Welcome to today’s episode! I’m so excited to introduce you to my personal coach, Claudette Chenevert, who is also known as The Stepmom Coach. Claudette is a Master Stepfamily Relationship Coach with over 35 years of experience helping stepmothers and their partners build stronger, healthier stepfamilies—one STEP at a time.

In addition to her coaching work, Claudette holds a degree in the Psychology of Communication and specializes in stepfamily dynamics and conflict resolution. She’s also the host of the annual Stepfamily Summit, which has been running since 2020, creating a much-needed space for stepfamilies to find connection, support, and guidance.

I first came to Claudette for support in navigating my role as a stepmom in a way that felt authentic to me. Instead of trying to force myself into stepmom stereotypes that didn’t fit, Claudette helped me trust myself and carve out a role that works for my unique situation.

While her work is focused on step-parents, Claudette’s insights on self-trust, communication, and navigating complex family systems are truly universal. In this conversation, we explore themes that will resonate with anyone who’s looking to create stronger relationships or move through life with more confidence and authenticity.

Let’s dive in! Here’s my conversation with Claudette Chenevert.

You can find Claudette at:

Website: https://stepmomcoach.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepmomcoach

And you can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

In this second part of my self-interview experiment, we’re diving even deeper into the waves of fear that inevitably arise on the path toward meaningful goals. Whether you’re dreaming big or just beginning to take the first small steps toward change, this episode will give you new insights and tools to ride those emotional swells without letting fear derail you.

If you missed part one, be sure to listen to Ep 56 first!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

1. Lessons from the Journey So FarI share some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in this new chapter of my coaching practice, including why fear feels so intense, how it’s survivable, and how riding through it strengthens your confidence instead of weakening it.
2. “Afraid of Their Dreams”Many of my clients come to me with nervous systems that are afraid of their dreams. What does that mean? I break down this idea and share how I help people move past self-sabotage into aligned action.
3. Patterns and BreakthroughsFrom thinking they’re small and powerless to realizing they have untapped power, I reflect on the common breakthroughs I’ve seen in my work and share a surprising perspective shift that unlocks answers already inside you.
4. Practical Advice for the Overwhelmed DreamerFeeling stuck between a big vision and the fear of how to get there? I offer simple, actionable advice to help you start building momentum while balancing exposure with recovery and leaning into supportive connections.

Why You Should Tune In:

This episode is about more than facing fear—it’s about transforming it into fuel for your growth. You’ll hear relatable examples, personal reflections, and practical tools to inspire your next step forward, whether you’re starting a new chapter, navigating self-doubt, or pursuing a bold dream.

Takeaway for Listeners:

Fear doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path—it’s a sign you’re doing something meaningful. When you balance courageous action with nervous system care, you can move forward with clarity and confidence, one wave at a time.

Subscribe & Stay Connected:

Don’t miss future episodes! Subscribe to the podcast and follow me with the links below. Let’s ride these waves together.

You can find me at:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

In this solo episode, I experiment with a new format: interviewing myself! As someone who’s naturally more comfortable hosting conversations than delivering monologues, I decided to ease into solo episodes by writing interview questions and answering them myself.

The theme of this episode is something we all face on the path to big goals—fear. Whether you're pursuing healing, building a business, exploring a creative dream, or embarking on any personal growth journey, fear is part of the process. Together, we explore how to navigate the inevitable waves of fear that arise along the way.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

My Journey in Coaching: A brief introduction for new listeners about who I am and what brought me to this point in my coaching career.

Pivoting with Purpose: Insights into my recent transition from chronic pain coaching to a new focus on helping sensitive high achievers reach their big goals. I share the fears and doubts that came up and how I worked through them.

Journaling as a Fear Navigator: A practical look at how I use mind-body journaling to process fear, access my inner guidance, and stay grounded when the waves of self-doubt roll in.

Why You Should Tune In:
This episode isn’t just about my journey—it’s about yours too. If you’re facing fear as you move toward something meaningful, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. Plus, I’ll share tools and insights to help you stay steady when fear tries to knock you off course.

Takeaway for Listeners:
Fear is normal, and you can ride its waves without letting it drown your dreams. Journaling is one of the most powerful tools I’ve found to navigate those emotional swells—and by the end of this episode, you’ll have a few prompts to try in your own journal.

Subscribe & Stay Connected:
Don’t miss future episodes! Subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Instagram. Let’s keep riding those waves together.

You can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

Today’s guest is someone incredibly dear to my heart: Ashley Haseotes. Ashley and I have worked together since 2020, and witnessing her transformation has been nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Ashley is a mother of three, a healer, and a powerhouse businesswoman who wears many hats, including founder of a charity that supports kids with cancer and their families. But Ashley’s story is so much more than her titles.

When we first began working together, Ashley was confined by chronic migraines and pain, unable to travel or fully participate in her life. Over time, she not only healed her pain but also strengthened her marriage, regained control of her charity, and went on to head marketing for her family’s multi-franchise businesses. And as if that wasn’t enough, she wrote a memoir called The Unspoken, detailing her journey of healing from childhood trauma and chronic pain—and you can even read about our work together in the book!


