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2026/04/21
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Do you want to feel more excited, energized, and inspired by your work and life? Craving more fulfillment, excitement, and enjoyment in your career? Ready to align your life with your values, show up as the best version of yourself, and honor the God-given gifts you’ve been blessed with? Welcome to The Intentional Mind Podcast—the show for purpose-driven professionals who are ready to intentionally design a career and life that feels good, using the power of taking intentional action from a high-energy place and living the abundant life God has for you! No more just going through the motions, doing work that doesn’t light you up, or waiting to feel “ready.” It’s time to align with your values, do work that honors your unique strengths, and create a life that feels fulfilling and meaningful—all while having the freedom to travel, make memories, and enjoy more fun with the people you love. Here, we talk about intentional living, career clarity, and making aligned decisions, covering topics like: ✔️ How to clarify your vision and choose a career that aligns with your values ✔️ How to switch to a career you love and live a life that honors your God-given gifts ✔️ Designing a fulfilling career that gives you the freedom to live the lifestyle God has for you ✔️ Simplifying life to focus on what truly matters ✔️ Vision casting, goal setting & habits of high achievers ✔️ Mindset shifts to overcome fear & self-doubt ✔️ Authentic communication & influence ✔️ Creating a high-energy environment at work and home ✔️ Generating positive energy everywhere you go ✔️ Showing up with a faith-filled, high-energy mindset to handle everything life throws at you ✨ Every Thursday, you’ll get inspiring stories and action-packed strategies to help you stop playing small and start BEING the person you’re meant to be, walking confidently in the purpose God has for you! Your host, Ang Barnard, is a career coach, keynote speaker, communications consultant, and world traveler who helps purpose-driven professionals show up more energized in life and design careers that align with their vision, values, and God-given strengths. 📲 Subscribe now and walk away each week with inspiration + practical steps to start living with more purpose—TODAY! 👉 Connect with Ang: @angbarnard on Instagram | angbarnard.com
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Feeling Off and What Your Life "Data" Is Trying to Tell You
2026/04/21
In this episode, Ang shares a simple shift that’s been changing how she approaches her days, her decisions, and her energy: looking at the data in your own life.
Not in an overwhelming way.
Not by tracking everything or trying to optimize every second.
But by paying attention.
To your energy.
To your patterns.
To what actually makes you feel better… and what doesn’t.
Because when you start noticing what’s already there, you stop guessing and start making decisions that actually support how you want to feel.
Inside this episode, you’ll hear:
Why feeling “off” is often feedback, not something that’s wrong with you
The small patterns in your day that are quietly shaping your energy
Why doing all the “right” things can still leave you feeling drained
How to use your own life as data to make more aligned decisions
A simple way to start paying attention without overcomplicating it
This isn’t about creating a whole new system.
It’s about noticing what’s already working… and what’s not.
And using that awareness to lead your energy instead of reacting to it.
Connect with Ang on Instagram @angbarnard or shoot her an email at [email protected] or angbarnard.com
Have You Been Comparing? Wishing You Were Farther Along? (Reminder For You)
2026/04/15
265 - Have you found yourself comparing your life to someone else’s and wishing things were different… or that you were farther along?
If so, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Ang shares a simple reflection on comparison and how it can quietly pull you out of alignment with your own life.
This is your reminder that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be and that might be the shift you need to move forward with more peace and confidence.
Connect with Ang on Instagram @angbarnard or shoot her an email at [email protected] or angbarnard.com
A Thought on Having More Fun in Life (Simple Shift)
2026/04/08
264 - If you’ve been craving a little more fun in your life, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Ang shares a simple thought around having more fun in your life that you can easily implement today. Through a few quick, relatable stories, she explores how shifting your mindset around life can open you up to more joy, spontaneity, and unexpected moments.
This is your reminder that life doesn’t have to go according to plan and sometimes what you didn’t plan ends up being even better.
Connect with Ang on Instagram @angbarnard
or shoot her an email at [email protected] or angbarnard.com
How to Stop Living in Survival Mode (with Tana Johnston)
2026/04/01
263 - If you feel like you’ve been feeling the feelings associated with survival mode like overwhelm, stress, depletion, etc, this episode is for you!
In this episode, Ang chats with Tana Johnston, Christian life coach who helps women shift out of survival mode and into a life filled with clarity, confidence and purpose. They talk about the subtle patterns that keep people feeling overwhelmed, reactive, and just trying to get through the day and share simple, powerful shifts that can help you move out of survival mode and into a more grounded, intentional way of living.
You don’t need to change everything overnight.
You don’t need the perfect plan.
You just need a few intentional shifts that will leave you truly enjoy life more despite the challenging season you may find yourself in.
