Peek Inside Podcast

by Lyanne

Rejected, Broken, but Still Called | Lyanne Richardson & Jeff Dalton on Finding Faith Beyond the Church

What happens when rejection comes from the very places where you hoped to belong? In this episode of Peek Inside Podcast, Lyanne Richardson sits down with author, poet, and speaker Jeff Dalton for an open conversation about rejection, faith, identity, mental health struggles, and finding purpose beyond traditional expectations. Jeff shares how feeling unwanted and “not good enough” shaped his journey, why he nearly walked away from faith, and how he eventually found peace by redefining success through faithfulness rather than approval. Pasted text They also explore poetry, vulnerability, Scripture, and the importance of being honest about pain instead of hiding behind a strong exterior. Jeff’s story is ultimately about learning to stop forcing closed doors and finding a different path forward. Pasted text 🧠 Curious how your personality shapes the way you respond to rejection, pressure, faith, and life decisions? Take the free Personality Peek test: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Jeff Dalton Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast #Podmatch More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Jeff: Expression Of The Heart The Book: Expressions of the Heart: Poems and Devotionals Facebook YouTube Instagram LinkedIn

Sep 27, 2026

34:56

Which Shakespeare Character Is Running Your Life? | Lyanne Richardson and Carol Brenner on Self-Awareness and Transformation

We like to think we are making completely new choices—but Shakespeare may have written some of our patterns centuries ago. In this episode of Peek Inside, Lyanne Richardson joins Carol Brenner for a fascinating conversation about what Shakespeare’s characters can teach us about ourselves. Through figures such as Hamlet, King Lear, Lady Macbeth, and Kate, Carol explores how procrastination, the need for validation, ambition, hidden emotions, and personal reinvention continue to appear in modern life. Rather than treating Shakespeare as something distant or academic, this conversation turns his characters into mirrors. Which traits do you recognize in yourself? Which role do you keep repeating? And what could change once you finally see the pattern? If you enjoy psychology, personality, literature, and self-discovery, this episode offers a completely different way to look at personal transformation. 👉 Take the free Personality Peek Starter Quiz: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Carol Brenner Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast #Podmatch More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Carol: https://carolbrenner.com/ LinkedIn Facebook

Sep 27, 2026

37:46

When It’s Time to Change Direction: Purpose, Wellness and Reinvention | Lyanne Richardson & Ray Schloss

Sometimes changing direction is not about giving up — it is about finally paying attention to where life has been trying to lead you. In this episode of Peek Inside Podcast, Lyanne Richardson talks with Ray Schloss about the transition from a 17-year career at Microsoft into a new chapter built around music, meditation, wellness, hypnotherapy, and personal growth. Ray reflects on the difficult managers, health struggles, periods of exhaustion, and moments of clarity that helped him recognise when it was time to move forward differently. He also opens up about perfectionism, procrastination, resilience, empathy, and why sometimes the hardest experiences become the lessons we later use to help other people. Want to explore the patterns behind your own personality, choices, and direction? Take the free Core-64 Personality Test: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Ray Schloss Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast #Podmatch More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Ray: Thriving 247 LinkedIn

Sep 27, 2026

32:14

Finding Purpose Beyond Money, Recognition and Success | Lyanne Richardson & Michael Muccio

Can achievement really satisfy you if something deeper still feels missing? In this episode of Peek Inside Podcast, Lyanne Richardson sits down with Michael Muccio for a thoughtful conversation about success, faith, persistence, purpose, and the choices that can completely redirect a life. Michael reflects on leaving a successful corporate path, learning from Zig Ziglar, stepping into ministry, and discovering how setbacks can become part of a larger journey. Pasted text He also shares what decades of helping others taught him about carrying responsibility, staying joyful through difficult situations, and using stories to reach people in a powerful way. Pasted text Pasted text If you have ever wondered whether you are chasing success or building a life that actually feels meaningful, this conversation is worth hearing. Discover more about how your personality influences your choices and direction: Take the free Core-64 Personality Test: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Michael Muccio Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast #Podmatch More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Michael: https://www.michaeljmuccio.com/index.php Amazon: Evil's First Breath - https://www.amazon.com/Evils-First-Breath-Michael-Muccio/dp/1685730914/

Sep 26, 2026

32:12

From Addiction to the Appalachian Trail | Lyanne Richardson and Rand Timmerman on Recovery, Faith and Starting Again

What does starting over really look like after addiction, trauma, and decades of carrying the past? In this episode of Peek Inside, Lyanne Richardson talks with Rand Timmerman about his journey from alcoholism and recovery to faith, writing, and hiking the Appalachian Trail at 72 with his brother. Rand shares how sobriety changed his life, how support from others helped him rebuild, and why the trail became more than a physical challenge—it became part of a deeper spiritual passage. Pasted text The conversation also explores military service, law, grief, resilience, brotherhood, and the importance of continuing to move forward no matter your age or how difficult the past has been. Pasted text 👉 Take the free Personality Peek Starter Quiz: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Rand Timmerman Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast #Podmatch More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Rand: https://www.randtimmerman.com Book: A Spiritual Passage - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1958233277

