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What if your diagnosis wasn't the beginning of the end — but the beginning of everything? Eight years ago, Bettina Gordon-Wayne was handed a breast cancer diagnosis on a beautiful spring day in Washington, D.C. She had a four-year-old at home, a healthy lifestyle, and zero warning signs. Today, she is eight years cancer-free and biologically 12 years younger than her chronological age. And she has the data to prove it. Bettina spent 30 years as an international journalist interviewing world leaders, billionaires, and global experts. She was always the one asking the questions — until life gave her a story she couldn't cover from a distance. So she turned her investigative rigor toward the science of longevity, logged thousands of hours of research, and rebuilt her health from the inside out. Her TEDx talk "Aging Well, Aging in Reverse" surpassed 100,000 views. Her book The Joy of Later Motherhood sparked a global conversation. And her program, Younger With Age, is helping high-achieving midlife women do exactly what she did — reverse their biological age with data that proves it. In this episode, Dr. Anna and Bettina cover: Why biological age matters far more than the candles on your birthday cake How Bettina conceived naturally at 43 after a year of failed attempts — and what changed The mindset shift that separates women who age slowly from women who don't Why healthy living didn't prevent cancer — and how it saved her life anyway The unsexy, free anti-aging strategy that outperforms every biohack How to become a "beauty hunter" and lower cortisol through intentional joy The two words to say to anyone who tells you your best years are behind you Memorable Quotes: We can have true agency over the way we age. — Bettina Gordon-Wayne We can truly get younger with age.— Bettina Gordon-Wayne Get out of the victimhood and become defiant.— Bettina Gordon-Wayne The goal is not just to get older. The goal is to create a life that you are excited to live. — Bettina Gordon-Wayne If anybody tells you that you're too old, too gray, that your ship has sailed, look them straight in the eye and tell them two words: Watch me.— Bettina Gordon-Wayne "Our body is the cathedral of our spirit." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "For every day God gives us, let it be as healthy, vital, and purposeful as possible." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "Health shows vitality." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "Your diagnosis is not your destiny." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "Your diagnosis is not your destiny." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "Our body is the best pharmacy in the world." — Dr. Anna Cabeca   Take Bettina's free biological age quiz at bettinagordon.com/quiz and learn more about the Younger With Age program at bettinagordon.com/program.   Key Timestamps: 00:00 — Dr. Anna opens: "Our body is the cathedral of our spirit" — why renovation and repair are the foundation of longevity 02:15 — Introducing Bettina: from international journalist to first-time mom at 44 to breast cancer survivor to 12 years biologically younger 04:00 — Can we actually reverse biological age in our 50s and 60s? Bettina's answer is a clear yes 06:30 — Bettina's journey to later motherhood: why she didn't want children, what shifted at 43, and conceiving naturally after a year of failed attempts at 40 12:00 — Chronological age vs. biological age: what the difference actually means, the Horvath clock, and why biological age is the only number that matters 16:45 — "I don't do cancer, I do health" — the moment Bettina's world stopped on a spring day in D.C. 20:00 — Why a healthy lifestyle didn't prevent the diagnosis — and why her oncologist said it saved her life anyway 24:30 — The epigenetics of breast cancer: how choices made in your 30s show up as disease in your 40s and 50s 27:00 — "Get out of the victimhood and become defiant" — the mindset non-negotiable for aging on your own terms 31:00 — The racehorse framework: is this racehorse food or mule food? A reframe that makes healthy choices feel like self-respect, not deprivation 36:00 — The unsexy truth: sleep, movement with joy, stress reduction, and community are the top anti-aging strategies — and they're free 40:00 — "Become a beauty hunter" — Bettina's favorite daily practice for regulating the nervous system and activating the parasympathetic state 44:00 — Lab markers worth tracking: hemoglobin A1C, hsCRP, fatty acid ratios, vitamin D, and the biological age testing companies worth knowing 49:00 — Loving a body full of scars: what Bettina sees in the mirror at 56 and why it has nothing to do with how it looks 53:00 — "Watch me" — Bettina's closing message to every woman who has been told she's too old, too gray, or that her ship has sailed Connect with Bettina: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bettinagordon TikTok: @bettina.gordon TEDx Talk: Aging Well, Aging in Reverse Connect with Dr. Anna: Website: Dranna.com Instagram: @thegirlfrienddoctor  YouTube: @thegirlfrienddoctor  TikTok: @drannacabeca  Facebook: thegirlfrienddoctor

In this episode of Why Care?, Nadia Nagamootoo is joined by writer, broadcaster and campaigner Jamie Klingler for a conversation about accidental activism, women's safety, police reform and the institutional failures that still leave women carrying the burden of risk. Jamie reflects on the moment Sarah Everard's murder pushed her from behind-the-scenes media work into national campaigning, how Reclaim These Streets was formed at breakneck speed, and why the vigil and High Court fight became a turning point in the public conversation on violence against women and girls.From there, the conversation widens into what has changed, what has not, and what leaders still fail to understand. Jamie speaks candidly about consent, male entitlement, the emotional toll of becoming a public voice on women's safety, and why organisations cannot keep treating violence, harassment and misogyny as if they sit outside the workplace. The result is a powerful episode about courage, accountability and what it really takes to change culture rather than simply comment on it.Key TakeawaysThe public conversation on violence against women has moved, but institutions still lag behind.Consent education needs to go far beyond teaching girls how to say no.Men who want to help often need practical, behaviour-based guidance rather than abstract reassurance that they are “one of the good ones”.Organisations already know where the risks are. The issue is usually not awareness but whether leaders are willing to act early and decisively. Guest BioJamie Klingler became an activist and campaigner for women's safety and police reform as one of the founders of Reclaim These Streets, an organisation that was created after Sarah Everard, was abducted, raped and murdered by a serving police officer. The organisation tried to hold a vigil for Sarah, but the Metropolitan Police said they weren't allowed. In doing so and trying to silence them; Reclaim These Streets fought them in the High Court for violating their human right to assemble, and won. Jamie speaks on becoming an accidental activist and using her media and events expertise to create a real impact. Her TEDx talk on How to Reclaim Your Life is here: https://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_klingler_reclaim_yourself_the_most_valuable_investment_you_ll_makeLinks Jamie: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Nadia Nagamootoo:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | Buy ⁠⁠⁠Beyond Discomfort⁠⁠⁠Avenir Consulting: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/avenirconsultingservices⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mauro Kenji Serra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang, MD has sat with thousands of people and their families in the final moments of their lives, learning from the choices they've made and what often goes unsaid. In this episode, she joins Jennifer Reid, MD to talk about caregiver guilt, the “burden of being a burden,” and why she treats self-care less like an indulgence and more like a clinical skill in her daily work. What makes Dr. Zhang's perspective so disarming is that she refuses to treat death as a subject that requires hushed tones. She brings the same matter-of-fact warmth to a hospital room at Bellevue as she does to her writing and videos about her experiences working in end-of-life care. She and Dr. Reid also discuss how listeners can start on a path to less guilt and more meaning in their lives today. Her ABCs of Deathbed RegretDr. Zhang shares the framework she returns to again and again at the bedsides of the dying. It's not a list of regrets about money or career, but 3 quieter, more human wishes so many people have spoken about in their final days.Authenticity. “I wish I had been more true to myself.” The regret of having lived as who was expected, rather than who they actually were.Bravery. “I wish I had the courage to pursue my dreams.” The risk that felt too frightening to take, looked back on as the one that mattered most.Connection. “I wish I had kept in touch.” The relationship left untended, or never repaired.As Dr. Zhang puts it, her hope isn't that we wait for a deathbed to feel the pull of one of these, but that we notice which one lands hardest right now, and treat that as the signal worth acting on.About Dr. Luyi Kathy ZhangDr. Luyi Kathy Zhang is a hospice and palliative care physician, certified coach and hypnotist, author, and TEDx speaker. She is an assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine and directs the End of Life Serenity Unit at Bellevue, the nation's oldest public hospital. Having sat with thousands of dying patients and heard their deepest secrets, biggest regrets, and final wishes, Kathy now shares that deathbed wisdom through her writing, speaking, and content, on a mission to help the rest of us start living the life we truly want, long before we reach the end of it.Dr. Zhang's Website: https://luyikathyzhang.com/Her TEDx talk!On Instagram as Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang https://www.instagram.com/dr.luyikathyzhang

My guest today is Bonnie Low-Kramen. Bonnie is one of the most respected voices in the field of executive and personal assistant training, having taught in 14 countries and worked with organizations, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, the Wharton School, and even the British Parliament. But what makes Bonnie's perspective so fascinating is where it all began. For 25 years, she served as the personal assistant to Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, giving her a front row seat to leadership, human behavior, communication, trust, pressure, and what really makes people thrive at work or walk away from it. She's the author of the book Staff Matters: People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace and Be the Ultimate Assistant. Her TEDx talk is titled The Real Reasons People Quit, and her insights have appeared in both Harvard Business Review and Forbes. But this is not just a conversation about assistance. It's a conversation about leadership, about respect, about culture, about the people behind the people and the invisible glue that holds organizations together while everyone else is busy chasing the next shiny AI headline. Bonnie brings something we could all use a little more of: real-world perspective from someone who understands that no technology will ever replace the value of deeply human work.

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Dr. Marline C. Duroseau, affectionately known as Dr. Mar, a leadership executive, author, and resilience expert. Dr. Mar shares her remarkable journey from overcoming personal struggles with infertility to becoming a powerful advocate for women in leadership. Her TEDx talk, *The Secret Battle Behind Powerful Women Leaders*, sheds light on the hidden challenges faced by high achievers, emphasizing the importance of community and support.Dr. Mar opens up about her experiences as a first-generation American, the stigma surrounding infertility, and how these adversities shaped her leadership philosophy. With a doctorate in organizational leadership, she discusses the critical balance between personal fulfillment and professional aspirations, encouraging women to embrace their authenticity amidst life's disruptions.Listeners will gain valuable insights into Dr. Mar's EAR framework for resilience, which emphasizes emotional awareness, authenticity, and adaptability. She also shares her personal narrative of loss and triumph, illustrating how vulnerability can lead to empowerment and connection.Join us for a heartfelt conversation that encourages women to honor their journeys and find strength in their stories. Dr. Mar's advocacy work and ongoing projects, including her masterclass *Chaos to Calm*, provide essential resources for those navigating the complexities of leadership and personal challenges.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The impact of personal struggles on leadership style and philosophy- Insights from Dr. Mar's TEDx talk and her advocacy for women- Practical tips for building resilience through the EAR framework- The importance of community support in overcoming life's disruptions- Information about Dr. Mar's upcoming projects and resources for womenFor more information on Dr. Mar and her work, visit www.mcdbe.com and follow her on social media for updates and inspiration.Support the show

In today's episode, we are joined by happiness expert Katarina Blom. Katarina is a licensed psychologist, author and speaker. Her TEDx talk on the topic of happiness has received more than 5 million views.In today's episode, we deep dive into the topic of happiness. We talk about some of the most important factors for creating a happy life and career. Katarina also guides us through a live exercise on how to reconnect with yourself whenever you feel overwhelmed or stressed.This episode is for anyone who is curious about how to build a life and career on your own terms without sacrificing your well-being.Katarina will also be speaking at our summit on November 6, where she will share her insights on these topics. If you would like to join us and hear Katarina, along with many other inspiring entrepreneurs, you can get your ticket here: https://www.businessanddreams.com/summitYou can choose between a regular ticket or a VIP ticket, which includes a gala dinner at Grand Hôtel Stockholm and a goodie bag.Make sure to connect with Katarina on Instagram: @katarinablomThank you Katarina for being part of our podcast!P.S. If you're also curious about learning more about BDA, join our waitlist here: https://www.businessanddreams.com/bdaYou can also DM us “BDA” on Instagram at @businessanddreams.

