The PurposeGirl Podcast: Empowering women to live their purpose with courage, joy, and fierce self-love.

Announcing the return of new episodes of The PurposeGirl Podcast -- and a live event in November! It's been a while -- a little over a year, actually! -- but I'm back!!! There are lots of changes coming to the podcast with its return, but I wanted to let you know about a live weekend event taking place in Philadelphia in November, and you are NOT gonna want to miss this! Listen to learn more, or go to https://carinrockind.com/womanrising.

It's been over 4 years of weekly podcasts, and I'm doing something I've never done… I'm taking a break! It's going to be a short break for part of the summer, and when I come back, get ready for some big changes! The name PurposeGirl is going away… The girl is a WOMAN, and the refreshed podcast is going to reflect that! So, if you aren't already subscribed, please make sure you subscribe so you keep getting the new episodes under the new name! I am SO excited about all the amazing things coming your way when we return!   In the meantime, if you haven't already, please join the WOMAN Rising Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695145034048560 And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman  

In honor of Pride month here in the US, I wanted to bring you a genuine conversation with a number of dear friends of mine about our own discoveries about our places in the LGBTQIA+ universe. We're having a frank, open discussion about our experiences, our joys, our struggles, and so much more. Regardless of how you (or those in your lives) identify, these issues touch all of us, and I want to help bring greater understanding to my community and to all those whose lives you touch. I'm joined by three amazing guests – not “experts” per se, simply real people: Kelly Mahalak, Cassandra Coghill, and Chivas Sandage – as we dive into: Our own journeys to self-discovery The terms we use to describe ourselves, and the challenges in using these terms Compulsory heterosexuality Coming out is not a one-time thing The privilege and curse of “passing” The many joys in our lives related to our queerness Laughter. Tears. Deep truths. This conversation has it all!!! About Cassandra A. Coghill I am Cassandra A. Coghill, a Relationship Alchemist and Intimacy Guide. I am a healer, a priestess, and a witch. I have a Bachelor's degree in Women and Gender Studies, with a minor in Human Development and Family Science, from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. (Go Bison!)  While attending college, I became a certified Reiki Master Practitioner and gave birth to my first child. While pregnant with my second child, I was initiated onto the path of priestesshood at the Goddess Temple of Ashland, Oregon. I am also an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church. A powerful inner call to understand the mysteries of life lead me into the study of metaphysics and the occult from a young age. I have been a practicing solitary white witch for the past 11 years. I have studied the Tarot since 2014 and consult it and other oracles for myself and my clients regularly. I work with the so-called “classical” or “Western” elements of Air, Water, Fire and Earth in nearly everything I do. My love for the so-called “Eastern” traditions runs deep (I've studied yoga, tantra, ayurveda, traditional chinese medicine, feng shui and Buddhist philosophy informally but extensively); but, as a person of predominantly British ancestry, the deepest and most powerful magick I bring forth tends to be drawn from ancient, indigenous European traditions, rituals, symbologies and myths. I commune with angels, dance with faeries and sing the songs of my ancestors regularly.” To learn more about and follow Cassandra: infinitegenesis.com/bio-links Facebook.com/Cassandra.coghill.37 Instagram.com/Cassandra.coghill About Chivas Sandage Chivas Sandage teaches women's writing workshops on Zoom and also works privately as a coach, editor, and consultant. Her workshops and coaching packages support women who want to heal and deepen their relationship with writing, generate new work, revise and edit, complete a project, give public readings, and publish. Chivas is a digital columnist at Ms. Magazine and her debut nonfiction book is forthcoming from the University of Texas Press. She won the 2021 Claire Keyes Poetry Award and is the author of Hidden Drive, a finalist for the Foreword Book of the Year Award in poetry. Her poems and essays have appeared in the Texas Observer, The Rumpus, The Long Now, and Deceleration News, among others. Follow her on Twitter @ChivasSandage. To learn more about and follow Chivas: http://www.csandage.com @ChivasSandage About Kelly Mahalak Kelly Mahalak is an Identity and Embodiment Coach specializing in helping women explore and express their deepest truths as they deconstruct learned beliefs and behaviors and remember how to live as their most authentic self. She is passionate about gathering women to create change in the world through community. She lives in Michigan with her 3 children.  To learn more about and follow Kelly: www.Instagram.com/kellymahalak TikTok @kellymahalak   And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman

Play comes naturally to most children, but as we get older, playfulness, zest, tends to diminish. We get stuck in responsibilities, or maybe you feel like play is frivolous. But then you also end up feeling unhappy and depressed and play is a way out of it. The power of play can really help us live more enjoyable, fulfilling, and even productive lives. My two guests today, Elaine O'Brien and Andrea Seydel, are not only dear friends of mine, but they just coauthored a book on this, and I am so thrilled to have them share their wisdom with you! Today we're discussing: Why we lose our sense of play as we get older Why play is so important to our wellbeing Reconnecting to how we like to play Easy ways to bring more play into our lives The value of “micromoments” How we can adopt a play mindset The scientific argument for play Why play is crucial to getting through challenging times About Elaine O'Brien Dr. Elaine O'Brien is one of the most informed academics, theorists, and practitioners on the intersection of positive movement, fitness, vitality, mental and physical health, and zesty aging. Dr. Elaine is one of the first 100 people worldwide to earn a master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) under Dr. Martin Seligman in 2008, who recognized her contributions in his book, Flourish. She was a 2022 MAPP Summit Alumni Invited Speaker. Seligman stated that Elaine's work “advances the role of the body and positive movement in helping people achieve flourishing mental health, physical fitness, and positivity.” Elaine earned her PhD in Human Movement Psychology in her 60s, after decades of leadership in the dance/fitness industry. Elaine is a writer, author, speaker, and host/board member of the International Positive Psychology Association's Health and Wellbeing division. She recently developed a course, “Positive Psychology Across the Lifespan” for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. With Andrea Seydel, Elaine is the co-author of The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential. This book can safeguard your physical and mental health and make you a better lover of life. To learn more about and follow Elaine: http://Elaineobrienphd.com http://powerofplay.fun https://www.facebook.com/Elaine.OBrien.Fitstyle https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-o-brien-phd/  About Andrea Seydel Andrea Seydel a powerhouse of knowledge and growth. With an unwavering passion for education and personal development, Andrea has dedicated her life to continuous learning. Armed with a psychology degree and post-graduate studies in positive psychology and resilience training, Andrea is an accredited positive psychology coach and a respected figure in the fitness and yoga community. Her expertise extends to non-violent communication, neuro-linguistic programming, post-traumatic growth, mental health first aid, and more. Driven by a profound mission, Andrea empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Through her best-selling book, "Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With an Addiction," influential podcast, and Support Community, she has touched countless lives, offering guidance and support. As a regular contributor to Recovery Today magazine and an active advocate for the recovery community, Andrea is a transformative force, helping individuals turn their pain into purpose. Through her company, Live Life Happy Publishing, Andrea creates a haven for book lovers and aspiring authors. Affectionately known as "The Book Doula," she nurtures coaches, psychology experts, and entrepreneurs in the process of giving birth to their literary creations. By bridging the gap between aspiring authors and knowledge-seeking individuals, Andrea harnesses the power of books to change lives and make a positive difference in the world. When she's not immersed in her book reading, Andrea can be found hiking trails, practicing yoga, or exploring the world. To learn more about and follow Andrea: www.livelifehappypublishing.com www.andreaseydel.com And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Today I'm dropping the first in a new series, called Ways of WOMAN, or WOW! These are bite-sized, supremely actionable tools for you to use to live as the powerful woman you were born to be. Join me as I talk all about: The two little words that hold so many women back The trauma of the powerful woman Positive What-If-ing Negativity bias I know you're going to love this new series! Please send us a note at team@purposegirl.com and let us know what you think! And make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single WOW! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review!

