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Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show. Today, we're talking about leadership, systemic inequities, how women in high-pressure careers can find balance and fulfillment without burning out, and more! Joining me is a truly inspiring guest, Emily Howard, a dynamic leader who effortlessly juggles multiple roles as a mom, wife, business owner, consultant, and the new Executive Director of the Economic Forum of Albuquerque, an association of influential leaders committed to elevating the economic vitality of Albuquerque. She is also the Founder/President of Cheetah Strategy, providing strategic planning and brand consulting services. Previously, she led brand and business strategy for Visit Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, McKee Wallwork, Esparza, and DDB Worldwide.  Passionate about bringing ideas to life and fostering collaboration, Emily is a driving force in the Albuquerque community. She co-founded the “Start Bragging” movement, co-hosts the “Positive Not Perfect” radio show, and serves on various boards.  In this episode, we cover: How leaders manage many important roles in their professional and personal lives The efforts to make powerful business groups more diverse and welcoming to everyone Visions for building stronger, more vibrant local economies for the future Strategies for balancing work demands with family life and well-being, especially for women in leadership The importance of honest communication in the workplace regarding personal responsibilities Emily brings years of experience and deep insights into how we can lead within and despite the systems that impact us, fostering a more inclusive and thriving community for all. The book that Emily is currently reading: The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron -- The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to driving systemic change so that women and families thrive. And don't forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at Well Woman Life Challenge. Trust me, these two questions could very well change your life! As always, all links and information can be found at http://www.wellwomanlife.com/347show

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! We're having a deeply meaningful and timely conversation about healing, ambition, and the hidden impacts of systemic trauma, especially for high-achieving women, with my special guest, Annie Wright, LMFT.  Annie is a licensed psychotherapist, relational trauma recovery specialist, writer, and founder of Evergreen Counseling. She is dedicated to helping ambitious women heal the impacts of early relational trauma, break survival-driven patterns, and build thriving, fulfilling lives. She also continues to share trauma-informed insights as a columnist for Psychology Today, a frequent media expert featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and NBC.  In today's conversation, Annie shares her journey of trauma, healing, and entrepreneurship, and how it shaped the powerful work she does today. She offers insight into how trauma manifests in ambitious women, how systemic forces compound our struggles, and what it truly means to build a strong, stable life from the inside out. Together, we explore: The link between childhood trauma and overwork, burnout, and perfectionism How relational and systemic trauma shape our beliefs, behaviors, and boundaries What healing looks like when you're still ambitious - how ambitious women and healthy work habits can co-exist Why addressing the "cracks in your foundation" is key to lasting emotional and relational wellness The importance of creating space for rest, especially for women of color navigating multiple systems of oppression in today's political landscape Annie brings not only clinical expertise but lived experience to the conversation, making her insights all the more powerful and resonant. Whether you're navigating burnout, feeling triggered by the world around you, or simply ready to heal in a deeper, more sustainable way, this episode is for you. -- Also happening this month, 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting on May 14th at 5:30 pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. The WWS continues our sponsorship of this great work in 2025. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and promote a business or event during our meeting. Head over to 100WomenABQ.org And don't forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at http://wellwomanlife.com/Challenge/. Trust me, these two questions could very well change your life! As always, all links and information can be found at www.wellwomanlife.com/346show

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I'm your host, Giovanna Rossi, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you with us today. We're diving deep into one of the most pressing topics of our time—how workplace flexibility and diversity benefit not just employees, but businesses, families, and society as a whole.Today, I'm honored to introduce an incredible guest: Manar Morales. Manar is the President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, a leading expert on workplace flexibility, and an advocate for creating inclusive, high-performing work environments. She works with organizations to help them implement sustainable strategies that foster diversity, equity, and balance, ensuring that all employees—regardless of background or life circumstances—can thrive.In our conversation today, we'll unpack several key issues:Why workplace flexibility is more than just a perk—it's a necessity for a thriving workforce.How embracing diversity and inclusion leads to stronger, more innovative organizations.The policies and practices that forward-thinking companies are adopting to attract and retain top talent.Manar brings years of experience and deep insights into how we can shift outdated workplace norms to build a future where work truly works for everyone. She doesn't just talk about change—she helps organizations implement real solutions.The books she recommended:Book: “The Flexibility Paradigm” by Minar MoralesBook: “The Paris Novel” by Ruth ReichlBook: “Beyond Anxiety” by Martha BeckBefore we jump into this conversation, let's take a moment to acknowledge the ongoing movement for workplace equity. It's not enough to simply acknowledge the need for change—we must actively participate in creating it.To business leaders—prioritize policies that support caregiving, flexible scheduling, and pay equity. To policymakers—commit to legislation that ensures fair treatment for all workers. And to all of us—let's continue pushing for workplaces that recognize and value the full spectrum of human experiences.A huge thank you to everyone committed to this change. Today, and every day, we celebrate the progress we've made and the work that still lies ahead.Also happening this month, 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting May 14th at 5:30pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. The WWS continues our sponsorship of this great work in 2025. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and, promote a business or event during our meeting. Head over to 100WomenABQ.org

Hello Well Women, on the show today I interview Francine Campos. Francine Campos SHRM-SCP is an accomplished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources. She is the Director of HR at Sceye, an aerospace company located in Moriarty, NM, where she champions strategic people initiatives and fosters a culture of engagement and growth. She is also the owner of Leading Success Business Services, LLC, an HR consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations navigate leadership, compliance, and employee engagement.Beyond her professional work, Francine is passionate about giving back through volunteer leadership. She serves as the Professional Development Director for SHRM New Mexico and HRMA, where she helps HR professionals grow and develop in their careers. She is also the Co--Chair for the Women in Business program at the Hispano Chamber of Commerce, supporting and empowering women in leadership and business.Committed to supporting businesses that prioritize their employees and contribute positively to their communities, Francine is a dynamic speaker who leads workshops and presentations on HR best practices, leadership development, and employee engagement, guiding businesses beyond compliance to build thriving workplaces.We discussed:Francine's work in advocating for paid family medical leave legislation in New Mexico and the impact it could have on small businesses and the workforce.Francine's experience traveling to Kenya with LifeStraw to provide clean water access to schools and communities.Francine's personal journey as an introvert and empath, and how she recharges and leverages those qualities in her work.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/344show

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I'm your host, Giovanna Rossi, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you with us today. We're diving deep into one of the most pressing topics of our time—how we work, live, and care for one another—and what that means for all of us striving for a healthy and fulfilling life.Today, I'm honored to introduce a truly inspiring guest: Bridget Schulte. Bridget is an award-winning journalist and author, as well as the director of the Better Life Lab at New America. For decades, she's been at the forefront of investigating the dynamics of workplace culture, time use, and gender equity. Her latest book, Overwork: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life, offers a powerful look into how our current systems are failing us and what we might do to change that.In our conversation today, we'll unpack several key issues:The impossible balancing act between being the “ideal worker” and the “ideal caregiver”The systemic challenges that working parents—especially women—face every dayAnd how businesses and policies can evolve to create more humane, productive work environmentsBridget's impressive background includes more than two decades at the Washington Post, where she honed a journalist's eye for detail and a passionate commitment to justice. She doesn't just highlight problems; she provides actionable solutions for transforming how we think about work, care, and the immense potential of human collaboration.Before we jump into this conversation, let's take a moment to acknowledge Women's History Month! I have a special message to everyone who supports this movement for change: We want more than a thank you or a shout out once a year.To our spouses and partners listening—please, make the invisible workload visible and share the load. if you don't know what the invisible workload is, go look it up. And when you look after the kids please don't call it babysitting, you are parenting your kids.To the employers and business leaders out there—show us your commitment to paid family leave, flexible scheduling, and support for caregivers. Track and share your data on employee pay by gender, race, and job category.And to our public officials and candidates—please move beyond telling us you love your mom or your sister. You're supposed to love your mom! Let us know your concrete plans and policies that center women's lives and needs.A huge thank you to all who are part of this change. Today and all month long, we celebrate the progress we've made and the work that still lies ahead.I'm also excited to share that Family Friendly New Mexico is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with an event featuring none other than Bridget Schulte herself. As part of their annual awards luncheon at Sandia Resort & Casino on April 30, Bridget will be coming to New Mexico to share her insights on building workplaces that truly work for families. With companies recognized for their innovative approaches to family-friendly practices, this event promises to be a catalyst for change. For more details, check out familyfriendlym.org. The Well Woman Show is a proud sponsor of this incredible event.The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to driving systemic change so that women and families thrive. And don't forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at Well Woman Life Challenge – Well Woman Life . Trust me, these two questions could very well change your life!All the links and additional information are available at

