Helene Shute & Christina Hansen Cohen

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast

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A podcast giving women permission to celebrate themselves! 2 Licensed Mental Health therapists with over 35 years combined experience come to you as friends, life-giving hosts to guide you and encourage you to RSVP to your own life! We give real conversations about the challenges women face daily.  In your busy every day life, you will receive gifts to live your best life by finding joy & courage, all while you listen in car line, at the gym or walking into work.   Check us out at www.yourbirthdaypodcast.com and join our newsletter! 

Author

Helene Shute & Christina Hansen Cohen

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.yourbirthdaypodcast.com

Latest episode

May 4, 2026

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Episodes

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 83 - "Gifts From Grandma Jean" 04.05.2026

Hey Friend, There are people in our lives whose presence becomes a quiet guide long after they’re gone. In this week’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day , we’re sharing “Gifts from Grandma Jean.” Grandma Jean was the kind of woman who didn’t need to be loud to be deeply impactful. She carried a gentle confidence — the kind that made people feel seen, safe, and valued simply by being in her presence....

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 82 -"The Gift of Knowing YOUR Needs" 15.04.2026

Hi friend, What if your needs weren’t something to feel guilty about…but instead, a gift? In this week’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day , we’re exploring The Gift of Exploring YOUR Needs —because so many of us have spent years tuning into everyone else, while slowly tuning ourselves out. Needs can feel… complicated. We may ignore them. Minimize them. Or not even know what they are anymore. But her...

Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 81 - The Gift of Exploring YOUR Attachment Style with Dr. Charity Godfrey 12.03.2026

Send a text Hey Friend, Do you ever find yourself confused by the way you respond in your relationships? Why do some of us seek reassurance when things feel uncertain, while others instinctively pull back or need space? Why do certain moments in relationships feel so activating? In today’s episode of the It’s YOUR Birth Day Podcast , we explore The Gift of Knowing Your Attachment Style with a fell...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 80 - "The Gift of LOVE!" 05.03.2026

Send a text Hello friend, We talk about love a lot in this world. But most of what we’ve been taught about love is incomplete. Love is often framed as romance, sacrifice, loyalty, or endurance.  As something we prove. Something we earn. Something we give away—sometimes at our own expense. In today’s episode of the It’s YOUR Birth Day Podcast , we explore The Gift of Love through a different lens....

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 79 The Gift of a Break Up 18.02.2026

Send a text                                             The Gifts of A Breakup Hey Friend, Today on the It’s YOUR Birth Day Podcast , we’re talking about The Gifts of a Break Up —and we want to say this first: If you’re in the middle of one right now, this episode is not about silver linings or rushing your healing. It’s about helping you feel seen, steady, and less alone . In this episode, we gen...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 78 - "The Gift of YOUR Retreat" 12.02.2026

Send a text Hey Friends! Close your eyes and picture Helene & Christina standing in front of you throwing bright colored confetti into the air, giving out virtual hugs, and inviting you to walk on a rolled out red carpet. We are giddy with gratitude and excitement as we bring to you a labor of love (and courage- you may remember Helene flew on a plane alone for the first time in 25 years) to g...

iIts YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 77 - "The Gift of Courage" 05.02.2026

Send a text Hello friend, This week on It’s YOUR Birth Day , we’re talking about The Gift of Courage—a gift that doesn’t always arrive when life feels easy but often shows up right when we need it most. Courage isn’t loud or fearless. It isn’t having all the answers or feeling completely ready. Courage is quieter than that. It’s the moment you tell yourself the truth. It’s setting a boundary witho...

Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 76 - "The Gift of Connection” 29.01.2026

Send a text Hey friend, Have you ever noticed how connected we all are—yet how disconnected many of us feel? In today’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day , we’re talking about The Gift of Connection—the kind that goes deeper than busy schedules, surface-level conversations, and “I’m fine” responses. Connection isn’t about doing more.  It’s about being present.  It’s about feeling seen, heard, and saf...

iIts YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 75 - "Gifts From Rejection” 23.01.2026

Send a text Hey friend, Have you ever noticed how connected we all are—yet how disconnected many of us feel? In today’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day , we’re talking about The Gift of Connection —the kind that goes deeper than busy schedules, surface-level conversations, and “I’m fine” responses. Connection isn’t about doing more.  It’s about being present.  It’s about feeling seen, heard, and sa...

iIts YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 74 - "The Gift of No BS” 15.01.2026

Send a text Hey Friends, Let’s just say this out loud: There comes a point where the fluff , the people-pleasing , and the over-explaining stop working. And that’s where The Gift of No BS begins. In today’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day , we’re talking about what it really looks like to live with clarity, honesty, and grounded confidence—without apology and without burning yourself out trying to...

Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 73 - "The Gift of Community” 08.01.2026

Send a text Hey Friends! If there’s one thing we’ve learned—both personally and through years of listening to women share their stories—it’s this: We were never meant to do life alone. Yet so many of us are . In today’s episode of the It’s YOUR Birth Day podcast, we’re talking about The Gift of Community—what it truly means, why it matters so deeply, and how it can look different in every season o...

Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 2 Episode 72 - "Our 2025 Gifts to YOU!" Part 2 29.12.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! Raise a glass to you! 52 weeks, 365 days you showed up for YOU! While we do not know what 2025 was to you, we do know 2026 is right in front of us. If have been with us since the beginning of this season we started with a huge gift from Christina, “The Gift of NO Resolutions!” If you need a reminder go back to that episode (episode 27). Last week’s episode was a light-hear...

Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 2 Episode 71 - "Our 2025 Gifts to YOU!" Part 1 18.12.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! We are SO grateful you chose us to be a part of your world. We are on a mission to empower you to be your authentic self. Each episode in 2025 we hope was filled with tons of gifts for you from us and all our amazing guests that shared their time and expertise. As we did at the end of Season 1, we thought it would be fun to go through each episode, highlighting the gifts t...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 2 Episode 70 The Gift of Quiet 11.12.2025

Send a text Hi Friends, Are you someone who thrives on the bustle of the holiday countdown? Long lines, busy parking lots, holiday parties every weekend, and yes, even the elf on the shelf/ mensch on the bench! If those things light you up, we are so excited, and envy you a tiny bit if we are honest. If you just read that and are holding on until the holidays are over, friends, that is okay too. W...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 69 The Gift of Discomfort 20.11.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! As you walk into the holiday seasons for many, you probably were not expecting us to drop “Discomfort” in your lap and call it a gift!  We think it is the perfect time because discomfort is about stretching and growing.  Maybe that has to do with setting boundaries with family you are soon to see? Maybe it is facing something you have been avoiding?  Maybe it is something...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Season 2, Podcast Episode 68 The Gift of Travel with Deborah Director 12.11.2025

Send a text Oh Friends! If you love packing your bags for an adventure as much as Christina does or you are pushing yourself out of your comfort zone like Helene, this episode is so much fun.  We get to interview Deborah Director as she shares her story of how she became a travel agent for high profile travelers.  She explains some fun trips- how she has had to make last minute changes and learn f...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Season 2 Podcast Episode 67 The Gift of Finding YOURself with Melissa Brosman Rosenbluom 06.11.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! O M G! This episode- Helene reacquainted with a childhood friend, Melissa Brosman Rosenbloum.  She is filled with SOOO many gifts in this episode as she shares her story of how she learned to find herself. As is par for women, it took a crisis- divorce- to help her halt in her tracks. She shared that she was forced to face her life head on, which led to her evolution into...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Season 2, Podcast Episode 66 The Gift of YOU Matter! 29.10.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is all about Y O U! It is truly one every human needs- and especially women! We talk about how to realize you are important.  As we go through life, we often get caught in the hustle and bustle… and lose ourselves. Maybe we forget to go the gym a few times and then stop, maybe we quit focusing on a good night’s sleep and now we are sleeping 5 hrs a night (ahem...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 65 The Gift to YOURself! 22.10.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is a must listen… for ALL OF YOU! We have never met a woman who didn’t struggle with gifting to yourself, so this one is for you, our beautiful, amazing friend! We set this episode with intention to learn how to let go of the guilt and shitty inside voice that tells you not to gift to yourself.  You are always the first to give to others, whether it be a child...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Season 2 Podcast Episode 64 The Gift of Adulting 16.10.2025

Send a text Hey Friends, Are there times that you think adulting sucks, wish you could go back to childhood or wish you could just take a break from all the money drains?! We hear you and sometimes feel the same.  Adulting- known as taking responsibility for your own life- can be stinking hard and it can be totally amazing! Whether you are needing to share this with a young adult in your life or a...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 63 The Gift of Menopause with Dr. Erin Ward 08.10.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! Helene & Christina here! We are so excited for this episode which is all about MENOPAUSE! Yes- we talk about perimenopause and menopause.  How amazing is it that this is a real, regularly and openly talked about topic for women?! That alone is a gift that the women before us did not have in life and we, as empowered women, have used our voices to make this loud and cle...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 62 The Gift of Assertiveness 02.10.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! Are you someone who struggles to give your opinion or share something for fear of hurting others? Are you afraid others won’t like you if you are bold? Are you always looking for the P-C way to say something?! Then this episode is a Hell Ya! For Y O U!  It is a must listen even for those of us who tend to be more bold, but still struggle in some situations to use our voice...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 61 The Gift of ADHD for Adult Women, Part II with Dr. Priyanka Rao, Psy.D., LP 24.09.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! If you feel like your head is on fire- then we have the best extinguisher in the house! This week we are joined by Dr. Priyanka Rao, licensed psychologist.  Dr. Rao has worked in clinics, universities and private practice.  She is a leader in our mental health community as an expert in neurodiversity, particularly in the area of ADHD.  Her coaching has exploded because she...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 60 The Gift of ADHD for Adult Women, Part I 17.09.2025

Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is the 1st of a 2 part series on Adult ADHD.  This is a super hot topic and we are all about understanding Adult Women with ADHD! In this episode, we get “sciency” with explaining the terms of ADHD, neurodivergence, Autism and more so that you are able to know the lingo and understand both your girl tribe and the social clips that are coming your way.   We als...

It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 59 The Gift of Being Present 10.09.2025

Send a text Hey Friends, We all struggle in this area of life. Are you someone who is constantly trying to forecast, plan or determine your future? Or are you someone who focuses on the past, feeling like life was so much better then or wishing that you had enjoyed life then? How many people wish their body was what it was 10 or 15 years ago? Or wish we could bring someone back? Or maybe you are d...

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