Sleep apnea treatment isn't one-size-fits-all—and CPAP isn't the only option.In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Dr. Suzanne Thai, DDS, TEDx speaker, dental sleep medicine specialist, and one of the leading voices in dental sleep medicine on social media. Dr. Thai shares how oral appliance therapy is helping patients find effective treatment for sleep apnea and why collaboration between sleep physicians and sleep dentists is critical for patient success.Whether you're a sleep professional, healthcare provider, or someone living with sleep apnea, this conversation offers valuable insight into treatment options that extend beyond traditional CPAP therapy.Key topics include:✅ Why oral appliance therapy can be a first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea—not just an alternative to CPAP✅ How oral appliances and CPAP therapy can work together to improve treatment outcomes✅ What makes a sleep dentist different from a general dentist✅ How dental sleep medicine specialists collaborate with sleep physicians to provide comprehensive patient care✅ Common misconceptions about oral appliance therapy and who may benefit mostDr. Thai brings a unique perspective as a clinician, educator, TEDx speaker, and influential advocate for sleep health. Her passion for improving patient outcomes and increasing awareness of dental sleep medicine shines throughout this episode.You can learn more about Dr Suzanne Thai here:Her TEDx talk on Youtube: https://youtu.be/J1xRI199RUo?si=5E69LZ9BXhh9koUNYoutube: @DrSuzanneThaihttp://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneThaiInstagram: @Dfwsleepsolutions instagram.com/dfwsleepsolutionsFacebook:facebook.com/dfwsleepsTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannethai?_r=1&_t=ZT-96mScoLxZJlA huge thanks to our sponsors:Philips Healthcare   See how Philips is supporting you and your patients with meaningful innovation. Visit https://www.philips.com/matters Fisher & Paykel Healthcare  Discover how F&P full-face masks have led millions of people to a great night's sleep at https://www.fphcare.com/curiosityhttps://www.fphcare.com/us/homecare/sleep-apnea/Soliish https://www.soliish.com/React Health  https://www.reacthealth.com/myWaveshttps://mywaves.tech/More resources for clinicians can be found at Sleep Review Magazine  https://sleepreviewmag.com/Don't forget to Like, Share, and Comment! Subscribe to SleepTech Talk for more insights into sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, and innovations shaping the future of sleep care.Whether you're a sleep professional or a healthcare innovator, this episode explores the intersection of technology, patient care, and sleep medicine.Learn more about the show at https://www.sleeptechtalk.com/thetechroomCredits:Audio/ Video: Diego R Mannikarote; Music: Pierce G MannikaroteHosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George MannikaroteCopyright: ⓒ 2026 SleepTech Talk ProductionsEpisode 125The views and opinions expressed by guests on SleepTech Talk are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast hosts or SleepTech Talk as a whole. This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or questions.Subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of sleep medicine, sleep technology, and patient care.#SleepApnea #DentalSleepMedicine #OralApplianceTherapy #CPAP #SleepTechTalk #SleepMedicine #SleepHealth #Dentistry #HealthcarePodcast #SleepDentist

In this episode of The Wisdom Of … Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Tracey Spicer AM - journalist, broadcaster, author, and one of Australia's clearest voices on the intersection of technology, equity, and the future of responsible business. A multiple Walkley Award winner, Order of Australia recipient, Sydney Peace Prize recipient alongside Tarana Burke, and author of Man Made (winner, Australian Business Book Awards Social Responsibility category), Tracey has spent three decades in Australia's public life, and the last several years investigating the most significant design flaw in our emerging technological future … the bias being quietly written into the systems that will shape it.Simon builds a live visual model in the episode, the AI Integrity Model, mapping the three-part framework for moving AI systems from bias to equity across data sets, algorithms, and machine learning.Episode breakdown00:00 Welcome to The Wisdom Of … Show and introduction of Tracey Spicer AM03:00 Growing up on the outskirts of Brisbane: what social justice looks like as a lived value08:30 "Give it a go. What's the worst that could happen?" The philosophy behind a 30-year career11:45 The Lady Stripped Bare: the TEDx talk, 7 million views, the trolling, and what it actually meant17:00 MeToo in Australia: listening as leadership, and how to open a conversation in a room that doesn't want to have it22:00 The price of bias: widening inequality, the talent excluded from pipelines, and the cost of machine bias26:00 Man Made: how an 11-year-old asking for a robot slave launched a forensic investigation into bias by design32:00 The difference between performative and effective: what organisations doing AI governance well actually do differently34:00 LIVE MODEL BUILD: The AI Integrity Model44:00 Data sets, from bias to equity: clean, intentional, curated47:00 Algorithms, from bias to equity: designer diversity, bias consciousness, continuous testing50:00 Machine learning: human in the loop, agentic AI, and why the Amazon hiring tool story matters 55:00 What does the world look like in 14 years if we do this right? A toast to future generations58:00 Personal philosophy: the leadership power of pauseAbout Tracey Spicer AMTracey Spicer AM is a multiple Walkley Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author, and advocate with 30 years across Australia's major media networks, including the ABC, Network 10, and Sky News. She is the inaugural national convenor of Women in Media Australia, a Sydney Peace Prize recipient alongside Tarana Burke for her leadership of the MeToo movement in Australia, and an Order of Australia recipient.Her book Man Made, a rigorously researched investigation into how historical bias is being embedded into AI and technology systems, won the Social Responsibility category at the Australian Business Book Awards. Her TEDx talk, "The Lady Stripped Bare," has 7 million views globally.Connect with Tracey Spicer AM:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyspicer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TraceySpicer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceyspicerjournalist/Website: https://traceyspicer.com.au/About Simon BowenSimon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organisations, recognising that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organisations.Connect with SimonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/Get Simon Bowen's Personal Newsletter for Leaders, Thinkers, and Entrepreneurs!Sign Up Now: https://thesimonbowen.com/newsletter.Join Simon's Masterclass: Unlock your leadership potential with The Models Method. Learn to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact.Watch it Now: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclass.

Dr. Christine Cocchiola is back with a brand-new children's book called Every Moment of Every Day. It's a book for kids who are going back and forth between homes when one of those homes isn't safe. It gives children language for what they're feeling, and it gives protective parents a roadmap for how to support them when they come home. This book does something I haven't seen in any other children's book about divorce: it integrates somatic healing methods to help kids move out of survival mode and back into connection. It also gives children something abusers never do: choice and agency. We also talk about how to co-regulate when your child comes home dysregulated, which is so hard to do, but so incredibly important. And I ask Dr. C for her thoughts on the way narcissists and coercive controllers are often conflated. She explains why they are not the same. This is the kind of conversation that reminds me why we can't stop being fierce advocates for the people we work with every day. As Dr. C says, when kids finally connect the dots and the attachment gets rebuilt, it's the most beautiful thing to watch. And it starts with you. What you'll hear about in this episode: Why Dr. C wrote a children's book specifically for kids in shared custody situations with an abusive parent, and what she was trying to give them (4:59) How the book helps kids identify what they're feeling in their body, not just their emotions (6:43) What makes this book different from other divorce books, which tend to normalize and soften when kids actually need to be seen (9:53) How the book integrates somatic healing methods, and what that looks like in practice (10:42) Why narcissists and coercive controllers are not the same, and why that distinction matters enormously for how you navigate these systems (21:48) What Dr. C has learned from her own experience of parental alienation, and the beautiful reunification stories she's seeing now (34:12) Why telling your kids "Dad loves you and is doing the best he can" may actually be gaslighting them (37:33) Learn more about Dr. Christine Cocchiola: Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a recognized expert on coercive control and its impact on adult and child victims. As a college professor of social work, she earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from New York University, where she was mentored by Dr. Evan Stark, a leading authority on coercive control. Dr. Cocchiola presents internationally on the dynamics of coercive control, educating professionals, advocates, and protective parents about children's lived experiences and the most effective intervention strategies for victims of abuse. A social justice advocate since age 19, she developed The Protective Parenting Program, an evidence-based, attachment-focused therapeutic model designed for parents whose children have been harmed by abusive partners. As both a survivor and protective parent, Dr. Cocchiola brings personal insight to her professional work. She is the author of the children's book Every Moment of Every Day and co-author of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld. Her TEDx talk with over 1.4 M views, "It is ALL Coercive Control," is available on YouTube.  Resources & Links: Registration is now open for the Unbreakable Retreat!Kate Anthony's Complete Parenting Plan Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Survival Guide Resource BundlePhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment CollectiveKate on InstagramKate on FacebookKate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episodes are also available YouTube! Seven Step Mindset Reset for Divorce  Dr. Cocchiola's website Dr. C on Instagram Dr. C on Facebook =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. =================== Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-370-the-book-every-protective-parent-needs-helping-children-heal-from-coercive-control-with-dr-christine-cocchiola/

The founder who seems fine is often the one who needs this most.I sit down with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, clinical psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker, to walk through Perfectly Hidden Depression, the form of depression that doesn't look like depression at all. It hides behind high performance, emotional control, and the identity of being someone who handles things. And it's disproportionately common among entrepreneurs and founders who have turned perfectionism into a management style.The through-line of the conversation is the framework shared by Dr. Margaret's new workbook that came to life after 30 years of clinical practice?

This week's episode features aging expert Helen Hirsh Spence, co-author of Reset: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life.  Helen shares insights on aging well, developing “longevity literacy,” and strategies to combat internalized ageism—empowering you to thrive in later life.About HelenHelen Hirsh Spence is a powerful voice at the intersectionof longevity, leadership, and age inclusion. Her TEDx talk—"Embrace Age with a Longevity Mindset"—captivated audiences worldwide and sparked international dialogue around how we perceive and value older adults.Recognized as a prominent figure in the field of longevity,Helen has been invited to share her insights at conferences, on podcasts, national radio and TV. She seizes every opportunity to promote an empowering perspective on aging, inspiring change for all generations. Her presentations are known to be thought-provoking, engaging, and deeply relevant to today's shifting social and economic landscape. Key TakeawaysAdvances in technology, medical advances, and education have given us a “longevity bonus” — our lifespans have increased 20 to 30 years.We can influence the trajectory of our lifespan, but itdepends on our beliefs. A longevity mindset means accepting our longer lives as the new normal. Targeting older adults requires workplace adaptations like flexible work, phased retirement, and intergenerational collaboration.The loneliness epidemic is spread across two primarydemographic groups, older adults and people under 25. Programs to build intergenerational connections and reciprocal mentorship have mutual benefits for young and old. Children from the age of three have negative preconceived notions of what it means to be old.  Women especially have been conditioned by anti-aging marketing campaigns, not recognizingthat their potential, dreams and aspirations have been limited by ageism.Follow Helen on LinkedInView Helen's TedX TalkOrder Helen's book Reset (US and Canada)

This week on Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber welcome Phyllida Swift, CEO of Face Equality International, for a special episode celebrating Face Equality Week.

