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Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I get a lot of requests for manifesting meditations, so today, I thought I'd share a story with you about how I manifested our $50k wedding when I was broke. I think you'll get a kick out of it and ultimately, I hope it gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires. Links discussed today: Manifesting Summit January 2026 - https://go.papimindsetcoach.com/home_2026?fpr=h1la125 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets “Mom, where did you and Dad go for your honeymoon?” my daughter asked out of the blue last night. I smiled immediately as the memories of our wedding flooded my mind. “We didn't actually go on a honeymoon,” I said. “What?! Why not?” she inquired. “Because our wedding was a week-long vacation in the Florida Keys that kinda felt like a honeymoon and wedding all wrapped into one.” Her eyes glistened with the reflection of the Christmas lights and I knew she was ready for the story. “You see,” I began, “we didn't have a lot of money back then…” “Then how did you have that kind of a wedding?” she interrupted. I paused until she was listening with her entire being. “We manifested it.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Part 1 of 2 Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Adam Skolnick spoke with us about earning his 10,000 hours, living with yours truly in a trailer in the mountains, and his much-anticipated debut novel, AMERICAN TIGER. I am joined by my co-host Milena Gonzalez. Adam Skolnick is an author and award-winning journalist who covers travel, adventure and endurance sports, and the environment. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Wired, Lonely Planet, and Men's Health. He's the author of One Breath: Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits, and the ghostwriter and audiobook narrator of the bestselling David Goggins memoirs, Can't Hurt Me and Never Finished. A frequent contributor on The Rich Roll Podcast, he lives in Southern California where he was born and raised. His debut novel, American Tiger (available for preorder now, out December 2, 2025), “Based on true events, rooted in the stunning Southern California landscape, and populated with vivid characters, [the book] is more than a frantic tiger hunt. It's about a child's quest for self-discovery, her stoic father's struggle to come to terms with their past, and the innate wildness of every living thing.” Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Hello Beautiful, wrote that the book, “Gripped me from the first page. Rarely have I read a novel with such an exquisite sense of place.” [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to ulys.app/writeabook to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In Part One of this file Adam Skolnick, Milena Gonzalez and I discussed: His latest adventures and his next non-fiction book What it was like to go through a horrible dry spell as a writer The evolution of his process from non-fiction to fiction Our superhero origin story How he wrote and published a true labor of love And a lot more! Show Notes: americantigerbook.com American Tiger by Adam Skolnick – December 2, 2025 (Amazon) adamskolnick.substack.com Adam Skolnick on Instagram AdamSkolnick.com Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“I think what I've discovered in the last few years is that you can be doing everything right on the energetic side of things.” • Feeling like it is the end when you have one embryo left or one last IVF transfer • Obsessing over fertility numbers and treating them like destiny • Subconscious gender stories, boy mom identity and beliefs about women • Spirit babies, soul contracts and staying grounded in your own joy • Cellular health, frequency and trusting fertility as innate • Nervous system safety, emotional release and facing hard feelings instead of staying positive • False surrender, discipline as self love and choosing to live your life while TTC “Those are just stories we're making up.” Hello Beautiful, Monica here supporting you to become the conscious mama you were born to be… In this intimate, behind the scenes coaching session, we walk into the tender place so many women land on this journey. The place where you are staring at your labs, your age, your one embryo left and your brain is screaming, this is the end. I share how I went into my own last frozen embryo transfer with the twins convinced it was my final shot, miscarried, and truly believed I would only have one child. Looking back with the eyes I have now, I can see how much of that was a story, a protection pattern and a total disconnect from the truth that fertility lives in your cells, not in your fear. We explore gender anxiety, boy versus girl stories, and the sneaky subconscious beliefs many of us carry about women, mothers and ourselves. I talk about growing