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Mighty Talks is here to talk about real health issues affecting real people. I created this podcast as an outlet, a way of connecting myself to others amidst this global pandemic. The main focus is to really dive in to all that encompasses chronic pain AND, which I think is just as important, how improving overall health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition can and will improve pain scores and enhance quality of life. Hop along and join in on the witty, emotional, vulnerable, and MIGHTY conversation!

Lesley Toennies


    • Aug 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Mighty Talks

    2 Years After PAO! Where Am I At and Would I Do I Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 14:00


    Hip reconstructive surgery and hip dysplasia has truly been some of the hardest things I've had to overcome. Listen today to find out how it's made me better! And what you can do today to fight your own battles.

    PAO Surgery & Where I Am Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 27:42


    Surgical recovery is a dynamic process. I know, because 12 weeks ago I underwent my PAO surgery for hip dysplasia. Listen today and discover how you can adapt to the new you post injury, chronic disease, or surgical intervention!

    The Power of Yes I Can with Meg Busing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 40:49


    Behind each hurdle that was thrown at Meg Busing, was a positive, resilient woman who refused to give up. She's overcome a traumatic brain injury, battled epilepsy, and even started her own nonprofit, Midwest You Can, which helps those with epilepsy. Listen today and find the power of Meg and the importance of saying “YES I CAN!”

    Surgical Intervention: An Emotional Rollercoaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 18:09


    Have you been living with a debilitating health condition? Do you have an upcoming surgery? Has it left you feeling like you're on a rollercoaster of emotions? Listen today, as we discuss this normal but ever isolating set of feelings and what you can do today to let that burden go!

    What Is It That You Want?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 13:52


    I'm back!! In today's episode I talk about what I have done this last month and what I am doing to achieve the what and the why of my greatest desires! Listen today!!

    Begin & End The Day With GRATITUDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 16:42


    When we are given multiple life roadblocks and extreme challenges, we often find it difficult to find gratitude for the big and little things inlife. Today I share ways to be thankful. “Without my pain, I wouldn't have Mighty Talks. And without Mighty Talks, I wouldn't have the opportunity to advocate for chronic pain.”

    Reconnecting With Your Partner Despite A Chronic Health Condition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 14:35


    Chronic pain and a health condition can affect every aspect of not only your life, but that of your spouse and your family. Here today, we talk about how to reconnect with your partner and build an even stronger relationship with each other.

    Perfectionism Got You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 16:01


    Do you find yourself procrastinating? Do the feelings of being perfect and delivering a “perfect” life leave you feeling empty and disappointed and unhappy? Real life just isn't perfect! Period. Listen today and discover how you can end your perfection paralysis today!

    Building Your Dream Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 12:03


    Nobody ever tells you that adulthood comes with the loss and renewal of so many relationships and friendships. In this episode, we discuss ways to reevaluate the relationships we do or don't have and how to build the dream team we all need and deserve!

    Finding The Happiness You Deserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 15:03


    Happiness is a choice that we each make each and every day. Today we share ways to embrace little changes that can help us find joy in small and big moments and major life changes.

    Bringing Awareness and Positivity to Pain Awareness Month.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 14:27


    September is Pain Awareness Month and on this episode we bring awareness to chronic pain. We also will dive in to all the ways to stay positive and motivated despite living with pain or a debilitating health condition.

    Living Life Full Out with Tessa Greenspan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 39:46


    Tessa Greenspan, author, business owner, motivational speaker, mentor (and much, much more!!) shares her humble beginnings, life hurdles, and major triumphs. Tessa's positive, resilient, and grateful demeanor power her to success and happiness. Listen for more on Tessa's tips and hints on a happier, less stressed you!

    Women Empowering Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 48:52


    Michell Stockmann, an entrepreneur, business owner, women empowering leader shares the power of positivity and the importance of a strong networking group!

    Kegels, Kegels...Enough With The Kegels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 44:04


    Lindsey Vestal, founder of The Functional Pelvis, is here to empower listeners to tune in to the wisdom of their own bodies! She explains why kegels aren't a one-stop-shop for every pelvic floor dysfunction and how to heal and get back to enjoying life again!

    Special Education and IEP Consultant, Shelley Kenow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 62:03


    Educator Shelley Kenow discusses the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process, special education, and the amazing wonders of the brain of a child who learns differently. Every child deserves an individualized education and Shelley is here to share how she can help!

    Stress, Addiction, & Human Behavior Specialist, Ranes Sangha!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 54:32


    Today, Ranes Sangha discusses how fear & pain are our two greatest blessings! She wants every person to have the chance to make fear their friend. Fear and pain, well, they alert us to when something is not right and they give us an opportunity to reevaluate and look at our life compass. This is your life and we share today's episode to show you how to bring power and energy and happiness back to you!

