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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Build a Life You Love with Sara Centanni

What if breaking the burnout cycle didn't mean sacrificing success? 
Sara Centanni, CPA and former finance executive, had the career, credentials, and perfect life—until migraines and burnout forced an impossible choice.
In this episode of Dim to Daring, Sara reveals how she redesigned her life through 'aligned action,' proving you can be driven and high-achieving without destroying yourself.
Discover the smallest step to start reconnecting with yourself today. 
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How to Choose Your Word of the Year for 2026 (and Why Mine is Steady)

What did 2025 teach you about who you're becoming?
When you look back at the year with curiosity instead of judgment, patterns emerge—what dimmed you, what steadied you, and what you're ready to let go of. Discover why your word of the year should come from noticing, not striving, and learn a gentle practice for choosing an intention that actually fits your life. Stop chasing someone else's version of growth and start honoring what your system is telling you.
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The Choice Between Two Versions of Hard

What do you do when passion won't pay for healthcare? 
When what your soul wants and what your life requires pull you in opposite directions, both choices feel impossible. Discover why choosing a stable job doesn't mean betraying yourself—and learn a practical framework for navigating two versions of hard. Stop feeling guilty for choosing survival and start honoring both your needs and your truth.
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Ready Enough: Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action

Afraid of choosing wrong and looking foolish? 
In this episode, discover why "ready enough" beats perfect preparation every time and learn a practical framework for taking action before you feel 100% confident. From the jacket dilemma to life's biggest opportunities—stop overthinking, start moving forward, and build confidence through imperfect action. 
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The Messy Middle: Why Transitions Feel Harder Than They Look

Are you between who you were and who you're becoming—and feeling like you're doing it wrong? 
Learn why the messy middle of transitions is exactly where transformation happens, and how to navigate the awkward in-between with less pressure and more trust.
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Who You're Becoming Deserves Your Gratitude Today

Are you grateful for what you have but forgetting to celebrate who you're becoming?
Learn why gratitude for your transformation matters more than your accomplishments, and how to honor the small, brave choices reshaping you—even when you're still in progress.
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Don't Bust the Crust - Why Your Best Qualities Are Keeping You Stuck

Why do I feel stuck when I know I'm meant for more?
In this episode, discover how ambitious women—whether climbing the career ladder or stepping into their next chapter—unknowingly crush their own growth. Learn a powerful desert lesson about honoring your pace instead of comparing it to everyone else's timeline. From self-sabotage to micro-wins, you'll learn how to protect your fragile progress, set boundaries that preserve your energy, and trust that slow growth is still growth—no matter what stage of life you're in.
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From Debt to Daring: Stephanie Hance on Money, Marriage, and Freedom

What if the biggest financial risk was actually asking for help?
This week on Dim to Daring, host Wendy Rimmelspacher talks with Stephanie Hance, an accountant who solely managed all the family finances —until her body and spirit demanded change. Stephanie reveals how choosing vulnerability over control and inviting her husband into true financial partnership created freedom, hope, and a stronger marriage than ever before.
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves

How do I stop telling myself limiting stories that keep me small? 
In this episode, discover the 5 categories where self-limiting beliefs hide and learn a proven 4-step process to rewrite the narratives holding you back. From "I'm not ready" to "I can do scary things"—transform your inner dialogue and unlock the potential you've been dimming with old stories.
 
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Clarity Is the Spark, Action Is the Fire

How do I stop ignoring my inner voice and start taking action on what I know needs to change?
In this episode of Dim to Daring, learn to recognize the signals your intuition sends—from gentle whispers to life-changing shake-ups—and discover how to transform clarity into confident action. Master the art of listening to your inner guidance and taking daring steps forward, even when you don't have the complete roadmap figured out.
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