The Vital Women Podcast

From the bottom of our heart's here at The Vital Women, we appreciate all the conversations, the learning, the growth and the love that has been shared over this last year. Please follow along for Ivette's new journey promoting "Mac the Disk Dog!" "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment. MHA of Dutchess County:  https://mhadutchess.o...

On this week's episode, we speak with President of the National Organization for Women (NOW), Kim Villanueva. Villanueva oversees NOW’s 550 chapters and 100,000+ members in all 50 states. NOW has 354,000 followers on Facebook and 39,000 on Instagram. Villanueva leverages these platforms to consistently call out the ways in which women's rights are being infringed upon, and she rallies NOW’s grassr...

Salomé Mondelus, the President and Founder of the GLOW Foundation Alliance, is an organization dedicated to community empowerment, philanthropy, and creating an alliance for those who need it most. Based out of West Palm Beach, her work is all about turning visibility into impact. https://www.glowfoundationalliance.org/ "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Prod...

Welcome back to the  Vital Women Podcast . I’m your host, Ivette O’Sullivan. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting extraordinary leaders using their voices for positive impact. Today’s guest is someone very special to me. We share a common history as alumni of Empire State College. She is a proud  multicultural  storyteller and native New Yorker—a Brazilian American with Jewish-Ru...

Welcome back to the  Vital Women Podcast . I’m your host, Ivette O’Sullivan. We are currently celebrating  Women’s History Month , a time dedicated to honoring the pioneers who fought for women’s autonomy, property rights, and financial independence. But while we look back at history, today’s conversation is about looking forward and securing the legacies we are building right now. Joining us is s...

In today's episode, we are diving deep into what it actually takes to heal in a modern, toxic world. We aren't just talking about covering up symptoms; we are talking about changing out internal environment so your body can do what it was designed to do-repair itself! Our guest this week is Lisa D'Alessandro, Holistic Nutritional Gut + Cellular Health Practioner brings 30 years of wisdom to the ta...

The 2026 Milano Winter Olympics starts on February 6th, featuring 16 sports disciplines, including Figure Skating. We have here for you a compelling and timely interview: Dr Tracy Espiritu McKay, DO, a team doctor for the U.S. Figure Skating national team.   AAPM&R : as Dr Espiritu McKay is chair of the Academy’s  Performing Arts Medicine Community , Dr. Espiritu McKay can candidly share with...

We often think of "wellness" in terms of what we eat and how we move, but what about the element we interact with most? Today, we sit down with Lucia Molina, a Senior Water Analyst and Branch Manager who is on a mission to demystify what’s flowing through our taps. Lucia bridges the gap between complex science and household safety, empowering families, and particularly women, to take control of th...

On this week's episode, Ivette O'Sullivan breaks down the meaning of the title "The Vital Women," by giving examples and stories of "vital" and powerful women in her life. Not just that, but Ivette gets vulnerable, opening up about a recent loss in her life and her journey to cope. "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment. MHA of Dutc...

On this week's episode, Ivette O'Sullivan shares her experience with her women's group Women in Action / Mujeres en Acción as they got together for a women's empowerment retreat. "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment. MHA of Dutchess County:  https://mhadutchess.org/ CMJW Entertainment:  https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/ This epis...

On this week's episode, Ivette O'Sullivan continues her discussion of the Holiday Hangover and dives into the The Flight Response. We describe "ostriging" and burying our heads in the sand to hide and avoid confrontation. We discuss ways on how to break those habits and recover from that Holiday Hangover. "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW En...

On this week's episode, Ivette O'Sullivan continues her discussion of the Holiday Hangover and dives into the Anxiety Audit. She describes the different reactions our bodies go through when experiencing the start-of-the-year anxiety, while also holding onto the stressors from the previous year. "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment...

On this week's episode, Ivette and producer Conor discuss the Holiday Hangover that comes from financial and mental stress. "The Vital Women Podcast" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment. MHA of Dutchess County: https://mhadutchess.org/ CMJW Entertainment: https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/ This episode is proudly sponsored by: Levia Medspa: https://leviam...

