Best Cristie And Deanna Podcasts (2024)

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Boundaries in Your 50’s 30:02

8d ago30:02

30:02

Summary: In today's episode of the "Pieces of a Woman Podcast," Cristie and DeAnna tackle the topic of setting boundaries, particularly in your 50's. They discuss how the awareness and importance of boundaries have become more prominent over time, contrasting their earlier years of always saying "yes" to adopting a more selective approach today. Th…

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The Emotional Shock of Retirement 24:25

1M ago24:25

24:25

Summary: In today’s episode of the Pieces of a Woman Podcast, Cristie and DeAnna discuss the emotional and often overlooked sides of retirement. Sharing from their own lives and conversations with friends who are navigating this major life shift, they broaden the usual retirement discussion beyond the financials to focus on the mental and emotional…

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Empower HER, Navigating Women’s Health with Expert Advice 57:25

3M ago57:25

57:25

Summary: Welcome back to the Pieces of a Woman Podcast! Join Cristie and DeAnna for an eye-opening episode, where they sit down with Mary Scott, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who's got a wealth of knowledge on sexual and reproductive health. Mary offers profound insights into a spectrum of women's health issues, spanning from the vibrant year…

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What's On Your Bucket List? 24:08

6M ago24:08

24:08

Summary: Have you ever pursued anything on your bucket list? Maybe you’ve never taken a moment to write down everything and anything you’ve ever wanted to do in this life. In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are talking about the power of creating a bucket list, allowing yourself to live your most authentic life (with zero regrets), and why it’s ti…

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How to Start a Podcast with Alexis Archuleta 31:01

7M ago31:01

31:01

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna sit down with their podcast manager, Alexis Archuleta to talk about what it takes to start a podcast. Alexis works behind the scenes of Pieces of a Woman. From editing the episodes to writing show notes, she helps guide Cristie and DeAnna along the way, keeping them organized and on track each month. The…

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How Confronting Shame Can Transform the Future 20:39

8M ago20:39

20:39

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna get vulnerable as they share their personal experiences with shame and how it has shown up in their own lives. They talk about it as a catalyst for change in future generations and the ripple effect it has when you recognize shame coming up for you. Cristie and DeAnna don’t hold back as they talk about w…

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Taking the Leap 23:22

10M ago23:22

23:22

Summary: In this episode, Cristie turns the mic on DeAnna as she shares some big news on her recent career decision. Her candid story serves as a beacon of encouragement that your identity is more than your career and that it’s okay to change course in order to align with your values. Tune in as they shed some light on DeAnna’s transition and her p…

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Achieving Balance and Joy as a Guilt-Free Working Mom 23:11

10M ago23:11

23:11

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna delve into the topic of work-life balance as a working mom. They shatter the misconception that women must choose between their careers and staying at home, highlighting the fact that they can juggle both successfully. Cristie and DeAnna reflect on their past choices and reveal some of their biggest regr…

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"The10Ninety" Podcast 47:19

11M ago47:19

47:19

*Content Warning* - this episode discusses suicide and may be triggering for some individuals. Summary: This week's episode is a unique one as we share Cristie's recent guest interview on The10Ninety Podcast, hosted by Mason Sawyer and Sam Josie. Cristie bares all as she talks about the tragic loss of her son Taylor and the work she's done to shine…

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Beauty is Personal 26:28

1y ago26:28

26:28

Summary: Aging is a natural and beautiful part of life, but seeking cosmetic procedures isn’t all bad. In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna discuss their beauty secrets and treatments they’ve had done, while also learning how to embrace who they are as an individual. While the decision to get cosmetic work done is entirely up to the person, Cristie …

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The 10Ninety Rule with Mason Sawyer 44:05

1y ago44:05

44:05

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna speak with Mason Sawyer after losing his wife, children, brother, and nephew to a horrifying car accident, leaving his 3-year-old son as the only survivor. Mason gets vulnerable as he shares what the process of healing has looked like for him, the guilt he faced after the accident, and how he’s fought to…

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Building a Resilient Mind 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

Summary: Every single person that walks this planet deals with mental health in some capacity or another. In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are talking about mental health on a broad spectrum but remain sensitive to the fact that there are many areas to focus on. A disclaimer - this episode is not telling you how to fix any mental health issues s…

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Family Vacation Planning 22:16

1y ago22:16

22:16

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna talk about their experiences planning family vacations with their adult children (and sometimes, grandchildren). They share their tips and tricks on how to create a financial plan, what they do based on their children’s income, and what they love most about these trips as a whole. Family vacations look d…

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The Gift You Can Give Your Marriage 45:23

