Women Are The Journey

Episode 147 New experiences, over and over again. That is what life is meant to be, that is how we are meant to live and how we stay young and how we create ripples in our lives. Today, I am talking about changing your mind. Changing the way you think about things and why it's so very important to never stop offering yourself new ways of looking at the world.   Music is a key example I talk about in the lesson of changing your mind. I believe, very strongly, that music is essential to keeping your mind healthy and strong. It is also essential to keeping you open to the world.   Join me today to talk about changing your mind and learning what it means to keep adding new experiences to you and your life. Get episodes, blog posts, rituals and more sent your email every Friday. Well, most Fridays at least...

Episode 146 I am so happy to welcome into the room, Stara Luz. Stara is a Starseed and if you have never heard the term, you will learn all you need to know during this interview. Stara shows up with all the info and so much wisdom that you will walk away knowing what Starseed means. For you and for the planet. Stara has such an excitement and even is thrilled to be here on this planet at this time. She comments that we are all growing into life in this 3D reality game that we live in. One of my favorite topics was about suffering and how we are not put on this planet to suffer. We are meant to live and love and have fun! We need to live the way we want to live in this reality and how we want to see the world. Live not only in the now, but in the way you want the now to be. Stara is a galactic adventurer and lover of spiritual exploration. As a Starseed Oracle and Soul Integration Mentor, she works with her clients to support their soul's next level integration through past life deep dives, chakra uplevel and DNA activation sessions and light language transmissions. Each soul is unique and Stara supports authentic connection with the deepest wisdom ready to emerge. Stara is a venusian priestess in the lineage of the Rose and the co-host of the Alchemy & Ecstasy Podcast where she and her partner converse about everything related to Divine Union and Sex Magick. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmicstarbeingcollective/ www.marasitara.com

Episode 145 In the unending expanse of life, there arose a desire to be in relationship... thus starts the description of Kaballah. I invite you along on the journey of discovery featuring this week's guest, Lucinda Kurtz, and the beauty of Kaballah. Lucinda surprises us with an amazing meditation and so much info and places to go and things to learn. You can find her at http://lucindakurtz.com/ https://aleph.org/ https://yerusha.org/ https://yerusha.org/secrets/ Secrets My Grandmother Taught Me - A Wisdom School https://yerusha.org/sage-ing/  

Episode 144 This was a really tough episode for me. Deep and meaningful and all about what is happening now. I have delved into things a bit differently than you may have heard of before. I ask difficult questions and ask you to step into a bit of discomfort for a few minutes. We deserve trust, in ourselves and in our lives. All of us have trust issues, this is just an in your face discussion of those issues! Don't sweep it away, experience it, own it and move on. I discuss how I was "creating an exterior Audrey that was supposed to fill the interior Audrey" and how that doesn't work. More importantly, why it doesn't work and how that is where we are right now, trying to fill the inside from the outside. And best of all, I offer up some solutions and things to do to teach yourself to fish. Thanks for tuning in, leave me a message, share and subscribe! Take a look at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs.

Episode 143 I take a solid deep dive into what it means to be right or to be wrong. From feelings to language to responsibility, I cover it all when it comes to being right. I learned a valuable lesson about it not being a healthy way to handle a relationship or live a life. Stepping into the possible biologic aspect of right and wrong and how that lizard brain may have something to do with it. Take a look at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs.

Episode 142 Conversations. The deep kind. Real, uncomfortable, challenging and intense. That is what today's episode is about. Dig in with me and hear what I have to say about the meaning and why we need them. Take a look at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs here.

Episode 141 I am thrilled to have my friend, Liza Baker, in the room with me talking about food as an energy. She offers up different types of energetics surrounding food as well as bringing in so many things you may not have thought of before. Food is essential to our mental, emotional and spiritual health and Liza shows why it is so important. Full-time health coach and nonprofit consultant, self-published author, blogger, podcaster, and woefully underpaid COO of a busy family of four spread across the globe—Liza adores her crazy life and brings her passion, knowledge, and experience to the table to help you love YOUR life and reach your health goals. Liza uses Integrative Nutrition® principles to support to under-appreciated, under-listened to, under-taken-care-of, under-valued, overwhelmed, overworked, over-scheduled, overtired, and OVER. IT. ALL. women 40+ who work in the mission-driven/nonprofit sector and dream of a starring role in their own lives after too many years of playing best supporting actress in everyone else’s. Website: https://simply-healthcoaching.com (links to social there as well) Podcast: https://anchor.fm/liza-baker Here is the link to listen to Liza's Story of the Shift as well! Take a look at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs here.

Episode 140 Yep, it's me this week getting personal and real. The last 4 months have been rough around here and I dig deep and share the details of what has been happening inside of me. Finding the existential crisis inside and understanding what was happening was a big part of the journey and then what to do about it became the rest. What do I think an existential crisis is, what I have learned and what you can learn as well. There is a lot to unpack. Join me in the journey of this unpacking. Take a look at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs here.

Episode 139 Jackie Felix is a life path mentor. She refers to herself as a factotum - Jane of all trades. One of those trades being a “Jackie” which means, supplanter. She is deeply passionate about her calling as a leader, especially during this time when we are all being invited to support the evolution of our planet. Jackie is looking to have fun and play with everyone as she guides us to replace or supplant the old for that new.  Jackie knows each of us to be a unique frequency of Light; that we each arrived in this life with our own energetic blueprint. It is from this space that your magical journey with Jackie begins! Using the ancient science of astrology, coupled with her Mary Poppins bag of modalities, together you will playfully navigate through your personal path of self transformation. She will take you deep into the land of "Know Thyself." She invites you to pick your own game, then play in the magic of it! You can find Jackie on Facebook at Dust Off My Soul or contact her at dustoffmysoul@gmail.com. She also invites you to tap into her teachings at joyfuloftacos.com - an eclectic mix of artists' contributions. Take a look at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs here.

