She Handled It! with Arwen Becker

Just when she thought that 2021 had presented enough challenges to deal with, Arwen's left arm started going numb. In addition to finding out that both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer, and supporting them as best she could, now Arwen needed medical attention as well. After several hours of testing, the E.R. doctors thought Arwen had a blood clot or was potentially suffering from a heart attack before discovering that she had developed a rare condition called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. And if that wasn't enough, shortly after receiving this diagnosis, her entire household tested positive for COVID-19. Physically and mentally exhausted, she curled up, bawled her eyes out, and asked, “God, how much more can I handle?” And as you'd imagine, the answer was she can handle all of it. In this episode, Arwen explains how “she handled it” and why she's decided to take a pause from the podcast, how her faith carried her forward in a very challenging year, and the beauty of letting go of expectations to become the person she's truly excited to be. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Hillsong Worship - Seasons   Pearls of Wisdom Let go of the expectation of perfection. In moments of crisis when everything is stripped away, we can discover our higher power. The power of getting out of your comfort zone and understanding the love that God has for you. Renew and reignite your passion and your faith in God. Start walking in it and draw people into it with you. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/50 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

In just eighteen months, Angela Henderson lost four very important people in her life. On Christmas Day, her grandmother died. On Mother's Day, she lost her brother, and on the following New Year's Day, a father-figure in her life had also passed away. And two weeks later, one of her close friends was killed on a highway when a piece of a boat flew through his windshield and struck him in the head. Having gone through that much loss and tragedy in such a short period of time would be too much for a lot of people. But these significant losses didn't stop her from wanting to help others. Angela is an international award-winning business coach for women, an international keynote speaker, a podcaster, a blogger, a mother, and a mental health clinician who helps her clients unpack their inner challenges and achieve consistent and thriving businesses without burning out. In today's conversation, Angela opens up about taking responsibility for the things that have happened to her over the last several years, making space to grieve, and how to show up for your family, your clients, and yourself in the toughest of times. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Nightbirde - It's OK Pearls of Wisdom There's always something to be grateful for on any given day. The world we live in when things are out of control is still one where you can always be kind and show value to people. Check in on the people you care about regularly, especially if they've suffered tragic loss. A simple “How are you?” goes a long way. Profit First allows you to better control finances into buckets of money. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/49 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

In late February, Arwen's 80-year-old father fell down the stairs. When he saw the doctor to find out what kind of damage had been done, they learned he'd fractured part of his neck–and also discovered he had metastasized cancer. Later that very same day, her mother found out that she had breast cancer. They say that bad things come in threes, but sometimes, it's even more than that. Especially in a year that already has many challenges that are beyond our control. So what do you do when everything seems to go wrong at the same time? You just have to stay positive and know that you can handle it, if you put your mind to it. In today's episode, Arwen talks about overcoming adversity, whether it be dealing with the COVID crisis when it hits home, losing longtime friends and colleagues, and feeling like the blows are never going to end. She talks about making space to heal, and what it means to make it to the other side–and the mindset that will help carry you there. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Sia - Alive Pearls of Wisdom Life still continues on and you have to find a way to work through the hurt. Play hurt. Work on yourself during the good times, you'll be prepared, strong, and ready during the bad times. Make sure that you're creating that margin and pulling out those things that just aren't that important, There are going to be times you have to set boundaries and sometimes that means removing people from your life. Today's problems are temporary. Stay positive, and have faith that you'll get through it. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/48 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

In the corporate world, Katie McDonald was trapped in an endless, unwinnable race. She was selling advertising to huge corporations and in 45 national publications, but she was selling her soul in the process. She wasn't sleeping. She stayed up all night thinking about the next sale, what she could do differently, all the ways she was failing, and why nothing would ever be enough. The more she pushed, the more her body acted up–and eventually, she couldn't pretend anymore. When Katie left corporate life, she found herself in the depths of overwhelm, depression, and illness. In her healing, she created the b.nourished program–an executive wellness program designed to foster mindfulness, peace of mind, and productivity influenced by her personal recovery and decades of research. She now helps entrepreneurs and executives get things done without coming undone. She has won the Top 50 Inno on Fire Award, and has spoken for many clients including Facebook, Swarovski, CVS Health, and United Way, among many others. In this episode, Arwen and Katie talk about why so many people view self-care as time that should be spent getting things done, how that was once true for both of them and how self-care really is the key to personal and professional success. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Lizzo - Soulmate Pearls of Wisdom You don't need to be rescued. Only you can save yourself. You don't have to earn your place in the world. It doesn't require a constant churning and burning to justify your place. Repairing your relationship with yourself is the most important thing you can do. We have to give each other permission to remove the shame that comes with self-care.  Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/47 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Through divorce, Sheryl Hickerson learned the hard way that a man is not a financial plan. After 25 years of marriage, and standing outside a Michael's Craft store, with her two grandson's hands in her own, her husband called to tell her the big news, “I don't want to be married to you anymore.”  Sheryl is the founder of Females & Finance, a 3000-strong private membership dedicated to fostering recruitment, training, and advancement of women in financial services and financial technology roles. Today, Sheryl joins the podcast to share what she's learned from her 30+ years in the financial services industry - including time spent working with other women who experience sudden divorce late in life, and how she's created a safe harbor to share their stories and give them permission to be who THEY want to be “when they grow up (a.k.a. NOW)!” Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) Pearls of Wisdom Why making a man a financial plan simply doesn't work - and why so many women learn this the hard way after 25+ years of marriage. What Sheryl learned from interviewing hundreds of women about their experiences in financial services - and how it led her to start her membership. The three big financial takeaways from Sheryl's divorce - and why you absolutely need a trustworthy financial advisor to navigate your biggest decisions. How to get really comfortable saying “my money”. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/46 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

  While walking down the cart path on a golf course, LPGA instructor Kathleen Klawitter was struck in the head by an errant speeding golf ball. In her words, “It felt like a railroad tie had driven straight through my skull and out my left eye socket.” The pain was so excruciating that it felt like a bowling ball had landed on her head and shimmied through her whole body. She had to relearn how to speak, read, write, and drive. She used her own body, mind, and spirit modalities to reprogram her brain and reinvent herself to achieve a true normal–something she's written about in her memoir, Direct Hit. Now, she's a resilience expert and visionary coach, and she teaches her High Five System to help people access their inner wisdom and guidance, tap into their femininity, and balance their brains to improve their personal performance. In today's conversation, Kathleen joins the podcast to share the story of the injury that changed her life, her road to recovery with help from the people that rallied around her as she healed, and the three key things she learned along the way. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Whitney Houston - One Moment in Time Pearls of Wisdom Use your inner guidance because when your core communication center is taken out, figuring things out becomes much more difficult. Stay focused on exactly what you desire. Believe in yourself more than anything in the world. Don't spend more than what you make and create a monthly budget for everything. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/45 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

