She's Unscripted: Recent Episodes
Kristy Katzmann
A show about women, wellness, modern motherhood and taking the road less traveled. Together we'll explore topics of creating a life you love, exploring options to motherhood, and embracing a healthy lifestyle to be your very best. Join me and my guests as we share the lessons we've learned along the way and explore the choices we face and risks we're willing to take to have it all.
Creating a Successful Podcast in Partnership w/ Tiphany Kane and David Sais, Hosts of Mastering the Podcaster Mindset...
This week we speak to the fantastic Erin Ramsey, who is the host of You're Such a Catch Podcast. She's already in the third season of her terrific podcast, and we consider her to be an expert experienced podcaster.
Our takeaways:
Her biggest mindset challenge was being ok with hearing her own voice.
Erin is a master at authentically connecting with her audience.
Her personal metrics for success include feedback in the form of DMs, reviews and emails, and people asking to be guests on her show.
One word of advice: Just get started, let go of self-doubt and insecurities, don’t let imposter syndrome stop you, get help with the parts you need help with, and don’t give up.
Listen to 10 Ways to Authentically Connect with Your Audience here
Join our FREE Facebook community (Mastering the Podcaster Mindset Support Group)
DM us on IG: @podcastermindset
Listen to Mastering the Podcaster Mindset w/ Tiphany & David
She's Unscripted Season 3 launches soon!!! Subscribe now.
Taking a Career Break In Style w/ Tiphany Kane, Host of Radical Audacity in Love & Life podcast...
Do you ever feel like you're living life in drab colors? Do you ever feel like you wish you could just take a break, maybe three to four months to go travel the world? Do you ever look at people that live a fantastic life and wonder how in the world do they do that?
Do you ever say to yourself, "I wish I could do that." Well, today's guest is here to help us learn how to live life in Technicolor, as she likes to call it. Her name is Katrina McGhee, and she's a career break and sabbatical coach that helps nine to fivers quit their jobs and design mind-blowing breaks to create happier, more fulfilling lives.
Contact Katrina: @kmcgheecoaching
Contact Tiphany: @tiphanykane - The Heck Yes! Coach or Tiphanykane.com
She's Unscripted Season 3 launches soon!!! Subscribe now.
Catch my guest spot on Radical Audacity in Love & Life w/ Tiphany Kane...
Kristy Katzmann is this week's inspiring guest. Kristy is resilient!
She is a survivor of:
Chronic illness, a terrorist Attack, a toxic marriage and devastating divorce. You may also know Kristy from her time on the reality TV series, "Labor of Love" hosted by Kristen Davis (of Sex & the City) or from her time on The Bachelor. Through all of that, Kristy has remained true to herself.
She is now the host of the podcast, She's Unscripted. And shares the stories of other people tearing up the script and rewriting life in their own way.
You can find Kristy on IG: @kristykatzmann
And on her website: www.kristykatzmann.co
Check out Tiphany's podcast, Radically Audacity in Love & Life
She's Unscripted Season 3 launches soon!!! Subscribe now.
I Claim Self-Love in Partnership w/ Erin Ramsey, Host of You're Such a Catch podcast...
Gabi Conti, Hollywire Host, Author of the book Twenty Guys You Date In Your Twenties, and contributing writer for Cosmo, shares her story as she claims self-love. After investing over 10,000 hours in dating, going on 30 dates in 3 days, recognizing a pattern of codependency, and experiencing her fair share of heartbreak, Gabi realized she needed to look inward and fall in love with herself first.
Find us on the Gram: Erin = @youresuchacatch Gabi = @itsgabiconti
Read: Twenty Guys You Date In Your Twenties on Scribd (60 Days, Unlimited Books FREE)
Download the worksheet that corresponds with the episode: I Claim Self-Love
She's Unscripted Season 3 launches June 21st!!! Subscribe now.
I Claim Confidence in Partnership w/ Erin Ramsey, Host of You're Such a Catch podcast...
Maybe you're in a season of life where you're screaming out your window, "I'm a badass!" or perhaps you're currently crawled up in a ball, ugly crying on your bathroom floor; confidence matters. Whether you're single, married, dating, an entrepreneur, a stay-at-home mom, or working a 9-5—you are responsible for your own confidence. Kacia Fitzgerald, multi-passionate entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and CEO, teaches us how to claim confidence by making deposits into our confidence bucket during all seasons of life, no matter what negativity or challenges we face.
