Women Road Warriors

More than 200 million workdays are lost each year at companies when employees suffer from untreated depression or other mental health issues. These are people who often cannot find the support they need. There still is a bias on mental health and mental illness. There are people working to change that. Michelle Dickinson is a mental health advocate, TED speaker, and published author of Breaking in...

Anne Butler Montgomery was a TV sportscaster long before you saw women doing that. Anne rose to prominence to anchor the Emmy and ACE award-winning SportsCenter at ESPN and had a two-year stint as the studio host for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Anne’s career continued at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism where she taught sports reporting. She spent many decades as an amat...

Good mental health and self-esteem are very important for everyone. Without them, our very health can be at risk. Too often, women are so busy taking care of others or on a career fast track, they neglect their own mental health and who they are as a person. They also get stuck in roles they don’t want or are abused by others. This leads to a gnarly path of self-destruction. Walker Kimberly Brandt...

Do you know that sounds impact your body and your emotions? There are certain sound frequencies that can heal you and help with addiction, pain, and mental and physical health. It’s called Biofield Tuning Sound Therapy. Mayara Souza learned this method to kick an addiction and help others. She is a woman who had a rough childhood in Brazil with many struggles and family violence that led to an add...

Worry, anxiety, fear, stress and frustration are all things many women experience. Sometimes it becomes overwhelming but, it doesn’t have to be. You can take control and banish it from your life. Dr. Katie Nall is the author of Dissolving WAFFLES: Worries, Anxiety, Fear, Frustration, Lethargy, Exhaustion and Stress. She has been a TEDx speaker twice and is a Florida mathematician with a scientific...

Many women and men fight an endless battle with weight gain. It can lead to a non-stop cycle of dieting and diet programs that just don’t seem to get the pounds off and keep them off. Part of the reason is diet programs aren’t telling you what really works. The messaging and the methods are not effective. That’s why David Greenwalt (Coach David) started the Leanness Lifestyle University. He has be...

Imagine going from being a hairstylist for 25 years to driving some of the world’s biggest trucks at a coal mine in Canada and having your daughter join you. Claire and Kaitlyn Poirier are a mother-daughter team who works for Teck Coal. Kaitlyn was also a hairdresser before she began driving. Claire and her daughter were hired at the same time and work on the same crew. Learn how this mother-daugh...

Lisa Thompson is the second American woman to climb the K2 summit. That is a mountain considered the most dangerous in the world. Lisa climbed to the top of Mt. Everest just two months after completing breast cancer treatment. Nothing stands in Lisa’s way. She entered the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering to show she had as much endurance as any man. In 2017, she was featured in...

Empowerment and success come from what we learn. That is why school is so important. Many people want to go to college but are put off by the difficult process of getting accepted along with the price of tuition. Getting into college can be scary and expensive. Brian Keith South instructs and inspires students of all ages to reach their full potential and get into the college of their dreams witho...

Survivors of sexual abuse are left with many wounds and scars. Too many times their perpetrators go unpunished and the child grows into an adulthood filled with despair. Angelique Marie gained the strength as an adult to confront the abusers who terrorized her as a child. She did it at a family reunion. In spite of the abuse she suffered, Angelique was able to rise above and achieve her dreams of...

Ekaterina Curry was born in Bulgaria when it was a Soviet block country. After the fall of the Soviet Union, hyperinflation and other obstacles made the future bleak in her nation. She decided she wanted something better. At the tender age of 17, she set off by herself to the United States with just one suitcase. She was a stranger in a foreign land, facing a whole new culture and having to master...

Too many women are told they can’t protect themselves adequately from attackers. Many women feel vulnerable and avoid places they would like to go when they should feel free and empowered. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore self-defense for women when they interview Nicole Snell, the owner of Girls Fight Back. Nicole is an award-winning international speaker, facilitator, and self-defense e...

