Plus Mommy explores plus size pregnancy, motherhood and body love. From bumps to bellies, we talk about it all!
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Welcome to The BodyLove Studio Podcast, I’m Jessi Haggerty a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer living in Boston and, your host! Each episode we’ll dive into a different topic where we dig deep to develop a healthier relationship with your diet and body. In a nutshell, this podcast is about loving your body. Whether it means learning how to nourish your body with food, movement, meditation, or positive self talk; my hope is to help listeners take one step closer to mending their relat ...
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The Tao of Po is a space for the deep, the real, the raw, and the potentially hilarious and irreverent. In this podcast we explore the magic of life and the beauty of being human. Everything shared here is intended to support you on your soul's journey. Weekly episodes are either solo heart transmissions or real ass convos where guests intimately share their story. Join me as we explore topics that range from healing, energetics, and spirituality, to emotional sobriety, embodiment, and intim ...
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Susana Frioni is a Deep Living Coach and Sacred Dance Facilitator igniting women through erotic empowerment. On this show, Susana and her guests share inspiring insights, revealing stories and simple strategies that will transform your relationships and your life. From sexuality, orgasms and body-love, to overcoming shame, doubt and fear, to cultivating deep intimacy and creating a life aligned with your truest desires - we discuss it all, openly and honestly. Have a question or topic you'd ...
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130: The Path to Self-Actualization: Anchoring in Your Body and Vision
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In this episode, I explore the journey of elevating your energy and frequency by becoming fully anchored in your body and mind. I dive into the process of surrender and examine how often we unknowingly add distractions to our lives to avoid confronting our true potential. This subconscious self-sabotage, often fueled by fear of becoming our most su…
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129: From Control to Flow: Awakening Your Feminine Energy
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In this episode, I’m sharing a transmission on feminine energy, also known as Yin energy, and exploring what it means to truly embody this power source. I dive into the defense mechanisms that keep us stuck in masculine energy, such as perfectionism and over-independence, and how to shift into a more balanced flow state. You'll learn how to recogni…
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Many of us struggle with identifying our vision and uncovering what we genuinely want, often operating on autopilot in our lives. Today I’m exploring how to break free from that cycle to become more intentional. In this episode, I dive deep into the essential yet often overlooked practice of prioritizing yourself—your needs, desires, and big-pictur…
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127: From Jesuit Priest to Taoist Teacher: A Conversation with My Ba
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In this special episode, I invite my Ba to share his remarkable journey from his experience as a Jesuit priest to leaving the religion to become a Taoist teacher. Born in 1931, Ba’s early life was shaped by his mother's devout Catholicism and his admiration for Jesuit priests, leading him to leave China to join the Jesuits in the Philippines. He sh…
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126: Releasing Control: Surrender in Life & Relationships
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In this episode, I navigate the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, exploring the profound moments that shape our lives. Reflecting on end-of-life planning with my dad, I discuss the importance of releasing worry and control, focusing instead on love and acceptance. I dive into the dynamics of relationships, highlighting the challen…
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125: The Courage to Be Seen with Keri Ford
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In this episode, Keri shares her journey with visibility and power, exploring how our childhood experiences shape the way we show up in the world. She dives into growing up with the fear of being seen, driven by her experiences of being bullied, and how this fear led her to become hypervigilant, shrinking herself to avoid attention. We explore the …
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124: Illusions vs. Reality: Ending Self-Inflicted Suffering
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We often create stories in our minds - whether it's future tripping, imagining what others think about us, or catastrophizing everyday experiences. These illusions can lead to unnecessary suffering, especially when they take a negative form. In this episode, I explore the profound difference between living in reality and getting trapped in illusion…
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123: The Subtle Work: How Slowing Down Accelerates Your Growth
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Our healing isn’t a race or destination. It’s important to remember that going deep does not mean going hard and fast. In this episode, I explore the power of the subtle and nuanced work of healing. I share how meeting yourself where you are and listening to your body’s wisdom can transform your healing journey as well as the importance of slowing …
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122: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Michelle Rios
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In this episode, Michelle shares her inspiring story of resilience and transformation and how she reclaimed her life at a moment when she was ready to give up, only to be divinely guided in a direction that completely changed her trajectory. She discusses the challenges of parenting, college planning, and embracing fun in midlife, while also reflec…
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121: The Body Remembers: Finding Support in Grief
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Today marks the anniversary of my mom’s passing and my body remembers everything. In this episode, I bring you into my process of grief as I share how I am paying reverence to my mom and my tools for creating space for grief to move and for love to come through. I explore how the body holds onto our memories and traumas, how grief moves in cycles t…
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Perimenopause: What's Happening to My Body and Why?
