Best Haelly Kirk Podcasts (2025)

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61: Through My Father’s Eyes 1:19:51

5h ago1:19:51

1:19:51

What makes a great parent? Is it the big lessons, the deep conversations, or the little moments in between? In this episode, I sit down with the man who raised me—my dad—for an honest and heartfelt conversation about parenting, life, and the lessons that shaped us both. We talk about what it was like growing up together, the shifts in our relations…

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60: Punishment-Free Parenting: Lydia's Guide to Healthy Parenting 1:21:46

13d ago1:21:46

1:21:46

What if parenting didn’t have to involve punishments, time-outs, or power struggles? In this episode, I sit down with my best friend Lydia—former elementary educator, homeschool mom, and passionate advocate for conscious parenting—to explore the transformative approach of Punishment-Free Parenting. Lydia shares her wisdom on raising emotionally hea…

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59: Behind the Brush: Makeup, Trends & Controversies with Lottie 32:51

17d ago32:51

32:51

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Lottie, a professional makeup artist with a deep passion for beauty and self-expression. We dive into the artistry of makeup, the ever-changing beauty trends, and the controversies that come with the industry. From the empowering side of beauty to the pressures and unrealistic standards it can create, we e…

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58: Lala’s Journey from Fired to Fearless 36:56

1M ago36:56

36:56

What happens when standing up for what’s right costs you everything? In this episode, I sit down with my brilliant and resilient friend Lala, who shares the shocking story of how she was fired for reporting an inappropriate image—all in the name of DEI. The photo, meant to honor Bayard Rustin, who helped MLK and the million-man march, instead highl…

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57: Manifesting Movement: The Making of a Heels Team 36:04

1M ago36:04

36:04

What if every step you took was part of something you were already manifesting? In this episode of "Manifesting Movement: The Making of a Heels Team," I’m sharing how my vision for a powerful heels team of 20 fierce dancers—and sold-out classes—began long before the first rehearsal. Every connection, every challenge, and every unexpected win felt l…

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56: Lessons from January: Being vs Doing 17:55

2M ago17:55

17:55

January was meant to be a fresh start, but instead, it became a lesson in resilience, stillness, and surrender. In this episode, I share how a month filled with sickness and injury forced me to confront my deep attachment to movement and productivity. When I couldn't work out at my usual 11 AM, chaos set in—not just in my schedule but in my emotion…

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55: Dancing Through Grief: Motherhood, Loss & DC Hula Girls 1:14:50

2M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

How do you keep moving forward when your heart is shattered? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Lydia for one of the most vulnerable and heartfelt conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. She opens up about the pain of losing two babies, navigating high-risk pregnancies, and the strength it takes to keep going when life doesn’t go …

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54: The Walk Across America: Jame's Journey for Peace 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

What drives a person to walk thousands of miles across an entire country? In this episode, we sit down with James Thompson, a man on a mission for peace. James embarked on an extraordinary journey, walking across America to spread a message of unity, resilience, and hope. Along the way, he faced physical and emotional challenges, met strangers who …

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53: A Letter To My Past Self 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

Have you ever wished you could say something to your past self? Maybe words of comfort, forgiveness, or gratitude that you didn’t know you needed until now? In this heartfelt episode, I share my experience with a powerful exercise my coach asked me to try: writing a letter to my past self. This simple yet transformative practice brought repressed e…

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52: The Dance of Resilience: How Linda Saenz Built Her Dream Company 1:22:38

3M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Linda Saenz, founder of Classe Dance Company, to uncover her incredible journey of resilience, passion, and growth. Linda opens up about the challenges she faced while building her dance company, the power of putting herself in the right places, and how following her passion for dance helped her heal a…

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51: Dare to Dive In: Wendy's Journey to Opening a Swim School 50:23

3M ago50:23

50:23

In this episode, we sit down with Wendy, an inspiring entrepreneur who dared greatly and turned her dreams into reality by opening her own swim school. Wendy’s passion for teaching kids and her love for swimming collided beautifully to create a mission-driven business that’s saving lives and building confidence in the water. With drowning as the le…

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50: Lessons From 2024 38:08

3M ago38:08

38:08

As we wave goodbye to 2024, I’m sharing the most valuable lessons I’ve learned this year and the tools that have empowered me to make thoughtful, impactful decisions for the year ahead. From navigating personal growth to celebrating wins, this episode is my heartfelt recap of what worked, what didn’t, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with clarity and…

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49: Why I Became a Homesteader: A Conversation with Alaynia 47:48

