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Make Life Less Difficult

Lisa Tilstra
Personal Growth
Mental Health
Leadership
Coaching
Community Support
Personal Development
Mindfulness
Resilience
Vulnerability
Grief
Parenting
Storytelling
Leadership Development
Loss
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Awareness
LGBTQ+ Community
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Depression
Self-Care

"What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?" - mary anne evansThis quote summarizes my life purpose. Life isn't easy. It's complex, filled with the unexpected, and sometimes really hard. While life is full of challenges, I believe there are myriad things we can do to help make life less difficult for each other.On this podcast we'll share stories, struggles, and succes... more

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My guest today is Lisa Lewis Daniels.

Lisa is a returning guest and you can hear my first conversation with her on episode 265.

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My guest today is Kenny Leahman.

Kenny is retired from the Central Intelligence Agency after a 24-year career.  He now is a coach, educator, and consultant who helps others discover what really matters by focusing on values-based... more

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My guest today is Tony Cerella.

Tony is a returning guest and if you haven't listened to our previous conversations, please check them out.  They are a series of 3 conversations about Tony's transition into retirement after 23 ye... more

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Recent Guests

Kenny Lehman
Former CIA officer, coach, and storytelling advocate
Episode: Kenny Leahman: Re-finding Purpose with Bold Vulnerability
Derrek Cooper
Executive Coach, Master's in Applied Positive Psychology
Independent coaching practice
Episode: Derrek Cooper: You at Your Best!
Jason Frohnmayer
Former career Foreign Service Officer, former professional actor
United States Department of State (retired), former actor
Episode: Jason Frohnmayer: Permission to Fail!
Tom Bohinc
Founder of The Prometheus Project
The Prometheus Project
Episode: Tom Bohinc: Lead as the Person You Are (The Prometheus Project)
Titus Mott
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Not specified in transcript
Episode: 50 Days of Climbing: Lisa's 50th Birthday Adventure
Stephanie Peña
Voice artist and singer with a background in jazz and acting
Self-employed / artist
Episode: Stephanie Peña: Sing! Dance! (Even if you are terrible at it!) Because You Can!!
Jennie Snyder
Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Educator
Episode: Jennie Snyder, Ed.D.: Companions, Discernment, and Threshold Moments
Donna Gandt
Leadership coach
Psyche Six (Psychē6)
Episode: Donna Gandt: Transitions, Learning from Cancer, and Redefining Success
Béa Victoria Albina
Author of End Emotional Outsourcing, a book aimed at overcoming codependence and perfectionism.
Episode: Béa Albina: Diving Deeper into Ending Emotional Outsourcing

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Lisa Tilstray
Host of Make Life Less Difficult podcast, focused on personal growth, authenticity, and community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Danke Euch beiden!

    Thank you Russ and Lisa for inspiring me! Yours, Daniel đŸ˜‰đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ’šđŸŠđŸ™đŸ»

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Motocop
    Germany3 years ago
  • Always touches my heart in the most beautiful way.

    Every episode I listen to touches me in the most beautiful way. There is something so pure about each conversation that you are reminded what it truly means to share this experience of life and to keep striving to be the best version of ourselves. Thank you, Lisa!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack@GG's
    Netherlands4 years ago
  • Wise, winsome, and spiced with wit

    Listening to the first seven episodes of Lisa’s new podcast has brought moments of insight, practical wisdom, inspiration, challenge, and laughter. Lisa and her guests coax me into being the best version of myself. Possibly the interview with Russ is my favorite so far—but it’s a tough choice because each episode is thoroughly wise, winsome, and spiced with wit!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Investor from afar
    United States5 years ago
  • Lisa is inspiring!

    I really appreciate Lisa’s sincerity and passion and her ability to stir thoughts and emotions in the listener. And I’m inspired by this idea of making life less difficult for ourselves and others and think this is a very realistic and practical way of looking at life - but it is also inspirational and motivating at the same time. Thanks for encouraging us to tell our stories, Lisa!

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    ZeeLectric85
    United States5 years ago

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Fans appreciate the host's sincerity and emphasis on empathy.
Guests are described as wise, warm, and insightful, with meaningful conversations.
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Kenny Leahman: Re-finding Purpose with Bold Vulnerability
Q: Why is it so hard for people to be vulnerable, and how did you overcome that barrier?
Kenny explains that culture and personal fear build up stories that keep people in masks; taking small, trusted steps with safe listeners and witnessing the positive impact of openness helped him move from fear to willingness to share, which in turn reinforced his motivation and sense of purpose.
Stephanie Peña: Sing! Dance! (Even if you are terrible at it!) Because You Can!!
Q: How has your personal journey, including the stroke and evolving identity, shaped your approach to performance and coaching?
It underscored the need to believe in oneself, embrace vulnerability, and teach from a place of authenticity, using voice training as a pathway to inner clarity and resilience.
Stephanie Peña: Sing! Dance! (Even if you are terrible at it!) Because You Can!!
Q: What does it mean to you to live by the idea of making life less difficult for others, and how do you apply that to your craft?
It means walking into each moment with softness toward myself first, so I can be softer and more generous with others, and consciously injecting joy and gratitude into my work and interactions.
Stephanie Peña: Sing! Dance! (Even if you are terrible at it!) Because You Can!!
Q: Tell us who you are and a little about the work you do in the world.
I'm a voice artist and singer who views performance as storytelling, with a deep love for jazz and a career built on education, mentorship, and helping others find their own voice.
Béa Albina: Diving Deeper into Ending Emotional Outsourcing
Q: What are some kitten steps to move towards building and strengthening that self-trust?
BĂ©a suggests starting with self-narration and taking tiny steps towards self-belief—such as acknowledging when the light is green or when something is delicious to you in the moment.

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A thoughtful, purpose-driven show centered on practical strategies for making everyday life easier through storytelling, authentic leadership, and compassionate human connection. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate conversations with coaches, educators, authors, and creatives who explore resilience, self-care, boundary-setting, and community—often tied to personal growth, career transitions, and family life. The program frequently highlights themes like belonging, courage, mindset shifts, and the power of supportive networks, with a noticeable emphasis on leading with empathy, embracing vulnerability, and building healthier routines. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on actionable insights, a warm, encouraging tone, and gues... more

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2. Derrek Cooper
3. Jason Frohnmayer
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5. Titus Mott
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7. Jennie Snyder
8. Donna Gandt

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