Podcasts about Taking Up Space

Why Do I Say Sorry for Everything? — People-Pleasing Anxiety Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-2-6 Breathing If you've ever wondered "why do I say sorry for everything?", from bumping into someone to simply having a feeling, today's guided meditation is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with the quiet, exhausting reflex of chronic apologizing, the fear that if you're agreeable enough, easy enough, small enough, nobody will ever be angry with you. We slow the body first with 4-2-6 breathing, in for four, hold for two, out for six, creating the same small pause Martin often had to teach frightened patients as a paramedic: the space between the trigger and the reaction.For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving in a couple of weeks.

What if the numbers connected to your birth date and name could help you understand yourself more deeply?Zoey Greco is a professional intuitive, psychic medium, numerologist, spiritual mentor, oracle-card creator, and host of The Higher Self Hotline. In this candid conversation, Zoey explains the foundations of numerology—including Life Path, Attitude, and Expression numbers—and reveals what the host's personal numbers say about her. Together, they explore what it means to take up space, own your accomplishments, trust who you are, and navigate the vulnerability of being seen when others may not understand you.As part of the Level Up series, this episode offers a new way to deepen your self-awareness and step more confidently into the person you're becoming. Whether you're fascinated by numerology or simply curious about what your numbers might reveal, listen now for an empowering invitation to stop shrinking and embrace what makes you different.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Dancing Housewife Podcast — where we explore the art, heart, sport, and science of ballroom dance. Whether you're a competitive dancer, social dancer, dance parent, pro-am student, or simply someone who loves the ballroom world, this podcast is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain.Each episode features conversations, stories, insights, and practical tips about ballroom dance, competition life, mindset, etiquette, confidence, growth, and finding joy both on and off the dance floor.From the beauty and artistry of movement… to the athleticism and discipline required to succeed… to the mindset and lifestyle behind the scenes… The Dancing Housewife Podcast celebrates every part of the ballroom journey.✨ Visit the blog for more ballroom dance inspiration, resources, and encouragement at thedancinghousewife.com

Feeling guilty for having needs and wants? Grab The Taking Up Space Guide: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/taking-up-space-guide/ Do you feel guilty asking for what you need—even when your needs are completely reasonable? If you're a highly sensitive person, you may constantly put others first, second-guess your preferences, and push your own needs aside to avoid conflict, disappointment, or disapproval. Over time, this can quietly shrink your life and leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why highly sensitive people often feel guilty asking for what they want or need • How people-pleasing and self-abandonment slowly make your world smaller • How to start honoring your needs with greater self-trust, freedom, and ease Press play now to learn how to care deeply for others without leaving yourself behind.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

You say sorry for texting twice. Sorry for having a need. Sorry for simply being here. In this episode, Esther gets real about the apology habit that's quietly shrinking your voice — and where it actually came from. This isn't about being loud for the sake of being loud. It's about finally letting yourself exist, fully, without a permission slip.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why you apologize for things that were never wrong• The real cost of making yourself "easier to handle"• What taking up space actually means (and what it doesn't)• A simple practice to break the sorry-reflex, starting todayIf this episode moved something in you, Esther is holding space for a free coaching session — link in the show notes. You don't have to sit with this alone.DO YOU WANT TO GET COACHED BY ESTHER?✨ Book a free Discovery Call: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://swissmadestory.ch/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Follow Esther on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esther_buerki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Join Esther on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Connect with her on LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbuerki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Stay connected with her: https://swissmadestory.ch/stay-in-touch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️ Get in touch with her through e-mail:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ contact@swissmadestory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOKS:

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Avantika Vandanapu, who is currently starring in Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for Work, a series about five work-obsessed twenty-something professionals living in New York City as they balance the chaos of their professional and personal lives. Today, Avantika opens up about how her life changed after the 2024 Mean Girls musical adaptation of the beloved classic, how Reneé Rapp helped her navigate the musical numbers, why leading Disney’s Spin will forever be meaningful to her, what she’s loved about being part of Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work, how she landed a role that wasn’t originally written for her, whether she wants her character to end up with Kel, why it’s important to take up space even when you feel like you might not belong, how she’s handled heartbreak in her career, the type of film she dreams of starring in, the advice she wants to ask Mindy Kaling, why Off Campus got its casting right, why she sometimes worries about sharing too much, and so much more. And be sure to catch the mini rapid-fire "Hot Takes and Hangouts" interview with Avantika out next Thursday, July 23! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I'm sitting with a realization that made me cry in my car: my daughter is learning to take up space without first checking whether she is too much. Watching her at camp showed me that we really have created something different, even while I'm still untangling the childhood fears that taught me to shrink, scan the room, and control what I could.We're talking about parenting without projecting, breaking generational cycles, postpartum anxiety, family addiction, emotional safety, faith, and the strange gift of raising tiny queens who remind me who I was before I started editing myself. Maybe this is your permission, too: seasons don't have to stall you, and you're allowed to take up space again.00:00 This Episode Needed to Be Heard03:20 Camp Changed the Conversation04:07 Becoming a Mom Felt Different Each Time05:49 Postpartum Anxiety and Fear06:42 The Illusion of Control in Parenting08:31 Projecting Fear Onto Our Kids10:10 I Want Them to Call Me First11:06 Watching Her Take Up Space13:21 When Did I Stop Taking Up Space?14:08 Learning to Scan the Room16:00 We Broke the Pattern18:47 My Tiny Queens Reminded Me21:00 Seasons Don't Have to Stall You22:09 Permission to Take Up Space23:29 Who Is Cheering You On?

