Women Waken: Spiritual Healing for Trauma in Relationships to Shift from Codependency to Divine Feminine

As we grow older we begin to notice and feel the changes in how our bodies respond to how we feed, move, and push them to varies limits. If we try to ignore what our bodies are telling us we may end up with injuries, chronic conditions, and frustration. The alternative is to shift our relationship with our bodies to one that is symbiotic. Considering it a partnership. No longer acting as a dominant master, rather being in a collaborative effort to do the thing we love while staying healthy and engaging in activities that are sustainable and allow for long-term health.On this solo episode I get into these topics as I break down my guest episode from last week with the lovely Dr. Jen Sylvester and the incredible insights and knowledge she shared with us around the best means of prevention, consistency, and longevity.Feel free to reach out to me to see how we can work together and send your questions, feedback, and requests for future solo episodes here: Whitney Walker, LMFTLicense # 107082www.WomenWaken.comhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/[email protected]: @Womenwaken

Taking care of your body is essential in order to feel your best and to have longevity in your health. However, taking care of your body may not always look like you think it does. Every single person's body, genetics, and internal systems are different meaning the best diet and exercise plan differs between individuals. It may seem easier to just jump on the latest fads or flashy offerings, yet taking the time to explore your own personal best fit has long-term benefits for the rest of your life. On the show this week I welcome Physical Therapist and dear friend, Dr. Jennifer Sylvester. Dr. Jen explains the importance of listening to your body, taking preventative action to reduce injury and damage to the body, and creating balance and healthy habits to enable improved aging.On this episode, Jen and I talk about the temptation to push our bodies to a certain size and shape or to aim for extreme fitness goals when what matters most is what suits you best, mentally and physically, and what is sustainable. As well as focusing on body acceptance and embracing ourselves as we are without condition. Jen also shares about the power of consistency over intensity to form a more loving relationship with our bodies, how to develop your physical and mental health, and achieve long-term success.Dr. Jennifer Sylvester, Doctor of Physical Therapy, started her private practice in 2014 providing concierge physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and wellness services in Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz. In the past 3 years she moved her business almost entirely online, teaching weekly virtual fitness classes, leading educational workshops and events, and providing telehealth physical therapy throughout California. While traveling, she has the opportunity to provide in-person physical therapy to patients throughout California, with concierge treatments in their homes or workplaces, and aquatic therapy at private or public pools. Dr. Jen focuses on customizing treatments to match each patient's unique lifestyle. She works with the patient to create a personalized whole-body plan for exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness that empowers the patient to take control of their own health and wellbeing. Learn more about Dr. Jen's classes and services at www.DrJenPT.com or email her at [email protected]: @jennifersylvesterdpt

Feeling like your own worst enemy and biggest critic can make life very unpleasant. It can feel like a constant trudging through mud trying to just get through life with crippling low self esteem and little to no confidence. I know how arduous it can be because I've lived that way for much of my life and I've worked with many individuals who have. In this solo episode I offer my take on what is Self Betrayal/Abandonment, how you can identify it and then work to shift it and move into a place of self-acceptance/regard.* The Book I referenced was indeed Bryon Katie's, Loving What Is. You can learn more about her and get the book here: https://thework.com/, Feel free to reach out to me to see how we can work together and send your questions, feedback, and requests for future solo episodes here: Whitney Walker, LMFTLicense # 107082(408) 827-8135www.WomenWaken.comhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/[email protected]: @Womenwaken

It's amazing how lost we can get in our minds. How easily other people's beliefs or opinions about us can begin to feel like our own truth. Yet what other people think is never our truth. We each have our own sovereign truth which is the key to personal peace and freedom. My guest this week, Renee Linnell, knows all too well how it feels to wake up to the shocking realization that she had lost herself after years of brainwashing from a Buddhist cult. Whether it's through the influence of others or of an addiction, trauma, or depression it can be hard to take the first steps back to yourself. Renee offers gentle and inspiring guidance on how to take that first step and move into a place of the greatest peace one can know.On this episode Renee and I discuss how to stop betraying ourselves due to low self-esteem and fear, how to move away from the messaging that we're not OK and need something or someone to fix us, and to realize that there's nothing holding us back because there are no conditions we have to meet to be worthy, lovable, and free. Renee is a former surf model, a professional Argentine Tango dancer, and a serial entrepreneur with an Executive Masters in Business Administration from New York University. She made her publishing debut in 2018 with The Burn Zone, a memoir of her experience as a cult survivor. She now has published her second book, Still on Fire: A Memoir. Renee divides her time between Colorado and South Florida.Learn more about Renee and order her books herewww.reneelinnell.comInstagram : @renee.linnell

Our guest today is an Intuitive coach and clairvoyant reverend with the ability to see what blocks people from getting what they REALLY want. Shara and I have an incredible conversation about working on eliminating limiting beliefs and a lack of confidence in order to fully heal and flourish. She shares her story of finding love and connecting intimately after 40 as well as helping women step into their highest light. This women is remarkably gifted and has created so many ways to share her gifts in order to help others live to their greatest potential!Check out Shara here! : https://sharaogin.com/, https://www.youtube.com/c/SharaOginIntuitiveCoachingSomatics/featured

If you feel like you spend an inordinate amount of time fixating on how you look, your size, and other aspects of your body, you are not alone. The majority of Women in the world struggle with body image issues and often experience an almost obsessive preoccupation with monitoring their looks. This battle with the body has become an epidemic in our World to the point where we often value how we look far above who we are. Yet it is possible to recalibrate this discrepancy and move ourselves closer to knowing our intrinsic value and worth, knowing our core values, and releasing this obsession with the external. On this, my very first solo episode, I speak directly to you, the audience, and share my thoughts, personal experience, and a bit of guidance about body image preoccupation, how powerfully it can impact our lives, and the first steps we can take to release its strong hold on us.

The topic of eating disorders is one of great importance to me as they have always been apart of my life. Something I was born into as the child of a Mother with Anorexia, and then experiencing over 15 years of my own exhausting struggle with them. Now, I have the honor to work in a professional capacity and help others who are still in that dreadful maze that is an eating disorder. I will always strive to do what I can to offer comfort, support, guidance, and help to anyone who has found themselves in ED's tight grasp. This episode is an effort to do just that and I have a wonderful guest to contribute her professional knowledge and wisdom around addressing and recovering from an ED as well as the impact they can have on our body, mind, and emotions. Jen Powers Jen Powers, MS, RDN is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Yoga Teacher. She works in private practice and helps her clients heal their relationship with food and their body by taking a non-diet, Health at Every Size® (HAES®) aligned, and client centered approach.On this episode, Jen and I discuss the impact that eating disorders can have on our lives, how they develop, the ways that dieting can contribute to ED, body image issues, and how to begin the steps toward recovery and eventually into a place of Intuitive Eating and embracing your body in any shape or size. ED Resources:The Eating Disorder Resource Center, Campbell CaliforniaEDRC.orgwww.eatingrecoverycenter.comIf you think you might be suffering from one of these disorders, talk with your doctor or seek help from a professional who specializes in treating eating disorders. Whitney and Jen are licensed professionals who specialize in eating disorders, you can contact them for Mental Health therapy or Nutritional guidance.Jen Powers, MS, RDN background in nutrition therapy and yoga provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the mind-body connection during sessions with her. It is Jen’s passion and mission to help people find freedom with food and to feel empowered in their body. In addition to helping people heal their relationship with food and their body, Jen enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and being outdoors in the sunshine. You can learn more about Jen and work with her here: bodymindnourishment.com Whitney Walker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders and trauma. She also works as a recovery coach and spiritual guide. She has worked for several years in clinic/community settings with extensive recovery experience including acting as the Clinical Manager of Wellness Recovery’s IOP. Whitney owns a private practice where she works with individuals, couples, and families with a strong spiritual emphasis. Whitney’s personal story includes substance abuse and ED recovery and she is thrilled to be working in a professional capacity to aid in the flourishing of others pursuing the same path. You can contact Whitney through her website, www.womenwaken.com or via email at [email protected].

