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Kelly Hickey
The Strong Women Power Half-hour is a direct punch to the Patriarchy! Host Kelly Hickey covers topics such as politics, pop culture, spirituality, self-love and more! Each show's theme connects to a bigger overall theme of glorious women's empowerment! Kelly focuses on how to be your strongest, happiest, healthiest self by highlighting local and international women role models, trailblazers and community rock stars.
“Kick the balls of Patriarchy! Fa la la la la, la la la!” That’s how this fun Yuletide playlist starts and it goes on from there-Here’s your Strong Women Holiday Song List! Play this song list to PUMP up your woman power, have a little chuckle and get into the holiday spirit.Happiest holidays to our wonderful listeners.We wish you joy, love and restoration this holiday season. Rest, recharge and fill your heart with joy. You deserve it!Rock on!Playlist:HyrrsKick the Balls:www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTfm8pP5p…L1h-&index=8&t=0sGood Queen Wenceslas:www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H1Lyg-KL…Rtw_YL1h-&index=5Stereotypes:www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcL-7W5N7…Rtw_YL1h-&index=1Equal Salary:www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKVoKBRJ2…Rtw_YL1h-&index=3Oh Sexism:www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xvB2Mrdk…Rtw_YL1h-&index=2Solstice Evergreen by Spiral Dancewww.youtube.com/watch?v=wENAJLy68nIWinter Solstice Song by Lisa Thielwww.youtube.com/watch?v=4W4KDMMbnLkSanta Claus is Pagan too by Emerald Rosewww.youtube.com/watch?v=B8i0ypSqBxEFor daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Sisterhood:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribe
Listen in as we talk with Breath Coach Jess Buckley all about resting, napping and creating a beautiful life for yourself, beyond the grind of the Patriarchy, capitalism and, yes, the holiday season. We talk about how to create moments of peace for yourself, how to “Pause & Refresh” when moments seem overwhelming and how to manage expectations so that you can enjoy this season for all its cozy, delicious, restorative hygge (pronounced hew-gah). As Tricia Hersey’s book “Rest is Resistance” teaches us, we have everything to gain from rejecting the “grind culture” and insisting on being well-rested. These are choices we must make for ourselves, even if it takes a lot of unlearning to get there. And then we finish off with a song that embodies the feeling of hygge, from its sultry melodies to Billie Holiday’s luscious lyrics, let it help you get into the soft, cozy and restorative spirit of the holiday season. Contact Jess Buckley here:jessbuckleycha@gmail.comwww.empoweredselfcare.caFor daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Sisterhood:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs:https://strongwomenco.com
It’s so good to be back with you again! In this episode, we have a real talk about the grief and anger resulting from the American election while also figuring out how to move forward. It’s important to be honest with yourself and allow space for your feelings right now. AND it’s important for YOU to take care of YOU, focus on what you can control, connect with people around you and purposely create joy (don’t dare let them take it away!) We are all gutted that we have so much more work still to do, it seems inhumanely cruel because it is. But like those who successfully fought to remove Brazil’s right-wing fascist president, Bolsonaro, we can use their slogan, “Ninguém solta a mão de ninguém” which translates to “No one let go of anyone’s hand”, we are in this together. No matter how badly they try to separate us!For daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Sisterhood:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs:https://strongwomenco.com
In this episode we talk about Spring as the season of letting go, cleaning out the old and making space for the new. Letting go is a rarely easy thing to do and yet it’s universal to the human experience. So, let’s talk about letting go, labyrinths and more! Also in this episode we have a special treat for you, the thoughtful and wise Jane Doull reads out her “Letting go” intro and blessing for us!For daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Sisterhood:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs:https://strongwomenco.com
Hello 2024! Also, how dare you sneak up on me like this. With both feet now in the new year, it’s a great opportunity to ask ourselves what we want out of 2024. It’s important to take a moment and ask ourselves what our heart’s desires and goals are for this year. If we don’t take the time to ask ourselves it’s so easy to get swallowed up into other things like work, family drama, parenting responsibilities, etc. The world asks a lot of women, and we often oblige. And because of this we need to make a special effort to figure out what we want so that we can work towards it. We need to take a pause, go inward and ask. Otherwise, we are not the main character in our own stories. We are a supporting character to other people’s stories. And girlfriend, you deserve to be the main character in the story of YOU. Fortunately, to help you gain clarity and perspective for this year I have a FREE worksheet for you. Super simple. Super helpful. Go ahead, give yourself the gift of ASKING YOURSELF WHAT YOU WANT. And then write it down. This is a great tool for focusing our priorities and better understanding ourselves. Here’s the link to the worksheet:https://strongwomenco.com/product/swc-2024-worksheetAlso, here’s the link to the Connect + Reflect Workbook for processing all that 2023 was:https://strongwomenco.com/product/reflectionworkbook/For daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Sisterhood:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs:https://strongwomenco.comFeatured song:“Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraveshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC7cmWkBoz4
Hello again beautiful pod squad! We’re back after the summer break and so excited to talk to you about becoming WHOLE. What a concept, right? How do we do that? Well, one way is to integrate the different versions of ourselves we carry around. We may hide away or ignore parts of ourselves, but those parts are still there and they require love and acceptance, too. They are all a part of YOU and all of you deserves love and compassion. So, come gather up all the parts of yourself you’ve ever left elsewhere and remember your glorious wholeness! Repeat after me (filling your name in the blank):I am here. I am whole.I am ________________For daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Tribe:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs:https://strongwomenco.comFeatured song:‘We Are Integration’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzbJXgz4QAs
In this episode Kelly talks about how the mothering and nurturing we do makes the world go ‘round. She talks about how being a nurturing leader and mothering are synonyms, even if we have a complicated relationship with the word Mother. She talks about the fears she had about becoming a mother and why self-mothering (or being your own inner-mom) is so important. She also tells the interesting origin story of Mother’s Day and the badass, feminist organizer, Julia Ward Howe, who started the special day as an effort to bring women together in the name of world peace. Just wait until you hear the Mother's Day Proclamation of 1870! And we end with a super cute feature song that you may want to share with a loved one. For daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Tribe:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs:https://strongwomenco.comFeatured song:“Mom” but Meghan Trainor ft. Kelli Trainor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1VbOQPxpSU
It’s true. You are. You are doing so much better than you think you are. Unfortunately, Women rarely have an accurate view of ourselves (thanks, patriarchy!). Too often, we exaggerate personal setbacks and minimize our accomplishments. It can be easier to remember the critiques and negative stuff than the positive compliments. So, this is a podcast to help you realize that you are actually - and honestly - doing well, great even. Especially considering all you’ve been through. And how do I know that you’ve been through a lot? Well, we’re women. We brave so much. We endure and survive and soldier on. We keep lives and families and movements going. We are the glue that holds whole worlds together. Take a deep breath, you are doing so much better than you think you are.
In this season of rebirth and awakening, many of us are feeling the call to return to ourselves, return to who we truly are. Most of us have been distracted and over-stimulated from the uncertainty and chaos that were the last three years but now, as we peak our heads outside the cave of winter, we are curious and hungry to get back to ourselves. Returning to ourselves means remembering who we were before the world taught us who to be (and who not to be). This is a great time to take inventory of our lives and look at what brings us joy and makes us feel “like ourselves”. It’s also a great time to acknowledge what makes you YOU and what makes you amazing and unique. What makes you feel strong and healthy? Who do you want to be this year? How could you insert more joy and pleasure into your life to bring yourself back from the underworld/otherworld? We discuss this plus more in our latest episode and we finish off with the perfect song to help us come Home to ourselves!For daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Tribe:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs:https://strongwomenco.comFeatured song:“Back To Myself” - Erica Jennings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8QpdbCt30Y
It’s our first episode of 2023! Let’s talk about fables, stories and journeys to the underworld and back. Listen in to hear about the importance of the journey, including the magic in the “darkness”. Kelly talks about Inanna, Persephone, Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy in Oz - all women on important journeys for wisdom, power and their souls. There is so much to learn and grow from when it comes to “the journey”. There’s much to accept and be grateful for, even the hard stuff that sculpts us into evolved versions of ourselves. Acceptance and gratitude, our theme and mantra for 2023.For daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Tribe:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs and kits:https://strongwomenco.comFeatured song:“New Day” by Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMAh4ExhXm4
So happy to be back! And I LOVE diving into the topic of this episode: yin energy, yule time and the holy days around the winter solstice. This time of year has ancient roots of rejoicing, feasting and being together. So many modern holiday (meaning “holy day'') traditions are based in pagan or nature-centered spirituality and they are beautiful to acknowledge and celebrate. This is the special time of year where we can really “lean in” to the divine feminine, the warm and nurturing things that bring us hope for the future. It’s a wonderful time of year to carve out time for ourselves to be still, introspective and grateful. Happiest holidays to all our amazing listeners around the world!2022 had many lessons, challenges and gifts. If you would like to reflect, process, absorb and integrate those important lessons and experiences here’s our FREE “Connect + Reflect: 2022 workbook”:https://strongwomenco.com/product/reflectionworkbookHere’s the link to the Girl God book, “Songs of Solstice”:https://thegirlgod.blogspot.com/2022/11/about-songs-of-solstice.htmlFeatured song:“Solstice Carole” by Wyrd Sistershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T0i4akX5a8For daily inspiration and motivation follow Strong Women Co on facebook and Instagram:www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCowww.instagram.com/strongwomencoTo join our FREE online Tribe:www.facebook.com/groups/SWCTribeCheck out our website for our programs and kits:https://strongwomenco.com
Part of owning and embodying our power is by owning the energy we create and transmit to the outside world (and to ourselves).
By taking responsibility for the energy we bring, we are acknowledging the power we have, while consciously creating the lives and futures we want. We are not mere victims of life’s circumstances. We are powerful agents of our own lives. We create and attract what we “put out there”.
Don’t you think it's time we owned the energy we put out into the world? Well, let’s do this!
