the Main Character00:05:39 - The Five Signs That You Are Not the Main Character in Your Own Life00:11:18 - Conclusion: Embrace Your Main Character Energy00:12:46 - Outro#Maincharacter #maincharacterenergy #energy #firehorse #firehorseenergy #empowerment #womensempowerment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #mindset

What if the colors you’re drawn to are actually messages from your intuition?In this fascinating episode of The Liz Svatek Show, I sit down with internationally recognized psychic, author, and cosmic coach Dougall Fraser to explore something most people have never been taught:👉 Color is energy.👉 Energy carries information.👉 And your intuition is communicating with you constantly.Want to get a Masters of YOU? Take Liz's Limitless class! A groundbreaking 6 month program that teaches you how to feel empowered and find your purpose: https://www.lizsvatek.com/offers/FkxGt2ba/checkout?coupon_code=LIMITLESS-EARLYBIRD Dougall has been featured on Dr. Phil, appeared on Oprah’s OWN stage, and built a global following by helping people understand the vibrational language of color — and how it influences emotions, healing, confidence, and personal alignment.But this conversation goes far beyond spirituality.We dive into:✨ Why everyone is intuitive (even if you don’t think you are)✨ How trauma and intuition are connected✨ What the colors you love or avoid reveal about your emotional state✨ How to use color intentionally to shift your energy and mindset✨ The shadow side of growth and why healing isn’t linear✨ Why women’s voices and authenticity matter more than ever right nowDougall shares his personal journey from childhood psychic awareness to global teacher, along with practical tools you can use immediately to feel more grounded, confident, and aligned.This episode is part awakening, part therapy session, and part roadmap for becoming more fully yourself.If you’ve ever wondered:“Am I intuitive?”“Why do certain colors affect my mood?”“How do I trust my inner voice?”“What energy am I putting into the world?”This conversation will expand what you believe is possible.Because intuition isn’t reserved for a few people.It’s a skill — and a language — you can learn.⏱ Chapters00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:33 – Meet Dougall Fraser00:01:44 – Psychic Origins & Personal Story00:05:32 – Trauma, Intuition & Transformation00:09:01 – Shadow Work & Spiritual Growth00:12:48 – Color Consciousness Explained00:15:10 – Mint Green Energy Meaning00:18:03 – Signs of Awakening Through Color00:20:24 – Turning Insight Into Action00:26:27 – Women’s Voices & Leadership00:29:11 – Using Color Intentionally00:32:36 – Relationships & Energy00:42:27 – Connecting With Dougall#DougallFraser #Intuition #SpiritualAwakening #EnergyHealing #ColorTherapy #PersonalGrowth #LizSvatekShow #ConsciousLiving #WomenEmpowerment #SpiritualPodcast #energy #2026predictions #2026 #relationships #shadow #spiritualgrowth

🔥🐎 FEBRUARY FIRE HORSE ENERGY 🐎🔥This is February and it's bringing Fire Horse energy—bold, untamed, and done playing small.Get a Human Design Reading with Liz! https://www.lizsvatek.com/offers/aqbf7JFo/checkoutHave you been feeling restless… emotional… intolerant of things you used to tolerate?Like you can’t fake it anymore—but you’re not sure what comes next?You’re not imagining it.February 2026 is carrying Fire Horse energy—fast, clarifying, and deeply honest. And it’s not here to blow up your life… it’s here to reorganize it.In this episode, I break down what this energy is actually doing to your nervous system, your relationships, and your sense of self—through the lens of Human Design. Not in a scary way. In a finally-this-makes-sense way.We’ll talk about:• Why February feels emotional, edgy, and revealing• Why your body is reacting before your mind catches up• Why “doing more” is the wrong move right now• What Fire Horse energy is burning off—and what it’s trying to protect• How different Human Design types are experiencing this season very differently• What to do (and what NOT to do) so this energy carries you instead of dragging youThis isn’t a month for forcing decisions or pushing through discomfort.It’s a recalibration month—where truth surfaces, old coping strategies stop working, and alignment quietly demands your attention.If you’ve been asking:“Why does this feel so intense?”“Why can’t I go back to how things were?”