On today's episode we are learning how to practically and tactically make change in four doable and effective steps. We will dive into the specifics of how to define, plan, take action, and celebrate the goals that are important to us. Before even sitting down to pursue our goals, we must ask ourselves where the goal has originated from and why it …

The astrological new year is upon us and in this episode we are taking the time to reflect, envision, and answer the questions that will lead us into our next new beginning. I authentically share what has been drawing my attention for the past year, dive into what the astrological new year brings, and lay out how you can go from feeling the energy …

We have officially entered 2022, but just because the date on the calendar has changed, doesn't mean that the circumstances of our lives will immediately shift or change for the better. There can be so much hype around new-year goal setting and planning. While I personally love to reflect, vision and plan, I've also found that it's critical to be p…

In this episode we cover all things Social Media Detox including : My personal experiences of conducting different social media experiments over the last decade--everything from addictive daily use to multiple year long breaks. The benefits that my clients and I have both experienced as a result of reducing or completely eliminating social media fo…

This week's guest, Fereshta Ramsey, is an inspiration and a force who is courageously sharing her voice and perspectives on the current situation in Afghanistan. If you, like me, have been heartbroken, enraged, concerned and/or confused regarding the events of the past two months (and prior) in Afghanistan--this interview is for you. This conversat…

Last week I sent out a podcast all about how to create conscious endings because it is something I have been thinking a lot about personally and I hoped it would be of value--what I didn't realize was just how much this would resonate with so many of you! From all of your emails and messages (thank you!) I can tell we struck a chord on this whole c…

How we start and end things has always been fascinating to me, and having just gone through a major ending in my own life, I felt inspired to share some thoughts, practical steps and reflections on the concept of endings. In this week's episode I cover: The various types of endings, large and small, that we all experience both daily and throughout …

This past year has been a doozy to say the least. I'm talking to so many women whose lives shifted, got turned upside down and inside out and as the recalibration/reorganization process is now underway, one of the main areas that I see folks redefining is WORK. So let me ask you this: Are you happy with your work life? Sometimes? Never? All of the …

Have you ever felt like things are super chaotic and overwhelming and you can hardly catch your breath before another curve ball gets thrown your way? Well if so, this episode is for you! This week I'm talking all about the major upheaval, change and transition that seems to be in the air for so many of us right now and 3 simple yet practical ways …

As promised, I've got a different kind of podcast episode for you this week all about a massive home overhaul project I've been doing for the past many months. And if you're wondering what does home organizing have to do with women's psychology and patriarchy, well the answer is A LOT. As you'll hear me discuss in this episode, this mission I've be…

I'm super honored to introduce you to this week's podcast guest: Sarah K. Peck. Sarah is the founder of Startup Parent and I have had a colleague crush on this woman for YEARS. Seriously, she is whip-smart, thoughtful, funny and refreshingly honest about all things parenting, business, work and LIFE. Having Sarah with us this week is a dream come t…

The ability to show up, to be adaptive and responsive, to allow ourselves to be impacted by what is real and also to mobilize our gifts and skills to impact what is occurring around us is HEALTH. As women, we are weavers of health. Taking care of our own health is what allows us to most effectively show up in all of these ways and more. And that is…

I'm eager to continue our conversation this month around the topic of women and health. There are so many important factors when it comes to our health, but solid nutrition goes a long way--it can literally make or break our experience of well-being. And that's why I'm so excited today to introduce you to Chef Maria Cooper. Maria is an author, nour…

As promised, today we are switching gears into a brand new topic over on the podcast: WOMEN & HEALTH! I am super pumped to freshen things up and turn our attention toward these precious physical bodies that house our souls, psychologies and experiences throughout the human life cycle. Per usual, in this introductory episode I'm going to be sharing …

To wrap up this month's conversation on trauma and triumph, I am thrilled to be introducing you to Dr. Mariel Buque. Dr. Mariel is a bright and beautiful soul whose work focuses on the healing of intergenerational and collective trauma. In this week's episode Dr. Mariel Buque and I cover: Dr. Mariel's personal story of growing up as a highly sensit…

Teri A. Dillion was given a terminal diagnosis with ALS at age 35, shortly after getting married to the love of her life. She was a successful and gifted psychotherapist, dedicated spiritual practitioner and engaged community member. From the moment she received the diagnosis, her entire life changed and ever since she has been on a profound journe…

Have you ever read a book so good that you could hardly put it down? So powerful, so enriching, so provocative that you hung on every last word? Well, just recently I had the honor and privilege to receive an advanced copy of Kimberly Ann Johnson's newest book, and it is one of these books and then some! Kimberly is a brilliant and pioneering Somat…