Hello Beautiful Audience!In my first collaboration series on the show I join with my dear friend, Kayla Van Egdom, health coach and energy healer, to explore Feminine Sexuality; its complicated nature and immense power. In this, the final episode of the series with Kayla, we get into what it means for Women to experience the highest levels of sexual pleasure. The process involved for a Women to have pleasure is more complex than men. Period. Because for Women it's internal and with great depth. Which means intense levels of pleasure is possible! Yet takes a bit more effort. So how can we make this heightened pleasure a reality? Kayla and I share what allowed us to have optimal pleasure in the past and what the key factors are to doing so. The most important of which are feeling safe and in your power. Kayla also shares about Orgasmic Manifesting and how masterbation creates the ultimate ingredients for creation.Please let us know any thoughts or questions you have around the topics discussed on this episode by emailing Whitney at: [email protected]. You can connect with Kayla and Whitney here:IG: @kaylavanegdomhttps://slayandthrive.buzzsprout.com/[email protected]: @womenwakenYoutube: @womenwaken

Hello Beautiful Audience!In my first collaboration series on the show I join with my dear friend, Kayla Van Egdom, health coach and energy healer, to explore Feminine Sexuality; its complicated nature and immense power. In this, the 2nd of 3 Episodes with Kayla, we get into what it means for Women to step into their sexual power. What is sexual power? A feminine's sexual power is undeniably a strong force yet how can we harness and get comfortable with it? How do we connect with our sexual power as women? Kayla and I answer and explore these questions and share how you can embrace and engage with your own unique sexual power and prowess to experience powerful sex and utilize your creative energy, which is what sexual power ultimately is!Please let us know any thoughts or questions you have around the topics discussed on this episode by emailing Whitney at: [email protected]. And send in questions you'd like us to address on have next weeks episode, Stepping Into Your Sexual Power.You can connect with Kayla and Whitney here:IG: @kaylavanegdomhttps://slayandthrive.buzzsprout.com/[email protected]: @womenwakenYoutube: @womenwaken

Hello Beautiful Audience!In my first collaboration series on the show I join with my dear friend, Kayla Van Egdom, health coach and energy healer, to explore Feminine Sexuality; its complicated nature and immense power. In this, the first of 3 Episodes with Kayla, we discuss Women's relationship with sex. We ask the question of why Women often feel conflicted about acting on sexual desires and being able to enjoy or feel empowered through sex. Kayla and I offer ways to move towards sitting in the thrown of your Authentic Self and taking the steps to develop a healthy, balanced, and enjoyable sex life. We also draw parallels to Sex and relationship Women have with food, eating, and body image.Please let us know any thoughts or questions you have around the topics discussed on this episode by emailing Whitney at: [email protected]. And send in questions you'd like us to address on have next weeks episode, Stepping Into Your Sexual Power.You can connect with Kayla and Whitney here:IG: @kaylavanegdomhttps://slayandthrive.buzzsprout.com/[email protected]: @womenwakenYoutube: @womenwaken

Hello Everyone!I appreciate you so much for tuning into my show and listening to The Women Waken Podcast! I'm offering a little update to bring you all up so speed on what I've been up to and what I'm doing with the podcast & other content!I would absolutely love any feedback any of you have on episodes of the podcast or other content that you've listened to or watched on my Youtube channel (https://youtu.be/dWBskVunwwM). I'm in a period of reflection & evaluation as the the show grows and develops. I'll continue to release videos weekly (although they won't all be interview episodes anymore ) I missed last week on account of moving and being without internet :) Much love and blessings to each of you and please feel free to contact me directly with your feedback, questions, or suggestions! It would mean SO much to hear from you, your thoughts and ideas can greatly help me with adjustments and revamping of content. Please email me at [email protected]!!

Do you ever think about what your dream life would look like? Go ahead. Take a moment. Does it involve traveling the world, meeting all kinds of people and seeing many different places, experiencing various lifestyles? One of the things that separates our actual life from our dream life is our mindset about it. Particularly a sense of lack or inability to have the means to live it. Yet is it really true that the life our dreams is out of reach? A common barrier to our dream life is money. Yet what would happen if we suddenly felt very comfortable, even powerful, in our relationship with money? And what would it take to get there? Vangile Makwakwa has found the answer and she now helps women of color heal ancestral money trauma so they can fall in love with their bank accounts, increase income and live their best lives. She is a an author, speaker, World traveler, wealth coach, and podcast host. On this episode, Vangile and I compare stories of life as a gypsy and dive into some of the core concepts of her work including dealing with our trauma through healing our inner-child, how learning about personal finance only is not enough to be successful, identifying and breaking generational money traumas, how to fall in love with your bank account, and identifying and eliminating limiting beliefs.Vangile is the founder of wealthy-money.com and the author of Heart, Mind & Money: Using Emotional Intelligence for Financial Success. She has been traveling for 15 years and has lived in over 12 different countries and visited way more.She has a finance degree and an MBA and started her personal finance journey by paying off US$60,000 in debt. She is also the host of the Property MagiciansPodcast, an A to Z guide to property investing so you can start and grow your property portfolio. The Property Magicians Podcast has over 55,000 downloads on Podbean and is in the top 20 podcasts in the business and investment segments in South Africa and the top 50 in Botswana. She’s also the host of the Money Magic Podcast, a resource on healing intergenerational and money trauma. Wealthy Money helps people heal their ancestral(inter-generational) money trauma so that they can fall in love with their bank accounts, increase their income and live their best lives.Links to learn more about and connect with Vangile:https://www.wealthy-money.com/https://twitter.com/VangileMakwakwahttps://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/https://www.linkedin.com/in/vangilemakwakwa/

People are often told to "lighten up!" when they're taking things too seriously or getting worked up or upset about something. And why is that? Well, because when you "lighten" up your energy you don't feel as heavy and weighed down. One might say our planet as a collective is pretty weighed down right now and that the majority of people walk with more burden than freedom. Is there anything we can do about this? Ellyn Katherine Shamalov believes so. Ellyn is on a mission to educate people at this time about the importance of doing lightbody work. Ellyn is an Ascension Teacher, Divine Healer, Transformational Speaker + the Pioneer of the Quantum Enlightenment System. Ellyn is here in service to accelerate mission driven healers and lightworkers so they can rise into their next level self as a powerful leader and change maker. To uplift the vibration of humanity, reveal spiritual truth and wisdom and expand global consciousness. Ellyn’s goal is to help you to stop the cycle of misery from the constraints of emotional burdens and karma so that you can create a life where abundance, freedom and happiness is the norm. On this episode. Ellyn and I discuss what are the invisible forces holding us back and how can we liberate ourselves, what is the spiritual roadmap and how can it help to accelerate our transformation, the 7 ascension lessons, how to reprogram your mind, how the Quantum enlightenment System can heal you, and how we can dismantle victim consciousness and raise our vibration in the toughest times.Links:Blueprint Call:https://calendly.com/mc-healing/blueprint?month=2022-09Facebook:https://m.facebook.com/catalytichealingYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU80WII5HI9krVlAcxIx0mA

There are changes happening on our planet right now which many of us are experiencing. Part of those changes are the reintroduction of ancient knowledge and wisdom that can guide us towards greater peace and freedom in the human experience. Many brave souls are receiving this information and stepping out to share it with the world. Kate Alexander, Self Development Mentor and Regression Practitioner, is one of those souls and she joins us on the show this week to share about her downloads of the Diamond Heart Teachers and Multidimensional Feminine Embodiment. Kate’s ‘old life’ story was one of chronic crippling anxiety, polycystic ovaries & ongoing chronic bladder infections for over 10 years (to the point the doctor thought she had bladder cancer), adrenal fatigue, chronic back pain and generally low self-confidence. And of course the root cause of all this was unresolved trauma stored in the body, and a total disconnect from the Soul’s True Calling. Having encountered premonitions, out-of-body experience & communion with many beautiful expressions of Multidimensional Light Consciousness most of her life, Kate’s journey was quite dualistic in a sense. Kate was hereby guided through her own personal healing journey and embodiment process, Kate was prepped to both hold and share the Diamond Heart Teachings. Consciously guided for the past 5 years by the Higher Soul consciousness she knows as the Lyran Grandmother, Kate viewed herself and her life through an expanded lens, that she is here to share with others. It was this Higher Soul Aspect who came to Kate on the day of Lionsgate Portal, sharing that she has the Diamond Heart Teachings and is now ready to share them with humanity.On this episode, Kate shares her story of awakening, integration trauma healing, and meeting her divine counterpart. She walks us through the 8 pillars of Venus, her empowered shadow work, and out-of-body cosmo journeys. Together Kate and I explore how activating higher feminine wisdom can create greater harmony, balance, and enjoyment of life for all humans alike. Check out more about Kate and her work here:www.star-mothers.com https://youtube.com/channel/UC7zQMlVMLJSBMPeyRwkeRHQ

