The Radiant Badass with Elizabeth Holmes

After a dip in the 90s Nostalgia Pool, Elizabeth found herself confronted by the market's attempt to turn the description “badass” into the iteration of “boss babe” and she's not having it. She's letting her listeners know that “badass” is a state of mind, not a destination.   Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

It's been a hot second since Elizabeth felt compelled to vent a little bit of the hate on her heart, but she's here with it this episode. Learning about the “Don't Play This Artist” option on her Spotify subscription liberated Elizabeth from having annoying recording artists show up on her playlists – what a gift! In this episode Elizabeth contemplates how the Don't Play option might translate into real life.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

When an ad for a contest where the prize is a visit to the Brady Bunch house and a new personal development book collide in Elizabeth's brain, it results in an observation about perspectives and our reality today. Tune in for this episode's musings.  The Gap and The GainThe Brady Bunch Variety Hour Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

This episode kicks off with some musings about Gen X kinda stuff and weirdly segues into Liz Gilbert's book on creativity, Big Magic, as well as Buddhist teachings. Elizabeth covers a lot of territory this week. The Crow SoundtrackBig Magic by Liz GilbertAfter the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Elizabeth's got podcasting on the brain lately. From finishing Linda Holmes's new book Back After This to pondering the seeming lack of women centered shows that aren't about how to be better at something, she's got some thoughts.  Good Hang with Amy PoehlerIMO with Michele Obama and Craig RobinsonBack After This by Linda Holmes Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Maybe you've already heard that this week marks the five year anniversary of the pandoozle getting real serious. It's when Disneyland and the NBA shut down and we all started to feel we weren't in Kansas anymore. That kicked off the drive to “get back to normal” at all costs. And, with five years in the review, Elizabeth has to ask “are we there yet?”  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

It feels very on brand that the One Hundred and Fiftieth episode of this show would be entitled Shit List. Elizabeth's got some thoughts about the wisdom of curating a healthy and thriving Shit List in the Year of Our Lord 2025. Have you tried having a Shit List? It may be right for you. L7 - Shit ListAnother Playlist You Might Like - Women of 90's AlternativePamela Anderson - I Love You: Recipes From the Heart Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

The 2025 Grammys were this past Sunday and Elizabeth was stoked to see Kendrick Lamar sweep his categories for his amazing diss track “Not Like Us”. She says it gave her a spark of hope, tune in to this episode to hear what other moments fed that spark. And which she could have done without.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

While meeting with Producer Chris, Elizabeth had a thought about something that used to be important to her but that she hadn't cared about since the 90s. And then, recovering from a visit from the COVID fairy, she expanded that list to other things she hasn't cared about since the 90s and, here we are with this episode. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

This episode, Elizabeth has all the thoughts on our “click and buy” society and how it's ruining everything. She's not in the best mood. Tune in for her thoughts on this and other things.   Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Elizabeth is a curious bird. She admits it. She craves context and wants to know the why and what's going to happen all the freaking time. And, in moments like the one we are in as a society, there really isn't context or answers. Tune in to Episode 146 where she shares a couple little phrases and are keeping her grounded.   Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

A few weeks ago, Dave Grohl fans woke up to find an oddly worded post on Dave's Instagram account announcing that he'd fathered a child “outside of” his 20+ year marriage. Rough confession from the Nicest Guy in Rock. In the midst of our current societal moment when this type of admission gets you “canceled” and our parasocial relationships are out of control, our massive Dave Grohl fan, Elizabeth, breaks down her thoughts on the matter and whether it's really any of our business.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

This week's episode kicks off with a bunch of praise for the pop girlies that released incredible music this summer and got everyone up off their butts and into the Pink Pony Club (playlist in Notes if you're not already onto this vibe) and then takes a hard left into a Radiant Reads episode talking about Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!: How to Take Back Our Time, Attention, and Purpose in a Relentless World by Julio Vincent Gambuto. Elizabeth contains multitudes. Girl Summer 2024 playlist  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Elizabeth's been on the Struggle Bus lately and something she's noticed is that ridership has significantly increased. Whether it's from this weird economy or just the general instability of society right now, the Struggle Bus is crowded. Elizabeth's got some thoughts on what this all means. Tune in.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

