Discover Rising Tides Podcast

Trauma Whispers Before It Roars is the topic of this episode of Discover Rising Tides, Jeanne Gallagher sits down with Annie Emprima — Army veteran, metaphysical trauma researcher, angel investor, and author of the upcoming book Trauma Whispers Before It Roars. Together, they explore the connection between the outside world and the inside world, and how stress, grief, debt, purpose, community, environment, and belonging all impact the body’s ability to heal.

Annie shares her personal journey after returning from deployment carrying emotional and financial burdens, and how those experiences shaped her understanding that healing is not only emotional or spiritual — it is also practical. Through her EMPRIMA Methods, Annie now helps others reconnect with their bodies, understand what their nervous systems have been carrying, and transform lived experiences into awareness, alignment, purpose, and impact.

This conversation is a powerful look at resilience, healing, entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating safety and support in order to truly rise.

✨ Topics include:
• Trauma and nervous system healing
• The connection between environment and wellness
• Purpose after adversity
• Community, belonging, and support
• Entrepreneurship and impact
• Turning lived experience into transformation

About Annie Emprima:
Annie Emprima is an Army veteran, metaphysical trauma researcher, angel investor, and upcoming author of Trauma Whispers Before It Roars. As she approaches her 10-year anniversary as an angel investor, Annie is on track to have invested $100,000 back into the entrepreneurial community, reflecting her belief that healing and rising are never only individual.

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Creating Your Magnet Mind Economy in the topic of this episode of Discover Rising Tides, host Jeanne Gallagher brings two powerful conversations centered on growth, balance, and personal well-being. In the first segment, Jeanne speaks with Mary Farias about creating your own “magnet mind economy,” building a personal economy around your gifts, and shifting from burnout into intentional living. Mary shares how her background in gymnastics, publishing, and personal development shaped her mission to help entrepreneurs and authors create lives and businesses that reflect who they truly are.

In the second segment, Jeanne welcomes Denise Stegall for a thoughtful discussion on menopause, joy, and the connection between hormones, mood, motivation, and overall well-being. Denise explains how changes in estrogen, progesterone, serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol can affect women’s emotional health, and why noticing symptoms early and asking for help matters.

Together, these conversations encourage listeners to listen to their inner guidance, honor their changing seasons, and build a life that supports both purpose and balance.

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Establishing Cancer Mental Health Support is the topic of this episode of Discover Rising Tides, Jeanne speaks with Diane M. Simard, a life commentator, author, and advocate whose cancer journey reshaped her understanding of voice, healing, and the need for mental health support in cancer care. Diane shares how being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer led her to focus on the intersection of mental health and cancer, and inspired her to create a specialty at the University of Denver that trains future clinicians to support patients and caregivers. She also discusses the importance of journaling, trusting intuition, processing trauma individually, and using personal experience to build more compassionate, effective care systems.

Diane’s story highlights how trauma can become a catalyst for purpose, advocacy, and meaningful change. She also shares the books she has written, her ongoing advocacy work, and her website, where listeners can learn more and connect with her directly: dianemsimard.com.

In the earlier interview, Jeanne and Denise discussed The Four Agreements for Menopause, focusing on how “don’t take anything personally” can help during perimenopause and menopause. Denise explained how hormonal changes can affect mood, sleep, patience, and relationships, and why it helps to treat body signals as information rather than failure.

That conversation explored how curiosity, reflection, and journaling can help listeners better understand what their bodies are communicating and move forward with less blame and more clarity.

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In this episode of Discover Rising Tides, Jeanne Gallagher shares two powerful conversations about meaningful ways to live life with confidence and competence through change, growth, and self-discovery. In the first segment, Jeanne speaks with Kym Coco about self-care, curiosity, the beginner’s mind, and how confidence and competence grow through small, intentional steps, especially during life transitions, grief, recovery, and periods of uncertainty. In the second segment, Jeanne welcomes Denise Stegall for a thoughtful discussion inspired by The Four Agreements and how its wisdom applies to menopause, personal freedom, self-leadership, and learning to trust yourself more deeply.

