Awaken Your Wise Woman

What do you need right now? If, like so many other women, you can’t answer that question, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Dr. Julie Hanks to talk about learning to identify what you need and want and then to ask for it without guilt or shame. “Assertiveness is about treating yourself as an equal with others and taking ownership of your well-being while respe...

If your inner critical voice heaps on the shame every time you make a mistake, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush talks about learning how to understand and embrace your critical parts so you can lead a fully authentic life. “As I learned to hold firmer to my boundaries and speak to myself in a more compassionate way, that critical voice has quieted.” — Elizabeth Cush T...

If you’ve ever thought, “A part of me wants to…, but another part of me…,” you’ve already had a glimpse of what Internal Family Systems (IFS) is all about. Learn more in this episode of Woman Worriers , as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Michelle Glass for an insightful discussion of the IFS model and how it can help you heal. “Many of our parts are literally stuck in the past in those scenes of trau...

If you have trouble speaking up for yourself, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode of Woman Worriers . Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and author of the new book Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive. “Women who can be firm and express themselves authentically are happ...

How do you feel when you say “No”? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks about the difficulty that many women have with boundaries—and why it’s so important to set healthy boundaries for yourself. “When I don’t hold true to the boundaries around my own needs, I’m telling myself I don’t matter.” — Elizabeth Cush You can find all the show notes and resources for episode 160 h...

Where do your own needs fall on your priority list? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks about how coaching can help you learn to start taking care of yourself. “I was trying to take care of other people instead of just pausing and listening to what I needed.” — Elizabeth Cush Elizabeth Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist, founder of Progression Counseling in Ann...

If you are looking for a deeper connection with yourself, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Yolanda Williams, host of Reiki Radio, for a discussion of reiki, meditation and self-compassion. “Essentially you’re allowing yourself to be this conduit of universal life force energy.” — Yolanda Williams If you’ve ever walked into a room and sensed tension without an...

What fears are holding you back? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Silvije Gurung, a business and life coach, for a discussion on changing your mindset around fear so you can move forward. “We’re really afraid to put ourselves out there, to really show our value and to give ourselves voice.” — Silviye Gurung You can find the full episode and show notes here . Resourc...

Does your inner critic start ask you questions that start with “Who are you to…? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks about therapy, coaching and imposter syndrome. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

What role does writing play in your journey? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Sez Kristiansen, an author and spoken word performer, who talks about how poetry and journaling have helped her heal.   “There’s a cathartic process of taking some sort of pain within yourself and manifesting it into something.” — Sez Kristiansen Find Elizabeth Cush life coaching here . Th...

Whether you’re an accomplished artist or you’ve never picked up pencil or paintbrush, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Reina Lombardi for a conversation about the benefits of art therapy. “It’s through creation that we experience meaning-making in our lives.” — Reina Lombardi Find the full show notes here- Woman Worriers. Support the show I hope you enjoyed t...

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to walk away from the 9-to-5 grind? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Elizabeth Grojean , who shares her story of Bali, weighted blankets and how she found her bliss in launching a new business venture. “I found everything I was looking for in that process of stepping back.” — Elizabeth Grojean Do you feel fulfilled? Have...

If your life is all about busy-ness, you may be losing touch with you. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush , Psychotherapist and Women's Life Coach, talks about Being instead of Doing. “We’re so good at Doing but not so great at Being.” — Elizabeth Cush Are your days rich and full, or are they just busy? Do you have so much to do that you don’t have time to just be? So man...

What do you do if you know you need to change your relationship with alcohol, drugs or other substances, but the 12-step emphasis on spirituality doesn’t resonate with you? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Adina Silvestri , talk about hypnotherapy and other resources to support recovery from addiction. “If you’re always saying ‘I’m an addict’ or ‘I’m an alcoho...

You get nervous before get-togethers but enjoy them once you get there, at least for a while. Could you be a highly sensitive person and an extrovert, too? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Patricia Young , talk about life as a highly sensitive extrovert. “Being alive is messy and complicated and we can lean into the pain and we can lean into the joy.” — Patric...

If you’ve lost yourself a little, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush shares some good news that could help you find your way back home. “What if we could define ourselves by the things that bring us joy?” — Elizabeth Cush Do you define yourself by your roles: Mother, partner, daughter, worker, friend? Many of us do it to such a degree that we lose touch with our selves...

No matter where you are on your inner journey, this week’s episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Jac O’Keeffe for an enlightening conversation about spirituality and mental health. “I think all living beings have some unspoken depth, exquisiteness, oneness…. Something that can be trusted.” — Jac O’Keeffe Each of us follows a unique path to our inner knowing. One woman’...

If you’ve ever felt adrift, this week’s episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush and Sarah Wong talk about being adopted, anxiety and the journey to reclaim her Self. “I didn’t have myself anchored to anything. That was an outcome of lack of self-identity.” — Sarah Wong Have you always known exactly who you are? Not everyone does. Adoption can make a finding a strong sense of self...

If the pandemic has kept you at home for the past months, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush provides a change of scenery with a mindful beach walk visualization. “Doing a little visualization might be a nice change of scenery, even if it’s just in your mind.” — Elizabeth Cush Whether we’re trying to stay out of winter weather or avoid getting sick, many of us have been...

Do you sometimes have trouble speaking up for yourself? Then listen in on this week’s episode of Woman Worriers as host Elizabeth Cush and Talia Bombola , known as The Confidence Coach, talk about how women can learn to be more assertive.  “If you lose a relationship over being yourself, isn’t that a good thing in the long run?” — Talia Bombola Listen and learn: The misconception about therapy tha...

If you’ve ever worried about money, this week’s episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin for a healing conversation about financial anxiety. “We have to stop shaming women for having money and for being proud of having money.” — Lindsay Bryan-Podvin Money, the song goes, makes the world go ‘round. So why do so many women struggle w...

If your anxiety didn’t disappear with the New Year, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Hosts Elizabeth Cush talks about how mindfulness can help you get through the winter. “How can we feel more grounded and present in our lives through the rest of the winter?” — Elizabeth Cush Listen and learn: How you can feel more grounded and able to handle anything that comes up What mindfulness does...

If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t find the words to express your anxiety, listen to this week’s episode of Woman Worriers , as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Tori Press , creator of the popular Revelatori cartoons on Instagram and author of the new book I am Definitely probably Enough (I Think): Revelations on the Journey to Self-Love . “The person who needs to accept me is me—and that’s where a...

Do you wince a little when you get out of the shower and look in the mirror? Listen to this week’s episode of Woman Worriers , as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Rebecca Scritchfield, a dietitian, exercise physiologist and author of Body Kindness: Transform your health from inside out and never say diet again . “People cannot hate themselves healthy—and shame doesn’t make anyone healthier.” — Rebecca...

If you’ve ever wondered about journaling, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Hosts Elizabeth Cush talks about the hows and whys of journaling and offers some tips for getting started. “Journaling has helped me manage my stress and anxiety.” — Elizabeth Cush Do you have a dear diary, or do you find the prospect of journaling too daunting? Want to give a try, but don’t quite know where to st...