up with a deeply masculine mother, realizing I subconsciously thought all women were bitches, and why my mentor once told me I literally could not hold the woman frequency yet. We fold in spirit babies, soul contracts, and the very human temptation to outsource our power to readings instead of doing the unsexy work of cellular health, nervous system safety, emotional healing and actual joy. If you are tired of trying to stay positive, secretly terrified of another failed transfer, or spinning in false surrender while saying you have “let it go,” this conversation is your loving interruption. You will hear practical tools, real stories and a deeply truthful reframe that might finally let your shoulders drop and your heart exhale. Press play if you are ready to believe that this is not the end and that your baby is far more interested in your frequency than your perfection. “Anyways, that's why it's all about you. The baby doesn't want anything. It wants the same frequency, so coming home to yourself is the best thing you can do.” Timestamps 00:00 - When you are doing everything right energetically and still stressed before IVF 02:51 - Thinking this is the end after loss and why those stories are not the full truth 10:21 - Boy mom identity, feminine wounds and subconscious beliefs about women 17:57 - Spirit baby readings, soul contracts and not outsourcing your power 26:36 - Facing hard emotions instead of forcing positivity before an IVF transfer 32:45 - Written in the stars, miscarriage guilt and what really affects pregnancy 36:29 - Client story of failed IVF, natural conception and releasing TTC timelines “This is just a chapter. It is not the end. I'm done trying to conceive. I'm going to live my life.” Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/one-embryo-left-ivf-transfer-anxiety-spirit-babies-letting-go-of-fertility-numbers-as-destiny Let's Do This Together
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Black Girl Creative: Reignite Your Artistic Dreams and Make Them a Reality for Creative Black Women
Hello Beautiful!This episode of Black Girl Creative Podcast is for my fellow artists who don't feel like creating anything right now. This episode is for artists and creatives that are too tired, too grievous, too heavy, too burned out, too sad, too overwhelmed to create anything.It's okay if you don't create anything right now.It's okay to be tired. It's okay to rest.Rest is essential to creativity and rest CREATES.Every season ain't for creating and doing.Let's talk about seasonal living and creating, honoring our boundaries, resting and working through “creative blocks”.As Autumn makes way for winter, slow living does well for us slower, feeling artists. Trust your creative timing and rhythms. Inspiration will come around again.It is safe to rest. It is good to rest. It is necessary to rest. You are a human being, not a machine. You are safe, here. Rest.You are loved. You are sacred. You are EVERYTHING good.much love and joy,Alecia
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Your fertility is just a reflection of your life. How you've lived produced this result. It's not your fault, but it is your responsibility." Topics Discussed The emotional and energetic cost of modern womanhood and chronic overwork How burnout, stress, and disconnection from joy impact fertility and hormones The problem with “junk science” fertility myths around age and supplements IVF and medical trauma, and how to reclaim body trust after disempowering experiences Gut health as a foundation for hormonal and cellular repair Reprogramming subconscious blocks that keep you outsourcing power to experts Using discernment and intuition when navigating fertility protocols Energetic frequency, emotional coherence, and the cellular blueprint of health How AI is reshaping fertility support while still requiring human awareness and embodiment Radical responsibility and the shift from victimhood to empowerment "No one is coming to fix you. And I don't mean that harshly—it's actually the most powerful truth you'll ever accept." Hello Beautiful, Monica here supporting you to become the conscious mama you were born to be. This episode goes deep into the burnout and disconnection women face in the name of “doing it all.” We talk about what it really costs to chase success at the expense of joy, peace, and fulfillment—and how those energetic debts eventually show up in your body and fertility. You'll hear raw truths about medical myths, why intuition is your most underused fertility tool, and how to stop outsourcing your power to experts, protocols, and even AI. We also explore how emotional patterns and subconscious blocks shape your frequency, your gut health, and your cellular vitality. If you've been “doing everything right” but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you see that healing isn't about doing more—it's about aligning deeper. The