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Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Are you outsourcing your inner knowing about your body to a stranger with a discount code?Did you know the world's leading experts on honesty allegedly faked their own data? In this week's episode, I unpack the vital difference between character and integrity, and why true wholeness is eroding in the modern world. We are living in a moment where a machine can do the lying for you, and the wellness space has been taken over by a "coupon-code" economy that more often prioritizes profits over your actual health. And did you know your character isn't a life sentence; it's a muscle you can rebuild.In this episode, I dive into:How two prominent honesty researchers had their data exposed as fabricated, leading to the retraction of papers and the revocation of Harvard tenure.The psychological concept of moral disengagement and why delegating tasks to artificial intelligence increases dishonest behaviour.The reality behind the $32.5 billion influencer marketing industry.The startling fact that over 80 percent of wellness influencers failed to disclose advertising or conflicts of interest.Actionable steps to stop outsourcing your judgment, start keeping small promises, and become the author of your own choices.Your power is within you first—don't let anyone sell it back to you with a discount code. Tune in to rebuild your integrity and reclaim your inner wisdom.Support the showI'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Is HTMA — hair tissue mineral analysis — real science, or something the wellness world sold you? I went looking for the honest answer. It's not the one most practitioners want you to hear.Your hair has been quietly keeping a record of your life — your stress, your hormones, things you swore were long behind you. In this Science & Soul episode I get into what it's actually holding, why cutting it can feel like becoming a new person, and why your whole body recoils when the wrong person's hands end up in it.There's one study about hair testing I can't stop thinking about. I'll tell you what it found — but not here.Press play.

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Every sleep guru says dark room, no screens, zero stimulation. So why did I fall asleep to the same TV show through some difficult years of my life, and why does the science back up what I'm saying?The truth: they're not wrong, but they're missing the nuance. And many give you biased science.  It depends on what you watch, why you watch it, and what state your nervous system is already in. I get into the science of comfort, why much of what we watch is dread that hooks you instead of healing you, how darkness draws darkness, and why the right show can actually be medicine in some circumstances.What's the show YOU fall asleep to? Send it to me.Support the showI'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for over six years. Mostly me, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca

Today, I interview Kayla Middleton who spent much of her life speaking up for other people while finding it much harder to speak up for herself. Growing up in the UK, she was outgoing, expressive, and often seen as the responsible “good girl,” yet years of bullying and expectations shaped how she saw herself.As she moved into adulthood, Kayla found herself settling for a life that felt limited. She believed struggle was simply part of growing up and that the “good life” was meant for other people.In our conversation, Kayla shares the turning point that challenged that belief and helped her realize she could choose differently. What began as a practical decision to change her circumstances became a deeper shift in how she saw herself, her voice, and what was possible for her.Now, Kayla no longer believes she has to settle for the bare minimum. She has learned to stand up for herself, trust her own choices, and give herself permission to build life on her own terms.__________________Kayla Middleton is an Identity and Mindset Coach for women in service-based businesses. She helps women stop being their own ceiling in business by identifying the beliefs, patterns, and behaviors that are keeping them stuck.Through one-to-one coaching, her membership, and other resources, Kayla helps women understand what is happening beneath the strategies they are already trying to follow. Her work focuses on helping them shift their identity and mindset so they can show up differently, make decisions with more confidence, and move their business forward.Having coached hundreds of women, Kayla is passionate about helping business owners get out of their own way so they can create not only the business they want, but the life they want that business to support.__________________Find Kayla here:https://instagram.com/kaylamiddleton.co/ https://facebook.com/kayla.middleton.coaching/ https://kaylamiddleton.co.uk/5-signs-opt-inSupport the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Burnout can make you feel like you're failing at life, faith, and health all at once, even when you're trying so hard to do “the right things.” I sit down with Dr. Katherine Lanning (Katie), an occupational therapist and founder of Transformed for Life Ministry, to talk about what happens when wellness is driven by insecurity and shame, and what changes when you finally have a foundation strong enough to hold your healing.Katie shares her story of growing up as a military kid, carrying a quiet sense of instability, and later navigating trauma that shaped her coping habits and self-image. We unpack why holistic health is more than clean eating and workouts, and how occupational therapy looks at real life: the habits, relationships, environments, and daily routines that either support you or slowly drain you. If you've ever wondered why your “good habits” don't stick, you'll hear a compassionate, practical way to rethink what's actually getting in the way.We also explore Christian wellness in a way that offers support, not pressure. Katie explains how faith reframed her identity, helped her confront shame, and shifted self-care into stewardship rather than self-hate. She closes with one simple practice you can try this week: a Sabbath rhythm of rest, reduced screens, and small rituals that restore your mind, body, and spirit.Subscribe so you don't miss what's next, share this with a friend who needs a gentler path to healing, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Learn more about Transformed Life herehttps://www.transformedforlife.net/Let me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