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Featured song: “Karma” by Taylor Swift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1imWezhl2T0
Link to Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's TedTalk "My stroke of insight": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyyjU8fzEYU
There’s a whirlwind of chaos going on out there and it can be so easy to get swept away into it. It’s time that we prioritize our own peace. It’s time that we purposefully sought out peace for yourselves. It’s time that we created more peace in our lives. And there are so many ways to do it!
What brings you peace? What allows you to slow down and catch your breath? What nourishes you and helps you feel grounded and whole? We talk about all this and much more in this episode!
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Featured song: “Queen Of Peace” by Nalini Blossom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rPD9ZCiiYk
Nalini Blossom’s website: https://www.naliniblossom.com/
I’m back from summer holidays and ready to give you your podcast dose of encouragement, support and sisterly love. If you are feeling a little lost lately, you are NOT alone. The whole world is in a state of transition as we stare down the barrels of so many unknowns. It’s OK to feel a little (or a lot) lost right now. It’s normal, even. And I’m here to remind you that you are strong and powerful, even when you feel lost. PLUS, feeling lost is part of our heroine’s journey. Or as Christina Feldman explains in her fantastic book, “The Quest of the Warrior Woman”, a “season of discontent” is part of our warrior process. We are growing, evolving and figuring out how to use our power for GOOD.
No woman is an island. So glad to be back with you!
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Featured song: “Solsbury Hill” performed by Jodi Martin, written by Peter Gabriel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbz9SoZZdk
It’s here! Your Summer Jams for Strong Women 2022 is here! This is a list designed to help you feel good about yourself. It’s designed to help you feel powerful in your woman-self. And it’s designed to help you feel happy, encouraged and inspired. Turn it on when you are about to go for a walk, a drive or when you are to clean, chop, cook, chill, sip or chat with friends.
This list is perfect for feeling powerful and fun in the sun. So, go ahead and have a listen.
Here’s the list, enjoy and share!
Special - Lizzo Irrelevant - P!ink Known - Phillippa Hanah and Lily Jo Grown Woman - Beyoncé Forgive Yourself - Em Beihold Me and My Girls - Selena Gomez Not your Barbie girl - Ava Max March March - The Chicks Woman Up - Meghan Trainor You need to calm down - Taylor Swift Lost Woman - Ani Difranco Revolution - Coco Love Alcorn
Happy Summer!
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What a week, right? What year is this even? How do I process all that’s happening in the world? We cover that and much more in our latest episode. There are plenty of reasons to become radicalized - to hold views in opposition to the current political, social, or religious status quo. We have SO many systems that are not working for us. It’s time we challenge these systems by speaking up - using our voices AND our actions. It’s time we practise radical self-acceptance, radical self-love, radical compassion and radical self-worth. It’s time we acknowledge that we’ve been radicalized and now we are ready for the next steps. Come on ladies, let’s get in formation.
And dayum, we need to stop the roll back on human rights, including women’s personhood and sovereignty.
Featured song: “Lost Woman” by Ani Di Franco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbNRA9JVMQM
To listen to our Strong Women Co playlist “Abortion is Healthcare” here’s the link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3mdtXmDpBOb1dbZhJQt1u3?si=d43ad00efd4d47cb
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It’s time for a little healing, letting go and all that other good stuff. In this episode we talk about why women find it so hard to forgive themselves and why we punish ourselves for past perceived mistakes. We also talk about the magic of forgiving ourselves and creating room for our better, happier future. We even finish the episode with a tiny, easy exercise in realtime to help you forgive yourself a little more. You and your bright future deserve it.
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Featured song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2nnJ2Znt_4
If Mothers Ran the World There Would Be No War
In this episode designed to empower and encourage, Kelly talks about what it would mean if mothers ran the world. We look at cultures where women and mothers traditionally lead and talk about how after making, growing and keeping alive another human, you are less likely to send a child to war. We talk about the power of women to “break the script” of the status quo and how it’s time that people with pro-social, pro-future, pro-collective good perspectives were catapulted into decision-making and leadership positions.
Quotes mentioned in the episode: “I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars.” - E. M. Forster
I do honestly think that if women were running the world there would be more investment in peace, because basically as women we do not want to see our children killed. Maybe I am completely idealistic, but until we see women in equal positions of power in the world, I just think that we are doomed.” - Meryl Streep
“If men cannot get along without the shedding of blood and putting the knife to the throat of a brother, let them no longer set themselves up as guides and rulers but confess their self-evident insufficiency and turn the management of affairs over to the mothers who will temper their justice with love and enthrone mercy on the highways.” - Mary Elizabeth Lease
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Featured song: “In These Arms, A Prayer for All Beings” by Jennifer Berezan and Friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQDtK4YeZng
For our 4th year in a row I am so excited to share with you our International Women’s Day Special hosted by our treasured host and moderator, Sarojini! We talk about the matriarchy of Jamaica, wrestling with your own feminisms today, dismantling the patriarchy, the empowering practice of dismantling our limiting beliefs while anchoring ourselves into our woman/goddess power + more! And as a special intro for IWD, my daughter Violet joins me to wish you Happy International Women’s Day in her own special way.
Stand in your power, sister. Happy IWD!
Very special thanks to our organizer Sarojini Ramnarine-Lang (Creator/Producer/Host) and my fellow panelists Didan Ashanta - Founder of Resilient Foreigner, Renata Lang - Diversity Officer/Organizer and Barb Walsh - Advisor, Black Centric Programming, Association For New Canadians.
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I was so glad to chat with Elaine Dunphy about the revolution of joy and the beauty of connecting to our bodies. Elaine teaches classes of beautiful moving meditations called NIA. And who couldn’t use more tools to add joy, health and happiness to our lives? PLUS, I have great news that she’s giving us all a FREE CLASS in the Strong Women Co Tribe! Let’s make more joy in our lives!
As Elaine explains it, “As adults we are somehow of the belief that there is no time for bringing out our inner child to play anymore - Nia is an outlet to let that happen. Nia invites you to step away from your everyday schedule and take one hour just for you to dance and move your body. The neat part is that if you have two left feet, Nia is a perfect class for you - this is about moving your body YOUR way. The result is stress free movement of your body done to uplifting music that leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Elaine’s personal mantra is JOY – finding it in her life and sharing it with others and creating joy through movement sharing the Nia Philosophy with her students.”
It’s time we focused on ourselves a little more. Let’s do this!
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For more information – you can find Elaine on Facebook at Nia on the Rock https://www.facebook.com/Nia-on-the-Rock-105412776933066 Elaine’s website is www.findyourjoywithelaine.com
Featured song: “Revolution” by Coco Love Alcorn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZfHWQ10NTw
In this episode, we talk a little about the year that was 2021 and then dive into the REAL reason most of us have any nice feelings or memories of Christmas: strong women. It’s women who organize the festive events, synchronize schedules, buy the majority of thoughtful presents and bake almost all the cookies. Women make Christmas. Really, women make the nicest parts of life. So, this time of year celebrate yourself and all the women in your life that make life BETTER!
We finish off the episode with a special live recording of one of the most beautiful songs to ever celebrate a woman, Ave Maria recorded in Sint-Janskathedraal in Den Bosch.
Free workbook link: To get your FREE Connect + Reflect 2021 Mini-workbook, designed to help you process and digest all we’ve experienced this year, click here: https://strongwomenco.com/product/reflectionworkbook/
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Featured song: “Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)” sang by the Onze Lieve Vrouw van Den Bosch choir
And we are back! Woohoo! In this episode we talk about how women can set themselves up to win so that they can save (and be!) themselves! There’s a lie we’ve been told: it's that we need something or someone outside of ourselves to save us. No, ma’am. The ONLY one that can save you, heal you and protect you is YOU. There’s a freedom and power that comes from realizing that you have everything you will ever need inside you. So, be your own hero, set yourself up to win. Be that princess who saves herself! Be the Queen who reigns confidently over her queendom. You are a GROWN WOMAN, you can do WHATEVER you want!
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Featured song: “Grown Woman” by Beyoncé https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3MjxWn5W9M
The word “strong” used to be exclusively associated with physical strength but recently we’ve begun to realize that true strength is of the emotional and psychological variety. In this episode I walk you through some easy tools to better understand your own strength and resilience. I also offer theories as to why women, as a group, are so very strong. It’s important to know your own strength and be reminded of your own power. Recognizing that you are a Strong Woman is still a revolutionary act in a world that teaches you to hide your strength. Let’s celebrate our fortitude and adaptability - let’s celebrate our strength and resilience!
Featured song: “Known” - Phippa Hanna + Lily-Jo PHILIPPA HANNA - LILY JO 'KNOWN' - Official Lyric Video
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In this episode we talk with the famous + talented author + trailblazer, Patricia Lynn Reilly about women-affirming actions, words and realities. We talk about reclaiming our lives, images and bodies as our own while dismantling the patriarchy, one revolutionary act at a time. Patricia Lynn brings her beautiful work to us to highlight the power of personal sovereignty in a society that pressures us to look perpetually young while ignoring (silencing?) the challenges and triumphs of our years. How is it that “aging naturally” is still revolutionary for women while men gain status and power as they age?
Strong women, it is time we thought about aging differently. It’s time we honoured and celebrated the accumulation of our years and wisdom!
Patricia Lynn Reilly, M.Div.. Books • A God who Looks Like Me: Discovering a Woman-Affirming Spirituality (Ballantine Books) • Be Full of Yourself: The Journey from Self-Criticism to Self-Celebration (OWC) • Imagine a Woman in Love with Herself: Embracing Your Wisdom and Wholeness (Conari Press) • I Promise Myself: Making a Commitment to Yourself and Your Dreams (Conari Press) • Words Made Flesh: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose (OWC) • A Deeper Wisdom: The 12 Steps from a Woman’s Perspective (Reissued by Girl God Books) • Love Your Body Regardless: From Body-Judgment to Body-Acceptance (Reissued by Girl God Books)
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Featured song: Returning by Jennifer Berezan
Here's just the songs for your listening pleasure:
Women Empowerment Jams - Summer 2021
Imagine a woman (1999) by Patricia Lynn Reilly
I am enough (2020) by Daphne Willis
Cover Me in Sunshine (2021) by P!nk + Willow Sage Hart
Try (2014) by Dolly Parton
I’m a Woman (2018) by Whissell
You Say (2018) by Lauren Daigle
Woman (O Mama) (2015) by Joy Williams
Make It Happen (1991) by Mariah Carey
A Better Son/Daughter (2002) by Rilo Kiley
Her (2020) by Alanis Morissette
We Shall Overcome (1963) by Joan Beaz
1.) You are not alone. 2.) You are definitely enough. 3.) You are a powerful goddess.
