WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast

Last week was about Goodness Overwhelm - this follow-up is about the other end of the spectrum. You can be a pro at shifting your self-talk when life is going pretty well overall. But what happens when the you-know-what hits the fan...and it keeps hitting the fan? What happens when you're in major need of a WIN, and that win just isn't coming your way? In this episode, we talk about five powerful...

It's really easy to talk about being overwhelmed when you're overwhelmed by hard things –  but it's harder to talk about overwhelm when all things are GOOD. When left unchecked, our first response to Goodness-Overwhelm can be to complain or self-sabotage to subconsciously "balance things out"  (kind of like how we hold ourselves back when we think we're only allowed to have one "thing" we're good...

IN THIS EPISODE, we talk about how Fay's method, The Lucid Body, is really human training disguised as acting training, developing compassion in the face of turmoil and trauma, the "shadow" and working with it, how chakras apply to everyone (actors and otherwise!) way more practically than their woo-woo associations imply, how to forgive and develop compassion and why it's essential, and SO MUCH M...

Christen is a feminist, an activist, a self-defense instructor, and co-founder of  She's the First , a non-profit that fights gender inequality through education. . . . She's the First began as a grassroots movement in 2009, and has since grown into a worldwide movement with programs in 21 countries. STF partners with local organizations to support programming for girls, including training and gra...

Friendship, just like any relationship, is a risk.  Will they like me? Will I fit in?  And while certain aspects of adulthood make friend-finding more challenging, there's a self-awareness we have as adults that lends itself to some of the most important, fulfilling connections of our lives. That self-awareness can also be our biggest enemy. In today's episode, we talk about finding female friends...

Orthorexia nervosa is a sickly ironic twist on healthy eating, a laugh in the face of nutrition facts.  It's what used to be called an EDNOS: Eating Disorder Not Specified.  The term "orthorexia" was coined circa 1997 by a doctor who suffered from the condition himself:  there was no name for this condition, therefore there was no research. And since there was no research, it was just deemed a vag...

Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison, aka khoLi., is a writer, editor, and strategist, developing impactful tools and workshops for personal and professional growth. khoLi. believes that every human being has the right and responsibility to confidently and creatively contribute toward an equitable future for all. As the Founding Partner and Executive Director of HOLI. BRANDS, khoLi. expedites these contribu...

This ep should be subtitled "The Conversation That Gave Me A Vulnerability Hangover." And that's exactly why I love talking to Jessica - she's a pro at being kind, inclusive, AND pushing you to examine your beliefs and norms at the same time. Jessica Murnane is an author, women's health advocate, host of the One Part Podcast, and founder of endometriosis awareness platform Know Your Endo AND One P...

You wanna start a business? Get ready for the wildest ride of your life.  Starting, and then  building  a business that's purpose and passion based is tough work, but it's the rightest work you'll do. Curiosity must be your foundation. The 5 biggest lessons I've learned, the biggest mistake I made this past year, and my promises as we go into YEAR FIVE of WANT. Thank you to anyone and everyone who...

People like to say "go with your gut." But what if your gut is totally messed up and hurts all the time? Literally?? Today's guest is one of the smartest, funniest, most insightful people I know in the wellness world. Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, wellness expert, culinary instructor, and Hashimoto's advocate and speaker. On her award-winning blog, Feed Me Phoebe , s...

If you're listening to this because you were searching for the secrets to your Best Body Ever...well, I'm so glad you're here. Although, this might not be what you were expecting... I n this episode, we'll break down the dangers of diet culture and weight loss disguised as "wellness" and "self-care" - plus how to keep your eyes open and know the difference between true wellness-focused brands and...

Jacki Carr is a goal coach, writer, motivational speaker, and co-founder of Rock Your Bliss, which offers radical coaching to help you design a life that...well...rocks your bliss. As a leader in transformation, her coaching style includes real + honest conversations and true connection to your most powerful and whole self. She is a Lightyear Leadership faculty member, helping people to lead thems...

Today's episode is one of the most important we've done so far: with activist and speaker Brittany Piper. It's not just for people who identify as "survivors" or people who have experienced unthinkable trauma - it's for anyone who has ever felt pain, who has ever identified with pain as a part of their story, and for anyone who not only wants to move THROUGH their pain, but be an advocate and ally...

