We reach a point where pushing harder stops working. The weight builds quietly through responsibility, ambition, and expectations until clarity becomes the only way forward. This conversation sits in that moment of reckoning and choice.

In this episode, Heather reflects on a year that forced slower decisions, harder boundaries, and more honesty about what fuels our work and our lives. From podcasting and business shifts to mental health and surrogacy, the year reshaped how focus and care show up.

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• End-of-year reflection and clarity in 2025
• Rebranding the podcast and future vision
• Letting go of hustle culture
• Choosing focus over doing everything
• Mental health, anxiety, and burnout
• Navigating leadership while carrying family responsibility
• Surrogacy journey updates and setbacks
• Redefining success heading into 2026

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06:32 Announcement! Podcast Rebranding– Why Now and What’s Next

10:55 Vision for the Future – Podcasting, Aspirations, & New Goals

14:08 Personal Growth, Self-Care & Mental Health Insights from 2025

17:40 Surrogacy Journey: Triumphs, Challenges, and Honest Updates

27:05 Professional Projects: Connection Hive, Coaching, and Set & Strike Goals

31:30 Building Community: Retreats, Masterminds, and Empowerment Events

33:52 Manifesting Success: Vision Boards, Intentional Living & 2026 Goals

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We know that “successful” careers can quietly drain our bodies and energy. Many of us push through pain, burnout, and misalignment because it looks stable from the outside, while our health and purpose pay the price. This conversation sits at the intersection of career change, service, and the often-ignored world of scalp health and hair loss.

Our guest, Anne Marie, is a stylist, head spa specialist, and head of community events at Dolce Vita Salon. Her path runs from nonprofit work and case management through chronic back pain, grief, and a move to Hawaii, to finally owning her gift with hair and healing-centered scalp care.

Hit play to explore how aligned work and intentional beauty rituals can support real healing, not just surface-level change.

• How Annie went from nonprofit case manager to head spa specialist
• The role of service, grief, and chronic pain in reshaping her purpose
• What a Japanese head spa actually is and how it supports scalp health
• How hormones, stress, and DHT drive hair loss in women
• Why scalp microbiome health matters more than trendy products
• How Dolce Vita Salon approaches education, community, and giving back

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01:17 Meet Anne Marie
04:30 Chronic Back Pain, COVID, Burnout & Losing Her Dad – Hitting Rock Bottom
08:07 What’s Your One Gift?
10:05 Finding Purpose Young vs. Midlife:
15:49 Conditioner Mistakes, Scalp Microbiome & Why You Need a Scalp Serum
20:14 Postpartum Hair Loss, Hormones, Stress & How Scalp Treatments Help
26:58 Creating a Sacred, Grounded Space for Scalp Healing & Nervous System Calm
28:56 Intensive Training: Associate Program, Ongoing Education & Mastering Hair
32:01 Why Scalp Care Matters More Than You Think (Ages Faster Than Your Face)

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Anne Marie is a scalp and hair health specialist at Dolce Vita Salon in Santa Rosa, California, where she combines advanced Japanese-inspired head spa techniques with a deeply client-centered approach. With a degree in psychology and a background in nonprofit work and direct service, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and emotional intelligence to her practice.

After discovering her innate talent and passion for hair at a young age, she pursued advanced training at Dolce Vita. She now specializes in scalp spa treatments that reset the scalp’s microbiome, support healthy hair growth, and provide a restorative, meditative experience for her clients.

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Food noise can sit in the back of the mind all day, from planning the next meal at breakfast to carrying quiet shame after every snack. In a culture that moralizes weight and labels bodies as failures, real medical treatment for obesity often gets buried under hot takes about shortcuts and cheating. This conversation brings the lived reality of GLP-1 medication into the light, with honesty about both relief and responsibility.

Aja Beckett shares decades of struggling with obesity, endless diets, and that constant mental hum around food, then walks through how starting a GLP-1 weight loss drug shifted cravings, energy, and hope. Her experience led to building Shotsy, a companion app that tracks doses, side effects, and progress for people on GLP-1 medications.

Press play to hear how this new class of medications is reshaping daily life, mindset, and digital tools around obesity care, including:

• What GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy actually do in the body
• The difference between “food noise” and genuine hunger
• Why weight loss drugs are not a lazy shortcut or moral failure
• How mental health, cravings, and compulsive behaviors often change on GLP-1s
• The cost, access, and safety concerns around weight loss injections and pills
• How a GLP-1 tracking app grew from one person’s spreadsheet into a fast-growing product
• What long-term obesity treatment and maintenance can realistically look like

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01:11 Meet Aja Beckett: Founder of Shotsy & GLP‑1 Success Story
04:43 Discovering Ozempic & a Difficult Doctor’s Visit
07:35 Beyond Weight Loss: GLP‑1, Mental Health & Addictive Behaviors
10:43 Losing 90 Pounds: From Obesity to Healthy BMI
13:30 Do You Still Have to Eat Healthy & Work Out on GLP‑1?
16:21 When the Food Noise Stops: First Days on GLP‑1
19:37 Super Bowl Snacks, Portion Control & Balanced Indulgence
22:12 Body Dysmorphia in Bigger & Smaller Bodies
26:00 Safety vs Affordability: Regulation, Shortages & DIY Risks
32:09 Introducing Shotsy: The GLP‑1 Companion App Idea
39:50 Why Tools Like Shotsy Matter for Accountability & Tracking
42:21 GLP‑1 Isn’t the “Easy Way Out”: Doing the Work & Seeing Results

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 Aja is an iOS engineer and GLP-1 user turned founder, combining personal experience with top-tier tech expertise. She has worked with major organizations like Apple, CNN, TED, and The Athletic / The New York Times. She previously built Civil, a platform recognized by WIRED, The Guardian, and TechCrunch. Today, she leads Shotsy, using community-driven design and data insights to help people manage their GLP-1 treatment journey. 

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This episode explores how grief, fear, and uncertainty can be faced without losing grounding in real life. Psychic medium Jenessa Wyatt shares how her work blends evidence, intuition, and spiritual connection to help people find healing, protection, and clarity. Through stories of health warnings, house clearings, and personal lessons, she offers a practical, no-fluff perspective on how spirituality and everyday life can coexist. 

Tune into this episode and explore how grief, intuition, and spiritual protection can sit side by side with everyday life, not outside it.

• How Jenessa describes being a psychic medium and why comedy is part of her work
• Turning “grief to relief” through evidence-based mediumship
• Specific stories of medical warnings, early cancer flags, and ICU “downloads”
• Daily spiritual protection rituals with white light and candles
• A dark entity attachment, poltergeist-like activity, and what finally cleared it
• How she protects survivors of abuse during readings
• Working with spirits in homes, from gentle presences to unsafe entities
• Sage, rituals, and practical house cleansing steps
• Children as sensitives, signs to watch, and when spirit contact becomes a concern
• Political energy, staged-looking events, and how fear is used to control
• Corporations, pharma, food systems, and the economics of fear
• Managing intuitive downloads without losing mental and emotional stability
• Jenessa’s vision for a reality show that normalizes spirituality without scripts
• A live mini reading for Heather: her friend’s sudden passing, family health, and career shift

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01:31 Meet Jenessa: From Grief to Relief 
09:00 Carrying Heavy Topics: Death, Cancer, & Emotional Boundaries
13:02 How Forgetting a Candle Opened the Door to a Dark Attachment
17:00 Protecting Trauma Survivors 
30:48 When to Take It Seriously
37:09 Who Really Runs Things 
47:06 Validating Energy and Personality Traits 
53:33 For the Family

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Some lives do not fall apart all at once. They crack slowly under cancer scares, caregiving, impossible workloads, quiet drinking, and the pressure to hold everything together. This conversation sits in that place where careers, bodies, and identities stop cooperating, and starting over is no longer optional.

We meet Jenica Leonard, a second‑generation attorney, breast cancer survivor, and sober mom who went from “for the people” prosecutor to criminal defense, from mommy wine culture to DUI, from breakdown to a different kind of service. Her story shows how tables turn when health, addiction, and the justice system collide, and how recovery can reshape the way our work and values line up.

Press play to explore how our hardest chapters can become a blueprint for starting again, on our own terms, with our whole lives in the room.

• Growing up with a pioneering female lawyer and choosing public service
• What it really means to be a prosecutor versus a criminal defense attorney
• Multi‑generational cancer, BRCA, and a breast cancer diagnosis at 37
• Double mastectomy, complications, and life in long‑term treatment
• The quiet slide from “normal drinking” into addiction and DUI
• Getting sober in the same community served as a prosecutor
• Mental health collapse, PTSD, and leaving a stable government job
• Midlife, menopause, and building a new legal practice around real values
• Finding support in recovery, women’s circles, and local service
• Boundaries, protecting our energy, and not abandoning ourselves again

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01:42 Meet Jenica— A Life-Changing Career Transition 
09:41 Jenica's Family Influence and Career Choices
15:13 Encounters with Former Defendants and The Power of Respect
18:53 A Family of Cancer Survivors 
24:28 Surgical Complications, Expanders, and Multiple Surgeries
30:25 Tubbs Fire, Evacuation, and Running the PTA While on Chemo
36:21 Surgical Menopause, Meds, and Long-Term Side Effects
41:44 Pain, Mastectomy, Recovery, & Online Support
48:11 The DUI Arrest that Changed Everything 
53:39 Getting Sober in the Same Community You Prosecuted
01:02:22 Grace, Self-Compassion, and Doing Your Best in a Hard World

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Jenica Leonard is a Sonoma County–based criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience, including a career as a former prosecutor in the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office. A second-generation attorney, she now advocates for individuals in the criminal justice system, focusing on protecting constitutional rights.

She is deeply engaged in community service and women’s empowerment, serving on the Board of Women’s Recovery Services. A breast cancer survivor and woman in long-term sobriety, Jenica brings lived experience into her work, using it to uplift other women and contribute meaningfully to her community.

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Disaster does not arrive politely, and grief does not wait for permission. We are living in a season where trauma is stacking faster than we can process it, & most of us are still expected to keep functioning. This conversation meets that tension head-on, without fixing or softening it.

We sit with Emma Churchman, a trauma chaplain and resilience consultant whose life and work were reshaped by Hurricane Helene, compounded loss, and decades of personal trauma. Her lived experience informs how she helps communities, leaders, and organizations navigate crises in real time.

Listen with us, then stay with the work.

• Trauma resilience in the age of constant crisis
• What actually helps in the first days after a disaster
• Compound grief and how it impacts the nervous system
• Why recovery takes longer than anyone expects
• Leadership during natural disasters and uncertainty
• Supporting others without trying to fix them
• Real-time trauma tools for everyday life

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02:27 The Impact of Hurricane Helene and Personal Loss
05:22 Trauma Chaplaincy and Leadership Consulting
10:02 Trauma Recovery Techniques and Business Support
15:30 “Unshattered” 
21:27 Advice for Trauma Survivors and Support for Friends and Family
26:47 Normalizing the Experience

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Emma is a speaker, bestselling author, mentor, and spiritual advisor with over 25 years of experience guiding individuals through trauma toward resilience & hope. Drawing from her own experience of childhood adversity, her work spans roles as a Quaker minister, nationally certified trauma chaplain, and creator of a Trauma Recovery Certification Program.

Her book, The Deep End of Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Helene, explores spiritual resilience amid disaster. As a PhD candidate in Conscious Business Ethics, Emma integrates soulful leadership with practical trauma-recovery strategies, inspiring individuals and organizations to navigate life’s challenges with strength and purpose.

