<![CDATA[In The Driver's Seat]]>Somewhere along the way, you stopped driving.

Maybe life got busy. Maybe loss reshaped you. Maybe you kept saying yes to everything except what you really wanted in life. Or maybe you know exactly what you want, you just don't believe yet that it's possible for you.

In the Driver's Seat is the podcast for people who are ready to stop aimlessly drifting and start creating a life they genuinely love. Host Lisa French is a former race car driver turned empowerment coach. One day she quit a secure job and moved solo 1,000 miles from Iowa to Florida, to a place she had never been, with no plan except intentional living and the belief that more was possible.

Each week, Lisa brings real stories, honest conversations, and practical tools rooted in mindset, self-worth, and manifestation. The kind that helped her navigate grief, reinvention, difficult relationships, and a leap of faith most people only dream about.

This isn't a highlights reel. It's the whole road: the hard seasons, the quiet turning points, the unexpected grace, and the proof that possibility is real no matter where you're starting from.

New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe now and start steering towards the life you see in your mind.

]]>https://lisafrench.rocks/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:14:34 GMTTue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:45 GMT60Lisa French<p>Somewhere along the way, you stopped driving.</p><p></p><p>Maybe life got busy. Maybe loss reshaped you. Maybe you kept saying yes to everything except what you really wanted in life. Or maybe you know exactly what you want, you just don't believe yet that it's possible for you.</p><p></p><p><b>In the Driver's Seat</b> is the podcast for people who are ready to stop aimlessly drifting and start creating a life they genuinely love. Host Lisa French is a former race car driver turned empowerment coach. One day she quit a secure job and moved solo 1,000 miles from Iowa to Florida, to a place she had never been, with no plan except intentional living and the belief that more was possible.</p><p></p><p>Each week, Lisa brings real stories, honest conversations, and practical tools rooted in mindset, self-worth, and manifestation. The kind that helped her navigate grief, reinvention, difficult relationships, and a leap of faith most people only dream about.</p><p></p><p>This isn't a highlights reel. It's the whole road: the hard seasons, the quiet turning points, the unexpected grace, and the proof that possibility is real no matter where you're starting from.</p><p></p><p>New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe now and start steering towards the life you see in your mind.</p>episodicLisa Frenchlkfrench11@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Would You Still Love It If Nobody Was Watching?]]>We live in a world where "aesthetic" is practically a personality trait. But have you ever wondered if the life you’re building is authentically yours, or just a collection of things you thought you were supposed to want? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of "aesthetic culture" and talking about the real cost of performing for an audience. It’s time to stop trying to fit in and start showing up as the version of you that exists when nobody is watching.

⏱️ Timestamps

  • 00:00 – The "aesthetic" trap & why we chase trends
  • 01:22 – Inspiration vs. Imitation: The questions you should be asking
  • 02:56 – My personal story: Poverty, hand-me-downs, and being "seen"
  • 05:34 – How limited resources helped me find my own style
  • 09:11 – The exhausting cost of self-editing to fit in
  • 12:29 – Why authenticity is the only way to attract the right people
  • 13:10 – The core challenge: Is the life you’re building actually yours?
  • 14:14 – Outro, resources & closing thoughts

💡 Key Takeaways

  • Performance is exhausting: When you’re busy curating a life for approval, you inevitably lose touch with the person you were before the editing started.
  • The Power of Being Seen: Authenticity isn't just about us—it’s about creating a safe space for others to relax and be themselves, too.
  • The "Would You Still?" Test: Ask yourself, would I still love this thing if nobody was watching? If the answer is no, it might be time to let it go.


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]]>8b245787-7eb8-46b0-aff5-506ffb38aa12Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT<p>We live in a world where "aesthetic" is practically a personality trait. But have you ever wondered if the life you’re building is authentically <i>yours</i>, or just a collection of things you thought you were supposed to want? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of "aesthetic culture" and talking about the real cost of performing for an audience. It’s time to stop trying to fit in and start showing up as the version of you that exists when nobody is watching.</p><h3>⏱️ Timestamps</h3><ul><li>00:00 – The "aesthetic" trap &amp; why we chase trends</li><li>01:22 – Inspiration vs. Imitation: The questions you <i>should</i> be asking</li><li>02:56 – My personal story: Poverty, hand-me-downs, and being "seen"</li><li>05:34 – How limited resources helped me find my own style</li><li>09:11 – The exhausting cost of self-editing to fit in</li><li>12:29 – Why authenticity is the only way to attract the right people</li><li>13:10 – The core challenge: Is the life you’re building actually yours?</li><li>14:14 – Outro, resources &amp; closing thoughts</li></ul><h3>💡 Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>Performance is exhausting: When you’re busy curating a life for approval, you inevitably lose touch with the person you were before the editing started.</li><li>The Power of Being Seen: Authenticity isn't just about us—it’s about creating a safe space for others to relax and be themselves, too.</li><li>The "Would You Still?" Test: Ask yourself, <i>would I still love this thing if nobody was watching?</i> If the answer is no, it might be time to let it go.</li></ul><h3><br />All the links are below. 👇<br />🔗 Free Visualization Guide: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lisafrench.rocks/links" target="_blank">https://lisafrench.rocks/links</a><br />📧 Hello Possibility Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">https://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a><br /><br />📲 Follow Lisa<br />Instagram @lisafrench111<br />Facebook @lisafrench111</h3>no00:16:0816Would You Still Love It If Nobody Was Watching?full<![CDATA[Starting Over at 40: Why I Left My Second Marriage]]>For years I waited for permission to choose myself. At 40, I finally stopped asking.

In this episode of In The Driver's Seat, I'm sharing the story I've never told publicly — why I left my second marriage, the pattern of disrespect I kept excusing, and the moment I realized choosing yourself isn't selfish. It's integrity.

If you've ever rationalized behavior you knew wasn't okay — or waited for someone else to celebrate you instead of celebrating yourself — this one's for you.

Because I stopped waiting. And at 40, I threw my own party.

📌 Chapters:

0:00 — The second marriage that started out fun

1:20 — The pattern: secret contact with women, year after year

1:56 — The Drift Effect: how I rationalized his behavior

3:26 — What hurt more than the cheating

5:30 — The ultimatum he refused to engage with

7:00 — The daughter detour that almost delayed everything

8:00 — The Quiet Math: running the numbers on my own

9:37 — The house that found me (and lined up perfectly)

11:10 — Sleeping on an air mattress by choice

11:50 — Why I celebrated my 40th like New Year's Eve

14:30 — The loan officer who proved he'd never remember my birthday 15:00 — The shift: I stopped waiting for someone else to celebrate me 16:40 — Choosing yourself is not selfish. It's integrity.

17:30 — Your turn: where are you waiting for permission?

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Choosing yourself is not selfish — it's integrity. Integrity mattered more to me than keeping the peace. Whether it's a marriage, a friendship, a job, or just saying no to something that violates your values — honoring what's true for you is always the right answer.
  • Stop waiting for someone else to celebrate you. I spent years waiting for a man who couldn't even remember my birthday. At 40, I realized: I will celebrate myself. That shift from waiting for permission to choosing myself felt like absolute freedom.
  • The math helps, but the decision comes from somewhere deeper. I ran the numbers. They gave me logic. But the real decision came from knowing I couldn't keep drifting away from my own truth.

