Best Christine Forde Podcasts (2024)

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Feeling at Home In Your Body: Prentis Hemphill on Healing Through Embodiment 36:56

1d ago36:56

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Do you struggle to feel truly at home in your body? We’re here to tell you; that it is possible. Our episode this week is a topic we return to often because we just can’t hear it enough; how we can heal our connections to our bodies. We have author and embodiment expert, Prentis Hemphill on the show, and she and Jen explore the idea of healing thro…

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Rebroadcast: Lisa Ling on Conquering Self Doubt 26:48

1d ago26:48

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Today, we’re going back into the 9 to 5ish archives to bring you one of our favorite episodes with journalist Lisa Ling. Despite reporting the news professionally since she was a teenager, Lisa says she doubts herself constantly in work settings. She shares how she quiets the voice in her head that makes her question her worth at work, plus the val…

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Cynthia with Health Advocate and Podcast Host Brigitte Cutshall 25:06

6d ago25:06

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Brigitte Cutshall is a health advocate and speaker who is passionate about encouraging others to lead their happiest, healthiest lives. After dealing with breast cancer twice and a rare primary brain tumor, her goal is to “empower others not just to survive, but thrive.” Brigitte is the founder of Gemini Media, a creative enforcer, Real Things Livi…

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Get Your Life Together with Peloton’s Cody Rigsby 47:58

8d ago47:58

47:58

Coming in hot for our Queer Futures series, we’re bringing you an interview previously aired on For The Love’s Premium Podcast channel with celebrity Peloton instructor, Cody Rigsby. Cody has gained a devoted following through his engaging and motivational fitness classes on the Peloton platform. He talks about his memoir "XOXO Cody: An Opinionated…

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Alexis McGill Johnson on Paving a Path for Planned Parenthood’s Future 33:47

8d ago33:47

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Planned Parenthood president and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson is a self-described “movement baby" as her parents fought for racial equality during the civil rights movement. As an adult, she mixed pop culture with civic engagement to turn out young voters of color. Even though she credited her success to the women who raised her, she wasn’t specifical…

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Cynthia with Julia (Ioulia) Christine from REHAB: Party at the Hard Rock Hotel 26:25

13d ago26:25

26:25

A southern country girl from Richmond, Virginia with strong Greek Orthodox roots, Julia Christine was able to navigate most of her youth blending the two cultures. Her mother inspired her to live a life of passion and purpose and to follow her dreams. Julia Christine loves spending time in nature, hiking, and is passionate about traveling to foreig…

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Centering Others: Empowerment in the Margins with Roxane Gay & Megan Pillow 1:00:09

15d ago1:00:09

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This powerful episode in our Queer Futures series features an enlightening conversation about power structures with Jen and renowned author Roxane Gay and co-writer Megan Pillow. The women explore not only the concept of individual power, but how we can engage in community empowerment. Together, they delve into how marginalized communities, particu…

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Blueland Co-Founder Sarah Paiji Yoo on Reimagining the Role of Work as a New Mom 30:41

15d ago30:41

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When Sarah Paiji-Yoo became a mom, she started rethinking her serial entrepreneurship life she’d led since leaving Harvard Business School. She loved it, but early-stage startup building isn’t exactly a walk in the park. If she was going to hustle again, it had to mean something to her. Meanwhile, she was learning about the effects microplastics in…

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Cynthia with Elaine Lankford founder of She Steps Forward Ministries and executive director of She Steps Forward International 21:54

16d ago21:54

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Elaine is the founder of She Steps Forward Ministries, now branded She Steps Forward Coaching. She Steps Forward Coaching is helping to launch confident, successful Christian female entrepreneurs with targeted strategic plans so they can build sustainable businesses, ministries, and nonprofits. As a certified John Maxwell Team member, Elaine offers…

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[BONUS] Anne Lamott on Faith, Writing, and Radical Self-Love 1:01:08

20d ago1:01:08

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In this special bonus episode of the For the Love Podcast, Jen sits down with her literary hero — beloved author and teacher, Anne Lamott, whose candid, humorous writing has inspired millions to embrace their imperfect selves. Anne and Jen explore the hard-won wisdom distilled across Anne's 45-year career and 20 books - from finding radical self-lo…

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[ENCORE] Growing Up Evangelical and Gay with Jonathan Merritt 1:06:13

22d ago1:06:13

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Jen Hatmaker revisits one of the most impactful and downloaded episodes from her "For the Love" podcast's 7-year history. In this powerful encore, she has a candid conversation with acclaimed writer and speaker Jonathan Merritt who publicly comes out as gay for the first time during their interview. Jen and Jonathan reflect on their intertwined jou…

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Meghan McCain on Being a Nepo Baby and Owning It 30:44