    Opportunity Behind Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 16:47


    Today we talk about EMOTIONAL pain and it's connection with the opioid epidemic. All emotion is meant to provide feedback and it gives us the opportunity to balance and change our life actions to a more fulfilled, happier you!

    Tapping Into Your Pelvis with Dr. Amy Stein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 56:54


    Dr. Amy Stein, world renowned physical therapist, women's heath activist, author, and healthcare leader explains the vital role of the pelvic floor in our overall mental and physical health. So many of us experience pain and dysfunction, keeping us from precious life moments and daily activities. Amy dives in to the beauty of life; a life free of urinary incontinence, irritable bowel, and debilitating pain.

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    Healing & Overcoming a Toxic Relationship- Dr. Heidi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 49:46


    At some point in time, we all encounter a person that brings a toxic nature to our lives. Dr. Heidi spends her time and energy in educating, coaching and supporting those struggling from toxic, narcissistic and abusive relationships. Our relationships are either helping or draining us and Dr. Heidi is here today to help free us from the control and criticism of others, so that we can live our best lives

    Have No Fear!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 14:45


    Often, when we are pursuing some of our most passionate dreams, it is fear that keeps us from realizing and putting those goals into action! But, these challenges and fears, they can give us the opportunity to grow, to transform, and to face hurdles in a positive manner! Tune in as we dive in on how you can tackle your worst anxieties and fears!

    Passion & Purpose to a Better YOU!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 15:56


    Feeling stuck? Ready to find that passion in life again? Tune in, as we explore the differences between passion and purpose, and what you can do to enhance both!

    Keep On, Keeping On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 16:28


    Loss is an incredible thing. It can be soul sucking, life shattering, ever damaging, AND be positively overcome, if we so choose. The choice is in our hands! In this episode, we discuss the valuable life lessons and the powerful life changes that can occur after the loss of something or someone.

    Women as Empowering Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 12:17


    Why are women not holding leadership positions? Why are women not sitting side by side in senior positions with their male colleague? Today we discuss how we, as individuals, can promote female advancement in the workforce. You can have it all...valued colleague, devoted wife, high-powered CEO, and full-time mommy. Tune in and join the table as we talk all about how you can advance in your professional life!

    All About The Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 13:13


    Are you tired? Anxious? Are you chronically waiting for the weekend to come? Are you sick of feeling unappreciated at your job? Listen to this episode where we talk all about “slowing your roll” and finding ways to balance YOU time, work, family, and life!

    Neuroscience Guru Heather J. Crider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 57:07


    Can we really love what we do, have wealth, and find life deeply harmonizing and meaningful? YES!! Tune in to hear how the Heather J. Crider Co can help you accelerate your life AND business through unique mindfulness techniques and neuroscience. Listen today to find the secrets to success!!

    Intimate Rose- Empowering Men AND Women

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 40:02


    Dr. Amanda Olson, President of Intimate Rose, discusses her company's award winning pelvic health products designed for both men and women! Dr. Amanda is a true advocate and champion, allowing women to have a new freedom with sensitive health issues.

    Sleeping Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 20:50


    Do you hit the snooze button every morning? Do you find yourself tired ALL the time? Tune in to this episode, where we talk all about sleep. Why we need it, want it, can't live without it!!

    The Face of Strength & Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 46:10


    Here today is Dr. Nickie Kolovos talking about her life hurdles, health scares, powerful devotion, and incredible will. Her AMAZING story is sure to touch and motivate you to desire more, despite the chaos, fear, and uncertainty that life can throw your way.

    Christina Dolan, DPT, CLT- Bringing Confidence Back to Women's Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 44:23


    Women's health specialist and pelvic floor physical therapist, Christina “Nina” Dolan, talks about managing pelvic floor issues for women of all ages. There is hope and Nina will provide insight on how you can bring confidence and vitality back to your life!

    Be Bold. Be Mighty. Be Confident!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 13:15


    In this episode we'll talk about how confidence is essential to tackling the difficult moments of life, growing to feel your best, and becoming the person you've always dreamed of being. And we'll discuss various ways to boost your self confidence!

    Reduce the Stress, Reduce the Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 12:03


    In this episode, we talk about the connection between stress and chronic pain and what we can do as individuals to tackle those distressing moments of life.

    Conquering Pain Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 12:21


    Welcome! We find ourselves in such a scary, uncertain and sufferable time as we start 2020. In addition, chronic pain may control and have stolen nearly every aspect of your life, adding onto all the other daily stressors. This is just the beginning of a transformative journey; tackling the ugly behind pain and bringing forth positivity from the darkness of it all. By helping you optimize overall health and wellness, Mighty Talks aims to lessen the role that pain plays in your life! Enjoy.

    Mighty Talks (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 0:50


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