Join psychotherapist Emma Teitel as she unpacks and investigates female psychology. On this show she digs deep into the minds and hearts of women to understand what it really takes to heal, to grow and to experience psychological freedom so that women can create lives of authenticity, fulfillment and contribution.
On today's episode we are learning how to practically and tactically make change in four doable and effective steps. We will dive into the specifics of how to define, plan, take action, and celebrate the goals that are important to us.
Before even sitting down to pursue our goals, we must ask ourselves where the goal has originated from and why it is important to achieve. Once we have defined the sacred origins of our goals, which will sustain our pursuit of them, we can use four simple steps to make them a reality.
In addition to the four steps, I discuss how to look at our life from a bird's eye view, set up a planning calendar, sustainably continue pursuing our dreams, and celebrate and reflect when we attain our goals. If you are ready to truly pursue your desires, grab a pen and paper and make sure to sit down with us for this episode!
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The astrological new year is upon us and in this episode we are taking the time to reflect, envision, and answer the questions that will lead us into our next new beginning. I authentically share what has been drawing my attention for the past year, dive into what the astrological new year brings, and lay out how you can go from feeling the energy of reinvention to truly saying yes to the next iteration of yourself.
Reinventing yourself or something in your life is no easy task, but asking the right questions can help us get there. It’s important to define what we want to change, ask ourselves why we want to change it, reveal what is stopping us, and visualize what the most successful outcome looks like.
We will also address things like how to let go, the difference between reinventing tangible vs intangible things, and talk about what life looks like after reinvention. Remember that change takes commitment, but as women, we all hold the power within us to create a deep and fulfilling life.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castro, or on your favorite podcast platform.
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We have officially entered 2022, but just because the date on the calendar has changed, doesn't mean that the circumstances of our lives will immediately shift or change for the better.
There can be so much hype around new-year goal setting and planning. While I personally love to reflect, vision and plan, I've also found that it's critical to be patient, gentle and loving in the process. Otherwise, we run the risk of yet another opportunity to set ourselves up to lose confidence, self-trust and efficacy when it comes to our most important dreams and goals.
In this audio, I walk you through many of the core steps I use to reflect, dream and plan for the upcoming year. You will learn:
Enjoy and may you have a gentle and easeful start to 2022!
In this episode we cover all things Social Media Detox including :
This week's guest, Fereshta Ramsey, is an inspiration and a force who is courageously sharing her voice and perspectives on the current situation in Afghanistan.
If you, like me, have been heartbroken, enraged, concerned and/or confused regarding the events of the past two months (and prior) in Afghanistan--this interview is for you.
This conversation covers:
If you're ready to take action now, you can support women in Afghanistan by donating here:
https://www.protectafghanwomen.org/
https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/08/17/fragility-womens-rights-afghanistan#
https://urgentactionfund.org/
To learn more about Fereshta and her work please check her out below:
https://www.rocknrollspiritual.com/
https://www.instagram.com/fereshtacoaching/
Last week I sent out a podcast all about how to create conscious endings because it is something I have been thinking a lot about personally and I hoped it would be of value--what I didn't realize was just how much this would resonate with so many of you!
From all of your emails and messages (thank you!) I can tell we struck a chord on this whole conscious endings theme, so this week I decided to dig a bit deeper into the subject and make a part 2 of how to create a conscious ending.
In this week's episode I cover:
I love knowing how these conversations are impacting you so keep those emails coming and if you're inspired, forward this podcast to a friend who you know is dealing with an ending right now...
Let's keep finding our resonance and remembering that we are not alone.
How we start and end things has always been fascinating to me, and having just gone through a major ending in my own life, I felt inspired to share some thoughts, practical steps and reflections on the concept of endings.
In this week's episode I cover:
This episode is more of a workshop style piece--meaning that it is intended as a resource to support you in actually doing some of the deeper reflection necessary to create a conscious ending for yourself.
I highly recommend listening to this one when you can sit down with a pen and paper and when you aren't rushed!
This past year has been a doozy to say the least.
