This Magic Life Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by Patti Smith, author of 'What Am I To Do Now?' Patti shares her journey from fashion to healthcare, motherhood, and personal development. She emphasizes the importance of self-image, the power of asking specific questions, and the value of accepting help. Her experiences and insights provide a roadmap for personal growth and resilience . Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hilarious Jen Ludwick and I discuss the lighter side of real estate. Jen shares how she got into real estate and some funny stories from her experiences. We also talk about the steps to take when saving for a first home and the importance of living in the present and finding joy in everyday life. 2 quotes: "At the listing there were children present, ther...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is Michelle Hurn, a registered and licensed dietitian, and animal protein advocate. Michelle shares her health journey, from being diagnosed with anorexia at ate 12 to finding healing through nutrition. She discusses her experience with the standard American diet, as well as her struggles with anxiety and depression. Michelle explains how her own health i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga. She shares her journey of making yoga accessible and relatable to everyone . This episode is full of joy and laughter. First, Tara shares her birth story, including the challenges she faced during delivery and caring for a newborn. We discuss the intense outside pressure on women to have a certain typ...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Cari shares her experiences of motherhood, pregnancies, and deliveries, as well as her approach to feeding her children. She emphasizes the importance of planning, simplicity, and hiding veggies in meals.  With her nursing background, Cari discusses the challenge a mother and baby can face during breastfeeding as well as the evolving nature of children's...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by Shea Andreone. Shea is an experienced author and mother of 2. Shea is the writer of a blog cleverly titled Twig-Hugger and a book titled ' Carry On ', that is coming August 2024. Shea has also been published on the Next Family, Single vs. Married and Expressing Motherhood, and has written numerous plays and scripts. Shea shares her journey...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by the brilliant Li Kehl, a senior director at a medical device company, about motherhood and leadership.  Li shares her experiences of becoming a mother and how it has influenced her leadership style. She emphasizes the importance of slowing down, treating children with respect, and motivating them with positivity.  Li also discusses the qualities of...

Send us Fan Mail Finding Freedom on Your Own Terms: The Concept of Sober•ish In this episode, I am joined by the lovely Holly Krivo, and we discuss the topic of 'sober-ish'.  She defines sober•ish as finding freedom from alcohol on your own terms, whether that means total abstinence or moderation.  Holly and I each share our sober•ish journeys, and found many commonalities. Holly shares...

Send us Fan Mail My guest, Shafali Hill and I discuss how motherhood is leadership experience that translates into the workplace. Shafali shares her journey of becoming a mother and the different lessons she learned along the way. She discusses how qualities and skills developed in motherhood, such as learning to ruthless prioritization of time to maximize impact. She also discusses adaptability,...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is the wonderful Jenae Waddell, and she shares her birth story, which she coined "Crowing Glory." She shares from pregnancy to labor to delivery. She discusses her experience at a birth center, the incredible support of her midwife and doula. Jenae shares her encouraging labor affirmations included "my pain has purpose, I am fierce, I am powerful.&quo...

Send us Fan Mail My guest, Kiwi Chrissy, discusses moving her family from the United States to New Zealand. Chrissy shares her experience of living in New Zealand compared to California, United States and the journey to get there, including stacks of paperwork for immigration.  She discusses the differences in time zones, school systems, work-life balance, food, and cultural norms. Chrissy highlig...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, my guest, Keyara Alexander, owner of KA Aesthetics, and we discuss the topic of "self-care through skincare." Keyara shares her experience of becoming a mother at a young age and her relatively easy pregnancy and delivery. She also discusses her passion for skincare and how she intuitively knew about the benefits of natural ingredients from a young...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest Karen and I discuss the topic of empty nesting, since her son left for college. Karen shares her experience of becoming a mother, her pregnancy and delivery, and her favorite memories of her son when he wa s little. We also talk about the challenges and adjustments of empty nesting, including reshuffling friend groups and reinvesting in relationships with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is the energizing and hilarious Liz Svateck! We discuss the concept of being seen. She shares her incredible birth stories, and how she followed her intuition with her first birth, and even meditated on the C-section table at the birth of her son amidst complications. Liz shares the wisdom that motherhood is a trust-fall, and how we invent along the way!...

Send us Fan Mail Barbara Savin is a clinical hypnotherapist, life coach, inspirational speaker, energy healer and bestselling author. She shares her journey into energy healing and the importance of being your authentic self.  Barbara's goal is to identify the root cause that drains a client's energy from life, preventing them from moving forward. She discusses the power of unconditional...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is the brilliant Betsy Blackard. We discuss The Language of Listening book by Sandra Blackard, her mother. Betsy grew up with incredible parenting, and her mission is to equip parents with the simple tools and perspectives needed to enjoy parenting and focus on connection. Betsy's mission is to help parents have a more enjoyable and connective relationship with...

Send us Fan Mail Our topic today is therapy and healing trauma. Aimee Ford, a certified clinical trauma specialist, joins us to discuss her expertise in EMDR and internal family systems therapy. Amy shares her personal experiences with pregnancy and delivery, including birth complications and experiencing unconditional love. added: Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abuse , if this is trigger...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, my guest, who has a really cool name: Bonnie, shares her experience as a single mother and reflects on her journey of becoming a mother. She discusses her pregnancy and delivery, highlighting the importance of setting realistic expectations and coping with anxiety. Bonnie emphasizes the need for support and understanding for single mothers, debunking...

Send us Fan Mail Grace Loney shares her holistic lifestyle journey, starting with her motherhood experience and her decision to have a natural childbirth. Grace discusses her diagnosis of Hashimoto's and her decision to explore holistic healing methods instead of traditional treatment. Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland and causes hypothyroidism....

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, I am joined by the BRILLIANT Professor Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal. Kristen shares her experiences of parenting as a professor. She discusses her journey to becoming a mother, the challenges she faced during pregnancy and delivery, and the decisions she had to make regarding timing and career.  Kristen also talks about how motherhood has influenced her t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by Karee Moore, psychic medium intuitive, to discuss the topic of "A deeper Understanding". *added: Trigger warning: this podcast discusses miscarriages and loss, and new different perspectives. If this is triggering for you, please feel free to skip this episode. Karee shares what it was like as a child with psychic abilities and shares how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Katie Elise (a mom of twin boys, and a military wife) joins me to share her journey of motherhood and how she has learned to thrive while surviving challenging circumstances. She challenges the notion that we can only thrive when all conditions are perfect, that is not her experience (nor mine!) Katie discusses her experience with one of her sons' congenital...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by Kara Leeper, Kara is a speech and language pathologist. Kara shares her personal journey of motherhood and the different experiences she had with each of her four children. Kara also talks about her passion for speech therapy, and discusses speech and language development in children. Kara emphasizes the importance of early intervention and provides...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by Dr Kruttika Bhat. We discuss the topic " culture change " or of raising children in a country different from the one you grew up in. According to Wikipedia, culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs, codes of manners, dress, language, religion and institutions of a population that are passed down through genera...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Krista Cannon. Krista has a podcast "Coloring Outside the Lines" and is a Mindset Coach. We discuss the power of mindset as a mother. Krista shares her personal journey of becoming a mother and how it shifted her mindset. We explore the importance of committing to curiosity and challenging negative thoughts. Krista explains...