If you're a woman in your 30s, 40s, or 50s feeling like your body is betraying you, this episode reveals the hormonal, gut, and environmental triggers behind perimenopause that most doctors never address, and exactly what you can do about it. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women's hormonal health. Her TEDx talk on intermittent fasting has surpassed 10 million views, and she brings over 20 years of functional medicine clinical experience to one of the most underserved conversations in longevity and human performance. Together, they tear apart the outdated medical narrative around perimenopause and menopause, exposing how a lack of knowledge, not biology, is destroying relationships, careers, and quality of life for millions of women. Dave and Cynthia dig into the gut microbiome's role in every symptom women experience in midlife, the mold toxin that is 10,000 times more potent than human estrogen and directly linked to hormonal chaos, and why biohacking your hormones as early as 35 could be the most important longevity move a woman makes. They also cover why statins are wrecking women's metabolism, how trauma accelerates ovarian aging and mitochondrial decline, the surprising connection between histamine reactions and hot flashes, and why GLP-1 micro-dosing alongside hormone replacement therapy is a game-changer for body composition and anti-aging. This episode is essential for listening for anyone serious about biohacking, sleep optimization, functional medicine, longevity, brain optimization, supplements, metabolism, human performance, and smarter not harder approaches to women's health. You'll Learn: Why perimenopause actually begins around age 35 and what to do about it before symptoms hit How a mold-derived xenoestrogen found in conventional beef disrupts hormones at 10,000 times the potency of human estrogen The gut microbiome changes that drive hot flashes, brain fog, weight gain, and mood disorders in perimenopause Why oral micronized progesterone beats topical for sleep optimization and hormonal stability How testosterone drives executive function, motivation, and brain optimization in women The lab tests every woman in perimenopause should run, including fasting insulin, ApoB, ferritin, and a full thyroid panel Why adverse childhood events and unresolved trauma age the ovaries and tank mitochondria How mold toxicity and Lyme disease create a hormonal perfect storm that no amount of supplements will fix The real reason 70 percent of divorces are initiated by women, and what hormones have to do with it Thank you to our sponsors! - Neuronic | Go to www.neuronic.online Code DAVE for $100 off - Superstratum Labs | Get Dave's exact home mold detox kit and save 10% at superstratumlabs.com/products/dave - Joymode | Go to tryjoymode.com/DAVE Or enter DAVE at checkout for 20% off. - Viome | Check it out at viome.com and use code 10DAVE for 10% off. It's time to stop guessing and start knowing your body. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Cynthia Thurlow, The Menopause Gut, perimenopause, menopause, hormones, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, bioidentical hormones, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid health, gut microbiome, women's health, functional medicine, biohacking, longevity, anti-aging, human performance, mitochondria, sleep optimization, metabolism, supplements, mold toxicity, zearalenone, xenoestrogen, hot flashes, brain fog, body composition, GLP-1, intermittent fasting, trauma, cortisol, adrenal health, leaky gut, histamine intolerance, mast cell activation, insulin resistance, fasting insulin, ApoB, ferritin, statins, ovarian aging, Dave Asprey, smarter not harder Resources: • Learn More From Cynthia And Get Her New Book The Menopause Gut at: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 04:35 – Root Causes of Perimenopause 07:50 – When Perimenopause Starts 09:47 – Progesterone: When & How 12:16 – Testosterone for Women 14:14 – Thyroid & Energy 18:41 – FDA's HRT Policy Change 20:15 – Hormones & Divorce21:53 – GLP-1s & Body Composition 27:17 – Key Lab Tests 31:13 – AI & Budget Labs 39:44 – Gut Microbiome & Menopause 42:57 – Histamine, Mast Cells & Hot Flashes 47:55 – Toxic Mold & Xenoestrogens 50:31 – Dairy, Raw Milk & Leaky Gut 59:27 – Healing Trauma 1:03:00 – Book Recommendations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder speaks with mediator, speaker, and host of the Amicable Divorce Expert podcast, Judith Weigle, about what it really takes to navigate an amicable divorce and why communication and timing play a critical role in the process.Judith shares her journey into mediation and offers a grounded perspective on what “amicable” truly means. Rather than agreeing on everything, an amicable divorce is about the ability to have productive conversations, even in the midst of emotional stress and uncertainty.Mardi and Judith explore how communication breakdown is often at the core of relationship challenges and how those same patterns can show up in mediation. With the right guidance and support, however, couples can learn to communicate more effectively, leading to better outcomes during divorce and beyond.This episode highlights:• What an amicable divorce really means• Why communication is the foundation of successful mediation• How timing impacts the divorce process from start to finish• Common challenges people face when navigating divorce discussions• How professionals can support better outcomes without increasing conflictThe conversation also highlights the importance of allowing both parties the time they need to process the emotional aspects of divorce before moving too quickly into legal decisions. Judith explains how rushing the process can create resistance, while thoughtful pacing can lead to more balanced and sustainable agreements.About the Guest:JUDITH M. WEIGLE, Mediator, Podcast Host, Professional Speaker Her company, Divorce Resource, Inc., provides both mediation and filing services in family law. Judith is one of those rare individuals who can make you laugh while you're going through a painful experience. Her ability to see through the complexities of emotion in order to help people think through and reach a negotiated settlement is unparalleled in the field of divorce mediation.Her TEDx talk "Secrets to an Amicable Divorce" displays these traits. Host of THE Amicable Divorce Expert podcast Judith promotes amicable divorces. Weigle is also author of the Internet sensation My Office Is a 3-Ring Circus! Must I Take Orders From Clowns, a business development book. Judith's Philosophy: Be Honest and Authentic, Speak from the Heart, and Take Responsibility for Your ActionsJudith's gift: A free one-hour communication coaching, www.DivorceResourceInc.comTo connect with Judith:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-weigle-divorce-expert/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudithMWeigle/Instagram: @theamicabledivorceexpertYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78KSKbCP5D4 Secrets to an Amicable Divorce TEDx talkTHE Amicable Divorce Expert podcast www.TheAmicableDivorceExpert.comAbout the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.For Mardi's gift: The Resilience Building Blueprint: A 28-Day Journey To A Stronger You https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbConnect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

What does it really take to be mentally strong right now?Not in theory. Not in a self-help quote kind of way. But in the real, messy, everyday moments… when your job feels uncertain, your finances feel stretched, and your life doesn't look the way you thought it would.My guest today, Amy Morin, has spent her career helping people answer exactly that question. She's a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. You probably know her from her global bestselling series 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, which has sold more than a million copies and been translated into over 50 languages. Her TEDx talk on mental strength has been viewed more than 25 million times. And her newest book, The Mental Strength Playbook, is all about what to do in the moments when you need resilience most—at work, in your finances, and in your life. [Listen to Amy's first visit to So Money]And yes… she's joining us from a sailboat in the Florida Keys.In this conversation, we start there—how she ended up living a life that most people would call unconventional—and what it actually takes, mentally, to make a leap like that. Because as Amy says, you don't have to feel ready. You just have to be willing to act and trust you'll figure it out as you go.From there, we get into the real work:Why so many of us feel burned out right now—and what's actually driving thatHow to do a “life audit” that aligns your time and money with your valuesThe small, practical steps that can help you get unstuck, even when change feels impossibleAnd the mental tools you can use immediately—whether you're facing anxiety at work, a financial setback, or just that constant background worry that won't quitLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner's Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest's favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Nikki Love (@nikkiloveruns) about chasing awe, running as an adventure, and the tingly feeling that makes running worth it.Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HTT-RZGlTNoAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Nikki Love:Nikki Love is an endurance adventurer, author, speaker, and Sport and Exercise Psychology undergraduate at Loughborough University. At 56, she set the women's record for running across Australia - 4,044 km in 76 days - building on previous challenges like 63 marathons in 63 days across the UK and multi-country runs including around Ireland, the length of Wales, the length of Scotland, and across the Netherlands, all since turning 50. Now 58, Nikki is combining her lived experience with academic study to explore how mindset, motivation, and midlife physiology intersect. Her TEDx talk, Running Into the Gap, challenges the research and cultural blind spots that treat ageing as decline, and invites us to see midlife as a time of potential, performance, and power. Through her adventures and studies, Nikki explores what happens when we stop treating age as decline and start studying it as potential - asking what might change if we began seeing this stage of life as a launchpad, not a limitation.https://nikkilove.co.uk https://www.chaseyourextraordinary.comhttps://instagram.com/nikkiloveruns

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Dr. Julie Pham to explore how identity, lived experience, and leadership are shaped across cultures, systems, and personal history. Julie shares her journey as a Vietnamese-born refugee raised in the United States, and how that experience continues to shape how she understands belonging, communication, and opportunity in the workplace. Through her story, we explore the intersection of refugee identity, culture, and leadership—and how these layers influence the way professionals navigate environments that are not always designed with them in mind. This conversation also introduces a powerful shift in how we think about migration through the lens of “push and pull” factors, offering a deeper understanding of how and why people move—and how those experiences show up in the workplace. Julie also reframes code-switching as strategic communication, and shares insights from her work on the “Seven Forms of Respect,” highlighting how respect is not universally defined—but shaped by lived experience.

Kendall Berg was the most productive person on every team she joined. She was so technically good at her job that she thought she didn't have to be nice. Then a VP she respected -- someone outside her chain of command -- pulled her aside and delivered six words that changed her career: "Nobody likes working with you." Episode page with links, video, and more That blunt feedback could have been a setback. Instead, it became the catalyst for a complete transformation. Kendall spent a year building structured templates for the soft skills nobody had ever taught her -- how to make small talk, how to disagree without being dismissive, how to advocate for her own work -- and went from stuck at the manager level to earning five promotions in six years. In this episode, Kendall shares her favorite mistake and what she learned about the real reasons people get promoted (and don't). We talk about why "playing politics" deserves a reframe, why nobody actually wants to work in a true meritocracy, and the "acknowledge and respond" technique that changes how people receive your ideas. She also shares how she turned a team of 17 underperformers into high performers by giving them something most managers never provide: structure for soft skills. Kendall Berg is an internationally published author, TEDx speaker, and career coach. Her book is Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Strategies to Get Ahead In Your Career. Her TEDx talk is The Clash of the Generations. Find her at ThatCareerCoach.net.

