“Stress is growth. It's the driver of evolution itself. Stress is what creates everything. We need to reframe the very meaning of stress so that we don't fear it.” —Tammy Allen

Some days, life feels like one long sprint where stress keeps piling up faster than clarity. There are moments when the world pushes harder than expected, and it becomes tempting to believe the pressure means something is wrong. It may be worth considering that stress could be pointing toward growth instead of defeat.

Tammy Allen brings decades of real-life experience to this idea, shaped by a childhood marked by responsibility, a violent early relationship she escaped, and a lifetime of reinvention that led to her work on stress, intuition, and resilience. Her journey fuels her mission to help others turn survival mode into grounded confidence.

Press play for an honest, energizing look at stress that leaves room for hope, humor, and real change.

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• Childhood patterns that shape adult stress responses
• Surviving trauma and learning strategic calm
• The survival response and how to redirect it
• Declarations and tools that retrain thinking
• Building doubtless confidence through action
• Why intuition becomes louder in stillness
• Stress during world chaos and staying in personal coherence
• Creativity, problem solving, and finding the third option
• The Great Stress Reset and practical resets for daily life

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01:34 Redefining Aging and “The Juice of Life” Philosophy 
07:00 Escaping an Abusive Relationship and Learning Survival Strategy 
14:00 Why Stress Exists and How to Reframe It
20:09 Why Creativity Peaks at 9 AM and Capturing Ideas Fast
27:45 Turning Stress Into Doubtless Confidence
31:58 Breaking the “Poor Me” Cycle
37:40 Taking Action Strategically: Influence vs Control
43:30 Collective Growth 

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Tammy Allen is an artist, author, and systems theorist who survived four years of captivity by the Masked Rapist of Eugene, Oregon, and transformed that experience to become a powerful voice for personal transformation and human potential. After her escape, she faced the daunting reality that her son had inherited behavioral challenges from his father, forcing her to evolve in ways she never imagined.

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“Personal pain is as unique as a fingerprint, and you never know what somebody's going through. Always be kind.” —Teresa Ramirez

 The piece reflects on how the lack of everyday decency can weigh on us, and introduces a conversation that offers practical, hopeful ways to cultivate kindness. Teresa Ramirez shares how a school tragedy inspired her lifelong commitment to nurturing compassion in families and communities. 

She shows how small, intentional acts of kindness shape our character and help us respond well in difficult moments. The conversation promises relatable stories and actionable guidance for raising kind humans in a noisy, often harsh world. 

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• Why intentional kindness shapes long-term behavior
• How small daily habits set the tone at home
• Stories of kids who changed outcomes through connection
• The link between parent modeling and child behavior
• How communities can reduce isolation through simple gestures
• Practical tools for Raising Kind Children
• Social media, parenting, and the power of what we model
• Ways to respond calmly when conflict shows up

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01:16 From Tragedy to Kindness
04:15 Raising Kind Children  
08:33 Why Kindness Can Prevent Tragedy
13:05 Kindness and Inclusion for Kids with Special Needs
17:02 Practical Tips for Kindness at Home 
19:45 Handling Unkindness at Home 
22:53 Setting Social Media Examples 
26:05 Kindness Over Being Right
30:04 Words Matter: Ending on a Kind Note  
32:51 Spread Kindness 

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Teresa Ramirez is a bestselling, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and kindness ambassador dedicated to helping parents raise compassionate, emotionally healthy children. In a world where some teens resort to tragic violence, she equips parents with inspiration and practical tools to foster kindness at home. Through her uplifting video messages, blog posts, and playful “fun-with-bubbles” approach, she encourages parents to lead their families with joy, connection, and intentional acts of kindness. Outside her work, Teresa volunteers at Home For Life, spends time with her sons and pets, and enjoys outdoor adventures like hiking and kayaking. 

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“As patients, especially with illnesses like fibromyalgia where your doctor really doesn't know what to do with you, it's our responsibility to educate ourselves as much as possible.” —Tami Stackelhouse

Some days your body sends signals you can’t quite explain and no one seems to have answers. It can feel like you’re carrying a weight that doesn’t show on the outside. There’s a better way to understand what your body is trying to tell you.

Tami Stackelhouse walks through the long road from years of pain and confusion to becoming a leading fibromyalgia coach and educator. Her story shows how science, self-advocacy, and the right support can completely change the path forward.

