The Blair Badenhop Show
Self-Improvement
About
Hosted by writer and clarity coach Blair Badenhop, The Blair Badenhop Show is a reflective podcast about real life — work, creativity, motherhood, and the seasons in between. Through intimate solo episodes and honest conversations with guests, Blair shares personal reflections on purpose, self-trust, slowing down, and learning how to stay present as life shifts and evolves. Formerly Brand Yourself, the show has grown into a softer, more grounded space for being human and finding your way back to what feels true.To learn more about Blair visit blairbadenhop.com.
Episodes
- 316: My Messy Middle & How I'm Trusting the Process
In this week's episode, I'm sharing a few things that have brought me back to myself lately — a color analysis rabbit hole, a solo yoga class on Mother's Day, and wandering through an art fair alone. All of them felt like gentle reminders…
- 315: Currently Pondering Resilience, Talking to Trees, and Being a Good Ancestor
Recently, something happened that shook me. And it was such a big reminder of just how quickly things can change. One day everything is normal, the next, it's not. It reinforced something I've been learning in this season: being less absor…
- 314: The Art of Coming Back to Center (And Letting Go of Perfection)
Spring break was full — in the best ways. Slower mornings, more time together, spontaneous adventures, and long days with the kids that reminded me just how much I love being their mom. It was joyful, grounding, and a little messy — the ki…
- 313: Life Lately — Spring Awakenings, Favorite Finds, and a New Experiment
In this week's episode, I share how the change in seasons has brought me so much joy — and an immense amount of clarity about what's next. So much so that I decided to launch something new and share it with you today. I also share four thi…
- 312: Clarity Without a Plan — The Process Guiding My Next Chapter
Over the past year, my life and work have shifted in ways I never expected. After stepping away from the wellness branding and copywriting business I ran for a decade, I found myself in a season of not knowing what's next. But Instead of f…
- 311: Currently Pondering the End of Performance Culture — Plus a Peek Into My Everyday Life
I can't tell you how many posts I've seen on Substack lately from people saying they're done with Instagram. Clearly, a lot of us are exhausted by the noise—rage bait, endless stimulation, videos that leave us feeling worse instead of bett…
- 310: I Made My Phone Less Interesting — Here's What Happened
Over the last year, I've been slowly untangling myself from my iPhone — removing the apps that distract me, reaching for books or magazines instead, and experimenting with what it feels like to make my device less interesting. Because the…
- 309: Letting My Groans Out — and the Deeper Nervous System Work I'm Doing Now
In episode 308, I shared my practice of "letting my groans out" — a practice I've been doing for nearly a decade to release stress, unwind tension, and support deeper sleep. Today, I'm going deeper into the whole origin story from my 30s,…
- 308: Life Lately — Winter Rituals, Wellness Experiments & What's Grounding Me
In today's episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what's been filling my days lately — the small rituals, habits, and choices that are supporting me in this slower winter season. I talk about the books, routines, wellness experim…
- 307: On Taking January Slow — and Saving the Visioning for Later
In this episode, I'm letting go of the pressure to "start strong" in January — and maybe giving you permission to do the same. If your new year feels less like a clean slate and more like a slow crawl out of holiday chaos, sickness, or jus…
- 306: My Holiday Epiphany — How a Check-In with My Inner Child Helped Me Grow Up
This week's episode is a personal one — a holiday reflection I didn't expect to record but absolutely needed to. It starts in my kitchen, making hot chocolate for my kids, Bing Crosby playing, the tree lit up across the room… and realizing…
- 305: Oh Hi! Why I Took a Big Break — And What I'm Creating Now
In this episode, I share what led me to step back from the podcast and social media, the truth about our move to Georgia, and how this season has reshaped my work, my identity, and my priorities. If you're craving an honest, grounded look…
- 304: Life Lately - House Hunt Updates & Finding Our New Rhythm
Big news — we finally found our house! In today's solo episode, I'm sharing all the behind-the-scenes of our home search, what made this place feel like "the one," how the kids are adjusting, and what it's been like settling into a whole n…
- 303: Risky Career Moves & Life-Changing Pursuits with Kate Terentieva
Kate Terentieva is the founder of Off The Record, a connection card game that revolutionizes how we communicate and build deeper, more impactful relationships. With a background as a creative & art director for some of the world's most ico…