23d ago30:44

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SNL called Meghan McCain the “Princess of Arizona”, and she’s embracing it. Her last name is nearly synonymous with Arizona as her father, the late Senator John McCain, led a 30+ year political career in the state. Her family name laddered Meghan up to big career moves, from regularly commentating on Fox News to repping conservative view points on …

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Cynthia with Brandy Gillmore Author of Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body 29:11

23d ago29:11

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Brandy Gillmore is pioneering new breakthrough research and achieving incredible healing results that are capturing the attention of researchers, doctors, and scientists worldwide! Brandy Gillmore’s work has been captivating audiences worldwide with groundbreaking healing results! It may seem physically “impossible” to relieve chronic pain within m…

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Cynthia with Diane Luby Lane is the Founder/CEO of the global nonprofit GetLit - Words Ignite 24:02

27d ago24:02

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Diane Luby Lane is the Founder/CEO of the global nonprofit GetLit - Words Ignite, whose mission is to amplify student engagement and literacy through the power of Spoken Word. In 2024 Get Lit was one of 300 organizations that received $1M+ from Mackenzie Scott's Yield Foundation (of more than 6,500 applicants.) In 2023 Get Lit was voted Nonprofit O…

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[BONUS] Jen Hatmaker Book Club ft. When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill 34:22

27d ago34:22

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Jen and award-winning author, Kelly Barnhill, discuss the powerful themes and inspirations behind her genre-defying book "When Women Were Dragons." Sparked by her outrage during the Kavanaugh hearings, Barnhill created a bold metaphor where women transform into dragons to escape societal oppression. In this conversation, she delves into her controv…

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[ENCORE] A Moment of Pride: Jen and Sydney Hatmaker On Being Gay, Christian and Loved 45:51

29d ago45:51

45:51

This week’s top episode from the archives is our number one most listened to episode. In a profoundly moving encore episode, Jen Hatmaker shares the story of interviewing her daughter, Sydney, as Sydney shared her emotional coming out story. This raw conversation follows Sydney as she vulnerably shares her journey of accepting herself as gay while …

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Drunk Elephant Founder Tiffany Masterson on Trusting Your Gut in Business 28:17

29d ago28:17

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Tiffany Masteron’s grandma told her the name “Drunk Elephant” was the most asinine thing she’d ever heard. Granny wasn’t the only one – her friends thought so too. But Tiffany never bent when it came to her vision of the company, even though she was a stay-at-home mom with zero experience in skincare. Instead, she had this gut feeling about her ing…

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When Women Connect, We’re Powerful Together: Christine Blasey Ford 41:17

1M ago41:17

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In this emotionally charged last episode in our For the Love of the Matriarchy series, Jen shares an intimate and profound conversation with Christine Blasey Ford, who came into the public eye when she testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 27th, 2018, while it was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Uni…

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Cynthia with Alex Marcoux a multi-award-winning author of visionary fiction and spirituality books 31:05

1M ago31:05

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Alex Marcoux is a multi-award-winning author of visionary fiction and spirituality books. She considers herself a truth-seeker as she has always sought truths hidden from humanity and woven them into her work, whether writing suspense or spiritual books. Since 2011, she has been on a journey, learning about the sacred mysteries and magic of autism …

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Matrescence: Unraveling the Myths and Realities of Being a Mother 50:14

1M ago50:14

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Today we’re diving into the profound biological, psychological and social shifts experienced when becoming a mother - a process known as "matrescence.” Jen sits down with science journalist, Lucy Jones, who experienced a seismic identity shift that arose after the birth of her first child. Lucy and Jen unpack groundbreaking neuroscience research an…

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Cynthia with Mind-body and Leadership Coach, Author, Podcast Host Anne-Sophie Reinhardt 25:33

2M ago25:33

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Anne-Sophie Reinhardt, a mind-body and leadership coach, specializes in empowering women leaders and entrepreneurs. She guides women to integrate their personal and professional lives effectively, enhancing self-worth, managing work-life integration, and developing leadership skills through mind-body practices. She addresses challenges related to e…

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Cynthia with bestselling author of four books Tama Kieves 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Tama Kieves, an honors graduate of Harvard Law School, left her practice to write and help others create their most extraordinary lives. She is the bestselling author of four books—and her latest is Thriving Through Uncertainty. Featured in USA TODAY, ABC News, Oprah Radio and more, she is a sought-after speaker and visionary career/success coach, …

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Episode 7: Releasing the Fear of Success, Overwhelm and Reclaiming Authenticity, Fun + Play with hot seat coaching guest, Sarah Kinlin 33:50

2M ago33:50

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This episode explores: - overcoming a fear of success - reclaiming your authenticity, fun and sense of play for your inner child - releasing overwhelm and ancestral patterns Sarah Kinlin is a motivational speaker, mindset coach and educator. She helps women develop the right balance of grit and grace to set and achieve goals with ease. Find her wor…

