Empower Hour with Lady J

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, I am joined by celebrated author, educator, and Licensed Massage Therapist Jodi Scholes to explore the profound connection between pain, trauma, and healing. With over 30 years of experience and over 22,000 massage sessions completed, Jodi Scholes brings unique insights from her book, Body Blueprint: How Your Pain May Be Telling a St...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of The Jodi Watkins Show , I’m joined by the amazing Crystal Jordan, a passionate autism advocate, publishing entrepreneur, and founder of the empowering Becoming Her magazine. Together, we dive into a heartfelt conversation about resilience, faith, and the power of storytelling. Crystal opens up about her personal journey, from overcoming childhood speec...

Send us Fan Mail In this transformative episode, Jodi connects with DeDee to discuss the profound connection between self-worth and net worth. Through heartfelt conversations, they explore how building confidence, addressing limiting beliefs, and pursuing holistic wellbeing can lead to true empowerment. DeDee shares her journey as a first-generation immigrant, navigating mental health struggles, t...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I interview the inspiring Jodi Law, whose journey of resilience and transformation will move and motivate you.  Jodi shares her deeply personal story of overcoming a 20-year toxic and emotionally abusive marriage, bravely embarking on a healing journey that required leaving everything behind—including her children—to rediscover herself. She reclaimed her...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dare to Dream Again , host Jodi Watkins invites you to reconnect with the dreamer inside you—the inner child who once saw endless possibilities before the weight of societal expectations dimmed that light. Together, we’ll dive deep to rediscover those passions, dreams, and limitless visions that were always meant for you. Jodi shares practical insights to help y...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Melissa Armstrong. She operates primarily as a functional health coach and helps women break from trauma using tools that will last a lifetime. We had a fantastic conversation, even with some technical difficulties, and we plan to stay connected. Here is a little more about Melissa: Melissa's chaotic, traumatic childhood included parental addiction and abuse...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Dr. Jonathan Marion. He believes that when we live, connect, and communicate authentically, we send out ripples…. which make the world more caring and connected, one ripple at a time.  Having seen this dynamic over 20+ years as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author, Jonathan feels that how we show up is the key to living deeply meaningful a...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I’m exploring the importance of "awareness"—being mindful of our words and the influence others have on our journey. Too often, we let others’ opinions or agendas shift us away from the path we’re meant to walk. But here’s the truth: we have the power of choice. We don’t have to carry shame or guilt imposed by others. Instead, we can stand firm in o...

Send us Fan Mail Eileen Head is back! After our incredible first conversation, we couldn’t wait to come together again for another inspiring episode. In this episode, titled We Are What We Choose , Eileen and I dive deep into the power of our thoughts, self-talk, and the limiting beliefs that hold us back. Eileen’s wisdom continues to inspire us all, offering practical tips and insights on how to...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amber Hayes, an inspiring interior designer, mother, and soon-to-be author from Calgary, who has transformed her life by embracing her truth. After years in the corporate world, Amber leaped into entrepreneurship, but her real journey began when she confronted her past. At 37, a battle with depression brought her to a pivotal moment—one th...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Kari Warberg Block. While we had technical difficulties during the recording, I enjoyed my conversation with her. Her words inspired me, and I am sure they will inspire you, too.  Kari began her entrepreneurial journey as a farmwife with an annual income of just $18,000. Despite limited resources, she identified a gap in the market and saw the potential to build...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is about the life-changing power of winning routines and why prioritizing ourselves is critical to reducing overwhelm and achieving our goals. As a total health, habit, and empowerment coach, I often discuss the importance of consistent routines. However, it took my own experience with burnout and anxiety to realize their true impact. In this episode, I’ll share ho...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is Lindsay Wilson. Lindsay is a certified personal trainer, functional nutrition student (soon to be graduating and currently taking clients), and certified health coach who has broken through many life barriers. From listening to the stories others told her to finally finding her freedom to become who she is meant to be, Lindsay is a true testimony of what can...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into personal growth, relationships, and the powerful insights of the Enneagram personality system with our special guest, Eileen Head. Eileen's mission is to help people understand themselves and their relationships through the lens of the Enneagram. After 35 years of marriage and realizing it wasn’t working, Eileen embarked on a journey of self-disc...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of The Jodi Watkins Show, we are honored to have Hyacinth Tucker, the dynamic founder of The Laundry Basket LLC, an eco-friendly and innovative laundry service company. With a mission to revolutionize the laundry industry, Hyacinth combines advanced technology, sustainable practices, and personalized customer service to cater to busy professionals, families,...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of The Jodi Watkins Show, we are "UnMasking Shame" with the phenomenal Michelle Speakz! Michelle is a Navy veteran, Transformational Speaker, Life-Recovery Coach, and Author who has turned her pain into purpose and continues to be led into her calling. With her raw and powerful story, Michelle will take us through her journey of overcoming adv...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is Steve McElmurry, the founder of MacsImpact, LLC.  Steve's resume resembles a sampler platter rather than a main course, and his career path looks more like a toddler's crayon drawing than an engineer's precise blueprint. Through necessity, Steve has developed exceptional agility in pivoting, navigating career transitions, and rapidly acquir...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Wilson hosts the "Everything's Messy Podcast" and is a certified wellness coach specializing in autoimmune diseases. She believes in the power of collaboration and sees the potential for creating impactful content together.  Sarah's journey has been anything but smooth. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 15, she struggled for years with unregulated blood s...

Send us Fan Mail Aliya Fitz-El is resilient, strong, and faithful. She knows she is purposed through God. Her story will inspire you to fight for your rights and stand firm on your purpose no matter what the battle holds.  Aliya's story is an enlightening journey of using our pain to fulfill our purpose. She started a Ministry called Divine Essence Healing Ministry, which focuses on women vet...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 1: The Jodi Watkins Show – Introducing Brenda Warren, The Soulutionist Welcome to the first episode of the new and improved Jodi Watkins Show! I'm thrilled to introduce my long-time trusted friend and strategic business partner, Brenda Warren. Brenda, known as The Soulutionist, is here to share her transformative journey to inspire and empower us all to TAPIN and live...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is someone I met through supporting bodybuilding shows. I had a client competing at the Showtime Classic in Ponte Vedra, Florida, where I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Jacob Pomroy.  As he shared some of his stories with me, I knew I wanted to get him on the show to share with others.  Jacob is a Full Time Online Coach who champions Grand Mal Seizures,...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is someone I had the opportunity to meet at a bodybuilding show in Orlando, Florida. His name is Chris Spruell, and from the first time I met him, I knew there was something special about him.  Chris is a 35-year-old servant of God, father, and fitness guru who is also on a mission to share his testimony to help others in their journeys.  We chatted briefly, but he...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Breaking Barriers Now!  Today, my guest is Jeff Glauser. Jeff and I have known each other for a few years, and I am grateful he took the time to share his story of barriers he's had to break to get where he is today.  We all have a story. Today, you'll get to listen to Jeff's. Jeff is the founder of Brandscribed, LLC. He has over 20 years of professional...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is the amazing Lakeydra Houston. Lakeydra is a US Air Force veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Chief Executive Officer of KEY Fit, Knowledge, Empowerment, and You-nity, which mentors on wellness, veteran support, and suicide prevention to increase life productivity.  She earned her Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Human Resources and a Bache...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Brittany Taylor. Brittany and I met "randomly" as she was looking for a mentor who could guide her through her military career, entrepreneurial dreams, and health journey. She found me.  This episode discusses removing limited beliefs and connecting with our innermost selves. Please join my Free Community - Jodi Watkins' Life and Health Community:...