Elizabeth Cush

Awaken Your Wise Woman

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Welcome to the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast with host Elizabeth Cush, licensed clinical professional counselor and soul support for highly sensitive women.  Every other week you’ll hear from Elizabeth and her guests as they explore all that it means to be a wise, sensitive woman moving through life's joys, challenges, and transitions.  Tune in to learn from Wise Women across the globe who know the struggles that come with being a sensitive woman today.  We explore how to live a more grounded, authentic, purposeful, joyful, and compassionate life. Each episode is designed to help nurture your...

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Elizabeth Cush

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Health

Latest episode

Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

Coping With the Trauma of Chronic Illness 20.01.2020

If you suffer from chronic pain or illness, you may also experience trauma. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush welcomes back Daniela Paolone for a discussion on chronic illness-induced post-traumatic stress disorder and how to manage it. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Do You Really Need a “New You” for the New Year? 13.01.2020

What’s your pet peeve? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush shares her concerns the common cultural idea that we need to “fix” ourselves with the coming a new year—and what to do instead. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Managing Triggers Through Mindfulness 06.01.2020

Trauma survivors can get triggered in ways that feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Woman Worriers podcast, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Deirdre Fay about using mindfulness and meditation to manage triggers and take care of ourselves in that moment. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Re-run How to Recover from Perfectionism 16.12.2019

This week we're re-playing the number one downloaded episode of 2019. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and under pressure, maybe you’re trying too hard to be perfect. Always focusing on others can add to your anxiety. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Sharon Martin, LCSW , talk about how perfectionism can fuel anxiety—and what to do about it. Support the show...

Re-Run Exploring Our Anxious Parts 09.12.2019

We're rerunning the top three episodes of 2019 and this week we're sharing the second most downloaded session. If you’ve ever said, “Part of me feels…,” you’ll relate to this episode of Woman Worriers . Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Michelle Richardson about anxiety and the “parts” of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a gentle approach to healing. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the sh...

Self-Compassion Takes Practice 02.12.2019

This episode was the third most downloaded episode of 2019. Self-compassion can be a powerful tool for healing. Elizabeth Cush, host of Woman Worriers , talks about how to practice being your own best friend. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How to Be Mindful This Holiday Season 30.11.2019

We’re heading into the holiday season. Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush offers some tips on handling the stresses that can come with it. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How to Be a Caregiver Without Going Crazy 18.11.2019

So many women today find themselves serving as caregivers for elderly loved ones. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Laura Vaillancourt about why caregiving can be so difficult and how to better manage being a caregiver. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Using Your Body’s Innate Wisdom to Heal From Trauma 11.11.2019

Our body holds tension and even past trauma. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Danielle Ivins-Fishman about Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) to reduce stress and anxiety. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

What to Do When the World Feels Threatening 04.11.2019

What’s at the heart of fear? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush explores what it’s like to feel fear—and offers an antidote. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How to Be a Mom Without Losing Your Self 28.10.2019

As much as you love your kids, parenting can be a struggle. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Doña Bumgarner about how ease some of your anxieties about being a mom. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Helping the World Make Room for Differences 21.10.2019

What’s it like to live with cerebral palsy? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Win Kelly Charles about living and thriving with a disability. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How Are You Managing Anger? 14.10.2019

Everyone feels anger. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush explores being angry, showing anger and why so many women find anger so uncomfortable. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Exploring Intuition 07.10.2019

You’ve heard the expression “woman’s intuition.” But what does it mean? In this episode of Woman Worriers , Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush talks with Lee Chaix McDonough , host of “Work Your Inner Wisdom,” about the power of your intuition. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Are You Anxious About Getting Enough Sleep? 30.09.2019

If your anxiety keeps you awake at night, listen to this episode of Woman Worriers . Host Elizabeth Cush interviews insomnia and anxiety specialist Yishan Xu , Ph. D., who shares some eye-opening information about sleep and mental health. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Unbinding Family Ties 23.09.2019

“Family is everything,” we’re told. But what about families that cause us pain? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush and Annie Wright , a therapist who specialists in complex relational trauma, talk about family estrangement and why it might be necessary. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Anxiety and Childhood Emotional Neglect™ 16.09.2019

Feelings of anxiety, emptiness and disconnect often have roots deep in even seemingly happy childhoods. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Dr. Jonice Webb about the adult impacts of Childhood Emotional Neglect.™ Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Why Mindfulness Works When You’re Anxious 09.09.2019

Mindfulness takes practice, but it’s worthwhile. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush offers techniques for practicing mindfulness to help manage stress and anxiety. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Anxiety, Mindful Awareness and… Your Pelvic Floor? 02.09.2019

Women have sex and babies, but somehow the topic of the pelvis is rarely on the table. That changes with this episode of Woman Worriers , when host Elizabeth Cush interviews Leslie Howard about her book Pelvic Liberation . Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Endometriosis: No, It’s NOT All In Your Head 26.08.2019

If your period always caused unbearable pain, how would you know it wasn’t normal? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Sofia Arellano on the challenges of diagnosing and managing endometriosis. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How Couples Can Cope With Betrayal 19.08.2019

Betrayal can be traumatic for both parties in a relationship. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Anna Osborn , a licensed marriage and family therapist, about finding a way to heal after infidelity has destroyed trust. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

The Whys and Hows of Self Care for Women 12.08.2019

Stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? In this week’s episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks about the importance of self care for women. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Learn How Gratitude Can Change Your World 05.08.2019

If you often feel like you live under a dark cloud, this episode of Woman Worriers may help you see the sunshine. Host Elizabeth Cush and author Linda Roszak Burton talk about how gratitude can make a difference in your life. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Are Expectations Making You Anxious? You Bet! 29.07.2019

Are expectations making you miserable? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush and Agnes Wainman , PhD, talk about how trying to live up to unrealistic expectations drives stress, overwhelm and anxiety. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How Women Can Learn to Set Healthy Boundaries 22.07.2019

If you feel guilty when you say “No,” this week’s episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush interviews Nicole Liloia , a women’s empowerment coach who helps women learn to set healthy boundaries and speak up for what they want and need in their lives. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

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