This week found Elizabeth watching an actor's roundtable and listening to them complain about how hard auditions are and realizing that's not a thing that's unique to an actor's life. We're all auditioning for stuff all the freaking time.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

During treadmill time last week Elizabeth had a major aha moment – not something you're really prepared for at 6:47 am on a random Tuesday. That's what she's talking about this week, so tune in. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach10% Happier episode with Vinny Ferraro Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

While listening to Producer Chris drop some absolute bars in his recent episode Code Words and Canaries on his podcast Getting Work to Work, Elizabeth was hit with his wisdom words when he pondered “have we forgotten how to be human?”. And you may be wondering how that relates to full body deodorant – you'll have to tune in to find out. Getting Work to WorkGWTW779 Code Words and CanariesWALL-E trailer  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Hey Friends – Elizabeth is back with a Radiant Recommends episode. It's been a hot minute, hasn't it? She read This American Ex-Wife by Lyz Lenz and she's obsessed. Lenz's prose opened up Elizabeth's thinking about the institution of marriage in this society, and she really wanted to talk about it. Along the way, she shares a few other book recommendations (and a movie) in case you're casting about for your next read. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachA Court of Thorns and RosesThe Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, WitchThe Fall Guy movieThe Happiness CurveThe Menopause BrainThe American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Way back in Episode 71, Elizabeth went over a few things she might have been wrong about in the past, like Leonard Cohen and matcha. Cut to today's episode in which she reveals a few more areas where she's changed her thinking. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Hey, Friends, what are you supposed to do when you're in a “meh” mood and you just can't seem to lift yourself out of it? That's where Elizabeth found herself this last month and she's sharing the wisdom she took from her horoscope and how she applied it to her actual life. Results still pending on whether the “meh” has moved on, though, tbh.   Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Elizabeth is just back from a spring break trip to Washington DC and the girl has thoughts, friends. All the thoughts. She's covering her admiration for cherry blossom time all the way to her observations on American history. Tune in for a few laughs and she might make you think.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Remember back in the day when the worst thing you could be called was a sellout? Elizabeth remembers it well. Not so in the Year of Our Lord 2024. Elizabeth's sharing random thoughts on everything from the above referenced sellouts to streaming services to Quiet Riot. Tune in, it's a ride. Episode 35 Playlist (includes Killing Joke) Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

We're ankle deep in 2024 already and Elizabeth's been astrologically advised that, as an Aries, it's the year for her to fully embody her Main Character energy. Not one to dismiss a dictate from the stars, Elizabeth spent last Saturday night performing the part of the main character at a table read for a modern western satire feature film script. Because, you know, why not? This week's episode has the dets. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

This week's episode appears to be sponsored by “Get Off My Lawn” because Elizabeth is giving voice to things that are driving her a little bit crazy. From how unserious the marketing of menopause is to society's out of control parasocial relationships, she's blowing off some steam.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

You know how, as women, we're always being implored to “find our place at the table” or “lean in at the table”? Well, what if we make our own table? Or perhaps we'd prefer to gather round a firepit. Today's episode reveals a slightly spicy Elizabeth pondering the values of these “tables” we've all heard about all these years.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

It's Love Week, Friends! Elizabeth's got some thoughts on things in pop culture that she loves and on love in general. And, of course, the Super Bowl comes up.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Jade from Maven + Muse Media is back on the pod this week for a spontaneous conversation about personal brands and reputations. After Elizabeth appeared on Jade's Filed Under podcast back in July, she pondered a question about personal branding posed by Jade and, upon extensive reflection, decided she wanted a “do over” on her answer. There's that and much more.Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachMaven & Muse MediaFiled Under, podcastOn Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins & the Price Women Pay to Be Good , Elise Lohenen Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Kicking off 2024 with the first installment of a new series, Profiles in Badassery (h/t to Elizabeth's sister for the title), we've got author Billie Best on the mic in conversation with Elizabeth. Billie's latest book Clitapalooza: Her Flower Blooms Power drops on Galentines Day (Feb 13th) and…that title got your attention, didn't it? Described as “girl talk on steroids”, Clitapalooza is a feminist revenge fantasy with a spicy romance and a technology twist. And, it's so much fun, make it your book club choice. Full of mic drop moments from Billie, this conversation is so good.Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachBillie Best BlogClitapalooza: Her Flower Blooms Power, a novelBillie's BooksFargo, Season 5On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins & the Price Women Pay to Be Good , Elise Lohenen Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Coming in hot for the new year, Elizabeth's talking weird vibes, Mean Girls and what to do when you discover the most toxic relationship in your life is the one you have with yourself. Yikes. Have a listen and expect to hear more than a little bit about Renee Rapp.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachFiled Under booklet – The Friendship BreakupFiled Under podcastMean Girls (2024) movie trailer Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

