Empower Hour with Lady J
Welcome to Empower Hour with Lady J (formerly The Jodi Watkins Show and originally Breaking Barriers Now). This is where faith, leadership, healing, and intentional living come together through honest conversations and practical wisdom. Whether I'm sharing lessons from my own journey or sitting down with inspiring guests, every episode is designed to help you move forward with greater clarity, courage, and purpose. What You'll Hear • Honest conversations about leadership, resilience, faith, personal growth, and legacy • Practical strategies you can apply in your everyday life • Stories of overcoming adversity, rebuilding after setbacks, and choosing purpose over fear • Thought-provoking discussions with leaders, entrepreneurs, veterans, authors, and everyday people creating meaningful impact Some episodes feature special guests. Others are conversations directly from me, sharing insights, experiences, and lessons I'm learning along the way. Why Listen? If you're navigating change, rebuilding after disappointment, growing as a leader, or simply striving to become more intentional in the way you live and lead, you're in the right place. This isn't about perfection. It's about progress, personal responsibility, and choosing every day to become the person you're called to be. Join the Conversation Continue each episode inside the Become the CEO of Your Life™ Ecosystem. Inside the Podcast Group, you'll find episode discussions, resources, opportunities to connect with guests and other listeners, and additional content designed to help you put each episode into action. Join the community: https://jodi-marie.convenecommunities.com/guest/905 Thank you for listening to Empower Hour with Lady J. Let's rise...together.
Episodes
At what point does resilience stop being resilience and become self-neglect?
We often praise people for pushing through, staying productive, and continuing to perform under pressure. But high capacity is not unlimited capacity.
In this episode of Empower Hour with Lady J, Jodi Marie explores what happens when “I’ll rest later” becomes a pattern, when chronic stress becomes normal, and when the abilit...
Sometimes the hardest part of becoming who we are meant to be is allowing other people to see us becoming.
In this episode of Empower Hour with Lady J, Jodi Marie explores the fear of being seen, judged, misunderstood, or criticized, and how those fears can cause us to shrink, hide, or delay the very things we know we are called to do.
This conversation explores what happens when we outgrow old versions of ourselves, ...
Sometimes we keep pushing because walking away feels like failure.
We have already invested the time, the money, the relationships, the identity, and the years of effort, so surely we are supposed to keep going.
But what if continuing is not perseverance?
What if it is misalignment?
In this episode of Empower Hour with Lady J, Jodi Marie explores the difference between persistence and alignment, why resilience without d...
Welcome back to Empower Hour with Lady J! Season 6 begins with a topic I know a little too well: analysis paralysis.
The irony? I spent almost a year overthinking restarting this very podcast.
First it was the background noise. Then life was falling apart. Then I needed to move. Then there was something else…and something else…and yada yada yada, blah blah blah. At some point, I had to recognize that the...
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, I am joined by celebrated author, educator, and Licensed Massage Therapist Jodi Scholes to explore the profound connection between pain, trauma, and healing. With over 30 years of experience and over 22,000 massage sessions completed, Jodi Scholes brings unique insights from her book, Body Blueprint: How Your Pain May Be Telling a Story, which examines how mental and e...
In this inspiring episode of The Jodi Watkins Show, I’m joined by the amazing Crystal Jordan, a passionate autism advocate, publishing entrepreneur, and founder of the empowering Becoming Her magazine. Together, we dive into a heartfelt conversation about resilience, faith, and the power of storytelling.
Crystal opens up about her personal journey, from overcoming childhood speech challenges and bullying to bec...
In this transformative episode, Jodi connects with DeDee to discuss the profound connection between self-worth and net worth. Through heartfelt conversations, they explore how building confidence, addressing limiting beliefs, and pursuing holistic wellbeing can lead to true empowerment.
DeDee shares her journey as a first-generation immigrant, navigating mental health struggles, trauma, and a tragic loss that ultimat...
In this powerful episode, I interview the inspiring Jodi Law, whose journey of resilience and transformation will move and motivate you.
