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WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

This is your go-to podcast where words and actions come together to spark transformation.

Hosted by Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, each episode dives into a thought-provoking quote, sharing relatable stories, practical tools, and empowering insights to help you overcome challenges, embrace growth, and ignite your Possible. Discover how shifting your perspective and choosing your words intentionally can transform your reality - and create the life you deserve.


Your WORDS MATTER, because YOU MATTER.


Episode 39: "Spontaneity Is Where Possibility Lives".

Discover the Spark of Spontaneity

Life doesn’t always need a perfect plan — sometimes it just needs a YES. In this episode, Deanna shares why “Spontaneity is where possibility lives.” From a pop-up camper adventure to moments that became traditions, she unpacks the difference between reckless choices and healthy spontaneity. If you’ve been stuck in overthinking or waiting for the perfect time, this reminder will help you say yes to possibility.

To read the transcript for Episode 38, click HERE.




Episode 37: "Bloom Where You Are Planted."

Discover the Beauty in Bloomthroughs

Growth isn’t always dramatic — sometimes it’s the small, gentle choice to grow where you are. In this episode, Deanna shares a well-known reminder to “Bloom where you are planted” in a thoughtful way, along with her idea of a bloomthrough — the everyday steps that lead to lasting change. From a pumpkin plant’s unlikely growth to finding fertile soil, you’ll be reminded that your bloom matters — and so does where you’re planted.

To read the transcript for Episode 37, click HERE.




Episode 36: "Discipline Your Disappointment."

Discover Self-Love in the Letdowns

Disappointment is inevitable — but letting it define you is optional. In this episode, Deanna shares Tony Robbins’ reminder to “discipline your disappointment,” exploring how life’s setbacks, delays, and detours can become opportunities for growth instead of roadblocks. When plans fall apart, learning to feel it, name it, and reframe it is the highest form of self-love. This is how you keep moving forward and write a story bigger than the setback.

To read the transcript for Episode 36, click HERE.




Episode 35: "There’s No Straight Line To Anything Worth Having."

Discover the Power in Every Step

The path to what matters most is rarely straight. In this episode, Deanna shares the story of climbing Quandary Peak and how it mirrors the messy, meaningful process of progress. She shares that “There’s no straight line to anything worth having.” If you’ve been questioning your pace, your direction, or your momentum — take a listen to this.

To read the transcript for Episode 35, click HERE.




Episode 34: "Shame Shields Solutions."

Discover the Healing Power of Naming It

When your body no longer feels like home, it’s more than just pain – it’s personal. In this honest episode, Deanna opens up about body betrayal, disconnection, and the grief that often goes unnamed. As she shares, “Shame shields solutions.” If you’ve been blaming yourself for where you are or quietly grieving what you’ve lost – this one’s for you.

To read the transcript for Episode 34, click HERE.



Episode 33: "I Deal With It, So I Can Heal With It."

Discover the Courage to Face It

Most people try to outrun the storm — but what if the fastest way through is to face it? As Deanna shares, “I deal with it, so I can heal with it.” In this powerful episode, she introduces the bison — the only animal that instinctively turns into the storm. If you’ve been avoiding what hurts or waiting for things to get easier, this one’s for you. Healing begins when you stop running. BE THE BISON.

To read the transcript for Episode 33, click HERE.



Episode 32: "It’s A Season. Not A Sentence."

Discover the Strength in Your Season

Not all seasons feel welcome — or fair. But they don’t last forever. As Deanna shares, “It’s a season. Not a sentence.” In this heartfelt episode, she opens up about her own current season and how she’s choosing to navigate it with honesty, humor, and hope. If you’ve been walking through something heavy and wondering when it gets easier — this one’s for you.

To read the transcript for Episode 32, click HERE.



Episode 31: “Joy Is Not Made To Be A Crumb.”

Discover the Power of Letting Joy In

Joy isn’t fluff – it’s fuel. In this episode, Deanna shares how real joy doesn’t have to be earned, explained, or postponed. As she reminds us, “Joy is not made to be a crumb.” Through honest storytelling and a beautiful invitation to notice what’s already here, you’ll be encouraged to stop cutting joy down and start letting it rise up. If you’ve been holding your breath waiting for the right moment to feel good – listen to this.

To read the transcript for Episode 31, click HERE.



Episode 30: “You Cannot Heal In The Same Environment Where You Got Sick.”

