Oct 28, 202650 minS5
What happens when the beliefs you grew up with no longer reflect who you are? In this thought-provoking episode of "What The Why?!?", Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills welcomes licensed therapist Morgan Piercy for an honest...
About this Podcast:
"What The Why?!?" is a podcast featuring conversations with a wide variety of leaders from all walks of life about why they do what they do and how they figured things out. Now in its fifth season, the podcast continues to explore the insights, experiences, and perspectives that shape leadership, growth, and personal and professional success. Earlier seasons of "What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne" are also available, giving listeners access to a rich library of conversations across multiple platforms. Access our episodes on your preferred platform here: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3doYXQtdGhlLXdoeS9mZWVkLnhtbA
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What is “What The Why?!?” about?
"What The Why?!?" is a podcast featuring conversations with a wide variety of leaders from all walks of life about why they do what they do and how they figured things out. Now in its fifth season, the podcast continues to explore the insights, experiences, and perspectives that shape leadership, growth, and personal and professional success.
What has “What The Why?!?” covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Religious Trauma & Deconstruction: Rebuilding Your Identity | Morgan Piercy (Part 1)" (28 October 2026, 50 minutes), "Medicare Explained: What Seniors Need to Know Before Choosing a Plan | Felicia Petersen" (20 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "A Father's Unexpected Awakening From Dementia | Dan Cohen" (14 October 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does “What The Why?!?” publish?
“What The Why?!?” publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on “What The Why?!?”?
Booking probability for “What The Why?!?” is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. “What The Why?!?” requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. “What The Why?!?”'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 20, 202643 minS5MEDICARE MADE SIMPLE: Understanding Your Options with Confidence! Are you feeling overwhelmed by Medicare choices? You're not alone! ️ On this episode of "What The Why?!?", host Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills welcomes...
Oct 14, 202635 minS5What if one unexpected moment with someone you love could change the way you see life forever? After nearly a decade of watching his father live with dementia, Dan Cohen experienced something extraordinary, an...
Episode #29
Your Job Is Killing You: How to Recover From Burnout Without Losing Your Purpose | Deidre Gestrin
Oct 5, 202634 minS5What happens when the work you feel called to do starts costing you your health? In this powerful episode of "What The Why?!?", Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Deidre Gestrin, founder of Abundant Wellness...
Sep 29, 202649 minS5What if your path to purpose looked nothing like you originally imagined? Cathy Nesbitt spent approximately 20 years working as a secretary before an unexpected journey led her into entrepreneurship, worm composting...
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Sep 18, 202637 minS5What if one of the hardest experiences of your life eventually helped reveal your purpose? When Jay Meacham was 13, his family lost their home to a fire—an experience he later recognized as deeply connected to where he...
Sep 12, 202624 minS5What if the biggest risk isn’t making a change—but staying exactly where you are? In this powerful two-part conversation on "What The Why?!?", Kylee Leota, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success and...
Sep 12, 202630 minS5What if the biggest risk isn’t making a change—but staying exactly where you are? In this powerful two-part conversation on "What The Why?!?", Kylee Leota, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success and...
Aug 31, 202641 minS5What happens when one decision to help becomes a mission that lasts more than 30 years? In this episode of "What The Why?!?", Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Brian Hjort , social entrepreneur and...
Aug 22, 202649 minS5What if your greatest pain could become your purpose? In this episode of "What The Why?!?", Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Johannes C. Wolfaardt, South African author, speaker, and community advocate, to...
Aug 13, 202636 minS5What happens when you're successful on paper—but something still doesn't feel right? In this episode of "What The Why?!?" , Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Marla Bace, business strategist and executive...
Aug 6, 202636 minS5️New Episode: Healing Begins Within: Discover the Power of Energy, Frequency & Self-Healing What if the healing you've been searching for has been within you all along? In this inspiring episode of "What The Why?!?"...
Jul 28, 202634 minS5️New Episode: Private Equity, Financial Freedom & Purpose: Stephanie Mearse on Building Wealth with Integrity How can you build lasting wealth while staying true to your values? In this episode of " What The Why?!?"...
Episode #19
How to Start a Business Without Quitting Your Job (Smart Advice for Entrepreneurs) With Nancy Benet
Jul 23, 202634 minS5️ New Episode: From $650,000 in Debt to Purpose-Driven Success | Featuring Nancy Benet What if the biggest setback of your life became the catalyst for your purpose? In this inspiring episode of What The Why, Barbara...
Jul 10, 202632 minS5🎙️ New Episode: How One Man Is Preserving Local History Through Purpose-Driven Storytelling | Featuring Peter Lythgoe What if your purpose isn't about becoming famous—but about making sure the stories that matter are...
Jun 22, 202630 minS3<p>This episode of “What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne” is part of our WTW Rewind Series and originally aired on the RVN Television Network which is now KnetStream. While these shows are currently available on...
Jun 22, 202630 minS3<p>This episode of “What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne” is part of our WTW Rewind Series and originally aired on the RVN Television Network which is now KnetStream. While these shows are currently available on...
Jun 22, 202615 minS3<p>This episode of “What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne” is part of our WTW Rewind Series and originally aired on the RVN Television Network which is now KnetStream. While these shows are currently available on...
Jun 22, 202625 minS3<p>This episode of “What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne” is part of our WTW Rewind Series and originally aired on the RVN Television Network which is now KnetStream. While these shows are currently available on...
Jun 22, 202626 minS3<p>This episode of “What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne” is part of our WTW Rewind Series and originally aired on the RVN Television Network which is now KnetStream. While these shows are currently available on...
Recent guests
Recent guests on “What The Why?!?”. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Deidre Gestrin
licensed mental health counselor and burnout recovery specialist, Abundant Wellness Essentials
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Cathy Nesbitt
serial entrepreneur, laughter yoga teacher, founder of Cathy’s Club, Cathy’s Crawly Composters, Cathy’s Sprouters, Cathy's Crawley Composters
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Jay Meacham
The Go-To Mind Coach for Home Builders & Skilled Trades Professionals
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Kylee Leota
creator of the Infinite Leadership Framework, international speaker, author, and leadership expert, Elements for Success
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