The Rainy Day Collective Podcast

Out guest today is Michelle Rose. Michelle shares her extraordinary story of success, sudden debilitation and clawing her way back, and towards a life maybe even better than the one before everything changed. Her story is motivating, so relevant and inspiring.  Links and info:   Michelle's Instagram A New Earth: Awakening to your Life's purpose Chi Running

Misty and Nikki find themselves very fortunate to sit down with today's guest- Ashley McMillan. Ashley candidly shares about her life, with one arm, her marriage, parenthood and sharing this journey with her husband who has terminal brain cancer. Ashley shares with such honesty, grace and humor. She is honest about how her Faith has made all of the difference, and what self care looks like when he...

In this episode, Misty is lucky enough to sit down for a one on conversation with our guest Dana. Dana vulnerably recounts her story of domestic violence, delving deeply into important/key issues that a lot of "outsiders" may not understand. She addresses isolation, why victims often "stay", or "go back", and really gets personal.  Some of the topics in this episode may be uncomfortable. &nbs...

Hello 2020! There are so many wise, witty and empowering things we could say about this new year (and new decade). Quite some time ago Misty and Nikki sat down for a talk with Jessica Silverman, and it became clear this conversation would be the perfect and positivity-chalked way to kick off this new chapter. Among the many kernels of beautiful wisdom Jessica gives to us, are:  - Overcoming b...

As we approach the end of 2019 and move towards, not only a new year, but also a new decade, we often find ourselves contemplating goals and feeling overwhelmed by finances. We decided to bring in an expert, both because this is what she does but ALSO because she got passionate about finances after being in that overwhelming place many of us have- and climbing out! Misty, Marion and Nikki sat down...

Sometimes we have to talk about the hard things, and this is why we will occasionally bring in experts to share important information with us. This week Misty sits down to talk with Writer, Therapist, and coach Sharon Sheppard. Sharon specializes in working with women who are healing from childhood sexual trauma.  Though unintentionally, this episode can feel a little like a therapy session,...

Collective Listeners- this is EPISODE 60! What?!?!? it has been an amazing journey together and today's episode is perfect for marking the occasion! We asked author Lyndsey Medford to come back and talk the enneagram. There is NOTHING educational about this episode, instead it is just four of us talking about what we know, what we don't, why it matters and why (we believe) everyone should learn ab...

Misty and Maggie sit down to chat with Tori Hill, women's advocate extraordinaire! It's true that Misty reached out to Tori, to come on the show, because she's kind of a mega fan. It is also fair to say that Tori is empowering and worth the love! In today's episode Tori shares about being sexually assaulted, and how personal the process of healing is. She reminds us we won't all heal the same, amo...

In today's episode, Misty & Maggie sit down for a chat with Michigan based Author, Sewist and Chronic Illness advocate- Eme' Savage. Not only does Eme' tell us her amazing love story, but her creativity and ability to move forward through her own illness is commendable. She is multi-talented and so inspiring!  Important Links and info:  Echoes of the Gidat by Eme' Savage Eme' Savage...

Misty and Nikki had the absolute pleasure of sitting down to chat with Jessica Boehm. She shares her heartbreaking journey through chronic illness, Leukemia and complete hopelessness. During her lowest point she took the knowledge that she had professionally and turned it into intentional exercises in restoring hope. As she began to correct her cognitive responses, her doctors noticed things impro...

It doesn't matter our backgrounds, where we came from, what our religious/personal beliefs are, or our economic status- Infertility does not discriminate. Some women rely on their faith to get through, while others seek different forms of growth. In this episode we come together with five women, to hear a fragment of their journey through infertility. Perhaps what brought strength to one, didn't a...

In this episode, Misty, along with co-host Heidi, spend some time picking the well-organized mind of Sabrina Serrano. As a professional business organizer, Sabrina has a way of making even the grandest dreams/goals seem doable. Being a lover of physical organization, (Misty's love language) Sabrina is also incredible at perspective relating to goals and our lives. Offer many practical tips, this e...

