{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Create Your Future","title":"A Moment of Grace with Mandy Mackowiak","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":342,"description":"Have you ever had one of those days where life hits hard, your nervous system takes over, and you find yourself thinking, \"I don't know how I'm going to do this?\" In this raw, real-time episode, Mandy Mackowiak shares a deeply personal story from a midday walk that changed everything. Forget figuring out every step ahead—the moment you choose to keep walking, you're already doing it.\nShow Notes & Key Takeaways\nWhen life lands an emotional gut-punch, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind or losing control of your path. In Episode 172, Mandy brings you straight into a real-time moment of vulnerability, moving from overwhelm and total surrender to a powerful, grounded revelation on the pavement.\nInside this episode, you’ll unpack:\nNavigating the \"Gut Punch\" Days: What to do when your nervous system is triggered and managing your mind feels impossible.  \nThe Wisdom of the Body: How leaning into simple daily rituals and physical movement creates space for clarity.\nThe \"Already Doing It\" Reframe: Why staying present and taking the literal next step is all the proof you need that you are living your purpose.\nHonoring Your Pace: Giving yourself encouragement to move slowly and stay resilient on hard days.\nWhatever mission is on your heart today, take a deep breath, keep your feet moving, and remember: just don't quit.\n\nIn the Create Your Future podcast with Mandy Mackowiak, Certified Life Coach, you will get tools and practical strategies for elevating your self-concept and mindset, achieving your goals, and creating the life and future of your dreams. Please expect to be uplifted, learn, and be inspired as she and her guests cover topics ranging from life coaching and habits to mindfulness and spirituality to goals and happiness.\n\nFor more information, visit mandymackowiaklifecoach.com.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JD65JRRrf3dOR6eRjtxeDGor0nxBF0C_7kp6DHvGMoY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNjY0LzE2ODQz/NDUxNjAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}