Living Wellness Muse Podcast

On today's episode, I welcome Christine Marie Aitchison, a Ceremonial Medicine Woman, healer, author, and founder of The Healing Circle Collective in Portland, OR. Christine brings together her BSN in nursing with years of experience in plant spirit facilitation, shamanic reiki, sound journeying, and sacred ceremonial work. Christine guides clients through profound emotional and spiritual hea...

In today’s episode, we dive into the systemic challenges women face in the workplace — not just later in life, but at every age. Too young. A mother. Too old. There’s always a narrative ready to sideline or diminish women’s value in corporate spaces. My guest, Bonnie Marcus, is an author, coach, speaker, and podcast host who equips ambitious professional women with the tools to overcome workplace...

In this illuminating episode, we sit down with Laura Donahue, known as LaDonna , astrologist, tarot practitioner, and intuitive guide. Tarot has been stereotyped, feared, and misunderstood for centuries, often labeled a “dark art.” But its true origin story tells a different tale: tarot began in Italy as a tool for introspection, a mirror for the inner world, and a compass pointing us back to our...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we deep dive into the hidden roots of why so many of us feel stuck, lost, or unable to break free from places that are no longer a fit.  I’m honored to be joined by Gulara Vincent, a Relationship and Trauma Healing Coach who supports healers and therapists in unlocking their true power. Gulara specializes in helping you heal generational wounds, release money bloc...

On this episode we’re exploring the energetics of money and what it really means to align your wealth consciousness with your true worth.  With alignment and identity coach, Jena Loren, we explore how money is simply a mirror for self-worth, why judgment and panic come from the ego, and how learning to partner with your money can shift your entire reality.  If you’ve ever felt tension around money...

This week on The Living Wellness Muse , we’re talking about the art of sustainable entrepreneurship — how to build a creative business that supports your life instead of consuming it. My guest, Liz Heflin, has been a freelance writer, editor, and content marketing consultant since 2006. She’s the founder of Heflin Media Group, a ghostwriting agency specializing in nonfiction books, and the creator...

This week on The Living Wellness Muse Podcast , we’re joined by the radiant Sarah Haas — Women’s Weight Release & Body Love Coach, breast cancer survivor, and fierce advocate for women thriving in midlife and beyond. If you’ve ever felt like midlife is the beginning of the end, Sarah is here to remind you that it’s actually the beginning of your most empowered chapter yet.  Sarah brings a powe...

On this powerful episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood forms of trauma—the kind rooted in faith, doctrine, and spiritual authority. Religious trauma doesn’t always come from dramatic events. Sometimes, it’s the subtle conditioning, the fear of punishment, the pressure to conform, or the shame disguised as holiness that leaves the deepest wounds. My guest, Sarah Spark Malone , is a nati...

In a fast-paced world, ritual is something many of us have lost - or never had to begin with.  Yet in generations past, ritual was woven into daily life—grounding people in meaning, connection, and community. Without it, we often feel untethered. The good news? We can bring ritual back. Whether through art, rest, time with loved ones, or simple moments of intention, ritual can become a powerful pr...

It can be a disorienting moment when you realize the roles have shifted—when you’re no longer just the child, but also the caregiver to your aging family. Sometimes it happens gradually, other times suddenly, but it always brings with it new challenges and questions. In this informative episode, we’re joined by Dr. Karen Schuder—speaker, best-selling author, and expert in resilience and sustainabl...

Feeling lost about menopause and hormonal care? You’re not alone. For too long, this important and disruptive time has been overlooked in both medicine and society. For decades, the only option offered was synthetic hormone replacement. But today, more natural approaches are available—like bio-identical hormones, which research suggests may be more easily absorbed and supportive of mind, bones, an...

Designed for Change: Midlife As Sacred Transformation This class series is for you if... You’re feeling the shifts of (peri)menopause and wondering what it’s asking of you. You’re tired of the story that midlife is decline and want to claim it as a season of renewal. You’re craving more energy, clarity, and authenticity in your daily life. You want to walk this path with women who truly understand...