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 • How chronic stress can flip the fibromyalgia switch
 • What doctors typically miss and why
 • Why individualized care beats a one-size-fits-all approach
 • Sleep, supplements, and daily habits that make a real difference
 • How to find the right coach or provider
 • Encouragement for anyone who thinks they’ve “tried everything”

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01:29 Age and Life Stages for Women 
04:26 Is Fibromyalgia Genetic? 
08:25 Understanding Fibro Pain 
11:27 Sleep, Supplements, and Small Steps Forward 
15:21 Sleep, Diet, and Exercise: What Really Helps Fibro
18:08 Why Health Coaches Matter 
22:25 The Future of Patient-Centered Care 
27:51 Medication Misconceptions 
33:09 Understanding Invisible Illness 
39:39 Using Pain for Impact

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Tami Stackelhouse is a fibromyalgia specialist, coach trainer, author, and podcast host. After personally navigating a multi-year fibromyalgia diagnosis into long-term remission, she founded International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, a training program that certifies Fibromyalgia Coaches, wrote the book Take Back Your Life, and hosts The Fibromyalgia Podcast. With 16 years of helping people and clinicians better understand chronic pain, Tami also produces educational events (including the Living Well with Fibromyalgia summits) and connects patients to trained coaches and providers so they can build individualized, evidence-informed care plans.

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“The only way you're going to be able to grow wealth and get ahead is to start to do that today.” —Lacy Garcia

Money stress does not get quieter, it compounds— late bills, confusing advice, and life changes make it louder. But this does not mean you failed; it means you need a clearer map. Small, practical moves paid consistently will change your life more than one sweeping overhaul.

Lacy Garcia turned a difficult personal money moment into Willow, a wealth-tech platform that matches people with financial advisors trained to work with women and next gen investors. Her core insight is simple: make finance nonjudgmental, break it into baby steps, and get the human help that fits your life.

Check this episode and get practical tips on tiny daily money moves, how Willow matches you with the right financial advisors, the basics of wealthtech, side-hustle and small-business money tips, and concrete next steps for divorce, career gaps, parenting and retirement planning.

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02:02 Meet Lacy and More About Willow
09:52 Financial Education and Mistakes
20:17 Willow’s Services and Matchmaking Process
31:13 The Need for Better Financial Education
37:30 Transitioning to Financial Independence
44:47 The Importance of Financial Awareness and Where to Get Help

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Lacy Garcia is the Co-Founder and CEO of Willow, a purpose-driven fintech company revolutionizing financial empowerment for underserved communities. Her work focuses on making financial planning accessible, especially during life’s major transitions such as marriage, divorce, and entrepreneurship. A recognized industry voice, Lacy blends personal experience with strategic insight to challenge the “male, stale, and scary” norms of traditional finance. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive fintech, women in leadership, and shame-free financial wellness. 

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"Being part of something is an essential human need. When you feel excluded, it becomes a real barrier in life. Don’t be too afraid to say the wrong thing. Be more focused on asking the right questions." —Hannah Ponsford

When you’re seen as different, every day can feel like an uphill climb—and those closest to you often hurt quietly alongside, trying to bridge two worlds but unsure how. The longing for real acceptance and togetherness runs deep on both sides, and too often, everyone ends up feeling alone.

Hannah Ponsford knows this from both sides, having grown up as the sister of someone with a disability and later becoming an advocate and storyteller. She is passionate about spreading the message that small acts of openness and support can nurture true belonging—for everyone involved. 

Expect real talk about family ups and downs, navigating awkward moments, tips for more welcoming communities, powerful advocacy, school hurdles, and how small actions ripple outward—listen for stories and insights that prove everyone deserves to belong.

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02:24 Living with a Disability in the Family
07:08 Breaking the Ice: Social Awkwardness Around Disabilities
13:26 Unmasking “Wholesome”— Misconceptions and Social Labels
18:16  The Cost of Exclusion: Why Inclusive Schools Matter
22:53 Advice to Siblings: Balancing Care, Guilt, and Personal Dreams
24:15 Parent Power: What Moms Need to Hear
28:08 Our Kind of Normal 

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Hannah Ponsford is a passionate storyteller, advocate, and creative professional based in California. Drawing on her experiences as the eldest sibling to a sister with an intellectual disability, Hannah is dedicated to fostering honest conversations and greater inclusion within the disability community. 

An actor and artist, she combines her creativity with advocacy through her podcast, "Our Kind of Normal," where she aims to share diverse stories and perspectives from those impacted by disabilities. Hannah is committed to building supportive networks, raising awareness, and empowering others to embrace authentic, inclusive connections.