Hello, Well Women, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I'm honored to be joined by someone whose journey with healing and compassion runs deep. Please join me in welcoming Debora Garrison. Debora's connection with The Grief Center began in 2003 at the Children's Grief Center, where she participated alongside her son and daughter after the heartbreaking loss of their father. It was in those early days that Debora first experienced the transformative power of compassionate support—a power that would eventually change her life and set her on a path to make a difference for countless others.We discuss:The importance of peer-to-peer grief support groups provided by the Grief Center, and how they create a space for people to engage in the grieving process.The challenges of grieving in a productivity-driven culture that often expects people to “move on” quickly, and the need to provide more bereavement leave for employees.How the Grief Center accommodates different cultural traditions and practices around grief, by training facilitators and offering flexible activities.But before we dive into this heartfelt discussion with Debora, I want to share some exciting news and upcoming events that we're proud to support. Mark your calendars for February 14th! The Well Woman Show is a proud sponsor of The Grief Center's 19th Annual Healing Hearts Luncheon. This event is so much more than just a luncheon—it's a beacon of hope and a gathering that provides essential healing and support to our grieving community. I'm especially proud to say that I'm a trained bereavement facilitator with The Grief Center, and being part of their mission to offer compassionate, safe support and a path to healing is an honor I hold very dear.For those who might not know, The Grief Center is the only organization of its kind in central New Mexico. Currently, it serves over 400 bereaved individuals each month in 78 support groups running from September through May. Over the past 23 years, The Grief Center has touched the lives of over 12,000 individuals through its support groups, hosted more than 200 campers at Camp Corazon, and trained over 400 volunteer Bereavement Facilitators. If you're interested in learning more about their remarkable programs, head on over to wellwomanlife.com/radio.I also want to take a moment to thank our wonderful sponsors who help make this show possible. A huge thank you goes out to Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm committed to supporting systemic change so that women and families can truly thrive. I also want to remind you to check out the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at These two questions could change your life! – Well Woman Life . Trust me when I say these two questions could very well change your life!And there's more good news: The Well Woman Show is also grateful for the support of Family Friendly New Mexico. Their efforts to create workplaces that work for families make a tremendous difference in our community. Speaking of family-friendly initiatives, please note that all Family Friendly Business Award® applications must be submitted by February 28th. This award is an incredible opportunity for businesses to gain recognition for their commitment to building vibrant, family-friendly spaces, to inspire others, and to have a genuine community impact. For all the details, guidelines, or any questions you might have, please visit familyfriendlym.org. Don't miss your chance to shine and be a part of this amazing movement!Debora recommended

Hello Well Women, on today's show, I interview Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement in honor of her son, Jesse, who was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012. Shortly after his death, Scarlett decided to be part of the solution to the issues that we're seeing in our society — that also caused the tragedy — and turned it into an opportunity to build a culture of love, resilience, forgiveness, and connection in our communities at a time when it is needed the most. We discuss: What Nurturing Healing Love means. How to overcome fear & post traumatic growth and How we can choose love as a thoughtful response in any situation, circumstance or interaction Make sure to listen to the podcast for the Superpowers for Success section!  The New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women is excited to announce their Women's Day of Action, January 28th at 10am in the Rotunda at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. We'll hear from lawmakers and organizations about key bills supporting women in the 2025 session. Plus, get a quick Legislative 101 on how to make your voice heard and advocate for the bills that matter to you. The event is from 10-11 and no RSVP is required. Events – New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting January 29th at 5:30pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. The WWS continues our sponsorship of this great work in 2025. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and, promote a business or event during our meeting. Head over to 100WomenABQ.org. Grief Center's 19th annual Healing Hearts Luncheon, on February 14th, which provides hope and healing to our grieving community. Throughout their 23-year history, they have served over 12,000 individuals in support groups, over 200 campers in Camp Corazon, and trained over 400 volunteer Bereavement Facilitators. For more information on the Healing Hearts event, go to Healing Hearts Event – The Grief Center For more information on The Grief Center's programs, visit www.griefnm.org

Welcome to The Well Woman Show! I'm your host, Giovanna Rossi, and today, I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Sonal Patel, board-certified pediatrician, neonatologist, and breastfeeding specialist, with a passion for improving postpartum care and infant nutrition. As the founder and owner of NayaCare: Fourth Trimester Clinic at Your Doorstep, she has dedicated her career to understanding and advocating for the critical importance of the fourth trimester in maternal and infant health. Her multifaceted career includes being a published author and researcher, a TEDx speaker, Colorado medical director of Family Connects, and the co-founder of the Center of 4th Trimester Care, a national nonprofit organization.We discuss maternity and raising awareness of the health issues facing a postpartum mothers, the economic impact of a maternal death with maternal mortality.The book she shared was The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou**The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at ** wellwomanlife.com/radioThese two questions could change your life! – Well Woman LifeAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/radio

Today, as we continue to process the recent election results, we're diving into a conversation that supports us in the realm of spiritual connection, resilience, and collective awakening. In times of change, we often seek grounding and meaning, and this week's guest offers a unique perspective on how to find both. Wherever you are in the process of digesting the recent election, I invite you to take good care of your energy and your heart, nourish yourself and take your time. And know that there is a place for your voice and contribution in finding solutions to our most pressing challenges as a society.If you are longing for community to rest, reflect, restore and rejuvenate with, join me in the Well Woman Academy. Details at wellwomanlife.com/academyI'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Mirabai Starr, an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, and a pioneer in interspiritual dialogue. Mirabai has been named one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, and she's spent decades exploring spirituality through the wisdom of the world's religious traditions. She's authored books like Wild Mercy, Caravan of No Despair, and God of Love, which offer a fresh, grounded approach to spirituality and feminine wisdom.Together, we discuss what it means to live a deeply connected life, where everyday experiences invite us to the sacred, beyond institutionalized religion and self-improvement. Join us as we explore how engaging in acts of peace and justice can be as profound as any personal journey.The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quizAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/radioMirabai's first episode: https://wellwomanlife.com/captivate-podcast/173show/Find her books hereHer group: Holy Lament – Holy Lament Community Grief Journey with Mirabai StarrThe Transformative Path of Loss & Longing with Mirabai Starr: An ongoing community grief journey through the Landscape of Loss

This week on the Well Woman Show, I interview Pamelya Herndon, an attorney and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 28th district since 2021. She is a Howard University graduate and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.We discuss:– Representative Pamela Herndon's work and advocacy for justice, equality, and improving access to behavioral health and maternal healthcare, especially for women and people of color.– Herndon's personal background and how her family history and upbringing shaped her passion for social justice.– Advice and insights Herndon shares on achieving success, balancing career and family, and the importance of following one's passions.Pamela also recommended the book: “A Black Women's History of the United States” by Dana Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross.She also mentioned the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee Meeting on November 19-22 – you can find out more here: https://www.nmlegis.gov/committee/Interim_Committee?CommitteeCode=LHHSRemember:Family Friendly NM Business Networking Oct 17 5:30-7:00Join us on Thursday, October 17th and be inspired by leaders in the community!Unlock Your Business Success: Be a part of the movement that prioritizes families and the economy in fresh and impactful ways.Learn how to apply for the prestigious Family Friendly Business Award and elevate your workplace to new heights.Network, have fun and uncover the path to recognition for your investments in both your business and your valued employees!There is a business case for implementing family friendly workplace policies, this event is a perfect place to learn more.Learn moreAlso, 100 Women Albuquerque Oct 30 5:30-7:00Once you donate, you become a member of 100 Women Albuquerque. Members suggest and vote on the nonprofit agencies that will receive funding. Each quarter five nonprofits are emailed out to the membership, they have three weeks to review and make their selection. The nonprofit with the majority of votes receives the funding. We keep a list of suggested nonprofits submitted from our members and all nonprofits are vetted.Learn moreDon't miss out on NMCSW's Women's Health Summit – New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women on November 8-9, 2024 at Isleta Resort & Casino.Registration is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today.Local women have shared their stories and the facts show that healthcare is a top concern here in New Mexico. As a result, this year's Women's Summit will focus on women's health. Join the Commission on the Status of Women to hear incredible speakers, engage with other women, and attend panels exploring issues such as expanding access to care, women's mental health, challenges for local medical providers, exploring community driven models of care, navigating healthcare resources, social determinants of health, and maternal mortality issues here in New Mexico.Learn more

This month on the Well Woman Show, I interview Ruth Whippman, British author, journalist and cultural critic living in the United States, and the author of BOY MOM, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. A former BBC documentary film director, her writing appears in the New York Times, The Guardian, Time magazine and elsewhere. Fortune described her as “one of the sharpest minds” of the decade. Her first book America the Anxious, was a New York Post Best Book of the Year and a New York Times Editors' Choice. We discuss: The role of socializing our boys in society and the impact. Patriarchy isn't just about women, it's impacting men as well. How we can stop perpetuating the same cycles and do better. But first I want to tell you about even event coming up in Santa Fe that I love going to every year and that the Well Woman Show is sponsoring- the 5th Annual SCORE Women In Business Conference: Building Bridges and Empowering Entrepreneurs! SCORE Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico presents the 5th SCORE Women In Business Conference on Thursday, September 19 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Scottish Rite Center in Santa Fe. This year's conference aims to inspire and connect women entrepreneurs and small business owners across New Mexico. With a focus on collaboration and community building across cultures and industries, the event promises to be a valuable experience for all attendees. For more information about tickets, visit Women In Business Conference – Doing Well While Doing Good. Now I've got to tell you how much I love this conference – it's really well planned with wonderful speakers and engaging sessions. It's a must go to for women in businesses no matter what stage you're in! I always leave with authentic objections made and very inspired to tackle my next goal. I hope you'll join me! Head over to wellwomanlife.com for more info. The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at These two questions could change your life! – Well Woman Life