The Women Waken podcast has consisted so far of interview style episodes (65 to be exact!) in an effort to bring to light the remarkable work that so many brilliant healers and lightworkers are doing. This time, I'm mixing it up a little and having a guest return to go deeper into a particular topic related to their work. The first of many more to come in this and other engaging styles, and of course there will still be plenty more interview episodes! Thank you for checking it out, I hope you'll continue to join me on this podcasting journey!The purpose of branching off into these new formats is that I believe there is great importance in speaking about the things that are impacting society and the lives of many of its citizens. To have conversations around controversial topics to allow truthful and honest explorations of what is being observed, how it's affecting others, and what might be done to address the concern. To kick off these exploratory episodes I have the legendary, Veronica Monet, to discuss Narcissism. Narcissism is a sensitive topic right now as it has become a term that is frequently thrown around and launched at others in an accusatory fashion. However, it can be an appropriate concern for those in romantic or work relationships or friendships that seem to have become unhealthy, controlling, and potentially dangerous. It is also a topic of discussion in psychology and mental health circles as professionals in the field discuss whether personality disorders, such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder, should remain as a formal diagnosis in the DSM. So what is Narcissism? When is it seen as a personality disorder versus a character trait? Is it something developed over time? Are some people born with it? Many questions and conversations revolve around the topic so Veronica and I decided to reunite on the show and have an episode dedicated to Narcissistic Abuse.We start our discussion with Veronica sharing about her recent certification as an Internal Family Systems Informed (IFS) Relationship Coach and how IFS helps to shed light on the trait of narcissism and how it can be addressed in a healthy and compassionate way. We then move into an expansive conversation around narcism; how to identify the different types, what narcissistic abuse looks like, and how to heal from that abuse whether it happened in childhood or as an adult.* CHECK OUT Veronica's first interview on the podcast here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sacred-sex-work-with-veronica-monet/id1580972247?i=1000539139237*Veronica Monet is on a mission to empower and elevate others in their most intimate relationships, including their connection to self. She helps people from all walks of life to heal shame and sexual trauma so they can rebirth their emotional and sexual reality to be an authentic expression of their deepest truths. She is able to bring inspiration and insight from my own journey to spiritual and sexual empowerment because I have personally healed from addiction, abuse, and sexual assault. After many years of struggle, she eventually unlocked the secrets to her spiritual and sexual sovereignty and now enjoys an amazing, elevating, exciting and magical reality.As an Internal Family Systems Informed (IFS) Relationship Coach, Certified Sexologist, Anger Specialist and Trained Rape and Domestic Violence Counselor, Veronica bring a rich array of expertise to my coaching practice. And as a sex positive activist she has been featured on a variety of platforms including CNN, FOX, Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, Yale, Stanford and the New York Times. Her first book, Sex Secrets of Escorts (Penguin 2005) has been translated into four languages and you can find her articles on many online platforms including Medium.Visit Veronica's website to learn more about my Exquisite Partnership Formula™, join the Erotic Empowerment Zone and check out my YouTube channel.www.TheShameFreeZone.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shame_free_zone/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/veronicamonet

There is an undeniable power that exists when we're in the midst of an addiction or binge eating disorder. An abundance of energy that doesn't know how to be expressed so it is channeled in the form of these unhealthy disorders. Yet what if there is a way to use this energy in a healthier more empowered way? Kayla Van Egdom's focus is to help others make this shift. Kayla is a health coach, energy healer, author, and podcaster who is on a mission to help liberate women everywhere from food prison and body shame. On her show, the Slay & Thrive podcast, Kayla inspires her listeners on how to make this shift with a beautiful concept which she calls the The 3 Core Principals. Kayla shares about these core principles on the show as well as her story of struggling with weight and binge eating starting when she was seven years old. She spent two decades trying to fix her weight and food issues by treating herself like a problem that needed to be solved. She even became a personal trainer, thinking that would be the solution. The true solution was doing the deep inner work and choosing to use her challenges with body image and emotional eating as a catalyst for deep, personal transformation. She has worked with hundreds of clients over the last seven years and has helped women heal their relationship with food through her coaching and signature programs.On this episode, Kayla and I get pretty raw with our personal experience of binge eating, exploring sexuality and using sex as a tool to feel powerful, and how we've come to find greater peace and a better relationship with ourselves and our bodies by moving from an outward focus to an inward journey of spirituality. A great resource for anyone struggling with an Eating Disorder: EDRC.orgYou can connect with Kayla on IG and find her podcast here:IG: @kaylavanegdomhttps://slayandthrive.buzzsprout.com/

As we approach Libra season it feels appropriate to put the focus on seeking balance within ourselves and the World at large. The ultimate balance in life is that of the Yin and the Yang; those energies that balance the duality of life. Yet what happens when these energies are unbalanced? Well, look around you and you'll see right away what happens when that balance is completely out of whack! Our world consists predominately of Yang energy leaving the feminine Yin ready for a resurgence. Jean Jung joins me on the show this week to share her unique perspective on these energies and ways we can bring them into greater harmony. Jean is a holistic writing coach as well as a transformational coach who helps you express your authentic, most impactful voice, and your deepest dreams and desires. On this episode, Jean and I engage in an exploration of how these Yin and Yang energies create the World we see today and how rebalancing them can change everything. Jean shares her personal story as a model minority but also black sheep/scapegoat of her family including living in Korea for seven years which created her perspective on how global and cultural shifts factor into how she helps people of color, women entrepreneurs, other paradigm shifters step into leadership we need right now. We also get into some tools Jean uses to help others self-soothe and release anxiety such as tapping, chanting, and dancing as well as insights into how understanding our North Node Astrology can change our focus in life.

I have to admit, it feels pretty amazing to get dressed up like it's Prom Night and sit on a couch with a beloved friend to talk about progress in our careers and ways of helping others. Amanda Cortez, LMFT, is a remarkable business woman, therapist, and friend. We met as interns on our way to becoming licensed therapists, doing crisis work for a community based clinic. Since then, Amanda has blossomed into a successful entrepreneur and seasoned therapist with an incredible can-do attitude to always say yes and not let challenges get in her way.On this episode, Amanda and I talk about the road to becoming a therapist and the experience of being one, the realities of crisis work, why getting fired can be the ultimate gift, the truth about entrepreneurship and relationships, and how to embrace psychic awareness and spiritual guidance. You can learn more about Amanda and her practice here:www.yestotherapy.com * And to clarify, EMDR stand for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing :)

Change can be scary. New places, people, and environments can feel so foreign and unfamiliar that it can be tempting to stick to what we know. Yet that field beyond where we feel comfortable is where true change and growth occurs. Eleanor Lumsden knows a great deal about facing that spiritual wilderness you encounter when heading out into the Great Unknown and traversing the planet in search of our true home and soul growth. Eleanor has been traveling the World all of her life and has experienced first hand the remarkable benefits of exploration. She founded The No Sister Stands Alone Travel Club (NOSSA), an online sisterhood where members meet other travelers and receive insider tips to live out their travel dreams safely and on their own terms. Jamaican by birth, a New Yorker at heart, andCalifornian by adoption, Eleanor now calls Lisbon home. On this episode, Eleanor and I geek out a bit on our love for travel and exchange stories about our current life as adventurers seeking new lands. We discuss how travel is such a powerful agent for personal growth, expanding awareness of other people and cultures, building resilience, and exercising adaptability. We also hit on the challenges of travel such as loneliness, fear, and adjusting to foreign places where everything feels different and unfamiliar. Yet ultimately we agree that overcoming resistance to the unknown and overwhelm of change is what can truly free yourself and align you on the path with other kindred spirits and your Soul's highest growth. Eleanor Lumsden is a California attorney, tenured law professor, and founder of a consultingfirm bearing her name. She teaches strategies to help companies create, sustain, and promotediverse, equitable and inclusive spaces. Eleanor is passionate about both financial and socialinclusion: she conducts research at the intersection of business, technology, and social justiceat NOVA School of Law in Portugal. Her scholarship has been featured by USA Today and BBCWorld News. She is a graduate of NYU Law and Princeton, a former Fulbright Scholar, andpassionate about travel.

It's hard to imagine how we would get through life without laughter and comedy. With all the challenges, struggles, and tragedies it can be hard to stay in an uplifted mindset at times. It is often a healthy dose of comedy that can bring us to that state of lightness, joy, and pure relief from the burdens of life. My funny friend, JenX, can tell you all about the powerful and healing nature of comedy and how it has acted as a catalyst for growth and recovery in her life. After a divorce at 50, Jen's life felt heavy and bleak. Until she got the inspiration to try stand up comedy, an unexpected avenue that restored her confidence and and joy in life. On this episode, Jen and I share the ways that comedy has impacted our lives and how it can act as an agent of relief, healing, and transmuting weighty and stifling emotions into laughter. Jen shares how comedy can even help us overcome trauma by twisting it into light-hearted jokes. We talk about the particular importance for Women nearing or in midlife to embrace and tap into their own unique brand of comedy to help find their voice and elevate their mood and confidence. Jen also offers some tips on how to find your 5-minute set and getting over stage fright!As a Berkeley-educated acupuncturist who suddenly turned stand up comic at the age of 50, Jennifer found unexpected confidence and joy in finding her voice after a divorce. Now she helps midlife women and other unlikely comedians to be bolder, marketable, and more memorable speakers through stand up comedy. She'll be performing in the Burbank comedy festival next month and produces the monthly Sofa King Funny Show in San Diego.Find Your Funny–Use the principles of stand up comedy to make your business visible, engaging, and successful!JenXComedy FB: JenXComedyIG: JenXComedySDhttps://standupforscaredycats.eventbrite.com