📬 Want to go deeper?

Every Tuesday, I share more of my story and the tools I'm using to build a life of purpose in my free newsletter, Hello Possibility.

If you're in a season of starting over (or thinking about it), I also have a free visualization guide to help you picture what's next.

All the links are below. 👇

🔗 Free Visualization Guide: https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization

📧 Hello Possibility Newsletter: https://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter

📲 Follow Lisa
Instagram @lisafrench111

Facebook @lisafrench111

]]>a72cdb58-046b-44b6-bafd-029d265cff80Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:16:27 GMT<p>For years I waited for permission to choose myself. At 40, I finally stopped asking.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>In The Driver's Seat</i>, I'm sharing the story I've never told publicly — why I left my second marriage, the pattern of disrespect I kept excusing, and the moment I realized choosing yourself isn't selfish. It's integrity.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever rationalized behavior you knew wasn't okay — or waited for someone else to celebrate you instead of celebrating yourself — this one's for you.</p><p></p><p>Because I stopped waiting. And at 40, I threw my own party.</p><p></p><p>📌 Chapters:</p><p>0:00 — The second marriage that started out fun</p><p>1:20 — The pattern: secret contact with women, year after year</p><p>1:56 — The Drift Effect: how I rationalized his behavior</p><p>3:26 — What hurt more than the cheating</p><p>5:30 — The ultimatum he refused to engage with</p><p>7:00 — The daughter detour that almost delayed everything</p><p>8:00 — The Quiet Math: running the numbers on my own</p><p>9:37 — The house that found me (and lined up perfectly)</p><p>11:10 — Sleeping on an air mattress by choice</p><p>11:50 — Why I celebrated my 40th like New Year's Eve</p><p>14:30 — The loan officer who proved he'd never remember my birthday 15:00 — The shift: I stopped waiting for someone else to celebrate me 16:40 — Choosing yourself is not selfish. It's integrity.</p><p>17:30 — Your turn: where are you waiting for permission?</p><p></p><p>💡 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Choosing yourself is not selfish — it's integrity. Integrity mattered more to me than keeping the peace. Whether it's a marriage, a friendship, a job, or just saying no to something that violates your values — honoring what's true for you is always the right answer.</li><li>Stop waiting for someone else to celebrate you. I spent years waiting for a man who couldn't even remember my birthday. At 40, I realized: I will celebrate myself. That shift from waiting for permission to choosing myself felt like absolute freedom.</li><li>The math helps, but the decision comes from somewhere deeper. I ran the numbers. They gave me logic. But the real decision came from knowing I couldn't keep drifting away from my own truth.<p></p></li></ul><p>📬 Want to go deeper?</p><p>Every Tuesday, I share more of my story and the tools I'm using to build a life of purpose in my free newsletter, <i>Hello Possibility</i>.</p><p></p><p>If you're in a season of starting over (or thinking about it), I also have a free visualization guide to help you picture what's next.</p><p></p><p>All the links are below. 👇</p><p>🔗 Free Visualization Guide: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lisafrench.rocks/links" target="_blank">https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization</a></p><p>📧 Hello Possibility Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">https://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>📲 Follow Lisa<br />Instagram @lisafrench111</p><p>Facebook @lisafrench111</p>no00:19:1415Starting Over at 40: Why I Left My Second Marriagefull<![CDATA[I Was Terrified Every Race. Here's Why I Kept Getting in the Car.]]>What if the thing that terrified you most was also the thing that made you unstoppable?

In this episode, I'm taking you through my years in racing from a scared 11-year-old buckling into a quarter midget, all the way to sprint cars at Knoxville, Iowa and what it taught me about self-doubt, fear, and the difference between bad equipment and a bad driver.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 — The question everyone kept asking me
2:15 — My dad's near-fatal crash and the fear it planted in me
7:30 — Why I finally got in the car (borrowing someone else's belief)
11:08 — The "parking brake" breakthrough with Ken Rice
16:15 — Moving up: why Jim's belief mattered more than my own
21:40 — Sprint cars at Knoxville: terrified and doing it anyway
26:50 — The three lessons racing taught me about life


💡 Key Takeaways
• Bad equipment ≠ lack of ability. When things aren't working, check the tools, the support, and the environment before blaming yourself.
• Borrow someone's belief until you build your own. Confidence often arrives AFTER the doing, not before.
• Fear doesn't need to be gone. It just needs to get out of the driver's seat.


🎧 In The Driver's Seat is a podcast about fueling your journey to a life of purpose and passion with practical mindset tips, inspiring stories, and the courage to live on your own terms.

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]]>10752cd2-6d30-40ad-aa12-7e49da26ae7eThu, 18 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT<p>What if the thing that terrified you most was also the thing that made you unstoppable?</p><p>In this episode, I'm taking you through my years in racing from a scared 11-year-old buckling into a quarter midget, all the way to sprint cars at Knoxville, Iowa and what it taught me about self-doubt, fear, and the difference between bad equipment and a bad driver.<br /></p><p>⏱️ Timestamps <br />0:00 — The question everyone kept asking me <br />2:15 — My dad's near-fatal crash and the fear it planted in me <br />7:30 — Why I finally got in the car (borrowing someone else's belief) <br />11:08 — The "parking brake" breakthrough with Ken Rice <br />16:15 — Moving up: why Jim's belief mattered more than my own <br />21:40 — Sprint cars at Knoxville: terrified and doing it anyway <br />26:50 — The three lessons racing taught me about life</p><p><br />💡 Key Takeaways <br />• Bad equipment ≠ lack of ability. When things aren't working, check the tools, the support, and the environment before blaming yourself. <br />• Borrow someone's belief until you build your own. Confidence often arrives AFTER the doing, not before. <br />• Fear doesn't need to be gone. It just needs to get out of the driver's seat.</p><p><br />🎧 In The Driver's Seat is a podcast about fueling your journey to a life of purpose and passion with practical mindset tips, inspiring stories, and the courage to live on your own terms.<br /></p><p>📬 Want more encouragement in your inbox? Subscribe to my newsletter, <i>Hello Possibility</i>, at</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a></p><p></p><hr /><p>📲 Follow Lisa <br />Instagram: @lisafrench111 <br />Facebook: @lisafrench111</p><hr /><p></p>no00:29:4314I Was Terrified Every Race. Here's Why I Kept Getting in the Car.full<![CDATA[I Stopped Rushing Through Life. Here's What Happened]]>Are you exhausted from always being busy — but somehow can't stop? You might not have a willpower problem. You have a nervous system problem.

In this episode of In The Driver's Seat, I'm breaking down the real reason you feel addicted to busyness — and why "just relax" has never worked for you.