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We are living in a season where working harder is no longer the answer, yet the pressure to keep pushing has not slowed down. Many women are holding careers, leadership roles, businesses, and families while quietly questioning how much longer this pace is possible. This conversation meets that tension head-on and names what so many of us are carrying.

Allie Stark shares her path from holistic health and yoga to executive leadership coaching, shaped by chronic illness, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and years of deep inner work. Her approach blends strategy with nervous system regulation, showing how leadership becomes more sustainable when it is rooted in alignment rather than hustle.

Listen in, then pause and notice what resonates before rushing to fix anything.

• Leadership in seasons of transition
• Why non-linear careers are now the norm
• Letting go of hustle culture and overproduction
• Nervous system regulation for women leaders
• Motherhood, ambition, and identity shift
• Building sustainable, values-led businesses
• The power of community over doing it alone
• Redefining success beyond visibility and scale

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01:11 Meet Allie Stark: Health, Life, Motherhood, and Leadership
04:43 Balancing Business and Transition 
09:16 Mindfulness in Schools and the Power of Yoga
13:30 The Power of Word-of-Mouth & Authentic Marketing
17:44 Social Media Presence vs. Real-Life Connection
21:18 Daily Routines for Wellbeing: Email Boundaries, Exercise, Sleep
26:56 How Allie Coaches: The Unlearn-Awaken-Align Framework
31:39 Challenges Women Leaders Face in Today’s World
36:41 Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: From Side Hustle to Full-Time
38:53 Success Story: Courage to Pivot & Life Beyond Entrepreneurship

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Founder of Allie Stark Wellness and co-founder of Noria, Allie has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Allie co-created a board-certified health coaching program for One Medical and taught a graduate-level class in wellness entrepreneurship at the California Institute of Integral Studies. 

She guides wellness entrepreneurs and small business owners in launching and running successful businesses, trains coaches in her unique methodology, and facilitates workshops for some of the world’s biggest brands.

Allie has an insatiable appetite to deepen her understanding of herself, others, and the world. Her commitment to her own personal development is ongoing and ever-changing. She holds herself in alignment with her unique core values: community, beauty, adventure, humor, and the endless pursuit of freedom.

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Life can look successful on the outside and still feel heavy, confusing, and isolating on the inside. Many women are carrying full lives while quietly questioning their direction, energy, and sense of self. This conversation names that tension without trying to rush it away.

In this episode, Transformational Coach Carmell Clark shares her journey through entrepreneurship, loss, reinvention, and entrepreneurial trauma. Her work with women leaders is shaped by decades of experience helping others reconnect with confidence, clarity, and inner stability when life no longer fits.

Listen when clarity feels distant and the pressure to hold it all together feels loud.

• Why women feel isolated even when surrounded by people
• The difference between work life balance and balancing life and work
• How confidence erodes despite competence
• Radical self acceptance as the foundation of real confidence
• Entrepreneurial trauma and loss of intrinsic motivation
• Rewriting the stories that keep us stuck
• Non negotiables as a tool for alignment
• Why nothing is wrong with us

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01:33 From Wellness Center Founder to Global Coach
06:52 Women Leaving Corporate 
12:59 Common Challenges Women Face— Isolation, Balance, and Confidence
20:36 Introducing Yourself Beyond Resumes
26:21 The Secret to Finding Balance: Understanding Non-Negotiables
33:10 Permission to Rest— Letting Go of Guilt  
38:32 Managing Anxiety 
43:22 Pandemic Business Impact— Loss, Reinvention & Grief
49:13 Healing the Entrepreneurial Spirit 
53:23 International Retreats— Unlocking Transformation for Women
58:44 The Challenge of Taking Time for Yourself  
1:02:26 Encouraging Women to Embrace Growth & Retreats

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 Carmell Clark is a master transformational coach and founder of the Center for Transformational Influence, with over 20 years of experience training leaders worldwide. She works with executives, entrepreneurs, and influencers to align vision, resolve conflict, and create meaningful personal and professional change. A serial entrepreneur and author, Carmell leads group programs, international retreats, and private coaching rooted in consciousness, human behavior, and power dynamics—helping clients make bold, sustainable shifts in how they lead and live. 

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Life can look full and still feel empty. We carry responsibilities, relationships, and expectations that slowly drain our energy until joy feels distant and everything feels heavy. This conversation speaks to that quiet exhaustion many women are living with right now.

Elizabeth Webb shares insights shaped by two decades of guiding leaders through burnout, relationship strain, and identity loss. Her work centers on helping people reclaim their energy, simplify their lives, and reconnect with what makes them feel alive again.

Press play if we’re ready to stop running on fumes and start choosing ourselves again.

• Why so many women feel disconnected from themselves
• The hidden cost of overwhelm and energetic burnout
• Releasing guilt around rest, pleasure, and boundaries
• How relationships can drain or restore our life force
• Why saying no is a form of self respect
• Reclaiming joy without burning everything down
• Small, sustainable ways to feel like ourselves again

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01:13 Meet Elizabeth Webb— Human Behavior & Self-Development Expert
05:14 The “Lack of Sparkle” at Every Age— Emotional Wellness Deep Dive
09:37 Overwhelm & Energy— Practical Steps to Reclaim Joy
14:57 Reinventing Yourself— Adapting Routines and Preferences
18:29 Fixing Energy — Insights from “Made for Magic” about Relationships
23:15 Choosing Yourself While in a Relationship—  A New Perspective
28:43 Doing the Work— Individual Growth vs. Relationship Patterns
34:14 Setting the Tone—  Women’s Influence & Emotional Energy
39:05 Executive Overload—  Leadership, Boundaries, and Relationships
44:40 Fire to End On— Micro Choices & Choosing Yourself Now

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Big ideas do not fail because of lack of talent. They stall when focus gets scattered and confidence gets shaky. This conversation pulls apart the pressure to do everything at once and replaces it with clarity that actually feels doable.

Dr. Tabatha Russell shares her journey from growing up in inner-city Philadelphia to becoming a financial empowerment strategist after losing everything in a business partnership and rebuilding with intention, structure, and mindset at the center of her work.

Press play for a grounded conversation about mastering one strength and turning it into sustainable income without burnout.

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• How to identify the one skill worth mastering
• Turning one idea into multiple income streams
• Why depth creates more impact than chasing every opportunity
• Lessons learned from failed partnerships and financial loss
• Imposter syndrome, confidence, and mindset shifts that matter
• Building legacy-focused businesses with solid foundations
• Creating abundance while staying aligned with purpose

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01:07 Meet Tabatha– Building Purpose & Wealth for Women
05:07 Discovering & Monetizing Passions
09:26 The Power of Focusing on One Thing 
12:57 Building Businesses & Brand 
17:25 Memorable Client Success Story  
25:36 The Truth About Business Partnerships  
29:07 Foundational Business Advice– Structure for Success
33:47 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 
38:52 Navigating Low Motivation & Practicing Daily Gratitude
49:38 Be Yourself & Launch Your Purpose

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Dr. Tabatha Russell is a renowned financial empowerment strategist, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience guiding women and men to realize their fullest potential. As CEO and Founder of Inside Inspired Women Global, Dr. Russell specializes in helping individuals unlock their purpose, transform one idea into multiple streams of income, and build lasting legacies. Known as the "Money Makeover Mogul," she is celebrated for her dynamic coaching, impactful live events, and her bestselling book, “I Divorced My Money and Married My Mindset.” Dr. Russell’s mission is to empower others to embrace abundance, resilience, and authenticity on their journey to personal and professional success.

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“People don't change their behavior because we make them feel bad about it. Shame doesn't work. I would love for people to feel incentivized to make the right choice, supported in making the right choice, and feel that there's a cultural pressure to make the right choice because that is where we'll see a difference.” —Carli Seymour

A single choice can change a family forever, and silence around that choice keeps the cycle alive. This conversation sits in the space where grief meets responsibility and where culture quietly decides what behavior gets a pass. It asks why something preventable still feels accepted in so many communities.

Beth McBride and her daughter Carli Seymour share the story of losing their son and brother, Bobby, to a drunk driver, and how that loss led them to change Montana law and cofound Bar Fairies, a nonprofit focused on positive reinforcement and real cultural change around drinking and driving.

Press play for a powerful, grounded conversation about grief, accountability, and what it looks like to turn heartbreak into action.

• Bobby’s story and the night that changed everything
• Why Montana’s DUI laws failed victims for decades
• How Bobby’s Law became a reality
• The origin of Bar Fairies and why positive reinforcement works
• Rural drinking culture and why it is harder to change
• The emotional reality of navigating grief while building something new
• How small choices can create long-term cultural change

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02:13 Meet Beth and Carli
06:09 A Drunk Driving Accident
13:49 Why the Driver Wasn’t Charged with Felony
19:11 Seeing the Driver Again— Trauma After Loss
25:11 From Law Change to Bar Fairies
30:08 Surviving Grief and Honoring Loved Ones
39:20 Why Rural States Struggle More with DUI Fatalities
43:18 How Bar Fairies is Funded and Supported
49:13 Ending the “Walk of Shame”   


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Beth McBride and her daughter, Carli Seymour, co-founded Bar Fairies, a nonprofit based in northwest Montana that works to prevent drunk driving through positive, community-led efforts. After losing Beth’s son and Carli’s brother, Bobby, in a drunk driving accident, they transformed their grief into action.

Through Bar Fairies, they distribute thank-you cards and small gifts to people who choose not to drive under the influence, aiming to make communities safer by shifting the conversation around drinking and driving from shame to encouragement.

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The fertility conversation is louder than ever, yet clarity feels harder to find. Advice is everywhere, but most of it ignores how tired, overwhelmed, and disconnected many bodies actually are. This episode slows the noise and brings the focus back to what truly drives reproductive health.

We sit down with Kirsten Karchmer, founder of Conceivable and one of the first board-certified reproductive acupuncturists in North America. After treating more than 10,000 fertility patients and navigating her own health journey, Kirsten shares how energy, stress, digestion, and daily habits shape fertility far more than quick fixes ever could.

Press play to hear a refreshing, honest take on fertility, hormones, and whole-body health that puts power back where it belongs.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why fertility struggles are increasing for both women and men
• How energy, stress, and over-exercising impact hormones and cycles
• The real role of diet, sleep, and digestion in reproductive health
• Why most fertility advice fails without personalization
• How AI is being used to make fertility care more accessible and affordable
• When hormone therapy and medical interventions actually make sense
• How menstrual cycles reveal deeper health patterns beyond fertility

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01:02 Meet Kirsten— Life and Mission in Women’s Health
07:55 Why Every Woman’s Body is Different— Custom Health Matters
12:31 Fertility Doctors vs Body Regulation— Where to Start First
17:55 Why Fertility “Tips” Can Be Dangerous Without Personalization
25:47 Does This Approach Work for Perimenopause and Aging Women?
31:44 How AI is Revolutionizing Fertility and Women’s Health Care
38:21 Breathwork for Hormones, Stress, and Reproductive Health
44:58 Reclaiming Power Over Your Health


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Kirsten Karchmer is the founder and CEO of Conceivable, an AI-powered women’s health and fertility platform focused on making reproductive care affordable, personalized, and accessible. She is one of the first board-certified reproductive acupuncturists in North America and has worked with over 10,000 individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges. Trained in both Eastern and Western approaches to health, Kirsten specializes in identifying root causes of hormonal and metabolic imbalance through lifestyle, nutrition, behavioral health, and cycle data. Her work bridges ancient medical wisdom with modern technology to empower women to take control of their health at every stage of life.

