Best Sylvia Winter Podcasts (2024)

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THE NORWEGIAN WINTER AND HOLIDAYS WITH FAMILY - TNP (Month 3 & 4) 29:50

14d ago29:50

29:50

🎙️ Ready to jet-set with your tiny tot? Join us on "The Nomadic Parents" podcast as we spill the beans on traveling with our 4-month-old baby ! From Norway to wherever adventure calls, we're sharing tips, tricks, and hilarious mishaps on how to keep your little explorer happy on the go. Whether you're a seasoned nomad or a newbie parent, this episo…

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DIGITAL PARENTING ON OUR NOMADIC JOURNEY - TNP (Month 6) 39:27

4h ago39:27

39:27

In this Episode of The Nomadic Parents, we discuss the growth of our baby girl Zakira. We discussed how she has started crawling around in the house. She can now stand up on her own holding things. She has started recognizing people living around her. ---- Do you prefer to only listen to this series? All the episodes are also featured on all major …

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6 HOURS OF UNINTERRUPTED SLEEP - TNP (Month 5) 32:16

7d ago32:16

32:16

"In this episode of The Nomadic Parents, we dive into our adventurous journey to Ecuador, sharing our experiences with buying a four-wheel-drive car and exploring the beautiful landscapes. From there, we shift gears to discuss the realities of sleep after becoming parents. With our little one, Zakira, sleep has become a precious commodity, and we o…

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ZAKIRA AND I TRAVELLED TO TURKEY - TNP (Ep 2) 26:20

21d ago26:20

26:20

Join us on this heartwarming episode of our podcast as we delve into our unforgettable journey to Turkey with our little ones. In this special episode, we recount the joyous moments of traveling to Turkey alongside my baby girl, Zakira, and our friends who also welcomed a baby girl just months before Zakira's arrival. ---- Do you prefer to only lis…

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US AS PARENTS - TNP (Ep 1) 45:37

28d ago45:37

45:37

In this video, we cover everything you need to know to prepare for your baby's arrival and ensure a smooth hospital experience. Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your family, pre-birth preparations are crucial. We discuss the essential items to have ready at home for your newborn, from nursery essentials to baby clothes and feeding su…

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Why We Chose "THE NOMADIC PARENTS" As Our Podcast Title - TNP (Ep 0) 34:24

1M ago34:24

34:24

In our inaugural episode of The Nomadic Parents, we delve into our parental journey, sharing the invaluable lessons we've gathered along the way. Additionally, we aim to chronicle the monthly milestones of our baby's development. ---- This podcast is produced in collaboration with The Elys & Co. Visit www.ld.studio or our channel to see more inform…

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102 Mental Health, Resilience, and Dispelling the Myth of Work-Life Balance with Edy Greenblatt, Shaesta Waiz, Mandy Hickson, Nikki Stone 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

39:10

This compilation episode is for mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and women everywhere who are challenged by work, life, and everything in between. It’s for women pushing to make a difference amid pressure and self-doubt and for those who need support along the way. It’s for anyone who has felt vulnerable but still found the courage to push for…

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101 Persevere and Become: How to Unlock Life's Outsized Returns 22:43

1+ y ago22:43

22:43

Our culture repeatedly tells us that the goal is to be the best, and to be the best you need talent or perseverance... but this message could be misleading. What if success isn't found in being the best but in becoming the best? What if becoming the best led to talent, perseverance, and hope instead of the other way around? In this short solo episo…

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100 True Success Requires Serving a Higher Purpose: Melanie Curtis on Challenging Fear and Collective Meaning 1:25:50

1+ y ago1:25:50

1:25:50

Welcome to Episode 100 of When Women Fly! To celebrate we go back to where it all began, Episode 1 with skydiver, life coach and writer - the amazing Melanie Curtis. True success—the kind you can sustain over time—demands a different relationship with ambition and action. Mel takes a deep dive into serving a higher purpose and how that gives meanin…

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099 Becoming Mom: Transitioning Into Motherhood With Sonya Looney, Kikkan Randall, Kimmy Fasani, Belinda Baggs, and Marissa Colclasure 56:36