I grew up the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. My grandparents fled Europe and came to the United States with nothing, and their experiences understandably left them with concerns about money and scarcity. Some of this rubbed off on me, along with my own experiences growing up around people who had far more money than I did (not that I wanted for anything). And as a result, I ended up with my own set of issues around money. Today's episode is a bit of a departure for me, since I rarely focus on money, but that's what we're diving into today. Join me as I talk all about: Power leaks around money Conscious women with money are going to save this world Why I want more money... And what is YOUR secret desire for money? Our own money stories Changing “I can't” statements to… The intersection of science and The Law of Attraction The six steps to changing your relationship with money To learn more about my new class, MONEY Magic, go to: https://carinrockind.com/moneymagic To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to: https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!  

You ever have that feeling that you should be happier than you are? Maybe you think that in general, things are going pretty OK in your life, and for sure a lot of people have it worse than you do, and yet you feel like you should be happier? You wonder what's wrong with you? I'll out myself and say that yes, I've been there many times in my life. If this at all resonates for you, then I've got the best guest for you! Today I'm sitting down with Dominique Velasquez to talk about: The guilt that comes from feeling that you have no good reason to be anxious or unhappy The search for external validation Her struggles with opioids Her amazing recovery (and how my podcast helped!!! – I am so grateful to know this!!!) Her key understanding that the problem is not the circumstance in which we find ourselves, it's… (you'll have to listen to hear the rest!) The devastating effect of shame How the tools that Dominique has developed help other women to feel fulfilled and whole inside Dominique's PIVOTT program About Dominique Velasquez I spent my life trying to prove my worth by achieving things. However, there was no achievement big enough to fill the hole I had in my heart. I kept feeling empty like something was missing, and I just could not figure out why. I'd smile and put on a happy face to the world, but internally I was dying. In 2010 I got diagnosed with endometriosis, & quickly found myself fully addicted to opiates in desperation to numb the pain. At that time in my life, I looked to have it all, but I felt empty & unfulfilled! Constantly thinking “What is wrong with me?” I was dripping in shame from living a double life, pretending to be fine. The shame of being found out stopped me from seeking the treatment that I desperately wanted. I truly believed that my worth came from outside of me. Then I discovered self-development, and my life took a 180-degree pivot. I quickly learned that everything I needed was inside me and that I am the creator of my life. My purpose is to guide women in discovering that everything they need is inside them. To learn more about and follow Dominique: www.uniquepivott.com https://instagram.com/uniquepivot https://www.facebook.com/UniquePivott For info on her upcoming retreat, The PIVOTT Experience, please go to: www.uniquepivott.com/pivott-experience And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I didn't build my business on social media - I built it by speaking on stages. My big dream was to be impactful like Oprah, and though I had no mentor, I figured it out. I spoke at AVON and for Victoria's Secret execs. For Capital One and at Women's conferences.  I LOVED IT! I made an impact, I made money, AND, nearly every time I spoke, I got clients! But then… I kept seeing all of these other coaches making $1 Million in 6 months! I felt so inadequate. Ads started screaming at me on Facebook: Get 10,000 followers! Get my cash coach system! My brain start obsessing about social media posts and (ugh -) Likes. I felt like a loser and even though my business did “well” I felt rotten. When companies shut down during the pandemic, speaking was off the table - So I hired an expensive coach who got me to raise my prices. It was fun and I was successful, but I was still anxious. My mind dreaded the social media hustle. I felt bored of all the coaching. And empty. I got into this to teach Happiness, but I was unhappy. So I hit the RESET button. I looked deep within and remembered: Carin - you're here to move the masses. I did not get into this to coach a few. I did not get into this to obsessively feel defeated against algorithms.  I did not get into this to SELL! SELL! SELL! I'm here for massive impact. I'm here to start a Revolution. Can you relate? Does this resonate? If so, then stick around, because this episode is the audio from my VISIONARY MasterClass, in which I spilled the beans on: How I created a REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT. How I created a paid speaking biz What I've learned so you do it better In the VISIONARY Masterclass, you'll learn: The #1 Thing Killing Women Entrepreneurs' Spirits and Ability to Impact My 4 Step ROCKSTAR Plan The EXACT steps I took to speak to tens of thousands of people, to be on national radio, and to have a podcast in the top 20 for mental health in 30+ countries How to create a business that is full of EASE, is FUN, and FLOWS clients to you You will walk away feeling EXCITED about your work again, HOPEFUL about possibilities, and READY with a plan of ACTION to ROCK your MISSION!!! And at the end of this Masterclass I invite participants to join me in my brand new ROCKSTAR Mentorship, which you can learn about here: https://carinrockind.com/rockstar Early Bird Discount for ROCKSTAR ends April 27, so get on it! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

After I divorced years ago, I had a series of relationships over a number of years, some for a short time and some that lasted a while, but for too much of that time I wasn't really clear on what I wanted out of these relationships, let alone how to go about getting it. Looking back on it now, I wish I had had someone in my life like today's guest to help me navigate all of this. Today we're talking with Jamie Simkins, expert in all things dating, relationships, love and sex, and it is SUCH a fabulous, juicy conversation! Join us as we talk all about: Some of the common struggles so many women have in relationships and dating Why it matters that our brain confuses what is familiar with love Why women often “overfunction” in their relationships The challenges of getting back together after a break-up (70% don't make it!) Regarding the pain of break-ups, it's not that time heals all wounds, it's that…. (You're gonna have to listen to hear the rest of this one!) Why the break-up brain is an addicted brain How to manage a break-up in a healthy, healing way How to strengthen your current relationship About Jamie Simkins Jamie is a licensed therapist based in Chicago and an international coach who helps women to stop feeling lonely and start getting the love they crave. Jamie's work centers on the full life-cycle of romantic love from navigating dating, to strengthening relationships, to healing from breakups. To learn more about and follow Jamie: HemispheresCounseling.com MyBreakupCoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/hemispheres_counseling We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I recently got back from leading my Wild Woman Retreat in Puerto Rico, and I'm just gonna own it… It was AMAZING! I really do lead the best women's retreats! Together we embraced the wild parts of ourselves, those parts that the patriarchy tries to suppress because our raw power threatens and scares them. Because uncovering and embracing these deeper parts of ourselves is critical to our own happiness. I'm on the verge of a major transformation right now, one in which I'm moving away from PurposeGirl and moving towards something bigger and bolder: Teaching women to be wise, wild women! My business is evolving, and it's scary, and it's also thrilling! If you're like so many women I support, you have dreams that you've been dreaming for years, but you've been held back from pursuing them by any number of fears. Well sister, the fire within you is meant to be stoked, not stamped! Join me as I talk all about: Moving from watching the thing you desire to doing the thing you desire Paying attention to your “desire fire” Doing your “joy juice” research The stress response common to women The importance of support and connection How to soothe yourself when fear arises Accurate thinking vs. thinking traps How I can help you realize your dreams To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to: https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

If you're listening to my podcast, you know that I am all about women -- uplifting, educating, empowering, inspiring, and bringing together women. And yet it was only a few years ago that I learned about International Women's Day! It's such a shame that this day, now one of my favorite days each year, isn't more widely celebrated. Well, I'm doing my part to change that, because today's episode is all about the ways you can celebrate and honor International Women's Day and women's history! Join me as I talk all about: Practices for you to honor yourself as a woman Changing your thoughts to change your life The number one thing leading to women's depression Several easy actions you can take right now to support other women, and why it's so important that you do! How to participate in WOMANFEST, happening on March 10, 2023! I invite you to join and support WOMANFEST, and help spread the word! https://carinrockind.com/womanfest To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to: https://carinrockind.com/woman And I am now on TikTok, so please follow me there! On TikTok I'm The Woman Whisperer -- I explain why in this episode! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Just dropping into your podcast feed a brief announcement for The Women's Day Event: WOMANFEST, a 5-hour live event, held on Zoom, March 10, 2023, in honor of International Women's Day! WOMANFEST is a free event to celebrate the power of women, to elevate and inspire us, for us to gather in Sisterhood and raise our voices and make a difference. And all proceeds from this event are going to support women's reproductive freedoms. In the wake of Roe being overturned, when our freedoms as women are being stripped, this is the time that we are needed the most to be the most fully alive versions of ourselves. When we as women are fully lit up, we light up those around us, and that's what it's going to take to change the world! WOMANFEST will be five hours of empowerment, celebration, inspiration, transformation, dancing, raging, turning our trauma into triumph, and so much more! Plus… All day long I'll be giving out juicy prizes, just for getting your tickets, and you don't have to be live on the call to win! We'll also be making the recordings available to those who buy tickets in advance, in case you can't be there all day. The tickets start at only $20.23, but they'll be going up to $55, $77, and higher, so get your tickets NOW! Join me! Register at: https://carinrockind.com/womanfest  