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Some moments hit us hard and remind us that our stories do not run on a straight line. Growth can show up in the middle of life, in the middle of loss, or in the middle of a song that stirs something we did not expect. This conversation explores how emotional shifts can open a new chapter long after we thought the book was set.

Dr. Barbara Minton shares her journey from classical musician to psychologist to neuroscience-based creator, and how each season shaped her work with the brain and the healing power of sound. Her path shows how music, science, and reinvention often collide in ways that change everything.

Press play for a mix of heart, science, and a reminder that we can rewrite our story at any age.

In this episode:
• How music became an emotional sanctuary and a bridge out of isolation
• The shift from traditional psychology to neuroscience-based interventions
• Why diagnostic labels often miss the full picture
• Real-world stories from neurofeedback and brain-based treatment
• The rise in ADHD and autism diagnoses and what neuroscience reveals
• How music activates brain networks linked to mood, regulation, and connection
• The early signs of personalized brain-based music therapy
• A behind-the-scenes look at Barbara’s new neuroscience music project

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01:23 Meet Barbara: Psychologist and Music Innovator
07:48 The Power of Neurofeedback: Brain Training and Mental Health
14:32 Neurofeedback Therapy: Process, Timing, Real Results
19:20 Personalized Healing and Diagnosis
25:26 Music as Medicine: The History and Emotional Impact
32:27 Scientific Music: Composing Songs for Brain Health
37:12 Migraine Mysteries: What Happens in Your Brain?
46:45 Music in Everyday Wellness


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Dr. Barbara Minton is a distinguished psychologist and neuroscientist with dual PhDs in developmental and child clinical psychology. With extensive experience spanning clinical practice, academic research, and systemic mental health innovation, Dr. Minton has served diverse communities from Alaska to Idaho and beyond. Her work blends deep clinical expertise with pioneering research in neuroscience-based interventions, particularly neurofeedback and music therapy. 

Currently, Dr. Minton leads an innovative project developing therapeutic music compositions designed to target specific brain networks, helping clients manage conditions such as chronic pain, insomnia, migraines, ADHD, and PTSD. Passionate about the intersection of science, art, and healing, she is dedicated to advancing personalized and accessible mental health solutions.

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Some days, life feels like one long sprint where stress keeps piling up faster than clarity. There are moments when the world pushes harder than expected, and it becomes tempting to believe the pressure means something is wrong. It may be worth considering that stress could be pointing toward growth instead of defeat.

Tammy Allen brings decades of real-life experience to this idea, shaped by a childhood marked by responsibility, a violent early relationship she escaped, and a lifetime of reinvention that led to her work on stress, intuition, and resilience. Her journey fuels her mission to help others turn survival mode into grounded confidence.

Press play for an honest, energizing look at stress that leaves room for hope, humor, and real change.

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• Childhood patterns that shape adult stress responses
• Surviving trauma and learning strategic calm
• The survival response and how to redirect it
• Declarations and tools that retrain thinking
• Building doubtless confidence through action
• Why intuition becomes louder in stillness
• Stress during world chaos and staying in personal coherence
• Creativity, problem solving, and finding the third option
• The Great Stress Reset and practical resets for daily life

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01:34 Redefining Aging and “The Juice of Life” Philosophy 
07:00 Escaping an Abusive Relationship and Learning Survival Strategy 
14:00 Why Stress Exists and How to Reframe It
20:09 Why Creativity Peaks at 9 AM and Capturing Ideas Fast
27:45 Turning Stress Into Doubtless Confidence
31:58 Breaking the “Poor Me” Cycle
37:40 Taking Action Strategically: Influence vs Control
43:30 Collective Growth 

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Tammy Allen is an artist, author, and systems theorist who survived four years of captivity by the Masked Rapist of Eugene, Oregon, and transformed that experience to become a powerful voice for personal transformation and human potential. After her escape, she faced the daunting reality that her son had inherited behavioral challenges from his father, forcing her to evolve in ways she never imagined.

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 The piece reflects on how the lack of everyday decency can weigh on us, and introduces a conversation that offers practical, hopeful ways to cultivate kindness. Teresa Ramirez shares how a school tragedy inspired her lifelong commitment to nurturing compassion in families and communities. 

She shows how small, intentional acts of kindness shape our character and help us respond well in difficult moments. The conversation promises relatable stories and actionable guidance for raising kind humans in a noisy, often harsh world. 

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• Why intentional kindness shapes long-term behavior
• How small daily habits set the tone at home
• Stories of kids who changed outcomes through connection
• The link between parent modeling and child behavior
• How communities can reduce isolation through simple gestures
• Practical tools for Raising Kind Children
• Social media, parenting, and the power of what we model
• Ways to respond calmly when conflict shows up

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01:16 From Tragedy to Kindness
04:15 Raising Kind Children  
08:33 Why Kindness Can Prevent Tragedy
13:05 Kindness and Inclusion for Kids with Special Needs
17:02 Practical Tips for Kindness at Home 
19:45 Handling Unkindness at Home 
22:53 Setting Social Media Examples 
26:05 Kindness Over Being Right
30:04 Words Matter: Ending on a Kind Note  
32:51 Spread Kindness 

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Teresa Ramirez is a bestselling, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and kindness ambassador dedicated to helping parents raise compassionate, emotionally healthy children. In a world where some teens resort to tragic violence, she equips parents with inspiration and practical tools to foster kindness at home. Through her uplifting video messages, blog posts, and playful “fun-with-bubbles” approach, she encourages parents to lead their families with joy, connection, and intentional acts of kindness. Outside her work, Teresa volunteers at Home For Life, spends time with her sons and pets, and enjoys outdoor adventures like hiking and kayaking. 

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Some days your body sends signals you can’t quite explain and no one seems to have answers. It can feel like you’re carrying a weight that doesn’t show on the outside. There’s a better way to understand what your body is trying to tell you.

Tami Stackelhouse walks through the long road from years of pain and confusion to becoming a leading fibromyalgia coach and educator. Her story shows how science, self-advocacy, and the right support can completely change the path forward.

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 • How chronic stress can flip the fibromyalgia switch
 • What doctors typically miss and why
 • Why individualized care beats a one-size-fits-all approach
 • Sleep, supplements, and daily habits that make a real difference
 • How to find the right coach or provider
 • Encouragement for anyone who thinks they’ve “tried everything”

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01:29 Age and Life Stages for Women 
04:26 Is Fibromyalgia Genetic? 
08:25 Understanding Fibro Pain 
11:27 Sleep, Supplements, and Small Steps Forward 
15:21 Sleep, Diet, and Exercise: What Really Helps Fibro
18:08 Why Health Coaches Matter 
22:25 The Future of Patient-Centered Care 
27:51 Medication Misconceptions 
33:09 Understanding Invisible Illness 
39:39 Using Pain for Impact

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Tami Stackelhouse is a fibromyalgia specialist, coach trainer, author, and podcast host. After personally navigating a multi-year fibromyalgia diagnosis into long-term remission, she founded International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, a training program that certifies Fibromyalgia Coaches, wrote the book Take Back Your Life, and hosts The Fibromyalgia Podcast. With 16 years of helping people and clinicians better understand chronic pain, Tami also produces educational events (including the Living Well with Fibromyalgia summits) and connects patients to trained coaches and providers so they can build individualized, evidence-informed care plans.

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Money stress does not get quieter, it compounds— late bills, confusing advice, and life changes make it louder. But this does not mean you failed; it means you need a clearer map. Small, practical moves paid consistently will change your life more than one sweeping overhaul.

Lacy Garcia turned a difficult personal money moment into Willow, a wealth-tech platform that matches people with financial advisors trained to work with women and next gen investors. Her core insight is simple: make finance nonjudgmental, break it into baby steps, and get the human help that fits your life.

Check this episode and get practical tips on tiny daily money moves, how Willow matches you with the right financial advisors, the basics of wealthtech, side-hustle and small-business money tips, and concrete next steps for divorce, career gaps, parenting and retirement planning.

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02:02 Meet Lacy and More About Willow
09:52 Financial Education and Mistakes
20:17 Willow’s Services and Matchmaking Process
31:13 The Need for Better Financial Education
37:30 Transitioning to Financial Independence
44:47 The Importance of Financial Awareness and Where to Get Help

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Lacy Garcia is the Co-Founder and CEO of Willow, a purpose-driven fintech company revolutionizing financial empowerment for underserved communities. Her work focuses on making financial planning accessible, especially during life’s major transitions such as marriage, divorce, and entrepreneurship. A recognized industry voice, Lacy blends personal experience with strategic insight to challenge the “male, stale, and scary” norms of traditional finance. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive fintech, women in leadership, and shame-free financial wellness. 

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When you’re seen as different, every day can feel like an uphill climb—and those closest to you often hurt quietly alongside, trying to bridge two worlds but unsure how. The longing for real acceptance and togetherness runs deep on both sides, and too often, everyone ends up feeling alone.

Hannah Ponsford knows this from both sides, having grown up as the sister of someone with a disability and later becoming an advocate and storyteller. She is passionate about spreading the message that small acts of openness and support can nurture true belonging—for everyone involved. 

Expect real talk about family ups and downs, navigating awkward moments, tips for more welcoming communities, powerful advocacy, school hurdles, and how small actions ripple outward—listen for stories and insights that prove everyone deserves to belong.

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02:24 Living with a Disability in the Family
07:08 Breaking the Ice: Social Awkwardness Around Disabilities
13:26 Unmasking “Wholesome”— Misconceptions and Social Labels
18:16  The Cost of Exclusion: Why Inclusive Schools Matter
22:53 Advice to Siblings: Balancing Care, Guilt, and Personal Dreams
24:15 Parent Power: What Moms Need to Hear
28:08 Our Kind of Normal 

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Hannah Ponsford is a passionate storyteller, advocate, and creative professional based in California. Drawing on her experiences as the eldest sibling to a sister with an intellectual disability, Hannah is dedicated to fostering honest conversations and greater inclusion within the disability community. 

An actor and artist, she combines her creativity with advocacy through her podcast, "Our Kind of Normal," where she aims to share diverse stories and perspectives from those impacted by disabilities. Hannah is committed to building supportive networks, raising awareness, and empowering others to embrace authentic, inclusive connections.

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You don’t have to wait for someone else to hand you your power. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by labels, stuck in a rut, or wondered who you really are beneath all the roles you play, this conversation is for you. It’s time to rethink what empowerment really means—on your own terms.

LaNysha grew up surrounded by many cultures and languages, became the first in her family to earn a PhD, and faced a life-changing health crisis that forced her to rethink everything. Now, as a leader in student wellness and an author, she’s on a mission to help others find their own power from the inside out. Her journey is proof that resilience and self-reflection can turn setbacks into new beginnings.

Listen in for real talk on breaking free from labels, building resilience, daily reflection habits, and practical ways to own your power—all in one honest conversation.

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02:13 The Importance of Language and Identity
10:57 LaNysha’s Educational Journey and Career Transitions  
14:28 Overcoming Health Crisis and Recovery
21:22 The Principles of Me Power
27:46 Reflections on Life and Legacy
30:51 Live a Full Life

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LaNysha Tufuga Adams is a Student Success Strategist and Founder of an award-winning education consulting and coaching firm, Edlinguist Solutions. With 20 years of experience in education at school, district, and state levels, she holds a Ph.D. and is a certified coach on a mission to revolutionize how people learn. Dr. Adams helps graduate students finish their degree programs with less debt. Her passion for assisting others to live on purpose, with purpose, led her to write her debut book: Me Power. She enjoys quality espresso and traveling when not chasing her toddler sons and husband around the house. 

