Podcast
The Lisa Show
Hosted by BYUradio · EN
Join Lisa Valentine Clark as she gets real with people who are willing to share the hard-won wisdom you can only get from a friend–best advice for parenting, relationships, happiness, health and other topics that get to the heart of living a good life. A production of BYUradio.
“The Lisa Show” is hosted by Lisa Valentine Clark–a comedian, actress, writer, believer, and mother of five. Her nationally-syndicated, award-winning podcast can be found on all streaming platforms.
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Rainn Wilson on Creating a Soulful Life
Mar 2400:30:25Tap to summarizeHe made us laugh as Dwight Schrute, but what does Rainn Wilson care about when the cameras are off? In this conversation with Lisa, Rainn opens up about building a life that feels whole. Rainn shares how creativity, faith, family, and work aren’t separate roles but deeply connected parts of the same journey. Along the way, he reflects on fatherhood, purpose, and the ongoing pursuit of a more integrated, meaningful life. For more on Rainn's work, be sure to check out his book and podcast: https://www.soulboom.com/
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Making Peace With What’s on Your Plate | Katie Miller
Mar 1700:28:18Tap to summarizeFood advice is everywhere, and all that noise can make something as simple as eating feel complicated. Katie Miller, author of the "How-to Guide to Happy Eating," helps people step back from the pressure and rethink their relationship with food by focusing on balance, nourishment, and listening to their own bodies. In this conversation with Lisa, Katie shares why healthy eating doesn’t require perfection, trendy ingredients, or influencer-level meal prep. For more of Katie's work, be sure to check out her website: https://plantedhabits.com/
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Simple Ways to Mentor Others | John Bytheway
Mar 1000:30:53Tap to summarizeWhat if one of the most important roles you’ll ever play… is one you never officially get? John Bytheway has spent decades teaching and encouraging youth and families, often without ever using the word “mentor.” In this conversation with Lisa, he shares why mentoring is about listening, noticing people’s strengths, and showing up when it matters. You don't have to have all the answers. Be sure to check out John's podcast "FollowHIM": https://followhim.co/
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Anchoring Families with Stories | Sam Payne
Mar 300:34:14Tap to summarizeWhat if the most powerful thing you could give someone isn’t advice or money, but a story? Lisa sits down with Sam Payne, host of The Apple Seed—a story telling podcast on BYU Radio—to explore why storytelling shapes our family culture, strengthens relationships, and helps us understand who we are. Together, they reflect on the healing power of telling stories about those we’ve loved and lost, and why storytelling belongs to all of us. Be sure to check out The Apple Seed: https://www.byuradio.org/the-apple-seed
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When Tragedy Hits Close to Home | Emma McAdam
Feb 2400:36:38Tap to summarizeWhen violence strikes close to home, the grief feels different. It can feel heavier, more personal, and harder to shake. Lisa sits down with Emma McAdam, licensed therapist and founder of "Therapy in a Nutshell," to talk about how to cope with collective trauma in a 24/7 news cycle. Together they explore emotional resilience, intentional media consumption, and why healing ourselves first is the most powerful way to help our communities heal. Be sure to check out Therapy in a Nutshell: https://therapyinanutshell.com/
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Navigating Faith Differences with the People You Love | Jared Halverson
Feb 1700:34:01Tap to summarizeWhen someone you love questions or walks away from their faith, it can feel deeply personal and deeply unsettling. Lisa sits down with Dr. Jared Halverson, a scholar of American religious history and faith loss, to talk about how to respond when faith crises show up in our families and friendships. Together, they explore why belief journeys look different for everyone, how to keep spiritual differences from becoming relationship fractures, and why the most Christlike response may start with tending to our own faith and not trying to fix someone else’s.
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Unslumping Your Marriage | Scott Braithwaite
Feb 1000:33:17Tap to summarizeEven the strongest marriages hit slumps, and, no, it doesn’t always mean you’re doing it wrong. Lisa talks with clinical psychologist and marriage researcher Dr. Scott Braithwaite about why dips in marital satisfaction are normal and what actually helps couples move through them. With six practical, research-backed strategies, they explore how to break unhealthy patterns, communicate more effectively, and reconnect by focusing on the most important foundation of all: friendship.
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Anyone Could Be A Refugee: Stories from Syria | Wendy Pearlman
Feb 300:27:20Tap to summarizeWho are the people behind the headlines? Lisa sits down with political scientist and longtime friend Wendy Pearlman to talk about how personal relationships shape the way we understand conflict. Between reminiscing over “poptarts and politics” in Lincoln, Nebraska, and diving into Wendy’s life work--studying the experiences of Syrian refugees, Lisa and Wendy explore what it really means to see the people affected by political conflict and turmoil. Together, they reflect on blind spots, empathy, and why meaningful change often starts with simple, human acts like listening well, asking questions, and choosing kindness. For more about Wendy and her books be sure to check out her website: https://sites.northwestern.edu/wendypearlman/
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Why Happiness Is Closer Than You Think | Michelle McCullough
Jan 2700:33:11Tap to summarizeLisa sits down with happiness researcher and author Michelle McCullough to explore the science of happiness. Michelle explains why happiness isn’t something we feel when hard things end, but something that helps us get through the hard things. Together they unpack what the research says about joy, the power of belief, and the simple, practical skills that can help us live happier lives right now.
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Get Your Head in the Game | Bart Johnson
Jan 2000:34:06Tap to summarizeLisa sits down with actor Bart Johnson--you may recognize him as Coach Bolton from Disney's "High School Musical". Bart talks about the 20th anniversary of the film, the unexpected path that has led him to where he is, and the joy he finds coaching sports teams on and off the screen.
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