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Good Talk with Tiffany Santana

Good Talk with Tiffany Santana

by Tiffany D. Santana

Self-Improvement Personal Journals

How To Respond When People Say the Wrong Thing

🎁 GET THE GOOD TALK TAKEAWAY GUIDE: https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/ke... 🌸 Join the Confident Communicator Challenge for Women: https://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatora... What happens when life takes away the very thing you thought you needed to feel like yourself? Kelly Neal built a career as a master hairstylist known for her “growing hands”—helping other people care for, restore, and feel beautiful in their hair. Then, over the course of just 44 days, Kelly lost the hair on her entire body. What followed was more than a physical transformation. Kelly had to confront fear, identity, self-esteem, faith, the wounds she had carried since childhood—and the realization that her hair had become more than something she loved. It had become a covering. And then came the questions and comments. Why are you bald? Do you have cancer? What does your husband think? You actually look better without hair. Those experiences eventually inspired Kelly's book, Why You Ballhead: Mastering Graceful Responses to Life’s Uninvited Conversations. But the book didn't become what Kelly originally thought it would be. Instead of simply teaching people what not to say, God began showing Kelly something deeper: We can't always control what people say to us—but we can learn to control how we respond. One of my favorite truths from this conversation? You don't have to match their energy. You can set the standard. If you've ever allowed someone else's comment, behavior, or opinion to hijack your peace—or if life has ever taken something from you that you thought you couldn't live without—this Good Talk is for you. 👇🏾 Tell me in the comments: Which step do you need to practice most—Pause, Discern, Choose, or Respond? CONNECT WITH KELLY NEAL 🌐 Website & signed copies of Why You Ballhead: https://therealkellyneal.com 📚 Why You Ballhead is also available on Amazon. 📱 Instagram: The Real Kelly Neal 📱 Facebook: Kelly Franklin Neal SUPPORT GOOD TALK ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwith... 🎥 Want to record professional-quality conversations remotely? I use Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/556xgj_goodt... And if this conversation helped you, like, comment, share, and subscribe to Good Talk with Tiffany Santana. We're on our way to 1,000 Good Talkers by the end of 2026, and I'd love to have you in the family.

The Hidden Cost of Living Out of Alignment with LaQuonne Holden

📥 DOWNLOAD THE GOOD TALK TAKEAWAY GUIDE: https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/la... 🌸 JOIN THE CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR CHALLENGE FOR WOMEN: https://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatora... What happens when your life looks successful on the outside—but something inside keeps telling you that something is off? In this episode of Good Talk with Tiffany Santana, I sit down with LaQuonne Holden for an honest and practical conversation about alignment, fulfillment, and the quiet friction that can develop when who we are, what we value, and how we live are no longer pointing in the same direction. LaQuonne reminds us that friction is not always failure. Sometimes, it is feedback—a check-engine light letting us know that something in our lives deserves our attention. We discuss the three forms of friction that can signal misalignment: • Dissonance: the internal conflict that tells you something is off • Dissension: the relational tension that develops around you • Discontentment: the quiet dissatisfaction that causes you to settle for less than the life you know you were created to live LaQuonne also walks us through his practical four-part framework for responding to misalignment: NOTICE what is trying to get your attention. NAME the specific source of the friction. NEGOTIATE the boundaries, conversations, and adjustments that are needed. NURTURE the habits and rhythms that will help you maintain alignment. We also talk about burnout, people-pleasing, boundaries, coaching, personal development, purpose, faith, and what to do when helping everyone else begins to hurt you. This conversation will encourage you to stop simply managing the symptoms and begin paying attention to what the friction in your life may be trying to teach you. Because alignment begins with awareness—and when your internal and external realities begin pointing in the same direction, sustainable advancement becomes possible. ABOUT LAQUONNE HOLDEN LaQuonne Holden is an Associate Pastor at Change Church who provides pastoral support to Dr. Dharius Daniels. He is a content cultivator, alignment architect, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing professionals and faith-based leaders confront dissonance, dissension, and discontentment and transform that friction into sustainable fulfillment. Through Holden Collective, LaQuonne helps leaders, teams, and organizations bring clarity to complexity, make hard easier, and move from stagnation to strategic, sustainable success. CONNECT WITH LAQUONNE Instagram: / laquonneholden Alignment Academy: https://teachclub.com/@alignmentacademy Be sure to visit LaQuonne’s Instagram page and use the link in his bio to access his growth guide and learn more about his work. SUPPORT GOOD TALK ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwith... Good Talk with Tiffany Santana is where we have good talk with great people who help us live our best lives.