Episode 138 We had so much fun, Michele and I. I hope it shines through enough for you to experience all of it as you listen. We went off on tangents and sadly needed to cut some of it due to time constraints. Some of those edits will be available on my Patreon page for the beginner level. Michele offers up some info on Law of Attraction that you may not be familiar with and also dives deep into important aspects that may be missed in the whole thing. Michele teaches metaphysically minded women how to get clear on their unique, purpose driven life. She guides them in developing their own individual manifestation practice that finally yields results they’ve only witnessed others have. By this guidance, Michele teaches them to master the art of manifesting in a seemingly miraculous and fun way! Find Michele on Facebook and IG and at soulcoachstudio.com. Go take advantage of the free meditation here and take a look at all of her selections here. Take a look at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs here.

Episode 137 It's my turn and I turn up the heat a bit. I ask questions and ask you to join me in asking those questions of yourself. Taking a moment to wonder about you and your world and what is happening in it. For what it's worth, my 2 cents. Sign up for The Specs for all the insights from this episode and a sneak peek at next weeks episode.

Episode 136 Martinique Fisher is in the room, literally, and talking about Tarot! These are my favorite cards of all and I have taken the class with Martinique. She talks about history and suits and minor and major cards. She really gives good examples of how things work and how the cards can help you make better decisions in your life. Martinique Fisher has always been inspired by the past. Mythology, World Religions, Legends, and the Cycles of Nature are a recurring theme throughout her work. She has illustrated book covers, children's books, and has shown her art in galleries around the US. She works primarily in Oil and Watercolor, and is currently working on a Tarot Deck for US Games. Martinique's info: Artist site, Instagram, Facebook Frey's Hermetic Supplies info: Frey's site, find them on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Etsy shop Take a listen to Martinique's Peek Under the Skirt at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs for all the insights from this episode and a sneak peek at next weeks episode.

Episode 135 Yep, the title is something Teresa said and I just loved it! Teresa brings in some magic to the room and offers up some really fun info and a surprise reading for the episode! Teresa has been developing her spiritual gifts and working with many different healing modalities since 2012, after following this path since the early 1980s.  She has many tools in her toolbox including homeopathy, flower remedies, crystals, essential oils, channeling and energy healing.  She has just completed her internship through the Omni Dimensional Mystery School in Oceanside, CA, and is proud to be a Certified Healing Practitioner in Whale & Dolphin Energy Light Medicine as well as an Intuitive Facilitator. A busy wife and mother living in rural West Virginia, surrounded by woods and wildlife, Teresa has always felt the tug of Nature, the Moon and Stars, the Seasons. This has led seamlessly to her current practice. Sign up for Teresa's email here to get your free card pull (be sure to tell her you heard her on the podcast)! Sign up for a reading with Teresa here. Take a look at my Patreon and sign up for The Specs here.

Episode 134 Linda is a Human Design Specialist and Quantum Alignment Coach/Mentor. Quite the mouthful for someone who is so kind and generous with her information and time. Linda is in the room and talking about Human Design. If you have never heard of it, you are in for a treat. It is a combination of multiple modalities put together in a way that brings you to a level of self discovery heretofore unknown. I know, I know, seems like a big promise. The thing is, if you work this, it is something that can change you forever. Linda Bissin-Copp is a managing family therapist, in practice for more than thirty years. A friend of nearly four decades introduced her to Human Design, which enabled her to understand her own family dynamics as a child in addition to events in her current life. Human Design brings efficiencies in her therapy practice for her clients and helped her understand the intricacies of her six children. Linda has extensive credentials in the Human Design field and beyond, which compliment her counseling and coaching sessions. Her expertise includes: Human Design Level Four Specialist (nine years), Reiki Master Teacher (sixteen years), Level Four Aura-Soma Practitioner (sixteen years), Quantum Touch (twelve years) and a Meditation and Visualization Teacher. Linda has continued her search for truth throughout most of her adult life and will continue to follow her heart and spirit to guide her journey. You can find Linda's book here, get your free Human Design chart here. Rose Colored Glasses Patreon  Get those weekly updates and insights here.

Episode 133 I am so happy to be here with  you for this episode. I didn't think I was going to make it. No Coronavirus, just bronchitis! Oy. 2 weeks on and I am finally well enough to resume business as usual. Welcome in! Today, we are talking about new names, new directions, new thoughts and new beliefs. The chance to recognize that you may be wearing rose colored glasses and they may be effecting how you see you and your life. Today I offer up a discussion about Christian Gnosis. What is that you ask? You will have to tune in as I discuss what it is, how it came about, why it disappeared and why I think it's back. Plus a little sci ency stuff thrown in for good measure. Rose Colored Glasses Patreon  Get those weekly updates and insights here.  

