Best Ronit Plank Podcasts (2025)

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207: The Embodied Spiritual Path: Finding Home in Your Body and the World with Chameli Ardagh 1:02:01

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In this profound episode, I sit down with Chameli Ardagh, a yogini, mystic, and founder of Awakening Women. Chameli shares her powerful personal journey, beginning with a childhood in Norway deeply connected to nature but marked by family volatility. She recounts her early escape into spirituality as a way to transcend suffering, only to realize la…

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206: From Addiction to Awakening: Whitney Walker on Hitting Rock Bottom and Finding Self-Love 58:07

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Whitney Walker, a licensed marriage and family therapist, recovery coach, spiritual guide, and host of the Women Waken podcast. Whitney shares her incredibly raw and vulnerable journey, from a childhood marked by an absent father and an emotionally immature mother to struggling with debilitating low self-es…

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205: The Child-Free Choice: Community, Value, and the Mothering of Self with Emily Paulsen 1:02:09

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In this insightful episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons welcomes Emily Paulsen, an award-winning entrepreneur, brand strategist through her studio Electric Collab, and host of the Curious Life of a Child-Free Woman podcast. Emily is dedicated to shining a light on the often-overshadowed child-free by choice perspective. Their conversation centers on the pow…

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204: Beyond Forgiveness: Acceptance and Understanding in Difficult Family Dynamics with Ronit Plank 1:01:00

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In this deeply moving episode, I speak with Ronit Plank, a writer, teacher, editor, and host of the Let's Talk Memoir podcast. Ronit is the author of the award-winning memoir When She Comes Back, which chronicles the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation. Ronit shares her powerful story of growing u…

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203: Midwifing Your Life: Birth, Transitions, and Creating Your Village with Diane Ortega 57:27

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Diane Ortega, a Certified Nurse Midwife and co-founder of the first nurse-midwife-owned freestanding birth center in Arizona. Diane shares her personal journey from being an office manager to becoming a midwife, a path inspired by her own "profoundly different" and empowering birth experience with midwives …

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202: Beyond the Booth: DJ Megan Taylor on Vulnerability, Trust, and Tending to Your Inner Child 1:01:31

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In this deeply personal and full-circle episode, I sit down with my dear friend, creative collaborator, and "sister-daughter," Megan Taylor. I was blessed to be one of Megan’s first-ever life coaches when she was in her 20s, and our relationship has beautifully evolved into a rich, mutual friendship and powerful partnership. Most recently, Megan wa…

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201: Leading with Intuition: Balancing Masculine Drive and Feminine Flow with Anna Lozano 52:13

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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Anna Lozano, a mom, founder, investor, and host of the Prosperity Playground podcast. Anna shares her powerful story, beginning with her upbringing as a Polish immigrant in Canada, where she was programmed to "work hard, study hard, get good grades, [and] climb that corporate ladder". She followed that pat…

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200: Tending the Flame: Self-Mothering and the Power of Community 26:06

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In this solo episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons returns to the mic after a couple of months away to reflect on the sacred spaces that shape us - our homes, our communities, and the fires that keep us connected. Broadcasting from her Chicago home after time in Ireland, Gertrude shares stories from her 2 retreats in Ireland, her 95-year-old mother traveling…

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199: The Reclamation Era: Writing, Motherhood, and Neurodivergence with Stephanie Sprenger 50:59

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In this episode, I sit down with the wonderfully multifaceted Stephanie Sprenger—a writer, podcaster, producer of live storytelling and comedy shows, and single mom to two teenage girls. Stephanie shares her journey from being an early childhood music therapist to reclaiming her identity as a writer, a path that led her to create vibrant communitie…

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198: Spoil Your Baby: Debunking Myths and Healing Birth Trauma with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum 1:08:04

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In this fascinating and vital episode, I speak with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum - a neuroscientist, doula, infant and family sleep specialist, and author of The Nurture Revolution. Greer is leading a movement to revolutionize mental health by focusing on the profound impact of caregiving in the earliest stages of life. Her work combines cutting-edge neur…

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197: Birthing a Sanctuary: Intuition, Self-Mothering, and Sacred Journeys with Joey McCune 1:01:46

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196: The Selfish Year: How Putting Yourself First Can Change Everything with Valerie Jones 54:56

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In this powerful episode, I am joined by Valerie Jones, author of The Selfish Year, host of The Selfish Woman podcast, and founder of The Selfish Woman Movement. Valerie shares her incredible journey from being a chronic people-pleaser, conditioned to be the "good girl," through two difficult marriages that ultimately led her to a profound breaking…

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195: The Golden Thread of Motherhood: Lessons from a Large Family with Jackie Tantillo 52:53

