How can you unlock abundance in your life? Cathy Heller, the inspiring author of Abundant Ever After: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease, is here to discuss the tangible things you can do to get into alignment and manifest the life you desire. Known for her transformative insights on abundance, creativity, and living your purpose, Cathy shares powerful wisdom to help you rewrite the script of your life. I guarantee you’ll hear things in this conversation that you’ve not heard before and walk away feeling like anything is possible!

We Discuss:

• Cathy’s personal journey and what inspired her to write Abundant Ever After.
• What abundance truly means and how to cultivate it in your everyday life.
• The Law of Reception and how it differs from the Law of Attraction.
• How to tune your frequency to fully receive what life has to offer.
• Why possibility lies in the present moment and how to stay open to it.
• The ways we often waste energy banging on closed doors—and how to recognize and walk through the right one instead.
• How to shift limiting beliefs.
• The transformative power of being of service to those who cross our path each day.

Resources Mentioned:

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• Website: Cathyheller.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathyhellerbiz/
• Buy: Abundant Ever After

Guest Bio: Cathy Heller is a dynamic transformational coach, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and inspirational speaker dedicated to helping individuals find ease, joy, and fulfillment in their lives. As the host of the Abundant Ever After podcast and author of the empowering book Don’t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career, Cathy inspires her audience to pursue their dreams and live authentically. Cathy has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands through her teachings. On her podcast, she has engaged in enlightening conversations with a diverse range of creative entrepreneurs, renowned blogger Seth Godin, actor Matthew McConaughey, spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra, author Marianne Williamson, and psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, among others. Cathy’s passion lies in helping people find joy and meaning beyond material wealth, and she has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands through her teachings. Her work encompasses meditation, Jewish mysticism, and career strategies, empowering individuals to expand their potential and make a positive impact on the world. Proud mother to three daughters and four Persian cats, Cathy embodies a beautiful balance of creativity, family, and purpose.

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Alka Joshi, the instant New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist is back on the podcast to discuss her most recent book, Six Days in Bombay, which will be out in 2025. She gives up an update on her Netflix series, her best writing tips for aspiring writers, and her advice on making the most out of life. Alka says it’s important not to let age define you and to go for whatever dreams you have. Just do it! She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. Alka became a published writer at 62 and has a lot of wisdom to share in this is an empowering interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Be sure to share this conversation with your friends.

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Resources Mentioned:

• The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
• Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi
• The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi
• The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi
• Alka’s Website
• Alka on IG

Guest Bio: Alka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. Her debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times Bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Pick and was LongListed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. It has been translated into 29 languages and is currently in development at Netflix as a tv series. In 2023, Forbes selected Joshi as one of 50 over 50 women empowering other women. Joshi was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. She lives in California.

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In this enlightening episode, we explore Ayurveda, the ancient “science of life,” and its practical tools for modern living. Hadlee Garrison, MPH and Ayurveda expert, breaks down the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—explaining how these energies govern physical and mental well-being, what happens when they fall out of balance, and how to restore harmony through diet and lifestyle adjustments. We also dive into the concept of “dharma”, our purpose, and discuss how we can use Ayurveda to create fulfillment, and a deeper connection to your true self. Packed with timeless wisdom, this episode is your guide to living a more balanced, energized, and purposeful life. Hadlee is a certified health coach helping women optimize their physiology, energy levels, and overall capacity & resilience. If you want to learn more about Ayurveda and how it can empower you, this episode is for you! Be sure to share this interview with a friend!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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GUEST INFORMATION WEBSITE: https://www.happyhealthyhadlee.com/ IG @happyhealthyhadlee

GUEST BIO: Hadlee Garrison, MPH is a behavior change specialist, Ayurveda expert, and certified health coach helping women optimize their physiology, energy levels, and overall capacity & resilience. With a lifelong interest in ancient healing modalities, coupled with an evidence-based background in biopsychology and health behavior degrees from the University of Michigan, her passion is blending cutting-edge science with wisdom traditions for modern-day humans to achieve the health and energy levels that allow them to thrive.