Episode 132 What is Reiki? What does it do? How does it work? All those questions and more answered in today's episode with  Alicia Mastrangelo. She talks about finding bread crumbs and following them to her own awakening intuition and becoming a "recovering Catholic". We discuss Reiki infused jewelry (who knew?!) and what true healing really looks like, not just to her, but to you! Alicia Mastrangelo is a Reiki Master/Teacher and the owner of Live It Love It Wellness. Using a combination of her training, intuition, and metaphysical tools (along with a heavy dash of humor), she helps her clients (and Reiki students) navigate their own healing journeys. She is passionate about her work being a collaboration between her and her clients, helping to shine some light into their dark, offering some suggestions for their path forward, and helping them rediscover their own innate power to heal themselves. As Glinda the Good Witch says “You’ve always had the power, my dear.” Alicia can be found on the web at www.liveitloveitwellness.com and on Facebook at Live It Love It Wellness – Alicia Mastrangelo. You can also email her at alicia.mastrangelo@gmail.com or stalk her on Instagram at @aliciamastrangelo. Sign up here for whatever Patreon level suits your fancy to get in on all the fun of Peek Under the Skirt and Aud's Anecdotes where I talk about random and fun things. Drop me an email at audrey@audreyacton.com

Episode 131 EFT. I have taken the course, learned about it and for some reason, it never seemed to have the same impact as it did listening to Lorna explain all about it. Emotional Freedom Technique may seem small except it's not. Listen in as Lorna talks about rewiring past traumas as well as dealing with current bothersome issues in your life. Lorna Hollinger is an award-winning Life Coach, EFT Practitioner, and Founder of the Australian Tapping Institute where she trains and supports heart centered people from across the globe to tap into their passions and create an abundant business. Lorna’s numerous awards include the Women with Altitudes’ Climb Every Mountain Award and the Linking Ladies’ prestigious Woman of Inspiration Award. Lorna holds Diplomas in Life Coaching and Business Management, Practitioner certifications in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/Tapping) and Neuro-linguistic Programming. To listen in on Lorna's Story of the Shift, go here! Get in on all the insider fun by jumping over to my Patreon. You will get Lorna's Peek Under the Skirt as well as Aud's Anecdotes as well as all past episodes of each! Drop me a line if you have a question or would like to be a guest on the show at audrey@audreyacton.com  

Episode 130 Connection, celebration and magic. If there was a theme for today's episode, those would be the words you would use. Kittie is open and shares and the depth of knowledge you will walk away with is amazing! Runes are her guides and her passion and she shares what it all means to her. Kittie Bernott is the owner + artist of Shieldmaiden’s Sanctum. She channels the ancient power of her Norse ancestors through every item she creates by weaving the Old Ways into offerings that help you forge your unique magic in this New World. Her offerings are handcrafted, naturally beautiful products for anyone who craves a deeper connection with ancestry, ritual, and magic in their everyday life. Take a listen to Kittie's Story of the Shift here. Dip your toe in my Patreon and take a look at this week's Aud's Anecdotes where I am talking about ritual to complement Kittie's episode this week. Or dive in a little deeper to grab all the Peek Under the Skirt's! There is a little teaser of Kittie at the beginning of her episode! Email me with ideas, thoughts, feedback, suggestions, etc. at audrey@audreyacton.com

Episode 129 I'm baaaaccckkk! Season 3 is ON and rockin' already! I know, I know, already too many exclamation points ;)  I dive in deep right off the bat and start with over sharing again. Things are in flux and will not be settled for an undetermined time, but I talk about that in the episode. I dip my toe into beliefs, stories, feeling good, breaking down and what you can look forward to in season 3. I am bringing you new ideas, new thoughts and new ways of believing about yourself, Source and your life. I will be bringing you topics and guests who will make you want to sing and make you deeply uncomfortable (my favorite ;)) Listen in to find out all the details. Season 2 Wrap Up Patreon Peek Under the Skirt Highlight Reel Drop me a line here... audrey@goddessatthegrindstone.com      

Episode 128 Has it really been this long? Wow, what a ride. I am wrapping up Season 2 and stepping into, teasing out, Season 3! What am I talking about? Well, how the new idea for season 3 came about for one thing. The way back machine takes us back to my childhood spiritual practices and then moving forward to my teens and twenties. I will be going deeply into what it means to find your spiritual connection and how to do that. In fact, that is what season 3 is all about! Tune in to hear the whole explanation. It's funny and irreverent. Just what you would expect from me!

Episode 127 I welcome into the room today, Dr. Susan Clinton. Susan is an Orthopedic and Women's Health Physical Therapist. Her journey is a pathway into accepting her own internal control over herself and her life. A true journey of the self. One we can all relate to. Susan currently practices in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and is the co-owner and founder of Embody Physiotherapy and Wellness, LLC. Susan is active in teaching and research as an adjunct instructor for the University of Pittsburgh, Chatham University and Slippery Rock University. Additionally, she is an international instructor and presenter of post-professional education in women’s health and orthopedic manual therapy. Her research activities include publications on chronic pelvic pain and clinical practice guidelines for the APTA Section on Women’s Health and Orthopedic Section. Susan is active with the American Physical Therapy Association, serving in governance as a local delegate and alternate delegate, and as the Chair of the Clinical Practice Guidelines steering committee for the Section on Women’s Health. She is an inaugural BOD member of the non-profit Women’s Health Global Initiative. Susan enjoys walking / hiking, country line dance and ballroom and is an avid supporter of music, the arts and international objectives for women’s health. You can find Susan at www.embody-pt.com - online courses and health coaching practices as well as live courses, are listed on the website.  