I am touched to be introducing April's podcast theme to you all on the subject of Women, Trauma & Triumph. We go through SO much every day and over the course of our lifetimes and no matter who we are, or where we come from, both trauma and triumph are a part of the deal. Per usual, in this week's episode I am introducing the theme to you all, givi…

Today we are wrapping up the entire month's theme on women and money--and this is one you will not want to miss! Jacquette M. Timmons is my guest in this conversation and her vivacity, expertise and down-to-earth wisdom had me laughing, learning and in deep appreciation of the human side of money and all that it entails. In this week's episode Jacq…

Do you know about the "The Great Wealth Transfer" that is currently happening? Most women I talk to have never heard of it...I myself only learned about it under 5 years ago and I've still got so much to learn. To put it simply, right now in the United States (as well as many other nations across the globe) we are making an enormous collective tran…

Join Carrie VanWinkle, CFP and Socially Responsive Investment Advisor, as she blows us away and breathes fresh, new life into the women and money conversation. Carrie educates us about how we can empower our money, on all levels, to do good work in the world. In this inspiring episode we cover: Some of Carrie's personal money story including going …

Bari Tessler Linden is my *favorite* financial therapist. She is the author of The Art of Money as well as the creator of the year-long money school called The Art of Money. In this week's episode Bari and I cover so many rich topics including: How and why Bari transitioned from working in the mental health field to working as a bookkeeper and even…

I'm super pumped because March has arrived and today we get to transition into a new theme on the podcast and it's all about: WOMEN + MONEY! This is a major topic and often conjures A LOT of feelings and that is exactly why I'm so eager to bring these rich and eye-opening conversations to you! Per usual, this week I'll be warming us up to the topic…

What if I told you that we've gotten the dominant conversation around purpose all (or mostly!) wrong? What if I told you that we've been missing a huge piece that when you hear about it, a major light bulb is going to go off in your head? Well, this week's guest on the podcast, Krista Van Derveer, is here to do just this for us. In this thought pro…

In this information packed episode we get to hear from Dr. Tiffany Shelton Mariolle about the step by step process of how to manifest what we desire in our lives. Dr. Mariolle walks us through some of the most common myths and misconceptions when it comes to the idea of manifestation and how to wholeheartedly engage the process as a life transforma…

In this rich and uplifting interview Lisa Dion shares powerful wisdom about how to lead an inspiring and purposeful life that is in alignment with who you truly are. By listening to this episode you will get so many practical and useful ways to start engaging differently with your own life and also hear some powerful stories from Lisa’s life about …

Welcome to February Everyone! I'm super psyched to be switching gears and turning our focus on the podcast toward women and purpose! In this episode I'm kicking off this month's theme with my thoughts on the subject, and as always, I'm talking high level concepts as well as practical/usable ways that you can start to feel more connected and in alig…

In this inspiring and powerful interview I talk with Sue Deagle, Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of Vectrus, about her experience of grief and loss after her husband’s sudden death several years ago. Sue shares candidly about how she made decisions regarding her career, her children and her marriage despite many competing priorities …

Description: In this inspiring and honest conversation, Sara Avant Stover speaks openly about many of the personal challenges she has undergone over the last 5 years and how she has navigated some extremely challenging terrain. She speaks about everything from shame, to grief, to rage and how she has worked internally with some of the most confront…

In this heartfelt and powerful episode I have the honor to speak with Merryl E. Rothaus about her decade-long journey and multiple attempts to become a mother. She shares openly with us about the three baby losses she faced, how she has navigated her intense grief and what it means to be a "Mother Without Children". Merryl speaks both from a person…

In this episode I am celebrating our first big podcast milestone: crossing over the 1000+ download mark in December! I’m sharing my gratitude for you all and reflections about reaching this many women and my visions and desires for where to take the podcast in 2021. I introduce the theme for January of grief and loss as initiation and how to work w…

In this episode I have the privilege to interview Holly Bullard about her journey of coming out and embracing her authentic sexual orientation while married to a man and parenting two young children. Holly shares openly with us about the series of events that coincided and ultimately shattered her life as she knew it. She describes the incredible m…

In this short and sweet episode I talk about the inevitable human experience of being in transition and how disorienting and challenging it can be when we are neither here nor there, but instead find ourselves to be in the messy middle. Whether your personal life is in transition right now or you're simply feeling the collective state of affairs re…

In this episode, I talk to psychotherapist, director and founder of the Colorado Women’s Center, Kendra Miguez. We discuss the most common issues she sees women struggling with when it comes to their inner life and how to overcome those challenges. She breaks down the importance of women coming to define their own worth based on personal values. We…

