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Lessons on life, leadership, resilience and mental health. Erika Diaz is a wife, mama, and women in leadership. She also has depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Erika and guests will tackle several issues surrounding mental health and wellness through honest and vulnerable conversations. We’ll put it all out there on the table, dispelling myths on mental health and vulnerability, both personally and professionally. Together, we will challenge the sta ...
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Her Renewed Strength | Bible Study, Christian Theology, Christian Women

Erika Diaz-Castro, Bible Teacher, Christian Life Coach, Keynote Speaker

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Welcome to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! At HRS, we’re on a mission to get more women in the Word of God. Whether your struggle is to have time for Bible study or simply better understand what you read in God’s Word, this show will help you get in God’s Word and grow in your faith as a Christian woman. Hey, I’m Erika, your Jesus-loving Puerto Rican life coach! I’m passionate about God’s Word and I know, firsthand, the transformation that comes from investing time into a relationship with ...
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Unleashing You with Amanda Riffee

Amanda Riffee | Career & Mindset Coach for Women in Leadership

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Unleashing You is the permission slip for female business leaders who are ready to create success that aligns with who they are. Every two weeks, Amanda Riffee and her guests will bring conversations with women who have created massive success for themselves and are doing it in their own way. You'll hear storytelling episodes about their personal journeys of growing their career while still prioritizing the things they love most. If you are ready to be challenged and encouraged to unlock you ...
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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
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Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed while balancing your personal life? Are you struggling to separate your self-worth from your job performance? In this episode, Erika opens up about her transformative experience with work becoming her identity and the emotional toll it took. From dealing with suicidal ideation to discovering the cr…
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Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to follow your dreams? In this episode of the Unleashing You podcast, Amanda reflects on her two-year journey from a corporate job to becoming an entrepreneur, as she celebrates milestones and growth along the way. She also discusses the importance of recognizing achievements, embracing fear, and the trans…
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Hana Naamani shares her birth story, starting with a miscarriage before her son. She had a smooth pregnancy, started labor unexpectedly (mostly due to tacos), and delivered within a few hours. She advises staying active and trusting intuition. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course My Essential Birth Instagr…
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat to speak with Dr. Mike Licona, a New Testament scholar, professor of New Testament studies, author and speaker. We discussed his most recent book, Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently, which addresses contradictions in the gospels and offers, what he believes to be, mo…
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If you are in your third trimester, this is 100% for you! If you're in the third trimester and you're feeling like, "Oh my gosh, what is coming next? Labor is so exciting and I can't wait, but what am I supposed to be doing?" Do these 7 things to prepare your mind and body for birth! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Ins…
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Welcome back to the show and to our final episode in the Cancer Survivor Series. This episode is very special because, as you may know, October is officially breast cancer awareness month and I wanted to bring someone onto the show who has walked through the refining fire of breast cancer. So, I decided to bring on my friend, podcasting peer, and o…
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What unexpected turns have you faced in your career journey? In this uplifting episode, Dr. Barb Thompson,goes from an unsure graduate student to a successful psychologist in the military & talks about how supportive mentors and her own instincts encouraged her to pursue higher education. Dr. Thompson also discusses the challenges of juggling a dem…
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We are in part 3 of the Cancer Survivor Series, and today I am speaking about the struggles of cancer survivorship, how God’s grace can be repulsive (yes, I said REPULSIVE), and how negative feelings stem from a distorted view of God. Throughout this episode, I unpack the struggles of surviving cancer and how God's loving kindness was painful to re…
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Patricia, a music therapist from West Virginia, shares her journey through IVF and ultimately a home birth turned hospital transfer. With her supportive husband, she prepared with music therapy and exercises. After a 40-hour labor, her son was born. Her advice: "Blessed are the flexible." Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birt…
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🎧 Episode #15: Balancing Empathy & Leadership: Engaging in Emotional Conversations 🎧 In this episode, host Erika Diaz welcomes back guest Ashley Andersen, who has launched a new company called Ezra Sage Co. Ashley’s business focuses on helping leaders develop skills to foster motivation and retention without compromising well-being. The conversatio…
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Let's explore VBAC and dispel the myth that "once a cesarean, always a cesarean." Stephanie shares her VBAC journey, discusses risks, benefits, and preparation tips. She emphasizes finding a supportive provider and empowering women to make informed decisions about their birth plan. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postp…
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Welcome back to the Cancer Survivor Series! We are in part two and today I will continue to share about my walk through cancer. I’ll focus on 2021 and the six-month period during which I went through chemotherapy. As you listen to the five things I did during chemo to grow in my faith, you’ll also notice this time was a concerted effort to reduce p…
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David Arrell, founder of Welcome to Fatherhood, discusses how dads can actively engage in the pregnancy process by viewing it as their own journey. Dads are encouraged to participate through birth classes, doula support, and conversations with their partners emphasizing emotional growth, communication, and leadership in fatherhood. Where to find Da…