real medicine begins when you get radically honest about what's not working and start showing up differently. There's a little sass, a little science, and a lot of soul. By the end, you'll understand that your body never betrayed you—it's just been trying to get your attention. And once you listen, the magic unfolds naturally. "Instead of asking ‘Why me?,' start saying ‘I'm glad it stops with me.' That's when you shift from pain to power." Timestamps 00:00 – Why modern success culture is wrecking women's health and fertility 03:11 – Junk science, CoQ10 myths, and the power of discernment 07:28 – Radical honesty: what your body is trying to tell you 09:47 – Systems-based healing: addressing the whole ecosystem, not one symptom 17:14 – How gut health and emotional stress create silent autoimmune chaos 23:32 – The deeper energetic layers behind unexplained infertility 27:50 – Turning pain into purpose and rewriting your fertility story "The baby is the cherry on top. The real work is becoming the woman who no longer abandons herself." Full Transcript Over on the Blog: The Cost of “Doing It All”: How Fertility Burnout Masks What Your Body Is Begging For - https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/the-cost-of-doing-it-all-how-fertility-burnout-masks-what-your-body-is-begging-for-with-kirsten-karchmer Let's Do This Together
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I have big news I'm so excited to share with you! We've just launched a brand new show called Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause and it's live for you to listen now! Listen on Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-for-menopause-and-perimenopause/id1850490465 Listen on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/3VAIymDh7ct8sRaT22qfex Watch/Listen on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsG5jQDnp5jzWFbWTpTqRw?sub_confirmation=1 Have a listen to our trailer and then head on over to YouTube or your favorite podcast player and subscribe...and then share with another woman who could use these special meditations. ;) Namaste, Beautiful, Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“You can't Type A your way into pregnancy. You can push, but your body will push back.” Hello Beautiful, Monica here supporting you to become the conscious mama you were born to be... This episode is packed with truth bombs, science-backed insights, and a big dose of real talk with fertility expert Kristen Karchmer. Together we peel back the layers of fertility burnout and talk about why women who “do everything right” are often the most exhausted, frustrated, and still not pregnant. Spoiler: it's not your age, it's your cellular energy. We dive into the reality that fertility clinics rarely talk about—how rushing into IVF or IUI without repairing the foundation of your health can actually set you back. Kristen shares how fatigue, stress, and even emotional disconnection play a far bigger role than the latest supplement on TikTok. It's about building resilience, coherence, and a sustainable rhythm that supports both your body and your future baby. And yes, we go there: the illusion of control, the obsession with apps and trackers, and the collective conditioning that tells women to “do more” instead of “be more present.” This episode is your permission slip to slow down, listen deeply, and start aligning your energy with your body's innate wisdom. Because fertility isn't a race, it's a frequency shift. “The only way to get a baby out is to surrender. The same goes for calling one in.” Timestamps 00:00 – Why your frequency matters more than your protocol 06:10 – Listening to your body instead of influencers 09:00 – The illusion of control and the myth of the fertility cliff 12:22 – How surrender prepares you for both conception and motherhood 18:12 – Generational burnout, epigenetics, and fertility 23:45 – Redefining success and rewriting the modern woman's blueprint “Surrender isn't giving up, it's getting out of your own way so your body can do what it was designed to do.” Full Transcript Over on the Blog: The Hidden Cost of Fertility Burnout (and Why Surrender Is Your New Superpower) with Kristen Karchmer https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-fertility-burnout-and-why-surrender-is-your-new-superpower-with-kristen-karchmer Let's Do This Together
You can see Christine Handy's story and meet her on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 "HELLO BEAUTIFUL" First showing: 4:00 p.m. $40 General Admission Ticket Times: 3:30 pm - 6:10 pm $90 VIP Ticket Times: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Second showing: 7:00 p.m. $40 General Admission Ticket Times: 6:30 pm - 9:10 pm $90 VIP Ticket Times: 6:10 pm - 9:10 pm Emagine Willow Creek 9900 Shelard Parkway Plymouth, MN A panel discussion will follow each showing, featuring Christine Handy and providers from Allina Health Cancer Institute.