How to Stop Surviving and Start Living

DOWNLOAD THE GOOD TALK TAKEAWAY GUIDE https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/sherrygibson 🌟 JOIN THE CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR CHALLENGE FOR WOMEN https://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatora... Have you spent so much of your life taking care of everyone else that you’re no longer sure what you need—or even who you are outside of the roles you carry? For most of her life, Sherry Gibson was functioning, achieving, handling responsibilities, and showing up for everyone around her. But beneath it all, she was emotionally exhausted. She had learned how to survive. She had not learned how to live in peace. Then, during a painful moment while caring for her mother, Sherry made a life-changing decision: “I’m choosing me right now.” In this episode of Good Talk with Tiffany Santana, Sherry shares how she began rebuilding her life through faith, therapy, coaching, community, honest conversations, and the courage to keep trying new things—even when she was afraid. At 65, Sherry is learning, growing, leading, building a coaching business, hosting retreats, and refusing to believe that her opportunity to flourish has passed. Sherry’s story is a beautiful reminder that your life does not stop because you’ve reached a certain age, completed a career, raised your children, experienced disappointment, or spent years putting everyone else first. There is still more life to live. And it is not too late to choose yourself. 💬 GOOD TALK QUESTION: What is one step you can take toward the life you truly want to live? Share it in the comments. 👍🏾 If this conversation encouraged you, please like the episode. 📲 Share it with someone who needs to know that it is not too late. 🔔 Subscribe to Good Talk with Tiffany Santana and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss our next conversation. MEET SHERRY GIBSON Sherry Gibson is a speaker, coach, and community builder who helps women reconnect with themselves and grow through life’s transitions with clarity, resilience, and intention. Through retreats, coaching, and intentional conversations, she creates honest, supportive spaces where women feel seen, heard, and encouraged to grow emotionally, relationally, and personally. Her message is rooted in emotional wellness, resilience, faith, and the belief that it is never too late to rebuild, realign, and begin again. Connect with Sherry: Facebook: Sherry DG Learn more about Sherry’s upcoming retreat: https://elevateherviewretreat.squadtr... ☕ SUPPORT GOOD TALK Enjoying these conversations? Help us continue creating meaningful episodes with great people who help us live our best lives: https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwith... CONNECT WITH TIFFANY Website: https://tiffanydsantana.com Instagram: instagram.com/tiffanydsantana TikTok: tiktok.com/@tiffanydsantana Good Talk with Tiffany Santana is where we have good talk with great people who help us live our best lives.

Stop Hiding Behind Your Success (It Doesn't Heal the Pain)

DOWNLOAD THE GOOD TALK TAKEAWAY GUIDE 👉 https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/josieashton JOIN THE CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR CHALLENGE FOR WOMEN 👉 https://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatoraccess What if your success isn’t proof that you’ve healed—but the place you’ve learned to hide? You can be resilient, accomplished, educated, and committed to helping others while still carrying wounds that have never fully healed. In this deeply honest episode of Good Talk with Tiffany Santana, I sit down with Myhosi “Josie” Ashton, a licensed mental health counselor, trauma therapist, survivor advocate, founder of the international Brides March movement, and author of Healing His Bride. Josie shares how she spent years achieving, serving, advocating, and building an impressive life—while privately struggling to feel whole or worthy. She explains why resilience and healing are not the same and how unresolved pain can quietly affect our relationships, parenting, leadership, physical health, and sense of identity. Josie also opens up about surviving childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, confronting the ways her wounds followed her into adulthood, and finally accepting that she needed more than achievement, ministry, activism, or determination to heal. This conversation is for anyone who has become highly skilled at functioning while hurting. ABOUT JOSIE ASHTON Myhosi “Josie” Ashton is a licensed mental health counselor, trauma therapist, author, survivor advocate, coach, consultant, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience in mental health counseling and criminal justice settings. She is the founder of the Brides March movement, created to honor Gladys Ricart and raise awareness about domestic violence. Josie is also the author of Healing His Bride, a vulnerable memoir about trauma, advocacy, faith, identity, and the journey from surviving to healing. CONNECT WITH JOSIE Website: https://josieashton.com Purchase Healing His Bride: https://a.co/d/0fhojt0o Learn more about the Brides March movement: https://bridesmarch.com JOIN THE CONVERSATION What is one distinction between surviving and healing that stood out to you? Share your thoughts in the comments. I read and respond! SUPPORT GOOD TALK WITH TIFFANY SANTANA Enjoying the conversations? You can support the podcast by buying me a coffee: ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwithtiffany CONTENT NOTE AND SUPPORT This episode includes conversations about childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma, mental health, and suicidal behavior. Please listen with care and seek qualified support when needed. For confidential domestic violence support in the United States: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Text START to 88788 Visit https://thehotline.org For emotional distress or a mental health crisis, call or text 988.

