Evolving Women

What if confidence isn't about having all the answers - but having the courage to stay curious?In this inspiring conversation, Teresa sits down with global leadership expert, author, and founder of Wonder Crone, Jen Butz, to explore why so many women underestimate themselves and how curiosity, wonder, and intentional choices can completely transform the way we live.From overcoming imposter syndrome to embracing a "zigzag" life, Jen shares stories from decades of living and working around the world, revealing how saying "yes" before feeling ready opened doors she never imagined.

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https://www.wondercrone.com

In this episode of Evolving Women, Teresa sits down with retirement life coach Laurie Crawford to explore what retirement really means for women, especially those in Generation X. Together they discuss why so many women spend decades caring for everyone else before finally asking themselves one simple but life-changing question:What do I want?You'll discover why retirement planning goes far beyond money and includes your health, relationships, purpose, strengths, values, home, and personal fulfillment. Laurie shares practical insights on preparing for life's next chapter with intention instead of fear while embracing the wisdom that comes with every new decade.Whether retirement is five years away or right around the corner, this conversation will help you begin creating a future that feels meaningful, energized, and completely your own.

Laurie Crawford is a life coach and facilitator who’s been championing women and Gen X pros through life’s big pivots for over 30 years ~ think: more clarity, more confidence, and a whole lot of real-world results. She’s part strategy-whisperer, part cheerleader, and full-time believer in sustainable change rooted in what matters most. Laurie holds an MS in organizational behavior and is a PCC through the International Coaching Federation, but she swears her real superpower is deep listening and a well-timed “aha.”Links:Website: https://lauriecrawfordcoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriecrawfordcoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriecrawford/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriecrawfordcoaching/🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted—and still feel like something is missing?

In this episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lyson sits down with coach, speaker, and former corporate executive Kelly Grutko to discuss a challenge many successful women experience but rarely talk about: what comes after success.

Kelly shares her powerful concepts of Post-Success Drift and Post-Success Reinvention, explaining why reaching your goals can sometimes leave you feeling stuck, disconnected from your identity, and wondering what comes next.

Together, they explore:

• The hidden cost of success
• Why identity often becomes tied to careers and titles
• How to navigate major life transitions and reinvention
• Why confidence comes after action—not before
• Letting go of external validation
• The dangers of perfectionism and comparison
• How small steps create momentum and clarity
• Finding purpose without the pressure of having one grand passion

If you've ever felt stuck after reaching a goal, retiring from a career, becoming an empty nester, changing paths, or simply wondering "What's next?", this conversation will remind you that you're not alone - and that your next chapter may be your most meaningful one yet.

💬 We'd love to hear from you: Have you ever experienced a season of reinvention?

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🤝Connect with Kellie Grutko:💥Web: http://www.purposefulpivot.net/💥LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-grutkoEmail: [email protected] 🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

https://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.siteWhat if the objects in your home are telling the story of your life?In this episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa Lisum sits down with legacy artist, storyteller, and creator of Show & Tales, Martie McNabb, for a fascinating conversation about memory, meaning, and the stories attached to the things we keep.Martie shares how she transformed a career in teaching into a unique mission of helping people preserve their personal histories through photographs, memorabilia, family treasures, and storytelling. Together, they explore why photos matter, how memories shape our identities, and why our possessions often hold far more emotional significance than we realize.In this episode, you'll discover:What a "Legacy Artist" doesWhy organizing photos is really about preserving storiesThe emotional connection we have to possessionsHow memories and objects help define our personal historyWhy storytelling strengthens family connectionsThe hidden risks of storing all your memories digitallyHow life transitions often force us to rethink what we keepWhy your home may be your own personal museumWhether you're downsizing, preserving family memories, navigating a life transition, or simply curious about the stories behind the things you own, this conversation will inspire you to see your belongings - and your legacy - in a completely new way.💬 We'd love to hear from you: What object in your home holds a special story?👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who treasures family history, memories, and meaningful stories.00:00 Introduction to Marty McNabb00:31 What Is a Legacy Artist?02:25 The Problem with Photos We Never See03:23 Turning a Problem into a Business05:18 Why Organizing Photos Isn't the End Goal06:42 Following Curiosity and Reinvention08:08 The Power of Experimentation09:08 Why Adults Struggle with Being Beginners11:02 Giving Yourself Permission to Learn11:32 The Reality of Digital Photos Today12:29 Why Storytelling Matters More Than Pictures14:27 Discovering Hidden Family Treasures15:53 "Don't Let Your Children Grow Up to Be JPEGs"18:46 The Stories Behind the Things We Keep20:33 How Show & Tales Was Born24:25 Marketing Through Storytelling28:10 Creating Spaces for People to Share Stories30:20 Why We Need More Storytelling Spaces32:33 Looking at Life Through a Storytelling Lens33:29 The Emotional Challenge of Letting Go35:58 Your Home as a Personal Museum36:58 What Happens to Our Stories After We're Gone39:23 How to Connect with Marty41:17 Final Reflections on Legacy and Storytelling🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ It's the Story, Not the Object✅ Curiosity Creates New Possibilities✅ our Legacy Lives in the Stories You Share🤝Connect with Martie McNabb:Martie's a legacy artist on a mission to build deeper connections, community & legacy through the stories of the "Things that Matter". She believes that our homes are our personal museums & the Things we surround & adorn ourselves with are the souvenirs of our lives that hold our stories. It’s not that Things matter, it’s the stories that get attached to them that often do.Her social enterprise, Thingtide Show & Tales®, has been written about in the Wall Street Journal & featured in three books. Check out her show "Things That Matter" with Martie McNabb on YouTube & where you listen to podcasts💥Web: https://www.showandtales.com/things-that-matter-podcast/💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martiemcnabb/💥IG:💥FB:💥Youtube: www.youtube.com/@showandtales 🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