Life can throw us curve balls. Many are hard to dodge or even catch. When life gets tough, it is hard for many women to find the inner grit and determination they need to stay strong and win. Miranda Oh has the kind of attitude that wins over all the odds. She is the author of the Chin Up Tits Out comedy book series for women. Her motto in life is to stand strong and tall with her chin up. Miranda...

There is scientific proof that music can positively impact and heal our minds and bodies. Michele Blood began as a rock singer in Australia. After a horrific car accident, she turned to music and meditation to heal. She began to compose affirmation songs with melodies and lyrics that directly affect the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Michele has helped millions of people with her Affirma...

Clare Dunn is an incredibly talented country music sensation. She is down-to-earth and is taking the music scene by storm. She even knows how to drive a semi! Last year, she and country music star Logan Mize collaborated on a trucker-themed music video called Get ‘Em Together. The song was named by Rolling Stone as a country music pick of the week. Clare is described by Rolling Stone as a performe...

Stress is a major problem for everyone today. There is an effective, natural, and healthy way to de-stress, stop anxiety, and recharge. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro spoke with Peggy Sealfon, a personal development coach who is skilled in integrative relaxation, quantum breath meditation, neurolinguistic programming, and Reconnective healing. Peggy is the best-selling author of Escape from Anx...

Ladies, have you lost your passion or feel discouraged? Do you feel you’re not performing up to your potential? Many times, people lose their way. Women are especially hard on themselves when they don’t feel they are measuring up. They work so hard but lose direction and hit a dead end, especially when they are caring for everyone else. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro spoke with Nina Amir, a hig...

Around two-thirds of all full-time workers say they have experienced burnout during their careers. Nearly 80% of workers reported burnout since the pandemic. Burnout is a serious and growing problem reported by workers in every profession. It really impacts women who are tasked with so many jobs. There are ways to stop burnout before it takes over your life. Janice Litvin is a corporate wellness s...

Living mindfully rather than mindlessly is so very important. Too many women and others just ramble through life and don’t take inventory of how what they do impacts others or themselves. It is important to live mindfully. You will be happier, less anxious, and get along better with everyone. La Tonya Davison is a mindful living expert. She is a social worker, Jungian therapist, Navy veteran, come...

More people than you think have encountered that toxic person who seems to twist everything around until you start to doubt your own sanity. What began as a seemingly wonderful relationship can turn into a nightmare of crazymaking, gaslighting, abuse, and mind games that leave you breathless and doubting yourself. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro spoke to Angela Myer, the author of The Undetected...

Are you your own worst enemy? Do you get in your own way? Women are often plagued with self-doubt and self-sabotage. This gets in the way of life, goal setting, and dreams. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro speak with Mimika Cooney who helps people change their mindset and achieve their dreams. It really is mind over matter! Mimika is a mindset performance trainer. She is the author of Unstick You...

Have you ever wanted to tell if someone is lying to you so you would never be blindsided or taken advantage of? There is a scientific way to detect deception. Faith Hibbs-Clark is a deception detection body language expert. She has spent years honing her intuitive skill as a communications consultant. She has worked with federal agents, trial attorneys, business people, and politicians around the...

You don’t have to be a professional driver to appreciate the enthusiasm and can-do attitude of Idella Hansen. Idella is a veteran driver and people’s advocate who has been a trailblazer for women in trucking for over 50 years. She is a true champion who has worked tirelessly for the industry and those who run our nation’s highways. She has powerful messages for all women. Idella is a long-haul dri...

Addiction is an issue that impacts people worldwide. It rips families apart and leaves family members and parents exhausted, confused, and desperate. There are ways to cope without losing yourself. You can regain your inner strength. Shelley and Kathy talk to Pamela Brinker a psychotherapist who has treated thousands of clients with the techniques of conscious bravery. In her over 30 years of prac...

Healthy living is something all women want to attain. There are ways to stay youthful and live longer. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro speak with Judy Gaman, the host of Stay Young America on this latest episode. Judy has been a healthy living expert for Fox News Radio. She is the CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas. She is also an award-winning author and public speaker and the CFO of Executive...