When Eliza Reid's husband unexpectedly became president of Iceland, she found herself in a role with no instruction manual—forcing her to confront self-doubt, challenge outdated expectations, and learn how to trust her own voice. In this conversation, Eliza reflects on why being a lifelong rule follower made the job unexpectedly difficult, why she embraced secondhand clothing and spoke Icelandic despite her accent, and how leaning into discomfort ultimately helped her grow into the role. ABOUT GUEST Eliza Reid is a Canadian-born writer, gender equality advocate, and the former First Lady of Iceland, where she served from 2016–2024 alongside her husband, President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. Her latest book is, “The First Lady Next Door: A Memoir of Iceland, Identity, and Unexpected Adventure” (https://elizareid.com/). CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (0:49) Meet Eliza Reid (1:40) The Handshake Snub (3:19) From Canada to Iceland (5:11) Iceland President Explained (7:44) No Rulebook (9:44) Style Spotlight Pressure (12:16) Immigrant Identity Voice (13:47) Speaking Out NYT Op-Ed (16:40) Taking Up Space (17:11) What She's Proud Of (19:28) Conclusion

What do you do when life forces you to slow down? In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode of the Woman Evolve Podcast, Sarah Jakes Roberts shares an intimate update on her recovery journey following major neck surgery and the emotional decision to postpone Woman Evolve Conference 2026. Then, Sarah sits down with gospel artist, preacher, and entrepreneur Jekalyn Carr for a conversation about purpose, obedience, dating, business, and trusting God in every season. Together, they explore how to stay rooted in your calling, pray for the right people to walk alongside your vision, break negative cycles, and embrace the courage to go rogue when God is leading you somewhere new. This episode is a reminder that even when life doesn't go according to plan, God is still writing the story. Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code EVOLVE at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/WOMAN! #honeylovepod Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/evolve and use the code EVOLVE to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailTwo Black women over 60. One year of “I'm still learning and I lose a lot! (Lou)”. Four months of “I used to play tennis, so pickleball is my new jam! (Teresa)”. Together, we are The Pickleball Queens! In this debut episode, we're announcing our new monthly pickleball series, created especially for Black women who are curious, cautious, and ready for more joy in their bodies. We break down:What pickleball actually is (and why everyone's suddenly playing)A quick, fun history of the sportWhy it's amazing for women over 60Our very different journeys: naturally gifted vs. gloriously average The real fears: injury, embarrassment, and being “the only one” on the courtPlus, we tease next month's episode all about staying safe while you play—warm-ups, shoes, pacing yourself, and more. If you've ever thought, “Maybe I could try that…” this is your sign. Tag a friend who needs to hear this and comment: QUEEN if you're claiming your spot on the court this year. *Please consult with your physician before changing your health protocol, to include incorporating any new exercise regimen.  / LET'S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM:-IG: https://www.instagram.com/theearringsoffpodcast/?next=%2F// S U B S C R I B ENew Podcasts and Blogs Every Weekhttps://www.earringsoff.com/subscribeYoutube | https://www.youtube.com/@earringsoffpodcast/videos// F O L L O W   Website | www.earringsoff.comFacebook |  Earrings OffLou and Teresa are thrilled to bring you their weekly podcast, where they dive deep into fascinating topics, interview experts, and share inspiring stories. But guess what? We need your support to keep this show going strong! Here's how you can help:Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel at Earrings Off Podcast.Consider supporting the show with a one-time donation. Your contribution helps us enhance our content, upgrade our equipment, and deliver even more engaging episodes. To donate, simply click the “Support the show” link below. Every bit makes a difference—thank you!Like and Share: If you enjoy our podcast, hit that like button! It helps us reach more listeners. And don't forget to share your favorite episodes with friends and family. Word of mouth is powerful!Support the show Support the show

In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda challenges the belief that women are "too much" and explores how cultural conditioning teaches many women to shrink themselves to maintain acceptance and harmony. Drawing from personal experience, leadership research, neuroscience, and behavioral psychology, Andrea explains why visibility can feel unsafe, how self-silencing affects confidence and income, and why taking up space is often a nervous system challenge rather than a capability issue. She shares practical strategies for trusting your intuition, setting boundaries without over-explaining, and reclaiming your authority in business and life. This episode is a powerful invitation for women to stop editing themselves and start leading from their full presence....CHAPTERS00:00 A Moment of Self-Abandonment 02:12 The Belief That You're Too Much 04:38 How Girls Are Taught to Stay Small 07:14 Why Visibility Feels Unsafe 10:22 Trusting Your Intuition Over Approval 13:48 The Cost of Over-Explaining 17:05 Taking Up Space and Owning Your Authority 20:11 Practical Ways to Stop Shrinking 23:02 The Ripple Effect of Visibility...RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business AuditTAG ANDREA ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreadlc_coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us!

We had our very own feminine coming of rage, chatting with the absolute ICON that is THE R.J. Valldeperas, debut author of the newly released YA fantasy THEIR WILL UNDONE.We can't wait for you all to join us for this episode, but first, here's more about RJ:RJ is a Peruvian/Venezuelan writer from Florida, where she lives with her husband, five children, three goats and nine chickens. When she's not playing chauffeur or chef, she spends her time creating stories steeped in culture with characters who look just like her, or she's shirking all responsibility to escape into the pages of someone else's world.Find RJ: https://www.instagram.com/rjvalldeperas/https://rjvalldeperas.com/

Rita shares a powerful message for women worship leaders, songwriters, and creatives. From difficult experiences in ministry to the story of Eve, this conversation explores identity, authority, insecurity, leadership, and the unique gifts women bring to the Kingdom. If you've ever questioned your calling or felt overlooked, this episode is for you.-----------------------------------------Try Amazing+ Free: Access the world's first total ministry strategy from curriculum and technology, to training and resources, free for 30 days here: https://www.joinamazing.com/freetrial

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Send us Fan MailWhy do you move? Why do you exercise? There are plenty of reasons, but when we ask people if they'd move in the same way, if movement didn't change how their bodies looked, we often hear a resounding NO. You have full autonomy but.....While we believe that everyone has full autonomy over their bodies, we also know how beneficial movement and exercise can be for us. We are very passionate about empowering people to feel stronger, fitter, more mobile, just better. And at our stage in life we fully admit that the prospect of fragility in older age makes us want to build muscles, bone mass and mobility now, so that we can stay active and healthy as we get older. Different Access Points to Movement....There are different access points for different people based on age, physical capacity, time, financial resource - and whilst training for our old lady bodies (more on that in our next episode!) feels very appropriate for us now, if you are a younger listener you might resonate more with wanting to feel stronger, or improving your mental health.Adding In, Not Taking Away....Exercise has soooo many benefits, and we want you to find something you enjoy. And whilst one thing is better than no thing, we invite you to feel the difference if you add something new in. For example, if you love Yoga that's great, but how would it feel if you added some cardio or strength training in? Or if you are into high energy workouts, how would it feel to add in some gentle walks in nature?Can You Reframe Your Why?How would it be to reframe your WHY and instead of focussing on exercising solely for weight loss (not effective), toning (just a marketing term), body transformation (short-lived and unsustainable), we moved with the aim of getting stronger, getting empowered, feeling better, being more mobile, having fun?We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic, so please get in touch if you have any thoughts or questions!Some links we'd love to share with you:Elizabeth Davies, Training for My Old Lady Body : Elizabeth will be on the podcast next week!Steph Gaudreau: Steph specialised in strength for Women 40+.Tommy Brown, Celebrity Wellness Coach ‍♂️Goal‑Oriented Training for. Body • Mind • Spirit @fitness360plus@christinehobson60: 70 year old Christine, redefines aging gracefully.The Honest Channel : Journalist Clare Johnston, on Rebuilding Mum and Dad: My Parents' Strength Journey Support the showPlease reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you 

