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Host: Sonya Janisse Episode Title: No Hacks, No Quacks: The Real Practice of Building Your Next Chapter Format: Solo Episode [00:00 - 02:30] Introduction: Real Life & The Bigger Hey everyone, welcome back to the show. This is Episode 211. If my voice sounds a little more slowed down or deeply anchored today, it’s because I am practicing exactly what I preach. Two days ago, on Thursday, I had t...

A Catalyst Conversation with Phyllis Leavitt Here is the YouTube link:https://youtu.be/cup68gZUB0g The Imprint: "Some conversations arrive exactly when the collective needs them most. This episode is a bridge between the personal healing we do behind closed doors and the systemic change our world is crying out for. As we navigate the '999' energy of completion, we must look at what it truly takes...

A Catalyst Conversation with Deborah Lukovich Here is the YouTube link https://youtu.be/8VavWBJcLvc The Imprint: "Some conversations are timeless. This episode was captured in January, but it was destined for this exact moment in our journey. As we stand at the edge of 'The Bridge' and prepare to 'Burn the Boats,' we must first understand the depths of what we are leaving behind. Today, I’m joined...

From Unconscious Loops to Empowered Agency Episode Summary: Are you running your life, or are your habits running you? In this episode, we dive deep into the "muscle memory of the mind" and how to find the leverage necessary to live no other way. We explore the five primary triggers—Location, Time, Emotional State, Other People, and Preceding Actions—and how to build the guardrails that protect yo...

Work to Live; Don't Live to Work: If you aren't making time for your soul and your family, you aren't successful. Trust the Right Guides: Seek champions who push you toward your growth, not just your comfort. Growth Lives in the "Stretch": Fulfillment is found in the tasks that challenge your current boundaries. The Multi-Passionate Advantage: You are a "Renaissance Soul"—embracing multiple roles...

"We often overestimate what we can do in a day, but we vastly underestimate what we can do with time when we move with intention." Episode Summary In this deeply grounding "Heart to Heart," I sit down with Amy Lenius to explore the journey of midlife expansion. For those in their 50s and beyond, the invitation isn't to shrink or "manage" aging, but to expand toward yourself. Amy shares her wisdom...

Episode #205: Heart to Heart — Unapologetic Joy with Tina Coleman "Living unapologetically isn't just about confidence; it's about the courage to be seen in your fullest expression of joy." Episode Summary In this soul-stirring "Heart to Heart," I am joined by the vibrant Tina Coleman. Tina is the author of 50 Fabulous and Fuckable, an Empowerment Coach, and a Speaker who is on a mission to help w...

Podcast Episode #204: Don't Let Anyone Burst Your Bubble Episode Summary: Have you ever felt like the rug was pulled out from under your entire life? In this deeply personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own "Season of Completion." We are currently navigating 2025—a Year 9 in numerology—which is all about closing doors, finishing cycles, and letting go of what no longer serves our hi...

Episode #202: Back into Balance, Naturally with Samantha Williams "Our bodies have a huge capacity for self-healing—especially when we stop fighting our own hardware." In this episode, I sit down with Registered Nutritionist and former science teacher  Samantha Williams . Samantha’s journey is a powerful testament to the intersection of ancestral wisdom and modern science. After 20 years of b...

Show Notes for Episode 202:Driven By Impact Today’s guest has spent her career helping women improve their health and fertility outcomes. Kirsten Karchmer is the founder and CEO of Conceivable, a company using AI to personalize women’s health, fertility, and wellness care.  In this week's heartfelt conversation, we're joined by special guest Kristen Karchmer. Kristen and I had...

Show Notes for Episode 201: Health Comes First In this week's heartfelt conversation, we're joined by special guest Wendy Alexander shares her incredible journey through the road of resilience heading towards new beginnings and fulfilling second-act careers. Wendy provides leadership, like a guide, providing you step by step directions. As you take a step, the next one unfolds. Today's T...

Show Notes for Episode 200: Readiness "Heart to Heart" with Remona Allyouneed. Watch it here I have known Remona since 2023 when we met a a job fair. She knew that I didn't belong there, but we locked eyes across the room, and we were destined to meet. Two years later, we have been working together on Sonya Janisse, a Wellness Company, and Remona has learned so much about herself while g...