After 24-year-old Jessica Conness told her then-husband that rent was three months behind, he picked her up and threw her through the glass dining room table. When child protective services arrived later that day, they told her that the next time the police were called, they would take custody of her infant daughter. She knew at that moment, for her daughter's sake, she had to break the cycle of domestic abuse she had been suffering for years. In her first marriage, Jessica suffered verbal and physical abuse at the hands of her then-husband, but it took time to end the relationship and leave for good. Since then, she's gone on to happily remarry, build a beautiful family, and live life on her terms. Today, Jessica joins the podcast to tell the story of how she escaped that abusive relationship, how she rebuilt her self-worth, and what she learned over the course of her harrowing five-year journey. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Phillip Phillips - Tell Me a Story Pearls of Wisdom There is power when you acknowledge there is life after abuse Why abuse breaks people down - and how counseling helps rebuild. How recovering from abuse helped Jessica realize what she really wanted from life, and that she could achieve it on her own terms. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/44 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When Tina Mitchell was 5 years old, she often played violin at the local market with her younger sister to help her parents keep the roof over their head. And when her father would come home drunk, her mother would take them down to the train station for the night and pretend to go on a trip with them to escape from the trauma at home. From her father's issues with addiction, to his suicide attempt when she was 12 years old, and then dealing with her own addiction issues and the death of her daughter, Tina has triumphed despite the many tragedies she has faced in her life. Now, Tina is the founder and owner of TM Media Agency, a dynamic keynote speaker, and the author of Journey With Me. With over 25 years of experience, she's been recognized as one of the top 1% of mortgage specialists in America, a Washington Realtors Partner of the Year, and a Women's Council of Realtors Member of the Year. She is highly committed to education and has designed and owns the Mortgage Triangle Software, a tool available to mortgage professionals throughout the country. And if that wasn't enough, she's also the host of the Money Hour on AM 1150, KKNW. In today's conversation, Tina talks about the tragedies that life throws us and what it means to share the story of triumph on the other side, how women can support one another without making comparisons or falling into competition, and how our failures can lead to extraordinary opportunities. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Tina Mitchell - Dream Pearls of Wisdom Life is like a road trip. Even with a map, you can take a wrong turn, and the road you choose will determine your life direction and experiences. We're all on a journey of discovery to find out who we are and what we will contribute to this world. Embrace your tragedies and fight for your life. Embrace every second of your day and embrace your failures. Be excited for your next failure because it's leading you to your biggest success. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/43 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When life is collapsing in on you, yet your personal and professional lives are intertwined, how do you persevere? After 17 years of working together, Arwen and her husband made the decision to sell half of their business and she was going to work for someone else. Arwen saw the sale as an opportunity to lift a huge financial burden off her shoulders, but the impact on their lives, their kids, and their employees was simply too much for her to bear. At the last possible minute, she backed out of the sale, since she believed that decision would end their marriage. This decision to not quit, led Arwen to her first ever panic attack in September 2016, because she didn’t know how to return to a company and life she believed was irreparably broken. This was just the start to the hardest two years of her life. Today, Arwen is sharing the story of how she found freedom in living her authentic life amidst the pain and turmoil that choice seemed to cause. How Arwen and her husband transitioned their company and roles, worked through their financial devastation, saved their marriage and came out on the other side of these challenges with a flourishing business and a dream life, even in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Arwen wants to help you learn from her prideful mistakes and heartbreak. To help usher in your breakthrough -- one that is only found on the other side of not quitting. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation The Greatest Showman Cast - This Is Me Pearls of Wisdom How changing our business model affected our marriage and relationship - and what we did to avoid what could have been a messy and expensive divorce. Why recovery is possible after you hit bottom - and how outside guidance can save your life. When you are weak your boundaries become compromised and you become vulnerable. It's okay to want to quit, just don’t. Your breakthrough is right around the corner. The importance of staying committed to your commitments. Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When Barb Provost’s mom came home from her fourth grade parent-teacher conference, she relayed the teachers’ feedback, “You’re not as smart as the rest of the children, but you’re going to make it.” After hearing this, Barb realized that even if she didn’t fit in now, she knew that her skills and knowledge would be valuable later. There wasn’t something “wrong” with her then and she certainly isn’t wrong now. Barb is a 25-year veteran of the Chicago business industry. She holds multiple master’s degrees and has a doctorate in adult continuing education. She’s taught leadership at universities and at some of America’s foremost financial companies. She’s also the founder of Purse Strings, where she provides women with free online tools and services to help them make smarter financial decisions and searches for top-tier financial professionals to serve women. In this episode, Barb discusses her early struggles and what it means to conquer imposter syndrome, the power of proving people wrong, and how her experiences led her to create a truly unique business with a focus on finance for women. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Sara Bareilles - Brave Pearls of Wisdom You can do anything that you put your mind to. There’s no such thing as an overnight success, learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward. The importance of having a good support network around you. Wherever you are in life, take control of your finances now. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/41 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

On a daily basis, Tia Glover found herself defending her appearance at her boarding school when she was just 8 years old. She was surrounded by girls that weren’t of the same race or from the same background, and she always felt like she stood out like a sore thumb. It happened so often that she didn’t even know she was dealing with feelings of rejection as they took root. Now, Tia runs a full-service image and style coaching business in Washington, D.C., where she’s helped clients of all backgrounds project and improve their image. Raised in England and Nigeria with a background in law and psychology, she has a deep understanding of the fact that a positive first impression gives people much-needed confidence and positions them to achieve great success.  Today, Tia joins the podcast to talk about the gifts (and curses) parents leave their children with, finding acceptance in simply being yourself, and the power of truly understanding self-worth. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation God Morning - Natalie Lauren Pearls of Wisdom Children are watching us like hawks so be clear about what we show them. Never place your value in somebody else’s hands. Pay yourself first, save more than you spend, and make good decisions. If you wouldn’t have bought something at full price, then you don’t need it when it’s on sale. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/40 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When Cody Foster was a junior in college, his mom called one morning and told him that his grandma was losing her café, and that she was going to declare bankruptcy. She was 64 years old, divorced, and was about to lose her sole source of income for the last three decades.  This sent Cody on a quest to better understand money, which then led him to found Advisors Excel in Topeka, Kansas. Advisors Excel has grown from three founders to over 650 employees since 2005, working tirelessly to help the best financial advisors get even better. He is also the founder of AIM Strategies, where he uses his passion and knowledge for real estate and development to help others grow their businesses. Today, Cody joins the podcast to talk about how he first became interested in learning about money, how his mission is to make sure that what happened to his grandmother never happens to anybody that he cares about again, and the power of creating lasting success in people’s lives. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Lecrae - Fear Pearls of Wisdom Be very aware and thoughtful about what you’re putting into your mind. Always pay yourself first. Automate and start saving money, as life inevitably gets tougher when you don’t. Live debt-free as much as you can. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/39 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