You'll discover: ✅ The 3 types of busy people (which one are you?) ✅ Why your brain is literally wired to crave chaos and constant stimulation ✅ Why checking your phone 205 times a day is making your stress worse — not better ✅ 3 small, manageable steps to start rewiring your nervous system toward stillness

Whether you're a Buzz Addict chasing your next task, a Burnout who desperately wants to rest but can't seem to stop, or someone using busyness to avoid uncomfortable feelings — this episode is for you.

The best part? This isn't a character flaw. It's biology. And biology can be changed.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Type 1: The Buzz Addict

04:02 Type 2: The Burnout

06:41 Type 3: Cannot Sit Still

10:30 What your nervous system was actually built for

11:39 The neurobiology of the "buzz"

12:44 Why scrolling doesn't decompress you

13:13 How to rewire your brain toward stillness

16:47 Free newsletter + next steps

📩 Get my FREE weekly newsletter — inspiration, mindset tools, and practical tips: 👉 lisafrench.rocks/newsletter

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#slowliving #nervousystemregulation #personaldevelopment #mindset #burnoutrecovery #stoprushing #intentionalliving

]]>62b33125-ad7a-46eb-9daa-050841c1f51eThu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT<p>Are you exhausted from always being busy — but somehow can't stop? You might not have a willpower problem. You have a nervous system problem.</p><p>In this episode of <i>In The Driver's Seat</i>, I'm breaking down the real reason you feel addicted to busyness — and why "just relax" has never worked for you.</p><p>You'll discover: ✅ The 3 types of busy people (which one are you?) ✅ Why your brain is literally wired to crave chaos and constant stimulation ✅ Why checking your phone 205 times a day is making your stress <i>worse</i> — not better ✅ 3 small, manageable steps to start rewiring your nervous system toward stillness</p><p>Whether you're a Buzz Addict chasing your next task, a Burnout who desperately wants to rest but can't seem to stop, or someone using busyness to avoid uncomfortable feelings — this episode is for you.</p><p>The best part? This isn't a character flaw. It's biology. And biology can be changed.</p><p></p><hr /><p>📌 Chapters: </p><p>00:00 Introduction </p><p>01:15 Type 1: The Buzz Addict </p><p>04:02 Type 2: The Burnout </p><p>06:41 Type 3: Cannot Sit Still </p><p>10:30 What your nervous system was actually built for </p><p>11:39 The neurobiology of the "buzz" </p><p>12:44 Why scrolling doesn't decompress you </p><p>13:13 How to rewire your brain toward stillness </p><p>16:47 Free newsletter + next steps</p><p></p><hr /><p>📩 Get my FREE weekly newsletter — inspiration, mindset tools, and practical tips: 👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>📲 Follow Lisa </p><p>Instagram: @lisafrench111 </p><p>Facebook: @lisafrench111</p><p></p><hr /><p>#slowliving #nervousystemregulation #personaldevelopment #mindset #burnoutrecovery #stoprushing #intentionalliving</p>no00:17:0913I Stopped Rushing Through Life. Here's What Happenedfull<![CDATA[My First Best Friend]]>In this episode, Lisa French takes you to a house on the corner of Elm and 10th Street in Lincoln, Illinois, where her very first best friend lived. Her Grandma French was born in 1900, collected dolls she'd find at yard sales and fix up, played rolls of music on her player piano, listened to the emergency radio scanner, and made Grandpa take her to the racetrack even though he thought racing was foolish. From dominoes partnerships and pizza delivery rituals to a buttercup yellow house and a trophy collection that grew with every race, this is a portrait of a woman who was steady, grounded, and fully present in her own life. And in the lives of the people she loved. Including what happened years after Lisa lost her, when a dream that kept coming back finally made sense.

Key Takeaways

  • The people who shape us most aren't always the loudest ones in the room. Sometimes they're the steadiest.
  • Grief doesn't always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like running to your mom at a funeral at sixteen and crying like a little kid, because that's exactly what you needed to do.
  • Signs from the people we've lost are real, if we're open to receiving them. The message doesn't always come the way we expect.
  • Being chosen in the small specific ways is one of the greatest gifts one person can give another.
  • The people who love us most don't leave us. They actually get closer.

💡 "She wasn't just cheering from the sidelines. She wanted to save the pieces of our wins to keep at home with her."

Resources Mentioned

Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free) lisafrench.rocks/visualization

Hello, Possibility newsletter lisafrench.rocks/newsletter

Follow Lisa

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Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, content creator, and keynote speaker based in Panama City Beach, Florida. She helps people get intentional about their lives, their work, and what they're building. Follow along at lisafrench.rocks and subscribe to her weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility.

]]>dc35a041-2f9a-4da7-b8ab-b42c70b9a61dThu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Lisa French takes you to a house on the corner of Elm and 10th Street in Lincoln, Illinois, where her very first best friend lived. Her Grandma French was born in 1900, collected dolls she'd find at yard sales and fix up, played rolls of music on her player piano, listened to the emergency radio scanner, and made Grandpa take her to the racetrack even though he thought racing was foolish. From dominoes partnerships and pizza delivery rituals to a buttercup yellow house and a trophy collection that grew with every race, this is a portrait of a woman who was steady, grounded, and fully present in her own life. And in the lives of the people she loved. Including what happened years after Lisa lost her, when a dream that kept coming back finally made sense.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>The people who shape us most aren't always the loudest ones in the room. Sometimes they're the steadiest.</li><li>Grief doesn't always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like running to your mom at a funeral at sixteen and crying like a little kid, because that's exactly what you needed to do.</li><li>Signs from the people we've lost are real, if we're open to receiving them. The message doesn't always come the way we expect.</li><li>Being chosen in the small specific ways is one of the greatest gifts one person can give another.</li><li>The people who love us most don't leave us. They actually get closer.<p></p></li></ul><p>💡 <i>"She wasn't just cheering from the sidelines. She wanted to save the pieces of our wins to keep at home with her."</i></p><p></p><p><b>Resources Mentioned</b></p><p>Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free) <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/visualization" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/visualization</a></p><p>Hello, Possibility newsletter <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p><b>Follow Lisa</b></p><p>📲 Instagram and Facebook @lisafrench111</p><p></p><p>Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, content creator, and keynote speaker based in Panama City Beach, Florida. She helps people get intentional about their lives, their work, and what they're building. Follow along at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks</a> and subscribe to her weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility.</p>no00:24:3912My First Best Friendfull<![CDATA[Why Do I Feel Disconnected From Everyone?]]>In this episode, Lisa French gets honest about something she's been noticing in her own life... a quiet drift toward staying home, staying in, and choosing the comfort of less human interaction.

Inspired by that realization, and by a memorable week at the Knoxville Nationals when the cell signal disappeared and real connection stepped in to fill the space, Lisa explores the tension many of us are feeling. We are more connected to everything than ever before, yet somehow more disconnected from each other.

If you've found yourself choosing the couch over the coffee date, the scroll over the conversation, or convenience over connection, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways

• Being connected to everything is not the same as being connected to each other. The difference matters more than most of us realize.

• Disconnection rarely looks dramatic. More often, it looks like an ordinary day that slowly becomes a habit.

• Solitude can be intentional and restorative. It can also become the path of least resistance disguised as peace. Learning the difference is important.