1+ y ago45:23

45:23

Summary: Marriage is hard work. In this episode, Cristie gets vulnerable as she shares why she and her husband decided to take time apart from their marriage. Cristie and DeAnna dive deep into what it takes to put in the work, not only with your partner but within yourself. They discuss why taking a step back to focus on yourself can be the ultimat…

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Our Favorite Things (Holiday Gift Edition) 21:53

1+ y ago21:53

21:53

Summary: We all know that the holidays can be stressful and hectic. It's easy to feel like you're running out of time or feeling frustrated trying to find that "perfect gift" your loved ones would enjoy. But don't stress - because, in this episode, Cristie and DeAnna discuss some of their favorite gift ideas that are sure to please anyone on your l…

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The Power of Serving 22:28

1+ y ago22:28

22:28

Summary: It's the season of giving and gratitude! And in today's episode, Cristie and Deanna are talking about how you can give back in ways that you may have not thought of before. From volunteering your time to simply being kind, there's always something you can do to make a difference in someone else's life. And sometimes, the biggest act of kin…

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The Mental & Emotional Impact of Making Tough Decisions 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

27:13

Summary: A recent life change that Cristie deems one of the toughest in her career sparks this week’s conversation. Cristie and DeAnna sit down in person for the first time in a while to discuss how they navigate big decisions, the impact it has on themselves, their family, and friends, and how to react to someone else’s decision that could affect …

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Dating After Divorce (as a Single Dad) 40:44

1+ y ago40:44

40:44

Summary: If you're newly divorced or have been divorced for a while, reentering the dating scene may seem impossible. In this episode, Deanna is joined by her husband Scott, who opens up about his experience when he was a newly divorced dad. He talks about how he navigated the process of co-parenting, dating as a single dad, and how he found love a…

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Change Your Breath, Change Your Life with Ana Lilia 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

40:50

Summary: In this episode, we're joined by guest Ana Lilia, a breathwork intuitive coach who helps people release stress and connect with their authentic selves. She chats about her work, how she got into it, and the importance of breathwork, transformation, and self-care. We also dive into a guided meditation led by her. Join us as we explore how t…

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Creating Positive Change with 100 Humanitarians 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

44:52

*Content Warning - In this episode, Heidi mentions her experience with sexual abuse. Summary: What would you do if an unexpected trip led to something you felt passionate about doing for the rest of your life? For today's guest Heidi Totten, it meant starting a non-profit called 100 Humanitarians, an organization that provides opportunities for peo…

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The Miracle of a Heart Transplant 27:36

2y ago27:36

27:36

Summary: FACT: Cardiac arrest remains a public health crisis. There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually in the U.S., nearly 90% of them fatal. *according to The American Heart Association, Heart and Stroke Statistics - 2022 Update report That's a daunting statistic and one that can feel especially personal if you o…

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How to Navigate Marriage, Infidelity and Co-dependency 33:13

2y ago33:13

33:13

Summary: Why does infidelity happen? Is it always a sign of an unhealthy marriage, or can a relationship survive cheating? These are tough questions with no easy answers. That's why in today's episode, we're continuing Part 2 of our conversation with Gabby, a licensed clinical therapist, to share what she's seen and how she's guiding others through…

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How We Respond to Pain and Trauma in Ourselves and Our Relationships 35:55

2y ago35:55

35:55

Summary: When a traumatic event happens, it can be difficult to know how to cope. In this episode, Cristie and Deanna sit down with guest Gabby Acord, a licensed clinical therapist, to explore what it means to be curious about your mental health. Gabby discusses how trauma can manifest in your life and the importance of connecting with yourself to …

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Flirty Hot Sex in Your Marriage 39:47

2y ago39:47

39:47

Summary: We're back and we're starting Season 3 with a bang! In this episode, we talk all about how to keep your marriage spicy. Genna Thomsen joins us as she shares her tips and tricks on how she keeps her 25-year marriage full of passion, intimacy, and connection. Genna talks about the foundation she built with her husband despite some of life’s …

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Style Tips to Feel Your Best at 50 and Beyond Feat. Erin Mathis | POW66 36:04

2y ago36:04

36:04

Summary: It’s the last episode of our summer hiatus, and we’re ending Season 2 by bringing back a popular episode all about finding your style at 50 and beyond. Erin Mathis is a style coach who joins us in this episode and shares her tips and tricks on how to reinvent your style while staying true to your authentic self, no matter your age. Learn M…

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Exploring Your Relationship with Alcohol Feat. Mary Wagstaff | POW65 42:10

2y ago42:10

42:10

*DISCLAIMER - This show is not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment, or advice. Please talk to a health professional if alcohol consumption is a risk to your mental/physical health or others. Summary: Are you struggling with your relationship with alcohol? Do you feel like you can't control how much you drink, or that drinking has tak…