Send us Fan MailWhat if compassion doesn't start out there… but within?In this episode of Picture Love, I'm sharing what compassion looks like in real life—especially on the days when things feel heavy, uncertain, or just a little harder than usual.We talk about why so many of us apologize for simply taking up space… and how self-compassion can gently shift that.This isn't about carrying everyone else's emotions or fixing the world.It's about learning to stay open, present, and kind to yourself—so you can show up with more clarity, more capacity, and more love.There's also a simple invitation woven through this episode:To notice the “winks” in your life…the quiet reminders that say, keep going—this matters.And maybe, to offer that same reminder to someone else.New day - marking the 2500 download milestone it was time for a fresh evergreen intro a refresh! Support the show

What does it really mean to "communicate while female"? Dr. Kate Mason — executive communications coach, world-champion debater, and author of Powerfully Likeable — joins Lori to unpack the invisible tightropes women walk at work every single day.Kate shares why likability is a form of power (not a liability), the difference between imposter syndrome and what she calls "imposing syndrome," and why women are statistically the best negotiators in the world — just not when negotiating for themselves.Plus: why the hard conversations you have at home make you better at work, how to advocate for a promotion without it feeling emotional, and the one small daily habit that changes everything.If you've ever toned yourself down to seem more "professional," or held back an idea because you didn't want to bother anyone — this episode is for you.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Have you ever talked yourself out of wearing something, going somewhere, or simply being seen because of what your body looks like? This episode is one you're going to want to save and share!I sat down with Lise Thorne, who you might know as @walking_this_way on Instagram, after one of her reels stopped me mid-scroll. In it, she walked into the ocean in a bikini on a family vacation, no filter, no preparation, no waiting for a "better" version of herself. That video went around the world because women everywhere saw themselves in it.Lise is 49, a mum, a triathlete, and she is loudly on a mission for women to take up space. We talk about the moment she looked at a photo of her 16-year-old self and realized her body was never the problem, it was the story she was telling herself. We get into how our Gen X generation was taught there was one right way to have a body, why the critical voice in our heads isn't protecting us anymore, and why tiny steps toward being seen are where the real magic happens.This is one of those conversations that will leave you feeling like you just got a pep talk from a friend who truly gets it.Connect with Lise: Instagram: @walking_this_wayRelated Episodes You'll Love:Ep 190: Menopause and Body Image: How to Feel Like Yourself AgainEp 141: Navigating Body Grief in Midlife with Nina ManolsonEp 182: Visibility as Generosity: Rethinking Photos, Aging & Confidence with Kristen VallejoWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!➡️ Join The Midlife Body Image Lab here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/bodyimagelab 

We are SO EXCITED to welcome back Alyson Gerber to the show to discuss her latest book in The Liars Society series, 'A Secret Escape'! Alyson shares how her characters have changed from Book 2 to Book 3, what puzzles await them, and her advice for the reluctant readers out there.  Enjoy! About Alyson Gerber Alyson Gerber is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Liars Society series and the critically acclaimed novels Focused, Braced, and Taking Up Space. A former marketing director, Alyson earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She grew up in New England and now lives in New York City with her family. About 'A Secret Escape' The game starts now. Jack and Weatherby―the newest members of Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world―have landed at an exclusive prep school in the Swiss Alps, ready to win big. Last Heir is offering the chance of a lifetime: millions of dollars, a private island, and a powerful spot in the society's inner circle. Not everyone has the same reasons for playing, but with money, power, and influence up for grabs, everyone wants to win. Too bad they're not all playing by the same rules. ​New York Times bestselling author Alyson Gerber crafts an explosive, high-octane mystery that will immerse readers in a world of dangerous riddles, friendship and betrayal, and an addictive search for the truth.   Make sure to check out the Dtalkspodcast.com website! Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com AND Thanks to Self Unbound for this episode of the podcast: Your quality of life: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, is a direct reflection of the level of abundant energy, ease, and connection your nervous system has to experience your life!    At Self Unbound, your nervous system takes center stage as we help unbind your limited healing potential through NetworkSpinal Care.    Access the first steps to your Unbound journey by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or at www.selfunbound.com

What if you're doing all the right things, but still missing the point? In Luke13, Jesus tells the parable of The Barren Fig Tree that had everything it needed. It had time, resources, nutrients, and opportunity—but still produced nothing. Eventually the owner of the garden says, “Why should it keep wasting soil?” It's possible to be around spiritual things, attend church, read your Bible, and still not produce the kind of fruit God is looking for. Exposure to truth is not the same as obedience to truth. Am I producing fruit or just taking up space?

