Stronger in the Difficult Places

Emily Gaudreau is a positive discipline coach and the Host of the How to Raise a Maverick podcast. Not only is Emily the mother to a five-year-old girl that she classifies as a "spitfire," but, when she was in her mid-20's, Emily was tasked with raising her two teenage god-children after their mother passed, and she is also the step-mother to three children; one of which suffered a traumatic injur...

We all have fears. Some fears are more common than others, but we're all impacted by our fears at various points in our lives. The real question is ... are you ruling your fears, or are your fears ruling you? In this episode, I get vulnerable and share some of my crazy, embarrassing fears, but more importantly, I give you some tools for getting over the big and the little fears that are really hol...

Humans are biological creatures so, wouldn't it make sense that we can use Biology to better understand our relationships? Kongit Farrell is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an EMDR Therapist, and the Founder and Director of the Inspired Journey Counseling Center in Los Angeles. In this episode, Kongit explains how seeing her mother's relationships as a child impacted her own relationship...

Do you realize that there are certain choices you should make and certain tasks you should focus on in different seasons of your life? What season are you in? Listen in to get an idea. Psychologists have theorized various stages of development and what experiences and tasks should be accomplished in each stage in order to have a healthy psychological life. Most of these theories apply to males and...

Do you feel that work/life balance is not possible? Guess what? Balance IS possible and Jenny Stemmerman of YourLifeRocks.com helps us figure out how to reframe balance and make it work even in the midst of the beautiful chaos that is our life. Define what balance looks like to you with the 8 pillars that make up your life (faith, marriage, parenting, health, career, home, finances, fun/friends)....

Julie Reisler is the author of Get a PhD in YOU. She has a master's degree in coaching, more than twelve certifications around health and wellbeing, and has been featured in places like ABC and The New York Times. In this episode, Julie talks about how tapping into our strength and passions as a child can us better understand ourselves as an adult, why we need to reframe our perception of the word...

Dr. Sarah Schewitz is a Licensed Psychologist and a couple's specialist who is making her second appearance on the show. When Dr. Schewitz was originally on the podcast, we talked about how your childhood impacts your relationships. Today, we're talking all about the role sex plays when you're going through a difficult time in your marriage. Specifically, Dr. Schewitz explains why a lack of sex is...

Did you even realize that there were different types of rest? And did you know that you should be getting all of them? I have invited Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, Board Certified Internist, mama, author of Sacred Rest and motivational speaker to speak to us about the rest we really need. The awesome news is it doesn't mean you have to add another task to your already busy day and you don't have to ta...

Dr. Bernard Golden is an anger specialist who's studied anger for over 30 years and is also the author of Overcoming Destructive Anger. In this episode, Dr. Bernard Golden and I discuss why women in general are so angry these days, strategies for how to reduce your anger, the importance of managing our expectations, how Dr. Golden uses a B.E.A.R method for coaching people through moments of anger,...

I am compelled to talk about difficult things that are real and exist for women today. As a therapist, too many women and couples have presented in my office with pornography as a huge issue in their marriage for me not to address it. I asked Joshua Shea, author and recovered porn addict, to join me today to give a little insight from a man's point of view about pornography use, addiction, and the...

Laurie McDermott is a comedienne, life coach, and the Founder of The Wife Expert where her goal is to help women thrive in their marriages. In this episode, Laurie and I talk about why a lack of love is not a good enough reason to get divorced, the differences between what men and women generally need from a relationship, why we need to show real appreciation for the things our partner does, the i...

I am pretty convinced that there is something in your life that you really know you need to give up, but it's hard to quit because quitting feels like failure. There is so much in our culture that pushes us to never give up. There are times when giving up is the healthiest thing we can do for ourselves. Tune in for some signs that you need to quit and some encouragement to do so.   To learn more,...

Living life as a single mom can be tough sometimes. Tune in as I chat with my guest, psychologist, single mom and host of the Solo Parent Life podcast, Dr. Robbin Rockett. We are talking about all things Single Mom, especially self-care and dating.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/32   Don't forget! Text the word "join" to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips, and en...

Every single childbirth experience is different. So, whether you're pregnant with your first child or your fifth, you're likely to have questions or concerns. That's why I'm very excited to bring you today's guest. Heather Turner is a DONA International Certified Doula, a Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator, Owner of Your Birth, and a mother of two boys. Today, we're diving into crucial topics ab...

We have all been there. You get an aha moment and realize that your friend isn't really good for you. Or sometimes a friendship has just passed the expiration date. Some friends are for life and some are just for a season. Listen as I share stories and insights with my best friend, Rosie, discussing how to recognize, maintain and get out of that toxic friendship relationship.   To learn more, visi...

This week's solo episode is perfect for honoring Women's History Month. It is no coincidence that the strongest women you know have been through a lot! We all struggle sometimes and that is where we develop our strength.   In this episode, I reflect on my history and my developing strength, how we stand on the shoulders of women who came before us, the unintended consequences of feminism, tips for...

This show is all things getting ready for the college years - especially preparing your child for the college application process. My guest, Neha Gupta from www.collegeshortcuts.com dishes wonderful advice for parents and kids preparing for the big launch. Of course, one of the hardest parts of this process is preparing yourself! I also had a special guest, Patricia Hoolihan, speak all about the e...

We've all been there. We know relationships take maintenance, but sometimes that maintenance turns into just another "to do" on our never ending list. Tune in with my guest, Kristen Manieri (author, motivational speaker, creator of www.datenightguide.com ) for some great advice and motivation to help you foster more connection with your man in less time than it takes to make your to-do list. This...

Must listen for any woman with a teenage son. Moms, I know it's difficult to communicate with your teenager sometimes. So I brought my 16 year old son to give us some insight on what your teen is really thinking and feeling about communicating with you on the major issues. He gives some tips for parents on the best ways to approach your teen and the worst things you could say to them. He also dish...

Guest, Amy Barnette is back to talk about finally understanding the root cause of your cravings (all of them) and how your cravings can serve as a powerful guide to understanding what your body needs in any given moment.   To learn more about Amy and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/25   Don't forget! Text the word "join" to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly...

Today is all about Women and your money. Ladies it's time to get on top of your money, keep more of what you have and get in the mindset to create more in your life! Learn about new tax laws that will apply to you in 2018. Dr. Zoe addresses 8 qualities of wealthy women and gives advice about necessary money questions to ask in your relationship.   To learn more about Dale and the resources mention...

In this special solo episode, I break down the ten things every woman needs in order to live a healthy and balanced life. While some of the items on the list are things all human beings need, some of them are specific to women since we have need men don't. I also explains what happens if you don't have these needs met.    To learn more about Dale and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit...

With so many external beauty tips out there, Dale Smith Thomas and I teamed up to give some internal beauty tips and tricks on accentuating your inner beauty, becoming the woman you want to be and self care, ladies!   To learn more about Dale and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/22   Don't forget! Text the word "join" to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly ins...

So many women struggle with body acceptance. Marla Mervis and I had a great discussion about how to change this phenomena for yourself. It's time to accept this body of yours because is is Flawsome!   To learn more about Maura and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/21   Don't forget! Text the word "join" to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips,...

Operating in your comfort zone can feel... comfortable...but if you stay there, you are missing out on what life has to offer you. Tune in for a discussion of stepping out of your comfort zone.   To learn more about Maura and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/20   Don't forget! Text the word "join" to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips, and e...