I'm talking to so many women whose lives shifted, got turned upside down and inside out and as the recalibration/reorganization process is now underway, one of the main areas that I see folks redefining is WORK.
So let me ask you this: Are you happy with your work life?
Sometimes?
Never?
All of the time?
If you're being honest with yourself, what's the truth right now?
Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, if you're grappling or struggling with any aspect of your work life right now or trying to clarify the direction you're headed next, this episode is for you!
In this week's episode I cover:
This episode is more of a workshop style piece--meaning that it is intended as a resource to support you in actually doing some of the deeper reflection necessary to get more of what you want in your work and life.
I highly recommend listening to this one when you can sit down with a pen and paper and when you aren't rushed!
Have you ever felt like things are super chaotic and overwhelming and you can hardly catch your breath before another curve ball gets thrown your way?
Well if so, this episode is for you!
This week I'm talking all about the major upheaval, change and transition that seems to be in the air for so many of us right now and 3 simple yet practical ways to help yourself find a little ground even if the chaos won't stop.
In this week's episode I cover:
This is a short and sweet episode that I hope you'll find super helpful and enriching!
As promised, I've got a different kind of podcast episode for you this week all about a massive home overhaul project I've been doing for the past many months. And if you're wondering what does home organizing have to do with women's psychology and patriarchy, well the answer is A LOT.
As you'll hear me discuss in this episode, this mission I've been on with the house has come out of some serious (and sometimes HARD) realizations about chronic stress, resentment and relational dynamics that so many women I know struggle with in their households.
So if you've ever caught yourself enraged at the thought of washing another dish, crying as you move the laundry from the washer to the dryer, or just plain MAD because you feel like you're doing more domestic work than the other adults in your household (or because there is no one else in the home to share the load), this one's for YOU!
In this week's episode I cover:
Enjoy!
I'm super honored to introduce you to this week's podcast guest: Sarah K. Peck. Sarah is the founder of Startup Parent and I have had a colleague crush on this woman for YEARS.
Seriously, she is whip-smart, thoughtful, funny and refreshingly honest about all things parenting, business, work and LIFE.
Having Sarah with us this week is a dream come true for me and I know you're going to get so many goodies out of this conversation!
In this week's episode Sarah and I cover:
And SO much more!
Even if you are not a parent or a business owner, this episode is packed with really important ideas about how to take more creative ownership of our lives, our values and our desires.
The ability to show up, to be adaptive and responsive, to allow ourselves to be impacted by what is real and also to mobilize our gifts and skills to impact what is occurring around us is HEALTH.
As women, we are weavers of health.
Taking care of our own health is what allows us to most effectively show up in all of these ways and more.
And that is why I am so honored to be introducing you all to Mindy Meiering today. Mindy is a therapist, life coach and mindfulness teacher based in Durango, Colorado and this week on the podcast she is exercising her courage and sharing vulnerably about her personal journey with health over the last decade.
In this week's episode Mindy and I cover:
And SO much more.
Mindy is such a gentle, wise and mindful woman who truly walks her talk. This conversation is like a cup of warm tea on a cozy couch and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed having it.
I'm eager to continue our conversation this month around the topic of women and health.
There are so many important factors when it comes to our health, but solid nutrition goes a long way--it can literally make or break our experience of well-being.
And that's why I'm so excited today to introduce you to Chef Maria Cooper.
Maria is an author, nourishment coach, dance teacher and executive chef who is passionate about creating nutrient-dense, vibrant dishes that nurture the body and soul. Her book, Heartful Kitchen, a Cookbook for Every Body is my go-to cookbook most nights of the week.
In this week's episode Chef Maria and I cover:
And SO much more.
Maria is such a thoughtful, warm and inspiring woman--and her food is truly some of the best I've ever eaten, so she really knows what she's talking about!
As promised, today we are switching gears into a brand new topic over on the podcast: WOMEN & HEALTH!
I am super pumped to freshen things up and turn our attention toward these precious physical bodies that house our souls, psychologies and experiences throughout the human life cycle.