You can see Christine Handy's story and meet her on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 "HELLO BEAUTIFUL" First showing: 4:00 p.m. $40 General Admission Ticket Times: 3:30 pm - 6:10 pm $90 VIP Ticket Times: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Second showing: 7:00 p.m. $40 General Admission Ticket Times: 6:30 pm - 9:10 pm $90 VIP Ticket Times: 6:10 pm - 9:10 pm Emagine Willow Creek 9900 Shelard Parkway Plymouth, MN A panel discussion will follow each showing, featuring Christine Handy and providers from Allina Health Cancer Institute.
Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me.
Beauty is often seen, but rarely felt—until empathy enters the frame. For actress and advocate Tricia Helfer, beauty is about more than appearance, it's about awareness. From portraying a woman rediscovering her worth after breast cancer in Hello Beautiful, to standing up for animals whose voices often go unheard, Tricia reflects a truth we often forget: empathy is the bridge between strength and softness. Here she opens up about the power of compassion and its ability to redefine what it means to live beautifully.Featured in 'The Beautiful Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.comGuest: Tricia HelferHost: Allié McGuireMusic by: Alon PeretzProduced by: AwareNow Media
October 23, 2025 ~ Lloyd and Jamie talk with Dr. Theresa Schwartz, a breast cancer surgeon at The Henry Ford Cancer Institute, about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the importance of screenings for women, and Henry Ford's Hello Beautiful advanced screening event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
... and hello to Spooky Season! We here at Rise from the Dead Podcast are honored that you are including us in your fall festivities. With that being said, with the fall comes school. Ash, Mike and J3RMZ decided to enroll in a sorority this go round. Yup, that is right! We are talking about braiding hair, studying, gossiping about boys and trying to survive college. No, for real because there is a killer on the loose! 1984's The Initiation follows Kelly, a young college student who seeks answers about her nightmares. What Kelly doesn't know is that these are not just nightmares, but lost memories that will change her life forever. That is, if she can survive first.Follow the show on IG and X (FKA Twitter) @RiseFromDeadPod!
“If you can dance on a stripper pole, you can do anything.” Topics Discussed: Why control and masculine energy block fertility Movement, strength training, and feminine power Nervous system healing for conception Reclaiming joy and cellular health in fertility “You can't heal your fertility while living like a robot.” Hello Beautiful, Monica here… Let's get real. If you're stuck in the infertility loop, white-knuckling every supplement, every meal plan, every fertility protocol—chances are you're living in overdrive. You've been taught control equals safety. But in reality? That hyper-masculine energy is hijacking your nervous system and shutting down your flow. This week, I sit down with Diane, who went from teen mom to pole dance studio owner to strength coach—and her story is pure proof that women can alchemize struggle into power. We talk about pole dancing as medicine (yes, seriously), how movement cracks open confidence, and why so many women trade joy for control without even realizing it. Spoiler: control is just an illusion, and your womb knows it. If you've been carrying resentment toward your body, obsessing over timelines, or looping in that same “why not me” story—this episode is your mirror. It's raw, it's cheeky, and it's a loving call to unclench, release, and remember: your fertility thrives on joy, not burnout. Press play. Your nervous system (and your future baby) will thank you. “Joy isn't a luxury. It's a fertility strategy.” Timestamps: 02:10 Diane shares her background story and life experiences, and how they have shaped her passion for empowering women. 12:00 The invisible mental load women carry and the importance of taking radical responsibility to change your life. 14:40 Understanding the hidden cost of operating from a place of masculine energy and how to stop. 18:00 She explains how she learned to show up for herself and stopped operating with masculine energy. 22:41 The importance of learning that the magic is in the journey, doing what you're supposed to without forcing things. 26:32 The power of choosing joy and flow as medicine for your fertility journey. “Your cells are listening to every emotion you feed them.” Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/the-surprising-fertility-strategy-you-haven-t-tried-joy-strength-emotional-healing-during-infertility-with-diane-flores-part-one Connect with Diane Flores: Health and Hot 7 Day Challenge-https://www.bossbitchradio.com/healthy-hot-challenge Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro/ Podcast: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/podcast Let's Do This Together
