Professional Womans Wellness Podcast

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge at 8 p.m., not even hungry… just tired, stressed, or emotionally drained?

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Peggy Gleason pulls back the curtain on emotional eating—and what she reveals might just change the way you see yourself forever.

Because here’s the truth:

You’re not addicted to food.

You’re craving comfort.

You’re reaching for something deeper.

This episode is a compassionate conversation about why diets don’t work, why willpower has nothing to do with it, and what your late-night snacking is actually trying to tell you. If you’ve ever felt like you “know what to eat, but just don’t do it,” this one’s for you.

• Why emotional eating is not a flaw—it’s a signal.
• What that nightly fridge visit really means.
• The myth of willpower—and what actually creates lasting change.
• Why diets keep failing you (and it’s not your fault).
• Five simple but powerful tools to stop eating when you're not hungry—without shame, guilt, or another restrictive plan.

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What if cooking didn’t have to feel like a chore…

What if it could actually feel like coming home to yourself?

In this heartwarming episode of the Professional Women’s Wellness Podcast, Dr. Peggy sits down with Mary Lummerding , a chef, cooking coach, food gardener, and author of Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss.

Mary’s not just about recipes — she’s about reclaiming your relationship with food and making cooking doable again, even for busy women who say they “don’t have time.”

From growing 7 kinds of radishes (yes, really!) to helping a college professor who thought she “couldn’t cook” make a gourmet holiday dessert that stunned her family.

Mary proves that everyone is capable of creating nourishing meals with confidence, fun, and creativity.

• Why cooking is about mindset, not just meal prep
• The surprising emotional blocks many women carry into the kitchen — and how to rewrite them
• How Mary raised her ADHD son to cook independently — and why chopping veggies became their bonding time
• Practical strategies like slow cookers, batch meals, and "heat and serve" dishes that work with your schedule
• Why cooking can be physical, mental, emotional, even spiritual nourishment

🎁 Special Gift for Listeners:

Mary is offering her book Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss: Organize and Enjoy Cooking

Chef Mary invites you on a transformative journey to rediscover the joy of cooking. With warmth and expertise, she navigates you through the maze of kitchen essentials and cooking routines, empowering you to savor the art of home cooking.

In this book, you will:

• Master the basics of kitchen organization and equipment selection.
• Unlock Chef Mary's secrets for effortlessly preparing delicious meals.
• Explore practical, yet delectable recipes for everyday cooking.
• Discover Chef Mary's innovative "heat and serve" meal strategies.
• Embrace creativity, save money, and strengthen relationships through the culinary arts.

Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss doesn't just offer recipes; it's a roadmap to a healthier, happier lifestyle. Chef Mary's expertise and passion infuse every page, inspiring you to reclaim your kitchen and reignite your love for cooking.

Transform your kitchen chaos into culinary bliss today!

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in the kitchen, judged for not “doing it right,” or just stuck on what to feed your family this week…

Connect With Mary:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefmarykt/

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

Let this episode be your reminder: You don’t have to figure it out alone.

🎧 Tune in now and take one joyful step toward kitchen confidence.

What happens when a childhood illness turns into a spiritual awakening? When pain becomes poetry, and trauma transforms into truth?

In this soul-opening episode of the Professional Women’s Wellness Podcast, Dr. Peggy welcomes Cooper Harrison — author, meditation coach, musician, and healer —

whose story is a testament to what’s possible when we allow ourselves to truly feel, heal, and grow.

Diagnosed with leukemia at age 7,

Cooper’s journey weaves through bullying, athletic triumphs, identity loss, heartbreak, healing, and ultimately, awakening.

Through the power of meditation, creative expression, and deep introspection, he teaches others how to regulate their nervous system, face their pain, and reconnect with their soul.

His book, Grand Rising Universe, chronicles 111 days of spiritual dialogue — a journal of healing written in real time.

This isn’t just a conversation — it’s a mirror, a map, and a meditation on what it means to become whole.

How Childhood Cancer Shaped Cooper’s Inner World And Outward Path

The real reason we struggle with emotional expression — and how healing changes that

The role of art, poetry, music, and nature in building new neural pathways

How meditation and hypnotherapy can regulate trauma stored in the nervous system

Why feeling through pain is the first step to reclaiming your power

📘 Explore Cooper’s Work:

• Grand Rising Universe: A 111-day spiritual conversation
• Upcoming healing music projects using theta and alpha waves
• Visual art that creates mental clarity through sacred symbols

🎧 Listen now and let Cooper’s story remind you:

Healing is not a destination. It’s a homecoming.