Hello Well Women! On the show today, I interview Genevieve Chavez Mitchell, local activist, global citizen, conscious investor, spiritual seeker and author of Sacred Money: The Power of Heart-Centered Finance. Genevieve's background includes business and non-profit consulting, natural health care, and portfolio management. She is a proud mother and grandmother to her four sons and her four grandchildren. She co-authored the book Prayers to the Goddess: A Moon Cycle Devotion, with Anne Key. Genevieve is committed to a just, thriving, kind, regenerative Earth community. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We discuss: Changing Your Money Story A Paradigm Shift From Me More Mine to Us We and the Earth Practical Tips to use your Money for a Better World Conscious consumerism And much more And happening next month, 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting August 21st at 5:30pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and, promote a business or event during our meeting – I'll be there facilitating the community sharing portion of the event and I'd love to see you there! Head over to 100WomenABQ.org for all the info and links. I recently had the privilege of attending the White House Southwest Regional Business Briefing, where we heard directly from Biden-Harris Administration officials about the ongoing efforts to bolster our local economies through entrepreneurship and small business ownership. The discussions were rich with insights and resources aimed at supporting businesses, especially those committed to creating family-friendly workplaces. At Family Friendly NM, our mission is to support businesses in thriving by fostering environments where families can flourish. We believe that when businesses adopt family-friendly policies, they not only enhance the well-being of their employees but also drive productivity, loyalty, and overall success. The White House briefing reaffirmed the importance of our mission and provided valuable resources to help us continue this crucial work. At Family Friendly NM, we recognize that implementing family-friendly policies is a key driver of business success. Policies such as flexible working hours, paid family leave, and on-site or near site childcare not only support employees in balancing work and family life but also enhance employee satisfaction and retention. During the briefing, I had the opportunity to ask two critical questions that are close to our hearts at Family Friendly NM: Childcare for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: I inquired about the availability and support for childcare solutions tailored to the unique needs of small business owners and entrepreneurs. The response was encouraging, highlighting that the SBA recognizes the importance of accessible childcare and is working to include this in their support programs. They emphasized that integrating childcare support is crucial for enabling entrepreneurs to focus on growing their businesses without sacrificing their families' needs. Family-Friendly Workplaces as a Strategy for Business Development: I also asked how the SBA is positioning family-friendly workplaces as a key strategy for supporting business development. While the SBA is doing incredible work in supporting small businesses, they have not yet fully integrated the messaging about the critical role family-friendly workplaces play in business development. This is where Family Friendly NM steps in. We will continue to be the voice advocating for the integration of family-friendly policies as a core business strategy,...

Hello Well Women! On the show today, I interview Katie Arnold. She is a longtime journalist and bestselling author of Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World (2024), which tells the story of a traumatic wilderness accident and her path to healing. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed memoir, Running Home (2019). An elite ultra runner, she credits her joy and resilience in running to her deep Zen and writing practices. She leads Mountain and River Flow Camps throughout the Southwest, focusing on daily habits such as writing, wilderness, and meditation that cultivate presence and flow. Her stories have been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Outside Magazine, among many other national publications. She lives in Santa Fe with her husband and two teenage daughters.We discuss:Katie Arnold's new book “Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World”Aabout overcoming the limitations others placed on youPractices for connecting with one's inner self and intuition, like movement, meditation, and writingDefining success and embracing one's authentic gifts/talentsAnd much moreKatie recommended any and all books by Alice MunroLearn more about Kate's flow camps:KATIE ARNOLDFlow Camps are small, immersive retreats designed to bring us deeper into nature and our own imagination. Together in some of the most stunning landscapes in the West–rivers, mountains, deserts—we explore simple, pleasurable practices that help us cultivate more energy, flow, ease, and inspiration in our daily lives. These are “camps” in the best sense of the word: they allow us to step outside of our busy lives and into beautiful, remote places, and to experience the magic of moving and writing together in wilderness. We arrive as strangers and leave as friends.The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz atThese two questions could change your life! – Well Woman Life

This Month on the Well Woman Show this month, I interview Dr. Jen Gunter. Originally from Winnipeg, Jen is an internationally renowned OB/GYN. In addition to her most recent book, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation, she is the author of the two New York Times bestsellers, The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto. Her TED Talk on menstruation was the third most viewed TED Talk of 2020. She's been called the Internet's OB/GYN and one of the fiercest advocates for women's health. Her mission is to build a better medical internet because to be empowered about health, one must have accurate information. Her writing has appeared in various publications, including the New York Times, Dame, The New Republic, and The Guardian. She runs a blog called The Vajenda, and her medical practice is in San Francisco, California. We discuss: Lack of factual knowledge and education in women's reproductive health How we need to challenge misinformation and stigma. The need for research, funding, and open conversations about women's health. How the wellness industry is exploiting gender gaps and profiting from women's health concerns. And much more She recommended: "Chain Gang All-Stars" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, which she is currently reading and recommends as an incredible dystopian novel. Plus her book, "Blood" by Jen Gunter, which she wrote to help people understand the basics of the menstrual cycle The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies - a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at These two questions could change your life! - Well Woman Life

Hello Well Women! On the show today, I Interview Professor Marcy Karin, law professor, scholar, and Director of the Legislation and Civil Rights Clinic at the University of the District of Columbia. Through the Clinic, she supervises students' systemic reform work at the intersection of gender, disability and racial justice for community-based organizations. Her scholarship advances social justice for current and former menstruators, breastfeeding workers, domestic violence survivors, people with disabilities, and the military community. As the 2023 Fulbright-Scotland Distinguished Scholar at the University of Edinburgh, she explored “Menstrual Justice at Work and School: Public Policy Lessons from Scotland's Period Products Law and the UK's Equality Act.” She has a LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, a JD from Stanford Law School and a BA from American University. Professor Karin also self-identifies as a disabled advocate, legislative lawyer, storyteller, mentor, mentee, carer, neighbor, niece, aunt, cousin, friend and explorer. She has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, The Ferret, Arizona Republic, Law360, and Ms. On the show we discuss: Professor Marcy Karen's career trajectory from law to advocacy around menstruation, menopause, and reproductive justice. Scotland's period products law and how it changed cultural attitudes, emphasizing the need for multi-level government involvement in these issues. Making menstruation and menopause more visible through policies like eliminating the "tampon tax", providing accommodations in workplaces and schools, and expanding menstrual health education. The importance of inclusivity, connecting people, and embracing opportunities rather than a linear career path. And much more Also, The Well Woman Show is a proud media partner of the Work and Family Researchers Network conference happening on June 19-22, 2024 at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec Canada. You can hear our interview with conference chair Ellen Gallinsky at episode 325  and of course Prof. Marcy Karin is on the show today, a long time contributor to the Work and Family Researchers Network who'll be presenting there this year as well. The 2024 conference theme is Big Questions in Work-Family, which will be part of a two-year agenda. These are the cutting-edge global questions that are not yet fully answered or recognized, including: CHANGES IN WORK – What are the meanings of work at different life stages, for different groups, and in different kinds of jobs? How is work organized? What is the future of work and for whom? CHANGES IN FAMILY LIFE – How are families and family experiences changing around the globe and what changes might we expect? For example, fertility rates are declining in high-income countries and there are reports of an epidemic of loneliness. What other changes are evident and what are the implications? CHANGES IN WORK-LIFE INTERFACE: What theories, concepts, and measures best explain new and emerging intersections between work and family? THE LIFE COURSE – How do changes in work and family impact children and their capacities to enter adult roles, for adults to successfully navigate transitions, and for older populations to age well? SOLUTIONS AND PROMISING PRACTICES – What are the most promising solutions in policy and practice in the global north and south? What are the challenges and best opportunities for advancing equity and social justice? The conference's objective is to chart an agenda for the future of work-family research, policy and practice. And there will be numerous events to connect a global community of scholars with thought leaders in media, philanthropy, practice, policy, and social change. Find more information at