You’re Already Qualified—Your Mindset Just Hasn’t Caught Up

DOWNLOAD THE GOOD TALK TAKEAWAY GUIDE Turn the insights from this conversation into action: https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/denamiller What happens when everyone else can see that you’re qualified—but you’re still struggling to believe it? Dena Miller was already leading, influencing, creating, and doing the work. Yet part of her still questioned whether her personality, directness, and past experiences disqualified her from the rooms she was prepared to enter. In this honest and practical conversation, Dena shares what she discovered when she realized her behavior was ahead of her mindset—and how she is learning to see herself through a new lens. We talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, healing from the words that made you question your voice, and developing the discipline your next season will require. Dena also shares how she uses coaching, community, self-assessments, journaling, and artificial intelligence to turn personal revelations into practical growth plans. We also explore the beauty of embracing singleness, becoming whole before entering another relationship, and refusing to allow relationships, distractions, or an outdated version of yourself to interfere with your purpose. One of the most powerful reminders from this conversation is that your feelings are not always an accurate measurement of your qualifications. You may already be doing the work, carrying the wisdom, and demonstrating the leadership that your next opportunity requires. Your mindset may simply need time—and intentional work—to catch up. CONNECT WITH DENA MILLER YouTube: The Herald — Truth That Transforms Instagram: Dena Miller Facebook: Dena Miller ☕ SUPPORT GOOD TALK WITH TIFFANY SANTANA Enjoying these conversations? Help us continue creating meaningful, practical, and faith-forward content by supporting the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwith... 🎙️ STARTING A PODCAST? RECORD WITH RIVERSIDE Good Talk with Tiffany Santana is recorded using Riverside. Explore Riverside for your podcast, interviews, and video content: https://riverside.sjv.io/556xgj_goodt... This is an affiliate link, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase through it, at no additional cost to you. CONNECT WITH TIFFANY Website: https://www.tiffanydsantana.com Instagram: @tiffanydsantana Facebook: Tiffany D. Santana LinkedIn: Tiffany Santana ABOUT GOOD TALK WITH TIFFANY SANTANA Good Talk with Tiffany Santana is where we have good talk with great people who help us live our best lives. Through honest conversations about faith, communication, personal growth, relationships, leadership, and purpose, each episode offers encouragement and practical wisdom you can apply to your life. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE this episode, and SHARE it with someone who needs this conversation. Then leave a comment and tell us: What part of your life has grown faster than the way you see yourself?

Everyone Should Listen to This 23-Year-Old - Art Mosqueda (Art.mp4)