Find us on the Gram: Erin = @youresuchacatch Kacia = @kacia.fitzgerald
Download the worksheet that corresponds with the episode: I Claim Confidence
She's Unscripted Season 3 launches June 21st!!! Subscribe now.
Catch my guest spot on You're Such a Catch w/ Erin Ramsey...
Claim Self-Worth
Kristy Katzmann, Host of the She’s Unscripted podcast, former Bachelor contestant, and the lead from Fox’s Labor of Love, shares her story as she claims self-worth. Kristy is on a journey of self-reclamation. She realized that she had lost herself somewhere along the way, trying to be the perfect woman, trying to live up to the standards and expectations of others. She is working toward embracing her authentic self and realizing that she is enough.
Find us on the Gram: Erin = @youresuchacatch Kristy = @kristykatzmann
Download the worksheet that corresponds with the episode: I Claim Self-Worth
She's Unscripted Season 3 launches June 21st!!! Subscribe now.
Episode Summary
Join me your host, Kristy Katzmann, in this Season 2 finale episode where I summarize our (and my) journey of RECLAMATION. Where have we been? What did we learn? What were the biggest 'aha' moments from my guests? It's all here and waiting for you! Be sure to subscribe and follow me on IG @kristykatzmann so you don't miss Season 3... or any of the incredible bonus content I have lined up in the meantime! Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of heart for following along, listening and sharing this content with your friends. So until next time... keep it real, keep going, and know I'm on your side every step of the way... you've got this!
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Learn more about Shannon, www.playwiththeworld.com
Buy Shannon's NEW book, Return To You: 11 Spiritual PrinciplesFor Unshakeable Inner Peace
Take the Intuition Quiz
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Listen to our 1st Interview: Adventures For your Soul
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Learn more about Sheri's programs here
Join The Support System
FREE Design Your Life course for my listeners
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Follow Sheri on IG @sherisalata
"There is no shame in making mistakes while trying to figure things out. The goal is to live a fulfilling life, not a perfect one," Sheri Salata.
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Learn more about clean beauty and living via Paris Laundry
Shop an array of beautiful (and CLEAN) products here
Check out her podcast, But You Don't Look Sick, to learn more about her journey
Follow Kelsey on IG @shopparislaundry and @kelseybucci
"Skip the filter, feel the confidence," Kelsey Bucci.
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Learn more about coaching w/ Katerina here
Check out her podcast, You AF
Follow Katerina on IG @katerinabarron
Read The Body Keeps The Score
"When we focus on being our best selves and living our best lives, it ignores a crucial piece of the healing process. The actual f*cking healing," Katerina Barron.
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Learn more Scorby Travel and Gals Abroad Getaways
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Learn more at Alle Abroad
Check out Gals Abroad Getaways
Follow Alle on IG @allepierce
"I'm in a serious relationship with my passport and I don't see us breaking up any time soon," Alle Pierce.
Episode SummaryAlle Pierce is an Emmy Award-Winning Journalist who transformed her years working as a TV news anchor and reporter into an on-camera career telling stories on her own terms. She's an on-camera host, travel expert, digital content creator, and now along w/ her Mom Linda (whom we'll hear from tomorrow), the co-founder of the newly launched 'Gals Abroad Getaways,' unique luxury travel experiences created for self-identifying women who are tired of waiting for the 'right moment,' the perfect partner, or their friends to finally commit in order to explore the world on their own terms. Tune in to find out how Alle made it in TV, pivoted to freelance work, incorporated her love of travel into her business, and is most definitely writing her own story and sharing how you can do it too!
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Learn more at Alle Abroad
Check out Gals Abroad Getaways
Follow Alle on IG @allepierce
"I'm in a serious relationship with my passport and I don't see us breaking up any time soon," Alle Pierce.
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Learn more at The Modern Mamanista
Follow Sarah on IG @themodernmamanista
"Butterflies are like women - we may look pretty and delicate, but baby, we can fly through a hurricane," Betty White.
Episode Summary
Sarah Gross is not only the founder of The Modern Mamanista (her fashion blog designed to empower busy moms of all shapes and sizes), school counselor at an elite academy, and mother of 3, she's my sister and one of the nicest and most sincere people you'll ever meet. Often referred to as 'mommy Sarah,' her kindness and willingness to help others knows no bounds. We chat about our childhood, how our lives took different paths, the way we navigated the pivots, and how we find ourselves together in our forties with similar outlooks on life (in spite of our different journeys to get there). Sarah's own story is filled with inspiration and the perseverance and resiliency of the human spirit. Determined to stay true to herself no matter what, Sarah's heart is her North Star for navigating life and the message she wants to share with others.
