After two long marriages, decades of caregiving, and putting everyone else first, Sandra Anderson reached a powerful turning point: she decided to finally choose herself.

In this inspiring episode, Sandra joins Rachel to talk about what it means to redefine your life at 69. From navigating divorce and financial challenges to embracing solo travel, personal boundaries, and the joy of living alone — this is a story of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-discovery.

Together, they explore:

• Life after long-term relationships and divorce

• Financial independence and emotional growth later in life

• The challenges of caregiving and people-pleasing

• Redefining womanhood, purpose, and peace on your own terms

• Why it’s never too late to pursue passions or start again

Sandra’s journey is proof that the second (or third) chapter of life can be the most empowering one yet.

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In this unapologetic Feisty Fridays episode, host Rachel calls out the disturbing trend of governments incentivizing motherhood through money, medals, and messaging that ties a woman’s worth to her womb. From historical manipulation to modern-day control, this conversation explores how reproductive value has been used as a political weapon — and why women must reclaim their autonomy now more than ever.

Rachel shares why true motherhood is sacred only when it’s chosen, and how we must center real love, not political gain, in decisions about family and future.

This episode is a powerful reminder that:

• Women are not public property

• Our value is not transactional

• And no government gets to decide the meaning of our lives

Whether you’re a mother, child-free by choice, or still figuring it out — you are more than your ability to reproduce. You're here to live your own damn life.

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What do marathons and healing after heartbreak have in common? A lot more than you might think.

In this episode, Rachel shares her powerful journey through 9 marathons—including the Boston Marathon on the 50th anniversary of women running the race—and how running became her lifeline after divorce. Her journey to complete the 6 Abbott World Major Marathons took a decade of her life. From chasing finish lines to finally choosing herself, this story is about so much more than racing.

It’s about grief, growth, and the courage to walk away from a life that wasn’t yours. It’s about the power of reclaiming your body, your goals, and your voice.

Whether you're a single woman navigating your own fresh start, or a runner searching for deeper meaning on the road, this episode will meet you right where you are.

✨ Featuring:
— Running after divorce
— Healing through movement
— Letting go of chasing (relationships, medals, titles)
— Roberta Gibb & the legacy of women in Boston
— Choosing freedom over finish lines

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—and in this raw and powerful Feisty Friday, host Rachel shares a deeply personal story that reflects a truth many women know too well: sometimes, the scariest thing isn’t the unknown—it’s being followed, watched, or dismissed.

From a chilling experience in the NYC subway to a viral debate where women chose a bear over a man in the woods, this episode dives into the real fears women face, the sisterhood that often steps in to protect us, and the courage it takes to speak up.

You’ll hear:

• Why so many women carry these stories

• The role of silence, survival, and social conditioning

• How women show up for one another when it matters most

• A powerful reminder that we are our own protectors

This is your reminder that safety shouldn’t be a privilege—and that sisterhood is sacred.

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What happens when you stop chasing approval and start choosing yourself?

In this empowering episode, I sit down with Jennifer Kirk—aka The Happy Maverick—to talk all things independence, singlehood, and the radical joy of doing life on your own terms. From walking away from traditional gender roles to embracing solo travel and financial freedom, Jennifer shares her journey of breaking the mold and rewriting what it means to be a fulfilled, self-sufficient woman.

We get real about online criticism, relationship expectations, and why solitude can be the most liberating love story of all. If you've ever felt the pressure to settle, or questioned your worth outside of a relationship, this conversation is your permission slip to choose differently.

This episode dives into financial self-sufficiency, the stigma of singlehood, solo travel, and how to redefine love on your own terms. If you're navigating independence after heartbreak or ready to embrace solitude, you’ll want to hear what @jenniferthehappymaverick has to say.

✨ What we cover:

• Why independence is the ultimate love story

• The freedom of solo travel and choosing solitude

• Financial self-sufficiency and redefining gender roles

• Ditching societal pressure and embracing your own timeline

• How Jennifer uses social media to smash singlehood stigma

💬 “You can create the life you want for yourself—and you don’t need a partner to do it.”

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What if a simple childhood card game held the blueprint of your deepest fears about womanhood?