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Join us as we delve into the mysteries of perimenopause with Laurel Wilson, an esteemed author, speaker, TEDx presenter, and IBCLC. Discover the hormonal changes, symptoms, and challenges faced during this transitional phase. Laurel provides expert insights and practical advice to help you navigate perimenopause with confidence and support. Whether…
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Navigating the Canadian Maternity Care System: Tips from a Nurse
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Lara Proud, a registered nurse, lactation consultant, and founder of Beyond the Bump Education based in Canada, joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to explore the intricacies of the Canadian maternity care system. In this episode, Laura discusses the challenges of accessing midwifery care, effective strategies for informed consent and advocacy, and the cr…
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This one is for all the moms… If you’re experiencing chaos or imbalance in your household, whether you're feeling resentful, yelling at your kids or partner, or dealing with guilt and anxiety - I want you to know how possible it is to cultivate a new experience of motherhood. In this episode, I dive into a paradigm shift that will bring relief and …
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Size-Inclusive Home Birth Midwife Shares Her Journey and Insights
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Samantha Venn is a certified professional midwife, VBAC mom (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), surrogate, and bereaved parent. She shares her powerful journey from facing fatphobia during her first pregnancy to becoming a home birth midwife dedicated to providing size-inclusive care. Discover the transformative impact of compassionate, evidence-based …
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119: A Mother’s Journey with Anger with Danielle Mendoza
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In this episode, Danielle shares her journey with anger and its impact on her life, health, and parenting. She gives us an honest look at her struggle with anger as a mother and how her repressed anger physically manifested in skin cancer. We discuss the shame often associated with anger, especially in motherhood, and how Danielle learned to expres…
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So often we avoid taking a step forward toward our desires because of ego, trauma, or the subconscious stories that keep us stuck in our patterns. That’s why doing the work to allow yourself to be with what is, notice your patterns, and shift them is essential to doing the things that you’re afraid of. This week, I’m diving deep into the idea of fa…
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One Story of Faith, Bias, and Advocacy in Plus Size Maternity Care
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Sabrina, a nurse, shares her empowering journey through plus size pregnancy. She underscores the importance of self-advocacy and informed decision-making, recounting her experience with using semaglutide and then discovering her pregnancy, navigating healthcare with religious beliefs that impact care, addressing racial biases, and health concerns d…
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117: From Perfectionism to Creative Freedom with Ajarae Coleman
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In this episode, Ajarae opens up about her journey through good girl conditioning and perfectionism and how they have impacted her career and life as a creative. She takes us through her experience growing up with a mother with substance abuse issues and the profound ways this impacted her independence, resilience, and confidence. We dive into good…
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Practical Postpartum Tips: From Bowel Movements to Boundaries
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Let’s jump straight into the nitty-gritty of postpartum tips, covering things many people want to know but might be afraid to ask. Shari Stamps, a postpartum educator, doula, certified breastfeeding specialist, and cranial sacral therapist, shares essential tips for navigating the postpartum period. Whether you're a new parent or a birth profession…
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116: Timing is Everything: Cultivating Mental Fierceness
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Timing is everything. In this episode, I dive into the crucial role of timing in cultivating mental fierceness and how practicing true mindfulness can help you rewire your brain and nervous system 1% at a time. Drawing from my experiences as a healer (and my time as a dog walker and trainer), I share the importance of awareness and consciousness, t…
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Helpful Tips for Labor Induction in a Larger Body from a Nurse
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Join us as Lilly Schott, a nurse in reproductive and community health, shares invaluable advice on preparing for labor induction. With nearly 20 years of experience, Lilly provides insights into the induction process, highlighting the importance of informed consent, shared decision-making, and compassionate care. Don’t miss this episode filled with…
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115: Grief, Art & Unconditional Love with Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe
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In this deeply moving episode, Jozie shares her journey as an artist, the profound experience of caretaking her late partner, and the beautiful lessons she learned while supporting him in his transition. We explore her path to artistic success, from developing her career and financial stability through tattooing and a clothing line to the challenge…
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Size-Inclusive Doula Confronts the Topics We Tend to Avoid
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Size-inclusive doula Heidi Snyderburn, with over 20 years experience, addresses often overlooked challenges that plus size families face throughout maternity care. Heidi discusses the use of inclusive language, supporting those with a history of disordered eating, and the importance of size-inclusive equipment. She also emphasizes disclosing past t…
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114: Embodied Leadership & Connection in Community
