The Empowered Women Life Leaders Podcast

Menopause, Misunderstood – A Conversation with Michelle Rowlinson In this powerful episode, host Karen Bashford is joined by Michelle Rowlinson, bestselling author, senior MSK physiotherapist, and menopause wellbeing educator. Michelle opens up about her seven-year battle with undiagnosed perimenopause symptoms, the toll it took on her health, relationships, and career, and how it led her to becom...

We judge others. We fear being judged. And often, we harshly judge ourselves. But what if judgement isn’t just about right or wrong? What if it’s a reflection of our own fears, conditioning, and pain? In this episode, we’ll explore how judgement shows up in our lives, how it separates us from others and from ourselves and how we can shift from criticism to curiosity. Let’s go deeper. Let’s get hon...

This week, The Empowered Women Life Leaders Podcast chats with Marian Egan, Energy Healer, who shares how her life has been affected by the death of her brother when he was under her care.  Seeking to heal herself from the trauma of her childhood, she began painting, which led to her creating healing cards which incorporate frequency numbers.  Karen and Marian discuss the emotions associated with...

Want to know why you're really getting sick? In this raw, personal episode, I'm revealing how our emotions literally create our health. From my painful divorce to an autoimmune disease, I'll show you how every ache is your body's secret language - screaming what your voice can't. It's not just medical talk; it's a heart-to-heart about listening to yourself and understanding how unresolved feelings...

This week's Empowered Women Life Leaders Podcast features Sarah Kent, a former astrophysicist and meteorologist who transitioned to becoming a wild soul coach. The conversation explores Sarah's journey of leaving her civil service job, living on a narrowboat, and developing a unique coaching approach that combines scientific thinking with intuitive wisdom. Key themes include: Personal transformati...

Spot the Red Flags: Change Your Relationships, Change Your Life In this episode, intuitive therapist Karen Bashford reveals the red flags we often ignore in relationships — and how recognising them early can change everything. From subtle warning signs to mindset shifts that break toxic patterns, Karen shares practical insights to help you protect your energy and choose better connections. Start s...

Welcome to The Empowered Women Life Leaders Podcast with your host, Karen Bashford. In today’s episode, I’m joined by the deeply intuitive and inspiring Susanne Wiechert — a woman who brings a whole new meaning to healing through creativity. Susanne combines the power of energy work with her original paintings to guide women through emotional transformation and personal awakening. Susanne Wiechert...

This week, Karen dives deep into a powerful and often overlooked part of our healing journey: your Inner Child. She unpacks how the unresolved emotions, beliefs, and patterns from your early years could still be shaping your relationships, self-worth, and even your success today. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ What your Inner Child is really trying to tell you ✨ How ignoring her can hold yo...

Relationship expert Puya Delavar joins host Karen Bashford to reveal the secrets of saving struggling relationships. Drawing from his personal journey and 10 years of research, Delavar shares insights into why couples disconnect and how to rebuild emotional connections. This episode explores: Effective communication strategies Understanding relationship expectations Overcoming personal and family...

Empowering You: Reclaiming Your Voice, Power & Purpose” In this powerful solo episode of The Empowered Women Life Leaders Podcast, Karen Bashford speaks directly to women who feel like life is just happening to them—stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, self-doubt, and silence. Karen draws from her own lived experience and work as an intuitive therapist to ask the big questions: 🔹 What does it...

Recruitment expert Jayne Johnson chats to Karen and demystifies hiring for entrepreneurs and business owners. Through practical strategies and insider insights, she reveals how to find the perfect team members, overcome recruitment fears, and drive business growth.    https://www.betterpeopleltd.co.uk/  

In this episode, Understanding Your Trauma, we begin an honest, compassionate exploration into the experiences that shape us. Trauma doesn’t always come with obvious scars, it can sit silently beneath the surface, influencing how we think, feel, and live. I’ll guide you through how trauma impacts the nervous system, self-perception, and decision-making and how recognising it is the first step to h...