A fun day almost ended in tragedy when Arwen Becker’s teenage boys were pulled out to sea by a riptide on a deserted beach in Costa Rica. When her husband Randy noticed that they had drifted too far from the shore, he started furiously waiving for them to come in, completely unaware of the level of danger they were in. For a brief moment, Easton’s screams for help cut through the deafening waves and Randy knew something was terribly wrong. In an instant, he sprinted into the water and swam as fast he could to get out to them.  Even though Arwen’s sons are decent swimmers, neither of them had ever dealt with a rip current like this before. Her oldest son Ashton was able to stay with his younger brother and help keep his head above the water until Randy arrived. After many anxious minutes, the whole family was safely back on the shore with the help of two strangers who also jumped in to help. In this episode, Arwen shares the story of the family vacation that nearly ended in tragedy, and the lessons that the whole family learned that day. She also reminds us that life is full of risks, but our lives are meant to be lived and enjoyed. Pearls of Wisdom Life is full of risks, but we still have to live our lives and enjoy the time we have. Don’t let guilt prevent you from moving forward. Beating ourselves up doesn’t solve anything. The value in getting life and term insurance while you’re young and healthy. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/38 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When Kymberlee Weil left the stage after her first improv performance, she told her comedy troop that she wouldn’t be back and apologized. She thought she bombed because even her best friend wasn’t laughing. When the night was over, she told her husband she was retiring from improv, and that comedy performance simply wasn’t for her.  Thankfully, her best friend assured her after the show that she was hilarious and she had nothing to worry about. That night, she learned an important lesson – you can’t control your audience’s face. Since then, Kymberlee has trained hundreds of TEDx speakers, improv performers, and international speakers at StorytellingSchool.com, where she teaches people how to use high-stakes, short-form storytelling to expand their influence. She’s an NCAA Woman of the Year, a 4th degree black belt, an MBA, an author of multiple books, and the founder of an award-winning software development and licensing company. Today, Kymberlee and Arwen discuss how improv can teach people how to power through failure, how the stories we tell ourselves impact who we are and who we become, and how the lessons Kymberlee learned in improv (and with her own coach) have helped her empower storytellers of all kinds. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Eminem - Lose Yourself Pearls of Wisdom We can’t control our audience’s face or their reactions. We can always challenge ourselves to tell better stories. The more interesting the story is, the more fun it is not just to deliver it, but to hear it. Just do it, be it and don't overthink it. Make a choice and own it. Appreciate your money and save it for a purpose. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/37 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

While working 80+ hours each week, Kelly Lynn Adams’ body was literally breaking down. The red flags were there, but she wasn’t listening. When her body finally gave way, her doctor had no choice but to send her to the ER due to severe dehydration, fever and malnutrition. She spent the next two days in the hospital on an IV.  For the next two and a half months, all she could do was sleep. She was utterly exhausted. She developed a few chronic illnesses during that time, however they turned out to be a huge blessing. They taught her to listen to the warning signs and  to slow down and truly enjoy life.  Kelly is a certified executive leadership life coach, speaker, and the creator of the Perfectly Imperfect podcast. She’s spent over 14 years in corporate America working for brands like Gucci, Kenneth Cole, and Bed Bath & Beyond, and helps high achieving women manage their mindset, maximize their time, and monetize their businesses. She activates leaders, giving them the power to redefine and step into their next level of success without struggle or stress.  In today’s conversation, Kelly reminds us of what can happen when we’re on the verge of physical and mental burnout, why we need to listen to the warnings that so many of us ignore, and the beauty found when women support other women. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Pharrell Williams - Happy Pearls of Wisdom If we keep our minds open and listen, the universe will give you lessons. Slow down - even if you’re only moving one percent slower than yesterday. Take baby steps because over time those little steps compile and compound. We are creative beings that can create money and success with the proper mindset. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/36 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Rakel Chafir was 8 months pregnant with her second child and the height of her fitness and coaching career, when one morning she woke up and realized she had completely lost her voice. The vocal polyps that had emerged left her with one option for treatment during her pregnancy – no talking whatsoever, until she could have the surgery she needed several months later. Unable to work or communicate, Rakel and her family relunctantly moved to back to Florence where she would recover from surgery and a year of vocal therapy to regain her voice. Rakel is a high-performance coach and a world leading body confidence expert who helps women over 40 release the emotional and physical weight that keeps them from experiencing massive success. She’s the author of the bestseller Free Your Body: 7 Steps to Get the Body You Desire and the Freedom You Deserve. She’s also the creator of Fuel - The Body Resilience Training, a high-intensity body and mind practice created in collaboration with an international team of clinical psychologists and neuroscientists.  Today, Rakel joins Arwen for a conversation about how losing her voice helped her learn what truly mattered - and how this experience changed her life. They talk about the power of reframing, the relief that comes with facing fears, how to let go of emotional weight and the need to control everything, and truly love life. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Andra Day - Rise Up Pearls of Wisdom Listen to your body and intuition before making a financial decision. Change your mindset. Don’t force things to happen – but allow them to happen instead. Be present, show up in your responsibility, take space, and own it. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/35 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

At 10 years old, Arwen Becker was thrilled to have the very rare opportunity to jump off the high dive after swimming practice. As she waited on the top step for her teammate to jump, she lost her footing and fell onto the concrete 15 feet below. The entire swimming class screamed in horror at her crumpled up body lying on the floor. In the middle of the chaos, Arwen was amazed to discover that she didn’t break her leg or hit her head. However, she quickly realized by what she saw, that her wrist was obliterated. As paramedics prepped her for the ride to the hospital in an ambulance, she wondered if the joy of the moment was worth the risk to her athletic career. Today, Arwen shares some of the lessons she learned from this experience and reminds us about the inherent risks in everything that gives us joy in life - and all the ways life can prove that the risks are certainly worth it. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Sia - Chandelier Pearls of Wisdom Vulnerability is never a bad thing. If you always play it safe, you’ll never feel the exhilaration of accomplishing something you’re scared of. Throw your ego out the window and experience what it’s like to be playful. Everyone needs an end of life plan, no matter who you are or what you do. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/34 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

On the day that 40-year-old Wendy Posillico was ready to undergo her in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, she was stunned when the doctor asked if she had considered finding an egg donor. Heartbroken and devastated by his doubt in the viability of her own eggs, she asked his top RN, “Why am I doing this if he doesn’t think I can do it?” Thankfully, the nurse gave Wendy some great advice and simply said, “Don’t listen to him.” That advice turned out to be monumental as it led to her biggest and most favorite blessing, her beautiful daughter Josephine June. Wendy is an coach for athletes, parents, and business people. She helps her clients navigate periods of transition, instigate their souls, disrupt their norms, and connect with who they are. As a former Class A LPGA teaching professional, Wendy traveled with Hall of Famer Betsy King, where she quickly became involved with the Golf Fore Africa foundation. She has served on the board of directors for clean water initiatives since 2009, and has had a myriad of accomplishments along that journey of her own discovery. In this episode, Wendy talks about the significant negativity she faced in deciding to have a child on her own, without a man in her life, the difficulty surrounding IVF, and the importance of finding people who believe in you especially on an unconventional journey. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation The Greatest Showman - A Million Dreams Pearls of Wisdom Pay attention to your inner voice and take action when you have no answers. Find the people who believe in you and support you. Create an environment that empowers you. We are all leaders and our job is to be real Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/33 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

