Women on the Brink

Send us Fan Mail In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is ruled by the heart , by fire , and by yang — that dynamic, outward, expressive force. It’s the time of year when nature is fully alive, blooming, buzzing, showing off in all her glory. And it’s an invitation for us to do the same — in our own way. So today I want to offer some thoughts on how women can move with the energy of summer witho...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever gone through a time where you’re just not turned on by life? Lulls are necessary pauses after a big growth spurt or a lot of output, so we're talking about why we have them and the difference between being stuck and being in a lull. And, if you want some assistance in getting to that sparkle — I’m inviting you into the Shift Sessions. A space for women to work t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever met a person who makes you pause and say to yourself -" Wow - this person is truly amazing"?  Today’s guest is living proof that the impossible is negotiable. Louise Burley is a solution-based coach, adult education trainer, and motivational keynote speaker on Making the Impossible Possible, and whose story challenges every limiting belief we might hold abo...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling Too Much? Good. That’s Your Superpower. You know that vibe you get when something feels amazing… or majorly off ? That’s not drama—it’s data. In this episode, we’re diving into the wild, wonderful world of being a super sensitive human. It’s not a flaw. It’s your built-in radar for truth, safety, and alignment. So if you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” “too emotional,...

Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome Tannaz Hosseinpour, a relationship coach and registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who helps individuals build emotionally secure relationships, starting with the one they have with themselves. She blends nervous system regulation, psychodynamic insights, somatic modalities and belief reprogramming to help clients break free from limiting patterns and feel safe...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re stepping into something many of us were taught to avoid, suppress, or fear: RAGE . Not irritability. Not annoyance. Not frustration wrapped in politeness. The deep, volcanic kind of rage that bubbles up from somewhere primal and says: No more. This kind of anger, we’ve been taught,  is dangerous, inappropriate, and unfeminine. So if you’re on the brink right now—of yel...

Send us Fan Mail What if healing your stress wasn’t about doing more—but feeling more? In this episode of Women on the Brink , I’m joined by Dana Harvey of Flourish Academy for a deeply honest, grounded conversation about how psilocybin (yes, plant medicine) can support women in releasing long-held emotional patterns, easing the reactive grip of the amygdala, and reconnecting to their truest self....

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been with me for a while, you know this podcast isn’t just about venting. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and naming the real weight we carry, and sometimes fiercely choosing something different. Something that actually works for us . So today, I want to offer a kind of anchor point—a moment to reflect on what Women on the Brink has been holding space for up to now…...

Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome Ashley Wiles, a 3 x ironman triathlete who went on to become a Tedx Speaker, a Life Coach,  a Mental Performance Coach, Youth Speaker and Activist for mental health, and the founder of Sole Girls—a program dedicated to empowering girls aged 8 to 12 through running, mentorship, and mental wellness education.  Ashley’s won so many awards for her work over the years,...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are looking at the final stretch of Girl, Wash Your Face , Rachel Hollis' book that calls out the lies we tell ourselves and the excuses we cling to when life feels too overwhelming, too uncertain, or too painful to face head-on. These last 10 spells hit pretty deep: from the idea that you’re defined by your past, to the myth that you need a hero to rescue you, to th...

Send us Fan Mail  In today’s episode, we dive into Rachel Hollis’ bestselling book -  Girl, Wash Your Face —a no-nonsense call for women to stop believing the lies that hold them back. Each chapter tackles a different lie, from “I’m not good enough” to “I should be further along by now”.  We’re breaking down the first 10 of the 20 lies she covers—let’s get into it.  Support the show Thanks for lis...

Send us Fan Mail Women are not “just tired.” What I’m hearing out there is that many of us are living in a constant state of low-key (or high-key) fight-or-flight. Between our day to day pressures, unprocessed trauma, the pressure to perform or please, not to mentioned unprocessed anxiety from COVID and the current world events, we’re finding that our nervous systems are on red alert far more than...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m introducing you to someone I just met, but who already left a big impression on me. Her name is Urmi Hossain , and her story is such a powerful example of turning challenge into purpose. Urmi was born and raised in Italy to Bangladeshi immigrant parents, and she grew up navigating what’s called the “third culture kid” experience. In this episode, Urmi shares what that e...

