Best Crystal Wagner Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 51 Shadow Summit: Jon Chandonnet 54:53

14d ago54:53

54:53

The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the…

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Ep. 50 POP1 Pick: The Roundhouse 35:19

29d ago35:19

35:19

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 49: The Way of The Rose_Clark Strand & Perdita Finn 55:32

1M ago55:32

55:32

The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the…

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Ep. 48: BEARTOOTH_CALLAN WINK 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

PODCAST NOTES Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on t…

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Ep. 47: POP1__ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE 37:17

3M ago37:17

37:17

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 46: Lissa Soep - OTHER PEOPLE'S WORDS 51:35

4M ago51:35

51:35

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 45: Rachael O'Meara - PAUSE, the book 51:38

5M ago51:38

51:38

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 44: Kurt Wagner - Battle for The Bird 53:51

6M ago53:51

53:51

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 43: Rachel Lehmann-Haupt - RECONCEPTIONS 37:21

7M ago37:21

37:21

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 42: Crystal King - In the Garden of Monsters 55:03

8M ago55:03

55:03

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 41: Ellen Hopkins - Sync 53:15

9M ago53:15

53:15

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 40: Nina Schuyler - In This Ravishing World 57:16

10M ago57:16

57:16

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 39: Kevin Smokler - Brat Pack America 50:54

11M ago50:54

50:54

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 38: Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) Poison for Breakfast 57:35

1y ago57:35

57:35

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 37: Jason Roberts: Every Living Thing 52:53

1y ago52:53

52:53

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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171: The Future of the Purposeful Impact Podcast 5:44

1y ago5:44

5:44

Wow! It's hard to believe that I started the podcast almost six years ago and have published 170 episodes. I love researching, planning, and recording podcast episodes. It has been a blast! During this episode, I'll catch you up on what is happening with the podcast and my life and business in general. 🤿 Want to dive deeper? Stay connected and subs…

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Ep. 36: Ramona Ausubel - THE LAST ANIMAL 52:20

1y ago52:20

52:20

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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170: Three Myths About What Your Days Will Look Like After You Finish Homeschooling 9:16

1y ago9:16

9:16

Have you thought about what your days will look like when you finish homeschooling? As my daughter was progressing through high school, I started thinking about what the empty nest years might look like. I'll be honest and say that I'm looking forward to them! It's no secret around here. I will miss my daughters' daily presence, but there is also a…

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169: Three Truths I Learned As I Rediscovered My Dreams 11:52

1y ago11:52

11:52

Do you remember when your children were young and how what they wanted to be when they grew up changed every few months? They were exploring their world and discovering new interests. Somewhere along the way, we started to believe that we had to choose one career path and stick to it. But let's be real for a minute. If you went to college, how many…

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168: 6 Questions That Can Change Your Life And That Of Those You Love 12:51

1y ago12:51

12:51

When I took my first life coaching class in the summer of 2021, I thought it sounded interesting and like something I might want to pursue, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to do it professionally. I figured even if I didn't continue this as a profession, my family would benefit as I learned to be a better listener. As you can probably guess by now, I…

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167: Are emotions controlling you? Learn how talking to the elephant can help you regain control. 15:08

1y ago15:08

15:08

I was listening to a podcast episode where they were talking about controlling your emotions by talking to the elephant. I was intrigued and pondered this more over the next several days. It tied in perfectly with the Bible study my women's group was doing, so I prepared some talking points as a session opener for the group. Being a thermostat inst…

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Ep. 35: Robin Oliveira - A Wild and Heavenly Place 55:42

1+ y ago55:42

55:42

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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166: What I Love About Parenting The Teenage Years 7:34

1+ y ago7:34

7:34

When my daughters were in elementary school, I dreaded the teenage years. I had heard stories of challenging days, hormonal swings, and tension. With two girls, I dreaded what the hormonal days would look like, but then I read a book that changed my perspective. Why I Didn't Rebel by Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach helped me see how the teenage years w…

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165: 3 Traits You Need To Embrace As Your Children Mature 9:14