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Have you ever wondered if you can avoid disease, even if it “runs in your family?” According to Dr. Casey Means, “disease isn’t some random occurrence that might happen in the future. It is a result of the choices you make and how you feel today.” This interview is for anyone dealing with issues like anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, infertility, brain fog or any other underlying condition that could lead to illness. In this episode, Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford trained physician explains how these conditions are under our control when we understand how to achieve ‘Good Energy’, also the name of her NYTimes best-selling book which is a must read! She shares in this conversation how cultivating great health is easier than we’ve been led to believe. This is an educational interview where you’ll learn why Americans are really getting sick and how to cultivate metabolic health and live a healthy, vibrant life. Be sure to share this interview with a friend!

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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://www.caseymeans.com/newsletter BUY THE BOOK: Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health SOCIAL MEDIA: IG https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrCaseysKitchen Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyMeansMD GUEST BIO: Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. She is the author of Good Energy, which is about metabolic health. Dr. Means received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick.

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The only way to achieve the things we want in life is to be able to set goals and achieve them which is why having a system that works is essential! Caroline Miller shares the path to effective goal setting by using a science backed process that has been proven. She is the author of “Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life”. If you find that you aren’t achieving your goals and that another year is going by without the progress you were hoping for, this episode is for you. The truth is people of all ages need this information. When we achieve hard goals and know how to use “good” grit, we are able to design a life we love. Be sure to share this interview with your friends.

RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Interested in Coaching with Michele? Fill out the form on this page to schedule a free 20-minute call. Michele on IG Website: https://biggoalsbook.com/ IG: Caroline Adams Miller GUEST BIO: Caroline is one of the world’s leading experts on the science behind successful goal setting and the use of ‘good grit’ to achieve hard things. For more than 30 years she’s been a pioneer in the self-help and Positive Psychology worlds. Her best selling books, executive coaching, educational courses, motivational speaking and personal stories bring audiences research-based, actionable strategies to help them cultivate more grit and dig deeper to clarify and achieve their toughest and most important goals.

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Imagine if one day you lost everything and the only way for your family to stay together was to move into a homeless shelter. Well, that is exactly what happened to Grace Vandecruze, Internationally Best-Selling author, Entrepreneur, and MBA — who has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment of women. Grace was taught some valuable lessons from the women in her life about how to overcome the challenges that come your way and you’ll hear her incredible journey of what it takes to create success. Grace has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Annapurna, the Himalayan in Bhutan and Everest Base Camp. She is also a licensed sailor. If you are into financial freedom, manifesting, vision boards, faith, hard work, and purpose, you will love Grace and this conversation. It was truly one of my favorite interviews. I know you are going to love it so please share it with your friends.

RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Interested in Coaching with Michele? Fill out the form on this page to schedule a free 20-minute call. Michele on IG Website: Grace’s Masterclass and www.graceglobalcapital.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracevandecruze/ twitter https://x.com/GraceVandecruze linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracevandecruze/ facebook https://www.facebook.com/gracevandecruze GUEST BIO: Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions, demutualizations and regulatory projects in the global life and P&C reinsurance and insurance markets and more broadly in financial services. Grace has delivered advisory expertise on over $25 billion of insurance transactions. She has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment and has authored the internationally best-selling book, “Homeless to Millionaire, 6 Keys to Uplift Your Financial Abundance.

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Perhaps you have been wanting to lose weight and build muscle but aren’t sure where to start? It does take the right mindset to achieve your goals. I sat down with my friend Jacqueline Whitmore to discuss how she set out to lose a few pounds in anticipation of her 60th birthday and ended up losing 23 pounds, gaining muscle and getting fit and strong. We talked about navigating health challenges, getting ahead of muscle and bone loss, hormone replacement therapy, what Jacqueline ate to lose the weight and be strong, why preparation is key, and much more. This conversation is about mindset + a lifestyle change to achieve your goals. This is part of my friends series where instead of bringing on an “expert” I bring on someone who has personally achieved a goal or has expertise that is worth sharing because frankly we get inspired and learn from our friends. This is not medical or fitness advice. It is a conversation for entertainment purposes. I know you are going to love it so please share it with your friends.

RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Interested in Coaching with Michele? Fill out the form on this page to schedule a free 20-minute call. Michele on IG Website: https://etiquetteexpert.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinewhitmore/?hl=en GUEST BIO: Jacqueline Whitmore is an internationally recognized etiquette expert, author, and certified speaking professional who has made a significant impact in the field of business etiquette and protocol. As an author, Jacqueline has penned two successful books: “Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work” and “Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities that Distinguish Outstanding Professionals”. Jacqueline is widely recognized as one of the most quoted etiquette experts in the world. Her insights have been featured in numerous prestigious media outlets, including BBC World News, CNN, Fox News, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time magazine, among others.

