The Inspired Woman Podcast: Recent Episodes
Marci Narum
Tara Brandner tells her personal story, and how it has affected her care for others in the medical profession.
“We tell people we will pray for them, but we don’t teach people how to pray.” Trained spiritual director, helping people find a purpose, identify their gifts.
The Inspired Woman Podcast, Shauna Laber is fervent about ending child abuse in North Dakota, and she’s an advocate for foster care. She has also joined the collaboration of advocates, Authentic Voices -- part of Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota. Shauna shares in depth the importance of this program for adult survivors of child abuse.
Inspired Woman advisory board member and writer Noreen Keesey has a joyful laugh that will make you feel at ease immediately. This skilled trainer and coach talks with Amber Schatz about her experience in the Army National Guard and how she learned better leadership through identifying personality types and strengths. We go for a rollercoaster of emotions during this conversation. She shares everything from some emotional personal losses to the comical way she gained a “grand pig.” If nothing else, this conversation will leave you asking, which Harry Potter House are you?
At least twice in her life, Lura Spears has experienced “I just knew” moments. The first happened when she was a young girl; Lura knew she would become an anesthesiologist. She came close. Working with a doctor as a nurse anesthetist, she learned about an opportunity to help patients and medical professionals in Haiti. Lura says, “I knew right away, it was something she would be part of for the rest of my life,: Lura and her business partner, Kelli Gable now give up weeks of personal and professional time every year to train nurses and provide other medical assistance in Haiti -- and they do it with little fanfare. Listen to Lura share how much her heart is in Haiti and what the nonprofit organization Citizens of the World means to her.
While specialized treatment clinics have been established in North Dakota, the opioid addiction crisis continues to plague families and individuals. Heartview Foundation’s Drug and alcohol treatment and education program in Bismarck has made some essential changes in its opioid addiction treatment program. Cathy Palczewski, a recreational therapist, has introduced some of them -- including the use of essential oils for anxiety and pain. In this episode of the Inspired Woman Podcast, Cathy shares stories about the results and reactions from clients.
Paula Redmann shared the cover of Inspired Woman magazine with three other women in the June/July 2014 issue. Today she shares her talent, bright personality, and sensibility with the Inspired Woman advisory board. Paula is also a gifted writer for the magazine. Being connected to the magazine five years after being recognized for her contributions to the community is the perfect example of what Paula shares in this episode: “Everything comes full circle.”
Ruth Knutson is the March 2019 Inspired Woman magazine cover girl. In 2017, Ruth began sharing her story -- a journey through deep emotional pain and scars, to peace, forgiveness, and renewal. She had grown up in a home of violence, abuse, and alcoholism, and she eventually lived in foster care. In this episode, Ruth explains, “Everybody is hurting. Everyone is recovering from something.” She says the way out of the pain is the path of vulnerability. Getting help is not a weakness. And forgiveness is a powerful choice -- for yourself.
The debut episode of The Inspired Woman podcast. Host Marci Narum, owner of Inspired Woman, LLC introduces IW team member, Amber Schatz in this humorous and heartwarming conversation.
We get to know the respected, former TV news report and anchor on a more personal level.
Amber shares intimately one of the lowest points of her life — nearly losing her big brother in a car accident — and the significant high point in her career that followed. Amber says she “still can’t believe,” she anchored the news with Will Ferrell as “Ron Burgundy.”