The AWEd Life

Fifty episodes! We made it to the 11%, folks! (According to Poddster , only 11% of podcasts make it to 50 episodes.) It’s time to celebrate for a second then get into the business of talking about something “easy” (which may not be for some) to grow your empowerment muscle. In my opinion, this is one that if you don’t use it, you lose it. And I canNOT imagine not feeling empowered as I get older....

In this episode, I’m sharing some things from our holiday break, family vacation to Cabo San Lucas, and some things I’m working on in 2024. I’m sharing some stories from the trip, an unexpected “gift” from an old friend, and I get a little vulnerable on what areas on want to work on in 2024. Maybe you can relate. Join me over on Instagram or Facebook with any comments after listening or watching!...

My next guest is no stranger to doing hard things but getting off antidepressants after 15 years may be one of the hardest. In this episode, we discuss her introduction to them, life on them, and then what finally made her decide to try life without them. I recently read her book, May Cause Side Effects ( May 2022) and could not put it down. It was so well written and her story was riveting. I don...

I’m taking the next month off from the podcast to count my blessings, reflect on the past year (both personally and professionally), as well as set a vision for the months ahead. In this episode, I share why I’m starting this back up after not doing it for the past couple of years. Doing this kind of reflection and intention-setting work will help kick off my 2024 in a way that feels…well, just go...

I’ve compiled my favorite books and shows that helped me feel more awake, well, and empowered this year. I”m sharing some non-fiction and fiction books both as well as documentaries and TV series that had my heart and mind turned all the way up. I love reading more than anything and while I’m falling a little short of my goal of 50 books this year, I’m determined to do more of it in 2024. I’d love...

In today’s episode, I”m sharing my path into the Woo and why I have loved every step. My spiritual health has never been stronger and I fully attribute it to the soul work I’ve done. I think this is an area that gets the most flack for being fringe, weird, BS, snake oil, etc. but usually comes from those who haven’t explored it. Like I say at the end of this episode, don’t knock it until you try i...

SHOW NOTES: Where to find Katie: Her website Instagram: @katiehorwitch FB: @katiehorwitch LInkedIn: @katie-horwitch The WANTcast Podcast: listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Upcoming Events: Book-signing, lunch, and discussion with Katie hosted by Happy Women dinners: - Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m., private home Fort Worth, TX - Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, Noon - 2 p.m., private home in Austi...

I’m sharing a part of my life that has always been a source of pain and has taken up way too much of my energy. And I’m ready to be done. It all came to the surface recently as I thought about some things I’d reading in the book, WANT YOUR SELF by upcoming podcast guest, author Katie Horwitch) and after going to a group yoga class. I knew I’d been spending too much mental energy on this but I thin...

Avarie’s back on the podcast! This time we talk about what the last year has done for her personally and professionally and why even though it was one of the toughest years of her life has also been her best. Avarie is currently a sports reporter and social media strategist for Hurrdat Sports/Media in Omaha, Nebraska where she covers Husker football, a variety of Omaha sports like hockey and baske...

Today I’m sharing my recent experience with my blood test results I received for my most recent bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. I share where I started on this road and where I ended up, which was very different from the advice I had been getting from the practitioners I was seeing. I share my concerning rise in blood glucose levels over the recent years and why a keto-centric diet was...

From swimming competitively at a young age, to battling an autoimmune disease, and moving to a new city with a big dream in her heart, my guest, Sydney has already accomplished so much at such a young age. Sydney is currently an MLB and NFL photographer and she's only 24 years old! In this episode, she shares her story of how she got into photography in the first place, how her illness landed her...

SHOW NOTES: Jasna Burza news segment (I mispronounced her name in my podcast. It’s Yasna. My apologies!) More about Jasna Link to my podcast conversation with Katy Rexing ****** Follow Hallie on socials: IG @theawedlife and @hallie_sawyer Threads: @Hallie_Sawyer FB Page: @TheAWEdLife TikTok: @theawedlife ****** Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! Learn how here: https://www.patreon.com/theAW...

My guest, Laura Munson, has carved out a life for herself in Montana but she happily shares it with dozens of writing retreat attendees each year. Laura is a bestselling author and novelist as well as essayist, having one of them gone viral in the Modern Love column of the New York Times, which she still receives emails about to this day! She is the definition of an AWEd woman. She's awake to the...

In today's episode, I bring up an experience that may let you know who your friends are as well as my thoughts on what we want friendships to look like in the latter years of life. It's just the beginning of many episodes on this topic of friendships and would love to know your thoughts in the comments if you think about the same things I share in this episode.   SHOW NOTES: Retirement House:...

When I tell you these two are going to change the world, I’m not even close to exaggerating. I’m so happy to bring this conversation to you today to share what Sarah and Kayla are doing in the NA beverage space. They have created a business that is providing a solution to a problem not only for themselves but also for others who are living sober, sober-curious, or want to drink more mindfully. The...

SHOW NOTES: Dr. Niva Piran i s an award-winning author, researcher, teacher, and mentor. She is Professor Emerita at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist, and a school consultant. As A Fellow of the American and Canadian Psychological Associations and the Academy of Eating Disorders, Dr. Piran developed and implemented the first day hospital program for eating disorders (in 1984) and...

SHOW NOTES: What is purity culture? Read more about it here . Books she mentions::  Untamed by Glennon Doyle  The Wild Women’s Way   by Michaela Boehm The Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine The Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary McBride, PhD Pussy by Regina Thomashauer Mary Magdalene Revealed...

In this episode, I give a little update on what I did over the summer break, share what's new with the podcast, how to get more involved in our AWEd Life community, and much more! SHOW NOTES: Books we read this summer: The Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary McBride, PhD Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown Support the podcast: -Become a patron of the podcast -Leave a review -Share with a friend Want to w...

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SHOW NOTES: Podcast episode I mention about becoming an elder and the importance of their role in society Books mentioned:  - Breaking the Age Code by Becca Levy, PhD (I said Andrea in the podcast, oops!)  - The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler - The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter - Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished by David Goggins A ruck pack is a backpack loaded with weights and wh...

Do you have a life plan? If not, my guest today is going to share her own story about finding hers and, hopefully, inspire you to do the same. We had such a great conversation that I divided it up into two episodes so you wouldn’t miss a thing. Whether you’re in early motherhood or almost an empty nester, there is much you can glean from Jennifer. I think you’re going to enjoy hearing about the ex...

In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on how to take a different approach for a more mindful birthday. And I've had quite a few not-so-good ones but I think I've got just the thing to keep it from happening ever again. Listen in to hear my own stories of birthdays past and how I see my birthday from a whole new perspective than I used to. I also share some ideas on how to make each year mo...

If you’re like me, you’ve been led to believe that drinking eight-plus glasses of water means you are properly hydrated but it’s not that simple or accurate. Today, I’m sharing some health issues you may not have associated with dehydration and what you need to include in your diet to ensure the water you drink actually does your body good. SHOW NOTES: Human Garage website ; IG @humangarage Source...

SHOW NOTES: Youtube - Elizabeth Vargas and Her Story of Anxiety, Alcoholism, and Hope Books mentioned: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron The Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe ( The Glucose Goddess on IG)   How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole Lepera The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler  You are Not Broken  ...

SHOW NOTES: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Caroline’s website and Youtube channel Interview with Oprah on Super Soul Sunday Dr. Candace Pert - Neuroscientist and significant contributor to the emergence of “mind-body” medicine; mentioned in the podcast was her work with emotions and neuropeptides More information on Chakras: Arhanta Yoga - Complete Guide to the 7 Chakras and Their Effects...