About Katharine Giovanni: Katharine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning, best-selling author, international speaker, and Transformation Mentor with over two decades of experience. She specializes in intuitive development, emotional healing, and forgiveness, helping individuals release guilt, shame, and long-held emotional patterns.

Before stepping into this work, Katharine was a recognized pioneer in the global concierge industry. She authored The Concierge Manual, trained professionals around the world, and worked with several Fortune 500 companies. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News Nightline, MTV, Time, Forbes, and The New York Times, and she has appeared on over 120 podcasts globally.

She’s handled VIP clients, cosmic insights, and everything in between. Sometimes at the same time.

In this episode, Brian and Katharine Giovanni discuss:

• Navigating complex emotions while caring for aging parents and raising children
• The psychological burden and long-term impact of unresolved family trauma
• Understanding and practicing forgiveness for personal emotional freedom
• Emotional energy and its influence on mental and physical health

Key Takeaways:

• Katharine’s forgiveness system offers a practical, step-by-step method to process emotional pain privately by listing people to forgive, ranking their emotional weight, and addressing each one gradually to create space for healing.
• Forgiveness is reframed not as reconciliation or approval, but as a personal decision to evict painful memories and people from your mental space so they no longer drain your energy.
• Even in cases of trauma where direct forgiveness feels impossible, emotional relief can begin by forgiving the energy around people, objects, or environments tied to the memory.
• Letting go of emotional residue, even without forgetting or interacting with those involved, can significantly reduce stress, improve well-being, and unlock the ability to move forward in life.

"Forgiveness for me is very simple—I want you out of my head, and I want to live my life again with you, not in my head." — Katharine Giovanni

Connect with Katharine Giovanni:

Website: https://www.katharinegiovanni.com

Book: The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Path-Forgiveness-Unlocking-Power/dp/1931109265

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanni

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About Len Hayduchok: Len Hayduchok is a Certified Financial Planner™ with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the founder and President of Dedicated Financial Services and Dedicated Senior Advisors, where he delivers comprehensive wealth management solutions for individuals approaching or living in retirement. A graduate of both the Wharton School of Business and Biblical Theological Seminary, Len combines financial expertise with a values-driven approach. With advanced training in securities and life insurance, he is deeply committed to acting in his clients’ best interests. Beyond his advisory work, Len is passionate about education, regularly providing resources and guidance on a wide range of retirement-related topics to both clients and the broader community.

In this episode, Brian and Len Hayduchok discuss:

• Caregiving identity dynamics
• The emotional and financial strain of elder care
• Disruption of personal fulfillment and purpose
• Navigating family roles and relationship boundaries

Key Takeaways:

• When adult children begin to see themselves as caregivers rather than sons or daughters, it creates emotional and relational dysfunction that undermines both their well-being and their connection with their parents.
• Accepting that you cannot be the sole provider of care—physically or financially—allows you to prioritize more critical roles in your life, such as being present for your children or sustaining your career, without living under the weight of guilt.
• Utilizing available resources like Medicaid and redefining what “support” really means can help families avoid devastating financial sacrifices while still honoring and caring for aging parents in meaningful ways.
• True peace and lasting fulfillment are found not in over-functioning for others but in aligning your actions with a deeper identity rooted in love, purpose, and acceptance of your human limitations.

"What we do doesn't define us, but the more we do something, the more we become that person who does that thing." — Len Hayduchok

Connect with Len Hayduchok:

Website: https://maxamazing.com/ & https://dedicatedfinancial.com/

Show: MaxAMAZING Your Retirement: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maxamazing-your-retirement-with-len-hayduchok/id1702480610

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dedicatedfinancialservices/

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About Sarah JanTausch: Sarah JanTausch is a speaker, coach, and founder of SRJ Coaching & Consulting, specializing in values-based careers and generosity-based networking. With a rich background in government leadership roles under Ohio Governor John R. Kasich, she brings extensive experience in public outreach, program management, and advocacy. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s in Politics & Government and a Master’s in Management and Leadership, and actively contributes to career development communities. Outside of work, she enjoys community volunteerism and quality time with her family and cats.

In this episode, Brian and Sarah JanTausch discuss:

• Strategic approaches to job searching and professional development
• The importance of workplace flexibility and aligning career values
• Leveraging networking and personal assessments for career growth
• Overcoming career stagnation through strategic personal development

Key Takeaways:

• Clarify your core values to assess whether your current role or employer aligns with what truly matters to you, and look for ways to lean into those values even before making a big career shift.
• Start small with career changes—even if you feel “handcuffed” by responsibilities, begin exploring potential paths now, since meaningful transitions can take a year or more to plan effectively.
• Use a two-pronged job search strategy: combine selective, high-quality job applications with "generosity-based networking" to uncover opportunities in the hidden job market.
• Tailor your resume into focused “buckets” aligned with different interests or skills, rather than one generic version, to increase your chances of breaking into multiple career directions.

"I help people identify the work that they really want to be doing... finding those passions and aligning with their work, with their lifestyle, because flexibility is really important, I think, especially for most people today." — Sarah JanTausch

Connect with Sarah JanTausch:

Website: https://www.valuesbasedcareers.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jantausch/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093106125367

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_jantausch/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12iyEjLB28I96APWmFcuuc

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