Feminine Roadmap

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about the menopause switch, when our bodies go from what we’ve known all our lives to perimenopause to menopause and how we can facilitate that transition in the most natural and supportive way. Dr. Carissa Alinat, sought after leader in hormone therapy and weight loss, author of “Menopause Switch” brings her years of experience and research to this conversation, empowering us with solid, scientific information so that the menopause transition is less turbulent. Dr. Carissa seeks to aid women in finding the right natural treatments including food, supplements and strategies to aid our bodies through hormone transitions. She demystifies menopause and creates simple, actionable protocols that minimize the impacts of hormonal changes. This conversation is one you are going to want to share with a friend or a group of friends so grab a cuppa something wonderful and have a listen to clear away the brain fog and hot flashes so you can live a normal life again! www.feminineroadmap.com/episode176/

Today on Feminine Roadmap Gina’s guests share their keys to empower you to safeguard your emotional health during difficult times. Dr. Elia Gourgouris and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, co-authors of “7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing With Pandemics and Other Disasters”, bring wise, practical counsel to help you navigate whatever challenges or trials you may be going through. We are living in unprecedented times where we are all impacted by 4 simultaneous crises which is bringing so many layers of stress to each of our lives than we may not even be aware of. Dr. Elia and Coach Kon skillfully identify the layers, the natural response systems and the steps to give you the ability to cope and pivot toward a new normal with confidence. They acknowledge that the global experience of so much simultaneous loss and change has thrown our world into collective grief which has far reaching impact. This conversation is a long drink of cool water for a dry and thirsty world, tune in to hear how to navigate through the emotional and mental stress from your best self and prepare for your new normal. Grab a cuppa something wonderful, a good friend and hunker down with this encouraging, compassionate conversation. www.feminineroadmap.com/episode175/

Today on Feminine Roadmap, Valerie Ramsey, mother of 6, grandmother, model, author and speaker, brings her experience and wisdom from 80 years of living a rich full life. During these stressful times, Valerie shares sound, time tested advice to encourage listeners to manage stress, life a healthy life, guard your thought life and even how to take excellent care of your skin. After raising her family of 6 with her husband Wally, Valerie embarked on her first career outside the home which led to becoming the PR Director for Pebble Beach Resorts, a mature model, an author, and a speaker as well as a two time cancer survivor. This conversation is chock full of encouragement, practical tips and strategies to navigate whatever life may bring. Sometimes during times of stress and challenge we drop into survival mode and forget to do the things that will enable us to not only survive but thrive when things get difficult. Grab a cuppa something wonderful and get ready to hear some great advice! www.feminineroadmap.com/episode174/

Today on Feminine Roadmap guest Amanda JP Brown, author of “You’re Brave Enough: 8 Daily Practices to Be Your Own Hero” takes us on her journey of discovery that taught her how to own all of who she was including all of her decisions, experiences, failings and struggles. Amanda began to realize she had compartmentalized herself because of trauma, segmenting parts of herself to find what she thought was love and acceptance so she turned to face her truth and begin her healing journey. She shares how you can remove the shame and guilt of owning your own story and begin to reintegrate those pieces of yourself that have been hidden or forgotten so you can find the power of who you are and become your own hero. Amanda understands being caught in the depth of unworthiness, settling for what life brings your way, believing that it’s all you deserve but she wants you to know that you are worthy, you do deserve better, you are enough in this moment. If you are ready to start your own journey of owning all of who you are or you’re already on that path and need a traveling partner, this episode is for you. We encourage you to grab a cuppa something wonderful, a good friend and settle in to be encouraged, challenged and empowered to own all of who you are right now, right as you are. www.feminineroadmap.com/episode173/

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about harnessing our power every day, how to lean in and not give in to the challenges of life. Kimberly Faith, futurist and inspirational leadership author brings her years of experience working with women (and men) to listeners to share some universal truths that she has discovered that keep people in stuck and limited. Kimberly gives us an overview of the seven universal mindsets that she unearthed through her research and how we can flip the script on those mindsets to empower us. As we face each of those mindsets and do the work necessary to shift them from limiting to limitless she believes that we will begin to see a better world, more light, more cooperation, and create the lives we were meant to live. If you have struggled with feeling stuck, frustrated and uncertain then grab a cuppa something wonderful and have a seat- Kimberly is dropping some serious wisdom that will help you discover your own power. www.feminineroadmap.com/episode172/