Episode 126 One of the things Tara Whitney talks about at the very beginning of her interview is thinking she was doing the right thing and then realizing it may not have been. I think so often we all feel that way. The thing so many of us don't realize is that it is ourselves we are shorting on the right thing, not everyone else. Tara has some great shifts related to that realization alone and finding new beginnings and new ways of being along the way. Tara Whitney is leading a revolution of women who are creating a relationship with food and their bodies that brings them to trust themselves. Her latest book, Hungry: Trust Your Body and Free Your Mind Around Food, offers a fresh perspective on why women have struggled with food and gives them a path to set themselves free.Tara is a transformational coach and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Starting her career as a CPA in public accounting, she is a serial entrepreneur and has founded and grown several businesses, including an accounting consulting firm and a yoga studio. Tara and her family, her husband Mark and three children, Ryan, Garrett and Anna create plenty of adventure on the Seacoast of New Hampshire.

Episode 125 I have in the room with me Sharon Holand Gelfand. I connected so very deeply with her story of discovery and lessons learned. It is amazing to me what we can gain in our lives when our children open the door for us to advocate for them. Her willingness to "buck the system" and think outside the box is the mark of an entrepreneur  in many ways. You will love her story of exploring her own life. Sharon Holand Gelfand is a healthcare disruptor. As a speaker and certified functional diagnostic nutritionist, Sharon transforms women’s lives by healing their guts. She gets to the root of their most common health complaints by testing - not guessing - and incorporates lifestyle shifts filled with more energy and less stress. When her son was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, Sharon decided to tackle his condition head on. This led her to a breakthrough career change, and sent her to graduate school where she completed a Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition. Sharon takes her expertise to stages, panels, and workshops to share her very important message of healing with the world. Through applied functional testing, tuning into your gut and lifestyle shifts that work for you, Sharon shows that you really can reverse diagnoses and manage conditions naturally, thereby reclaiming your health and, most importantly, your life.

Episode 124 Heather Rampolla was such a treat to have in the room. She was so open and ready to share the real her and be truly vulnerable with us. She talks about shame, fear and resistance. All the things we struggle with so very much. Heather shares with us her journey through those painful feelings and how she got to the other side. She also talked about upending her beliefs about herself, her relationships and what she believed about money and work. Upending those beliefs led to a life full of fun and risk and adventure. It's a good story and you will love it! In 2012 Heather took a bold move, left her banking career to pursue her creative passions and become an entrepreneur. She’s an Artist, Designer, and Investor. Heather sells her large abstract paintings online. When she’s not painting, she’s investing in and designing real estate with her husband. Heather’s large canvases reflect her mission to inspire women to dream big, be bold, and make the mark only they can make in the world.

Episode 123 Had such a great time with Dr. Karen Litzy. She speaks my language about health and her story of healing is amazing. The journey that she goes on, finding herself and her body, is amazing. Diving into neuroscience and self is the perfect combo to finding health. She offers so many insights that I think so many of us can thoroughly connect to. Dr. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist, international speaker, owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, host of the podcast Healthy Wealthy & Smart and creator of the Women in Physical Therapy Summit. Through her work as a physical therapist she has helped thousands of people overcome painful conditions, recover from surgery and return to their lives with family and friends. As a podcast host she has interviewed influencers in the worlds of health, medicine and entrepreneurship including Gloria Steinem, Dr. Karim Khan, JJ Virgin, and Prof Lorimer Moseley to name a few. Dr. Litzy has presented on a variety of topics including her personal journey with chronic pain, the neuroscience of pain, utilizing social media as a medial professional and technology and informatics in healthcare. Karen has been featured in magazines and websites like Redbook, Women’s Running, Martha Stewart Living, Thrive Global, Family Circle, Health.com and CafeMom. She has been a guest on several podcasts including Entrepreneur On Fire, Hack the Entrepreneur, and The Healing Pain Podcast. She lives in New York City.

Episode 123 I have wondered after interviewing Amruta, how many women suffer silently with pelvic floor pain. Dr. Amruta Inamdar is a pelvic floor specialist who lived the pain and went looking for the answers. I love women who go looking, they hold a special place in my heart. We need more of us to go looking for the answers. To find what we all need for better health. Not just physical, but emotional and psychological as well. Amruta found her solutions and has made it her mission in life to share that solution with as many people as possible. World wide even! She is on a mission and you will love her story from pain to power! Dr. Amruta Inamdar is a Physical Therapist specializing in pelvic health rehabilitation. She consults in Armonk NY at her private practice and is passionate about helping women eliminate pelvic pain from painful sexual intercourse and regain their pre-baby bodies. Amruta has survived two difficult and painful C section recoveries. She overcame her pain and movement deficit completely by resorting to pelvic floor Physical Therapy. Through personal experience, she developed a strong conviction that women can be pain-free and regain function after childbirth or any other debilitating pelvic pain diagnoses. Her approach is holistic and her patients often have complete pain resolution through the treatment strategies that she prescribes. Amruta has trained with industry leaders in the field of Pelvic Pain and rehabilitation both in the United States and India. She brings a wealth of knowledge from 13 years of clinical experience and has successfully treated over 5,000 patients. Amruta is a practitioner of choice in the New York and Connecticut areas, and brings a confluence of Eastern and Western knowledge to healing varied postpartum pelvic floor complications that happen postpartum. With this, she offers excellent advice and tailored rehabilitation protocols based on each unique clinical scenario. Amruta lives in Westchester County with her husband and two adorable daughters. She is the go-to expert for all questions related to painful sex, incontinence and prolapse postpartum. She can be found here  

Episode 121 Did you know that donkeys are really cool animals? I always liked them, they make a cool braying sound and I always thought that was cool and yet, there is so much more to them than that! Megan Hensley is in the room this week for her Story of the Shift and she shares not only her story, but things you didn't know you needed to know about donkeys! Her love and kindness shines through in every part of her and it is a joy to listen to her story. Megan Hensley is passionate about serving donkeys in a positive and educated light. Her business, Holistic Hooves, takes a wellness approach that you won’t find with many hoof care providers. She is equal parts farrier, educator and welfare advocate. There’s a beautiful intention to Megan that strives to improve lives, both human and equine, through education, inspiration, empowerment and resources.

