YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.

Many of us have regular meditation practices or gratitude practices. I do, and they're such an important part of my being present, and my living grounded and with appreciation for what I have. However, how many of us have a courage practice? I'm guessing very few, but in today's episode my guest is going to teach us all about the value of courage and leading a courageous life, how we can all live...

At the end of every year, I always spend time going through a particular ritual that helps me celebrate what was really good in the past year, look back at what I learned, and ask myself what do I want to carry forward? Doing this ritual helps me look at what I want in the coming year. I want to share this ritual with all of you so you can reflect on 2022 and look at what you want for 2023. Before...

Leadership in the feminine is desperately needed, now more than ever. With the chaos engulfing our world in so many ways, we need more women rising in their power and leading from the feminine, instead of the toxic masculinity that is far too common in positions of power. In today's episode I'm talking about what it means to be a priestess, and I'm publicly announcing a new program in which I'm br...

Here in the United States we have an obsession with exercise, at the same time that we have an obesity epidemic. People are often judged based on whether or not, and how much, they exercise. And yet, there are systems and structures in place that make it difficult for so many people to incorporate regular exercise into their lives. My guest today, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, has a new book out that...

Like most women, I can struggle with self-doubt and question my own choices. But deep down inside I typically know what I really want to do. Deep inside all of us is the wisdom to know who we really are, that fully alive, fully radiant, fully wild self that is the key to our own happiness and success. And the more we tap into that wild side, our true inner nature, and let it out, the happier we'll...

As we approach Thanksgiving here in the US, I've created a guided meditation to help you: Refocus on your gratitude Go into your heart, soul, mind, and body Recalibrate around what is good Recenter on what you truly desire Prepare to create more of the good in your life You're gonna want to get comfortable for this one! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a...

So many women I know, both friends and clients, are feeling extremely burned out, and I am right there with them. I hit a sort of rock bottom with my own burnout recently, despite the fact that I practice a lot of self-care. However, what I had been thinking of self-care really hasn't cut it. My attempts at self-care haven't been enough. And so, in today's episode I'm talking all about: What recen...

So many people I know have a book inside them that they want to get out. I know it's been true for me for so many years! And yet, getting that book done can be so intimidating!  In today's episode, Kathryn and I discuss what it takes to write and publish a book, and how she helps authors do just that. Kathryn talks about: Why it doesn't matter if your first draft is crap. The playfulness and creat...

On October 18 I held "Happiness: The Masterclass," a free event for Women's Happiness Day. This was such an impactful event, and we got such wonderful feedback on it, that I decided to release the audio of it as a podcast episode. Today's episode is the audio from this event, and in it you'll hear me talk about: The origins of Women's Happiness Day The power of the words, I Choose The ten reasons...

Every feel like you're interested in, passionate about, several things, and because of that you're not sure how to get moving on anything? The term "multipassionate" has become more popular in recent years, and my guest today, Diana Ringquist, Founder and CEO of The Modern Goddess Project, is a mutlipassionate entrepreneur. She specializes in helping multipassionate women "get shit done" and live...

I've been very open about my fertility journey and the devastating miscarriages that I've endured. Born from the ashes of my second miscarriage, though, was the idea for Women's Happiness Day, which we'll be celebrating in just a few short days, on October 18. And so, in today's episode, I'm talking about women's happiness as grounded in the science of positive psychology, including: The relations...

Every so often we read a book that touches us so deeply, so profoundly, that we find ourselves telling everyone we know that they MUST read this book. This is exactly what happened when I read The Woman They Could Not Silence, a mesmerizing story of a woman in the 1800's whose husband had her unjustly committed to a mental institution, her heartbreaking struggles, and her amazing triumphs. This bo...

When I was a little girl, I, like most young girls, was sorely lacking a clear understanding of my own body, how it worked, what changes I could expect it to undergo, and so much more. I learned some things about puberty in school, from friends, from my older sister… but I wish I had had a really clear guide that laid it all out. Fast forward to 2022, and I learn that a dear friend of mine from my...

Sister, big changes are coming… for me. For you. For US. After 12 years as PurposeGirl, the name no longer fits. I'm not a "Girl" – I'm WOMAN. WE are WOMAN. So, I'm excited to share that that PurposeGirl is dissolving – and we will be reborn as The Institute of WOMAN. This is about our Reclamation. Our Becoming. Our Wholeness. Our FREEDOM. And in today's episode I take you on the very personal jou...

I have been traveling and working for the past month in Italy. It's been fun and hard at times, but I am truly living a vision board. It's been a dream trip, even with the reality of traveling with a 2-year-old, and the hot sun. I paid for the entire trip by leading a Goddess VIP day, and then leading my S*nsual Goddess Tuscany retreat. Honestly, I have never cried in gratitude so much. This is my...

If you're like me, like so many of my clients, like so many women today, then sometimes, maybe even often, you feel isolated or lonely. Women were meant to go through life in community with other women, but there's been a shift in recent decades towards hyperindividualism, as if going it alone means you're better, more powerful, more capable. But what it's really done is lead to greater levels of...

These last few months have been full of turmoil, both politically here in the US and personally, in my own life. Last year held some of the highest highs for me. This year… some of the lowest lows. And so, in today's episode, I'm giving you a very personal update on what's been going on in my life, including: My father's Alzheimer's The pushback and grief I've received from some of my own family m...

I'm off on a 2 week break, taking some much needed vacation, and gearing up for something HUGE coming soon, so stay tuned! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The state of sex education in our country is abysmal! In many places the only thing taught is abstinence, and in a majority of states, sex ed doesn't even need to be medically accurate! How ridiculous is that?!? Better sex ed has a huge range of benefits, from a reduction in unwanted pregnancies to lower rates of STI's to improved quality of health overall. In today's oh-so-juicy episode, sexualit...

Ever compare yourself to other women? Feel less than or like you don't measure up? Oh sister, you know how strongly I feel that women coming together are magical! When we get together in sisterhood, it's a profound experience! And yet, so many of us have been hurt by women, and we carry deep sisterhood wounds. Well, I grew up believing that I needed to be perfect to be loved, and a lot of this had...

So many find it challenging to be their full, authentic selves, for fear of what others would think and do. And yet, for us to fully live our purpose and make the greatest impact on the world, we need to bring all of our gifts to bear from a place of authenticity. Today's guest is a true inspiration, a shining example of living your truth and making a positive impact in the world. Delegate Danica...

Best friends are wonderful. But even more important than having a best friend is being your own best friend. And this is something that many women struggle with, because we tend to beat ourselves up, be self-critical, and say mean things about ourselves we would never say about a friend. In today's episode I am thrilled to bring you a conversation with Marjolein van der Kruk, who empowers women to...

We've been dealing with a pandemic for several years now (we recently passed 1 million COVID-related deaths here in the US alone) and we've been feeling the impacts of the health and safety risks as well as the isolation. Add to that the continuing incidents of gun violence, race-based attacks, attacks on women's rights, and so much more, and we have a lot of very real reasons to feel anxiety. So,...

As women we are particularly prone to pressures and expectations about what we should look like in order to be considered attractive and worthy, and these pressures make so many women miserable. My guest today is all about helping women to feel beautiful and confident and sexy in the body that they have, regardless of whether it conforms to society's expectations. April Codd is the founder of Love...

In honor of Mother's Day, I am beyond thrilled to have the most important woman in my life as a guest on the podcast: My mom, Gladys Rockind! Gladys has always been a huge inspiration to me, and I've learned so much about being a mom from watching her. In today's episode you'll hear: How Gladys bucked convention and followed her own passion to become a math professor and head of the math departmen...