This week on The Vital Women, I & I speak with Carmen Rosado, SHRM-CP  . HR Professional Producing Results and Demonstrating a Commitment to the Development of Leaders and their Organization “I am a bilingual human resources professional with over 25+ years of experience in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, compensation and benefits administration, talent management and training and...

On this week’s episode, I & I speak with the author of”Shattered: Without a Break” Carla Fendricks. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic of the book, and to protect the author and their family, the entire interview was transcribed and dubbed over by our producer, Conor Walsh. A small town girl who has lived a very difficult life ; who could write a book on just about every hot topic found...

Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)  is a 2025 American  drama  film, written and directed by Joel Alfonso Vargas , in his directorial debut. It stars Juan Collado, Destiny Checho, Yohanna Florentino and Nathaly Navarro. It had its world premiere at the  2025 Sundance Film Festival  on January 26, 2025. On the  review aggregator  website  Rotten Tomatoes , 82% of reviews are positi...

On this week's episode, I & I sit down with Dutchess County Health Commissioner Dr. Livia Santiago-Rosado, and discuss health concerns that are plaguing the Hudson Valley and beyond. "As commissioner for the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health, I am charged with protecting and promoting the health of our community. I have a long track record in emergency medicine with...

On this week's episode of The Vital Women of Washington Heights Living in Dutchess County, I & I speak with someone who helped to kick off The Vital Women. Today, I & I speak with Rocio Guerra Sharrock - Energy Advisor, HR Professional, Bilingual VA & Translator, and Founder of Entre Mujeres Networking. In fact, Ivette and Iris initially connected through Entre Mujeres. We all have Roc...

Here's a special treat! I & I joined Beth Christy on her radio show on Hudson Valley Country 107.3 WRWD to promote the upcoming fashion show! https://wrwdcountry.iheart.com/featured/beth-christy/ Beyond Hot Flashes and High Heels Fashion Show is happening at the Salt Boutique Labs in Wappingers Falls on Thursday, December 4th from 6-9pm. Tickets are $100, you can purchase them here:  https://a...

Carol Vincie is a trailblazing entrepreneur who started her first business at 16 and went on to break barriers during her 25 years at IBM. She later launched two successful businesses and helped secure $15M in funding during the Dot-com boom. Fueled by her undiagnosed ADD, Carol’s risk-taking, creativity, and vision have defined her journey—and now, she shares her story to inspire others to embrac...

Jamie Thivierge is a Motivational Speaker and Counselor for women.  Jamie received her credentials from Light University, and is the Co-Founder of Renewed Hope Counseling.  Jamie is a certified mental health coach, specializing in the emotional well-being of women.   Let's face it, we are all busy in life and need to take time for ourselves.  Dedicating time to focus on your emotions, healing, rel...

On this week's episode, we speak with Lori Eve Tatarsky, author of the book I Dare You To Walk in My Shoes. Lori Tatarsky is an author, speaker, and mental health advocate from New York. With 15 years of experience in advertising and freelance writing, she has also worked as an account executive for several companies. In 2022, Lori published I Dare You To Walk in My Shoes to share her mental healt...

On this week's episode, I & I speak with Britney Ettinger, Program Director of Bolger House. Britney’s work is rooted in compassion, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of transformation. Meet Britney Ettinger "I support mental health and addiction recovery because I’ve witnessed the strength it takes to rebuild your life from the inside out. This work isn’t just about treatment—it’s ab...

On this episode, I & I speak with Alyson Chugerman with Attain True Health. Alyson dives into how she discovered the positive effects of changing her family's eating patterns and how it improved everyone's mental health along with physical health. Alyson explains how that time period in her life catapulted her on the journey she is on now helping people attain health and balance through her ho...

On this episode, I & I speak with Lorena Galarza about her Ecuadorian heritage and her transition to America. Lorena describes the love story that brought her to the United States and the community that she has built for herself while she has been here. Lorena explains how lucky she feels to have a tight connection with her family, and how she has created a found family here in the states. On...