Episode 120 What a pleasure it was to have Suzi Hixon in the room with me. An attorney that specializes in trademark and brands. The big story is her journey from the corporate law firm to needing to venture out on our own. There is a bit of #metoo and good old boy network and golf. I know, what a combo right? She talks about mistakes she made, the best tools for herself and great recommendations! Suzi Hixon is a Trademark Attorney and Trademark Creation Strategist. She helps businesses and entrepreneurs create beautiful brand names for their products and services. Suzi's focus is strong brand name creation ~ from both the legal and marketing perspective. While those two perspectives often collide, her goal is to help businesses and entrepreneurs find an agreeable nexus of the two, based on their ideal target market, specific products and services, and unique brand vision. Suzi's superpower is taking complex legal issues and making them easily digestible for non-legal beagles. Through a mix of strategic consulting and proven, step-by-step strategies, including her proprietary course, Trademark Trailblazer: The Brand Name Creation Blueprint, Suzi helps businesses and entrepreneurs create beautiful brand names that align with the brand vision and speak to their target market, thereby ensuring long-term trademark strength and brand name longevity. You can find Suzi here.

Episode 119 I had a lot of fun with Michelle Gomez. Her passion and fire are so much fun to listen to and get caught up in. Her discussion of being worthy and learning about self care hit home hard and then she makes you laugh. That is what this interview is all about. Hitting hard and bringing laughter to the mix. Her story is the perfect example of living life in pain and fun at the same time. It was inspirational. Michelle Gomez, The Latina Career Coach, is an accomplished corporate sales professional with over two decades of riding the waves of the corporate structure as a first-generation Latina-American. The first in her family to graduate from college, she has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and a certification in Broadcast Journalism. Throughout her career, Michelle has been an advocate for women in the workforce; leading the charge in speaking forums, business articles and networking events. Michelle has personally mentored and coached dozens of men and women toward achieving their academic and career goals. Through resume reviews, mock interviews, and focus on presentation, she has helped dozens of men and women prepare and position themselves as strong candidates for the career or role they desire. Michelle has also advocated for a healthy work/life balance through her blog posts, providing insight on practical methods for creating balance and wellness in daily pursuits. You can find Michelle at www.michellegomez.com and if you are considering a job change, grab her FREE guide on the “5 Signs It’s Time to Leave” by clicking here.  

Episode 118 What a pleasure it was to have Nalana Lillie in the room to talk about her story. Being a military wife and all the ups and downs that come with that. I had never thought of the hardships and loneliness that comes with that life. Nalana illustrates it beautifully and shares her pain and triumph. It is a brilliant interview and her salvation came in the form of something we can all get behind...candles! Check the link to find your favorite scent on her site. She is offering a discount to all my listeners, 15% off your purchase when you use the code GODDESS! Plus, she has a sale going on too! Christmas is coming up...(I can't believe I just said that) Nalana Lillie is an expert in enhancing the reading experience through scent and journaling, She is a passionate advocate for the importance of fandoms to overcome loneliness and create instant rapport. As the chief candle pourer, fragrance development magician and owner of Book Scents, she creates hand-poured candles that transport readers into their favorite book fandom. She is also the author of T.B.I.R. The Books I Read: A Reading Journal for Book Lovers. Nalana has collaborated with J.R. Ward’s publisher to create a fragrance inspired by The Bourbon Kings, worked one-on-one with over 30 authors to create custom fragrances for their books, and had her Outlandish candles featured by Diana Gabaldon’s publishers as giveaways in preparation for the release of, Written in My Own Heart’s Blood. She has also joined forces with The Tall Poppy Writers to support women’s education in developing countries through the Room to Read education program and a fundraising candle, Bloom. Book Scents Candles. Remember, 15% off using the code GODDESS

Episode 117 I'm pleased to welcome into the room with me this week, K. Joia Houheneka. Joia has an unusual journey compared to many on this podcast. Not in a bad way, just different. Not many women I have talked to have moved through the deeps halls of academia. Joia moved through those halls and out the doors into the world of entrepreneurship. She brings a history of teaching to a world of business in a way that is fun and playful. K. Joia Houheneka is a creativity/innovation expert, entrepreneur, coach, writer, and speaker. Her passion is supporting Founders and Innovators, the world's visionaries, problem solvers and change makers. Working with their vision and agenda, she challenges their thinking and provides the provocative questioning, proven tools, and accountability they need to reach the next level of success and serve as powerful leaders. Joia deeply believes that everyone can and ought to be more creative and continuously grow and develop in multiple fields. She is an advocate for the pursuit of multidisciplinary excellence and is herself the creative force behind the 21st Century Renaissance Human Project. You can find her hosting the “Founders & Innovators Morning Show” and get her favorite coaching tool on her website, www.humanpossibilities.pro  