For many reasons, community housing can be a beneficial alternative way of living that can decrease loneliness, reduce costs, boost personal growth and human connection. Creating a more village or community environment is a healthy way to learn to work with others, understand boundaries, and develop communication skills. Clearly, I'm a big proponent! Which is why I was very excited to have my long time friend, Syd Fredrickson and her colleague Zach, on the show this week to share insights about the multitude of advantages for people and the planet to consider intentional communities.On this episode, Syd and Zach share their personal experience and extensive knowledge about cooperative housing (co-living) and offer ways to explore a variety of approaches to living this lifestyle!Syd Fredrickson has lived most of her adult life in cooperative living groups, both urban & rural, some of them identified as intentional communities. She has been a delegate to the FEC, a board member on the FIC and served multiple terms of service to the NICA board [see organizational resources below.] Seattle Cooperative Housing Network -- an informal Facebook group that occasionally hosts in person gatherings, and which Zach and Syd both are a part of -- is a spin-off of NICA. Syd has helped start and advise several communities. She used to run a consulting business called Under 1 Roof. She now works as an Affordable Housing Community Manager. Zachary has also lived most of his adult life in cooperative living groups. He plans events for the Seattle Cooperative Housing Network. He is interested in activism, walkable cities, and how technology influences society. He organizes the Seattle chapter of the Humane League and works for a small tech company. Resources:Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC), ic.orgFederation of Egalitarian Communities (FEC), TheFEC.org Cohousing Association of America, cohousing.orgNorthwest Intentional Communities Association (NICA), nwcommunities.orgSharing Housing, sharinghousing.com Silvernest (for people over 50 mostly), silvernest.com Seattle Cooperative Housing Network, https://www.facebook.com/groups/300309303650350

We each have many gifts that lay hidden beneath the surface. Ones that often go overlooked or undiscovered. There is also great joy, pleasure, and fun that we keep ourselves from truly embracing and stepping into. Karen Meadows wishes to helps others to fire up their fun, freedom, and flourishing in life by harnessing the gifts of their soul and expressing them into the world; being definitive and action oriented while respecting ourselves, our values, our needs, and desires from our heart-center. Embracing all experiences of life as a gift and growth opportunity rather than a burden or curse. Karen and I have a lovely conversation about getting curious about our psychic abilities, intuition, and using an abundance of tools to align with our highest good, gifts, and intuitive guidance. Karen shares her first hand experience of taking the plunge and embracing rather than denying her gifts and in doing so moving into a place of great peace, joy, and life satisfaction. Her intuition has led her to a life filled with expressive art, traveling, and following her guidance on her life path.Karen Jones Meadows is a transformation-catalyst and award-winning artist creating in the arenas of theatre, mass media, and visual art. A “practical psychic,” she works individually with people to effect lasting change, and facilitates empowering workshops for participants of every age and background. Karen recently launched, PLAY FOR LIFE, Fire-Up Your Fun, Freedom, & Flourish, a personalized series of emailed action-adventures and one-on-one intuitive support, that helps each person navigate and embody the maze and amazement that is their unique life.Check out Karen's program and more about her work here:https://www.karenjonesmeadows.com/play-for-life

Tantra is an ancient spirituality with roots in Hinduism and Buddhism. One aspect of Tantra is sacred sexuality. Tantric full body orgasm is the spiritual expansion of immense pleasure in every part of your body instead of just in the genitals. Sounds pretty appealing, no? The orgasmic Dakini Raven works as a Tantra practitioner to assist couples and individuals in experiencing this next level of intimacy and pleasure. In her coaching, Raven explains how full-body orgasms last much longer than traditional forms of ejaculation or release and may feel more like riding a wave of energy rather than just an intense “explosive” feeling. Raven's teaching include mastering sexual energy, which is an ancient spiritual practice that feels like waves of pleasure rolling through your body. It is the greatest expression of sacred divinity. Raven helps people see that experiencing full body orgasm means more confidence, better connection, better communication, and deeper sexual satisfaction. On this episode, Raven and I have way too much fun discussing the expansion of our sexuality, the many forms of the Female orgasm, full body orgasms, orgasming from breath or a breeze, and how to begin a tantra practice at home with your partner, yourself, and orgasm your way through life!Raven, creator of the Couples Three Hour Tantric Date Night Blueprint, is a Certified Tantra Practitioner, Certified Food & Spirit Chakra Practitioner, Reiki Holy Fire Master, and Energy Medicine specialist. She is a clinical psychology student pursuing her doctorate in Sexology furthering her 5 Pathways To Pleasure research - a tantric-influenced neuropsychology approach set out to prove how orgasm, sex, and empowered self-expression are essential for lasting relationships. Raven studied Neuropsychology at UC Berkeley researching how to rewire brain synapsis using tantric practices such as breath, sound, and movement. She teaches this groundbreaking 5 Pathways to Pleasure™ to couples and individuals all over the world. Raven hosts events such as Goddess Dance Classes for arousal and pleasure, Couples 3 Hour Tantric Date Night Blueprint, Foundations for How to Achieve Full Body Orgasms and Female Ejaculation. She is currently based in Los Angeles and West Palm Beach, FL. You can learn more about Raven and work with her here:www.livinginpleasure.comIG - @tantrawithraven

We often don't trust our own guidance or inspiration. Yet this is what is imperative as we continue the process of change, growth, and ascension into higher beings. The shift can be a bit scary and with unexpected twists and turns in our lives. Virpal Kaur is a dear friend and remarkable healer and keeper of wisdom. As a traditional Reiki Master from the Usui lineage, with an ancestral background of being a life-long seeker of truth (Sikh), Virpal Kaur is a guide and facilitator for those on their healing journey back home to themselves. Her passion is to uplift members of her human family to live authentically, in personal sovereignty and in alignment with their highest truth. She is particularly devoted to supporting women in connecting with their Divine Feminine, supporting other healers on the front lines aiding the collective, as well as raising the voices of people of color and indigenous communities.On this episode, Virpal and I have a very esoteric and extraordinary conversation where Virpal offers deep insight and wisdom into what it means to be ascending to the 5d, unity consciousness, what light language and codes are, and how to look to your body and psychic senses to guide you toward healing and your highest path.Virpal supports her community through 1:1 Reiki sessions, Wild Wombyn Circles, Reiki Circles and Reiki Gong Bath Activations. She is currently reconnecting with her harmonium and ancestral roots of Kirtan, volunteering in plant medicine ceremonies and in building community.Virpal’s mission is to remind all of her relations of our connection to each other, to our beloved Mother Earth and all of her beings, and to never forget this.Connect with Virpal here:RisingLotusReiki.comIG: @Rising.Rotus.ReikiFB: @RisingLotusReikiSF

Are there Universal Truths and Laws that exist at a higher level of consciousness? What are these truths and how can we discover them? For eons Humans have believed themselves to be able to channel messages from Source, Creator, God. These messages included remarkable concepts and ideas about life, existence, and the Universe. On this episode I am joined by David Strickel who has established The Stream of David which shares his first hand experience of channeling messages from Source. David and I chat a bit about what is channeling and the practice he has developed for a more aligned way of life called TYA. David then opens the Stream and allows me to ask questions directly to Source. It is a remarkable exchange that offers unique insights into our current situation on Earth, the highest way to respond to events and situations that we view as horrific and tragic, and a new perspective on the potential of the Human race. I believe anyone could benefit from listening to this moving conversation. BioFrom early childhood, David received what he refers to as guidance from Source. During his teenage years, he developed a deep understanding of universal laws and used these teachings to overcome enormous obstacles. He developed an ability to share this guidance for the benefit of others and has created a simple set of tools that profoundly transformed every aspect of his life, delivering a life of joy, clarity, and abundance. These tools have become The TYA PracticeTM. Through his bestselling book, radio show, podcast, and online training programs he has helped transform the lives of those seeking a new way, all around the globe.TYA stands for Trust Your Abundance. This lifestyle empowers students to manifest abundance in all areas of their lives: love, wellness, Source connection, and finances. The TYA Practice has produced proven results, including miraculous healings, improved relationships, new businesses, endless flow of wealth and so much more. But by far the most amazing results with TYA are the awakenings many experience by adopting this practice as a lifestyle. We now have hundreds of testimonials from those who continue to transform their lives on a daily basis.Viewers and listeners revel in David’s genuine warmth, patience, and deep understanding of universal law. First encounters with David and his channelled messages are met with instantaneous serendipity, and many describe their experience as life-changing. Your viewers and listeners will learn about their eternal nature and the true meaning of life, walking away forever changed from the insights of The Stream.Site: thestreamofdavid.com

Recovery can be a long road. Finding your way back to yourself after the years of disconnect that results from addiction can seem lonely and scary. This is why looking at recovery as a positive and joyous experience is so important. There can be dark stretches yet it's not always doom and gloom. Constance Scharff has made a career of researching the most impactful ways to break free from addiction for good and reclaim your authentic spirit. Through music, laughter, movement, and healing it is possible to return to ourselves and find greater fulfillment in life than we ever knew. Constance and I have a powerful conversation around all things addiction and recovery including our personal stories and what we've found that makes the journey more enjoyable. Constance shares some valuable insights into the nature of addiction and how true healing can occur when we speak our truth and utilize multiple modalities to address trauma held within. Constance Scharff, PhD is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the topics of addiction and trauma recovery, and mental health. She is the founder of the Institute for Complementary and Indigenous Mental Health Research. Her writing centers around using complementary health and contemplative practices to improve treatment outcomes. She is a passionate advocate for decolonizing mental healthcare and incorporating indigenous practices and ontologies into healthcare services. Dr. Scharff is the 2019 recipient of St. Lawrence University's Sol Feinstone Humanitarian Award, honoring her service to and advocacy for those suffering from mental illness, trauma, and addiction. She regularly travels the world speaking, teaching and advocating for compassionate health practices that destigmatize mental health problems.Contact: Website: http://www.constancescharff.comTikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram: @drscharffTwitter: @ConScharffPhd