“Why do I feel like something is ending… and beginning?”This episode is for you.Because this isn’t a breakdown.It’s an invitation.And February isn’t asking you to move faster—it’s asking you to move into alignment.Get a Human Design Reading with Liz! https://www.lizsvatek.com/offers/aqbf7JFo/checkout🎧 Listen now—and let your body exhale as things finally click into place.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:32 - Firehorse Energy and February00:01:08 - Understanding Firehorse Energy00:02:20 - Firehorse Energy and its Impact00:06:29 - Firehorse Energy and Human Design00:09:49 - Firehorse Energy and Different Human Design Types00:12:53 - What Not to Do in Firehorse Season00:13:26 - What to Do in Firehorse Season00:14:05 - Closing Thoughts00:15:04 - The Role of Discomfort and Wisdom00:15:20 - The Shift Towards Understanding00:15:32 - Legacy by Design Readings00:16:08 - The Impact of Understanding Your Design00:16:22 - Invitation to Explore Human Design00:16:44 - Closing Remarks and Invitation #FireHorse #FireHorseEnergy #EnergeticShift #AstrologyEnergy #SpiritualAwakening #Momentum #TakeTheLeap #TrustTheFire #InnerPower #Alignment #Transformation #EnergyUpdate #CosmicTiming #SpiritualTruth #NoMoreWaiting #StepIntoPower #2026 #2026predictions #humandesign💬 Comment: Where are you being asked to move faster—or braver?🔔 Subscribe for energetic insights, timing, and truth-forward guidance

What if you’re not late — what if you’re right on time!Take the only class that teaches you how to find your impact and purpose. Limitless starts in February: https://www.lizsvatek.com/limitlessEmpowHER: A Panel of Women Living in Legacy: Catherine Curry Williams, Denise Tanguay, Dr. Theresa Ashby, Kelli Venaas, Erin Kennison, Tricia Woodman, Stacey Richardson, and Joan Ryan challenge the idea that legacy is something you leave behind someday, instead reframing it as something you live daily through presence, choice, and courage. Want the replay of the whole EmpowHER series? Click HERE: https://www.lizsvatek.com/empowher-aftereventIn this episode of The Liz Svatek Show, we dive deep into the power of healing and the incredible stories of women who have said 'yes' to their own growth. These women are not perfect; they are real, relatable, and have faced their fears head-on. They have learned to break generational patterns, embrace their true selves, and create a legacy that starts now, not after they are gone. Join us as we explore the importance of choosing yourself, the ripple effect of healing, and how your legacy is defined by the energy you bring into the world today. This isn't just about achieving goals; it's about living authentically and inspiring others to do the same. If you've ever felt stuck, scared, or unsure, this episode is your invitation to step into your power and transform your life. Let's embark on this journey together and discover the magic of you!Listen to the whole EmpowHER series! https://www.lizsvatek.com/empowher-afterevent#transformation  #empowerment  #healing  #legacy  #generationalhealing #selfdiscovery #authenticity #warriorwomen #lizsvatekChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:34 - Welcome and Day 4 of Empower00:01:24 - Importance of Self-Healing and Legacy00:04:02 - Panel Introduction00:04:25 - Cat Curry Williams' Journey00:05:48 - Joan Ryan's Journey00:07:01 - Tricia Woodman's Journey00:09:07 - Stacey Richardson's Journey00:09:08 - Erin Kennison's Journey00:10:04 - Kelli Vanaas' Journey00:10:49 - Denise's Journey00:14:08 - Dr. Teresa Ashby's Journey00:15:41 - Discussion on Personal Growth00:16:52 - Cat's Insights on Healing00:18:42 - Denise's Insights on Healing00:19:51 - Tricia's Insights on Healing00:20:44 - Stacey's Insights on Healing00:21:48 - Discussion on Joining Limitless00:22:25 - Denise's Decision to Join Limitless00:23:33 - Kelli's Decision to Join Limitless00:26:03 - Discussion on Inner Work's Impact00:26:56 - Erin's Experience with Inner Work00:29:16 - Cat's Experience with Inner Work00:30:47 - Discussion on Forcing Things and Resistance00:31:23 - Learning to Say No and Letting Others Heal Themselves00:32:39 - Choosing Yourself and the Impact of the Program00:33:58 - Understanding of Legacy and Living in the Present00:38:08 - Letting Go of Old Identities00:44:26 - Encouragement for Women Feeling It's Too Late00:46:45 - Addressing Age and Energy Levels00:47:28 - Stacey's Experience with Liz00:48:49 - Denise's View on Self-Investment00:50:41 - Discussion on Investing in Self00:51:31 - Liz's Passion and Vision00:52:41 - Participants' Insights on Self-Investment00:57:34 - Closing Remarks