It's time for another installment of the Radiant Recommends series. This time it's a couple shows that vibe with her current sensitive state (for “current” read: “constant”). And a couple books that might you might find intriguing. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachEvie Dunmore, authorDr. Phil Stutz booksStutz, movie - NetflixLove Boat – Paramount PlusGeddy Lee – Are Bass Players Human Too?Northern Exposure – Amazon VideoLiz Gilbert – Big Magic Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Elizabeth's back, she rested and refreshed. Well, kind of. Turns out her break didn't go exactly how she had it planned. But, it went. Between figuring out if she could get long COVID before she even had short COVID and trying to gentle parent herself into productivity, it was quite a ride. Tune in to this week's episode for all the dets. Andre 3000 – New Blue SunDeadbolt Design Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Friends, despite popular sayings to the contrary, there is rest for the wicked, actually. In this instance, the “wicked” referenced is Elizabeth and after 2+ years of weekly shows, she's taking a break. She'll be back before you know it and she's talking about the reasons behind it and the benefits of this creative journey on today's episode. Thanks for your support so far and we'll see you soon!Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach 

A visit from her sister, a random ice breaker question for a retreat she's not attending, and, well, eclipse vibes (if we're keeping it one hundred, here) took Elizabeth down the nostalgia rabbit hole. What advice would she give her 18 year old self? Download and listen to see if it matches what you'd tell Baby You. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

L.M. Montgomery was spitting straight facts when she wrote “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” in Anne of Green Gables. This week's episode has Elizabeth recounting the awe and the aww that make October so amazing. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Naomi Klein has a new book out, Doppleganger: A Trip Into the Mirror Word, and Elizabeth caught her interview with Dan Harris on his 10% Happier podcast. In the book, Klein talks about the strange feeling of being mistaken for author Naomi Wolf and taking heat for Wolf's public positions. This leads Klein to think about personal identity and how that's expressed in today's society. Elizabeth's got some thoughts. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachDoppleganger: A Trip into the Mirror WorldDan Harris's 10% Happier podcast: Naomi Klein 

Over the summer Elizabeth found herself drawn into the Swiftie Universe. Through the coverage of the Eras Tour she was intrigued by the sisterhood at the shows. And now, with the takeover of the NFL, Taylor Swift is at the top of her game and, of course, Elizabeth has some thoughts on all of that. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachRadiant Badass, Episode 114, Jade's BackWords on Things, Etsy Shop

After spending a week at the coast while deep in her feels, Elizabeth's here this week talking about her delusional belief that all that's needed to change her life is to stare hard enough at the waves.Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach 

Elizabeth's friend is looking at senior living facilities in preparation for her next chapter. Part of her findings were that some of the facilities focused on resident governance and climate change education groups, while others focused on more of a cruise ship approach focused on field trips and corn hole. That got Elizabeth thinking about our society and how we may be choosing corn hole over fully engaging with our lives. Yep, she's still in her Salty Era. Tune in for this week's rant about the state of our world and the need to engage.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachEpisode 71 – I Might Have Been Wrong About ThatWall-E

In Sarah Knight's book, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, she introduces the concept of “f*ck bucks” (I guess we use asterisks to “hide” the sweary words now? Idk). Sarah's idea that we all have a limited budget of these bucks to spend and we need discernment in how/where we spend them caught Elizabeth's attention and she's taking a moment this week to talk about how she's not throwing those around in every situation that comes her way anymore. Maybe you need to audit your spending as well. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachThe Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah KnightThe Craft

