Evolving Women

Are you so busy taking care of everyone and everything that you've left yourself behind? In this episode of "Evolving Women", Teresa Lisum welcomes back Deborah Edwards, wellbeing strategist and creator of Grateful Om, for a thoughtful conversation about overwhelm, self-care, mindfulness, and making space for yourself. We explore:- Why busy women often put themselves last- How to rec...

What does it really mean to love yourself? For recording artist Michele Perez, it became much more than taking care of herself physically. It meant learning who she was, questioning beliefs that no longer fit, embracing her uniqueness, deepening her faith, and becoming comfortable in her own skin. In this episode of Evolving Women, Michele openly shares how different her life looks today from the...

What happens when you've spent years proving that you're worthy? You achieve more. You work harder. You collect the accolades. You become successful. And then one day you realize…I'm done proving. I want to start living. In this episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum sits down with Lady Jen Du Plessis: author, speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and coach - for a candid con...

Who are you underneath the roles, expectations, identities, and masks you've accumulated throughout your life? In this deeply reflective episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa Lisum sits down with Rachel Woosley to explore what happens when the life you've been performing no longer feels like your own - and you begin the journey back to yourself. Rachel grew up in a conservative religious house...

What if finding your power isn't about becoming someone new but remembering who you were before the world told you who to be? In Part 2 of this powerful Evolving Woman conversation, Teresa Lisum and transformational leader, author, speaker, and coach Marcia Martin explore what it means to stop giving away your power and begin trusting the wisdom within yourself. Marcia explains how we can unin...

What if your next chapter could begin at any age? In Part 1 of this inspiring Evolving Woman conversation, Teresa Lisum sits down with transformational leader, author, speaker, and coach Marcia Martin, who is approaching 80 - and embarking on another reinvention of herself. After decades of coaching, training, speaking, and impacting hundreds of thousands of people, Marcia is returning to an inter...

What happens when the life you carefully planned takes a completely different path? Sue Lehman thought she knew exactly how her story would unfold: college, marriage, children, career, and eventually retirement. Instead, life brought unexpected loss, divorce, changing relationships, career shifts, and plenty of moments that left her wondering, Now what? Eventually, that winding path led Sue somewh...

What if the adventure that changes your life begins when everyone else thinks it's too late? At nearly 60 years old, Lin Bruce made a decision that would transform the way she saw herself. With no long-distance cycling experience, she signed up to ride a bicycle across the United States - over 3,000 miles in 60 days. She was scared. She questioned herself. And she did it anyway. Now, at 87, Li...

What if you didn't need to have your entire life figured out? In this inspiring episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa sits down with intuitive guide, author, and workshop facilitator Teresa Wornstaff to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with your authentic self. Together they discuss intuition, courage, healing, boundaries, curiosity, and learning to trust the next step - even when...

What if preparing for surgery involved more than medical appointments and paperwork? In this fascinating episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa sits down with anesthesiologist, medical intuitive, and founder of Oshun Energy Medicine, Dr. Kaye Brundidge, to explore how mindset, intuition, preparation, and collaboration can dramatically influence the healing journey. Drawing on decades of experience in a...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want is learning to trust yourself? In this thought-provoking conversation, Teresa sits down with "trusted thinking partner" Vicki Smith to explore why so many women struggle with self-trust, permission, decision-making, and embracing life's unexpected twists. Vicki shares her remarkable journey - from working in animati...

What if the stress, anxiety, or emotional patterns you've been carrying aren't just in your mind—but stored in your body? In this heartfelt conversation, Teresa sits down with somatic performance coach April Wyett to explore how trauma, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and intentional living can help women reconnect with themselves and find greater peace. April shares her deeply pers...

What if the life you've always dreamed about is still waiting for you? In this inspiring episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum sits down with filmmaker Melissa Davey, whose remarkable journey proves it's never too late to completely reinvent your life. After spending decades building a successful corporate career, Melissa reached age 60 and asked herself one simple question:"What do...

Have you ever felt like you're meant for more - but something keeps holding you back? In this powerful episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum welcomes coach, TEDx speaker, and nervous system expert Caren Cooper for an honest conversation about conditioning, self-sabotage, personal responsibility, and what it really takes to step into your authentic self. Together, they explore why so many women s...

What if confidence isn't about having all the answers - but having the courage to stay curious? In this inspiring conversation, Teresa sits down with global leadership expert, author, and founder of Wonder Crone, Jen Butz, to explore why so many women underestimate themselves and how curiosity, wonder, and intentional choices can completely transform the way we live. From overcoming imposter s...

In this episode of Evolving Women, Teresa sits down with retirement life coach Laurie Crawford to explore what retirement really means for women, especially those in Generation X. Together they discuss why so many women spend decades caring for everyone else before finally asking themselves one simple but life-changing question:What do I want? You'll discover why retirement planning goes far b...

What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted—and still feel like something is missing? In this episode of Evolving Women , Teresa Lyson sits down with coach, speaker, and former corporate executive Kelly Grutko to discuss a challenge many successful women experience but rarely talk about: what comes after success. Kelly shares her powerful concepts of Post-Success Drift and Post...

https://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.siteWhat if the objects in your home are telling the story of your life? In this episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa Lisum sits down with legacy artist, storyteller, and creator of Show & Tales, Martie McNabb, for a fascinating conversation about memory, meaning, and the stories attached to the things we keep. Martie shares how she transformed a career in te...

What happens when the life you built suddenly changes? In this powerful episode of Evolving Women, I sit down with divorce recovery coach Beth Carroll to discuss healing after a blindsided divorce, rebuilding identity in midlife, and finding hope after unexpected loss. After a 30-year relationship ended unexpectedly, Beth found herself navigating grief, trauma, the loss of her marriage, the deaths...

What if midlife wasn’t the beginning of decline… but the moment your wings finally appeared? In this deeply inspiring episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum sits down with author, artist, and “uplifter” Wendy Knox to explore reinvention, intuition, aging, and the mysterious signs that can guide us toward a more authentic life. After losing a high-powered advertising career at 50, Wendy found hers...

Say goodbye to band-aid fixes and hello to true wellness! In this powerful episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum teams up with health strategist Jalaine Poirier to break down how to build your IRAH - Individual Retirement Account for Health – using skills, not pills. Learn how chronic inflammation is the root of countless diseases, and discover simple daily habits to reduce it naturally. From bo...

Have you ever almost talked yourself out of something amazing because of self-doubt? In this empowering episode of the Evolving Woman, host Teresa Lisum sits down with Lynn McLaughlin - a children’s book author, educator, and mental health advocate - who nearly declined a global nomination that would change her life. 🌍💫Together, they explore how fear often shows up right before a breakthrough, a...

Veronica Shears, an end-of-life doula and hospice nurse, shares vital caregiver self-care tips to help you avoid burnout and stay emotionally strong. You'll discover practical strategies, powerful mindset shifts, and supportive tools every caregiver needs - especially during National Caregivers Month. Whether you're caring for aging parents or a loved one with dementia, this video offers encourage...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Philip Mach shares how he left traditional medicine to heal leaky gut and hormones naturally through functional medicine. You’ll learn why gut health is the foundation of your mood, energy, and hormone balance—especially for women dealing with IBS, thyroid issues, or fatigue. Dr. Phil explains the gut-brain connection , how stress and diet affect your body, and simple...

In this eye-opening episode, we explore how to heal generational trauma through Family Constellations and somatic bodywork. Socorro Diaz shares her powerful journey from massage therapy to becoming a trauma release guide, revealing how emotional wounds are stored in the body - and how we can release them. You'll learn how ancestral pain affects your life today, and what you can do to stop the cycl...