“Your fertility is innate. Your body knows what to do.” Topics Discussed: IVF burnout, failed treatments, and emotional recovery Autoimmune conditions and how they impact fertility The role of thyroid health in fertility success Lifestyle shifts: diet, sleep, stress, movement, trauma therapy Reversing biological age for reproductive health Why patience and time can be your fertility superpower “I spent over $100,000 on IVF and got pregnant naturally after healing my thyroid.” Hello Beautiful. Monica here, and today's episode is proof that your body is not broken, even if IVF made you feel like it is. Leslie and I dive into the messy, honest truth about fertility treatments, autoimmune chaos, and what happens when you stop outsourcing your power to doctors and start listening to your own body. She was told donor eggs were her only shot. Five rounds of IVF, tens of thousands of dollars, specialists across the world—and still nothing. But once she discovered the missing link (a thyroid wrecked by autoimmune disease) and actually supported her body instead of suppressing it, everything changed. She got pregnant naturally at 43. No charts, no meds, no needles. Just balance, presence, and trust. This conversation is going to ruffle some feathers, because we're calling out the control freak spirals, the fertility industry scare tactics, and the toxic “just stay positive” advice that leaves women burnt out and disconnected. What you'll hear instead is radical honesty, a reminder that your biological age is not your destiny, and a soul-deep permission slip to slow the hell down and let your body lead. Press play now. Your ovaries, your womb, and your nervous system are waiting for this one. “Patience and time are the two great healers—and yes, even in your 40s, it's still possible.” Timestamps: 01:57 Leslie's IVF story: 5 failed rounds, autoimmune diseases, and hidden thyroid damage. 06:15 The perfect storm blocking fertility: stress, poor sleep, diet, and disconnection. 10:15 The fertility industry's lies about age and why cellular health matters more when dealing with infertility. 12:44 The dangers of over-controlling your body and how to find balance instead. 18:10 The long-term health effects of IVF, the truth about epigenetics, and the importance of taking care of your cellular health. 20:40 Leslie explains how she reversed her biological age from 39 to 21 and how you can reverse your fertility age. 23:47 The science of spermidine, cell renewal, fertility longevity, and the overall health of a mother. “You're not wasting time by healing—you're buying back years of fertility and life.” Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/from-failed-ivf-to-natural-pregnancy-the-real-fertility-breakthrough-doctors-don-t-tell-you-with-leslie-kenny-part-one Connect with Leslie Kenny: https://www.instagram.com/lesliesnewprime/ https://oxfordhealthspan.com https://oxfordlongevityproject.org https://oxford-healthspan.myshopify.com/FindingFertility Your 15% off: FINDINGFERTILITY15 Let's Do This Together
Welcome to the Fall 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 14 of their most anticipated books releasing from mid-August through December. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up here for Patreon and here for Substack! Highlights A lightning round of some big releases coming this fall that we're not featuring in today's preview. Odd fall pickings meant they both chose to feature 7 books each. Catherine's choices are a grab bag mix: academia, mysteries, a love story, and a snarky lighter read. Of Sarah's seven books, there are 3 debut authors and 1 repeat author — and 2 sports books! Some of Sarah's picks slide her right from sad girl summer into sad girl fall. Sarah has already read and rated one of her picks — and it was a success! Plus, their #1 picks for fall. Big Fall Releases Wreck by Catherine Newman (October 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:15] King Sorrow by Joe Hill (October 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:22] Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi (November 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:25] What We Can Know by Ian McEwan (September 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:29] Palaver by Bryan Washington (November 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:32] Replaceable You by Mary Roach (September 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:35] Circle of Days by Ken Follett (September 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:51] People Like Us by Jason Mott (August 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:14] The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (October 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:33] All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert (September 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:38] Queen Esther by John Irving (November 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:46] Hot Wax by M. L. Rio (September 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:02] Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite (November 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:51] Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon (September 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:55] Other Books Mentioned Sandwich by Catherine Newman (2024) [1:18] The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (1989) [2:06] Hell of a Book by Jason Mott (2021) [2:20] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) [3:06] The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (2019) [4:04] Fall 2025 Book Preview [7:26] August Sarah's Picks Dominion by Addie E. Citchens (August 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:09] We Loved to Run by Stephanie Reents (August 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:09] Catherine's Pick Katabasis by R. F. Kuang (August 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:19] Other Books Mentioned God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (2021) [9:49] Search by Michelle Huneven (2022) [9:58] The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (2020) [10:08] Olga Dies Dreaming by Xóchitl González (2022) [10:12] Inferno by Dante (c. 1321) [11:36] Babel by R. F. Kuang (2022) [13:30] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang (2023) [13:32] Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel (2024) [14:57] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue (2023) [14:59] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (2022) [15:53] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (2016) [15:54] Good For a Girl by Lauren Fleshman (2023) [16:20] The Longest Race by Kara Goucher (2023) [16:22] September Sarah's Picks Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (September 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:17] Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman (September 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:31] The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy (September 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[29:23] Underspin by E. Y. Zhao (September 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:14] Catherine's Picks The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai (September 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:08] Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent (US release: September 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:07] Other Books Mentioned Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) [18:15] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (2023) [20:05] Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (2025) [20:38] The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary (2019) [24:46] Younger by Pamela Redmond Satran (2005) [26:10] (The book upon which the television series is based.) Writers & Lovers by Lily King (2020) [26:12] The Turner House by Angela Flournoy (2015) [29:49] Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel (2024) [38:49] October Catherine's Picks Workhorse by Caroline Palmer (October 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:25] The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson (October 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:14] November Sarah's Pick Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel (November 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:31] Catherine's Pick Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (November 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:02] Other Books Mentioned The Ensemble by Aja Gabel (2018) [43:57] December Catherine's Pick The Day I Lost You by Ruth Mancini (US release: December 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:19] Other Books Mentioned The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini (2024) [47:22]
There's a new movie coming out that's already getting a lot of buzz. The movie Hello Beautiful is based on the life of former model turned author and advocate Christine Handy. The movie follows a successful model who lives a life of privilege with her family until she faces health challenges that include a breast cancer diagnosis. We also welcome Meredith Mendelson, the Executive Director of The Ellie Fund - to share their mission and how they are helping so any families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
It's not about what you want in the moment; it's about what you want most. Topics Discussed Type A burnout in motherhood Nervous system regulation for moms Balancing health priorities with real connection Letting go of perfectionism in parenting Faith, intuition, and holistic wellness Navigating subconscious beliefs and cultural conditioning You have to trust yourself, and most people don't because they look at their life and think they've failed. Hello Beautiful, Monica here, and I'm about to get real with you on a topic that's way too easy to gloss over—how motherhood can feel soul-suckingly mundane when you're wired as a high-achiever. We're talking cleaning the same damn high chair for the fifteenth time and wondering why your nervous system is screaming for a project plan instead of playtime. We dive deep into how our values can either anchor us or drive us into perfectionist overdrive, especially when it comes to our kids' health. Melisha explains the trap of putting “perfect” above connection, the guilt that comes from letting go, and why sometimes the Gatorade from the sports snack bag is exactly the right call. It's about radical honesty, grace for the slow process, and remembering that consistent, sustainable change beats all-or-nothing sprints every time. You'll hear raw stories about unpacking subconscious beliefs from childhood, faith's role in keeping your values steady, and how to stand in your own discernment when the cultural noise around you is deafening. If you're ready for a conversation that's equal parts loving nudge and truth bomb, press play now. Healing isn't glamorous. It's showing up for yourself in the mundane, over and over again. Timestamps 02:00 The identity crisis that Type A women experience in motherhood and how to redefine what's valuable as a mom. 05:15 The importance of letting go of perfectionism in kids' health and allowing them to learn by themselves. 11:19 Why humility, curiosity, and taking radical responsibility are the real superpowers in healing. 16:31 Melisha on her Christian faith and how she learned to question the culture and trust her intuition more. 21:54 The isolating journey of untangling cultural vs personal beliefs in religion and wellness. Connect with Melisha Meredith IG : https://www.instagram.com/dailywellnesscommunity/ https://www.dailywellnesscommunity.com Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/from-ivf-burnout-to-fertility-breakthrough-why-nervous-system-healing-could-be-your-missing-link-with-melisha-meredith-part-two Let's Do This Together