Jodi shares her deeply personal story of overcoming a 20-year toxic and emotionally abusive marriage, bravely embarking on a healing journey that required leaving everything behind—including her children—to rediscover herself. She reclaimed her life through...
In this episode of Dare to Dream Again, host Jodi Watkins invites you to reconnect with the dreamer inside you—the inner child who once saw endless possibilities before the weight of societal expectations dimmed that light. Together, we’ll dive deep to rediscover those passions, dreams, and limitless visions that were always meant for you. Jodi shares practical insights to help you break free from the li...
My guest today is Melissa Armstrong. She operates primarily as a functional health coach and helps women break from trauma using tools that will last a lifetime. We had a fantastic conversation, even with some technical difficulties, and we plan to stay connected.
Here is a little more about Melissa:
Melissa's chaotic, traumatic childhood included parental addiction and abuse, a school shooting at 15,...
Today, my guest is Dr. Jonathan Marion. He believes that when we live, connect, and communicate authentically, we send out ripples…. which make the world more caring and connected, one ripple at a time.
Having seen this dynamic over 20+ years as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author, Jonathan feels that how we show up is the key to living deeply meaningful and fulfilling lives&ndash...
In this solo episode, I’m exploring the importance of "awareness"—being mindful of our words and the influence others have on our journey. Too often, we let others’ opinions or agendas shift us away from the path we’re meant to walk. But here’s the truth: we have the power of choice.
We don’t have to carry shame or guilt imposed by others. Instead, we can stand firm in our...
Eileen Head is back! After our incredible first conversation, we couldn’t wait to come together again for another inspiring episode. In this episode, titled We Are What We Choose, Eileen and I dive deep into the power of our thoughts, self-talk, and the limiting beliefs that hold us back. Eileen’s wisdom continues to inspire us all, offering practical tips and insights on how to release those beliefs and...
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amber Hayes, an inspiring interior designer, mother, and soon-to-be author from Calgary, who has transformed her life by embracing her truth. After years in the corporate world, Amber leaped into entrepreneurship, but her real journey began when she confronted her past. At 37, a battle with depression brought her to a pivotal moment—one that would lead her to finally f...
My guest today is Kari Warberg Block. While we had technical difficulties during the recording, I enjoyed my conversation with her. Her words inspired me, and I am sure they will inspire you, too.
Kari began her entrepreneurial journey as a farmwife with an annual income of just $18,000. Despite limited resources, she identified a gap in the market and saw the potential to build a successful business.
Today’s episode is about the life-changing power of winning routines and why prioritizing ourselves is critical to reducing overwhelm and achieving our goals. As a total health, habit, and empowerment coach, I often discuss the importance of consistent routines. However, it took my own experience with burnout and anxiety to realize their true impact.
In this episode, I’ll share how placing myself ...
Today's guest is Lindsay Wilson. Lindsay is a certified personal trainer, functional nutrition student (soon to be graduating and currently taking clients), and certified health coach who has broken through many life barriers. From listening to the stories others told her to finally finding her freedom to become who she is meant to be, Lindsay is a true testimony of what can happen when we don't give up and continue...
In this episode, we dive into personal growth, relationships, and the powerful insights of the Enneagram personality system with our special guest, Eileen Head. Eileen's mission is to help people understand themselves and their relationships through the lens of the Enneagram. After 35 years of marriage and realizing it wasn’t working, Eileen embarked on a journey of self-discovery that led her to the Enneagram...
On this week’s episode of The Jodi Watkins Show, we are honored to have Hyacinth Tucker, the dynamic founder of The Laundry Basket LLC, an eco-friendly and innovative laundry service company. With a mission to revolutionize the laundry industry, Hyacinth combines advanced technology, sustainable practices, and personalized customer service to cater to busy professionals, families, seniors, and corporate client...
On this week's episode of The Jodi Watkins Show, we are "UnMasking Shame" with the phenomenal Michelle Speakz! Michelle is a Navy veteran, Transformational Speaker, Life-Recovery Coach, and Author who has turned her pain into purpose and continues to be led into her calling. With her raw and powerful story, Michelle will take us through her journey of overcoming adversity, embracing healing, and turning shame into s...
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