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Some days, running a business feels like you’re juggling too much and still falling behind. The pressure to do it all, be everywhere, and never drop the ball is real—and it’s exhausting. But there’s a smarter, braver way to build success that doesn’t require perfecting it all and burning out.

From biotech labs to NASA missions, Cerys Goodall discovered her gift not only in building teams or launching tech, but in championing people and guiding leaders through their toughest transitions. Now, as the founder of The Goods, Cerys helps founders and CEOs find their footing when the ground shifts, showing that real progress comes from daring to say yes, embracing imperfection, and holding tight to your values.  

Join Heather and Cerys for a friendly chat about outsourcing what drains you, finding business bravery, leading with real values, supporting women and parents, embracing flexible work, and practical consulting advice. 

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01:43 Supporting Women and Parents in the Workplace
10:22 Navigating the Tech to Consulting Space
16:59 Opportunities in Tech
24:39 Building Values-Based Businesses 
28:54 Advice for Small Business Owners
32:54 The Role of Consultants in Business Growth
36:57 Take the Brave Path

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Cerys Goodall is a Toronto-based consultant and founder of The Goods, where she partners with founders and CEOs to help them navigate times of transition and accelerate their businesses. With a diverse background spanning marketing, communications, operations, and HR, Cerys has held key leadership roles at innovative companies such as Vetster and InnerSpace. 

Cerys is a strong advocate for values-based leadership, workplace flexibility, and supporting women and parents in business. She is known for her collaborative approach, helping clients focus on their strengths while she manages the rest, and for her commitment to building inclusive, people-first organizations.

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Some days, it feels like your body is working against you—and no one else gets it. You try every diet, every doctor, and still get told it’s all in your head. The truth is, invisible pain is real, and you deserve to be heard, not dismissed.

After a lifetime of health and wellness work, Donna Piper was finally diagnosed with lipedema and other chronic conditions, turning her pain into a mission to educate and support others. Now, as a coach and podcast host, Donna brings a fresh and honest perspective to living with—and advocating for—chronic illness. Donna’s story is proof that you can spend years searching for help, only to find the real answers in unexpected places.

Ready for a conversation that actually gets what you’re going through? Listen in for honest talk about lipedema, chronic pain, body image struggles, food triggers, medical gaslighting, and how to find hope and help when the system lets you down.

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01:44 What is Lipedema?
05:24 A Lifetime of Misdiagnosis
11:47 Body Image and Self-Blame
16:12 How to Advocate for Yourself 
20:18 Medical System Challenges
24:00 Diet, Food Triggers, and Mast Cell Issues
30:19 Living with Multiple Conditions
39:01 Invisible Illness and Social Stigma
41:47 Body Image and Acceptance
49:52 Listen to Your Body

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Donna Piper is a Relationship Coach, Trauma Expert, and Akashic Records Healer dedicated to empowering successful single women to transform their love lives and attract fulfilling partnerships without sacrificing their professional ambitions.

With a holistic approach blending therapeutic coaching, trauma-informed techniques, and Akashic Records wisdom, she guides clients to release limiting beliefs, heal emotional blocks, and cultivate unshakable self-trust. Her work focuses on aligning mind, body, and spirit to create lasting change—helping clients refine communication, deepen self-worth, and build the foundation for healthy, loving relationships.

Donna’s sessions are a safe haven for those ready to break cycles, embrace vulnerability, and design a love life that harmonizes with their thriving careers. For women committed to both personal and professional fulfillment, she offers tailored strategies to unlock their full potential and step into the relationship of their dreams. 

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Have you ever felt like you’re stuck on the outside, wishing you could speak up and truly belong? And have you ever wondered if learning a new language as an adult is just too hard, or if you’ll ever feel confident in a new country? You’re not alone—and there’s a smarter, kinder way forward.

Erika Warner’s story starts with her own struggles learning English as a young immigrant, but it didn’t stop there. Inspired by the real challenges faced by Spanish-speaking adults, she became a teacher on a mission: to make English learning practical, supportive, and life-changing for immigrants who want more than just grammar—they want a voice. Her fresh take? It’s never too late, and the right approach can turn language barriers into stepping stones.

Catch this week’s episode as Heather and Erika talk about building confidence, surviving tough moments, thriving in daily life, and finding your voice—plus tips for parents, stories of courage, and why practical language skills matter more than perfect grammar. 

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01:33 Meet Erika: Moving to the US and Learning English 
05:38 Raising Bilingual Kids
10:50 Learning English as an Adult: The Struggle
17:18 Dialects and Neutral Language
23:22 Building English for My People
30:27 Success Stories That Matter
33:17 Equipped for Emergencies: Teaching Real-Life English

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Erika Warner is a linguist, educator, and founder of Ingles Pa Mi Gente, a platform dedicated to helping Spanish-speaking immigrants master English and build confidence in their new lives. Drawing from her own journey as an immigrant and her experience teaching across the U.S., Europe, and South America, Erika specializes in practical, culturally-aware English programs and hosts a popular podcast on pronunciation. Her mission is to break language barriers and empower immigrants to thrive—at work, at home, and in their communities.

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Feeling overwhelmed by bills, family demands, and the pressure to keep up? You’re not alone—so many of us are hustling just to stay afloat, wondering if we’ll ever feel secure or truly satisfied. What if there’s a smarter, saner way to handle money and life, no matter where you’re starting from?

Laura spent nearly 30 years on Wall Street before realizing that chasing bigger paychecks and a bigger house wasn’t the answer. Now, she guides women through real-life money challenges—like building an emergency fund, paying off debt, and setting boundaries with family—while helping them find confidence and clarity in their financial choices. Her practical tips and honest stories make money feel less scary and a lot more doable.

Tune in for straight talk on saving, spending, tracking your cash, handling family expectations, and learning how to define “enough” for yourself. If you want real solutions and a fresh mindset about money, this episode is your new playbook.

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01:11 Meet Laura: Childhood Lessons and Career Beginnings
07:23 Wall Street: What It’s Really Like? 
12:13 Big Money, Big Problems
16:11 The Turning Point: Time for a Change
21:13 Downsizing and Redefining Success
24:55 True Abundance: What It Means
29:24 Money Mindsets
34:04 Is It Too Late to Save? 
38:24 Track Your Money: Tools
41:35 Why Moms Spend Money on Their Kids, But Not Themselves
44:53 Die with Zero

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Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP, is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors, including Citicorp and Para Advisors, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction.

Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Westchester Senior Voice. She serves on the advisory council of Impact100 Westchester, a women’s group giving organization, and leads workshops for Invest for Better, empowering women through impact investing.

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What if the messiest parts of your life are actually the moments that shape you most? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by juggling work, family, and your own dreams—or doubted if you’re doing enough—this conversation is for you. It’s time to rethink what it means to be bold when life gets real.

Erika Rothenberger’s journey started in hard hats and steel-toe boots, but it didn’t stop there. After surviving a traumatic attack and facing life’s chaos head-on, she turned her pain into purpose—becoming a powerhouse speaker, author, and advocate for women who want to live audaciously, no matter how messy things get.  

Hit play to get fired up with real talk on resilience, messy wins, and the audacity to expand your life. You’ll hear about Erika’s career pivots, her podcast, her books, the Audacious Woman Summit, wellness tips, and how community and self-care can help you thrive—even on your toughest days.

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01:11 Meet Erika: Constructing Change 
04:40 The Myth of Balance and Time-Saving Hacks
10:34 Hot Mess Mom Moments 
15:15 Audacious Expansion 
17:40 A Life-Changing Assault
22:17 Turning Trauma to Purpose 
25:54 Self-Care and Clarity 
29:11 The Audacious Woman Summit
32:33 High energy and Holistic Wellness   
36:00 Connection is Everything

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Erika Rothenberger is a dynamic leader, civil engineer, keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of the "Grit, Grace & Glitz" podcast. With a degree in civil engineering from Villanova, Erika has built a successful career in the construction industry, leading performance systems and field leadership development. She is the author of "You've Got This Boss Mama" and the forthcoming "Audacious Expansion," and is the founder of the Audacious Woman Summit. Erika is also a wellness entrepreneur, dedicated to supporting women’s health and personal growth. Her work is driven by a passion for resilience, meaningful connection, and empowering others to live boldly and authentically. 

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Life can feel like a never-ending juggling act—family, work, dreams, and the curveballs that come out of nowhere. If you’re tired of pretending it’s all easy, or wondering how anyone keeps it together when things get messy, you’re not alone. 

On her 43rd birthday, Heather opens up about her year of big changes, from the ups and downs of her surrogacy journey to navigating family transitions, business shifts, and personal growth. Through it all, Heather’s focus stays on gratitude, connection, and doing work that matters.

Tune in as Heather shares her reflections on surrogacy, family life, business pivots, mental health, gratitude, goal-setting, asking for help, and how to be more present—plus, her best tips for staying sane and moving forward when life gets tough.

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03:26 Surrogacy Journey and Personal Updates
09:29 Business and Personal Challenges
13:36 Staying Sane 
16:30 Health Goals: Movement and Water
19:44 Practicing Gratitude: Antidote for the Hard Days
23:49 Being More Present
26:03 Goal: Have More Fun!

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If stress, anxiety, or past pain keeps showing up no matter what you try, you’re not broken—you’re human. Healing is possible, even if it hasn’t worked before.  You deserve more than just coping—you deserve real relief. There’s hope, and it starts with understanding your own mind.

Dr. Tara Perry spent decades helping people heal chronic pain and trauma, first with acupuncture and then by diving deep into the subconscious mind. Her journey from hands-on healer to mind-body expert revealed that true change happens when you rewire the patterns beneath the surface. 

Tune in for real talk on healing trauma, breaking old habits, calming stress, and even boosting fertility—plus practical tips you can use right away. Hit play and discover how to turn your struggles into strength, one step at a time.

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02:51 Trauma: Its Lasting Impact and How It Blocks Healing 
05:27 Why Siblings Experience Trauma Differently
10:52 Top Traumas People Face  
14:03 Therapists Also Need to Cope 
17:37 The Roger Bannister Effect 
20:16 DIY Healing Tools and Subconscious Work
24:19 The Science Behind Brain Change
26:32 Chronic Pain and Emotional Stress  
30:34 Mainstream Medicine vs New Solutions 
35:55 People Pleasing and Healthy Boundaries  
39:22 Personal Growth and Lasting Change

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Dr. Tara Perry is a renowned integrative healer and trauma specialist based in Nashville, with over 30 years of experience in acupuncture, hypnosis, and mind-body medicine. Formerly practicing in Southern California and teaching at UCLA, Dr. Perry has helped countless individuals—including celebrities and athletes—overcome chronic pain, trauma, and emotional challenges. Her innovative approach blends scientific research with holistic therapies, empowering clients to access the subconscious mind for deep, lasting transformation. 

Dr. Perry is also a podcast host, YouTube creator, and former radio broadcaster, dedicated to sharing stories of healing and resilience. She offers both in-person and virtual sessions, and is committed to making effective, science-backed healing accessible to people worldwide.

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Tired of feeling like you have to hide or fix your body before you can feel good about it? Maybe the real power move is showing up as you are and letting go of the old rules about beauty. Imagine what could change if you gave yourself permission to be bold. 

Liz Hansen turned her passion for art and photography into a mission: helping women see themselves in a new light. After her own life-changing boudoir shoot, she opened a studio dedicated to empowering women to feel bold, beautiful, and unapologetically themselves.

Tune in for honest stories about body image, overcoming shame, and the power of boudoir to transform how you see yourself. You’ll get practical tips, inspiration, and a reminder that confidence is for everyone—no permission needed.