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Something magical happens when you do healing work in an aligned community. It changed everything for me, and I know it can do the same for you. In this episode, I’m exploring the power of healing in community and the importance of being an embodied leader. I dive into the power of somatic healing work and the magic that unfolds when we connect wit…
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Karen's Queer Plus Size Fertility Story: Self-Advocacy and Triumph
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In this episode, we hear Karen's queer plus size fertility story—a compelling tale of resilience, advocacy, and finding the right support during a challenging five-year journey. Supported by a loving partner, Karen's story highlights the unique challenges faced by plus size and queer individuals during fertility treatments, emphasizing the biases a…
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Being yourself is the best brand. But many of us carry a block within our bodies that hinders our ability to show up and be heard, seen, and felt as our truest selves. To overcome this, deeper healing and nervous system work around our visibility and voice are essential. In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of building a brand that refle…
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Helpful Parenting Tips to Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham
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Dana Abraham, founder of Lemon Lime Adventures and author of Calm the Chaos, has supported thousands of families. She shares transformative strategies for parenting, emphasizing connection, understanding, and empowerment. Discover practical tips to create a harmonious family environment and confidently navigate the most challenging parenting moment…
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How to Build Your Birth and Postpartum Support Team
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During this episode, we explore how to build your birth and postpartum support team with expert insights from author and elite certified birth and postpartum doula Kristen Revere. Discover the benefits of having a doula, the importance of postpartum support, and practical tips for finding and affording essential support services. Learn more about y…
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Tapping into the power of your voice is essential to your healing & expansion. In this episode, I explore the transformative power of the voice and its role in healing. I dive into how the (sometimes overlooked) energetics of the voice guide me as a healer, the intimate connection between the vibration of our voice and every aspect of the body, and…
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111: Asian Visibility and the Power of Psychedelics with Dr. Jennifer Chain
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In this episode, Jennifer opens up about her journey and challenges with imposter syndrome and visibility. We dive into her upbringing and Chinese cultural background that shaped her experiences with imposter syndrome and identity issues. From moving across countries to surviving a chaotic & abusive home, she provides powerful insights into breakin…
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How to Raise Kids to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food
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Are you wondering how to raise kids to have a healthy relationship with food while repairing your own? Learn from parenting expert Oona Hanson as she shares insights on breaking the cycle of diet culture, fostering body positivity, and supporting your child’s intuitive eating journey. Join us for practical tips and empowering advice to help your fa…
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110: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Authenticity
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Imposter syndrome is birthed from a misalignment between our internal and external worlds. In this episode, I dive into this misalignment between internal self-worth and external success and explore the possible root cause of imposter syndrome in our lives, including the influence of our inner child’s need for attention and love, and the impact of …
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Size-Friendly Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy with Dr. Elliot Berlin
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Tune into episode 213 for a deep dive with the magnetic Dr. Elliot Berlin on how chiropractic care tailored for all body sizes can enhance pregnancy wellness. Dr. Berlin shares crucial tips on improving comfort and preparing for a smoother delivery, specifically geared towards plus size individuals seeking supportive care. Learn more about your ad …
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109: Finding Herself After Caretaking: Joy Beyond Grief with Kena Paranjape
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In this episode, Kena shares her deeply moving experiences with identity formation, belonging, and her complete devotion to her husband amidst his life-threatening illness and eventual passing. We discuss her childhood experiences with rejection and the importance of recognizing and appreciating our parents’ growth and evolution, and we dive deep i…
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Unpaused: Why We Took a Break, Now Returning to Empower Every Body
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Hi friends! Life threw us a curveball with a medical emergency, so we had to hit pause for a bit. But guess what? We’re back! And not just back—we have a solid plan to keep bringing you new weekly episodes. This mini-episode is a cozy catch-up session where I spill the tea on what happened, share the awesome stuff we achieved during our break, and …
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Are you curious about what it’s really like to microdose psilocybin mushrooms? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the magic mushroom basics as I share real-life examples of the microdosing experience and some of the biggest myths that might be holding you back from the life-changing potential of this medicine. Ready to learn how microdosing can …
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107: A Path to Parenthood: Fertility, Self-Advocacy & Intuition with Tina Ziegler
