SHE Asked Podcast

Some conversations change the way we see life. This week on SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna sits down with end-of-life doula Amy Ascalon for one of the most meaningful conversations we've had on the podcast. Together they explore why talking about death is really talking about love—how preparing for the end of life can bring families closer, ease grief, and help us honor the people...

How much does being the "good girl" really cost? In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride sits down with entrepreneur, writer, and creative Gail Watson for an honest conversation about people-pleasing, self-abandonment, boundaries, and what it takes to find your way back to yourself. For years, Gail believed her worth came from being the strong one—the caregiv...

What do tattoos reveal about who we are? In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride sits down with renowned tattoo artist Gia Rose for a fascinating conversation about tattoos, identity, beauty, self-expression, agency, healing, and what it means to truly inhabit our own skin. With more than 20 years of experience as a tattoo artist, educator, and creative entrepreneur, G...

What happens when women come together with openness, vulnerability, and a willingness to be seen? In this solo episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope , Anna McBride reflects on the powerful lessons and transformations that emerged from the recent Medicine of Spring women's retreat in the Catskill Mountains. Through stories of courage, connection, healing, and personal growth, Anna exp...

If you’re buying property in New York City, navigating a divorce, rebuilding after a major life transition, or simply terrified of making the “wrong” financial decision — this conversation is for you. In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, therapist and coach Anna McBride sits down with Bettina Miraglia, a New York City real estate attorney with nearly 30 years of experience repre...

Are you burned out… or have you simply lost yourself trying to hold everything together? In this powerful episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, therapist and coach Anna McBride sits down with author and self-love mentor Jasmyn Quianna for an honest conversation about burnout, nervous system healing, perfectionism, people pleasing, emotional exhaustion, and why so many high-achieving wome...

In this Mother’s Day special of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, therapist and host Anna McBride sits down with her twin daughters, Francesca and Alex, for an honest conversation about motherhood, generational trauma, emotional inheritance, healing, people pleasing, codependency, family dynamics, and what it truly means to break unhealthy patterns. Together, they explore the complicated questi...

In this Mother’s Day special episode of She Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride shares a personal reflection on her relationship with her mother and the patterns she inherited around money, identity, and self-worth. Through storytelling, Anna explores how so many of us unknowingly carry the beliefs, behaviors, and emotional patterns of the women who raised us. From financial anxiety to r...

In this episode of She Asked: Tools for Practical Hope , Anna McBride sits down with psychotherapist Dawna Daigneault for a deeply insightful conversation on self-worth—what it is, how it’s formed, and why so many of us struggle to feel it. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dawna shares her personal story and the moments that shaped her understanding of worth, along with the development o...

In this episode of She Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride sits down with breathwork facilitator and somatic coach Naomi Rogoff, founder of Big Emotions, for a powerful conversation on healing, the body, and what it really means to feel. Naomi shares her journey from a high-pressure career in finance to navigating an eating disorder, exploring psychedelic healing spaces, and ultimately f...

In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope , Anna sits down with Deborah Koenigsberger, founder of Hearts of Gold, a nonprofit that has supported over 45,000 homeless mothers and their children. Deborah shares how one moment—encountering a young mother and child sleeping in a cardboard box—led to a lifetime of service and impact. Together, they explore how to find purpose, start where...

Have you ever made a mistake… and realized it might have happened for a reason? In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, I share a very real moment where I forgot to hit record during one of the most important conversations I’ve had on this podcast. At first, I felt embarrassed, frustrated, and honestly… disappointed in myself. But what unfolded next taught me something deeper about...

What if the ways you’ve been neglecting yourself… aren’t actually your fault? In this solo episode, Anna opens up about a recent health scare that forced her to confront a lifelong pattern of self-neglect—and the surprising realization that it didn’t start with her. Through storytelling, reflection, and powerful questions, Anna explores how self-neglect is often inherited, rather chosen. Learned t...

In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride sits down with sexual health educator, author, and entrepreneur Twanna A. Hines for a powerful conversation about voice, bodily autonomy, and the cultural narratives that shape how we understand sex, relationships, and reproductive rights. Together, they explore why storytelling is such a powerful tool for social change and what...

In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope , Anna McBride sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and retreat founder Terry Tateossian to talk about what really happens in midlife — and why it can be the most powerful chapter of a woman’s life. In her mid-40s, while running multiple businesses and raising a family, Terry found herself exhausted, overwhelmed, and struggling with her health....

In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope , Anna McBride sits down with Ayurvedic practitioner Rima Shah to explore the deeper purpose of women’s retreats and why spring is a powerful portal for healing, renewal, and transformation. Together, Anna and Rima weave ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern life, discussing the creation story of consciousness, the balance of masculine and femi...

In this powerful episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride sits down with her personal mentor Derick Grant. Derick is a world-renowned performance coach, former Harlem Globetrotter, and advisor to elite athletes, founders, and leaders. He joins Anna for a raw conversation about what happens when “having it all” falls apart.  Derick shares his journey from professional sports and...

High-achieving women are often praised for doing it all, but many are quietly exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from themselves. In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride sits down with Christina Dwyer, founder of Vitality Wellness and creator of the Fearless Feminine Method, to explore why capable, successful women burn out  and how to heal at the level of the nervou...

What happens when a woman’s medical emergency is dismissed — and she refuses to back down? In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna sits down with New York real estate leader and community builder Ann Cutbill Lenane (aka “Annie Gets It Done”) to share her life-saving story of surviving a heart attack while being repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals. Ann opens up about...

In this episode of SHE Asked, host Anna McBride sits down with mindset and performance coach Dani Dellarco for a conversation about identity, intuition, embodiment, and what it really means to put yourself back in the game. Dani shares her journey from lifelong athlete to scientist-in-training to fitness instructor, coach, and mentor — including the pivotal transitions that required her to release...

In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope , Anna McBride is joined by women’s health and holistic nutrition coach DeeDee Mehren , founder of Feed MBS Nutrition, for a conversation about healing the body through nervous system regulation and finally slowing - and sitting with - her body. DeeDee shares her personal journey through autoimmune disease, pregnancy complications, chronic str...

In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope , host Anna McBride sits down with Dani Davis—an award-winning director, writer, producer, and creative leader—for a powerful conversation about women’s voices, intuition, presence, and reclaiming personal sovereignty. Dani shares her honest origin story, reflecting on a 25-year journey toward confidence, clarity, and self-trust. From becoming...

In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, host Anna McBride sits down with award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Dina Fanai for a deeply moving conversation about healing, creativity, and reclaiming one’s voice. Dina shares her powerful origin story — from growing up in New York City as a classically trained dancer, through a life-threatening eating disorder, to discovering...

In this episode of She Asked: Tools for Practical Hope , Anna McBride explores what it means to stop fighting your body and begin aging with acceptance, trust, and care. Drawing from her personal journey through disordered eating, over-exercise, menopause, injury, and healing, Anna reflects on how pushing harder stopped working — and how listening to her body became the path back to peace. This ep...

In this episode of She Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride explores what it means to complete old relationship patterns as we move toward 2026. Anna shares how years of performance, caretaking, and codependency led to emotional exhaustion — and how slowing down, choosing herself, and setting clear boundaries changed everything. In this episode, we explore why “not everyone should have ac...