In this mini-sode of Feisty Fridays, I share a deeply personal, eye-opening moment that hit me hard while playing Old Maid with my cousin’s daughters. What started as innocent nostalgia turned into a powerful realization about how society has been programming women for generations to believe that if we’re not chosen, we’ve somehow lost.

Sound familiar?

We dive into:✨ The subconscious shame of being single
✨ Why "Old Maid" is more than just a game—it’s a patriarchal trap
✨ The truth about redefining what it actually means to "win" as a woman
✨ A bold alternative: swapping Old Maid for Bold Maid and rewriting our own rules

If you’ve ever felt pressure to partner up, questioned your worth because of your relationship status, or felt that tiny pang of shame for living outside the box—this episode is for you and your reminder that living unapologetically single is more than okay.

💬 Tune in to reclaim your independence, challenge the status quo, and remind yourself that you are not the leftover card—you’re the whole damn deck.

What happens when you leave behind everything you know to chase a dream? In this episode of The Feisty Heroine Podcast, Cheryl Orlov (@fearlesswonderer) shares her life-changing decision to move from Los Angeles to Albania, leaving behind societal expectations, relationship struggles, and the relentless pace of American work culture.

We dive into:
✨ The power of solo living and finding fulfillment abroad
✨ How travel and cultural exchange can redefine your sense of home
✨ The contrast between American hustle culture and the slower, more connected European lifestyle
✨ Breaking free from expectations and prioritizing happiness
✨ The importance of resilience, community, and meaningful connections

If you've ever dreamed of reinventing your life, moving abroad, or simply living on your own terms, this episode is for you.

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Keywords: moving abroad, Albania, personal growth, travel, relationships, self-discovery, expat life, women empowerment, cultural exchange, cultural differences, lifestyle, work culture, meaningful connections, living abroad, resilience, community support, solo living, personal growth, empowerment, solo travel

Who gets remembered, and who gets erased?

In this Feisty Fridays mini-sode, Rachel exposes how Arlington National Cemetery quietly removed content about Black and female veterans—without explanation. But this isn’t just a website update—it’s historical erasure.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, this episode is a wake-up call on why women’s stories must be told, why our voices matter, and how we fight back against being written out of history.

Listen now and take the pen back!

Keywords:

Women’s History Month | Arlington National Cemetery controversy | Black women in the military | Erased female veterans | Historical erasure of women | Patriarchy and history | Women rewriting their stories | Silenced female voices | Representation in history | Gender and racial inequality in the military | Female veterans erased from history | Fight for women's visibility | Who controls the narrative | Erasure of Black history | Telling women’s stories with power

In this episode of The Feisty Heroine podcast, host Rachel Beck sits down with a courageous guest who shares her journey as a single mother of two teenage girls, navigating life post-divorce. She opens up about the complexities of relationships, the burden of emotional labor, and the power of solo travel in redefining her sense of independence.

The conversation delves into:
- Embracing Singlehood: How societal norms often pressure women into romantic relationships as the default—and why it's okay to choose a different path.
- Raising Standards: The lessons learned from past relationships and how they reshaped her expectations for future partnerships.
- Community & Connection: The importance of building supportive networks among single women and finding strength in shared experiences.
- Trusting Intuition: How listening to her inner wisdom guided her toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with societal expectations, navigating single motherhood, or seeking inspiration to live life on their own terms.

Tune in to hear how this incredible woman turned loneliness into liberation and created a life filled with peace, gratitude, and self-discovery.

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Keywords: Single mothers, relationships, empowerment, solo travel, dating, feminism, independence, societal norms, women's rights, community support, community, independence, emotional labor, relationships, self-worth, intuition, empowerment, single women, societal norms, personal growth

What happens when women hold power, wealth, and influence? They change the world. 💥

In this International Women's Day episode of Feisty Fridays, host Rachel Beck dives into the stark difference between how men and women wield power. From Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott donating billions to uplift communities to fearless Caribbean women tackling the invasive lionfish crisis, women are out here fixing problems, not hoarding power.

Tune in as we explore the game-changing impact of women-led initiatives and why investing in women isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smartest way forward.

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