1+ y ago56:36

56:36

This is an episode for all women everywhere. If you are finding motherhood hard, this episode is for you. If you are finding it hard to mother yourself, this episode is for you. If you aren't sure motherhood is right for you, this episode is for you too. In this special compilation, we are featuring five rockstar guests who tell their stories of be…

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098 The Hidden History of Women Who Fly, Rebels, Witches, Divas, and Other Archetypal Airborne Females with Serinity Young (2021) 41:30

1+ y ago41:30

41:30

Archetypes. Fleeing. Freedom. Flight. And the roles we play. How do we break out of the limiting versions? And why has it always been important for women to express authentic and uncut versions of themselves. Let's take a deeper look at women who fly, modern feminism, and how adventurous women are stitched into a narrative about freedom and control…

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097 A Real Perspective on Moving, Belonging, and Expat Parenting with Shannon Polson of the Grit Institute 1:23:54

1+ y ago1:23:54

1:23:54

Shannon Huffman Polson is continuously challenging herself to move out of her comfort zone, whether it’s by flying attack helicopters, climbing the tallest mountain in North America, or speaking in front of hundreds of people. This time, it’s by moving with her family from Washington state to a village nobody’s ever heard of in the mountains of Fra…

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096 Cirrus Life & Moxie with Ivy McIver – Visionary, Pilot, Endurance Athlete (2021) 1:02:53

1+ y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

In this episode, Sylvia talks with pilot, visionary, and strategist Ivy McIver, the Director of the SR Product Line at Cirrus Aircraft. Ivy talks about parachutes in airplanes, where planes can go and how they can change your life, why training is so critical, the importance of collaboration in the design process, and bringing outrageous innovation…

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095 Equestrian Jan Byyny on Following Your Passion and Making It Your Profession, Recovering from a Life-Altering Accident, and Why Mentoring is Meaningful 51:58

1+ y ago51:58

51:58

After discovering her passion at an early age, Jan was determined to put her heart, mind, and soul into riding. She knew that riding was her calling and had no doubts that she would become one of the best in the sport. Everything came into question, however, after a riding accident and subsequent stroke that left Jan unable to speak. Jan was quick …

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094 On Fear, Motherhood, and Mindfulness with Professional Snowboarder and Cancer Survivor Kimmy Fasani (2021) 1:04:13

1+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

What happens when you have two very big but different dreams vying for your focus? Do you choose one? Or do you risk pursuing both and stretching yourself thin? Meet Kimmy Fasani — Snowboarder. Voice for female athletes. Mother. Mountain Baker. Author. Director of Storytelling @andmother_org. And so much more. Kimmy Fasani has been a pioneer in wom…

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093 Moving, Flying, Change, and Lessons for the En Route with Host, Sylvia Winter 27:08

1+ y ago27:08

27:08

In this solo episode, Sylvia shares what prompted her to move her family and three kids across the ocean to Switzerland. She digs into the challenges they've faced, her house rules for change, and three strategies she's developed for a happier, healthier, and more grounded approach to change. Sylvia also responds to listener questions about her pas…

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092 The Story of Shaesta Waiz: An Afghan Refugee Who Flew Around the World in a Single-Engine Aircraft 1:00:02

1+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Shaesta Waiz is an American pilot, the first female certified civilian pilot born in Afghanistan and the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft (new records being set every year). This is a fascinating and unfolding story about rising from adversity and discovering what is possible. Flying is closely linked to freed…

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091 An Officer, Not a Gentleman: The Story of Pioneering Fighter Pilot Mandy Hickson 1:18:18

2y ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Mandy’s hope of becoming a fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force was once an impossible dream. When Mandy first became interested in flying, women were not permitted to fly in the military. But the tides turned for Mandy when the rules were finally changed to allow women to fly on the front lines. Her dream was now within reach, but the challenges …

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090 Lessons On Mindset, Determination and the Turtle Effect from Olympic Gold Medalist Nikki Stone (2020) 36:38