Hello Well Women! On the show today, I Interview Elizabeth Bechard, Senior Policy Analyst for Moms Clean Air Force leading the organization's work on climate change and mental health. She is author of Parenting in a Changing Climate: Tools for Cultivating Resilience, Taking Action, and Practicing Hope in the Face of Climate Change. Elizabeth also holds a Master's of Science in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where her thesis research focused on climate change and parents' mental health. Before joining Moms Clean Air Force, she worked as a health coach and clinical research coordinator. Elizabeth is a member of the Early Years Climate Action Task Force and lives in Vermont with her husband and twins.On the show we discuss:How parent-focused climate activism is important for mental health,Effective ways for parents to support their kids' mental health.The EPA's recent rules strengthening emissions protections for vehicles, and`Her new book, Parenting in a Changing Climate: Tools for Cultivating Resilience, Taking Action, and Practicing Hope in the Face of Climate Change.Also, The Well Woman Show is a proud media partner of the Work and Family Researchers Network conference happening on June 19-22, 2024 at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec Canada. You can hear our interview with conference chair Ellen Gallinsky at xxxx and coming up next month on the show, you can hear from Prof. Marcy Karin, a long time contributor to the Work and Family Researchers Network and she'll be presenting there this year as well.The 2024 conference theme is Big Questions in Work-Family, which will be part of a two-year agenda. These are the cutting-edge global questions that are not yet fully answered or recognized, including:CHANGES IN WORK – What are the meanings of work at different life stages, for different groups, and in different kinds of jobs? How is work organized? What is the future of work and for whom?CHANGES IN FAMILY LIFE – How are families and family experiences changing around the globe and what changes might we expect? For example, fertility rates are declining in high-income countries and there are reports of an epidemic of loneliness. What other changes are evident and what are the implications?CHANGES IN WORK-LIFE INTERFACE: What theories, concepts, and measures best explain new and emerging intersections between work and family?THE LIFE COURSE – How do changes in work and family impact children and their capacities to enter adult roles, for adults to successfully navigate transitions, and for older populations to age well?SOLUTIONS AND PROMISING PRACTICES – What are the most promising solutions in policy and practice in the global north and south? What are the challenges and best opportunities for advancing equity and social justice?The conference's objective is to chart an agenda for the future of work-family research, policy and practice. And there will be numerous events to connect a global community of scholars with thought leaders in media, philanthropy, practice, policy, and social change. Find more information at wellwomanlife. com/radio [for show notes include wfrn.org)The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quiz

On the show today, I interview Sweta Vikram, a Doctor of Ayurveda and author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. Sweta specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digestion, appetite, and mood. With a Master's degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and a post-graduate degree in Sports Nutrition, she applies her expansive knowledge to shape her approach. Sweta's upcoming book, “The Loss That Binds Us, set to release this month is a heartfelt guide through grief. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NBC, as well as a documentary collaboration with Dr. Deepak Chopra.On the show we discuss:Self-care, trusting women's wisdom, and menopause from an Ayurvedic perspective.Her new book called “The Loss That Binds Us” about grief and loss after experiencing the deaths of her father and father-in-law.How Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health issues, looking at all contributing factors rather than just treating individual symptoms.Also happening next month, 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting May 1st at 5:30pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and, promote a business or event during our meeting – I'll be there facilitating the community sharing portion of the event and I'd love to see you there!www.100WomenABQ.orgReady to make a meaningful impact while staying active? Girls on the Run Rio Grande is all about empowering young girls through running, building confidence, and promoting healthy habits.Here's how you can be part of the action:Our SoleMates adult running group kicks off on April 13th. Find all the details on our Instagram @girlsontherunriogrande or Facebook at Girls on the Run Rio Grande – Central New Mexico. This is a casual running group that benefits the young girls in our community. Your registration gives you access to our community, free coaching, free race registration, discounted coffee and so much more!Save the date for May 11th! Join us for the Ladies Night 5K, where your registration directly supports Girls on the Run Rio Grande. Expect a fun run with music, vendors, celebration and more!On May 19th, join us and our girls for the End of Season 5K hosted by Wise Pies Pizza. Keep an eye on our social media or visit WisePies Pizza Run for updates.This is your chance to be a part of empowering the next generation of strong, confident girls!The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quiz

Coming up on the Well Woman Show this month, I Interview Jennifer Lunden. She is the recipient of the 2019 Maine Arts Fellowship for Literary Arts and the 2016 Bread Loaf–Rona Jaffe Foundation Scholarship in Nonfiction, Jennifer Lunden writes at the intersection of health and the environment. Her essays have been published in Creative Nonfiction, Orion, River Teeth, DIAGRAM, Longreads, and other journals; selected for several anthologies; and praised as notable in Best American Essays. A former therapist, she was named Maine's Social Worker of the Year in 2012. She and her husband, the artist Frank Turek, live in a little house in Portland, Maine, where they keep several chickens, two cats, one Great Dane puppy, and some gloriously untamed gardens. Her new book is “American Breakdown: Our Ailing Nation, My Body's Revolt, and the Nineteenth-Century Woman Who Brought Me Back to Life.”We discuss:Chronic illnesses affecting women like MECFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) and long COVID.Gender differences in healthcare and medical training that lead to delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment of illnesses.Illness stigma, the importance of recognizing women's experiences, and empowering personal narratives for societal change and well-being.Jennifer Lunden's book is “American Breakdown: Our Ailing Nation, My Body's Revolt, and the Nineteenth-Century Woman Who Brought Me Back to Life.”She also recommends “Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing,” by Jen Soriano.The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies - a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quizAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/330show

On the Well Woman Show this week in celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, I interview Raquel BenavidezLet's talk a bit about International Women's Day recognized each year on March 8. UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting women's needs worldwide. UN Women recently called on investing in women as the best solution to face growing crises – really centering women in the solutions. In a news release from the United Nations, UN Women stated that in a year where almost half of the population lives in a country undergoing an election, this International Women's Day is a crucial opportunity to define the future we want. As conflict, climate change and polarizing societies are eroding decades of progress in gender equality, UN Women is calling on “Invest in women: Accelerate Progress” to realize the gender equality dividend for all.Ensuring pay equity is important to businesses not just from a legal compliance perspective, but also because research shows that employees have a high level of awareness around pay equity issues (and legislation), and are more likely to want to work for employers who are transparent about pay equity. As employees become more willing to talk about their pay with their coworkers, transparency from employers about pay, and pay equity, will become a critical differentiator for employers seeking to hire top talent in the future. Learn more at Family Friendly New Mexico.Now, in celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, Raquel Benavidez is on the show today. She's an advocate and leader for Latina Equal Pay and CEO of Bien Loca Industries, a medical and recreational cultivation and processing company with delivery/distribution and retail licenses in New Mexico. On the show we discuss:The importance of self-awareness and discernment in embracing one's unique identity while letting go of negative traits.Reevaluating competition, while advocating for women and addressing challenges women face in male-dominated fields.Fully embracing one's unique perspectives and abilities without worrying what others think in order to effectively express oneself and one's leadership.For the full interview, including a deep dive into the Four Agreements work Raquel has been leading, listen to Episode 329 available on NPR podcasts tomorrow, 3/13.Raquel recommended The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. ,andThe Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quizAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/radio

Hello Well Women! Today on the show I interview Viva Asmelash. She is a passionate workplace consultant and certified inclusion strategist specializing in forward-thinking employee engagement, equity-centered strategic planning, values-driven branding, and critical team conversations. Viva's professional purpose is to create environments where people feel truly seen and are inspired to be their best and most authentic selves. She often facilitates inclusive executive group coaching, delivers engaging keynotes and panel discussions, and crafts org-wide education experiences for clients like IDEO U, MiQ, and Reading Partners. As the co-founder of Liberation Labs, she proudly co-designed the first-of-its-kind Culturally-Aware Feedback Training™. She also co-authored the viral 2023 Harvard Business Review article, Creating Psychological Safety for Black Women at Your Company.As a first-generation Eritrean-American, Viva leverages a unique, lifelong perspective on race, gender, culture, belonging, privilege, and education access. With this lens and her breadth of experience, she takes deep care in helping teams evolve their people + inclusion ethos and efforts—all in hopes of planting seeds for collective liberation and joy.We discuss:How to Gain awareness of how identity factors into our pathways to emotional and psychological safety at workHow we can Swap "saviorism" for solidarityAnd why making workplaces safer and better for Black women actually benefits everyone.In celebration of Black History Month, I also want to highlight past episodes featuring the work and lives of Black women.265 The Urgency For Equal Rights - Carol Jenkins was President and CEO of the ERA Coalition/Fund for Women's Equality, which aims to amend the U.S. Constitution to include the Equal Rights Amendment, something many Americans believe already happened.298 How to Make and Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco author of NYT bestselling book Platonic303 When Black Women Thrive at Work with Ericka Hines, author of Black Women Thriving, a report and call to action which seeks to define what it means for Black women to thrive in the workplace and determine how they find joy, success, and stability at work.245 Leading Inside the Beltway with Dr. C Nicole Mason, the past president and chief executive officer of the Institute for Women's Policy Research, a leading voice on pay equity, economic policies, and research impacting women.The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies - a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quiz