We're every age we've ever been, and we carry with us the hurts from the younger versions of ourselves. To really become the powerful woman we were born to be we need to heal those wounds, we need to mother the little girl within, and when I started doing this I made such enormous strides in my personal growth! My guest today, Lisa Payne, is a soul sister and one of my clients, and she is the perfect person to help all of you to better get in touch with your inner child and begin the healing process and lead you to greater joy! In today's episode Lisa and I talk about: How I helped her overcome her fear and find her voice How the pains from our childhood still affect us and hold us back today The importance of acknowledging our issues in order to address them The source of resistance to inner child work and how to overcome it How to connect to your inner child Lisa's Slay Your Fears program – which I'm so glad I took! To learn more about and follow Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/thejoygenius/ https://m.facebook.com/706946804/ https://m.facebook.com/100065639072979/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-payne https://www.youtube.com/@lisathejoygenius About Lisa Payne Lisa MFing Rose Payne is the trusted Joy Mentor for overwhelmed women on the verge of burnout who are done with feeling unworthy of the lives they desire. Women hire her to transform their pain into joy! She mentors clients 1:1 as well as group programs - The Joy Genius Collective, Slay Your Fears, and coming in March 2023, Reparenting Your Inner Child Wound.   And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Deep down inside of us, and affecting who we are and the choices we make, is the 5-year old we once were, the 12-year old we used to be… We are every age we've ever been, and sometimes we can see these little girl tendencies in our own actions. But what the world needs now more than ever, and what WE need, is to live as a WOMAN! And so, today's episode is all about shifting from the little girl inside of us to becoming the woman we want to be. Join me as I talk all about: Taking radical self-responsibility to create what you want Speaking up for ourselves from a place of strength How to say NO when you really mean NO What is on the other side of fear and how YOU can get there My new offering, the powerful Year of WOMAN membership! To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to: https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Honesty time… how do you feel about your Pussy? (Vulva/Yoni/Vagina) Growing up, I was worried that mine looked weird and smelled funky. Sound familiar? I never looked at “her” - except when there was an “issue.” Years later, I started my own sexual and sensual empowerment. I began developing a much healthier and more positive relationship with my Pussy. I fell in love with her, and this has changed EVERYTHING! I feel more free in bed, I feel more beautiful, more ALIVE. I'm more connected to my desires and turn on and have a magnetic magical ability to attract what I want. Every WOMAN needs this to be in her POWER. My guest, Khadoma Colomby, a feminine embodiment mentor, writer and artist and I dive into it in today's episode. Khadoma and I talk about: Why we need a relationship with Pussy Why so many women are distant from their own bodies - and what to do about it What happens when you're disconnected from your own Pussy Healing women through The Pussy Project My own Pussy story and pain - I share things I never have publicly! Her Pussy Portraits and the profoundly deep work she does with women to prep for them (you know you're curious!) Rewriting the story of our body and reclaiming our own power What it means to be “vulvalicious!” This is a real, raw, explicit, juicy, and super-important episode, and you do NOT want to miss it! To learn more about and follow Khadoma: khadomacolomby.com www.facebook.com/khadoma.colomby www.instagram.com/khadoma_colomby khadomacolomby.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1084457 About Khadoma Colomby Khadoma Colomby is a Feminine Embodiment Mentor, Writer and Artist, here to support the Revolution of Woman. She guides women home to discover who they are underneath all the supposed to's and should be's, and supports them to come back to their body and reclaim their sensual, wild, alive nature. Her work dives into the Womb Space, and deeper still into the Pussy, as a place of our power and possibility as woman. We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I recently sent a survey to my newsletter list because I wanted to better understand what struggles and challenges women in this community are dealing with, so I can better help. In today's episode I'm posing those questions to you and then sharing the general trends that I found popping up again and again in the responses. But I'm not just sharing struggles – I'm also proposing a solution, and it all comes down to living in wholeness. So, today I'm talking about: What it means to live in your wholeness What obstacles we often face when trying to live as our whole selves How we can overcome these obstacles Why you NEED to live in your wholeness My solution to ALL of this! And I take you through a powerful guided meditation and several activities that I did with a recent Visioning Masterclass that will help you get clear on where you are now and who you want to be by the end of this year. To help you in 2023 to accomplish this audacious goal of becoming the woman you were born to be, I am THRILLED to announce The Year of WOMAN Membership! You'll get all the juicy details in this episode, or you can go on over to: https://carinrockind.com/woman Thanks for listening, love! Let's change the world. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Many of us have regular meditation practices or gratitude practices. I do, and they're such an important part of my being present, and my living grounded and with appreciation for what I have. However, how many of us have a courage practice? I'm guessing very few, but in today's episode my guest is going to teach us all about the value of courage and leading a courageous life, how we can all live more courageously, and why it can be so transformative for us and for those around us. I am honored and excited to bring to you my dear friend and colleague, Scott Simon, author of Scare Your Soul. In today's episode, Scott talks about: How he was bullied growing up, the shame he felt around it, and how it led to him living a “small” life for years How his years of living small led him to be a champion for others in helping them live a courageous life Why we should learn to dance with our fear instead of trying to obliterate it The meaning behind the title, “Scare Your Soul” How the Scare Your Soul community is changing lives and changing the world Practical suggestions for taking small courageous actions The importance of fostering a courage practice To learn more about Scott, his movement, and his new book: www.scareyoursoul.com www.scareyoursoul.com/book About Scott Simon Scott Simon is a happiness entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Scare Your Soul, a movement inspiring individual and global change through small acts of courage. He has spoken around the world, motivated people at schools and companies, given a TEDx Talk, co-founded a happiness incubator, and studied and worked with international thought leaders in the areas of courage and happiness. He is a high-performance coach, focusing primarily on creating flourishing lives post-divorce, leads mindfulness meditations, and has served as an officiant of numerous weddings. Scott earned his BA from Skidmore College, his MA from Case Western Reserve University, and Certificates in Positive Psychology and Coaching from The Wholebeing Institute. Scott is the proud father of two children, and when not out fulfilling his sense of wanderlust, he lives in Cleveland, Ohio. We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

