{"podcast":{"title":"Lead with HOPE","slug":"lead-with-hope-6701890","podcast_index_feed_id":6701890,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/LLe6Mtwd.rss","website_url":"https://sparkhopeedu.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/a32b59cd-9020-4bc4-a703-7f9c1f1f6a79/39646533-1769624468910-5149ce417acf1.jpg","author":"Dr. Brandi Kelly","episode_count":111,"summary":"Lead with H.O.P.E. is a leadership podcast hosted by Dr. Brandi Kelly that equips leaders to grow through challenge, lead with purpose, and create lasting impact. Rooted in faith and real-life stories, each episode explores resilience, leadership, and the power of hope in action; especially in seasons that feel uncertain or heavy. Through meaningful conversations and practical insight, you’ll be encouraged to strengthen your mindset, elevate your leadership, and remember that God is still at work; even in hard seasons. Whether you’re leading in education, business, or your personal life, this podcast will help you lead with clarity, courage, and hope.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T16:20:26.532741+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 92 | How to Do a Quick Thought Audit (When Your Mind Starts Spiraling)","slug":"episode-92-how-to-do-a-quick-thought-audit-when-your-mind-starts-spiraling","published_at":"2026-04-18T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/episode-92-how-to-do-a-quick-thought-audit-when-your-mind-starts-spiraling","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandi-kelly6/episodes/Episode-92--How-to-Do-a-Quick-Thought-Audit-When-Your-Mind-Starts-Spiraling-e3huu42","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7aa1129ab829e1911154d0092486c8fadb17a0bcc4490425671fbae21de71a0f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ODhiOTM0Mi03ZDNhLTRhNjMtOThkNy02Mjc4ZTc1NjczNzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMzJiNTljZC05MDIwLTRiYzQtYTcwMy03ZjljMWYxZjZhNzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRlZGEwNjA4Mjc1MGM3MWVlOTc2YzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9hMzJiNTljZC05MDIwLTRiYzQtYTcwMy03ZjljMWYxZjZhNzkvZXBpc29kZXMvODg4YjkzNDItN2QzYS00YTYzLTk4ZDctNjI3OGU3NTY3MzcyLzQyMjEzMDI4NC00NDEwMC0yLTI1YTkzZWQzOTE4YTUubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Have you ever had a moment where everything feels off—but you can’t explain why? Your energy shifts, your confidence dips, and suddenly you’re questioning yourself for no clear reason. In this episode, Brandi Kelly unpacks what’s really happening in those moments: not external chaos, but internal thoughts running unchecked. Through a personal story and practical teaching, she introduces a simple but powerful 5-step Thought Audit to help you pause, notice, and shift the thoughts shaping your emotions and decisions. This is the quiet work of leadership most people never talk about—the ability to lead your thoughts before they lead you. Key Takeaways Your emotional shifts are often driven by unexamined thoughts, not external events The brain naturally creates “stories” to make sense of situations—often leaning negative for protection You cannot change what you don’t notice Self-awareness is a leadership skill, not just a personal development idea Small mental shifts can create powerful changes in behavior, confidence, and clarity Progress begins with awareness, not perfection Chapters 00:00 Recognizing Subtle Shifts in Energy 03:50 The Five-Step Thought Audit for Self-Awareness 08:26 Embracing Leadership and Hope Resources Mentioned Spark Hope Community (for deeper leadership and mindset work) 👉 Learn more about Spark Hope: ⁠⁠ https://sparkhopeedu.com ⁠⁠ 👉 Legacy Partner - Conversari Press: https://www.conversaripress.com/ SEO Keywords thought audit, self awareness, leadership mindset, emotional regulation, overthinking, mindset shift, personal development podcast, women in leadership, burnout recovery, cognitive reframing, mental clarity, leadership coaching, stress management, inner leadership, Spark Hope, Brandi Kelly podcast","meta_description":"Have you ever had a moment where everything feels off—but you can’t explain why? Your energy shifts, your confidence dips, and suddenly you’re questioning…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":545,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lead-with-hope-6701890/episodes/episode-92-how-to-do-a-quick-thought-audit-when-your-mind-starts-spiraling/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/episode-92-how-to-do-a-quick-thought-audit-when-your-mind-starts-spiraling.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}