WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

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WORDS MATTER is hosted by Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach. Each episode, she shares her unique take on powerful quotes and the insights they inspire, offering fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways to encourage growth, spark transformation, and guide listeners to turn their impossible into I'M POSSIBLE.
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“No One Owes Me Anything.”

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

04/14/25 • 14 min

In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, shares one of her most freeing, hard-earned truths: “No one owes me anything.”

This isn’t about bitterness—it’s about liberation. When you stop waiting for apologies, acknowledgment, or validation, you start reclaiming your energy, your presence, and your peace.

Rooted in the lens of Doug Lennick's "The 3 Buckets" from last week’s episode, this teaching is a powerful next step in emotional ownership. Because the more we let go of what was never ours to control, the more space we create to live fully and freely.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• Why “No one owes me anything” is a mindset—not a wall
• How unmet expectations create emotional captivity
• Why peace fades when we wait for closure, validation, or reciprocity
• The power of Distanced Self-Talk to shift from reaction to regulation
• How to lead with generosity—without keeping score
• A simple, repeatable reset phrase that frees you from emotional debt

Memorable Quotes:
• “No one owes me anything.” — Deanna Ley
• “Because the moment you believe someone owes you something, you've tied your healing to their behavior.”
• “They don't owe you anything. And you don't owe them your peace to earn it.”
• “'No one owes me anything.' isn’t a wall. It’s a doorway.”
• “You don't get smaller when you let go of being owed. You get bigger. Stronger. Lighter.”
• “You stop handing your peace to people who were never meant to carry it.”
• “I'm not owed an apology. I'm not owed validation. I'm not owed understanding. I'm not owed a cheer squad, and I'm not owed a do-over. I am owed nothing. And that means I am free.”
• “This isn’t about hardening your heart. It’s about freeing your soul.”

This episode invites you to set the emotional ledger down—not with anger, but with ownership. Because you don’t need to be owed anything to move forward.

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"The Words That Follow I AM Follow You."

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

03/17/25 • 12 min

In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, explores the fourth pillar of self-confidence: I AM. While belief (I CAN), action (I WILL), and commitment (I MUST) create momentum, true confidence becomes effortless when your identity aligns with your actions.

Deanna dives deep into how the words we use to define ourselves shape our reality. If you’ve ever struggled with making progress only to fall back into old habits, it’s not because you weren’t strong enough—it’s because your identity is still tied to the past. To sustain lasting change, you must shift who you believe you are.

What Listeners Will Learn:

• Why identity is the missing piece of lasting confidence.
• How your old identity can hold you back, even when you take action.
• Why belief alone isn’t enough—your brain needs proof.
• How to use the power of YET to reshape self-doubt.
• A 5-step challenge to rewrite your I AM statements and back them with proof.
• Why your proof, not just your words, shapes your self-image.

Memorable Quotes:

• "The words that follow I AM follow you. Choose carefully how you describe yourself." — Rock Thomas
• "We don’t act according to what we want. We act according to who we believe we are."
• "If you’re still seeing yourself as the old version of you, you will always return to that version."
• "Confidence isn’t built through words alone. It’s built through proof."
• "If you say I AM strong, but you skip your workouts every time you feel tired, your brain won’t believe you."
• "Your past does not define you—your proof does."
• "YET is the bridge between where you are and where you’re going. But YET only works if you follow it with action."
• "When you commit to owning your I AMs, back them with action, and refuse to let your past identity pull you back, you don’t just change your words—you shift your entire reality."

This episode challenges listeners to rewrite their I AM statements, back them with proof, and fully step into the identity that aligns with their goals. Because when your words, beliefs, and actions match who you want to be, confidence is no longer something you chase—it’s who you are.

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

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05/19/25 • 10 min

In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, invites you to break free from the belief that someone else’s path will lead you home. With the powerful quote “You cannot use someone else’s map to find yourself,” Deanna explores the cost of following systems, plans, and rules that were never designed for you in the first place.

