Life and In-Between

What if addiction isn’t just about the person struggling…but about the silent pain carried by everyone around them?In this deeply raw and human conversation, we sit down with a couple who didn’t just study addiction… they lived it.This episode of Life & In Between goes beyond addiction—and into the real, unspoken impact it has on families, relationships, and identity.We’re joined by John McMahon and Lou Lewis, a powerful duo wh...

In this powerful episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Jessica sits down with executive coach, author, and “growth whisperer” Stephanie Peirolo for a conversation that will challenge the way you make decisions, trust yourself, and show up in your life.

From navigating corporate leadership and gender bias… to rebuilding her life after addiction… to helping women finally ask the question most of us avoid—

👉 “What do I actual...

In this powerful episode of Life & In Between Podcast, Diana Gonzalez- Lehboub and Jessica Mendoza sits down with Holly Fair for an honest conversation about self-worth, confidence, healing, and personal transformation.

Holly shares her journey through childhood trauma, abandonment, depression, child loss, infertility, and deep emotional pain—and how a life-changing breakthrough helped her begin rebuilding from the inside out. A...

What if you spent 30 years building a career… only to realize it never fulfilled you?
In this episode of Life & In Between, we sit down with Mike Wysocki to talk about the career advice most people never hear.

After three decades in tech sales, Mike Wysocki made a bold move—he stopped and asked a question most of us are too afraid to face:

“Are people actually fulfilled in their careers?”

That question turned into a mission...

In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana sits down with Courtney Fortner, also known as “Cloud,” to talk about what it really takes to host TikTok Lives and build a meaningful online community.

From the outside, going live on TikTok can look easy. But Cloud pulls back the curtain on the truth behind running live conversations — including how to manage trolls, create a safe and respectful space, handle TikTok community guideli...

She survived childhood trauma, addiction, abuse, homelessness, and self-hatred… and turned that pain into purpose. This conversation with Hilary Momberger Powers is raw, powerful, and unforgettable.

In this deeply moving and unforgettable episode of Life & In Between, Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub and Patrick Perez sit down with Hilary Momberger Powers for a raw, soul-stirring conversation about trauma, addiction recovery, childhoo...

In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub and Patrick Perez sit down with Jessica Setnick (she/her) , a Dallas-based dietitian, author, speaker, and widely respected educator in the eating disorder space — for a conversation that starts with food and expands into a powerful discussion about behavior, culture, access, and the systems that shape how we eat.

Jessica breaks down the layered truth behind eating...

Reinventing your life after 50 is possible. In this episode, bestselling author Debbie Weiss shares how she rebuilt her identity after caregiving, loss, and widowhood and created The Sprinkle Effect.

What if turning 50 wasn’t a closing chapter… but your boldest beginning?

In this powerful episode of Life & In Between, we sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Debbie Weiss to talk about midlife reinvention, ca...

What if “retirement” isn’t the finish line… it’s just a label we’ve outgrown? Don Akchin breaks down why the after-career chapter can be your most creative, meaningful season—if you treat it like a beginning, not a fade-out.

In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with writer and former journalist Don Akchin to talk about the emotional reality of life after a career—and why the old idea of retirement...

What if the thing that broke your life… became the very thing that built your purpose?In this powerful, unscripted “cafecito-style” conversation, we sit down with Stephen and Julie Wagstaff—a Canadian couple whose story carries equal parts grit, humor, faith, and hope.

Stephen shares the moment that changed everything: August 2, 1996, when a dive into shallow water resulted in a spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic at jus...

From Heartbreak to Pages: Turning Pain into Creative Power | Nikki Allen 🧣☕ Grab your comforter, wrap it around you, and press play.Because this episode isn’t “just a conversation” … it’s a come-back-home-to-yourself kind of moment.In this intimate, one-on-one episode of Life & In Between Podcast, I’m joined by Nikki Allen — singer, songwriter, filmmaker, philanthropist, and author of Loved You, Hated You — a story born from a...

🎙️ Life & In Between Podcast | Cindy Smock (Medium + Author of Pink Lion)
In this episode, Diana and Patrick sit down with Cindy Smock, a medium and author of Pink Lion, to explore grief, signs, and the journey from skepticism to spiritual trust. Cindy shares how her mediumship unfolded after experiencing deeply personal signs from her late father-in-law—including a 1979 penny and a pink lion stuffed animal—and how learning to ...

Season 2, Episode 4 | New Year, New You! Let’s Talk.

Sometimes your next chapter doesn’t start with fireworks… it starts with a quiet decision: I’m ready.

In this episode, Patrick and Diana sit down with Stanley F. Bronstein, attorney, CPA, author, mindset coach, walking expert, and the creator of The Way of Excellence, for a real, no-fluff conversation about lasting transformation.

Stanley opens up about his own journey of losing 22...

Season 2, Episode 3 | When the System Doesn’t See You. Featuring Dr. Eugene Manley

In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with Dr. Eugene Manley, cancer scientist, Founder and CEO of the SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity), and health equity leader—for a candid conversation about what happens when the healthcare system doesn’t see you.

Dr. Manley breaks down why so many patients feel dismissed, ...

Season 2, Episode 1 | The Power of Women in Comedy

Finding the Funny in the In-Between with Lynn Harris

Season 2 of Life & In Between kicks off with laughter, honesty, and real talk. In this episode, Diana sits down with Lynn Harris—comedian and founder of Gold Comedy, to explore how humor becomes a lifeline during life’s uncertain, in-between moments.

This conversation dives into:

Finding your voice when life feels unsteady

Using ...

Finding AWE in the In-Between: Rebuilding Yourself in Times of Change

About the Episode

In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with Nancy Nolley, Founder of Your Brilliant Path, LLC, to explore how AWE, personal foundations, and practical life skills can help us navigate the toughest chapters of our lives.

Nancy brings more than 35 years of experience in recruitment, employee development, and perso...

How to Eat Within Reason This Holiday Season

The holidays roll in… and so do the extra plates, extra treats, and (sometimes) extra pounds. In this episode of Life & In Between, Diana and Patrick sit down with Bhuvana to talk about how to eat within reason during the holiday season without feeling like you’re on punishment or stuck in diet jail.

Together, we talk about:

• How to enjoy the foods you love and still be min...

About Our Guest: Raul ‘Neto’ Longoria is a candidate for the Texas State Board of Education, District 5. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and he has dedicated his career to Austin ISD as a bilingual special education teacher and parent support specialist.

Raul is also a social justice warrior, public servant, and from Eagle Pass, Texas, he brings a powerful perspective on what happe...