In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I sit down with sister duo Britney Suttner and Andrea Renkas for a deeply meaningful conversation about motherhood, healing, community, and what it really looks like to support families holistically.

What started for them in the fitness world—during Andrea's early postpartum experience—slowly revealed a much bigger need: women and families were navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood without clear education, trusted resources, or real community support. From that lived experience, Motherhood Alliance was born.

We talk about how motherhood can shift identity, how overwhelm becomes normalized, and why asking for help is not a weakness—it's wisdom. Brittany and Andrea share how their work evolved from fitness coaching into education, connection, and ultimately building a centralized wellness directory for families in Northeast Wisconsin.

This conversation is about more than business. It's about purpose, seasons of life, collaboration over competition, and lifting others as we heal ourselves. If you've ever felt like you were carrying too much alone, this episode is for you.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• How motherhood can quietly disconnect women from themselves

• Why postpartum education is often missing—and why it matters

• The emotional, mental, and physical toll of doing it all alone

• Building community as a form of healing and prevention

• Pivoting in business as seasons of life change

• Supporting small, heart-centered wellness businesses

• Asking for help in motherhood, business, and life

• Creating access to holistic and integrative family care

Key Takeaways

• I don't have to do motherhood—or healing—alone

• Community support changes outcomes for families

• Education before pregnancy impacts postpartum recovery

• It's okay to pivot when my life evolves

• Collaboration creates more healing than competition

• Asking for help is an act of strength

About My Guests

Britney Suttner and Andrea Renkas are the sister team behind Motherhood Alliance, a wellness-focused community created to support families seeking a more holistic, connected, and empowered approach to health.

Rooted in their own journeys as moms and entrepreneurs, they help parents find trustworthy local providers, wellness experts, and family resources—without the overwhelm. Their work centers on whole-person wellbeing, community care, and making it easier for families to access supportive, integrative options close to home.

Through their directory, community events, and conversations on their podcast, Brittany and Andrea are passionate about uplifting both families and the small wellness businesses that serve them—strengthening communities one relationship at a time.

How to Connect with Motherhood Alliance

• 🌐 Website: motherhoodalliance.com

• 📱 Instagram: @motherhoodalliance

• 📘 Facebook: Motherhood Alliance

• 🎧 Podcast: Motherhood Alliance (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more)

• ✉️ Email: [email protected]

My Closing Reflection

This conversation reminded me how powerful it is when women listen to their own experience and respond with service. Motherhood Alliance exists because Brittany and Andrea paid attention to what was missing—and chose to build it.

If you're a mom, caregiver, or family looking for support… or a wellness professional wanting to serve from the heart… I hope this episode helps you feel seen, supported, and less alone.

Learning from life, leading with love. —Corinne 💜

In this honest and heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Cassie Groeschl—registered dietitian, mom of three, and founder of Wellness That Fits—to talk about burnout, brain health, and what it means to rediscover balance in a season of constant doing.

Cassie opens up about her own turning point as a high-achieving mom, how she learned to slow down, and the mindset and lifestyle changes that helped her find peace and purpose again. Together, we explore how nutrition, rest, and self-compassion can help women move from overwhelm to wholeness.

This episode offers hope, relatable stories, and practical ways to realign your energy, your values, and your life.

🗣️ Featured Quotes

Cassie Groeschl:

"When I looked at my calendar, my values weren't showing up there—and that was my wake-up call."

Corinne Zuleger:

"We think we can do it all, until our bodies and hearts whisper the truth: it's time to slow down and realign with what really matters."

🔗 Connect with Cassie

• Instagram: @wellnessthatfits

• Website + Work with Cassie: wellnessthatfits.com

• Podcast: Wellness That Fits Podcast

💞 Connect with Me

• Website: corinnezuleger.com

• Instagram: @corinne_zuleger

• Work with Me: Schedule a Breakthrough Call at corinnezuleger.com

• Interested in being a guest on The Secret Keephers podcast? Email me @[email protected] to schedule a podcast interest meeting.

On this episode of The Secret KeepHers, I sit down with the incredible Barry Shimelfarb—founder of Carmel Retreats and steward of Cuddle Doon, known as the Lost Cottage of Carmel.

This conversation is deeply moving and full of the kind of wisdom that shows us healing is never just about medicine. It is about place, community, connection, and opening ourselves to the light that is always available.

In 2019, as a single father raising twin boys, Barry was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Multiple surgeries and radiation left him unable to swallow and facing a frightening prognosis. During that time, his family's historic Carmel cottage became his refuge. Planting lavender, walking the shoreline, and resting beneath ancient oak trees became simple rituals of hope that helped sustain him physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Supported by community, nature, and an unwavering belief in healing, Barry not only endured—he healed. Two years later, he was declared cancer-free.

