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What happens when life knocks you down — not once, but over and over again?

In this powerful episode of Pebbles of Light, Jay Setchell shares his extraordinary story of resilience. Jay’s life is a testimony to faith, perseverance, and personal responsibility.

His mantra — “If it is to be, it is up to me” — became the foundation that carried him through life-altering injuries, rehabilitation, and rebuilding his life again and again.

We discuss:

• How to shift from victim mindset to personal responsibility
• The power of vision in recovery and physical therapy
• The difference between faith, belief, and hope
• Why serving others strengthens us during our own trials
• How adversity can refine — not define — us

Jay is the author of The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit, a #1 ranked book on attitude and motivation through physical disability.

Connect with Jay:
Website: https://neverquittrying.com
Jay’s Book: The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit https://amzn.to/4sfg7L3

Resources:

“Tested, Proved & Polished” by Henry B. Eyring - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/51eyring?lang=eng

Episode 23 with Myrna Peterson - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y7aw8qbGsUj0oca5oAWkC?si=RzAiS5QsQHWlsMVxN1PJQA

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In this inspiring episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Liz Watt, author, speaker, and co-founder of Be Healthy Utah, one of the largest natural health conferences in the western United States.

Liz shares her deeply personal journey through chronic inflammation, burnout, emotional healing, and what she calls “whole self leadership.” From selling only 147 tickets weeks before her first conference… to welcoming 3,500 attendees years later… Liz reminds us that success isn’t about numbers—it’s about intention, resilience, and serving the one.

You’ll learn:

• Why “Don’t mourn the 1,100” became her leadership mantra
• How emotional healing impacts physical health
• What Whole Self Leadership really means
• The THRIVE framework for sustainable growth
• How to persevere when everything feels like it’s falling apart

🔗 Connect with Liz:
Website: https://BeHealthyUtah.com
Free Book: Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind, Healthy Life: A Healthy Approach to the Microbiome
Liz’s Book, Becoming Me - A Polygamist Girl’s Journey to New Beginnings: https://amzn.to/4sd4Hr0

Speaking: https://ElizabethAnneWatt.com

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

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liz.watt1

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In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Alan Lazaros, founder and CEO of Next Level University, to explore what it truly means to win the “game of life.”

After surviving a near-fatal car accident at 26 — echoing the loss of his father at age two — Alan shifted from climbing the corporate ladder to pursuing deeper fulfillment. Today, he leads a global coaching and podcasting organization and shares a powerful framework called the “Four Buckets”:

• Unsuccessful & Unfulfilled
• Successful & Unfulfilled
• Fulfilled but Broke
• Fulfilled & Successful

Together, Anne and Alan unpack:

• The difference between transactional and transformational growth
• Why success alone often leads to emptiness
• The role of regret in awakening purpose
• Leadership, credibility, and personal responsibility
• Why fulfillment must align with sustainability

This episode is for anyone who feels successful on paper but unsettled in spirit.

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Instagram: @alanlazaros

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelUniversity

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What if legacy isn’t about what you accumulate — but what you multiply?

In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with author Phil Ransom to explore the shift from transactional living to transformational living. Through stories of teachers, mentors, caregiving, scarcity versus abundance, and the powerful concept of the 1440 Tracker, Phil shares how gratitude and intentional influence shape the conversations that happen long after we’re gone.

Key topics include:

• The Parable of the Talents and modern stewardship
• Scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset
• The 1440 Tracker and daily self-management
• ROI vs. ROE vs. “Return on Intentional Influence”
• Caregiving, communication, and relational legacy
• Why you don’t manage time — you manage yourself

Resources Mentioned:

• Phil’s book “Influenced!” on Amazon - https://amzn.to/40eJVLD
• Connect with Phil
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  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilRansom
  • https://1440tracker.com/
  • www.vibrance.community
• Dallin H. Oaks, “Good, Better, Best” - https://youtu.be/ceadsUPmdMA?si=5yk25sPtZ1ZDhaVM

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In this heartfelt episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Mason to explore how serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reshaped his faith, confidence, and understanding of Christ’s enabling power.