2y ago36:38

36:38

When Nikki Stone injured her back in 1996, the pain was so excruciating that she couldn't stand for more than 15 minutes at a time. Bedridden by her spine injury, Nikki was advised by 10 different doctors to give up on her dreams of Olympic gold as it was unlikely she would ever ski again. Two years later at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japa…

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089 Ask Me Anything with Host Sylvia Winter: Trusting Your Gut, Finding Your Flow, and Walking Through Life with Flight as a Metaphor 28:55

2y ago28:55

28:55

Join Sylvia in her first ask me anything episode of Season 3 as she responds to audience questions about her life, flying, and the metaphor of flight. In this episode, Sylvia shares what it was like growing up in the Midwest. She shares how the seed was planted early in her life to eventually live in a French-speaking country, what it was like trav…

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088 Creating Space for Deep Healing, Connection, and Nature with Eliza Kerr - Climber, Surfer, Ayurvedic Specialist (2020) 44:45

2y ago44:45

44:45

Today's guest is Eliza Kerr from Yosemite, California. Eliza has been leading people on adventures in the outdoors for more than 30 years in Tibet, Nepal, Alaska, Colorado, and Yosemite. She is a leading light, climber, surfer, yogi, guide, mom, and just an awesome soul. Her story is about a connection with the outdoors in both body and mind. Eliza…

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087 Secrets to a High Performance Life with Sonya Looney - World Champion Mountain Biker, Entrepreneur and Mother 51:22

2y ago51:22

51:22

Sonya Looney is a professional mountain biker and racing cyclist who has competed in over 20 countries and has over 25 career wins including a World Championship, UCI Wins, and USA National Championships. With such an impressive resumé, you may be surprised to hear Sonya say that achievements don't lead to happiness, and that the validation she sou…

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086 Surfing, Science, and Storytelling with National Geographic Explorer Shannon Switzer Swanson (2021) 48:40

2y ago48:40

48:40

Today's episode features Shannon Switzer Swanson, a National Geographic Explorer, marine social ecologist, and surfer who explores the intersection of storytelling, research, art, and science. As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into …

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085 Learning to Love the Turbulence with Amelia Rose Earhart 1:32:05

2y ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Amelia Rose’s parents wanted her to have an aspirational name — one that she could live up to. So, with her dad’s surname, she was given the name Amelia Rose Earhart. Growing up, her name often prompted questions. Is she related to the Amelia Earhart? Will she become a pilot? Finally, after a genealogy test and a newfound inspiration for flight, Am…

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084 Trapeze Lessons with Burnout and Resilience Coach with Dr. Edy Greenblatt – Entrepreneur, Educator, and Dancer (2021) 54:55

2y ago54:55

54:55

Today's episode features dance ethnologist, flying trapeze artist, and executive coach Dr. Edy Greenblatt. As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. Sylvia and Edy discuss what …

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083 The Impact of the Past and the Hope for the Future with Amy Spowart 50:59

2y ago50:59

50:59

What makes one an icon, an idol, an exemplar? What defines our heroes? What does honor and greatness teach us—and why does it matter? Amy Spowart is the president and CEO of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF), where she has worked for over 20 years. Amy grew up in a rural town in Pennsylvania with dreams of traveling the world. At age 21, sh…

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082 Defying Limitations and Daring to Fly with Jessica Cox: The First Armless Pilot in Aviation History (2021) 50:18

2y ago50:18

50:18

How can we break through our perceived limitations and pursue our ambitions and dreams? As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. In today's episode, we are featuring Jessica Co…

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081 The Aviatrix Mindset: Coach's Corner with Dawn Cook 27:25

2y ago27:25

27:25

In this short companion episode, Dawn Cook joins us to go deeper on the topics of mindset, motherhood, and slowing down to speed up. Dawn shares the essentials of what she calls the aviatrix mindset, and how asking for help empowers us to be the strongest, boldest versions of ourselves. Topics Include: - The Aviatrix Mindset - Creating a plan of ac…

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080 A Call to the Mountains and Other Reasons to Fly with Sarah Halas - Ski Guide and Alpine Flight Instructor (2021) 58:14