Music is healing. Enjoy yourself!
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Special Episode: Women Empowerment Jams - Summer 2021
Here’s the empowerment playlist you’ve been looking for this summer! I’ve taken all our featured songs of the year, picked out the most motivational and fun, and then put them in a flow to help you on your journey of healing and growing on your path through womanhood this summer! This playlist is designed for you to listen to as you pop in your headphones and go for a walk, as you embark on a road trip or as you greet your friends for a visit with tea or wine. It’s designed to take you on a journey, to help you see yourself better and to remind you of these three things: 1.) You are not alone. 2.) You are definitely enough. 3.) You are a powerful goddess.
Music is healing. Enjoy yourself!
Women Empowerment Jams - Summer 2021
Imagine a woman (1999) by Patricia Lynn Reilly
I am enough (2020) by Daphne Willis
Cover Me in Sunshine (2021) by P!nk + Willow Sage Hart
Try (2014) by Dolly Parton
I’m a Woman (2018) by Whissell
You Say (2018) by Lauren Daigle
Woman (O Mama) (2015) by Joy Williams
Make It Happen (1991) by Mariah Carey
A Better Son/Daughter (2002) by Rilo Kiley
Her (2020) by Alanis Morissette
We Shall Overcome (1963) by Joan Beaz
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When we hear other women’s journeys of healing it helps us make sense of our own. In my most honest and raw podcast yet I talk about a big part of my own healing journey and where I am with it now. Healing isn’t something you do just once and it’s done. Healing takes time to unfold. And the layers, oh my the non-linear layers. Sometimes things come up in your healing journey that you thought were over, that you thought were healed. But then they pop back up begging for further light, healing and love. It’s important to acknowledge that you haven’t gone backwards. And it’s ok to be re-triggered sometimes. Why? Because: Healing is NOT linear or simple or straightforward or even obvious.
To be honest, I felt VERY vulnerable as I recorded this episode. I had to keep reminding myself that storytelling is healing. That the personal is political. And that making (and sharing) this podcast episode is part of my own healing journey. So, if you are listening to this show it means I put on my “big girl” pants and decided that my story was worth telling. Walk the walk, right? Not just talk the talk. Let's do this!
Let’s normalize sharing our healing journeys. Let’s refuse the isolation silos that the patriarchy puts us in. Let’s support each other in our healing journeys.
Thanks for bearing witness to part of my healing story. I'd love to hear yours! Listening to one another’s experiences is one of the most curative things we can do.
No woman is an island.
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Featured song: “You Say” by Lauren Daigle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZvKJl1kK8g
Happy Pride! One is not born, but rather becomes a woman. “One is not born, but rather becomes a woman” is a quote by Simone de Beauvoir in her 1949 book, in which she discusses the treatment of women throughout history. This quote is a great reminder that becoming a woman is a process for us all, including our trans sisters. In this episode I talk with Rhea Rollmann, the award-winning journalist, writer and radio producer/podcaster based in Newfoundland, Canada. Rhea is a brilliant and thoughtful woman who shares part of her story of transition, “coming out” and the beauty of rediscovering oneself. We talk about gender identity, normalizing the inevitability of individual transformation and the freedom of being who you truly are. We also speak about the importance of Pride and how we can prioritize “joy” in our lives (and our social activism).
To Rhea: A special thank you to you for sharing your experiences and wisdom with us. And as my station Program Manager, without you, the Strong Women Power (half) Hour would NOT be where it is today. Mad love! Xo
Happy Pride everyone!
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There’s a common theme that keeps coming up lately. Women keep saying, “I just want to feel like myself again.” These last 16+ months have left many of us aching for us to just “feel like ourselves”, whatever that may be. We remember a version of ourselves that wasn’t so depleted and wary from dealing with the pandemic. Many of us remember a version of ourselves that wasn’t so burnt out and had more energy. It makes sense that we long for that sense of self as many of us are beginning to think about what “life after the pandemic” may look like.
We’ve changed and grown. We’ve faced fears and stresses beyond our imaginations. And we will be stronger and more resilient for it. And yes, it’s hard. All (re)birth is.
In this episode Kelly helps you to start “feeling like yourself” again through real-life tips you can use.
Get to know your wiser, stronger self. She’s pretty kick-ass.
And this week’s feature song is a soulful women’s anthem for the ages. “Woman (Oh Mama)” by Joy Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55sY1WqGyMY
Suggested book mentioned: Buddha's Daughters: Teachings from Women Who Are Shaping Buddhism in the West
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There’s something undeniable about the power of an eclipse. Ancient peoples would look up at them in awe similarly to the way we do now. Eclipses are about shedding the old skin, letting go of old patterns and creating space for the new. They are about healing and growing. They are a wonderful time to reflect, go inward and we have extra tools to help you get through this next powerful eclipse season! In this pod we have Astrologer Jennifer Collins on to help us understand the astrology, emotions and realities around the upcoming eclipse season. Also, we have created a special Lunar Eclipse Kit and playlist to aid you on your journey of discovery and healing. Let’s connect to our ancient women ways. Let’s honour ourselves and our journeys. Let’s choose to live consciously and purposefully as we learn to connect to our woman power!
Happy Eclipse season everyone!
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Every try, every ounce of effort counts in this game called life. Trying MATTERS. And in current times when we may be feeling “effort fatigue” due to all the extra energy, work and time even simple tasks take, it’s nice to be reminded that all the effort, energy and TRYING matters. It’s accumulative and it’s the only way anything ever gets done, really. Research-wise, effort matters even more than ability or talent! Your perseverance matters. Your grit matters. Showing up matters. Make sure to celebrate your endurance and resilience. You deserve it. We are going through one of the weirdest times in history. Let’s focus on our “wins” and honour our efforts thus far.
Featured song: “Try” by Dolly Parton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGuC8BrOoaA
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There’s a lie that is told and repeated to keep us small and it is that we are somehow not enough. It’s the underlying belief rotted in so much negative thinking, sadness and even illness. But we are here to tell you (or remind you, because we all need reminding sometimes) that you are ABSOLUTELY enough. And that trying your best is, of course, enough. And maybe with our little visual meditation you may feel it in your bones a little more. Knowing that you are enough is peace. And you deserve peace.
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Feature song: “I Am Enough” by Daphne Willis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm-E33zgxXQ
This is the time for new beginnings. We’ve faced so many endings in the last year but like the ancient trilogy of the Goddess teaches us, there is birth, death and rebirth. And this is REBIRTH time. There is hope! There is light at the end of this tunnel! Some of us thrive in times of change and others struggle with finding our footing amid the “newness” of things. Whatever camp you are in, our host Kelly gives you five ways to turn endings into new beginnings with minimal pain and maximum joy.
Vive la révolution!
Remember: You are strong and capable. You are growing and healing. We are birthing a whole new world, together. And we were made for these times.
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Featured song: “New Beginning” by Tracy Chapman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72PkUgZ651k
What we all need right now is to be extra kind and gentle with ourselves. It’s been a long, strange and confusing year. It can be tempting to critique ourselves or to try to rush back to some kind of “normal” but what we really need is patience, encouragement and support. The good news? In this story, the princess saves HERSELF. But to do that she must be nice to herself. She must listen to herself. And she must value her own voice and needs. It’s time to turn up the self-compassion and increase the positive self-talk. It’s time to be nice to yourself. You got this!
You are here. You are whole. You are a strong woman.
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Featured song: “I am a Woman” by Whissell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J24xRNhGz_g
It’s International Women’s Day - woohoo! And we have a special treat in store to mark this day of celebration, recognition and empowerment - it’s a show full of smart, nurturing real-life passionate wisdom from a diverse group of strong international women! We are so thrilled to partner with Sarojini of Caribbean Connections again for this fun and invigorating conversation with women change-makers, knowledge-sharers and community leaders. It’s guaranteed to help “fill up" your cup!
We have: Sarojini Ramnarine-Lang - Radio Producer/Host Theresa Uchechi Ezeuko - CEO, Fastide Productions Enaya Ahmed - Political Science student and activist Renata Lang - Business Diversity Officer Kelly Hickey - Director of Strong Women Co
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Featured song: “Lioness on the Rise” by Queen Ifrica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38ucJKBk9m8
In this episode Kelly offers up some real world suggestions on how to focus on the good stuff going on in your world. We all know these are trying times but there are things we can do to get grounded and clarify the meaningful stuff while letting the less important things fall away. We can bring those treasured joys to the forefront of our mind and day. As Trooper taught us, the sun can’t shine everyday but we are here for a good time. And hopefully a long time, too!
And this week’s feature song by P!nk and her daughter Willow Sage is really beautiful and perfect for this time we think you will love.
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Podcast mentioned: Stephanie Miller’s Happy Hour podcast - episode 146: Nadya Tolokonnikova from Pussy Riot + Laurie Garrett https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/nadya-tolokonnikova-from-pussy-riot-laurie-garrett/id1367662813?i=1000507922264&l=en
Feature song: “Cover me with Sunshine” by P!nk & Willow Sage Hart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZhMIXH62M
Wow, we have normalized so much hard stuff in the last year. And if you’ve been feeling pressure to be OK, despite the chaos and change swirling around, you are NOT alone. In this pod and radio show we encourage and support our listeners to feel and be whatever they are right now. It’s powerful and healing to be honest with ourselves as we face these times of massive uncertainty and ongoing stress. It’s wonderful to accept yourself for where you are and your feelings for what they are. Your future self is thanking you for all the hard stuff you are going through right now. Give yourself some love AND a pat on the back. You are feeling and healing the whole world as you do the work on yourself. Thank you for all you do and are doing to make it through. And sometimes simply existing is ENOUGH.