There are a lot of buzz words in the Feminine empowerment realm, yet what do they really mean? Words like embodiment, burn out, sensuality, and authenticity. Well, the truth is that we all feel and experience them in different ways to some degree, yet how each person feels them depends on how connected they are with their true, sovereign self. And how do we do that? Feminine Embodiment and Leadership Coach, Sophia Le Page is here to set things straight. Sophia is a Rebel Queen who has traveled the globe in search of deeper meaning, fulfillment, and a True Love relationship with herself. On this episode, Sophia and I get into the flow about the meaning of these terms, how women can reclaim their desire and pleasure, avoid burnout, and embrace themselves to become embodied and fully themselves. We talk about the difference between having what you thought you wanted and truly experiencing full acceptance of yourself. Sophia is a Rebel Queen, NLP Practioner & Feminine Embodiment + Leadership Coach. She has dedicated the past 4 years to helping women around the world release Good Girl Guilt, reclaim pleasure & desire, revive their feminine radiance & rise as Rebel Queens. In her 30s, after burnout & a messy divorce, Sophia broke free from Good Girl programming, ignited her feminine magnetism & began leading herself from a place of desire. She traveled with Shamans, sat with Gurus, studied the Esoteric & Tantric Arts & met her 2nd husband on the Ecstatic Dance-floor in Bali, Indonesia Website: https://sophialepage.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophia_le_page/FB: https://www.facebook.com/amrita.sophia.lp FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelqueendomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfxYLtgKXSESVQzNhfIVmwTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feminineleadership

It's always wonderful to reconnect and collaborate with treasured friends from our past. Holly Osment, a fellow LMFT as well as a Certified Sex Therapist and Educator, and I used to work together on a beautiful publication called Reality Check. Which, just as it sounds, provided an outlet for people to share their truth as a means to enlighten, inspire, and comfort others. Since then I became a licensed therapist and Holly became a Certified Sex Therapist. We're teaming up again so Holly can impart some knowledge into the real deal about Women's sexuality and clarify some common misconceptions about Women's bodies, sexual desire, anatomy and more. On this episode, Holly and I have an educational yet saucy conversation about all things Women's sexuality; our bodies, pleasure, hormonal cycles, anatomy, and desires. Holly sheds light on how we can do our best to navigate the very mixed messaging Women receive around how we're supposed to be and look and focus instead on getting connected with who we really are and what we really want and enjoy.Holly Osment is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional ClinicalCounselor, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She has been working in the field for 20 years. Shereceived her undergraduate degree from UCLA and graduate degree from Santa ClaraUniversity. She has a private practice in Los Gatos, where she has worked since 2006. She hasbeen an adjunct lecturer at Santa Clara University in the Counseling Psychology graduatedepartment for the past eight years, where she teaches classes on Sexuality and Sex Therapy.You can learn more about Holly and contact her here:[email protected]

There is no one better to seek guidance from when it comes to attracting a partner than The Soul Mate Coach Jeanne Sullivan Billeci. I was fortunate enough to connect with Jeanne last year and receive a copy of her book, Be the Soul Mate You Want to Attract. I kept this book by my side for months and still keep a copy near by because it is such a phenomenal guidebook to continually connecting with and developing into your highest self. Which truly is the only way to finally meet that spiritual companion we all long for. On this episode, the fabulous Jeanne Sullivan and I have an amazing time talking all about relationships, self acceptance, how to stop holding back and letting your freak flag fly, releasing resistance to love, clarifying what you need and deserve and take inspired action to attract a soul mate who supports and elevates you. We laugh, share dating trials and tribulations, the struggle of not fitting the mold, and the journey to true self love.The Soul Mate Coach Jeanne Sullivan Billeci, author of Be the Soul Mate You Want to Attract, has entertained and inspired millions in media interviews with her extraordinary mid-life love story, where she turned her marketing and law of attraction skills on herself to call in her husband overnight. She helps singles, who are confident in their career but less so in love, step into their sovereignty--live their happiest, most purposeful life--so they can attract a partner who supports and elevates them. Many of her clients are high achievers and empaths who always get the short end of the relationship stick and don’t realize they’re pushing partnership away by their approach.Social Media Handleshttps://www.facebook.com/mysoulmatecoachhttps://www.instagram.com/mysoulmatecoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannesullivanbilleci/

Everything is energy. Within our bodies and without, energy makes up everyone and everything. Being able to work with moving, balancing, and unblocking energy is imperative to health, wellbeing, functioning, and Life itself. This is precisely what the wonderful Dr. Davina has created a career around; focusing on the balancing and unblocking of energies. The Yin and the Yang. The expansion and contraction that is Life force. Dr. Davina is an acupuncturist, herbalist, body worker, Qigong practitioner and tai chi instructor who found her way to being a healer due to her own pain and challenges in life. On this episode, we get into a broad range of fabulous topics including how blocked energy is the source of all that ails us, the unsustainable nature of the pure Masculine, exposure to Black Magic, and coming out as our true, authentic, expressive selves. Dr. Davina became interested in acupuncture after her own struggle with chronic pain, when it helped her go from 3-5 severe migraines a week, to a few mild headaches a month. She graduated top of her class from Five Branches University with a Doctor of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine specializing in pain, women’s health and fertility. Additionally, she has studied martial arts for nearly 20 years, training in tai chi with a master in China, and qigong with a master in Malaysia. From her own experience, she emphasizes the connection between mind and body, and empowers patients to take charge of their own health. She’s also a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and provides a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

Anyone who knows me, knows you can win over my heart with some good plant-based food. Miranda Ganci did just that when I stayed with her at her lovely airbnb in Northern California. She cooked up a variety of mushrooms and it was fantastic! As Miranda informs me on the show, I am a Mycophile, A Mushroom devotee! Maybe you are too! Miranda is an agriculturist, Plant Pathologist, and advocate for land stewardship, sustainable agriculture, and Climate and Ecological justice. Her dream is to one day grow all her own food and help educate children and all people on how to be more mindful of our environment, sustainability, and being a steward of the land. She is doing many of these things now as she shares about on this episode. Miranda and I have a fun-gi filled chat about the state of things in our world in terms of environment, food waste, convenience culture, and how to start turning things around for a better future and a happier planet. Miranda Ganci loves learning, interacting with people, cooking, eating mushrooms, and checking things off of the to do list. She is constantly trying to find the balance between being productive and simply being. Miranda spent the majority of 2021 travelling across the United States. Prior to that she used her Plant Pathology skills to identify plant diseases and study disease management techniques in the plant health department at Driscoll's, the berry company. Today, she is the garden educator at Freedom Elementary and is having a grand time teaching and learning from the students.You can learn more about Miranda here:IG: @ratherbeoutsidemg

There are many of us on the planet right now who could use a little guidance and encouragement as we travel the path of our soul's growth. That path is often lined with dark times, challenges, and struggles yet leads to the greatest light and realizations. Dr. Melissa Sophia Joy has made it her life's work to be that guide for others after her own decade long Dark Night of the Soul. Dr. Melissa is a Naturopathic doctor and mind-body-spirit specialist for over twenty years. She is the Founder of Somatic Awakening® and Founding Director of Sophia Healing Academy. She is also a Messenger of the Divine Mother and Divine Feminine Christ Consciousness, as well as a Mystic and Ordained Oracle.On this episode. Dr. Melissa and I have a beautiful conversation around moving into a higher consciousness and our higher selves, the reemergence of the Divine Feminine into our world, moving from the ego to the soul, somatic awakening and releasing the density of trauma, receiving guidance from ascended masters, and being a Divine Sovereign Being. We share our common vision of a future where humans are free and living in full expression in harmony, balance, and joy.Dr. Melissa Sophia Joy is an internationally known spiritual teacher. Most significantly she has gone through multiple layers of healing, spiritual awakening, embodiment, and mystical unfolding arising from a living relationship with the Divine, especially the Divine Feminine bursting forth in our evolving world. She has been given a torch to be a leader of Divine Feminine Healing and Awakening in today’s world and share the power of Somatic Awakening®, a healing modality and spiritual practice that was taught to her through the direct transmission and the loving guidance of Mary Magdalene. You Can Learn More about Dr Melissa and Work with Her Here:https://sophiahealingacademy.com/https://somatic-awakening.com/Facebook links:Somatic Awakening Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1130146930757718Professional Profile: https://www.facebook.com/somaticawakening123Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.sophiajoy.108Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelissasophiajoy/