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01:29 Meet Liz: Boudoir Photography Explained
05:18 Why Women Choose Boudoir
09:09 Body COnfidence and the Boudoir Experience
14:31 Getting Comfortable with Nudity
20:43 Self-Love Fuels Empowerment
24:27 Taboos, Women’s Bodies, and Social Change
27:11 Celebrating All Journeys
32:49 Faith and Boudoir: Not At Odds

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Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships, and lives. Liz opened her commercial studio in 2018 and has since photographed more than 2,000 women. She has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio, and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two teenage daughters.

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Hating your body is exhausting. It steals your joy, warps your confidence, and turns every mirror into an enemy. What if you could break that cycle—not by changing your body, but by changing the way you see it?

Beckie Kullberg is a body confidence coach who’s lived the war with the scale, the punishing workouts, and the mirror that never gave a compliment. She rebuilt her relationship with movement, food, and self-worth—and now helps women over 40 do the same. Her work is grounded in both personal transformation and practical, real-world strategies.

In this episode, Heather and Beckie unpack the damage of diet culture, how to reframe exercise as joy instead of punishment, and the power of mirror work for self-respect. Beckie also shares raw stories about hiding from cameras, learning to hike without shame, and letting go of the scale’s grip, plus simple, daily practices to shift your mindset, take up space unapologetically, and finally treat your body like a trusted teammate.

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01:08 Meet Beckie— Body Confidence Coach
06:11 Looking Back— Was I Really Overweight? 
12:01 Simple Habits for a Better Life 
16:54 Mirror Work Works
21:37 Boosting Confidence with Small Changes
26:34 Social Media and Self-Esteem  
29:41 Taming Your Inner Critic
34:10 Writing is Healing

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Beckie Kullberg spent years believing her worth was tied to her weight, chasing diets and obsessing over the scale in search of confidence. She realized that no matter how much she tried to change her exterior, the real transformation had to come from within.

Today, Beckie is a published author, Certified High Performance Coach, and founder of The Body Confidence Movement. She helps women break free from shame, self-doubt, and impossible beauty standards, teaching that true confidence isn’t about shrinking your body—it’s about expanding your self-worth.

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Tampons and pads aren’t the only way—and for a lot of us, they’re not even the best way. Most of what we use every month was designed decades ago, with little thought for comfort, health, or the planet. There’s a better option, and it starts with rethinking what we put next to our most sensitive skin.

Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, turned her own frustration with pads and tampons into a mission to create period underwear that’s comfortable, sexy, and made from natural fibers. Her background as a consumer who refused to settle gives her a fresh, no-nonsense take on women’s health products and why we deserve better.

Hit play to hear how she developed leak-proof underwear that supports women through every stage of life—periods, pregnancy, postpartum, and bladder leaks—while protecting your health and the environment. Heather and Arielle also cover the hidden health risks of traditional products, why natural fibers matter, the challenges of bringing a new product to market, and how cycle syncing can transform the way you care for your body.

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01:35 Transitioning to Period Underwear 
04:01 The Science Behind the Product
11:06 The Dangers of Tampons
16:30 Styles, Colors, and Product Features
21:00 Cycle Syncing & Women’s Health Education
25:24 Thoughts on Investors, Margins, and Bootstrapping
27:44 Standing Out in a Crowded Market
31:21 Beyond Period: Incontinence and Postpartum

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Arielle Loupos is the founder of Flower Girl, a women’s wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainable, body-safe period underwear. Frustrated by the discomfort of traditional pads and tampons — and unimpressed with the existing options on the market — Arielle set out to design underwear that was as comfortable and beautiful as it was functional.

Over the past two years, she has developed leak-proof, breathable underwear made with natural fibers to support women through every stage of life, including periods, pregnancy, postpartum, and bladder leaks. Flower Girl products are crafted with fabrics that protect intimate health by preventing irritation, odor, and infection, while offering an eco-friendly alternative to disposable products. Arielle’s mission is simple: to empower women with products that honor their bodies and the planet. 

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Ever feel like your body and mind didn’t get the memo on how you should feel in midlife? The energy dips, the stubborn weight, the nagging sense that you’re not quite yourself anymore—it’s enough to make you wonder if this is just “how it is” from now on. What if it’s not?

Terry Tateossian is a health transformation coach who helps women over 40 reclaim their energy, strength, and confidence without chasing impossible wellness trends. Drawing from her own shift from burnout to balance, she brings both hard-won wisdom and practical tools that make healthy change feel doable—and even exciting. Her insights cut through the noise and zero in on what actually works for real women in real life.

Press play for an honest, empowering conversation about fueling your body, resetting your habits, and finally feeling at home in your skin again. You’ll walk away with the mindset shifts and doable steps to ditch the overwhelm and get your spark back—starting today.

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02:39 Terry’s Journey to Becoming a Coach

07:07 Challenges and Strategies for Weight Loss 

10:11 Exercise and Nutrition Recommendations

15:24 Alcohol and Substitution Strategies 

21:08 Retreat Experiences and Programs 

26:42 Advice for Overcoming Perimenopause and Menopause 

31:05 Libido and Body Image

49:21 The Importance of Consistency and Commitment

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Terry's passion & experience of helping women regain confidence, ignite wellbeing and find their true purpose has been propelling her forward for the past 25 years. Terry has been recognized as Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies in America 2020, Inc. 2020 Best Places to Work, NJBIZ Top 40 Under 40, Future 50 Fastest Growing companies in NJ/NY, WPO 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs, Top Female CEO Brava Award Winner, Best Company Culture in NJ and Top Women to Watch by HudsonMOD.

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Who decided your dreams have an expiration date? The brutal truth? Society’s timeline for success is a myth—one that keeps brilliant people playing small while waiting for "the right time." But what if the most powerful chapters begin when we stop listening to the clock?

Tally Koren, an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer, spent decades defying industry ageism and rejection to carve her own path. Her journey—from childhood talent show heartbreak to charting alongside Rihanna in her 60s—proves that reinvention isn’t just possible; it’s powerful.

Press play for the ultimate masterclass in resilience: How to silence critics (including your inner saboteur), why artistic independence beats industry approval, the spiritual power of turning "minuses into pluses," and proof that your 40s/50s/60s might just be your most explosive creative era yet. Late bloomers? More like right on time.

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02:24 A Journey of Finding Purpose

10:47 Overcoming Challenges

20:55 Musical Style and Career Milestones

22:41 Dealing with Criticism and Negativity 

27:47 Memorable Moments

30:04 Thrive and Shine

37:50 The Importance of Self-Loyalty

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Tally Koren arrived in London with 1 suitcase and a dream in the late 90th, and against all odds became an international Singer - Songwriter. Despite family objections and countless music business rejections, what kept her going was turning every minus into a plus, taking every refusal to become better, and every hard situation to do something good for herself and others.

Her turning point to fulfil her childhood dreams and to become a singer happened at the age of 26, while she was in a very unhappy marriage.

A singing teacher immediately recognized her talent and thought that her low voice was reminiscent of Karen Carpenter. 

In 2007, Tally made the decision to make her first album and not to wait for the record company.

Despite one of the top radio pluggers telling her that she doesn’t have a chance to make it nationally, being over 40. She made the choice to listen to the words of her song “Beauty of The Duty “saying “the only thing that holds you back is you”. Her song became a National success on BBC Radio 3 weeks later. Many of my other singles have been playlisted with over 1000 radio stations in the UK and around the world.

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“What’s important is, at the end of the day, what is the feeling that your daughter walks away with when she thinks about you and your relationship, not the little nitty gritty day-to-day things.” —Aliah Singh

"It's not too late. This is your child and you’ll hopefully have a strong adult relationship with them. This is the foundation of that." —Hannah Takajo

Parenting a teenager isn’t about control, it’s about connection— even when connection feels impossible.

If you’ve ever wondered why your once-chatty child now slams doors or retreats behind headphones, you’re not alone. The truth is, raising tweens and teens means navigating a maze of shifting moods, boundary-testing, and moments that challenge everything you thought you knew about being a parent.

 Cultivateen Roots was founded by therapist Caitlyn Severin, special ed teacher Hannah Takajo, and school counselor Aliah Singh to support parents through the challenges of raising teens. Combining empathy with practical guidance, they empower families to strengthen relationships and confidently navigate adolescence. 

Tune in as Heather sits with Aliah, Caitlyn, and Hannah to unpack the real challenges of parenting teens and tweens, share actionable strategies for building trust, setting boundaries, and handling tough conversations—so you can stop surviving and start connecting.

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02:41 Parenting in the Fast Lane
09:32 Ditching the Fear: Celebrating Teen Years
16:19 Hormones and the Teen Brain
21:09 Shame, Repair, and Connection: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Teens
25:24 Guiding Teens in the Digital Age
31:08 Listening Over Lecturing and Navigating Friendship Drama
38:27 Supporting Identity, Style, and Self-Discovery and Addressing Mean Behavior
42:41 The Sex Talk and Beyond
51:59 Advice for Raising Amazing Teens 
01:00:43 The Importance of Self-Care for Parents  

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Aliah Singh
Aliah holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and has over a decade of experience as a school counselor. She specializes in guiding middle and high school students and their families through the emotional and developmental challenges of adolescence, with a focus on building resilience, confidence, and independence.

Caitlin Severin
Caitlin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of experience supporting teens and families across private practice, nonprofits, and schools. She helps families navigate adolescence through emotional resilience, healthy communication, and personal growth.

Hannah Takajo
Hannah holds a Master’s in Special Education and has spent the past 10 years teaching and case-managing high school students. She specializes in inclusive education and works closely with families to advocate for students with diverse learning needs, promoting collaboration and student success.

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Most of us spend years trying to outrun our past, hide our pain, or wait for life to finally go our way. But what if the real breakthrough comes from embracing the mess, not escaping it? If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re living on autopilot, you’re not alone—and you’re not powerless.

Rhonda Farrah is a transformation coach, author, and podcast host who’s turned her own life’s toughest moments—surviving federal prison, battling stage three breast cancer, and rebuilding after heartbreak—into a blueprint for growth. With a background in psychology and a gift for helping others find strength in struggle, Rhonda’s approach is all about real talk, radical self-love, and practical steps to move from surviving to thriving.

Tune in as Heather and Rhonda dive into the art of turning setbacks into comebacks, the surprising power of self-reflection, and why loving yourself is the ultimate game-changer.  Press play and get ready to see your story in a whole new light!

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01:31 Real Credentials from Life Experiences

06:11 Federal Indictment and Prison 

16:38 Life After Prison and Breast Cancer 

28:23 Chapter 2 of Midlife Connection Crisis 

39:20 Transformation and Personal Growth

41:35 Fix Your Reflection First Coaching Program

44:28  Life is a Precious Gift

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Rhonda Farrah is a transformation coach, author, and podcast host with a background in educational psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy. Drawing on her extensive professional training and profound life experiences—including overcoming incarceration and breast cancer—Rhonda empowers others to embrace self-love, resilience, and personal growth. 

As the founder of "Fix Your Reflection First and Live Your Best Life Ever," she offers group coaching programs and is passionate about helping others find the gift in every challenge and awakening hearts, minds, and spirits to their authentic power.

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Perfection is a myth—real beauty begins the moment you dare to show your scars.

We spend so much energy hiding our scars—physical or emotional—believing they make us less worthy. But what if embracing those imperfections is the key to real confidence, deeper relationships, and a life that feels truly free? If you’ve ever felt trapped by self-doubt or the pressure to be perfect, this episode is your permission slip to let go and start living boldly.