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On Our Best Behavior: Elise Loehnen Pushes Back on the Patriarchal Narrative 52:21

2M ago52:21

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In this episode of the Matriarchy series, we explore how deeply ingrained patriarchal narratives can create a policing effect on the behavior of women. Author, Elise Loehnen, discusses her book "On Our Best Behavior" which examines how concepts like the seven deadly sins have historically been used to restrict women's behavior and police their adhe…

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[BONUS] Jen Hatmaker Book Club ft. Violeta by Isabel Allende 52:54

2M ago52:54

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Jen and Isabel Allende discuss her novel, Violeta, and why Allende makes her bold choices in characters, events, and settings. Allende shares her fascinating personal background - born in Peru, living as a refugee, and eventually immigrating to the U.S. where she began her writing career. Allende explains how Violeta's story was inspired by her own…

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[BONUS] A Year Lost and Found: Brittney Griner's Story of Survival 38:56

2M ago38:56

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For this special bonus episode, Jen talks with WNBA star, Brittney Griner, who shares her powerful story of resilience after she was wrongfully detained in Russian prisons for nearly a year. Brittney provides a heartbreaking firsthand account of the inhumane conditions she endured, from the lack of legal rights and translators to cruel psychologica…

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Summoning Resilience In Our Darkest Times: Bozoma Saint John on Loss and Motherhood 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

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Continuing In our For the Love of The Matriarchy series, Jen talks with powerful women who are taking innovative approaches to their work, their relationships, and their joy. Bozoma Saint John is a trailblazing marketing executive whose career has taken her to the heights of companies like Pepsi, Apple, Uber and Netflix. But her path to becoming a …

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Christy Turlington Burns on Going from Model to Maternal Health Advocate 32:24

2M ago32:24

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In the 1990s, Christy Turlington posed alongside icons like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista as one of the world’s first supermodels. She retired by 25 before going to college, earning her degree, and getting married. Then came her first baby – and a life-changing birthing experience that would inform her future work and advoca…

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Cynthia with Global Artist Lorraine Coffey 28:18

2M ago28:18

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Lorrie’s artistry began in 1999 after a spiritual experience during a challenging time in her life. With no formal training she began painting using her fingers, with pastels as her medium. The Artwork and The Angel Gallery Thirty-six Spirit Inspired pieces were created and exhibited as a permanent collection from 2001- 2015. The Spirit Art with it…

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Cynthia with Deborah Globe new era feminist poet, author, and thought leader 26:06

2M ago26:06

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DeBorah, the Profitess, is a woman who has worn many hats and hairstyles J that have informed her in becoming the leader that she is today as an IT & Business Change Consultant, Senior Program & Project Manager, Executive & Leadership Coach, and Founder & CEO of the Queen Bee Globe, a leadership development, consulting, coaching, and creative works…

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Breaking Free From Patriarchal Rule: Cait West’s Escape from Spiritual Abuse 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

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Welcome to the For The Love of The Matriarchy series where we’ll explore all the different aspects of women working to embrace agency and celebrating their worth. As we celebrate the power of women and their accomplishments, we’ll also look at the challenges women have faced in a patriarchal society (and still face) and what that means for their bo…

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Jordan Taylor and Edith Cooper on Running a Business as Mother and Daughter 34:40

2M ago34:40

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At 59, Edith Cooper never thought she’d make a career pivot. She spent nearly 30 years working her way up at Goldman Sachs, but then, she was approached to co-found a company called Medley. Who was the other co-founder? Jordan Taylor, AKA her daughter. The mom and daughter duo launched Medley, a coaching platform equipping Millennial-aged workers w…

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Episode 6: Being Supported in Your Long-term Relationship with guest, Denise 26:33

2M ago26:33

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This episode is my first posted hot seat coaching episode. My guest Denise bravely shares a little about her story and what's occurring in her relationship that she would like to resolve. I guide her with intuitive information to help her to begin resolving the issue. We discuss: - shadows of her unmet childhood needs being reflected in her current…

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The Only Constant is You: Navigating Life's Changes with Najwa Zebian 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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In our lives, we are often confronted with moments of profound change - whether it's the result of circumstances beyond our control, or a deliberate choice to step into something new. During these pivotal transitions, it can be tempting to focus on pleasing others or trying to meet the expectations of our family, friends, and community. However, tr…

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YSE Beauty Founder Molly Sims on Leaving a Job with Dignity 28:14

2M ago28:14

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Kentucky-born model Molly Sims never met a biscuit she didn’t like. Her southern charm brought her to college at Vanderbilt University, where she made the boldest move of her career: quitting her pre-law studies to become a full time model. Molly was in her early 20s, alone, and homesick halfway across the world. But with placements on the cover of…

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