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GLORY Featherweight champion Petchpanomrung Kiatmookao, better known as Petch, has retired from kickboxing, or at least from GLORY. In this video I break down his retirement and look back at one of the most dominant title reigns the sport has ever seen. Arguably the greatest Featherweight in kickboxing history, Petch made winning look effortless for years. I've seen him capture the belt IRL as well as his devastating KO win over Zakaria Zouggary. I also talk about what his departure means for the Featherweight division, both within GLORY and for the sport globally.Timestamps0:00 - The man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times0:20 - GLORY Featherweight champion Petch retires from kickboxing0:42 - Petch made winning look easy1:34 - Petch's left body kick supremacy 3:19 - Looking at Petch's kickboxing career9:13 - What's next for Petch after GLORY?16:20 - A new era for GLORY17:34 - Things I'm working on#petch #kickboxing #glorykickboxingSupport the showI am The Kickboxing Nerd.If you like this episode, I appreciate if you like & subscribe to my Youtube channel.► Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekickboxingnerd► Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekickboxingnerd/► Check out my clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKickboxingNerdClips 

Your body is not being dramatic. It might be being brilliant.I sit down with Cindy Costley, speaker, trainer, and creator of the Electromagnetic Body Desensitization Technique (EBDT), to talk about the hidden patterns our bodies carry and why symptoms often have a purpose. Cindy shares her lived experience of severe allergic reactions that began in her teens, years of functioning in survival mode, and the startling realization that what looked like random illness was actually a patterned protective response tied to stress and trauma.We get practical and specific about trauma integration and nervous system regulation. Cindy breaks down the difference between releasing emotions and integrating safety, why “I am safe” can be more than a comforting phrase, and how restoration reconnects us with the truth that the body can return to homeostasis. We also explore her framework of the six frequencies of human regulation: spiritual, energetic, mental, emotional, physical, and behavioral, and why treating any one layer in isolation can leave the deeper pattern untouched.Cindy explains what makes EBDT different from many mind-body healing approaches: we start with today's symptom pattern, identify what it is trying to protect us from, and then trace it back to the moment the body first coded that experience as unsafe. Along the way, we talk about triggers as useful data, the “purposeful pause,” and gentle first steps for anyone who feels disconnected from their body or overwhelmed by chronic stress, anxiety, insomnia, or persistent physical symptoms.If this conversation sparks recognition, share it with someone who needs a new way to understand their body, and subscribe so you do not miss what is next. If you found it helpful, leave a review and tell us what pattern you are starting to notice.Body Awareness Survey hereA free space to begin understanding what your body is communicating through patterns, symptoms, and stress—so you can restore balance from the inside out. If you want to keep exploring this conversation, you can also listen to The Underlying Answers Podcast, where we go deeper into how the body communicates and how to work with it in everyday life.Cindy's websiteLet me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

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As the day comes to a close, I invite you to slow down, take a gentle breath, and allow yourself to simply be.In this first Stories for Unwinding – A Gentle Story Before Sleep, we begin with a few mindful moments to help your body soften and your mind become a little quieter. Through slow breathing and a simple Positive Intelligence® sensory exercise, you'll gently shift your attention away from the busyness of the day and into the present moment.From there, I'll guide you along a peaceful path beside the ocean at sunset. Feel the sea breeze, listen to the rhythm of the waves, and let your imagination carry you to a place where there is nowhere to be and nothing left to solve tonight.Before we say goodnight, you'll be invited to reflect on one small moment from your day that brought peace, joy, or even the faintest smile. Together, we'll pause to celebrate the quiet gifts that are so easily overlooked and end the day with gratitude, kindness, and self-compassion.Whether you're looking to unwind after a busy day, calm an overactive mind, or simply create a gentle evening ritual, I hope these moments help you find a little more ease before sleep.Thank you for spending this time with me. May you rest well, and may tomorrow arrive gently.Let me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