Episode Notes
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Learn more at The Modern Mamanista
Follow Sarah on IG @themodernmamanista
"Butterflies are like women - we may look pretty and delicate, but baby, we can fly through a hurricane," Betty White.
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Learn more at www.elase.com
Follow Carrie on IG @simplyamazingpodcast
Listen to her podcast
Listen to the episodes referenced in our conversation here and here
"You can't outrun your fears. But you can jog slightly ahead of them and pretend you don't hear them because you have your headphones on," Carrie Brinton.
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Learn more at www.melodypourmoradi.com
Follow Melody on IG @girlifeempowerment
The Girlife Certification Program
Listen to her podcast
Read her book!
"The way we talk to our girls becomes their inner voice. But the way we talk about ourselves in front of our girls - THAT shapes their inner world," Melody Pourmoradi.
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Learn more at www.motherhoodreimagined.com
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Listen to her 1st Episode on my podcast
Read her book!
"If you're stuck in doubt, ask the rockstar version of yourself what it wants," Sarah Kowalski.
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Resources
Check out my blog here
Interested in cleaning up your beauty routine? Visit my Beautycounter site and let's chat!
Get inspired by my reading list on Goodreads
Listen to my latest podcast episode here and lean into betting on yourself! And don't forget to read my related blog post
BOOKS
Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert
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Resources
Check out my blog here
Interested in cleaning up your beauty routine? Visit my Beautycounter site and let's chat!
Get inspired by my reading list on Goodreads
Listen to my latest podcast episode here and lean into betting on yourself! And don't forget to read my related blog post
BOOKS
Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert
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Learn more at www.jennkrusinksi.com
Follow Jenn on IG @jennkrusinksi
Join her Facebook Group
Listen to our 1st Episode , My So Called Life
"Life is not a linear path. We can go from everything being amazing to it all being a hot mess. Sometimes simultaneously. And that's ok. That's being human. This is my opinion and I'm sticking with it," Jenn Krusinski.
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RESOURCES
Check out my blog here
Interested in cleaning up your beauty routine? Visit my Beautycounter site and let's chat!
Get inspired by my reading list on Goodreads
To learn more about Qi Gong or working w/ Chris Fernie, visit the Institute For Internal Transformation
For more on 'Joy' listen to this episode on the Happiness Lab w/ Catherine Price
Listen to my latest podcast episode here and lean into betting on yourself! And don't forget to read my related blog post
BOOKS
The Power of Fun, Catherine Price
Between Two Kingdoms, Suleika Jaouad
On Being Human, Jennifer Pastiloff
The Midnight Library, Matt Haig
WORKSHOPS
On Being Human Virtual Retreat w/ Jennifer Pastiloff
Unshakeable Inner Piece Global Experience w/ Shannon Kaiser
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Learn more at www.bebronzestudio.com
Follow Brittney on IG @bebronzestudio
Get her best tips and tricks
"Only thing more powerful than a confident woman is an army of em," Brittney Bennett, Founder of Be Bronze Studio.
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Learn more at www.tiphanykane.com
Follow Tiphany on IG @tiphanykane
Listen to Tiphany's Podcast, Love & Life After Divorce
Hear more about Tiphany's Journey on You're Such a Catch podcast
"There's a lot of growth that needed to happen, but darn, letting myself fall off that cliff and getting on my own path was the absolute best decision I ever made - hardest, painful, but best" Tiphany Kane.
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The Medical Medium, Celery Juice
Listen to this episode and this episode w/ coach, Elyssa Smith, to learn why self-nurturing is key in times of stress and trauma
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Hear my friend Erin Ramsey chat about JOMO in this episode of You're Such a Catch podcast
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Listen to this episode and this episode w/ coach, Elyssa Smith, to learn why self-nurturing is key in times of stress and trauma
Learn more about manifesting w/ my friend Erin Ramsey of You're Such a Catch podcast here
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My book recommendation, It's Not Always Depression
Listen to this episode and this episode w/ coach, Elyssa Smith, to learn why self-nurturing is key in times of stress and trauma
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Listen to my episode on Tiphany's podcast, Love and Life After Divorce
Check out our IG live that inspired me to get back in the game... and trust myself again!