In this episode, I talk to Jungian analyst, psychiatrist, author and speaker Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen. She shares stories about her involvement in the women’s movement of the 1970’s including how Gloria Steinem helped her to advocate for women’s equality in the world of psychiatry. We explore what archetypal psychology is and how we can start to unde…

In this refreshing and candid interview I speak with Conni Biesalski. Conni is a creative entrepreneur, writer, author, YouTuber, and photographer on a mission to help others explore themselves, overcome inner blocks and share their creative gifts with the world. She is passionate about mindfulness, breathwork, plant medicine, psychology, philosoph…

In today’s solo episode, I share some thoughts on how we can make the most of this upcoming holiday season even though many of us are dealing with a lot of disappointment and limitation in the face of the pandemic. I offer some prompts for reflection to help guide in the process of acknowledging/working with loss, looking for the opportunities and …

In this episode I speak with Holistic Psychotherapist, Dr. Kellie Kirksey, about her early life experience of having a skin condition that made her feel ‘other’ than her peers. We get the opportunity to hear about how that sense of being outside of the norm motivated Dr. Kellie to become a contemplative person and to take interest in spiritual life…

In this interview I speak with Dr. Sara Gottfried about her pioneering work in the field of women’s health. We cover her personal journey on her path to becoming an OBGYN and all that it entailed. We discuss the enormity of being conscious mothers raising daughters and each of our challenging postpartum experiences. Dr. Gottfried unpacks the hidden…

In today’s solo episode, I share my thoughts about why it is so important for us to find responsible, mature and effective ways of dealing with conflict. I offer 10 practical tools and methods for approaching conflict and break each one down with examples so that you can use them right away in your own life. I give ideas about what to do before ent…

In this episode, I talk to women’s leadership coach Krista Van Derveer about her experience of losing her former partner 5 years ago to a sudden and unexpected death. We get to hear about how she navigated massive loss, trauma and confusion. We discuss meaning making and how to do that in a way that is most forwarding and kind to ourselves. We unpa…

In this episode, I talk to psychotherapist and Relationship School faculty member, Ellen Boeder, about the complex decisions women face while navigating motherhood. We talk about how the needs of both Self and others can sometimes feel at odds and how to explore new ways of being and structuring life so that personal fulfillment and alignment is mo…

In today’s solo episode, I share my thoughts about why it is so important for us to become more intentional with our time and how doing so can increase fulfillment, confidence and self worth. I offer practical exercises to assess and reflect on what is currently working or not working in your life and how to start making real, lasting change. I sha…

In this episode, I talk to acupuncturist, herbalist, author, non-profit founder and all-around amazing woman Mindi K. Counts about her early childhood trauma and how she has found a sense of security and belonging in herself despite all odds. We discuss the content of her new book, Everyday Chinese Medicine, which is a resource to educate and empow…

In this episode, I talk to clinical psychologist, author, trainer and teacher Dr. Valerie Rein about her groundbreaking book Patriarchy Stress Disorder: the Invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment. We discuss her own personal journey and the health scare that helped her to realize she was not living a completely authentic and f…

Join psychotherapist Emma Teitel as she introduces the podcast, why she created it and the types of episodes she'll be making. Learn about Emma's personal and professional background and what you can expect as a listener to this podcast.By Emma Teitel

This week, on Maclean’s culture podcast—hosted by Adrian Lee, Emma Teitel and Julia De Laurentiis Johnson—we say goodbye. Yes, the Thrill is going to go on indefinite hiatus for a variety of reasons. But we’ve appreciated all the support, the listens, the compliments, and the criticisms over the last eight months. We started out doing this podcast …

This week, on Maclean’s pop-culture podcast—hosted by Adrian Lee, Emma Teitel and Julia De Laurentiis Johnson—we talk about the idea of “peak TV.” John Landgraf, the CEO of FX, recently pronounced there to be too much television on air, in this “golden era” of TV. Is he right, and how could that possibly be a bad thing for TV viewers? Then, with st…

This week, on Maclean’s culture podcast—hosted by Adrian Lee, Emma Teitel and Julia De Laurentiis Johnson—we go deep on pop music! We start by interviewing Chilly Gonzales, Canada’s musical polymath and the host of a masterclass series on pop music, to talk about why people shouldn’t dismiss pop as simplistic and schlocky. He’ll explain the relatio…

This week, on Maclean’s culture podcast—hosted by Adrian Lee, Emma Teitel and Julia De Laurentiis Johnson—we discuss the new N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton. Does this hip-hop history work on the big screen? Then, we discuss the responsibility that celebrities have to be good feminists. We’re joined by journalist Hana Shafi as we discuss inte…