2y ago58:14

58:14

As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. Today's episode features Sarah Halas, a flight instructor and mountain guide from Truckee, California. Sarah shares her story of findin…

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079 Focus, Patience, and Reward: Fly Fishing with Linda Leary of FisheWear 40:47

2y ago40:47

40:47

Today we continue an exploration of the ways in which we "fly". The facts of our experiences of flight are different. But so many of the emotions we experience along our journeys are remarkably similar. Meet Linda Leary. Entrepreneur. Outdoorswoman. Angler. She learned to fly fish as a child in Maine with her father, an avid fly fisherman. But, Lin…

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078 Inversions, Mindset Shifts and Making a Living Doing What You Love with Nathania Stambouli - Founder of Yogi Fight School (2021) 57:23

2y ago57:23

57:23

As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. Today's episode features Nathania Stambouli, Founder of Yogi Flight School and a devotee of transformation. Nathania is in the business…

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077 What Holds Us Back and the Elephant's Tether (2021) 9:36

2y ago9:36

9:36

In this short solo episode, Sylvia connects with listeners on the topic of perceived limitations. With a little investigation, we often find these limitations are nothing more than a figment of our imagination. But how can we see this for ourselves? What role does yoga practice play? Why do we need to overcome mental blocks? This episode 077 is a p…

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076 Stop Stalling and Start Soaring with Pilot and Motivational Speaker Dawn Cook 55:24

2y ago55:24

55:24

Dawn Cook was introduced to the world of flight by her mother, a flight attendant. Dawn loved flying and wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps. But, when Dawn told her mother she wanted to become a flight attendant, her response was, “No. Be a pilot.” And that's just what Dawn did. Dawn's path to becoming a pilot was not easy. As a double mino…

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075 Companion Episode with Coach Tenille Hoogland on Training Essentials including Female Physiology, Recovery, and Cross Training 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

In this companion episode, Sylvia and Tenille Hoogland discuss training essentials for female athletes. They discuss how unrealistic expectations of female bodies hurt our health and performance, and what we can do to train smarter. Topics Include: - Misconceptions around women's health - Peri menopause and beyond - Avoiding injuries as an athlete …

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074 Reckoning with Performance, Defeat, and Wellness with Pro-Athlete and Coach Tenille Hoogland 54:29

2y ago54:29

54:29

Tenille Hoogland has always been an athlete. Her journey started as a young girl with dreams of being a synchronized swimmer in the Olympics. After years of intense training, Tenille hit bottom and left the world of competitive swimming altogether. Despite early setbacks, the drive to compete stayed alive for Tenille. She would later lead Age Group…

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073 How the Slam Dunk Challenged Media, Repositioned Basketball and Ignited a Conversation about 'Ladylike' Tendencies with Michelle Snow (2021) 58:20

2y ago58:20

58:20

As part of our Season III relaunch this month, we are revisiting a few of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. When Michelle Snow was young, there was no professional basketball league for women in the United States. Desp…

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072 Show Up, Seize the Moment, Trust the Process, and Then, There is Motherhood with Vanessa Blakeley 55:34

2y ago55:34

55:34

How do you show up in an uncertain world? Show up for yourself. This episode about preparation, presence, and presentation. As our lives are unpredictable, we see over and over how showing up moves us closer to our dreams and breaks the girdle of paralysis. This week, Sylvia talks to Vanessa Blakeley, a certified pilot by 17 and one who was enthral…

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071 Growth is a Process 8:08

2y ago8:08

8:08

In this companion episode, we explore the topic of growth – specifically, the growth mindset. Growth can be scary, and yet, it is so necessary for us to achieve our dreams! The growth mindset concept seems to be everywhere these days, from the boardroom to the classroom and beyond. In this episode, we discuss how cultivating a growth mindset allows…

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070 On Taking Risks and Personal Transformation with Backcountry Skier and Paraglider Caite Zeliff (2021) 1:09:05