Today on the show I interview Sylvia Ghazarian, Executive Director of Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project, the largest national independent abortion fund. As former Chair of the Commission on the Status of Women for 12 years, she has championed policy advocacy on healthcare, poverty, domestic/sexual violence and human trafficking in Los Angeles. Sylvia is from California, and identifies as middle eastern and a woman of color.We discuss:Importance of our national abortion fund and the need to destigmatize this common health procedure.Thinking Bigger Than Roe as we head into what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade.How leadership development and career paths can be formed in unexpected ways.She recommended the book Luminous Darkness: An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown and the documentary The Burning Times.Some other podcasts about Roe vs. Wade:326 50 Years of Ms Magazine with Kathy Spillar296 Reclaiming Abortion as Healthcare With Joan LaMunyon Sanford I want to personally invite you to the Bioneers Conference. As Bioneers celebrates its 35th-anniversary conference, the urgency of transformative change is starkly evident. It is more important now than ever that we connect and scale brilliant social movements to enact the kinds of breakthrough solutions that this earth needs. The clock is ticking. The call to action resounds: We must recognize our collective power, understanding that what we do to one another resonates with our treatment of the Earth.Previous episode with Nina Simons, the co-founder of Bioneers, https://wellwomanlife.com/captivate-podcast/297show/Register now for #Bioneers2024 at conference.bioneers.org Use discount code WellWoman20!The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quiz

Hello Well Women! Today on the show I interview Kathy Spillar, the Executive Director of Feminist Majority, a national organization working for women's equality, empowerment, and non-violence. One of the founders, Spillar has been a driving force in executing the organizations' diverse programs securing women's rights both domestically and globally since its inception in 1987. In December 2001, the Feminist Majority Foundation became the sole publisher of Ms. magazine (founded in 1972). And they just published their new book: “50 Years of Ms. The best of the pathfinding magazine that ignited a revolution.The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies – a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlifecom/quizAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/radio

Today on the show I interview Ellen Galinsky, the President of Families and Work Institute and the elected President of the Work and Family Researchers Network. She serves as a senior advisor to the Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary of Youth Mental Health at the Administration for Children and Families and between March 2016 and September 2022 was Chief Science Officer of the Bezos Family Foundation. Her research has focused on work-life, children's development, youth voice, child-care, parent-professional relationship, and parental development. Galinsky is the author of Mind in the Making and The Breakthrough Years. She's also the author of 90 books/reports and 360 articles for books, journals, magazines, and the Web. We discuss her work with women and children, her upcoming book, The Breakthrough Years, and what the most common thing kids wish for their parents. ‌The book she recommended was: Demon Copperhead: A Pulitzer Prize Winner by Barbara Kingsolver  Girls on the Run Rio Grande is a social and emotional development program, driven by an evidence-based curriculum that helps 3rd-5th grade girls build confidence, kindness and decision-making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. We operate in Sandoval, Valencia and Bernalillo counties. In our 12 years of operation, we have never turned a girl away based on her ability to pay. Our programming is delivered by our incredible volunteer coaches, which we are in need of! The impact of a Girls on the Run volunteer coach is as boundless as it is beautiful. As a coach, you will also reap countless benefits, including deepening your leadership skills, finding joy in helping others, and earning new perspectives – just to name a few! Girls on the Run coaches are: · Trained to lead small teams through engaging lessons that build confidence, inspire healthy habits and foster meaningful connections · Not required to be runners or athletes · Fully prepared and supported by GOTR · Available for practice once or twice week for 90 minutes for the 10-week season · Compassionate and empowering leaders who want to support the next generation of change-makers. Our coaches bring our evidence-based curriculum to life and are at the heart of what makes Girls on the Run one of a kind. At every practice, their encouragement inspires girls to activate and reach their limitless potential. Remember: We provide coaches with all the training and supplies necessary, so prior experience is not required! Lead the way for more girls in your community and watch your own life transform. If you have any questions about our program, its impact or volunteering, please contact us. Our website is Girls on the Run Rio Grande or check us out on instagram and facebook @girlsontherunriogrande. The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies - a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quiz As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/325show

Hello well women! On the Well Woman Show today I interview Lisa Niver. Lisa is the author of Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty and an award-winning travel expert who has explored 102 countries and six continents. Discover her articles in publications from AARP: The Magazine and AAA Explorer to WIRED and Wharton Magazine, as well as her site WeSaidGoTravel. For her print, podcast, digital and broadcast segments, she has been awarded three Southern California Journalism Awards and two National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards and been a finalist 22 times. Niver is also the host of the award-nominated podcast Make Your Own Map. We discuss today: The transformative potential of embracing change. The importance of setting bold goals for personal growth. Strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt. As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/324show The books she recommended were: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant  50 Years of Ms.: The Best of the Pathfinding Magazine That Ignited a Revolution by Katherine Spillar  Here is Giovanna's episode about turning fifty: Part 1 Part 2 The WWS is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies - a consulting firm that supports systemic change so that women and families thrive, and by the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at wellwomanlife.com/quiz If you're in burn out or major transition, this is YOUR time to figure out what is holding you back from making the changes you need to make in order to live your fullest, most joyful life! The cause of all our challenges (personal or professional) can actually be rooted in the lack of Internal Superpowers and/or External Supports. Our Well Woman Life Framework tells you which stage of the WWL Cycle you're in and what to do about it so you can truly live your best life. You can find out more at http://www.wellwomanlife.com/quiz

On the Well Woman Show today I interview Danielle Slupesky. Danielle is a certified End of Life Coach and Death Doula. She takes a non-judgmental, heart-centered approach to working with those who are thinking about, preparing for, and near the end of their lives. She offers non-medical, practical, emotional, spiritual and physical support to the dying, as well as to their caregivers and loved ones. Through public education and community engagement her goal is normalize conversations surrounding death, grief and loss. She aims to desterilize and demedicalize death and the dying process. After a near death experience in 2013, Danielle says, "I came back with a mission. I want to bring death back home. Back into the hands and hearts of our families and communities. Death, like birth, need not be a medical event. You've prepared for this journey your entire life. Embark without fear and full of love. We discuss today: No one makes it out of here alive - lets talk about what that means and how it feels to accept this fact. If you knew you were going to die within three months, what would you focus on or do differently? And how we can bring beauty, ritual and ceremony and sacredness to any space - even a heavily medicalized ICU! If you want to know more about Women Empower Sessions hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, please visit https://web.santafechamber.com/events/WomenEmpower Featuring The 2023 Business of the Year Kitchen Table Santa Fe-3674/details?mibextid=Zxz2cZ 1. If you want to know more about the December 1st Csw listening tour, please visit https://nmcsw.org/listening-learning-event-registration-silver-city/ The books Danielle mentioned were: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao by Wayne W. Dyer The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life. As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/323show

On the Well Woman Show today I interview Dr. Wendy Ellis, Assistant Professor in Global Health and the Founding Director of the Center for Community Resilience at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. I met Dr. Ellis at a summit on early childhood, childcare and workplace policy - one of my all time favorite topics. And when I heard her speak about resilience and her take on the Adverse Childhood Experience model (known as ACES), I just knew I had to have her on the show. While the world, and the US in particular, might be in breakdown, there are leaders that are already rebuilding, and actually facilitating the emergence of a new version of the systems and structures that we not build for or by women and certainly not women of color. Dr. Wendy Ellis is one of those leaders.She is an Assistant Professor in Global Health and the Founding Director of the Center for Community Resilience at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. Dr. Ellis has spent the last fifteen years developing and working to grow a 'resilience movement' to address systemic inequities that contribute to social and health disparities that are often transmitted in families and communities from generation to generation.The Center for Community Resilience seeks to improve the health of communities by enabling cross-sectoral partners to align policy, program and practice to address adverse childhood experiences in the context of adverse community environments--or as Dr. Ellis has coined it "The Pair of ACEs". This innovative framing of ACEs, with an explicit focus on equity and prevention, has had a substantial influence on local initiatives, programs, public health initiatives and local, state and federal policy. Using the Pair of ACEs framing, Building Community Resiliencenetworks have successfully led systems and policy change focused on addressing long-standing economic, social and health disparties by partnering with community, integrating service delivery and building political will for change.The strengths-based approach is aimed at building the infrastructure to disrupt cycles of structural racism, foster equity and promote resilience in communities by improving access to supports and buffers that help individuals 'bounce back' and communities thrive.Leveraging her extensive background in communications, in 2022 Dr. Ellis produced a documentary, “America's Truth: Cincinnati” that follows her team's innovative approach to centering conversations on structural racism that galvanized a resilience movement to foster equity through systems and policy change. Dr. Ellis holds several leadership positions in public health including Chair of the National Academy of Sciences, Enhancing Community Resilience in the Gulf States Committee, Scientific Advisor to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Prevention and Injury Center and the National Academy's Culture of Health Advisory Board. In 2018 Dr. Ellis was selected as an Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow to support her leadership in developing cross-sector strategies to address childhood trauma, foster equity and build community resilience.‌We discuss:Being unafraid in the face of change.Betting on yourself when it comes to your dreams and goals.andLeading with faith & focus as a leader.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/322showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at

This week on the show I interview Marianne Williamson, bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader who is running for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2024 election cycle. For over three decades, Williamson has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 15 books. four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Williamson founded Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization that has delivered more than 14 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989.The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV AIDS. She has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. Williamson ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020.We discuss:Economic bill of rights / economy of well-beingChildcare / women in the workforceReparations / dismantling patriarchal economic and social systemsHow do we close the wealth inequality gap in America today?For all information mentioned, go to wellwomanlife.com/321show for more informationThe Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life.

