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In this episode, we invite a dear friend of Amanda’s to join us for the first interview in the grief series.
Melissa Sugrue bravely shares her experiences with breast cancer. Starting with a heart-wrenching poem, she draws us into her heart and her pain, giving us an inside glimpse at the journey that has shaken her core and re-defined her life and identity.

On her 50th birthday, in the midst of COVID, she was faced with the biggest shock of her life. Her story is raw, informative, and full of creative expression and inspiration. We hope you’ll use the resources below to learn more about the topics discussed in this show.

Stay up-to-date on her journey by joining her GRATITUDE BLOG or email her at [email protected]

RESOURCES FOR TODAY'S EPISODE

Breast Cancer Statistics
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-
cancer.html
Stages of Grief
https://www.webmd.com/balance/normal-grieving-and-stages-of-grief
Breast Cancer & Body Image
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5351438/
Art Therapy & Grief
https://psychcentral.com/health/grief-art-therapy#how-art-helps-with-grief
Grief &  Finding Meaning
https://brenebrown.com/podcast/david-kessler-and-brene-on-grief-and-finding-meaning/
Post-traumatic growth
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/survivorship/be-healthy-after-treatment/post-traumatic-growth-and-cancer.html

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Settle in and get ready to feel ALL the stuff. In this episode, Amanda and I introduce a new
series on grief. First, we list the physical, behavioral, emotional, social, and spiritual tolls of grieving.  We spend time discussing the impact grief has on shaping and
transforming our identities, as well as types of grief and how you can help others through the
grief process. There is hope, and we intend to find it in the personal stories of women we
admire.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW

The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Holmes & Ray Stress Scale

Even Happy Couples Cheat Ted Talk by Esther Perel

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In this episode, Amanda and I discuss the controversial claim made by Belgian-American psychotherapist Esther Perel in her popular TedTalk: Even happy couples cheat.

First, we cover the reasons Esther uncovered that lead to cheating, the risks of disconnection, and the rewards of connection.

Next, we bring in the research of relationship experts John Gottman
and Sue Johnson to help listeners understand how couples can avoid relational trauma. This is one you’ll want to share with friends and family!

Resources mentioned in today's show

“Why Happy Couples Cheat.” Esther Perel

“Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” by Dr. Sue Johnson.

“The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by John M. Gottman, PH.D

“Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Marriage Counseling.” The Gottman Institute

“Want To Avoid Divorce: Wait to get married, but not too long.” Nicholas H. Wolfhanger

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Welcome to our latest episode, where we talk to Maria Sabando, author of 'Loving Life at 50+, Embracing Aging with Humor and Wellness.'  In this interview, Maria shares how her unique perspective on aging has helped her find joy through humor and wellness. 

Discover how to live your best life after 50 by embracing self-care practices like cooking, yoga, makeup, and more. Maria also offers insights on managing menopause and building meaningful relationships during this phase of life

Learn how Maria's personal journey led her to write her book and inspire others to embrace aging with positivity. She also discusses how making small changes in your daily routine can lead to big improvements in your overall well-being

SUMMARY:  Join us for this uplifting conversation about embracing aging with humor and wellness. Listen now to gain valuable tips and insights on how to live your best life at 50 plus. Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends!

You can find Maria on Instagram her website, and on FACEBOOK
Pre-Order her book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble

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In this episode, Amanda and I tackle how self-awareness can benefit you in 5 distinct ways.  We take turns reflecting on the many different aspects that can lead to self-discovery and a life of fulfillment that can lead you to throw out your alarm clock!  As always, we share humorous, serious, and thought-provoking examples that will have you digging deeper and reflecting on your own life experiences.  Knowing yourself is a life-long process that requires us to get curious, stay open-minded, and be willing to face our blind spots.  Keep listening, and you may have an “ah-ha” moment.  

Research referenced in this podcast: 

 Psychology Today – “6 Specific Ways to Know Who You Are” 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201603/know-yourself-6-specific-ways-know-who-you-are

“Core values:  Examples of 150+ Personal Values+ Core Values List PDF”

Core values referenced https://www.saturdaygift.com/core-values-list/

“Depression and Sadness:  When to see a doctor.” 

https://www.webmd.com/depression/depression-sadness

“Chronotype Quiz”

https://thesleepdoctor.com/sleep-quizzes/chronotype-quiz/

 “Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic Wellbeing:  How to Reach happiness. 

https://positivepsychology.com/hedonic-vs-eudaimonic-wellbeing/

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Allison Jayne Ewing, a psychotherapist and EFT practitioner. Being a divorcee herself, she co-founded http://DatingAfterYourDivorce.com a date coaching platform to help women find healthy relationships. (visit her website for a free ebook)

Surprised to be divorced at midlife, Allison realized none of the fairytales she read growing up said what happened when you did NOT live happily ever after.

Dazed and confused by her sudden single status, she embarked on the dreaded task of having to date again.

Allison noticed she wasn't alone. Many of her single friends struggled with dating and meeting shitty guys while desperately searching for ‘the one’.

The turning point was when she found the secret to turning on her feminine energy and attracting adoring men.

As a psychotherapist and an EFT practitioner for 25 years, Allison decided to focus on helping other midlife women find healthy available single men who will love and adore them. She has worked with hundreds of women to clear their unconscious blocks and manifest the life of their dreams.

A sought-after and entertaining speaker, Allison is frequently requested to speak at events and conferences.

Her book "Find Love Again" is a guide to igniting your inner goddess and finding the man of your dreams.

