Discover You Rising: Real Women, Real Stories, Real Triumphs

Loving Yourself and Overcoming Narcissistic Relationships

In this inspiring episode, Judith Pearson sits down with Denise Ann Willis to explore her transformative journey of healing from toxic and narcissistic relationships, embracing self-love, and helping women regain their confidence. Discover practical advice on setting boundaries, the power of affirmations, and the importance of self-care for women seeking to reclaim their lives and happiness. Main Topics Covered:

Denise’s personal story of childhood conditioning, abuse, and overcoming control

The significance of self-love as the foundation for healing and growth

Practical tools for women: affirmations, boundaries, and self-care routines

Recognizing and releasing toxic family dynamics and societal misconceptions

The critical role of mentorship, coaching, and therapy in the healing process

Using gratitude journals and positive reinforcement to change neuro pathways

Navigating relationships post-abuse and the importance of self-awareness

Faith as a source of strength during health crises and recovery.

The Book on Loving Yourself

Website: https://www.deniseannwillis.com/

In this inspiring interview, Katie Falcone shares her journey through motherhood, toxic work environments, and her transformation into a health and wellness coach. Discover actionable tips on nervous system regulation, overcoming workplace toxicity, and rewriting subconscious patterns to live a more fulfilled life.

She offers some simple tips that you can use to help calm your nervous system and where you can start to regain your health.

Unlocking Inner Power: Exploring Archetypes with Anna

Discover the fascinating world of archetypes and how they shape women’s inner worlds in this enlightening episode. Anna, a German nomadic artist, shares her journey through self-discovery, creativity, and understanding archetypes to empower women worldwide.

In this episode:

Anna’s background as a traveling self-portrait photographer and illustrator

The concept of archetypes: origins from Carl Jung and their universal nature

Key archetypes: nurturer, queen, maiden, huntress, sage, mystic, lover

How archetypes influence identity, relationships, and personal growth

Practical tips for exploring and working with archetypes (books, journaling, community)

Anna’s personal transformation through understanding femininity and archetypes

Challenges faced, including anxiety and self-acceptance

Recommendations for deeper self-exploration and professional support

Today my guest is Trish Heitz | Wellness Transformation Expert, Consultant | Author | Speaker, Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC, Executive Spa/Esthetic Trainer.

She spent over 30 years in the Spa/Esthetic and Training world accomplishing so much.

However, surviving Kidney Cancer in 2002 transformed her life, leading her to explore Health & Wellness, and the Mind-Body connection. She learned how our Beliefs contribute to everything we are/do… and that can include our health. She learned and then slowly healed her own self-sabotaging beliefs. The journey inspired her to write “Daydreams Come True- Self-Coaching Workbook in 2017 as a guide to the process of healing.

Join Trish and I as we share her inspiring story.

Michelle Varga shares her journey from being a six-time cancer survivor to a healing advocate, using art as a tool for healing and empowerment. Today, she joins host Judi Culp Pearson on Discover You Rising, where Michelle discusses her work with Esthetics NW Services, Varga Medical Art, and her non-profit VIPAR program, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed care and community support.

Michelle Varga, art as medicine, cancer survivor, healing, empowerment, trauma-informed care, community support, Esthetics NW Services, Varga Medical Art, VIPAR program.

To learn more about Esthetics NW or the VIPAR program visit: https://bodymindsoulstudios.com/

They loved me… until the Zoom call.

Everything was on track — the emails, the excitement, the “We can’t wait to work with you!” energy.Then the camera came on.And the energy shifted. Faces stayed polite, but the spark drained out.

They didn’t say anything out loud — but I felt it.Something unspoken had entered the room.

I realized — this is what invisibility —ageism feels like. And it doesn’t feel nice.

Watch the video or listen to the audio

* To discover how aging is really the accumulation of brilliance.

* Why Women Need the Sister-Mind Solution

* The benefits of intergenerational teams

* Techniques to combat and interrupt ageism.

* The benefits to both individuals and organizations.

With love and light, Judi 🌿 Helping women rise with clarity, courage, and confidence. Learn more or connect with me at www.jcpwellness.com

When Abby Smiley‑Krause talks about transformation, she doesn’t start with motivation quotes or perfect morning routines. She starts with the night she realized she wasn’t living the life she wanted anymore. After facing a devastating personal loss, Abby tried to quiet the pain the way so many of us do — through food and alcohol. The habits numbed the hurt, until they left her staring at a version of herself she barely recognized.

Then one day, her aunt looked at her and simply said, “We’re going to change this.” It wasn’t a grand plan — just two women showing up to the gym every morning. But that single act of accountability became the turning point that reshaped everything.

Today, Abby is a fitness competitor, life coach, and walking proof that the smallest daily choices can open the door to an entirely new chapter. She now helps women rebuild confidence, strength, and belief in themselves, one step — one workout — at a time.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How hitting rock bottom can become the foundation for new beginnings• Why “tiny steps” outlast big plans when you’re rebuilding your life• The role of community, consistency, and self‑talk in lasting change• What it really takes to rise — body, mind, and spirit

💻 Learn more about Abby’s coaching and fitness journey here:

https://www.yourfitnesschick.com/

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This conversation reminded me that transformation doesn’t happen in the big, shiney moments— it happens in the quiet ones when we decide to try again.