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Learn more at www.playwiththeworld.com
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Check out her gorgeous oracle cards here
"In life we think the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem. The real truth is that things don't get solved. They come together for a time, and then they fall apart. It's just like that. Personal discovery and growth come from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for sadness, for misery, for joy," Shannon Kaiser, The Self-Love Experiment.
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Episode Summary
Meet Forbes published time strategist and coach, Elyssa Smith, who's helping us beat overwhelm, trust ourselves, crush our goals, and create lives filled w/ 'yes!' Elyssa explains what self-compassionate time management is, and how slowing down and focusing on self-love (rather than pushing yourself) is more effective, not to mention makes you happier and healthier both now and later. Learn why self-compassion is the basis for productivity, all about the '5 Senses of Self-Care,' how to build a 'trust bucket' to regain your confidence and clarity, and so much more! Elyssa also shares how long it takes create permanent changes in the brain and totally get rid of negative self-talk once and for all (spoiler: it's totally doable and she's even telling us how).
Be sure to tune into Part 2 of my interview w/ Elyssa (tomorrow) where she reveals her own moment of reclamation, coaches us on setting boundaries, shares how to create lives focused on the things we love (and eliminate the rest), and generously gives TONS of tips to get started on your own journey of reclaiming self, self-love, and self-compassion.
Episode Notes
Visit Elyssa's website, Your Best Moment,to learn more
Join Elyssa's private Facebook Group, The Stress Less Lounge
Join Elyssa's Blackbelt in Boundaries program
Learn more about Elyssa's coaching programs here
Follow Elyssa on IG @yourbestmomentisnow
"What if it's possible to trust yourself so much you don't care what they think?" Elyssa Smith, Your Best Moment is Now.
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Check out Erin's podcast, You're Such a Catch to get inspired
Hear the story of how Erin manifested her unicorn here
Book a complimentary coaching call to jumpstart your journey
Shop her beautiful (and cheeky) line of greeting cards here
Visit Erin's website to learn more!
Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes
futureboards, Sarah Centrella
Jim Carry, Yes Man
"If you aren't happy single, you won't be happy taken. Happiness comes from within, not from men," Erin Ramsey, You're Such a Catch.
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Check out Erin's podcast, You're Such a Catch, for more inspiration
Book a complimentary coaching call to jumpstart your journey
Visit Erin's website to learn more!
"If you find yourself repeating scenarios in your head, punishing yourself for something that occurred in the past, it's time to let it go. Likewise, if you're living for tomorrow reel it in. Tomorrow hasn't happened yet and if you're fixated on what's next, you're going to miss everything that is in front of you today," Erin Ramsey, You're Such a Catch.
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Eat, Pray, #FML by Gabrielle Stone
The Ridiculous Misadventures by Gabrielle Stone
Listen to Gabrielle's Podcast, FML Talk
Follow Gabrielle @gabriellestone
Visit her website to learn more!
"Isn't that what the majority of us feel from what society programs us with from the time we are little girls? Dream of the big white wedding, wait for Prince Charming... I'm sorry, where are all the message that you can be alone and happy? Maybe it's time the world starts teaching our youth the only thing that truly matters is self-love and personal happiness - because that is when you're able to attract everything you want in life," Gabrielle Stone, The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl.
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Eat, Pray, #FML by Gabrielle Stone
The Ridiculous Misadventures by Gabrielle Stone
Listen to Gabrielle's Podcast, FML Talk
Follow Gabrielle @gabriellestone
Visit her website to learn more!
"To the ones who loved me, broke me, lost me, and healed me. You're all the reason I found myself, and for that - I thank you," Gabrielle Stone, Eat Pray #FML.
Welcome to She's Unscripted... my reimagined Season 2 (adapted from The Life Unscripted Podcast) where your host, Kristy Katzmann, takes you on a journey of reclamation to create a life beyond your wildest dreams... and more. The podcast follows Kristy's real-time journey of self-discovery (aka tearing up the script) after a lifetime of following the rules left her knowing she was meant for more.
Kristy chats with experts in the fields of cultivating joy, finding purpose, optimizing wellness, and cracking the code to love, as well as shares the stories of powerhouse women who have been there and done that and want to help you break free from the script as well.
