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What if your greatest loss could unlock your deepest power?

This week on The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with author, speaker, and founder Caren Paskel to explore how self-belief transforms our lives—even through unimaginable grief. Caren’s story begins with love and loss but unfolds into a message of radiance, strength, and the kind of resilience that can only come from within.

Through the heartbreak of losing her husband, Caren awakened her inner power, redefined her purpose, and began inspiring others to believe in themselves. This conversation is a soul-deep reminder that healing, joy, and personal transformation are not only possible—they’re our birthright.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Caren opens up about the love story with her husband, David, whose unwavering self-belief inspired her to step into her own. After his passing, she turned deep sorrow into soul-fueled transformation.
• Becca relates to Caren’s story through the loss of her own brother and how that grief shaped her book Return to Radiance. The two explore the power of saying “yes” to growth even when it feels impossible.
• They discuss how choosing higher vibration thoughts—like gratitude—can reconnect you with joy, purpose, and even loved ones who’ve passed. Caren breaks down how she turned her pain into a book, a movement, and a message for millions.

About Caren

Caren Paskel is a best-selling author, speaker, and the founder of the Self-Evolution Education (S.E.E.) Foundation. With decades of experience in spiritual education and yoga principles, Caren guides individuals on a journey of transformation, helping them reach their fullest potential.

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What if healing isn't about fixing what’s broken, but honoring what’s true?

In this deeply reflective episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with life coach, writer, and musician Robert Kuang to explore what it really means to live in alignment with your truth. From growing up as a Taiwanese immigrant to navigating the complexities of Western achievement culture, Robert shares how he learned to honor his emotions, reconnect with his roots, and embrace the sacredness of being human.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to earn rest, hide their pain, or be someone else to feel worthy. Get ready for a conversation that blends wisdom, vulnerability, and soulful insights about what it means to truly heal.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• The Power of the Inner Artist: Robert shares how embracing creativity can be a healing tool and a grounding force, especially during periods of anxiety, grief, and personal transformation.
• Creativity as a Lifeline: From losing a pet to navigating life transitions, Robert reflects on how writing and music helped him stay centered and resilient in moments of emotional intensity.
• Your Voice Has Value: Robert and Becca explore the powerful idea that everyone has something worth saying, and that expressing it can be both personally fulfilling and a service to others.

About Robert

Robert Kuang is a pianist, coach, and writer with a focus on meaningful creativity, leadership development, energy maintenance, and communication. He grew up in Beijing before immigrating to America at 9-years-old. Robert started taking piano lessons not long after, and found a space where he could cultivate his creative expression, discipline, and sense of wonder.

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What if you could stop bracing yourself and finally grace yourself?

In this heartfelt and wisdom-filled episode, Becca sits down with bestselling author and life coach Chris Janssen to talk about her newest book, Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want. From personal stories of addiction and healing to practical tools for rewriting your inner narrative, Chris opens up about how grace—not guilt—is the key to lasting change. Whether you're in recovery, stuck in perfectionism, or just seeking more freedom in your life, this episode is your invitation to shift your mindset, embrace your worth, and walk the path of healing with self-compassion.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Chris shares the origin story of Grace Yourself, a book born from her own recovery journey and desire to help others rewrite their inner narratives around worth and addiction. Her decision to open up vulnerably was driven by her coaching experience and her belief that grace—not grit alone—leads to transformation.
• Becca opens up about the loss of her brother and the emotional impact it had on her, showing how choosing grace over guilt shifted her grief into a space of gratitude and healing. The two discuss how powerful grace can be when facing life’s most difficult challenges.
• Chris offers a tangible coaching tool: a two-column journaling exercise where you write the old story on one side and a new, truthful one on the other. This practical method allows you to change the meaning of painful experiences and condition new beliefs over time.

About Chris

Chris Janssen, MA, BCC, is a bestselling author, board-certified coach, and performance expert with 25+ years’ experience helping high-achieving perfectionists overcome self-sabotage and live with purpose. She’s coached elite athletes, creatives, soldiers, and entrepreneurs around the world, and previously trained with Tony Robbins’ team of results coaches. Chris is the author of Living All In and the upcoming Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want.

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