Connect with Ang on Instagram @angbarnard or shoot her an email at [email protected] or angbarnard.com
Connect with Tana at tanaleejohnston.com
A Fast Way to Shift Your Energy (Without Changing Everything)
2026/03/26
262 -Do you feel like your energy has been off lately?
In this episode, Ang talks about how to diagnose what’s really draining your energy. She shares a simple, strategic approach to identifying the one area of your life that’s weighing you down the most, and how shifting just that one thing can create a ripple effect across everything else.
You don’t need a full life overhaul.
You don’t need to be crazy disciplined.
You just need to focus your energy in the right place.
Ang also shares a personal story or two of how she’s been approaching challenges differently, and a simple step you can take to start shifting your energy right away.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, drained, or just not like yourself, this episode will help you think differently about how you approach the problems in your life—and what to do next.
Connect with Ang on Instagram @angbarnard or shoot her an email at [email protected] or angbarnard.com
The Real Reason You’re Not Making the Progress You Want (And What to Do About It)
2026/03/10
261 - Have you ever felt like you should be farther along in life… but you’re just not making the progress you want to?
Maybe you keep telling yourself things like:
“I’ll start once things calm down.”
“I just need to get more organized first.”
“I’ll go for it when I feel more ready.”
And somehow the progress you want keeps getting pushed further down the road.
In this episode, Ang talks about why so many of us wait for the conditions to be perfect before taking action, how that quietly blocks progress, and the mindset shift that is helping her start bringing more of the desires on her heart to life.
If you’ve been feeling like you should be farther along but life still feels messy or chaotic, this episode may help you see why that might be happening and what you can start doing about it.
Connect with Ang on Instagram @angbarnard or shoot her an email at [email protected] or angbarnard.com
Worried About the Future? 3 Ways to Plan Without Losing Peace
2026/03/02
260 - Do you ever feel like you’re constantly planning… but somehow still not at peace?
Like your mind is always six weeks ahead, trying to optimize, prepare, and future-proof, yet you feel more anxious than calm?
If you love to plan but find yourself overwhelmed, mentally preoccupied, or emotionally living in tomorrow, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m unpacking:
• Why over-planning can actually increase anxiety
• Biblical wisdom around planning intentionally without worrying about tomorrow
• How to tell whether you’re planning from peace or from fear
• Three simple strategies to help you plan for the future without losing presence today
Because planning isn’t the problem. The energy behind your planning might be.
If you’re in a busy season----building a career, raising kids, growing something meaningful, this conversation will help you hold vision responsibly without carrying unnecessary mental weight.
And if this resonates with you…
This spring, I’m planning on hosting a live Clarify Your Vision experience to help you get clear on what’s next so you can move forward with intention, not anxiety. If you’re interested, send me a message so I can plan accordingly. I’d love to know you’re in. You don’t have to control the future to move toward it confidently.
Connect with me on Instagram @angbarnard or shoot me an email at [email protected] or angbarnard.com
From Impressive to Meaningful: Redefining Success as a High-Achieving Woman
2026/02/12
259 - I'm back! After taking a break from the podcast, I’ve had space to reflect, recalibrate, and realign and this episode feels like the perfect conversation to return with.
The previous episode was about becoming the CEO of your life, this one is about something even deeper.
It’s about the shift from living an impressive life… to living a meaningful one.
Because here’s what I’ve seen over and over...especially with high-achieving women and moms:
You can build something that looks beautiful on the outside.
You can check the boxes.
You can carry it all well.
You can be admired.
You can be capable.
And still feel like something is missing.
There comes a moment when you realize:
“I don’t just want to be impressive. I want my life to feel meaningful.”
This episode is about that moment.
It’s about redefining success.
It’s about choosing fulfillment over performance.
It’s about creating a life that feels aligned on the inside — not just validated on the outside.
We talk about:
• Why impressive often feels heavy
• How achievement can quietly disconnect you from yourself
• The difference between external validation and internal alignment
• What meaningful living actually looks like in everyday life
• How to shift your energy, priorities, and pace
• Why stepping back (like I did) can sometimes be the most aligned move you make
This isn’t about abandoning ambition.
It’s about redefining it.
It’s about asking:
What actually matters?
What feels true?
What would bring peace instead of pressure?
If you’re a high-achieving woman who has built a lot… but is craving more ease, more clarity, and more depth — this episode will meet you exactly where you are.
And if you’ve been feeling the quiet nudge that something needs to shift… this is your permission to listen to it.
You don’t need to impress.
You get to be intentional.
You get to choose meaningful.
Let’s Connect
Website: https://angbarnard.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @angbarnard
If this episode resonated with you, please leave a quick review. It truly helps more women find The Intentional Mind Podcast.