Yasmeen Turayhi is a multifaceted professional in tech, media, and film, and now as the founder of the Inner Knowing School of Intuition, where she passionately works to elevate consciousness and help executives and creatives harness their highest energy through intuition and energy mastery. She is the founder of the Vastu Feng Shui app. Using your natal chart, the app helps you understand the "astrology of your home"—how planetary and directional forces move through your space, how they influence areas like focus, creativity, relationships, and rest, and which subtle adjustments bring your environment back into coherence. It's essentially astrocartography for your home, adapted for modern life She is also the founder of Modern Product Agency, and has commercialized over 200 technology products, has worked in everything from neurotech, climatetech, fintech, and AI, and is the author of three books on product marketing and commercializing. She is the author of three books on product marketing, including the bestseller, "Product Marketing Debunked".  She also hosts the widely acclaimed podcast, "Gateways to Awakening," which delves into topics of neuroscience, intuition, and consciousness, securing its place in the top 2% of globally listened to podcasts on Apple, furthering her mission to uplift global consciousness. Additionally, Yasmeen holds a Master Certification in Intuition Medicine, emphasizing her deep commitment to facilitating personal and spiritual growth. Her TEDx talk "How to use your intuition to make better decisions" has over 25 thousand views. Her most recent book, A Glitch In The Matrix, just launched in 2026. ---- SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheRealYasmeenT Instagram: @TheRealYasmeenT Website: InnerKnowingSchool.com Vastufengshuiharmony.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmeenturayhi/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OFpvJqLSxKLs2KnF2AgO8?si=d29ce00d5ec9470c

Your voice is more than what people hear. It's how you meet yourself. In this episode, we explore voice as a pathway to healing, clarity, and personal growth. Not performance. Not perfection. Just honest sound. You'll discover how working with your voice can shift your inner dialogue, release stored emotion, and help you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have gone quiet over time. This is a sound healing journey rooted in resonance—where your voice becomes a tool for growth, not judgment. As you learn to connect through vocal expression, you begin shaping your identity through sound, creating a bridge to self-discovery that feels natural, grounded, and real. Vocal therapy here isn't about singing better or speaking louder. It's about listening deeper. About letting your voice guide you toward alignment, confidence, and self-trust. When you nurture growth through voice, speaking starts to feel less like effort and more like coming home. If you've ever felt unheard—even by yourself—this is your invitation to pause, listen, and let your voice lead the way. If this resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to reconnect with their own voice. For more such content, follow me on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healing_you... LinkedIn- / glorialybecker Website- https://glorialybeckercoaching.com Gail Donohue - https://www.gaildonohuecoaching.com This episode features Yarona Boster, an Advanced Certified Life Coach, Certified Speaker Coach, TEDx speaker and moderator, and a two-time international best-selling author. With over 18 years of experience in human development, psychology, and coaching, she helps people craft emotionally resonant messages rooted in empathy, resilience, and purpose. Her TEDx work explores foundational loss and parenting, shaped by her personal experiences with grief and transformation. If you've ever felt unheard even by yourself this is an invitation to pause, listen, and let your voice lead the way. Connect with Yarona: www.yaronaboster.com www.linkedin.com/in/yarona-boster/ https://www.instagram.com/yarona.boster/ #PowerOfYourVoice #FromSilenceToStrength #VocalHealing #soundhealing #VoiceAsMedicine #somatichealing #emotionalrelease #innerdialogue #selftrust #selfdiscovery #authenticexpression #nervoussystemhealing #traumainformed #healingjourney #confidencefromwithin #thehealingyoumethod #YaronaBoster #personalgrowth

In this heartfelt conversation, Kimberly and Kalina explore the importance of in-person connections, the impact of loneliness on health, and the journey from journalism to creating meaningful conversations. They discuss empathy, authenticity, and the role of community in healing, while emphasizing the need for heart-centered living and the power of vulnerability. The discussion also touches on finding common ground in divisive times and the significance of being approachable in everyday interactions.Chapters:00:00 Kimberly00:06 Welcome to Topanga: A Peaceful Beginning00:07 Exploring Personal Journeys and Growth00:17 The Power of In-Person Connection03:11 Understanding Loneliness and Its Impact06:24 The Journey from Journalism to Heart-Centered Conversations09:13 Empathy and Meaningful Connections12:06 The Role of Heart in Decision Making15:02 The Importance of Authenticity in Relationships18:01 The Art of Big Talk and Empathy21:17 Creating Connections Through Shared Experiences24:01 Building Connections Through Shared Experiences25:22 The Power of Community in Shared Struggles27:49 Exploring Social Impact and Human Connection29:44 Finding Common Ground Amidst Differences32:35 The Importance of Authenticity in Conversations35:15 Approachability and Meaningful Interactions38:34 Transforming Strangers into Connections40:56 Navigating Conversations with Vulnerable Individuals42:47 Embracing Vulnerability and Healing Through ConnectionSponsors: FATTY15 OFFER: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KIMBERLY and using code KIMBERLY at checkout.USE LINK: fatty15.com/KIMBERLY FEEL GOOD SBO PROBIOTICSOFFER: Go to mysolluna.com and use the CODE: PODFAM15 for 15% off your entire order. USE LINK: mysolluna.com CODE: PODFAM15 for 15% off your entire order. Kalina Silverman Resources: Book: Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life Website: kalinasilverman.com Social: IG: @makebigtalk Bio: Kalina Silverman is a documentary journalist, entrepreneur, speaker, and creator of Big Talk (@makebigtalk)—an award-winning viral media project that highlights meaningful conversations to foster empathy and human connection. She is also an upcoming author, with a Big Talk book set for release under Penguin Random House (Tarcher) in 2026. A Fulbright Scholar, Ambassador, and Public Speaker, Kalina has traveled globally to deliver Big Talk workshops and presentations, including at Fortune 500 off-sites, universities, and mental health organizations. Her TEDx talk on Big Talk has 7 million views, and her social media content has reached 500,000 followers and 125 million+ views. Big Talk has been featured by Good Morning America, TIME, People, PBS, USA Today, KTLA, NBC, and more. Most recently, Kalina partnered with GoFundMe to interview survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires, Hurricane Helene, and the Texas Floods, creating viral videos that helped raise over $2 million in relief funds and garnered international attention. A Northwestern University broadcast journalism graduate, Kalina worked on documentary films in Ecuador and Germany focused on education and the Holocaust. As a Fulbright Research Scholar in Singapore, she studied how to establish cross-cultural empathy through Big Talk. She also co-founded MIXED, Northwestern's first-ever Mixed Race Student Coalition. Beyond journalism and advocacy, Kalina is a model and commercial actress, having appeared in campaigns for Nike, Upwork, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Google, Meta, Sony, Delta, and more. Kalina is passionate about bridging cultures and communities through media, education, and the arts, as well as combating modern-day loneliness and disconnection. An adventurer at heart, she stays active through surfing, Taekwondo, tennis, and dance while also nurturing her creativity through painting, songwriting, and playing piano and guitar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Burnout Decision You Don't Realise You're Making | Human ROI, Feedback & Dreaming Big (ActionCOACH Podcast)Most entrepreneurs measure business ROI obsessively whilst ignoring the metric that matters most: their own well-being. Alex Forsyth experienced burnout three times in six years before discovering the framework that changed everything.In this episode, Alex reveals "human return on investment", a systematic approach to monitoring stress, anxiety, fulfilment, and burnout alongside business performance. Learn to recognise warning signs before you crash and implement strategies that allow you to dream big without burning out.What You'll Learn:- The Human ROI Framework: Check in on stress, anxiety, fulfilment, and burnout with the same rigour as business metrics- Burnout Warning Signs: Identify subtle signals, including rising anxiety and passion feeling like just another job- The "Fill Your Cup First" Principle: Why boundaries and prioritising community enable sustainable service- Active Presence Techniques: Practical strategies for genuine presence through active listening and reducing distractions- Transforming Feedback Into Fuel: Process feedback as development opportunities using upskilling, coaching, and practice- The Feedforward Approach: Shift conversations from past mistakes to future possibilities- Healthy Ego vs Overconfidence: Balance confidence with humility for lifelong learning- Dreaming Big Without Burning Out: Lead with courage and build systems for sustainable achievement- Vision Board Systems That Work: Daily review, frequent auditing, and activating your reticular activating system- Community as Competitive Advantage: Connect purpose to service and recognise everyday connectionsKey Quotes:"Replace burnout recovery with burnout prevention by monitoring your human ROI as closely as your financial ROI.""Fill your cup first. You cannot serve from an empty vessel, and boundaries aren't selfish—they're essential.""Dream big means leading with courage, not waiting for permission, and pursuing goals without burning out."Alex Forsyth's Background:Alex Forsyth is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for sustainable high performance. After burning out three times in six years, she developed the "human ROI" framework, helping ambitious business owners pursue goals without sacrificing well-being. Her TEDx talk and work connecting purpose to service demonstrate that dreaming big and maintaining balance are interdependent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the silence you've been keeping in your relationship is actually one of the most costly things you've ever done? In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriella Espinosa sits down with licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized relationship expert Colette Jane Fehr, author of The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love. Together, they explore why so many midlife women silence their needs in relationships, how conflict avoidance quietly erodes intimacy and wellbeing, and what it actually takes to speak your truth in a way that creates deeper connection rather than more distance. If you've ever chosen peace over honesty and wondered why you still feel so alone, this conversation is for you.Colette Jane Fehr is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized relationship expert. She's the author of The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love and co-hosts the hit podcasts Insights from the Couch: Real Talk for Women at Midlife and Love Thy Neighbor: The Relationship Show. Her TEDx talk Secrets of a Couples Therapist was selected as a TED Editors' Pick.Highlights from our discussion include:Why conflict avoidance is not always silent and can show up as people pleasing, over-explaining, bickering, or emotional withdrawal.How early attachment experiences and the nervous system shape our communication patterns in adult relationships.What co-regulation is and why it is one of the most powerful tools for calming conflict and deepening connection.Colette's method of self-connected communication, speaking from a grounded, honest, compassionate adult self.How to build the muscle of speaking up starting with small, low-stakes conversations outside of your romantic relationship.If this conversation stirred something in you, I want you to take one small action today. Take Colette's free communication style quiz at colettejane fehr.com to discover how you show up in conflict, and pick up her book If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.CONNECT WITH COLETTE JANE FEHR:Purchase The Cost of Quiet: https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-bookSubstack: www.colettejanefehr.substack.comInstagram & TikTok: @colettejanefehrWebsite: colettejanefehr.comTEDx talk “Secrets from a Couples Therapist”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tSUOB2yEd0CONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella!  Go to https://www.gabriellaespinosa.com/ to book a call.Full episodes on YouTube. The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