1+ y ago9:14

9:14

The teenage years are often a little rocky. It's inevitable that there will be friction as your teen learns to become an adult and you learn to let go of control. It's a little like shooting a bow and arrow. To shoot the arrow far and straight, you need to pull back on the bowstring and create tension. The tension can be uncomfortable and strained,…

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164: How To Help Your Teens Become More Confident In Their Choices And Actions 9:14

1+ y ago9:14

9:14

We've been talking about moving along the Influence Factor Parenting Continuum™ from instructing and control to a position of influence with mentoring and coaching. If you missed those episodes, you might want to take a listen. Today, we are talking about one aspect of moving from control to influence with our teens and pre-teens. As they begin get…

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163: 3 Principles I Try To Follow To Not Nag My Children 9:57

1+ y ago9:57

9:57

No one likes to be told what to do, especially teenagers. My daughter's junior year of high school was rocky. As hard as I tried to allow her to assume responsibility for her decisions and actions, I kept stepping in and trying to control the situation. It was stressful and frustrating for both of us and damaged our relationship. Thankfully, I lear…

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162: 3 Reasons Why Your Parenting Style Must Change As Your Children Mature 13:15

1+ y ago13:15

13:15

Have you thought, "If only parenting came with an instruction manual?!" Me, too! It seems that when we finally figure out how to handle a situation, our children change. What was working no longer works! It can be infuriatingly frustrating at times. We scramble to talk to friends, read books, and search the Internet to figure out what to do. I've b…

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Ep. 34: Dean Koontz - The Bad Weather Friend 1:01:00

1+ y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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161: How To Create A Customized Routine That Works For You 17:54

1+ y ago17:54

17:54

Recently, I helped a client create several routines for aspects of her day that felt too chaotic. Having a plan of attack allowed her to reduce decision fatigue and know what to expect next. After our call, I realized that we had worked through a framework for creating routines. In this episode, I'm excited to share that framework with you. This ep…

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160: The GAP Process: Three Steps To Overcome Obstacles 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

12:47

Multiple people have asked what coaching is. The easiest way to explain it is that as a coach, I partner with you to help you achieve your goals and dreams. The coaching relationship looks different for every client because our personalities and situations are all different. What doesn’t change, though, is the process we use during a coaching conve…

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159: What do I do now that I have a strengths assessment report? 12:39

1+ y ago12:39

12:39

I've taken many personality assessments over the years. I'm sure it has something to do with my top talent themes of learner, input, and maximizer. I enjoy learning about different assessments, about myself, and how I can improve based on what I learn. Too often though, I've taken an assessment and thought how accurate the results are and then put …

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Ep. 33: Matt Sedillo: City on the Second Floor 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

55:06

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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158: How strengths-based thinking can help you pursue your dreams 10:08

1+ y ago10:08

10:08

When I opened my CliftonStrengths report, I was not surprised. What surprised me, though, was that I felt relief. I finally had words to explain why certain things were important to me and why I did what I did. I could give myself permission to approach life the way I do because I better understood how God uniquely wired me. In this episode, I'll s…

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157: Lessons I learned when I lost my voice 13:34

1+ y ago13:34

13:34

As I was preparing a lesson for our Sunday School class this week about when Zechariah was silent during Elizabeth's pregnancy, I was reminded of my own period of semi-silence. I shared some thoughts and lessons I learned during that time with my class and wanted to share them with you, too. In this episode, I'll share four lessons I learned during…

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156: What to do when you can't juggle all of the balls. 🤹🏻‍♀️ 12:17

1+ y ago12:17

12:17

It's frustrating when you realize you are dropping balls and can't juggle all of them. It happens to everyone now and then. In this episode, I'll share the three tips I have to remind myself of when I start dropping balls. Plus, I'm sharing about a brand new coaching opportunity that can help you show up more authentically in all of your relationsh…

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Ep. 32: Kate Christensen - Welcome Home, Stranger 54:50

1+ y ago54:50

54:50

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 31: Lisa Hamilton: The Hungry Season 1:05:38

1+ y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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155: Do you feel like a deer in the headlights when faced with a decision? How to use an SOP to reduce decision fatigue. 11:41