- 302: Using Vision to Transform Your Life with Neri Karra Sillaman
Neri Karra Sillaman is an advisor, speaker, and author, recently named to the Thinkers50 Radar List for 2024, recognizing her as one of the world's top 30 emerging management thinkers. She serves as an Entrepreneurship Expert at the Univer…
- 301: We Moved to Georgia: The Beauty, the Mess, and Everything In Between
In this solo episode, I'm bringing you behind the scenes of our big move to Georgia. From the emotional rollercoaster of saying goodbye to our old life, to the two-day drive with two kids, to landing in a totally new place—we've been in it…
- 300: A Farewell, a Road Trip & 7 Steps for Embracing Change
In this solo episode, I'm sharing a personal goodbye to our very first home — and I'm walking you through 7 steps that have helped me stay present through this big transition. In this episode, I talk about: • My heartfelt ode to our "fairy…
- 299: The Secret to Staying Happy, Healthy & Aligned Even Through Hard Seasons with Sarah Adler
Sarah Adler is a nutrition coach, healthy lifestyle & wellness expert, two-time bestselling cookbook author, the founder of Simply Real Health. Since 2012, she's served thousands of women through her cookbooks, seasonal meal plans, wellnes…
- 298: Letting Go & Trusting the Blank Space: My Next Chapter as an Entrepreneur
Big changes are happening over here—both in life and business. In this solo episode, I'm sharing an update on our move to Georgia, why I'm stepping away from Your Wellness Brand after seven years, and what's next for me as I press pause on…
- 297: Following the Breadcrumbs to Your Most Aligned Life
Ever found yourself in the middle of a massive life transition, where everything feels uncertain, messy, and undone? That's exactly where I am right now—deep in the growth zone as I say goodbye to one chapter and step into another with our…
- 296: The Power of Holding a Clear Vision
In this solo episode, I'm diving deep into the power of holding a clear vision, especially in times of transition and uncertainty. Right now, I'm navigating one of the biggest changes of my life—moving my family to another state. It's over…
- 295: Lessons in Business, Boundaries & Impact with Women's Health Expert Nicole Jardim
Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women's Health Coach, the Author of Fix Your Period, and the host of the Period Party podcast. She has developed education and offerings that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that co…
- 294: How I'm Riding the Waves of a Massive Life Change
In this solo episode, I'm diving deep into the bittersweet experience of navigating big life changes—specifically, the process of unknitting yourself from a life that feels tightly woven. I share my personal journey as I prepare to leave a…
- 293: The Magic of Embodying Elegance in a Reactive World
In this episode, I'm exploring the idea of self-composure and elegance—how we can handle life's messy, challenging moments with more grace and strength. This was sparked by a story I heard on the Honestly with Bari Weiss podcast, where Peg…
- 292: Bringing In a New Era of Feminine Leaders with Grace Emmons
Grace is a certified Transformation Coach, Energy Healer, CEO of Forward with Grace and founder of Topanga Canyon Oasis. Her unique methodology blends her background in bioengineering, psychology, and spirituality, empowering high-achiever…
- 291: Embracing the Cyclical Nature of Entrepreneurship with Jesse Israel
Known for founding The Big Quiet movement and leading some of the largest meditations on earth, Jesse is a renowned expert in human performance & wellbeing, a global keynote speaker and a leadership coach to today's most influential busine…
- 290: Kicking Off 2025 With Astrological Insights, Personal Intentions, and a Major Life Update
Happy New Year! In this special solo episode, I'm kicking off the 2025 season of The Blair Badenhop Show with a mix of astrological insights, personal intentions, and a major life update. Here's what you can expect from this episode: A bri…
- 289: The Peaks & Valleys of My 2024
In this final episode of the year, I share some vulnerable reflections on the challenges and growth I experienced in 2024. From navigating the ups and downs of life and business to embracing new habits and perspectives, this year has been…
- 288: Making Space for Yourself in the Holiday Frenzy
No matter how you feel about this time of year – it's easy to get swept up in the holiday frenzy. The shopping, the events, the excuses to eat more sweets, the extra glasses of wine, the stress, the difficult family members. Even if you're…
- 287: How to Create a Brand That Gets You Noticed
In today's episode, I share the 3 key ingredients to building an authentic and magnetic brand in the wellness industry. A brand that doesn't blend in with everyone else vying for attention and adoration, but instead, a brand that attracts…
- 286: Did Authenticity Win the Election? My Thoughts.