DOWNLOAD THE GOOD TALK TAKEAWAY GUIDE: https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/ar... Have you ever met someone half your age who completely changed the way you think? At just 23 years old, Art Mosqueda carries a level of wisdom, discipline, and self-awareness that is rare at any age. In this conversation, we explore how childhood adversity, faith, intentional decisions, and a commitment to doing hard things have shaped the man he is becoming. Art is the creative eye behind The Dept. podcast and the guy responsible for making its host, Omar El-Takrori, "look cool." But beyond the camera, he is a thoughtful communicator whose perspective on life, success, purpose, and personal growth may challenge the way you think about your own journey. Whether you are in your 20s or your 50s, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting, embrace discomfort, get your reps in, and become the person God created you to be. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Why your decisions shape your future • How childhood adversity can develop wisdom and awareness • The power of self-awareness and situational awareness • Why doing leads to discovery • Building confidence by getting reps instead of waiting until you feel ready • Lessons Art learned while training for a Half Ironman • Faith, purpose, discipline, and choosing growth over comfort • What fulfillment really looks like 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO GOOD TALK WITH TIFFANY SANTANA Subscribe for more good talk with great people who help us live our best lives. If this conversation encouraged you: • Like this video • Subscribe to the channel • Share it with someone who needs to hear it • Leave a comment and tell us your biggest takeaway. ☕ SUPPORT GOOD TALK WITH TIFFANY SANTANA Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwithtiffany CONNECT WITH TIFFANY Website: https://www.tiffanydsantana.com Instagram: @tiffanydsantana Facebook: Tiffany D. Santana LinkedIn: Tiffany D. Santana

This Brain Surgeon Changed How I Think | Dr. Lee Warren

📥 Download the FREE Good Talk Takeaway Guide: https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/drleewarren 🎤 Ready to become a more confident communicator? Join the Confident Communicator Challenge for Women: https://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatoraccess ☕ Please support Good Talk with Tiffany Santana! If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, you can support future episodes here: https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwith... 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE! Your support helps us reach more people with conversations that inspire transformation. Follow Tiffany across all platforms @tiffanydsantana In this episode: Can you actually change your brain... and change your life? What if the biggest conversation shaping your life isn't the one you're having with other people—but the one you're having with yourself? In this powerful episode of Good Talk with Tiffany Santana, I sit down with Dr. W. Lee Warren, world-renowned neurosurgeon, bestselling author, podcast host, and creator of The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. After serving as a neurosurgeon during the Iraq War and later experiencing the unimaginable loss of his son, Dr. Lee dedicated his life to understanding how faith and neuroscience work together to help us heal, renew our minds, and live with greater hope. Together, we explore why you're not stuck with the brain you have, how your internal dialogue shapes your communication and relationships, and practical ways to renew your mind so you can communicate, lead, and live with greater confidence. Whether you're navigating grief, anxiety, fear, negative self-talk, or simply want to become the person God created you to be, this conversation will leave you with hope—and practical tools you can begin using today. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why your brain is never "stuck" • The difference between your brain and your mind • How repeated thoughts shape your communication and relationships • Why negative self-talk becomes neurologically reinforced • How faith and neuroscience beautifully complement one another • What it means to "renew your mind" through the lens of Romans 12:2 • Dr. Lee's powerful "Thought Biopsy" process • How to prepare your mind before difficult conversations • Daily habits that help rewire your brain for hope, resilience, and confident communication --- Connect with Dr. Lee Warren 🌐 Website: https://drleewarren.com 📚 Book: The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery 🎙️ Podcast: The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

You Have Potential...So Why Are You Still Stuck

🎁 Download the Good Talk Takeaway Guide https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/pastorandy 🎯 Join the Confident Communicator Challenge for Women https://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatoraccess Hi, and welcome to Good Talk with Tiffany Santana — where we have good talk with great people who help us live our best lives. Have you ever been told you have so much potential… but you’re not seeing the results? In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Andy Miller — clarity coach, husband, father, and pastor of The Life Church in Ontario, Canada — to unpack why so many of us feel stuck despite knowing we’re capable of more. We talk about self-mastery, discipline, mindset, and what it really takes to move from potential to production. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck, or like there’s more in you… This conversation is for you. ☕ Support the Podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwithtiffany 🎧 Connect with Andy Miller Instagram: @andymillerjr Facebook: Pastor Andy Miller YouTube: The Life Church Global ✨ Episode Summary In this episode, we explore: Why potential alone isn’t enough The role of discipline in personal growth How mindset can keep you stuck The power of mentorship and self-awareness How to start activating what’s already inside of you If this episode blessed you: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📤 Share with someone who needs this 🔔 Subscribe for more Good Talk

He Almost Gave Up Cancer Treatment (Then This Happened)