If you're looking for Out of Hours coaching - get in touch!Why do so many brilliant, ambitious women still hold back, play small, and second‑guess themselves?This episode is for people who are:Are ambitious but secretly plagued by self‑doubtHave a side project idea you can't stop thinking aboutAre tired of over‑editing emails and apologising for taking up spaceWant a more compassionate, grounded way to begin “playing big”In this episode, I'm joined by Tara Mohr—author of the best‑selling book “Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead.” Tara has coached thousands of women worldwide and created the global Playing Big leadership program, helping women move past self‑doubt and step into their real power.We get into the reasons women stay small—and how to change that in practical, doable ways. In this conversation, we talk about:The “good girl / good student” trapHow being the star student at school can secretly sabotage you at work, in leadership, and in creative life.The two kinds of fear you must learn to tell apartThe ancient concepts of pahad (projected, catastrophising fear) and yirah (the sacred fear of expansion) and how to know whether you're in danger or on the edge of growth.Why we self‑blame when things go wrong Side projects, callings and why you don't need to “make it your job”How to start if you feel like you “don't have a calling”The key question Tara prefers instead of “What is my purpose?” and what to do with that one idea that has been quietly nagging at you for years.Minimising language and email habits that keep you smallThe subtle phrases that undermine you (and simple ways to fix it)Redefining success so you actually take risksIf you've ever felt like you have more to say, more to build, or more to become - this episode will give you language, frameworks, and practical steps to finally play bigger on your own terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Journal of Clinical Medicine, roughly 62.3% of women report experiencing pain around the back or neck and limb areas.  Most of us have accepted the pain as a normal part of life that just happens in our thirties, what comes with having kids and part of aging. Broads coaches have observed that that happens when women have been conditioned to stay small, move less, and treat their bodies as something to shrink rather than something to build. The women who start strength training do not just get stronger. They get their energy back, their pain starts to ease, and have more confidence to move their bodies.  The goal is no longer to tone the muscles but to chase how to finally feel good with their bodies. We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Broads with Taylor McGee and T-Ferg, two coaches in the Broads Coach Program who have spent years helping women unlearn the myths of the fitness industry and build something real instead. We also discuss why imperfect action breeds motivation and what actually gets women to show up consistently, why the perfect time to start does not exist and why messy is better than waiting. Taylor McGee is a Philadelphia-based certified coach with seven years in the fitness industry. T-Ferg is a Denver-based coach with over ten years in and around movement and strength. Together they bring a clear-eyed, no-nonsense perspective on what women actually need, not just in the gym, but in how they show up for themselves and for their clients every single day. What's Discussed: (03:20) Why pull-ups are one of the most powerful things a woman can build (08:45) How celebrating your wins without a "but" changes everything (12:10) Why confidence and ego are not the same thing & how women were conditioned to confuse them (18:30) The toning myth: why the word was designed to keep women small  (24:15) Why motivation is a myth and what actually gets you to show up consistently (31:40) How to start so small that showing up becomes inevitable (38:20) Why the perfect time to start is always right now especially when life is messy (44:10) What a coach actually does for you that a workout app never can (51:25) Why real results take five years and why that should excite you, not scare you (57:30) What taking up space actually means in the gym and in your life Thank You to Our Sponsors: BroadsCOACH: Head to broads.com/join and apply for BroadsCOACH. IM8: Use my code TARA at checkout to save 10% on your first order at https://im8health.com/   Find more from Broads: Website: https://www.broads.app Instagram: @broads.podcast @broads.app   Check out more from Tara LaFerrara: Website: http://taralaferrara.com Instagram: @taralaferrara Youtube: @TaraLaferrara Tiktok: @taralaferrara Check out more from Taylor McGee: Instagram: @taylormcgeefit Facebook: Taylor McGee Fitness Website: https://taylormcgeefit.com/online-coaching Broads app link: https://www.broads.app/coachtaylormcgee Check out more from Taylor Ferguson: Instagram: @your.wellness.barbie Tiktok: @taylor_melissa_ Broads app link: https://www.broads.app/coachtaylorferguson

Midlife women are done whispering. The runaway success of the menopause doc The M Factor proved it — millions of women were starving for a conversation nobody was having. Now Peabody Award-winning filmmaker and wellness powerhouse Denise Pines is back as co-producer of The M Factor 2: Before the Pause, dragging perimenopause out of the shadows and into the spotlight where it belongs. A busy multi-hyphenate, she's also launching her game-changing Hot Flash Tea into Target stores soon. Plus, Denise reveals the time management and mindset secrets that keep her making films, running companies, sitting on medical boards, and building a tea line — you know, basically unstoppable. Get ready to take notes, beauties — this one's pure fuel. FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AGE BOLDLY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People-pleasing doesn't come from weakness—it comes from survival.In this deeply grounding solo episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People-Pleasers & Perfectionists, Kim Gross unpacks why so many women struggle to speak up, rest, or set boundaries without guilt. Drawing from personal experience, nervous-system awareness, and years of inner work, Kim reveals how people-pleasing is often formed in childhood and reinforced by a culture that equates worth with productivity.This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and gently question the patterns that keep you overgiving, overfunctioning, and disconnected from yourself.You'll hear why:Saying “no” can feel threatening to your body—even when it's necessaryGuilt is often a sign of growth, not failureSelf-abandonment shows up in subtle, everyday waysBoundaries aren't about pushing people away—they're about coming home to yourselfKim also introduces her Five-Step Power Pathway, a practical framework designed to help you recognize patterns in real time and begin unhooking from them with compassion instead of shame.This episode is especially for women who:Feel responsible for other people's emotionsStruggle with rest, stillness, or self-careTie their value to productivity or achievementWant freedom without becoming hardened or disconnected✨ This isn't about fixing yourself.✨ It's about remembering who you are underneath the mask.00:00 The Right to Self-Care00:32 Welcome to Masks Off02:01 The Guilt of Speaking Up04:52 Childhood Conditioning & Survival Patterns09:37 Understanding & Interrupting Autopilot18:23 The Five-Step Power Pathway20:16 Reflective Questions24:16 Final Thoughts & InvitationIf this episode resonated, you're not alone—and you don't have to do this work by yourself.Connect with Kim, explore her teachings, or learn more about working together by visiting the links in the show notes.

This week, we interview Reyna Maldonado, the force behind Las Guerreras Kitchen, a family owned and women led kitchen in Oakland. Reyna shares with us her journey bringing comida costeña, a style of cuisine from La Costa Grande, Guerrero, Mexico. Learn about her mother’s journey as a street vendor to Reyna’s journey as restaurantuer and why they're celebrating a new milestone: catering a national sporting event. Reyna tells us what it takes to cater an event of this magnitude and why it feels so special that an immigrant-owned business is serving 3,000 tamales and 5,000 mission-street style burritos. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Training starts to feel heavy when the goal is shrinking instead of becoming capable. What began as a viral moment around a meatball sub exposed something deeper: how diet culture, fear of “bulking,” and quiet food rules slowly erode confidence and self-trust long before real change has a chance to stick.We dive deeper into this in the latest Broads Podcast with Jessica Burke. We also chat about why “toning” is misleading, the real difference between exercising and training with intention, what actually drives gym intimidation, and why taking up space changes far more than just the body.Jessica Burke holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology and is CSCS certified. She is the host of The Strength Chick Podcast and works as a strength and conditioning coach. Her work centers on dismantling diet culture and encouraging women to take up space in the gym and in strength and conditioning.What's Discussed:(03:39) The meatball sub moment, diet culture, and the food guilt women live by(09:19) Why training to be smaller limits what women's bodies can do(11:16) The truth behind “toning” and how language shapes fear around building muscle(13:34) Fear of bulking as a form of avoiding discomfort and justifying inaction(17:42) The male gaze, gym intimidation, and reclaiming the right to take up space(19:33) Why exercising feels productive but training creates lasting change(34:41) Redefining effort, intensity, and what “hard” actually means in the gym(52:00) Taking up space as an identity decision, not a confidence traitCheck out more from Broads:Website: http://broads.appInstagram: @broads.podcast @broads.appCheck out more from Tara LaFerrara:Website: http://taralaferrara.comInstagram: @taralaferraraYoutube: @TaraLaferraraTiktok: @taralaferraraCheck out more from Jessica Burke, CSCS, M.S.:Instagram: @coachjburkeTiktok: @coachjburkeYoutube: @coachjburke

Drawing on recent exhibitions, this podcast explores how contemporary artists approach personhood not as a fixed identity, but it's something relational experimental and lived.