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Welcome back to the show! We are officially in our Cancer Survivor Series. In today’s episode, I’m going to share about the road to getting the cancer diagnosis, navigating cancer for five years, and what led to me eventually saying yes to chemotherapy. Through this journey, I’ll illustrate just how the Lord used this season to transform me. So, I …
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Your due date is just an estimate! Many factors affect when your baby will arrive, including genetics. Most first-time moms give birth between 40-42 weeks. Mentally prepare yourself for a longer pregnancy to avoid pressure for induction at 40 weeks. You can make an informed decision for your baby! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…
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Welcome to season 2 of Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! I'm so glad to be back with you for this season of the show and excited to share what you can look forward to in the coming months. In today's episode, I give you a preview of what's to come and share a passage that deepened my appreciation and gratitude for my salvation. I take you deep into…
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Ever feel lost when it comes to your dreams? You're not alone. In this episode, I’m introducing something new to the podcast—a guided meditation designed to help you gain clarity on what your heart truly desires. During a recent coaching session, a client shared that while she hears a lot about chasing big dreams, she’s unsure what that looks like …
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Maren Rider shares her journey from a stressful hospital birth to an empowering birth center experience. With a focus on mental preparation, trust in her body, and supportive midwives, Maren achieved a calm, intervention-free water birth, highlighting the importance of choosing the right provider. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…
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With 40+ years of experience, Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts transitioned from hospital births to home births. He advocates for informed decision-making and encouraging women to trust their instincts, seek nurturing care and providers, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthy pregnancy. Our guest this week is Dr. Stuart James Fischbein or Dr…
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Have you experienced burnout from striving to be the best version of yourself? Do you feel exhausted while trying to please others? In this episode, I am joined by Lisa Broberg, who transitioned from being a traditional nurse to a holistic healer. Her goal is to help people understand their bodies and minds in relation to their life experiences and…
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If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…
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Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories…
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Dreaming about starting or growing the business you love? Are you ready to be inspired and empowered to take action on a big dream? If yes, this episode is for you! Listen to Patter's transformative journey from making healthy snacks for her family to growing a thriving business. She also shares her inspiring story of starting a business later in l…
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We love hearing from medical professionals about their perspective during birth, especially from our Labor & Delivery Nurses! Our guest this week is Nurse Sydney, a L&D nurse in Toronto who shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Bir…
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If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…
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🎧 Episode #14: NPE: Not Parent Expected - Bio Dad & PHP Updates 🎧Erika Diaz delves into her experience as an NPE (Not Parent Expected) from a recent direct-to-consumer DNA test. She was initially searching for information on her medical outlook when she discovered the unexpected surprise, turning her world upside-down.Erika shares how she navigated…
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Did you know retreats can have a positive impact on both your personal growth and career development? Tune in as I share how a retreat helped me to take the lead on the biggest thing I have done in my business career. Meditations help me to become an even more open minded person, spark creativity and encourage an abundance of new ideas that leave m…
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When it comes to your birth partner, they may be thinking that all they have to do is show up, right? Wrong! There are so many ways they can step in and help to make the birth experience a beautiful bonding moment as your sweet baby comes into the world. Listen in for practical tips and advice! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…
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In today's birth story, Whitni found out her baby had velamentous cord insertion. She and her husband took the birth course and used the knowledge and confidence they gained to work through all of the possible outcomes this diagnosis meant for her pregnancy, labor, and baby’s birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Post…
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🎧 Episode #13: Turning Someday into Today - No Burnout Required: Self-Care & Support Systems 🎧Erika Diaz and Amanda Riffee’s conversation centers around the crucial topics of self-care, burnout identification, and the pivotal role of seeking support. Amanda Riffee shares personal insights into her own experiences with burnout, detailing how she eff…
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Curious how a corporate career led to a passion for design? In this episode, join me as I dive into Katie's journey and discover how she transitioned from cubicles to creativity! Growing up in a conservative family with a strong professional background, she initially pursued a corporate career after high school, feeling it was expected. Despite enj…
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Dr. Freeze is the founder and president of Breech Without Borders, which is dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. We talk about what mamas can do if they are coming up to birth and baby is breech, what the risks are, and what having a breech birth looks like. Where to find Rixa: Website Instagram Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth…