At the end of every year, I always spend time going through a particular ritual that helps me celebrate what was really good in the past year, look back at what I learned, and ask myself what do I want to carry forward? Doing this ritual helps me look at what I want in the coming year. I want to share this ritual with all of you so you can reflect on 2022 and look at what you want for 2023. Before I get to this very powerful ritual, I talk about: Taking time to pause and enjoy the moments in life. This helps you to create more of that in the future. Why it is so important to have closure for the things you don't want to carry with you into the new year. When you really suck the marrow out of the good that happened in the past year, it creates the building blocks for the next year. Thanks for listening, love! Let's change the world. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Leadership in the feminine is desperately needed, now more than ever. With the chaos engulfing our world in so many ways, we need more women rising in their power and leading from the feminine, instead of the toxic masculinity that is far too common in positions of power. In today's episode I'm talking about what it means to be a priestess, and I'm publicly announcing a new program in which I'm bringing together years of my own training and work with ancient feminine wisdom: PRIESTESS. A PRIESTESS is here to raise the vibration of the planet. Living at such a high frequency of ecstasy – joy, love, peace, fire, freedom – a PRIESTESS leads with her radiance. She remembers the ancient wisdom within to embody her full power. PRIESTESS is a journey to the deeply divine, mystical, spiritual truth. To the underworld, the dark magic, and the light. To your sacred work in the world. To your authentic, beautiful, wise, compassionate, passionate, self. To your divinity. Your unique magic and skills. PRIESTESS is not a program… It's an initiation. A remembrance. A calling. A one-year journey to your highest self. PRIESTESS is not for everyone, but if you think it might be for you, email my team (team@purposegirl.com) ASAP and let's set up a quick time to chat, because we start soon! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Here in the United States we have an obsession with exercise, at the same time that we have an obesity epidemic. People are often judged based on whether or not, and how much, they exercise. And yet, there are systems and structures in place that make it difficult for so many people to incorporate regular exercise into their lives. My guest today, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, has a new book out that takes a look at this issue and makes recommendations for what we can do to make positive changes in our society that will improve our overall health and life satisfaction. In today's episode, Natalia talks about: Some of the structural impediments that make it difficult for so many to maintain a healthy lifestyle The connections between socioeconomic status and exercise The rise of labor-saving products and the increase in the sedentary lifestyle The relationship between race and fitness The changing views of fitness in the US How a “suburban housewife” sounded the alarm about a growing health crisis and got the ear of President Eisenhower Why fitness is a social justice issue To learn more about and follow Natalia Mehlman Petrzela: www.nataliapetrzela.com www.amazon.com/Fit-Nation-Americas-Exercise-Obsession/dp/022665110X www.instagram.com/nataliapetrzela https://www.facebook.com/nataliapetrzela/ twitter.com/nataliapetrzela About Natalia Mehlman Petrzela Natalia Mehlman Petrzela is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture. She is the author of CLASSROOM WARS: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture (Oxford University Press, 2015), and FIT NATION: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession (University of Chicago Press, forthcoming Jan 2023). She is co-producer and host of the acclaimed podcast WELCOME TO YOUR FANTASY, from Pineapple Street Studios/Gimlet and the co-host of PAST PRESENT podcast. She is a columnist at the Observer, and a frequent media guest expert, public speaker, and contributor to outlets including the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, and the Atlantic. Natalia is Associate Professor of History at The New School, co-founder of the wellness education program Healthclass 2.0, and a Premiere Leader of the mind-body practice intenSati.cHer work has been supported by the Spencer, Whiting, Rockefeller, and Mellon Foundations. She holds a B.A. from Columbia and a Ph.D. from Stanford and lives with her husband and two children in New York City. We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Like most women, I can struggle with self-doubt and question my own choices. But deep down inside I typically know what I really want to do. Deep inside all of us is the wisdom to know who we really are, that fully alive, fully radiant, fully wild self that is the key to our own happiness and success. And the more we tap into that wild side, our true inner nature, and let it out, the happier we'll be. And so, in today's episode I'm talking all about: The key to a woman's happiness The jail we create in our own minds, stemming from when we were young How we escape from our jail How we lose our inner wild essence Taking lessons on wildness from a toddler How to reclaim and embrace our wild nature I'm also announcing a life-changing retreat! Join me in Puerto Rico in February, 2023, for WILD: The Wild Woman Retreat. For more information go to: https://carinrockind.com/wild We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

As we approach Thanksgiving here in the US, I've created a guided meditation to help you: Refocus on your gratitude Go into your heart, soul, mind, and body Recalibrate around what is good Recenter on what you truly desire Prepare to create more of the good in your life You're gonna want to get comfortable for this one! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

So many women I know, both friends and clients, are feeling extremely burned out, and I am right there with them. I hit a sort of rock bottom with my own burnout recently, despite the fact that I practice a lot of self-care. However, what I had been thinking of self-care really hasn't cut it. My attempts at self-care haven't been enough. And so, in today's episode I'm talking all about: What recent research says about women in the workplace and burnout How my fear brain has contributed to my burnout What it means to approach self-care from the feminine My inner-child work My morning soul-cleansing My morning exercise routine Purpose Power Tools for self-care We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

So many people I know have a book inside them that they want to get out. I know it's been true for me for so many years! And yet, getting that book done can be so intimidating!  In today's episode, Kathryn and I discuss what it takes to write and publish a book, and how she helps authors do just that. Kathryn talks about: Why it doesn't matter if your first draft is crap. The playfulness and creativity of writing. Shifting between a top-down and a bottom-up approach to writing. Writing in 30-minute chunks versus several-hour blocks Her 3-step process for writing: Sit – Write – Share The WOOP Method Keeping track of story seeds The role of curating in writing To learn more about and follow Kathryn: sitwriteshare.com facebook.com/sitwriteshare twitter.com/kathrynbritton www.instagram.com/sitwriteshare/ And you can get a copy of her new book, Sit Write Share: Practical Writing Strategies to Transform Your Experience Into Content that Matters, here: https://books2read.com/u/bz1Vxq About Kathryn Britton Kathryn Britton's clients call her the midwife of words. She has helped hundreds of people complete writing projects, big and small. Her own publications include books and articles about computer science, coaching, and applied positive psychology. She has been an English major, a software engineer, an inventor, an editor, an executive coach, and one of the first practitioners of applied positive psychology. Now she writes, edits, and coaches writers. More than 3000 pieces of writing have been reviewed in her writers' workshops. Sit Write Share emerged from her experiences helping authors find their authentic writing voices, build confidence, and produce writing that can change the world. We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

On October 18 I held “Happiness: The Masterclass,” a free event for Women's Happiness Day. This was such an impactful event, and we got such wonderful feedback on it, that I decided to release the audio of it as a podcast episode. Today's episode is the audio from this event, and in it you'll hear me talk about: The origins of Women's Happiness Day The power of the words, I Choose The ten reasons why women are twice as depressed as men, including suppressing our emotionality, perfectionism, hating some aspect of our bodies, not honoring our bodies and our intuition, putting our own needs last, and more Tools that you can use TODAY to start combatting these factors and increasing your own happiness We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Every feel like you're interested in, passionate about, several things, and because of that you're not sure how to get moving on anything? The term “multipassionate” has become more popular in recent years, and my guest today, Diana Ringquist, Founder and CEO of The Modern Goddess Project, is a mutlipassionate entrepreneur. She specializes in helping multipassionate women “get shit done” and live their full, extraordinary lives, and she has recently launched The Modern Goddess Project. In today's episode, Diana and I talk about: The benefits of mindfulness and meditation How her meditation practices have helped her, and have helped her help other women Advice to women who have struggled with, or shy away from, meditation The inner liar and how deal with it The Modern Goddess Project To learn more about and follow Diana: www.TheModernGoddessProject.com www.instagram.com/themoderngoddessproject/ www.facebook.com/themoderngoddessproject www.facebook.com/groups/themoderngoddessproject About Diana Ringquist Diana has often described herself as an over-educated nomad with carnival tendencies, while others have called her a badass Warrior Goddess. Any way you look at it, this Wild Woman breaks out of the everyday as a coach, mentor, leader, artist, author, speaker, and creatrix of her own Extraordinary Life! She has lived on three continents in five countries and visited more than five times that many (and counting), learning multiple languages, making friends, and learning the incredible power of laughter. Diana balances being an entrepreneur, spouse, mother, daughter, and wrangling a now 18 year old rescue cat and is a proud “foster fail” of a street dog family rescue of seven where she couldn't let go of two of the pups. Diana has accomplished all of this since the age of 40! Always remembering her roots and the women who influenced her, Diana is known for her no-nonsense approach and has been working with others to help them reach their personal and professional “next level” since the late 1980's earning her the moniker, MamaDi. We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I've been very open about my fertility journey and the devastating miscarriages that I've endured. Born from the ashes of my second miscarriage, though, was the idea for Women's Happiness Day, which we'll be celebrating in just a few short days, on October 18. And so, in today's episode, I'm talking about women's happiness as grounded in the science of positive psychology, including: The relationship between helplessness and hopelessness The power of hope The impact of lockdown and isolation on mental health, and in particular in women Resilience tools that I use – and that you can, too! Not just getting back up to a baseline, a feeling of being OK, but thriving Alchemizing pain into purpose The power and beauty of being both/and And if you're listening before October 18, 2022, go to https://carinrockind.com/whd and sign up for HAPPINESS: The Masterclass, which I'm offering for free on Women's Happiness Day! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Every so often we read a book that touches us so deeply, so profoundly, that we find ourselves telling everyone we know that they MUST read this book. This is exactly what happened when I read The Woman They Could Not Silence, a mesmerizing story of a woman in the 1800's whose husband had her unjustly committed to a mental institution, her heartbreaking struggles, and her amazing triumphs. This book made me outraged and inspired and fired up, and I am thrilled to have the author, Kate Moore, on the podcast. In today's episode, Kate and I discuss: The attempts to silence women throughout history The story of Elizabeth Packard, whose husband committed her to an insane asylum simply because she disagreed with him How Packard refused to be silenced, and what she did with her voice to change the world Elizabeth Packard's contributions to women's rights and the rights of the mentally ill The law of coverture that dates back about a thousand years and whose impact reached even into the twentieth century – you will not believe this! Some of the meticulous research that Kate conducted, and her fascinating primary sources How women's voices are still being silenced today About Kate Moore: Kate Moore is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Radium Girls, which won the 2017 Goodreads Choice Award for Best History, was voted U.S. librarians' favourite nonfiction book of 2017, and was named a Notable Nonfiction Book of 2018 by the American Library Association. A British writer based near Cambridge, Kate writes across a variety of genres and has had multiple titles on the Sunday Times bestseller list. Her latest book is the critically acclaimed, The Woman They Could Not Silence, which, among other accolades, was named runner-up for Best History in the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards and a 2021 Booklist Editor's Choice. To learn more about and follow Kate Moore: https://www.kate-moore.com/ https://twitter.com/katebooks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067597266110 And you can find her newest book, “The Woman They Could Not Silence,” at Amazon (https://amzn.to/3E9lbdw)! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

