Strong Enough

Margaret Izard is a multi-award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college and adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. Margaret shares how she came to be...

Allan Misner experienced major life changes, and at the age of 47, he decided he wanted to change himself for the better. He became healthier and introduced a new level of fitness into his life. During this journey, he realized that the tools he needed to succeed at 40+ fitness simply didn't exist. Instead of letting that slow him down or stop him, he decided to create the tools he needed. Today,...

Super Women Unite! No, this isn't a call to bring together your favorite superheroes! It's the name of a small professional women's group created to support one another in life and in business. Meet MY Super Women: Gail Suitor, Erika Grant, Laura Hattrup, and Bonnie MacWalter. Discover what each woman does and learn, while all of our professions are different, why we each knew it was meaningful to...

Agate Lerolle joins Strong Enough to talk about everything from burnout to imposter syndrome to understanding your love language and the love language of others. You might be shocked to learn who deals with imposter syndrome and why burnout can be a new beginning!   Guest Information: Agate Lerolle agatelerolle.com Strong Enough @strongenoughpod strongenoughpod@gmail.com strongenoughpod.com

This episode of Strong Enough features Dr. Kirsten Hunter. Kirsten is a Clinical Psychologist with too much energy. She is a proud mother of 5 boys and she runs her Private Psychology Practice of 20 years with enthusiasm. Kirsten is the author of the fiction novels Murder at the Narcissus Gardening Club and Mystery of Placid House, the six-book DIY psychology series, SIGNPOSTS FOR LIVING, and a se...

Strong Enough Episode 113 brings Lindy Brown, a wife and mom who, just over three years ago, suffered the unthinkable. Her husband, a police officer struggling with PTSD, took his l!fe in front of her. In the face of life-altering tragedy, Lindy has gained a new mission: help first responders obtain the mental wellness assistance they need before it's too late.  In today's episode, Lindy shares th...

Episode 112 of Strong Enough features Christene Smart, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a survivor of domestic abuse. Christene shares her story and talks about some of the specific behaviors that abusers have that should be red flags in a relationship.  Christene also talks about mental health issues as a whole, her beliefs on medication for mental health issues, and why you can't always be...

Strong Enough Episode 111 brings back one of your (and my) favorite guests, Jenn DeBeers! We talk about the difference between a manager and a leader, why incompetent or inexperienced managers may be threatened by leaders on their team (and how they may last out), and some of the ways you can identify a potentially toxic workplace. The effects of gaslighting at work, along with the stress of deali...

Strong Enough Episode 110 brings back fan favorite Staci B, and we've lost count of how many times she's stopped by to throw some great advice our way. This time, Staci B is going to share some of the things she's learned along the way as a primary caregiver to her elder parent. She'll discuss what you can do to prepare ahead of time and how you can continue to take care of yourself as you care fo...

Strong Enough Episode 109 brings Jamie G. Smith, a speaker and businesswoman helping other women shine. As a business and lifestyle elevation strategist, speaker, and content creator Jamie is the C.E.O. and founder of  L.U.X.E. everyday . LUXE stands for L.ead a U.nique e. X.traordinary E.xistence everyday. Jamie is going to talk about challenges in her life and being in situations where she felt...

Strong Enough Episode 108 brings Dr. Randy Overbeck, an award-winning author and former teacher and education administrator. Randy's career in education left him with mental health challenges after dealing with potential school shootings and being bullied by coworkers/school board members. As Randy began writing, he used his past career as inspiration for characters and learning opportunities for...

Strong Enough Episode 106 brings Anya Keefe, a keynote speaker and HeartMath Certified Trainer. Anya's childhood wasn't picture perfect, and as she grew up, she found herself falling into habits that always left someone out: herself. She's going to discuss how she ditched self-sacrificing, people pleasing, and need for external validation and share what life has been like now that she's able to li...

Strong Enough Episode 106 brings Julia Harrell, a clairvoyant and Spiritual Minister who helps people heal, transform, and let go of old patterns and misbeliefs. Julia realized at a young age that she had unique abilities, and she took the time to learn about and perfect her gifts so she could assist others in their journeys.   During this episode, Julia is going to share what it was like to feel...