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Today, I interview Riana Malia, who grew up through repeated family breakups, broken promises, and the belief that she had to earn love. The instability left her feeling unsettled, too much in some ways and not enough in others, while also teaching her to become deeply resourceful.Those early beliefs followed Riana through marriage, motherhood, financial hardship, betrayal, and relationships where she tried to manage outcomes and become who others needed her to be. Although she went to therapy, read the books, and talked about her experiences, the anger, sadness, and old story continued to shape her life.Her breakthrough came when she realized that repeatedly telling the same story was keeping her inside it. She learned to stand on her story instead, let go of the belief that she had to beg people to love her, and become the same person in every room. That shift helped her break the cycle of broken promises and create a different life.Today, Riana uses what she has learned to help women stop repeating the relationship patterns that no longer serve them. She helps them get clear about who they are, what they want, and the life and love they want to create.__________________Riana Malia is a Board-Certified Neurosomatic Practitioner, Identity Architect, and private authority for women who have built extraordinary lives and refuse to settle for ordinary love. Her methodology blends neurological rewiring, subconscious reprogramming, and nervous system recoding to address what therapy, retreats, and self-help have not been able to reach.Riana is the creator of the Clear to Create™ Method, which helps women clear old patterns, create aligned beliefs and habits, and claim a new identity. She is also the founder and host of the Brilliance Brunch™, an invitation-only gathering for high-achieving women in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the creator of the Extraordinary Love Index™ (ELI™), an assessment that reveals what may be standing between a woman and extraordinary love.__________________Find Riana here:Website: https://rianamalia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rianamalia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rianamalia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rianamalia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RianaMalia/ Substack: https://substack.com/@rianamalia Freebie: https://quiz.rianamalia.com/Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

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Confidence rarely arrives as a lightning bolt. More often, it shows up after you take one small, slightly uncomfortable step and realize you're still standing.I'm joined by Belinda Coker, an Australian hiker, writer, and educator who helps women in midlife rebuild confidence through practical adventure and responsible travel. Belinda opens up about the moment she looked in the mirror, didn't like who she'd become, and chose movement as her way out. We talk about why “action before confidence” isn't a motivational slogan, it's a trainable process that reshapes self trust through real experiences, from early day hikes to longer solo multi day walks.We also get into the emotional side of hiking: how time in nature can calm the nervous system, loosen negative thought loops, and create the kind of mental clarity that's hard to access in familiar routines. Belinda shares what people assume about solo adventures, what's actually true about safety and fear, and how midlife transitions like an empty nest can become a fresh beginning instead of an ending.Then we shift into a practical lifestyle tool that pairs freedom with stability: house sitting. Belinda explains why it's ideal for slow travel, saving money on accommodation, staying in safer neighborhoods, and getting real cultural immersion by living where locals live. She also offers resources for getting started, including her free hiking safety guide “Hike It Right” and a discount code for her house sitting fundamentals course. (HSTRAVEL)Connect with Belinda hereHouse Sitting Course hereIf this conversation sparks something in you, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it. What's one small “first step outside” you'll take this week?Let me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

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What Your Symptoms May Be Trying to Tell You. What if your symptoms are not your body failing you, but your body trying to get your attention?In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I'm joined by Beth Mielbrecht for a thoughtful conversation about women's health, body trust, and learning to listen to the signals our bodies are sending.So many women are told that everything looks normal, even when they still feel tired, anxious, achy, inflamed, or simply not like themselves. Beth invites us to look at symptoms differently. Not as something to fight, but as communication we can learn from.We explore how practical health habits and energetic healing can work together, including bioenergetic testing, food-first support, sleep, movement, emotional stress, and the importance of noticing patterns before pushing through.This conversation is an invitation to slow down, get curious, and begin rebuilding trust with your body one small step at a time.If you've been feeling off and wondering what your body is trying to tell you, this episode will give you a gentle place to begin. https://yourhealthwithbeth.com/quizYour body has been sending signals. This 60-second quiz identifies your body's priority healing area and delivers Beth's personalized insights by private podcast and email — no guessing, just precise next steps.Connect with Bethhttps://www.yourhealthwithbeth.com/https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthwithbeth/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethmielbrecht/https://www.youtube.com/@yourhealthwithbethLet me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