Per usual, in this introductory episode I'm going to be sharing a bit personally with you about my own health journey as a woman, why I think this topic is so critical for us to sink our teeth into and some of my favorite resources to take this conversation deeper if you're called.
In this week's episode I cover:
To wrap up this month's conversation on trauma and triumph, I am thrilled to be introducing you to Dr. Mariel Buque. Dr. Mariel is a bright and beautiful soul whose work focuses on the healing of intergenerational and collective trauma.
In this week's episode Dr. Mariel Buque and I cover:
And SO much more!
Dr. Mariel's presence is luminous and full of grace. She is so clearly a woman who walks her talk and I felt incredibly gifted by the hour I got to spend with her, as I'm sure you will feel by this conversation, I hope you enjoy!
Teri A. Dillion was given a terminal diagnosis with ALS at age 35, shortly after getting married to the love of her life. She was a successful and gifted psychotherapist, dedicated spiritual practitioner and engaged community member.
From the moment she received the diagnosis, her entire life changed and ever since she has been on a profound journey of awakening and healing.
In this week's episode Teri and I cover:
And SO much more!
Teri is a courageous and inspiring woman, a dedicated disabilities advocate and wise beyond her years. How she has navigated this incredibly devastating and traumatic experience with so much resilience, thoughtfulness and contribution is astounding to me--and I know Teri's story will profoundly touch and impact you.
Have you ever read a book so good that you could hardly put it down?
So powerful, so enriching, so provocative that you hung on every last word?
Well, just recently I had the honor and privilege to receive an advanced copy of Kimberly Ann Johnson's newest book, and it is one of these books and then some!
Kimberly is a brilliant and pioneering Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner, educator, and author. She helps women heal trauma, awaken their power and feel at home in their bodies so they can start living life on their own terms.
Her life changing book Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It For Good is officially published as of TODAY and I could not be more excited to have her with us on the podcast this week.
In this week's episode Kimberly and I cover:
And SO much more!
Kimberly is an inspiration, a devoted advocate for women's health & healing and a powerful example of what is possible when a woman digs deep and commits to her own trauma healing.
I am touched to be introducing April's podcast theme to you all on the subject of Women, Trauma & Triumph.
We go through SO much every day and over the course of our lifetimes and no matter who we are, or where we come from, both trauma and triumph are a part of the deal.
Per usual, in this week's episode I am introducing the theme to you all, giving some context and background, offering practical tools you can put to use right away and sharing my favorite books and resources to accompany you on your journey.
In this week's episode I cover:
Today we are wrapping up the entire month's theme on women and money--and this is one you will not want to miss!
Jacquette M. Timmons is my guest in this conversation and her vivacity, expertise and down-to-earth wisdom had me laughing, learning and in deep appreciation of the human side of money and all that it entails.
In this week's episode Jacquette and I cover:
And so much more!
Jacquette has such an approachable, thoughtful and lighthearted approach to money that resonated deeply for me and once again inspired me to think differently and take new actions in my money life, so I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed having the conversation!
*Time sensitive reminder, TODAY is the LAST day to receive a gift bundle of my favorite women and money books in the mail, so simply follow the instructions below to get your books!*
Instructions to win my favorite women + money books:
1) Leave a rating and a review of Women Today on Apple Podcasts.
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3) Email: emma@emmateitel.com the photo proof of your podcast review with your name and mailing address.
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Do you know about the "The Great Wealth Transfer" that is currently happening?
Most women I talk to have never heard of it...I myself only learned about it under 5 years ago and I've still got so much to learn.
To put it simply, right now in the United States (as well as many other nations across the globe) we are making an enormous collective transition where women are estimated to hold an additional $30 trillion of wealth.
Yes, you read that correctly:
30 Trillion Dollars!
I think for many of us, it can be hard to wrap our minds around this amount of money--it can be easy to feel disconnected, separate or even not a part of this transition, particularly if we are really struggling financially or just trying to figure out how to pay the bills month to month.