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Kanon SuginoIn this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey interviews dancer and choreographer Kanon Sugino, who shares her journey from a young dancer in New York to a recipient of the Clive Barnes Award. Kanon discusses her experiences at LaGuardia High School, the challenges of company life, and the differences between modern and contemporary dance. She reflects on her cultural identity as a Japanese American dancer and how it influences her choreography. Kanon encourages artists to take up space and share their voices through art.Kanon Sugino is a Japanese American dancer and choreographer born and raised in New York. She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and SUNY Purchase College, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Arts Management. Kanon has worked with Nimbus Dance, and is currently a company dancer with Doug Varone and Dancers and MICHIYAYA Dance. She has performed in works choreographed by Doug Varone, Bill T. Jones, Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Jie-Hung Connie Shiau, Norbert De La Cruz lll, Gregory Lau, Fredrick Earl Mosley, Peter Chu, Darrell Grand Moultrie, MICHIYAYA, Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, and more. As a choreographer, she has presented work at the We Belong Here: AAPI Festival, split bill performances at Arts On Site and the Triskelion Theater, and self-curated shows at the Puffin Room Art Gallery and the Triskelion Theater.During her time at Purchase College, she took on the role of co-leader of the Conservatory of Dance's Racial Equity Group, and was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award for her work. Additionally, Kanon was named the Jadin Wong Fellow for Dance with Asian American Arts Alliance as well as an Honored Artist for Dance with the Clive Barnes Foundation in 2024. Kanon has taught at SUNY Purchase's Conservatory of Dance, New York Theatre Ballet, and at Doug Varone and Dancer's summer and winter intensives in addition to various colleges in the U.S. while on tour with the company.Learn more about Kanon:⁠https://www.kanonsugino.com/⁠“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠Please leave us a Review.Please help support the podcast:⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠⁠

In this episode of Be Truly Heard, coach and voice expert Anne Leatherland explores what it truly means to move “from strength to strategy” as a woman in business. Building on the series theme of Taking Up Space, Anne delves into the two essential types of strength - inner strength and vocal strength - and how combining these can help you communicate with authority, warmth and authenticity.Anne discusses how inner strength is the quiet self-belief that helps you stand your ground, even when your voice shakes or you feel uncertain. Vocal strength, meanwhile, is about control, presence and stamina - using your voice effectively so it carries both authority and warmth. Drawing on her experience as a voice trainer and coach, Anne shares practical advice for women in business who want to be truly heard, including how to use vocal variety, show up in your values, and reflect on your impact.Key TakeawaysInner strength is the foundation of self-belief and persistence, helping you speak up even when it feels challenging.Vocal strength is about control, presence and stamina, allowing your voice to carry authority and warmth.Strategy is the intentional use of your strengths to achieve your desired outcomes - choosing how you want to come across and what impression you want to leave.Use vocal variety (pace, pauses, tone) to highlight key points and engage your audience.Show up in your values - align your words, voice and self for authentic communication.Reflect on your impact and use feedback constructively to improve for next time.Best Moments“Inner strength doesn't always feel like boldness or certainty. Often it shows up more as persistence, quiet courage, that decision to keep going or to speak when you'd normally stay silent.”“Vocal strength isn't just about being loud… it's about having control, presence and stamina.”“Strategy, after all, is about choice. That's when you stop simply reacting to situations and instead begin to choose how you want to come across.”“Strength is not just about holding your ground. It's about recognising what's already within you, developing the skills that allow your voice to flourish, and then choosing to use those strengths with intention.”About the HostWith over 28 years' experience, Anne Leatherland helps clients develop vocal confidence and personal growth. Her holistic approach bridges science, education and the performing arts, supporting women to be truly heard in business.Find out more: https://anneleatherland.co.uk/

Send us a textActor, director, writer, and producer Tijuana Ricks joins At the Podium for a deeply reflective conversation about origin, representation, and what it means to take up space in a life that truly belongs to you.Known for her work across more than 100 episodes of television—including the Marvel Netflix universe (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist), multiple seasons of Billions, and Tiny Beautiful Things—Tijuana reflects on how being raised in a big, loud, Black, Creole matriarchy in Gramercy, Louisiana shaped her voice, presence, and sense of agency.In this episode, Tijuana poses one of the most honest questions anyone navigating high-pressure careers, elite training programs, or long-held dreams can ask:Are you actually happy?She challenges the idea that persistence alone is virtuous, and speaks candidly about what happens when we continue doing what we think we should be doing simply because we've invested so much time and identity into it—even when it no longer feeds us. This conversation explores how representation matters not only on screen, but behind the camera, and how claiming authorship over your life can change the way you move through the world.This is not a conversation about quitting.It's about listening.About joy, sustainability, and self-authorship.

We've lived through the "be as small as possible" trend before and I for one refuse to sit back and just let it happen. I might not be able to do a lot or change the trend, but I can be an advocate for TAKING UP SPACE.  I guess you can say I'm a little passionate about this. Ready For Ignite 30?  https://fitwomensweekly.com/lp/fww-live/ignite-30/  Treat FWW With A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/fitwomensweekly IG: https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/  Email: Kindal@fitwomensweekly.com  YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Fit-Womens-Weekly  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainerkindal  --- Need Magnesium? Try RnA ReSet Magnesium: https://rnareset.com/?ref=FWW  Use Code "FWW" for 10% Off! Kindal Boyle has been a personal trainer for nearly 20 years focusing on women's strength and fitness. She'll teach you how to combine strength training and cardio for a hybrid approach to build the fittest body and life no matter where you are in your fitness journey.

