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"I'm not against you. I'm not your opponent. I care about you....I know we're having this conflict. I feel terribly about it....We are on the same team and we're going to solve this problem together." What would you do if you heard these words spoken to you during a difficult conversation? In the newest Episode of Integrity and Joy, The Podcast we explore the realm of having difficult conversations and navigating conflict.

Episode 16 of Integrity and Joy, the Podcast is now live!⁠ This solo episode explores the many aspects of difficult conversations and how these conversations can lead to meaningful change. Have you had a difficult conversation that resulted in growth and possibility? Let us know in the comments below. If you've enjoyed the podcast so far, please leave us a review and share it with a friend, or two!

Are you avoiding having difficult conversations? It’s understandable. Difficult conversations can be, well, difficult. However, these conversations can also be a game changer - for the better. The newest episode of Integrity and Joy covers many aspects around having difficult conversations. Tune in today and let us know what you took away from it.

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430372/open_sms) We’ve all been there—those moments when your heart races, your palms get sweaty, and you’re bracing yourself for a conversation that feels impossibly awkward or confrontational. Whether it’s addressing a conflict at work, setting boundaries in a relationship, or giving (and receiving!) feedback, difficult conversations can feel like walking through a minefield. But what if they didn’t have to? In this episode, we’re diving into how to handle tough conversations with integrity and composure—without letting emotions hijack the moment. And you can actually strengthen the relationship and build trust! You’ll learn: ✅ The mindset shift that turns conflict into a shared problem to solve together ✅ How to keep your cool and channel your empathy and compassion ✅ The secret to delivering feedback that’s honest and more likely to have a positive impact ✅ Why acknowledging awkwardness is actually a good thing—and how to push through it ✅ How to respond (not react!) when you’re on the receiving end of feedback Difficult conversations don’t have to be dreaded—they can be the doorway to deeper relationships, better leadership, and personal growth. Tune in and let’s tackle them together. 🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward more confident, clear, and constructive communication! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430372/support) Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrityandjoy/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@integrityandjoy) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@IntegrityandJoy) Visit us at: www.integrityandjoy.com (https://www.integrityandjoy.com)

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Have you listened to Episode 15 of Integrity and Joy, The Podcast? I sit down with former SpaceX Engineer, Meharban Singh Sobti. You don’t want to miss it. Available now on all streaming platforms. What topics would you like to hear on Integrity and Joy, The Podcast? Are there people that you know (it could be you!) that you’d love to see on the podcast? Send us a DM.

Invitation: Think about who your core people are, and how you are a core person for others. What values do you connect on? What is a strong connective element of your connection? We need others in our lives to be anchors for us... And we get to be anchors for others and ourselves, too.

Episode 15 of Integrity and Joy, the Podcast is now live!⁠ ⁠ Join me as I step into conversation with former SpaceX engineer, Meharban Singh Sobti. ⁠

Taking GOOD care of yourself is essential for living a quality life!  So why don’t we do this? Or why do we sometimes feel bad when we prioritize our needs? Let’s shift that today. I invite you to take one action that supports and prioritizes your wellbeing. This might look like going for a walk, calling a friend, cooking a nourishing meal, writing a reflection, or pausing for one moment.  Taking care of you is important - let’s start prioritizing our wellbeing.

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430372/open_sms) In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of Integrity and Joy, host Steve Walker reconnects with a former student, Meharban Singh Sobti, whose journey from a challenging childhood to working at SpaceX is nothing short of extraordinary. Meharban shares candid reflections on navigating identity as a Sikh American, enduring childhood bullying, and wrestling with the weight of familial expectations. He opens up about his early academic struggles, his unexpected love for physics, and the path that led him to one of the most revolutionary aerospace companies in the world. From being underestimated and facing discrimination to becoming a leader in a high-stakes environment, Meharban's story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of choosing one’s own path. Along the way, we explore the tension between innovation and ethics, the evolving role of private space exploration, and what it truly means to find purpose in our work. This is an episode about breaking barriers—personal, professional, and societal—and embracing the unknown with integrity and courage. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430372/support) Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrityandjoy/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@integrityandjoy) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@IntegrityandJoy) Visit us at: www.integrityandjoy.com (https://www.integrityandjoy.com)

Growth happens in the right company. 🌱 An Integrity Circle is a space where you can show up fully, be seen, and be supported in living your values. Ready to surround yourself with people who hold you accountable to your highest self? Join a circle today! Link in bio. ⬆️ #IntegrityCircles #AuthenticConnections #LiveYourValues #PersonalGrowth #MindfulCommunity #RadicalHonesty #ElevateYourself #AlignedLiving #integrityandjoy #lifecoach

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"Essentially, you are training your brain to refocus on what is in front of you instead of making your brain silent." Episode 14 of Integrity and Joy, The Podcast explores the life changing elements of mindfulness. Take a listen to this very practical episode.