Our featured song from Sinéad O'Connor will remind you that you have a healing room inside of you. What a relief, right?
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Featured song: The Healing Room by Sinéad O'Connor
I have a universe inside me Where I can go and spirit guides me There I can ask oh any question I get the answers if I listen I have a healing room inside me
The loving healers there they feed me They make me happy with their laughter They kiss and tell me I'm their daughter I'm their daughter
They say
You have a little voice inside you It doesn't matter who you think you may be You're not free if you don't know me If you don't know me See I'm not the lie that lives outside you And it doesn't matter what You think you believe You're not free if you don't know me If you don't know me See I am the universe inside you You come to me and I will guide you And make you happy with laughter I joy in seeing you're my daughter You're my daughter So believe you're not free if you don't know me If you don't know me
Living in hope is ALWAYS better than living in fear. And despite the rocky start to the year, most of us are SO ready for more optimism and faith right now. There’s a shift occurring. And even if the last year has caused us to be extra cautious, there is a growing desire to do better and be better. But what shall be? The question can be as paralyzing as it is wondrous. However, if we approach it with hope and confidence in our hearts, if we remember how truly powerful and resilient we are (individually and collectively), then we can create the better world that is aching to be born. We are part of the solution.
We shall overcome.
Reminder: We were made for these times.
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Featured song: “We Shall Overcome” sang by Joan Baez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5M7588IZ4c
Outro: “The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNFAICB8vxw
In this star-studded pod we have all our special podcast guests of 2020 here to share the lessons each of them has learned from this epic year. There’s so much to process, absorb and digest about 2020 and there’s huge value in sharing our life lessons with one another. Listen in to hear some beautiful people sharing, connecting and hoping for a better future as they talk with our host Kelly about things like learning how to prioritize our precious energy and time, the beauty of slowing down, the magic of staying put, histories of yule, the new world being born in 2021, how capitalism is failing us and much more.
Happiest New Year to our wonderful and loyal listeners! We hope this year brings good health and peace to us all!
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Our guests (in order): Kathy Moulton of The Kalila Community (Milan, Italy) Sarojini Lang, Radio Show DJ (Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, Canada) Regina Wright, Shaman & Women’s Wisdom circle leader (St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada) Amy Tasukada, International best-selling author (Dallas, Texas, USA) Justin Dawe, Feminist Dad (Netherlands)
Kathy’s Kalila Community website: https://kalilacommunity.com/
Regina’s website: http://www.reginamwright.com/
Amy’s links (website and her latest book!): https://www.amytasukada.com/
The Proletariat calendar mentioned: https://stephaniemcmillan.org/product/desk-calendar-365-daily-affirmations-for-revolutionary-proletarian-militants/
We’ve survived 2020 and lived to tell about it! Yay!
We made it! We are going to survive 2020 and live to tell about it! This time of year is usually meant to be slower and more reflective as we celebrate life and all we’ve learned but this year there’s even more to process that usual. We all need to take some time to digest and absorb what this year has been, what we’ve experienced, what it has felt like and what it all means to us. Individually and collectively we’ve all learned and grown A LOT. Taking time to integrate that knowledge and lived experience is helpful and wise. And, of course, we can’t forget to celebrate all the good stuff, too.
Rest, reflect and rejoice. We are stronger and more aware than ever!
Happiest holidays to our wonderful listeners! We wish you joy, love and rest this holiday season! Happiest New Year, too! Rock on!
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Playlist: Hyrrs Kick the Balls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTfm8pP5poI&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=8&t=0s
Good Queen Wenceslas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H1Lyg-KL1I&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=5
Stereotypes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcL-7W5N7as&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=1
Equal Salary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKVoKBRJ2Y0&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=3
Oh Sexism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xvB2MrdkXc&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=2
Solstice Evergreen by Spiral Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wENAJLy68nI
Winter Solstice Song by Lisa Thiel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W4KDMMbnLk
Santa Claus is Pagan too by Emerald Rose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8i0ypSqBxE
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One of the best ways you can help yourself in times of stress and uncertainty (like 2020!) is to focus on what you can control, instead of what you can’t. People of all ages are burning out from the intensity and strain of this year. Mental health issues are on the rise everywhere. But there is good news: You have the power to focus (or refocus) your attention. YOU say what gets your time and energy. And in this episode Kelly offers up some support and helpful tips on how to focus on the things that are in the locus of your control and how to be choosy with what gets your precious time, energy and attention.
You are much more powerful than you realize. Make good choices for yourself and you’ll be fine. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
We are going to survive this year!
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You are a child of the Universe and everything is unfolding exactly as it should - what a relief, right? That’s the main theme of this episode of the Strong Women Power Half-hour! In this challenging time of uncertainty it is powerful to be reminded of our power to help ourselves be grounded, reassured and whole. After everything this year has brought we are more tired and weary than usual but that makes this the perfect time to feed ourselves supportive and nourishing things. Listen to this episode to increase the peace in your heart and stability in your mind. Oh, and Kelly throws in some real life examples of the Divine Feminine, too!
You are doing great. Trust in yourself. You are doing hard things and you are still alive and kicking! And if you are ever swimming in doubt, confusion or anxiety repeat these affirmations to yourself (from the Mother of Affirmations, Louis Hay):
All is well. Everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this situation only good will come. I am safe.
Life only makes sense in hindsight. Have faith in yourself. You are doing the best you can and that’s ENOUGH. Everything in perfect time.
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Featured song: Desiderata by Max Erhmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X8YnCq6UME
What is the Divine Feminine and why do folks keep talking about it “rising”? In this episode I, your host Kelly, talk with my Shaman and soul-sister Regina Wright about the Divine Feminine, women’s spirituality, human history and more. Is the Divine Feminine only found in women? What's the difference between the Divine Feminine and Goddesses? Join us as we talk about female energy, Goddesses around the world, women’s leadership and the shift in consciousness that’s occurring.
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Resources Regina mentions for more info on the Divine Feminine: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlgod/ http://www.thegirlgod.com/ https://www.facebook.com/glastonburygoddesstemple
We are back! Wohoo! And we have another round of motivation and useful advice to help you be your strongest, happiest and healthiest self! Our host Kelly gets real about your dreams and how to move you closer to them. Little steps add up and you are a POWERFUL being. Why not be more conscious of the power you have? Why not set yourself up for success (how ever you define it)? You can make ANYTHING happen. You are a Goddess. Listen to be reminded of the manifestor and creator you are.
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Featured song: “Make It Happen” by Mariah Carey
This is a special episode of the Strong Women Power Half-hour! No woman is an island, as we always say, and in this episode our host Kelly reaches out to other women for words of empowerment, encouragement, acknowledgement, healing and truth. In a well-rounded and diverse montage of some of the best blurbs, speeches and poetry on the internet, we get to recharge, practice self-love and explore what it means to be an empowered modern woman.
We are delighted to be able to highlight fellow women and the work they do to change the world for the BETTER!
Ready to be empowered? Listen, subscribe and SHARE with anyone who could use encouragement and support!
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Work featured in this pod:
2018: The year women fought back | The best feminist speeches of the year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtfsfsBNgiw&t=21s
“Dear Young Woman”: a poem of empowerment by Britta B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adUToRtRkaY&t=104s
Imagine A Woman by Patricia Lynn Reilly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C4zDxOdLY8&t=33s
It is important to give your inner child love, support and reassurance, in “normal” times. But it is especially true when we’ve all been so shocked and challenged by world events out of our control. By connecting to and listening to your inner child you can help to heal yourself while stepping into your full adult being. In this episode, Kelly helps you to identify what your inner child can sound like and how to build a stronger relationship of integrity and trust with yourself. There’s even a mini-meditation to help you on your inner child journey! And we close with a beautiful song by Kimya Dawson that’s guaranteed to warm your heart.
Go ahead, connect to that “little you”. She’s full of wisdom and wonder. And every bit of work you do to hear and heal your inner child, helps heal the world. For real. That’s how it’s done.
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Featured song: “You Are My Baby (unreleased)” by Kimya Dawson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqe3o-LYvCY
Wow. This year has been one wild ride. Collectively we have each been on our own journeys of facing our deepest fears (including the unknown) and we are still HERE. In this episode Kelly talks about the realities of 2020 through the lenses of the creation/destruction Goddesses Kali and Pelé while acknowledging how anxiety and depression creeps in at times of uncertainty and exhaustion. Kelly encourages you to ask for help and to give your past (and present) self some love for surviving this whole thing thus far. We include some journal prompts to help unload your subconscious and create more space for all that’s coming and wrap it up with a song that captures the whole vibe of the episode.
Be kind to yourself. You are doing great. Now make sure to tell yourself that.
Journal prompts: 1. These last few months have caused me to feel: 2. I am proud of myself for: 3. If there was anywhere in my life where I need help, it's:
Use these prompts to help empty your subconscious and honour your journey. This year has been one wild ride.
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Featured song “A Better Son/Daughter” by Rilo Kiley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0sy7y54XAE
Wohoo! Our third annual Strong Women Power Half-hour summer playlist is here! Each song has been specifically chosen to help you feel supported and empowered while grooving along your path! This playlist is designed for you to just press play as you go for a walk, drive, cook supper, BBQ or party! Listen up to the stories and melodies which are all about empowering, validating and energizing YOU.
We hope you are enjoying summer. There is so much to enjoy.
Are you ready to rock out and feel powerful? Well, here you go!
Playlist songs: Can’t stop, won’t stop. Ooh Child - Beth Orton Highwomen - The Highwomen Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell Gaslighter - The Chicks You’ve Got the Love - Florence and the Machine March March - The Chicks Grown - Chloe x Halle Titanium - David Guette ft. Sia Dance Money - Tones and I Raising Hell - Kesha
As promised, here’s the video link with the babies for “Dance Monkey” the Vi loves so much: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg5D73E7Zqw&t=9s
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It’s summer and that means time to listen to our annual Strong Women Power Half-hour summer playlist while enjoying this glorious season! Listen up as we share a few pieces of womanly advice while helping you remember the fun of SUMMER.