Regardless of where you are at in your individual money life, however, I believe it is critical that we all are educated and informed about "The Great Wealth Transfer" because the potential for what this could mean for us as women, the planet and for generations to come is MAJOR.
And that is why I am honored to introduce the brilliant Robin Catlin to you all. Robin is a Certified Financial Planner, human-centered asset manager, and all around thoughtful woman.
In this week's episode Robin and I cover:
This conversation was EXTREMELY powerful for me to have and I'm left feeling even more inspired to continue educating myself so that I (and the women I work with) can be as well prepared and positioned to take part in this "Great Wealth Transfer" as effectively as possible.
And as a reminder, we've just got one week left in the month of March so if you want to receive a gift bundle of my favorite women and money books in the mail, simply follow the instructions below. Once we enter April this will no longer be available, so don't delay!
Instructions to win my favorite women + money books:
1) Leave a rating and a review of Women Today on Apple Podcasts.
2) Snap a picture or screen shot of your review.
3) Email: emma@emmateitel.com the photo proof of your podcast review with your name and mailing address.
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Join Carrie VanWinkle, CFP and Socially Responsive Investment Advisor, as she blows us away and breathes fresh, new life into the women and money conversation. Carrie educates us about how we can empower our money, on all levels, to do good work in the world.
In this inspiring episode we cover:
I learned so many new things from this conversation and also got tons of amazing reminders that have already inspired me to take exciting new actions in my money life!
Carrie is a wealth of information and how she integrates both the personal and collective aspects of money is profound, so please enjoy this interview and I highly recommend taking notes if you can, because this episode packs a punch in the best sorts of ways!
These are all of the resources mentioned in the show:
https://www.carriebvanwinkle.com/
https://www.carriebvanwinkle.com/post/empower-your-money-for-good
https://www.naturalinvestments.com/
https://www.betterbankingoptions.com/
https://www.ellevest.com/
www.revalueinvesting.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-soulful-money-podcast/id1477410613
Bari Tessler Linden is my favorite financial therapist. She is the author of The Art of Money as well as the creator of the year-long money school called The Art of Money.
In this week's episode Bari and I cover so many rich topics including:
This conversation is a beautiful integration of Bari's personal stories--one woman's journey of doing her inner work, trusting herself and evolving with life's many twists and turns-- as well as her powerful wisdom and professional expertise on the subject of women and money.
I know you're going to LOVE it!
And if you want to receive your very own copy of Bari's book in the mail along with some of my other favorite money books, simply follow the instructions below in the month of March.
Instructions to win my favorite women + money books:
1) Leave a rating and a review of Women Today on Apple Podcasts.
2) Snap a picture or screen shot of your review.
3) Email: emma@emmateitel.com the photo proof of your podcast review with your name and mailing address.
4) Sit back and wait for a special package from me that will include a collection of my favorite women + money books!
I'm super pumped because March has arrived and today we get to transition into a new theme on the podcast and it's all about: WOMEN + MONEY!This is a major topic and often conjures A LOT of feelings and that is exactly why I'm so eager to bring these rich and eye-opening conversations to you!
Per usual, this week I'll be warming us up to the topic and sharing some of my personal thoughts/reflections on the matter and then starting next week I'll be introducing you to our incredible guests who will be tackling many different angles of the conversation.
In this week's episode I'm covering:
In this episode I also share about a fun give-away I'm doing this month for any person who leaves a rating and a review of the podcast over on Apple Podcasts.
Instructions to win my favorite women + money books:
1) Leave a rating and a review of Women Today on Apple Podcasts.
2) Snap a picture or screen shot of your review.
3) Email emma@emmateitel.com the photo proof of your podcast review with your name and mailing address.
4) Sit back and wait for a special package from me that will include a collection of my favorite women + money books!
Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to support the mission of this work! It means so much to me as well as to all the women out there who are looking for this type of information, inspiration and community and have yet to find it!
What if I told you that we've gotten the dominant conversation around purpose all (or mostly!) wrong?
What if I told you that we've been missing a huge piece that when you hear about it, a major light bulb is going to go off in your head?
