If Only
by Brenda McGregor
Latest episode
When The University Said No, She Said Yes To Herself
When The University Said No, She Said Yes To Herself
About this podcast
During each episode, Brenda will explore the “If Only’s” stopping women from having a life they love.
What is your If Only? Perhaps it is- If Only my boss respected me more or maybe it is If Only my spouse did more around the house and with the kids, or maybe it is If Only my kids listened to me better…….then I would be happier and more successful…
Whatever it is for you, you will hear from Brenda and her guests who will share their personal successes in breaking through their If Only’s to create a life they love!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 80 episodes
- When The University Said No, She Said Yes To Herself · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 69What happens when you give everything to a role, ask for a fair raise, and get told no? For Madeline Miskie, that moment didn’t end the story—it rewrote it. We dive into how a…
- If Only I Had More Time · 45 min · Episode 66Ever been told that the secret to fixing overwhelm is just “better time management”? Or that burnout is simply part of being a high-achieving entrepreneur? In this episode, we’re…
- If Only I Knew I Was a Writer · 44 min · Episode 52Healing the World by Healing Ourselves: Karen Lee Cohen on Inner Peace If you're feeling overwhelmed by fear of taking action, constantly putting things off, and struggling to…
- If Only I Had Received Leadership Coaching Sooner · 42 min · Episode 53Discover the unexpected childhood experience that ignited a passion for transformation. From a small-town outsider to a driven coach, Kelley's journey reveals the power of…
- A Summer Reset For Your Mindset And Momentum · 3 min · Season 3 Episode 80“If only” sounds harmless, but it can quietly become the sentence that runs your days. Brenda returns with a quick, energizing update for the If Only podcast, introducing fresh…
- I Learned The Hard Way That Caring For Others Starts With Caring For Yourself · 51 minYour calendar is full, you’re the one everyone counts on, and you’re still telling yourself you’ll “get to” your health later. That bargain feels normal until it doesn’t. I sit…
- From Self-Help Books To Real Change Through Action · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 78Autopilot can look like productivity, but it feels like stuck. My guest, Linda Lamb, brings a refreshingly direct take on what finally creates change: self-awareness plus action…
- Stop Bullying Yourself In The Mirror · 40 minA number on a scale can feel like a verdict, but Rosie Faulkner makes a sharper point: the real damage is the story we tell ourselves afterward. Rosie is a confidence curator and…
- Why Your Inner Critic Never Counts Your Wins · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 76The fastest way to burn out in midlife is to treat your body like it’s supposed to run on deadlines and willpower forever. Brenda sits down with returning guest Cara-Michelle…
- Finding Your North Star · 49 minOne moment of shame can become a life sentence if we never challenge the story it creates. My guest, Colleen Clifford, knows that firsthand. After a painful STI diagnosis at 19…
- Choose The Good Day · 49 minIf your inner voice defaults to doubt, Carol Rieg brings a radically practical alternative: treat optimism like a decision, not a personality trait. We sit down with Carol, a…
- Clarity Over Silence: Choosing Voice, Values, And Outcomes · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 73Silence can look like humility from the outside and feel like invisibility on the inside. When a role Rachel Platt was ready for went to someone else, she discovered the hard…
- From Layoffs To Leadership: Nicole Renee On Faith, Focus, And Building Tidy Systems · 43 minWhat if years of detours could have been avoided by trusting your inner voice sooner? Sitting across from Nicole Renee—founder of Tidy Bee, certified Scrum Master, and pillar of…
- How Yvette Campbell Turned Doubt Into A Hospitality Powerhouse · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 71Ever been told you’re not ready or not the “right fit”? Meet Yvette Campbell, a meeting broker and hospitality leader who turned early doubt into a career built on creativity…
- How Two Firings Led To Horses, Healing Hands, And A Mission To Save Women From Heart Disease · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 70A chance firing. A racetrack gate. A hospital monitor that won’t slow down. Our conversation with Linda Pankala traces a remarkable arc from electronics lab to jockey silks to a…
- If Only I Knew I Mattered Enough When I Was Younger · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 68What if the belief that “aging is decline” is the very thing keeping you from the freedom you crave? We sit down with Kat Miller MA—counselor, TEDx speaker, and founder of Age…
- If Only I Had Trusted My Gut · 45 min · Episode 67When life throws unexpected curveballs, it’s easy to spiral into regret and self-blame. But what if those painful moments were actually sacred invitations—to pause, heal, and…
- If Only I Had Asked For Help Sooner · 48 min · Episode 65Ever wondered why some of the most talented, hardworking professionals still hit a wall in their careers—despite doing everything right? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Vicki…
- If Only I Knew Then That Sharing Our Stories Was Our Superpower · 34 min · Episode 64Challenges, Intuition, and the Stories We Hide What if the real secret to magnetic leadership isn’t about being fearless—or even having all the answers—but about sharing the…
- If Only I Had Gotten My Diagnosis Earlier · 48 min · Episode 63If Only I’d Known Sooner: Navigating HR, Bipolar Disorder, and the Secret to Better Workplaces Are you tired of launching communication initiatives, DEI trainings, or new HR…