Send us Fan Mail Being hot in 2025 is not at all about being perfect. It’s about being intentional . Its about knowing how to pay attention, how to apologize, how to support—and really meaning it . It’s about showing up with care, curiosity, and an emotional range. Self-awareness is hot. Working on yourself is hot. Deciding to show up differently? Habanero hot!  Because honestly? That’s the kind o...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're going to look at what is holding us back from having the joy, the fun, the adventure we want by getting really curious about ourselves.    And this act of Unapologetically Big Thinking can be just that – a mere curiosity or it can be a huge leap into the Brink of Greatness to see where you land. Big thinking doesn’t start with massive action or grand visions. It s...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that 95% of your life is governed by your subconscious mind? This is where all your memories, habits, and beliefs are stored. And for real and lasting change, your conscious and subconscious minds need to be in sync. And so If you're feeling stuck in any area of your life, it might be because your subconscious is working against the changes you’re trying to make....

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like there’s something inside you—an idea, a talent, a calling—that’s just waiting to be unleashed? Maybe you’ve felt restless, frustrated, or even drained, not because you’re doing too much, but because you’re holding something back. The truth is, unused potential doesn’t just fade away—it builds, it presses, and eventually, it demands to be expressed.   Today,...

Send us Fan Mail Ekaterina’s journey shows us that strength isn’t always something we’re born knowing we have—it’s something we discover in the moments that test us the most. Through the challenges of cancer, she uncovered a resilience she never imagined, proving that even in the darkest times, there is light, growth, and transformation. Her story is a reminder that adversity doesn’t just take fro...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you trusted your intuition? And when was the last time you ignored it … and later realized it was right all along? We live in a world that tells us to move fast, analyze everything, and seek answers outside of ourselves. But deep wisdom lives in the body, in stillness, in the quiet places we’re sometimes afraid to enter.  Learning how to tap in to your intui...

Send us Fan Mail Leah Hawley joins us to share her journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and the external challenges that pushed her to the Brink.  Leah shares how she learned that healing from deep depression and despair isn’t about rushing to ‘fix’ yourself—it’s about gently finding your way back to your true self.  She'll share how she found the strength to heal and reconnect with h...

Send us Fan Mail In light of March 8th being International Women’s Day, this week we are going to discuss Project 2025, or as I like to call it… ‘How to Accelerate The Handmaid’s Tale in Four Years or Less with some help from the Mad Men culture.’  I think it’s a timely topic because a lot of us don’t really know how this conservative, right wing policy is going to impact women and what we can do...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're diving into the conversations women really want to have—without the shame, the stigma, or the outdated rulebook. Today, we’re talking about pleasure, power, and breaking taboos with Sexual Health coach Jodie Thalheimer . From reclaiming our desires to unlearning the myths that keep us small, this episode is all about stepping into confidence, curiosity, and unapol...

Send us Fan Mail Dating can feel like an emotional gymnastics routine—trying to juggle expectations, decipher mixed signals, and navigate all the mental energy that comes with it. It can seem like a lot of work, but remember, dating should be an adventure. Today we're sharing tips on how to make dating more fun, less stressful, and how to embrace the process without the pressure! Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. When you understand and abide by the universal principles that exist in this world, you can begin to manifest the life you love.   Cheryl Carreon Andrisani is a Mindset Coach, who shares how she turned her own struggles with lack and scarcity into a life filled with true, unconditional love and abundance. You can...

Send us Fan Mail What do Jane Austen, Diane Keaton, and Greta Garbo all have in common? They are all women who chose to live alone and thrived. In today’s episode, we’re going to focus on the women who choose to live alone (for any reason), and some of the surprising and unusual benefits that come with that.  I’ll share how my journey in living alone has mirrored the stories of these incredible wo...