Join the reclamation revolution by connecting with Kristy and She's Unscripted on social media.
Instagram: @kristykatzmann
Facebook: @shesunscripted
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The Way of Integrity, Martha Beck
"I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me," is the most common regret of the dying Regrets of the Dying>.
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Episode Summary
Part 2 of my interview with Gabrielle Stone takes us on the journey of what transpired after she caught her husband cheating (w/ a 19 year old), fell madly in love (only to find herself heartbroken on the brink of a romantic trip to Europe), and decided to take the trip anyway... solo. Spoiler, she not only lived to tell about it, she wrote two best-selling books about it all inspiring a self-love healing revolution. Listen in as Gabrielle talks about her new book, The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl, and shares the knowledge she's learned along the way and where she's at in her life today (hint: she's thriving and living a life beyond her wildest dreams and wants you to do the same).
Episode Notes
Eat, Pray, #FML by Gabrielle Stone
The Ridiculous Misadventures by Gabrielle Stone
Listen to Gabrielle's Podcast, FML Talk
Follow Gabrielle @gabriellestone
Visit her website to learn more!
"Isn't that what the majority of us feel from what society programs us with from the time we are little girls? Dream of the big white wedding, wait for Prince Charming... I'm sorry, where are all the message that you can be alone and happy? Maybe it's time the world starts teaching our youth the only thing that truly matters is self-love and personal happiness - because that is when you're able to attract everything you want in life," Gabrielle Stone, The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl.
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Episode Summary
In this prequel episode, get to know me, learn about the inspiration behind the show, and get a sneak peek into what lies ahead this season. I'll reveal my ultimate 'aha' moment, what followed, and what I'm working on today. Plus, learn how integrity can became your ultimate guiding light in creating a life you love, how to know when you've veered off track, and how to course correct before you go too far down the rabbit hole.
Episode Notes
The Way of Integrity, Martha Beck
"I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me," is the most common regret of the dying
She's Unscripted Launches October 27th!
Welcome to She's Unscripted podcast where your host, Kristy Katzmann, takes you on a journey of reclamation to create a life beyond your wildest dreams... and more. The podcast follows Kristy's real-time journey of self-discovery (aka tearing up the script) after a lifetime of following the rules left her knowing she was meant for more.
Kristy chats with experts in the fields of cultivating joy, finding purpose, optimizing wellness, and cracking the code to love, as well as shares the stories of powerhouse women who have been there and done that and want to help you break free from the script as well.
Join the reclamation revolution by connecting with Kristy and She's Unscripted on social media.
Instagram: @kristykatzmann
Facebook: @shesunscripted
Highlights from this episode include:
- Brianne's personal story of recovery from sex and love addiction
- what happened when she outed herself as an addict in the Huffington Post
- her favorite AND most difficult chapters in the book
- the key to transforming your life and how she found true (self) love
- why sex and love addiction is much more common than you may realize
- how her past affected her outlook on family and motherhood
- what she loves about her story and the lessons she hopes others can learn
Resources from this episode:
- Read Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex and Love Addict
- Listen to Brianne's Podcast, Secret Life
- Follow Brianne @thebriannedavis and @secretlifenove
Highlights from this episode include:
- What doula training entails, and why Asia added postpartum doula to her resume
- Why modern life has made doula care more relevant than ever
- How her background in peacemaking is her professional secret sauce
- Why empowerment is the best tool in her tool box, plus all the surprising things a doula can provide or assist with postpartum
- What the fourth trimester is, and the biggest surprises most new mom's face (and how a doula can help)
- Her favorite part about this work, and what inspires her today
- Her top advice for new parents
Resources from this episode:
- Visit The Birth Partner to learn more about Asia and her work
- Follow Asia on IG @thebirthpartner
- Asia's Training, Certifications and Memberships include:
- DONA International Birth Doula Training
- Doulas of Austin Postpartum Doula Training
- Trauma-Informed Care Certified
- Traditional Bengkung & Modern Postnatal Abdominal Wrapping Certified
- ProDoula Advanced Doula Training
- Member of Doula Association of Southern California
- Volunteer Joy in Birthing Foundation
Highlights from this episode include:
- What a doula is and how one can benefit you and your family during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and post-partum
- The different types of doulas, and choosing a plan that's right for you
- How Anna's own experience with childbirth inspired her to make a career change