What if everything we were taught about midlife was wrong?What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a calling?In this episode, we dismantle the outdated narrative that women are meant to sit down, be grateful, and stop wanting more in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. Women today are not aging the way our mothers did, and this changes everything.Join Liz at her next Live event on zoom! Register for EmpowHER: https://www.lizsvatek.com/empowherIf you’ve ever felt restless, successful-but-unfulfilled, or wondered “Is this all there is?” GOOD! You’re waking up.We explore:Why 50 is truly the new 40Why the “midlife crisis” is actually a call for moreHow this season brings wisdom, boundaries, and self-trustWhy women are choosing peace over performing and self- trust over approvalThis isn’t the beginning of the end.It’s the beginning of your most sovereign chapter yet.And yes…Your mother might be confused.But deep down? She’d be proud. 💎#MidlifeAwakening #WomenOver40 #Reinvention #NotInvisible #MidlifePower #WomensWisdom #ItsACalling #SecondAct #WomenRising #RedefiningMidlife #empowerment #personaldevelopment #empowered #womenover50 #midlife #personalgrowth #transformationChapters00:05:33 - Introduction00:05:40 - Celebrating Aging Women00:06:33 - The Shift in Perception00:06:39 - The Midlife Reckoning00:07:28 - The Golden Cage00:07:54 - The Gift of Age00:08:17 - The New Age Math00:08:45 - Conclusion: It's a Calling00:09:06 - Outro

Join Liz at her next LIVE event on zoom! Register for EmpowHER: https://www.lizsvatek.com/empowherWhat happens when life asks you to become someone you never planned to be?In this powerful episode of The Liz Svatek Show, I sit down with Leeza Gibbons; Emmy Award winning talk show host, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most trusted voices in American media, for a deeply human conversation about caregiving, identity, love, and legacy.When Leeza’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, everything changed. Instead of disappearing into the role of caregiver, Leeza made a radical choice: she transformed her pain into purpose. From that lived experience, Leeza’s Care Connection was born — a lifeline and community for families navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia.This is not a surface-level conversation. It's a lifeline.It’s an honest, soul-level reckoning with what it means to love deeply without losing yourself.In this episode, we explore:The emotional reality caregivers rarely say out loudThe hidden grief, guilt, and exhaustion so many women carryWhy self-care isn’t selfish — it’s survivalHow caregiving can become a portal to meaning and legacyWhat happens when identity cracks open in midlifeWhy community heals what isolation never canIf you are:A caregiverSupporting a parent or loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementiaLiving with burnout, guilt, or overwhelmOr navigating a major midlife transition…this episode will meet you exactly where you are — and remind you that you are not alone.Leezas Care Connection: https://leezascareconnection.org/home✨ This conversation is an invitation to soften, to reframe, and to remember:Legacy isn’t something we leave behind someday.It’s something we live — one choice, one act of care, one moment at a time.🎧 Listen now👍 Like🔔 Subscribe💬 Comment with what resonated📤 Share this episode with someone who needs it todaySponsor:Liz only trusts one travel agent for her retreats and personal travel needs. Suite by Caroline! This is not just travel planning. This is experience design. It’s thoughtful. It’s artful. It’s obsessively detailed. Visit ⁠https://www.suitebycaroline.com/Sponsor:If you’re AI-curious… cautious… overwhelmed… or just tired of feeling behind — this is for you. Work with Liz's AI Bff Linda Arroz!You can start by downloading her free guide, “AI: From Threat to Tool,” and explore her coaching options at: https://makeovermedia.com/⏱ Episode Chapters00:00:00 – Introduction & Welcome00:00:33 – Guest Introduction: Leeza Gibbons00:01:17 – The Reality of Caregiving00:03:29 – Leeza’s Personal Journey00:04:19 – Entering a New Life Chapter00:08:51 – Creating Leeza’s Care Connection00:09:43 – Living Your Legacy Now00:11:04 – Advice for Caregivers00:12:00 – Why Community Matters00:14:08 – Embracing the Unexpected00:15:14 – Guilt, Boundaries & Self-Care00:18:29 – Receptive Power00:22:42 – The Truth About Caregiving00:29:10 – Reflection & Wisdom Earned00:35:24 – Focus, Awareness & Meaning00:41:38 – Identity, Legacy & Becoming00:47:42 – Closing & Gratitude#LeezaGibbons #Caregiving #AlzheimersSupport #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #MidlifeWomen #Legacy #SelfCare #Healing #WomensVoices #LizSvatekShow #WarriorWomen #LeezasCareConnection #CaregivingJourney