• Real connection has always required the same thing: presence. The tools have changed. That part hasn't.

• You don't need to make a massive change. Just notice. Then choose one moment of genuine connection this week.

💡 Quote from This Episode

"Real connection has always required presence.”

Resources

• Hello, Possibility Newsletter (free weekly inspiration)
lisafrench.rocks/newsletter

• Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free)
lisafrench.rocks/visualization

Follow Lisa

Instagram and Facebook: @lisafrench111

Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the In the Driver's Seat podcast. Through her content, speaking, and coaching, she helps people become more intentional about the lives they're creating, the stories they're living, and the possibilities they're willing to believe in. Learn more at lisafrench.rocks and subscribe to her free weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility.

 

]]>3623caaf-12a9-47ca-8ad8-bd095ef3d1f0Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Lisa French gets honest about something she's been noticing in her own life... a quiet drift toward staying home, staying in, and choosing the comfort of less human interaction.</p><p>Inspired by that realization, and by a memorable week at the Knoxville Nationals when the cell signal disappeared and real connection stepped in to fill the space, Lisa explores the tension many of us are feeling. We are more connected to everything than ever before, yet somehow more disconnected from each other.</p><p>If you've found yourself choosing the couch over the coffee date, the scroll over the conversation, or convenience over connection, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><p>• Being connected to everything is not the same as being connected to each other. The difference matters more than most of us realize.</p><p>• Disconnection rarely looks dramatic. More often, it looks like an ordinary day that slowly becomes a habit.</p><p>• Solitude can be intentional and restorative. It can also become the path of least resistance disguised as peace. Learning the difference is important.</p><p>• Real connection has always required the same thing: presence. The tools have changed. That part hasn't.</p><p>• You don't need to make a massive change. Just notice. Then choose one moment of genuine connection this week.</p><p></p><p><b>💡 Quote from This Episode</b></p><p><i>"Real connection has always required presence.”</i></p><p></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p>• Hello, Possibility Newsletter (free weekly inspiration)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a></p><p>• Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/visualization" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/visualization</a></p><p></p><p><b>Follow Lisa</b></p><p>Instagram and Facebook: @lisafrench111</p><p></p><p>Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the <i>In the Driver's Seat</i> podcast. Through her content, speaking, and coaching, she helps people become more intentional about the lives they're creating, the stories they're living, and the possibilities they're willing to believe in. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks</a> and subscribe to her free weekly newsletter, <i>Hello, Possibility</i>.</p><p> </p>no00:19:4211Why Do I Feel Disconnected From Everyone?full<![CDATA[What Is Your Energy Broadcasting?]]>There's a gap between the story you tell about yourself and the signal you're actually sending — and most of us have never stopped to look at it.

In this episode, Lisa French gets honest about the difference between wanting to feel better and wanting to feel understood, why we reach for commiseration when something goes wrong, and what it actually looks like to start shifting your emotional broadcast — even in the smallest moments. Including a personal story she's never shared on the podcast before, this one is a warm, honest mirror for anyone who's ever wondered why certain patterns keep showing up in their life.

Lisa reflects on:

  • Why the happy, positive person venting on social media isn't a bad person — just someone with a gap worth looking at
  • The difference between commiseration and actually moving forward
  • How what you practice in private becomes your real broadcast, not the identity you've claimed
  • How she navigated her second divorce quietly — and why she made that choice
  • The one question to ask yourself before you post, vent, or reach for a complaint

💡 "The signal you're sending isn't determined by the identity you've claimed. It's determined by what you practice — what you return to, what you rehearse, what you reach for when something goes wrong."

Resources

Hello, Possibility newsletter — lisafrench.rocks/newsletter

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]]>39a7d9e8-d830-4ed7-b8dc-e12ce88becdfThu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>There's a gap between the story you tell about yourself and the signal you're actually sending — and most of us have never stopped to look at it.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Lisa French gets honest about the difference between wanting to feel better and wanting to feel understood, why we reach for commiseration when something goes wrong, and what it actually looks like to start shifting your emotional broadcast — even in the smallest moments. Including a personal story she's never shared on the podcast before, this one is a warm, honest mirror for anyone who's ever wondered why certain patterns keep showing up in their life.</p><p></p><p><b>Lisa reflects on:</b></p><ul><li>Why the happy, positive person venting on social media isn't a bad person — just someone with a gap worth looking at</li><li>The difference between commiseration and actually moving forward</li><li>How what you practice in private becomes your real broadcast, not the identity you've claimed</li><li>How she navigated her second divorce quietly — and why she made that choice</li><li>The one question to ask yourself before you post, vent, or reach for a complaint<p></p></li></ul><p>💡 <i>"The signal you're sending isn't determined by the identity you've claimed. It's determined by what you practice — what you return to, what you rehearse, what you reach for when something goes wrong."</i></p><p></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p>Hello, Possibility newsletter — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p><b>Follow Lisa</b></p><p>📲 Instagram and Facebook: @lisafrench111</p>no00:07:5610What Is Your Energy Broadcasting?full<![CDATA[How to Stop Dreaming and Start Living the Life You Want]]>You know what you want. Maybe you've written it down. Maybe you've even made a vision board. And then life happened — the routine kicked back in, and that dream quietly faded into the background.

The gap between the dream and the life you actually want is what this episode is about. And I'm giving you a real starting point to close it.

In this episode, Lisa French unpacks why most visions fade (hint: it's not motivation), shares the one step most people skip, and gives you a simple but powerful practice to start closing the gap today. If your dream has gone quiet on you, this episode is for you.

Lisa reflects on:

  • Why having a vision without alignment is just decoration on a posterboard — and what changes when you close the gap.
  • The season of her life in Iowa when everything looked fine from the outside but something felt deeply off.
  • The real question to ask yourself instead of "what do I want?"
  • How emotional visualization — not wishful thinking — is what actually moves things forward.
  • Why the move to Florida wasn't a leap of blind faith, but a series of aligned steps informed by clarity.

💡 Key Quote:
"The dream doesn't fade because you're not trying hard enough. It fades because wishing and living are two completely different things. And nobody teaches you how to close that gap."

Try This Now: Ask yourself — What am I longing for that I haven't said out loud? Not to fix it today. Just to name it. Acknowledging it is the beginning.

