Your brain is literally wired by God to solve problems—but most of us are handing it the wrong ones.

In this episode of Grace Every Day, we unpack how your amazing, God-designed brain works and why scrolling the news or worrying about things you can’t control leaves you drained, anxious, and stuck. Instead, we’ll talk about how to put the right problems in front of it—the ones that actually matter in your marriage, your home, your health, and your husband’s long workdays.

You’ll walk away with simple ways to retrain your focus so you feel healthier, happier, and more present for the life God has given you right now.

Author, speaker, and survivor Ria Story opens up about her personal library and delivers concise, high-impact summaries of the books she has written—from practical leadership frameworks like The Ladder of Influence and PRIME Time to deeply transformative works on resilience, communication, and faith such as Beyond Bound and Broken, Fearfully and Wonderfully Me, and her memoir Ria’s Story: From Ashes to Beauty. She also shares the heart behind her six motivational planning journals designed to help you turn intention into daily action with joy, focus, and purpose.

Whether you’re a leader looking to climb higher, a woman ready to step into your God-given destiny, or anyone navigating change, trauma, or the desire for greater significance, this episode gives you the core wisdom from Ria’s entire body of work in one place. You’ll walk away inspired and reminded that no matter where you started, your next level is within reach.

Download free (no email required) chapters from Ria’s Books: https://RiaStory.com/Download

In Episode 13 of Grace Every Day, host Ria Story shares her curated list of the top 8 books from other authors that have profoundly influenced her personal and professional development. From reshaping perspectives on leadership and relationships to sparking breakthroughs in self-awareness and purpose, Ria dives into how these transformative reads shifted her thinking and opened doors to new levels of growth. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your own journey or looking to expand your reading list, this episode highlights timeless wisdom that can elevate anyone committed to intentional progress. (Of course, Ria's own books are exceptional resources too—check out The Ladder of Influence®: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond and Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Woman You Are Destined to Be for powerful insights drawn from her experiences.)