Strong Enough Episode 105 brings Towani Clarke, the owner and Chief Energy Overhauler of Kuthuta Yoga, an online studio created to maintain contact with students spread all over the world and connect to new students looking for holistic body, mind and spiritual yoga. Towani learned the healing power of yoga, when she turned to the practice after the traumatic breakup of her first marriage.    Duri...

Strong Enough Episode 104: Dr. Christiane Schroeter Discovers Joy and Helps Transform Lives Strong Enough Episode 104 brings Dr. Christiane Schroeter, a Health & Happiness Coach and the host of the “Happy Healthy Hustle” podcast. Christiane's wellness journey kicked off in her teens as she was navigating confidence issues and an eating disorder, which led her to become a dietitian in Germany. She...

Strong Enough Episode 103: Ingrid Harm-Ernandes Empowers Women for Proper Medical Care Strong Enough Episode 103 brings Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, an author and physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor issues. She is passionate about demystifying and destigmatizing this topic by providing individuals with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves and get proper pelvic care. During this...

Strong Enough Episode 102: Christine Eartheart and Her Joyful Marriage Makeover Strong Enough Episode 102 brings Christine Eartheart, a coach and teacher who helps people learn proven ways of cultivating true and lasting happiness, from the inside out. When Christine and her now-husband, Bret, almost ended their relationship years ago, it sent them on a quest to learn the secrets to true and lasti...

Strong Enough Episode 101: Sara Brush Talks Guilt and Boundaries Strong Enough Episode 101 brings Sara Brush, co-founder of The Centering Cooperative, a place that helps employees reignite their excitement, passion, and purpose so they can focus powerfully, think creatively, and harness their highest potential. Sara and her husband, Trevor, created The Centering Cooperative after Sara experiences...

  We are celebrating Episode 100 with two of your favorite guests, Jenn DeBeers and Russell Loo. In the past, these two memorable guests have shared about chronic illness, relationship struggles, and so much more. Today, they're here for a fun and friendly conversation filled with laughter, smiles, and stories. During this episode, we talk about the struggles of invisible illness and anxiety and d...

Episode 99: Dr. Kirk Adams Shares His Vision Beyond Sight   Episode 99 of Strong Enough brings Dr. Kirk Adams. At the age of five, Kirk experienced the life-altering event of going completely blind. But rather than allowing this profound challenge to hold him back, Kirk made a resolute decision to push forward and not allow any challenge to hold him back from accomplishing his dreams. During this...

Strong Enough Episode 98: Jade May Shares Her Passion Beyond Pain Episode 98 of Strong Enough features a captivating conversation with author Jade May. Jade candidly opens up about her life and health journey, sharing her personal battle with Crohn's disease, nearly dying from surgery as a young girl, and how her chronic illness has profoundly influenced her life. She also shares how she began rea...

Strong Enough Episode 97: Rich Mitchell Talks From Burnout to Breakthrough Episode 97 of Strong Enough brings Rich Mitchell, a certified life coach. Rich helps people find direction which can get them to the next phase. Rich uses his own life challenges to his favor, as he believes that a good life coach has up and down life experiences that can be used to help others who are having up and down li...

Strong Enough Episode 96: Barb Nangle Finds Freedom One Step at a Time Episode 96 of Strong Enough brings Barb Nangle, a boundaries coach who helps women who focus on what others think and neglect themselves. Barb’s own experience leading a life with no boundaries left her frustrated, emotionally unavailable, and playing the victim without even knowing it. During this episode, Barb discusses her i...

Episode 95 of Strong Enough brings Sam Biafore, a domestic abuse survivor and advocate committed to raising awareness about domestic violence, supporting survivors, and promoting healthy relationships. Sam provides trauma-informed courses to businesses and individuals to increase knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on people in and out of work. During this episode, Sam di...

Episode 94 of Strong Enough brings Lisa Wilkes, an author and activist who wrote her first book at the age of eight as a way to combat insomnia. It inspired a lifelong passion, and Lisa has now published her first full-length novel, Flight Path, about the romantic pursuits of a San Francisco-based flight attendant.  During this episode, Lisa talks about her inspiration to write and why it's import...