Life and In-Between
"Life & In Between" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the moments that shape us—big and small, expected and unexpected. From personal growth to professional transitions, we create a space for open and honest conversations about navigating life’s changes. Whether it’s career shifts, job loss, or finding purpose in uncertain times, we aim to offer insights, shared experiences, and meaningful discussions that help listeners feel seen, supported, and inspired to move forward with confidence.
Episodes
Reinventing your life after 50 is possible. In this episode, bestselling author Debbie Weiss shares how she rebuilt her identity after caregiving, loss, and widowhood and created The Sprinkle Effect.
What if turning 50 wasn’t a closing chapter… but your boldest beginning?
In this powerful episode of Life & In Between, we sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Debbie Weiss to talk about midlife reinvention, ca...
What if “retirement” isn’t the finish line… it’s just a label we’ve outgrown? Don Akchin breaks down why the after-career chapter can be your most creative, meaningful season—if you treat it like a beginning, not a fade-out.
In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with writer and former journalist Don Akchin to talk about the emotional reality of life after a career—and why the old idea of retirement...
What if the thing that broke your life… became the very thing that built your purpose?In this powerful, unscripted “cafecito-style” conversation, we sit down with Stephen and Julie Wagstaff—a Canadian couple whose story carries equal parts grit, humor, faith, and hope.
Stephen shares the moment that changed everything: August 2, 1996, when a dive into shallow water resulted in a spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic at jus...
From Heartbreak to Pages: Turning Pain into Creative Power | Nikki Allen 🧣☕ Grab your comforter, wrap it around you, and press play.Because this episode isn’t “just a conversation” … it’s a come-back-home-to-yourself kind of moment.In this intimate, one-on-one episode of Life & In Between Podcast, I’m joined by Nikki Allen — singer, songwriter, filmmaker, philanthropist, and author of Loved You, Hated You — a story born from a...
🎙️ Life & In Between Podcast | Cindy Smock (Medium + Author of Pink Lion)
In this episode, Diana and Patrick sit down with Cindy Smock, a medium and author of Pink Lion, to explore grief, signs, and the journey from skepticism to spiritual trust. Cindy shares how her mediumship unfolded after experiencing deeply personal signs from her late father-in-law—including a 1979 penny and a pink lion stuffed animal—and how learning to ...
Season 2, Episode 4 | New Year, New You! Let’s Talk.
Sometimes your next chapter doesn’t start with fireworks… it starts with a quiet decision: I’m ready.
In this episode, Patrick and Diana sit down with Stanley F. Bronstein, attorney, CPA, author, mindset coach, walking expert, and the creator of The Way of Excellence, for a real, no-fluff conversation about lasting transformation.
Stanley opens up about his own journey of losing 22...
Season 2, Episode 3 | When the System Doesn’t See You. Featuring Dr. Eugene Manley
In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with Dr. Eugene Manley, cancer scientist, Founder and CEO of the SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity), and health equity leader—for a candid conversation about what happens when the healthcare system doesn’t see you.
Dr. Manley breaks down why so many patients feel dismissed, ...
Season 2, Episode 2 | How to Heal the Healers with Colin MincyWhat happens when the pain you’ve survived starts showing up in how you work, love, and lead? In this episode, Patrick and Diana sit down with Colin Mincy for a candid conversation about old wounds, naming what you’ve carried for too long, and choosing healthier ways to navigate life’s in-between seasons. It’s real talk with real takeaways you can actually use.
Season 2, Episode 1 | The Power of Women in Comedy
Finding the Funny in the In-Between with Lynn Harris
Season 2 of Life & In Between kicks off with laughter, honesty, and real talk. In this episode, Diana sits down with Lynn Harris—comedian and founder of Gold Comedy, to explore how humor becomes a lifeline during life’s uncertain, in-between moments.
This conversation dives into:
Finding your voice when life feels unsteady
Using ...