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➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! I'm relinquishing the mic to my daughter and her friend today! It's a summer special! A Calm Kids podcast. They set the music, they decided the topic, they wrote the script ... and I think it's one you'll like. Especially if you've got kids in your life with BIG emotions. Heck, even if YOU'VE got big emotions. Listen as this 8 and 10 year old explain how we can handle anger and frustration and anxiety. And I know I'm biased here, but I have to say, I think their advice to kids is pretty wise. (now if only I saw it around my own house more often, but maybe that's a different episode). I also plug a local author, Jamie Lynn Tatera and highly recommend her Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Workbook for Kids, Volumes 1 & 2. And if you loved this episode, I KNOW Zoe and Maeve would love to hear from you. Drop me a line in one of the ways below and I'll be sure to pass on the fan mail! Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Or NEW (!) even more fun, drop me a voice memo HERE! And definitely stay in the loop when new episodes drop by signing up for my newsletter HERE! (I swear I never spam!) Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host

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Today, I interview Beth Erlander, a grief expert and therapist who spent years believing she had to stop being a caregiver before she could truly support other caregivers. Although she had helped people through grief for more than 26 years, Beth hesitated to focus on this work because she was still living it herself. In our conversation, she didn't think she was ready, and she wasn't sure she had enough distance from her own experience to guide others through theirs. She shares what helped her stop waiting, why she finally became comfortable with not having all the answers, and how her own experience gave her a deeper understanding of the people she felt called to serve. We also explore why grief is more than death loss, how it can show up in life's transitions, and what it means to give grief a voice.Today, Beth helps those who unexpectedly find themselves caring for a spouse or partner navigate the emotional realities of caregiving. Through her professional experience and her own journey, she is creating programs that help caregivers feel seen, understood, and supported while navigating a grief that often goes unrecognized.__________________Beth Erlander, LPC, grief expert and seasoned therapist with over 26 years of experience. She works with grief and loss issues from any kind of sudden life transition. Yet the main focus of her work is serving those who find themselves thrust into the role of being the caregiver for their spouse or partner.Her memoir, Life Upside Down: The Fall That Transformed Our Lives, Lifting Me Through Grief Love and Quadriplegia speaks to the journey of being her partner's caregiver for the past 13 years.Beth is a Creative Grief Support Practitioner, Art Therapist and EMDR practitioner. She is currently training in Somatic Experiencing, Peter Levine's work where she is gathering more tools to equip grievers to navigate the overwhelming experience of grief in the body.Beth runs an online program called The Wheel of Grief, which gives grievers a map to navigate the wild terrain of loss. She co-leads grief rituals and ceremonies, both online and in person. She is also a Cowry Shell Diviner taught to her by the late and great Elder Malidoma Somé.__________________Find BETH here:Book: https://crowflowpublications.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betherlander_grief2joy/Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

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Mindset Matters: Sometimes You Need to Step Away to Move ForwardAfter a quiet month away from the microphone, I'm sharing a personal update from Portugal and what this season of slowing down has taught me about grief, restoration, and trusting ourselves one step at a time.Sometimes the bravest thing we can do isn't to keep pushing forward. It's to pause.In this episode I reflect on:Why I intentionally stepped away from the podcast for a few weeksA memorable horse-riding adventure through Portugal's beautiful Alentejo regionWhat solo travel continues to teach me about confidence and self-trustThe surprising gift of putting my phone away and simply noticing the world around meHow movement, presence, and small moments of courage can gently support healingGrief hasn't disappeared, but it is slowly changing. I'm discovering that joy and sadness can exist together, and that healing often happens in ordinary moments like sharing a meal, watching the sunset alone, cantering along a wide open beautiful beach, or simply sitting quietly with yourself.If you've been navigating loss, change, or a season of rebuilding, I hope this conversation reminds you that there is no perfect timeline. Sometimes stepping away isn't falling behind or letting go, it can be what allows us to return with a little more strength, clarity, and peace.Thank you for being here. I'm grateful you're listening.Let me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

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➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! Over the years, I've taken myself on many-a-writing retreat and each of them has been magical in its own way. On my latest retreat, however, one of my circle-sisters wrote a short story to share her experience and it was so fun, I knew I had to share it in a bonus summer episode! It was such a SWEET little story that captured the essence of our retreat so well. People often ask, what do you DO on these retreats? Well, let me tell you, by way of this story from Sally. But more than her story, we talk about what it was like for her to sign up and join this circle of women. Sally, a self-described introvert, talks about her fears of sharing her writing, her stories, and her full self. Fears we ALL have when we are in new spaces with new people. But what happens when we take one small step? When we sign up? When we raise our hand? When we say YES to the unknown? MAGIC. I hope you enjoy this sweet story and let it inspire YOU to say YES to something on your list this summer. Want to experience the MAGIC of a writing retreat like the one Sally describes in today's episode? Check out Laurie's Webpage HERE or Jen's Webpage HERE. Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Or NEW (!) even more fun, drop me a voice memo HERE! And definitely stay in the loop when new episodes drop by signing up for my newsletter HERE! (I swear I never spam!) Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host

