Sunshine Cafe: Stories to Encourage & Inspire

👉 FREE GRATITUDE GUIDE: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat My guest today is my friend…the amazing Susan Peirce Thompson and she and I discuss the challenge of maintaining weightloss, but also the hopeful, science-backed path she outlines in her new book called, Maintain, which helps people keep the weight off once they finally get in their right-sized body. In this episode of the Sunshine☀️Café, we unpack the three powerful identity shifts from her book Maintain that can change everything: ✨ Being Devoted – Stop starting over and become someone who lives it ✨ Be Resourced – Replace emotional eating with real support and tools ✨ Be Liberated – Break free from the mental obsession with food so you can live free! We cover a lot of actionable ideas and truths in this very fun and easy conversation. If you’re ready for a more freeing, sustainable approach… this conversation will encourage and equip you!  #MaintainBook, #JoinTheMaintenanceMovement Susan Peirce Thompson’s Links: BrightLineEating.com SusanPeirceThompson.com www.JoinTheMaintenanceMovement.com   Lisa Roers's LINKS: 👉 FREE GUIDE: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

👉 FREE GRATITUDE GUIDE: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat What if you could unlock your full potential without sacrificing the parts of your life that matter most to you? In this episode of the Sunshine Café, I sit down with business and life coach Stephanie Richardson to talk about what it really looks like to grow in both your work and your life—without leaving yourself behind in the process. We talk about why real success includes every area of your life, how small, intentional steps create meaningful change over time, and the way limiting beliefs can quietly hold you back. We also dive into why your mindset shapes your results and how important community and support are when it comes to building a life that truly feels aligned. If you’ve ever felt like something is out of balance… this conversation will help you take your next step forward. Stephanie Richardson’s LINKS Stephanie Richardson Keynote Speaker & International Best Selling Author Certified World Class Speaking Coach Maxwell Leadership Team Certified Coach & DISC Consultant Have you read my book? Order it here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/E49CFCAF4WJ9J https://stephanierichardsonuyp.com/ https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/46780/simple https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachstephanierichardson/ Keynote Speaker & Trainer: https://youtu.be/1_rSOVGupfg?si=s7CEskmWAL06swty Lisa Roers's LINKS: 👉 FREE GUIDE: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

👉 FREE GUIDE: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat In this episode of Sunshine ☀️Café, I sit down with Kendra Beavis for a powerful conversation about identity, reinvention, and what it really means to step into the next version of yourself. Kendra shares her journey through personal challenges, transformation, and the courageous decisions that ultimately shaped who she is today. Together, we explore what happens when life doesn’t go as planned—and how those very moments can become the catalyst for growth, clarity, and purpose. This conversation is honest, encouraging, and filled with reminders that you are not stuck… you are becoming. If you’ve ever felt like you’re in between versions of yourself—or wondering what God might be doing in a hard season—this episode will meet you right where you are and gently call you forward. Kendra Beavis’s LINKS:   Website: www.KendraBeavis.com Book presale link - https://kendrabeavis.com/afterlight-pre-sale-party/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Root and rise community circle free - https://gardenofeve.life/invitation?code=E7C34F&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWcdGgqpagCUim7lT6OzqLUi5le0fn9bvD0TlE-kQL5-eObTkS2PK0Nd0a44_aem_n15rJIN861IQ0Lcbmcs9IQ Free lift kit - https://kendrabeavis.com/lift-kit/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social  Lisa Roers's LINKS: 👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Strategic Ways to Build a Mindset of Gratitude: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

👉 FREE GUIDE: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat In this episode of Sunshine☀️Café, I sit down with dietitian Katy Harvey to unpack the powerful concept of intuitive eating and why so many of us feel stuck in a frustrating cycle with food. We talk about how dieting can actually work against our bodies, how our relationship with food is shaped from childhood, and why restriction often leads to more cravings and obsession. Katy shares practical steps to begin rebuilding trust with your body, creating simple structure around eating, and finding freedom from constant food noise. If you’ve ever felt like you’re at war with food or your body, this conversation offers a refreshing, hopeful path forward — one rooted in peace, balance, and true health. You were never meant to spend your life trying to shrink yourself — you were meant to live with purpose, joy and impact! Katy Harvey’s LINKS: Hunger Guide Scale: www.nondietacademy.com/hunger Free Quiz to Discover Your Unique Path to Food Freedom: nondietacademy.com/quiz Facebook Group - Intuitive Eating Made Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitiveeatingmadeeasy Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyharvey.rd/ Lisa Roers's LINKS: 👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Strategic Ways to Build a Mindset of Gratitude: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