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In this episode, Tina shares her experiences with infertility and her miraculous journey to parenthood. We dive into her challenges with the medical community, how she felt misunderstood and dismissed, and when she began to trust her intuition and advocate for her biggest desire to become a mom. She shares her journey of connecting to this inner wi…
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106: Your Needs as a Path to Self-Discovery
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Have you been feeling heightened emotions or more heart-cracking moments lately? Maybe you have felt more activated, needy, frustrated, or numb. This is no coincidence. Right now, the universe is calling us to go deeper and explore our truest wounds - and ultimately our deepest needs. In this episode, I share my journey during this solar eclipse as…
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105: From Near Death to Her Purposed Path with ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams
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In this episode, ShantaQuilette shares her powerful testimony of resilience and awakening, from surviving multiple near-death experiences to embracing her divine purpose. We explore her upbringing in the Pentecostal church, discovering her spiritual gifts, and being continually pursued by God toward her true purpose and deeper healing. We dive into…
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104: Every Activation is a Portal to Healing
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I know how hard it can be to lean into the discomfort of activation, the sensations in the body can be really scary and it can make surrender feel almost impossible. But to heal, we cannot simply think our way out and bypass our bodies, we have to go through. In this episode, I’m sharing how to use your activations as a portal for deeper healing so…
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103: Reborn in Nature with Carly Rae
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This week, I welcome Carly Rae back to share what has shifted for her since our last episode almost two years ago. She gives us a look inside her simple life on 80 acres of land connecting with nature & her animals, her journey to more softness and play, and leaning into inner child work after years of resistance. We talk about her relationship wit…
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Connecting with your desires can be challenging when you don't give yourself permission to feel pleasure and goodness in your life. You might find yourself justifying having desires at all or putting them on the back burner because allowing yourself to dream feels scary, vulnerable, or even impossible. But the truth is, your desires deserve attenti…
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101: The Story of a Black Burlesque Queen with Perle Noire
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In this episode, iconic burlesque queen Perle Noire shares her journey of redefining her sensuality after years of being punished for it and how the art of burlesque helped her fall back in love with herself. We talk about growing up in a sexually shameful environment and surviving sexual violation, her experience being sex trafficked at 19, and ho…
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In my many years of doing healing work around vulnerability, I’ve had A LOT of vulnerability hangovers - and I’ve learned that they are a powerful part of the practice. In today’s episode, I share a transmission on the practice of vulnerability and preparing for and embracing the hangovers that come with it. I dive into the role vulnerability plays…
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099: Discovering the Cause: Root Work, Visibility Wounds & Belief
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When we find ourselves stuck, without hope, hiding in plain sight, or making ourselves small it’s because we have not gone deeper to the root. In this episode, I explore common healing themes like disconnection from the body, feeling stuck in healing/mindset that doesn’t work, losing belief in spirit, and visibility wounds. I dive into the importan…
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Are you disconnected from your spiritual gifts or calling? Or perhaps you are not fully tapping into them and sharing the fullness of them with the world? In today’s episode, I share a powerful transmission on spiritual gifts, following your calling, and the foundational work it takes to allow your gifts to shine through - and your impact to be fel…
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Recently I went out dancing with friends and was reminded of how far I’ve come. I moved without inhibitions, which is so different from the girl I used to be who was deathly afraid of dancing in front of others. I felt so free and in my joy, and I thought - this is all possible because of the work. In this episode, I’m sharing a transmission on the…
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I have been doing some potent work in my business lately around community, and it has been helping me shed some layers of disconnection and unavailability that I’ve been feeling for a while. This week, I’m sharing my process of opening to more connection, the powerful offerings and learnings being birthed from it, and how to identify the spots that…
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095: Power & Purpose After Divorce with Christine Williams
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In this episode, Christine shares openly about her divorce, the journey to finding new love, and the power of asking for what you need. She dives into the wake-up call that landed her in the hospital, prioritizing her children during the divorce process, and finding healing, new love, and more power on the other side. If you’re looking for some mid…
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094: Nourish the One Who Nourishes: A Motherhood Journey with Sarah Tacy Tangredi
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In this episode, Sarah dives deep into her motherhood journey as she gets real about what it takes to balance motherhood and personhood. She shares some of her biggest joys and challenges of being a parent, how they have helped her learn to “connect before she corrects” with her kids, and the lessons that have helped her reparent herself through st…
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