Whether it’s a diet plan, a business model, or a way of living that worked for someone else, the truth is clear: their map isn’t your map. Using real-life stories, honest reflections, and a bit of brain science, Deanna reminds us that clarity, peace, and progress are only possible when we stop outsourcing our direction and start honoring our own internal compass.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• Why following someone else’s plan can leave you feeling broken
• How incongruence—not willpower—is often the root of “failure”
• The role of neuroplasticity in building new patterns
• Why honoring your wiring matters more than mimicking someone else’s
• How to pause, reflect, and choose the path that actually fits you

Memorable Quotes:
• “You cannot use someone else’s map to find yourself.”
• “Their map isn’t your map. Their steps weren’t built for your terrain.”
• “It was a misalignment problem. An incongruency problem.”
• “You stop being an extra in someone else’s story and start being the hero of your own.”
• “Their destination isn’t your destiny.”
• “The most powerful path you’ll ever walk? It’s the one that leads you back to yourself.”

This episode challenges you to put down the map that was never yours and start creating your own. Because the direction that leads you home isn’t out there — it’s within.

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"Not All Who Wander Are Lost."

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04/30/25 • 14 min

In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, invites you to release the pressure of needing a perfectly mapped-out path and instead embrace the sacred unfolding of your own journey. With the iconic quote, “Not all who wander are lost.” by J.R.R. Tolkien, she explores how wandering isn’t failure—it’s forward motion with faith.

Deanna opens up about her own wandering spirit, how life’s Messy Middle shaped her mission, and why trusting curiosity, momentum, and presence will always take you where you're meant to be. This episode is a reminder that the winding path doesn’t mean you’re off track—it means you’re Becoming.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• Why wandering is movement—not confusion
• How perfectionism and control can fuel catastrophizing
• The difference between worrying and wondering and wandering
• Three perspective shifts to embrace the season you’re in
• How to trust your internal compass—even when the road is unclear
• Why your wild, winding path might be the very proof you’re on track

Memorable Quotes:
• “Not all who wander are lost.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
• “The wandering didn’t pull me off course. It pulled me deeper into who I was and who I was always meant to be.”
• “Worrying keeps you stuck. Wandering keeps you moving.”
• “Progress isn’t a line on a graph... every twist, every loop, every lesson tucked inside of wandering? It builds strength.”
• “You were given an inside voice for a reason.”
• “Wandering isn't a weakness you need to fix. It's a powerful part of how you find your own way Home. Your own way back to YOU.”

This episode invites you to stop fearing the winding path and start trusting it. Because your wandering isn’t wasted—it’s the way forward.

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

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

02/24/25 • 13 min

In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, continues her self-confidence series by diving into the power of belief. Inspired by Henry Ford’s iconic quote—"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."—this episode explores how our thoughts shape our reality, drive our actions, and ultimately determine our success.

Deanna unpacks the science behind mindset, discussing negativity bias, confirmation bias, and how past experiences have shaped our limiting beliefs. But the good news? Those beliefs can be rewritten. This episode offers practical, actionable steps to shift from an I CAN’T mindset to one of I CAN, setting the foundation for self-confidence that leads to action.

What Listeners Will Learn:

Why your beliefs shape your reality
How negativity bias and confirmation bias reinforce self-doubt
The impact of carrying old limiting beliefs—and how to let them go
How to actively rewire your brain to believe in your own capabilities
A powerful I CAN exercise to shift limiting beliefs into possibilities

Memorable Quotes:

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." – Henry Ford
"Your thoughts shape your reality. If you believe YOU CAN’T, you might not even try. But if you believe YOU CAN, you start looking for ways to make it Possible."
"Just because you’ve been carrying it doesn’t mean it belongs to you. And just because you’ve collected it doesn’t mean you have to keep it. GET RID OF IT!"
"Negativity bias keeps us stuck in the I CAN'T mindset because it makes us believe that our failures are bigger, more significant, and more defining than they actually are."
"Your brain will find proof of whatever you tell it to look for."
"What we believe is what comes to be."
"Confidence isn’t built in your head—it’s built in action."
"Implementation leads to transformation."