Resources Mentioned:

📅 Dream to Done Workshop — Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM CT
We're going to do the work together. You'll leave with your Map of Possibility: a clear, simple guide that connects your vision to real, grounded action. Live on Zoom with a limited-time replay available. lisafrench.rocks/dream-to-done

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]]>5f3f4dd6-aa68-4a63-8014-6f94162c0994Thu, 14 May 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>You know what you want. Maybe you've written it down. Maybe you've even made a vision board. And then life happened — the routine kicked back in, and that dream quietly faded into the background.</p><p></p><p>The gap between the dream and the life you actually want is what this episode is about. And I'm giving you a real starting point to close it.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Lisa French unpacks why most visions fade (hint: it's not motivation), shares the one step most people skip, and gives you a simple but powerful practice to start closing the gap today. If your dream has gone quiet on you, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Lisa reflects on:</b></p><ul><li>Why having a vision without alignment is just decoration on a posterboard — and what changes when you close the gap.</li><li>The season of her life in Iowa when everything looked fine from the outside but something felt deeply off.</li><li>The real question to ask yourself instead of "what do I want?"</li><li>How emotional visualization — not wishful thinking — is what actually moves things forward.</li><li>Why the move to Florida wasn't a leap of blind faith, but a series of aligned steps informed by clarity.<p></p></li></ul><p>💡<b> Key Quote:</b> <br />"The dream doesn't fade because you're not trying hard enough. It fades because wishing and living are two completely different things. And nobody teaches you how to close that gap."</p><p>Try This Now: Ask yourself — What am I longing for that I haven't said out loud? Not to fix it today. Just to name it. Acknowledging it is the beginning.<br /></p><p><b>Resources Mentioned:</b></p><ul><li>Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free) — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/visualization" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/visualization</a></li><li>Hello, Possibility Newsletter — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a><br /></li></ul><p>📅 <b><i>Dream to Done Workshop</i></b> — Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM CT <br />We're going to do the work together. You'll leave with your Map of Possibility: a clear, simple guide that connects your vision to real, grounded action. Live on Zoom with a limited-time replay available. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/dream-to-done" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/dream-to-done</a><br /></p><p>📲 <b>Follow Lisa:</b></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/lisafrench111" target="_blank">instagram.com/lisafrench111</a></li><li>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://facebook.com/lisafrench111" target="_blank">facebook.com/lisafrench111</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks</a></li></ul>no00:08:229How to Stop Dreaming and Start Living the Life You Wantfull<![CDATA[How I Asked for a Sign and Found My Way to Florida ]]>In this episode, Lisa French brings the three categories of intentional living from Ep7 — drifting, deciding, and being in the driver’s seat to life through one specific arc: the years-long drift that led to her solo move from Iowa to Florida. She shares what drifting felt like from the inside (subtle, not dramatic), the small moments that took her from wishful thinking into a real decision, and what happened when she showed up in Panama City Beach with an RV, no car, and no plan — and everything started falling into place anyway. If you’ve ever felt like your life was moving but you weren’t really steering it, this episode is for you.

 

Key Takeaways

•  A long drift is hard to identify from the inside because it’s subtle. Life looks normal, you’re functioning, but nothing is lighting you up anymore.

•  Wishful thinking is imagining the life you want. Deciding is saying it out loud, because once you do, you’re accountable to it.

•  You don’t need a full plan to make a real move. Recognizing the next step when it’s presented to you and acting on it is enough.

•  When you’re aligned and paying attention, things move toward you. The car shopping solution, the Chamber membership, the private plane ride... none of it was forced. It was noticed.

•  That quiet, off-feeling season isn’t a low point. It’s the space you need for the next decision to find you.

 

Links and Resources Mentioned

•  Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free) — lisafrench.rocks/visualization

•  Hello, Possibility newsletter — lisafrench.rocks/newsletter

•  Live session details — coming soon

 

About Lisa

Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, content creator, and keynote speaker based in Panama City Beach, Florida. She helps people get intentional about their lives, their work, and what they’re building. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to her weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility, at lisafrench.rocks/newsletter.

]]>ab7eb1d7-4a24-4f87-abf1-632a7ebd659fThu, 07 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Lisa French brings the three categories of intentional living from Ep7 — drifting, deciding, and being in the driver’s seat to life through one specific arc: the years-long drift that led to her solo move from Iowa to Florida. She shares what drifting felt like from the inside (subtle, not dramatic), the small moments that took her from wishful thinking into a real decision, and what happened when she showed up in Panama City Beach with an RV, no car, and no plan — and everything started falling into place anyway. If you’ve ever felt like your life was moving but you weren’t really steering it, this episode is for you.</p><p> </p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><p>•  A long drift is hard to identify from the inside because it’s subtle. Life looks normal, you’re functioning, but nothing is lighting you up anymore.</p><p>•  Wishful thinking is imagining the life you want. Deciding is saying it out loud, because once you do, you’re accountable to it.</p><p>•  You don’t need a full plan to make a real move. Recognizing the next step when it’s presented to you and acting on it is enough.</p><p>•  When you’re aligned and paying attention, things move toward you. The car shopping solution, the Chamber membership, the private plane ride... none of it was forced. It was noticed.</p><p>•  That quiet, off-feeling season isn’t a low point. It’s the space you need for the next decision to find you.</p><p> </p><h2>Links and Resources Mentioned</h2><p>•  Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free) — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/visualization" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/visualization</a></p><p>•  Hello, Possibility newsletter — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a></p><p>•  Live session details — coming soon</p><p> </p><h2>About Lisa</h2><p>Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, content creator, and keynote speaker based in Panama City Beach, Florida. She helps people get intentional about their lives, their work, and what they’re building. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to her weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility, at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a>.</p>no00:21:228How I Asked for a Sign and Found My Way to Florida full<![CDATA[What Does It Mean to Live With Intention?]]>In this episode, Lisa French asks the question most people skip right past: what does it mean to live with intention, not as a concept, but as a felt experience? Drawing from her own seasons of drifting, a pivotal question from a trusted boss, and the slow decision to move solo to Florida, Lisa unpacks the difference between being busy and being deliberate. If you’ve ever felt like your life is moving but you’re not really steering it, this episode is for you.

 

Key Takeaways

•       Drifting is what happens when your life is no longer asking anything of you, or when you’ve stopped asking anything of it.

•       Intention isn’t making a wish or a perfect plan. It’s the practice of asking, “is this what I want?’ before you say yes.

•       You don’t have to have it all figured out to start deciding. Showing up is what puts you in the driver’s seat.

•       Small choices compound. Adding one real experience, one real question, one real yes or no is how intentional living starts.

•       Being in the driver’s seat doesn’t mean controlling every outcome. It means staying awake and engaged with your own life.

 

Links and Resources

•       Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free) — lisafrench.rocks/visualization

•       Hello, Possibility newsletter (free) — lisafrench.rocks/newsletter

 

About Lisa

Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, content creator, and keynote speaker based in Panama City Beach, Florida. She helps people get intentional about their lives, their work, and what they’re building. Follow along at lisafrench.rocks and subscribe to her weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility.