From learning Japanese culture to discovering the daily influence of scripture study and gratitude, Mason shares deeply personal moments of growth, doubt, and spiritual clarity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The transformation that can occur when you dedicate your time to the Lord
• The quiet spiritual power of daily scripture reading
• What it means to trust God with your future
• Lessons from Japanese culture about gratitude and respect
• How the Atonement of Christ changes the way we see ourselves

This Episode’s Pebble
Consider one small daily action that helps you draw closer to God—and commit to it this week. Transformation rarely comes all at once. More often, it begins with something small, faithful, and repeated.

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• The Divine Call of a Missionary by Elder Ronald A. Rasband - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU4zZni1poQ

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In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Ryan T. Reichert — Army veteran, executive coach, author, recovery advocate, and father — for a deeply reflective conversation about redefining success.

Ryan shares:

• How military leadership shaped — and inflated — his understanding of achievement
• Why divorce and recovery became unexpected turning points
• The shift from chasing titles to cultivating presence
• His “Three Daily Wins” framework for intentional growth
• Why humility is strength, not weakness
• The importance of mentors, sponsors, and heading into life’s storms

If you’ve ever measured your worth by performance, position, or paycheck — this episode offers a different lens.

This episode's pebble is to take five minutes this week and redefine success for yourself. Write down what truly matters, not what impresses but what endures.

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Website: https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/
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In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with author Robin H. Clare for a reflective conversation about harmony, grace, and finding meaning in the smallest moments of daily life.

Robin shares insights from her personal journey through recovery, spiritual alignment, and leadership, including the powerful framework: *pain is inevitable, suffering is optional, surrender is required, and grace must be allowed*. Together, Anne and Robin explore how intentional pauses, self-compassion, and everyday acts of kindness can help us feel grounded and connected—even in a noisy, demanding world.

This episode invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and notice the quiet ways light shows up in ordinary days.

Topics Covered:

• Finding harmony between inner truth and outer life
• Grace as a daily practice
• The power of pause and intentional response
• Recovery, healing, and self-compassion
• Seeing ourselves and others with deeper worth

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Dieter F. Uchtdorf quote - “During the winter, days can feel heavy and gray. As a regular part of their work before flights, pilots do outside checks of their aircraft. During cold and rainy days, this is not their favorite part of the job. But one of my favorite experiences as a pilot on a day like that came after taking off and climbing through dark clouds when, suddenly, the aircraft climbed into the clear, brilliant, and beautiful sunlight—leaving behind dark clouds, rain, and slush. That instant contrast taught me that when we focus our eyes on heaven, we can emerge into light—even during the seemingly darkest of days. However thick the clouds, the sun is always there, waiting to shine on us as we rise toward heaven. If you feel weighed down and troubled, please don’t lose heart. Keep moving forward and upward with faith, prayer, and trust in the Lord. His light is always there to lead and comfort

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In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson sits down with founder and purpose-driven leader Holly Porter to explore how life-altering trials can become invitations to deeper purpose.

After surviving a 70-day hospitalization with COVID—including a near-death experience—Holly was forced into stillness. What followed was a profound reorientation of her life, leadership, and business philosophy. Together, Anne and Holly reflect on listening to the body, navigating long COVID, building soul-aligned businesses, and learning to trust intuition when the path forward isn’t clear.

This conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask where purpose might be quietly forming in your own life.

Key Topics Covered:

* Near-death experiences and spiritual transformation

* Long COVID, chronic illness, and listening to the body

* Purpose-driven entrepreneurship and leadership

* Intuition, discernment, and decision-making

* Burnout, alignment, and redefining prosperity

* Loving others where they are and leading with compassion

This Episode’s Pebble: Better is better. Ask yourself—what’s one small way you can listen more closely today?

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Holly’s Linktree – https://linktr.ee/hollyporter

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/4qKWOIN

“One Percent Better” General Conference Talk by Michael A. Dunn - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/54dunn?lang=eng

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