Out of gratitude, Barry transformed the cottage into a sanctuary for others navigating illness, grief, burnout, or major life transitions. Carrying forward the legacy of its builder, educator and spiritual thinker Eliza Yocum, Barry sees himself as the home's steward—continuing a century-long lineage of restoration, creativity, and renewal.

Through Carmel Retreats, he now offers deeply personal, boutique healing stays and his giveback initiative, Postcards of Healing, which gifts free retreat nights during calendar gaps to individuals in need.

In This Episode

– How Barry turned personal adversity into a mission of service – The healing power of grounding, gardening, ritual, and nature – The mystical history of Cuddle Doon and its 1920s creative lineage – How the Postcards of Healing program works – Why we hide our gifts and how to allow more light into our lives – What gratitude, place, and community mean in true healing

Barry's Bio

Barry Shimelfarb Founder of Carmel Retreats • Steward of Cuddle Doon

In 2019, as a single father raising twin boys, Barry was diagnosed with advanced cancer. The family's historic Carmel cottage became his refuge and source of strength during his healing journey. Two years later, he was declared cancer-free.

Out of gratitude, Barry transformed the cottage—built a century ago by educator and spiritual thinker Eliza Yocum—into a sanctuary for others seeking rest, renewal, and emotional restoration. Through Carmel Retreats and his Postcards of Healing initiative, he offers boutique healing experiences and gifts free retreat stays during calendar gaps to people in need.

Connect with Barry

Website: carmelretreats.com Instagram: @carmel.retreats Facebook: Carmel Retreats

Connect with Me, Corinne Zuleger

I help women feel confident, strong, and joyful by guiding them back to their worth, their voice, and their true selves. If you are ready to step into confidence, healing, and inner peace, I would love to support you.

Website: corinnezuleger.com Email: [email protected] Schedule a complimentary 30-minute Breakthrough Call Podcast: The Secret KeepHer

Interested in being a guest on The Secret Keephers podcast? Email me at [email protected] to set up a 15 minute podcast interest interview.

In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I talk with Intuitive Healer and Soul Mission Coach, Wendy Luk, about turning pain into purpose.

Wendy shares how a season of deep struggle—insomnia, depression, loss, and heartbreak—became the doorway to her healing journey. Through meditation and energy work, she found her calling: helping Lightworkers and purpose-driven professionals align with their higher mission.

We discuss what it means to experience a "dark night of the soul," how stuck energy shows up as fear, doubt, or overwhelm, and how we can release what no longer serves us.

Wendy's golden takeaway?

"We are here to create, to evolve, and to balance."

Her message is a reminder that healing isn't about fixing—it's about remembering our power and coming home to who we truly are.

Connect with Wendy

Email: [email protected] Website: wendyluk.com Instagram: @wendy.luk Facebook / LinkedIn: @soulwendyluk

Connect with Me

Visit corinnezuleger.com to learn more about The Secret KeepHers Podcast and my work in self-acceptance, healing, and transformation.

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💫 Interested in being a guest on The Secret KeepHers Podcast? Connect with me at [email protected] to schedule a 15-minute interest interview.

In this week's episode of The Secret Keephers Podcast, I have a powerful and deeply human conversation with Erin Wood about her journey from chronic illness and depression to a life rooted in self-love, spiritual connection, and service.

Erin was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at just 16 and later with lupus and a rare blood clotting disorder. She spent decades navigating pain, misdiagnosis, and even multiple strokes, all while searching for answers and hope. Her story is one of incredible resilience, neuroplasticity, and spiritual awakening.

In our conversation, Erin opens up about the rock-bottom moment that became her turning point, how CBD oil and mindset work supported her healing, and the profound impact that reconnecting with God and learning to love herself had on her life.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that healing isn't linear—and that even when our bodies falter, our spirits can rise. I can't wait for you to hear Erin's story.

👤 About Erin Wood

Erin Wood is an ICF-certified ontological life coach, certified spiritual companion, and founder of Empower ME Coaching LLC.

Her path to coaching began through her own remarkable journey of resilience—navigating chronic illness from the age of 16, surviving four strokes in her thirties, and facing years of feeling like she was barely surviving. Through the practice of self-love and deep personal growth, Erin transformed her life—rebuilding her health, reclaiming her confidence, and stepping into her power.

She went from struggling to stand for 20 minutes at a time to finding joy and freedom in movement again, curling alongside her husband, and building a thriving coaching practice. Today, Erin helps others see themselves as whole, capable, and powerful—guiding them to create lives filled with freedom, joy, and purpose.

🔗 Connect with Erin

• 🌐 empowermecoachingllc.com

• 📧 [email protected]

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Shona Moeller, a spiritually led empowerment coach, cancer thriver, teacher, and soon-to-be author of Hope in the Forest.

