Ep. 1 | Get Ready to Live Stoked and Lead Stoked: My Path to Living and Leading a Stoked Life

Written By Sarah Bettman

In the first episode of the Live Stoked, Lead Stoked podcast, I take you on a journey to explore life and work from the perspective of living a stoked life—a life full of agency, growth, and opportunity. I candidly share my personal story and the pivotal moments that led me to prioritize agency and choice in shaping my life. This episode sets the stage for a deep dive into what it means to lead a stoked life and how individuals can embrace agency to manifest their own stoked life. 

Rediscovering Agency and Choice

Living stoked is a deliberate choice to perceive life as a series of choices and goals rather than succumbing to external expectations and pressures. My personal journey, transitioning from a career as a firefighter paramedic to becoming a coaching consultant, is symbolic of embracing agency and seeking growth. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, my story emphasizes the fundamental importance of recognizing the power of choice in navigating our lives.

Navigating Life's Crossroads

My pivotal realization that “if I'm not happy, it's on me” echoes the profound sentiment of owning one’s happiness and taking responsibility for shaping life’s trajectory. This realization uncovers the transformative potential of acknowledging personal agency and the courage to make changes. Rather than being held captive by circumstances, I empowered myself to effect change and proactively shape my future. This serves as a reminder of the agency inherent within each individual to seize the reins of their own narrative.

Embracing Transformation and Growth

The podcast episode delves into my journey of self-exploration, including lessons learned and personal transformations. The introspective process led me to confront my deep-seated patterns, such as deriving value from overcoming challenges, which ultimately inspired a monumental shift in identity and self-perception. My transparent sharing of my growth underscores the transformative power of self-awareness and the courage to embark on a journey of personal evolution.

Finding Freedom in Choice

In recounting my experience of envisioning a carefree girl running through a field, I want to capture the essence of seeking a life of freedom and self-expression. This evocative imagery epitomizes the yearning for authenticity and the liberation found in making choices aligned with one’s true self. My narrative explains the profound impact of choosing empowerment and liberation amid life’s crossroads, promoting a renewed sense of possibility and fulfillment.

Living Stoked

I want to express my eagerness to engage with your stories and foster a vibrant community committed to living stoked lives. I invite you to share experiences and insights to reinforce this podcast’s commitment to facilitating a nurturing space for collective growth and transformation. I also want to highlight the significance of embracing agency and choice in crafting a deeply fulfilling life, igniting inspiration for you to embark on your own journey toward living stoked.

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More About Live Stoked | Lead Stoked Podcast

Have you ever wondered if there is something more? Are you ready for something to change, but aren’t sure how to get started…or even what to change? Do you dream of living life on your own terms, full of purpose and the ability to choose what’s best for you? Are you ready to live stoked?

You’ve come to the right place! In this podcast, we will explore what it means to live stoked. To live a life on your terms, one where we’ve tossed away the pressures of roles, expectations, and identities that have been put on you and that you did not choose, is a bold choice. Frankly, it’s a series of small choices in micro-moments that lead to a bold life.

I am Sarah Bettman, coach, consultant, and speaker, but more importantly, I’m a person who found myself waking up in the wrong life and needed to find a way to me. 

I am on a mission to unravel the things we tell ourselves, the roles and/or identities we’ve taken on, and the expectations that drive our decision making, so that we can begin to live our most authentic and stoked lives. My guests and I will share our stories, solutions, and multitude of ideas…since one size definitely doesn’t not fit all. 

My hope is that you will find something meaningful for you, in the moment, that will move you forward on your path.

Sarah Bettman
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