After losing his 15-year-old daughter to suicide, Eric Hodgdon found himself screaming, “Oh my god, Zoi, I’m so sorry. I cannot believe that I did not help you in some way.” Suddenly, it felt as if Zoi was sitting next to him. She said, “Dad, cut it out. I’m okay.” He froze, said, “Oh, my god. She’s right. She is okay now.” You would never know that Eric has walked through a massive, devastating life experience – or that it was this trauma that set him on a path to where he is and what he does today. He has a joy for life, and a very kind and loving spirit. As a coach, author, and speaker, Eric has trained thousands of people to navigate the worst setbacks that can happen to us all. In today’s episode, Eric shares his journey of grief and how he found a way to get back up after losing his daughter Zoi, what he learned from this traumatic experience, and how he teaches others that no one needs to walk alone. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Fleetwood Mac - Don’t Stop Pearls of Wisdom Survival is not the end game. It’s part of the process, but not where you stop. How it’s okay to live your life and honor your loved one at the same time. Always remember to own what’s going on, and not let it own you. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/32 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When Kelsey Chapman was diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), she understood that her feelings wouldn’t go away just because she wanted them to. She needed to work ruthlessly to address this problem and set extreme boundaries. Why? Without them, she’d go back to feeling every wall in her house before going to bed and actively living in irrational fears. Kelsey is an author, podcaster, and personal cheerleader to women building their dream lives and businesses. She launched her own brand in 2015, and conquered her fears by leaning on the shoulders of incredible mentors who helped her jump from dreamer to doer. She shifted her old perspectives and mindsets, discovered how to execute her vision, and became the CEO and leader she is today. In this episode, Kelsey is speaking with Arwen about conquering her obsessive thoughts, the ongoing process of managing intrusive thoughts, and why it’s possible, even with OCD to turn your wildest dreams into reality. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Hillsong UNITED - Rhythms of Grace Pearls of Wisdom How the rituals that seem like they keep us safe can become dangerous coping mechanisms. Why taking things that hurt you in the past and using them to help others who are struggling with the same issues is a beautiful thing. Remember that you don’t have to struggle alone. Why setting boundaries in your personal and business life is so important. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/31 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

One Sunday morning while travelling to church, Arwen’s path crossed with another that desperately needed help. She noticed a tiny animal in the middle of the road and immediately knew what she had to do. With her love for animals, a degree in zoology and several years of experience at a wildlife rehabilitation center, Burg - the burgundy colored baby rock dove - couldn’t have been in better hands. Arwen cared for Burg like he was a family pet until he was healthy enough to be on his own. He spent most of his days on the deck of their backyard without venturing very far, and he always returned at night, until one day he didn’t. To her shock, Burg proceeded to return with 30 of his closest dove pals that next winter. This went on for a couple years, leaving for months at a time, until the day Burg somehow found his way back to Arwen when he was very sick and on the verge of death. In today’s episode, Arwen talks about what she gained from her experience with Burg, and several valuable lessons about helping those who are in need, the circle of life and the importance of believing in miracles - both big and small. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation For King & Country - Burn The Ships Howie Day - Collide Pearls of Wisdom Why we all need to believe in miracles. How there is value in caring for the helpless and lives that are smaller than us. The benefits from giving yourself to something greater than yourself. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/30 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

As she weighed in at 84 pounds, new mother and wife, Kelly Haney was too sick for life-saving ulcerative colitis surgery. After being in the hospital for weeks at a time, fighting for her life, the large doses of immunosuppressant drugs helped stabilize her enough to go home, but this 29-year-old would not accept that she would have to be on these drugs for the rest of her life. Recovery wasn’t easy, but Kelly got fanatical about her health and determined to live a medication-free life. Through effort and research, that became her reality nearly a decade ago and she no longer has any active disease in her body. Kelly is a survivor of a life-threatening autoimmune disease and her passion is with finding healing and living a healthy lifestyle. Through her blog, Crazy Health Lady, she informs and inspires others who have found themselves on a very similar journey. In this episode, Kelly talks about her battle with an ulcerative colitis, the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle, and why she is driven to help others who face similar challenges with their health. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation John Mayer - The Heart of Life Pearls of Wisdom The importance of having a healthy diet with nourishing whole foods. Why we need to manage our stress levels and make time for ourselves. How we should have fun and live our lives with gratitude as our mental, physical and spiritual health are all intertwined. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/29 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Tick bites at summer camp led 12-year-old Molly Dare Hillenbrand’s entire body to be ravaged with a severe case of Lyme Disease. She lived in debilitating pain for a year, barely able to speak at times, and trying several medications until the doctors eventually began treating her intravenously. This treatment meant she would spend most of her time in middle school toting around an IV pole. And while she did eventually recover, she is still living with the lasting effects to this day. Yet now, Molly is a highly sought-after speaker on both entrepreneurship and women in business. She is the founder and executive producer at HillenBRAND media, where they produce interview segments and market successful entrepreneurs, public figures, and thought leaders of today. And she’s the host of the phenomenal podcast On Air with Molly Dare. In this episode, Molly talks about her incredible battle with Lyme Disease, how that impacted her life when all she wanted was to fit in, the lessons she learned from that experience and how she is grateful for the things that many of us take for granted. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Katy Perry - Roar Pearls of Wisdom Be grateful for every day, especially with the things many people take for granted. Never accept no for an answer, there’s always a way to overcome life’s challenges. How to show compassion towards others because you never know what someone else is going through. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/28 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When Kara Jones’ daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, she sat curled up in the fetal position the entire night, cried and prayed. They had no money to pay for treatment, limited knowledge of what might work, and had no choice but to put their faith in God. Over the 2.5 years, they spent 138 days living at Seattle Children’s Hospital as Hunter Rose went through five rounds of intensive chemo, 12 rounds of radiation, and six rounds of immunotherapy. And while there are still challenges ahead, Hunter Rose has been a ray of hope and is still shining brightly. Prior to moving to Seattle, Kara’s husband Jay worked on several TV shows including Hoarders, Ice Road Truckers, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and even proposed to Kara on the Tyra Banks Show. Days before their daughters diagnosis, they were working together to create The Experience: a new show that, in their words, was “a cross between Intervention and Survivor.” The show focused on helping people revive, rebuild, connect, and heal - little did they know they would need those same things in the days to follow the final recording. Today, Kara shares the story of her daughter’s cancer diagnosis, their journey through the years of treatments and how God always has a plan to help us overcome incredible challenges. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Sanctus Real - Confidence Pearls of Wisdom God always has a plan which isn’t always your plan. Appreciate your time with family and don’t take it for granted. The importance of having a financial plan for family emergencies. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/27 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When Arwen realized she wasn’t able to fix her son’s ADD and Autism diagnosis with proper food, therapy, effort, time, pity or accommodations she felt like a failure. Realizing she had no real control over the situation, she broke down and soon found herself suffering from severe, debilitating insomnia. As months passed by, the situation only worsened as she was terrified to drive and had doubts that she’d ever feel normal again. As she spun out of control and had to seek medical intervention for her own health issues, things began to improve for her son. As much as she resisted medication as a way to help his issues, she found that would be the biggest positive impact on his success and pulling her out of the depths of her insomnia. Today, Arwen shares the story of how she worked through her son’s challenges to help him thrive in spite of his diagnosis - and find healing for herself along the way. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Josh Groban - When You Say You Love Me Pearls of Wisdom Embrace the suck and the challenges that come with those moments. When to seek help from a doctor and surrender to the fact that you may need more help than you have right now. Be willing to humble yourself and seek advice from experts. Trust your intuition. The power of journaling. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/26 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When Cathy Sikorski became caregiver for both her two-year-old daughter and her 92-year-old grandmother, she felt like she’d become trapped in an alternate universe. If her daughter took a snack from the dog’s dish one morning, her grandmother would do the exact same thing, then say, “Well, she’s doing it.” Cathy has been a practicing and consulting elder law attorney for over 30 years, with a special focus in financial and legal preparation in the aging crisis. She’s the author of Showering With Nana: Confessions Of A Serial (killer)… Caregiver and the Amazon bestseller Who Moved My Teeth?: Preparing For Self, Loved Ones, And Caregiving. Cathy has made many television, radio, and podcast appearances, and her work has been featured by the Huffington Post, AARP, and Women's Media Center in Washington, DC. She also serves on the board of directors of Nancy's House, a nonprofit dedicated to respite for caregivers. Today, Cathy joins the podcast to talk about how hard caregiving can be, especially for women. She shares the story of what happened when she became a caregiver for eight different family members over 25 years, why so many caregivers end up below the poverty line in old age, and the plans to make right now to protect yourself decades down the line. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Rodgers & Hammerstein - You’ll Never Walk Alone Pearls of Wisdom Know you’re doing the best you can. You are not giving yourself enough credit. Ask for help. If you are a caregiver, you are definitely a person who probably isn’t going to ask for help because you’re a take charge person, but you’ve got to do that. Pay attention to how caregiving is going to affect you financially in the future. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/25 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Kristal Klear never asked for the severe abuse she suffered at the hands of multiple people growing up, people she looked to for love and protection. That gave way to domestic abuse as an adult. After breaking free from all of that, Kristal does not identify as a victim. With her faith and determination, she made it through, and now she helps others to do the same. Kristal is the author of Shattered Glass, the host of the Kristal Klear Podcast, and the CEO of the Rock Paper Scissors Foundation, a nonprofit that specializes in supporting victims of physical, mental, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as human trafficking. She helps people restore themselves from brokenness to wholeness and create better futures. Today, Kristal shares her story of overcoming abuse, what stops people from breaking free from their traumas, and the power of support networks to help us through our toughest challenges. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Kierra Sheard ft. Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Something Has to Break Pearls of Wisdom The value of living every single day like it’s your last day. Why your past does not predict your future. The importance of taking care of yourself - and why healing is your responsibility. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/24 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Coming down from her first panic attack, Kelsey Erickson knew something was wrong. She thought she’d landed her dream job, but the physical feelings of discomfort she was ignoring proved correct. Her whole body was telling her that something wasn’t right. On the outside, she appeared to be successful. But she wasn’t finding purpose in her career and working long hours while burning the candle at both ends was quickly driving her towards burnout. Now, she’s a career and life coach for high potential millennial women. At Everme Coaching, she helps women build and lead creatively designed lives. In this episode, Kelsey shares the story of how she walked away from work that wasn’t fulfilling, how she became a leader, launched her own business, and stayed true to herself along the way. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Rachel Platten - Fight Song Demi Lovato - Confident Pearls of Wisdom Why life lessons can be found everywhere. The importance of journaling, meditation, and taking time to be with yourself. The power of continuously lighting your own fire. Why investing in yourself is as important as investing in anything else. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/23 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