You are doing great. Make sure to tell yourself that. And don’t be afraid to ask for help. This summer is a real doozy!
Get ready for your summer playlist (it’s our next podcast episode - out NOW for you listening please!) Make sure to share and subscribe!
We hope your summer is going GREAT. And if not, music always makes things better :)
Take care of you, stay safe and don’t forget to dance your butt off!
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Yes, you read that title right - you are a freaking rockstar. You are dealing with so much. You are doing great as you navigate through uncharted waters. And this is a podcast devoted to helping and empowering you RIGHT NOW. You are kicking butt and taking names at a very difficult time. You are being challenged unlike before. You are handling so much. Isn’t it time you gave yourself a little love, compassion and positive psychology? Sure, you were made for these times but we can all use a little extra support and encouragement. This was made for YOU.
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Featured song: “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AEoUa0Hlso
No matter what, we need to create a livable life for ourselves. And even amid the chaos, we CAN create a livable life. There will always be stressors and distractions but we DESERVE a livable life with joy, rest, creativity and connectivity. Start with what you have control over (and let go of the things you don’t). You deserve all the good things. You deserve happiness and peace. So make that life for yourself as best you can. Covid realities have intensified our stresses, making it all that much more important to focus on the good things we have and increasing the joy whenever possible.
Start small. Everything is just baby steps anyway. You can do this. You are the master creator of your life.
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Featured song: “The Next Right Thing” sang by Kristen Bell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6g1yQV0dIY
Happy Feminist Father’s Day! In this episode we have a special treat for you! Our host and Women’s Empowerment Specialist, Kelly, interviews her husband about what it means to him to be a feminist dad! They talk about social justice, racial justice, misogyny, gender bending, toxic masculinity, sexism in the workplace, protesting together and raising an empowered and conscientious warrior girl. And the featured song is chef’s kiss for the topic.
We really think you are gonna like this one!
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Featured song: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Growing Up (Sloane's Song) feat. Ed Sheeran https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mhtJduoCZ0
We are in a time for transformation and change, individually and collectively. We are refusing to accept racial injustices anymore. We are opening our eyes to the systems that no longer serve us. We are angry, exhausted and determined to create a better world. We are evolving. Relationships are ending and the truth is bubbling up. It is time for us to say ENOUGH to the injustices, police brutality and violence. It is time for us to LISTEN to the experiences of our black and brown sisters and brothers. It is time to eradicate racism for the archaic, cruel, unjust underlying, all-encompassing system that it is. We can do it. We must do it. We are DOING it. Let’s keep going!
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Link to Kimberly Jones’ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llci8MVh8J4
Link to Kimberly Jones’ book, “I'm Not Dying with You Tonight” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43352274-i-m-not-dying-with-you-tonight
The current state of things has made us face so many things, including MANY new decisions for our health and well-being. In this episode we talk with the brilliant Kathy Moulton (a Newfoundlander living in Milan, Italy) about being a woman and mom in the pandemic while keeping her business going. Kathy is a lawyer, Yoga instructor, birth doula and founder of Kalila Community - a centre for women. This episode is part of our “Call Your Girlfriend” series where we have REAL conversations to help each other through!
As we say, no woman is an island. We got this together.
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Featured song: “Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen” by Baz Luhrmann (written by Mary Schmich) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI
Wanna stay sane together? Right now, we could use all the help we can get! In this episode Kelly talks with the talented and super cool Amy Tasukada in Dallas, Texas to talk about how she’s staying sane and what drives her crazy. Amy lays out some GREAT practical “staying sane” suggestions as they talk and then Kelly’s daughter Violet lays out some truths in a way that only a 4 year old can do! Then, we finish off with the powerful new (and timely!) song from Dallas’s own Dixie Chicks!
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Here’s the link to the writing exercise Amy mentions: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/expressive_writing?fbclid=IwAR0OvQ3c3Yylb0xZLvaTmE7fuxxQV7OcXH9mUr4xyuPlkVgKBKjSz-Gf-NA
Here’s Amy’s links (website and her latest book!): https://www.amytasukada.com/ https://books2read.com/yakuza5?fbclid=IwAR2u0dGj313Xs-m0oxuY-TSRT9kU-zuvr9zULz2PdvucnnICSTNprw38xl4
Featured song: “Gaslighter” by the Dixie Chicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbVPcPL30xc
How are you holding it together? This is a question we all ask each other when we connect now. In this podcast Kelly talks with the inspiring DJ & mom, Sarojini Ramnarine-Lang, about the practical ways that are helping both of them to “hold it together” while making the best of this time. Sarojini reminds us to live each day to its fullest with love and gratitude and we love her for that! This is a real convo between two Strong Women who are working to make sense of our current lives and they want to help you, too! It’s part of our “call your girlfriend” series.
No woman is an island!
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Raise your hand if you’ve been having all the feels this week? Yeah, we thought so. Everyone who is allowing themselves to feel is up, down and sideways as we experience, process, grieve and try to wrap our minds around this pandemic and our “new normal." In this episode, Kelly helps you identify those feelings and understand that they are completely natural and expected in a time like this. We are all experiencing unprecedented stress, confusion and uncertainty. You may feel overwhelmed or even “crazy” at times. You may be having mood swings, trouble concentrating or your anxiety may be through the roof - all of these things are a natural response to the stimulus and trauma we are collectively and individually experiencing. You are NOT alone. Whatever you are feeling - others are feeling it, too. Ease up on yourself and let yourself feel what you feel. It’s OK to be a mess. It’s OK to fall apart. It’s OK to feel happy and grateful without feeling guilty. In this time of chaos and uncertainty, give yourself space and time to feel whatever you feel. That’s where the healing starts. And hopefully this pod will help you feel a little more sane and a little less alone.
Stay safe, everyone. We are all in this together.
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Featured song: Beth Orton - Ooh Child https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWAdFdYaO4s
We are ALL going through one of the most challenging times of our lives right now. ALL of us, together. It may look a little different from person to person but we are sharing the same fears and worries for our future, our families and our lives. We have never been so connected. We’ve never had such an opportunity to change things for the BETTER. And yes, this is HARD. We are dealing with and processing so much. This episode is designed to encourage and empower you during this particularly challenging time. In it, Kelly has a real talk about all that’s going on - the good stuff, the hard stuff and the stuff that boils her blood. Plus, she gives you FIVE tips on how to survive this pandemic (and no, she’s not talking about washing your hands but obv, yes, do that, too). And this week’s featured song finishes off the pod to help you feel the love.
Stay safe, everyone. We are all in this together.
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Join us for an extra special International Women’s Day Special! In a crossover show, our host Kelly talks with a wonderful and inspiring group of diverse women about womanhood, woman power, being warriors and how we are changing the world! Meet radio show host Sarojini of Caribbean Connections, Aboriginal Resource Centre coordinator Tama Fost and Political Science society President Enaya Ahmed as we discuss our experiences, women in politics, faith, what made us the women we are today and much more!
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MANY of us are going through big transitions, gateways and initiations right now. The old ways aren’t working anymore so we are all working individually and collectively on these big (and necessary) transformations of our inner and outer worlds. Gateways and thresholds are a crucial part of our growth, evolution AND revolution. They signify a “before” and “after”. They remind us of how far we’ve come. They make us face our fears and JUMP. Whether it's a tribal rite of passage signifying a big milestone or a personal transition towards a more aligned life, acknowledging the gateway you are walking (or crawling!) through can be hugely valuable and helpful. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and you are walking towards it! Maybe it means you have to move or start a new job or finally create that business or stand up to your family - whatever it looks like for you, honor your process and KEEP GOING.
We are “levelling up” as we enter the next phase of our lives! Like the Goddess Hecate teaches, the thresholds and gateways are there for you but it’s up to YOU to walk through them. That’s the beauty of free will.
But don’t worry, you got this. We got this, together.
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Featured song: Grown by Chloe x Halle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_MmN6-KLXg
Yes! You have come so far and you’ve done so much healing and growing! But, you did not come this far to ONLY go this far! In this episode Kelly encourages you to appreciate all you’ve done while helping you gain strength for things ahead. Many of us are going through transformation right now which can lead us to exhaustion and self-doubt but we are here to support you on your path. We are here to remind you that you are a FREAKING ROCKSTAR and the best has yet to come! Go ahead and get motivated and inspired so you can be your strongest, happiest and healthiest self this year! Whoop whoop!
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Featured song: Titanium by David Guetta featuring Sia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfuAukYTKg
No more dimming you light!, girlfriend In this episode we talk about our mantra for the year: #BeBrave2020! We talk about deciding to shed the limiting beliefs of others while dreaming BIG and honouring our hearts. We talk about no longer shrinking to make others feel comfortable! We talk about how we want to feel in 2020 and why setting intentions and making goals are so important to leading the life you want to lead.
You are powerful beyond your imagination! Isn’t it time you embrace your power and your light? Why not make 2020 the year you stop “living small”? The world needs you to shine your gorgeous bright light!
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Featured song: Marcy Harriell - More (From "Moana"/Outtake) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGtjl5YbPdQ
Here’s your Strong Women Holiday Song List! Play this song list to PUMP up your woman power, have a little chuckle and get into the holiday spirit! Happiest holidays to our wonderful listeners! We wish you joy, love and rest this holiday season! Happiest New Year, too! 2020 is gonna be AWESOME! Rock on!