1+ y ago11:41

11:41

Do you suffer from decision fatigue? Decision fatigue is when you become physically, mentally, and emotionally depleted when you have to make too many decisions. Some sources have suggested we make an average of 35,000 decisions a day. No wonder moms suffer from this condition! Add, on top of the normal decisions we make, our children's unending re…

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154: Do you feel disorganized and drowning in stuff? Try this 10-minute strategy. 11:43

1+ y ago11:43

11:43

I don't know about you, but if my physical space is cluttered, I can't think clearly. And if you have children, chances are you have clutter. Their stuff seems to multiply like rabbits! I've heard from many of you that you have difficulty staying on top of keeping your house tidy. In this episode, I want to share my strategy for dealing with the ne…

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153: Feel like you are hitting your head against the wall teaching your children life skills? Hang in there! 10:05

1+ y ago10:05

10:05

Sometimes, parenting feels like we're trapped in the movie Groundhog Day. 🤪 We say the same thing over and over, and we wonder if anything is sinking in. Repeatedly in our 19 years of parenting, God has reminded me that my role is to plant seeds. Sometimes, I have the privilege of watering them and watching them bloom. Other times, my role was simp…

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152: Too tired to set the tone of your home? Start using this stress-free technique! 12:39

1+ y ago12:39

12:39

Do you have a vision of what you want the tone or atmosphere of your home to be, but you're having trouble implementing it because you are too tired and lack the energy to carry it out? I get it! As a mom, there will be days you are too tired to deal with sibling bickering, pre-teen and teen hormonal swings, and all of the other challenges that thr…

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Ep. 30: Dominic Lim: All the Right Notes 1:03:37

1+ y ago1:03:37

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Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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151: Struggling to create a positive home atmosphere? This simple practice will help! 11:22

1+ y ago11:22

11:22

Have you noticed that we tend to believe the stories we tell or tell ourselves? I'm not beautiful. I need to lose x amount of weight before I'll look good. Why can't you be more careful? You're so clumsy! You're so smart. I wish I thought like you do. You're so kind and caring. I love how you talk to your sister. It's like shining a flashlight on t…

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150: Stop setting goals. Do this instead. 13:22

1+ y ago13:22

13:22

Are you frustrated that you can't seem to set and achieve goals? Me too! I've had a difficult time with goals for years. There was a time that I could set a goal and achieve it. But all that changed when I had children. And as I've gotten older, setting goals has become even more challenging. In this episode, I'm sharing why I no longer set goals a…

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149: A Time Management Strategy That Actually Works For Moms 59:25

1+ y ago59:25

59:25

Most time management systems are designed for working professionals who can compartmentalize their life. They can have work blocks and home blocks. But what about moms who stay home, work from home, or homeschool? Having children underfoot and needing your attention at all hours of the day (and night) makes it quite challenging to compartmentalize …

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148: Create More Time In Your Day By Using A Responsibilities & Privileges List 12:29

1+ y ago12:29

12:29

A lot goes into running a household. Sometimes it can feel like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. With all that we have to do, how can we have time to pursue our dreams without feeling exhausted?! We started using a Responsibilities & Privileges list as a way to provide a practical learning experience for our daughters t…

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147: How do I balance pursuing my dreams and serving my family well? 21:12

2y ago21:12

21:12

Many people have asked me how I can do so many things and seemingly do them all well. Today, I want to let you in on my secret for pursuing my dreams while also serving my family well. It is possible to juggle both, but it requires intentionality and discipline. That sounds hard, but it's not as difficult as you might think. In this episode, I'll s…

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146: Mission Statement 5: SWOT Analysis 5:16

2y ago5:16

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Now that you have your vision and mission statements, it helps to perform a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats). In this episode, we'll walk through each of these steps. Related episodes and resources mentioned: Send me a message Schedule a free Discovery Call See all of the episodes in this series and download the han…

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145: Mission Statement 4: Visualize Results 9:11

2y ago9:11

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A paper published by a Duke University researcher in 2006 found that more than 40% of the actions people perform each day weren’t actual decisions but rituals and habits. In the fourth step of the process, we'll work through an exercise to help you visualize living out your vision and mission statements. Related episodes and resources mentioned: Se…

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Ep. 29: Jessica Carew Kraft: Why We Need to Be Wild 58:43

2y ago58:43

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Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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