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"Empowerment is not something someone gives you. It's energy within you. The best another human can do is create conditions where your empowerment can shine, but YOU hold it." —LaNysha Adams

You don’t have to wait for someone else to hand you your power. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by labels, stuck in a rut, or wondered who you really are beneath all the roles you play, this conversation is for you. It’s time to rethink what empowerment really means—on your own terms.

LaNysha grew up surrounded by many cultures and languages, became the first in her family to earn a PhD, and faced a life-changing health crisis that forced her to rethink everything. Now, as a leader in student wellness and an author, she’s on a mission to help others find their own power from the inside out. Her journey is proof that resilience and self-reflection can turn setbacks into new beginnings.

Listen in for real talk on breaking free from labels, building resilience, daily reflection habits, and practical ways to own your power—all in one honest conversation.

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02:13 The Importance of Language and Identity
10:57 LaNysha’s Educational Journey and Career Transitions  
14:28 Overcoming Health Crisis and Recovery
21:22 The Principles of Me Power
27:46 Reflections on Life and Legacy
30:51 Live a Full Life

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LaNysha Tufuga Adams is a Student Success Strategist and Founder of an award-winning education consulting and coaching firm, Edlinguist Solutions. With 20 years of experience in education at school, district, and state levels, she holds a Ph.D. and is a certified coach on a mission to revolutionize how people learn. Dr. Adams helps graduate students finish their degree programs with less debt. Her passion for assisting others to live on purpose, with purpose, led her to write her debut book: Me Power. She enjoys quality espresso and traveling when not chasing her toddler sons and husband around the house. 

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"Be brave. You have nothing to lose… All you have to do is say ‘yes, why not me?’, and go for it, because more doors will open to you than you could ever imagine." —Cerys Goodall

Some days, running a business feels like you’re juggling too much and still falling behind. The pressure to do it all, be everywhere, and never drop the ball is real—and it’s exhausting. But there’s a smarter, braver way to build success that doesn’t require perfecting it all and burning out.

From biotech labs to NASA missions, Cerys Goodall discovered her gift not only in building teams or launching tech, but in championing people and guiding leaders through their toughest transitions. Now, as the founder of The Goods, Cerys helps founders and CEOs find their footing when the ground shifts, showing that real progress comes from daring to say yes, embracing imperfection, and holding tight to your values.  

Join Heather and Cerys for a friendly chat about outsourcing what drains you, finding business bravery, leading with real values, supporting women and parents, embracing flexible work, and practical consulting advice. 

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01:43 Supporting Women and Parents in the Workplace
10:22 Navigating the Tech to Consulting Space
16:59 Opportunities in Tech
24:39 Building Values-Based Businesses 
28:54 Advice for Small Business Owners
32:54 The Role of Consultants in Business Growth
36:57 Take the Brave Path

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Cerys Goodall is a Toronto-based consultant and founder of The Goods, where she partners with founders and CEOs to help them navigate times of transition and accelerate their businesses. With a diverse background spanning marketing, communications, operations, and HR, Cerys has held key leadership roles at innovative companies such as Vetster and InnerSpace. 

Cerys is a strong advocate for values-based leadership, workplace flexibility, and supporting women and parents in business. She is known for her collaborative approach, helping clients focus on their strengths while she manages the rest, and for her commitment to building inclusive, people-first organizations.

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"Really listen to yourself. You know more about your body and health, and if you really think that the answers you're getting from your providers are not in alignment with what you know, continue to dig." —Donna Piper

Some days, it feels like your body is working against you—and no one else gets it. You try every diet, every doctor, and still get told it’s all in your head. The truth is, invisible pain is real, and you deserve to be heard, not dismissed.

After a lifetime of health and wellness work, Donna Piper was finally diagnosed with lipedema and other chronic conditions, turning her pain into a mission to educate and support others. Now, as a coach and podcast host, Donna brings a fresh and honest perspective to living with—and advocating for—chronic illness. Donna’s story is proof that you can spend years searching for help, only to find the real answers in unexpected places.

Ready for a conversation that actually gets what you’re going through? Listen in for honest talk about lipedema, chronic pain, body image struggles, food triggers, medical gaslighting, and how to find hope and help when the system lets you down.