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Your podcast can be heartfelt and still be strategic.  I'm joined by Jordan Blair, a podcast producer at Buzzsprout and co-host of BuzzCast, to unpack the real-world basics that separate podcasts that fade out from podcasts that grow. We start with something deceptively simple: your “why.” Jordan shares how clarity of purpose shapes everything from topic choices to guest selection to podcast marketing, and why listeners only return when they know exactly what they'll get every time they press play.From there, we get practical about podcast audio quality and listener experience. Jordan explains why “good enough” audio is mostly about removing distractions, and how modern tools can help indie creators sound polished without a studio. Then we move into the part most creators underestimate: engagement. We talk parasocial relationships, how to turn listeners into superfans, and how features like Buzzsprout Fan Mail can make it easy for people to reach you with feedback, questions, and even voice messages you can use in future episodes.We also cover consistency without burnout, including giving yourself permission to take a break, how to communicate it clearly, and how Dynamic Content can place a timely announcement across your back catalog and remove it later. Finally, Jordan breaks down podcast monetization without the pressure, why listener support can beat ads, and how sponsorships can create stress if you're not careful. If you're starting a podcast, restarting after a slump, or trying to make your show sustainable, you'll leave with concrete next steps.Link to Buzzsprout's official podcast about podcasting!Subscribe to Connect Inspire Create for more grounded creator conversations, share this with a podcaster friend, and if it helps you, leave a quick review so more indie creators can find it.Let me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

If you've often felt like you don't fit in, listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush talks about the importance of finding a community that appreciates and supports your highly sensitive self. “How many workplaces, events, trainings, parties, groups, relationships have you engaged in that left you feeling drained or overwhelmed or blaming yourself for not being like everyone else?” — Biz CushHow many jobs or relationships have you had that left you feeling drained? How many parties or events have you been to that felt overwhelming? How many groups have you joined but felt like you didn't fit in? If any of those scenarios ring true, and you find yourself blaming yourself for not being like everyone else, be gentle with yourself. In this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast, host Biz Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist, founder of Progression Counseling in Maryland and Delaware, and soul support for highly sensitive women, wraps up Season Six with insight into how highly sensitive women can find a community where they are supported and their gifts are appreciated. She shares some of the lessons she has learned on her personal journey as she came to respect her sensitivities. She also guides you through a simple somatic exercise to help you feel the difference when your body is telling you when something isn't a good fit for you and when it recognizes that a situation or group or person is in alignment with your energy. You can find the full show notes and resources for this and every episode here- https://www.elizabethcushcoaching.com/awaken-your-wise-woman-podcastSupport the showI hope you enjoyed the show!You can also follow me here:InstagramYouTubeFacebook

