A podcast from Missy Manuel and Allison Babin from Manuel Builders. All are experts in the building process, and are now helping you build your life!
Latest episodes
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9 min
Choose One Word And Let It Shape Every Decision, End of 2025
One simple shift can change the way an entire year feels: trade resolutions for a compass. We walk through a clear, faith-rooted method to choose a Word of the Year and then show h…
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12 min
How Overcommitment Drains Joy And What To Do Instead
If your calendar feels heavier than your heart, this conversation offers a reset. We look at why overcommitment creeps in—identity pressure, fear of disappointing others, and the c…
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13 min
Designing A Peaceful Holiday With Healthy Limits
Pressure builds fast when the calendar crowds, the family gathers, and everyone brings unspoken expectations to the table. We dive into a practical, compassionate approach to holid…
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14 min
Peace Over Pressure: A Holiday Reset
Holiday sparkle without the spiral—let’s make that real. We open our new series by replacing default December chaos with a simple compass: choose how you want to feel first, then l…
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13 min
Co-Regulation And The Courage To Be Seen
Want a steadier nervous system and deeper healing without going it alone? We dig into the power of co-regulation—how a calm, safe presence helps the body downshift—and share practi…
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14 min
From Anxiety To Calm: Building Sustainable Self-Care
The stress alarm doesn’t always blare; sometimes it’s a faint beep you can’t locate. We pull back the curtain on how we learned to find that sound in our bodies, calm it with stead…
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15 min
Curiosity Over Condemnation: How Self-Study Transforms Your Life
What if the fastest way to grow is to stop judging yourself and start studying yourself? We dig into the practice of curiosity over condemnation and show how small, honest question…
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13 min
Daily Practices That Build Peace And Steady Growth
The days feel full, the noise feels constant, and yet there’s a quieter way to live that doesn’t depend on perfect conditions. We sat down to unpack how protecting calm becomes a d…
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14 min
Why Safe Community Is Essential For A Life That Thrives
Some walls hold up the house; others just look pretty. We talk about the kind of community that actually carries weight—confidential, honest, and steady enough to challenge you whe…
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14 min
Why Vulnerability Beats Perfection When Leading Through Uncertainty
Leadership doesn’t happen on the mountaintop; it happens in the mud. We’re pulling back the curtain on what it means to lead when nothing is tidy, decisions are imperfect, and the…
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14 min
Building a Company That Gives Life: Stewardship, Shade, and Resilient Culture
What kind of wake do you leave behind—calm water that carries people forward or chop that wears them out? We take that image and build a practical, human playbook for creating a co…
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10 min
Turning Loss Into a Sharper Vision for Life and Work
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8 min
The Illusion of Control: Finding Peace in Letting Go
Surrender. The very word can make us uncomfortable. But what if the path to peace runs directly through letting go of what we can't control?On this episode of Building for Life, we…
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10 min
Embracing Fear: The Path to True Courage
What if the bravest people aren't fearless at all? In this thought-provoking discussion, Missy Manuel and Allison Babin challenge conventional wisdom about courage by exploring how…
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12 min
When Life Burns Down: Finding Grace in Grief and Gratitude
Life rarely asks permission before demolishing our carefully constructed plans. Miss Emanuel knows this firsthand, having faced both her husband's unexpected death and a devastatin…
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13 min
When Life Shatters Your Blueprint: A Journey Through Grief and Growth
September 12th started like any other day for Missy Manuel. She dropped her husband Greg off at the airport, said goodbye, and went about her day. Hours later, she received the pho…
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57 sec
Building For Life: Season 3 Finale
We appreciate you tuning in to the Building for Life Podcast! We are so excited to close out this season and prepare for next season, which will start in January of 2025. Join us a…
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11 min
Building for Life: Navigating Adversity and Transforming Setbacks into Stepping Stones
Ever feel like you're juggling too many challenges at once? This week on the Building for Life podcast, Missy Manuel and Taylor Burtner are here to share their firsthand experience…
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11 min
Building for Life: Embracing Change and Overcoming Growth Pitfalls with Cheryl Evans
Can you imagine breaking free from the never-ending hustle and bustle of everyday life to truly connect with yourself and your spiritual guidance? Join Cheryl Evans and me, Missy M…
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12 min
Navigating Growth: Embracing Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in a Post-Pandemic World
Ready to embark on a transformative journey of growth and healing? Join me, Missy Manuel, as I sit down with my dear friend and seasoned therapist, Cheryl Evans, for a heartfelt co…