Well, this week's guest on the podcast, Krista Van Derveer, is here to do just this for us.
In this thought provoking and refreshing interview Krista disrupts the women + purpose conversation and enlightens us about the power of women taking a stand in their lives and in the world.She walks us through a new way of thinking about purpose that illuminates both the unique challenge and the unique opportunity that is on the table. In this interview we cover:
This is an inspiring and enlightening conversation not to be missed, particularly if you are ready to take even greater levels of responsibility for yourself and your contribution in the world.
To learn more about Krista and her incredible work supporting women to clarify their stands and take bigger leadership check out her website and her High Impact Women Mastermind by clicking the links below:
https://www.kristavanderveer.com/
https://www.kristavanderveer.com/hiw2021/
In this information packed episode we get to hear from Dr. Tiffany Shelton Mariolle about the step by step process of how to manifest what we desire in our lives.
Dr. Mariolle walks us through some of the most common myths and misconceptions when it comes to the idea of manifestation and how to wholeheartedly engage the process as a life transformation tool.
This conversation covers:
How Dr. Mariolle speaks about the concept of manifestation feels like a breath of fresh air because she makes the whole practice feel approachable, doable and grounded in real life.
She integrates so much of her background and education as a psychologist and as an advocate for positive psychology while also weaving in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles--all of which create a very well-rounded and realistic way of approaching the concept of manifestation, which can sometimes feel out of reach or overly idealistic.
I highly recommend this episode and I hope you enjoy learning some new ways to approach going after your desires, as I certainly did!
To learn more about Dr. Tiffany Shelton Mariolle and her program Dream Life Academy check out her website here:
http://www.tiffanyshelton.com/
In this rich and uplifting interview Lisa Dion shares powerful wisdom about how to lead an inspiring and purposeful life that is in alignment with who you truly are.
By listening to this episode you will get so many practical and useful ways to start engaging differently with your own life and also hear some powerful stories from Lisa’s life about how she navigates her personal challenges in an ongoing manner to find increasing levels of fulfillment and purpose each year.
Some of the rich topics we cover include:
This conversation is nuanced and multi-dimensional. Lisa had me laughing and teary, hopeful and inspired to take action. This interview packs a punch and I know you’ll enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed having the dialogue.
To find out more about Lisa and her incredible work please check out:
https://lisa-dion.com/
Welcome to February Everyone!
I'm super psyched to be switching gears and turning our focus on the podcast toward women and purpose!
In this episode I'm kicking off this month's theme with my thoughts on the subject, and as always, I'm talking high level concepts as well as practical/usable ways that you can start to feel more connected and in alignment with your purpose, because let's face it, life feels a whole lot better when we feel purposeful!
By taking the time to listen to this episode you can expect to learn specific ways to identify and feel more connected to your purpose and ways to increase your sense of fulfillment in a day to day way.
In this episode I'll cover:
If you want to learn more about me, your host, or explore the opportunity to work together, please check out my website: http://www.emmateitel.com/
In this inspiring and powerful interview I talk with Sue Deagle, Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of Vectrus, about her experience of grief and loss after her husband’s sudden death several years ago.
Sue shares candidly about how she made decisions regarding her career, her children and her marriage despite many competing priorities as her kids were growing up. We discuss how she created space to grieve and process her husband's death and what carried her through some of her darkest hours.
We unpack the power of friendship, the healing medicine of memoir both as a reader and as a writer and learn about the spiritual opening Sue experienced in the wake of her husband’s death.
Sue shares vulnerably about where her current challenges show up and how she has become more comfortable with facing sorrow. This is a moving and rich episode that is not to be missed, particularly if you have lost someone dear.
Relevant Resources Discussed in Episode:
www.kripalu.org
www.danishapiro.com
https://untamedbook.com
www.vectrus.com
https://www.thejoandidion.com
https://www.davidwhyte.com
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In this inspiring and honest conversation, Sara Avant Stover speaks openly about many of the personal challenges she has undergone over the last 5 years and how she has navigated some extremely challenging terrain. She speaks about everything from shame, to grief, to rage and how she has worked internally with some of the most confronting aspects of her own mind.