Montana von Fliss shares her expert strategies for appearing more confident, no matter what you're communicating.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to override your critical self-talk2) The #1 habit most communicators neglect3) Three simple tips to upgrade your presenceSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1127 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MONTANA — Montana von Fliss is a keynote speaker, public speaking coach, and CEO of Montana & Co., where she and her team help people deliver the best presentations of their careers. Her TEDx talk How to Be Confident (Even If You're Not) has 3M+ views. With 17 years coaching at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, and 30+ years as an actor/director, Montana teaches speakers to show up with clarity, presence, and real confidence.• TEDx Talk: How to be confident (even if you're not) | Montana von Fliss | TEDxBellevueWomen• Website: MontanaVonFliss.com• YouTube: The Montana von Fliss Show— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland• Book: James (Pulitzer Prize Winner): A Novel by Percival Everett• Past episode: 477: Speaking Confidently and Effectively with Diane DiResta• Past episode: 1118: Finding Consistent Motivation to Turn Intention into Action with Chris Bailey— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this deeply touching episode Cath was joined by attachment expert and psychotherapist Anne Power. Anne shared about her own attachment journey, some of her childhood story, boarding school, brief explanations about the different attachment styles, attachment in couple relationships and attachment, grief and repair in the parent child relationship. This episode will help you feel supported and seen.Anne Power first qualified at The Bowlby Centre, and later trained at WPF, Tavistock Relationships and Relate. She has worked in various settings but now works online with couples and parent-with-adult-child pairs. She has written many academic papers and two books; all of these use attachment theory to understand relationships and clinical experience. Her book Contented Couples is based on interviews with eighteen long-term couples from different traditions, including arranged marriage. It explains couple dynamics in an accessible way and describes how partners' complementary attachment patterns can work well together.Anne posts on Instagram @and_attachment with content for people who want to understand attachment in their relationships. Her TEDx talk ‘Attachment theory is the science of love', also addresses this theme and has been watched by over a million people.You can watch the TEDx talk yourself by clicking here.Anne has also recently finished writing a novel about a couple counsellor and the diverse couples who come to see her. Do watch for news and publication of her forthcoming novel on her Instagram page, or on her website where you can also download free PDFs on attachment themes at https://www.contentedcouples.com/If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it.To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Shadé Zahrai is a behavioral researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and leading authority on confidence and self-doubt. A former corporate lawyer with an MBA and background in psychology, she has designed and delivered transformative programs for Fortune 500 giants including Google, Microsoft, LVMH, JP Morgan, and McKinsey. Named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices for career development, Shadé has taught over 7 million learners on LinkedIn Learning. Her TEDx talks and viral videos have amassed more than 300 million views, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, Adweek, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance.  Today on the show we discuss why self-doubt doesn't disappear with success and often intensifies as responsibility and visibility increase, how distorted self-image rather than lack of confidence drives chronic self-doubt, the four psychological traits that quietly shape how confident or insecure someone feels day to day, why confidence is the wrong target and self-trust is what actually eliminates doubt long-term, how comparison and impostor syndrome escalate as people level up and why that's a sign of growth, and the practical tools that help stop internalizing doubt while rebuilding real self-trust through action and much more. Today's sponsor: ⁠The Predictive Mind⁠ Understand how your brain and mind actually work so you can change patterns that hold you back. Use code DOUG15 for 15% off at ⁠https://predictivemind.io/ ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you've consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can leaders ensure their message lands with clarity, confidence, and influence? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry sits down with Dr. Laura Sicola to discuss how leaders can strengthen their influence by mastering their leadership voice. Laura introduces her "vocal executive presence" framework, built around the three Cs: Command the room, Connect with the audience, and Close the deal. Kevin and Laura break down the three communication channels every leader uses—verbal, vocal, and visual—and why alignment across all three is essential for credibility. They unpack common leadership communication pitfalls, such as overwhelming others with too much "relevant" information instead of focusing on what is truly essential, and how habits like vocal fry, weak openings, or cluttered slides can quietly erode influence. Laura also shares memorable frameworks, including the 60-to-60 rule for opening meetings and the "prismatic voice" to remain authentic in different situations. Laura's Story: Dr. Laura Sicola is an executive communication coach, 3x TEDx speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. With over two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, global nonprofits, and government agencies, she empowers leaders to show up powerfully and speak with confidence in high-stakes conversations. Her proprietary "Vocal Executive Presence" framework helps leaders command the room, connect with their audience, and close the deal. She is a cognitive linguist by training and former faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. Her TEDx talk has nearly 7 million views, and her client list includes Amazon, Intel, HP, Kaiser Permanente, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. https://laurasicola.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola https://x.com/LauraSicola https://www.facebook.com/drlaurasicola/ https://www.youtube.com/@LauraSicolainc https://www.tiktok.com/@laurasicola https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-to-influence/id1515649028 This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice by Dr. Laura Sicola Mental and Emotional Release by Dr. Matt James and Tris Thorp Like this? Influence Redefined with Stacey Hanke You Have More Influence Than You Think with Vanessa Bohns Increase Your Leadership Influence wirh Jake Thompson  

IN EPISODE 256:In Episode 256, Kelli Thompson explores the cost of overestimating others and underestimating ourselves. We discuss ways to align decisions with values, how to stay grounded as a leader, why we should treat AI with white gloves, and the importance of mentorship.ABOUT KELLI THOMPSON:Kelli Thompson is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who is on a mission to help more women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She is theauthor of Closing The Confidence Gap, and her work has been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Marketwatch, Quartz, Business Insider. Her TEDx talk on fulfilling your leadership potential was a 2025 Editor's Pick.LINKS:Episode #80: How to grow sideways in your careerTEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbsZ52jgLs

Dr. Laura welcomes Dr. Shahana Alibhai, a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, family physician, and medical director of The Foundry Abbotsford, to the show to talk about her book, Feel Better, and the need for more focus on mental health, especially for youth. Dr. Shahana points out that medicine is very focused on illness, on diagnosing disease and offering treatment, whereas mental health requires holding space for belonging, acceptance, and mattering. She and Dr. Laura explore what it takes to navigate emotions and thrive in life.The proceeds from Dr. Shahana's book sales go to support youth mental health agencies, and she drew on her own experiences with postpartum OCD and the reluctance she felt, as a physician, to seek professional help. Dr. Shahana and Dr. Laura explore the coping mechanisms we turn to and whether they're useful long-term, the benefits of being open about our emotional states, and the lessons in Feel Better. Dr. Shahana likens understanding others to envisioning an invisible chalkboard above them listing what's really going on in their lives, the parts we don't automatically see. This is a beautifully authentic conversation that sheds light on the reality of what emotional struggle is, how to cope with stress and anxiety, and how to prolong the joy we seek.“Does it come as a friend and leave as a friend, or does it come as a friend and leave as an enemy? … Vaping, substances, alcohol, the list goes on and on. Comes as a friend. Of course it works. It works oftentimes. Leaves as an enemy. It takes more from you than you want.” - Dr. Shahana AlibhaiAbout Dr. Shanana Alibhai:TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and powerhouse in the field of emotional health. As a dedicated family physician and Medical Director at Foundry Abbotsford—British Columbia's largest youth health centre—Dr. Shahana has made it her mission to empower others with the tools to navigate their emotional well-being.Her debut book, Feel Better, endorsed by the legendary Mel Robbins, soared to #1 in and Parenting on Amazon. A sought-after speaker, she has worked with top organizations like Yale University, UBC, Scotiabank, and Remax, bringing clarity to the crucial connection between emotional and mental health.Dr. Shahana's insights have captivated audiences on major media platforms, including CTV and Global, and her wisdom has even made it to Hollywood—the quote, “We do not suffer from a lack of joy, simply a lack of recognizing it”, was handpicked for an award-winning planner gifted to celebrities at the Oscars. She has also been featured in Medium - Authority Magazine, where she shared her expertise on emotional resilience and well-being. In recognition of her impact, she has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Award.Passionate about education and outreach, she created the groundbreaking "Think Like a Doc" program, where students step into the shoes of a physician, learning about both their physical and mental health. She has also contributed to global mental health initiatives, volunteering her time to support communities in developing nations like Nepal.Beyond her work in medicine and advocacy, Dr. Shahana is a proud mom to three energetic young boys who keep her on her toes and continuously teach her the true meaning of patience, resilience, and joy. Balancing a thriving career with the beautiful chaos of motherhood, she brings a refreshingly real and relatable perspective to her audiences.When she's not on stage, in the clinic, or chasing after her little ones, Dr. Shahana serves as a National Accreditor for the College of Canadian Family Physicians and has been a mentor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine Residency Training Program. Her TEDx talk, "Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health", has resonated with thousands, cementing her as a leading voice in the space of well-being and resilience.With a unique ability to blend science, storytelling, and real-world strategies, Dr. Shahana leaves every audience inspired, informed, and ready to feel better. Resources:Website: DrShahana.comLinkedInYouTubeInstagramBook: “Feel Better” by Dr. Shahana Alibhai, MD Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live“I Wish I'd Quit Sooner:  Pre-orders: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett - Pre-orders and AmazonFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology Pre-order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Be Truly Heard, Anne Leatherland is joined by speaker coach and sobriety mentor Gill McKay to explore what it really means to feel “comfortable in your own skin” and to speak from a place of congruence rather than coping. Gill shares how decades of high-functioning drinking, family pressure and a constantly activated nervous system left her out of alignment with who she really was, and how choosing alcohol freedom brought back self-respect, aliveness and a voice she could stand behind. She talks about the surprising stigma of sobriety, the hidden shame and bias around alcohol, and why giving language to taboo experiences can make others feel less alone. Key TakeawaysWhat looked like “winding down” with a bottle of wine was actually keeping Gill's nervous system flooded with stress chemistry. She had normalised living in fight/flight/freeze/fawn, all while juggling work, children and caring responsibilities. Removing alcohol allowed her nervous system to settle so she could move from merely functioning to genuinely living.Gill was shocked to find she felt more shame as a sober woman than as a drinker, thanks to comments like “Oh, go on, just have one” and “You weren't that bad.” She also uncovered her own hidden biases in thoughts like “I only drank wine, not vodka,” which quietly positioned other drinkers as “worse”. Examining these stories is part of healing shame.Subjects like shame, secrecy, lying and addiction are often experienced in silence. By naming her own experience in her TEDx talk and in her work, Gill helps others realise it isn't “just me”. Sharing your story in the spirit of helping can turn something painful into a point of connection and support.Many experts have something important to say but get stuck when event applications ask for a speaker reel, professional photos and testimonials they don't yet have. Speak and Shine was created precisely to break this loop: an immersive day where women can craft a talk, speak on a real stage, be photographed and filmed, and leave with assets that reflect their true authority.Best Moments“I knew that my congruence and alignment had returned when I started to like myself again… I could wake up in the morning just feeling me and feeling really happy being me.”“I'd normalised the fight and flight and freeze and fawn under the auspices of drinking. I'd normalised that as a way to live, and it's no way to live.”“If I'm feeling shame and I'm sitting in my shame feeling really lonely, then surely by sharing my voice I will be helping others.”“We wanted to provide a really safe, loving, very held environment for women who had something to say… so they could step into their own voice and share their message.”About the GuestGill is a powerful speaker, mentor and educator who helps individuals and teams live and work intrue alignment. Her mission is rooted in empathy, inclusion and curiosity, guiding people to owntheir voice and embrace their worth. Through her work as a sobriety coach and speaker coach, shesupports women in rediscovering who they are beyond alcohol and empowers them to share theirvoice with confidence. Her TEDx talk, The Surprising Stigma of Sobriety, has inspired over 250,000viewers worldwide.Find out more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillmckay/About the hostWith over 28 years' voice-teaching experience, Anne Leatherland helps clients progress quickly and achieve goals with confidence. Bridging science, education and the performing arts, she is a science graduate, qualified teacher and singing teacher with advanced...