48 hours after coming home with her newborn, Arwen thought she nearly killed him. As sleep deprivation was increasing, and in her weary-eyed stupor, she accidentally left the space heater on at maximum heat in the baby's room. By the time she realized what happened, the temperature in the room was over 100 degrees and her son was lethargic and barely responsive. The guilt was overwhelming and the doubts began to creep into her mind that she was not fit for motherhood. That same guilt would return a few years later when her youngest child - who was only a few weeks old - was pulled off the countertop by the toddler when she left the room for a brief moment to get dinner started. In this episode, Arwen recalls the times when she thought she had nearly killed both of her newborn children and reminds us all that babies are resilient, accidents will happen, and that parents need to go easy on themselves. Feeling unprepared does not mean you are unfit for the challenges ahead in life.  Overcomer Playlist Recommendation First Aid Kit - My Silver Lining Pearls of Wisdom Parents need to go easy on themselves when accidents happen. Have faith that God has given you the tools that you need to succeed. Don’t dwell on what could go wrong, focus your energy on the positive and not the negative. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/22 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

While pregnant with her firstborn son, lifelong workaholic Dr. Linda Travelute was diagnosed with preeclampsia - a life-threatening condition caused by high blood pressure that can lead to the death of both mother and child. Even as she was about to give birth, her nurses were begging her to stop working, but she simply couldn’t let go. Now, she is on a mission to ensure that no one attempting to be Superwoman hurts their relationships or their health. Dr. Linda is a Certified Temperament Analyst, she has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and she’s the Leadership and Personal Growth Doctor of the John Maxwell Team, where she helps people not just move forward, but get what they really want from life. Today, Linda and Arwen are speaking about why it’s so hard to help yourself when you’ve dedicated your life to helping others, how she helps her clients take the long, hard look in the mirror they need, and how to break through limiting beliefs without breaking yourself. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Move (Keep Walkin’) - TobyMac Pearls of Wisdom Awareness is the first step. The surprising reason we have more capacity than we think we do. Why it’s so important not just to do things smart, but to do them right. How to get clear on why we do things. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/21 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

At the age of 40, Kristen Brokaw was told by her doctor that she could potentially lose her vision when she found out that she had unknowingly exposed herself to toxic mold. With permanent scarring and vision loss, she didn’t just learn to see the world differently–she also found her mission. After her diagnosis, Kristen used her decades of experience in nutraceutical medicine sales to launch Elite Masters of Medicine - a mastermind where she helps clinicians design their ideal practices. She helps doctors make sure that they don’t sacrifice themselves to serve others, helping patients and clinicians alike experience the best possible outcomes. Today, Arwen and Kristen talk about the power of intuition, how trauma can change the course of our lives for the better, and why it’s so easy for people to care for everyone but themselves. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Katy Perry - Roar Pearls of Wisdom Nobody knows what you want, but if you want it, you’ll figure it out. How understanding yourself and getting things out of the way allows you to reach new heights. Why the old adage “You are what you eat” is actually true. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/20 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When she was 23 years old, Fahren Johnson learned that she was born of rape to a mother who was institutionalized with severe paranoid schizophrenia. Her mother’s condition resulted in Fahren being a ward to the state with no contact to her biological family. From there, she bounced from home to home in the foster care system which eventually led to her being molested at a young age. Years later, as she put the pieces together of her own story, Fahren learned that her adoptive mother Helen - who was her anchor and a pillar in the community - had also been a victim of sexual abuse. It wasn’t long before she started to understand her fears and became focused on putting an end to generational trauma from defining who she is or who she could become. Now, Fahren is a Senior Program Officer with the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. She’s a speaker, musician, an author, and is passionate about anything related to community and youth development. She is currently overseeing the amazing Whole Child initiative which promotes long-term development and success to all children. She’s a mother of four and grandmother of three, and has had an incredible marriage to her best friend of over 25 years. In today’s conversation, Fahren and Arwen talk about the importance of faith as an anchor and not being defined by your past, but using it to rewrite your story in the present and the future. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation This Way To Love – Fahren Johnson Pearls of Wisdom How mentorship helps young people connect with caring adults and provides them with much-needed support. The power of being someone who can speak to someone’s life experience and help call things forward for them. The power of being anchored and rooted in your source. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/19 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