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Episode Title Options: Should We Listen to Our Mothers? A Legacy of Love and Strength with Jackie Tantillo The Golden Thread of Motherhood: Lessons from a Large Family with Jackie Tantillo Rewriting the Mother Code Through Communication and Forgiveness with Jackie Tantillo Growing Up with Seven Siblings: A Story of Family, Creativity, and Connectio…

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194: From Scarcity to Self-Love: Linda Brand's Journey to Worthiness 56:38

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In this episode, I speak with Linda Brand, a transformational coach and host of the Worthy and Abundant podcast, about her powerful journey of healing and self-discovery. Linda shares her story of overcoming a childhood rooted in scarcity and fear, navigating a debilitating illness that became a major awakening, and making the courageous leap from …

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193: Healing the Mother Wound: Transformation and Trust with Tracy Ftacek 1:05:55

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In this episode, I sit down with Tracy Ftacek - serial entrepreneur, manifestation coach, and host of Manifest + Chill - to explore what it really means to release perfectionism, let go of hustle culture, and step into a life of joy, ease, and alignment. Tracy shares her powerful story of growing up in Alaska, building businesses in the beauty indu…

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192: Whole-Person Healing: Dr. Mary Ella Wood on Integrative Medicine and New Motherhood 58:02

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary Ella Wood, physician, medical director, and new mother, to explore her path from general surgery to integrative medicine, and how her personal journey of motherhood has deepened her approach to healing. As the Medical Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern, Dr. Wood blends evi…

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191: Building, Breaking, and Becoming: Lessons from Ireland 22:14

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In this moving solo episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons shares tender reflections from her time in Ireland. Fresh off her book launch, book tour, and the release of her TEDx talk, Gertrude opens up about the chaos and beauty of building a home abroad, preparing for her first Ireland self-mothering retreat, and welcoming her mother into this new sacred spac…

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190: Rewriting Weight Loss Culture for Moms with Laura Conley 1:01:26

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In this lively and heartfelt episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons welcomes Laura Conley—certified life and weight coach, and the dynamic force behind The Yummy Mummy. Their conversation begins with the serendipity of meeting at Gertrude’s book launch event in Los Angeles and quickly flows into Laura’s inspiring personal story. After becoming a mother, Laura…

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189: Building a Fertile Business: Motherhood, Metaphors, and Mindset with Amy Schutte 54:38

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In this episode, I speak with Amy Schutte, an entrepreneur, writer, and host of the Business, Origin, Stories podcast, about her journey of leaving a stable corporate career to launch her own strategic communications and branding agency after becoming a mother. Amy shares how motherhood awakened an intuitive part of her that led to a major life piv…

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188: The Unveiling: Dr. Gertrude Lyons on Her Book Launch Journey 38:05

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Episode Title Options: The Unveiling: Dr. Gertrude Lyons on Her Book Launch Journey Beyond the Book Launch: Navigating the Marathon of New Beginnings with Dr. Gertrude Lyons Realities of a Book Launch: Lessons in Self-Mothering with Dr. Gertrude Lyons From Sprint to Marathon: Dr. Gertrude Lyons Reflects on Her First Book Body: In this episode, I sh…

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187: Law, Leadership, and Late Motherhood: A Conversation with Katy Mickelson 1:00:48

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In this rich, heart-centered conversation, Dr. Gertrude Lyons speaks with family law attorney and equity partner Katy Mickelson about following a nonlinear career path, parenting through IVF, and how real life—not law school—became her greatest teacher. Katy shares what it means to bring creativity into a traditionally rigid field, why she values m…

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186: Hiring, Boundaries, and Redefining Leadership with Emily Bronaugh 57:00

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In this insightful conversation, Dr. Gertrude Lyons sits down with entrepreneur, leadership coach, and podcast host Emily Bronaugh. Together, they unpack what it means to lead with intention, hire with care, and mother a business without losing yourself in the process. Emily shares her journey from burnout to business ownership, and how she learned…

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185: Claiming the Mic: Sonali Fiske on Creative Leadership and Cultural Revolution 55:03

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In this powerful and unapologetic conversation, I sit down with Sonali Fiske—TEDx speaker, creative coach, former radio host, and fierce advocate for cultural equity and representation. We explore the intersection of creative expression, sacred rage, and self-mothering, and the courage it takes to tell the truth in a world built to silence it. Sona…

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184: Beyond the Launch: A Reflection on Birthing a Book and What Comes Next 38:02

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In this solo episode, I reflect on the emotional swirl of launching my first book, Rewrite the Mother Code, and everything that came after the sprint. From excitement and fulfillment to overwhelm and uncertainty, I open up about the full spectrum of the experience, and why it reminds me of new motherhood. This is a conversation about truth, creativ…

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183: What Our Children Teach Us: Gregg Stewart on Growth, Art, and Love 1:08:07