Meloney Hudson sure feels like a kindred soul to me. Her enthusiasm and vibrancy for what she does and for life in general reminds me that it's OK to let your WHOLE spirit shine. We also have in common the belief for the potential of human beings to be happy, flourishing, and to release the chains of insecurity and low self-esteem that we've carried for so long. Meloney considers harnessing the power of our Yonis and owning our feminine prowess to be a great place to start in the process. Meloney is an advocate of women's empowerment, author, teacher of energetic arts, and documentary producer. She believes self-love is the first step to a more joyful life and a better world. Meloney is a certified Ipsalu Tantra Teacher, and the author of Sexy, Spirited and Strong: Becoming a Positive Energy Woman and Venus Rising Yoni Yoga: The Multidimensional Practice for Sexual Vitality and Feminine Power. For nearly 20 years Meloney has created and facilitated transformative workshops to help women love themselves and become powerful and positive presences on the planet. She infuses her workshops and classes with practices from Tantra, Taoism, Women’s Spirituality and Spiritual Science. Meloney is also the producer of Rise of Venus: The Power of the Women’s Spirituality Movement documentary short-subject series and other documentary projects. On this episode, we have an impassioned conversation around some of my absolute favorite topic: Women's true, divine, and inherent power, the epidemic of low self-esteem, The Divine Feminine & self-esteem connection, the essential keys to thriving and success, Women's sexuality, roles, and supporting one another, and of course asking the overarching question; why are things the way they are and how can they change?Learn More About Meloney and Connect with her Here!Facebook Private Group: Positive Energy WomenPositive Energy Women | FacebookPositiveEnergyWoman.com

The greater understanding we have of why something is happening the better our chances of resolving it. This is why a holistic, whole person approach can be incredibly beneficial in healing ourselves and advancing our spiritual growth. Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc is a practicing Acupuncturist and Transformational Coach. Dr. Kim’s treatments and offerings aim to access the deep inner workings of the mind-body-spirit connection to help her patients unlock the root cause of disharmony. As a transformational coach her work centers around helping her clients develop self awareness, confidence and the ability to transform their problems into opportunities. Dr. Kim practices Esoteric acupuncture, which is a system of acupuncture designed to help with our spiritual growth and ascension process. The treatment is focused on balancing energy in the body, balancing chakras and helping us to build our connection to our higher divine self. Dr Kim and I have a fun and laughter filled conversation that provides interesting concepts behind Chinese Medicine and how events and experiences in our life impact us and result in disharmony. We talk about everything from relationships and break ups to trauma and other emotions stored in the body which affect the various levels of our energetic body. Dr. Kim goes into depth about ancient Chinese medicine practices and origins as well as what Esoteric acupuncture involves. Which includes working with the physical, causal, emotional, and subtle bodies which are layers of us that exist outside of the physical body. And the acupunture meridians which are found on the ethereal body. It's a very informative and fun conversation providing great knowledge and tips for body and energy awareness and healing. Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM), LAc, CNC has been a licensed, practicing Acupuncturist since 2010, a published author, speaker and intuitive healer; her treatments aim to access the deep inner workings of the mind-body-spirit connection to help her patients unlock the root cause of disharmony. Dr. Kim is a pioneer and teacher of Integrative Cosmetic Acupuncture, with over a decade of experience with Facial Acupuncture, her unique and innovative style aims to demystify the science behind why this treatment is effective, teach students an effective protocol and open the doorway to the greater healing potential of the treatment by addressing the Shen and Spirit of the patient. . She also treats patients for pain management and sports medicine, trauma, paralysis, pediatric and teenagers, major life changes, spiritual growth and more. Her healing approach is to unblock misalignment in the body-mind-spirit through accessing the highest level of truth for the patient so that they can experience a deeper layer of their most authentic self - free of pain, stress, tension and full of confidence and vitality. Find out more about Dr Kim's work here:https://www.lionsheartwellness.com/Instagram.com/lionsheartwellnesstiktok @lionsheartwellness. Twitter.com/lionsheartwellhttp://theintegrativehealinginstitute.com/

I am very excited to be bringing an expert onto The Women Waken Podcast to talk about one of the most sacred and profound acts any woman can engage in, Motherhood! Bringing life into this world and loving, nurturing, and raising it. Elisabeth Stitt is a Teacher, award-winning parent educator, and author of Parenting as a Second Language. She founded Joyful Parenting Coaching to give parents the skills they need to create harmonious homes. With over 50,000 hours working with youths, Elisabeth has seen it all: all kinds of kids, all kinds of parents. Because parenting is a skill that can be taught, learned and practiced, Elisabeth believes 100% that every parent can work to create the connected relationships with kids that garner their cooperation and allow kids to thrive. Through her talks, workshops and webinars, Elisabeth brings herwarmth and wisdom to parents all over the world. On this episode, Elisabeth and I discuss how parents can learn to tap into their own unique natural strengths and abilities. Recognizing what their most effective style of parenting is as opposed to what might work best for others. Elisabeth offers very helpful tips on how to handle specific situations with defiant kids, unruly households, and how find time for fun and enjoyment within the family. Learn More About Elisabeth and Work with Her Here!Website: www.elisabethstitt.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfulparentingcoaching/Middle School Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MiddleSchoolMoms/Instagram: https://instagram.com/joyfulparentingcoaching/Sign up for her blog athttps://www.elisabethstitt.com/newsletter-signup

There is an increasing frequency of people on our planet who are feeling the call to ask bigger questions about the way we live, why, and if it could be different. Many voices are stepping forward to speak their vision of how these questions can be answered and how many our issues can be resolved. Amanda Monier is one of these remarkable individuals who has experienced their own awakening of the soul and has courageously begun to talk about it through her podcast and with her clients. Amanda is a Holistic Healer, New Earth Visionary, Mentor, Podcaster, Published Author, + Certified Yoga Teacher. Amanda and I were fast friends as soon as we were introduced and began chatting, quickly realizing we are kindred souls if not fellow Starseeds. On this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with Dark Nights of the Soul and spiritual awakenings, stepping out of fear and into your life's purpose, inner child healing, The "matrix", Energy Work/healing, Spirituality, & Conscious Creation.Amanda knows she is here to assist with the anchoring in of New Earth and Oneness consciousness—the veil is thin + the old way simplydoes not work any longer. She has a passion for supporting people + meeting them where they are at in their journey. Amanda transitioned into her soul work from a career in law enforcement after feeling the nudge to go all in on herself. She believes in each of us activating our inner healer and healing through connection to our own Divinity. Amanda is completely committed reminding others that everything they ever needed was always inside.You can contact Amanda and learn more about here here!Website: amandamonnier.comIG: @amandamonnier

There is nothing that is outside of Source, Divine, the Universe, whichever term you choose to use. And there isn't only one way that Source or the Divine can be imagined or visioned. That's because it is everything! He, She, It, Human, Animal, Plant, Ocean, Sky. Yet every different form has a different part of the essence to offer. That is exactly what the concept of the Divine Feminine is about! A different part of the whole that can be expressed at this time, on our planet, to allow for harmony, balance, and peace. Sounds pretty out there yet it's the stuff that women like Kathleen Joan and I could talk about all day! Kathleen is a Spiritual Director, Reiki Healer, and Priestess of the Divine Feminine and she inspires others to honor their oneness with all that is sacred. She helps people integrate the feminine within them into their spirituality - no matter your gender identity! We have an amazing conversation about her upbringing in Catholicism, moving into a more spiritual based faith, and embracing the concepts of the Goddess. She believes the Goddess lives in all of us, and our diversity reflects Her infinite beauty! Kathleen Joan is a priestess of Brigid committed to the resurrection of the Divine Feminine, especially within her own Catholic Christian tradition. She holds Master’s degrees in theology and ministry and has over 10 years’ ministry experience, including directing retreats, teaching classes on religion and spirituality, and leading small group spiritual communities. She offers Reiki energy healing and spiritual direction for all genders, as well as women’s circles and retreats, to help you claim your sacredness in the image of the Divine Mother and take your place in the Great Rebalancing that is happening in today’s world. You can learn more about Kathleen Joan here!www.brigidsflame.orgwww.facebook.com/brigidsflameministry

Daniela Sulek did not plan to explore the limits of our reality when she first set out in her career in the corporate world. It was only through a Spiritual Awakening in disguise that she began to ask, " who am I and am I really living my true purpose?" Now as a Spiritual Entrepreneur, she has brought a leading-edge concept of applied neurophysiology, energy medicine, quantum physics, metaphysics and higher logic into her daily life creating massive physical, mental, and emotional shifts for herself and her clients. Daniela and I have a very energized and enthusiastic conversation about the nature of reality, our belief systems, why joy is the most important thing, and how we can transcend from a conditioned human to the consciousness of our true self. Daniela is a close confidant and mentor of the world’s most talented executives and entrepreneurs. She helps renowned leaders activate and integrate a permanent state of higher consciousness, so they experience the ease, joy, and fun of life. By transcending from creating by doing to creating by being, they are no longer bound by the conditioned mind, time, or space. They create experiences they desire. They also create massive impacts through effortless action from the unconditioned state of their being. About 1% of the world’s population functions primarily at this level of consciousness.You can contact Daniel and learn more about her work here:website: http://danielasulek.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/daniela.sulek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielasulek/