Audra Bryant is a burn survivor who spent years unable to look at her own reflection, only finding the courage to face herself in the mirror at age 25. Now a certified life coach and author, she draws on her extraordinary journey to help others embrace their scars, rewrite their stories, and step boldly into self-acceptance.

Join Heather and Audra as they explore the journey from self-criticism to self-acceptance, share practical ways to rediscover joy as an adult, and reveal why your story—scars and all—deserves to be seen and celebrated.

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01:19 Audra’s Journey— Creating Enjoyable Experiences 
05:45 The Impact of Embracing Scars 
11:05 Own Your Scars
14:12 Pivotal Moment of Self-Acceptance 
21:27 Bring More Ease Into Your Life 
26:04 “I’ve Got Scars, Baby”

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Audra is a certified life coach, author, and speaker based in California, dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their unique stories and find strength in their scars. Drawing from her personal journey as a burn survivor, Audra specializes in wellness, personal empowerment, and healing, offering coaching, workshops, and community events that blend creativity and fun with deep personal growth. 

Audra is the author of "I've Got Scars, Baby: How to Embrace Your Scars, Empower Your Purpose," and has delivered an inspiring TED Talk on self-acceptance. Audra is passionate about supporting high achievers and those who are often the backbone for others, helping them cultivate self-love, resilience, and authentic connections.

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Your brand isn’t your logo—it’s the feeling people get when they think of you.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by branding, stuck chasing perfection, or unsure how to stand out, you’re not alone. The truth? The most memorable brands are built on authenticity, not just aesthetics. Forget the pressure to have it all figured out from day one. 

Puja Malhotra is a seasoned branding expert and founder of Roop Creative Agency, a branding agency dedicated to helping female founders craft brands that grow with them. With nearly a decade of experience, she’s passionate about mentoring women to break stereotypes and build businesses that reflect who they truly are.

Tune in as Heather and Puja unpack what really works (and what doesn’t) in branding, from starting simple and evolving, to embracing your story, learning from mistakes, and focusing on what truly matters—so you can build a brand that’s both unforgettable and unapologetically you. 

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02:02 Breaking Stereotypes in the Branding Industry 

07:16 The Importance of Owning Your Identity in Business

17:52  Imposter Syndrome Among Entrepreneurs

23:12 Designing Timeless and Transformational Brands

25:42 Trends in Branding and Personal Branding 

26:56 Puja’s Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Puja Malhotra is the founder of Roop Creative Agency, a boutique branding agency dedicated to empowering female founders at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. With a background in design and over nine years of experience, Puja specializes in creating impactful brands and websites that reflect her clients’ unique stories and ambitions. 

Born and raised in Canada to South Asian parents, she is passionate about increasing representation in her field and mentors women to break industry stereotypes. Puja is committed to fostering confidence and visibility for women in business, drawing inspiration from her own journey and the diverse clients she serves.

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The difference between who you are and who you want to be begins with a single moment of radical self-belief. And that moment often arrives not when you feel strongest, but when you're most vulnerable—when you're willing to admit you don't have all the answers and are ready to embrace the discomfort of growth. 

Amy Chambers is a transformational coach, author, and ultra-marathon runner who pivoted from a 21-year career in financial services to walk the path of personal development. With two bestselling books on leadership and personal growth, she's dedicated her life to helping individuals break through mental barriers and create extraordinary lives.

Tune in as Heather and Amy explore how embracing discomfort, challenging limiting beliefs, and taking radical responsibility can transform your career, relationships, and inner landscape, as well as the power of personal accountability, leadership strategies, and the transformative journey of self-discovery. 

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01:06 From Finance to Coaching
05:51 Leadership Decoded: 7 Virtues of Exceptional Leaders 
08:37 Leadership Beyond Titles
14:10 The Ownership Principle
19:01 Rock Bottom Transformation
25:47 Authoring Change
33:42 The Ultimate Life Hack: Self-Belief

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Amy Chambers is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and Motivational Speaker with over 21 years in financial services and 15 years of leadership experience. As former COO of SkyOne Federal Credit Union, she played a key role in its growth. She's the bestselling author of 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. of Powerful People, offering practical strategies for leadership and personal development.

With degrees from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from USC, Amy combines academic insight with real-world expertise. She’s also an active community leader and passionate athlete, having completed over 230 half-marathons and 12 full marathons. Based in Long Beach, CA, Amy helps individuals and organizations achieve meaningful transformation through mindset and leadership development.

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Modern medicine has a dirty secret: sometimes, the cure is worse than the condition. What if there was a natural alternative that could manage pain, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life without a pharmacy's worth of side effects? 

Cannabis is proving to be that game-changing solution. Cannabis has been shrouded in stigma for decades, but now, scientific research reveals that this plant isn't just a recreational drug—it's a sophisticated medical tool with the potential to transform healthcare.

Aspen Noonan turned her journey with ADHD into a mission to revolutionize medical cannabis access. As the CEO of Elevate Holistics, she's helping patients discover holistic healing through personalized, legal cannabis recommendations.

Tune in as Heather and Aspen dive deep into the world of medical cannabis, revealing jaw-dropping patient success stories, demystifying THC and CBD, and exploring how this plant is challenging everything we thought we knew about modern medicine.  

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01:12 From ADHD Meds to Cannabis Entrepreneur
10:07 Cannabis Market: Evolving Landscapes
15:38 Beyond Getting High: Cannabis as Medicine
17:11 Cannabis vs Pharmaceuticals
21:52 Cannabis and ADHD: A Holistic Approach 
24:30 Psychedelic Healing
27:15 Cannabinoid Science: How It Works
32:51 Entrepreneurial Tenacity: Success Secrets

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Aspen Noonan is the CEO of Elevate Holistics, a leading telehealth platform specializing in medical marijuana recommendations. At just 27, she has rapidly advanced from support roles to executive leadership, taking the helm in June 2024. With a passion for holistic health sparked by her personal experience with ADHD, Aspen has been instrumental in expanding the company's reach to 18 states. Her mission is to increase medical cannabis accessibility, helping patients find alternative treatments through personalized, online consultations. A strong advocate for patient-centered care, Aspen continues to drive Elevate Holistics' vision of transforming medical cannabis access nationwide.

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Ever feel like you're shouting into the void of endless online noise? What if your marketing could actually cut through the clutter and connect with real customers? Imagine transforming your business from invisible to irresistible, without breaking the bank! 

Jensen Savage is a marketing expert who has navigated the complex world of business growth across multiple industries. As the founder of Savage Growth Partners, she specializes in helping service-based businesses unlock their marketing potential through strategic storytelling and authentic connection.

Tune in as Heather and Jensen reveal game-changing strategies for networking, building client relationships, leveraging social media, mastering the power of referrals, and creating content that truly resonates.

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01:19 Meet Jensen: Helping Businesses Grow

10:04 Client Demographics and Marketing Trends

17:04 Choosing the Right Marketing Platforms

21:06 The Role of Newsletters and Email Marketing

26:37 Website Optimization and SEO

28:54 The Importance of Staying Up-to-Date with Marketing Trends

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Jensen Savage is the founder of Savage Growth Partners, a marketing agency specializing in supporting service-based businesses. With extensive experience across multiple industries, including software, e-commerce, and service sectors, Jensen has held marketing leadership positions and now helps businesses develop strategic marketing approaches. She focuses on storytelling, authentic brand building, and helping clients maximize their existing customer relationships. Based in the Chicago suburbs, Jensen brings a comprehensive approach to marketing that emphasizes differentiation, strategic networking, and creating meaningful connections with target audiences.

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We spend roughly 90,000 hours of our lives working—that's one-third of our entire existence. What if those hours could be more than just a paycheck, but a profound journey of purpose and passion? Imagine transforming those 90,000 hours from a mundane countdown to a meaningful mission that lights you up from the inside out.

Georgi Enthoven is an entrepreneur, author of "Work That's Worth It," and a global impact strategist who has navigated the complex terrain of meaningful career design. With roots in emerging markets and a passion for helping purpose-driven professionals reimagine their professional journeys, she brings a unique perspective on transforming work from a daily grind into a personal mission.

Tune in as Heather and Georgi dive deep into the art of crafting a career that aligns with your values, the myths about impact and income, practical strategies for breaking free from professional burnout, plus much more!

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01:35 Meet Georgi: Global Roots, Global Impact

06:50 Breaking the Nonprofit Poverty Trap

16:54 Empathy as a Career Compass

25:22 Turning Overwhelm into Opportunity

32:24 From Download to Published

36:04 Core Values: A Reliable Career Navigation Tool

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Georgi Enthoven is an international thought leader, trusted advisor, and the visionary founder of Work That’s Worth It. But she didn’t start her career knowing what would come to define her.

Like many, Georgi spent the first half of her career taking the scenic route. 

After attending the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard Business School, she found herself misaligned in jobs that either met her needs for income and ambition or matched her desire to add positive value to the world. She struggled to find roles where she could combine the two. 

Meanwhile, she lived in more than half a dozen countries, including South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, and the United States. This gave her a truly global perspective and a special appreciation for the dynamics of emerging markets.

Today, she’s a passionate advocate for young professionals seeking to combine contribution with compensation. With nearly three decades of professional experience in various industries, Georgi’s on a mission to help individuals like you turn their career into work that’s worth it, finding a career and calling that is good both for them and for the world…

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Grief is a universal language, but few truly understand how to speak it with courage and hope. This is not surprising as loss doesn't have an instruction manual. But some survivors and thrivers have discovered an unexpected roadmap to healing that rewrites their entire life story. 

Dr. Kimberly Hubenette is a remarkable entrepreneur and resilience expert who turned personal tragedy into a powerful mission of healing and inspiration. As a dentist, author, and wilderness adventurer, she has transformed her experience of losing her husband to cystic fibrosis into a roadmap for others seeking to rebuild their lives after profound loss. 

Tune in as Heather and Kimberly unpack the raw, intimate journey of healing, revealing how to navigate grief's treacherous terrain, rediscover personal passion, create meaningful connections, and ultimately craft a life of purpose, adventure, and unexpected joy—proving that our most challenging moments can become our greatest opportunities for growth.

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01:41 Meet Kimberly 

06:53 Understanding Cystic Fibrosis

19:49 Final Weeks and Passing of Kim’s Husband

28:36 Navigating Grief and Moving Forward   

34:34 The Importance of Support Groups for Widows and Widowers

38:31 Grid: Starting Over 

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After losing her husband in 2019, Dr. Kimberly transformed her grief into a powerful journey of resilience, choosing to honor his memory by embracing life's adventures and helping others navigate their own healing process. As a dentist with over 30 years of experience and owner of Synergy Dental Group, she now guides people through grief, demonstrating that loss can be a catalyst for personal growth and transformation, not a permanent roadblock.

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Success isn't just about what you accomplish, but what you silently overcome. 

The truth is, we are living in a world where every achievement comes with a hidden emotional price tag that nobody really talks about.  

Amy Kemp is a powerhouse coach, entrepreneur, author, and the brains behind the Habit Finder assessment, helping women unlock their true potential and design the life they've always dreamed of.

Tune in as Heather and Amy get real about the messy, beautiful journey of being a woman entrepreneur— from juggling kids and career to conquering financial fears, setting boundaries that actually work, and discovering the secret sauce to personal growth that'll have you nodding and taking notes the entire episode.

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02:04 Meet  Amy: Helping People Identify Their Subconscious Habits

08:07 Setting Goals with Boundaries

15:42 Journey to Entrepreneurship 

19:15 The Importance of Having a Private Space for Professionals 

26:07 Money is a Mirror

34:48 Personal Development: Learn to Love the Journey! 