]]>dbe4a30f-fc1f-42f3-962c-4ceddc751793Fri, 01 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Lisa French asks the question most people skip right past: what does it mean to live with intention, not as a concept, but as a felt experience? Drawing from her own seasons of drifting, a pivotal question from a trusted boss, and the slow decision to move solo to Florida, Lisa unpacks the difference between being busy and being deliberate. If you’ve ever felt like your life is moving but you’re not really steering it, this episode is for you.</p><p> </p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><p>•       Drifting is what happens when your life is no longer asking anything of you, or when you’ve stopped asking anything of it.</p><p>•       Intention isn’t making a wish or a perfect plan. It’s the practice of asking, “is this what I want?’ before you say yes.</p><p>•       You don’t have to have it all figured out to start deciding. Showing up is what puts you in the driver’s seat.</p><p>•       Small choices compound. Adding one real experience, one real question, one real yes or no is how intentional living starts.</p><p>•       Being in the driver’s seat doesn’t mean controlling every outcome. It means staying awake and engaged with your own life.</p><p> </p><h2>Links and Resources</h2><p>•       Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free) — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/visualization" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/visualization</a></p><p>•       Hello, Possibility newsletter (free) — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks/newsletter" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks/newsletter</a></p><p> </p><h2>About Lisa</h2><p>Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, content creator, and keynote speaker based in Panama City Beach, Florida. She helps people get intentional about their lives, their work, and what they’re building. Follow along at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://lisafrench.rocks" target="_blank">lisafrench.rocks</a> and subscribe to her weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility.</p>no00:12:407What Does It Mean to Live With Intention?full<![CDATA[Family Secrets and the Power of Love]]>In this deeply personal episode, Lisa French shares a story that shaped her identity in profound ways. Growing up feeling different but never knowing why, Lisa reveals how a family secret uncovered during her teenage years brought clarity to questions she hadn’t even realized she was asking.

Lisa reflects on:

  • The moment she learned her dad wasn’t her biological father.
  • The emotional choices she made in response to this revelation.
  • How love, gratitude, and understanding shaped her perspective.
  • Finding a connection with her biological family years later.
  • The importance of reframing life’s surprises as opportunities for growth.

Through her story, Lisa explores the power of choosing how we respond to life’s challenges and the freedom that comes from focusing on love and acceptance.


 💡 Key Quote: 
"I’m not sharing my story because I believe my past defines me, but because how I got through it—through resiliency, self-discovery, and lessons learned—is what truly defines me." 

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How unexpected truths can become pivotal moments of self-discovery.
The role of mindset in navigating emotional challenges.
Why choosing gratitude and love can be transformative.

 💌 Grab My Free Guide:
Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy here: https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/. 

🌟 Stay Tuned for Episode 2: Lisa shares how racing became a defining chapter in her life and the lessons she learned behind the wheel.

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]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8985bfd4ef33f2e-1a06-4122-9335-4eaac97f8370Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:11:00 GMT<p>In this deeply personal episode, Lisa French shares a story that shaped her identity in profound ways. Growing up feeling different but never knowing why, Lisa reveals how a family secret uncovered during her teenage years brought clarity to questions she hadn’t even realized she was asking.</p><p>Lisa reflects on:</p><ul><li>The moment she learned her dad wasn’t her biological father.</li><li>The emotional choices she made in response to this revelation.</li><li>How love, gratitude, and understanding shaped her perspective.</li><li>Finding a connection with her biological family years later.</li><li>The importance of reframing life’s surprises as opportunities for growth.</li></ul><p>Through her story, Lisa explores the power of choosing how we respond to life’s challenges and the freedom that comes from focusing on love and acceptance.</p><p><br /> 💡 <strong>Key Quote</strong>: <br /> "I’m not sharing my story because I believe my past defines me, but because how I got through it—through resiliency, self-discovery, and lessons learned—is what truly defines me." </p><p>📌 <strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</strong>:<br />How unexpected truths can become pivotal moments of self-discovery.<br />The role of mindset in navigating emotional challenges.<br />Why choosing gratitude and love can be transformative.</p><p> 💌 <strong>Grab My Free Guide</strong>:<br />Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download <em>Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy</em> here: <a href="#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/</a>. </p><p>🌟 <strong>Stay Tuned for Episode 2</strong>: Lisa shares how racing became a defining chapter in her life and the lessons she learned behind the wheel.</p><p>📲 <strong>Follow Lisa on Social Media</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisafrench111/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lisafrench111" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>no00:18:571Family Secrets and the Power of Lovefull<![CDATA[Start Your Engines: Introduction to the show]]>Welcome to In the Driver’s Seat with Lisa French! In this short trailer, get a taste of what’s ahead as Lisa introduces the topics of self-belief, transformation, and creating a life you love—one mindset shift at a time. Buckle up and get ready to drive forward with confidence! 

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bcb835a4daa456e-e1a2-417f-9a85-0ca77259e03dTue, 05 Nov 2024 02:05:26 GMT<p>Welcome to <em>In the Driver’s Seat with Lisa French</em>! In this short trailer, get a taste of what’s ahead as Lisa introduces the topics of self-belief, transformation, and creating a life you love—one mindset shift at a time. Buckle up and get ready to drive forward with confidence! </p>no00:01:211Start Your Engines: Introduction to the showtrailer<![CDATA[From Shy to Confident: Finding Power in Racing]]>In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, Lisa French takes us on a journey through her time as a race car driver and how the experience profoundly shaped her confidence, resilience, and approach to life. Racing wasn’t just a sport for Lisa—it was a transformative chapter that helped her break out of her shell and develop self-belief. 

  • How her father’s passion for racing became a family tradition.
  • Overcoming fear after witnessing her father’s near-fatal sprint car accident.
  • Stepping into the world of racing herself, starting with quarter midgets at age 11.
  • Facing challenges as a young female driver in a male-dominated sport.
  • The powerful mentors and encouraging voices that inspired her to grow.
  • Lessons from racing that continue to influence her life today.

This episode captures the highs and lows of Lisa’s racing career and the lasting impact it had on her identity. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or just curious about how a unique experience can build confidence and shape your life, this story is packed with inspiration.

💡 Key Quote:
"Racing taught me how to step into my confidence, find my voice, and believe in my ability to handle whatever life throws my way."

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The role of mentorship in personal growth.
How to find confidence in unfamiliar or intimidating spaces.
The impact of challenging societal norms and breaking barriers.
The importance of encouraging others to realize their potential.

💌 Grab My Free Guide:
Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy here: https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/

🌟 Stay Tuned for Episode 3: Lisa shares how the loss of her parents shaped her journey into adulthood and the lessons she learned navigating life without their guidance.

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]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3564eab0d8442a7c-5ed6-4294-bda2-b48476f0f940Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:11:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <em>In the Driver’s Seat</em>, Lisa French takes us on a journey through her time as a race car driver and how the experience profoundly shaped her confidence, resilience, and approach to life. Racing wasn’t just a sport for Lisa—it was a transformative chapter that helped her break out of her shell and develop self-belief. </p><ul><li>How her father’s passion for racing became a family tradition.</li><li>Overcoming fear after witnessing her father’s near-fatal sprint car accident.</li><li>Stepping into the world of racing herself, starting with quarter midgets at age 11.</li><li>Facing challenges as a young female driver in a male-dominated sport.</li><li>The powerful mentors and encouraging voices that inspired her to grow.</li><li>Lessons from racing that continue to influence her life today.</li></ul><p>This episode captures the highs and lows of Lisa’s racing career and the lasting impact it had on her identity. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or just curious about how a unique experience can build confidence and shape your life, this story is packed with inspiration.</p><p>💡 <strong>Key Quote</strong>:<br />"Racing taught me how to step into my confidence, find my voice, and believe in my ability to handle whatever life throws my way." </p><p>📌 <strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</strong>:<br />The role of mentorship in personal growth.<br />How to find confidence in unfamiliar or intimidating spaces.<br />The impact of challenging societal norms and breaking barriers.<br />The importance of encouraging others to realize their potential.</p><p> 💌 <strong>Grab My Free Guide</strong>:<br />Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download <em>Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy</em> here: <a href="https://dashboard.transistor.fm/shows/in-the-drivers-seat/episodes/family-secrets-and-the-power-of-love/edit#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/</a> </p><p> 🌟 <strong>Stay Tuned for Episode 3</strong>: Lisa shares how the loss of her parents shaped her journey into adulthood and the lessons she learned navigating life without their guidance. </p><p>📲 <strong>Follow Lisa on Social Media</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisafrench111/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lisafrench111" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>no00:26:142From Shy to Confident: Finding Power in Racingfull<![CDATA[How I Took a Leap of Faith & Changed My Life]]>In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, Lisa French shares the incredible story of how she took a leap of faith, sold almost everything she owned, and moved to Florida—without a solid plan. With no job lined up and no place to live beyond an old RV, she trusted the signs, followed her intuition, and everything fell into place.