Sara educates us about the steps of the Heroine’s Journey and shares many valuable lessons from The Book of She that she published 5 years ago.
We touch on the concept of building a tolerance for uncertainty, sitting in the unknown and the cycles of death and dissolution.
Sara shares about the medicine and gifts of each season both in the external world and in the season’s of our lives and discusses some of the healing modalities that have been most useful and effective for her.
We explore the concept of the mid-life transition and everything that it entails and what it means to truly step into your full life’s work.
Show Notes:
Join "The Book of SHE Club: A 13-Week Initiation" that begins on February 5. Embark on your Heroine's Journey in a community of like-hearted women. Traverse one chapter a week with a live Zoom call with Sara that includes teachings, a meditation, and live Q & A.
Learn more and enroll & learn more at www.SaraAvantStover.com/#bookclub
In this heartfelt and powerful episode I have the honor to speak with Merryl E. Rothaus about her decade-long journey and multiple attempts to become a mother. She shares openly with us about the three baby losses she faced, how she has navigated her intense grief and what it means to be a "Mother Without Children".
Merryl speaks both from a personal perspective as well as from her wise professional expertise. She walks us through many practical ways to work with grief, describes which elements have been most supportive to her along her journey and why we need to start changing the cultural narrative around grief and loss.
Merryl introduces us to the worlds of Art and Somatic Based Therapies, Shamanic Practice and Buddhism. We unpack the spiritual reckoning that often accompanies unthinkable loss and discuss the relevance of meaning making. Merryl shares with us about recently turning 50 years old and what this milestone birthday is illuminating for her.
This is one of those not-to-be-missed conversations that takes us straight into the heart and depth of womanhood. Merryl’s story is a testament to how much strength, wisdom and warriorship there is to be gleaned even from life's most dark and harrowing experiences.
Relevant Links:
https://www.merrylrothaus.com/
https://malidoma.comhttps://www.naropa.edu/
In this episode I am celebrating our first big podcast milestone: crossing over the 1000+ download mark in December! I’m sharing my gratitude for you all and reflections about reaching this many women and my visions and desires for where to take the podcast in 2021.
I introduce the theme for January of grief and loss as initiation and how to work with these more difficult experiences as they continue to show up in our lives and in the world during this time of the pandemic and great social change.
I discuss the importance of relating to grief and loss, effective ways to work with these challenging energies, the essential role of community and the concept of post-traumatic growth as a possibility for how we can transform and return to an even more whole version of ourselves after some of our darkest times.
In this episode I have the privilege to interview Holly Bullard about her journey of coming out and embracing her authentic sexual orientation while married to a man and parenting two young children. Holly shares openly with us about the series of events that coincided and ultimately shattered her life as she knew it. She describes the incredible metamorphosis she went through over the course of a decade-long journey that shifted the entire landscape of her life and disrupted her worldview for the better.
We get to hear about Holly’s early life and how her circumstances created a desire to keep the peace and shaped her identity as a people pleaser. We learn about the powerful inner work Holly did to accept and value the full truth of who she is, despite being surrounded by criticism and judgement. We dive deep into Holly’s Christian faith and the complex reckoning she was called to do with her spiritual life and everything that she has come to understand as a result.
This story is a powerful testament to the courage it takes as women to stand up for what we believe in, who we are and what is most true for us despite societal and cultural expectations.
In this short and sweet episode I talk about the inevitable human experience of being in transition and how disorienting and challenging it can be when we are neither here nor there, but instead find ourselves to be in the messy middle.
Whether your personal life is in transition right now or you're simply feeling the collective state of affairs regarding the pandemic, we all know what it is like to feel in between. In this episode I walk you through the big picture categories of life and how to think about caring for yourself in different and creative ways. In each area of life I offer practical ways to create a more solid and strong foundation from which to ride out the uncertainty of being in the middle.
This episode is full of gentle reminders, ways of thinking about the messy middle and a whole lot of love for you as you continue showing up for the complexity and nuance of your life.
