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In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing part two of the interview I did with Melissa Radke for her podcast, where I continue opening up about the difficult marriage I was in and the journey of leaving. I talk about what it looked like to stop using alcohol to cope, and the willingness it took to feel pain instead of avoid it so I could begin to grow. You'll hear the honest moments when clarity started to come, including when I knew the marriage was truly over. This is a raw and meaningful conversation about truth, healing, and choosing a new path.

In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing part one of an interview from The Radke Show where I open up about the difficult marriage I was in and the decision to leave. This is the first time I'm sharing with you that I got divorced during the six years of this podcast, and I talk honestly about the weight of that choice and the fear of what others might think. You'll hear the real, behind-the-scenes moments of what it looked like to wrestle with staying or going. And this part of the story ends with a turning point—when I decided to stop using alcohol to cope and start facing my life head-on.

This episode is for the moments when you think, "I don't like feeling this way," and want out of it as fast as possible. We talk about what it looks like to let that feeling be there and to see it as part of being human, not a problem to fix. This is the part where you feel it, process it, and let it be part of the life you're living. www.rympodcast.com

In this episode, we look at the pressure we put on ourselves to feel better—and how it can keep emotions stuck instead of helping them move through. I walk through three places that pressure comes from: other people, your own self-talk, and the beliefs you've picked up over time about what it means to feel something uncomfortable. When you start to notice that pressure, you can begin to take it off and allow your emotions to be there without rushing them away. This is where real processing happens and where more peace starts to come in. www.rympodcast.com

In this episode, I walk you through what's really happening when it feels like someone else is causing your emotions, and why that experience can feel so instant and out of your control. I break down how to catch that moment in real time and use it as an opportunity to name, accept, and process your emotion instead of reacting. You'll hear practical ways to stay with your emotion even while the other person is still talking, and how to create just enough space to respond in a way that feels like you. This is the work that changes how you show up in relationships and how you experience your emotional world. More Mind Renewal Resource at www.rympodcast.com

Most of us think we know when we're avoiding our emotions—but a lot of the time, we're doing it in ways that look productive, responsible, or even helpful. In this episode, I walk you through the sneaky ways we avoid feeling—like overthinking, fixing, staying busy, or focusing on everyone else—and why your brain keeps doing this. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or just "off" and couldn't quite figure out why, this will help you see what's really going on. And more importantly, you'll learn how to start catching it and come back to what you're actually feeling so it can finally move through you. Find MORE Mind Renewal Resources at www.rympodcast.com

Emotions can ruin the day when we don't know what to do with them. In this episode, I walk you through a simple three-step process: name the emotion, accept it, and process it—so feelings stop overwhelming you or leaking out in ways you don't want. You'll learn why expanding your emotional vocabulary matters, why resisting feelings makes them louder, and how to let emotions move through your body in a healthy way. Emotions Wheel: https://www.dianaswillinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Emotions-Wheel.pdf

Diana interviews communication expert, Pat Quinn in this special episode! When trust is missing, conversations feel tense, guarded, or surface-level. We second-guess each other's motives, overanalyze tone, and walk away feeling misunderstood or unseen. At work, it shows up as micromanaging or withholding ideas; at home, it shows up as defensiveness, resentment, or emotional distance. Establishing trust on purpose matters because without it, even small issues feel heavy—and with it, hard conversations become safer, clearer, and far more productive. Get Pat Quinn's Trust Cues Book Now! Book: https://amzn.to/4cmy3yl More mind renewal strategies at www.rympodcast.com

There was a time I wanted to get in my car with nothing and disappear to some tiny town in New Mexico where no one would think to look for me. I was raising four kids, working two jobs, going to school, living with anxiety, depression, and a cruel husband — exhausted, numb, and in excruciating pain all at the same time. Today I'm talking about that season honestly, because if you're quietly surviving something heavy, I want you to know you're not crazy… and you're not alone. Free Mind Shift Coaching Call: www.rympodcast.com

Are you exhausted from always putting yourself last? Is taking care of you a mystery or an afterthought? In this episode, we talk about why your needs matter, how you may have learned to ignore them, and how to start taking care of yourself—physically, emotionally, and mentally—without guilt. Taking care of you isn't selfish; it's essential to getting your energy, clarity, and peace back. Schedule your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call at www.rympodcast.com. And scroll down to the bottom to sign up for Thinking on a Thursday so you never miss an invite to join classes or coaching groups.

The biggest shift in your personal growth isn't going to come from trying harder—but from learning how your mind actually works. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on mind renewal and how learning life coaching skills can change your life in ways you never expected, starting with your relationship with yourself. We explore what really creates change (and what doesn't), along with practical tools you can use right now to feel calmer, clearer, and more connected to yourself—plus how you can go deeper into this work now to get the change you have been wishing for. RYM Institute Coach Certification: www.rympodcast.com

It happens to all of us—overthinking, second-guessing, feeling mentally stuck. It's exhausting. In this episode, we break down five reasons it may be time to take the next step in renewing your mind—and why trying harder on your own often isn't enough. We talk about how to manage your thoughts differently so life feels calmer, clearer, and more manageable, and how to get the support you need in this life-changing process. Take the next step today at www.rympocast.com

Feeling like you're behind in life is one of the most common thoughts I hear, even from people who are thoughtful, growing, and fully engaged in their lives. In this episode, we slow that belief way down and question the imagined timelines, comparisons, and measuring sticks that quietly steal peace from the present moment. You'll learn why it's not actually possible to be behind—and how acceptance, self-trust, and enjoying your life now are the foundation for real growth. Make sure you check out www.rympodcast.com for your next step!

In this episode, you'll hear a real coaching session with guest Miles Carmichael as he works through self-doubt and hesitation around stepping into his passion and joining the Renew Your Mind Institute Coach Certification Program. We talk honestly about the fears that come up when you feel called to something meaningful but your mind starts offering reasons to stay safe. This conversation shows what it looks like to gently question those thoughts, create clarity, and move forward without needing to feel 100% ready. If you've ever felt torn between what you want and what your fear is telling you, this episode will feel very familiar. Schedule and RYM Institute Interview at www.rympodcast.com

In this episode, I'm joined by life coaches and friends Zach Spafford and Joey Mascio for an honest conversation about why they became coaches and what drew them into the mind renewal space. We talk about why we need more male coaches, especially in work that helps people understand their thoughts, emotions, and choices. Zach and Joey share how men bring clarity, steadiness, and powerful perspective to coaching in a way that deeply supports growth and peace. This episode is an invitation to rethink what great coaching looks like—and who it's for. Renew Your Mind Institute: www.rympodcast.com Joey Mascio, Sidekick to Hero: https://www.sidekicktohero.com Zach Spafford, Thrive Beyond Pornography: https://www.gettothrive.com