39:02 The Challenge: Balancing Work and Family Life

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Amy Kemp is the owner & CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. In her work within this growing company, Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought-out habits impact every part of their work and lives. 

As a certified Habit Finder coach, Amy has led over 300 female business leaders through a four-month small group engagement called Encounter that is designed to replace unhealthy thought habits with healthier ones. She has also worked through the Habit Finder curriculum with hundreds of leaders in one-on-one settings and with leadership teams at small and large companies.  

In addition, Amy teaches two engaging online courses each year in the fall and spring that are designed to challenge and expand her clients' understanding of themselves and to offer an easy entry point to her work for those who are curious and seeking. Some of the most popular topics in her library of offerings are "Money Is a Mirror" and "A Boundary Is Not a Wall." 

Finally, with the launch of I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More—Without More Work, Amy offers an opportunity for everyone to learn and engage with her and the principles that guide her coaching in the pages of her first book.

While her business and professional accomplishments are many, Amy counts all of them a loss if she doesn’t invest her best time and energy in leading and loving those closest to her in #kempnation. She has been married to Ryan for over twenty years, and they have three children— Avery, Anthony, and Andrew.

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Death comes for us all, but how we remember those we've lost can be beautiful and healing. Yet our culture often treats death as a taboo subject, leaving families feeling lost and unprepared. But what if we could transform grief into a celebration that truly honors a life lived?

Lindsey Nickel started as a wedding planner in Napa and discovered a calling in helping families create meaningful goodbye celebrations. With over a decade of event planning experience, she's now helping people reimagine how we say farewell to our loved ones.

Listen as Heather and Lindsey break down the raw, real, and surprisingly hopeful world of celebrating life after loss, covering everything from planning a killer memorial to dealing with grief, understanding end-of-life wishes, and turning a tough moment into a powerful tribute that feels like a big, loving group hug.

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01:34 Meet Lindsey: Going on a Sabbatical

07:00 Transitioning to Celebrations of Life 

11:44 Navigating Grief and Client Relationships 

15:08 Funerals vs Celebrations of Life

18:22 Perspectives on Death, Legacy, and Preparing for End of Life

21:08 Unique Ways of Honoring Loved Ones 

24:57 Advice for Families Dealing with Impending Loss

28:47 Resources for End-of-Life Planning 

31:52 Death Doulas and Support Services 

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Lindsey Nickel is a seasoned wedding planner based in Napa, California, specializing in creating stylish, low-stress events that leave a lasting impression. With a background in event planning and outdoor adventure, Lindsey founded Lovely Day Events in 2010, bringing her organizational expertise and passion to create unforgettable celebrations. Known for her warm and meticulous approach, she invests deeply in her clients’ special moments, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully executed. When she’s not crafting extraordinary events, Lindsey enjoys traveling, hiking, dining outdoors, and fostering rescue dogs—including her beloved dog, Basil.

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Life doesn't happen to you, it happens through you—and sometimes, that means rewriting chapters that no longer serve our soul's most authentic script. 

And in the quiet moments between hustle and hope, we find that reinvention isn't just possible—it's our most powerful act of self-love. 

Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation that's part personal revelation, part life manual as Heather shares her next journey—from walking away from event planning to embracing a surrogacy journey that'll make your heart explode. Dive in and discover the messy world of career shifts, personal growth, and radical self-discovery in this week’s episode! 

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00:50 Retreats Update

04:29 Podcast Updates

06:08 Consulting Business and Events Planning Updates

08:25 Personal Life and Family Commitments

12:08 Surrogacy Journey

15:44 Self-Discovery and Clarity

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Ever feel like you're juggling a million dreams but can't quite catch them? What if your scattered interests were actually your superpower? Imagine turning your curiosity into a roadmap for an extraordinary life.

Stefanie Lauren is an entrepreneur and host of the Broken & Enough podcast. With over 20 years of corporate experience in retail and sports industries, she specializes in business consulting, mental health advocacy, and personal development coaching. Stefanie loves to share real-life insights from her journey of personal growth and business exploration to help others realize their potential. 

Tune in as Heather and Stefanie get real about overcoming self-doubt, managing life's crazy energy, and finding joy in your own unique path.

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03:01 Stefanie’s Journey: Lifestyle and Passions

08:47 Mental Health Journey

16:07 Tips for Balancing Energy and Priorities 

39:00  Advice for Personal Growth 

47:15 Supporting Businesses That Care for Their Clients

51:24 The Broken & Enough Podcast

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Stefanie Lauren is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and podcaster. She hosts the "Broken and Enough" podcast, which focuses on changing perspectives and personal growth. With over 20 years of experience in corporate settings, particularly in retail and sports industries, Stefanie is passionate about business consulting and supporting entrepreneurs. She specializes in embodiment work, mental health advocacy, and helping individuals develop healthier mindsets. Currently exploring virtual assistance and business coaching, Stefanie is dedicated to empowering others to find their authentic path and overcome personal challenges.

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Ever feel like your business is a puzzle with missing pieces? What if you had a secret weapon who could help you connect those dots and turn your entrepreneurial vision into a thriving reality? 

The magic happens when strategic insight meets practical execution—and that's where a game-changing operational expert becomes your business's best friend.

Melissa Franks is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer with over 25 years of corporate experience, specializing in scaling businesses and empowering female entrepreneurs. As the founder of On Call COO and host of the "Opt In" podcast, she brings a wealth of strategic insights and operational expertise to growing businesses.

Tune in as Heather and Melissa reveal insider strategies for business growth, overcoming professional obstacles, mastering networking, pricing your expertise, building a consulting business, and leveraging the transformative power of fractional executive support to supercharge your business potential.

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01:29 Meet Melissa: Balancing Multiple Roles

03:32 Hitting a Career Ceiling and Starting a New Business 

10:08 The Value of Curiosity and Continuous Learning 

13:03  Building a Clientele and Solid Business Model

20:48 Challenges and Strategies in Business Consulting 

26:24 Networking and Building Connections 

29:27 “Opt In”: Creating Content for Busy Professionals 

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Melissa Franks is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer (COO) and business strategist with over 25 years of corporate experience. As the founder of On Call CEO, she provides fractional executive support to growing businesses, specializing in helping female entrepreneurs scale and optimize their operations. 

With a background in technology and financial services, Melissa has guided businesses from $50 million to $350 million in revenue. Her expertise lies in strategic planning, team development, and creating scalable business structures. 

A single mother based in Northern California, Melissa is also the host of the "Opt In" podcast, where she shares actionable business insights and strategies for entrepreneurs. Her mission is to empower business leaders by providing expert guidance, operational excellence, and strategic support tailored to each organization's unique needs.

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One word is all it takes— “Yes.” 

When you choose "yes," you're not just agreeing to an opportunity; you're declaring war on your comfort zone and challenging the status quo of your own limitations. Each "yes" is a stepping stone to a version of yourself you've only imagined in quiet moments of potential. It's the bridge between who you are and who you're meant to become. 

 Saying “yes” to American Dream TV, Tara Polley transformed a moment of personal terror into a national platform for storytelling, community connection, and personal reinvention. By embracing the discomfort of being on camera, she unlocked a journey that expanded her professional horizons, allowed her to showcase local businesses and community stories, and discover a powerful voice she never knew she possessed.

Tune in as Heather and Tara dive deep into the importance of going out of our comfort zone, real estate insights, social media strategies, overcoming fear, community connection, storytelling as a marketing tool, embracing authenticity, taking professional risks, and navigating life's unexpected journeys through resilience and intentional "yes" moments.

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02:41 Meet Tara: Challenges and Growth in Real Estate 

05:17 Reality TV and Its Impact on Real Estate Career 

12:55 Client Relationships and Community Envolvement 

16:59 Content Creation for Different Social Media Platforms  

32:04 Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks to Grow

36:31 The Power of Knowing Your Own Value

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Tara Polley brings over 25 years of experience to the real estate industry, specializing in all facets of residential real estate, subdivision development, housing crisis counseling, and luxury properties, including wineries and bed & breakfast establishments. She is dually licensed as a Real Estate Broker in North Carolina as well as a Realtor Associate in California, and specializes in the Raleigh Triangle in addition to Sonoma Wine Country. Her expertise is further enhanced by her role as a host highlighting Sonoma County Wine Country on American Dream TV, an Emmy-nominated national lifestyle and real estate show that showcases properties, events, and local businesses. The show is widely syndicated on networks like HGTV and the Travel Channel and streams on platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Prime, and Fire Video.

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The most successful entrepreneurs understand that money flows where creativity and strategic thinking intersect. In today's dynamic economic landscape, diversification isn't just a strategy— it’s transforming passive potential into active income.

Madeleine Raiford-Holland is a dynamic entrepreneur who transitioned from corporate sales to building a multi-faceted business empire in short-term rentals and coaching. With a strategic approach to business and lifestyle design, she empowers entrepreneurs to reimagine their professional potential.

Tune in as Heather and Madeleine talk about effective content creation, business scaling, retreat hosting, work-life balance, podcasting, multiple revenue streams, personal development, and the transformative power of strategic thinking and intentional living.

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01:37 Meet Madeleine 

05:33 Building a Lifestyle Blog and Content Creation 

12:26 Expanding the Business and Team Building 

17:12 Client Acquisition and Funnel Building 

24:23 Retreats Retreats 

35:10 Balancing Business and Family Life

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Madeleine Raiford-Holland is a dynamic entrepreneur and business strategist who transitioned from government sales to building a successful short-term rental empire. As the co-founder of MHM Luxury Properties along with her husband, John, she manages 16 properties across Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. Her coaching and consulting business helps aspiring entrepreneurs develop systems and strategies for creating financial freedom. 

A military wife and mother of two young boys, Madeleine is passionate about helping families design lifestyle businesses that provide time and location flexibility. She hosts the podcast "The Lux and the Short of It" and leads transformational retreats, focusing on mindset and entrepreneurial growth. With a background in scaling businesses and a commitment to multiple revenue streams, Madeleine empowers entrepreneurs to reimagine their professional and personal potential.

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"There was just this big web, and we lost a year to two years with kids missing intervention. And what we know developmentally is that kids need it early, and they need it often." —Annalise Puentes

Learning differences are not roadblocks but pathways to extraordinary understanding and growth. When we shift from seeing challenges as limitations to viewing them as opportunities, we unlock a child's true capacity for brilliance.

Bethany Deniz and Annalise Puentes are school psychologists turned entrepreneurs who have dedicated their careers to transforming how families and educators approach learning differences. With over a decade of experience in public education and private practice, they specialize in comprehensive psychological assessments and empowerment strategies for children and families.

Tune in as Heather, Annalise, and Bethany explore the transformative power of understanding learning differences, common special education challenges, the impact of technology on neurodivergent children, early intervention strategies, parental advocacy, and creating supportive educational environments that celebrate each child's unique cognitive profile.

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01:32 Bethany and Annalise: Forming a Business Partnership

07:42 Transitioning to Private Practice

12:41 Services Offered 

16:30 Challenges in the Education System

26:39 The Impact of Tech on Children with ADHD

31:53 Advocating for Children with Disabilities 

34:26 The Importance of Social Connectedness

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Annalise Puentes is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a passion for empowering students, educators, and families. As a practicing Educational Psychologist in Sonoma County, her focus has been in psychoeducational assessments, behavior support, and staff training. She has worked with a wide range of students from preschool through age 22 in the public, non-public, and private school settings. 

Email: annalise@empoweredpsychservices.com 

Bethany Deniz is a Licensed Educational Psychologist dedicated to supporting the academic and emotional growth of students. Bethany has a breadth of experience in private, non-public, and public school settings, as well as private practice in assessing students with learning, developmental, and social-emotional disabilities. Her expertise is in identifying specific learning disabilities, consultations, and training with parents and staff.