Episode 116 This may be one of my very favorite interviews. Partly because I know Gabbi in real life, partly because I have eaten at her restaurant (the pie is to die for! Can't wait to try the BBQ). Mostly though, it is because she is a serial entrepreneur who has not only had multiple businesses in different industries, crazy different, and has expanded and gained in each iteration of her journey. In business and in herself. Gabbi's life theme is so evident throughout her story, I don't even ask what it is, you know. She offers a balance of feminine softness and kindness with the masculine know how of money and business acumen. Fantastic woman and I know you will love her as much as I do. Gabbi Rose is a native to Southern California, and a recent Venice Beach ex-pat to the Coachella Valley in Southern California. She is learning to love life in the magical desert landscape. For Gabbi, the desert has been a personal healing refuge from “city life”. It brought solitude and reflection, away from what was "the busy life".  Gabbi started in high school as a server, worked every position in the industry, went off to college, and had children. She has been a puppeteer, a CEO and an Entrepreneur, and is happiest when she gets to wait tables. Gabbi finds pleasure in surprises. Loves roadside diners: she likes to order Biscuits and Gravy, BBQ, and Pie as she passes through towns.  The Sugarloaf Cafe is Gabbi’s idea of a perfect surprise- they make great food & offer kind service, in the middle of nowhere. Find The Sugarloaf Cafe on IG and FB, find The Green Door on IG.

Episode 115 Had such a great time with Annemarie. Through her many moves with her husband, the newness and question of what she would do each time created a newness inside of her. A desire to be something new and something different. With the support of her husband she created more than she could have ever dreamed. Listen in to hear all the details. Annemarie Fowler is the founder of Speak Confident English and the creator of Fluency School, where she helps international women grow professionally and communicate with ease through English confidence and fluency training. Through 1:1 coaching and small group courses, Annemarie has helped hundreds of women from 68 countries, including entrepreneurs, business administrators, marketing experts, medical professionals, scientists, lawyers, diplomats and life coaches. She has an active community of more than 200,000 followers via her Confident English blog and YouTube channel. Her next Fluency School course starts November 2. Get a FREE sneak peek starting October 16. You'll learn how to speak clearly, get unstuck, and sound more natural in English.

Episode 114 I think one of my favorite parts of this episode with Emily Stulmen Klein is that moment of realizing you are choosing your life. Emily's realization and subsequent lessons and life choices are the epitome of recognition of your own responsibility in your own life. Not only that, she is so much fun, raucous and irreverent. My favorite type! Emily Stulman Klein, founder of Live a Joyful Life, is a Joyologist (positivity expert + joyful life coach), author and chef. Emily’s 25 years of experience in personal development and fulfillment have made her an authority on helping women (and heart-centered men) to stop comparing and start living even when life doesn’t look like the brochure. Emily works with clients both live and virtually, one to one and in groups. Emily lives in Montclair, NJ with her 12 year old daughter, their large brown dog and small gray bunny. You can find Emily here and Facebook.

Episode 113 Welcome in to the newest segment of Women are the Journey! I am so excited to share with you the toe dipping in the water of the Expert's Series. I am going to dip that toe in with my new Resident Expert; Judith Reitz. This is a series scheduled to become a regular part of the podcast for season 3 next year! To start us off, Judith Reitz, will be in the room discussing the main themes of the problems that arise working as a woman entrepreneur. This week, she will be discussing Fear of Success. We hear a lot about the fear of failure and while that is a thing, the bigger issue, in my opinion, is the fear of success. It holds us back and weighs on us and keeps us from being all that we can be. Judith takes apart what success means, how we define it and then comes the big questions; do we really want it? Does it give us fulfillment? Judith provides us with her favorite quote on the subject: There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way. ~ Christopher Morley Judith Reitz, M.A. (Rev), founder of Soul's Destiny Mentorship, has taught thousands of people self-processing tools to facilitate inner growth and the healing of body, mind and spirit. With 50 years experience in holistic therapies she has an extensive background in Psychosynthesis, Holodynamics, Clinical Hypnosis, Guided Imagery, the psychodynamics of health-threatening conditions & weight and body issues. She is a Reiki Master and is experienced in mind-body dynamics, Cranial-sacral and Somato-Emotional Release therapies. Judith has integrated the creative process of Journaling, Drawing, Imagery and Visualization, Art, Reiki, Music and Movement, and Holodynamics into a unique process designed to unblock creative and intuitive gifts. Her rich transpersonal background brings a mulit-dimensional approach uniquely designed for each person's needs. To contact Judith, please email her at soulcraftcoach@gmail.com or call or text her at 714-742-1133. She offers a free discovery call.  

Episode 112 Oh my goodness! The actual goodness from this interview with Dr. Judy Butler is incredible. She offers up an End of Life Manuel for adult children of aging parents. I know it is something I think about and worry about myself. I hope to be as prepared as Judy can make me! She is a font of wisdom and common sense and I could listen to her talk all day. Dr. Judy Butler is a certified Pastoral Psychotherapist in private practice, who consults with, counsels and coaches Adult Children of Aging Parents, members of the “Sandwich Generation”, Caregivers, and Senior Adults interested in 2nd half and end of life planning. Judy is a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, a certified Spiritual Director, ordained clergy, a speaker, and a teacher with years of experience and many thousands of hours of practical application. Her passion for working with senior adults and their adult children and caregivers grew out of her own experiences as a caregiver for her parents, congregational pastor for senior adults, and as a hospital chaplain for many years. After personally enduring the trauma, stress, and frustration of dealing with the healthcare/nursing home system she created The Guardians Gift in memory of her father, Harvey Hill who died 12/26/2018. You can find Judy here. To keep all the goodness flowing, become a patron for Women are the Journey for as little as $1 a month!