Vulnerable share: Breakups and divorces suck! These moments in life are challenging. Having been married and divorced twice, I’ve moved through spaces of pain and confusion. Although these experiences were challenging, they taught me how to create a better life for myself on the other side. Any transition holds the promise of something new that can be even better, or at least different, and still be beautiful and meaningful. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult breakup or a divorce, send me a DM with “breakup” in the message and we’ll schedule a free consultation of how I can support you through this transition.

“When I have a relatively consistent mindfulness practice, my life is dramatically better.” Listen to my latest episode of Integrity and Joy, The Podcast. I share about my experience implementing mindfulness practices and how it has (and continues to) changed my life! If you’ve been curious about mindfulness or have been on your own journey for some time, this is a great episode for you.

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430372/open_sms) Mindfulness can be a life changing practice. While mindfulness — including meditation — has become tremendously popular in recent years, it is often misunderstood and many people deny themselves the benefits of a mindfulness practice because of the myths and confusion surrounding it. In this episode, Steve shares his own experience with mindfulness and meditation, discusses the benefits of mindfulness, helps debunk the myths, and offers concrete suggestions on how to develop your own mindfulness practice. In this episode, Steve mentions the book Altered Traits (https://bookshop.org/a/87196/9780399184390) , by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson, which reviews the extensive research on meditation and mindfulness and their impact on the brain and human behavior.  Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430372/support) Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrityandjoy/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@integrityandjoy) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@IntegrityandJoy) Visit us at: www.integrityandjoy.com (https://www.integrityandjoy.com)

“As individuals, we have this ability to overcome the environment that we’re in, in order to flourish and make sure that we can accomplish the things we want to accomplish.” - Dr. Jared Weintraub This episode with Dr. Jared Weintraub is both inspiring and thought provoking. Be sure to tune in today.

Sunday reminder: We are here to be Love To be loving energy, to be loving towards ourselves, each other, the planet… Today, how might you BE love? And notice, just for today, where you see Love in action.

“And the more you believe flow is useful and that you’re able to get into it, then the more likely you are to experience it.” Dr. Jared Weintraub joins me for Episode 13 of Integrity and Joy, The Podcast. This is a great episode to listen to while on a walk, in the car, or with friends. There are many great talking points and rich content for self exploration. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below or sending us a DM! #lifecoach #podcast #flowstate #creativity #presence #beliefs #power #possibility

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Mid-week reminder: You are worthy, you are lovable, you are enough. It’s that simple!

Living with integrity allows us to then be our authentic selves with other people. Like Brené Brown has written and said over and over again, the key to finding out who really likes and loves us, to finding real connection with other people, is being willing to be vulnerable and be our authentic selves. Not everyone is going to like or love our authentic self, but, those who do really like or love us! That’s the goal. For more on the connection between vulnerability and authenticity and real connection, please check out Brené Brown’s books. You can support independent bookstores by checking out the links on my website. Link in my profile. #integrity #vulnerability #authenticity #relationships #love #wisdom #inspiration #motivation #selfimprovement #lifecoach #brenebrown

Episode 13: Pursuing Your Passion and Achieving a Flow State with Organizational Psychologist, Dr. Jared Weintraub. "People who were setting the SMART goals experienced more flow, less stress, higher engagement and higher performance..." This episode is now available on all major streaming platforms! Let us know what you think by leaving us a review, sending a DM, or commenting below. If you've enjoyed the podcast so far, please share the episode with a friend or two.

