Day Away Podcast

About the topic:  We have all found ourselves at the bottom — a place that can feel hopeless and lonely. This seminar will explore practices that may be helpful to you if you find yourself at the bottom. In this seminar, Sally shares vulnerably and openly, hoping that each woman will recognise something of her own story. Sally suggests that the bottom may not only be a place of pain, but also a pl...

About the Topic: When life feels uncertain, it’s natural to ask: Does any of this matter? But what if the moments you resist are the ones shaping your purpose? This episode looks at the unexpected wisdom of four biblical women and one modern midwife—stories that reveal how setbacks can become turning points. What if your waiting is preparing you? What if the places you feel weakest are where God i...

About the topic In business we spend a lot of time talking about performance, metrics, return on investment and even how to evaluate the meaning of success.  But why should that thinking be reserved for business?  What about the whole of your life, how will you measure your life?  We are drawn, through social media and well-intentioned friends, to spend our lives on many diversions (often good), g...

In this episode, we sit down with Vicki Bagdasarianz, the inspiring woman behind the Day Away Association for Women in Switzerland. Since 2010, she has served as the organization's Executive Director, dedicating her life to faith and service. Born in Texas, Vicki started as an elementary school teacher before a transformative encounter with Campus Crusade for Christ led her into full-time mini...

About the Topic Social media, AI and technology are often blamed for rising mental health concerns and the ‘loneliness epidemic.’ Join us to examine research and explore the risks and benefits of technological innovation. We’ll discover how to balance our habits, emphasizing a person-oriented approach that greatly benefits all aspects of our lives and embraces control over fear. About the speaker...

ABOUT THE TOPIC Our words hold immense power, capable of both good and harm. They shape attitudes, impact health, and influence lives. Choosing positive words can heal, encourage, and inspire, making a significant positive impact on those around us. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Elaine Petty has a lifelong commitment to building individuals in personal, professional, and spiritual leadership around the world....

About the Speaker Anna Lianna-Monnier is an Ukrainian born psychologist and motivational speaker, based in Switzerland. She is also the founder of the Center for Emotional Health in Lausanne, worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva and has been speaking on the topics of Emotional Health and Cultural adjustment at the headquarters of Google (Zurich) and Mercy Ships NGO. A...

Becoming a woman of strength and dignity In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with expectations on our time, appearance, and performance. Trying to manage all the various demands we face as career women, partners, and even mothers can be dizzying, and can lead to exhaustion and depression. For some, trying to meet external expectations can cause anxiety and overwhelming fear of never gett...

About the speaker Anne Bachle Fifer is a mediator and trainer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. A licensed attorney, she has taught courses in alternative dispute resolution for Cooley Law School, Trinity International University, and other academic institutions. She mediates cases involving businesses, employment matters, and estates, as well as church-based conflicts integrating Christian pr...

About the speaker Melanie Moll is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at the Europäische Fernhochschule in Hamburg, and a researcher of Biblical and Cultural History. She has taught at Universities in the US and in Western Europe and conducts seminars in Intercultural Management, Intercultural Competence and Communication, as well as Biblical Apologetics. Melanie currently lives near St. Gallen w...

About the speaker Sarah Tesnjak is a certified professional personal development coach and founder of True Voice Coaching. She grew up in Northern California and received her degree in Vocal Performance at Dominican University of California. She moved to Switzerland nearly 20 years ago with her husband and has 2 beautiful daughters. While in Zurich she has served as Director of Children’s Music at...

About the speaker Kirsten Haglund is an international speaker, mental health recovery coach and digital media marketing consultant. She serves as Director of Global Business Development and Digital Media for Eating Disorder Hope and as Founder and President of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation. She has contributed political and cultural analysis across television news networks and radio in the U.S.,...

About the speaker Sally Johnston is a professional counselor and worked as an adjunct therapist at Alsana Treatment Center for Eating Disorders in St. Louis, Missouri. While living in Zurich for 27 years, her professional career included working for UBS as a Vice President. Sally founded the DAY AWAY ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN in 1991 and was Executive Director until she moved back to the USA in 2010....