Shona's story is one of resilience, miracles, and faith. At 20 weeks pregnant during the height of the pandemic, her water broke. Doctors prepared her and her family for a funeral, but instead, Shona carried her son for 13 more weeks without amniotic fluid. Against all odds, she gave birth to a perfectly healthy baby boy. Her story touched millions through Good Morning America, People Magazine, ABC World News Tonight, The Tamron Hall Show, and so many other platforms.

But Shona's journey didn't end there. She later faced a rare breast cancer diagnosis, walking through the fire of fear, grief, and rebirth. In our conversation, she shares how she:

• Anchored herself in an unshakable knowing instead of fear

• Transformed unimaginable challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth

• Turned her healing into both a practical and mystical journey

• Became a light for others navigating their darkest seasons

Her forthcoming book, Hope in the Forest, is a prescriptive memoir that blends her powerful story with real-time updates, tools, and wisdom to help others face their own challenges with courage and trust.

✨ If you've ever felt overwhelmed by fear or wondered how to lean into your inner knowing in life's hardest moments, this conversation will inspire you and remind you that miracles are real.

About Shona Moeller

Five years ago, when Shona's water broke at 20 weeks, doctors told her family to prepare for the worst. Instead, she carried her son for 13 more weeks and delivered a healthy baby at the height of the pandemic.

Today, Shona is a spiritually led empowerment coach, author, teacher, cancer thriver, and inspirational luminary whose life is proof that miracles are not myths. She has been featured on Good Morning America, People Magazine, ABC World News Tonight, The Tamron Hall Show, and across media worldwide.

Her mission is to bridge the gap between despair and hope, fear and intuition, darkness and light. Through her work and her writing, she helps people remember their wholeness, rewrite their stories, and rise into lives that feel grounded, whole, and miraculous.

Her forthcoming book, Hope in the Forest, continues that mission and gives readers a way to experience her journey while uncovering the wisdom in their own.

Connect with Shona

• 🌿 Socials: @shonamoeller

• 🌿 Treehouse Launch Tribe: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJqB3BOUYkhty6OuFpz3PLMm05etz1XltnltMICPOpZQ_lEA/viewform Join for giveaways + early access to her book

• 🌿 Email: [email protected]

• 🌿 Website: shonamoeller.com

Connect with Me, Corinne Zuleger

• ✨ Breakthrough Calls: corinnezuleger.com

• ✨ Instagram: @corinne_zuleger

🔑 My Takeaway from This Conversation: Shona reminded me of the power of giving ourselves intentional space to listen—to our intuition, to Spirit, and to the wisdom already within us. In that silence, healing begins, fear softens, and we discover strength we didn't know we had.

On today's episode of The Secret Keephers Podcast, I'm honored to welcome Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R—a licensed Clinical Social Worker whose work is rooted in autonomy, authenticity, and resilience. Kristina is passionate about helping people navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, self-direction, and the complex changes life inevitably brings.

Since opening her practice in 2015, Kristina has supported clients across Long Island's North and South shores, and today she is the Owner and Developer of Limitless Counseling PLLC and Limitless Integrative Wellness in Port Jefferson Village, New York. Through her "mind spa" model, she blends Eastern and Western practices, creating a truly integrative approach to mental and emotional well-being.

We dive into Kristina's own healing journey, how she built a trusted network of providers through a health crisis in 2021, and why she believes collaboration—not competition—is the foundation for true, whole-person care. She also shares the meaning of concierge care, the power of hybrid and telehealth models, and her golden nugget for life: trusting yourself is always worth it.

About Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R

Struggling with trauma, grief, self-direction, anxiety, or navigating significant life changes? Or are you serious about creating lasting change? Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, is here to guide you.

Based in Suffolk County, New York, Kristina established her practice in 2015 and has been offering a diverse range of psychological services ever since. She is the Owner and Developer of Limitless Counseling PLLC and Limitless Integrative Wellness, where she helps clients deepen self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and uncover opportunities for growth even in life's hardest seasons.

Kristina is licensed in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida, offering both in-person and Telehealth sessions for flexibility and convenience. She does not accept insurance, allowing her clients full autonomy in their healing journey. Her approach holds clients accountable to their personalized goals, helping them embrace authenticity and discover the opportunities within their challenges.

Connect with Kristina

• Website: limitlessintegrativewellness.com

• Clinical Practice: rootandrisecs.com

• Facebook: Limitless Integrative Wellness Collective

• Instagram: @limitless_integrative_wellness

• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Me, Your Host

I'm Corinne Zuleger, Empowerment and Healing Coach, Transformation Strategist, and host of The Secret Keephers Podcast. My mission is to bring hidden truths to light so we can move from silence to self-expression, healing, and wholeness.

• Website: www.corinnezuleger.com

• Breakthrough Call: Book at www.corinnezuleger.com

• Instagram: @corinnezuleger

• Interested in being a guest on The Secret Keephers podcast, email me @ [email protected]

Tune in to hear Kristina's powerful story and discover how integrative, collaborative care can help you reclaim resilience, authenticity, and trust in yourself.