There's been a little bit of a Groundhog's Day (the movie) vibe to the stories Elizabeth's been telling about herself about herself and, finally she's calling herself out. Was she truly still a caterpillar stuck in the “goo phase” before she would emerge a butterfly, as she kept insisting? Or had she actually entered her butterfly phase and the limiting story was BS? I bet you know the answer but tune in for this week's episode anyway. She's got some thoughts.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachOn Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen

Thoughts on the “reverse puberty” that is menopause are what's on Elizabeth's mind this week. And the unexpected role that white hot rage is playing in her life at this stage of the game. Check out this week's episode wherein she shares recent moments when the rage has spilled over and her plan to deal with it moving forward. Notes include a link to the Foo Fighters new album just in case you haven't listened to it yet. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachBut Here We Are – Foo FightersFiled Under – You are Your Authentic Brand

The Foo Fighters new album dropped June 2nd and it's taken this long for Elizabeth to get her thoughts together to articulate her feelings about this effort. This release caused some big feelings to surface. An album about grief will do that. Don't be scared though, this is not funeral dirge, no Friends, it turns out grief and rock work well together. Tune in for more details.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachBut Here We Are – Foo FightersFrom Cradle to Stage by Virginia GrohlFrom Cradle to Stage – the series

Friend and listener fav Jade from Maven & Muse Media is back this week to talk about all the things – from her new podcast, Filed Under (link in notes) to friend break ups and grief hierarchies to Barbie Movie spoilers and the fact that two blondes are currently carrying our economy– our conversation covers a lot of ground and you'll want to join us and jump on this roller coaster. Jade's intentionally joyful mindset is contagious and you'll want to catch it.    Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachFiled Under – Jade's new podcastMaven & Muse MediaMaven & Muse Media IGSwiftie at Fifty Mug

An awkward interaction with a healthcare provider got Elizabeth thinking about the potential of the multiverse versions of Elizabeth Holmeses. Beyond the obvious one.   Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach 

Elizabeth is sharing her opinions around the movie studios marketing of movie casts as little families during press tours and considering how much we all seem to love found family content in all it's forms. She sneaks in two book recommendations, too. Tune in for this week's episode and ponder who you consider your tribe.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachDon't Worry DarlingThe Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterLegends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

Between her broken foot and the crazy astrology star realignment that's happening right now, Elizabeth's been thinking some thoughts about transformation and healing. Tune in for a shot of healing wisdom this week.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Spending her latchkey summers closed up in her air conditioned house watching videos on MTV resulted in Elizabeth getting nostalgic for New Wave music when the weather heats up. On this week's episode she's sharing Five (ish) New Wave Videos That Changed the Trajectory of Her Life. That's quite a statement – tune in to hear about the power of New Wave. Videos linked in Notes.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachEpisode 65 – I Want My MTVAntmusic – Adam & the AntsSpellbound – Siouxsie & the BansheesI Don't Like Mondays – Boomtown RatsUp All Night – Boomtown RatsLove Plus One – Haircut 100Girls on Film – Duran DuranWords – Missing PersonsPlaylist – when I got obsessed with new wave/new romantics before I realized punk was more my scene 

With the impending Twitter implosion on the horizon, Meta dropped it's Threads platform on July 6th. If you were on there the first few hours, it had the entire vibe of entering the Chocolate Room at Willy Wonka's factory. Amazement and joy overflowed. Elizabeth's got some thoughts on how having fun again on social media felt, and how it probably won't last.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

Ah, it's summer. Yay! There's a certain nostalgia associated with summertime and Elizabeth's sharing a few things from her childhood that she's bringing back for the Year of Our Lord 2023. It's all about finding joy where you can, whether it's AM radio or popsicles, what's your summer vibe?Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachBringing It Back Summer Playlist

A recent conversation about living a life aligned with one's personal values prompted Elizabeth to execute a quic audit to check in with what she was spending her time on. Was it on things that mattered or was she simply telling herself a story about what her lived values are? Results of the audit are reflected in the rather extravagant title of this week's episode. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach 

Summer's started and Elizabeth's got a few random thoughts to kick off the season. From Cigarette Grandma Summer to recommended low demand shows to watch, Elizabeth's looking to share the summer vibe. Tune in for a potpourri episode. Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachDISSHCigarette Grandma SummerSmartless DocuseriesArrested DevelopmentAbbott ElementaryCommunityLove Boat