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In this soul-expanding episode, I sit down with artist, composer, writer, and TEDx speaker Gregg Stewart to explore creativity as both a path of healing and a lifelong act of becoming. From music to novels, parenting to presence, Gregg invites us to step into our creative selves with curiosity, compassion, and the audacity to do it anyway. We talk …

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182: Writing as Witnessing: Jen Pastiloff on Her New Book and Living in Truth 40:06

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In Part Two of our conversation, Jen Pastiloff shares from the beating heart of her new book, Proof of Life - a work that was birthed through grief, trauma, beauty, and a fierce devotion to truth. This episode is a masterclass in living unfiltered, trusting the body, and speaking the unspeakable. We go deeper into her creative process, the limitati…

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181: The Art of Being Human: Jen Pastiloff on Presence and Permission 33:31

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In this deeply embodied conversation, I speak with Jen Pastiloff - bestselling author of On Being Human, creator of the Shame Loss Movement, and a radically honest voice in the world of healing and presence. Jen brings her whole self to the mic: her deafness, her grief, her humanness, and her fierce belief in truth-telling as a path to freedom. In …

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180: From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Rewriting the Mother Code with Allie Casazza 47:35

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In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Allie Casazza—author, coach, and founder of the “Becoming Her” movement—for a deeply honest conversation about the messy, miraculous process of breaking open and rebuilding. Allie shares her journey from building an 8-figure business rooted in minimalism to experiencing a profound unraveling of her …

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179: Reclaiming the Inner Child: Healing Through Archetypes with Nina Mongendre 1:00:21

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In this episode, I sit down with Nina Mongendre—author, guide, and family constellations practitioner—for a deeply spiritual and nourishing conversation on inner child healing, ancestral connection, and reimagining the healing journey through archetypal wisdom. Nina shares her path from Kundalini yoga teacher and spiritual seeker to integrating sha…

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178: Birthing the Book: A Love Letter and Launch with Dr. Gertrude Lyons 22:40

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In this deeply personal solo episode—recorded exactly two weeks before the release of my first book, Rewrite the Mother Code—I invite you into the tender and powerful space I found myself in as I prepared for one of the most meaningful transitions of my life. Now, as the book officially launches into the world, this recording captures the rawness, …

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177: Postpartum, Perfectionism & the Power of the Village with Dr. Julia Krankl 54:58

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julia Krankl—a Harvard-educated physician, UCLA-trained psychiatrist, TEDx speaker, author of The 21st Minute, and mother—for a deeply enriching conversation on mental health, emotional wellness, and the complex, sacred unraveling of the postpartum experience. Dr. Krankl brings both clinical insight and lived wi…

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176: Birthing New Support Systems: Sarah Trott on Parenting, Technology & Self-Care 56:20

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In this episode, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Sarah Trott—mother, advocate, and visionary creator of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, as well as the founder of HelloGaia, a beautifully designed digital resource rooted in evidence-based parenting support. Sarah’s journey into maternal wellness began, like so many of ours do, through l…

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175: The Many Births of a Woman: From CFO to Coach, Mother, and Messenger 1:01:37

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In this episode, I’m joined once again by the radiant Yann Dang—a transformational coach, devoted mother, former CFO, and one of the most expansive women I’ve had the honor of witnessing on her journey. Together, we explore the ever-evolving path of self-mothering and what it means to show up with presence, truth, and grace as both a parent and a l…

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174: Seen and Unseen: A Journey into Trust, Intuition, and Feminine Power 23:37

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As I prepare for the launch of my book and upcoming TEDx Talk, I’ve been reflecting deeply on the themes of self-care, trust, and intuitive guidance. In this solo episode, I share insights from a recent retreat that helped me reconnect with a sense of ease, openness, and joy—especially in times of uncertainty. I explore the support that surrounds u…

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173: From Baby Planning to Postpartum Support: Nina Spears's Journey 58:17

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In this episode, I talk with Nina Spears, founder and CEO of Baby Chick, about her work supporting mothers through their pregnancy and parenting journeys. Nina shares her unconventional journey into the field, from working a job she disliked to becoming a certified baby planner, doula, and maternal wellness expert. We discuss the importance of comm…

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172: Wild, Willing, and Wise: Embracing Change with HeatherAsh Amara 57:17

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In this episode, I speak with HeatherAsh Amara, best selling author and spiritual guide, about her journey of self-discovery and her teachings on personal transformation. HeatherAsh shares her insights on moving from self-judgment to discernment and from victimhood to authentic vulnerability. We discuss her books, including "Warrior Goddess Trainin…

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171: Rewriting the Narrative: How Self-Mothering can Shift Your Sense of Self with Mel Harris 51:40

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In this episode, I sit down with Mel Harris, a strategic alliance builder, four-time co-producer of the GLAAD Media Awards, and host of Finding Our Way Forward. Mel and I first connected as fellow TEDx speakers, and our shared experience forged an instant bond. Beyond the stage, Mel’s work amplifies marginalized voices, builds transformative partne…