This week on the show I interview Jadah Sellner, bestselling author, business coach, international keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, poet, and host of the Lead with Love podcast. She's the author of SHE BUILDS: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and NourishYour Life. She's also the co-author of the best-selling book Simple Green Smoothies.As the founder of Jadah Sellner Media, Inc. and She Builds Collective, Jadah helps women build their businesses and their lives in a way that works for them—–with love. The book she's reading: Come as You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski The Well Woman Show is a media partner for the following conference and I'm really looking forward to it. Join me! The 4th SCORE Women In Business Conference is Thursday September 21st in Santa Fe: It's called Doing Well While Doing Good - Flexible Solutions for a Collaborative Future and it helps local business people explore solutions at every stage of their business. and will feature a collection of thought leaders and visionaries ready to build a stronger and more resilient business environment. Featured speakers include: ● Victoria Price moderates the conference. Inspirational speaker, author, blogger, consultant, coach. ● Patricia Quintana - Owner & operator of Rancho La Fina Lamb and Wool and De La Tierra Consulting LLC, Taos, NM ● Jadah Sellner - Motivational Speaker and author of: She Builds: The Anti- Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life ● Erin Wade - Farmer, entrepreneur and founder of Vinaigrette & Modern General restaurants, new author, releasing her first book early 2024. Join me 9:30-2:30 Thursday September 21 at the Scottish Rite temple in Santa Fe. HOW MUCH: $40.00 Registration includes casual lunch. Reserve your spot: https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000009oJBE Also, you can join Jadah Sellner at an intimate evening event that same day! A She Builds Community Event with Jadah Sellner ]( A She Builds Community Event with Jadah Sellner ‌ A gift from Jadah: shebuilds.com/vision use code: wellwoman to get the workshop for free (usually $97) The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life.

This week on the Well Woman Show, I interview Sophia Yen MD is the CEO and Co-Founder of PandiaHealth, providing expert women's hormonal healthcare, convenience, and confidentiality via telemedicine and medication delivery. Pandia Health is the ONLY #WomenFounded #WomenLed #DoctorFounded/Led birth control delivery company. She co-founded Pandia Health because “No one should suffer from ‘pill anxiety' - the fear of running out of birth control and the stress of obtaining it each month.” Dr. Yen enjoys educating the public and physicians about birth control, menstrual regulation, race differences in birth control, BMI and Emergency Contraception, and #PeriodsOptional. Graduated from MIT, UCSF Medical School, and UC Berkeley's MPH program and with 20+ years in medicine, she's a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School. She co-founded 3 non-profit projects to improve the lives of women. We discuss Why we need to see a doctor is you have painful or heavy periods, or menopause symptoms How so many women don't know that you can #Make Periods Optional and Finally, that not all telemedicine companies are the same. Dr. Yen advocates for women founded, women led companies. As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/319show The Power Up Conference and Concert, happening on August 26th, will bring together inspiring speakers, industry leaders, and performers to discuss and celebrate women's empowerment. And I'm excited to share that the Well Woman Show is a media partner for this event. This year, the event will be held both in-person and virtually, allowing everyone to participate, no matter where you are. It's an excellent opportunity to network, gain insights, and support the incredible work being done to close the gender gaps. So let's power up and be part of the movement towards gender equality. Remember, change begins with each one of us. And by supporting initiatives like Dr. Adia Gooden's work, Gloria Feldt's Take The Lead, and attending events like the Power Up Conference and Concert, we can create a more equitable and inclusive world for everyone. Power Up Concert & Conference 2023 https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/events/https/leadtaketheleadwomencom/event/power-up-conference-2023/e485160 Saturday, August 26, 2023 8:00 AM 7:00 PM UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center Los Angeles, CA Your ticket includes a fabulous night of fun and music celebrating Women's Equality Day. Power Up Concert with Indie Pop trio BETTY as well as August 26th 6-8 pm PT / 9-11 pm ET Los Angeles and Virtual Take The Lead Conference has been helping women for years by creating a safe space to teach them the tools they need to be successful in this world. Whether it be in your career, connecting with your family or in your community, get ready to network with women who are ready to support you in your path to success. To top it all off, the day ends with a fantastic concert with big-name performances. You can get a code that gives you 20% off of tickets with POWERUPWWS The books she recommended were: Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk by

This month on the Well Woman Show, the topic is workplaces that work for women because when women thrive, families thrive. And when families thrive, whole communities thrive. I share my analysis of the future of work, workforce development and economic development ecosystems and interviews Zeynep Ton, a Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan School of Management. She is also president of the nonprofit Good Jobs Institute, where she works with companies to improve their operations in a way that satisfies employees, customers, and investors alike. Before joining MIT Sloan, Ton spent seven years on the faculty at Harvard Business School. She is the author of The Good Jobs Strategy: How the Smartest Companies Invest in Employees to Lower Costs and Boost Profits and the new book, The Case for Good Jobs: How Great Companies Bring Dignity, Pay and Meaning to Everyone's Work. A native of Turkey, Ton first came to the US on a volleyball scholarship from Pennsylvania State University. She received her BS in industrial and manufacturing engineering there and her Doctor of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.100 Women Albuquerque members gather quarterly and donate $100 each to the same local nonprofit. Grassroots giving circles likes ours allow us to amplify our impact and turn your $100 donation into thousands. All money goes directly to the nonprofit. Learn more at 100WomenABQ.orgThe Power Up Conference and Concert, happening on August 26th, will bring together inspiring speakers, industry leaders, and performers to discuss and celebrate women's empowerment. And I'm excited to share that the Well Woman Show is a media partner for this event. This year, the event will be held both in-person and virtually, allowing everyone to participate, no matter where you are. It's an excellent opportunity to network, gain insights, and support the incredible work being done to close the gender gaps. So let's power up and be part of the movement towards gender equality. Remember, change begins with each one of us. And by supporting initiatives like Dr. Adia Gooden's work, Gloria Feldt's Take The Lead, and attending events like the Power Up Conference and Concert, we can create a more equitable and inclusive world for everyone.Power Up Concert & Conference 2023Saturday, August 26, 20238:00 AM 7:00 PMUCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center Los Angeles, CAYour ticket includes a fabulous night of fun and music celebrating Women's Equality Day.Use code: POWERUPWWShttps://www.taketheleadwomen.com/events/https/leadtaketheleadwomencom/event/power-up-conference-2023/e485160The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life.

Today, we delve into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist focusing on unconditional self-worth, imposter syndrome, and Black women and mental health. And, we'll hear about Gloria Feldt's efforts with Take The Lead and the ambitious goal of achieving gender parity by 2025.  Let's start by talking about the gender gaps in self-esteem and power. These gaps still persist in our society, affecting various marginalized groups, especially women and in particular, Black, Indigenous and women of color. The self-esteem gap refers to the disparity in how individuals perceive their worth and value, and it can have significant implications for personal and professional growth. On the other hand, the power gap refers to the uneven distribution of decision-making authority and influence between genders. As we continue our program today, think about how you would rate your won self esteem and your power, or decision making authority and influence. Is it strong? Is it where you want it to be? One researcher who has been shedding light on this issue is Dr. Adia Gooden. She has focused her work on understanding self-worth and its impact on mental health, particularly among black women. Dr. Gooden's research highlights the unique challenges faced by black women in society and the importance of fostering self-esteem and self-worth for overall well-being. Her work serves as a powerful reminder of the need to address these disparities and to support the leaders doing this work. Now, let's shift our attention to Gloria Feldt, a renowned author and activist who has made it her mission to achieve gender parity by 2025. She co-founded Take The Lead, an organization that empowers women to embrace leadership roles and break through barriers that have held them back. You also may remember her as the former head of Planned Parenthood at the national level. Feldt's efforts have been instrumental in advocating for equal opportunities for women and challenging systemic biases. Join the Power Up Conference and Concert with Gloria Feldt and Take The Lead in Los Angeles! The Power Up Conference and Concert, happening on August 26th, will bring together inspiring speakers, industry leaders, and performers to discuss and celebrate women's empowerment. This year, the event will be held both in-person and virtually, allowing everyone to participate, no matter where you are. It's an excellent opportunity to network, gain insights, and support the incredible work being done to close the gender gaps. Well Woman Show is a media partner for Power Up Conference 2023 Use our special discount code for 20% off tickets: POWERUPWWS  Power Up Concert & Conference As always, The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life. All the links and information from today's show are at wellwomanlife.com/radio Links: Self esteem gender gap article:

