Episode 7 – What You Repeat, You Become

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What You Repeat, You Become

Layer By Layer GO! – Episode 7
📅 Released: July 20, 2025
🎙️ Host: Don
🎧 Listen now on
Buzzsprout | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music

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⏱️ Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Intro & Journal Launch
  • 01:32 – Song Spotlight: “Invincible” by Kelly Clarkson
  • 03:10 – Bonus: Songwriters Who Broke Through from Nothing
  • 08:24 – Recipe Segment: French Onion Soup
  • 10:56 – No-cry Onion Hacks
  • 13:47 – Peach Cobbler
  • 17:52 – The Journal: How to Use It to Transform
  • 23:31 – Music Marketing Part 2: Tools Without Selling Out
  • 27:03 – Journal Prompts for the Tools
  • 27:34 – Outro + Amazon Music Launch + Community Shoutout

🎵 Featured Songs This Episode

“Invincible” – Kelly Clarkson (written by Sia)
🔗 Watch on YouTube

📓 This Week’s Life Tools

Journaling Prompts:

  • What do I repeat daily that’s shaping my future?
  • Which tools energize me — and which ones drain me?
  • How can I show up consistently as myself this week?

Planning Drill:
Pick ONE platform this week:
– Post a real story
– Share a behind-the-scenes clip
– Write a short email (even just to yourself)

📣 Milestones This Week

  • 📕 Official launch of the Layer By Layer GO! Journal on Amazon
  • ✅ First confirmed sale already in
  • 🎧 Now listed on Amazon Music
  • 🚀 Podcast showing up in platform and Google search — visibility is climbing

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If you’re enjoying the ride and want to help fuel the fire:
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🍲 French Onion Soup (No-Cry Method)

French Onion Soup

Slow-cooked and caramelized to perfection — this is comfort food that teaches patience, balance, and flavor. Plus, we’ve got a no-tears onion hack you’re gonna love.

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 4 large yellow onions, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups beef broth (or veggie broth for lighter flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • Toasted French bread slices
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese

🧅 No-Cry Onion Cutting Hack:

Chill your onions in the fridge for 15 minutes before slicing. Use a very sharp knife. This minimizes enzyme release and saves your eyeballs.

👨‍🍳 Directions:

  1. In a large pan, melt butter and oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and salt. Stir occasionally for 30–40 minutes until deeply golden and sweet. Don’t rush this!
  3. Add broth and optional balsamic. Simmer 10 more minutes.
  4. Ladle into bowls, top with toasted bread and cheese. Broil 2–3 minutes until bubbly and golden.

🍑 Mid-Summer Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream

A messy, joyful Southern hug in a pan. This one’s low-fuss and big-reward — the kind of recipe you make once and remember forever.

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 4 cups sliced fresh peaches (or 2 cans, drained)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar (or Allulose for low-sugar version)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
  • Optional: cinnamon or nutmeg for topping

👩‍🍳 Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk until smooth.
  3. Pour melted butter into a baking dish. Pour batter on top — don’t stir.
  4. Spread peaches over batter. Again, don’t stir. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
  5. Bake 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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