2y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

As part of our Season III relaunch this week, we are revisiting a few of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. This is the story of an athletic prodigy. It’s also the story of how setbacks become catalysts for change, how …

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069 Life Lessons in the Stratosphere and Defying Expectations with U-2 Pilot Merryl Tengesdal 1:02:00

2y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Merryl Tengesdal is one of aviation's most fascinating women. With accomplished careers in both the Navy and the Air Force, Merryl’s perhaps most notable achievement is being the only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 aircraft, a spy plane used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions. Flying the U-2 requi…

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068 The Life of Bessie Coleman, The First Black Woman to Earn a Pilot's License 8:55

2y ago8:55

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By Sylvia Winter

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067 Never Underestimate the Potential in Teamwork and Your Strength of Purpose with Linda Lindquist-Bishop (2021) 1:15:14

2y ago1:15:14

1:15:14

As part of our Season III relaunch this week, we are revisiting a few of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Linda Lindquist-Bishop a World Champion Sailor. She is a tireless competit…

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066 The Power of Upside Down Dreams with Thunderbird Michelle "Mace" Curran 1:09:21

2y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Michelle “Mace” Curran is known for her impressive thirteen-year career as a fighter pilot flying F-16s. She went on to serve three years as the only female pilot for Air Force's elite demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds, where she was only the second woman to fly as the Lead Solo in the Thunderbird demonstration since the team’s creation in 1…

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065 Never Let Go of Your Dreams with Carole Hopson 56:59

2y ago56:59

56:59

As a child, Carole Hopson spent hours lying on the grass in her grandparents’ backyard watching the planes arrive at Philadelphia International Airport. However, it took decades for Carole to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot. Today, Carole flies a Boeing 737 for United Airlines as a First Officer. Black women make up less than one percent of al…

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064 Welcome to Season III of When Women Fly! 4:56

2y ago4:56

4:56

Every woman harbors the spirit of flight. We talk about it, one story at a time. Our guests include superstar athletes, world champions, aviators, and women who chart their own courses. Join us each week and connect with women who dare to pursue their dreams and fly. Welcome to our third season of When Women Fly! Stay Connected Signup for AIR BORN,…

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063 The Power of a Daily Practice with Libby DeLana 54:38

2+ y ago54:38

54:38

In 2011, award-winning executive creative director Libby DeLana challenged herself to walk every day for 30 days. It has now been ten years since Libby took on this challenge, and she hasn't missed a day! Libby has walked 25,000+ miles, which equates to walking around the circumference of the earth and then some. These daily walks have transformed …

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062 End of Year BONUS 10:30

2+ y ago10:30

10:30

In this end-of-the-year bonus episode, Sylvia shares why she took her first break in publishing new episodes this December. She discusses what listeners can expect in 2022, the difficulty of balancing child-rearing with aging parents, and more. Want to connect? Visit us online and signup for the monthly WWF newsletter! Website – https://www.whenwom…

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061 The Imaginary Tethers That Hold Us Back 13:01

2+ y ago13:01

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In this short solo episode, host Sylvia Winter connects with listeners on the topic of perceived limitations. With a little investigation, we often find these limitations are nothing more than a figment of our imagination. But how can we see this for ourselves? Sylvia also discusses the healing power of Yoga and invites you to join her and Nathania…

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060 Be Your Own Golden Goose with Sylvia Winter 6:02

2+ y ago6:02

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In today’s short episode, Sylvia discusses balancing productivity and wellness. She discusses the story of the golden goose, pacing yourself on life’s journey, and the transformative power of story. Stay tuned for our lineup of new guest episodes, coming soon! In the meantime, take a moment to revisit your old favorites and to catch up on missed ep…

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059 Ask Me Anything with Sylvia Winter on Growth, Guests, and Gratitude 17:18

2+ y ago17:18

17:18

Where is your growth edge? What action can you take today to push yourself outside of your comfort zone? Sylvia takes questions from When Women Fly listeners in this first installment of the Ask Me Anything series. She explores finding your growth edge, stepping outside our comfort zone, and how committing to a practice that challenges us can push …

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