What if divorce could be less about breaking down—and more about breaking through? If you're considering a divorce, in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Tamara Rowles—founder of Truce Resolutions , creator of the Divorce Wave app, attorney, mediator, and author of Divorce Day One: Answers to Your Big Questions . She’s not only a legal exp...

What if stillness was the secret to clarity, confidence, and real productivity?  In this episode, we explore the sacred power of slowing down with mindset coach, Dalia Kemble. With a background in Psychology and Organizational Behavior, Dalia shares how intentional stillness can become a powerful tool for transformation—especially for women who are ready to break free from hustle culture and the n...

What if a career meltdown isn’t a failure—but a powerful call to reinvent?  In this episode, we’re joined by Success Coach and organizational psychologist Emma Mason, who helps women at the top of their game navigate moments of burnout, career transition, and reinvention.  After leading major teams and managing multi-million-dollar budgets, Emma found herself unraveling in a system that didn’t sup...

Have you ever felt like you're speaking, but no one is truly listening? In this episode of The Living Wellness Muse , we’re joined by Nicola Navon—communication expert, leadership mentor, and creator of The Union Method. Nicola’s work bridges the gap between personal and professional growth, helping individuals tap into the full spectrum of our voice by integrating both masculine and feminine...

If putting more time into social media to build your business makes you cringe, this is the episode for you! It doesn't have to be a miserable task if you know what to do, and who is best equipped to help. Today, I'm joined by Abby Bradetich the Founder and Creative Director of IlluminEssence Creations - a design and social media agency that specializes in branding, copywriting, web desi...

Can the way we speak about aging shape how we experience it? In this thought-provoking episode, metaphysician and author Dr. Velvete joins us to explore how language, belief systems, and mindset influence our experience of aging and our overall well-being. She shares how true wellness means tending to the whole being—mind, body, and energetic field—rather than addressing symptoms in isolation. We...

Welcome to The Living Wellness Muse podcast — a space for soulful midlife reinvention. Hosted by Leanne Elliott—writer, Reiki Master, intuitive medium, entrepreneur, and mom of three—this show invites you to explore what’s possible when you stop settling and start listening to the deeper wisdom within. This episode kicks of Season 3 of the podcast (formerly known as the You're Up First Podcas...

Welcome to The Living Wellness Muse podcast — a space for soulful midlife reinvention. Hosted by Leanne Elliott—writer, Reiki Master, intuitive medium, entrepreneur, and mom of three—this show invites you to explore what’s possible when you stop settling and start listening to the deeper wisdom within. If you're a woman in midlife craving more meaning, clarity, and joy—this podcast is for you...

Here's a question... What happens when you're at the pinnacle of your career, sharing the stage as a professional cellist with the likes of the Eagles, Andrea Botticelli, and Lady Gaga, and yet something just isn't right? Cue the panic attacks, throwing up off stage and a general feeling of dread before a performance. This is what happened to my guest, Elizabeth Marshall, who joins...

Do you pay attention to your own self-talk?  You might be surprised that when you do, it's full of judgment not only of yourself but others you don't even know. A common pitfall of our judgment is around our aging bodies and minds, and it's deeply ingrained in our psyche from a young age. Because of this internalized ageism, we make assumptions about what age means, what it says abo...

I’ve invited to the podcast today Sarah Dickinson of the Nerdy Quill to talk about why an email newsletter, no matter what your business, passion, or topic is the number ONE place to invest to build whatever it is you want more of.  Do you want to sell your ceramics? Do you want to be an expert in your industry? Do you want better clients that are pre-qualified and warmed up to buy from you? An em...

Let’s talk about taking big risks, shall we?  They are terrifying! They trigger our primal brain so that we feel like we’re in real danger. It’s why most of us don’t take big risks or make big changes - because it stirs up all of the demons and fears we don’t normally deal with in our busy lives. But if there is a nagging feeling that something needs to change, and soon, chances are something need...

I've been percolating for a few years now on the gender roles not only in our society but in my home. So, when Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday rolled around in March, I knew it was a sign to do an episode on Modern Feminism.  So many women besides Gloria have thrown their passion and voice into the conversation and because of this, so much has shifted in our favor over the last 60 years....