When I was a little girl, I, like most young girls, was sorely lacking a clear understanding of my own body, how it worked, what changes I could expect it to undergo, and so much more. I learned some things about puberty in school, from friends, from my older sister… but I wish I had had a really clear guide that laid it all out. Fast forward to 2022, and I learn that a dear friend of mine from my childhood wrote a book about puberty for pre-teen and teen girls, exactly what I needed, and her book was banned in Florida! Dr. Lisa Klein joins us to discuss: Starting the conversation about puberty with your children when they are young, piece by piece like building blocks. You shouldn't have “the talk” once and be done with it. Ways to talk with your child about puberty and sex without making it uncomfortable for you or them. Answers to some questions your girls might ask that you might not be prepared for. Navigating social media and porn with your child. Teaching puberty to both pre-teens, teens and parents to help create an open conversation between parents and kids so they will feel comfortable asking questions about their body as they get older. Finding out that her book was banned in some parts of Florida, and having her op-ed published in one of the biggest media outlets in the world. About Lisa Klein: Dr. Lisa Klein is a board certified Pediatrician and practices outpatient pediatrics at Child Health Associates, PC in Michigan. Dr. Klein is passionate about all aspects of children's health, but has a special interest in adolescent medicine. Dr. Klein received her undergraduate degree at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and completed her medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. In 2015, Dr. Klein co-founded Turning Teen (www.turningteen.com), a platform to educate parents and children about puberty and adolescence. The goal of Turning Teen is to help transition adolescents through puberty without shame or embarrassment. She believes in empowering parents with tips and tools to successfully tackle difficult conversations with their children. Dr. Klein is the author of the book, “Celebrate your Body 2: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Preteen and Teen Girls,” which is a body-positive guide to puberty for girls ages 10 and older. To learn more about and follow Lisa Klein: https://turningteen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/turningteen https://www.instagram.com/turningteen/ https://twitter.com/turning_teen And you can find her newest book, “Celebrate your Body 2: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Preteen and Teen Girls,” at Amazon (https://amzn.to/3DI5Ro4)!

Sister, big changes are coming… for me. For you. For US. After 12 years as PurposeGirl, the name no longer fits. I'm not a “Girl” – I'm WOMAN. WE are WOMAN. So, I'm excited to share that that PurposeGirl is dissolving – and we will be reborn as The Institute of WOMAN. This is about our Reclamation. Our Becoming. Our Wholeness. Our FREEDOM. And in today's episode I take you on the very personal journey of this transformation so you understand what lies ahead for me and for all of us. I share: What this means for The PurposeGirl Podcast, our community and you (It's not going away – just growing up!) Why PurposeGirl no longer fits and what a grown man calling professional women “Girls” had to do with it. How hanging onto little people pleaser little girl tendencies kept me small When something inside no longer first, you're ready for REBIRTH What REBIRTH means and how to have one for your own evolution My own growth and evolution as a WOMAN and what that means for you Why Purpose is just one piece… and what the other pieces of our wholeness are A traumatic experience I had earlier this year around me showing up as my fullest, boldest self and being rejected and attacked for it Why it's WOMAN and not “women” – the degradation of WOMAN over time The inspiration for The Institute of WOMAN and the meaning behind the name My shift from Carin to Carina You can have a REBIRTH too. We all must in order to have the life and be the WOMAN we were born to be. So I'm gifting everyone in my community the 3 Day Experience, REBIRTH, for free, from September 20 – 22, 2022. Go to https://carinrockind.com/rebirth and sign up for free. Note: We're not changing the name of this podcas right away -- we're giving it time -- but subscribe now to be sure that you don't miss an episode. It's going to be more powerful than ever. Subscribe at https://www.thepurposegirlpodcast.com/.

I have been traveling and working for the past month in Italy. It's been fun and hard at times, but I am truly living a vision board. It's been a dream trip, even with the reality of traveling with a 2-year-old, and the hot sun. I paid for the entire trip by leading a Goddess VIP day, and then leading my S*nsual Goddess Tuscany retreat. Honestly, I have never cried in gratitude so much. This is my life: leading women through the fire so they can be the WOMEN they were meant to be! I share all of this because I want you to know that whatever you are dreaming of, it's all possible. Italy healed and elevated me - becoming softer, stronger, more colorful, more vibrant, more alive, more true, more clear, more WOMAN.⁣   In today's episode, I'm recapping the past month and talking about: How Josh and I learned to slow down and do things differently. To see the world through Shay's eyes and to make even the hard moments fun. Leading a VIP day where we celebrated how special my client is and I helped her reclaim her voice in the city she wanted to go to, but compromised on almost 10 years ago. How we were so into our bodies with joy and aliveness on the VIP day that we were able to create the next 6 months of my client's business in one hour. Being in pleasure makes the creative juices flow easily. The magic from the S*nsual Goddess Tuscany retreat. We started with a sacred ceremony to help the Goddesses remember who they were meant to be. Letting go of all the things that hold us back. And we grieved in a way that the world would tell us as women we are not allowed to grieve. How women who attended this retreat held each other in scared ceremony one minute, and then laughed until we cried the next. You can still get into my Miami retreat! The doors are now open for this life-changing event. To learn more and sign up before all the spots are gone, go to: https://carinrockind.lpages.co/the-womens-happiness-day-conference/ Come celebrate my rebirth on my actual birthday, September 8 at 1:30pm ET https://carinrockind.lpages.co/carins-rebirthday-party/