In this episode, I talk to psychotherapist, director and founder of the Colorado Women’s Center, Kendra Miguez. We discuss the most common issues she sees women struggling with when it comes to their inner life and how to overcome those challenges. She breaks down the importance of women coming to define their own worth based on personal values.
We explore what is changing for women’s mental health in America, the transformational power of motherhood and how to identify if you or another woman has postpartum depression. We get to hear how the vision for this healing center came to Kendra as a result of facing her own challenges and darkness as a single mother struggling to put herself through two graduate programs. We unpack the value of adversity and learning to accept the presence of pain, even when it's hard and how these experiences can come to positively shape and define us. Show Notes:https://www.coloradowomenscenter.com
http://kendramiguez.com
In this episode, I talk to Jungian analyst, psychiatrist, author and speaker Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen. She shares stories about her involvement in the women’s movement of the 1970’s including how Gloria Steinem helped her to advocate for women’s equality in the world of psychiatry. We explore what archetypal psychology is and how we can start to understand ourselves more deeply through the exploration of female archetypes. We discuss the current state of the world and the opportunities that are available right now for the human species to evolve and why it is so critical that women get clear about what matters to them. Jean shares wisdom about the importance of gathering in circles, having supportive women in our lives and the new world that is possible if we each find our voices and speak up for the values that we hold most dear.
You can learn more about Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen on her website:
https://www.jeanbolen.com
In this refreshing and candid interview I speak with Conni Biesalski. Conni is a creative entrepreneur, writer, author, YouTuber, and photographer on a mission to help others explore themselves, overcome inner blocks and share their creative gifts with the world. She is passionate about mindfulness, breathwork, plant medicine, psychology, philosophy and the creative process. Many years of depression, anxiety and chronic pain motivated her to experiment with endless healing modalities and learn from a variety of teachers all around the world. She runs the CREATE podcast and is the co-creator of The Breath Circle.
In this interview we cover many rich topics including:
You can find Conni in these places:
www.conni.me
Instagram: @conni.biesalski
Twitter: @connibie
YouTube: youtube.com/connibiesalski
In today’s solo episode, I share some thoughts on how we can make the most of this upcoming holiday season even though many of us are dealing with a lot of disappointment and limitation in the face of the pandemic.
I offer some prompts for reflection to help guide in the process of acknowledging/working with loss, looking for the opportunities and assessing what may want to fill the spaces or gaps that have been left open.
I offer some orientation and framing for the final 6 weeks of the year and how I am thinking about what is most important in these weeks prior to entering 2021. I discuss the importance of feeling into our personal values and then working backwards to bake in the experiences, people and things that will support us to feel as oriented and on track with our personal needs as we step into the new year. Finally, I offer some thoughts on “less as more,” some books to support the process of evaluating our lives more closely and identifying which handful of things tend to create the most important rewards or experiences for us.
https://katenorthrup.com/
https://gregmckeown.com/
In this episode I speak with Holistic Psychotherapist, Dr. Kellie Kirksey, about her early life experience of having a skin condition that made her feel ‘other’ than her peers. We get the opportunity to hear about how that sense of being outside of the norm motivated Dr. Kellie to become a contemplative person and to take interest in spiritual life and holistic healing.
We learn about the important role that Dr. Kellie’s mother played in caring for and nurturing her sense of well-being as well as the community leadership positions that her grandmother and great-grandmother took in caring for the Black community during the Jim Crow Era.
We discuss the ancestral trauma of slavery and how Dr. Kellie has come to unpack and understand her own lived experience as a Black woman in America. She invites us into deeper connection with our body, music, art and movement to experience the healing and transformative power of creativity and also shares with us a powerful poem at the end with the call to STAY AWAKE.