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Sleep is the foundation for a good life. When you get optimal sleep you feel grounded, make better decisions, feel energetic, make healthier food choices, and simply feel better. Around 50% of midlife women find that obtaining quality sleep is challenging during perimenopause and perimenopause, which is why Dr. Val is back on the show to help us navigate all things sleep! Dr. Cacho is an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant, and writer. Her interests and expertise include: diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders during perimenopause and menopause, women’s sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion training, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and wellness. I asked all the questions you wanted to know as it relates to sleep. This is a deep dive. Please share it with your friends.

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First Interview with Dr. Val – Sleep 101 for Midlife Women Website: https://sleephoria.com/ Dr. Val’s Sleep Membership – Sleephoria Sisterhood IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvalsleepgal Sleep Quiz GUEST BIO: Dr. Valerie Cacho is double board-certified in sleep and integrative medicine. She has been a practicing sleep physician for over 11 years. She is passionate about inspiring her patients to obtain optimal sleep health and wellness through integrative, holistic and lifestyle medicine approaches. She is also an expert in the field of women’s sleep health and is the founder of Sleephoria and online educational company promoting sleep health and whole living for women. She also creates videos about sleep tips on YouTube.

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How do you know how much money you need to save in order to retire? How do you calculate what that looks like? How do you allocate spending for expenses, fun, and savings from your paycheck so you stay on track? What kind of investments should you make and how does where you are in life impact that? What about saving and paying for your kid’s college? How important is life insurance and having a trust and will? These are just some of the questions we tackle on this week’s episode with Laura Rotter, CFA, MBA, CFP™ and founder of True Abundance Advisors, a fiduciary, fee-only financial planning firm focused primarily on serving professionals in mid-life. This is a must listen to take ownership of your financial future. Be sure to share this conversation with a friend! This is for informational purposes and is not financial advice. Consult your financial advisor for assistance.

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GUEST INFORMATION LAURA’S FREEBIE – Laura created a great tool that might be of interest. Please take 2-3 minutes to respond to a set of questions focused on where you are today, how you think about the future and what, if anything may get in the way. If you’re part of a couple, it highlights differences worth discussing. You’ll automatically access a personalized summary and the questions that will help you think about the future. Creating a Meaningful Vision for the Future Website: TrueAbundanceAdvisors.com Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarotter RESOURCES MENTIONED: Bank account with “buckets” Ally Bank

Budgeting apps: https://www.tillerhq.com monarchmoney.com

Books: Talking Money with Your Honey  The Algebra of Wealth GUEST BIO: I am Laura Rotter, CFA, MBA, CFP™ and founder of True Abundance Advisors. After 30 years of successfully managing money for institutional investors including Citicorp and Para Advisors, I found my definition of abundance shifting. As I reviewed my own financial landscape, I realized that abundance wasn’t just about accumulating more wealth, but about employing my wealth to do the things I most valued. My mindset changed from “I must use my life to make money,” to “I can use my money to make a life,” I am passionate about sharing my financial planning process, which guides my clients toward decisions that integrate the attainment of both financial security AND life satisfaction as they near retirement.

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Welcome to the first episode of Conversations with My Friends a new series I’m doing on topics that I’d be discussing with a friend. For the topic of Empty Nest, I invited my first mentor on the show to discuss what life is like after kids are off to college and beyond. My friend Sue is wise, funny, and the person who I’ve called at so many life transitions for her input. I’ve known her since I was 18. She was my boss and mentor the summer before heading off to college and she’s been a dear friend ever since. We often learn from talking to our friends and hearing their experiences and perspectives. Sue is sharing her experience of life since her kids have flown the nest, how she and her husband have been enjoying the time together, and the importance of having good friends around you. If you are an empty nester or about to be, you will love this conversation. Be sure to share it with a friend!

RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Michele on IG GUEST BIO: Sue Bear professes for many years to have had a career a year. She began in teaching moved on to lobbying in Massachusetts, did a stint in fundraising, and settled into non-profit management as an executive director where she honed her jack-of-all-trades skills specializing in team building and thoughtful administration. Craving more flexibility and creativity, Sue launched her own consultant business as an events specialist. As an audience advocate, she creates special events that engage and draw the audience in.