3M ago47:48

47:48

Join me as we dive into the inspiring world of homesteading with our special guest and my amazing friend, Alaynia. She shares her incredible journey from a conventional lifestyle to embracing the simplicity and self-sufficiency of homesteading. Alaynia opens up about what motivated her to make this life-changing decision, the challenges she’s faced…

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48: Quantum Healing: Connor’s Approach to Holistic Psychotherapy and Self-Regulation 1:00:22

4M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In this episode, I sit down with Connor Wills, the co-founder of Quantum, a holistic psychotherapy practice with an inspiring origin story. Connor shares his experiences working with teens in gangs, providing them with guidance and support during some of the most challenging times of their lives. We dive into the transformative power of holistic pr…

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47: From Masculine Drive to Feminine Flow: How Lola Manekin Built Tribe Baltimore 1:13:37

4M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Lola Manekin, co-founder of Tribe, Baltimore’s premier wellness and movement hub. Lola shares her pivotal moments, from owning and selling Movement Lab to creating Tribe—a business built on holistic practices and community connection. She opens up about stepping into her feminine power for this…

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46: Holiday Harmony: Three Ways to Help with Holiday Stress 19:56

4M ago19:56

19:56

The holidays are here, and while they bring joy and celebration, they can also bring stress, tricky family dynamics, and overindulgence. In this episode, we’re sharing three practical ways to navigate holiday stress eating, deal with difficult relatives, and make the most of every magical moment. Whether you're looking to stay mindful at the dinner…

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45: Why Small Wins Matter: 3 Beliefs That Are Making Your Goals Harder to Achieve 37:21

4M ago37:21

37:21

Do you ever feel like your progress isn’t enough, or that you should be further along by now? Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “That’s it?” after a small accomplishment—or even hesitating to start something because you can’t do it perfectly. In this episode, we’re diving into three sneaky beliefs that could be making your goals harder to achi…

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44: The Gift of Grief: Healing Through Loss with Celest 1:00:47

4M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my best friend Celest to explore the raw and transformative experience of grief. After the recent loss of her grandmother, Celest shares her personal healing journey, the ways she has processed her pain, and the lessons she's learned along the way. I also open up about my own experiences with grief and sha…

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43: Sculpting the Soul: How Problems Are Gifts 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

Problems. We all have them, and most of us wish they’d disappear. But what if these challenges are actually gifts in disguise? In this episode, Sculpting the Soul: Why We Should Be Grateful for Problems, we explore how life’s struggles act as tools to shape our souls, building resilience, compassion, and inner strength. Through personal stories, ti…

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42: Building Bachatwins: Business, Passion, and Purpose with Dani 1:00:24

5M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Dani, a dynamic educator turned entrepreneur and dance coach. Dani’s path began in the classroom, teaching math to middle schoolers, but soon expanded to new heights—literally—as he became a rock-climbing instructor and then a leader in dance and media. With a passion for physical education, a …

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41: Becoming Superhuman: Transforming Health Through Mindful Nutrition with Mike Schmidt 1:30:37

5M ago1:30:37

1:30:37

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Schmidt, Founder and Head Nutrition Health Coach of SuperfoodSuperHUMAN, to unpack the powerful connections between what we eat, how we feel, and who we become. We dive into the reality of the Standard American Diet (SAD) and why it's misaligned with what our bodies actually need to thrive. Mike shares eye-open…

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40: The Heart of the Womb Room: Karen Kindig on Motherhood and Business 48:00

5M ago48:00

48:00

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Karen Kindig, founder of The Womb Room, a nurturing space dedicated to supporting women through the transformative stages of motherhood. Karen shares her journey of balancing the joys and challenges of being a mom while building a business that empowers others. She dives into her keys to success as a small…

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39: Quieting the Inner Critic: A Conversation with Chanti on Self-Compassion 1:21:39

5M ago1:21:39

1:21:39

****Chanti wanted to disclaim that she is not an expert in the topic of this podcast. This conversation was intended to be a fun and socratic exercise only.**** In this powerful episode, I sit down with my dear friend Chanti to explore the ways our inner critic impacts our lives and how we can learn to navigate it with grace and compassion. Chanti …

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38: From Bumps to Babies: A Journey of New Moms with Gabby Avendano 1:22:29

5M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Gabby, a fellow new mom and the heart behind a vibrant mom walk group in Baltimore. From our early days of prenatal yoga at The Womb Room to navigating new motherhood, we’ve traveled a meaningful path together. Gabby and I sit down to talk about "mothering on your terms"— to forget the “should's” and the con…

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37: The Life Coach Chronicles: Lacey Dean’s Journey 1:10:26

