The Sisterhood of Success

In today’s episode, we are announcing some changes to the podcast moving forward, along with some exciting new opportunities for listeners to get more involved.  You’ll also want to stay tuned to learn more about some fabulous women who will become recurring guest co-hosts. Rachel shares brief interviews with four women who will join the co-host rotation: Terri, Kirsten, Beth, and Jacci. Together,...

Overwhelm. Even the word itself sounds exhausting. In this episode, we discuss how overwhelm has impacted our ability to record new episodes in the last year, as well as offer 10 ways to overcome overwhelm if you find yourself drowning in the deep end.  Hopefully our regular practice with managing overwhelm can help others! Support the show

It seems like people feel more divided and disconnected than ever before.  But how do we re-establish trust and create a positive environment where everyone’s contribution is appreciated and important? Sisters Rachel Lom and Dr. Jody Jedlicka talk to coach and author Steve Jones about building strong teams at home, at work, and on the field by overcoming The Twin Thieves: fear of failure and fear...

For some people, the path to parenthood doesn’t go as planned. In fact, roughly 20 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. In today’s episode, we discuss miscarriage, infertility, and mental health with author Kirsten Hopfensperger. Her book of poetry entitled "Rearranged" explores her personal journey to motherhood, including celebration, grief, isolation, depression, authentic s...

How are you spending your minutes to maximize your special moments in life? And what defines a special moment? In this episode, we update you on the lessons we are learning based on the words/themes we chose at the beginning of the year in Episode 34, called Believe It’s Possible. We were pretty surprised by how transformative this intentional focus has been for both of us already so early in the...

It seems like so many things are straining our relationships these days -- from simple online acquaintances to the ones that are most important to our happiness. In this episode, we talk with behavioral therapist and relationship counselor Charles LaTorre from Bellin Health about ways to discuss the things that matter most. He gives us tools for addressing issues and moving forward together. You w...

It feels like respectful discourse has kind of disappeared in today’s world. What would happen if we could bring it back? We decided to explore the idea of SHOWING respect, and that when we BEHAVE with respect, it often elicits a better response! In this episode, we discuss 10 ways our parents taught us to show respect to others and to ourselves and the surprising benefits of living respectfully....

In order to make progress on anything, you FIRST have to believe it’s possible. That may sound simple, but in truth, many of us put subconscious limits or boundaries on what we think is possible for ourselves.   We create a life based on what we expect will happen…what we believe is within reach.  In this episode, we start by sharing what we learned from the words and themes we chose last year ins...

Sisters Dr. Jody and Rachel have long believed that being a good parent and being a good business leader basically require all of the same skills. Things like: Setting Clear Expectations Consistency Good listening Helping people identify their unique strengths and then supporting their development  Fine tuning those skills provides an opportunity to “be the CEO of your life.” It affects every aspe...

You have to know where you’re going before you can figure out how to get there. In this episode, we give you a framework for defining what success means to you personally.  Support the show

Do you think of perfectionism as a strength or a weakness?  Rachel used to believe it was a helpful and positive aspect of her personality, but in recent years, she has come to realize it is the root cause of some of the biggest issues she has struggled with throughout her life. In this episode, we talk to Stephen Guise, the author of How to Be an Imperfectionist. Rachel can honestly say this book...

They say there’s no place like home, but every now and then…it’s nice to get away! In fact, getting away can help you relax, recharge, and reconnect. Travel may seem like a luxury, but in this episode we discuss some of the life lessons we get from exploring and how it helps you grow as a person and a citizen of the world. As an extra added bonus, our guest Geoff Hendren has a lovely New Zealand a...

Without a doubt, the words we use influence our thoughts and feelings.  For example, the word SHOULD always seems to come with guilt or shame or judgment. But what if we challenged the SHOULDs in our life? In this episode, we encourage you to stop SHOULD-ing all over yourself by helping you recognize when SHOULD is having a negative effect.  We also suggest a list of questions to ask yourself and...