In 2009, when the Becker’s 4-year-old cat, Lewis, was attacked leaving him with a broken jaw, the entire family faced a very difficult decision; find a way to fund a $5,000 bill in the midst of the greatest financial difficulty of their lives and with no guarantees, or put him to sleep. The commitment and determination of their 12-year-old led the way to the seemingly irrational decision to go ahead with surgery. But Lewis wasn’t just a cat, he was the connection to a life ended prematurely from cancer. If you’re an animal lover then you’ll probably agree that our pets are also members of the family. And when faced with the most difficult decisions of pet ownership, it’s never easy to know what to do when every option is difficult. Especially when your financial situation is in turmoil. In this episode, Arwen shares some heartbreaking events about the lives of her family pets during some of the most stressful moments of her life. You’ll see how her family, including her children, helped Arwen and her husband to make the best decision for their family. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation It’s Not Over - Danny Gokey Pearls of Wisdom Let your children be involved in major decisions, especially the decisions that will have an impact on them. Don’t be afraid to make choices that some people wouldn’t agree with. Be careful of the assumptions that you make when you only see one frame or scene of the movie, and not the entire feature. See the full picture. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/18 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

One day around the age of seven, an extended family member told Jen Du Plessis, “You're going to be just like your father, you're going to be worthless, you're going to be poor, you're going to be an alcoholic...you'll really basically amount to nothing.” And just two short year later, she walked in the house as her dad held a shotgun to her mom’s head, cocked, loaded, ready to go. And it wouldn't be the first time and it certainly wouldn't be the last, but that is the day Jen declared she would not be like them. Now, Jen is America’s mortgage mastery mentor. She helps sales professionals who feel overwhelmed and stressed out because they’re trying to multiply their results and find the courage to say yes to their personal lives. During 15 of her 37 years in the mortgage industry, Jen has been listed among the top 1% of loan officers nationwide, spent three years in the top 200 of nationally ranked originators, and has funded over $1 billion in mortgage loans. She's recognized as an influencer in our industry, as a best-selling author, and a top podcast host. She’s also shared the stage with such icons as Darren Hardy and Tony Robbins. Jen believes that when you work on purpose, you can play with passion. Today, Jen joins the podcast to talk about overcoming major feelings of worthlessness, escaping toxic situations, and how she became someone who inspires thousands of people every year to become better versions of who they are. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Dare You to Move - Switchfoot Pearls of Wisdom Determine what your true core values are and apply them to your everyday life. No one else can change your mindset, you have to put in the work on your own. The only things that we can control is ourselves and how we respond to adversity. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/17 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

After growing up with an alcoholic father, Debbie Page was told in college "If you have alcoholism in your family, you're going to be attracted to that in a partner.” Being a very level-headed woman, whose father got sober when she was 16, she thought that was ridiculous, until she met her gregarious, fun-loving future husband in her early 20s. That began nearly 20 years of justification, lies, shame, rehab, financial infidelity and eventually divorce. An eventual understanding of the term codependency. Debbie is a certified money coach and an internationally recognized and award-winning entrepreneur, business coach, and advocate for women's economic independence. She is recognized as a leading authority on cash flow and profitability for women in business. For over two decades, Debbie has worked with women and money and has acquired, scaled, and sold two businesses of her own. Her clients achieve stunning success with profitability because of her commitment to accountability, execution, and the systems and processes to create sustainable and scalable businesses. Debbie met Arwen when she was looking for a very specific kind of business coach: a woman who specializes in working with other women. Today, Debbie joins the podcast for a frank conversation about how she survived a destructive marriage, constant deception, and her decision to leave - all while running multiple highly successful businesses and being a major figure in her industry. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation U2 - Beautiful Day Pearls of Wisdom Whatever it is that is a challenge for you right now, you will get through. Your biggest responsibility is being fully responsible for yourself. Survival isn’t always one day at a time - it literally is moment by moment. Build your network early so that it’s there when you need it. Why the words “Go for it” have so much meaning in Debbie’s life. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/16 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Marcella Allison was told that a “glorified bookkeeper with an English degree” does not become a venture capitalist after she enthusiastically approached the guest speaker in her MBA class. He continued to tell her that since she didn’t get her MBA from Harvard, didn’t have a 4.0, wasn’t captain of the lacrosse team, this was never going to happen. Everything of this stereotypical profile she didn’t fit. But she refused to let some arrogant man determine her path or worth. Through tenacity, grit, due diligence and a willingness to seek advice from people she knew (and who those individuals knew), Marcella found the right women to provide her direction, information and a clear roadmap that would land her multiple VC employment offers at the same time. Marcella is the CEO of Copy Harvest and the founder of the Titanides Mentoring Collective, an organization dedicated to promoting female entrepreneurs, marketers and copywriters. As a copywriter, she currently works with some of the top direct companies in the industry. Her clients include the Motley Fool, Money Map Press, Metabolic Living and more. Her copy has generated over 100 million in sales for financial trading services, alternative health supplements and information products. Today, Marcella joins the podcast to share her story of how she never took no for an answer and overcame many challenges to become a successful VC in a male dominated business world. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Respect - Aretha Franklin 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton Pearls of Wisdom How you should never let any man tell you what you can and cannot do, in business and in life. Whenever you’re faced with a big decision, always do your due diligence. The importance of reaching out to your women-only networks when learning new skills or changing careers. Why employees and freelancers are assets and not liabilities who deserve to be paid first. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/15 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Randy’s youth was forever changed when his mom was diagnosed with progressive Multiple Sclerosis when she was just 26. It was the accident that she experienced early in her diagnosis that permanently relinquished her to a wheelchair and thrust him into a place of caregiver while he was still in elementary school. Yet it was her consistent faith that left a lasting mark on his life. Randy is a retirement planning professional, an author, and the founder and co-owner of Becker Retirement Group. He started in the financial industry at the age of 22 and has been doing this for over 33 years. Watching his mom battle multiple sclerosis over the course of 30 years and seeing the financial impact her diagnosis had on his father and their family inspired him to help his clients thrive and protect themselves from the potential devastation of health care costs, voluntary layoffs, and major market corrections. Randy is also Arwen’s husband. They have been married for 16 years, worked together for 20 and have three sons together. Today, Randy joins the podcast to look back on his experience and how it shaped him into the man he is today. As the first man on this podcast, he’s here to share the incredible story of how the adversity his mother faced impacted and ricocheted into his life. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Josh Groban - You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up) Pearls of Wisdom How Randy’s mother taught him that it always starts with a smile. What Randy learned from how his mom always operated with faith and with work. Why you should always persevere and never give up. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/14 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

It’s one thing to lose your parent, it is another to lose your mom, dad and father-in-law in a span of 2 years, while dealing with your own health challenge. Megan Jones found herself fighting through the fallout of her mom’s dementia diagnosis, and her father’s hidden battle with metastasized lung cancer, the same cancer that would take her father-in-law just a few months later, all while struggling through the war raging within her own body. This was a fight unlike anything she had ever faced in her entire life. Megan is the founder and president of Jones Advisory Group. She’s a financial advisor in Topeka, Kansas, a prominent public speaker in the Kansas City and Topeka areas, and the host of a weekly television and radio show, Money Matters with Megan. Today, Megan joins the podcast to share the story of how she navigated this profound loss with the help of a powerful support system, the practical things that made all the difference, and what she sees as the most important financial advice she can give right now. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror Pearls of Wisdom Why the biggest thing for Megan was really being present with her parents. How surviving her mother’s illness showed Megan a love that helped her learn both what she wants and doesn’t want out of life. How to create activities for people going through serious illness, remind them of who you are and how much you love them, and keep them active. Why toilet paper and bottled water are the best gifts you can give when someone passes away. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/13 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