In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I welcome Loryn Sheahan, one of the powerhouses of RISE UP. Together, they explore the journey of healing, women's empowerment, resilience, and authentic living. Loryn opens up about rising above fear and self-doubt, and how the mission of RISE UP is helping women embrace their voices, step into courage, and live authentically.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Loryn's personal story of finding strength and resilience

• The vision and impact of RISE UP

• Practical tools for courage, self-acceptance, and authentic living

• Why rising together creates deeper connection and lasting change

✨ This conversation is filled with encouragement, wisdom, and actionable steps to help you rise into your best self.

Connect with Loryn Sheahan

• Instagram: @riseupwithloryn

• Facebook: facebook.com/riseupwithloryn

• Website: riseupwithloryn.com

Connect with Corinne Zuleger your podcast host, transformation healing strategist

• Website: corinnezuleger.com

• Instagram: @corinne_zuleger

💡 If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help us spread the message of healing, worth, and authentic living.

I'm so excited to welcome back my friend and returning guest, Daniela Garcia Allie. If you've been with us for a while, you know her first episode was such a hit that I had to bring her back. Daniela is a meditation mentor, frequency healer, and cancer survivor, and in this conversation, we go deep into how her own healing journey led her to the work she does today.

We talk about how meditation became her lifeline during Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment, how her time at the Chopra Center deepened her practice, and why she created Hi-Fi Meditation—a way to heighten your frequency intuitively. We explore the difference between personal and collective emotions, the role of community in healing, and why both of us believe you are already whole, even when you're working through pain.

Daniela also shares the ancient wisdom of chakras, how frequency work is different from structured energy systems, and gives us an exciting preview of her November Door County Retreat—where she'll be leading participants in activating a powerful Earth portal right here in Wisconsin. Plus, she tells us about her Hive mastermind, which you can try for just $1.

If you've ever wondered how meditation can quiet the noise, connect you to your higher self, and help you live in a higher frequency, this episode will speak right to your heart.

Links:

• November Door County Retreat: myinfinitespirit.com/doorcountyretreat

• Book a Session: myinfinitespirit.com/sessions

• HYVE Meditation Mastermind – Join for $1: infinitespirit.mykajabi.com/hyve-trial

• Instagram: @hyfidaniela

• Website: myinfinitespirit.com

Welcome to Season 2 of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, where we're turning secrets into strategies for living a fuller, freer life. This season is all about revealing what's been hidden—whether it's emotional wounds, generational patterns, money beliefs, or self-limiting stories—so you can go further, faster by learning from lived experiences and proven tools for healing.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Morgan Blackman, a Holistic Wealth Coach who blends financial strategy with mindset and energetics to help women create wealth that aligns with their values and vision.

We go deep into:

• Why money is emotional—and how to heal your relationship with it

• The connection between trauma, self-worth, and financial patterns

• How energetics influence what we attract (or repel)

• What it really takes to feel "rich" on the inside and out

• Why collective wealth is just as important as personal abundance

• Morgan's 3-pillar framework: Wealth Wellness, Wealth Strategy, and Wealth Creation

This is more than a money conversation—it's an invitation to redefine wealth from the inside out.

Tune in if you're ready to: ✔ Rewire your limiting beliefs around money ✔ Understand how healing your nervous system affects your net worth ✔ Learn practical tools for financial freedom ✔ Own your power, your worth, and your abundance

About Morgan Blackman: Morgan is a Holistic Wealth Coach, writer, and speaker who helps female professionals and entrepreneurs confidently build wealth in alignment with their values, vision, and energetic design. With over 7 years of investing experience, a Trauma of Money certification, and a master's in counseling psychology in progress, Morgan blends strategy and soul to help clients overcome emotional money blocks and create sustainable wealth. She's been featured in Refinery29, ThriveGlobal, and Medium, and is deeply committed to building collective wealth and empowerment for all.

Connect with Morgan: 📍 Website: www.morganblackman.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 📝 Substack: The Wealth Letters 📺 YouTube: Morgan Blackman 📱 Instagram: @morgannblackman (currently inactive) 📱 Threads: @morgannblackman

Free Resources: 🎁 Webinar: From Financial Confusion to Clarity 📘 E-Book: Money Mindset 📊 Budgeting Tool: Wealth Tracker

Featured Interviews: 🎧 More Money Podcast with Jessica Moorehouse 🎧 The Twelfth House – "Money Myths, Heartbreak, Weed Stock and Spiritual Awakenings" 🎧 Daughters of The Moon – "Holistic Wealth With Morgan Blackman"

If Season 2 is speaking to your soul, be sure to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review so more people can uncover the secrets that set us free.