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What No One Tells You When Your Kids Grow Up | POW64 36:28

2y ago36:28

36:28

Summary: A hot topic we’ve been asked to bring back is parenting adult children. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to navigate the world of parenting now that our kids are grown. We share our personal stories, lessons we’ve learned, boundaries we’ve set, and tips you can start implementing today as you parent your adult children. Key Ta…

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"A Mother's Awakening After Experiencing Loss" | Angels and Awakening Podcast 57:12

2y ago57:12

57:12

Summary: This week, we have a bonus episode for you! Cristie had the pleasure of being a guest on the Angels and Awakening Podcast with Julie Jancius. She shares her emotional story of losing her son, Taylor, to suicide and the many ways she's been able to connect with her son since his passing. A big thank you to Julie for having Cristie on her po…

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Honoring Our Healing Journeys with Ruby Dhal | POW63 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

Summary: We’re bringing back one of our personal favorites, this episode with Ruby Dhal. This amazing, best-selling author is wise beyond her years and shares with us how to find hope and beauty in our pain. We talk about how life is not about the destination, but the journey and learning how to heal from any obstacle that life throws your way. Thi…

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Fighting for Freedom - A Mother's Story About Her Son's Addiction | POW62 47:47

2y ago47:47

47:47

*Content warning - We talk with Sheridyn Cannon about her son’s intense battle with drug addiction and his multiple relapses. Summary: We're bringing back this heartbreaking episode with Sheridyn Cannon as she talks about her son’s addiction, and how it changed her and her family’s life. Sheridyn shares how her son Cade’s drug addiction started at …

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You Deserve Love: Accepting Who You Are, Where You Are | POW61 36:06

2y ago36:06

36:06

Summary: This week is all about self-love. We’re re-sharing one of our most popular episodes on the topic. Megan Logan joins us as we talk about what it means to “love ourselves” because it’s not all bubble baths and manicures. You will learn how to embrace who you are, where you are, how to have more compassion for yourself, and some practical tip…

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Embracing Age: A New Adventure | POW60 30:29

2y ago30:29

30:29

Summary: In this episode, we’re re-sharing our thoughts on being in our 50s - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We share some of our most surprising moments, what we didn’t see coming, and how we’ve learned to embrace all parts. This is real talk, we bare it all, we laugh, and hold nothing back. You’ll leave this episode with relatable stories, a go…

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Finding Strength in Your Female Friendships | POW59 29:11

2y ago29:11

29:11

Summary: This week, we’re re-sharing a personal favorite. This episode is all about building your community of women and why it’s important for the mind, body, and soul. Friendships come and go, but the bond created with your best girlfriends is unlike any other. We are thankful to Leigh Anne Garcia, Laura Fidler, and Lisa Jungemann for joining us …

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Learning to Love Your Body Feat. Dr. Juliana Hauser | POW58 32:45

2y ago32:45

32:45

Summary: We're shining the spotlight on another popular episode with Dr. Juliana - learning to love your body. Part 2 takes us into a deep conversation regarding women and our relationship with our bodies. She shares why we need to understand our relationship with our bodies, the importance of having a body mentor, and why what we say about ourselv…

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Why Having "The Talk" with Your Kids is Not Enough Feat. Dr. Juliana Hauser | POW57 33:25

2y ago33:25

33:25

Summary: This week we're bringing back a fan-favorite episode. Dr. Juliana joins us as we explore the meaning of sexual agency and how it empowers us in every area of our lives. She talks about normalizing conversations about sex with our kids, why it's important, and also dives deep into how connecting to our sexuality says EVERYTHING about how we…

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Atlas of the Heart - Book Review | POW56 24:28

2y ago24:28

24:28

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are wrapping up Season 2 with a book review of Brené Brown’s, Atlas of the Heart. They share their biggest takeaways, what resonated most, and how they’re incorporating new elements into their own lives. The theme of this season has been the New You in ’22, and this book is the perfect addition. Key Take…

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Cristie's Journey with Ayahuasca | POW55 43:23

2y ago43:23

43:23

Summary: In this episode, Cristie shares her life-changing experience with Ayahuasca, a psychedelic brew aimed to open the mind and heal past traumas. She talks about the process leading up to the ceremony, the four different experiences that can take place, and why she chose to do it in the first place. Key Takeaways: [03:00] What is Ayahuasca? [0…

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Living a High Vibrational Life Feat. Kimberly Kingsley | POW54 30:12

2y ago30:12

30:12

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna visit with Kimberly Kingsley to discuss how they can raise their frequency with four simple tools. They talk about how living authentically creates a higher vibration and how that translates to more clarity, peace, and a joyous life. Learn More About Kimberly: Kimberly Kingsley is a licensed counselor, a…