Join Liz at her next LIVE event on zoom! Join her for EmpowHER. Register here: https://www.lizsvatek.com/empowherIf your life looks good on paper but feels MEH, this episode is for you.In this powerful episode, Liz breaks down the 5 subtle signs you’re living in a disempowered state.Empowerment is a state of being — and most women were never taught how to access it! We don't know how to show up for others and for US.Liz shares how disempowerment quietly creeps into the lives of women over 40 through over-giving, people-pleasing, constant busyness, emotional exhaustion, and waiting to feel “ready.” You’ll learn why this isn’t a personal failure, it’s a predictable outcome of decades spent prioritizing everyone else.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:• Why empowerment is a nervous system state, not a mindset• How being “nice” can actually drain your power• Why boredom, restlessness, and numbness are signals — not problems• The real reason you feel disconnected from what you want• Why clarity comes after commitment, not before• How midlife is not a crisis — but an initiation into your next eraThis episode is both a wake-up call and a relief. You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re not ungrateful.You’re ready.✨ Liz also invites you into EmpowHER, her free 3-day workshop designed to help women step out of autopilot and back into clarity, confidence, and grounded power. Register Here: https://www.lizsvatek.com/empowherIf you’ve been asking yourself:“Is this really it?”“Why don’t I feel excited anymore?”“Why do I feel so tired of holding it all together?”This episode will meet you exactly where you are.🎧 Listen now👍 Like & Subscribe📤 Share with a woman who needs this reminder💬 Comment what resonated mostBecause empowerment isn’t loud.It’s calm.It’s sovereign.And once you feel it… you’ll never abandon yourself again.Chapters:00:04:53 - Introduction00:05:13 - Sign One: Energy Spent on Expectations00:06:02 - Sign Two: Overgiving and People-Pleasing00:06:55 - Sign Three: Feeling Flat and Restless00:07:49 - Sign Four: Waiting to Feel Ready00:08:28 - Understanding Disempowerment00:08:55 - The New Era of Midlife00:09:40 - From Disempowered to Empowered00:09:58 - EmpowHer Event Invitation00:10:24 - Conclusion#empowerment #confidence #personalgrowth #selfworth #mindsetshift #healingjourney #boundaries #overthinking #peoplepleasing #motivation #innerwork #selfleadership

✨ Ready to understand how your Human Design fits into the 2026 bridge year?If this episode stirred something in you, that’s not curiosity — that’s recognition.Book a free Legacy Clarity Session with me and we’ll:decode how the 2026 shift affects your designidentify what you’re being asked to releaseclarify where your power, intuition, and leadership want to go next👉 Book your free Legacy Clarity Session here:https://calendly.com/lizsvatek/legacyclaritycallHuman Design Predictions 2027 Part 3: The Sleeping PhoenixThis isn’t just another year.This is the beginning of a new era.In Part 3 of this powerful Human Design series, Liz Svatek breaks down the once-in-400-years global frequency shift unfolding in 2026 and accelerating in 2027 — and why women, especially women over 40, are being called into leadership like never before.If you’ve felt restless…If old roles no longer fit…If the “good girl” version of you is quietly burning down…You’re not falling apart.You’re waking up.Through the lens of Human Design in 2027, Liz introduces the archetype of The Sleeping Phoenix — a symbol of initiation, embodiment, and rebirth. This is the era where women stop waiting to be chosen, stop outsourcing authority, and start leading from truth, intuition, and lived wisdom.This episode isn’t about hustle or manifestation hacks.It’s about identity, initiation, and legacy.What the Sleeping Phoenix era means in Human DesignWhy women ages 40–70 are the natural leaders of this new frequencyWhat the death of the Good Girl really looks like (and why it’s necessary)How global collapse mirrors personal initiationWhy self-trust replaces external authority in the new eraWhat shifts accelerate in 2027 — and how to prepare nowHow healing the inner little girl unlocks embodied leadershipThe world is changing — not into chaos, but into truth.And the women who have done the inner work are being called forward to help build what comes next.