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about how to live a happy life, how to tap into hope even when the struggles of life come our way. Wendell Miracle, best selling author of “Have a Magical Day: & Keys to Living Happy Every Day” and founder of Hope Nuggets, shares how losing his mother to cancer led him into a very dark, difficult season of life until one day he realized he did not have to live like that any longer and he began to turn his life around. In 2013 Wendell decided to start Hope Nuggets on Instagram which only allowed 15 second videos at the time so he learned to keep his messages short and impactful. Those humble beginnings have lead to a movement caled Hope Nuggets. Hope Nuggets was designed to help you live a happy and rewarding life. Wendell believes you are meant to be happy, extremely happy and you are meant to have an amazing life. His desire is to see you succeed in every area of your life- Body, Soul & Mind. So no matter what you may be going through, give yourself the gift of an hour with Wendell. Grab a cuppa something wonderful, find a comfy spot to sit and be encouraged! www.feminineroadmap.com/episode171/

Today on Feminine Roadmap Gina and her guest Diane Sherry Case talk about using creative writing as therapy, a way to alleviate stress and anxiety. During times of uncertainty creative writing is a way to release the thoughts and feelings that are caught in your mind and Diane believes that when you put pen to paper you can begin to release those negative or challenging emotions in a helpful, healthy way. She has created a curriculum of prompts and exercises that can be used to start the journey of therapeutic writing to guide writers who may feel unsure of where or how to begin. Dian’s goal is to help people tap into their innate ability to communicate through writing in a way that is soulful, uplifting and connecting. A few of the ideas she introduces are listing colors and writing about how color makes you feel, writing out the soundtrack of your life- those songs that represent different periods of your life and express what bubbles up, write a dialogue with your inner critic and yourself, or just write whatever words come to mind without thinking about making sense. If you find yourself feeling mentally and emotionally cluttered, grab a journal and a pen so you can write down which ideas Diane shares that resonate with you. The challenge is to only write 5-10 minutes a day so you can feel less stressed and more at peace – there’s no better time than the present! www.feminineroadmap.com/episode170/

Today on Feminine Roadmap guest Ronne Rock brings hope for purpose weary warriors. Have you ever believed that you had to find the one thing you are meant to do in this life and worn yourself out looking for it? Ronne’s faith in God has been her strong compass as she navigated being redirected from what she thought was going to be her purpose in her late 40’s to the ministry and full life she is living now at 60. In this conversation Ronne flips the script for us to get us off of the exhausting hamster wheel of finding the elusive “purpose” of our lives and points us to living fully the rich and vibrant life in front of us, the one filled with people, experiences and opportunities. Taking the time to recognize that every decade of our lives is purposeful, finding the joy in the season we are in can help fulfill that sense of purpose in many unexpected ways. Though the journey will be punctuated with mistakes and challenges, she encourages us to accept ourselves as the beautifully flawed and innately gifted women we are, women with unique gifts and talents waiting to be exercised right now, where we are in life today. Wait no longer, grab a cuppa something wonderful, rest your purpose weary self and be encouraged today. You are worth it! www.feminineroadmap.com/episode169/

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about being a caregiver caught between the generations with guest Sarahbeth Persiani. Caregiving is becoming a role that many people are taking on while they are still parenting their own children leading to what experts are calling the “sandwich generation”. As the youngest of 5 children Sarahbeth talks about navigating the challenges of caregiving for her father with dementia and the relationship challenges within her family as a result. Sarahbeth brings a gentle, mindful and honest look at what caregiving entails from the emotional and physical realities to the psychological impacts. Her insights into how we can set ourselves up to stay healthy in mind and body while carrying the responsibility of caregiving is very practical. If you or someone you know is caught between the generations in the midst of caregiving, working, raising a family and trying to stay afloat emotionally, physically and psychologically – then invite them to grab a cuppa something wonderful with you and glean some encouragement and help from this very timely conversation. www.feminineroadmap.com/episode168/

Today on Feminine Roadmap, guest Karena Kilcoyne inspires listeners to find their silver lining through the practice of gratitude and honoring the journey they are on. Developing the habit of practicing gratitude and looking for the silver lining can help us understand ourselves and help us to take responsibility for our own happiness. Karena encourages us to give ourselves permission to feel our feelings whatever they are at the moment – both positive and negative- and honor them by holding a space for them, seeking the hidden gifts that they bring. She believes that every emotion that shows up is for you, for a purpose and by valuing them as they are is the key to finding that deep sense of gratitude and being able to identify the silver linings in our everyday lives. This sacred journey we call life is a gift with many silver linings to be found and treasured. We invite you to join us with a cuppa something wonderful, a dear friend and an open heart to find your own silver linings in this adventure we call life. www.feminineroadmap.com/episode167/