{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F6e5aaced-7aaf-498f-81f4-b2e026478d64","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Intentional Living & Steps to Wholeness: A Conversation with Steve Ward\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/6e5aaced-7aaf-498f-81f4-b2e026478d64\"></iframe>","title":"Intentional Living & Steps to Wholeness: A Conversation with Steve Ward","description":"In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Steve Ward, founder of STEPS Ministries, to explore what it truly means to live intentionally. Drawing from his personal journey through addiction and recovery, Steve shares practical insights on building a life centered on peace, purpose, and joy. They discuss the power of small, consistent steps, the importance of addressing the whole person\u2014emotionally, spiritually, and physically\u2014and how intentional living can prevent burnout, addiction, and disconnection. This conversation invites listeners to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.\n\nAbout the Guest:\nSteve Ward is the founder and Executive Director of STEPS Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families live intentionally, grow closer to God, and prevent addiction. Drawing on his own experience with addiction within his family, Steve offers actionable tools through his books, podcast, coaching, and life resources. His work integrates recovery principles, faith, neuroscience, and personal development into simple, daily steps toward healing and wholeness.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nIntentional living is about slowing down, choosing well, and focusing on what truly matters.\n\n\nAddiction can extend beyond substances to work, people-pleasing, or compulsive behaviors.\n\n\nHolistic well-being\u2014physical, emotional, spiritual\u2014is critical for lasting change.\n\n\nThe \u201cPACES\u201d framework (Prepare, Aware, Connect, Educate, Steps) supports proactive living.\n\n\nChange doesn\u2019t require an overhaul; it happens one small, intentional step at a time.\n\n\n\nConnect with Steve Ward:\nVisit https://lifeimprovementsteps.com/\u00a0 to explore Steve\u2019s books, podcast, resources, and free tools for intentional living. Sign up for his weekly blog and access content for individuals, parents, and those navigating addiction or recovery.\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM me on PodMatch: DM Me HereTune to all our 15 podcasts: Explore PodcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: Join NewsletterJoin our community: Join Community\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube: Healthy Mind \u2013 Healthy LifeInstagram: @healthyminds.podThreads: @healthyminds.podFacebook: Podcast HealthymindLinkedIn: Reema Chatterjee | Avik Chakraborty\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}