5M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, I sit down with my life coach friend, Lacey Dean, to dive into her incredible journey of transformation. Lacey opens up about the deep personal struggles she faced, from overcoming addiction to navigating the trauma of an abusive upbringing. Through these challenges, she found a calling to help others break…

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36: Halloween: Sometimes The Darkness Can Show You The Light 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

In this episode, I dive into why Halloween has become one of my favorite times of the year, embracing the fun and festive elements while acknowledging the darker aspects that come with it. I explore the powerful lyric from Disturbed's song "Light", where they sing, "sometimes the darkness can show you the light," and how this sentiment perfectly mi…

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35: My Friend Doesn't Like My Podcast 1:21:41

5M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

In this special episode, I sit down with my friend Kendee, a trauma-trained specialist who focuses on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Kendee brings a unique perspective to personal growth and healing, and while she’s been open about not resonating with my approach to life coaching and thought work, her honesty has only deepened our friendship…

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34: Birthday Breakdown & Blues 33:50

5M ago33:50

33:50

In this episode, I dive into the emotional rollercoaster that often surrounds birthdays. We put so much weight on how others celebrate us, setting expectations that can lead to disappointment and drama. But here’s the truth: the people in your life love you, even if they don’t give a grand gesture or remember every detail of your special day. We’re…

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33: Everything You Didn't Know About Finance With Connor Watts 1:16:35

6M ago1:16:35

1:16:35

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Connor Watts to explore the profound connection between clarity of purpose and manifesting dreams. Connor shares how his vision for life moved from his head to his heart, transforming his focus from semi-pro soccer player, to professional soccer coach to helping people through financial services. We dive d…

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32: Unearthing Success: Jessica's Journey from Digging Up History To Starting A Business 1:03:06

6M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Join us in this fascinating episode where we dive deep with Jessica, an archaeologist turned entrepreneur, to uncover her incredible journey of turning her passion for history into a thriving business. From field excavations to launching her own archaeology venture, Jessica shares how the art of digging extends beyond the earth into the world of en…

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31: The Strength to Heal: Nayomy’s Journey of Resilience After an Achilles Rupture 1:07:27

6M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

In this episode, we sit down with Nayomy, who shares her inspiring journey of resilience after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. From the day of the injury to the long and challenging road of recovery, Nayomy opens up about the physical and emotional hurdles she faced. She offers powerful insights into how she maintained a positive mindset, nav…

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30: Guiding Little Hands: A Journey With A Pediatric OT 1:27:14

6M ago1:27:14

1:27:14

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Stacey, a pediatric occupational therapist with years of experience helping children navigate their emotions and develop autonomy. Stacey shares invaluable advice on how parents and caregivers can empower kids to express their feelings in healthy ways, foster independence, and create an environment where c…

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29: Balancing Motherhood, Passions, and Everything Else 1:01:58

6M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ixiana, a professional photographer and mom entrepreneur, to explore her incredible journey of building her photography business. We dive into her story of resilience, discussing how she never gave up but instead learned to pivot throughout her career, finding new ways to stay aligned with her passion. Ixi…

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28: How to Avoid “Bad” Parenting and Become A Conscious Parent 1:48:29

7M ago1:48:29

1:48:29

In this episode, I sit down with my best friend Lydia, a former elementary school teacher turned homeschool mom, to discuss her unique approach to parenting. Lydia shares the three key pillars she believes every parent should implement to foster a healthy, nurturing environment: 1. Be Kind – how kindness shapes our children’s emotional intelligence…

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27: How To Say No And Stop People Pleasing 36:54

7M ago36:54

36:54

In this episode, we dive deep into the reasons why so many of us struggle to use our voice and set boundaries, often finding ourselves saying "yes" when we really want to say "no." We'll explore the psychological roots of people-pleasing, backed by research on how it affects our mental health and relationships. You’ll learn about the societal and c…

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26: How Do You Know Something Bad Isn't Going To Happen? 25:07

8M ago25:07

25:07

In today's episode, I share a deeply personal story about my son's frightening emergency trip to the hospital—a moment filled with uncertainty and fear. As a parent, there's nothing more terrifying than seeing your child in distress, but in the midst of all the chaos, I found a way to stay calm. This calmness not only helped me manage the situation…

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25: Understanding Fear: The Snake at the Lake 41:11

9M ago41:11

41:11

In this gripping episode, join me as I recount a spine-chilling encounter at the lake where a snake's charge towards my son and me taught me a lesson about fear. Discover how this rational fear led to a pivotal moment of bravery that still sends shivers down my spine. But the story doesn't end there. I'll also take you on a deeply personal journey …