If you're like me, like so many of my clients, like so many women today, then sometimes, maybe even often, you feel isolated or lonely. Women were meant to go through life in community with other women, but there's been a shift in recent decades towards hyperindividualism, as if going it alone means you're better, more powerful, more capable. But what it's really done is lead to greater levels of depression. In today's powerful episode, Kelly Mahalak joins me to discuss: Some of the reasons why women feel more isolated today than ever before How Kelly and I processed together the turmoil around the overturning of Roe v. Wade What it looks like when women support each other What a different world it would be if more societies were led by the matriarchy instead of the patriarchy How women can effect important change at the micro level, exactly where they are The Women's Happiness Day Conference at the Versace Mansion in Miami Beach in October – Join us! To learn more about the Women's Happiness Day Conference, and to grab one of the 20 spots, go to http://womenshappinessday.com/ And if you register by the end of the day (ET) on Friday, July 29, you can take off $111 and join us for an intimate pre-cocktail-party cocktail party with this promo code:   whd111 About Kelly Mahalak Kelly Mahalak is an Identity and Embodiment Coach specializing in helping women explore and express their deepest truths as they deconstruct learned beliefs and behaviors and remember how to live as their most authentic self. She is passionate about gathering women to create change in the world through sisterhood and community spaces. Women rising up together is the medicine that will heal us all. Find Kelly on: Instagram www.Instagram.com/kellymahalak TikTok @KellyMahalak  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTRDunBqY/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

These last few months have been full of turmoil, both politically here in the US and personally, in my own life. Last year held some of the highest highs for me. This year… some of the lowest lows. And so, in today's episode, I'm giving you a very personal update on what's been going on in my life, including: My father's Alzheimer's The pushback and grief I've received from some of my own family members as I've shown up as my full self The major transformations that I've been undergoing this past year in my business, but more importantly, in what I'm here on Earth to DO The support that I've received from my own coach and from sisterhood A revelation that I had about my own “naked” truth My self-marriage ceremony in which I married my dark side The value of sacred, righteous anger And if you're listening before July 27, go to NoSistersLeftBehind.com and sign up for the free sisterhood event that I'm holding with my dear friend Kelly Mahalak.

I'm off on a 2 week break, taking some much needed vacation, and gearing up for something HUGE coming soon, so stay tuned! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The state of sex education in our country is abysmal! In many places the only thing taught is abstinence, and in a majority of states, sex ed doesn't even need to be medically accurate! How ridiculous is that?!? Better sex ed has a huge range of benefits, from a reduction in unwanted pregnancies to lower rates of STI's to improved quality of health overall. In today's oh-so-juicy episode, sexuality health educator Liz Kessler joins us to discuss: Pleasure as an indication of flourishing Female genital erasure Pornography The importance of teaching and using proper terms for our body parts Creating a self-pleasure practice The anatomy of the clitoris What most women need (and don't need!) to orgasm The importance of a healthy pelvic floor Female genital erasure About Liz Kessler Liz Kessler is a sexuality health educator and coach, a clinical sexologist, and a certified positive psychology practitioner providing talk -based education and coaching on sexuality-related concerns. Liz Kessler views her work as a sexuality educator and sex coach as part of a movement she calls intimate justice. Liz works with people to feel safe in their own bodies, to feel deserving of connections with themselves and others, and to heal and thrive through pleasure - all leading the way to healthy intimacy and relationships. She believes that sexual health is an integral part of overall well-being. Liz's philosophy is that pleasure is an indication of flourishing. Liz uses her skills as a positive psychology practitioner to take the boo out of taboo to normalize conversations around sex and sexuality. Liz will help you to understand your sexual issues and resolve your sexual difficulties. While being healing-centered and trauma-informed, Liz works with people of all identities who experience various common sexual concerns including low libido, lack of pleasure, frustration around orgasming, pain during sex, decreased intimacy in their relationships, needing parenting support around sexuality, body-image issues, With Liz's individual, couples, or group coaching services, people are able to own their pleasure and sexuality, understand how anatomy contributes to their sexual pleasure, rediscover their libido, restore sexual intimacy in their relationships, and be the sex-positive role model that children need. Liz's focus areas include people in midlife who finally want to feel comfortable with their own sexuality and pleasure. She also supports parents around raising sexually healthy adults. Liz fundamentally believes that sexual wellness is essential to overall mental health. If you are curious about being on a path to pleasure, sexual wellbeing, and flourishing, contact Liz. To learn more about and follow Elizabeth:https://linktr.ee/sexedwithliz https://sexedwithliz.wordpress.com/ https://twitter.com/SexEdwithLiz https://www.instagram.com/sexedwithliz/ https://www.facebook.com/IntimateJustice https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-kessler-155b4614/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Ever compare yourself to other women? Feel less than or like you don't measure up? Oh sister, you know how strongly I feel that women coming together are magical! When we get together in sisterhood, it's a profound experience! And yet, so many of us have been hurt by women, and we carry deep sisterhood wounds. Well, I grew up believing that I needed to be perfect to be loved, and a lot of this had stemmed from my experiences with other girls when I was little. I was basing my sense of self-worth on the approval of others, and this has caused me so much grief over the years. These beliefs, “I'm only lovable if…” or “I'm only worthy if…”, are so harmful and yet so common among women. For me, it's an ongoing effort of using my tools to keep these harmful beliefs at bay, and fortunately I have a toolkit of strategies that I use for this. In today's episode I'm talking about The childhood origins of some of my own sh*t – a story about cheerleading you need to hear The ups and downs of social media – how it impacts our worth My struggles in high school with shame and feeling like a loser The origins of our women wounds and how to move through them Why I create safe, sacred sisterhoods The surprising core nature of women in times of stress Specific steps for healing sisterhood wounds: 4 Purpose Power Tools to change your life with worth, women, and friendships And as of early June, 2022, the doors are now open for my life-changing retreat, Goddess Getaway: Italy! To learn more and sign up before all the spots are gone, go to: http://carinrockind.com/italy We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

So many find it challenging to be their full, authentic selves, for fear of what others would think and do. And yet, for us to fully live our purpose and make the greatest impact on the world, we need to bring all of our gifts to bear from a place of authenticity. Today's guest is a true inspiration, a shining example of living your truth and making a positive impact in the world. Delegate Danica Roem joins us to discuss: Her first election in November 2017 as the first out and seated transgender state legislator in the US. Why it is so powerful for members of marginalized groups to see people like them in positions of authority. How she has stayed grounded while on the campaign trail. How she flips the script and turns getting attacked on social media into a positive. Being vulnerable enough to be visible. Her journey to transitioning. How she met her partner because of, not despite, her transitioning. The potentially difficult conversation around coming out. Running for the newly drawn open state senate seat in 2023. Living with our scars and embracing a meaning from them. About Delegate Danica Roem: Delegate Danica Roem, part of the historic group that flipped Republican seats in the 2018 election, is the first out-and-seated transgender state legislator in American history. Prior to her political career, Roem was a journalist and now serves as a frequent guest on national media. She and her work have been featured in USA Today, People, GQ, The New York Times, Elle, and many others, and was the subject of the GLAAD award-winning documentary This Is How We Win. To learn more about and follow Delegate Roem: https://www.facebook.com/danicafordelegatehttps://twitter.com/pwcdanica And you can find her new book, Burn the Page, at Amazon (https://amzn.to/3sRm5VA), Barnes & Noble, Powell's and more! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Best friends are wonderful. But even more important than having a best friend is being your own best friend. And this is something that many women struggle with, because we tend to beat ourselves up, be self-critical, and say mean things about ourselves we would never say about a friend. In today's episode I am thrilled to bring you a conversation with Marjolein van der Kruk, who empowers women to shift from self-doubt to self-love, from feeling small to standing in their power, from being their worst enemy to embracing their whole true self. Marjolein and I talk about: How her journey to become her own BFF began Marjolein's definition of self-love Understanding and embracing our emotions Our inner critics Arrogance versus confidence First steps to self-love: awareness and self-compassion What holds most women back from being their own BFF How her experience with and expertise in self-love informs her parenting About Marjolein van der Kruk: Marjolein van der Kruk is the Queen of Hearts! She founded The Blue Flamingo 7 years ago after quitting her very successful 18-year corporate career in pharmaceuticals. She switched from the science of the body to the science of the heart! She is a senior leadership faculty at THNK, the school of Creative leadership, where she teaches leaders in corporations how to uncover their true authentic selves. She is a trained life coach and an Emotional Intelligence certified practitioner, and  she has a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology. She is a Self-Love teacher and guide. In her newest program, Be Your Own BFF, she empowers women to shift from self-doubt to self-love, from feeling small to standing in their power, from being their worst enemy to embracing their whole true self. She is a Dutch chocoholic, and was born and raised in Paris and lives in the Netherlands near the North Sea beach, with her daughter Charlotte. To learn more about and follow Marjolein: www.beyourownbff.com https://www.facebook.com/queenofhearts.selflove linkedin.com/in/marjolein-van-der-kruk Join Marjolein's Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/byobffcommunity) and download her free Self-Love workbook (https://www.beyourownbff.com/self-love-guide). We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