What if chronic illness wasn’t the end of your story—but the start of a deeper awakening

In this heartfelt episode of the Professional Women’s Wellness Podcast, I sit down with Cheryl Boon, a certified health coach who transformed her own life after being diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis while raising three young kids.

Now, decades later, Cheryl’s not just surviving — she’s thriving.

She’s helping women over 45 do the same by getting to the real root causes behind chronic symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune issues, and more.

Her message?

“Listen to your body when it whispers… so you don’t have to hear it scream.”

🌿 In this episode, we talk about:

Why symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog are often messages — not mysteries

The truth about toxins: where they hide in your food, your home, and even your makeup

What most detox programs miss (and why you should never rush the process)

How detoxing your brain is different—and why your fillings and filtered water matter

Why healing isn’t about being perfect… it’s about making empowered choices over time

💬 Quotes That Stay With You:

“Autoimmune is not a disease. It’s a symptom. And that means there’s hope.”

“We’re not broken. We’ve just been uninformed. Healing starts with awareness.”

“Your health journey isn’t about restriction—it’s about reclaiming joy.”

“I wanted to be the grandmother who could get down on the floor and play.”

🎁 Bonus:

Cheryl is giving away her eBook: “Detox Your Home, Heal Your Body” — a simple guide to swapping out toxic products and reclaiming wellness one small step at a time.

📬 Connect with Cheryl:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylaboone/

Website: CherylBoon.com

Schedule a free 30-minute clarity call (no sales, just real support!)

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve tried everything and I’m still not getting better…”

Let this episode be your reminder:

✨You’re not too far gone. And you’re never too late to heal.✨

🎧 Listen now and start tuning into the wisdom of your body

What if growing older didn’t have to mean slowing down?

What if aging could actually feel like awakening?

In this inspiring episode of the Professional Women’s Wellness Podcast, I sit down with Maricel Rosa — a Life Extension Specialist, Biochemist, and Integrative Health Coach with a story you’re going to feel in your heart.

From being a little girl who asked Santa for a microscope… to standing at the Mayo Clinic translating life-changing news for her cousin… Maricel’s journey is a powerful reminder that true healing blends both science and spirit.

🌱 In This Episode, We Dive Into:

• How invisible things — like emotions, mindset, and energy — shape our health more than we realize
• The 7 Pillars of Youth you can start nurturing today (and it’s simpler than you think)
• Why balancing your blood sugar isn't just about food — it’s about protecting your future
• How using real tools like CGMs and epigenetic testing can help you finally understand your body’s hidden language
• The truth about genetics:

💬 Quotes That Stay With You:

"The body speaks last. Healing starts in the heart and mind."

"Prevention isn’t boring — it’s freedom."

"You’re not stuck with the health history you inherited. You’re writing your own chapter."

"When you track your health, you take back your power."

"Aging doesn’t mean declining — it can mean awakening."

🎁 Special Gift:

Maricel also shares how to use continuous glucose monitors proactively—before there’s a diagnosis—to catch imbalances early and keep your body thriving.

Quiz to learn Age type (fast, regular or slow ager)

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eBook “The 7 Pillars of Age Reversal”

https://www.maricelrocha.com/epigenetic-youth-guide

📬 Connect with Marisel Roa:

Website:

www.maricelrocha.com

Linked In:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maricelkrocha/

🌸 If you’ve ever felt afraid of aging, stuck in a diagnosis, or just tired of one-size-fits-all advice, this episode is your sign:

You are more powerful than you’ve been told. 🌸

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Connect with Dr. Peggy:

Website: https://www.skool.com/stopemotionaleating

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

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Tune in each week for more inspiration, motivation, and education from Dr. Peggy Gleason and her incredible guests.

Together, they'll conquer emotional eating and revolutionize your eating habits and overall wellness to enhance all areas of our lives.

Welcome Listeners!

In today's soul-stirring episode of the Professional Woman’s Wellness Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Pamela Jackson Smith —

A leader in life coaching, mental health counseling, and helping women rediscover their strength and joy.

Beyond her credentials, Dr. Pam’s story is about resilience, renewal, and choosing life after loss.