This episode inspires listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs, rewire their thought patterns, and take the first step toward proving to themselves that they CAN.

To read more about Deanna's journey and join her thriving community, visit https://deannaley.com.

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

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

02/17/25 • 11 min

In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, kicks off a brand-new series on self-confidence—what it is, how we lose it, and how to build it back stronger than ever before.

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And at the core of that process is self-trust. When you consistently keep the promises you make to yourself, you reinforce your own reliability, creating a foundation of unshakable confidence.

Deanna breaks down why self-trust matters, how incongruence erodes confidence, and the simple, practical steps you can take today to start rebuilding belief in yourself.

What Listeners Will Learn:

Why confidence is built, not given
How breaking promises to yourself damages self-trust
The role of congruence in confidence-building
How to shift from "I want to be confident" to actually becoming confident
A step-by-step framework for strengthening self-belief

Memorable Quotes:

"Confidence comes from keeping the promises you make to yourself." - Ed Mylett
"Think about it... If you had a friend who constantly told you they’d show up, but then flaked out, would you trust them? Of course not. Yet we do this to ourselves all the time."
"Every time we break a promise to ourselves—whether it’s skipping that workout we swore we’d do, hitting snooze instead of getting up early, or telling ourselves we’ll start Monday—we chip away at our own confidence."
"Your brain keeps score." - Brendon Burchard
"When we act in alignment with who we say we want to be, our confidence grows."
"Confidence isn’t built in a day. But every day, with every promise kept, you are strengthening that foundation."
"The goal isn’t perfection; it’s proof. Proof to yourself that you can follow through."

This episode inspires listeners to take action, proving to themselves—one promise at a time—that they are capable, trustworthy, and confident in who they are becoming.

Your WORDS MATTER because YOU MATTER.

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"Detach From The Outcome. Attach To The Progress."

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

01/14/25 • 11 min

In the first episode of a special four-part WORD MATTER series on FOCUS, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, explores her own transformative quote: “Detach from the outcome. Attach to the progress.”

Deanna dives into the struggle of being outcome-obsessed and shares how letting go of rigid expectations can open doors to unexpected joy and new opportunities. Through a personal story about a hiking trip gone awry, she illustrates the power of flexibility, celebrating progress, and staying present in the moment. This episode is packed with relatable insights and actionable tips to help you release the pressure of perfection and find fulfillment in the journey itself.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• How to break free from being outcome-obsessed and embrace the beauty of the journey.
• The importance of flexibility and seeing detours as opportunities.
• Why celebrating progress is more meaningful than chasing perfection.
• Practical steps to detach from rigid goals and anchor yourself to growth.
• How to find joy in the moment and stay inspired for the long haul.

Memorable Quotes:
• “Detach from the outcome. Attach to the progress.”
• “Discipline your disappointment.”
• “Progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about movement, forward momentum, and showing up day after day.”
• “Appreciate the entire path, not just the view from the top.”
• “And when you finally reach that destination—whether it’s a goal, milestone, or dream—you’ll realize it’s not the destination itself that matters most. It’s who you became and what you experienced along the way that will stay with you forever.”

This episode inspires listeners to shift from being outcome-focused to finding inspiration in their progress, dedication in their process, and joy in every step of the journey.

To learn more about Deanna's journey, explore her latest projects, and join her thriving community, visit https://deannaley.com.

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“Dreams Come True When Desire Transforms Into Action.”

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

12/19/24 • 11 min

Dreams are powerful. They ignite hope, inspire imagination, and open our hearts to what’s possible. But dreaming alone isn’t enough. In this episode, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, unpacks Napoleon Hill’s timeless quote: “Dreams come true when desire transforms into concrete action.”