Together, these conversations explore the power of pausing, staying curious, releasing perfectionism, and honoring the promises you make to yourself. Whether you are navigating a new chapter, rebuilding after challenge, or simply looking for more clarity and confidence, this episode offers grounded, practical wisdom for living with more intention, resilience, and grace.

Learn more about Kym Coco at https://swagtail.com,

Discover Rising Tides is where we share stories and strategies that help women rise through transition with clarity, courage, and alignment.

Denise Stegall – Healthy Living, Happy Mid-Life – https://denisestegall.com

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Join us for a powerful Discover Rising Tides LinkedIn Live episode, “Painting With Purpose,” featuring artist, educator, and art consultant Gail Rappaport Weiland. In this conversation, host Jeanne Gallagher and Gail explore how creativity, intuition, and nature intersect to support personal growth, healing, and purpose-driven living.

Gail, often described as “the classy artist with countless styles,” shares how painting is part of her soul, why she believes every piece of art is created for someone specific, and how her intuitive angel paintings have become unexpected catalysts for connection and transformation. She also talks about her decades of teaching experience, helping adults move beyond fear and self-judgment so they can rediscover their creative confidence and surprise themselves with what they can do.

We’ll dive into:
– What it means to “paint with purpose” and follow inner guidance in both art and life
– How Gail’s angel paintings began showing up in her work and the remarkable stories that followed
– Why she believes everyone has creative potential, and how she breaks down the process so true beginners can succeed
– The different energy of watercolor vs. acrylic mixed media, and why students and collectors are drawn to each
– How art can be a form of energy, support, and empowerment for people at all stages of life

Gail currently teaches through:
Sierra College Community Programs (Rocklin–Roseville, CA)
Cuesta College Community Programs (Pismo area, CA)
Learn more about Gail’s art, classes, and offerings:

Website: https://grappaport.com You can also find Gail personally (no bots – it’s really her) on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grappaportfinearts
Instagram: https://instagram.com/grappaportfinearts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grappaportfinearts/

From angel paintings that “choose” their owners to empowering beginners to say “I can,” this conversation is a beautiful invitation to see art as purpose, connection, and possibility. Tune in, and let Gail’s story encourage you to trust your own creative path and paint – or live – with purpose.

Discover Rising Tides is where we share stories and strategies that help women rise through transition with clarity, courage, and alignment.

Denise Stegall – Healthy Living, Happy Mid-Life – https://denisestegall.com

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Allowing Your Inner Wisdom to Guide You. is the topic of this episode of Discover Rising Tides. What happens when high achievement comes at the cost of your nervous system?

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Judith Richey, Master-Certified HBLU Practitioner, Teacher of Embodied Transformation, and Founder of A Force For Transformation, to explore what it really means to lead from capacity instead of survival mode.

Judith works with high-achieving women entrepreneurs who look successful on paper—but feel exhausted, dysregulated, and stuck in invisible patterns rooted in family dynamics and chronic over-functioning. After experiencing her own nervous system collapse during the 2008 financial crisis as a former financial advisor, Judith now helps ambitious women shift from burnout and hyper-independence to embodied leadership.

In this episode, we discuss:

– Why success doesn’t equal regulation
– The hidden cost of operating in survival mode
– Nervous system literacy for entrepreneurs
– How family patterns shape leadership styles
– The difference between performance and true capacity
– What embodied transformation actually looks like in practice

If you’ve built a life that looks impressive but feels unsustainable, this conversation is for you.

Denise Stegall – Healthy Living, Happy Mid-Life – https://denisestegall.com

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Coming Back to Your True Self is the topic of this episode of Discover Rising Tides, Jeanne Gallagher talk with Ariel Griglin on midlife transformation, women’s health, and redefining what “healthy” really means.

First off, Jenne Gallagher & Denise Stegall dive into reinvention — from the world of competitive bodybuilding and high-performance routines to a deeper, more sustainable approach to women’s health. This conversation unpacks metabolism, weight-loss resistance, chronic stress, and why what worked in your 20s and 30s may not work in midlife. We explore trauma, burnout, and the shift from control-based wellness to alignment-based living.