We're almost two weeks out from the presidential election here in the states, and so many of us are still processing the outcome. As someone who has been fascinated by this landslide victory on the part of Trump - something many were not e…
- 285: Why I've Fallen in Love with ChatGPT & How I Use It to Support My Business
Been curious how AI can support you as an entrepreneur, but have felt a little resistant? This episode is for you. As someone who basically rejected the idea of using ChatGPT in any area of my business, I decided to give it a whirl and hav…
- 284: Breaking Free of Old Patterns & Creating the Results You Really Want
http://www.blairbadenhop.com/284 If you're feeling stuck in any area of your life right now, this episode is for you. There is nothing more frustrating than knowing you want something different with your health, career, relationships, or l…
- 283: Taking Big Leaps & Building Inner Trust with Ana Urban
Ana Urban is a holistic ADHD coach who's helped hundreds of ambitious men and women overcome ADHD curses, self-sabotage, and the mental and emotional roadblocks keeping them stuck. She blends brain science, shadow exploration, and practica…
- 282: The Clarity Practice that Changed the Trajectory of My Career
In today's episode, I dive into one of the biggest reasons anyone feels stuck or unfulfilled at any point in life: a lack of clarity. From career + growing a business to relationships and love, a lack of vision about what you really want o…
- 281: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Trust & It's Impact on Everything with Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, an empowerment coach, and author Boundary Boss and her latest book Too Much. She's also the host of her top-rated podcast The Terri Cole Show. For over 20 years, her approach h…
- 280: BTS on Being Mentored by Me Inside Your Wellness Brand
In today's episode, I share a deep dive, BTS look inside my business mentorship program, Your Wellness Brand . This is an experience I've been running since 2017 and have taken over 150 health coaches, fitness experts, mindfulness teachers…
- 279: How to Become a Pro at Marketing Your Wellness Business
If you became a wellness entrepreneur for the impact over the constant need to perform on social media and promote your business in every channel imaginable, you're not alone! It can be a rude awakening when you realize that you have to be…
- 278: 5 Tips to Become a Natural Client Magnet
If you're an early-stage or more established entrepreneur who is feeling lost about how to create a steady stream of the right clients, this episode is for you! Inside, I share the 5 essential things you need to do to become a natural clie…
- 277: My Critique of Jenna Kutcher's New Website
In today's episode, I'm doing something I've never done before… Critiquing the new website of a well-known entrepreneur, Jenna Kutcher. This is a respectful, yet direct critique about the opportunities I see for Jenna to elevate your new b…
- 276: Cultivating Genuine Connections in a Digital World with Palak Dave
Palak Dave is the Founder and CEO of Embiria {experience}, a speaker, investor and author of the newly released book Beautiful Everydays: A Guide to Living in the Here and Now. Formerly an award-winning marketer with senior-level positions…
- 275: Introducing The Blair Badenhop Show
I've officially let go of Brand Yourself and stepped into this next chapter of my work, and I'm so grateful to have you here. In today's episode, I share: How I feel about this name change and what it's brought up for me What you can expec…
- 274: Big News I'm Renaming the Podcast!
As you probably gathered from the episode title, I've got big news! I'm retiring the name Brand Yourself and changing it to something new which I share in today's episode. Inside, you'll hear: The why behind the name change Why it took me…
- 273: 11 Qualities That Successful Entrepreneurs Embody
So, what does it really take to become a successful entrepreneur? What character traits and qualities allow people to build something that has longevity? Over the last 10 years, I've worked with hundreds of coaches, teachers, mentors, spec…
- 272: How to Capture Your Authentic Self in a Brand Photo Shoot
As an entrepreneur, you know that one of the most powerful brand visuals is photography. The headshots The lifestyle shots The details shots They are the key to making your brand feel alive and real and human. Without them, websites lack v…
- 271: Proving That Magic is Real with Mia Magik
Mia Magik is an author, speaker, and coach serving as a modern ambassador for ancient magik. On a mission of permission, she ignites the Wisdom of our IntuWitchin, inviting the liberation of your most magikal self through spiritual transfi…
- 270: 6 Ways I'm Integrating Play & Productivity This Summer
Happy June! In this week's episode, I share why this month - and the summer season in general - is such a nostalgic time of year for me. And remains one of my favorites. While summer can bring so much energy and aliveness to our lives, it…
- 269: Becoming a Popular Parenting Resource, Author, and Community Leader with Brooke Romney
Brooke is a writer, speaker and leader of an online community who helps moms of teens and tweens create meaningful, healthy and enjoyable relationships with their children through practical application, education and community. Her goal is…
- 268: My Journey to 6-Figures and Beyond
Today, I'm going to share the quickie version of my business growth story with you. How I got started as a copywriter What I did to cover my base expenses as I grew How much I earned in my first year The key to hitting 6-figures in year tw…
- 267: Becoming the Queen of Sexual Wellness with Pamela Madsen
Pamela is a trailblazer in women's wellness known for her transformative approach to self-discovery and intimate connection. As a Somatic Wellness Educator, Pamela has dedicated over a decade to helping women reclaim their bodies and reign…