Lael Stone returns to the show to share her latest learnings and more in-depth work on ‘imprints' and how the past can have such an impact in our future. Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, counsellor and author dedicated to helping people create stronger, more compassionate relationships through emotional awareness and connection. With over 22 years of experience working with families, Lael's background spans birth education, post-natal trauma counselling, and parenting education. She has worked with thousands of families, guiding parents from the newborn stage through to the teenage years, and spent over five years in secondary schools supporting young people in areas of wellbeing, relationships and sexuality.Lael is the creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative, wellbeing-based school that places emotional connection at the heart of education. Her TEDx talk, How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children, has been viewed more than three million times, and she co-hosts The Aware Parenting Podcast, which has reached a global audience of over three million downloads.Her first book, Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children, became an instant bestseller, and her second book, Own Your Story, explores how healing our past allows us to thrive in the future. Today, she continues to speak and consult across schools, organisations, and corporate settings, helping people of all ages understand and transform the emotional imprints that shape their lives.For more information about Lael, check out these places;-Website:   https://laelstone.com.au/Linkedin:  Lael StoneInstagram: @laelstoneHead to michellejcox.com for more information about the ONE QUESTION podcast, your host or today's guestsConnect with Michelle on Linkedin here:- @MichelleJCoxConnect with Michelle on Instagram here:- @michellejcoxConnect with Michelle on Facebook here - @michellejcoxAND, if you have a burning topic you'd love people to talk more about, or know someone who'd be great to come on the One Question podcast, please get in touch;- hello@michellejcox.com

Send us a textContent Warning: brain tumor, brain surgery About This EpisodeIn this inspiring episode, Dr. Andreea Vanacker, an entrepreneur, international speaker, and multi-time author, shares a science-backed path to cultivating steady joy, even in high-pressure seasons. Through her Trilogy of Joy framework built on love, confidence, and gratitude, Andreea offers three simple dials you can turn when you feel anxious, low, or stuck. She opens up about her own life-changing diagnosis, the purpose that followed, and what her global research across 48 countries reveals about fulfillment and resilience. With practical tools for protecting your energy, caring for your mind and body, and connecting your strengths to meaningful purpose, this conversation offers a clear, encouraging map for transforming small daily choices into powerful life change. About Andreea VanackerDr. Andreea Vanacker is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and 4x author. She is a resilient visionary who turned a life-altering nine-hour brain surgery into a global movement for joy. Her TEDx talk introduced the world to her groundbreaking Trilogy of Joy model. As an accomplished global speaker with business experience in over 50 countries, Andreea intertwines her powerful personal narrative with over a decade of research in neuroscience and positive psychology. Andreea has a Ph.D. in Economics, and her insights have been featured in various publications from Forbes, Fast Company to Business Insider. She is the founder and CEO of One Million Years Of Joy, a media company that comprises a podcast, a global study on joy, an annual Leadership Luminary award and a future documentary of joy. Additional ResourcesWebsite: andreeavanacker.comLinkedIn: @AndreeaVanacker Support the show-------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

Busting the Busy Addiction: How to Achieve More by Doing Less with Peggy Sullivan Let's be honest — most of us are addicted to being busy. We chase to-do lists like trophies, juggling so much that we barely stop to breathe. But what if being busy isn't actually helping you achieve more… but holding you back? This week on Look for the Good, keynote speaker and best-selling author Peggy Sullivan shares how her own busyness addiction spiraled into exhaustion and autopilot living — until one unforgettable night (yes, the cat food story!) snapped her out of it. Peggy opens up about her powerful shift from time management to value management, and how this mindset helped her achieve more by doing less. Her story is funny, real, and deeply relatable — the perfect antidote to overwhelm. If you're stuck in the hustle and craving more peace, presence, and purpose, this episode will show you how to finally bust free from your “busy habit” and get your mojo back. Highlights: The night that changed everything (and why burnout looks different for everyone) Why so many of us are hooked on the high of hustle The hidden cost of being constantly busy The game-changing secret: shifting from time to value management Simple ways to refocus your energy, realign your purpose, and find more joy How to truly achieve more by doing less Tune in Monday at 5am & 5pm ET on Dreamvisions7 Radio Network for an empowering episode that will help you trade your busyness for balance — and your overwhelm for joy. BIO: Peggy Sullivan is a busyness addict in recovery, keynote speaker, author, and researcher. Her TEDX with millions of views and bestselling book Beyond Busyness, have inspired audiences worldwide to overcome busyness and achieve peak performance without sacrificing well-being. Ever feel like the magic pill for getting it all done just doesn't exist? You're stuck in a cycle of busyness--sacrificing what  you love just to keep up.  When you're always moving, real change can feel impossible.But here's the secret: you don't need a massive overhaul to change your life. You just need micro-steps. Peggy  Sullivvan shares her 3-step busy-busying framework that proves small wins stack up to BIG results--without overwhelm or burnout.  Just visit https://peggysullivanspeaker.com/ click on resources to take her Busy Barometer quiz. Take back your time and take back your life!! Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/

Caroline Stokes is a leadership strategist for the 5th Industrial Revolution and author of AfterShock to 2030: A CEO's Guide to Reinvention in the Age of AI, Climate, and Societal Collapse. Her work offers a radical roadmap for navigating disruption, grounded in trauma-aware systems, emotionally intelligent AI, and adaptive intelligence.A Sony alum who helped launch PlayStation, Caroline has evolved from executive headhunter to a globally recognized authority on psychological and strategic leadership reinvention. She works with CEOs, boards, and executive teams to build sovereign, trust-based systems that align with today's complex, polycrisis environment.She is also the author of Elephants Before Unicorns (Entrepreneur Press, 2019), co-author of the HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace (2024), and contributor to Coach Me! (Wiley, 2022). Her insights have appeared in outlets including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, and The Globe and Mail.Caroline has delivered keynotes and workshops around the world, including for the World Bank, IEEE-USA, and the UN Peace Day celebration in Los Angeles. Her TEDx talk predicted the leadership challenges organizations now face.

When most people say they want to “be authentic,” what they really mean is they want to be comfortable, says Dr. Laura Sicola.But “comfort zones and authenticity have nothing to do with each other when it comes to real performance,” she says.Laura Sicola is a cognitive linguist, communication expert, speaker, and coach who helps leaders become master influencers. Her TEDx presentation, “Want to Sound Like a Leader?” has been viewed approximately 7 million times.Laura joins Daniel and Peter today for a deep dive into authenticity and the myths around what it means to be an authentic leader.Tune in to learn:Why discomfort is so important to becoming a more influential leaderWhat sound boards can teach us about authenticityWhen code switching is healthy–and when it's notAnyone who wants to grow is going to experience discomfort, Laura says. “Embrace the opportunity to consistently challenge yourself in ways that are healthily uncomfortable,” she says.Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.In this episode:1:03 – Introduction: Dr. Laura Sicola2:07 – What Authenticity is NOT6:50 – Authentic Adaptation13:07 – The Leadership “Mixing Board”18:16 – Preferences vs. Values24:25 – Generational Authenticity32:04 – Closing ThoughtsResources:Dr. Laura Sicola's Website“Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your Name Right,” TEDx TalkSpeaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice, AmazonStewart Leadership Insights and Resources:Six Secrets to Your Leadership Growth5 Executive Presence “Superpowers” of Introverted Leaders6 Tips to Master the Language of Executive Presence5 Tips to Help You Lead a Global Team6 Tips to Build a Learning OrganizationThe Importance of Body Language in Executive Presence10 Tips That Will Improve Your Presentation SkillsHere Come the Zoomers!If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Original Air Date: April 12, 2022 This week's episode is featuring Heather Monahan, a best-selling author X2, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022, Podcast Host of Creating Confidence, TedX speaker, and most recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite.Heather was recognized as a Glass Ceiling Award winner and as one of the Most Influential Women in radio in 2017 before her unexpected termination. In late 2017, Heather chose to make her company Boss In Heels her full-time job. Over the next few months, Heather was featured on the Elvis Duran Radio show, wrote and self-published her first book entitled “Confidence Creator” and was named the Brand Ambassador for Perry Ellis International's female brand “Rafaella”. Subsequently, she was named a limit-breaking female founder by Thrive Global. She is also a member of the Florida International University (FIU) Advisory Council to further serve as a mentor and leader in the South Florida community.Heather's book Confidence Creator shot to #1 on Amazon's Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon. Forbes named Confidence Creator one of the 5 must have books for women in business in 2021. Heather's show, Creating Confidence, debuted on the Top 200 shows on Apple podcast. Her guests include Sara Blakely, Gary Vaynerchuck, Ryan Serhant, Kaitlyn Bristowe among many other noteworthy celebrities and entrepreneurs. Heather was named one of the Top 40 Female Keynote Speakers in 2020 and Top 50 Keynote Speakers for 2022 by Real Leaders. Her TedX talk was promoted to TED and translated into 6 languages. Harper Collins Leadership published her new book Overcome Your Villains in November 2021.We discuss Heather's journey of working in the corporate world, to being unexpectedly fired and going out on her own. She shares how she built up her personal brand, getting into speaking engagements, becoming a best-selling author, and much more! Tune in to learn:- Advice on becoming confident in yourself and stepping into the potential of who you can be- How she went about writing her best-selling book & the differences in writing her second novel- What she does at times when she doesn't feel confident - How to learn to be okay with not being for everyone and not apologizing for who you are- Becoming a confident speaker & giving her TED X talk ResourcesWebsite: ⁠heathermonahan.com/ ⁠Heather Monahan Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/heathermonahan⁠Creating Confidence With Heather Monahan: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-confidence-with-heather-monahan/

Julia Korn is an executive career coach and the founder of the Women's Leadership Accelerator, a community dedicated to the growth of female leaders. A self-described recovering people-pleaser, Julia has reshaped the career coaching landscape, earning recognition as a Business Insider Most Innovative Career Coach. She's also a sought-after Forbes Contributor and was featured on global platforms such as BBC World News and Fox Business News, Her TEDx talk, Break Up With “Should” In Your Career, was named a TED Editors' Pick of the Year. In this episode, we talk about:  Why the word ‘Should' can be toxic for ambitious professionalsPivoting with purpose and building a career that feels aligned and authentic Turning off autopilot and how we can shift from passively living to actively choosingHow to build a “personal board of directors to maximize career success So if you've ever found yourself wondering, “Is this really it?”,  this conversation might be the reminder you need that you're so much more than your job title.Link to Julia's TEDX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgrcyGWYYPE&t=44sFind out about the Women's Leadership Accelerator: https://juliakorn.com/CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨Instagram: Actsplore This Podcast

