Joy of the Hang | A Wellness, Connection & Empowerment Podcast with Sharon Stevenson

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In this powerful episode of Joy of the Hang, I sit down with Mylitta Butler, author of Slim Down, Level Up, to talk about her extraordinary 161-pound weight loss journey — and how she’s kept it off.

Mylitta opens up about the mindset shifts, the daily rituals, the emotional healing, and the deep “why” that fueled her transformation. This isn’t a story about dieting. It’s a story about reclaiming your life, your health, and your joy.

If you need hope, motivation, or a reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with Jessica Rueger — a guide to visionary leaders who are ready to create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Jessica’s work is all about divine embodiment, energetic alignment, and conscious creation—helping people design a life of freedom, fulfillment, and success that money alone can’t buy.

Together, we explore what it really means to live an exquisite life: one built on intention, connection, and the courage to listen to your soul’s calling. Jessica shares how to shift out of survival mode, tune into higher wisdom, and step into the version of yourself that’s been waiting for you all along.

If you’re craving more meaning, more alignment, and a life that feels deeply yours, this episode is your permission slip to rise.

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In this episode of Joy of the Hang, host Sharon Stevenson travels—figuratively and emotionally—to Italy with mother-and-son duo Mary Ann and Mimmo Cricchio, the heart behind Da Mimmo Tours. From their legendary Baltimore restaurant to luxury culinary adventures along the Amalfi Coast, the Cricchios have built a life centered on food, family, and connection. Discover how they transformed hospitality into heritage, and why they believe joy is best served with good wine, good company, and a view of the Mediterranean.

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Beth Lawlor has built her career at the highest levels of finance—leading thousands across the country as President of U.S. Bank Wealth Management. But in this candid conversation, Beth opens up about more than markets and money. She shares how she leads with purpose, creates connection in a competitive industry, and defines true wealth beyond the balance sheet.

We talk about resilience, leadership lessons from her 25-year career spanning UBS, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, and how she stays grounded in a fast-moving financial world. Named one of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Women on Wall Street, Beth brings both wisdom and warmth to the table.

💡 Joyful Act: Take five minutes today to reach out to someone who’s helped you grow—financially, personally, or professionally. Gratitude is a form of wealth too.

🎙️ Welcome to Joy of the Hang, where we explore the transformative power of connection. Follow us on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you hang out with your favorite podcasts—and share this episode with a friend who’s building their version of wealth and joy.

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In this episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon welcomes Ukrainian entrepreneur-philanthropist Yana Matviychuk — founder of the creative agency ARENA CS, the Women’s Aid International charity fund, and a driving force for business, volunteerism and humanitarian impact in wartime Ukraine. We dive into how Yana started a company with just $300, scaled it into multi-million-dollar success, pivoted into radical philanthropy during conflict, and is now helping reshape Ukraine’s economy, infrastructure and civil society. If you’re curious about business as service, leading with heart under pressure, and creating legacy that crosses borders—this conversation is a masterclass in the power of purpose.

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In this Joy of the Hang episode, Sharon sits down with Dr. Robin Perry Braun—PhD in Integrative Medicine, MS in Psychology, and ordained minister—whose life’s work is helping people release the inner blocks that keep them from peace, joy, and purpose. We get into the “how”: energy and the nervous system, belief patterns, trauma imprints, and practical tools to support real-world change. Dr. Braun shares insights from 30+ years of practice and her books (Living Like a Son, Thrive, A Believer’s Guide to the Law of Attraction, 30 Days to Peace and Joy, Journey Through the Storm), plus what her certified modality looks like in action. If you’re curious about integrative, faith-forward, science-informed approaches to feeling better—and creating a life that actually fits—this conversation is your starting line.

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Ever wondered why your body feels different lately—why you might be low on energy, struggling with night sweats, mood swings, brain fog, or just feel like you’re not you anymore? In this episode, Sharon sits down with Dr. Victoria Andarcia, board-certified in internal medicine with advanced training in integrative and functional medicine, to explore what it really means to reclaim vitality, rebalance your hormones, and feel good in your body again.

Dr. Andarcia practices at Reveal Vitality in downtown Sarasota, where she helps women navigate pivotal life stages—fertility, perimenopause, menopause—by focusing on root-cause health instead of just masking symptoms. This means digging into hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and hormone balancing, nutrition and lifestyle medicine, emotional wellness, sleep, gut health, and even the subtle ways your hormones impact your confidence, libido, and sense of joy.

You’ll hear them talk about:

• The meaning and value of hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones, HRT vs non-HRT options—why timing, delivery method, and individual risk matter.
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• How hormonal changes show up (hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, low libido, weight gain, fatigue) and how rebalancing estrogen, progesterone (and sometimes testosterone) can help you feel like you again.
• Why integrative and functional medicine matter—because true healing isn’t just about pills, it’s about lifestyle, mindset, emotional intelligence, movement, and whole-body vitality.
• Practical tools you can start this week to boost your hormonal wellness: sleep hacks, stress reduction, food as medicine, supporting your gut and liver—because hormones don’t just live in a pill bottle.
• The mindset shift: moving from “I’m just surviving this body” to “I’m thriving in this body”—with confidence, humor, presence, and purpose.

Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, perimenopause, full menopause, or simply feeling out of sync with your body and spirit—this episode gives you a roadmap for hormone balance, renewed energy, and sustainable vitality. Tune in, take notes, and give yourself permission to feel good again.

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In a world obsessed with hustle, Katie Close teaches a different path—one that honors the soul behind the strategy. With over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and executives transform their businesses from the inside out, she joins Sharon to talk about the evolution of leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how to stay grounded in your humanity while scaling your dreams.

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Hospice work isn’t about dying—it’s about living with grace. In this powerful episode, Sharon talks with Carla Armstrong, Director of Philanthropy at Gulfside Hospice, about what it truly means to show up for others at the most tender moments of life. They discuss generosity, grief, and the surprising joy that emerges when we stop fearing the end and start embracing connection.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Sharon sits down with Connie Going, a nationally recognized advocate, adoption expert, and tireless voice for children in the foster care system.

With more than 40 years in social work—and as an adoptive mom herself—Connie has witnessed the heartbreak, beauty, and resilience that come with finding “forever homes.” From the trenches of child welfare to national media spotlights like The View, Oprah’s O Magazine, and CBS On the Road with Steve Hartman, Connie’s mission has remained the same: to make sure every child knows the power of unconditional love and belonging.

Together, Sharon and Connie talk about the realities of trauma, the courage it takes to parent through pain, and the radical act of choosing family—again and again.
It’s a raw, hopeful conversation about healing, humanity, and what it really means to hang on for each other.

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