Struggling with weight gain, energy dips, or stubborn health issues in midlife? You're not alone — and you're not out of options. This week, Karen Bashford sits down with Maries Fraser, a passionate advocate for intermittent fasting, to explore its real-world benefits for midlife women. From boosting energy to supporting sustainable weight management, Maries shares how fasting isn’t just another f...

Karen Bashford hosts The Empowered Women Life Leaders Podcast, where she delves into topics empowering women to lead their lives with confidence and authenticity. In this week's episode, Karen discusses the books that have significantly influenced her personal and professional journey.​ Karen Bashford Empowerment Mentoring+4   LinkedIn  Website Empowered Women Life Leaders YouTube Karen Bashford Y...

What an amazing podcast - Karen has a frank and full discussion about clothes and how they make you feel. ​In this episode, we explore the transformative power of personal style with Lisa Newport, a seasoned stylist and colour expert dedicated to helping individuals align their wardrobes with their true essence. Lisa shares insights on how embracing your unique style and colours can amplify your p...

In today’s episode, Karen explores how setting boundaries isn’t about shutting people out—it’s about choosing yourself. Join us as we unpack the connection between boundaries and self-worth, and why saying “no” can be the most loving thing you do for your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.   Karen Bashford YouTube  The Empowered Women Life Leaders YouTube   Karen Bashford website

Debra Blackman is a transformative podcast host who turned her experience of childhood trauma into a powerful mission of empowerment. After a life-changing breakthrough at 57, she now helps people find their voice, overcome challenges, and unlock their true potential through her podcasts "Sphere of Being" and "Sphere of Success" Karen discusses the elements of Debra's own transformation in an insp...

Your Relationship with You Has to Be a Top Priority In this powerful episode, Karen Bashford dives into the heart of healing and transformation—your relationship with yourself. Often, we pour energy into fixing external relationships while neglecting the one that matters most. Karen explores why making you the priority isn't selfish—it's essential. From self-worth and boundaries to rebuilding trus...

Karen interviews Helen Davies Helen Davies is a Bones for Life practitioner who discovered the program after suffering unexpected fractures in both wrists and being diagnosed with osteoporosis at 56. Fascinated by the research behind the method, she embraced its approach, which combines circulation stimulation, weight-bearing, and resistance through natural movement patterns to support bone health...

Karen explains the differences between these two similar actions and shows how necessary they can be for your own soul to be nurtured. A real eye-opener that may allow you to progress more smoothly. the very act of allowing can be scary at first, but the benefits are wide-ranging   https://karenbashford.com Connect on Linkedin 

Welcome to today’s episode hosted by Karen Bashford. In this episode, Karen introduces Susannah Simmons, a Business, Fitness, and Lifestyle Coach dedicated to helping solo business owners align their personal well-being with outstanding customer experiences. Susannah believes that a sustainable business starts with a healthy entrepreneur and satisfied clients. Her approach integrates fitness and l...

Master Zhi Gang Sha is a Tao Grandmaster, a renowned healer, and a global spiritual leader. He is the author of over 30 books that contain ancient wisdom teachings and sacred practices to empower others in creating profound self-transformation. Karen Bashford hears his story and learns about the mystic and transformative use of calligraphy in healing.   Master Zhi Gang Sha's website https://drsha....

Sarah Jouault is a passionate fundraiser who has generated an impressive £160,000 for children's charities since 2000. As a Triathlete, she has combined her athletic pursuits with her philanthropic efforts, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Sarah has also written a book about her inspiring life and fundraising journey, sharing her story with the world. Author of Never Gave...

In this episode, Karen talks about the benefits of self-support, good food and ingredients, and dealing with and avoiding trauma. The goal is to love yourself and listen to what your body wants, which may be as simple as a walk in nature. Karen is well-read, but a lot of her knowledge came from successive illnesses and being intimately involved in curing them. Her knowledge is vital, applicable, r...

In this episode, Karen Bashford welcomes Dan Glyde, an experienced leadership and executive coach, to explore the concept of positive masculinity. With over 15 years of experience in leadership development and a background in Organizational Psychology, Dan is passionate about reshaping traditional narratives around masculinity. Together, they discuss how men can embrace strength with emotional int...