The Shift Every High-Achieving Woman (Especially Moms) Need to Feel More Fulfilled
2025/11/14
258 - If you’re a high-achieving woman (especially a mom) who’s juggling a lot yet still craving more fulfillment, peace, and ease…this episode is for you!
Because there comes a moment when you realize:
“I can’t keep giving my energy to everyone else’s expectations or demands.”
And that moment invites you into a different way of living, one that feels calmer, clearer, and way more aligned with who you actually want to be.
This episode is all about that shift.
It’s about learning to operate as the CEO of your life, not the assistant, not the person reacting to every text, need, preference, urgency, opinion, or expectation that comes your way. And not the woman bending her time around other people’s rules for how they operate.
This isn’t about job titles.
This is about energy.
This is about alignment.
This is about fulfillment.
When you begin living as the CEO of your life, you become more intentional with your time, your attention, and your presence. You stop letting small things steal your energy, and you start giving yourself permission to honor what actually matters, even when others don’t understand your boundaries.
In this episode, I share real stories and a simple, empowering way to look at your daily life so you can show up more grounded, more centered, and more like the woman you want to be.
This episode will inspire you to:
• Protect your energy without guilt
• Create space for what fulfills you
• Honor your time even when others expect something else
• Live with more intention, clarity, and personal leadership
Let’s Connect
Email: [email protected]
IG: @angbarnard
If this episode resonated with you, please leave a quick review, it truly helps more women find the show!
The Power of Pruning — Making Space for Who You’re Becoming
2025/11/06
257 - There comes a point in every growth season where you realize not everything can come with you. Whether it’s a commitment, a project, a friendship, or even a mindset, you start to feel the pull to let go of what’s draining your energy so you can redirect it toward what really matters. That’s the essence of the pruning season.
In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to be in a pruning season and why it’s actually a sign of growth, not failure. You’ll learn how to identify what’s no longer aligned, release what’s stealing your energy, and create the boundaries that make room for your next level.
It’s not always pretty. Pruning can be uncomfortable, uncertain, and even painful at times, but it’s how you make space for the fruit you actually want to grow.
If you’re a high achieving woman or mom juggling a lot, this one’s for you. It’s a permission slip to stop pouring energy into what’s not working and start intentionally cultivating what will.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to recognize when you’re in a pruning season (and not mistake it for a setback)
• The difference between quitting and pruning
• How to create boundaries that protect your peace and energy
• A mindset shift to help you release what’s no longer aligned without guilt
• Real stories from my own pruning season that might just mirror yours
Let’s Connect
Email: [email protected]
IG: @angbarnard
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How to Stay in Your Power When Someone’s Draining You
2025/10/10
256 - There’s nothing more exhausting than feeling like someone’s energy is pulling you down, especially when you can't just rid them out of your life given the dynamics you're in AND you’ve worked hard to protect your peace! It might be a coworker who always complains, a family member who brings tension into the room, or someone you live with who just isn’t meeting you where you are energetically. These moments really test us.
Recently, I was in one of those moments...I could feel my energy dipping, frustration rising, and my mind jumping to stories about fairness and respect. Instead of reacting, I chose something different: energy leadership. Building on Episode 255 (Busy but Not Burned Out), we’re applying that same energy-first lens to people dynamics so you can protect your peace without carrying what isn’t yours.
In this episode, we’re talking about 3 steps to take to meet this energy in a way that helps you keep your power and energy up.
Missed last week? Listen to Episode 255 for the system-level support during busy seasons.
Let’s Connect
Email: [email protected]
IG: @angbarnard
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Handling a Busy Season Without Feeling Burnt Out or Stressed - 3 Ways to Shift Your Energy
2025/10/01
255 - We all go through busy seasons...the kind where work piles up, family needs more of you, and life just feels like a lot.
That’s exactly the season I’m in right now: navigating career growth, motherhood, exploring a move, managing a household, and more - all at once. And while it would be easy to meet that busyness with stress and frustration, here’s the truth: stress isn’t a requirement. The energy we bring into the season matters more than the size of the to do list.
In this episode, I’m sharing the three strategies that are helping me walk through one of the busiest seasons of my life with more peace and presence while still getting things done.
Inside this episode, we will talk about:
Prioritizing what actually matters most (and release what doesn’t).
Communicating your needs and protecting your energy.
Meeting draining, catabolic energy with love and grace instead of matching it.
Real stories from my own season of career growth, motherhood, moving, and managing a household and the energy shifts keeping me grounded through it all.
Busy doesn’t have to mean burned out. With a few intentional shifts, you can move through a full season with clarity, peace, and the energy to actually enjoy it.