Discover Environments That Heal

Healing doesn’t just happen with time — it happens with truth. In this episode, Deanna unpacks what it means to outgrow the spaces, patterns, and pressures that keep you stuck. “You cannot heal in the same environment where you got sick.” If you’ve been holding it all together while quietly falling apart — this one’s for you.

To read the transcript for Episode 30, click HERE.



Episode 29: “Wherever You Are, Be All There.”

Discover the Power of Presence

You can’t outrun your mind – but you can return to yourself. In this episode, Deanna unpacks the quote, “Wherever you are, be all there,” and explores why so many of us feel scattered or stuck in overthinking. Learn how your brain’s default wiring pulls you away—and how to shift back into the present, one grounded moment at a time. If you’ve been physically present but mentally elsewhere – this one’s for you.

To read the transcript for Episode 29, click HERE.



Episode 28: “'NO' Is A Complete Sentence.”

Discover the Power of Saying NO

You don’t need to explain, justify, or over-express to earn your boundaries. As Deanna shares, “‘NO’ is a complete sentence.” In this episode, she explores why so many of us struggle to say no and how learning to do so can be one of the most loving things you do for yourself. If you’ve been saying yes out of habit, guilt, or fear – this one’s for you.

To read the transcript for Episode 28, click HERE.



Episode 27: "You Cannot Use Someone Else's Map To Find Yourself."

Discover Your Own Direction

If you’ve ever felt stuck, broken, or behind while following someone else’s plan, this episode is for you. As Deanna shares, “You cannot use someone else’s map to find yourself.” This week’s powerful reminder invites you to stop chasing someone else’s version of success and start honoring what’s true for you. Your direction doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s — it just has to feel like home.

To read the transcript for Episode 27, click HERE.



Episode 26: "Everything Is Figureoutable."

Discover the Power of a Figureoutable Mindset.

Stuck isn’t your story—it’s just a pause. In this uplifting episode, Deanna unpacks the bold truth behind Marie Forleo’s quote: “Everything is figureoutable.” Learn how to shift from helpless to hopeful, to change "I don't know how" into "I'm learning how", and turn problems into questions, and take one small step toward what once felt impossible. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this one’s your lifeline.

To read the transcript for Episode 26, click HERE.



Episode 25: "Purposeful Progress Equals Peace."

Discover the Path to Peace.

Peace isn’t passive or perfect. In this grounding episode, Deanna shares her powerful reminder that “Purposeful progress equals peace” – not arrival or perfection, but aligned, intentional movement. Learn how to use the Peace Gauge to check in with your mind, body, and soul, and begin building a peace that doesn’t wait for the chaos to quiet. If you’ve been spinning or striving – this one’s for you.

To read the transcript for Episode 25, click HERE.



Episode 24: "Not All Who Wander Are Lost."

Discover the Gift of Wandering.

In this soul-stirring episode, Deanna redefines what it means to be in the in-between. If you’ve ever felt behind, directionless, or unsure of your next step, this one’s for you. As she reminds us, “Not all who wander are lost” – sometimes wandering is exactly how we find our way back to ourselves. Learn how to trust the journey, embrace the unknown, and find joy in the becoming.


Episode 23: "Contentment Isn't Settling – It's Savoring."

Discover the Power of Savoring.

If you've been chasing The Next at the expense of your Now, this episode is your reminder to slow down. Deanna shares a powerful truth that’s reshaping her own life: “Contentment isn’t settling – it’s savoring.” With honesty and heart, she invites you to stop rushing past the life you’ve worked so hard to build and start experiencing it fully, right here, right now.


Episode 22: "No One Owes Me Anything."

Discover the Shift That Can Set You Free

Trying to control what you were never meant to carry will always weigh you down. As Deanna says, “No one owes me anything.” In this soul-shifting episode, she explores what it really means to release expectations, reclaim your energy, and stop tying your peace to someone else’s behavior. If you’ve been waiting for an apology, approval, or validation—this one's for you.


Episode 21: "Disappointment Is The Price We Pay For Trying To Control What We Can’t."

Discover The 3 Buckets.

Trying to control what isn’t yours will always cost you. As Deanna says, “Disappointment is the price we pay for trying to control what we can’t.” In this powerful episode, she shares The 3 Buckets—Doug Lennick’s life-changing theory that helps you see what you can control, what you can influence, and what you need to release. If you’ve been stuck in chaos or carrying what isn’t yours—this one’s for you.