What happens when the life you built suddenly changes?In this powerful episode of Evolving Women, I sit down with divorce recovery coach Beth Carroll to discuss healing after a blindsided divorce, rebuilding identity in midlife, and finding hope after unexpected loss.After a 30-year relationship ended unexpectedly, Beth found herself navigating grief, trauma, the loss of her marriage, the deaths of both parents, and the challenge of rediscovering who she was beyond the roles she had always known. Through subconscious reprogramming, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and deep personal growth, she transformed one of the most difficult seasons of her life into a new beginning.In this conversation, we explore:• Healing after divorce and betrayal• Midlife identity shifts and reinvention• The impact of subconscious beliefs• Somatic healing and nervous system regulation• Processing grief and trauma• Why you're not starting over - you're starting from experience• How to move forward with confidence and self-trustIf you're navigating divorce, loss, empty nesting, or any major life transition, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and encouragement for your next chapter.Remember: what happened to you does not define who you are.If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment sharing your biggest takeaway.🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ Divorce Does Not Define Your Worth✅ You're Not Starting Over✅ Healing Requires Both Mind and Body🤝Connect with Beth Carroll:💥Web: https://bethcarrollcoaching.com/💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bethcarrollcoaching/💥FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550705971239Link to The Blindside Distinction free guide: https://app.bethcarrollcoaching.com/theblindsideddistinction🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

What if midlife wasn’t the beginning of decline… but the moment your wings finally appeared?In this deeply inspiring episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum sits down with author, artist, and “uplifter” Wendy Knox to explore reinvention, intuition, aging, and the mysterious signs that can guide us toward a more authentic life. After losing a high-powered advertising career at 50, Wendy found herself asking a heartbreaking question: “Am I too old to reinvent myself?” What happened next changed the course of her life forever.From swarms of red dragonflies to powerful lessons about intuition, self-trust, creativity, healing, and becoming your own authority, this conversation is a reminder that it’s never too late to grow new wings.Whether you’re navigating a career shift, emotional healing, aging, spiritual awakening, or simply searching for deeper meaning, this episode will leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, and inspired.

In this episode:Midlife reinvention and purposeLearning to trust your intuitionSigns from the universe and synchronicityOvercoming inner ageism and self-doubtHealing, self-trust, and becoming your own authorityThe spiritual meaning of dragonfliesWhy aging can become your greatest transformation

🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site🤝 Connect with Wendi KnoxWendi is passionate about helping women transform old stories aboutaging into new possibilities through her writing, art, and Breaking Out of theAge Cage illustrated talks and workshops.💥Web: https://wendiknox.com/💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendiknox/💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/wendiknoxuplifter💥FB: https://www.facebook.com/wendiknoxauthor/💥Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OhMyGoddessByWendi💥Ageist Magazine: https://www.ageist.com/profile/wendi-knox-71-soaring-after-midlife/💥Link to buy her book:https://www.amazon.com/Way-Dragonfly-Flight-Instructions-Transform/dp/196182616X

Say goodbye to band-aid fixes and hello to true wellness! In this powerful episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum teams up with health strategist Jalaine Poirier to break down how to build your IRAH - Individual Retirement Account for Health – using skills, not pills.Learn how chronic inflammation is the root of countless diseases, and discover simple daily habits to reduce it naturally. From boosting omega-3s to smarter movement, sleep, nutrition, and mindset - you’ll walk away empowered to take your health into your own hands.

Teresa Lisum, Self-Worth & Superpower Coach 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://linktr.ee/teresalisum

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Have you ever almost talked yourself out of something amazing because of self-doubt? In this empowering episode of the Evolving Woman, host Teresa Lisum sits down with Lynn McLaughlin - a children’s book author, educator, and mental health advocate - who nearly declined a global nomination that would change her life. 🌍💫Together, they explore how fear often shows up right before a breakthrough, and how saying yes to the unknown can lead to incredible connection, confidence, and contribution. From attending the Women Changing the World Global Awards in London, to building partnerships with women from 55 countries, Lynn’s journey is a reminder that you are more ready than you think.✨ Topics covered:Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndromeThe power of women supporting womenBuilding global community and collaborationChildren’s mental health and advocacyUnlocking your purpose and potential🌿 This episode is your permission slip to say YES to your next opportunity and your most authentic self!

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Lynn McLaughlin

Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-mclaughlin-med-bed-ba-2a8b5384/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughlin.co/

Veronica Shears, an end-of-life doula and hospice nurse, shares vital caregiver self-care tips to help you avoid burnout and stay emotionally strong. You'll discover practical strategies, powerful mindset shifts, and supportive tools every caregiver needs - especially during National Caregivers Month. Whether you're caring for aging parents or a loved one with dementia, this video offers encouragement, community, and hope. Learn how to ground yourself, ask for help, and deal with anticipatory grief. You’ll walk away inspired and better prepared to care for both your loved one and yourself.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Philip Mach shares how he left traditional medicine to heal leaky gut and hormones naturally through functional medicine. You’ll learn why gut health is the foundation of your mood, energy, and hormone balance—especially for women dealing with IBS, thyroid issues, or fatigue. Dr. Phil explains the gut-brain connection, how stress and diet affect your body, and simple steps to take back control. If you're tired of prescriptions and want real healing, this is your sign. Listen to the end for insights you won’t hear at your doctor’s office!