- The type of birth plan you should create and why
- The unexpected roles a doula can play that may surprise you
- Learn about specialties including hypnobirthing and placenta encapsulation
- Anna's perspective and advice on breastfeeding, and where we've gone wrong
- Learn about "Baby University" and virtual ways to find support throughout your journey to motherhood and beyond
Resources from this episode:
- Visit Chicago Family Doulas to learn more
- Follow Anna on IG www.instagram.com/chicagofamilydoulas
- Contact and for more information call 312-765-3012
Highlights from this episode include:
- Jenn's experience w/ chronic illness and how it led to her light bulb moment
- Why "being" became the key to her recovery + inspired her coaching practice
- Why her divorce was the most pivotal moment of her life
- What lessons her daughters have taught her, and how she hopes their lives are different
- Why understanding shame and talking about it are crucial to living a happy and healthy life
- The importance of maintaining a sense of self throughout motherhood and beyond
- Her secret weapon, Mental Emotional Release (MER), for making immediate and impactful changes in her client's lives
Resources from this episode:
- Learn more about Jenn's programs
- Follow Jenn on IG @jennkrusinski
- Learn more about M.E.R. (Mental Emotional Release)
- Get 20% off a session by booking here
Highlights from this episode include:
- how Mecca unexpectedly learned she had diminished fertility and what she did about it
- how she came to terms with pursuing motherhood as a single mother by choice when egg freezing wasn't a biological option
- why there aren't always signs your fertility is diminished, and her advice to other women
- how this journey awakened her to relationship patterns
- why women shouldn't be fooled by messages that it's "easy" to have children later in life
- how she navigated both infertility and her pursuit of motherhood as a choice mom
- her top tips for choosing an egg donor and why she chose an "egg lot"
- how an out of the blue text message changed the course of her journey forever
- why anything is possible, and the surprising plot twist that's shaped Mecca's story today
Resources from this episode:
- Listen to Mecca's episode on The Single Greatest Choice podcast
- Link to Donor Egg Bank where Mecca chose her egg donor
- Follow Mecca @thepathtomama to get her latest updates
Highlights from this episode include:
- how she was trafficked by an ex-boyfriend, and why this is more common than you might think
- why she didn't realize until years later what had really happened, and how this truth transformed her life forever
- where she ultimately found sanctuary, and how she beat drug addiction once and for all
- the inspiration behind the Sanctuary Project and what she's working on today
- her decision to become a mother, her surrounding fears, and how she overcame them
- why she ultimately chose donor embryos as her path to motherhood
- all about embryo adoption and how the process works
- the other side of IVF and implications we may not have thought about, but need to
- why more women should consider this option and tips on following this path
- what has surprised her most about motherhood and her advice to other women
Resources from this episode:
- Shop the Sanctuary Project and learn more about this incredible non-profit
- Read more about Holly's story in her book, From Basement to Sanctuary
- nrfa (National Registry for Adoption (embryo adoption)
- Listen to the full interview I reference in the show w/ Jamie Ivey
Highlights from this episode include:
- why deciding you're ready to have a baby is only the beginning of the journey
- how she navigated her unexpected fertility struggles and loss
- how unfathomable loss prepared her for motherhood and gave her the courage to keep going
- what to say to support a grieving mother and acknowledge miscarriage and loss
- how she defied the odds (1-2%) and conceived naturally... not once, but twice!
- the moment she realized she'd either break, or could lean into her faith and her story
- advice to other women trying to conceive and in the midst of their own fertility journey
- why you shouldn't let statistics define you
- how you can still get your happy ending against all odds
- why even when your story doesn't go how you want or expect, it all turns out "perfect" in the end
Highlights from this episode include:
- what is "matrescence," and how it impacts your life (even if you don't know it)
- why we've likely never heard this term, and how its acknowledgement can positively impact motherhood and society at large
- how the pandemic can be an awakening to a more balanced motherhood journey
- the importance of having the tough conversations surrounding motherhood
- why we are meant to mother in community, and the challenges modern society presents to our ultimate health, happiness and success in motherhood (and beyond)
- the biggest surprises women face in their transition into motherhood
- the problem with "pathologizing" motherhood
- how to help create space for a new mom to process her transition and become more empowered in motherhood
- What it means to undergo a "Motherhood Renaissance," and how this idea inspired Chelsea to create "Mama's Modern Village"
Resources from this episode:
- Visit Chelsea's website to dig deeper!