Finding AWE in the In-Between: Rebuilding Yourself in Times of Change
About the Episode
In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with Nancy Nolley, Founder of Your Brilliant Path, LLC, to explore how AWE, personal foundations, and practical life skills can help us navigate the toughest chapters of our lives.
Nancy brings more than 35 years of experience in recruitment, employee development, and perso...
How to Eat Within Reason This Holiday Season
The holidays roll in… and so do the extra plates, extra treats, and (sometimes) extra pounds. In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with Bhuvana to talk about how to eat within reason during the holiday season without feeling like you’re on punishment or stuck in diet jail.
Together, we talk about:
- How to enjoy the foods you love and still be min...
About Our Guest: Raul ‘Neto’ Longoria is a candidate for the Texas State Board of Education, District 5. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and he has dedicated his career to Austin ISD as a bilingual special education teacher and parent support specialist.
Raul is also a social justice warrior, public servant, and from Eagle Pass, Texas, he brings a powerful perspective on what happe...
About the Episode
“The War Story” is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the courage to rebuild after job loss. We’ll explore how to move through uncertainty, position yourself for new opportunities, and rediscover your purpose when life takes an unexpected turn.
Valerie Braxton-Williams, MBA, PMP is Business Strategy Engineer. She is a collaborative problem solver that enjoys serving as a liaison between the Company an...
This episode explores how loss becomes the unexpected catalyst for transformation. Through Vivian’s story of losing her husband and discovering strength through vulnerability, we’ll dive into how humans process grief, rebuild trust with themselves (and others), and learn to speak about what hurts instead of hiding it.
It’s not just about loss, it’s about what loss gives back: courage, clarity, and the permission to live fully again.
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This week, Diana and Patrick drop the guardrails and go full transparency about where life has them right now.
Patrick shares updates on the Austin school closures. A story layered with emotion, policy, and purpose. Diana opens up about her ongoing job search, the interviews that have reignited her hope, and how the podcast itself became her “proof of progress” through the uncertainty.
Together, they unpack what it really means to ke...
School Closures in Austin: Patrick Perez Unpacks the Real Impact.
In this powerful episode of Life & In Between Podcast, co-host Patrick Perez steps into the spotlight to unpack one of Austin’s most pressing and painful realities — the wave of school closures reshaping communities, families, and futures across the city.
Patrick brings both passion and perspective, offering a heartfelt take on what happens when the classroom l...
“The Art of Showing Up: Creating Space for Humanity in Divided Times”
In this episode, Diana and Patrick welcome Jes Mendoza — writer, producer, and host of The Art of Showing Up, a podcast that unpacks what it really means to be present. Jes blends honest storytelling, reflection, and conversation to create a listening experience that feels like sitting down with a friend who reminds you that you already belong here.
Together, we’l...
How to Outsmart the City’s Sneakiest Roommates: Your Unwanted Roommates, Exposed. They don’t just ride the subway… they ride it into your home, your restaurant, and your business.
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Steve Gonzalez has spent the past 20 years battling the true underworld of city life roaches, rodents, bedbugs, wildlife, and every creepy-crawly in between. As an Urban Inner-City Extermin...
Life & In Between Podcast“When Culture Becomes Connection: The Power of Employee-Led Communities”
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Silvia Kraemer, a dedicated advocate and transformational leader in the healthcare world. Silvia shares her journey as a proud Latina, a change-maker, and a woman deeply committed to uplifting underrepresented communities through equity, compassion, and strategic leadership.
With a career t...
Life & In Between – Episode 18"The Playwright's Return: Rewriting the Story in a World That Wants It Erased"Guest: Franky D. Gonzalez | Hosts: Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub & Patrick Pérez
WATCH NOW as we welcome back playwright, and storyteller Franky D. Gonzalez for a bold, deeply personal conversation about truth, legacy, and resistance through art.In a world where cultural history is being erased, DEI initiatives ...
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