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The Candid Life

The Candid Life

By: Lydia A. Botsoe
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"Let your listening change your life" The Candid Life is about amplifying the power of our personal stories because they matter. God has placed a heavenly treasure in each and every one of us and it's up to us to discover what that is so that together we can make this world a better place. The stories from each of the guests on this podcast will inspire, challenge, empower, and encourage you to think and live differently. Like Muhammad Ali quote: Don't count the days, make the days count. Contact: livethecandidlife@gmail.com© Lydia A. Botsoe Art
Episodes
  • V for Value and Virtue

    V for Value and Virtue
    Jun 23 2026
    V for Value & Virtue

    In this episode of The Candid Life: A–Z Encouragement Notes, we explore two life-shaping truths: Value and Virtue. One reminds us who we are in God. The other shapes how we live that truth out.

    Through personal reflection and a powerful classroom story, we're reminded that our worth is not found in comparison or approval, but in being fearfully and wonderfully made—and that true strength is revealed in character, conscience, and daily choices.

    Email: Livethecandidlife@gmail.com; Instagram @lydiaabotsoe
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    30 mins
  • U for Unity and Understanding

    U for Unity and Understanding
    Jun 15 2026

    Episode U: Unity and Understanding

    As children, we were often told, "Stay united." In this episode, Lydia shares two powerful stories—one from a family reunion thirty years in the making and another from a lesson learned in the classroom. Together, they reveal a timeless truth: unity keeps us together, but understanding keeps us close. Join us as we explore the power of listening, grace, forgiveness, and choosing connection even when differences exist.
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    31 mins
  • T for Triggers and Truth

    T for Triggers and Truth
    Jun 7 2026

    Why do certain people or situations trigger us so deeply? In this episode, Lydia explores how everyday encounters can uncover hidden truths about ourselves—and why understanding our triggers may be the key to greater self-awareness and compassion.
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    18 mins
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