We've been dealing with a pandemic for several years now (we recently passed 1 million COVID-related deaths here in the US alone) and we've been feeling the impacts of the health and safety risks as well as the isolation. Add to that the continuing incidents of gun violence, race-based attacks, attacks on women's rights, and so much more, and we have a lot of very real reasons to feel anxiety. So, the question becomes: What do we do about it? I have years of expertise in women's happiness and an Ivy League degree in Positive Psychology (the scientific study of human flourishing). And I also struggle with anxiety. I always have. If you're looking for that one thing you can do to alleviate your anxiety, you're going to be disappointed, because there isn't one thing that works for everyone. We're just too complex for that. However, I have a toolkit of strategies that I use to manage my own anxiety on a regular basis, and in today's episode I'm going to share my tools with you: I get support. I surround myself with sisterhood. I allow myself to feel and express my emotions instead of suppressing them. I reframe how I think about my own anxiety. I practice acceptance. I ground in and meditate. I move my body. I use my journal (you'll have to listen to find out how). One of my favortie ways to reframe: “What else is true?” Self-touch Taking a bath I also get very personal in talking about how my own anxiety manifests itself, and what it feels like. And as of May 19, 2022, the doors are now open for my life-changing retreat, Goddess Getaway: Italy! To learn more and sign up before all the spots are gone, go to: http://carinrockind.com/italy We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

As women we are particularly prone to pressures and expectations about what we should look like in order to be considered attractive and worthy, and these pressures make so many women miserable. My guest today is all about helping women to feel beautiful and confident and sexy in the body that they have, regardless of whether it conforms to society's expectations. April Codd is the founder of Love Yourself Sexy, and in today's episode we're talking about: It's more important to look at how well your body functions with the weight it carries, as opposed to a number on a scale. Working out as a celebration of what your body can do as opposed to trying to change it because you feel it's flawed. Redefining sexy and beautiful for ourselves. How April loving her own body has improved her marriage and her relationship with her child. April's course, Love Yourself Sexy About April Codd: April is founder and creator of Love Yourself Sexy and all about empowering women to love their bodies just the way they are. She is your biggest cheerleader and your shoulder to cry on and your mirror to reflect your beauty back to you. A momma and wife who is balancing life and entrepreneurship while bringing women wisdom, embodiment, and real-life experiences to help them grasp beautiful and sexy in their own bodies. April is so passionate about helping woman love themselves where they are at right now. To learn more about and follow April: https://loveyourselfsexy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andsheroseup https://www.facebook.com/groups/725605951700111 We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

In honor of Mother's Day, I am beyond thrilled to have the most important woman in my life as a guest on the podcast: My mom, Gladys Rockind! Gladys has always been a huge inspiration to me, and I've learned so much about being a mom from watching her. In today's episode you'll hear: How Gladys bucked convention and followed her own passion to become a math professor and head of the math department at a community college. The sexism that Gladys faced in her career and how she dealt with it. The importance of NOT making coffee! (You'll just have to listen to find out more!) How Gladys and other women banded together to exert their power. Some of Gladys's secrets to a long and happy marriage. Assorted completely adorable stories about ME, told by my mama! Me cry. A lot! But they're good tears! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I am honored to have reached this amazing milestone of 200 weekly episodes, and I want to thank you, my listeners, for making this podcast so successful in countries all over the world. Through listener feedback, I decided to commemorate this special episode by having my soul sister, Stacey Hoffer, turn the tables and interview me! I had no idea what she was going to ask and where this conversation was headed, but rest assured that we went deep into my mission, my journey, my desires for my listeners and for women everywhere, and so much more. There's no one I'd rather have interviewing me, and I know you're going to love this conversation! Along the way I talk about: How I manage to keep showing up. How pleasure helps me with my purpose and my passion. How the podcast gives space for many sides of me to come out. How the podcast provides a safe space to talk about challenging and difficult topics that need to be talked about. How I hold space for clients to get out their darker feelings in a healthy way. And then Stacey puts me through the Purpose Power Play Round, the thing I always end my interviews with! To follow Stacey Hoffer: https://www.instagram.com/evolvingstacey/ https://www.facebook.com/evolvingstacey We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Women come to me for a number of reasons – sometimes they feel like they're in a rut, that they're just going through the motions and they know there's more to life. Sometimes they're searching for something more meaningful and fulfilling to do and they need help uncovering their purpose. And for so many women who come to me, they're craving more joy in their lives, more happiness. In today's episode I'm talking all about the number one thing that is getting in the way of women's happiness, in the way of us living our purpose, and it's probably not what you think. Along the way I talk about: Figuring out what will truly make us happy Saying yes to ourselves, and getting clear on our Yes and our No The interconnectedness of joy and purpose The harm that comes from squashing your own desires Specific steps you can take to help uncover your purpose and go and take action towards it (Vision, Our Superpowers, Joy, and more!) And the doors are now open for my flagship course, Goddess on Purpose, which I offer live only once a year! To learn more about Goddess on Purpose, and to join, please go to: http://goddessonpurposecourse.com/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I celebrate women all year long, but as Women's History Month comes to an end, I want to hold up several women as shining examples of women living their purpose and the incredible impact they have had on the world. And along with these women I pose questions for you to dive deeply into your own life, for you to explore your own stories and the impact that you have or can make on the world. I talk about: Tarana Burke, who coined the phrase, “Me too,” and started a movement Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand Esther, a figure from the Bible Stacey Abrams, politician, lawyer, and voting rights activist Jane Addams, reformer, social worker, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Hedy Lamarr, actress and inventor Greta Thunberg, climate and environmental activist https://metoomvmt.org/ https://www.instagram.com/jacindaardern https://goodnewsandgooddos.substack.com/ https://staceyabrams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gretathunberg Remember, sister: You're here for purpose. Your purpose is needed. Through you living your purpose we're raising the vibration of the planet and repairing the world. And the doors are now open for my flagship course, Goddess on Purpose, which I offer live only once a year! To learn more about Goddess on Purpose, and to join, please go to: http://goddessonpurposecourse.com/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Oprah does it. Will Smith does it. So do Jay-Z and Lindsey Vonn. And so do I. We all make use of the power of visualization, and in today's episode I'm talking all about visualization and visioning, including: Vision boards The science behind visioning How people use visioning to bring about their success What research studies have shown about how visualization can trick the brain into thinking something is actually happening Visionary Vixen, a free masterclass on visioning that I'm offering in just a few days from the release of this episode To register for the totally free masterclass, Visionary Vixen, being held March 28-30, 2022, please go to: https://carinrockind.com/vision We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