Download the Good Talk Takeaway Guide https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/craigirving Join the next Confident Communicator Challenge for Women https://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatoraccess What would you do if a doctor told you the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” For Craig Irving, that moment changed everything. After being diagnosed with colon cancer, Craig endured weeks of radiation and chemotherapy that pushed him to his physical and emotional limits. At one point, the pain became so intense that he seriously considered stopping treatment altogether. But what happened next revealed a strength he didn’t know he had. In this powerful episode of Good Talk with Tiffany Santana, Craig shares his journey through cancer, the mindset that helped him keep fighting, and why he’s now committed to raising awareness about colon cancer—especially within the Black community. This conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes our greatest trials reveal the strength and purpose we didn’t know were inside us. You’ll also hear about the importance of advocating for your health, building the right support system, and living with deeper intentionality after facing life’s hardest moments. If you’ve ever wondered how strong you really are—or how to keep going when life gets hard—this conversation is for you. About Craig Irving Craig Irving is a seasoned aviation professional and community advocate with more than 35 years of experience at American Airlines, where he currently serves as Manager of Global Sales. Throughout his career, Craig has built strong partnerships, created meaningful customer experiences, and represented the global reach and values of one of the world’s leading airlines. Originally from Belzoni, Mississippi, Craig has spent more than three decades living in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region and now divides his time between Texas and Alexandria, Virginia. Beyond his corporate career, Craig is deeply committed to serving others. In honor of his mother, Frankie Irving, he founded Frankie’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children from single-parent households in underserved communities through mentorship, resources, and compassion. Craig is also an advocate for cancer awareness and volunteers with organizations such as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, using his voice and experiences to help educate and uplift others. Grounded in faith, family, and service, Craig believes that true success is measured not only by professional accomplishments—but by the positive impact we leave on others. Connect with Craig Facebook: Craigrick Irving LinkedIn: Craigrick Irving Instagram: @stelwaters Support the Show If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiffanydsantana Your support helps us continue having Good Talk with great people who help us live our best lives. Record Your Podcast with Riverside We record Good Talk with Tiffany Santana using Riverside. If you're thinking about starting a podcast or improving your video quality, check it out here: https://riverside.sjv.io/556xgj_goodtalkwithtiffany

From Outrage to Action: Choosing Courage Today - A Good Talk with Loki

This episode is being re-released during a moment of deep hurt, anger, and reflection for many in our nation. Download your Good Talk Takeaway Guide! https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/goodtalkloki Recent events and public discourse have resurfaced painful reminders of how dehumanization and racism continue to show up in our society. For many—especially within the Black community—these moments are not abstract. They are personal, historical, and heavy. In this timely conversation, I sit down with Loki Mulholland, filmmaker, activist, and son of legendary civil rights worker Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. Rather than reacting with outrage alone, this episode invites us to pause and ask deeper questions: How do we respond to racism without losing our humanity? What does courage look like in moments of division? What responsibility do everyday people have in shaping a more just future? Loki shares powerful lessons from his mother’s life—lessons rooted in moral clarity, quiet bravery, and sustained action. This is not a conversation about politics. It’s a conversation about people, principles, and personal responsibility. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, angry, discouraged, or unsure of how to move forward, this episode offers something different: context, grounding, and a path toward meaningful action. 🕊️ This is an invitation to listen. 🕊️ To reflect. 🕊️ And to choose courage—right where you are. Join the conversation: What stood out to you in this episode? How are you choosing to respond in this moment? Share your thoughts in the comments. I read and respond. If this conversation resonates, please like, share, and subscribe to Good Talk with Tiffany Santana so more people can find thoughtful, hope-centered dialogue when it’s needed most. Thank you for being here—and for choosing to engage with intention. Loki Mulholland is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, author, activist, and son of civil rights icon, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. His work has received over 40 Telly Awards and his films on race and social justice issues have won over 20 Best Documentary awards. Loki is the author of multiple books including “She Stood for Freedom” and “Get Back to the Counter”. His films have appeared on Showtime, PBS and Amazon where “The Uncomfortable Truth” has been viewed over three million times. Loki is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and speaks all over the country on issues of race and social justice. In 2023, Loki received an Honorary Doctorate from Ithaca College. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation which was created to teach others about the Civil Rights Movement and how they can make a difference. Foundation Website: https://joantrumpauermulholland.org/ Personal Website: https://www.lokimulholland.com/ Facebook: / thejtmfoundation Instagram: / lokimulholland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/lokimulholland LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lokimulholland Thank you for supporting this podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwithtiffany

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