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01:44 What is Lipedema?
05:24 A Lifetime of Misdiagnosis
11:47 Body Image and Self-Blame
16:12 How to Advocate for Yourself 
20:18 Medical System Challenges
24:00 Diet, Food Triggers, and Mast Cell Issues
30:19 Living with Multiple Conditions
39:01 Invisible Illness and Social Stigma
41:47 Body Image and Acceptance
49:52 Listen to Your Body

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Donna Piper is a Relationship Coach, Trauma Expert, and Akashic Records Healer dedicated to empowering successful single women to transform their love lives and attract fulfilling partnerships without sacrificing their professional ambitions.

With a holistic approach blending therapeutic coaching, trauma-informed techniques, and Akashic Records wisdom, she guides clients to release limiting beliefs, heal emotional blocks, and cultivate unshakable self-trust. Her work focuses on aligning mind, body, and spirit to create lasting change—helping clients refine communication, deepen self-worth, and build the foundation for healthy, loving relationships.

Donna’s sessions are a safe haven for those ready to break cycles, embrace vulnerability, and design a love life that harmonizes with their thriving careers. For women committed to both personal and professional fulfillment, she offers tailored strategies to unlock their full potential and step into the relationship of their dreams. 

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"It's not too late, and you're not too old, you just need to learn in a way that is meant for your age." —Erika Warner

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck on the outside, wishing you could speak up and truly belong? And have you ever wondered if learning a new language as an adult is just too hard, or if you’ll ever feel confident in a new country? You’re not alone—and there’s a smarter, kinder way forward.

Erika Warner’s story starts with her own struggles learning English as a young immigrant, but it didn’t stop there. Inspired by the real challenges faced by Spanish-speaking adults, she became a teacher on a mission: to make English learning practical, supportive, and life-changing for immigrants who want more than just grammar—they want a voice. Her fresh take? It’s never too late, and the right approach can turn language barriers into stepping stones.

Catch this week’s episode as Heather and Erika talk about building confidence, surviving tough moments, thriving in daily life, and finding your voice—plus tips for parents, stories of courage, and why practical language skills matter more than perfect grammar. 

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01:33 Meet Erika: Moving to the US and Learning English 
05:38 Raising Bilingual Kids
10:50 Learning English as an Adult: The Struggle
17:18 Dialects and Neutral Language
23:22 Building English for My People
30:27 Success Stories That Matter
33:17 Equipped for Emergencies: Teaching Real-Life English

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Erika Warner is a linguist, educator, and founder of Ingles Pa Mi Gente, a platform dedicated to helping Spanish-speaking immigrants master English and build confidence in their new lives. Drawing from her own journey as an immigrant and her experience teaching across the U.S., Europe, and South America, Erika specializes in practical, culturally-aware English programs and hosts a popular podcast on pronunciation. Her mission is to break language barriers and empower immigrants to thrive—at work, at home, and in their communities.

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"Don't avoid looking at your money. Gamify it somehow to actually look at what's coming in and what's going out. Be a master of your money." —Laura Rotter

Feeling overwhelmed by bills, family demands, and the pressure to keep up? You’re not alone—so many of us are hustling just to stay afloat, wondering if we’ll ever feel secure or truly satisfied. What if there’s a smarter, saner way to handle money and life, no matter where you’re starting from?

Laura spent nearly 30 years on Wall Street before realizing that chasing bigger paychecks and a bigger house wasn’t the answer. Now, she guides women through real-life money challenges—like building an emergency fund, paying off debt, and setting boundaries with family—while helping them find confidence and clarity in their financial choices. Her practical tips and honest stories make money feel less scary and a lot more doable.

Tune in for straight talk on saving, spending, tracking your cash, handling family expectations, and learning how to define “enough” for yourself. If you want real solutions and a fresh mindset about money, this episode is your new playbook.

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01:11 Meet Laura: Childhood Lessons and Career Beginnings
07:23 Wall Street: What It’s Really Like? 
12:13 Big Money, Big Problems
16:11 The Turning Point: Time for a Change
21:13 Downsizing and Redefining Success
24:55 True Abundance: What It Means
29:24 Money Mindsets
34:04 Is It Too Late to Save? 
38:24 Track Your Money: Tools
41:35 Why Moms Spend Money on Their Kids, But Not Themselves
44:53 Die with Zero

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Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP, is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors, including Citicorp and Para Advisors, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction.

Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Westchester Senior Voice. She serves on the advisory council of Impact100 Westchester, a women’s group giving organization, and leads workshops for Invest for Better, empowering women through impact investing.

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