podcast 021: homework for the human soul
In this episode, Deb returns with Amy Wellock Staggs and Rick Wellock of the Wellock Group to explore the foundation of human flourishing: the self.
"You can never be without when you are fully home."
Together, they discuss what it means to “come home” to yourself—how the internal work of reflection, rest, and boundaries becomes the root system for how we show up in every part of our lives. Rick introduces his powerful framework of “homework,” helping us understand how identity, memory, imagination, and presence shape the human experience. Amy brings practical insight into the habits, relationships, and patterns that either restore or deplete us, and how to notice the difference.
This episode is an invitation to pause, look inward, and ask what needs to shift to feel more grounded, present, and whole.
Key Highlights:
The concept of “homework” and how internal alignment drives external impact
Boundaries as tools for love, restoration, and self-compassion
Recognizing and breaking stuck cycles through awareness and choice
Practical rituals to recharge, reflect, and realign with your values
How to build a sustainable, fully human life from the inside out
About Our Guest:
Amy Wellock Staggs is an executive and life coach with a background in arts management and a passion for creative, honest human connection. She brings warmth, clarity, and lived experience to her coaching practice at the Wellock Group.
Rick Wellock is a veteran coach and human development expert with over 40 years of experience helping people evolve into their full potential. Now in partnership with his daughter, Rick continues to guide leaders with wisdom, humility, and a fierce commitment to relational integrity.
About The HX Collective:
The HX Collective is a movement to elevate the human experience—at work, in relationships, and with ourselves. Through honest conversations and strategic insight, we explore how connection, context, and compassion can create a more flourishing world, starting right where we are.