Do you have someone in your life on the autism spectum? This week on the Well Woman Show, I interview Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel, Clinical Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. She has been active in the development of programs to improve communication in children with autism, including the development of first words, grammatical structures, pragmatics, and social conversation. She is the author of Overcoming Autism and Growing Up on the Spectrum, and most recently co-author of Hidden Brilliance. Lynn Koegel and her husband, Robert, are the developers of Pivotal Response Treatment which focuses on motivation. The Koegels have been the recipients of many awards, including the first annual Children's Television Workshop Sesame Street Award for “Brightening the Lives of Children”, the first annual Autism Speaks award for “Science and Research”, and the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) award for Enduring Programmatic Contributions in Behavior Analysis. Dr. Lynn Koegel appeared on ABC's hit show “Supernanny” working with a child with autism. Their work has also been showcased on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and the Discovery Channel.We discuss her work in with those in the autism spectrum, how we can be better supporters, and what led her to get into this work.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife com/316showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at WellWomanLife.com/Academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life.

Hello Well Woman, Today, I interview Dr. Corrine Oqua Pi Povi Sanchez, of San Ildefonso Pueblo and Executive Director of Tewa Women United. Located in the ancestral Tewa homelands of Northern New Mexico, Tewa Women United is a multicultural and multiracial organization founded and led by Native women. Dr. Sanchez is part of the co-creation process of building Indigenous Knowledge through Tewa Women United's work over the past 34-years and is trained in forensic interviewing, sexual assault intervention and prevention. Tewa Women United (TWU) envisions movements rooted in P'in Haa (Breath of Heart/Life) and P'in Nall (Touching Heart and Spirit) that nurture and celebrate the collective power of beloved families, communities, and Nung Ochuu Quiyo (Earth Mother). Through Relational-tivity, TWU embodies courageous spaces that center Indigenous women and girls to connect with ancestral knowingness, healing strengths, and lifeways for the wellbeing of all.We dig into how she helps indigenous women, both in individual ways, as well as policy making. Her experience dealing with interpersonal violence allows Dr. Sanchez to tap into herself to help heal and educate other women, while also making sure indigenous voices are heard in our legislative systems.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/315showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life.

Are you struggling to implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - or DEI - in your workplace or maintain dedicated funding for DEI initiatives? This month on the Well Woman Show, I interview Lily Zheng, a no-nonsense Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategist, and consultant who helps organizations and leaders achieve the DEI outcomes they need. Their most recent book, DEI Deconstructed, outlines how any leader can achieve DEI outcomes through cutting-edge, accountable, and effective practices. We discuss why organizations struggle with DEI work, why this work is so meaningful, and why it's up to leaders to start the DEI process. The books they mention are: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness (Anniversary) by Michelle Alexander  White Women: Everything You Already Know about Your Own Racism and How to Do Better by Regina Jackson & Saira Rao  As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/314show The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices, and strategy to live your Well Woman Life.

In this episode, we look at what it takes to find flow no matter what stage of the Well Woman Life cycle you're in. If you're in burnout or depression or need to make a big change, I've got you covered. There is a very real and dependable way to find flow wherever you are. You can take the quiz yourself by going to WellWomanLife.com/quiz As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/313show The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices, and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

Instead of elaborate self-care practices that are only feasible once or twice a year, we look at ways to nourish and support ourselves daily and weekly so that we can live our Well Woman Life every day.Get the planner: https://collectiveactionstrategies.thrivecart.com/love-and-leadership-planner/As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/312showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

On the Well Woman Show this week, we're sharing the full interview with Kim Brown. Kim has over 20 years of non-profit experience with a focus on educating and empowering girls and young women. She has transformed Girls Inc. of Santa Fe into a trusted organization that provides high-quality, intentional, and effective programs with highly impactful outcomes. Kim has built community support, increased staff retention, and the overall success of GISF. Kim's leadership and understanding of being a woman in business have developed along with her understanding that empowering others empowers her. On the show today, we discuss the role of girls in our society, body image, and new policies that are being put in place to help women. As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/311show The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices, and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

This month on the Well Woman Show, we celebrate International Women's Day as well as Women's History Month. The theme of the United Nations Observance of International Women's Day is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, recognizing and celebrating the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. The observance will explore the impact of the digital gender gap on widening economic and social inequalities, and it will also spotlight the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces and addressing online gender-based violence. At the IWD commemoration event held at UN headquarters in New York, UN and Member States representatives, technologists, innovators, entrepreneurs, youth, and gender equality activists celebrated the women and girls who are championing the advancement of technology and innovation and their potential as a transformative mechanism for achieving gender equality. The annual event also addressed the existing gaps for women and girls in accessing digital spaces and skills, as well as the dangers they face from online violence. According to UN Women, gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There has been progress over the last decades, but the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. The social and economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has made the situation even bleaker. Progress in many areas, including time spent on unpaid care and domestic work, decision-making regarding sexual and reproductive health, and gender-responsive budgeting, is falling behind. As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/310show The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

On this week's episode of the Well Woman Show, we're discussing what I found to be the three reasons that women leaders are leaving the workforce.

On this week's episode, we're discussing old stories or false narratives of not being lovable. This could be handed down from past generations or facilitated by capitalism and patriarchy - this is an invitation to a deeper awareness of how that story shows up in your life and how you might reframe it.Books:All about Love: New Visions by bell hooksThe Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin NeffAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/308showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices, and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

This week on the Well Woman Show, I interview Tanya Taylor Rubinstein, narrative-based master teacher and founder of Somatic Writing. Tanya Taylor Rubinstein is the founder of Somatic Writing. She developed Somatic Writing as a way for her students to become embodied writers. By holistically liberating voice, untethering power and writing stories, they are able experience profound personal connection to their work. By writing and publishing memoirs and performing solo shows, her students become positioned as leaders in emergent culture. This process and praxis is the thirty-year synthesis of her work as a narrative-based master teacher. The emphasis of the work is on retrieving stories held in the body connected to ancestors, trauma, magic, and land. She has worked with well over a thousand people over the last twenty-one years to write memoirs, monologues, and solo shows. Her memoir, Skirting the Binary, is being published in 2023.She says Emergent planetary culture depends upon our ability to reconnect to ancestral wisdom, land, and our bodies. Now is the time to call back and write the stories of our magic. No part of our story has been more marginalized than the stories of our ancient, intuitive and psychic knowingsAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/307showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices, and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

On the Well Woman Show this week, we're discussing Burnout, and in this episode, we're discussing the causes and solutions of burnout.You can find out where you are in the Well Woman Life Cycle at Find out if you're in burnout wellwoamnlife.com/quizAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/306show.Make sure you listen to the previous episode, wellwomanlife.com/305show.The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, strategy and practical support to live your Well Woman Life®.

On the Well Woman Show this week, we're discussing Burnout, and the recent decision by New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.She surprised the world this week, announcing that she was quitting because she no longer had "enough in the tank" to do the job. "Politicians are human. We give all that we can, for as long as we can, and then it's time," she said in an emotional address that signaled the end of her five-and-a-half years in office. We discuss her decision while working through the Well Woman Life Cycle.You can find out where you are in the Well Woman Life Cycle at Find out if you're in burnout wellwoamnlife.com/quizAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/305show.The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, strategy and practical support to live your Well Woman Life®.