Let’s Connect
Email: [email protected]
IG: @angbarnard
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Thriving in the “Not Yet” Stage: How to Keep Your Energy Up While You Wait for What You Want
2025/09/18
254 - Do you ever feel like you should be farther along by now? Like you’ve been working hard, waiting patiently, but the thing you want most just hasn’t happened yet?
That “not yet” stage can be one of the hardest places to live. It drains energy, stirs up fear, and makes you question whether you’re really on the right path. But it can also be one of the most powerful parts of your journey if you know how to navigate it well.
In this episode, we talk about how to thrive in the in-between—how to keep your energy up while you wait, lean into a faith-filled mindset, and move past the fears that hold you back + use this season to propel you forward!
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
Why wanting to be “farther along” is such a common struggle and what it really reveals.
The 3 fears that block your progress and drain your energy (and how to overcome them).
Simple shifts to help you stay energized, joyful, and confident in the waiting.
How to be a faith-filled, confident person that thrives in uncertainty.
Stories and tools to help you embrace the “not yet” season instead of fighting it.
This isn’t about pretending the waiting is easy. It’s about learning how to keep your energy, faith, and joy alive so when the breakthrough comes, you’re ready to step into it fully aligned.
Let’s Connect
Email: @angbarnard
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3 Essential Ingredients for Living With More Joy, Progress, and Impact
2025/09/11
253 - If you’ve ever felt like you’re busy but not fulfilled or like you’re making progress but not actually enjoying the journey, you’re not alone. A joy-filled life doesn’t just happen; it’s built on a few intentional choices that shift how you show up every single day.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
The 3 essential ingredients you need to create a joy-filled life you’re proud of.
Why “being intentional” matters more than being productive.
How to recognize when you’ve settled for “average” living—and what to do to rise above it.
Simple ways to infuse more purpose, energy, and alignment into your daily rhythms.
This isn’t about adding more to your to-do list. It’s about aligning your life with what actually matters so you can feel more joy, make real progress, and create an impact that lasts.
Let’s Connect
Email: @angbarnard
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Does Your Environment to Support Who You Want to Be?
2025/09/05
Ep. 252 - This is Part 5 of the Foundational Energy Reset Series, and today we’re talking about one of the most overlooked but most powerful factors in your energy: your environment.
Research shows your environment heavily shapes your habits, your health, and even your identity. If your space, routines, or relationships aren’t aligned with your vision, they’ll quietly hold you back no matter how much willpower you have.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
The surprising ways your environment influences your energy, decisions, and self-image.
Why “design beats discipline” when it comes to following through.
Practical ways to reset your space, systems, and surroundings so they actually support who you want to become.
How to evaluate the people, places, and patterns in your life through the lens of alignment.
Your environment is either fueling your future or draining your energy. Let’s talk about how to intentionally design one that lifts you up, keeps you on track, and makes it easier to live in alignment with your vision.
Let’s Connect
Email: [email protected]
IG: @angbarnard
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Miss Task 2024/03/08
Always the message I need to heard
Ang seems to have a direct connection to my thoughts. Every podcast is on point with what I need to hear to live an intentional life. Her open and hon...
Kayla Mantooth 2024/01/16
daily dose of positivity
Love this show! I just started following along and now Im back playing episodes. Love Ang’s honesty and openness about her faith without pushing her b...
Hurt griever 2024/03/07
Awful life coach
I want to start by saying that I never write reviews, but I have been so negatively impacted by my experience working with Ang, that I feel like I hav...
cleaning clare 2023/12/06
Memes
The visual of a cutting the sandbags off a hot air balloon would be a wonderful motivational poster. This exact moment is never coming again would be ...
Dominick Robyn 2023/12/28
Impeccability with Word
Fantastic EXCEPT the heavy handed use of GOD.
Too much weight and power is given to that “GOD” is with you and will help.
ONLY WE HELP OURSELVES. “...
jordinj 2023/11/26
Ang’s advice is life changing!
I stumbled on this podcast during a VERY transitional time in my life. I am taking big risks in my life and consistently find myself doubting everythi...
Showers in april 2023/10/24
Thank you!!!! Must listen!
Wow wow wow! Ang puts things into perspective in a unique way and it’s easy to understand. “Wouldn’t it be cool if…” (episode 91). Thank you!
MobileMom1029384756 2023/10/17
Episode 173
Great episode! I needed this episode today!
Overachiever29 2023/09/10
Perspective Changing
I started listening to Ang at the beginning of this year. I felt like I was in a constant rut of goal chasing and burnout. I felt fried by my personal...
JAYD85 2023/09/09
Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
This podcast is super helpful to me. I really love consuming content that makes me better and THIS podcast is exactly the kind of self development inf...
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