Conscious Recovery is a fantastic, refreshing, and ground breaking look at the nature of addiction, its root causes, and ways to treat it. Conscious Recovery comes from the concept that we are all whole, perfect beings who are unharmable and that addiction is merely a way of trying to protect ourselves the best way we knew how given the tools we had. The world has TJ Woodward to thank for bringing these beautiful concepts to light. On this episode, I chat with TJ and his amazing collaborator, Dr. Jessica Byrd-Olmstead, with whom he teamed up with to write the Conscious Recovery Workbook for Teens. Dr. Jessica is an expert in addiction recovery and has worked extensively with clients across the life span including teens and their families. Both her and TJ are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about offering guidance and support to others on the path to personal acceptance and healing. As a group, the 3 of us can agree that one of our favorite words is freedom and that freedom is the essence of recovery. As 3 recovered addicts, we have a vibrant and exciting conversation around the experience of addiction, the path of healing, and the value in learning to know your true value and inherent worth no matter where life has taken you. TJ Woodward is a revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist who has helped countless people through his simple, yet powerful teachings. He is the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method, which is a groundbreaking and effective approach to viewing and treating addiction.TJ is a featured thought-leader on wholehearted.org along with Brené Brown, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Mark Lundholm. He was given the honor of being ordained as an Agape minister by Dr. Michael Beckwith, and was also the founding minister of Agape Bay Area in Oakland, which was the first satellite community of The Agape International Spiritual Center in LA. Dr. Jessica Byrd-Olmstead is a licensed psychologist and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others transform their lives. She has held multiple leadership positions in the behavioral health industry and is a trusted advisors in mental health technology space. Dr. Byrd has launched innovative programs for world-renowned technology and healthcare companies and is the CEO and Co-founder of AirBear, Inc. a startup focused on wellness in the travel experience. She also has a private practice in Silicon Valley providing psychotherapy, consultation, and training. Dr. Byrd is the co-author of the Conscious Recovery Workbook for Teens. You can find out more about TJ and Jessica and their work here!www.tjwoodward.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tjwoodward_ www.drbyrdolmstead.com https://www.instagram.com/drbyrdolmstead/?hl=en

Crystal Brown, performing artist, director, and theater educator, will tell you that all actors are weird. You have to be to act out as a character and pretend to be somebody you're not. Yet weird can be wonderful in so many ways. On this episode Crystal shares with us about her own experience of being a singer, actress, and educator of the arts and how she has seen it change the lives of many people, including her own. Crystal has valuable insight into how digging deep into our inner expressive and creative energies boosts our self confidence and belief in our own gifts and abilities. Together we have a beautiful talk about the consequences of scarcity mindset and fear of failure which can sniffle our natural talent. And how we are the only ones who can decide that our blocks aren't real and can actually be blessings which we can feel gratitude towards. Crystal Brown is a performing artist, director, and theater educator based in San Francisco, CA.She currently teaches theater at The Brandeis School of San Francisco, where she established a middle school theater department and introduced a lower school theater curriculum. She has recently launched Theater4Life, an arts organization which offers performance coaching as well as creative and collaborative classes & workshops for children and adults.Learn more about Crystal and her work here!www.crystalbrown.infowww.theater4life.org

We are all constantly seeking balance in our lives both within and without. Yet it can often feel elusive to find this balance between our personal needs, relationships, life demands, and inner wounds. Jnana Gowan; teacher, ceremonialist, reiki and yoga practitioner, has a deep understanding of the importance of ritual and ceremony to heal and restore harmony. She sees ritual as the language of the Universe and incorporates various clearing and healing practices to allow others to create balance in their lives. On this episode, Jnana and I talk about the personal journey that is life and how we can find a way to truly release the past and move onto new paths while finding our balance point. Jnana shares some Shamanic concepts with us such as the Pachakuti and the Andean principle of Ayni.Jnana Gowan is a Shamanic Hypnosis Practitioner, Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, with a background of yoga and Reiki and hastraversed the shamanic healing arts over 25 years. Immersed in earth honoring practices since 2005, she brings her expertise bycreating atmospheres of safety and renewal. She finds great joy sharing the magic of ritual and hypnosis & the profound shifts that occur when there is a willingness to change. Jnana offers private healing sessions and community events as a certified hypnotherapist, shamanic ceremonialist, teacher and community leader in the healing arts. Her work is infused with grounded insight and a strong dose of humor -both necessary for navigating these rapidly changing times.My contact info:IG: [email protected] can learn more about Jnana and her work: www.balancepointshamanism.com

Developing consistent practices that are beneficial to the mind, body, and soul are imperative to optimal wellbeing and joy. Yoga and Life Couch, Kerstin Phillips, emphasizes the importance of journaling, affirmations, and body/mind connection in her work with clients. On this episode, Kerstin and I discuss the power of journaling and how putting our thoughts onto paper can greatly aid in working through doubts, concerns, fears, and the understanding of our feelings. As a yoga teacher, Kerstin shares how she emphasizes mindfulness and how our thoughts are effecting how we feel in our bodies. We also explore the value of affirmations and what it means to connect with your calling and how to notice when things feel off in life because we're making decisions based on the expectations of others rather than on our own desires. Kerstin Phillips is a Certified Yoga & Life Coach and Founder of Love and Live Wellness where she guides women and non-binary folx out from the shadows so they can embrace their true selves and feel confident in their decisions because everyone is valuable and no one deserves to be overlooked.Learn more about Kerstin and work with her here!Freebie: The Thoughtful Journaling Guide http://loveandlivewellness.com/journaling Workshops and Coaching Services (including free consultation): https://loveandliveyoga.as.me/ Website: http://loveandlivewellness.com IG: @loveandlivewellness

It is hard to find anyone in our world today who doesn't struggle to fully love and accept themselves. From the time we are born we are impacted by the events and circumstances of our lives so heavily that we can begin to believe they have the ability to build up or break down who we are as a human beings. We can spend a lifetime trying to feel whole and at peace with ourselves. My radiant guest, Monica Rodgers, has made it her life's work to guide women on this exact journey through their inner (r)evolution. On this episode we traverse many related topics including why women are the key to harmony and sustainability in the 21st Century, how to say Yes to the Mess, why the mess is a portal into self-liberation and self-love, and why circling with women is more important than ever.Monica Rodgers is a tireless advocate for the full actualization of women, inspiring women everywhere that saying “YES to the MESS” is the missing link to self-love and personal liberation and awakening. Through The Revelation Project Podcast and group coaching programs, Monica guides women from trance to transcendence, revealing the toxic myths of social conditioning and self-doubt in order to illuminate the magic and magnificence of our imperfect selves. She believes that women can take action towards realizing our true potential only when we stop proving and striving to be who everyone wants us to be. When we reveal the truth of who we are, we return to our “original design” andwith the practice of self-love and compassion, we become aligned, opening the portal into our divine purpose where true prosperity dwells. There has never been a more important time for women to reveal the truth of who we are as a catalyst for positive change in the world as theDivine Feminine returns in the Sophia Century.Connect with Monica Here:https://jointherevelation.com/https://www.facebook.com/Revelationwoman/https://www.instagram.com/revelationwoman/https://twitter.com/TRPwomanhttps://revelationproject.fireside.fm/[email protected]

It's always exciting to explore mysterious worlds. On this episode, Padma Menon, a very talented philosopher and dancer, takes us into the mystical world of Ancient Indian Goddess traditions and the power of dance to reconnect with the sacredness of our bodies. Padma enlightens us as to what is the Goddess tradition, examples of Goddesses and their specific practices, and how knowledge of all these ancient traditions help women in their daily lives. Padma's work is based in Indian philosophy and reviving ancient practices of dance contemplation. Padma and I discuss what it means to find our own inner source of truth and light to bring it forth, non-duality, and truly connecting with our bodies and finding ourselves in movement. Padma Menon is a dancer and philosopher who is a pioneer in reviving the ancient practice of dance contemplation. She helps those seeking to reclaim their sacred selves by generously sharing her lifetime’s knowledge in sacred Indian dance, philosophy and ritual—so that they can experience unconditional freedom, taste their true essence and move in this world in a sacred way.You can fin out more about Padma and work with her here:www.movingarchetypes.com.auFind us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/movingarchetypes/Youtube

Life runs the smoothest when all the pillars of our lives are standing tall and strong. Isabelle Giroux n.d's work helps women to optimize their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing while also accessing the esoteric realms to gain greater understanding and guidance in their lives. On this episode, Isabelle and I have a cosmic conversation around the nature of wellbeing, a thorough rundown on the Akashic Records, and what it means to utilize the non-physical realms. Isabelle has been working with heart-centered women for the past 30 years. She prioritizes natural & holistic strategies that have kept women healthy & strong, aligned to their mission and vision, and open to new ways of reaching goals. She is deeply passionate about life, nature, and everything wholesome. And as a licensed naturopath, holistic life coach, and Spiritual guide, the foundation of her practice is to support midlife women leaders to get healthy & rise up to claim their sovereignty, to step into wealth, service, impact, and deep joy! She leads women into personal evolution by bringing their vision to life. Prioritizing health & energy, a positive mindset, emotional resilience, and of course a Spiritual connection are the pillars to success, freedom and well-being!Learn more about Isabelle and get her free gift here:www.IsabelleGirouxND.comwww.facebook.com/centrenaturalhealingwww.instagram.com/NaturalHealingMentorhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2XIz7E4wcLsUGpsdMM-UA https://isabellegirouxnd.com/work-with-me/intuitive-reading/"15 Holistic Power Practices for Women to Rock Midlife Naturally" Free gift: "15 Holistic Power Practices for Women to Rock Midlife Naturally"