When life brought her the unimaginable—losing her husband, suffering a traumatic brain injury, battling health crises, and grieving her brothers

Dr. Pam chose not just to survive... but to rise. 🌿

Her journey reminds us:

“You’re not half of who you were... You’re rediscovering the whole of who you are becoming.”

In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Pam shares:

Why community is the bridge between grief and growth

How rediscovering what you love reconnects you to yourself

Why widows and women over 50 often face a new kind of identity search—and how to embrace it

How small steps—even hanging the "Mourner’s Bill of Rights" on your fridge—can begin massive healing

Why there’s no wrong time to seek support:

🧠 Memorable Quotes:

“We weren’t made to live life alone. We were made for connection and community.”

“You have the right to feel your emotions fully, without apology.”

“It's not about going back to who you were. It's about meeting the woman you're becoming.”

“Healing doesn’t erase the pain — it invites joy to sit beside it.”

🎁 Special Gift:

Download Dr. Pam’s Mourner’s Bill of Rights — a healing, encouraging guide to honor your emotions and create space for hope. 💖

📬 Connect with Dr. Pam:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pamela-jackson-smith-934a1423a/

Website: www.drpamsplace.com

Email: [email protected]

🎯 If today’s conversation stirred something inside you… know this:

It’s never too late to dream again.

It’s never too late to heal.

And you don't have to do it alone. 🌻

In this insightful and heartwarming episode of the Professional Woman’s Wellness Podcast,

Dr. Peggy welcomes special guest Marla Regan, founder of Organized Time.

With over 40 years of experience helping women create order out of chaos,

Mara shares her wisdom on everything from time management to taming the clutter in your closet—or your life.

🧺 From her first organizing project as a child—arranging dresses by sleeve length—to founding her own business on her 40th birthday, Mara’s journey is as inspiring as it is practical.

🌟 In This Episode You’ll Discover:

Why you might be super organized at work, but overwhelmed at home

The one system that keeps your keys from getting lost in a bowl of peppermints

How to organize a workspace when your “office” is your dining table

Why it’s crucial to wait before buying bins, boxes, and shelving

The power of “do nothing time” and how it supports productivity

🗣 Favorite Quotes:

“I’ve been doing this since I was a wee one… organizing my closet instead of napping.”

“Tomorrow begins the night before. Pack up today so you can unpack tomorrow.”

“Professional doesn’t mean perfect. I’m not the only one who lives in my house!”

“Give me coffee and nobody gets hurt.” ☕

🎁 Bonus Gift: Marla’s Ideal Week Calendar is yours!

It’s a beautiful way to map out your time, protect your peace, and plan your priorities.

📬 Contact Mara:

Email her at [email protected] to claim a free 20-minute session.

You’ll walk away with at least one action step toward better productivity, planning, or clutter control.

✨ Plus—Dr. Peggy’s Closing Invitation:

Healing your relationship with food begins when you listen to what your body (and life) are trying to tell you.

Join the supportive community inside the Stop Emotional Eating Skool Community at ProfessionalWomansWellness.com and finally ditch the guilt for good.

• Why high-achieving women struggle to slow down and give to themselves
• The real difference between therapy and coaching (and why Claudia chose this path)
• How essential oils, yoga, and energy work still play a part in Claudia’s healing toolbox
• The sneaky voice of the Inner Judge—and how to finally turn the volume down
• Why burnout isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a cry for reconnection

What if the reason you're stuck isn't because you're doing something wrong—it's because you've been running on empty, giving everything to everyone except yourself?

In this episode of Professional Woman’s Wellness, I sat down with the absolutely radiant Claudia Braa—mindset coach, positive intelligence expert, and all-around soul whisperer.

Let me tell you... this conversation?

It’s for you, my friend—the high-achiever who looks like she has it all together, but secretly feels burned out, overwhelmed, and maybe just a little lost inside.

Claudia and I went deep.

We talked about how so many women have been conditioned to give, give, give… until there’s nothing left.

Then we wonder why we can’t sleep, why we’re snappy, or why we’re grabbing the chocolate at midnight (🙋‍♀️ guilty).

Claudia’s superpower?

Helping women recognize the invisible programming that keeps them stuck in patterns they don’t even realize they’re repeating.

Her tools aren’t just woo—they’re whoa. From mindfulness techniques to her daily accountability app that keeps you focused on your “wise self,” she walks you back to clarity and confidence one loving nudge at a time.

Claudia is giving you something beautiful—her “Say Yes to You” guide.