Today, I interview sisters and business partners Amy and Nancy Harrington, who both grew up shy and spent years navigating environments that made it hard to be heard, until they decided to leave their high-powered Hollywood careers and build something that could give other women the voice they had to fight for themselves.Amy rose to vice president at Warner Brothers at 27, often the youngest and only woman in the room, quietly doing the work while men took the credit. Nancy built a solitary graphic design business for nearly two decades to avoid the very rooms that made her shrink.Together, they built The Passionistas Project Sisterhood, a global community that gives women from marginalized backgrounds the space, support, and platform to finally be heard.__________________Sisters and business partners, Amy and Nancy Harrington are the co-founders of The Passionistas Project Sisterhood, a global community for passion-driven women, especially from marginalized backgrounds, to find support, purpose, and empowerment. After leaving high-powered careers in Hollywood, where Amy worked on major films like Harry Potter and The Matrix, and Nancy created Academy Award campaigns, they now use their platform to uplift others. Through their Power of Passionistas Women's Summit podcast, number one international bestselling anthology book, Awakening Your Power, writing mentorship program, and online global community, they give a voice to women who often don't feel seen and heard.__________________Find Amy and Nancy here:Website: https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/Community: https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/membershipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePassionistasProjectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-passionistas-project/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionistasproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCPassionistasFree Download: https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/30-days-journalSupport the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! On today's episode, I'll fill you in on where I'm at and what my plans are for summer and for this podcast.For now, I'm on hiatus.I realized that I've been podcasting for the last 4 years - and specifically these last two years on my own - with nary a week off!One of the things I'm most excited about is getting off my screen and actually being with people this summer. IRL, face to face. I want to bring people together with some pop-up events around town, in the forest, in my backyard, or maybe around a fire pit (maybe with a guitar?).I'm also taking the summer to think more about what I want this podcast to be, how I want to be helpful with this platform, and the kinds of guests that can help me inspire listeners to find the courage to gather, connect and create more in their own lives. And it's hard to figure this out when I'm in the middle of producing it.If you've got ideas for me, feedback on the podcast, stories of ways you've built community successfully, or people you think I should know about, I'd love to hear from you. Which episodes have you loved, which have you skipped? I'd love to know! Reply to this email or leave me a voice note HERE.There's still a chance you'll hear my voice on the pod this summer, but nothing planned. You may hear my daughter take over the podcast one week, or maybe I'll read a poem or a meditation. Maybe I'll leave you with some writing prompts, or invite you to a gathering I'm hosting locally or online. That's the joy of having my own podcast, I can play. But I hope you'll stick around, stay subscribed and stay connected.For more information on how you can turn it up to ELEVEN and support Savage Support here in Milwaukee at their event on June 11th, click HERE. Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Or NEW (!) even more fun, drop me a voice memo HERE! And definitely stay in the loop when new episodes drop by signing up for my newsletter HERE! (I swear I never spam!) Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host

➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! I wasn't actually planning on this episode, I had intended to end the season today, but it dawned on me that it has been exactly one year since I gave up social media, and I thought that deserved an episode.(Social media = Facebook and Instagram for me) Not because I want the kudos or the congratulations although I am proud, and I think it's OK for us to be proud of our accomplishments, but because I thought some of the lessons I've learned along the way might be helpful in case you were thinking of taking a break this summer yourself.Maybe you need a gentle nudge to delete the app, or put the phone down, or doom scroll for one less hour a day. If that's the case, I hope this episode will be helpful.Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Or NEW (!) even more fun, drop me a voice memo HERE! And definitely stay in the loop when new episodes drop by signing up for my newsletter HERE! (I swear I never spam!) Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host

Perfectionism has a sneaky way of turning a perfectly good life into a project you can never finish. I sit down with author, fiber artist, and motivational speaker Lorie Kleiner Eckhert to talk about reinvention, resilience, and the moment you decide that “good enough” is not failure, it's freedom. Lorie's newest book, Chai On Life (a playful nod to “chai,” the Hebrew word for life), becomes our jumping-off point for how to move through big transitions with more self-trust and less self-criticism.We get practical and personal: why many of us wait decades to give ourselves permission to do what makes us happy, what divorce and midlife singlehood taught Lorie about independence, and how a complicated “perfect” chicken soup recipe captures the problem with overthinking everything. Lorie also shares how quilts became her visual storytelling tool on stages from PTAs to Procter & Gamble, and why returning to simpler, more durable creativity helped her come back to herself.If you're feeling stuck, Lorie offers a clear two-step reinvention plan: keep your healthy daily routine even when you're hurting, then take one tiny step a day toward your new life and write it down in an accountability log. We also normalize therapy and counseling as ongoing emotional support, not a last resort, and we end with a favorite idea: being “flawsome” and giving yourself credit for the brave next step.Subscribe for more conversations on personal growth, mental fitness, creativity, and navigating life transitions, then share this with a friend who needs a little lift and leave a review so more people can find us. What's one tiny step you'll take today?Connect with Lorie HEREHer newest book, Chai on Life, is available at Amazon and anywhere quality books are sold. Let me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

On this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast, host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Annaliese Oatman, a multi-disciplinary artist and psychedelic somatic therapist, for a conversation about psychedelic-assisted therapy.“I like the idea that self-regulation is not one little practice that we engage in the moment that we're dysregulated, but it's a lifestyle.”  — Annalise OatmanYou're doing the work. You're moving forward, but you feel like something is standing in the way of your progress. You're reaching for something but feel like it's out of your grasp. Your energy feels stuck. Maybe you could benefit by shaking up your nervous system. Throughout the ages, in cultures around the world, spiritual seekers have used psychedelics to enhance their exploration and attain new insights. In this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, host Elizabeth “Biz” Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist, founder of Progression Counseling in Maryland and Delaware, and a soul support for highly sensitive women, welcomes Annalise Oatman, LCSW, a multi-disciplinary artist and a psychedelic-somatic therapist, for a discussion of amplifying the therapeutic process through the use of psychedelics. They talk about psychedelic-assisted therapy and how it is best used, and how highly sensitive women might find it to be a useful tool. You can find the full show notes and resources for all the episodes here.Support the showI hope you enjoyed the show!You can also follow me here:InstagramYouTubeFacebook