🔥 This episode is your reminder that:You are not lateYou are not brokenYou are not “too much”You are being activated.🎧 Listen now — and if this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who feels the call to rise.Because the new world won’t be built by old rules.It will be built by women who remember who they are.Want to know more about your unique impact and calling? Schedule a free legacy clarity call with Liz: https://calendly.com/lizsvatek/legacyclaritycallIf this episode resonated:Subscribe so you don’t miss Parts 1 & 3Leave a review — it helps this message reach more womenShare this episode with a woman who feels the shift tooBecause this transition isn’t happening to us.It’s happening for us.#neweara #sleepingphoenix #frequencyshift #deathofgoodgirl #humandesign #predcitions2026 #2026 Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:33 - The Shift: Part Three00:00:59 - The New Era: The Sleeping Phoenix00:01:41 - Who is Liz Svatek00:02:09 - The Global Background Frequency Shift00:03:28 - The Sleeping Phoenix: Personal Initiation00:04:23 - The Leaders of the New Era: Women 40 to 7000:05:53 - The Death of the Good Girl00:06:52 - Changes in 202700:07:51 - Preparing for 202700:08:35 - Healing the Little Girl Inside00:09:25 - Conclusion: The New Era is Here

✨ Ready to understand how your Human Design fits into the 2026 bridge year?If this episode stirred something in you, that’s not curiosity, that’s recognition.Book a free Legacy Clarity Session with me and we’ll:decode how the 2026 shift affects your designidentify what you’re being asked to releaseclarify where your power, intuition, and leadership want to go next👉 Book your free Legacy Clarity Session here:https://calendly.com/lizsvatek/legacyclaritycallIf life feels like it’s accelerating…If the structures you depended on suddenly feel unstable…If your intuition is louder than your logic…You’re not imagining it.In Part 2 of this Human Design series, Liz Svatek explores 2026 as a bridge year — a powerful transitional space between the old world and what’s coming next.Bridge years don’t arrive to punish us.They arrive to initiate us.This episode explains why so many women feel restless, untethered, emotionally honest to the point of discomfort — and why that’s not a breakdown, but a recalibration.Through the lens of Human Design, Liz breaks down what’s really happening as we approach 2026, why old systems are flickering out, and how this collective shift is asking women to stop outsourcing their power and start trusting themselves at an entirely new level.This is the year where:clarity replaces confusionemotional truth becomes non-negotiableintuition outranks conditioningidentity begins to reorganizeWhy 2026 is considered a bridge year in Human DesignWhat it means when old structures begin to dissolveWhy intuition and emotional intelligence become essential nowHow identity, relationships, and careers naturally shift during transition yearsWhat happens when you cling to the old vs. align with what’s emergingHow to prepare your nervous system and decision-making for what’s aheadThis episode is a reminder that the chaos you feel isn’t random.It’s directional.And the women who slow down, listen inward, and clean up what no longer fits will be the ones who thrive — not just survive — in the years ahead.🔥 2026 isn’t here to break you.🔥 It’s here to reveal you.If life feels louder, faster, or more honest than ever…You’re not behind — you’re being initiated.This bridge year is asking you to:stop outsourcing your powerclean up relationships that drain youtrust your body and intuition over fear✨ If you want guidance through this transition, Limitless is where we do this work deeply and safely — nervous system, identity, leadership, and legacy.🎧 Learn more after this episode by booking a clarity call:https://calendly.com/lizsvatek/legacyclaritycallIf this episode resonated:Subscribe so you don’t miss Parts 1 & 3Leave a review — it helps this message reach more womenShare this episode with a woman who feels the shift tooBecause this transition isn’t happening to us.It’s happening for us. #humandesign #majorshifts2026 #thrivingin2026 #bridgeyear #transformation #personaldevelopment  Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:34 - Part Two: Human Design and 202600:01:41 - 2026: The Bridge Year00:01:41 - Breakdown Before the Breakthrough00:03:48 - Major Shifts in 202600:06:05 - Who Will Thrive in 202600:06:56 - Who Will Struggle in 202600:07:33 - Preparing for 202600:09:10 - Conclusion: Embrace the Change00:09:33 - Preview of Next Episode