Playlist:
Hyrrs Kick the Balls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTfm8pP5poI&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=8&t=0s
Good Queen Wenceslas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H1Lyg-KL1I&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=5
Stereotypes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcL-7W5N7as&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=1
Equal Salary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKVoKBRJ2Y0&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=3
Oh Sexism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xvB2MrdkXc&list=PLtCzeKj96GeGluECqURYbpMoRtw_YL1h-&index=2
Solstice Evergreen by Spiral Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wENAJLy68nI
Winter Solstice Song by Lisa Thiel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W4KDMMbnLk
Santa Claus is Pagan too by Emerald Rose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8i0ypSqBxE
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In this episode our host Kelly talks about the importance of taking pause and reflecting at the end of the year and decade. She talks about how we can get recharged and clear so we can enter the New Year strong! Then, in the last half, we play an encore of last year's hit holiday episode where we talk about the REAL reasons we celebrate this time of year across geographies and belief systems! We also talk about how to include yourself and your own personal beliefs in the holiday season.
Watch for a special Strong Women Holiday Song list to come out on December 25th!
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Featured song:
“Winter Solstice” by Lisa Thiel www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W4KDMMbnLk
On the longest night we search for the light, And we find it deep within. Open your eyes to embrace what is wise, And see the light of your own soul shining.
Make sure to subscribe to get future empowering podcasts. And thanks to all our listeners for a wonderful 2019! May your season be merry and bright!
In this episode we talk about the goal of finding BALANCE. We talk about what it means, why it’s hard and how we can have more of it. Then our host, Kelly, gives you FIVE realistic tips on how to increase your feelings of balance while existing in this modern world! This is a great topic for this busy time of year when we all feel stretched thin. Balance may be a charged term but it’s still a noble and helpful goal to happiness and a sustainable life!
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Featured song: “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Wormack
In this episode we talk about the power (and the necessity) of saying “no” and how doing so is a revolutionary act for women. Kelly talks about why it’s hard to say no and gives helpful examples of empowering healthy boundaries you can set up to support yourself in the life you want to live.
We also talk a little about women’s leadership, community organizing, feeling guilty, making empowered decisions, phasing out friends that don’t make you feel good and more!
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Featured song is “No” by Meghan Trainor
In this episode Kelly gets personal about an experience she had that highlighted the reality that we need to take care of each other. In particular, it highlighted the need to take care of the vulnerable in society. And how, as Strong Women, we must organize and speak up whenever we can. This was an unexpected podcast topic but it felt inauthentic to talk about anything else. Some stories just need to be told.
The personal is political.
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Featured song is " Is This The World We Created?" by Queen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riwDo7_GxjM
What is intuition? How do we tune into it? Why is it often referred to as “women’s intuition”? Whether you call it your inner voice, your higher-self or your unconscious, there is immense value in knowing how to connect to your deep, inner wisdom. In this episode Kelly talks to Sìne Halpenny, an intuitive coach and certified Akashic Records medium, about all things intuition! They talk about the importance of normalizing intuition and encouraging women to create space to listen to themselves. Women unite! Let’s learn to listen to our own truths - and as we do we empower ourselves as we dismantle the Patriarchy!
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Here’s Sìne’s pages: https://www.facebook.com/sgathanissolus/ https://www.instagram.com/sinemairi/
Link to Sìne’s book: http://bit.do/The-Souls-Voice
Featured song is “Intuition” by Selena Gomez ft. Eric Bellinger “I'm going to follow my intuition Tell myself to listen Everything's gonna be okay It's gonna be a good day Oh ah oh, oh ah uh oh, oh ah oh It's gonna be a good day Follow my intuition It's gonna be a good day I've gotta go with what feels right Whoa, whoa Don't always need a reason why”
In this episode Kelly reminds you that you can do hard things! And, it's only by doing those hard things that we build confidence. She reminds us that we are more powerful and capable than we give ourselves credit for and she ends with an empowering new song by The Highwomen.
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Featured song is "Highwomen" by The Highwomen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D-6nklMMbM&list=OLAK5uy_n0R84nK29Jz8wmwpsVoxyqokKgLB6M1-s&index=2&t=0s
In this episode Kelly talks passionately about the importance of Greta Thunberg’s much needed message and inspiration. She talks about being an environmentalist as a kid (Captain Planet, anyone?) and why Greta may just be the perfect person to speak truth to power. Also, what’s with all those Greta-haters? What could be so wrong with a kid trying to save the world? We gotta address that. And to help you understand Greta and her message better, beyond what she says to world leaders, this episode includes clips of Greta speaking in her own words about her experiences and where her passions come from. Plus, we can all learn from the Greta and her focus on the science. She may be little, but she be fierce! And this world needs all the fierce, truth-speaking little girls we can get!
Go Greta, Go!
links:
Women's Intuition Workshop St. John's - October 17th: https://www.facebook.com/events/395944571332883/
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Full Democracy Now! interview with Amy and Greta: https://www.democracynow.org/2019/9/11/greta_thunberg_swedish_activist_climate_crisis
Watch Greta's 2018 speech in Poland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFkQSGyeCWg
Featured song: "Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni Mitchell
In this episode you get Part 2 of Kelly’s talk with the brilliant and inspiring protest singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza! The convo was so rich and wonderful it had to be split into two pods! Raye and Kelly talk about real-world self-care, working towards peace, the influential women in their lives and much more! Raye also gushes about Kelly’s hometown of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada to the delight of our host! And, as always, we finish off with a featured song that is all about inspiring change and this one brought Kelly to tears the first time she heard it - it’s Raye’s “American Dream!”
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Our featured song is “American Dream” by Raye Zaragoza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iww5eeEjxiI
Here’s Raye’s links: https://www.rayezaragoza.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Rayemusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHAyiHSDajCsHBGtdaPA95g
For folks in St. John’s, Raye has CDs available at Fred’s records!
Are you ready to get empowered and nourished? In this episode Kelly interviews the magnificent Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber who is an author, artist, and the Executive Director at the Holy Women Icons Project, a non-profit seeking to empower marginalized women by telling the story of revolutionary holy women through art, writing, and special events. They talk about being radical and helping women reclaim their power through personal and collective liberation. They talk about goddesses, iconography, making art, being intersectional feminists and more.
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Featured song: “Talkin' Bout a Revolution” by Tracey Chapman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=721JQZw6Spg
Have you ever thought about writing or rewriting your story? In this episode Kelly talks with creative, author and writing coach Mariëlle Smith about starting over, listening to our intuition and writing your story in your OWN terms. They say everyone has a book (or three) in them - what would your book be about? Would you be the hero of your own story? Mariëlle and Kelly say “Yes!”
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Here's links to Mariëlle's programs: 3-month 1:1 Coaching for Writers Programme - Fall 2019: https://mswordsmith.nl/writingprogrammefall2019/ 52 Weeks of Writing: https://mswordsmith.nl/52weeksofwriting/ Website: https://mswordsmith.nl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswordsmith/
Featured song: “The Story” by Brandi Carlile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8pQLtHTPaI&list=RDo8pQLtHTPaI&start_radio=1
In this episode Kelly talks with the brilliant and inspiring protest singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza about making this world a better place! Raye talks about many things including incorporating social justice into her art and finding her identity as a woman of color in America. There are so many jewels of wisdom and love in this pod! Kelly and Raye talk about building community, consciousness raising, understanding privilege, listening to your heart, fighting for your voice and finding your inner-warrior. They also talk about Standing Rock, Mauna Kea and the BIG difference one person can make!
You are gonna fall in LOVE with Raye. She’s a great example of a young woman making a difference with her voice and passion while she empowers others!
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Our featured song is “Warrior” by Raye Zaragoza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vytg3kN2yio&list=RDVytg3kN2yio&start_radio=1
Here’s Raye’s links: https://www.rayezaragoza.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Rayemusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHAyiHSDajCsHBGtdaPA95g
For folks in St. John’s, Raye has CDs available at Fred’s records!
How would your life change if you made a concerted effort to FOCUS OF THE GOOD? In this episode Kelly talks about the benefits of “focusing on the good” while giving real life tips on how to build on the positive! We’re not talking toxic positivity, we’re talking about making conscious choices to focus on all the good things in your life. What you focus on expands! So why not focus on the beauty, the good and the positive in your life? We can all start somewhere and build on the good! When we focus on the good, the good gets better!
And join us for the 7-day “Focus on the good” Challenge! It’s FREE facebook event with posts and videos to help YOU focus on the good in your life! Here’s the link to the event: http://bit.do/focus_on_the_good
Here are some affirmations for your next seven mornings: I am proud of how far I’ve come. I deserve beautiful and wonderful things. Today is going to be a great day! I am so very loved. I love who I am becoming. I am a powerful being capable of wonderful things. I’m creating a life full of joy and peace.
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Our featured song is “What a Wonderful World” sung by Eva Cassidy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPAGH0AT-os
In this BONUS podcast we give you your music playlist for the SUMMER! We've put together our favourite and most popular featured podcast songs! Just press "play" at the beach, the BBQ, the cookout, the park, camping, driving or where ever! Let's ROCK OUT! And don't forget to DANCE! Woohoo!
Here's the playlist: "I am a woman at the full height of my power" - Goddess Pilgrims, Crete 2017 "You should see me in a crown" - Billie Eilish "Follow your arrow" - Kacey Musgraves "I see gold" - The Good Lovelies "Like a girl" - Lizzo "You can't kill us" - Icon for Hire "Who says" - Selena Gomez & The Scene "The Drum" - Eastern Owl
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Let's celebrate girls, women AND femininity! In this podcast Kelly talks about healing our "inner-patriarchy" and celebrating all things girl, woman and feminine! When we see the value of girls, women and our "feminine side" we open up a whole world of inclusion, appreciation and self-acceptance while helping to create the world we want to live in!
This pod is for EVERYONE. We all could use more Girl Power in our lives!
We dare you not try to not dance to our feature song: "Like a Girl" by Lizzo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_xCVttXLm0 Lizzo rocks! Here's the article she wrote on Self-love that we read an excerpt from: http://bit.do/lizzo_self_love
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In this week's pod Kelly talks with POWERHOUSE author and creator Trista Hendren about her latest book, “How to Live Well Despite Capitalist Patriarchy”! It’s a great convo between two women who are figuring out how to resist and change the status quo while honouring their woman-selves in a world that tells them what and who they should be. We bet you'll learn something about how to heal, understand and care for yourself better!