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24: How to Say No Without Sounding Like a B**** 19:40

9M ago19:40

19:40

Episode Description: In this episode, we dive deep into the art of saying no. It's a skill many of us struggle with, often fearing that we'll come across as rude or uncaring. But learning to say no is essential for our mental and emotional well-being. Join us as we explore why we say yes when we want to say no, the pitfalls of people-pleasing, and …

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23: Friendship 38:25

10M ago38:25

38:25

F*R*I*E*N*D*S! Lets dive in! Todays episode is all about our buddies, the family we choose. Like the song on Spongebob that goes, "F is for friends that do stuff together". We are diving deep into the aspects of friendship and how to tell if you have a healthy one. This episode also dives deep into practical steps you can take when you will inevita…

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22: Fathers 22:22

10M ago22:22

22:22

Daddyoooo! It's time to talk about good ol dad! In today's podcast episode I share some intimate, fun, funny, sweet, and loving memories I have with my dad and the work I have done to heal the stories I was believing about him from the past. A quote I share in the podcast goes like this, "The greatest work we can do is to love what created us." A g…

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21: How To Eat Right To Get Your Summer Bod 46:54

10M ago46:54

46:54

We are going in deep today on everything you need to know about nutrition my friends. What is the optimal diet? What do people struggle with the most when it comes to eating? What should and shouldn't I eat? All of these questions and more we answer on todays podcast with our special guest Ben Harris. To get more information about Ben Harris and Th…

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20: Let Them Be Right & Wrong About You 24:26

11M ago24:26

24:26

Weird right? Why would you want to let someone be right about you? Why do you want people to be wrong about you too? They sound like contradicting ideas right? In this episode we dive into the ideology of Byron Katie who created The Work. This simply means putting your thoughts to paper and inquiring. When people tell us things about ourselves we a…

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19: 5 Steps To Get You In Control of Your Brain 23:40

11M ago23:40

23:40

This podcast is going to dive deep into one of my favorite coaching tools, The Model. This was developed by Brooke Castillo and rooted from the work of Bryon Katie. The model goes like this: 5 Steps Circumstances: Thoughts: Feelings: Actions: Results: Circumstances: These are the facts, take out the drama. They said words, they did actions, are exa…

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18: Mothers 34:33

11M ago34:33

34:33

In today's belated Mothers Day themed podcast, we discuss my evolution of my relationship with my mother and how our greatest journey in life is learning how to love what created you. From my story, I hope you gain insight into how you can apply these principles to any strained or estranged relationships you may have with your family. Here are the …

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17: How To Get Your Summer Bod in 90 Days 53:21

11M ago53:21

53:21

Today marks our first ever guest interview with the talented Tennyson Harris on the podcast. Today we go through his ideology and approach to fitness and health. We discuss random topics like plastic surgery and artificially bulking, and dive deep into nutrition and health mindsets. You guys are going to love this episode. How to get in touch with …

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16. Your Life Awaits 23:42

11M ago23:42

23:42

We are going down memory lane with this one! This episode is all about my thoughts on the movie Frozen and the amazing advice Elsa gives her sister Ana in a ballad saying, "Please go back home, your life awaits, enjoy the sun, and open up the gates." Here is what we unpack: Where is home? I believe home is your center, your awakening, your consciou…

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15. The Target Miracle: How to Find Light in Dark Times 27:39

12M ago27:39

27:39

Todays podcast is going to give you tools to find light during dark times. Dark times like grief or loss will come at some point in your life, its not if, but when. I want to prepare you and give you tools to embrace all the uncomfortable and unbearable situations in life with grace and wisdom. Different types of grief discussed in the book "The Ga…

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14. You Are Fired! 27:42

1y ago27:42

27:42

Ever feel like you know somethings going to happen and then it does? In todays episode I guide you through my day job laying some surprising news on me and how I showed up for myself in a tuff circumstance., If you are looking to change your life in 2024, look no further. I have a coaching program built just for you. Each month we will dive deep in…

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13. Your Wants List 17:47

1y ago17:47

17:47

In this episode 13, we go into why we are given wants and desires and how to understand them better. You are not going to want to miss this episode.By Haelly Kirk

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12: The Power of Belief 23:39

1y ago23:39

23:39

What is a belief? Tony Robbins defines it as the absolute certainty about what something means. Your beliefs dictate your emotions and your emotions equal the quality of your life. In todays episode, we dive into what a belief is and what kinds of beliefs are we leaving unquestioned. We explore what celebrities and authors have taught us about beli…

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