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170: You Are a Vessel of Love: A Sneak Preview of Rewrite the Mother Code 28:25

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In this solo episode, I take a moment to reflect on a pivotal time in my life—the final stretch before my book release and TEDx talk launch. As I sit in this liminal space, I explore the emotions that arise when we are on the edge of something significant, the excitement and discomfort of creation, and the deep inner work required to stay present t…

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169: Rewriting the Birth Story: Midwifery, Healing, and Self-Mothering with Janina Shorter 58:46

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In this episode, I speak with Janina Shorter, a professional doula, midwifery student, and passionate advocate for maternal care and healing. Janina shares her powerful journey from childhood loss and foster care to becoming a birth worker dedicated to breaking cycles of generational trauma. Her story is one of perseverance, self-mothering, and fin…

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168: Parenting, Communication, and Behavioral Health with Megan Rosselot 56:26

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In this episode, I speak with Megan Rosselot, a behavior analyst, special education teacher, and host of The Behavior Project Podcast. Megan shares her journey into behavioral health and how working with families inspired her to create an educational platform to help parents navigate challenges with their children. Our conversation dives into the e…

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167: Holding Space for Transformation: Insights from Dr. Gertrude Lyons 23:31

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In this solo episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons shares a deeply personal reflection on her journey through major life transitions, including the completion of her book, her TEDx talk, and the recording of her audiobook. She describes the powerful emotions and energy of the liminal space—the in-between phase where one chapter closes, and the next has yet t…

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166: Motherhood, Memory, and Spirituality: A Conversation with Rebe Huntman 52:36

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In this episode, I speak with Rebe Huntman, a memoirist, essayist, and poet whose work explores the intersections of feminism, world religion, and spirituality. Rebe shares her deeply personal journey of losing her mother at a young age and how this profound loss shaped her exploration of the Divine Feminine. Our conversation delves into Rebe’s exp…

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165: Mothering the Mother: The Power of Doula Support with Kristin Revere 52:13

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In this episode, I speak with Kristin Revere, the founder of Gold Coast Doulas, an elite-certified birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and passionate advocate for maternal support. Kristin shares her journey from a background in political fundraising and nonprofit work to creating a doula agency dedicated to providing evidence-base…

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164: Protecting Your Energy and Manifesting with George Lizos 43:10

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In this episode, I speak with George Lizos, a bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and host of the Lit Up Lightworker podcast. George shares his profound journey of self-discovery, from his early struggles with identity to becoming a guiding light in the spiritual community. His story is a testament to resilience, self-acceptance, and the transfo…

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163: The Power of Self-Kindness: A Conversation with Cari Frame 58:46

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In this episode, I speak with Cari Frame, a self-kindness coach, about the profound impact of embracing kindness toward oneself. Cari shares her journey from self-criticism to self-compassion and how her experiences inspired her to guide others on their paths to self-kindness. As a certified professional co-active coach, Cari helps individuals navi…

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162: Navigating Parenthood and Mental Health with Dr. Emily Guarnotta 48:55

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider, to discuss the intricacies of parenthood and mental health. Together, we delve into the challenges faced by parents, how to balance personal identity with parenting, and strategies to build resilience during life’s transform…

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161: Breaking Myths: Navigating Adoption and Trauma with Anna Maria DiDio 55:03

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In this episode, I speak with Anna Maria DiDio, a devoted adoptive mother, accomplished children’s author, and passionate advocate for fostering open family dialogues about adoption and trauma. Anna Maria opens up about her personal experiences raising two daughters—one biological and one adopted—while dispelling the myths surrounding adoption and …

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160: Transforming Tradition: Personal Growth and Family Evolution with Gabriel Piemonte 54:59

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In this episode, I speak with Gabriel Piemonte, a deeply influential figure in my own journey of writing and personal growth, about the complexities of redefining personal and cultural narratives about family and self-discovery. As a dedicated community leader and advocate, Gabriel opens up about the personal challenges and triumphs that have shape…

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159: A Year of Gratitude, Growth, and New Beginnings 17:46

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In this solo episode, I’m diving into a year of immense transformation, gratitude, and new beginnings. With the winter solstice as a backdrop, I reflect on the cycles of endings and beginnings that have shaped my journey over the past year. This reflective period has offered me a chance to not only celebrate milestones but also reckon with challeng…

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158: Reclaiming Joy, Gratitude, and Growth with Mariya Shiyko 56:58

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In this episode, I speak with Mariya Shiyko, a best-selling author and coach, about overcoming cultural expectations, her journey of self-discovery, and her experiences in motherhood. Mariya didn’t set out to write a memoir but accepted the calling once she discovered the power of women sharing their stories. She shares her writing journey and the …