🎟️ In-person/Onine PHC Conference tickets HERE 👉  https://phc26.eventify.io/t2/tickets (10% off with discount code: SC10) 👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Ways to Build a Grateful Mindset: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa Roers talks with Sam Feltham, co-founder of the Public Health Collaboration, about metabolic health, ultra-processed food addiction, and the growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Sam shares his journey from snowboard instructor to global health advocate and explains why prevention, lifestyle medicine, and better nutrition are critical to the future of healthcare. This episode is part of Podcasthon 2026, highlighting nonprofits making a difference in the world. Sam Feltham’s LINKS: https://phcukconference.org/ https://liberatetoday.org/   Lisa Roers's LINKS: 👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Strategic Ways to Build a Mindset of Gratitude: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Strategic Ways to Build a Mindset of Gratitude: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat Blending families can be one of the most challenging dynamics to navigate — especially for stepmoms who often feel like outsiders in their own homes. In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa sits down with Alicia Krasko, host of The Stepmom Side Podcast, to talk honestly about the realities of stepmom life and what actually helps create healthier relationships in blended families. Together they explore why connection should come before correction, how to navigate different expectations between households, and why empathy, curiosity, and clear communication can make such a difference for both kids and parents. Whether you're a stepmom, part of a blended family, or navigating complex family relationships, this conversation offers practical encouragement and thoughtful insights to help you build stronger connections at home. Alicia Krasko’s LINKS: aliciakrasko.com/expectations aliciakrasko.com The Stepmom Side Community The Stepmom Side Podcast Lisa Roers's LINKS:  👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Strategic Ways to Build a Mindset of Gratitude: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat FREE GUIDE:  Who I am in Christ: https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Strategic Ways to Build a Mindset of Gratitude https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat What if the thoughts you think every day are shaping the life you’re living right now? In this uplifting conversation, I sit down with Lori Rogers from the PositivityActivity.net to talk about resilience, mindset, and the science behind retraining your brain for joy and productivity. Lori shares how she navigated business stress, parenting challenges, and personal setbacks by learning to intentionally shift her thoughts. We discuss simple daily practices like gratitude, conscious acts of kindness, flipping negative self-talk, and “living in your future” instead of your current circumstances. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in worry, this episode is a reminder that you have the power to change your life. Starting NOW! 😊 Lori Rogers’s LINKS: Shawn Achor TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Website: https://www.positiveactivity.net/ Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG FREE GUIDE:  Who I am in Christ: https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

FREE GUIDE: Who I am in Christ: https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami Anxiety as a Christian can feel confusing and isolating. In this episode, Ann-Louise Graham shares her personal journey through nearly two decades of panic attacks and overwhelming fear — and how discovering her identity in Christ transformed her mind and the way she approached this journey out of fear. In this episode, we talk about the different types of anxiety, and how fearing God is the one way to renew your mind, and why true peace doesn’t come from perfect circumstances — but from being found in Christ Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered, “Where is God in the middle of my stress and anxiety?” this conversation will encourage you. Ann Louise Graham’s LINKS: Explore my books and resources: ann-louisegraham.com Follow updates and encouragement on Facebook: Ann-Louise Graham Join the journey on Instagram: @ann_louisegraham Lisa Roers's LINKS: FREE GUIDE: Who I am in Christ: https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Join the Conversation for the Fasting Way - Wednesday 2/18/26 & Thursday 2/19/26: https://www.lisaroers.com/landpg-webr-fwq1-26 Feeling stretched thin, doing everything yourself, and still falling behind? In this episode, Lisa talks with marketing expert Emily Reagan about delegation, non-linear career paths, and how focusing on the right 20% can free your time, confidence, and calling. A hopeful conversation for anyone navigating work, transition, or what’s next. Emily Reagan’s LINKS: Website: https://emilyreaganpr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyreaganpr Help for your tasks & to-do’s: http://hireaunicorn.com/ Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Join Conversation for the Fasting Way: https://www.lisaroers.com/landpg-webr-fwq1-26 Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG FREE GUIDE:  Who I am in Christ: https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/