Episode Title: Stop Dimming Your Light, How to Brighten Your Light – The ND Edition (Gen X Women) Host: Sonya Janisse Date: Oct 9, 2025 Runtime: Approx. 25:00 Note: There is about a one to two minute period of silence where my headphones needed to be recharged... just keeping it human Watch the vidoe clip here https://youtu.be/3diruf9vXkY ☕ Episode Summary: Your Light Is Not Broken Are you a neur...

Show Notes for Episode 198: Not Good Enough Flipping the Script: Confidence, Anxiety, and Core Beliefs This week, I had a heartfelt and powerful conversation with the incredible Sabrina Trobak . We dug into a topic that so many of us grapple with: the impact of our deepest core beliefs on our mental and physical well-being. Have you ever felt like you're not good enough, not important, or not valu...

Show Notes for Episode 197: New Twist on Old Tools In this week's heartfelt conversation, we're joined by special guest Erica Hoke, who shares her incredible journey to success with infertility through positive thinking and changes to the Standard American Diet. Erica provides resources, guidance, and encouragement for women looking to reclaim control over their fertility health. We dive into the...

Welcome back, you beautiful, brilliant messes! Watch the video version here https://youtu.be/vPOa0JZPR9U This week on the show, we’re ditching the doomsday bunkers and embracing the real-life readiness that matters. As neurodivergent, hormonal Gen X women, our lives are a glorious, chaotic testament to the phrase, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” So, why even try to plan, righ...

Podcast Episode 195_ When Hormones & Neurodivergence Collide Why Your Coping Mechanisms Are Failing. You're a GenX woman who has spent decades building a toolbox of strategies to manage your neurodivergence. But lately, things feel… different. The brain fog is thicker, the sensory overwhelm is more intense, and your usual coping mechanisms just aren't working. It’s not just you. For neurodiver...

I know how exhausting it can feel-carrying the weight of needing to have it all figured out. The late nights of overthinking. The silent prayers. The moments where nothing makes sense. But what if... just for today... you gave yourself permission to breathe? To not force the answers. To sit gently with the unknown. Sometimes, the most beautiful clarity doesn't come when we chase it—it arrives when...

In today's heart-to-heart, we have a Special Guest -   Eva Vennari  with us. Eva is sharing the power in the metaphysical, quantum physics, and what can happen with a simple gratitude exercise. If you are a Gen X woman experiencing discomfort in your physical body, this is the right episode for you. Take a listen as Eva dives into the four stages of healing. This&nbsp...

Episode Title: The "Quiz" That Actually Matters: Beyond Fake Positivity with Human Design & Holistic Health Episode Summary: Remember those fun magazine quizzes that promised to reveal your true self? Well, what if there was a real, deeply insightful "quiz" that could actually unlock your unique energy, explain why you feel stuck or drained, and guide you to authentic peace and vitality? In th...

Today, I invite you to step into your full blossoming. Blossoming is someone who is blooming. She looks attractively healthy and full of energy. She's in blooming health.  She is mindful of inner joy, Outer restrictions and Everything in between. That feeling of being stuck? It doesn't define you. The vibrant, confident woman who effortlessly achieves her goals?  That's  y...

In today's heart-to-heart, we have a Special Guest -  Sheila Andres  with us. Sheila is sharing the power in small. Sheila is also from the corporate world, and she dives into how having a business means you are always evolving. Catch this Heart to Heart, "le Caca," episode #190, on YouTube https://youtu.be/RvHOdM6I5q8 Throughout our time together, we walked thro...

In today's heart-to-heart, we have a Special Guest, Cathy Holt, with us. Cathy is sharing what it's like to have a voice and speak up through Women's Equality. Catch this heart-to-heart, episode #189  The Rise of the Unstoppable Women , on YouTube. https://youtu.be/JWX1CBW0Khk . Follow as long as two women, collaborating in community, chat about "If you want to go fast, go...

I know, I know,..... I said it was episode #188 throughout the podcast, now I am not so sure, it could be 189. We will get 100 % back on track one day, just not today. Hahaha How many of you can resonate with that? "I will get 100% on track, just not today." Well, it's a reality I live. Moment by moment, day by day. Today, I want to encourage you to lean into your inner Spider-Man. Let your creati...

In today's heart-to-heart, we have a Special Guest - Dr Susie Mierzwik with us. Dr Susie is sharing what is like to get rid of pain without drugs. Dr. Susie is a retired teacher, and she did time in corporate finance, and that combined experience led her to entrepreneurship. Within our hour together, we walked through divorce, corporate challenges, reinforcing all along how timing i...