- Join one of Chelsea's motherhood circles for expecting and new moms here
- Follow Chelsea on IG @mamasmodernvillage
Highlights from this episode include:
- how Stephanie went from envisioning a traditional life to being a boss babe and SMC
- how she recovered from her long-time struggle with PCOS
- what happened when she met a potential partner on (literally) Day 1 of her fertility cycle
- how an unexpected pregnancy changed everything
- why heartbreak became her impetus to move forward with motherhood
- the importance of processing grief, and tips on how you can do it too
- how a shocking health scare gave her the clarity she needed
- why she ultimately decided to use a known sperm donor
- how she found her sperm donor and tips you can use when selecting a known donor
- why speaking to a Reproductive Law Attorney is a must
- her Top Tips for other women on the SMC journey
- how to empower yourself to create your own "happily ever after"
Resources from this episode:
- The sites Stephanie used in her known donor search: Co-ParentMatch and CoParents.com
- Connect w/ Stephanie on IG @mamasteph_np
Join me as I reflect on my (longer than expected) journey to solo motherhood. What have I learned, what has surprised me, and what do I wish I had known before I started? I've gathered up my "Top 10 Recommendations" to share in hopes that some of my own foibles can save you time, resources, and even a little heartache. The journey of a SMC in not for the faint of heart, but it truly is one of the most profound and empowering experiences you'll ever have. Buckle up, because you're in for an undeniably wild and yet incredible ride!
Highlights from this episode include:
- behind the scenes Bachelor Nation scoop
- Erin's favorite bachelor of all time, and what he's REALLY like in real life
- the book she recommends everyone read
- what she's learned in her own dating life, and what she wants you to know about finding lasting love (spoiler: she's now happily married for 10 years)
- her Top Tips for "Dating Over 40"
- red flags to watch out for when dating
- online dating profile tips to get more and better matches
- the best dating apps to try
- why you should consider a bigger dating pool - age is just a number!
Resources from this episode:
- follow Erin on IG @getncozywitherin for all the REAL Reality TV scoop
- listen to Erin's Podcast on the Taste of Reality network
- catch her EXCLUSIVE episode about my reality show, Labor of Love
- read, Alone In Plain Sight, by Ben Higgins
Highlights from this episode include:
- following Sarah's journey to choosing motherhood solo - how she had to re-imagine her story 3 times before her dreams became reality
- how she went from living a "Sex and the City" lifestyle to a total health collapse virtually overnight, and how her path to healing led her to rediscover her desire to be a mother
- what is Qi Gong and how it became a pivotal practice in her life and journey to motherhood
- how to take control of your fertility - learn from someone who's been through it and get her best "do's" and "don'ts"
- why she recommends considering choosing a donor and fertility treatments abroad, and her top tips for choosing an egg donor
- learning to think outside the box to make your dreams of motherhood reality
- how her own journey led to the development of her coaching practice and why she wants more women to consider single motherhood as a Plan A
Resources from this episode:
- visit Sarah's website to connect w/ her journey, resources, coaching practice, Facebook groups and more!
- read her book, Motherhood Reimagined
- get your free 30 min coaching session here
- join the tribe here
- get her ultimate guide to sperm banks - THE resource I really I wish I had!!!
Highlights from this episode include:
- learning how yoga can impact fertility and the science behind it
- how Beth's own personal journey to motherhood called her to help other women
- why holistic fertility center, Pulling Down the Moon, is a resource you NEED to know
- why Beth has never changed her signature 6-week Yoga for Fertility Course in over 20 years... and why it's more relevant today than ever before!!!
- how yoga, acupuncture, massage and nutritional supplements can make a powerful impact on your fertility, physical, mental and emotional health
- about the unique FEM (fertility enhancing massage) protocol developed by Pulling Down the Moon specifically for an IVF cycle, and why I've already booked my package!
