Steel Roses Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The constant juggle of being a working mom sometimes feels like a pressure cooker ready to explode. That morning rush of getting kids to camp while managing work calls, racing to doctor's appointments, and trying not to melt down over forgotten insurance cards—sound familiar? These seemingly small moments stack up until we're ready to burst into tears over what others mi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped on the hamster wheel of children's activities, racing from soccer to dance to tutoring with barely a moment to breathe? You're not alone. In this refreshingly honest episode, I share my radical decision to cancel ALL my children's fall extracurricular activities—and why it might be the best parenting move I've made in years. The &quot...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you truly experienced silence? Not just the absence of conversation, but a complete break from podcasts, music, videos, and scrolling? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how our society has normalized the overconsumption of media and the profound impact it's having on our mental wellbeing. The constant barrage of stimulation—listening to podc...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever realized you haven't sat down for a proper meal all day because you've been too busy taking care of everyone else? That moment of clarity hit me recently, sparking a deeper reflection on how we as women often put our own basic needs last when caring for our families. Today's episode dives into the delicate balance between self-sacrifice and self-care t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself trying to "fix" something about your child that isn't actually broken? That's exactly what happened when my introverted son wanted to leave a crowded pool party early, triggering a profound parenting realization that stopped me in my tracks. This deeply personal episode explores the reflexive ways we sometimes pathologize our child...

Send us Fan Mail How would you feel if your child suddenly embodied everything about you - your self-talk, how you treat others, your entire essence? Would you be proud? This question serves as a powerful mirror for every parent's journey, forcing us to examine not just how we parent, but how we exist in the world. The podcast explores several thought-provoking parenting paradoxes we rarely q...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why we repeat behaviors we swore we'd never adopt from our parents? The answer lies in generational trauma – a powerful psychological phenomenon that shapes our responses even when we're consciously trying to break free. Through the lens of a fascinating flea jar experiment, I explore how limitations learned in one generation mysteriously transfer to the next...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt that inexplicable knowing deep in your gut? That moment when clarity strikes like lightning, and suddenly, everything makes perfect sense? This episode dives into the profound power of intuition and how aligning with your true desires can transform your life in unexpected ways. Your vibrational energy is constantly broadcasting signals to the universe, much like...

Send us Fan Mail The arrival of three new babies in my extended family has sparked a wave of nostalgia and reflection about the raw truths of early parenthood—those jarring realities nobody adequately prepares you for.  Remember when someone first told you "you'll never be alone again" after having a baby? For me, that statement landed like a thunderbolt. As someone who cherished so...

Send us Fan Mail We all reach breaking points that force us to reassess our priorities. Last summer, I learned this lesson the hard way when attempting to work from home while simultaneously caring for my three energetic children. By August, what started as a cost-saving measure had spiraled into a near-nervous breakdown that affected every aspect of my life—my job performance, my marriage, and mo...

Send us Fan Mail The endless cycle of wanting more—better cars, bigger houses, luxury vacations—has become our society's default setting. But what if we're chasing a future that promises exactly what we already have in the present? Through the powerful parable of a content Mexican fisherman and an ambitious investment banker, this episode challenges our assumptions about success and fulf...

Send us Fan Mail The unpredictable physical and emotional changes of perimenopause can disrupt even the most organized lives, as fatigue suddenly hits "like trudging through lava." Sharing a personal journal entry reveals the reality of these symptoms and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy during this transitional life phase. • Fatigue during perimenopause can strike without warn...

Send us Fan Mail I've been wrestling with whether to continue this podcast due to overwhelming demand and my busy schedule, but I've decided to commit to three or more mini-episodes per week this summer. Success isn't static—we all grow and change constantly, as evidenced by how different I am at 41 compared to who I was at 26. • Committing to a summer series of three mini-episodes...

Send us Fan Mail Being in tune with my body has helped me identify hormone shifts that affect my moods, allowing me to communicate honestly with my family and manage stressful moments better. After returning from vacation, I'm implementing small but meaningful health changes that make a significant difference in daily life. • Recognizing triggers and mood shifts connected to monthly hormone c...

Send us Fan Mail Summer brings changes to the podcast schedule with mini-episodes replacing the weekly Sunday format, allowing for more flexible content delivery throughout the week. • First-ever family cruise vacation with husband, three children, stepchildren and their families  • Reality of family vacation differed dramatically from expectations of being "fun mom" without responsibili...

Send us Fan Mail I share my journey of soul-searching while balancing a fulfilling new job with podcast hosting and family responsibilities. After years of using the podcast as a lifeline during professional unhappiness, I now face the challenge of dividing my passion between multiple loves in my life. • Used the glass ball/rubber ball method to identify priorities during a busy April work period...

Send us Fan Mail Stacey Ray shares the transformative journey that led her to create Sisterhood Travels, a travel company focused on building community and empowering women over 50 who often feel invisible. What began as a way to process grief following her husband's passing has grown into a vibrant community of nearly 45,000 women who support each other's journeys of self-discovery. • F...

Send us Fan Mail Emma's journey with Inkitt has revolutionized digital publishing by creating Galatea and Candy Jar, platforms that remove traditional gatekeepers and let reader engagement determine which stories succeed. Her team launched Galatea with a "start messy" approach, challenging conventional wisdom and creating new pathways for unknown authors to reach audiences. • Joined...

Send us Fan Mail Melissa Bennett-Heinz shares how Gestalt psychotherapy transformed her life after traditional therapy left her stuck, guiding us through a powerful conversation about women's struggle to prioritize themselves. • Discussing the courage it takes for women to reschedule commitments and make space for themselves • Exploring how work burnout affects mental health and family dynami...

Send us Fan Mail Lucia Jones, a Welsh painter with international exhibitions and prestigious recognitions, discusses how her artwork explores the female experience through memory and identity. Her paintings, which often feature women with obscured eyes, serve as vessels for viewers to project their own experiences, creating connections that evolve with each viewing. • Supported by women throughout...

Send us Fan Mail Mekdela Ejigu, author of "Plus Size" and beauty justice activist, shares how her memoir connects pop culture consumption with personal experiences to reveal intersecting systems of oppression that shape our identities and perceptions. • Started writing during political chaos to ground herself, discovering connections between media consumed and lived experiences • Confron...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Tenia Davis shares her journey from HR professional to organizational behavior expert, exploring how servant leadership creates environments where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work. • Journey into HR from a technical background and witnessing the evolution to strategic HR • Importance of servant leadership in creating workplace environments wher...

Send us Fan Mail Jungian analyst Susan E. Schwartz explores the profound impact absent fathers have on daughters' psychological development, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Through personal stories and psychological insights, this episode reveals how paternal absence creates unconscious patterns that affect women throughout their lives. • Absent father effect manifests in daughters th...

Send us Fan Mail Reshma Kearney shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her husband to suicide in 2022 and how she navigated the difficult path of grief while raising three young children alone. • Moving from Georgia to Washington State for a fresh start after Army life • Making the difficult choice to tell her children the truth about their father's suicide • Balancing her own grief while...

Send us Fan Mail Mina Brower shares her journey from Mexican-American immigrant to lawyer to author, highlighting how her postpartum therapy led her to rediscover her passion for writing and create a fantasy novel. • Immigrating to America with her family and serving as a childhood translator and advocate • Pursuing law while harboring a passion for writing fiction since childhood • Finding her vo...