Podcast Episodes

In this episode, I’m joined by Julie Rancourt for a conversation about persistence, self-talk, and what it really looks like to stay committed to something meaningful over time. Julie shares her journey of running all 169 towns in Connecticut, and how what started as a goal turned into something much deeper. Along the way, she found unexpected joy, built lifelong friendships, and developed the kind of mindset that helps you keep going—even when motivation fades.

Lisa Marshall sits down with her daughter Sarah Brehant for a deeply personal conversation about presence, intuition, and the quiet power of showing up. Together, they remember Peter—husband, stepdad, gentleman—and how Alzheimer's slowly changed him while never dimming the love between them. What unfolds is a tender story about a single decision on a December night that transformed a moment of loss into one of grace, connection, and shared peace.

What makes a friendship last? In this episode, Lisa Marshall and her longtime friend Vicki Langone have an honest conversation about boundaries, accountability, mutual effort, and the hard lessons that can actually strengthen a relationship. It’s a warm, real discussion about showing up on purpose and building friendships that can grow through change.

Lisa Marshall talks with boudoir and wedding photographer Jules Elert about body acceptance, confidence, and the power of kinder self-talk. They dive into how boudoir photography can help women reconnect with their beauty, sensuality, and self-worth—without waiting to “fix” anything first. It’s an uplifting conversation about self-love, grace, and learning to see yourself with compassion.

Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.