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The Season of Aging Parents | POW53 26:02

2y ago26:02

26:02

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna talk about their aging parents, how it has shown up in their life recently, what their advice is on how to prepare yourself, and the conversations to have with your parents early on. Key Takeaways: [02:41] Where to start when you’re in the season of taking care of your aging parents [05:32] How to approa…

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How to Connect with Your Spirit Guides Feat. Julie Jancius | POW52 39:00

2y ago39:00

39:00

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna meet with Angel Medium, Julie Jancius, as they learn how to connect with their spirit guides. They spend most of the episode in chills after Julie shares her experiences with angels and gets validation that they are here working with her and all of us. Julie shares the practice that we all can do to conn…

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Mental Health: How We Can Best Support the Men in Our Lives Feat. Jay Shifman | POW51 40:27

2y ago40:27

40:27

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are diving deep into men’s mental health and how we can better support the men in our lives. Mental health advocate, Jay Shifman, joins us as he shares the steps we can take to create a safe space, be better listeners, and have uncomfortable conversations with our loved ones. Learn More About Jay: Jay Sh…

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1-Year Anniversary of POW | POW50 23:03

2y ago23:03

23:03

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are celebrating their 1-year anniversary since launching the Pieces of a Woman podcast. They share what they’ve learned over the last year, top episodes their listeners love and what’s to come this next year. Key Takeaways: [02:08] Top 5 POW episodes downloaded over the last year [06:35] The #1 thing tha…

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How to Embrace Change When Life Happens | POW49 22:41

2y ago22:41

22:41

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna get vulnerable as they talk about embracing the inevitable changes that life brings. Despite the ambitions and goals they made for the New You in ’22, life had other plans. Now, Cristie and DeAnna are sharing their realities of what’s been going on behind the scenes, how to be resilient when life throws …

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Building Your Family Through Egg Donation Feat. Staci Swiderski | POW48 23:24

2+ y ago23:24

23:24

Summary: We sit down with Staci Swiderski, the CEO, and owner of Family Source Consultants in Part 2 of this 2-Part series. Staci shares with us the miracle of parenting through egg donation and how the process works for the donor as well as how families become parents through this process. Learn More About Staci: Staci Swiderski, CEO, and owner of…

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The Journey of Surrogacy Feat. Staci Swiderski | POW47 31:27

2+ y ago31:27

31:27

Summary: We sit down with Staci Swiderski, the CEO, and owner of Family Source Consultants in Part 1 of this 2-Part series. Staci shares with us the miracle of parenting through surrogacy and how the process works for the surrogate as well as how families can become parents through the surrogate process. Learn More About Staci: Staci Swiderski, CEO…

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The Power of Yoga Feat. Beth Shaw | POW46 22:57

2+ y ago22:57

22:57

Summary: Practicing yoga is not only a great form of physical exercise, it has many benefits for your mental health too. In this episode, we talk with yoga and mindfulness expert, Beth Shaw about the healing benefits of the practice as it relates to mental health, specifically depression and anxiety. Learn More About Beth: Beth Shaw s a pioneer in …

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Making the Most of Your Life with Time Management Feat. Laura Vanderkam | POW45 30:12

2+ y ago30:12

30:12

Summary: In this episode, we talk with Laura Vanderkam about time management. We discuss the importance of logging your time, discovering where you spend most of your time, and the areas you can find more time for yourself. Laura shares the many opportunities available to you for being more productive as a result. Learn More About Laura: Laura Vand…

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How Childhood Trauma Affects Your Life, Love & Business Feat. Riana Milne | POW44 40:22

2+ y ago40:22

40:22

Summary: In this episode, we speak with Life, Love, and Relationships Coach, Riana Milne. She is named the woman to follow in 2022 and today, she shares with us the 10 trauma points of childhood that show up in our relationships, life, and business. Riana dives deep into the signs of unhealed trauma, how it develops during childhood, and how to hea…

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How to Love Yourself When You Don't Know How Feat. Stefhanie Iliff | POW43 38:10

2+ y ago38:10

38:10

Summary: Learning to love yourself is an ongoing process. But the words you say or the actions you take could be holding you back from being your most authentic self. In today’s episode, Embodiment Coach and Mentor, Stefhanie Iliff, joins us as she shares what it means to love yourself and what you can do today to level up and live your best life. …

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Simplifying & Decluttering with Katy Wells | POW42 31:00

2+ y ago31:00

31:00

Summary: In this episode, we talk with Katy Wells about how decluttering your home can help you live your best life. Katy shares some actionable steps on how to clear the clutter, where you can start if it's too overwhelming, and how to decide what to keep and what to ditch. Learn More About Katy: Katy Wells is a declutter expert and inspires famil…

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