Sep 26, 2026

38:57

You’re Not Broken | Lyanne Richardson and Martin Watts on Doubt, Resilience and Building Better

Doubt can feel like a warning that you are failing. Martin Watts believes it can be something else entirely: a signal that your current situation needs a stronger foundation. In this episode of Peek Inside, Lyanne Richardson talks with Martin about more than four decades of entrepreneurship, the pain of bankruptcy, rebuilding after setbacks, and the lessons that eventually became his book When Doubt Becomes Design. Martin explains how difficult experiences can shape the way people see themselves—and why uncertainty should not automatically become a verdict on your ability or worth. Their conversation explores emotional doubt, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, resilience, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who strengthen the areas where you are weakest. 👉 Take the free Personality Peek Starter Quiz: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Martin Watts Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast #Podmatch More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Martin: www.Martinjwatts.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3FRSXQZ

Sep 26, 2026

34:04

The Battle for the Mind | Lyanne Richardson & Jai Roza on Faith, Choice and Eden’s Conflict

What if the biggest spiritual battle is happening inside your own mind? In this episode of Peek Inside, Lyanne Richardson talks with Jai Roza, creator of Eden’s Conflict, about faith, free will, temptation, personal responsibility, and the power of decisive choice. Jai shares how his own spiritual journey inspired him to build a card game that turns biblical ideas into something interactive, visual, and practical—helping players think about the thoughts they accept, reject, and act on. The conversation explores how habits, intrusive thoughts, Scripture, and personal choices shape character, and why growth often begins when we stop living passively and start choosing intentionally. 👉 Discover more about your own patterns with the free Personality Peek Starter Quiz: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Jai Roza Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast #Podmatch More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Jai: Eden's Conflict: https://www.edensconflict.com/

Sep 26, 2026

35:52

The Silent Summit: Lyanne Richardson & James Miller II on Leadership, Loneliness and Success

What happens when you finally reach the top—and discover success feels heavier than you expected? In this episode of Peek Inside, Lyanne Richardson speaks with James Miller II, a three-decade CEO and author of The Silent Summit, about the hidden weight of leadership, loneliness, identity, vulnerability, and the pressure that comes with being responsible for everyone else. James explains why leaders often wear a mask, why success can still feel hollow, and how his 5R framework—Reflect, Reconnect, Replenish, Reframe, and Rebuild—can help people return to solid ground. This conversation is a powerful reminder that leadership is not only about climbing higher—it is also about learning how to carry the weight without losing yourself. 👉 Take the free Personality Peek Starter Quiz: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz #Podmatch Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: James Miller II Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast More Info About the Guest Check out these links for James: THE BOOK: The Silent Summit on Amazon Amazon Author Page (all editions) Field Guide Waitlist: jamesmiller2.com Social Media:  LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram: @Subwaysultan

Sep 26, 2026

31:08

Turning History Into Literature | Lyanne Richardson and Jon Gegenheimer on Law, Research and the Power of Imagination

What happens when decades of legal experience, historical research, and imagination collide? In this episode of Peek Inside Podcast, Lyanne Richardson speaks with Jon Gegenheimer about his journey from law and public service into historical and alternative fiction. Jon explains how major events like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina gave him time to reflect, research, and begin writing stories that blend real history with fictional possibilities. The conversation explores The Griffin Murders, The Canon Code, and Churchill versus Hitler, along with Jon’s fascination with history, politics, literature, and the idea that the past often echoes into the present. If you enjoy historical mysteries, legal insight, and “what if?” storytelling, this episode offers plenty to think about. 👉 Take the free Personality Peek Starter Quiz: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Jon Gegenheimer Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast #Podmatch More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Jon: https://jongegenheimer.com/

Sep 25, 2026

35:50

Listen to the Sacred Whispers | Lyanne Richardson and Sabine Kvenberg on Bold Moves, Reinvention and Becoming More

A secure life can still feel like the wrong life. In this episode of Peek Inside, Lyanne Richardson sits down with Sabine Kvenberg to explore what happens when you stop ignoring the quiet voice telling you there may be something more. Sabine shares how one unexpected encounter encouraged her to leave a familiar career and pursue acting, beginning a journey filled with creativity, risk, reinvention, and personal growth. But her story is not only about success. Sabine also opens up about losing her home, rebuilding after financial hardship, moving to a new state, and discovering that some of life’s hardest chapters can redirect us toward entirely new possibilities. Her message is simple: listen closely, take the step, and don’t let fear of the unknown create a lifetime of “what if?” 👉 Discover your own patterns with the free Personality Peek Starter Quiz: https://personalitypeek.com/test/free-starter-quiz Host Profile: Lyanne Richardson - Peek Inside Podcast Guest Profile: Sabine Kvenberg Looking to connect with great podcast hosts and guests? Join PodMatch and start finding meaningful podcast opportunities here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/peekinsidepodcast More Info About the Guest Check out these links for Sabine: SabineKvenberg.com/resources https://sabinekvenberg.com/book-application Gumption: Sacred Whispers, Bold Moves and the Courage to Become on Amazon (Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCW45FXJ) #podmatch

Sep 25, 2026

34:13

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