  • The pivotal question from her boss that sparked her next chapter.
  • How she let go of fear and allowed the next step to come to her.
  • The unexpected sign that confirmed her move to Florida.
  • Why she didn’t stress over the “how” and let things unfold.
  • Selling everything, buying an RV, and driving into the unknown.
  • How random synchronicities helped her find a car and build connections.
  • The mindset shift that made everything flow effortlessly.

This episode is all about trusting yourself, surrendering to the process, and believing that life will support you when you take bold steps. If you’ve ever dreamed of making a major life change but felt stuck in uncertainty, Lisa’s story will inspire you to take action.

💡 Key Quote:
"I didn’t need to figure it all out—I just needed to trust that the next step would reveal itself."

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why clarity isn’t always needed before taking action.
  • How to recognize and trust the signs guiding you.
  • The power of surrender and allowing things to align.
  • How mindset and belief can make big changes feel effortless.

💌 Grab My Free Guide:
Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy here: https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/

🌟 Stay Tuned for Episode 7: It’ll be packed with insight and inspiration!

📲 Follow Lisa on Social Media:

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9882f5af020c21c-2d69-454e-b8be-89f64c57f025Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <em>In the Driver’s Seat</em>, Lisa French shares the incredible story of how she took a leap of faith, sold almost everything she owned, and moved to Florida—without a solid plan. With no job lined up and no place to live beyond an old RV, she trusted the signs, followed her intuition, and everything fell into place.</p><ul><li>The pivotal question from her boss that sparked her next chapter.</li><li>How she let go of fear and allowed the next step to come to her.</li><li>The unexpected sign that confirmed her move to Florida.</li><li>Why she didn’t stress over the “how” and let things unfold.</li><li>Selling everything, buying an RV, and driving into the unknown.</li><li>How random synchronicities helped her find a car and build connections.</li><li>The mindset shift that made everything flow effortlessly.</li></ul><p>This episode is all about trusting yourself, surrendering to the process, and believing that life will support you when you take bold steps. If you’ve ever dreamed of making a major life change but felt stuck in uncertainty, Lisa’s story will inspire you to take action.</p><p>💡 <strong>Key Quote:</strong><br /><em>"I didn’t need to figure it all out—I just needed to trust that the next step would reveal itself."<br /></em><br /></p><p>📌 <strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why clarity isn’t always needed before taking action.</li><li>How to recognize and trust the signs guiding you.</li><li>The power of surrender and allowing things to align.</li><li>How mindset and belief can make big changes feel effortless.</li></ul><p>💌 <strong>Grab My Free Guide:</strong><br />Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download <em>Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy</em> here: <a href="https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/</a></p><p>🌟 <strong>Stay Tuned for Episode 7:</strong> It’ll be packed with insight and inspiration!</p><p>📲 <strong>Follow Lisa on Social Media</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisafrench111/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lisafrench111" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>no00:27:586How I Took a Leap of Faith & Changed My Lifefull<![CDATA[How I Discovered the Power of Manifestation]]>In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, Lisa French shares the pivotal moment that sparked her spiritual awakening and how it led her to the world of manifestation. From a chance visit to a metaphysical fair to uncovering the power of visualization, Lisa takes us on the journey that transformed her mindset and shaped the life she lives today.

  • The unexpected experience that opened her mind to energy and intuition.
  • How a recurring dream led to a powerful spiritual revelation.
  • The significance of 11:11 and synchronicities in her life.
  • Discovering The Secret and diving into the Law of Attraction.
  • How reading Ask and It Is Given changed her perspective forever.
  • The first thing she intentionally manifested—and how she did it.
  • How learning about energy, meditation, and quantum physics deepened her understanding of manifestation.

This episode is an eye-opening look at the journey from curiosity to conviction. If you've ever wondered how manifestation works or how to tap into your own ability to create, Lisa shares the lessons that set her on a path to deliberately designing her life.

💡 Key Quote:
"You're manifesting all the time, whether you realize it or not."

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The first steps to understanding manifestation and alignment.
  • Why signs and synchronicities are more than coincidences.
  • How visualization can powerfully shape your reality.
  • The role of belief and detachment in successful manifestation.

💌 Grab My Free Guide:
Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy here: https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/


🌟 Stay Tuned for Episode 6: Lisa shares the incredible manifestations, synchronicities, and intuitive nudges that led her to take the leap and move to the panhandle of Florida, an area she had never been before.

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]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d015fa25f6997fd-085b-40e0-a5b1-29e85ad6a350Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:15:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <em>In the Driver’s Seat</em>, Lisa French shares the pivotal moment that sparked her spiritual awakening and how it led her to the world of manifestation. From a chance visit to a metaphysical fair to uncovering the power of visualization, Lisa takes us on the journey that transformed her mindset and shaped the life she lives today.</p><ul><li>The unexpected experience that opened her mind to energy and intuition.</li><li>How a recurring dream led to a powerful spiritual revelation.</li><li>The significance of 11:11 and synchronicities in her life.</li><li>Discovering <em>The Secret</em> and diving into the Law of Attraction.</li><li>How reading <em>Ask and It Is Given</em> changed her perspective forever.</li><li>The first thing she intentionally manifested—and how she did it.</li><li>How learning about energy, meditation, and quantum physics deepened her understanding of manifestation.</li></ul><p>This episode is an eye-opening look at the journey from curiosity to conviction. If you've ever wondered how manifestation works or how to tap into your own ability to create, Lisa shares the lessons that set her on a path to deliberately designing her life.</p><p>💡 <strong>Key Quote:</strong><br /><em>"You're manifesting all the time, whether you realize it or not."</em></p><p>📌 <strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The first steps to understanding manifestation and alignment.</li><li>Why signs and synchronicities are more than coincidences.</li><li>How visualization can powerfully shape your reality.</li><li>The role of belief and detachment in successful manifestation.</li></ul><p>💌 <strong>Grab My Free Guide:</strong><br />Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download <em>Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy</em> here: <a href="https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/</a></p><p><br />🌟 <strong>Stay Tuned for Episode 6:</strong> Lisa shares the incredible manifestations, synchronicities, and intuitive nudges that led her to take the leap and move to the panhandle of Florida, an area she had never been before.</p><p>📲 <strong>Follow Lisa on Social Media</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisafrench111/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lisafrench111" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>no00:19:145How I Discovered the Power of Manifestationfull<![CDATA[Losing My Parents: Finding Peace After Grief]]>In this deeply emotional episode of In the Driver’s Seat, Lisa French shares her journey of navigating life after losing both of her parents by the age of 35. With vulnerability and grace, Lisa recounts the challenges of grieving, finding peace, and how her parents continue to impact her life through signs and lessons.