Sleep is integral to our health as well as our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. So when we experience difficulty with our sleep we feel the impact throughout our days. There are many causes for sleep issues including anxiety, physiological issues, PTSD, hormonal imbalance, and so many more. With the complexity and importance of this topic, we could use an expert to help us out. A good friend of mine and previous co-worker, Paul Bright, is a Certified Sleep Science Coach who has made it the focus of his work to help guide those who are lost in the sleep disorder maze. On this episode, Paul and I enjoy catching up and exploring some root causes of sleep struggles, what good sleep hygiene is, and why sleep has the ultimate ROI. As a leadership coach, Paul also offers ideas about the most important qualities of a leader and how even the busiest of business leaders can still prioritize sleep. BioPaul Bright is a Certified Sleep Science Coach who has recently returned to North Carolina after living 16 years in the San Francisco Bay area. Paul’s journey to serving in community mental health began at the end of his 10-year Active Duty Air Force career and throughout 7 years as a Federal Civilian.Through graduate school and beyond, Paul has worked with veterans, homeless with severe mental health disorders, and foster children. His roles include direct therapy, case management, coordination of services, and state-level program implementation.Paul was inspired to become a sleep science coach after battling several sleep disorders that started during his military career; and also those who were closest to him. After seeing clients and fellow providers trying to navigate the world while sleep-deprived, Paul developed a holistic, strength-based approach towards helping others get the sleep they deserve. You can visit Paul's site and learn more about him here!Sleep You Deservehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bright-b80374199Sleep You Deserve Sign Up: Subscribe to Paul's newsletters or one-on-one coaching here! If you mention the Women Waken podcast in the “how did you hear about us” section, you can get 25% off coaching services!

Our relationship with money is often pretty complicated for many of us. It can seem challenging to have a healthy, stable, and successful money relationship that allows us to thrive, be financially secure, and have the life we desire. So, like any other matter in life when challenges arise, a coach can help. Susan Shloss followed her calling as a Certified Money Coach and now facilitates breakthroughs in her clients’ relationship with money. By combining practical financial expertise with intuitive inspiration, she guides her clients to ground the spiritual into the material, opening the door to greater prosperity on all levels. Susan and I have a beautiful conversation around the intersection of money and spirituality and how ultimately money is energy, therefore, our beliefs and fears around it determines our experience with it. We explore how money issues can manifest as addiction and has many parallels to our struggles with food, sex and love. Susan also serenades us with a bit of her magnificent violin playing. BioSusan Shloss, Certified Money Coach (CMC)®, has more than 20 years in the financial services industry, Susan has worked as an investment specialist and operations manager at Charles Schwab and built a 6-figure bookkeeping business. She is committed to doing her part to change the system of dominance and oppression to one of equity and inclusion. Susan offers powerful tools that create deep shifts in a supportive environment of compassion and respect. She aspires to facilitate transformation for all who struggle with money.Susan’s Music Therapy degree informs her work as a coach and musician, providing sound healing with violin to enhance the experience of her audience. She brings her longtime study of energy healing, bodywork, yoga, and a lifelong meditation practice to support her clients in the self-care at the foundation of an abundant life.Learn more about Susan and find out how you can work with her and attend her events here!Website: https://moneywisdomcoach.com/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenspiritualityandmoneyJoin the Money, Justice & Spirituality Symposium: https://moneywisdomcoach.com/money-justice-spirituality/Visit Susan's website where you can take the Money Type Quiz and set up a Money Insight Breakthrough call: https://moneywisdomcoach.com/

In the symphony that is life, every single instrument is of equal and optimal importance. Without every note played, the full musical expression cannot be created. So how do we find the courage and confidence to put our own unique voice and vision out into the world? Speaking and Leadership coach, Lauri Smith, is here to offer guidance and share how she has helped countless individuals step into their most intuitive, courageous self. Her joy comes in helping people find their voice, stand in their power and speak their truth by day. She calls others forth to share their message and sing their life’s greatest song. On the show, we have an uplifting conversation around what it means to be seen and heard, what holds us back from stepping out, and how to allow our charismatic, divine voice project out to reach our audience. Lauri Smith is an intuitive public speaking and leadership coach. She helps visionaries on a soul-driven mission to stand in their power, speak their truth and Lead. Lauri is the CVO (Caring Visionary Officer) of Voice Matters and the author of Your Voice Matters: A Guide to Speaking Soulfully When It Counts. Her mission is to call forth more open-hearted leaders so they can do their part to change the world with authenticity, creativity and courage. She envisions a world in which everyone shares the vibration of their soul’s purpose with the world through their voices and together, we reach global harmony.Lauri can always see the soul underneath the static - which makes her really good at motivating people to fight their inner demons and find tremendous inner power.She loves coffee, dark chocolate and red wine (and she’s incredibly picky about all three.) Lauri is busy living her Carpe Diem life in San Francisco, California with her soulmate.Social MediaWebsite:https://voice-matters.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/voicemattersllchttps://www.facebook.com/born2actsmithLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Twitter:https://twitter.com/LauriSmithLLCInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/voice_matters_llc/

So...what's your sign? Zodiac signs and horoscopes have long been apart of our culture yet astrology is an ancient tradition that is much more complex than most people realize. Astrology is intricate and fascinating and has been used for guidance and insight for eons. Whether you're well versed or clueless on the subject, Astrologer and tarot card reader, Deborah Beckwin, joins us on this episode for a very fun and thorough exploration of what astrology is and how we can use it to greater understand ourselves and changes in life and on the planet. Deborah and I have a great time breaking down everything from natal charts to planetary retrogrades and Deborah even offers horoscopes for each sign for the month ahead!Deborah Beckwin is an astrologer, tarot reader, and Reiki practitioner based in the Seattle area. When she's not involved in the esoteric, she helps mental health professionals and other businesses with their content as a content and brand strategist.Learn more about Deborah and book a session to have your chart read with her here!https://twitter.com/sunoppositemoonhttps://sunoppositemoon.comhttps://www.facebook.com/deborahbeckwincontentstrategisthttp://www.instagram.com/deborahbeckwin

Powerful emotions and experiences such as grief, loss, and addiction can be extremely challenging to sit with and process. Which is why it's so important to have a means of channeling these feelings. Adriana Marchione has made it her life's work to help people use the expressive arts as a way to work through and beyond the hardships of life. On this episode, Adriana shares her personal story of loss and addiction and how she found her way through the darkness and into the brilliant light of expressive arts in the form of dance, photography and film making. Having both struggled with addiction and gone through recovery, we have an in depth discussion of the experience of reclaiming yourself after hitting bottom with a thud and learning to live life without all the numbing agents to avoid feeling. Adriana shares about her remarkable career in the arts and as an expressive arts therapist and her journey into the daunting world of film making. Her story is inspiring, exciting, and endearing for all of us who have faced loss and learned to live and thrive again. Adriana Marchione, MA, REAT, RSMT has been involved in the arts for over thirty years as a filmmaker, dancer, photographer and is internationally recognized in her work as a movement-based expressive arts therapist and educator. Since 2002, Adriana has taught at the renowned Tamalpa Institute, WHEAT Institute in Canada and founded her own wellness center in San Francisco. She has presented her creative healing approach, with a focus on addiction, eating disorders, trauma and grief, at festivals, conferences, and treatment centers including South by Southwest, Studio le théâtre du Corps in Paris, Ohlhoff Recovery Program and La Ventana Eating Disorder Program. Adriana created When the Fall Comes in 2013, a performance project that culminated in a short film based on her own life story encountering intimate grief and loss. When the Fall Comes was translated into French and Korean and streamed in universities across America and Canada through Kanopy. She recently directed The Creative High, a feature documentary film featuring artist stories of addiction and recovery. Adriana has been in recovery from alcoholism for 28 years and was awarded Artist of the Year by ‘In Recovery’ magazine in 2016. Learn more about Adriana, her work, and check out her films here!https://www.facebook.com/artcureslifearthttps://www.instagram.com/adrianamarchione/https://twitter.com/Marchione68https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-marchione-13419914/[email protected] www.adrianamarchione.comFilm Websites:www.whenthefallcomes.comwww.thecreativehigh.comTo buy a ticket for the premiere of The Creative High at SF IndieFest , Sunday, February 6th: https://thecreativehigh.com/screenings/To Rent When the Fall Comes on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whenthefallcomes/