Personal Empowerment

Do you struggle with your confidence? Do you want to learn how to feel more confidence? Anna Vocino is an actor, comic, voice overer, podcaster, and cookbooker. She joined me as a guest co-host on the podcast for several episodes. In this episode, which originally aired in 2015, we talk about confidence and what gets […]

With next week being Thanksgiving, I’m sure many of us have been thinking about how the holidays will look different this year. Depending on where you live, COVID constraints are forcing us to toss aside beloved rituals and traditions and face the unknown. My family’s holiday traditions have pivoted and evolved over the years. There […]

What is holding you back from creating the life you want? Sharon Lechter can answer this question from personal experience and from her experience working with women.   Shaon Lechter is an entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, mentor, philanthropist, and was a licensed CPA for 35 years. At the time of this interview, Sharon had recently […]

Moms experience a ton of guilt as it is, but that guilt has gotten more intense during Covid-19. Not only are we managing our own emotions, but we’re trying to support our kids as they go through something we never have. Our guilt gets convoluted with shame and worry. Like many of you, I was […]

Can four questions change your life? The framework of inquiry that my guest and I discuss in this episode may be able to do just that.  Byron Katie is a speaker and author of several books including Loving What Is and A Mind at Home with Itself. She is the founder of The Work, a […]

As of recording this episode, the election results have not been revealed and there is a lot of tension in our country. It’s not just our country; I have clients in different parts of the world who surprise me with how much they know about our politics. All eyes are on us. You might be […]

When you think about money, what comes up for you? Excitement, fear, anxiety? We all have different stories, feelings, and situations when it comes to money. If we can understand and unpack those stories, we can change them and write our own brave new endings. Karen Walrond is a leadership coach, speaker, author, and photographer. […]

I have a special episode for you all today. It’s the first episode in my Brave Women series all about showcasing women whose bravery gives us a window into what’s possible. I want you to hear the episodes in this series and feel inspired to be courageous, and comforted in knowing you are not alone. […]

You are already a leader, even if you don’t think that you are. You may not be in a classic leadership role in your job. You may not think of your role in your family as a leadership role. However, we all have arenas in our lives where we are leaders. Despite this, so many […]

We are in some challenging times right now, my friends. There’s political issues, racism issues, economic realities, and so much more compounded into our lives. It’s never been so important to learn self-regulation and how to move through your emotions. One of the ways to do this is through self-care. And, before you shut down […]

This episode’s guest believes that the way we live is an exact reflection of our deepest held beliefs about ourselves. This includes our relationships with food, money, and love.  Geneen Roth is the New York Times best selling author of When Food is Love, This Messy Magnificent Life, and more. She joined me in this […]

When you look back at past hardships, can you see how they prepared you for the obstacles you’re facing today? Although we can’t usually see it in the moment, difficult times prepare you for your future self and give you the lessons you need to grow. My guest today is an expert on taking lessons […]

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Like you’re trying to do it all? We have taken on more things this year than we ever could have imagined. In this episode, which originally aired six years ago, you’ll find out how award-winning journalist Brigid Schulte finds the time even with overwhelm knocking at her door. Brigid brilliantly researched, […]

14 years ago today, I started this show and began an amazing journey of self-discovery, growth, and service. And, 14 years ago today, I felt like a loser. I had no hope and I believed this was as good as it was going to get.  Well, I was so wrong. This show has brought me […]

Have you ever talked and talked to try to resolve an issue in a relationship? Did you feel exhausted and unheard? My guest in this episode is an expert at disrupting these tiring patterns. Couples therapist Nancy Dreyfus created a revolutionary practice that helps real people hold the power to express what they wish they […]

Many of you tuned in to last week’s episode and really liked the concept of having relationships that rise up to meet you. But I also know some of you were having challenges with this concept so I’m going to dive deeper into it today. Having a relationship that rises up to meet you does […]

Many of us believe that we would enjoy having a trust fund and having someone else take care of the money. Some of you may believe that you have a limit on your earning potential. How about those of you who want to let go of something that is holding you back – a job, […]

Do you have that one friend who always shows up 15 minutes late? Or that co-worker that expects you to carry more of the workload? Maybe it’s your spouse that says they’ll make more time for you but never actually does. These are all relationships that drag us down. We all deserve relationships that rise […]

Marci Alboher is an author, speaker, journalist, and coach who focuses on careers and workplace issues. She is the author of the book One Person/Multiple Careers: A new Model for Work/Life Success. She’s currently a vice president at Encore.org, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging divides, connecting across generations, and creating a better future together. Marci […]

Many of the athletes I coach are scared of disappointment. They don’t want to try and fail or not show up as their best. And I talk about this a lot on the show; falling down and picking ourselves back up. I so deeply understand your fear of falling down, but I also know that […]

You have a child who is a great athlete. Life is full of swim meets, baseball games, and soccer games. Most weekends you are just trying to keep up with the busy schedules. Then you find out your child has cancer. What next? In this interview from 2008, I talk to Davisite Mark Barr about […]

We are six months into COVID and to say this has been a challenging time would be an understatement. These are hard times; many of us are hitting decision fatigue, frustration, and self-judgement.  If you’re like me, this one simple sentence keeps coming up and causing a lot of pain and frustration, “I thought I […]

Is my child talented? This is a question that I am asked all the time. In fact, this has been a subject that I have been passionate about for years. Talent… Who has it? Why do some appear to have more talent than others? Is it possible to increase talent? Or is it just plain […]

Connection is something we all need as humans. It may look different for each of us and our capacities for connection can vary, but it’s still something we hunger for. I’ve talked about showing up for yourself before on the podcast, and today I’m sharing how you can show up for others. We often tell […]

Michael Bungay Stainer is the senior partner at Box of Crayons, a learning development company that helps organizations do less “good work” and more “great work” while becoming curiosity-led. In this interview, I talk with Michael about leadership and doing great work. Keep in mind that when I talk about leadership I’m not just talking […]