Deanna shares her personal process for turning dreams into reality, including her Dream Deck system and how small, intentional actions create the momentum needed to achieve even the biggest aspirations. From tackling simple goals like keeping a clean car to launching this very podcast, she explains how action transforms ideas into accomplishments.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• Why dreaming alone isn’t enough and how desire fuels action.
• How to create and use a Dream Deck to organize and pursue your dreams.
• The science behind dopamine and how small wins build momentum.
• The importance of declaring your dreams and taking small, concrete steps daily.
• How Deanna’s 30 IN 30 process can help you build habits, confidence, and progress.

Memorable Quotes:
• “Dreams need desire to light the fire within us and concrete action to bring them to life.”
• “SHOULD doesn’t move us forward, and SOMEDAY isn’t on any calendar.”
• “Achieving one dream fuels the desire to dream bigger and act with greater intention.”

This episode is packed with inspiration and practical tools to help you transform your dreams into reality, one small step at a time.

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

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

01/28/25 • 10 min

In the third episode of this special four-part WORD MATTER series on FOCUS, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, redefines failure as a stepping stone to growth with Thomas Edison’s quote: “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”

Deanna explores how shifting our perspective on failure allows us to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and progress. With relatable examples, actionable strategies, and insights into how our brains adapt and grow, this episode will empower you to celebrate the twists and turns of life’s journey and embrace the lessons within each challenge.

What Listeners Will Learn:

How to reframe failure as feedback and celebrate its role in progress
Why resilience is strengthened every time you focus on a win
How to use “bankable wins” to build confidence and move past setbacks
The neuroscience behind failure and the power of neuroplasticity
Practical steps to embrace failure, pivot, and keep moving forward

Memorable Quotes:

“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” – Thomas Edison
“Failure is not a permanent stop; it’s a nudge, a redirection, a chance to grow.”
“Knowledge may open the door, but applying the knowledge is what moves you forward.”
“Celebrate that feedback—it’s getting you one step closer to what you want for yourself.”
“Your bankable wins are proof of your resilience.”
“When you focus on growth, resilience, and your bankable wins, you create a life filled with momentum and possibility and fun.”

This episode inspires listeners to embrace failure as an essential part of the journey, to reframe challenges as opportunities, and to find joy and power in each twist and turn of life’s maze.

Your WORDS MATTER because YOU MATTER.

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"Everything is Figureoutable."

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05/12/25 • 10 min

In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, offers truth, encouragement, and a bold permission slip—all wrapped in a powerful mindset: “Everything is figureoutable.” Inspired by Marie Forleo’s words and grounded in Deanna’s lived experience, this episode is a reset button for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what to do next.

This isn’t about overnight solutions or perfect plans—it’s about believing that a way forward exists and choosing to take the next small step. Deanna shares practical mindset shifts to help you move from frozen to forward, from spiraling to in motion, and reminds you that momentum starts with belief.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• Why the belief that everything is figureoutable changes everything
• How to shift from helpless to hopeful
• The power of turning problems into questions
• Why “I don’t know” stalls growth—and what to say instead
• How to build momentum, one aligned step at a time

Memorable Quotes:
• “Everything is figureoutable.” — Marie Forleo
• “Hope isn’t fluffy—it’s fuel.”
• “You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to stay open and willing.”
• “Stuck is just a place you’ve paused—not where you have to live.”
• “Not from chaos to calm overnight, but from frozen to forward.”
• “You are becoming. You are building. You are learning to trust your own wisdom again.”

This episode is your reminder that you’ve figured things out before—and you will again. Whatever feels too heavy or uncertain right now, it’s not too much for you. You’re not stuck. You’re just getting started.

Your WORDS MATTER, because YOU MATTER.

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WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley currently has 27 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Motivation, Personal Growth, Life Coaching, Mental Health, Transformation, Growth, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

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The episode title '"Confidence Comes From Keeping The Promises You Make To Yourself."' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley is 11 minutes.

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Episodes of WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley are typically released every 6 days, 22 hours.

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The first episode of WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley was released on Nov 21, 2024.

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