She's a top-notch Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. She's a life coach. She's an author. Any one of those would be career enough, but my guest today does them all and does them exceptionally well! Her fascination with human behavior and psychology is a key strength that she utilizes in her animation work as well as in her coaching and writing, and I'm thrilled that she's bringing her wisdom and experience to you. In today's episode, Shay Stone talks about: How her journey to become an animator started when she was 7 Her experience at the highly competitive Full Sail University and how she learned more about herself through it Why it's important to utilize one's own weaknesses Why she focuses on “perception” over “mindset” Passion and purpose Her desire to bring insight and liberation to those who feel powerless Listening to and understanding your intuition How her experience as an animator makes her a better coach Her new book, Be Better Than You About Shay Stone: Shay is an Author, Life Coach, and Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Animation at Full Sail University and has been working, professionally, in the film, television and game industry for over 11 years. In the animation industry, Shay is known for her intangible acting skills which relate to her lifetime obsession with human behavior and psychology.  To learn more about and follow Shay, and to get her new book… https://www.bebetterthanyou.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shaystone.s/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Just dropping into your podcast feed a brief announcement for The Women's Day Event, a 12-hour live event, March 8, 2022, in honor of International Women's Day! The Women's Day Event is a free event that will be the world's largest celebration for International Women's Day! Leadership, health and well-being speakers, and authors from around the world are collaborating to create a full day of inspiration, celebration, movement, and empowerment - exactly what we need now. COVID has been especially challenging for women as they took on more household duties of "homeschooling" and childcare, all while working full-time, losing jobs, or needing to pivot hours. These conditions have added stress and obstacles for career and financial advancement, at the very time when women's voices and talents are needed more than ever to advance our workplaces, governments, and our world. The Women's Day Event 2022 will help thousands of women to RISE UP. The recordings of the event are already on sale, and a portion of the sales will be going to two non-profits that support women and young girls around the world: Women's Campaign International and Girls Leadership. Register and grab your All Access Pass (the recordings) at: http://thewomensdayevent.com/

So many people have ideas about how they'd like to change the world for the better, but they allow their limiting beliefs, or expectations from others, or any of a host of other challenges to stop them before they start. My guest today, Krista Kleiner, talks about pushing through her own challenges to create a global effort to spread love and unity in a wide variety of areas, and she is truly making a difference. In today's episode Krista talks about: What it means to lead with love Her motivation for doing good in the world that started at age 6 The important role challenges can play in our lives How becoming Miss Philippines International kickstarted a new period of personal growth How she started The One Heart Movement Some of the critical initiatives around the world that The One Heart Movement has launched The value of working in community Overcoming self-limiting beliefs About Krista: Krista Kleiner is former Miss Philippines International and now a humanitarian and founder of The One Heart Movement. After she saw first-hand Filipino nurses risking their lives on the front lines, she had a vision to offer nurses a global message of gratitude for their bravery and sacrifice during these difficult times. That's where The One Heart Movement was born: a global effort to rally community love in support of our healthcare heroes who continue to fight on behalf of all of us. The #OneHeartHandoff campaign took the world by storm during the month of love and continues to gain momentum, garnering over 20 million hits on social media with the likes of TikTok sensations Charli D'Amelio and her sister Dixie D'Amelio joining the movement to spread the message of love to their millions of followers. Krista and The One Heart Movement continue to spread Community Love through initiatives involving The World of Dance and The One Heart Forest and continue to raise awareness for racial injustices, the environment, nurses battling COVID and more. To learn more about and follow Krista and The One Heart Movement… https://www.instagram.com/krista_kleiner https://twitter.com/krista_kleiner https://theoneheartmovement.org If you're here before March 8, 2022, please register for the amazing, free, all day extravaganza, The Women's Day Event! http://thewomensdayevent.com/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

My guest today has a lot to say about a lot of things, and that makes sense, because she has such a rich, diverse set of experiences behind her. Member of the US Congress. Emmy-award winning journalist. Founder and head of an international nonprofit empowering women leaders around the world. The list goes on. And as it turns out, when our interview ran into a roadblock for technical reason, she came over to our house and sat in my dining room for the interview, since she lives in my neighborhood! I am thrilled and honored to bring you a wide-ranging conversation with the Honorable Marjorie Margolies. In today's episode Marjorie talks about: Being the first single American to adopt a child from another country Being elected to the US House of Representatives Creating a family in a non-traditional way How politics has changed since she was in office Teaching a class at U Penn with the grandson of President Eisenhower Creating and running Women's Campaign International About Marjorie: Marjorie Margolies is the author of five books, an Emmy-award winning best-selling journalist, congresswoman, and the first single American to adopt internationally. After 25 years with NBC, Margolies ran for U.S. Congress in 1991 as a Democrat in a historically Republican district of suburban Philadelphia and became the first woman elected in her own right in the state of Pennsylvania. Margolies also devoted her life to supporting women and girls. She founded and runs Women's Campaign International, a nonprofit working to empower women leaders around the world to mobilize their communities and engage politically. Besides breaking down historic boundaries, Margolies also had to deal with heartbreaking tragedies including divorce and the death of a child. Her intention is for women of every generation to recognize themselves in her story and learn how to nurture themselves and the life decisions they have made. Margolies is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and the grandmother of 21. She shares three grandchildren with Hillary Clinton. To learn more about Women's Campaign International, and to support the important work that they do, please go to https://www.womenscampaigninternational.org/ You can find her newest book, And How Are the Children? at Amazon (https://amzn.to/3s28ZFk). To register for the totally free The Women's Day Event 2022, which will be 8 am – 8 pm on March 8, please go to: http://thewomensdayevent.com/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

What is that big, juicy, audacious dream that you've always had, that maybe you've been afraid to pursue or you've beaten yourself up for abandoning? Maybe you think it's impossible to achieve? Last year I accomplished that kind of goal for myself, one that I had thought impossible: I threw the world's largest event for International Women's Day, with 12 hours of keynote speakers, panels, movement and exercise classes, and more. Over 25 speakers, 2500+ women from around the world registered for this, and it was totally free! In today's episode I'm going to lay out for you how I did it so you can go after your own dreams with renewed energy and determination. The steps that I talk about are: Visualization (and I take you guided visualization exercises to facilitate this) Planning through reverse engineering Celebrating the heck out of every step I accomplished The power of checklists Switch from “I can't” to “How can I?” Tell people about your dream Choose To register for the totally free The Women's Day Event 2022, which will be 8 am – 8 pm on March 8, please go to: http://thewomensdayevent.com/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

When I created The Women's Day Event for International Women's Day in March 2021, I knew I wanted to give back, I knew I wanted to raise money for a community organization that supports girls leadership, and I was thrilled to find The Power of Girlhood, a leadership development organization serving adolescent girls in metro Detroit. And then I met its founder and was just blown away by this amazing human, Ber-Henda Williams. In today's episode, I am joined by Ber-Henda, and she talks about Her inspiration in creating The Power of Girlhood Some of the ways in which The Power of Girlhood impacts girls, and the amazing girls she works with The importance of giving back to the next generation Being a multipotentialite Co-creating in the feminine, as opposed to going it alone Teaching women to listen to their intuition Writing poetry for the United Way and Toyota And so much more! And I am honored to share this with you to kick off Black History Month here in the US, to elevate an African American woman whom I truly love and admire. About Ber-Henda: Ber-Henda is a Visionary+Empath Coach. She supports empathic creative visionary empaths to find their voice, embrace feminine power, and create mission-based businesses in service of social transformation, justice and equity. When she is not doing that, she runs a girl's leadership program, The Power of Girlhood for girls 8-18. She is a bilingual poet. She believes feminine empaths are here to disrupt the patriarchy and oppression with their mission-based businesses. To get Ber-Henda's free gift: https://www.subscribepage.com/l7r8a8 To follow her and keep in touch: https://www.ber-hendawilliams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/berhenda https://www.facebook.com/bintentionalwithb/ https://sociatap.com/BerHenda/  To experience Ber-Henda reading her poetry at a United Way event, click here (https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWaySEM/videos/679573866734768/) and skip to 36:37. If you're here before March 8, 2022, please register for the amazing, free, all day extravaganza, The Women's Day Event! http://thewomensdayevent.com/ We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!