"Your fertility journey is your body's way of saying, ‘I need help.'" Topics Discussed: Fertility + Gut Health • Chronic ear infections and immune dysfunction • Natural remedies vs antibiotics • Listening to your body's early warning signs IVF/Medical Trauma • White coat syndrome and disempowered decisions • Intuition ignored in the doctor's office • Failures that reroute us back to self-trust Emotional + Mindset Healing • The emotional toll of motherhood • Body image and subconscious patterning • People-pleasing and fear of authority Subconscious Blocks + Energy Work • Passing down limiting beliefs to your kids • The real reason you can't advocate for yourself • Breaking generational patterns through frequency work Frequency, Coherence, Embodiment + Cellular Health • How your kids mirror your frequency, not your words • Cellular health as a legacy • Radical responsibility and emotional coherence "Knowledge is powerful—but if you don't deal with the emotions behind your habits, you're just decorating your dysfunction." Hello Beautiful, Monica here supporting you to become the conscious mama you were born to be… Today's conversation is for every mama who's ever stood in the doctor's office, heart pounding, wondering if there's a better way. Milisha shares how a cycle of chronic ear infections with her daughter became the spark that ignited a full-blown wellness revolution. We're talking Midwest potlucks, antibiotics, intuition, and that brave moment when you decide: I'm going to trust myself instead. But don't be fooled—this isn't another crunchy-mama flex. We go deeper. Into the emotional trenches. Into the people-pleasing, the mom guilt, and the wild realization that your kids don't mirror your words—they mirror your frequency. That your fertility issues might be your body's cry for help, not a broken system. And that healing isn't just about diet or detox... it's about emotional honesty and energetic alignment. This episode is a potent reminder: your healing matters. Not just for you, but for your future babies, your nervous system, your lineage. Press play and feel the power ripple through you. "Conscious mamas create massive shifts—not just for their families, but for the whole damn planet." 00:00 – Why your frequency matters more than your protocol 03:18 – Fertility struggles as a wake-up call to cellular health 05:05 – The moment Milisha said no to ear tubes and yes to natural healing 09:19 – Gut instincts vs white coat pressure: when to listen to your intuition 13:38 – Why changing your diet isn't enough if you're emotionally stuck 15:04 – The pediatrician showdown: breaking people-pleasing patterns 20:01 – How emotional eating gets passed down through frequency 22:43 – Body shame, generational wounds, and what your daughter really picks up on 26:25 – The hardest part of motherhood for Type A women? The damn mundane Connect with Melisha Meredith IG : https://www.instagram.com/dailywellnesscommunity/ https://www.dailywellnesscommunity.com Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/emotional-healing-before-motherhood-the-subconscious-blocks-keeping-you-stuck-with-melisha-meredith-part-one Let's Do This Together
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is chatting with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. You get 10% off the Susie-approved reads mentioned in this episode when you use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in-store! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 535), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care by Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker (unavailable to order) Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey The Correspondent by Virginia Evans One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Varina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story by Terri-Lynne DeFino From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading It's A Love Story by Annabel Monaghan. Susie is reading Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we're unpacking the stories that are reshaping the way we think about food, health, and community. We start with a major new report exposing the rise of nutrition misinformation online — with up to 24 million people now at risk of following harmful diet advice from unqualified influencers. We dig into the shocking stats, the financial machine behind viral health content, and what needs to change if we're going to rebuild trust in expert-led wellness. Next, we look at the government's quiet U-turn on a healthy food policy — after pressure from ultra-processed food giants — and why it matters more than ever in a cost-of-living crisis. We're also shining a light on the growing trend of real food heroes like Medjool dates, exploring the science behind their heart and gut benefits. And finally… saunas. Yes, really. From Finnish forests 10,000 years ago to floating sauna parties in Liverpool, we explore why this ancient ritual is having such a huge cultural comeback — and what the science says about its impact on stress, sleep, pain and longevity. Plus: a powerful personal story from actress Julia Stiles on body image, sample sizes, and learning to trust your body again. Recommendations: Julia Stiles' appearance on How to Fail with Elizabeth Day The Badger Trust - good to know where to find help when you spot wildlife in need Ella's book recommendation: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Plus you can order Rhi's new book The Unprocessed Plate here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing from June through mid-August. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up here for Patreon and here for Substack! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this summer (lightning-round style). Of Catherine's six book picks, 3 are about sisters and most are from repeat authors. Sarah's choices feature 3 debut authors, 2 repeat authors, and 1 new author. And, 5 of Sarah's six books are European novels. From literary picks to thrillers to romances, they've got a range of books for summer. Sarah has already read two of her picks — and they're on the 2025 Summer Reading Guide (be sure to check out the full list) Plus, their #1 picks for summer. Big Summer Releases Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:12] With a Vengeance by Riley Sager (June 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:18] Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab (June 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:32] The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick (June 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:36] A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:45] The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (July 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:57] The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:08] Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto (June 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:13] A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais (June 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:17] Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell (June 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:27] The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:29] Don't Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine (June 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:32] The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen (August 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:36] Summer 2025 Book Preview [4:07] June Sarah's Pick The Compound by Aisling Rawle (June 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:19] Catherine's Picks The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward (June 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:40] King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby (June 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:02] I'll Be Right Here by Amy Bloom (June 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:01] Other Books Mentioned Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954) [10:01] FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven (2016) [10:04] The Godfather by Mario Puzo (1969) [20:29] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby (2023) [20:55] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby (2021) [21:00] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby (2020) [21:01] White Houses by Amy Bloom (2018) [27:08] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (2017) [27:52] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo (2019) [27:57] The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden (2024) [28:28] July Sarah's Picks Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[15:36] Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:44] The Rabbit Club by Christopher J. Yates (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:48] Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke (July 15*) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:38](Updated release date following the recording of this episode.) August Lane by Regina Black (July 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:44] Catherine's Picks The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang (July 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:37] Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[39:32] Other Books Mentioned Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (2023) [18:12] Writers and Lovers by Lily King (2020) [18:17] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue (2023) [25:06] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler (2023) [25:09] Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates (2013) [28:57] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer (2013) [31:13] The Secret History by Donna Tartt (1992) [31:15] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008) [31:16] Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865) [] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) [32:37] Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang (2021) [35:16] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (2023) [35:40] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (2023) [35:42] The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz (2022) [35:45] Girl A by Abigail Dean (2021) [38:21] The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) [38:24] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (2022) [38:28] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon (2023) [40:16] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (2023) [41:58] Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner (2024) [43:30] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (2021) [43:41] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton (2021) [43:46] Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) [45:01] August Catherine's Pick The Frequency of Living Things by Nick Fuller Googins (August 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:15] Other Books Mentioned She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb (1992) [48:08] Other Links Sarah's Bookshelves | The Possibility of a Black Chalk Sequel: Guest Post by Christopher J. Yates