Inside, you’ll find 3 powerful strategies to stop saying “maybe later” to your own well-being… and start saying a full-body yes to peace, confidence, and ease.

💌 Grab it here: https://claudia-braun.com/

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things and still feel empty, please know—you are not alone.

You’re not broken.

You’ve just been taught to survive instead of thrive.

This episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and begin again—with intention.

So go ahead—say yes to you. 💛

Welcome back to the Professional Women’s Wellness Podcast! In this episode, I’m getting personal and talking about something that might surprise you—how what you eat affects your energy, your emotions, and even your sense of stability.

I was recently invited to speak at a summit that dove into energy fields, chakras, and spiritual health. And honestly? What really lit me up was when they asked me to speak about how food influences our energy—especially through the root and sacral chakras.

Now, if you’re not super familiar with chakras, don’t worry. I keep it simple! Think of the root chakra as your foundation—it's all about feeling grounded, safe, and supported. And the sacral chakra is your center for creativity and emotional flow.

Back when I was a single mom and working as a critical care nurse, I was just trying to get through the day. My food choices? Totally disconnected. It wasn’t until I started learning about holistic wellness that I saw how my eating habits were affecting more than just my waistline—they were messing with my energy.

In this episode, I share:

🍠 Grounding foods that help you feel calm and centered (think root veggies, warm stews, red fruits, and hearty grains)

🧘‍♀️ Simple ways to eat mindfully, like setting your fork down between bites and actually tasting your food

💧 Why hydration and gentle movement are key to keeping your energy flowing

🌍 And how even one deep breath before a meal can help you feel more rooted in your body

If you've ever felt scattered or anxious after eating too fast or skipping meals altogether, you’re not alone. And this episode is for you. It's a gentle nudge to slow down, tune in, and remember that food is so much more than fuel—it's an act of self-love.

So give it a listen and let’s talk about how you can ground your energy and feel more like yourself again… one mindful bite at a time.

Connect with Dr. Peggy:

Website: https://www.skool.com/stopemotionaleating

Social Media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/peggy.gleason

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

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/professionalwomanswellness/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xZK_0heIjldKEQoXjTm-w

Tune in each week for more inspiration, motivation, and education from Dr. Peggy Gleason and her incredible guests.

Together, they'll conquer emotional eating and revolutionize your eating habits and overall wellness to enhance all areas of our lives.

Welcome Listeners!

Let’s be real—diet culture has failed us. Restrictive plans, crazy exercise routines, and the pressure to be perfect make it nearly impossible to feel good in our own skin.

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to be stuck. There’s another way.

📌 Dr. Peggy’s Message:

"You don’t have to figure this out alone. There are answers, and we can help you get to where you need to be—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Always know that you have someone cheering you on."

Let’s talk about something unexpected—AI and mindful eating.

Sounds like an odd match, right?

Dr. Peggy is proving that AI can actually help create better wellness programs, faster.

Here’s how she’s using AI to support her clients:

✅ Instantly creating engaging content – Whether it’s a book, course, or newsletter, AI helps shape ideas into real, valuable resources.

✅ Saving time & energy – No more staring at a blank page. AI helps get the thoughts flowing and organizes them into something useful.

✅ Personalized wellness tools – AI even helps create resources tailored to real-life struggles, making support more accessible than ever.

📌 Dr. Peggy’s Take:

"AI doesn’t replace me—it enhances what I do. It helps me think deeper, refine my work, and ultimately create better tools for the women I serve."

🚀 Struggling with emotional eating, nighttime cravings, or body confidence?

Dr. Peggy’s new membership is designed to give you the tools, guidance, and support to break free.

📖 What You Get:

• Goodbye Night Bites: A 30-Day Journey to Stop Emotional Eating at Night
• Is Lack of Sleep Making You Fat? (Yes, it’s a thing!)
• Slow Your Eating, Boost Your Fire: The Path to a Happy Metabolism

📌 Dr. Peggy’s Goal:

"I want women to know that food doesn’t have to control them. This membership is a space where they can find the answers they’ve been looking for."

🎁 Dr. Peggy is offering a free consultation! If you’re ready to finally break the cycle of emotional eating, she’s here to help.

💡 Bonus: Book a session, and you’ll also get a free Gratitude Journal as a thank-you gift.

🔗 Visit Dr. Peggy's free Stop Emotional Eating Skool Group.

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🔥 This is your time. Take the first step. Let’s do this together.

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