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Seeing the Unseen, Building Second Chances | Norma Jaeger
Apr 28, 2026
38m 12s
Finding Growth in Life’s Detours || Michele Kehrer
Apr 21, 2026
36m 37s
Why Happiness Isn’t Just a Choice || Adam Brownlie
Apr 11, 2026
43m 22s
Emerging From Hiding and Living a Life that Matters || Calvin Bagley
Apr 6, 2026
50m 25s
It’s Always Too Soon to Quit || Jay Setchell
Mar 31, 2026
43m 07s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/28/26 |  Seeing the Unseen, Building Second Chances | Norma Jaeger✨ | justicemercy+4 | Norma Jaeger | Recovery Idaho | — | justicemercy+5 | — | 38m 12s | |
| 4/21/26 |  Finding Growth in Life’s Detours || Michele Kehrer | Text or voice message the show What if the hardest moments in life are actually invitations to grow? In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Michele Kehrer, author of Brave Shift. Michele shares how unexpected challenges—including four cancer diagnoses—became catalysts for powerful personal transformation. Through stories of resilience, mindset shifts, and the courage to embrace change, Michele explains how even life’s most difficult detours can help us reconnect with ... | 36m 37s | ||||||
| 4/11/26 |  Why Happiness Isn’t Just a Choice || Adam Brownlie | Text or voice message the show What if happiness isn’t something we choose—but something we cultivate? In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Australian author and philosopher Adam Brownlie to explore the deeper science and psychology behind happiness. Adam shares insights from his book Happypedia, where he outlines six essential pillars of happiness: FoodSleepMovementSocial connectionNoveltyHopeTogether, Anne and Adam discuss how our past experiences shape our decisi... | 43m 22s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  Emerging From Hiding and Living a Life that Matters || Calvin Bagley | Text or voice message the show Ep 41: Emerging From Hiding and Living a Life that Matters || Calvin Bagley What are you hiding? In this powerful episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with entrepreneur and author Calvin Bagley, whose early life was shaped by isolation, lack of formal education, and deep personal struggle. As a child, Calvin literally hid from the school bus because his parents refused to send their children to school. But that’s only the beginning of his story. Fr... | 50m 25s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 |  It’s Always Too Soon to Quit || Jay Setchell | Text or voice message the show Ep 40: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit || Jay Setchell What happens when life knocks you down — not once, but over and over again? In this powerful episode of Pebbles of Light, Jay Setchell shares his extraordinary story of resilience. Jay’s life is a testimony to faith, perseverance, and personal responsibility. His mantra — “If it is to be, it is up to me” — became the foundation that carried him through life-altering injuries, rehabilitation, and rebuilding his ... | 43m 07s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  Celebrating Those Who Show Up || Liz Watt | Text or voice message the show Ep 39: Celebrating Those Who Show Up || Liz Watt In this inspiring episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Liz Watt, author, speaker, and co-founder of Be Healthy Utah, one of the largest natural health conferences in the western United States. Liz shares her deeply personal journey through chronic inflammation, burnout, emotional healing, and what she calls “whole self leadership.” From selling only 147 tickets weeks before her first conference…... | 41m 44s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  Finding Both Success and Fulfillment || Alan Lazaros | Text or voice message the show Ep 38: Finding Both Success and Fulfillment || Alan Lazaros In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Alan Lazaros, founder and CEO of Next Level University, to explore what it truly means to win the “game of life.” After surviving a near-fatal car accident at 26 — echoing the loss of his father at age two — Alan shifted from climbing the corporate ladder to pursuing deeper fulfillment. Today, he leads a global coaching and podcasting organization... | 33m 38s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  The Power of Intentional Influence || Phil Ransom | Text or voice message the show Ep 37: The Power of Intentional Influence || Phil Ransom What if legacy isn’t about what you accumulate — but what you multiply? In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with author Phil Ransom to explore the shift from transactional living to transformational living. Through stories of teachers, mentors, caregiving, scarcity versus abundance, and the powerful concept of the 1440 Tracker, Phil shares how gratitude and intentional influence shape the c... | 38m 22s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  Letting God Shape Your Journey || Mason Orr | Text or voice message the show Ep 36: Letting God Shape Your Journey || Mason Orr In this heartfelt episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Mason to explore how serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reshaped his faith, confidence, and understanding of Christ’s enabling power. From learning Japanese culture to discovering the daily influence of scripture study and gratitude, Mason shares deeply personal moments of growth, doubt, and spiritual clarity. I... | 38m 23s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  When Success Changes Shape: Pivots, Purpose, & the Work Within || Ryan T. Reichert | Text or voice message the show Ep 35: When Success Changes Shape: Pivots, Purpose, & the Work Within || Ryan T. Reichert In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Ryan T. Reichert — Army veteran, executive coach, author, recovery advocate, and father — for a deeply reflective conversation about redefining success. Ryan shares: How military leadership shaped — and inflated — his understanding of achievementWhy divorce and recovery became unexpected turning pointsThe s... | 38m 10s | ||||||
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| 2/17/26 |  Small Miracles, Quiet Alignment, & the Courage to Pause || Robin H. Clare | Text or voice message the show Ep 34: Small Miracles, Quiet Alignment, & the Courage to Pause || Robin H. Clare In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with author Robin H. Clare for a reflective conversation about harmony, grace, and finding meaning in the smallest moments of daily life. Robin shares insights from her personal journey through recovery, spiritual alignment, and leadership, including the powerful framework: *pain is inevitable, suffering is optional, sur... | 34m 37s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  Better Is Better: How Trials Shape Purpose-Driven Leadership || Holly Porter | Text or voice message the show Ep 33: Better Is Better: How Trials Shape Purpose-Driven Leadership || Holly Porter In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson sits down with founder and purpose-driven leader Holly Porter to explore how life-altering trials can become invitations to deeper purpose. After surviving a 70-day hospitalization with COVID—including a near-death experience—Holly was forced into stillness. What followed was a profound reorientation of her life, leadership, and ... | 36m 08s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  The Art of Connection: Understanding Emotional Safety in Relationships || Diane McDowell | Text or voice message the show Ep 32: The Art of Connection: Understanding Emotional Safety in Relationships || Diane McDowell Episode Summary: In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson is joined by therapist and coach Diane McDowell to explore how emotional safety shapes our ability to connect, love, and communicate—especially within our families and closest relationships. Diane shares why “trying harder” and better communication often fall short, how nervous system hijack shows up ... | 27m 07s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 |  Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Technology || Oliver MacDonald | Text or voice message the show Ep 31: Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Technology || Oliver MacDonald Curiosity, creativity, and failure are not detours—they’re teachers. In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with engineer, artist, educator, and startup founder Oliver MacDonald to explore how curiosity across disciplines—art, engineering, language, and culture—shapes meaningful lives and resilient careers. Oliver shares how growing up immersed in multipl... | 37m 01s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  Permission to Fail || Anne Maxson | Text or voice message the show Ep 30: Giving Yourself Permission to Fail || Anne Maxson In this solo episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson shares her personal journey of giving herself permission to fail—in business, in her PhD pursuit, and in life. She reflects on spiritual impressions, unexpected detours, and the way God uses “failures” as course corrections toward something better. Through honest storytelling, Anne shows how failure can become a powerful teacher, preparing us for future... | 27m 40s | ||||||
| 10/20/22 |  The Joy of Sam and the Story of His Down Syndrome Diagnosis || Natalie Hobbs | Text or voice message the show Ep 29: The Joy of Sam and the Story of His Down Syndrome Diagnosis || Natalie Hobbs Natalie Hobbs shares her story of learning that her new baby, Sam, had been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She talks about how she personally worked through the diagnosis and what it would mean for their family and their new son as well as the joy and happiness that Sam has brought to their family. This episode's Pebble: The pebble for this week is to check out one of the followin... | 40m 44s | ||||||
| 4/12/22 |  Faith-based Films and "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly Holloway | Text or voice message the show Ep 28: "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly Holloway Casting director Beverly Holloway shares insights about what the faith-based film industry is like, the guidance and faith that led her to her vocation, and some behind-the-scenes tidbits about the hit streaming series “The Chosen.”THIS EPISODE’S PEBBLE: Reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6 which states, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways ackn... | 57m 54s | ||||||