On this week's episode, we are out with resolutions and in with simple daily practices, what I call SNAPS™ - five daily practices for living well!As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/304showGrab your copy of the Well Woman Life® 2023 planner at wellwomanlife.com/plannerThe Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

On Show this week, I interview Ericka Hines, principal of Every Level Leadership and author of Black Women Thriving, a report and call to action which seeks to define what it means for Black women to thrive in the workplace and determine how they find joy, success, and stability at work. Ericka has committed to helping organizations build an equity culture for the last ten years, working with government agencies, nonprofits, and foundations across the country to help their staff and stakeholders learn how to work in more inclusive cultures.We discuss:- Why focusing on black women actually helps everyone.- Why having DEI practices in your workplace helps your bottom line.- How universal the work that Erika does is.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/303showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

Over the years, I've interviewed hundreds of high achieving women, from Byron Katie to Dr. Shafali, Elizabeth Lesser and Deepak Chopra's daughter, Mallika Chopra. And you know what the common thread is between all of them? They all do these three things:Engage in a mindfulness practice - this doesn't have to be sitting on a cushion meditating. It can be any meditative activity, such as walking, cooking, dancing or breath work.Identify and prioritize their needs (ie. self care) - this is a daily practice, not just getting a massage once every six months. Seriously, the self care industry has us believe that we need to buy expensive treatments and products in order to practice self care. In reality, we have the ability to identify our needs and take care of them already.Share and grow in a community of women - this can be your circle of friends, but usually you'll need something more structured and a place where you can show up as the woman you want to be (not who people label you as, or who your friends and family think you should be). You show up differently when you are supported to BE the writer, the woman who gets promoted, the leader, the changemaker, the innovator, or whoever it is you are in the world. This is what the Well Woman Academy™ offers.Inside the Well Woman Academy™, you have access to all of the things above that support you to thrive.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/302showGrab your copy of the Well Woman Life® 2023 planner at wellwomanlife.com/plannerThe Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

On this week's episode, we're discussing 2023.You're excited to make plans for 2023, right? I'm right there with you.But first, let's talk about 2022. Do you remember the highs and lows? Or is it a bit of a blur? Either way, now is the time to reflect on 2022 - not just because it's a nice mindfulness practice (though it is), but it actually provides the foundation to launch you into 2023.Without this deep reflection, it's near impossible to move forward. Instead we spin our wheels making the same plans year after year and then face the same obstacles we always do. Nothing moves, nothing shifts and nothing changes.That is not what I want for you, friend.But it's not just what I want that matters. It's what the world needs right now. We need smart women - that's you - who have the capacity and support to show up powerfully in 2023 and beyond. Our families need us to do this, our communities need us to do this and the world needs us to do this.So if you thought your 2023 planning was just about you in your corner of the world, making your individual plans, you'd be wrong! Now more than ever, your bold actions matter.Your actions to take back your health, to make the career move that is going to help you thrive, to make the impact you're here to make or to love deeply and allow others to love you is the foundation of co-creating a world we all want. For ourselves, for our families and for our communities.It starts with you. How do you want to show up in the world?Part of the process is to reflect on your successes as well as the disappointments, without judgement. If it sounds hard, that's because it is if you do it alone. I will help you do this. Then, we powerfully anchor into the knowledge we've either gained or remembered this year (we'll talk about this distinction on Friday), so we can take it with us into 2023.Join me for the Year end event on Friday: Release 2022 and Power Up 2023This is a special FREE year end event to release 2002 so you can powerfully move into 2023, grounded and with ease and spaciousness.Block off 90 minutes for this special event on zoomDecember 30th 10:00-11:30 mountain (12-1:30 ET)Register at wellwomanlife.com/freeyearendevent and receive your workbook right away.I'm here to give you permission to RESIST. To slow down, take a breath and release 2022 before you power up for 2023. (And if you aren't ready for deep reflection and release, that's ok too. Go make a cup of tea and come back to this when you're rested and want to get started.)You can actually take all of January and into February to do this year end process. I want you to ease into the new year and not feel you must start "crushing" goals right away. Seriously, if you are doing self reflection, you are not falling behind.Take your time, I've got you. Answer the following questions to get started:What did you do in 2022 that most felt like you? Where did you feel yourself in your power?Were there any surprises in 2022? Pleasant or unpleasant, recall the unexpected things you experienced.Now, what were the disappointments? It's important not to bypass this question.And what do you know to be true about what happened in 2022? This can be a deep knowing, your inner wisdom reminding you of what's important to either release or take with you into 2023.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/301showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

Hello Well Women; Happy December. On Show this week, I interview Becca Rea-Tucker, @thesweetfeminist. She is a baker and author with a passion for mixing sugar + strong opinions. She likes using baked goods as an artistic medium, talking about feelings, destigmatizing abortion, and all butter pie crust. Her first cookbook, Baking by Feel, is out now, discussing how to bake through your emotions and including recipes for all different emotions. She lives in Austin, TX, with her husband Rhys and pup Otis.We discuss:- Using your platform for advocacy.- How Baking can be therapeutic- There are no good and bad emotions - all emotions are OKAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/300show.The book she mentions:Sweet Land of Liberty: A History of America in 11 Pies by Rossi AnastopouloGet the 2023 Love & Leadership Planner brought to you by The Well Woman Showhttp://wellwomanlife.com/planner But first, we'll hear from Dara Romero, stylist who will give us tips on holiday styles. And I'm sharing the 2022 Well Woman Gift guide - curated items and resources by women, mostly native and black women - to make your month cozy and nourishing. All of these items and links are at wellwomanlife.com/300show. Fashion Advice for Well Women From Dara Romero, Personal Stylist at Macy's[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://wellwomanlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Fashion-2.mp4"][/video]To work with Dara, or find her recommendations: macys.com/PersonalStylist for booking appointments or Shop with Dara R. - Macys 2022 Well Woman Gift GuideFirst up, I have The Future Is Indigenous Women 2022 Holiday Shopping Guide which has items from native women owned businesses including soaps, clothing and jewelry.https://nmccap.my.canva.site/2022-holiday-shopping-guideSecond on my list is the Buy Black event on December 16th from 11am - 8pm in Albuquerque by the African American Chamber of Commerce, where all items are from black owned businesses.African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of CommerceThird, I have the Lunar Abundance book available at Luna and Luz, a woman owned shop in old town Albuquerque.Luna and Luz Modern West Goods

Hello Well Women; Happy November. On Show this week, I interview Anastacia Marx de Salcedo. She is a nonfiction writer whose work has appeared in the Atlantic, Salon, Slate, Vice, and on PBS and NPR blogs. She has worked as a public health consultant, news magazine publisher, and public policy researcher. She is the author of Combat-Ready Kitchen: How the U.S. Military Shapes the Way You Eat, also published in Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts.We discuss:The idea that physical activity is more important than diet for healthThe important message that you CAN be healthy at any size as long as you get enough exercise, despite what the marketing and media might say.Andthat every day scientists are discovering new cellular and molecular impacts of physical activity, including that it elevates mood, relieves stress, and has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. We're all learning together.Get the 2023 Love & Leadership Planner brought to you by The Well Woman Showhttp://wellwomanlife.com/plannerAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/299showThe Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at wellwomanlife.com/academy. Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

This week, I interview Dr. Marisa G Franco. She's an enlightening psychologist and national speaker, Dr. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland, and she's the author of the NY Times best-selling book Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. She speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities across the country. We discuss: Why friendships don't just happen organically Beating your personal fear of rejection. Why belonging is at the root of a real friendship. But first, I want to tell you about an upcoming women's summit I'll be co-hosting. It's the Fall Women's Summit on Oct 27, 2022, from 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM in Albuquerque Event link https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/event/167871/2022/2022-fall-womens-summit (https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/event/167871/2022/2022-fall-womens-summit) First, we will hear a keynote address from Jen Paul Schroer, Cabinet Secretary for the NM Department of Tourism. Then I will share the Well Woman Life® Framework - a combined strategic and "heart centered" approach to leadership. Aspiring women leaders as well as seasoned pros can use this to identify their challenges and discover tools to overcome them. We will host roundtable discussions that relate directly to the Well Women Life® Framework immediately following where you'll learn new skills/tools and connect with other businesswomen. PROGRAM 8:00-8:30a Registration and Networking 8:30a Welcome 8:35-8:55a Keynote: Jen Paul Schroer, Cabinet Secretary for NM Department of Tourism 9:00-9:20a Well Woman Life® Framework with Giovanna Rossi 9:30a-11:30p Roundtable Discussions You can find out which stage you're in and get free tools to help you at http://wellwomanlife.com/quiz (wellwomanlife.com/quiz) As always, all the links and information are at http://wellwomanlife.com/298show (wellwomanlife.com/298show) The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at http://wellwomanlife.com/academy (wellwomanlife.com/academy). Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

Hello Well Woman, on Show this week, I interview NINA SIMONS is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers, and leads its Everywoman's Leadership program. Throughout her career spanning the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders across disciplines, race, class, age and orientation to create conditions for mutual learning, trust and leadership development. She co-edited Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, and authored Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership—released as a second edition in 2022 with an accompanying discussion guide and embodied practices. The first edition won Nautilus awards in the categories of Women in the 21st Century and Social Change & Social Justice. Both books are being used to inspire and ignite learning in individuals, circles and classrooms. Nina serves on the Advisory Council for Daughters for Earth, and in 2017, received the Goi Peace Award with her husband and partner Kenny Ausubel, for “pioneering work to promote nature-inspired innovations for restoring the Earth and our human community.” Past honorees include Bill Gates, James Lovelock, and Deepak Chopra. You can find notes from today's show at http://wellwomanlife.com/297show (wellwomanlife.com/297show). The book she recommended was https://bookshop.org/books/luminous-darkness-an-engaged-buddhist-approach-to-embracing-the-unknown/9781645470779?aid=85265&listref=books-by-authors-i-ve-interviewed (Luminous Darkness: An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown by Deborah Eden Tull) The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at http://wellwomanlife.com/academy (wellwomanlife.com/academy). Join us in the Academy for the community, mindfulness practices, and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.