Experts talk a lot about setting and achieving goals, but in this update on how we're living out the themes we chose for 2021, we discuss the importance of "practicing" new behaviors and mindsets instead. (As a reminder, Jody chose the Year of Being Visible. Rachel chose the word Now.) Join the sisters as we share progress and setbacks and explore ways we can all move forward with p...

In honor of Mother's Day this year, sisters Rachel Lom and Dr. Jody Jedlicka introduce you to their mom, Mary Ann Vander Wielen. Our mom is the inspiration behind The Sisterhood of Success, and each newsletter shares some of her wisdom and the lessons we learned from her growing up. Hear us discuss parenting, marriage, working moms and stay-at-home moms, developing confidence, procrastination...

Happy anniversary, sisters! It has been one year since The Sisterhood of Success was born and shared with the world. Get a peek behind the scenes as we review some of the big milestones and lesser known facts about specific episodes and the show as a whole. We share listener favorites and feedback, along with some big announcements for the future of the podcast. Thanks for sharing this journey and...

When you are living in harmony with your purpose and passions in life, things just seem to come more easily and work out almost effortlessly. But how do you figure out your purpose and passions? In this episode, we demonstrate an activity you can do by yourself or with a partner to help identify your personal strengths and discover ways to use those strengths to serve the world and feel more satis...

It’s time for another update on how we’re living out the themes we chose for this year instead of setting New Year’s Resolutions. As a reminder, Jody chose the Year of Being Visible. Rachel chose the word Now. (Check out Episode 17 to learn more about choosing your own word or theme to guide your focus and energy for 2021.)  We also discuss what to do if you feel like you’ve gotten off track with...

Did you know that your cognitive skills -- what many people think of as your underlying intelligence -- can be strengthened and improved? Dr. Amy Moore is a cognitive psychologist and researcher who studies neuroplasticity-based training programs for children and adults with ADHD, learning struggles, brain injury, and age-related cognitive decline. She shares how we can all benefit from brain trai...

Do you ever feel like life is just happening to you, and you have no control over your situation, your relationships, your success, or your happiness?  Believe it not, you have so much more power than you realize.  In this episode we give you a simple technique for taking 100 percent responsibility for your actions and your attitude, giving you ultimate power to create the life you want. Support t...

To honor and celebrate Black History Month, Jody and Rachel chose to read and discuss a book by Jason Reynolds called Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism, and You. Don’t worry, it’s okay if you did not read the book. The discussion will be relevant either way. To be honest, this discussion pushed us out of our comfort zones, but we know that having these conversations is one of the most important ways we...

Instead of setting New Year’s Resolutions this year, Jody and Rachel both chose "themes" to focus on in an effort to change our attitude and perspective about one area of our lives. In this episode, we give you a monthly update about our progress on how we’re approaching and living those themes on a day-to-day basis. We encourage you to follow along and share updates about your own word...

Research now shows that loneliness and lack of social connections can be as bad for your health as smoking, obesity, or lack of movement and physical activity. Yet, more than one-third of adults age 45 and older feel lonely. We want to help you find your tribe…the kind of friends who really get you and are there for you in good times and bad. We want you to laugh more and feel loved every day. Tod...

Every one of us experiences difficult or toxic relationships and circumstances at some point. Often the worst part is feeling like there’s nothing you can do about it. In today’s episode, Dr. Jody and Rachel lay out a blueprint for handling those difficult or troubling situations. This method puts you in the driver’s seat and shows you how to gain personal control to move beyond life’s inevitable...

Just say no to New Year's Resolutions! After surviving the setbacks of 2020, setting a New Year’s Resolution might be more popular than ever this year. But we have another option for you to consider: rather than trying to change yourself, perhaps the answer is to change your perspective. Jody has been Declaring a "Theme for the Year" to focus on annually since 2017 that has proven t...