Excerpt from the book:
“Capitalist Patriarchy sucks for women. We are taught to blame ourselves incessantly for everything that is wrong in our lives—without looking at the bigger picture of structural inequality at play. My hope is that as more women begin to wake up and share with each other, we will heal ourselves and weave our way out of this hellish maze together.
Capitalist Patriarchy thrives when women shut up and do as they are told. While it would appear (for some of us at least) that if we play by the rules, we will be safe—those of us who begin to rock the boat with our questioning and refusal to STFU know how easy it is to be thrown off the boat altogether—children and all.
This book will serve as a starting point to challenge some of our societal assumptions, in hopes of helping women become stronger and breaking their chains. As we begin to heal collectively, we can overturn this system altogether.”
Here’s the link for Trista’s book: http://www.thegirlgod.com/livewell.php
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No feature song this week but the songs will be back!
Speaking from her own personal experience, Kelly dives in deep and talks about BURNOUT. What is it? What does it look like? Why does it happen? Who is most likely to get burnout? If you’ve ever been in a long “I just don’t feel like it” mood - you’ve likely felt burnout. If you are a workaholic, a people pleaser or a perfectionist - you’ve likely felt burnout. Emotionally and physically exhausted while feeling a lack of connection? That could be burnout. And maybe burnout is part of modern-day reality in the capitalist Patriarchy? We discuss all that PLUS what to do when you are feeling burnt out!
This week’s feature song is “The Drum” by Eastern Owl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYP-28eotXc
Here’s the link to Kelly’s 60 min Empowerment sessions availability: https://StrongWomenCoAppointments.as.me/
Vision Board Workshop (with childcare) event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/681660672266254/
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In one of our best episodes yet, Kelly talks to two powerhouse women about their upcoming event “Warrior: Songs of Strength and Sisterhood.” Natasha Blackwood of Eastern Owl and Kellie Walsh of Lady Cove Women’s Choir talk about sisterhood, music, art, collaboration, storytelling, the creative process and much more! There are so many jewels of wisdom from these two women and groups. We can all learn from their art, purpose and collaboration!
Links for you Here’s the facebook event for their event on June 1st: https://www.facebook.com/events/2370694999819210/
Here’s our featured song, Eastern Owl’s “Child Protection”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWL_rAYYHZ8
Here’s Lady Cove Women’s Choir facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ladycove/
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Mothers and others: let’s celebrate ALL the nurturers
There are many beautiful ways to create, nurture and mother. With Mother’s Day upon us, let’s celebrate all the nurturers - the mothers, the Aunties, the neighbours and friends that give love and allow us to survive and thrive! And as we do, let’s expand our definition of mothering as we understand the immense value of creating, nurturing and supporting each other! Mad Mega Love to all the nurturers out there! Thank you!
Here’s the awesome Cat & Nat video - You are a good mom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMUWmCpoOVs
Feature song: “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4_6eQm7RTQ
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Ever wonder why bunnies and eggs are connected to Easter? In this episode Kelly discusses the traditions and symbols of Easter and where they really come from. We talk about the ancient, pre-Christian reasons of Easter that include celebration and feasts of the Goddesses Eostre, Ostara and more. Do you know how the date of Easter is determined? It's fascinating and so pagan. You'll find out about it in the show! Get plugged into your ancient woman self.
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Featured song is "I Walk with the Goddess" by Kellianna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Ac0hHAhf8
Let’s talk healthy boundaries! This is a huge topic that women are currently absorbing, processing and practicing everywhere. How are your boundaries? If you’re like most women, you could use a little help understanding and strengthening those boundaries. Healthy boundaries are crucial for health, happiness and life satisfaction but what do they look like in real life? Join us as our host and Women’s Empowerment Specialist, Kelly Hickey, digs deep and talks about the healthy boundaries she’s had to install and maintain in her life!
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Brene Brown’s Healthy Boundaries video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7N17Di8gPE
Featured song: “Unapologetic Bitch” by Madonna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7lzOXlK1D8
Woke up this morning feeling that you were gone I thought awhile, but I'm finally moving on Said it, did it, hit it, quit it Then you let it go
See you tryin' to call me, but I blocked you on the phone It took a minute, but now I'm feeling strong It almost killed me, but I'm better off alone Now you sayin' that you're sorry, I don't wanna know Better face the fact you had to go It might sound like I'm an unapologetic bitch But sometimes you know I gotta call it like it is It might sound like I'm an unapologetic bitch But sometimes you know I gotta call it like it is You know you never really knew how much you loved me 'til you lost me Did you? You know you never really knew how much your selfish bullshit cost me Well, fuck you It might sound like I'm an It might sound like I'm an
I know you'd like it if I stayed home and cried But that ain't gonna happen, here's the reason why When we did it, I'll admit it, wasn't satisfied When the gun was loaded you were never on my side I'm popping bottles that you can't even afford I'm throwing parties and you won't get in the door Said it, did it, loved it, hated it I don't care no more Tell me how it feels to be ignored
In this bonus pod you get a self-love meditation to help your break open that beautiful heart of yours and fill it with LOVE! There is SO MUCH love here for you! Set some time aside for yourself, relax and listen!
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In this International Women's Day special we get four fun, passionate and diverse women chatting about being badass feminists! We talk about ambition, writing, motherhood, learning, leading, growing, fashion and of course, Beyoncé!
Happy International Women's Day everyone!
'The View from the Rock' episode Host Sarojini Ramnarine-Lang is joined by a panel of local feminist activists including Strong Women Co founder Kelly Hickey, student activist Renata Lang and author Uchechi Theresa Ezeuko to discuss women's empowerment in NL and beyond.
Sound featured in intro and outro: "Warrior" by Anisa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LbcVB6MonU
Get ready to open up and heal! This week's podcast is on self-acceptance, self-forgiveness & self-compassion! We also talk about "Mothering the self" - a SUPER helpful concept to help you stop looking to others for validation and worth!
Some take-a-ways include:
SELF-COMPASSION is: +Self-kindness - being warm and understanding of yourself +Common humanity - realizing all humans suffer and make mistakes +Mindfulness - observe your thoughts and feelings from an open, receptive and non-judgemental state without trying to suppress or deny them
The THREE parts of "Mothering the self" are: 1. Recognize you are worthy of love 2. Perceive your own needs (journaling is great!) 3. Meet you own needs (this builds trust and security!)
Self-acceptance, forgiveness and compassion are key elements of self-love and you deserve them all! May you listen to this podcast and find new ways to give yourself self-compassion!
Our feature song is the epic Alanis Morissette - "That I would be good"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMZReI2QrlQ
Self-love is a revolutionary act. Self-love is a journey. Self-love is about honouring the complex and loving being you are! Join our host and Women's Empowerment Specialist Kelly Hickey as she talks to the amazing and magical Teresa Butler all about self-love, honouring your light and loving your darkness!
Here's the link for our 28-Day Self-Love Online Program (starts Feb 14th!): https://strongwomenco.com/
You can follow Teresa here: https://www.facebook.com/teresabutlerwellness/ https://www.instagram.com/teresabutlerwellness
And here's our feature song this week - "Who Says" by Selena Gomez and The Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzE1mX4Px0I
Most of us can feel the shift that’s occurring - a change in consciousness, some would even call it an awakening. Many people the world over have discussed the concept of the “divine feminine” rising. And at the same time, many of us are going through personal transitions and changes while feeling anxious about what’s to come. Your host and Women’s Empowerment Specialist, Kelly Hickey, talks about the BIG changes and shifts occurring in the macro (world) and micro (you) levels while reminding us that all we are going through is for the greater good, towards the common yet subconscious goal of evolution. It’s truly an exciting time to be alive!
This pod’s feature song is one of our absolute faves! “I See Gold’ by the Good Lovelies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwtBpBRv5DA
"You don't get more than you can take But when it breaks me, I see Gold in the shadows Flicker in the night There's a change comin' Everything's gonna be alright"
2019, let’s be friends!
Are you ready to dwell in the possibility of 2019? We talk goals, intentions and how to make the very best of this year in this pod! And to help you make the best of 2019 there’s even a special bonus of free 2019 Goal Worksheets for our wonderful pod listeners! Here’s the link to the worksheets: https://strongwomenco.com/product/bonus2019worksheets/
So, let’s be friends with this glorious new year as we make heart-felt (and honest) goals and intentions that follow our soul’s own special path! It’s a great time to take stock and decide where (and with whom) you want to spend your precious time and energy.
YOU are the master of your ship and the captain of your destiny!
Featured song: ‘Alicia Keys - Brand New Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRZIMxVZNos
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It’s the time of Yule! We’ve been celebrating this time of year for thousands of years across geographies and belief systems - so where does this ancient festive tradition come from? What’s the REAL reason for the season? Join our host, Kelly, as we discuss this special time of year and where many of our customs and festivities originate from. We also talk about how to include yourself and your own personal beliefs in the holiday season.
Featured song:
“Winter Solstice” by Lisa Thiel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W4KDMMbnLk
On the longest night we search for the light, And we find it deep within. Open your eyes to embrace what is wise, And see the light of your own soul shining.
Make sure to subscribe to get future empowering podcasts. And thanks to all our listeners for a wonderful 2018! May your season be merry and bright!
Many of us are taught that our sensitivity is a weakness or a fault but deep down we know that our sensitivity is a gift to be honoured. It can be difficult to be a sensitive person in this world with all the harshness and patriarchy but there are ways to help protect and respect yourself! Learn about them and more as Kelly talks about her own journey of accepting and respecting her sensitivity and what you can do to help understand yourself. This is a great pod for Empaths, too!
Featured song: "I'm sensitive " by Jewel
"I was thinking that I might fly today Just to disprove all the things that you say It doesn't take a talent to be mean Your words can crush things that are unseen So please be careful with me, I'm sensitive And I'd like to stay that way
You always tell me that it's impossible To be respected, and be a girl Why's it gotta be so complicated Why you gotta tell me if I'm hated Oh please be careful with me, I'm sensitive And I'd like to stay that way"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtDrlk7vnkI
resilience noun re·sil·ience | \ri-ˈzil-yən(t)s The ability to recover from or adjust easily to difficulties, misfortune or change Resilience is the #1 key indicator in your happiness and success (as YOU define it)! Fall down seven, get up eight, right? You ARE resilient. And the more you acknowledge that part of you the better off you will be! Keep on rockin' it, sister. You got this.