Today, I interview Lizzie Siegel, who came into this world deeply connected to her gifts but spent years learning to suppress them, until a series of accidents, illnesses, and a relationship where she felt completely invisible forced her to stop abandoning herself and come back to her voice.Raised with a heightened sensitivity that others around her often misunderstood, Lizzie spent nearly two decades as an international school teacher before her body began breaking down from years of ignoring her inner voice. Autoimmune diseases, a spinal injury, and a recommended hip replacement were the signals she could no longer dismiss.Through energy healing, sound work, and a journey across more than 70 countries, she found her way back to the voice she had always had, and built a practice around helping others remember theirs.__________________Lizzie Siegel is a Resource and Reality Architect, Subconscious Freedom Coach, and global gridworker who has traveled to over 70 countries activating the Earth's energetic grids, sacred sites, and collective consciousness. She works at the intersection of voice, frequency, and remembrance, using sound, light language, and intuitive transmission to awaken what she calls Divine Source Codes within the human system.With a rare clairaudient gift, Lizzie hears beyond words, reading the energetic field of what is spoken, suppressed, and ready to be liberated. Her presence alone becomes a catalyst for transformation, dissolving deep rooted patterns of fear, trauma, and limitation, and recalibrating individuals at the level of identity, nervous system, and soul.She doesn't just help people find their voice. She helps them remember who they were before they ever learned to silence it.__________________Find Lizzie here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizziesiegel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilybity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzienamasteplantbased/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartshomewithlizzie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartshomewithlizzie Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8L6exu2GxJeBQSEUSX5K?si=0a10cdc09bec41c4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-home-podcast/id1648081724Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! In an effort to continue sharing ways to gather, connect and create, I wanted to talk with Parisa Shirazi Chavoya, owner and Founder of Parisa Yoga Shala about this sacred experience of sound, where the instruction is simply to show up, put your phone down, lie on the floor, feel the vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs and chimes, and let your body RECEIVE.Last week on the podcast, Thekla and I talked about summer screen balance and the intentional questions that might lead us to more balance: how do we want to feel as this season unfolds? What does it look like to show up, without distraction, present to ourselves and the people we love? Enter the sound journey!If you are new to sound bath, let this be a guide AND an invitation to find a sound journey near you! Or if you're local, experience one with Parisa. Find her website HERE Or her Instagram HEREAnd here is the LINK for the woman on Youtube I mention in the podcast if you're looking for a taste before you try it out in person! And if you try it out, be sure to let me know! For more information on how you can turn it up to ELEVEN and support Savage Support here in Milwaukee at their event on June 11th, click HERE. Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Or NEW (!) even more fun, drop me a voice memo HERE! And definitely stay in the loop when new episodes drop by signing up for my newsletter HERE! (I swear I never spam!) Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host