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430372/open_sms) Dr. Jared Weintraub is a former student of mine and an Organizational Psychologist who explores the practical applications of generative AI, workplace nudges, mindfulness, and Flow Theory to help people and organizations flourish. Jared is a researcher, People Analytics Professional, coach, Founder of the Flow Group LLC, and Adjunct Professor at New York University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate-level Industrial-Organizational Psychology courses. In this episode, Jared and I discuss his passion for music and how he initially pursued that path — including an appearance on national TV! — before pivoting to organization psychology. He shares how he resisted the expectations of society and his childhood community to forge his own path. We also discuss: ✅ Defining success on your own terms ✅ How preparation and luck go hand in hand when creating opportunities ✅ The power of daily nudges—like SMART goals—to build focus and flow ✅ Flow metacognition: why believing you can control flow helps you achieve it more often ✅ The role of grit and feedback in sustaining focus, growth, and high performance ✅ How mindfulness isn’t a one-size-fits-all practice (and how to find your way in) ✅ The role of being a moral compass for our kids and how we can help kids develop empathy, persistence, and a growth mindset by leading by example. The fascinating discussion of flow metacognition and how it can unlock your flow state more easily is toward the end — don't miss it! This episode is for anyone who wants to be more intentional, better achieve a state of flow, navigate career transitions, or create a life aligned with both integrity and joy. 🎧 Ready to step into more clarity, focus, and fulfillment? Listen now and don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review—it helps more people like you find these conversations! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430372/support) Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrityandjoy/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@integrityandjoy) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@IntegrityandJoy) Visit us at: www.integrityandjoy.com (https://www.integrityandjoy.com)

Have you heard? Integrity Circles are available to join now! These circles are a great way to feel supported, encouraged, and connected with a vibrant community of people. There are moments in life where you’ll want to know who your non-negotiable people are. The people in your life who are there to support you, who you’ve built a trusting relationship with, who you can brainstorm with, and who understand you. You also get to be someone who empowers THOSE people, who encourages them, sees them, and supports them too. Integrity Circles will be an absolute game changer in your life. To learn more about our Integrity Circles, send me a DM or go to IntegrityandJoy.com We’d love to see you there.

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430372/open_sms) Many of us feel stuck or struggle to find our "purpose." But we create our purpose and meaning in life and there are concrete ways we can do exactly that, personally and professionally. Whether you're starting out in life or somewhere in the middle or are farther along on your journey, this podcast is for you! Get unstuck and take some concrete steps to make sure you are experiencing real meaning and purpose — and some joy and love — along the way. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430372/support) Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrityandjoy/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@integrityandjoy) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@IntegrityandJoy) Visit us at: www.integrityandjoy.com (https://www.integrityandjoy.com)

“The plan was always to go very big with this. What that meant at the time, I didn’t know.” Helaine Knapp joins me for Episode 11 of Integrity and Joy, The Podcast. She’s a founder and CEO and supports founders and businesses navigate the turbulent waters of growing a company. If you’re looking for advice on the world of business, or curious to learn more about this journey, you’ll want to tune in. Let us know your thoughts below and share this episode with a friend, or two!

“Just keep making one decision at a time to move the company forward…It’s a lot of little decisions. You cannot boil the ocean. It is one pot at a time.” Helaine Knapp joins me for Episode 11 of Integrity and Joy, The Podcast. She shares some tidbits along the way that supported her in her own success as founder and CEO. This episode is available for streaming on all major platforms.

“It was an environment in which hustle and smarts and going above and beyond was equally rewarded.” Helaine Knapp joins me for Episode 11 of Integrity and Joy, The Podcast. This episode is now available on all major streaming platforms! Helaine Knapp is a scrappy and successful founder and CEO. She advises founders and consults with businesses to see them through the turbulent waters of growing a company. She’s a newly published author of an inspirational memoir called Making Waves. We hope that you enjoy this episode! #lifecoach #podcast #integrity #joy #CEO #business #memoir #founder

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430372/open_sms) Helaine Knapp is incredibly impressive and inspirational! Founder and CEO of CityRow and author of Making Waves, Helaine is a successful entrepreneur and consultant whose story will captivate and  Helaine is a scrappy and successful founder and CEO, from startup to Series A (and beyond), who advises founders and consults with businesses to see them through the turbulent waters of growing a company, navigating side-by-side with them from the beginning to pivots to exiting.  She also just published her first book, an inspirational memoir called Making Waves, and speaks on all things business and life, in front of audiences large and small. Helaine has been featured on the Today Show and in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Harper's Bizarre, among other publications.  Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430372/support) Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrityandjoy/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@integrityandjoy) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@IntegrityandJoy) Visit us at: www.integrityandjoy.com (https://www.integrityandjoy.com)