Featured song: ICON FOR HIRE - "You Can't Kill Us" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezdyy7FeF8M
fave lyrics from song: One day we're gonna wake up, we're gonna be alright. We'll look back and be happy that we kept ourselves alive. We'll honor where we came from, see what the hurt was for. But we don't let our past hold us hostage anymore. Cause we got more to give, more to live, more to be. More to who we are than our broken history. Like an army we all know it's not all better yet. But we hold on, stay strong, and never forget
You can't, you can't kill us You can't, you can't kill us
We've been lost, been to the bottom. Beaten up, torn and forgotten. Still we fight, we will survive. Can't kill the fire we feel inside. We've been burned, drained and depleted. Left alone, we're not defeated. Still we fight, we will survive. Can't kill the fire we feel inside.
There's a lot of power in acknowledging and allowing for your natural processes. And part of that means falling apart sometimes. And that's OK. In fact, it's better than OK. It's necessary for growth and evolution. Falling apart or breaking down is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign that you're ready to let go and GROW. There's beauty in the breakdown.
Featured poem - "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOqo50LSZ0
As promised, here's your healing, grounding and connecting meditation! Take a few minutes, sit or lie down, listen, let go. Connect. Recharge. You deserve it! And remember, Strong Women - we are all connected!
Don't be afraid of it. Your rage and anger are SUPER important! The world needs you to tap into (and express) your true feelings NOW more than ever. You can do it! We can help. Women all over are feeling the important feelings of Sacred Rage and Righteous Anger - these crucial feelings help shape and grow our society for the better. However, women aren't really "allowed" to be angry in the Patriarchy. So, what's a girl to do? Rage on, sisters. We rage on as we rise! And we are in this together!
Book mentioned called "The Dance of Anger": https://amzn.to/2pBTO4s
Book mentioned called "Good and Mad" by Rebecca Traister: https://amzn.to/2pA6gSk
Podcast mentioned and suggested "Why is this Happening? with Chris Hayes - Why Women are Furious with Rebecca Traister": https://bit.ly/2yhQ38p
Here's a pod to remind you that your beautiful body is a temple with some tips on how to treat it that way! Learn some key things you can do to treat yourself well - mind, body and soul. Kelly talks to holistic nutritionist, chef and entrepreneur Stacey Tuttle of "Your Glowing Health" about women's bodies, women's empowerment and more!
Featured song: "Queen" by Jessie J "I love my body I love my skin I am a goddess I am a queen"
Resources mentioned in the pod: Stacey Tuttle's website: https://www.yourglowinghealth.ca Alisa Vitti's website: https://www.floliving.com Nicole Jardim https://nicolejardim.com The heavy flow podcast with Amanda Laird: http://amandalaird.ca/the-heavy-flow-podcast/
Step into your QUEENESS! Step into your power! See your path for the heroine's journey it is! In this podcast our host and Women's Empowerment Specialist Kelly Hickey talks about the parts of a heroine's path found in universal stories of Strong Girls becoming Strong Women - princesses to QUEENS! Queens of their lives, their dreams, their happiness, their hearts and their queendoms!
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Featured song: "You should see me in a crown" by Billie Eilish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za8Ki4CCXgg
Join us as we talk with Kalila co-founder and general powerhouse, Kathy Moulton about her amazing journey, her work, mommahood and building an online community and resource for women in all stages of prenatal, pregnancy and postnatal care!
Kelly and Kathy talk about everything from mommahood, pregnancy and breastfeeding to designing and producing active maternity wear and consciously not judging other moms!
As a community and international organizer Kathy saw the need for more funding sources for grassroots maternal health organizations WHILE also seeing the need for quality, ethically produced active wear that works with women's changing bodies, and so Kalila was born!
Here's the link for the Kalila online resources, community and their beautiful active wear that helps maternal health programs and organizations: https://kalila.co.uk/
Featured song (chosen by Kathy this week): "Ode to a Broken Heart" by The once https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCOStGBXvs
Join Kelly as she talks with fellow activist, organizer and empowerment worker, Karen Parsons, a social worker in Santa Clara, California! They discuss their feminist activist beginnings and how similar their current work is despite servicing very different demographics. We are more similar than we are different. Empowerment is empowerment!
This week's featured song is a feminist anthem of sorts featuring work by feminist scholar and author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It's Beyoncé - ***Flawless! Here's a link to the "explicit" version, but there's a clean version in the pod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyuUWOnS9BY
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This podcast is all about women friends and sisterhood! Topics covered in this pod: the importance of women friends Women friendships in the Patriarchy Sisterhood as an act of rebellion and resistance Lack of female relationships in stories, books and movies Sister support train finding your tribe girl drama and trauma Having a "falling out" avoiding female relationships taking things personal meaning making of other's actions keeping the YOUR side of the street clean healing and growing what would sisterhood look like without the Patriarchy Womanhood imagine the future you want women supporting women being vulnerable seeing our commonalities sharing sister wisdom validation and connection No woman is an island reaching out to other women building a better world opening up to receiving sister love And recommitting to SISTERLY LOVE!
Featured song by the AMAZING Nalini Blossom titled Circle of Women find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkYshTVe1HU
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Let’s talk about – Standing up for what it RIGHT! These are important times – the world needs us. WE can do this! And as the lyrics from this week’s featured song says, “It all means nothin’ if you don’t stand up for somethin’!”
Here’s a great verse from the song - “Stand up for something” by Adra Day ft Common: You do the best that, do the best that you can do Then you can look in the mirror Proud of who's looking back at you Define the life you're living Not by what you take or what you're givin' And if you bet on love there's no way you'll ever lose Take a stand, make a stand for what's right It's always worth, always worth the fight
Join Kelly for this special hour-long edition as she talks to psychologist Dr. Sarah MacAulay about Self-Care in the Post-Turth, Post-Truth world! Recent political realities are leaving a lot of people particularly stressed and anxious without much time to recover between the constant barrage and break-neck speeds of the current news cycle. Now more than ever we need tangible self-care tips and tools to survive and thrive in this increasingly confusing world where some people argue against truth and facts to suit their biases while others fan the flames of division and “othering”.
The Strong Women Power Half-hour is a direct punch to the Patriarchy! Host Kelly Hickey covers topics such as politics, pop culture, spirituality, self-love and more! Each show's theme connects to a bigger overall theme of women's glorious empowerment! Kelly focuses on how to be your strongest, happiest, healthiest self by highlighting local and international women role models, trailblazers and community rock stars. The show airs on CHMR-FM in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada at 10:00am (NST) every second Saturday, and can be heard at 93.5fm or online at www.chmr.ca. Archived programs can be accessed here.
This week’s featured song:
“Self Care” by Emmalyn Estrada
Extra special thanks to Dr. Sarah MacAulay for her wisdom and helpful insights into self care and mental health.
What is your soul calling you to do? What lights you up? What's your intuition telling you? Have you listened to your soft soul voice lately? Kelly can help you learn how to be a better listener! The theme of this week's episode is 'Listening To Your Soul's Calling'. Originally aired on CHMR-FM on May 26, 2018.
Intro song: Goddess by Iggy Azaela
Featured song: Follow Your Arrow by Kacey Musgraves
If you save yourself for marriage You're a bore If you don't save yourself for marriage You're a whore-able person If you won't have a drink Then you're a prude But they'll call you a drunk As soon as you down the first one
If you can't lose the weight Then you're just fat But if you lose too much Then you're on crack You're damned if you do And you're damned if you don't So you might as well just do Whatever you want So
Make lots of noise Kiss lots of boys Or kiss lots of girls If that's something you're into When the straight and narrow Gets a little too straight Roll up a joint, or don't Just follow your arrow Wherever it points, yeah Follow your arrow Wherever it points
If you don't go to church You'll go to hell If you're the first one On the front row You're self-righteous Son of a- Can't win for losing You'll just disappoint 'em Just 'cause you can't beat 'em Don't mean you should join 'em
So make lots of noise Kiss lots of boys Or kiss lots of girls If that's something you're into When the straight and narrow Gets a little too straight Roll up a joint, or don't Just follow your arrow Wherever it points, yeah Follow your arrow Wherever it points
Say what you think Love who you love 'Cause you just get So many trips 'round the sun Yeah, you only Only live once
So make lots of noise Kiss lots of boys Or kiss lots of girls If that's what you're into When the straight and narrow Gets a little too straight Roll up a joint, I would And follow your arrow Wherever it points, yeah Follow your arrow Wherever it points
The Strong Women Power Half-hour is a direct punch to the Patriarchy! Host Kelly Hickey covers topics such as politics, pop culture, spirituality, self-love and more! Each show's theme connects to a bigger overall theme of women's glorious empowerment! Kelly focuses on how to be your strongest, happiest, healthiest self by highlighting local and international women role models, trailblazers and community rock stars. The show airs on CHMR-FM in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada at 10:00am (NST) every second Saturday, and can be heard at 93.5fm or online at www.chmr.ca. Archived programs can be accessed here.
The Strong Women Power Half-hour is a direct punch to the Patriarchy! Host Kelly Hickey covers topics such as politics, pop culture, spirituality, self-love and more! Each show's theme connects to a bigger overall theme of women's glorious empowerment! Kelly focuses on how to be your strongest, happiest, healthiest self by highlighting local and international women role models, trailblazers and community rock stars.
In this episode, host and Women’s Empowerment Specialist Kelly Hickey talks about mothering, Mother Earth and the beautiful, warm mothering love of the Goddess while living in the system of the patriarchy.
Intro song - Goddess by Iggy Azalea Featured song - Where Am I by Tara MacLean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GZLvcmui9g
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers and creators out there!