Making mindful goals and setting realistic resolutions isn't as easy as it seems like it would be…mainly because, much like our self-talk, we're so used to jumping to the WHATs before exploring the WHYs. • • • Now, if that sentence sounded a little TOO hippie-dippie woo woo for you, don't worry: this episode is actually super pragmatic. In our SEASON FOUR premiere, we'll be breaking down some of m...

BABY ONE MORE TIME  is the WANTcast's take on "Greatest Hits" or "Best Of" episodes:  conversations that were so awesome the first time around, we needed to bring them back! Missed it the first time around? We're back with a remastered version. Loved it back in the day? Re-listen and re-love it (and maybe pick up on some gems you didn't hear when we first aired). Jacki Carr is a goal coach, motiva...

BABY ONE MORE TIME is the WANTcast's take on "Greatest Hits" or "Best Of" episodes: conversations that were so awesome the first time around, we needed to bring them back! Missed it the first time around? We're back with a remastered version. Loved it back in the day? Re-listen and re-love it (and maybe pick up on some gems you didn't hear when we first aired!) ******** Abiola Abrams is an award-w...

BABY ONE MORE TIME is the WANTcast's take on "Greatest Hits" or "Best Of" episodes: conversations that were so awesome the first time around, we needed to bring them back! Missed it the first time around? We're back with a remastered version. Loved it back in the day? Re-listen and re-love it (and maybe pick up on some gems you didn't hear when we first aired!) ******** Today's guest is Sarah Brit...

*Season Three Finale* For the final episode of Season Three, it's all about you and YOUR questions. After a quick recap of 2018 and Season Three, we dive into five questions from YOU, the WANT community, having to do with boosting your confidence (especially when you're simultaneously trying/needing to uplift others) achieving your goals while staying charged up and energized, "trusting the timing...

Author, speaker, photographer and blogger Karen Walrond is the kind of person you just want to know. You just want to soak in some of her light and magic, because maybe, JUST MAYBE, you can use it to help make your own. As someone who has worked extensively with Dove Real Beauty and as a leader in Brené Brown's Daring Way training, Karen is in the business of helping you shine your unique light, n...

As a fitness star at the top of her field, Patricia Moreno appeared to have it all, but knew she was both living and selling a lie: preaching that diet and exercise were the keys to true happiness, while inside she was suffering under a heavy spell of shame and unworthiness. She knew there was more to life, and made it her mission to find the answer and break that spell for everyone suffering the...

You've probably heard "Talk to yourself like you'd talk to someone you love" as foolproof advice to shift your negative self-talk. Easy, right? But if this is the way to a healthier internal dialogue...then why doesn't it work? Why it it so hard to talk lovingly to ourselves like we'd talk lovingly to someone we care a great deal about? Here's why:  it's hard because we're  not  talking to people...

Tricia Huffman's been in the business of real-deal feel-good since way before social media was a thing. And here's what I love most about her: she's all about the rogue affirmations. Most people in the feel-good biz will shower their people with "You Are Beautiful"s and "Abundance Is Yours"s and say see ya . But Tricia? She digs deeper. Tricia Huffman, aka Your Joyologist, is on a mission to inspi...

In this episode of the WANTcast, one of our listeners asked to hear about how to make (and keep!) life goals that are realistic and are actually right for you, not just what looks or sounds good or "right." What's right for one person isn't necessarily right for another - and what's unrealistic to one person might be more attainable for you than you think. Some questions to ask yourself, some red...

Wanna get a book published, but nervous you might not have what it takes? Wanna save the planet, but too busy shaming yourself because you don't know if you even recycle the "right way?" Ashlee Piper's got you covered. Ashlee is an eco-lifestyle journalist, TV personality, and author of the new sustainable living book,  Give A Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet . Her work has been feature...

It's Friday, and it's time for some THINKING OUT LOUD. If you're new here, our THINKING OUT LOUD episodes are very loosely structured solo episides of me riffing off of whatever thoughts are on my mind lately. I often pair them with an Instagram post so you can follow along easy-peasy. Here's the one that goes with today's episode . On deck for today: - The difference between following inspiration...