Episode 111 This week I have the lovely and talented Joyce Blue in the room with me. Joyce's journey from learning and forgetting and learning again. Managing money in a masculine world and living on the roller coaster gave her a unique view of women and how we deal with, flow with and be with; money. Building a relationship with money and how to do that is brilliant and part of what she teaches. Joyce Blue is a certified transformational business, mindset, life & Rapid Results coach who helps women break free of self-esteem issues and take consistent action to become financially fit, emotionally secure, and more confident so they can live the lives they love, even if they have been struggling for years. She is passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs to master their relationship with money so all of their relationships can thrive. Joyce is an International and Amazon #1 bestselling author. To get the free gift that Joyce talks about at the end on re-framing and releasing your limiting money beliefs, just go here! Check out all the tiers on my Patreon here!    

Episode 110 Welcome into another episode of Women are the Journey and this week's tastiness with Sheri Sutherland. My favorite quote from her was; The more honest we can be with ourselves about ourselves, the better chance we have of truly transforming our life. She is all about helping women be honest with themselves, she has been there and done that. Sheri Sutherland of Tranquility Soul Spa loves to help women make the shift from stressed out to blissed out. Together, they create a solid base of healthy self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-love, that helps them find real joy, happiness, and bliss in their lives. You can find Sheri's free ebook, Stop Torturing Yourself & Find Your Happiness, here. Find your perfect Patreon level here!

Episode 109 I have been a part of Elizabeth Purvis's world for a few years. She was a solid introduction of magic into my business. I loved her way of looking at the world and loved how she was so brave and willing to share all of herself. Fortunately for you, she is in the room and willing to share herself even more. Elizabeth shares the journey of so many of us, the journey of purpose. What are we here for? What am I doing with myself?! Coming from an engineering background combining with magic on the side, she found that purpose and then some. We talk about the shifts needed to BE the person that can be in the shift you want to create. How living in the can't does not mean you can't and living in the knowledge that this is possible. No. Matter. What. It is a fantastic interview and you will love it. A combination of magic and science. Feminine and masculine. And diving deep into you. Elizabeth Purvis is a success mentor and teacher of magic and Universal Law to thousands of women around the world. She is the creator of Feminine Magic®, a modern, practical approach to ancient traditions that allow women to magnetize their deepest desires with certainty, including epic monetary results. Through metaphysical training programs, coaching and retreats, Elizabeth helps her clients to radically transform ALL aspects of their lives—relationships, lifestyle, career, business, health…and income. Her client’s phenomenal, real world results are known and unparalleled in the industry. Many of them create massive income leaps, like quadrupling their income, and impressive lifestyle upgrades in a matter of a few short weeks. A priestess & practitioner of Western esoteric traditions for over 20 years and with over a decade online in the personal development industry, Elizabeth is a Master Business Coach, income breakthrough mentor, certified Akashic Records Trainer (Souljourneys.ca) and certified Master NLP Practitioner (NLP Marin). In another life, she was an engineer, and holds a masters of computer science from New York University. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, the artist Leland Purvis, and their daughter Brigit. Find Elizabeth's 4 Manifesting Tools here.

Episode 108 I am thrilled to serve up for your listening pleasure, Sabrina Chaw. I went looking for her a while ago. Found her feminine mindset and work just up my alley. She, thankfully, was interested in joining me to be interviewed. We had a fab time, her wisdom shines through in everything she talks about. Her background out in the corporate world is impressive and she has brought all of that into her world now. I know you will love this interview. I sure did! Sabrina is CEO and Founder of A Feminine Feast, an organization which supports women in discovering their unique blueprint and gifts in the world, and become a full embodied expression of it, whether it be in relationships, work, or in their personal passions in life. Sabrina weaves her 34 years experience in the corporate world with her 20 years as an entrepreneur, creating a blend of western and eastern wisdom to manifest the work of her dreams and to serve her heart's ministry, specializing in women over 50. Sabrina is the host of the highly popular "Thriving in Your Third Act" telesummit, produced by The Shift Network, and is a teacher of her inspiring course, "Taking Flight in Your Third Act". Sabrina has a private coaching practice in San Francisco, and facilitates women's circles and workshops to empower women to live the lives they yearn, and to love the life they live.

Welcome into the highlights! In case you are unfamiliar, Peek Under the Skirt is an ongoing series of fun, interesting, thoughtful and hilarious questions I ask each of my guests after their Story of the Shift. I started out with some simple questions that I found on the internets. Some of you might recognize them when you hear them. The fun thing is, we, my son and I, came up with a set of 30 questions that I mix and match for each woman who sits in the room with me. These questions are much more reflective of me and I love them all! It was hard to narrow it down to a few but here they all are! Jo Tucker, Stasha Washburn, Whitedove Gannon, Lorna Hollinger, Jessica Elizabeth Opert, Alison Armstrong, Elaine Bogard-Lopez, Christine Watts, and Julia McGarey. I have been interviewing women for a few months so I have a backlog of episodes, 21 in fact! They will ALL be available at my patreon at the Freyja tier. We have so much fun during these interviews and I know you will love them too. I offer up a highlight reel of some of the fun I have had in the last several months.

Episode 107 Ho boy you guys! I have a LOT to say today. I am coming clean on what I have been hiding from ya'll. It is good and deep and oh so fun! Here is the link to the Patreon page! www.patreon.com/womenarethejourney 

Episode 106 I had such fun with Lorna, we were like two peas in a pod! From depression to twice divorced to not "getting it" to "getting it", Lorna has a story all of us can appreciate and connect to. Lorna Hollinger is an award-winning Life Coach, EFT Practitioner, and Founder of the Australian Tapping Institute where she trains and supports heart centered people from across the globe to tap into their passions and create an abundant business. Lorna’s numerous awards include the Women with Altitudes’ Climb Every Mountain Award and the Linking Ladies’ prestigious Woman of Inspiration Award. Lorna holds Diplomas in Life Coaching and Business Management, Practitioner certifications in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/Tapping) and Neuro-linguistic Programming.  