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In this interview I speak with Dr. Sara Gottfried about her pioneering work in the field of women’s health. We cover her personal journey on her path to becoming an OBGYN and all that it entailed. We discuss the enormity of being conscious mothers raising daughters and each of our challenging postpartum experiences. Dr. Gottfried unpacks the hidden opportunity that is available to us when we are faced with unwanted symptoms and where to start when we find ourselves needing additional help with our health. She educates us on why biology, psychology and spirituality cannot be separated and explains why the decoding of our health struggles can be such an empowering process. We learn about the current status of women’s health in the U.S., what has improved, what is still not working and where we need to go. Dr. Gottfried sheds light on the major hormonal transitions that women go through in puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause and how we can take care of ourselves in the face of these changes.
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In today’s solo episode, I share my thoughts about why it is so important for us to find responsible, mature and effective ways of dealing with conflict. I offer 10 practical tools and methods for approaching conflict and break each one down with examples so that you can use them right away in your own life. I give ideas about what to do before entering a hard conversation, how to engage during the heart of the challenging conversation and how to come to resolution, repair and completion by the end of the dialogue. I discuss why any unresolved conflict in our personal life has a significant impact on the other areas of our life such as work, health and general well-being. I explain why taking responsibility and leadership in our relationships is a critical component of our empowerment and how to embrace the process.
In this episode, I talk to women’s leadership coach Krista Van Derveer about her experience of losing her former partner 5 years ago to a sudden and unexpected death. We get to hear about how she navigated massive loss, trauma and confusion. We discuss meaning making and how to do that in a way that is most forwarding and kind to ourselves. We unpack what was most supportive for her in moving through her grief process and all of the gifts that she has received in the years since his passing.
Krista shares with us about her powerful transpersonal experiences of being able to connect with her former partner even after his death and how a practice of deeper listening allowed her to do that. We touch on impermanence and how by being in contact with this truth we can learn how to love in a deeper, truer way. Krista shares about her current marriage and how she and her husband are committed to having their relationship nurture and support each of their highest expressions. She breaks down the difference between “I” focused conversations versus “we” focused conversations and how to take a bold stand both in our own lives and for the people we love.
In this episode, I talk to acupuncturist, herbalist, author, non-profit founder and all-around amazing woman Mindi K. Counts about her early childhood trauma and how she has found a sense of security and belonging in herself despite all odds. We discuss the content of her new book, Everyday Chinese Medicine, which is a resource to educate and empower people to take care of themselves in ordinary and simple ways. We also discuss her incredible work overseas helping communities in need and what she has learned about herself along the journey.
In this episode, I talk to psychotherapist and Relationship School faculty member, Ellen Boeder, about the complex decisions women face while navigating motherhood. We talk about how the needs of both Self and others can sometimes feel at odds and how to explore new ways of being and structuring life so that personal fulfillment and alignment is more possible. We touch on women’s mid-life development and the opportunities for growth that can emerge and reveal themselves through dreams and other non-linear access points. Ellen shares about the importance of deep listening and empathy as two foundational tools for creating change and more healthy, joyful and fair relationships and families.
In today’s solo episode, I share my thoughts about why it is so important for us to become more intentional with our time and how doing so can increase fulfillment, confidence and self worth. I offer practical exercises to assess and reflect on what is currently working or not working in your life and how to start making real, lasting change. I share about some of the most common obstacles women face when trying to take more ownership of their time and their lives and how to address those challenges directly. I discuss why adaptability is one of the biggest keys to overall health and how to use boundaries and the middle path to increase our capacity to be flexible in the face of life’s uncertainty.
In this episode, I talk to clinical psychologist, author, trainer and teacher Dr. Valerie Rein about her groundbreaking book Patriarchy Stress Disorder: the Invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment. We discuss her own personal journey and the health scare that helped her to realize she was not living a completely authentic and fulfilling life despite many outer successes and achievements.
We explore the concepts of intergenerational trauma, collective issues in women’s psychology and why so often good or exciting opportunities can register as threats to our subconscious. Dr. Rein shares how women can start to break free from their invisible inner prisons and why pleasure and joy are such a critical part of the process.
Join psychotherapist Emma Teitel as she introduces the podcast, why she created it and the types of episodes she'll be making. Learn about Emma's personal and professional background and what you can expect as a listener to this podcast.