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is a double-boarded cardiac anesthesiologist and is also CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a community of thousands of women in healthcare where she teaches women how to advance through courses, coaching, and events. She leads conferences and retreats for professional women and is a certified coach for women leaders. Sasha is a well-published researcher in anesthesiology and gender equity, best-selling author, and international speaker. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and wellbeing. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, has sold thousands of copies and her second book, Brave Boundaries, is an international best seller. Her podcast, The Brave Enough Show, has over 315K downloads & she has coached hundreds of women leaders to thrive. Some of the topics we discussed were: Setting boundaries at workUnderstanding your pain points Setting up boundaries outside of the homeSetting boundaries with your phoneSetting boundaries with yourselfSetting boundaries for phones with teenagersDealing with situations where your boundaries are not being respectedSetting boundaries with the people you loveModeling setting healthy boundaries for your kids And more! Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Shilcutt: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN 

How to Become so Strong and Independent You're Irresistible  Exercise After 50? You've Been Lied To.  This week on Midlife Love Out Loud, I sat down with fitness expert Debra Atkinson—and wow, did she drop truth bombs.  We covered: Why the old “more cardio, fewer calories” approach is sabotaging your health The real formula for staying strong, vibrant, and injury-free in midlife How resistance training boosts mood, energy, AND even libido Why “don't hurt me” is the #1 unspoken request women have when they exercise—and how to finally feel safe + powerful in your body If you've ever felt frustrated that what used to work for your fitness isn't working anymore, this episode is your reset button. Hormone Balancing Exercise Coach and 41-year Fitness Expert Debra Atkinson has helped over 275,000 women “flip” their 2nd half with vitality and energy they want. Bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; Navigating Fitness After 50 and Hot, Not Bothered, Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV and The Flipping 50 Show, with more than 4M downloads. Atkinson is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Medical Exercise Specialist and prior Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology. She's also a Subject Matter Expert recognized by the American Council on Exercise, AARP, Washington Post, Prevention Magazine, and USA Today to name a few. Her Tedx talk is titled Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie. What free gift (if you have one) would you like to offer? And what is the link? 5 Day Flip https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip Facebook and Instagram links/URLs? @flipping50tv for both https://www.flippingfifty.com   Learn more about Junie here: https://www.midlifeloveoutloud.com

In this week's episode, we're revisiting a powerful conversation that aired back in 2021 — one that's just as relevant today as it was then. Mel Robbins has continued to inspire millions with her practical, science-backed approach to behavior change and personal growth. Since our last chat, she's released a brand-new bestseller, The Let Them Theory, which builds beautifully on the ideas we explored together in this earlier episode. Whether you're new to Mel's work or a longtime fan, this replay captures timeless insights into managing anxiety, regulating your nervous system, and finding your creative flow — lessons that feel even more essential in today's fast-paced, always-on world. Mel is a global thought leader, an international bestselling author of The High 5 Habit and The 5 Second Rule, and one of the most trusted voices in personal development. Her TEDx talk, “How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over”, has reached over 30 million viewers worldwide. In this conversation, we explore how anxiety and overwhelm affect creativity and productivity — and how small, consistent actions can help you reset your nervous system, quiet fear, and get back to meaningful work. Some highlights we explore: Why understanding your nervous system is key to unlocking focus and creativity. Mel's practical tools for beating overwhelm and reigniting motivation when you're stuck. How The High 5 Habit laid the groundwork for her new philosophy in The Let Them Theory. Simple daily practices — from mindfulness to micro-goals — that build momentum and self-trust. Why now might be the best time ever to create, even when the world feels uncertain. This episode is a reminder that growth doesn't come from control — it comes from courage, consistency, and letting go. If you've been navigating stress, self-doubt, or creative fatigue, Mel's wisdom will help you reset and reimagine what's possible. Enjoy the revisit!

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is a double-boarded cardiac anesthesiologist and is also CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a community of thousands of women in healthcare where she teaches women how to advance through courses, coaching, and events. She leads conferences and retreats for professional women and is a certified coach for women leaders. Sasha is a well-published researcher in anesthesiology and gender equity, best-selling author, and international speaker. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and wellbeing. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, has sold thousands of copies and her second book, Brave Boundaries, is an international best seller. Her podcast, The Brave Enough Show, has over 315K downloads & she has coached hundreds of women leaders to thrive. Some of the topics we discussed were:Taking care of everybody else without leaving room for yourselfPrioritizing your well-being by setting aside time just for youHow to set up boundariesWhat boundaries really areSetting up boundaries in your personal life (like with your partner, children, parents, siblings, friends, etc.)Communicating your boundaries with othersSetting up boundaries at workAnd more!Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Shilcutt: WEBSITEINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKTWITTERLINKEDIN 

Emma Doyle is a dynamic Energy Coach, speaker, and author who helps leaders and athletes unleash their potential through the power of coaching. With a background as a former D1 US college tennis player and world team coach for Australia on 20 occasions, Emma brings a champion mindset and real-world insights to both sports and business. She's a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the ICF, certified in NLP and Emotional Intelligence, and the author of the Amazon best-seller What Makes a Great Coach? Her practical coaching tools bridge the worlds of sport and leadership. In 2025, Emma received the Professional Tennis Registry (PTRW) Impact Award for her service and dedication to the tennis industry. As the host of The Coaching Podcast, Emma has interviewed hundreds of elite coaches, exploring what makes a great coach across disciplines. Her TEDx talk, Unleashing Female Potential, reflects her passion for empowering others, and she's often described as the real-life female Coach Ted Lasso - championing curiosity over judgment. Based part-time in Denver and Melbourne, Emma lives and breathes coaching, coffee, and unleashing human potential. Website: www.emmadoyle.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-doyle-41150215/ Book: What Makes a Great Coach? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9QPW4GH BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John or one of our speaking team come to your school, club or coaching event? We are booking November and December 2025 and Winter/Spring 2026 events, please email us to set up an introductory call John@ChangingTheGameProject.com PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS, AND JOIN 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS FROM SYRACUSE MENS LAX, UNC AND NAVY WOMENS LAX, AND MCLAREN F1! These are just the most recent championship teams using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes and support teams. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. Now, we have organized it all for you, with areas for coaches, parents and even athletes to find materials to help compete better, and put some more play back in playing ball. Clubs please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com for pricing.  Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will be granted a Premium Changing the Game Project Membership, where you will have access to every course, interview and blog post we have created organized by topic from coaches to parents to athletes. Thank you for all your support these past eight years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Suzanne is a grieving mom who has found meaning in her loss through providing grief education – sharing how grief really works and how we can support people experiencing it. She guides grievers to chart their own path through her Conscious and Curious Grief Method. She offers a regular rotation of workshops for grievers and people supporting them to share the information, skills and tools that allow us to respond to grief in a more meaningful way. Her TEDx talk “Grief is Hard - Let's do Better” is changing how we understand and respond to grief. She is available as a speaker to share her story and help normalize grief as a healthy response to losses big and small. She has a BA and B Ed and decades of experience as a trainer. She is a certified Grief Educator, a Transformational Coach and Workshop Leader.Suzanne JabourWebsite -- https://www.suzannejabour.com/TEDx --  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wRQTueKxJYLinktr.ee -- https://linktr.ee/SuzanneJabourGriefEducationAnne Zuckerman! Website -- https://annezuckerman.com/ Website -- https://justwantedtoask.com/Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/AnneInPinkInstagram -- https://www.instagram.com/annezuckerman/LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/annezuckerman/Bezi Woman -- https://beziwoman.com/ | https://www.beziwoman.shop/two-step-order1591558404525Bezi Bra Discs - Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/bezibradiscs

The power of empathy for organizational success is not just proven in all the data. Neuroscience backs up our human need to connect and form relationships. But why does empathic communication lead to better business results, improved wellness, decreased burnout, and better workforce retention? We explore that today with Dr. Helen Riess. Persuaded by the belief that empathy can transform healthcare, Dr. Riess founded Empathetics to meet medicine's most pressing challenges. We talk about whether empathy can be taught or if it's an inborn trait, the evidence for how empathy improves measurable outcomes, and what shifts we need to make to more fully bring empathy into work. Dr. Riess shares how the brain works on empathy and how it looks different for different people of all abilities. Finally, we discuss the importance of getting people into the right seat to lead with empathy and why self-regulation skills are critical to leadership success.To access the episode transcript, please scroll down below.Listen and discover:Why empathy is a key survival trait of the human species.Effective shifts to bring more personal compassion, kindness, and empathy to the workplace.The best ways to start your day for effective, empathetic leadership.Advice for dealing with people at different stages and levels of empathy.Why practicing empathy at work spills over into other aspects of your life. "Neuroscience shows that when the brain is at rest, we're not doing nothing. The default mode is all about working out relationships. It just shows how critical human relationship and connectedness really is." — Dr. Helen RiessFrom Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatest asset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today.About Dr. Helen Riess, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, EmpatheticsDr. Helen Riess, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, is renowned for her groundbreaking research into the neurobiology of empathy. Dr. Riess has shown that empathy can be taught and learned. Her work has reshaped how healthcare professionals connect with patients and colleagues, fostering trust and greater patient and clinician satisfaction. Her award-winning research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals.Persuaded by the belief that empathy can transform healthcare, Dr. Riess founded Empathetics to meet medicine's most pressing challenges. As Chief Medical Officer, she translates her research into programs that help healthcare teams navigate the communication demands of modern practice. Her empathy training programs improve wellness, reduce burnout and employee turnover, and improve workforce cultures.Her best-selling book, The Empathy Effect, has resonated globally. Her TEDx talk, “The Power of Empathy,” has nearly one million views. A Founding Member of Newsweek's Expert Forum, Dr. Riess continues to champion the transformative power of empathy to improve healthcare for everyone.Connect with Helen: Empathetics, Inc: empathetics.comInstagram: instagram.com/helen.riessLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/helen-riessTEDx: The Power of EmpathyBook: The Empathy Effect: empathetics.com/empathy-effect-bookConnect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksLearn more about Maria's work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemaria

From Amy:Ten years ago this month, I started my 21st year of teaching with painful confirmations that my career was on its last legs: betrayal by people in power and a frozen right shoulder (my dominant side) that made it hard to write on the board.I didn't know how or when I would make the leap to the life of a working creative. But I knew I had run out of options in my longtime school district.It turned out to be two things. First: I had to leave. When the semester ended in January, I did. My body insisted I do so. Certain people made sure it happened… some who didn't have my back, some who absolutely did. Thanks to them, even (especially) in that fearful passage, I experienced HOPE.Second: After my escape, I kept hope alive by cobbling together activities in person and online, including a book revision cohort that met around a dining room table in South Minneapolis, led by an occasional mentor of mine. I got admitted by promising to finish my manuscript in time for my critique, several months in. That's where I met Keri Mangis, also processing the end of a dream.When my book's turn came to be read, my draft was done, but I backed out for reasons that boil down to a still-raw and reactive nervous system. Of that group, I only trusted Keri to read my draft.And when we reached the milestone of being published—our respective book launch parties—you better believe we were there for each other.I pulled oracle cards, doing readings for guests at Keri's February 2020 launch, just before the world shut down. And of course I was going to podcast about Keri's TEDx Talk experience this summer.See, every time I get to witness Keri's path or she mine, we both have something to offer and we both take something away. I feel a bit more courageous. Every time, without fail. This time as well. Keri's talking about menopause: One life period ending, a promising period starting. Her TEDx idea is to celebrate that passage with women.I'm here for the celebration.And we'll both keep walking.Keri Mangis is more than just an author and speaker—she's a guide for those seeking deeper meaning and transformation in a chaotic world. With over 20 years of experience as a wholeness advocate and spiritual teacher, Keri understands the frustration of feeling stuck and disconnected. Through her writing and teachings, Keri helps people break free from limiting beliefs to rediscover their true essence and align with their core values. Her spiritual and personal growth studies and certifications have run the gamut over the years from yoga, Ayurveda, energy work, and meditation. Most recently, she has taken on studying Alchemy, Jungian Psychology, archetypes, and rites of passage. Her writing has appeared in Spirituality and Health Magazine, Star Tribune, Elephant Journal, and others. Her first book, Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness, received multiple awards, including the 2020 IPA award for Mind, Body & Spirit and the 2020 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in Non-Fiction Spiritual and Supernatural. She is currently working on her second book, an illuminating exploration of personal and collective transformation that will empower readers to evolve their consciousness for an uncertain future.Keri's Links:BookInstagramFacebook Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and writing mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Get Amy's Books and AudiobooksLearn about Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life WritersWork with Amy 1:1

In this powerful episode, Cathy Sykora speaks with Sabrina Osso, founder and CEO of OSO SAFE, about her mission to create violence-free homes, workplaces, and schools. Drawing from her own traumatic upbringing, Sabrina shares how she transformed personal pain into a business dedicated to cultivating respect and safety through the real estate industry. She introduces OSO SAFE's certification system, which includes education, policies, technology, and therapy to ensure homes are truly safe spaces. Sabrina also discusses the importance of involving children in conversations about safety and how societal and cultural norms often perpetuate generational abuse. Her TEDx talk, book, and services all aim to make safety the standard, not the exception. In this episode, you'll discover: How Sabrina turned her experience as a survivor of violence into a mission-driven business Why the responsibility of safety should shift from victims to the real estate industry The four components of the OSO SAFE Home Sweet Home certification How children are educated and empowered in OSO SAFE certified homes Why abusers avoid OSO SAFE certified properties—and why that matters How cultural norms and generational trauma contribute to domestic violence The dangers of pornography and BDSM and their ties to abuse Memorable Quotes: "The responsibility shouldn't be on the victim. It's the abuser that needs to go, not the victim." "You get extra credit for feeding and housing your kid? I'd have traded safety for a meal any day." "When you put that key in your lock, it should feel like your sanctuary—not something to fear." Bio: Sabrina Osso is Founder and CEO of OSO SAFE…Feel safe where you live, learn, work, and play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Real Estate Agent on creating and maintaining respect in homes, workplaces, and schools. She is also a professional dancer/teacher who uses her performance abilities to educate on the subject. The Women's Federation for World Peace awarded Sabrina the March 2024 ‘HerStory' Award for her commitment to protecting children from home violence and encouraging positive relationships at home. She is an Honored Listee on the Marquis Who's Who. As a real estate agent, Sabrina is bridging the real estate industry with Osso Safe. Mentioned in This Episode: Home Safe Home, For You and Me by Sabrina Osso OSSO SAFE Website Links to Resources: Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com Special Offer: Use code HCC50 to save $50 on the Health Coach Group website Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider leaving a five-star rating or review on Apple Podcasts.

On the facets of grief, the joy in the depths, and the presence we bring.   (0:00) — Introduction and Guest Introduction   (3:23) — Rosemerry's Son Finn   (6:05) — Grief and Connection with Finn   (11:53) — Exploring Darkness and Light   (18:39) — Metaphors and Connection   (24:30) — Meadow and Listening   (28:15) — Talking to the Dead   (29:53) — Rosemerry's Work and Resources Devoted to helping others explore creative practice, Rosemerry is co-host of Emerging Form, a podcast on creative process, co-founder of Secret Agents of Change (a surreptitious kindness cabal), and co-leader of Soul Writers Circle. She directed the Telluride Writers Guild for ten years and co-hosted Telluride's Talking Gourds Poetry Club for another ten years. She teaches and performs poetry for mindfulness retreats, women's retreats, teachers, addiction recovery programs, scientists, hospice, literary burlesque and more. Clients include Craig Hospital, Business & Professional Women, Think 360, Ah Haa School, Desert Dharma, Well for the Journey, and the Women's Dermatological Society. She performs as a storyteller, including shows in Aspen at the Wheeler Opera House, at the Taos Storytelling Festival, Page Storytelling Festival and the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN. Her TEDx talk explores changing our outdated metaphors. For five years, she performed in the Telluride Literary Burlesque. She has been writing a poem a day since 2006, posting them since 2011 on her blog, A Hundred Falling Veils. In 2023, her poems can be heard daily on the Ritual app, The Poetic Path. Favorite themes include parenting, gardening, ecology, love, science, thriving/failure, grief and daily life. She has 13 collections of poetry, and her work has appeared in O Magazine, A Prairie Home Companion, PBS News Hour, American Life in Poetry, on fences, in back alleys, on Carnegie Hall Stage and on hundreds of river rocks she leaves around town. Her poems have been used for choral works by composers Paul Fowler and Jeffrey Nytch and performed around America. Her most recent collection, Hush, won the Halcyon prize. Naked for Tea was a finalist for the Able Muse Book Award. Other books include Even Now, The Less I Hold and If You Listen, a finalist for the Colorado Book Award. In 2023 she released All the Honey; Beneath All Appearances an Unwavering Peace (a book for grieving parents with artist Rashani Réa); a book of writing prompts, Exploring Poetry of Presence II; and Dark Praise, a spoken word album with Steve Law. She's won the Fischer Prize, Rattle's Ekphrastic Challenge (thrice), the Dwell Press Solstice Prize, the Writer's Studio Literary Contest (twice) and The Blackberry Peach Prize. She's widely anthologized including Poetry of Presence, How to Love the World, The Path to Kindness, Send My Roots Rain, Come Together: Imagine Peace, Dawn Songs, and To Love One Another. She's been an organic fruit grower, a newspaper and magazine editor, and a parent educator for Parents as Teachers. She earned her MA in English Language & Linguistics at UW–Madison. One-word mantra: Adjust. Three-word mantra: I'm still learning.

What happens when a former military mechanic lands on the TEDx Dubai stage and chokes up mid-speech—only to be met with a standing ovation? Karen Holliday shares how grit, vulnerability, and unexpected twists led her to speak her truth—and why it changed everything.In this episode, I'm joined by Karen Holliday, a seasoned operations executive, TEDx speaker, and leadership mentor with over 30 years in the mail and logistics industry. A U.S. Army veteran who started her career as a truck mechanic, Karen's path is defined by resilience and service. She's held senior roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, most recently as COO, before launching her own leadership consulting firm. Karen is committed to helping women leaders rise with confidence, compassion, and authenticity. She's also a certified life and health coach, an active volunteer with SCORE and women's mentorship programs, and a strong advocate for well-being. Her TEDx talk in Dubai reflects her core belief: vulnerability is a superpower, and every woman's story matters.Throughout this episode, Karen shared powerful insights from her personal and professional journey. She reflected on the early influence of mentors, the challenges of rising through male-dominated industries, and the importance of intentional career growth. She also spoke about the emotional process of preparing her TED Talk and how it resonated with a diverse, international audience. Karen offered a fresh perspective on generational shifts in the workplace, the evolving role of technology, and the need to lead with integrity. Her stories and outlook are a testament to authentic leadership and the impact of staying true to your values.Tune in to episode 222 of Joy Found Here as Karen Holliday shares how her journey from military mechanic to TEDx Dubai speaker helped her reclaim her voice and purpose. Discover how mentorship, vulnerability, and a bold leap into entrepreneurship shaped the most powerful chapter of her life.In This Episode, You Will Learn:From mechanic to mailroom: A career built on connection (3:50)The power of a mentor who sees your potential (6:20)Confidence born from survival, not circumstance (12:10)Leadership rooted in paying it forward (14:40)Leaping into entrepreneurship after 30+ years (16:00)Landing a TEDx talk in Dubai (19:00)Breaking down during her talk—and the audience's response (23:30)On the future of work and generational shifts (27:40)Why personal brand is built on integrity and action (31:40)Connect with Karen Holliday:LinkedInKaren's TEDx talkLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tahaji Felder, a seasoned social entrepreneur, corporate innovator and community leader. She has over a decade of experience supporting startups and founders to accelerate their emerging brands. Her TEDx on the power of embracing your unique voice is simply awesome. She has launched her own lifestyle brand, is a “Corporate Champion”, has mentored over 150 entrepreneurs, and is a champion of inclusive innovation through program leadership and social impact.

Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're talking limerence, longing, and connection with our guest, Amanda McCracken, a journalist, speaker, and host of the insightful The Longing Lab podcast and author of the forthcoming book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover. Inside the episode, we breakdown limerence and the limerence cycle, and how this intense and often obsessive infatuation we may develop for someone ultimately keeps us from developing the connections and relationships we desire.  We'll also explore the neuroscience behind limerence and how our brains are wired to desire what we don't have, and why this longing can become a comforting distraction.  But that's not all, you all came through with questions and we've got answers, like how to break the limerence cycle? What if I just can't get over someone? I have a crush, how can I not go into limerence? What are some strategies for obsessive thoughts? What role does social media and the dating apps play in all of this? As we begin to wrap up the conversation, Amanda shares her decision to wait until 41 to have sex, which garnered national attention and sparked conversations about intimacy, self-worth, and the societal narratives that shape our romantic lives. Alright flirties, let's prepare to examine our desires and the stories we tell ourselves about love.  Time to meet Amanda! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy- all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guest:  Amanda McCracken is an award-winning journalist whose writing has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, NPR, Elle, National Geographic, Vogue, Runner's World, Outside and elsewhere. Her TEDx talk "How longing keeps us from healthy relationships" was one of only 200 talks chosen in 2023 as a TEDx editors' pick. She is now a TEDxCU speaker coach and a writing consultant at the University of Colorado. McCracken has been interviewed about her essays on intimacy by Katie Couric, the BBC World News, USA Today, and various podcasts. After over a decade of research and interviews with 100+ people, her hybrid memoir on limerence When Longing Becomes Your Lover will be published Februrary 2026, but the greatest result of her investigative journey was meeting her husband and having their daughter.  McCracken is also an endurance athlete and triathlon coach of 25 years. Learn more about her at www.amandajmccracken.com, on Instagram @amandajmccracken,  or discover more about the science and culture of longing at her podcast The Longing Lab. About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.