Tenderoni Hotline #10: Hello my love, and welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our soft and spacious corner of the Feminist Wellness Podcast where we explore your most tender questions about healing, nervous system care, and coming home to yourself. In today's episode, we're doing something a little different and a lot of fun. I'm joined by my dear friend and fellow coach Sara Fisk for a warm, thoughtful, and deeply validating conversation about people pleasing, fawning, and how to find your voice again after a lifetime of being trained to shrink. Together, we unpack what it really means to be a “good girl,” how people pleasing shows up as both a social strategy and a nervous system response, and why so many of us freeze or default to yes even when we mean no. Sara also shares a powerful communication tool that helps you speak with more clarity and confidence without swinging into harshness or abandoning yourself in the process. This episode is filled with laughter, real talk, and body-based insight you can start using right away. If you've ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why didn't I say what I really meant?” this one is for you. So get cozy, pour yourself a little something soothing, and come laugh, learn, and heal with us. Got a question for the Tenderoni Hotline? Send it to me at: podcast@beatrizalbina.com Order your copy of End Emotional Outsouring here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=en Learn more about Sara Fisk: https://www.sarafisk.coach/

From Invisible to I'm Here: Midlife, People-Pleasing & the 67-Degree Thermostat   If you've ever walked into a room and instantly shrank three sizes… or found yourself over-giving, over-understanding, and still somehow overlooked… this one's for you. In this episode, I get brutally honest about my own people-pleasing patterns — the “nice girl” identity that kept my inner thermostat stuck at 67 degrees, no matter how much I wanted a 72-degree life. We're talking childhood emotional non-attunement, being #7 of 7 kids, midlife triggers, and why simply “being nice” has quietly sabotaged my success, visibility, and self-worth for decades.   In this episode, I talk about: What it actually means to be #7 of 7 kids and a twin in an already maxed-out household — and how emotional non-attunement forms the “I don't need anything” identity. The two faces of people-pleasing: the over-functioning, doing-for-everyone sister, and the emotion-holding, invisible, “I'm fine” version (you). How making yourself “easy” and “low maintenance” as a child becomes a core survival strategy that follows you into midlife. Why you can be outwardly confident and competent, yet still walk into big groups and feel small, optional, or invisible. The thermostat / upper limit analogy: why your inner setting might still be 67 degrees — and how that quietly caps your happiness, success, and capacity to receive. How your childhood emotional reality shows up in: friendships (being the optional friend) marriage (people-pleasing in partnership) parenting (over-correcting from your own upbringing) business and visibility (struggling to hold momentum). The difference between healthy kindness and toxic niceness that costs you your voice, energy, and self-respect. Why triggers, tests, and midlife “mayhem” are often invitations to rewire, not punishment. The first steps to re-parenting your inner “I don't need anything” girl, so you can finally allow yourself to want, ask, take up space — and stay.   “It was my understanding, very early on, that in order to get any crumb of attention, I needed to be easy and nearly invisible.” “My version of people-pleasing wasn't over-doing — it was shrinking. It was becoming so low maintenance that nobody ever had to show up for me.” “You are the only consistent factor in every room where you feel ignored, overlooked, or ghosted. At some point, you have to look at the energy you're bringing — not to blame yourself, but to finally free yourself.” “I wasn't always fine. I just got really good at surviving my own disappointment.” “You can't upper-limit your way into a bigger life. If your nervous system is still set at 67 degrees, it will shut down every time you get close to 72.” “Being nice is beautiful. Being nice at the expense of your own safety, needs, and truth is something entirely different.”   This work isn't about becoming someone new. It's about finally understanding who you've been all along. If you're curious to go deeper, I host intentional workshops and gatherings through The Experience Project — including the Magnetic Midlife Project cohort and Human Design workshops that help you understand your patterns without judgment. Everything I create is gentle, practical, and designed for midlife — when we don't have time to force things that don't fit anymore. You can explore it all at

Twyla Tharp is a world-renowned dancer, choreographer and expert on the creative process. She explains how to achieve creative success by keeping a highly disciplined routine that ultimately allows you to bring your creative visions to life. She explains how to establish a central message for each project, how to think about your audience, navigate criticism and continually elevate your standards with daily actions. We discuss how one's view of hard work, competition and even your name can shape what you think you're capable of and ultimately achieve. This episode offers direct, practical advice from a world-class creator on how to access your inner vision, build a strong body and mind, and do your best work. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/Yx57rWq Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Twyla Tharp (00:03:28) Focus & Creative Work, Tool: "Spine" of Creative Work (00:06:22) Creator & Audience Dynamic; Intention, Finances (00:11:57) Early vs Late Works, Learning & Selectivity throughout Career (00:15:59) Sponsors: Our Place & Eight Sleep (00:19:09) "Cubby-Holing", Career Change & Reputation (00:21:48) Creator Community & Selectivity; Success & Useful Failure (00:27:42) Work Process, Schedule; Selecting Dancers, Supporting the Arts, Expectations (00:32:36) Successful Performance; Beauty, Arts Compensation (00:36:22) Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ballet & Invention; Philip Glass, Minimalism (00:43:18) Knowledge vs Instinct, Taste; Avant Garde; Classical Training (00:47:05) Kirov Ballet, Kids, Uniformity; Body Types (00:52:13) Sponsor: AG1 (00:53:36) Movement, Body Frequency, Power (01:00:18) Creative Process, Spine; Idea, Habit (01:04:15) Rituals, Gym, Discipline; Farming, Quaker & Community; Communication (01:12:16) Communication, Signaling & Distance; Feeling Emotion (01:18:11) Boxing, Strength Training (01:21:41) Sponsors: LMNT (01:23:01) Ballet Barre Work, Fundamentals (01:29:09) Body's Knowledge, Honoring the Body, Kids & Movement (01:35:42) High Standards & Childhood; Wordlessness & Movement, Twins (01:41:31) Translator, Objectivity; Critics, Creator Honesty (01:46:50) Sponsor: Mateina (01:47:50) Evolution & Learning; Amadeus Film & Research (01:53:53) Medicine, Keto Diet; Ballet Training & Performance, Desire (02:00:50) Young Dancers & Competition, Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Reward, Hard Work (02:08:47) Tool: "The Box"; Ritual, Practice vs Habit; Honorary Degrees (02:13:37) Tool: Idea "Scratching"; Movement & Longevity, Apprentice (02:19:46) Aging & Less Movement, Fearlessness; Taking Up Space, Names (02:25:42) Acknowledgements (02:27:18) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus-size supermodel and body-positivity advocate Tess Holliday joins Alessandra to talk representation in fashion, practicing body neutrality, eating-disorder recovery, mental health, motherhood, dating while plus-size (and queer), and building real community in an algorithm-obsessed world. We get into setting boundaries online, handling trolls with compassion (and clapbacks), finding confidence through action, protecting your inner child, and why third spaces matter. Tess also shares the heart behind her new teen/ tween book, Take Up Space, Y'all: Your Bold & Bright Guide to Self-Love, packed with expert insights, prompts, and practical tools for navigating social media, friendships, and body image. If you've ever felt "too much" or "not enough," this one's your soft place to land.Buy Take Up Space Y'allFollow Tess on instagram and tik tokTo write in your own Spill The Tea For Therapy submission emailAlessandra at vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com.Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabgTo support the show please check out the sponsors!Earnin': Download Earnin today on the google play and apple app stores.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever feel like you need to fix your body before you can finally step into the bigger life you want? If the voice in your head tells you that you're not ‘ready' to be seen, speak up, or go for your biggest goals until you lose weight, this episode is for you. Today, we are joined by special guest, brand strategist, and author Sara Chambers. Sara is the president of Elly & Nora Creative, helping female entrepreneurs step into visibility and claim authority. She joins us to discuss the core message of her new book, Do It Fat: An unapologetic guide for women who are done waiting for a smaller body before they let themselves be seen, heard, and fully alive. In this honest, heartfelt, and fire-filled conversation, we pull back the curtain on how body hatred steals our visibility, dampens our voice, and limits our impact. Sara offers powerful insight into why we hold ourselves back and how we can choose a different story today. You do not have to wait for a smaller body to live a bigger life. In This Episode, We Cover: The Sneaky Link: Why body shame often shows up right when you try to be more visible in your life and business. The Intellectual Cost: How believing you take up "too much physical space" leads you to take up less intellectual space—hiding your ideas and keeping your brilliance quiet. Visibility is Non-Negotiable: Why your decision, actions, and ambition must be separated from how your body looks right now, or how it might look in the future. The Brand That Never Lives: How an unwillingness to be seen in the body you have prevents your brand from truly living and helping your ideal people. Choosing Your Story: Why beauty and body standards are just trends tied to market culture, giving you the power to choose a different, more liberating narrative. The Media Audit: Sara's practical advice for filling your feed with diverse, powerful women doing big things to support your own confidence and ambition. One Small Step Today: Practical ways to feel more powerful in the body you have right now. Key Takeaways & Quotes: "The only true loss is when you hide and no one gets to see what you offer." "You are allowed to decide you disagree. You are allowed to choose a different story about your body, your time, and how you show up." "When you believe you take up too much physical space, you start taking up less intellectual space." Resources Mentioned: Guest: Sara Chambers, Author and Brand Strategist. Sara's Book: Do It Fat - Visit doitfatbook.com to learn more, read reviews, and purchase your copy. (The book also includes a supporting workbook!) Connect with Sara: Website: sarachamberscreative.com (Sara with no H) Instagram: @sarachamberscreative https://confidentbody.coach/tips/ BOOK: You Are A Miracle