Follow her on TikTok and on Instagram

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In this episode, Amanda and I first celebrate the big news that the “What Women Want Today” podcast has been ranked in the top 5% globally!! Thank you, loyal listeners! Next, I take the hot seat and Amanda guides me through a series of questions designed to determine whether I am well-suited to a career in coaching, speaking, and training. She draws on the work of Mark Savickas, author of the Career Style Interview, who looks at a person’s life as a “novel” being written with clues that lead to themes and unresolved issues that are expressed and healed in their careers. Listen until the end to hear my answers to these questions and see if this process could also HELP you find a dream career:

• *Who did you admire when you were growing up?
• *What magazines did you read regularly?
• *What do you like to do with your free time? What are your hobbies?
• *Do you have a favorite saying or motto?
• *What were your three favorite subjects in high school? What subjects did you hate?
• *What are your earliest recollections?

ITEMS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE
Link to Mark Savickas’ Bio:  https://www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes/profile/mark-l-savickas
Link to Career Style Interview: http://www.people.ku.edu/~tkrieshok/epsy846/lectures/csi.htm
Brene Brown's Book - Daring Greatly https://amzn.to/3MerCjN (note from Terri:  I actually loved this in audio format because her voice is so soothing to listen to)

The WWW2day Podcast is ranked 5% Globally out of 3,079,722 podcasts. (note: since recording, we are now at 3%) 

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In this episode, I invite my long time soul sister, Amanda Kieper, to the show. Amanda is a professor of speech and leadership development, a certified John Maxwell coach, and a clinical mental health counselor in Rockford, Illinois.  We have a blast discussing:

     *How we met and why divorce led us to a deeper connection

     *How female friendships grow, evolve, and sometimes dissolve

      *How personality impacts communication choices

      *The importance of travel and adventure with friends

      *Interrupting generational patterns of withdraw and avoidance in midlife

       *Self-awareness and blocks to growth

       *Grieving the death of your parents

        *Designing a life with fewer regrets 

        *Gottman's emotional bank account and sustainable relationships 

        *Building resilience 

        *How growing up in the trailer park influences our perspectives on life and love 

Amanda was born and raised in the midwest about 90 minutes from Chicago, IL and 30 minutes from Beloit, Wisconsin.  She earned a master's degree from Northern Illinois University in Interpersonal Communication in 1999 and went back for another Ms. Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling after she was diagnosed with panic disorder in 2004.  Her passion and personal mission is to help others intentionally design a life with fewer regrets.  She works with corporations, schools, and independent clients every month and it's the variety, adventure, and challenge of helping each new person uncover blind spots and reach personal mastery that fuels her flame.  Her guiding values for 2023 are to live WHOLEHEARTEDLY in HARMONY with self and others and to cultivate more ORDER and discipline.  She currently works at Rock Valley College and Forest City Consulting but dreams of one day living on the beach and continuing to do the work she loves.  She enjoys spending time with family and friends and suggests that everyone read, Irving Yalom's, "Momma and the Meaning of Life."

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Jane McGonigal
https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_the_game_that_can_give_you_10_extra_years_of_life?utm_source=sms&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread
John Gottman
https://www.gottman.com/product/the

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During this week's episode, I interview Deanna Kuempel, a survivor of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking.  

This is a heavy topic and could trigger some listeners.  

• Who is at risk for human trafficking
• Physical abuse versus emotional abuse and control
• Repeating the cycle of abuse
• Why the victim protects the abuser

Learn more about Deanna in her BIO.

Deanna was born & raised in Chicagoland and studied Business & Accounting at Harper College. Before meeting her husband, she had a small event-planning business & offered personal training services. Deanna has an extensive background as an entrepreneur & leader. She was VP of Key Accounts & Business Operations for a $20 million transmission remanufacturing facility with 150 employees. She simultaneously ran four other entities (3 commercial real estate holding businesses & 1 installation arm for our manufactured transmissions) for 10yrs. Before a life-changing event, she closed one of the most significant contracts in my career with the State of South Carolina for 5yrs, estimated at $20 million. In one contract, she doubled the size of the business. She has many multi-million contracts/Key Accounts (FGA, Verizon, AER Dhamer Powertrain, and more). All have given her stellar recommendations.

But In 2016, she was forced to start over. Deanna always had a passion for Fashion. So she engaged a design company out of Soho, NY, to start on that journey. In 2017 she founded Deanna Marie Label - where she designed, produced, and launched three collections over a few years. I successfully fulfilled a Kickstarter campaign raising over $5k to make my first collection. I was on the runway in Rhode Island at StyleWeek. Deanna was a finalist for Style Chicago for the Cadillac Design Challenge and ended her fashion adventure with the last collection at a significant runway charity event against Human Trafficking at Stan Mansion in Chicago. During that time, she also rolled out a skincare line with her label and still has a steady client base.

In 2019 she read an article on how to start a podcast and thought, "I don't know who the heck I think I am, but I'm gonna do it!" Deanna says, "I have overcome much abuse & trauma, so I decided on the name Label Free with the help of my best friend, Julie Bryant. I truly live my life free of any labels. I focus on talking to  entrepreneurs that are living life on their terms and can offer insight or a piec

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Our guest on the Podcast today is Ruth Ann Beardsley., ISSA CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER and VIP Lifestyle Mentorship/Long-Term Support coach

 Ruth Ann shares her painful but powerful journey through sexual abuse, shame, family betrayal,  weight gain, and her triumphant journey to work through her trauma and regain her power.

Ruth Ann is a successful Realtor and has used her personal journey and success in losing over 130 pounds to help other women change their lives as well.  

You can learn more about her story and connect with her 
IG:@ruthysfitjourney FB: @ruthannbellbeardsley

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