Find Your Lady Tribe

The word “witch” can make smart, grounded people hesitate, even when everything else about spirituality feels comforting. So we go straight into the real question: what if witchcraft is less about aesthetics and more about sovereignty, choice, and learning to work with your own energy in everyday life? I’m joined by Tahverlee Anglen, founder of the Moon Temple Mystery School, to talk about midlife...

A Friday afternoon text that says “we think you have a brain tumor” is the kind of moment that splits your life into before and after. Dr. Renea Skelton lived that moment, then did what so many high-performing women are trained to do: she shoved the fear into the background, put on her game face, and kept leading. Renea joins me to share the full arc, from a traumatic childhood and joining the Air...

She left a pension job, threw herself a retirement party at 34, and built a life that actually fits. That’s the kind of story that makes you sit up straight, especially if midlife has started to feel like autopilot with a smile pasted on top. Brenda Ridgley talks with Jen Schultz, a manifestation and money mentor and host of the Manifestation and Money podcast, about what happens when “playing by...

Divorce can look “finished” on paper while your nervous system is still living in the fallout. We sit down with Nicki Laberge, a self-worth and freedom facilitator for women after divorce, to tell the part of the story most people skip: the identity loss that can take place in a marriage, the grief that arrives after the logistics are done, and the quiet stigma that makes women feel like they have...

A swollen knee after a hard workout doesn’t sound like the start of a total life reset, but that’s where Kristen Renee’s story begins. What follows is a raw look at autoimmune flare-ups that bounce from joint to joint, the mental strain of fearing food and workouts, and the lonely grief of being told you may never run again or that you’ll be on medication for life. If you’ve ever looked “fine” on...

The most dangerous part of burnout is how normal it can look from the outside. You can be the one who “handles it,” gets promoted, keeps the family running, and still feel like you are disappearing behind a mask. We sit down with Dr. Cristina Lauk, licensed mental health counselor and PhD in clinical psychology, to talk about ADHD, trauma, and nervous system regulation through the lens of midlife...

Your life can look “successful” on paper and still feel wrong in your body, and that quiet mismatch is often the real start of midlife reinvention. I sit down with Osayi Lasisis, a business-to-business growth leader and fractional growth marketer, to talk about what happens when the identity you worked for stops being the identity you want. She planned her whole life to be a lawyer, earned the cre...

Are you playing the role of the "perfect" daughter, wife, or mother while feeling like your true self has vanished? In this powerful episode, Brenda Ridgley sits down with Chris Wasco —a spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and author of An Old Soul’s Journey —to discuss breaking free from narcissistic abuse and a silenced nervous system. Chris shares her raw "Midlife Funk" sto...

You can do everything “right” and still feel lost when the boxes run out. That’s the moment we dig into with Sheree Holt, founder of Why Not Rome, a boutique travel brand created for midlife women who crave culture, community, and real connection. Sheree’s path moves from performer to corporate leadership, then straight into the midlife funk that hits when success stops feeling like you. We talk a...

The hardest moments don’t need perfect words, they need a steady witness. Brenda sits down with Reverend Christine Vaughn Davies, an ordained Presbyterian minister and hospital chaplain leader, for a candid conversation about midlife funk, grief, and the surprising power of presence when life falls apart. Christine shares how her early pull toward spirituality and her work as an EMT shaped her cal...

The moment you’re labeled “strong,” the world starts handing you more to carry and you learn to smile while you do it. Today we sit down with Karin Del Maestro, a breast cancer survivor and trauma-aware health coach, to talk about the real cost of being the capable one for decades and what it takes to rebuild after your body and nervous system finally say “no more.” Her story moves through stacked...

Are you high-achieving, over-scheduled, and yet... quietly unfulfilled? You’ve mastered the roles—the powerhouse professional, the dedicated partner, the doting mother, the reliable daughter—but somewhere along the way, you lost the woman with the spark in her eyes. In our Season 4 premiere, I’m stepping into the guest seat to share my own raw journey through the "Midlife Funk." I’m unma...

The weirdest part of midlife isn’t the hot flashes or the changing metabolism. It’s the moment you look up and realize you don’t feel like yourself and you can’t explain why. Brenda Ridgley sits down with holistic menopause coach Eliza Riley to name what so many women experience in silence: the sleep disruption, the crushing fatigue, the painful cycles, the brain fog, and even the scary emotional...

You can check every box and still feel like something is missing and that’s the moment we’re naming out loud today. I’m sitting down with Jen Carew, a former corporate leader who spent more than 20 years mastering external success, only to realize at midlife that the life she built didn’t match the peace she craved. What happens next is honest, brave, and deeply relatable: she walks away, creates...

Over the next week I will be sharing interviews with the Leaders of the October 16-19, 2025 Whole YOU Retreat. In this video I introduce our Photographer and retreat storyteller Sophia Reamsnyder. Owner/Brand Digital Storyteller of Reamsnyder Media, Sophia focuses on the B-to-B and Non-Profit space. Whether out with family, or working with clients, she strives to capture a moment, a memory, or tel...

Over the next week I will be sharing interviews with the Leaders of the October 16-19, 2025 Whole YOU Retreat. In this video I introduce our culinary caretaker, presenter and retreat success story Suzanne Hernandez. Along with the love of entertaining at her home, Suzanne brings her past experience in catering to the WholeYOU Retreat's kitchen. If you have food allergies or sensitivities, Suz...

Over the next week I will be sharing interviews with the Leaders of the October 16-19, 2025 Whole YOU Retreat. In this video I introduce our Yoga instructor & Reiki master Rachel Dirks. With a heart-centered approach and a passion for holistic healing, Rachel is a certified yoga teacher, Master Reiki practitioner, sound healer and yoga therapist in training dedicated to guiding others toward p...

Over the next week I will be sharing interviews with the Leaders of the October 16-19, 2025 Whole YOU Retreat. In this video I introduce our stylist Tori Ward.  For 17 years Tori has walked along side women as a stylist using beaty as a tool for transformation. Her passion goes far beyond the surface - she believes in helping women reconnect with their inner light and reflect that radiance outward...

Over the next week I will be sharing interviews with the Leaders of the October 16-19, 2025 Whole YOU Retreat. In this video I introduce Stacey Stedman, a Certified Health and Fitness Coach and author of The Un-Diet; The Ultimate Mindset Journal to Living Beyond Diets. Her own journey to finding a healthy lifestyle has provided insight. She brings empathy, respect, and understanding. As a personal...

Over the next week I will be sharing interviews with the Leaders of the October 16-19, 2025 Whole YOU Retreat. In this video I introduce our Guest Thought Leader Kristi Huss, a journey facilitator and expert guide for achieving bucket list goals in life and business. A TEDx speaker, certified high-performance coach, and author, she pairs decades of expertise in planning transformative trips with t...

Unlock the secrets to thriving through menopause and beyond with our special guest, Lisa Holton, certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. This episode is packed with expert advice on how to manage common menopause symptoms like night sweats and weight gain through diet and exercise. Lisa shares her own inspiring journey into the fitness world and emphasizes the often-overlooked importance o...

Encounter the transformative journey of wellness with health maven Lida Johnson, whose personal tale of triumph over adversity will leave you both uplifted and educated. Together, we navigate the waters of longevity, emphasizing the importance of movement and nurturing our minds and spirits too. From the shadows of an abusive past and battles with sugar addiction, Lida emerged as a beacon for othe...

Embarking on a midlife transformation can feel like navigating through uncharted territories. Join me, Brenda Ridgely, and special guest Lisa Boate, a menopause coach and podcast host, as we unravel the complex tapestry of challenges and opportunities that come with this chapter of life. From saying goodbye to a demanding education career to embracing the journey of self-care and certification in...

When Jane Pilger joined me for a heart-to-heart, we didn't just chat; we ventured deep into the emotional labyrinth of food freedom and body trust. Our candid conversation spanned from Jane's valiant conquest over a 25-year battle with binge eating disorder to the eye-opening realization that traditional eating disorder treatments might just be fanning the flames they aim to extinguish....

Escape to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica and uncover the secrets to personal growth and clear vision with our thought leaders, the luminaries of feminine wisdom. If you've ever imagined what it would be like to combine the serenity of lush landscapes with the thrill of self-discovery, the Whole YOU Retreat ~ Pura Vida is your gateway to experiencing just that. Learning from other inspiri...