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At just 18, Lauren Goldstein was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that reshaped her life overnight. What could have been a barrier became the catalyst for her resilience and purpose. In this episode of Defying the Odds, Abby sits down with Lauren to explore how she navigated years of uncertainty while building a thriving career in tech and later launching a coaching business to empower ambitious women living with autoimmune and chronic health conditions.

Lauren shares how she blends nervous system regulation, mindset shifts, and micro-habit building into her proprietary coaching approach—offering not just strategies, but solidarity. Her message is clear: you don’t have to go it alone, and you don’t have to sacrifice your ambition because of a diagnosis.

If you’ve ever faced a challenge that felt bigger than you, this episode will remind you that resilience and transformation are possible—even when the odds seem stacked against you.

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In this episode of Defying the Odds, Abby Vaden sits down with executive coach, author, and leader Kirk McCarley to explore what it really takes to unlock your full potential. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, Kirk has dedicated his life to helping others discover the “ingredients” for success already within them.

Together, Abby and Kirk discuss how to build self-confidence, overcome setbacks, and lean into accountability as you pursue your God-given purpose. You’ll also hear insights from his book Thoughts for My Kids…and Other People’s Kids, plus practical ways to embrace resilience, faith, and focus when life doesn’t go according to plan.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself or wondered if you have what it takes—this episode is your reminder that everything you need to succeed is already inside you.

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In this powerful episode of Defying the Odds, host Abby Vaden sits down with Christina Prokos—renowned psychic medium, trauma healer, and soul guide—for a soul-stirring conversation about reclaiming your power and healing from within. Christina shares how shadow work, soul retrieval, and inner child healing can unlock deep emotional transformation and spiritual alignment.

From her bestselling book Embrace Your Shadows to her transformative Soul Thrive platform, Christina empowers others to break generational cycles, integrate past wounds, and embody their truest essence. Together, Abby and Christina dive into topics like karmic healing, divine feminine energy, and the importance of emotional integration on the path to self-liberation.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, stuck in survival mode, or ready to reconnect with your soul—this episode is your sign.

Topics Covered:

• Shadow emotions & emotional alchemy
• The power of soul retrieval and intuitive healing
• Breaking generational trauma cycles
• Embracing the divine feminine
• Living in alignment with your soul's truth

Tune in and start your healing journey today.

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