Lisa reflects on:

  • The unique circumstances surrounding her dad’s disappearance in 1995.
  • Her close yet evolving relationship with her mom and the heartbreak of losing her after a major stroke in 2007.
  • The overwhelming loneliness that followed, and how she managed to move forward.
  • The profound signs from her parents that brought her peace and assurance during difficult moments.
  • How losing her parents changed her perspective on life, inspiring her to prioritize meaningful experiences and live fully.

Through her story, Lisa offers hope, healing, and a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is light to be found.

💡 Key Quote:
"The grieving process is hard, but if you're open to the signs, you will get them. That brings me peace knowing my parents are always with me." 

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Coping with loss and the unique void left by losing a parent.
Recognizing signs from loved ones and the comfort they can bring.
How grief can transform your perspective on life and inspire change.
The power of empathy and supporting others in their grief.

💌 Grab My Free Guide:
Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy here: https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/

🌟 Stay Tuned for Episode 4: Lisa shares her journey of heartbreak, resilience, and rediscovery after ending significant relationships and friendships.

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]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdb383fee8ea70ec-a608-41dc-8297-e65c77592f2dSat, 11 Jan 2025 17:11:00 GMT<p>In this deeply emotional episode of <em>In the Driver’s Seat</em>, Lisa French shares her journey of navigating life after losing both of her parents by the age of 35. With vulnerability and grace, Lisa recounts the challenges of grieving, finding peace, and how her parents continue to impact her life through signs and lessons.</p><p>Lisa reflects on:</p><ul><li>The unique circumstances surrounding her dad’s disappearance in 1995.</li><li>Her close yet evolving relationship with her mom and the heartbreak of losing her after a major stroke in 2007.</li><li>The overwhelming loneliness that followed, and how she managed to move forward.</li><li>The profound signs from her parents that brought her peace and assurance during difficult moments.</li><li>How losing her parents changed her perspective on life, inspiring her to prioritize meaningful experiences and live fully.</li></ul><p>Through her story, Lisa offers hope, healing, and a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is light to be found.</p><p>💡 <strong>Key Quote</strong>:<br />"The grieving process is hard, but if you're open to the signs, you will get them. That brings me peace knowing my parents are always with me." </p><p>📌 <strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</strong>:<br />Coping with loss and the unique void left by losing a parent.<br />Recognizing signs from loved ones and the comfort they can bring.<br />How grief can transform your perspective on life and inspire change.<br />The power of empathy and supporting others in their grief.</p><p>💌 <strong>Grab My Free Guide</strong>:<br />Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download <em>Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy</em> here: <a href="https://dashboard.transistor.fm/shows/in-the-drivers-seat/episodes/family-secrets-and-the-power-of-love/edit#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/</a></p><p>🌟 <strong>Stay Tuned for Episode 4</strong>: Lisa shares her journey of heartbreak, resilience, and rediscovery after ending significant relationships and friendships.</p><p>📲 <strong>Follow Lisa on Social Media</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisafrench111/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lisafrench111" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>no00:32:333Losing My Parents: Finding Peace After Grieffull<![CDATA[Intuition, Boundaries, and Choosing You]]>In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, Lisa French opens up about the difficult but necessary journey of letting go of relationships, friendships, and situations that no longer align. Through personal experiences of divorce, betrayal, and self-discovery, Lisa shares how she learned to trust her intuition, set firm boundaries, and choose herself above all.

  • The patterns of unhealthy relationships and what finally made her break the cycle.
  • Recognizing red flags and learning to listen to her intuition.
  • How setting boundaries became an act of self-respect.
  • Letting go of friendships that weren’t built on honesty or authenticity.
  • The emotional impact of realizing people she trusted were living double lives.
  • How these experiences ultimately strengthened her confidence, clarity, and self-worth.

This episode is a raw and real look at the lessons life teaches us about trust, respect, and the courage to walk away when necessary. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries or second-guessed your intuition, this conversation is for you.

 💡 Key Quote:
"If you can't respect me, then I don't need you in my life."

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to recognize and break free from unhealthy relationships.
  • The importance of trusting your intuition and honoring your own needs.
  • Why boundaries are essential for self-respect and personal growth.
  • How to navigate difficult goodbyes and embrace self-worth.

 💌 Grab My Free Guide:
Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy here: https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/

🌟 Stay Tuned for Episode 5: 
Lisa dives into her spiritual journey and how it transformed her perspective, leading her to a life filled with clarity, alignment, and purpose. 


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]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9afda1bfeff3e634-56c0-43c5-a516-f84d12f1bf96Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <em>In the Driver’s Seat</em>, Lisa French opens up about the difficult but necessary journey of letting go of relationships, friendships, and situations that no longer align. Through personal experiences of divorce, betrayal, and self-discovery, Lisa shares how she learned to trust her intuition, set firm boundaries, and choose herself above all.</p><ul><li>The patterns of unhealthy relationships and what finally made her break the cycle.</li><li>Recognizing red flags and learning to listen to her intuition.</li><li>How setting boundaries became an act of self-respect.</li><li>Letting go of friendships that weren’t built on honesty or authenticity.</li><li>The emotional impact of realizing people she trusted were living double lives.</li><li>How these experiences ultimately strengthened her confidence, clarity, and self-worth.</li></ul><p>This episode is a raw and real look at the lessons life teaches us about trust, respect, and the courage to walk away when necessary. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries or second-guessed your intuition, this conversation is for you.</p><p> 💡 <strong>Key Quote:</strong><br /><em>"If you can't respect me, then I don't need you in my life."</em></p><p>📌 <strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>How to recognize and break free from unhealthy relationships.</li><li>The importance of trusting your intuition and honoring your own needs.</li><li>Why boundaries are essential for self-respect and personal growth.</li><li>How to navigate difficult goodbyes and embrace self-worth.</li></ul><p> 💌 <strong>Grab My Free Guide:</strong><br />Ready to manifest the life of your dreams? Download <em>Visualization: Manifesting Made Easy</em> here: <a href="https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lisafrench.rocks/visualization/</a></p><p> 🌟 <strong>Stay Tuned for Episode 5:</strong> <br />Lisa dives into her spiritual journey and how it transformed her perspective, leading her to a life filled with clarity, alignment, and purpose. </p><p><br />📲 <strong>Follow Lisa on Social Media</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisafrench111/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lisafrench111" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>no00:26:004Intuition, Boundaries, and Choosing Youfull