| 3/8/22 |  20 Years of an Olympic Friendship || Drake Self & Lars Peterson | Text or voice message the show Ep 27: 20 Years of an Olympic Friendship || Drake Self & Lars Peterson Aside from my husband and my dad, Lars Peterson and Drake Self have been some of the most influential men in my life. I’m so grateful for the chance to talk with them a bit about how they met while at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Get in touch - whether in person, a phone call, a text, just something - with someone who has been a Pebble of Light in your life.Be sur... | 56m 39s | ||||||
| 2/8/22 |  Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Identity, Worth, & Potential || Darla Trendler | Text or voice message the show Ep 26: Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Identity, Worth, & Potential || Darla Trendler Have you ever wondered how to help your kids, or other youth in your life, recognize how amazing they are? Anne talks with Darla Trendler from the Spiritually Minded Women podcast about how to help others, especially youth, recognize their divine potential. The PEBBLE for the week: Share an encouraging, sincere compliment with a teen - or anyone - that you know.... | 1h 00m 51s | ||||||
| 1/11/22 |  Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree Austin | Text or voice message the show Ep 25: Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree Austin Deb & Kambree Austin talk about Kambree’s ability to overcome obstacles she has faced. With hemiplegic cerebral palsy, not many physical things come easy for Kambree but her grit and determination help her to move forward and have faith in the effort. Be sure to see the full show notes for references and resources.PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Consider a previous pursuit or goal when you did not achi... | 54m 59s | ||||||
| 12/14/21 |  The Importance of True Friends || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney (ENCORE) | Text or voice message the show Ep 24: The Importance of True Friends || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney (ENCORE) In this episode, Anne talks to her friends, Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian, about how to find the friends you need as well as the importance of effort and vulnerability in friendship. Be sure to check the full show notes for resources from the episode and links to find this week's guests!PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Try to go a little bit out of your comfort zone to reach out to a new (... | 41m 24s | ||||||
| 8/10/21 |  How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson (ENCORE) | Text or voice message the show Ep 23: How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson (ENCORE) Myrna Peterson is a quadriplegic living in rural Northern Minnesota who is a proactive advocate for differently abled persons. She has done a TEDx Talk, broke a Guinness World Record and is a recipient of the very prestigious Andrus Award for Community Service. She says that she only has one thumb that moved but she has a mouth that doesn’t stop. And she uses her voice to do all th... | 40m 50s | ||||||
| 7/6/21 |  Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck (ENCORE) | Text or voice message the show Ep 22: Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck (ENCORE) Tessa and Jamis Buck share their story of doing their best to follow an inspired path even when it took them in an unexpected direction.PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Be a first responder sometime this week. When you feel inspired to do something – whether for yourself or for someone else, just do it. Support the show Don’t forget to subscribe,... | 44m 22s | ||||||
| 6/1/21 |  Finding Inspired Balance in Parenting || Emily Jones | Text or voice message the show Ep 21: Finding Inspired Balance in Parenting || Emily Jones Emily Jones shares how the program that she developed with her husband David has blessed their lives through the development of an internal filter for their family’s use of technology. We also discuss this amazing generation of kids and the importance of inspiration in knowing how to parent and guide them.2 PEBBLES OF THE WEEK: Take some time to assess your personal use of technology. Maybe try that act... | 39m 16s | ||||||
| 5/18/21 |  Being an LGBTQ Ally: A Mother's Story || Kristen Coltrin | Text or voice message the show Ep 20: Being an LGBTQ Ally: A Mother's Story || Kristen Coltrin As a licensed clinical social worker, Kristen Coltrin had experiences working with and learning from the LGBTQ community. This helped to prepare her for when her professional life and her personal life would intersect. Check the full show notes for references, resources and ways to support the podcast.PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Check out that list of Kristen’s favorite resources, pick one and learn more. S... | 33m 53s | ||||||
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