Today I'm sitting down with Bart Pietrzak! We’re diving straight into the tough questions we all want answers to like how to get a “dumpy” and why it’s important to learn to love what we’ve got. We also talk about how to handle hate and people trying to impose their opinions on us.We discuss why men often struggle with anger and how it stems from fear of being disrespected or unheard. And how women express anger differently than men. Women often use emotional manipulation, while men tend to use more physical forms of expression. We touch on the importance of living in the moment and how constantly thinking ahead can fuel anxiety, not living. And finally, we dive into why people often push away things they don’t think they deserve.

I’m sitting down with my Midwest besties for an episode full of laughs, wild stories, and real talk! We dive into some of our funniest and most embarrassing memories, like how detasseling corn was one of the worst jobs we had growing up and how I got mono from it. We also share our favorite Midwest spots. Then we get into serious topics like relationships. Three of us have been through divorce and one of us broke off an engagement. We talk about why women often stay in relationships they know aren’t right for them, how to weigh the risks of staying vs. leaving, and how sometimes we’re drawn to “bad boys” thinking we can change them (spoiler alert: we can't). We get real about finding the self-respect to walk away from toxic relationships and how those failed relationships can make it harder to accept love in future ones. Plus, we open up about the fear of starting over and why it can be so scary to move on.

I’m joined by Lauren Fortney, a licensed counselor and trauma specialist. We discuss how many women struggle with anxiety and negative self-talk, and Lauren shares ways to shift these patterns, emphasizing the importance of self-kindness. We also explore the complexities of abusive relationships, the impact of growing up in trauma, and how these experiences shape future relationships. Lauren explains how childhood sexual trauma often leads to ongoing struggles and the therapy methods she uses to help survivors heal. We also talk about how parents can unintentionally repeat harmful patterns, and how breaking those cycles is key for future generations. Shifting gears, Lauren shares insights on compartmentalizing emotions and how small problems can feel overwhelming for some. We then dive into the rise of the term "narcissist" on social media, exploring the difference between narcissistic behavior and personality disorder, as well as recognizing manipulation tactics and unhealthy ways people seek attention.

I'm back with my friend Kathy! She shares her experience as a woman entrepreneur navigating a male-dominated world. Kathy talks about being surrounded by men at business conferences, including an uncomfortable situation where the main speaker made unwanted advances toward her during dinner and how she didn’t know how to respond. It was a constant battle figuring out how to handle the situation especially since he was also offering her business opportunities. Kathy also describes her struggle to gain a seat at the table with men, often finding it difficult because the environment was either a "boys' club" or they were only interested in flirting with her. Despite these challenges, she kept pushing forward, knowing that meeting the right people could help her succeed especially since there were no women mentors to guide her. She shares how men would often try to set up meetings with her in their hotel rooms, and recalls a "Pretty Woman"-style story with no strings attached. Kathy then talks about rebuilding her business with a partner, and how all the connections she made over the years eventually began to pay off, helping her business grow.

In this episode, I sit down with Kathy, a professional real estate expert based in St. Louis and co-founder of New Age Health and Wellness. Kathy opens up about her personal struggles with hormone imbalances that inspired her to create her health and wellness company. We discuss the transformative impact of weight loss medications, the excitement they bring to those looking to lose weight and eat healthier! We explore how stress affects your body and weight loss. Kathy also shares how she became a successful businesswoman by starting out selling cars when she was 19, knowing nothing about them. She shares the challenges she faced as the only female sales representative and the sexism she endured along the way, as well as how she navigated life after leaving a toxic marriage and having to start completely over.

I'm with a very special guest Christina Whitlock, making history as the first female uniformed coach in the Cardinals organization. Christina shares her incredible journey, starting with the profound love story of her husband, Brian and recounts what her last day was like with him while she was nine months pregnant. How he told her he was sick and that he would have to take care of herself. Just a day later, Brian was rushed to the hospital, and nine days after his passing, Christina welcomed their baby boy into the world. Christina reflects on her deep relationship with God and how there's always a purpose even if you can't fully understand it yet. How even since she was a young girl she's alway felt the presence of God. Christina shares how it was like to navigate life with a newborn while just having lost her husband. She walks us through her career path in baseball . We end the episode with Christina sharing a piece of advice on how to keep going even when things get hard.

Today I’m with Hayley Tharp! I was on her podcast ‘Inside Voice’ last October so be sure to check it out! She's all about self-improvement, health, and fitness, which is right up our alley. If you remember my storytime about the married man messaging me on Facebook, that happened on the same day I recorded Hayley’s podcast. After I shared my story, three women reached out to me, saying they knew exactly who the man was because he was doing the same thing to them! So today, we're resetting the vibes with Hayley! We’re both big on energy, and Hayley practices Human Design, which blends spirituality and science to uncover the energies that make up who you are. We discuss how our superpower is reading everyone’s energies and matching the energy of whoever we’re with. Hayley shares how Human Design has helped her understand her kids and their needs. We talk about how some people, like Generators, can completely change the energy and vibes of a room just by walking in. I tend to connect with new people right away, while for Hayley, it takes a bit longer to build trust. Ultimately, we both want to be a lighthouse for people, guiding them to their best selves.

Today, we're switching things up and answering listener questions! First up we're diving into dating and how to make the first move on a guy. I share my personal experience and offer tips on how to be confident when doing it. Next we tackle how to handle unsolicited parenting advice. I’ve received plenty of opinions but at the end of the day you need to do what’s best for you and your child. We also discuss how to stay on track with your macros and maintain a healthy lifestyle while being a mom. We talk about intimacy and the importance of it in relationships and how to deal with a low libido. Stress, anxiety, and hormonal changes can all impact your sex drive. The last thing we cover is how to handle losing friends and why it's important to recognize that people grow in different directions and that’s okay.

I'm sitting down today with Erica Groussman, the founder and CEO of TruBar. As a longtime fan of these bars, I’m thrilled to be chatting with Erica. We dive into her background and how she started TruBar with the mission to create a clean, healthy snack for people on the go. I also share my own journey, from my early days of eating terrible protein bars to discovering TruBar. Erica opens up about the brand's evolution, including the rebranding from TruWomen to TruBar, and the challenges she faced in building her business, from starting out by asking yoga studios to carry her product to growing it into a successful company. We also get personal, discussing the ups and downs of raising kids and navigating the emotions of preteen years. Our conversation touches on experiences with bullying, how we both handled it, and the importance of finding happiness within yourself without worrying about others' opinions.

I'm thrilled to be joined by the one and only Monica Garcia from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! In this unfiltered episode, we dive into Monica's whirlwind experience on RHOSLC and the explosive reactions to her not being asked back, including the fan outcry over unresolved storylines. Monica opens up about being blocked from returning by the other women, dealing with certain cast members both on and off-camera, and surviving a jaw-dropping 13-hour reunion where she was relentlessly attacked. She also gets real about her toxic relationship with her mother, their months-long silence, and the online bashing that followed when the show aired. We also dive into Monica's mom life, as she shares the chaos of raising four girls of all ages, balancing the madness of young children and careers, and how her kids really feel about seeing their mom on TV. Monica spills the tea on the behind-the-scenes drama of filming RHOSLC. She assures us her scenes were as real as it gets, but dishes on the one thing she believes was staged. We tackle the hate Monica has faced since the show aired, including the shady pirate messages from her ex-best friend to the other housewives. Monica reflects on how tearing others down never makes you look better, the harsh reality that being on TV guarantees you’ll be hated, and how her fans were the reason she was able to carry through.

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