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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...

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 G...

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, understa...

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...

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 lea...

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 s...

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...

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 Wome...

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! Helpful links: Here's the link for the 60 min Empowerment sessions: https://strongwomencoappointments.as.me Here's our website to check out some of our other programs and services! htt...

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 Stron...

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 mis...

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://strongw...

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...

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 wit...

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 ow...

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...

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...

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 Angel...

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 Patriar...

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 s...

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! For more inspi...

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 o...

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 f...

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 mea...