- what nutritional supplements to take to help improve egg quality
- when to start holistic therapies when preparing to freeze your eggs or trying to conceive
- Beth's Top 4 recommendations for anyone trying to conceive
- her favorite DIY recommendations for self care at home
Resources from this episode:
- Pulling Down the Moon - website
- Book a nutritional supplements consultation here
- Purchase the PDM DIY Fertility Care Kit
- Books: The Infertility Cleanse, Fully Fertile
- Yoga For Fertility Series
- Register for Wellness Wednesday workshops
- Book PDM'ssignature FEM protocol massage package here
- For more information about freezing your eggs, visit Ova Egg Freezing
- Book a consultation w/ my fertility doctor (the best), Dr. Brian Kaplan
Highlights from this episode include:
- how Labor of Love inspired her to freeze her eggs, even though she doesn't think she wants to have children
- how she came to realize she was making big life decisions from a place of fear, and what she did about it
- the significant ways familial patterns have impacted her feelings about motherhood and how she's learning to break the cycle
- why learning to pole dance was not only life-changing for her personally, but also helped her find her passion and purpose
- her 8 Pillars of Wellness and how to use them in your own life to take control of your health and happiness
- why financial health is a topic women MUST start talking about
Resources from this episode:
- Asatta's website + podcast, What Makes Me Well
- Sign-up for her monthly newsletter and take her free health assessment quiz
- Subscribe to her Patreon to access guided meditations, yoga classes, weekly meditation prompts, special discounts on merch and more!
- Link to CoDependents Anonymous for anyone interested in learning more
- Her favorite quote about spiritual health and the importance of believing in something more... “All religions are branches of one big tree. It doesn’t matter what you call Him, just as long as you call.” -George Harrison
Resources from this episode:
- Watch Labor of Love here or here if you missed it!
- Katie's website and podcast, The Single Greatest Choice
- Follow me @kristykatzmann on IG
Highlights from this episode include:
- behind the scenes reality TV scoop
- why it took reality TV to fall in love for the first time
- how a failed IUI changed the course of her life forever
- why she made the painful decision to leave a happy marriage
- how Courtney Cox restored her faith in reality TV
- how her demanding career prepared her for single motherhood
- what single motherhood is really like and her advice to other women
- her plans to expand her family and how she's managing to do it all
Resources from this episode:
- Follow Missy on IG @missyholas - see adorable #OOTD photos of her twins!!
- Don't miss Courtney Cox's series about unconventional motherhood
- Watch Spouse House
Highlights from this episode include:
- what it's like to go on 50 first dates in 6 months
- her firsthand experience with the male biological clock
- what you can do to take control of your own fertility
- how to find the right fit when it comes to choosing your doctor, and the red flags to watch out for before you commit
- the priceless value of investing in yourself and personal relationships
- what she did during the pandemic that changed her life for the better
- her best advice to those concerned about their own biological clock or wanting to join the SMC tribe
Resources from this episode:
- Katie's website and podcast, The Single Greatest Choice
- Information about her coaching practice and how to get on the list
- Listen to my episode on her podcast, post Labor of Love
- Her recommended at home fertility assessment, Modern Fertility
- Dr. Natalie Crawford's practice, Fora Fertility, and podcast, As a Woman
- Check out her favorite SMC resources here
Highlights from this episode include:
- the surprising way Rebekah found out she was pregnant and why she knew it was meant to be
- honoring women's intuition and how to spot the signs all around us
- nuggets of wisdom from Jimmy Fallon and why it was the best advice she ever got
- finding joy in the curveballs life throws your way
- how Nora Ephron taught her that you really CAN have it all
- the best cliches to prepare for motherhood and your newfound life
- her favorite moment from Labor of Love and the line she wants stitched on a pillow
Resources from this episode:
- Contact Rebekah for copywriting and more here or follow her journey on IG @rebekahpuleo
- Avail - the NYC based nonprofit that helped her process her unplanned pregnancy. This organization offers no judgement support for any situation or choice.
- Upworthy Story on how to have it all according to Nora Ephron.
- See Me Grow Mat - created by a single dad of a NICU graduate to help other parents track their baby's stats in real time. Super cute gift for growing families!
- HARTS Bootees - mom owned company offering the BEST and cutest baby shoes around. Designed not to fall off and solve the mystery of one missing shoe once and for all!
- This is Baby - Jimmy Fallon's board book for babies.
- Watch Labor of Love here or here if you missed it!
Welcome to the Life Unscripted Podcast. I'm your host, Kristy Katzmann, and I'm so grateful to have you on this journey. I'm definitely a woman who whether I intended to or not, has consistently taken the road less traveled. From pursuing an acupuncture license before it was commonplace to taking a chance on reality TV (twice) to pursuing motherhood on my own, I've definitely gathered a story or two along the way. On this podcast, we'll dive into what it means to be a modern woman and the importance of writing your own story, no matter what. Thank you for joining us, and I truly hope you enjoy the show!