Ashley’s story is one of resilience, healing, and rediscovering life’s purpose. Whether you’re navigating pain, stress, or a big life transition, Ashley’s insights are sure to inspire and empower you. And I can’t wait to share this conversation with you!

You can find Ashley at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyhaslove/

Book: The Unspoken: A Soul's Reflection on Healing from Abuse, Neglect and Chronic Pain

https://www.veda-healing.org/author-ashley-haseotes-the-unspoken/

And you can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Dawn Apuan, a copywriter and funnel strategist who helps entrepreneurs sell out their high-ticket offers with messaging that brilliantly captures their unique voice. But Dawn’s journey to where she is today is a powerful story of learning to trust herself. After a life as a pastor in a tightly-knit faith community where her path seemed completely mapped out, Dawn made the bold decision to leave that life behind and follow her intuition into the unknown. We talk about how she navigated that scary transition, leaned into her inner guidance, and ultimately found a life and career that light her up. This conversation is a testament to the power of trusting yourself—let’s get started!

You can find Dawn at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawn.copyqueen/

Website: https://www.dawnapuan.com/

And you can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Dr. Jennifer Franklin, one of the first ‘gastropsychologists’ in the U.S. Dr. Franklin specializes in treating neuroplastic symptoms and disorders of gut-brain interaction like irritable bowel syndrome and cyclic vomiting syndrome. Drawing from her own recovery journey, she’s spent over two decades helping others heal through experiential, mindfulness-based, and somatic approaches. Dr. Franklin is also a teacher, speaker, and content creator, sharing her expertise on the brain-gut connection and how to foster lasting healing. You’re going to get so much out of this conversation—let’s get started!

You can find Jennifer at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donthateyourguts/

Website: https://donthateyourguts.com/

And you can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Dr. Adrienne Stein, a board-certified naturopathic doctor on a mission to change the narrative around menopause. With over 20 years of experience treating thousands of women in perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Adrienne sheds light on the lack of resources and understanding many women face during this transition. She sees menopause not just as a health condition but as a pivotal opportunity for women to transform their health, step into their power, and embrace a new chapter of embodiment. It’s a perspective you don’t want to miss—let’s get into it!

You can find Adrienne at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienne.nd/

Website: https://thrivemenopause.com/

And you can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.annaholtzman.com⁠

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Christine Northrup, an LCSW, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and the owner of Take Root Counseling and Coaching, a group practice specializing in highly individualized eating disorder treatment. Christine also runs ED Recovery Coaching, where she helps individuals deepen their recovery journey. Drawing from her own recovery experience, she works through a somatically oriented, attachment-based lens and is an advanced practitioner of Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders. We dive into her approach to healing and how she helps clients connect to their capacity for deep, embodied transformation. Stay tuned—it’s a conversation you’ll want to hear!

You can find Christine at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/take_root_counseling

Therapy: https://www.takerootcounselingandcoaching.com/

Coaching: https://www.edrecoverycoaching.com/

And you can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Jess Seitz, a trauma-informed pelvic floor occupational therapist and vaginismus recovery coach who helps women around the world break free from the pain and frustration of vaginismus so they can enjoy intimacy without fear. After overcoming vaginismus herself, Jess developed a unique program that’s helped dozens of women turn pain into pleasure. We talk about her personal journey, her trauma-informed approach, and how nervous system regulation plays a key role in recovery. Stick around—you won’t want to miss it!

You can find Jess at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painfree.intimacy/

Website: https://painfreeintimacy.com/

And you can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠

In today’s episode, I got to chat with a colleague who I got to meet in person for the first time recently, which was pretty magical.

Lauren Garchow is a psychotherapist, mind-body coach, and chronic pain survivor based in Los Angeles, California. Her chronic pain healing journey revealed the mind’s powerful ability to change and adapt, igniting her passion to support others in their mind-body healing. With over a decade of experience in the social work field, she currently owns a private practice where she focuses on helping women feel at home in their bodies.  She has successfully guided numerous clients through diverse chronic pain challenges and physical symptoms, with a focus on providing relief for those struggling with dizziness. She helps clients understand the connections between individual, family, community, and societal systems, empowering them to explore their minds and bodies with curiosity and compassion.

Lauren deeply values balance in her life. In order for her to show up whole-heartily in this work, she prioritizes having a full life outside of it. She loves listening to live music and currently leads live music shows for up-and-coming artists in Los Angeles. A big part of her healing journey was learning to have more FUN and lighten up on herself, so making time for community, play, and creativity is crucial for her in maintaining her mind-body connection.

When Lauren and I spoke, we covered all of the above, plus she shared her experience with a major relapse in chronic pain — and how that relapse, which is a very common experience by the way, actually taught her more about the healing process, which she’s about to share with you in this conversation.

You can find Lauren at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurengarchow/

Website: https://www.laurengtherapy.com/

And you can find me at:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anna_holtzman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.annaholtzman.com⁠