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The future of work demands a radical reimagining of talent, where differences are not just accepted but celebrated as strategic advantages. By embracing different cognitive styles, organizations can tap into a wellspring of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving that traditional hiring practices overlook. 

Claudia Scott is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and entrepreneurship, currently directing the micro loan crowdfunding platform at Startup Junkie. With a background rooted in international scholarship and personal experience with Tourette Syndrome, she brings a unique perspective to supporting diverse entrepreneurial journeys.

Listen as Heather and Claudia explore the dynamic landscape of neurodiversity, entrepreneurship, personal empowerment, workplace adaptation, and the groundbreaking approaches that challenge traditional professional paradigms.

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02:25 Understanding Tourette Syndrome

05:50 Meet Claudia: The Journey with Tourette

12:59 Dealing with Stigma and Public Perception 

16:36 Startup Junkie and Entrepreneurial Support 

20:03 Challenges and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs 

23:34 Advise for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

28:06 The Importance of Creating Spaces for Support 

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Claudia P. Scott joined the Startup Junkie team in February 2023 as the NWA Kiva Hub capital access manager (CAM) to assist entrepreneurs with the Kiva microloan program process. She is fluent in Spanish and English, and she brings her expertise in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners in the region. Scott most recently served as director of member engagement at the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Prior to that, she served as a programs assistant for the Downtown Springdale Alliance and as a migrant recruiter and advocate for the Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative. Scott holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Strategic Communication from the University of the Ozarks and an M.Ed. in Human Resources and Workforce Development from the University of Arkansas and is currently earning her doctorate in the same field of study as her master’s degree.

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Perimenopause and menopause are not just hormonal shifts— they are a profound transition that can redefine a woman's sense of self, power, and purpose. Therefore, when we embrace this transformative time as an opportunity to reclaim our vitality, the physical, emotional, and mental changes of midlife don't have to be a struggle anymore.

Ali Zuur-Arnerich is a holistic health coach and expert in women's midlife wellness, guiding clients through the complexities of hormonal fluctuations with a personalized, integrative approach.

Tune in as Heather and Ali dive deep into strategies for managing perimenopause symptoms, optimizing metabolic and nervous system health, and cultivating the mindset and habits to thrive through this pivotal life stage.

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01:35 Healing Arts 

08:25 The Importance of Bio-Individuality

11:21 Strategies for Perimenopause

27:48 Tips for Improving Health

31:31 The Power of Retreats and Community Support

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Ali Zuur-Arnerich is a dedicated health enthusiast with a passion for well-being and holistic health. With a robust educational background and extensive practical experience, she has cultivated a diverse skill set in wellness disciplines.

Ali's certifications include Functional and Therapeutic Breathwork Facilitation from Breath Body Therapy, Women's Functional Nutrition, Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause Coaching from the Integrative Women's Health Institute, and Insulin Resistance Coaching and Nutritional Endocrinology from the Institute for Nutritional Endocrinology. She is also a Certified Birth Doula and Massage Therapist, with specialized training in Prenatal Massage.

Ali continues to expand her knowledge as she works towards completing her certification from the Quantum Coaching Academy. Her dedication to education and her diverse expertise make her a well-rounded wellness professional committed to helping others achieve optimal health.

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It's a whole new ballgame out there!

The events world is going through some wild changes these days, and event planners are having to get super creative and innovative to keep up with what clients and guests want. 

Melanie Zelnick is the owner of Glow Events, a boutique agency known for their custom, design-focused events. Melanie has been in the industry for over a decade, and she's seen it all. From weddings to corporate bashes, she knows how to throw the party of your dreams.

This week, Heather sits with Melanie to get the scoop on her journey from event planner to business owner, how she builds an amazing team culture, her secrets to killer vendor partnerships, and the genius creative process behind Glow's jaw-dropping event designs.  

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01:44 Journey to Business Ownership 

04:04 Challenges and Growth During the Pandemic

13:57 Building a Strong Team Culture

19:37 Vendor Partnerships and Collaboration 

30:45 What’s Next for Glow? 

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Melanie Zelnick is the owner and CEO of Glow Events, a women-owned & women-run boutique event agency with a focus on strategic design. Over the past 15+ years, Glow has produced hundreds of events in the U.S. and internationally for a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to intimate social soirees, each with its own unique design. Prior to Glow, Melanie was with Access, a premier DMC, and also worked in events for a variety of start-ups and non-profits. Melanie’s work has been featured in international magazines, podcasts, and blogs, making Glow Events a sought-after planning agency. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.

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A lot of people tend to write off the idea of retreats because they think it's all just a bunch of "woo-woo" nonsense. But the truth is, retreats have a remarkable power to unlock profound personal transformation. They offer a sacred space for us to finally confront those deep-seated wounds we've been suppressing for far too long. In a world that constantly demands we keep our emotions in check, the vulnerability found in these experiences can be the key to unleashing our true potential. 

Marcy Bravo Tang is a visionary healer, artist, and coach who has dedicated her life to empowering others through creative expression and somatic practices. This week, Marcy is back for another inspiring conversation to share her unique blend of wisdom and compassion that has made her a sought-after guide for those seeking to navigate life's most challenging transitions.

Whether you're seeking to heal from grief, reclaim your intuition, or simply prioritize self-care, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in as Heather Nelson and Marcy dive deep into the transformative power of retreats, the importance of emotional expression, the power of having a community support, and practical steps to nurture our well-being. 

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02:07 A Chance Encounter Blossomed into a Powerful Friendship

07:16 From Retreat to Rebirth

15:00 A Transformative Path to Wholeness

25:00 Strategies for Maintaining Inner Alignment 

30:10 The Importance of Being Ready 

33:16 The Next Chapter 

38:25 Many Ways to Heal, Many Willing to Help

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Marcy Bravo Tang is a dedicated transformational coach who helps individuals change their mindset and elevate their lives. With a blend of intuitive understanding and practical advice from her successful business and personal life, Marcy provides personalized coaching sessions tailored to each client's growth and confidence-building needs. She empowers her clients to face challenges, take control of their futures, and create lasting change for themselves and their families. Marcy's commitment to accountability and support enables clients to unlock their true potential and lead fulfilling lives.

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Richard Ramirez, infamously dubbed the Night Stalker, was a notorious serial killer whose reign of terror gripped California between 1984 and 1985. Convicted of 13 murders along with numerous other violent crimes, he was sentenced to death in 1989. Ramirez's gruesome acts left an indelible mark on history, earning him a place among America's most feared criminals until his death in 2013, making him one of the most notorious criminals in American history. 

A victim of the Night Stalker, Ellen Govan has overcome immense trauma to live a life of purpose and service. She is a passionate advocate for survivors of violent crimes, sharing her own story to provide hope and support to others. Through her community involvement and personal writing, Ellen continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Tune in as Ellen recounts her harrowing experience of moving to San Francisco in 1984, the night of the attack, how she was able to escape the attack with the help of a heroic bystander, Bob Davis, the lasting trauma she faced, and the steps she has taken to overcome these challenges. Heather and Ellen also explore the power of human connection, the importance of community support, and Ellen's inspiring efforts to give back and help others who have experienced similar traumas.

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01:28 Chasing Big Dreams in the Big City 

05:31 The Night of the Attack 

11:38 Escape From the Night Stalker

17:46 Identifying the Night Stalker

26:03 Trying to Capture the Night Stalker

31:24 Moving Forward 

43:31 Closure At Last

50:00 Trauma-Response 

55:56 Finding Ways to Give Back 

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Ellen Govan is a survivor and advocate who has overcome significant challenges in her life. In 1984, she was the victim of an attack by the notorious serial killer Richard Ramirez, known as the "Night Stalker." Despite this traumatic experience, Ellen has gone on to live a fulfilling life, finding love, starting a family, and dedicating herself to helping others who have experienced trauma. 

Today, Ellen is actively involved in her community, participating in coastal cleanup efforts with the Mendocino Mermaids and sharing her personal stories through writing workshops. She is a passionate supporter of organizations that assist victims of violent crimes, using her own experiences to inspire and empower others. Ellen's resilience and commitment to making a positive impact serve as an inspiration to all who hear her story.

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The food we consume is more than just a sustenance— it's a reflection of our values, our culture, and our connection to the world around us. By mindfully choosing what we put on our plates, we have the power to nourish not only our bodies but also our communities and the planet. Hence, embracing a holistic approach to eating can unlock a world of vibrant health, sustainable living, and profound personal transformation.

Katie Barr, a former high school principal, has embarked on a remarkable journey from the world of education to the realm of integrative nutrition. Drawing from her deep understanding of the human body and her unwavering passion for holistic wellness, Katie now dedicates her life to empowering others to harness the transformative power of food as medicine.

Tune in as Heather and Katie delve into the profound impact of food on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, offering practical insights and actionable strategies to nourish both body and soul.

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01:36 Meet Katie

11:09 Challenges and Benefits of Being an Educator

23:16 Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips

34:13 Foods Recommendations

44:49 Helpful Resources for Better Health

51:45 Empowerment and Connection Among Women

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Katie Barr is a holistic nutrition coach and chef with a passion for helping women achieve balance and wellness through food. After a 30-year career in education, including roles as a high school principal, Katie transitioned to focus on her love of nutrition and cooking. She is currently training as an Ayurvedic nutrition coach to deepen her understanding of how food can be used as medicine. 

Katie's business, More Than Meals, aims to support women in nourishing their bodies and minds through seasonal, plant-based cooking and lifestyle guidance. With a background in athletics as a student and a lifelong interest in the connection between food and health, Katie is dedicated to empowering others to make simple, sustainable changes for improved wellbeing.

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To walk the path of entrepreneurship is to redefine success on your own terms, to carve out a legacy that is uniquely yours, and to inspire others with the power of your resilience.

For Heather Nelson, this entrepreneurial spirit has been the driving force behind her remarkable journey. After honing her skills in the hospitality and events industry, Heather made the bold decision to take the leap and start not one, but two thriving businesses of her own. To her, being a boss isn't just a career choice - it's a mindset of innovation, grit, and the courage to rewrite the rules, no matter the obstacles that stand in her way.

Grab a cup of coffee and get ready, because Heather is spilling all the juicy details on what it really takes to be your own boss. Tune in as she dishes on her incredible career journey, the must-have strategies that keep her business thriving, and the real-talk advice she has for anyone looking to start their own gig. Heather is also sharing the fun (and sometimes scary!) lessons she's learned along the way.  

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03:37 Career Journey and Network Building

08:00 Starting Set and Strike 

12:36 Overcoming Business Challenges

25:00 Navigating the Unknown

38:37 Embracing Change

39:08 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

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Education has the power to shape the future, yet our current system often falls short of its transformative promise. Outdated practices and a lack of support for teachers and students are holding them back from reaching their full potential. It's time to completely rethink education and put inclusive, flexible, and student-focused approaches at the forefront.

Larkin O’Leary is the founder of Common Ground Society and an advocate for inclusive education. Her personal journey of raising a child with Down syndrome has fueled her mission to create a more empowering and supportive world for individuals with diverse needs.

Tune in as Heather and Larkin dive deep into the major issues plaguing our education system, the game-changing power of Universal Design for Learning, and the crucial role of community support for teachers and students. You won't want to miss this one!

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01:35 What is Common Ground Society? 

06:29 The Universal Design for Learning

14:32 Challenges in the School System 

17:34 Future of Education and Specialty Schools 

26:46 The Impact of Trauma