Episodes 277
Avg. Duration 1h 5m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (31)
Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

"What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?" - mary anne evansThis quote summarizes my life purpose. Life isn't easy. It's complex, filled with the unexpected, and sometimes really hard. While life is full of challenges, I believe there are myriad things we can do to help make life less difficult for each other.On this podcast we'll share stories, struggles, and successes that help us know we're not alone. And knowing we're not alone is one way to make life less difficult.

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Niki Mathias: Helping the World Better Understand Orchids (HSPs)

Jun 08, 2026 1h 4m

Send us a message!My guest today is Niki Mathias.Niki is an author who is helping the world better understand what it means to be a highly sensitive person.  Her upcoming book, Derby and the…

Lisa Lewis Daniels: Journeying Through the Messy Middle

May 25, 2026 57m

Send us a message!My guest today is Lisa Lewis Daniels.Lisa is a returning guest and you can hear my first conversation with her on episode 265.Lisa is the founder and CEO of Lionheart Society.  She…

Kenny Leahman: Re-finding Purpose with Bold Vulnerability

May 10, 2026 1h

Send us a message!My guest today is Kenny Leahman.Kenny is retired from the Central Intelligence Agency after a 24-year career.  He now is a coach, educator, and consultant who helps others discover…

Dr. Tony Cerella: Wandering -- You Can Move Without Knowing

May 04, 2026 58m

Send us a message!My guest today is Tony Cerella.Tony is a returning guest and if you haven't listened to our previous conversations, please check them out.  They are a series of 3 conversations…

Derrek Cooper: You at Your Best!

Apr 28, 2026 56m

Send us a message!Today's guest is Derrek Cooper.  Russ Watts is hosting this conversation!Derrek brings a rare blend of lived experience, leadership insight, and academic rigor to his coaching. From…

Jason Frohnmayer: Permission to Fail!

Apr 23, 2026 1h 7m

Send us a message!My guest today is Jason Frohnmayer.Jason is a retired U.S. Diplomat, having served his country in a variety of capacities at overseas posts and in Washington D.C. Throughout his…

Tom Bohinc: Lead as the Person You Are (The Prometheus Project)

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Apr 07, 2026 1h 5m

Send us a message!In today's episode, my good friend, Titus Mott, asks me about my recent 50 days of rock climbing adventure for my 50th birthday.  It's amusingly intimidating to be the guest on my…

Stephanie Peña: Sing! Dance! (Even if you are terrible at it!) Because You Can!!

Mar 29, 2026 1h 14m

Send us a message!My guest today is Stephanie Peña.Stephanie is an accomplished vocalist, actress and voice-over artist.Previously cast on an NBC sitcom, a member of the American Federation of…

Jennie Snyder, Ed.D.: Companions, Discernment, and Threshold Moments

Mar 13, 2026 1h 1m

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Donna Gandt: Transitions, Learning from Cancer, and Redefining Success

Feb 26, 2026 59m

Send us a message!My guest today is Donna Gandt.Donna  is the founder and lead coach at PSYCHĒ6, bringing over 30 years’ experience in leading people, projects, and change.  Today she shares pieces…

Béa Albina: Diving Deeper into Ending Emotional Outsourcing

Feb 20, 2026 57m

Send us a message!My guest today is Béa Victoria Albina.Béa is a returning guest and I'm so excited to share this second conversation with you where we dive deeper into her book, End Emotional…

Lisa Lewis Daniels: The Messy Middle & Lion Heart Society

Feb 10, 2026 1h 7m

Send us a message!My guest today is Lisa Lewis Daniels.Lisa brings a unique blend of professional experience, academic achievement, and transformational coaching expertise to her work with…

Jessica Vogt: Coming Home to Yourself

Feb 05, 2026 1h 10m

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Kelly Kienzle: Journey into Your Next with the Alchemy Workbook

Jan 30, 2026 51m

Send us a message!My guest today is Kelly Kienzle.Kelly is a returning guest and today we are talking about her book, Alchemy Workbook: Journey into Your Next.Alchemy Workbook blends art, journaling,…

Wise Women: Humanity's Untold Origins with Christopher Henze & Dominique Debroux

Jan 26, 2026 59m

Send us a message!My guests today are Christopher Henze and Dominique Debroux, the Director and Producer team for the film, Wise Women: Humanity's Untold Origins.I'm thrilled to share this…

Conrad Colman: Solo, We are Nothing

Jan 22, 2026 59m

Send us a message! Our conversation today is hosted by Russ Watts. Russ, thanks so much for bringing this conversation to Make Life Less Difficult. Russ is talking with Conrad Coleman, and I cannot…

Guryan Tighe: Unmasking Fear - How Fears are our Gateways to Freedom

Jan 18, 2026 47m

Send us a message!My guest today is Guryan Tighe.Guryan is an experienced leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and communications strategist whose clients describe her as a “Fear Technician”. She…

Mona Khan: Seeding the Soil of Connection

Jan 14, 2026 1h 13m

Send us a message!My guest today is Mona Khan.Mona is a culture alchemist and joy cultivator who helps teams co-create with clarity, navigate conflict with care, and show up fully — no masks, no…

Jennifer Berryhill: Brain Health and Wellness for MidLife Women (and Happy 2026!)

Jan 09, 2026 1h 17m

Send us a message!Hello and welcome to the first officially released episode of 2026!  I’ve got a great conversation with Jennifer Berryhill to share with you today that I think is very timely with…

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Make Life Less Difficult has published 277 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Education, Relationships.

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Make Life Less Difficult is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 5m.

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