For many years, performer and singer Kerstin O’Shields found herself privately dealing with abuse at home, all the while living a very public life. About five years into the marriage, when she asked for help from family, the message was disheartening, “You're married, you need to go fix your marriage. It's not about you.” Even law enforcement believed the lies that her ex-husband was telling them. Questions would mount; when do I count? How am I not part of that equation? Why is my safety not being taken seriously? After years studying body language and performance, she realized she was betraying her body’s own message of what acceptable treatment was and what she was allowing in her own life. She knew better. As much as she wanted to get him help, she was doing it at her own detriment. When he moved from threats to killing the cat to abusing her oldest daughter, she knew she had to leave no matter what the cost. That eventual decision led her on a path to create the Body Language Strategy Academy where she teaches individuals about personal safety, body confidence and how to truly be proud of the story their body tells the world around them. Today, in light of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kerstin joins the podcast to share her story about leaving an abusive relationship, finding her purpose, and building her business empire. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Little Mix - Salute En Vogue - Yesterday Pearls of Wisdom Why you’re never stuck, no matter what the situation. Keep moving. The more you move, the more opportunities you’re going to find. It’s not about showing up perfect - it’s about stepping into your purpose. Why it’s important to dive into your purpose. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/12 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

After 24-year-old Jessica Conness told her then-husband that rent was three months behind, he picked her up and threw her through the glass dining room table. When child protective services arrived later that day, they told her that the next time the police were called, they would take custody of her infant daughter. She knew at that moment, for her daughter’s sake, she had to break the cycle of domestic abuse she had been suffering for years. In her first marriage, Jessica suffered verbal and physical abuse at the hands of her then-husband, but it took time to end the relationship and leave for good. Since then, she’s gone on to happily remarry, build a beautiful family, and live life on her terms. Today, Jessica joins the podcast to tell the story of how she escaped that abusive relationship, how she rebuilt her self-worth, and what she learned over the course of her harrowing five-year journey. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Phillip Phillips - Tell Me a Story Pearls of Wisdom There is power when you acknowledge there is life after abuse Why abuse breaks people down - and how counseling helps rebuild. How recovering from abuse helped Jessica realize what she really wanted from life, and that she could achieve it on her own terms. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/11 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

It’s one thing to quit when things just get hard. It's another to surrender when things become cruel and abusive. Through Arwen’s experience playing Division 1 volleyball, she realized firsthand that surrendering is different than quitting. It's about self-respect. It's about having people treat one the way that one truly ought to be treated. Arwen gave up her scholarships to follow a boy who was playing baseball at the University of Washington, where she watched her teammates’ bodies collapse under severe stress and strain due to intense, hours-long workouts. When she was given misguided advice from a head trainer to tell her coach what was happening, their relationship changed for the worse, as he seemed to get sick joy from making her life miserable. Ultimately, Arwen had to walk away at the pinnacle of her career to avoid further mental and emotional abuse by someone who was supposed to appreciate her. Today’s story is about when enough is enough, how to escape places of deep pain, and how to get help as you work to turn a toxic situation into something better. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Warrior - Hannah Kerr Pearls of Wisdom Why validation and worth cannot come from another human being, but only from God. Why you have to be so careful about the advice you get. The difference between quitting and surrendering. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/10 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

“You’ll never amount to anything” were the words spoken over Judy Hoberman throughout her youth. After telling her dad that she wanted to go to medical school to become a doctor, he took that information and instead enrolled her into a beauty contest, telling her “You have to win because all you are is pretty and you'll never amount to anything else.” Over the course of her career, Arwen was constantly striving to fit in with the boys - including her husband. She would ask herself “Am I not good enough?” However, she eventually realized that she didn’t have to fit in, in order to be herself. Then she met Judy Hoberman. Judy has spent much of her career shedding light on the differences between men and women in business. Men and women lead, sell, and manage very differently, and Judy empowers both of them to better support each other in more productive ways. She’s a TEDx speaker, the author of multiple books, and an authority on women and leadership who has spoken to audiences of over 10,000. Today, Judy joins the podcast to talk about the negative, life-altering messages we face as women - and how we can get past them once and for all. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Lady Gaga - Born This Way Pearls of Wisdom Why you should be generous with your time - and always kind. How to understand what your value is, what you really deserve, and never apologize for it. Why everyone needs a mentor. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/9 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