Episode 20: "Nothing Is Impossible, The Word Itself Says I'M POSSIBLE."

Discover the Shift from Impossible to I’M POSSIBLE.

Confidence isn’t just a feeling—it’s a truth you live. As Audrey Hepburn said, “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’M POSSIBLE.’” In this final episode, Deanna ties it all together and helps you reflect, own your story, and declare what’s truly possible—for you.


Episode 19: "Confidence Comes From Not Always Being Right, But From Not Fearing To Be Wrong."

Discover How Proof Builds Confidence – I DID.

“Confidence comes from not always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong.” – Peter T. McIntyre. In this episode, Deanna shows you how real confidence is built through courage, reflection, and proof. Learn how to silence perfectionism and own your I DID moments—because confidence comes from what you’ve already done.


Episode 18: "The Words That Follow I AM Follow You."

Discover the Power of Identity – I AM.

Confidence isn’t just belief, action, or commitment—it’s identity. As Rock Thomas says, “The words that follow I AM follow you.” This week, Deanna dives into how shifting your identity transforms your confidence. Learn how to rewire your brain for success, stack proof behind your I AM statements, and step fully into the person you are becoming. Because when you own your identity, confidence becomes effortless.


Episode 17: "When Your Why Is Big Enough, You Will Find Your How."

Discover Why Your WHY Matters – I MUST.

Belief and action alone aren’t enough—your WHY is what makes them unshakable. As Les Brown said, “When your WHY is big enough, you will find your how.” This week, Deanna dives into why willpower and motivation will fail you, but a deep, personal WHY will keep you moving forward. Learn how to dig deeper, uncover what truly drives you, and turn every “I should” into “I MUST.”


Episode 16: "You Are What You Do, Not What You Say You'll Do."

Discover How Every Action Becomes Proof – I WILL.

Belief isn’t enough—confidence comes from proof. As Carl Jung said, “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” This week, Deanna shows how to turn belief into action, building self-trust with every promise kept. Discover why action beats willpower and how each follow-through becomes proof that you’re capable and ready for more.


Episode 15: "Whether You Think You Can Or Think You Can't, You're Right."

Discover the Foundation of Confidence - I CAN.

Your beliefs shape your reality. As Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” In this episode, Deanna dives into the power of I CAN and how shifting your mindset from doubt to possibility fuels confidence. Learn how to challenge limiting beliefs, rewire negativity bias, and take small actions that prove to yourself all the ways YOU CAN.


Episode 14: "Confidence Comes From Keeping The Promises You Make To Yourself."

Discover the Impact of Self-Trust.

In this episode, Deanna kicks off a new confidence series with the quote: “Confidence comes from keeping the promises you make to yourself.” She shares how self-trust is the foundation of confidence and how small, consistent actions can transform the way you show up. Tune in to learn how to align your actions, follow through, and strengthen your confidence one promise at a time.


Episode 13: "Comparison Is The Thief of Joy."

Discover the Power of Comparison.

In this episode, Deanna explores the dual nature of comparison with the quote: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” She unpacks how comparison can either steal your confidence or fuel your growth, depending on how you use it. Tune in to learn how to reframe comparison as inspiration, celebrate your progress, and focus on your unique journey without losing your joy along the way.


Episode 12: "Happiness Is A Journey, Not A Destination."

Discover the Joy in the Journey.

In this final episode of the FOCUS series, Deanna unpacks the difference between happiness and joy with the quote: “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” She explores how true joy isn’t tied to reaching a goal but found in the process itself. Tune in to shift your focus from chasing happiness to embracing the journey, finding meaning in every step along the way.


Episode 11: "I Have Not Failed. I've Just Found 10,000 Ways That Won't Work."

Discover the Power of Failure as Feedback.

In this episode, Deanna continues her FOCUS series with Thomas Edison’s quote: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” She reframes failure as a tool for growth, teaching how every dead end offers valuable feedback and builds resilience. Tune in to celebrate your twists, bank your wins, and embrace the joy of learning along the way.


Episode 10: "Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows."

Discover the Energy of Focus.

In this episode, Deanna continues her FOCUS series with Tony Robbins’ quote: “Where focus goes, energy flows.” She explains how shifting from a HAVE TO mindset to a GET TO mindset transforms everyday tasks into opportunities for gratitude and growth. Tune in to learn how what you focus on shapes your energy, rewires your brain, and creates momentum for a life of abundance and possibility.