Jeanne talks with guest Ariel Griglin Morning routines. Discipline. The pressure to optimize everything. Denise challenges the idea that success comes from rigid structure and instead explore flexibility, nervous system regulation, and letting go of guilt. For midlife women balancing careers, families, and their own health, this is an honest look at how to stop “doing it all” and start doing what actually works.

This episode is for women navigating:

-Midlife metabolism changes
-Menopause and hormonal shifts
-Weight-loss resistance
-Career pivots or identity reinvention
-Burnout from perfectionism
-The pressure to maintain the “ideal” routine

If you’ve ever felt like your body changed and the old rules stopped working — this conversation will resonate deeply.

Discover Rising Tides is where we share stories and strategies that help women rise through transition with clarity, courage, and alignment.

Denise Stegall – Healthy Living, Happy Mid-Life – https://denisestegall.com

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Importance of Movement – Mid-Winter Movement Mindset is the topic of today’s episode of Discover Rising Tides. Host Jeanne Gallagher sits down with healthy living expert Denise Stegall to discuss feeling stuck in hibernation mode this winter and how to create a powerful midwinter movement mindset.

​They explore why it’s so easy to stop moving when it’s cold, gray, icy, or just plain miserable outside—and how to gently but firmly get yourself back into motion. From layering up and grabbing ten minutes of fresh air, to finding fun indoor options, to using accountability partners and calendar planning, Denise and Jeanne break movement down into something realistic and doable, not intimidating.

You’ll hear stories about recovery from surgery, staying active in your 60s, 70s, and 80s, and simple ways to protect your long-term mobility, strength, and independence. They also dive into circadian rhythm, why early-morning light matters for mood and energy, and how even short walks or house laps can add up to a healthier future.
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If you’ve been saying “I’ll start when the weather is better” or “I’ll move more when life calms down,” this conversation is your invitation to rethink your excuses, reconnect with your “why,” and make movement a non‑negotiable part of your life—no matter the season.

Denise Stegall – Healthy Living, Happy Mid-Life – https://denisestegall.com

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Bringing Clarity & Empowerment to Your Life! is the topic of today’s episode of Discover Rising Tides. Jeanne Gallagher talks with Cheryl Stelte, Master Healer & Spiritual Coach

Cheryl Stelte helps spiritual yet unfulfilled women clear their subconscious blocks
and breakthrough to their true calling through her customized programs.
She is a spiritual coach, master healer, speaker, and best-selling author of three
books, and the founder of the Star of Divine Light Institute and the Azarias Energy
Healing Certification Program.

Cheryl works with women who have done the personal growth work, yet still feel
blocked, unclear, or unable to move forward in the way they know they are meant
to. Her work helps them gain deep clarity, reconnect to their inner truth, and step
into their authentic power so they can live and lead with purpose.

With over 30 years of experience in energy healing, spiritual leadership, coaching,
retreat facilitation, shamanic practices, yoga, and meditation, Cheryl is known for
helping women break through subconscious blocks when mindset, strategy, and
effort alone have not been enough.

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Cheryl Stelte – https://www.starofdivinelight.com

Cheryl Stelte – Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-stelte/

Denise Stegall – Healthy Living, Happy Mid-Life – https://denisestegall.com

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Creating Your New Story: Finding Your Empowered Self is the topic of today’s episode of Discover Rising Tides. Jeanne Gallagher talks with Bobbie Harris, Transformational Coaching

Bobbie Harris Transformational Coaching was born out of her desire to provide women-centered financial coaching. She is dedicated to helping single women break free from debt and take control of their financial futures. Her approach goes beyond just numbers—She addresses the inner barriers to building wealth, helping her clients gain confidence and insight into their financial choices.

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Bobbie Harris – https://bhtransformationalcoaching.com/

Denise Stegall – Healthy Living, Happy Mid-Life

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