After five girls beat her up and dozens of others just stood in observation, 16-year-old Amber Vilhauer knew something in her life had to change and ultimately, she was the one responsible for saving herself. Everyone can learn and grow from challenge and difficulty, but that growth simply has to come from within and Amber understands this all too well.   Amber knows what it feels like to be victimized and to play a role in one’s victimization. Today, Amber joins the podcast to share the story of her difficult journey up from rock bottom at 16, finding the tools to save herself, and the hard things she learned from an extraordinarily traumatic experience in her life. Amber is an online digital marketing expert who supports authors, speakers, and coaches as they create powerful, integrated online presences. At her agency, NGNG Enterprises (short for No Guts No Glory), she’s supported over 1,000 entrepreneurs and helped launch books by authors including Mark Victor Hansen, Brendon Burchard, Lisa Nichols, and Les Brown.   Overcomer Playlist Recommendation First Aid Kit - My Silver Lining Pearls of Wisdom Why anyone can create anything - and why the work always has to start from within. What Amber does to put light and validation into every single conversation she has. Why everything we do each day is an opportunity to be the light and help people feel seen and valued. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/8 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Getting through the darkest and most difficult emotions in life isn’t always about sheer force or brute strength. It’s about reassurance, confidence, grace, and learning to use that darkness as a source of power. After having her second child and surviving two miscarriages, Cordelia Gaffar felt less like herself than ever before. Rather than go on antidepressants while nursing her daughter, she dove headfirst into nutrition, fitness, and spiritual practice on a journey to unload the weight of her emotions and get back to who she really was. Today, Cordelia joins the podcast to talk about the trauma of her postpartum depression, finding relief without going on medication, and how to take back control of the chaos that surrounds us all in everyday life. Cordelia is an Emotions Opener and Transformation Strategist who helps leaders lean into difficult emotions so they can show up powerfully. She is the best-selling co-author of America’s Leading Ladies, as well as a new book about her signature Replenish Me Process coming later this year. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Elevate - Amy True Pearls of Wisdom Why relief comes from creating and embracing harmony in our lives, cultivating an environment of compassion and self-forgiveness, and how these techniques make us better humans, parents, and leaders. Why now is the time to release the need to do everything that’s expected and accepted and reassess what your values are. Your self-compassion will radiate out into your household and beyond. When you create habits that honor your values, you create an environment for rebirth. How to approach your healing from a place of concern, compassion, and self-nurturing. It’s time to stop focusing on doing things to take care of yourself and instead prioritize doing what will support you right now for the love of yourself and your children. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/7 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Being fired from her dream job ushered in the beginning of the end of Arwen’s first marriage. Major confusion ensued as all she knew was unexpectedly and forcefully ripped away. From the time she was five, Arwen desired to work with wild animals and by the age of 20, that dream came true. She ran a wildlife care facility in charge of 300+ animals a day, one being a 110lb cougar named Sasha. Today, Arwen is sharing the story of how she found (and lost) her dream job - and how this loss both ended her first marriage and led her to her business partner and second husband. You’ll hear how she prepared for the unknown, let go of the past, and reinvented herself into a new season of life. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation You're Gonna Be Ok by Brian & Jenn Johnson Pearls of Wisdom  Why roadblocks are the exact detours we need to usher in the next phases of our destiny.  Why you can prepare for the unknown - and why it takes planning and forethought. Why you need to be willing to let go of the past to get through your toughest challenges and reinvent yourself.   Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/6 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Through divorce, Sheryl Hickerson learned the hard way that a man is not a financial plan. After 25 years of marriage, and standing outside a Michael’s Craft store, with her two grandson’s hands in her own, her husband called to tell her the big news, “I don't want to be married to you anymore.”  Sheryl is the founder of Females & Finance, a 3000-strong private membership dedicated to fostering recruitment, training, and advancement of women in financial services and financial technology roles. Today, Sheryl joins the podcast to share what she’s learned from her 30+ years in the financial services industry - including time spent working with other women who experience sudden divorce late in life, and how she’s created a safe harbor to share their stories and give them permission to be who THEY want to be “when they grow up (a.k.a. NOW)!” Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) Pearls of Wisdom Why making a man a financial plan simply doesn’t work - and why so many women learn this the hard way after 25+ years of marriage. What Sheryl learned from interviewing hundreds of women about their experiences in financial services - and how it led her to start her membership. The three big financial takeaways from Sheryl’s divorce - and why you absolutely need a trustworthy financial advisor to navigate your biggest decisions. How to get really comfortable saying “my money”. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/5 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Even the strongest, most confident, and most capable people in your life aren’t invincible. In fact, many women spend hours of their lives convincing people that they’ve got it all together when life is falling apart. Within the same month, Abby Havermann found herself facing her father’s diagnosis with esophageal cancer and her seven-year-old son was diagnosis with a degenerative neuromuscular disorder, Charcot-Marie-Tooth. Today, Abby joins the podcast to talk about self-care in the midst of her struggle, personal responsibility, and the mindset we need to embrace to live out our dreams, even while walking through life-altering medical challenges as a mom and daughter. Abby is a coach, speaker, and author who uses her background as a psychotherapist and financial advisor to help high-achieving women achieve greatness. In her new book coming early in winter 2020, Control Freak, she helps you get to the heart of the matter that helps you truly think through your choices. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake Pearls of Wisdom Why real self-care really has to do with plugging into yourself in any given moment, not just for big decisions but small ones, and really checking in to make sure that you have your finger on the pulse of what you feel about something. Why you need to begin to listen to and honor yourself, and make decisions from that standpoint intuitively. You have to think about what story you're telling yourself. The problem that you're having is not based on what someone said or did or the problem itself. It's based on the story that you're telling yourself. What true worth is - infinite, intrinsic and immutable. Your job is to align with it, not to try and prop it up with how you look or how you feel. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/4 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Growing up largely invisible to her parents, Alayne Reesberg learned autonomy at a very young age. Yet at home she was constantly surrounded by books, which filled much of the void she felt with information and knowledge of the world at large. She discovered very early on that this insatiable curiosity she had to learn would provide her much of the direction and insight she would need as she faced significant moments of change in her life – change that would eventually lead her to reinvent herself time and time again. Alayne is a catalyst for change and a master of reinvention with a gift for distilling ideas down into tangible beauty. She served in the South African Foreign Service, held a post at the UN, and worked at the South African embassies in both DC and London. She also was a negotiator in a UN broker process that ended an 18-year civil war in Namibia and Angola, and played a major role in the first democratic elections in South Africa after the release of Nelson Mandela. After working as the executive producer for global events at Microsoft, Alayne returned to South Africa, where she was the CEO of a global project based in Cape Town. Today, Alayne joins the podcast to talk about the power of taking risks, being brave, and what it means to truly reinvent yourself throughout every season of life. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation I Think It's Going to Work Out Fine - Ry Cooder Pearls of Wisdom Why money can’t help you get your health back after decades of depression, anxiety, worry, overwork, and exhaustion. How Alayne came to embrace “find a way” as her motto - and when it’s led her to leave homes, jobs, and relationships. Shed the excess. Make things lighter. Learn how to support yourself and carve out that time for rituals that are uniquely and selfishly your own. Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

When life is collapsing in on you, yet your personal and professional lives are intertwined, how do you persevere? After 17 years of working together, Arwen and her husband made the decision to sell half of their business and she was going to work for someone else. Arwen saw the sale as an opportunity to lift a huge financial burden off her shoulders, but the impact on their lives, their kids, and their employees was simply too much for her to bear. At the last possible minute, she backed out of the sale, since she believed that decision would end their marriage. This decision to not quit, led Arwen to her first ever panic attack in September 2016, because she didn’t know how to return to a company and life she believed was irreparably broken. This was just the start to the hardest two years of her life. Today, Arwen is sharing the story of how she found freedom in living her authentic life amidst the pain and turmoil that choice seemed to cause. How Arwen and her husband transitioned their company and roles, worked through their financial devastation, saved their marriage and came out on the other side of these challenges with a flourishing business and a dream life, even in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Arwen wants to help you learn from her prideful mistakes and heartbreak. To help usher in your breakthrough -- one that is only found on the other side of not quitting. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation The Greatest Showman Cast - This Is Me Pearls of Wisdom How changing our business model affected our marriage and relationship - and what we did to avoid what could have been a messy and expensive divorce. Why recovery is possible after you hit bottom - and how outside guidance can save your life. When you are weak your boundaries become compromised and you become vulnerable. It's okay to want to quit, just don’t. Your breakthrough is right around the corner. The importance of staying committed to your commitments. Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Welcome to the She Handled It with Arwen Becker. In this podcast, Arwen highlights women from different areas of study, ethnicities and backgrounds, who openly share with her one of the worst moments in their life. They go back to that rock-bottom moment, how it was overcome, what she learned and how beauty was brought forth from those ashes. When others crumbled, she persisted. Women are experts at handling adversity and severe challenges. When her back is against the wall and all reasonable options have been exhausted, all that is left is her sheer will to pull herself out of bed one more time and to charge forth like Joan of Arc. She is a victorious, strong, determined woman who overcame what others believed would be her undoing. Arwen Becker is a National Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Wife, Mother and Athlete, but in the valleys of her life, she battled many life-altering challenges ranging from; growing up in an alcohol and pornography laden home, abandonment, financial devastation as a child and adult, betrayal, imposter syndrome (just to name a few). She found freedom in vulnerability when she began to share her hurt, short-comings and failures, and desires other women to experience the same. Talking through these truly tough moments, Arwen knows you will find hope in the inspirational and empowering stories of these women. You are not alone, and your brokenness is a gift to you, and more importantly, others you meet in the future. She Handled It, So Can You! Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter