Peripeteia Talk Show For Women

Get ready for an inspiring and uplifting episode of the Peripeteia podcast! This week, host Heather Lowe sits down with her cousin Christi, a breast cancer survivor and genetic counselor, for a heartwarming—and hilarious—conversation. Christi opens up about her incredible journey from diagnosis to recovery, sharing how humor, resilience, and the support of her community helped her through the toug...

Dedee Pfeiffer on Going From Identified Problem to Identified Possibility   Hey babe! Welcome back to Peripeteia. Join us today as host Heather Lowe engages Dedee Pfeiffer, award-winning actor and producer (and Michelle Pfeiffer’s younger sister), in an engaging conversation all about Dedee’s path to recovery, personal growth, and finding purpose beyond her acting career. From her roles on ‘C...

Celeste Yvonne on Raising Kids with Special Needs Hey, babe! Welcome back to Peripeteia. In today’s episode, host Heather Lowe sits down with Celeste Yvonne, author of It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth About Mommy Wine Culture , in a candid and powerful conversation about the ups and downs of parenting neurodivergent children. Celeste dives deep into her sobriety journey, the heavy mental...

Hey babe! Welcome back to Peripeteia. In today’s episode, Christie O. Tate, author, mother, and advocate, joins host Heather Lowe in conversation about the journey of recovering from perfectionism. Christie brings up the impact of societal and cultural expectations, the beauty of embracing vulnerability, and the significance of prioritizing relationships over rigid perfectionistic standards. She s...

Laurie “Gootch” Bylsma on Leaving an Emotionally Abusive Marriage Content / trigger warning: this episode discusses emotional abuse, domestic violence, and suicide. Please take care of your own needs without judgment and feel free to skip if it’s too much for you. ___________ In this heartfelt episode of Peripeteia, host Heather Lowe welcomes her dear friend Laurie, affectionately known as “Gootch...

Shelly-Anne Mckay on Food Addiction and Recovery Join Heather Lowe as she gets real with Shelly-Anne Mckay in a conversation all about food addiction, healing, and how coaching can make a world of difference. Shelly-Anne spills the tea on her switch from the high-pressure world of TV and film to becoming a powerhouse coach in the recovery space (and Heather’s coaching mentor!). The two women dig i...

You Are Not Stuck with Becky Vollmer Join us for the latest episode of the Peripeteia podcast as host Heather Lowe dives into a heartfelt conversation with Becky Vollmer, author of You Are Not Stuck. Becky shares her inspiring journey of career shifts, achieving sobriety, and navigating life's unpredictable challenges. From her teenage struggles to life-altering changes in her 30s and 40s — includ...

Like a Prayer with Julie Wilson Join the Peripeteia podcast as host Heather Lowe reconnects with her former youth group leader, Julie Wilson, now a lead pastor of Bethany United Methodist Church in Madison, WI. Together, the reunited women dive into topics of faith, sobriety, and resilience, exploring Julie's journey from becoming a pastor later in life, overcoming public speaking fears, and her b...

Deb Masner on the Power of Friendships Join us for the latest episode of Peripeteia, where friends and sober coaches Heather Lowe of Ditched the Drink and Deb Masner of Alcohol Tipping Point dive deep into the complexities of friendship, the shifting dynamics of relationships, and the unique challenges of navigating both in sobriety. Deb opens up about building supportive connections, both online...

Join us for the latest episode of the Peripeteia podcast, where host Heather Lowe chats with Jessie Repeta about the incredible journey of loving a partner in recovery. Jessie opens up about her and her husband's experiences, from discovering his substance use disorder to the crucial role that empathy, compassion, and community support have played in their shared road to recovery. They dive into t...

Laura Cathcart Robbins on Aging, Recovery, Menopause & Legacy Join us for the latest episode of the Peripeteia podcast as host Heather Lowe engages in a heartfelt conversation with Laura Cathcart Robbins, author of Stash: My Life in Hiding and host of The Only One in the Room. We delve into Laura's inspiring journey, from dealing with rejection to going viral and building a successful podcast...

Jenny Bridgman on Body Image and Healing Through Embodiment Welcome to the inaugural episode of Peripeteia Talk Show for Women! Host Heather Lowe kicks off this series on navigating life’s plot twists with a heartfelt conversation featuring writer Jenny Bridgman. In this inspiring episode, Jenny shares her journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. She opens up about waking up with nerves, le...