Ever wonder if you're actually lifting heavy enough or just going through the motions?In this episode of BROADS, I'm joined by my girl Emily (aka ATX Cake Bae and the marketing + ops queen behind Broads) for a raw, unfiltered fitness Q&A. We're tackling the real questions you send me every week: how to build mind–muscle connection, how to stop second-guessing your workouts, and how to finally feel strong and confident in your body.We talk about what it means to “train smarter, not harder”, how to push through gym anxiety, and why maintenance seasons are actually a sign of progress, not failure. Emily opens up about her own health and hormone journey, and I share what it felt like stepping back into competition mode at APEX and finding that athlete fire again.If you've ever felt like a newbie in the gym, questioned your form mid-set, or battled imposter syndrome under the bar, this one's for you.We Also Discuss:(00:06) Fitness Q&A with Emily: answering your most-asked training questions, no fluff.(04:40) How Emily's adapting her training through hormone shifts and stress.(10:32) My APEX recap and the power of community in women's strength.(15:28) What it actually means to “feel” the muscle you're training.(19:47) How to plan your workouts, take up space, and move with purpose.(24:50) Progressive Lifting and Overcoming Fear: using RPE, testing your limits, and trusting your strength.(33:57) Embracing Growth and Overcoming Insecurities(41:34) Why showing up, not perfection, builds lasting strength.Thank You to Our Sponsors:Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours.HUME: Go to humebody.com and use the code TARA at checkout for up to 50% off.Black Friday Deal on Broads: From November 24th through December 1st, if you apply, do your consult call, and join BroadsCOACH at https://www.broads.app/ you'll get coaching completely free through the holidays. Your actual contract doesn't begin until January 1st. Promo ends December 1st. Claim your spot now!Check out more from Broads:Website: https://www.broads.app/Instagram: @broads.podcast @broads.app

Join Amanda with your favorite cup of whatever your bevie of choice is a settle in for an episode that will remind you on the airplane of life you need to put your mask on first but not for the reason you think. And what happens when the person making you feel small is YOU. So get ready for an episode you didn't see coming.

What does it take to lead shamelessly and unapologetically? Sara Dean—executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of the Shameless Leadership Podcast—joins Jenn Cassetta to share how women can take up space, stand in their power, and lead with confidence. Sara shares her journey from fitness coaching to becoming a top women's leadership expert, revealing how shameless leadership, core values, and vulnerability create stronger, more connected leaders. She also teaches women how to take up space, stand in their power, and lead without apology. You'll walk away with practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, reframe negative self-talk, and unlock your full potential as a strong woman leader.Learn more about Sara Dean:Sara's Podcast Shameless Leadership = https://saradean.com/podcast/Sara Dean's Website = https://saradean.com/

On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the idea of taking up space, something so many of us women have been conditioned not to do.But the truth is shrinking doesn't serve us. When we apologise for existing, second-guess what we say, or dim our brilliance, we hide the very magic that makes us who we truly are.We talk about the subtle, everyday ways this “shrinking” shows up, and how we can start reclaiming our space with confidence and authenticity.We hope you find something useful in here.Love Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