Midlife gets labeled as “the beginning of the end,” but that story falls apart the moment you meet women who are building businesses at 80, traveling solo, starting podcasts, or simply reclaiming their strength after a hard season. I sit down with Heike Yates, midlife fitness expert, Pilates teacher, and author of Pursue Your Spark, to talk about why midlife is better understood as an upward turning point and how women can rebuild energy and confidence without extremes, shame, or the exhausting pressure to “start over.”We dig into the mindset shift that changes everything: the idea that you must “let go of the old you” to become “the new you.” Heike pushes back, and I love her take because it honors every chapter you've lived. We talk about identity, roles, and what it means to integrate your experiences instead of discarding them. Her onion metaphor lands hard: peeling back layers can bring tears and grief, but it also reveals what's true underneath and what you want next.Heike shares the real story behind her book, including a caregiver client who finally returns from a break saying, “I feel like myself again,” not as a throwback to youth, but as a return to her power right now. From there, we walk through Heike's SPARK framework (Scan, Plan, Take Action, Overcome Roadblocks, Keep Momentum) and why it works for midlife health goals, menopause seasons, career changes, and any moment where you feel stuck. We close with practical guidance on exercise consistency when you're already exhausted: clear your plate, protect your energy, and let movement support healing instead of becoming another demand.If you know a woman who needs a gentler path to midlife fitness and real momentum we invite you to share this conversation.Connect with Heike - websiteRead Pursue Your Spark hereLet me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! Before the checklists fill up and the calendar gets away from you, there's one question worth sitting with first: How do I actually want to move through this summer? Not just what you'll do, but how you'll show up, especially when it comes to your screens and devices.Today's episode with Dr. Thekla Brumder Ross is all about how to find and maintain that balance as we head into the long, lazy days of summer! How do we fill them intentionally and not fall prey to the dreaded doomscroll? It's easier than you think! And we'll share tips and strategies, though ultimately, it's not a one-size-fits-all package, so you'll need to do the work! Here are a few of the links we talked about: Find Thekla on LinkedIn or her websiteHigh Tech Low Play: the report from the Institute for Family Studies The AI Doc: from Institute for Human Technology Your Attention Please documentaryFor more information on how you can turn it up to ELEVEN and support Savage Support here in Milwaukee at their event on June 11th, click HERE. Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Or NEW (!) even more fun, drop me a voice memo HERE! And definitely stay in the loop when new episodes drop by signing up for my newsletter HERE! (I swear I never spam!) Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host

What if aging isn't a slow closing of doors, but an expansion into a wider life? That's the heart of this conversation with entrepreneur and longtime podcast host Ande Lyons, creator of Don't Be Caged By Your Age and an outspoken advocate for thriving after 65.We talk about how identity shifts as we get older, how internalized ageism quietly narrows our choices, and why “aging out loud” can be a form of leadership. This is positive aging without denial: we name the hard realities, then choose agency, purpose, and visibility anyway.If you're searching for healthy aging, reinvention after retirement, and motivation to start something new later in life, the throughline is simple: staying fully alive is a decision you can practice.If this conversation helps you rethink what's possible in your next season, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it and feel less alone.Where to find AndeWebsite: https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/https://www.instagram.com/newenglandpodcastersgroup/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/Let me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

If the way you've been doing things isn't quite as aligned as it needs to be, listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush talks about what to expect as your system begins to evolve. “What once helped you survive may not support who you are becoming.” — Biz Cush  Have you outgrown the way you've been doing life? Have the things that used to work stopped working? Do you feel like something doesn't quite fit right? You've done the work, adapted, developed a set of tools, but you're drawn to deeper change. If so, don't be discouraged. In this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast, host Biz Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist, founder of Progression Counseling in Maryland and Delaware, and soul support for highly sensitive women, talks about the complicated feelings that can arise as your relationship with your sensitivity evolves and you transition to a life that is more closely aligned to your needs. You can find the full show notes and resources here.Support the showI hope you enjoyed the show!You can also follow me here:InstagramYouTubeFacebook

Today, I interview Fabio da Silva Fernandes, who has always known his voice mattered but faced moments throughout his life that tested that conviction, from a humiliating childhood experience on stage to navigating corporate spaces where he felt he did not belong, to a pandemic burnout that forced him to completely change direction.Raised with a deep sensitivity and awareness, Fabio spent more than 20 years in the fintech industry before recognizing that the life he had built no longer aligned with who he was. In 2021, he took a month off, listened to himself, and made the decision to start over.Since leaving corporate, he has built a practice centered on helping others do the same, working with individuals and organizations as a speaker, writer, and consultant focused on resilience, mindful leadership, and authentic expression.Fabio da Silva Fernandes runs a holistic wellness practice focused on resiliency, mindfulness, and Reiki. His passion is helping others cultivate greater resilience as a speaker, writer, and consultant. After more than 20 years in the fintech industry, Fabio left the corporate world to found Resting Bell Wellness Inc., now known by the name of his podcast, The Stumbling Spirit. He works primarily with corporate and nonprofit organizations to elevate mindful leadership, build trust, and enhance team collaboration.Find Fabio here:Website: http://thestumblingspirit.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiofernandes27/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestumblingspirit/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thestumblingspirit.bsky.social About the ShowFind Your Voice, Change Your Life is hosted by Dr. Doreen Downing, psychologist and speaking confidence coach. Each episode features guests who lost their voice, or never felt they had one, and found their way back to it. New episodes on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.