In this episode of the Collective Podcast, Misty sits down with Lauren Erlandson, who shares the amazing story of how she flipped her life, career and geographical location all completely upside down. From small town Wisconsin to the executive life in Manhattan, all the way to living in the Guatamala and co-starting an organization that is creating opportunities for women. It's an incredible story...

In today's episode, Misty sits down with our team creative Heidi Houtz about the unfathomable season she lived, as a new mom with a sick baby. Within this hard season she learned so much about true self care, isolation and resilience.  Other important links/info, from the episode:  IG: @wildwood.at.heart Facebook Wildwood at Heart Etsy Shop   Information about SCID   Ronald McD...

In this weeks episode Misty, and her cohost Emily get the amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with Allison Schwab. Allie bravely shares her personal story of an abusive marriage, and how that  journey has gone on to impact her career with social work, as well as an amazing vision she is working towards, helping other women.  Important links & info...  Instagram: @a.queen.he...

In today's episode, Misty and Nikki sit down to chat with Author Lyndsey Medford. Lyndsey shares about the personal health/life things which led her to the creation of her beautiful guided journal " Making Friends with my Body & God ."  Simply talking with Lyndsey was so motivating and encouraging! She has a lot of wisdom, and says amazing/brilliant things like "I had to start treating my...

Kicking off the first half of our second season, Misty sits down for a one-on-one chat with Lauren of Apachemagic. With a lot of inspiration, wisdom and experience Lauren shares her journey through adoption, ambition and connecting with who she was meant to be.  Relevant links:  Tribes http://www.lipanapache.org/Communitypages.html https://yavapai-apache.org https://itcaonline.com/?page_...

For the Collective Podcast's 50th episode, Misty sat down to chat with Amanda Whitworth about writing, art, creativity, her journey with cancer and so much more. Amanda is an inspiration and we are so grateful to get to share her story with you now...  We will be back in a little about a month for the second half of season two. In the meantime, here are a few links from things talked about in...

Welcome back to our third and final summer book episode. This week we've dubbed our very own Jane Austen expert, and brought her in to talk about all things Jane, classic lit, and a bit about mental health! We also learn what Verdure means, and not very elegantly.  Important tidbits, from the show:  "To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment....

In this episode, Misty sits down to chat with Casey Moore. Casey, a student at Savannah College of Art & Design, shares about her journey with an eating disorder, and her process to heal and learn to intuitively listen to her body. 

Jennie Weekley, of the Weekley Connection came on the show to chat all things fiction! While Misty was melting, neck deep in Pennsylvania humidity, Jennie was joining in from the beach! What a fun episode!  Among the many things talked about, here are a few links:   - Charles Martin   - Katherine Reay   - The Welcoming Committee of Butternut Creek   - The Perfume Collector...

Our guest, in todays episode is the heart and creator behind The Lemonade Movement , a platform for community, education, workshops, and individual and group-based coaching that helps women transform life’s lemons (emotional trauma, anxiety, and fear) into confidence and power to cultivate an empowered recipe to make their best lemonade beyond trauma!  Other links and resources, from the epis...

Maggie & Misty sit down with Emily Heiden. Emily is a PHD student, as well as a well published essayist. During this current climate in our culture, Emily's story is one (among so many) that we need to hear. Emily bravely shares her story of abortion, and while we respect that this is a sensitive topic (on both sides), these stories are ones we NEED to intentionally listen to. Emily bravely sh...

Here we are, in episode 42, and it is JUST IN TIME for summer!  Marion and Misty sit down to chat with @Melanomawarriorwoman about her cancer journey... We chat all sorts of things, from therapy animals, real self care, truth about sunscreens, Braf mutation , Showtime's The Big C, the Alkaline Diet , and so much more! She is transparent about her journey, and made such a great guest (even if...