Episode 105 Howdy everyone! I delve a bit more into the lessons learned from last week. I caught a post from Kate Northrup on IG and it got me thinking. You know what I do when I think, right? I talk about it LOL. I have included a picture of the prototype of the key chains I will be giving out for patrons who sign up with me.

Episode 104 I love this episode for the simple reason that Sonja Franzmann's story illustrates how one small decision, one small choice can make the most profound impact on your life. Sonja had that exact thing happen to her. Simple yet profound. Sonja Franzmann is a certified lifestyle coach for corporate rebels and entrepreneurs who want to go from burnt out to blissed out. With a diploma in nutrition from SAIT and a personal fitness training certificate from Mount Royal University, Sonja has been helping thousands of women trade their self judgment and self-sabotaging habits for greater vitality, health and body confidence. Her signature “Body & Mind Redefined” 1:1 coaching program helps her clients create a lifestyle and body they love, that’s built on freedom, not restriction. Sonja has made appearances on TV, magazines, newspapers, websites, and podcasts that include Breakfast TV, Global TV, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, and The Globe.

Episode 103 Welp, I am at it again. Over sharing, over talking, just leaving a mess in my wake. Not really. There isn't a mess at the end ;) It is a journey to get there but I have a lot to share today and it is a bit longer than normal. There is talk about pits of despair, new directions, hollows, Patreon, lessons and so very much more! You will have to listen in and tell me what you think of it all.

Episode 102 Welcome into this week's Story of the Shift. I have the pleasure of welcoming in Christine Watts of The Institute of Compassionate Teaching. You will love her message as I believe, it gives us hope. She talks about giving children strength and abilities to take care of themselves with compassion and belonging. Christine Watts is a Conscious Parenting Consultant, specialising in bullying, conscious parenting and healing the inner child. As the founder and CEO of The Institute of Compassionate Teaching, Christine is the creator of Bully Busters BlueprintTM Guidebook, Curriculum and Conferences. With 30+ years of experience as parent and teacher, and now a thought leader and advocate for “inspired change”, Christine guides parents and their children to rise beyond their experience of being bullied. Through the Bully Busters BlueprintTM movement, Christine shares her wisdom in how to use the powerful tools of compassion, creativity and co-creation to “bust the bullies.” Christine offers some amazing gifts to you with a Crystal Bowl Healing – Tune Your Child To The Bully-Free Frequency and a Child Temperament Quizz  - Is Your Child Being Bullied?  

Episode 101 And now for the rest of this brilliant interview with Alison Armstrong! In case you missed part 1, go here

Episode 100 Welcome into episode 100 ladies and gentlemen! I am very excited to share with you a very special guest for my 100th. I have in the room with me Alison Armstrong! I have been a fan for over 10 years and have several of her programs and am a fan of listening to her on Dennis Prager's radio program. Alison is a boatload of fun and she is a hoot. One of my favorite quotes of the interview is: My idiot is sitting in the lap of my savant or our blind spot is right next to our brilliance. This is the first time I am going to split up an interview as I wanted to make sure no one missed anything Alison talks about. She digs deep and shares large. Enjoy part one with Alison Armstrong. Alison Armstrong’s exploration of human behavior began in 1991, with her decision to study men, “To find out how I was bringing out the worst in them. And hopefully, how to bring out the best.” Her success in understanding men naturally led to studying women’s behavior and making vital connections between the two. Armstrong distinguishes human instincts that compel both men and women to behave in ways that contradict and undermine our own purposes, goals, values, needs and relationships. She offers partnership-based alternatives giving millions of people access to more fulfilling lives, loving relationships, stronger families and productive organizations. Armstrong is a sought-after speaker and thought-leader amongst people with the desire to live empowered lives. Alison’s philosophy and approach is frequently referenced and taught by other authors, speakers, business consultants and therapists. Information about Alison’s work is available at understandmen.com.  Here is the link to part 2 of Alison Armstrong!

Episode 98 Anastasia MacGillivray is my guest on today's episode of Story of the Shift. Her story is fraught with danger and intrigue. Not really but it sounded exciting didn't it? She begins her story in Russia and comes from a life of no love to a life full of love. I think you will love this story. Anastasia is a successful boudoir photographer who helps courageous women feel beautiful, gain confidence that lasts, and get their spark back, especially after having kids. Anastasia believes that all women deserve to feel beautiful and sexy regardless of their size or age. Anastasia’s journey from insecure stay-at-home mom with low self-esteem and no career to an audacious badass entrepreneur with a thriving Boudoir Photography business drives her passion for helping other women live their lives with confidence and self-celebration, and it fuels topics of discussion in her group Boudoir Audacious Dames. Using her expertise and 10+ years’ experience in boudoir photography, Anastasia has helped hundreds of women rediscover their beauty. Go grab her free guide, How To Flatter Any Body Type With Lingerie  You know I'm running a beta test on Meetings: Goddess Style starting next week right? To get involved on the ground floor, drop me a line...

Episode 97 It's a little personal again folks. I seem to have this penchant lately to drop all my dirty laundry on all of you! Sorry not sorry lol. I dive deep into a quote of mine, "The feminine will naturally come through when you focus on you." Yep, that is what I spend my time talking about today. Come listen, it's fun! To get in on the last days of signing up for the beta test of Meetings: Goddess Style, drop me a line and I will send you all the details.