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It's one thing to find out you're pregnant, but what do you do when you're pregnant with twins?! Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, gives us all her tips and advice for pregnancy with multiples. As a twin mom herself, she's got great advice that you will want to hear! Where to find Natalie: Website Instagram What to Do When You're Having Two Li…
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🎧 Episode #12: Rage to Relief - Recognizing Atypical Depression in Men 🎧Erika Diaz and Collin Williams address the critical issue of mental health and suicide prevention. Their conversation underscores the importance of openly discussing mental health to reduce stigma and improve statistics. Erika mentions that suicide is the seventh leading cause …
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Have you ever felt the fear of stepping into the spotlight and wondered how to overcome it? What if I told you that overcoming this fear could be the key to unlocking your full potential? Welcome to today's episode! I'm absolutely thrilled to have Lauren C. Nelson joining me. Lauren is a personal branding strategist, and her passion and dedication …
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Postpartum is really a time for mom to be healing, and for bonding to happen between mom, baby, and birth partner. It's this sacred space that you get to enjoy together as a family. There are some things that make it go well, and there are some things that can make it not go as well. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…
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While there are so many amazing things to appreciate about pregnancy, there are also a few complaints that many women have. We compiled a list of the Top 10 Complaints that we've gotten in our messages about pregnancy and have some practical tips on how to cope with them! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Cour…
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🎧 Episode #11: Sweat & Self-Esteem - Conquering Self-Doubt 🎧Erika Diaz and Christie Heintz take a deep dive into their personal journeys with therapy and the profound impact it has had on their lives.Christie shares her experience with marriage counseling during her divorce process some time ago. She reflects on how therapy provided her with invalu…
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How often are you alone with your thoughts? I’m talking truly alone. That can be a scary concept for many of us. I used to be the person who always surrounded myself with other people. I never really went anywhere alone. I would bring a friend to yoga class, make sure I always carpooled to a party so I wouldn’t have to walk in alone, and never woul…
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Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She teaches moms how to transform their fear and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, and confident with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely! Where to find Dr. Elana Roumell: Website Instagram D…
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We have a home birth story this week! Martha Henon, mother of 2, joins us to share her birth experiences. Giving birth at home or in a hospital is a choice that moms need to make, but often times, moms feel pressured to do what they're told instead of listening to their instincts. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpa…
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🎧 Episode #10: Work Became My Identity - Then It Broke Me 🎧Erika recently had the esteemed honor of speaking at the American Staffing Association’s THRIVE Virtual event in May. She delivered a compelling speed talk titled “How Work Became My Identity - Then It Broke Me.” This week’s podcast episode features her speech, allowing everyone to hear her…
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Have you ever experienced toxic energy in a work environment? If you have answered yes, I’ll also ask you this: Have you done the work to heal from it? In this episode, I am joined by Brooke Page-Thompson, a partner at a boutique leadership consulting firm by day and a yogi and mindfulness teacher by night. Having been in the HR/Talent Management w…
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This week's episode is all about yoga! Brett Larkin talks about how the simple practice of yoga combined with breathwork (the secret sauce), and mindset can set you up for an easier, seamless pregnancy and birth. She also shares her birth stories, which you definitely want to hear! Where to find Brett: Website Instagram Yoga Life: Habits, Poses and…
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After experiencing a devastating loss of her child, Luisa shares her birth experience of her rainbow baby. She had fears and anxiety, but got through those fears with prayer and celebrating milestones of carrying her baby. She trusted her body, leaned into her intuition, and had a home birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential …
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🎧 Episode #9: The Impact of Mental Health on Marriage & Family 🎧Erika and her husband, Sergio, host this special episode to offer an honest look into their marriage and how mental health has shaped their lives and family.They delve into how Erika’s suicidal thoughts and ideation have affected Sergio as a husband and father to their two boys, Jude, …
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What does financial freedom actually look like for you? Join me as I talk with Annie Cole, a financial coach who went from a social worker earning $26,000 to a savvy investor and homeowner, as she shares actionable steps and the mindset needed to catapult your financial journey. Annie empowers women to build wealth with simple strategies that anyon…
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This week's episode is going to be straight from you guys back to you guys. All of your questions will be answered right here on the podcast. We have grabbed all of the questions that we feel like we're getting the most or that we think will be the most benefit to our listeners! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpart…
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There's so much information out there about the do's and dont's of birth and pregnancy. In this episode, we dive into 7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth. You deserve to have all the information to make the best and most informed decision about your birth experience. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpart…
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🎧 Episode #8: Betting On Yourself? 🎧Therese Gopaul-Robinson and Erika Diaz engage in a profound exploration of personal and professional growth, touching on various themes such as vulnerability, imposter syndrome, self-belief, resilience, and authenticity. Therese shares her insights and experiences from her entrepreneurial journey, offering valuab…
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