In this episode of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, host Wendy Solganik interviews artist, and Executive Producer of Willa Workshops, Evan Haley. Wendy really wanted to bring Evan onto the podcast to highlight an emerging opportunity for book artists within Fodder School: the opportunity to create truly unique artist books from lessons in Fodder School that aren't specifically designed with a book as the end product in mind!They discuss Evan's unique journey from studying pre-med sciences at Princeton University to becoming a mixed media artist, and delve into the creative processes and challenges that define his art-making experiences. Wendy shares her insights on the evolution of Fodder School and the potential for members to adapt projects to suit their personal creative goals, emphasizing the importance of pushing artistic boundaries and overcoming fears. The episode also introduces a secret project focusing on learning the Procreate app, highlighting the significance of digital technology in modern art creation.(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Guest(01:27) Wendy's Artistic Journey and Podcast Overview(02:48) Meet Evan Haley: Background and Early Life(04:12) Evan's College Experience and Shift to Art(10:05) Evan's Artistic Development and College Projects(18:56) Fodder School Projects and Creative Problem Solving(22:32) Exploring Creative Potential and Bookmaking(28:04) Fodder School Community and Off the Beaten Path(28:41) Exploring New Projects in Fodder School(29:24) Pushing Artistic Boundaries(33:16) Overcoming Fear in Art Creation(36:07) Taking Up Space with Your Art(40:09) Letting Go of Unloved Art(47:13) The Secret Project: Procreate Course(52:27) The Challenges of Learning New Tools(56:41) Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

Plus-size supermodel and body-positivity advocate Tess Holliday joins Alessandra to talk representation in fashion, practicing body neutrality, eating-disorder recovery, mental health, motherhood, dating while plus-size (and queer), and building real community in an algorithm-obsessed world. We get into setting boundaries online, handling trolls with compassion (and clapbacks), finding confidence through action, protecting your inner child, and why third spaces matter. Tess also shares the heart behind her new teen/tween book, Take Up Space, Y'all: Your Bold & Bright Guide to Self-Love, packed with expert insights, prompts, and practical tools for navigating social media, friendships, and body image. If you've ever felt “too much” or “not enough,” this one's your soft place to land.Buy Take Up Space Y'allFollow Tess on instagram and tik tokTo write in your own Spill The Tea For Therapy submission email Alessandra at vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com.Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabgTo support the show please check out the sponsors!Earnin': Download Earnin today on the google play and apple app stores.Shopify: Start your $1 a month trial period at shopify.com/vibinProgressive: Get your auto quote today at progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian, actor and producer Lilly Singh joins the show. Over bacon and eggs, I ask about her new film ‘Doing It,' a sex comedy seven years in the making that's as hilarious as it is groundbreaking. Lilly shares the challenges of being seen as “too niche,” why she brought her mom on as a cultural consultant, and how she's determined to build her own table in Hollywood. We dive into her viral TED Talk on gender equity, the way gratitude is often weaponized against women, and what she carries from her time in late night. This episode was recorded at Lindens at the Arlo Hotel in SoHo, New York City. Want next week's episode now? Subscribe to Dinner's on Me PLUS. As a subscriber, not only do you get access to new episodes one week early, but you'll also be able to listen completely ad-free! Just click “Try Free” at the top of the Dinner's on Me show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today. A Sony Music Entertainment & A Kid Named Beckett production. Get 15% off your Saily plan with the code ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dinnersonme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Just download the Saily app or head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://saily.com/dinnersonme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Stay connected — and don't miss your dinner reservation. Stay connected — and don't miss your dinner reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What happens when a high-level coach, orthopedic expert, and new mom decides she's done shrinking? Physically, emotionally, and professionally?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Daffney Allwein, founder of Lift Pro Wellness, who has spent over two decades helping elite professionals reclaim their health, energy, and boundaries. We go deep into the hidden costs of burnout, the healing power of “moving therapy,” and why your energy is the most valuable currency you have.Daffney shares her journey from an industry that demanded smallness to building a mission-driven practice that empowers women to take up space,  unapologetically. We talk about:The subtle ways high achievers shrink without realizing itHow to spot the earliest signs of burnout before it takes you outWhy movement and conversation together can unlock profound healingThe truth about boundaries, energy leaks, and letting go of obligatory relationshipsHer hard-earned wisdom on motherhood, IVF, and life alignmentThis isn't just a wellness conversation, it's a call to every woman who's been told to be “less” to claim more space, more voice, and more vitality.

Our GOOD friend Dexter Mayfield is joining us in the studio today for a good kiki about everything from Love Island to all the tea about his experiences working with the likes of #TaylorSwift, #Lizzo and #JenniferLopez... and YES - we do ask about a certain diva's alleged obsession w/ Beyonce and get real about our personal experiences with the body positivity movement. --- Registration for Blue's next week's 8-Week “Own Thy Shift” online self-mastery workshop.

This week Mandy welcomes Taria S. Faison, host of What Else Is Going On, back to the podcast! Mandy and Taria chat about their friendship before diving into all the Bravo shows of the week. They first get into the Real Housewives of Miami and the epic narcissist party before chatting about the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion, Real Housewives of Orange County, and The Valley. Listen to the What Else Is Going On Podcast: playpodca.st/whatelseisgoingonFollow Taria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week on Locatora Radio, Harvey Guillén joins us to talk about queerness, joy, and taking up space in Hollywood. From finding creative ways to pay for acting classes as a kid, to becoming a fan favorite as Guillermo on What We Do in the Shadows, Harvey shares how he’s navigated fatphobia, queer-coded villains, and the power of showing up as his full self. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #733: Bryan & Krissy review the post (almost) space flight by Katy Perry and crew. Now being called "ass-tro-nots" the team congratulates themselves for a flight well flown! It's clearly a joke. Right? Then, Bryan pulls out a special treat for an audience member as a Frankie B video is found in thew archives. Frankie discusses what it takes to a better man into your 50's. From one vapid media to another this episode covers NO ground whatsoever. TCBit: WSHIT covers the flight heard round the world and asks the newly crowned astronaut what she feels after her flight. Watch EP #733 on YouTube!Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCBFOLLOW US: Instagram:  @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast Website: www.tcbpodcast.com CREDITS: Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath TCBits Written, Voiced and Produced by Bryan Green To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #733: Bryan & Krissy review the post (almost) space flight by Katy Perry and crew. Now being called "ass-tro-nots" the team congratulates themselves for a flight well flown! It's clearly a joke. Right? Then, Bryan pulls out a special treat for an audience member as a Frankie B video is found in thew archives. Frankie discusses what it takes to a better man into your 50's. From one vapid media to another this episode covers NO ground whatsoever. TCBit: WSHIT covers the flight heard round the world and asks the newly crowned astronaut what she feels after her flight. Watch EP #733 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram:  @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast Website: www.tcbpodcast.com CREDITS: Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath TCBits Written, Voiced and Produced by Bryan Green To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we were blessed by the cringe gods for giving us the gift of the absolute disaster of the Blue Origin trip!  We dive into the nitty gritty of the controversies, dive deep into the conspiracies, and have a little chuckle at Jess Bezos eating shit.  Who knew it was possible for celebrities to be THIS tone deaf!