I had such a beautiful and empowering conversation with Lisa Swanson, founder of Metabolic Design, where we dove deep into what women truly need during menopause to feel strong, vibrant, and confident again. We talked about how nutrition is not about restriction or punishment, but about nourishing your body in a way that supports your hormones, energy levels, and metabolism. Lisa shared simple, realistic strategies for fitness that honor the changing female body — especially for women who feel like what used to work suddenly doesn’t anymore. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that this season of life is not about losing yourself, but about rediscovering your strength and stepping into the most radiant chapter yet.

Lisa Swanson is a seasoned health, fitness, and menopause weight-loss coach with over 35 years of experience helping women transform their health and confidence after midlife. She’s the founder of the Metabolic Design program, a 16-week online coaching experience that blends habit-based nutrition, strength training, and mindset support to help women post-menopause reclaim their waistlines, boost energy, and build a strong, sustainable lifestyle without deprivation diets or endless gym hours. Lisa’s work is rooted in real-life experience and expertise — from her certifications in exercise science and nutrition to her long commitment to empowering women over 50 to live vibrantly and confidently.

Website: bodyandsoulcoaching.com

In this deeply moving interview, Barbara Savin shared her personal 9/11 story and the profound gratitude she still carries knowing that both her husband and her son came home safely that day. With honesty and compassion, she opened up about how that life-changing experience shaped her understanding of fear, anxiety, and the incredible power of the human mind to heal and reframe trauma. The conversation gently flowed into how energy healing, intuition, and spiritual practices can support emotional recovery, inner peace, and resilience, offering listeners both comfort and hope. Barbara Savin is an Energy Healing Specialist, Clinical & Medical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, and the host of The Spiritual Warrior Coach Podcast. With decades of experience guiding people through anxiety, emotional healing, and personal transformation, Barbara blends science, spirituality, and heartfelt storytelling to help others reclaim their power, trust their intuition, and live with greater peace and purpose.

www.Barbarasavin.com

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Divorce, Breakup & New Beginnings with Cece Shatz Founder of The Going Solo Network on The Spiritual Warrior Coach Podcast

In this heartfelt interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cece Shatz — the Doyenne of Divorce and Dating and Founder of the Going Solo Network and NEW Streaming Network — as she bravely shared her personal journey through divorce and how it became the catalyst for building powerful communities of connection. We talked about the emotional challenges of starting over, reclaiming confidence, and transforming heartbreak into purpose, as well as how her platforms now empower people to go bold, find their voice, and create meaningful relationships through streaming media. Cece’s story is a beautiful reminder that from life’s most painful transitions can emerge strength, leadership, and a whole new beginning.

Contact Info: [email protected], www.goingsolonetwork.com, www.newstreamingnetwork.com

In this powerful and heartfelt interview, I had the honor of speaking with Holly Nicholson — a firefighter, paramedic, and intuitive guide — as she shared her remarkable journey from life-saving service on the front lines to helping others reconnect with their inner wisdom. We spoke about how her experiences in emergency response shaped her spiritual path, strengthened her intuition, and inspired her to support people in healing, alignment, and authentic living. Holly’s story is a moving reminder that even in the most intense moments of life, there is always a deeper calling guiding us home to ourselves.

About Holly Nicholson: I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward. For years, I lived that reality. My journey has been one of struggle, resilience, and transformation, a path that’s led me to help others who are walking similar roads.

I grew up in a military family, constantly on the move and navigating a difficult home life with an absentee father and a mother battling addiction and mental health challenges. By my teenage years, I was on my own, raising myself in Las Vegas. Life wasn’t easy, but it taught me how to survive, and eventually, how to thrive.

In 1992, I became a Firefighter Paramedic with the Clark County Fire Department. At the time, less than 1% of firefighters in the world were women, and stepping into that role was both an honor and a challenge. The firehouse became my family, and together we faced life’s highs and lows, fires, rescues, divorces, suicides, and everything in between. I loved the job and poured my heart into it for 20 years. But even as I excelled professionally, receiving awards like Firefighter of the Year in 1998, I often felt disconnected from myself. The weight of trauma and stress built up over time.

A neck injury in 2010 ended my firefighting career sooner than I had planned. It was devastating to lose the identity I had built around my work. But that loss forced me to confront something deeper: why I felt so out of sync with myself and the world around me. That question set me on a healing journey I never expected.

I started with yoga and meditation, trying to quiet my mind and reconnect with my body. Over time, I explored nutrition, energy healing, breath work, and even psychedelic medicine under the guidance of trusted shamans. These experiences opened doors within me that I didn’t know existed, doors to joy, self-awareness, and spiritual connection. For the first time in my life, I didn’t just feel like a survivor; I felt whole.

Contact me to chat about my Pain Into Power™ program and how I can help you or your team:

Phone: +1 702 499 6135  -  Email: [email protected]

www.hollynicholson.net  -  @hollynicholson1111

This transformation wasn’t easy, it took years of deep work, but it changed everything for me. And as I healed, I realized that my purpose was clear: to help others who are struggling like I once was.

Front line workers face unique challenges, the physical demands of the job, the emotional toll of constant crisis, and the unspoken expectation to “tough it out.” I’ve been there. I’ve walked through that fire. And now I’m here to help you rise from it.

Let's work together to unlock your greatest potential and support your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.

Claire Louise Hay is a Mystic Psychologist, intuitive guide, and inner child healing facilitator who helps women break lifelong emotional patterns and return to their free power. Blending deep psychological insight with psychic perception, Claire works at the intersection of emotional healing and spiritual awakening — guiding people out of self-abandonment, people-pleasing, and intuitive disconnection.

Originally from Europe and now based in Thailand, Claire works with clients all over the world through private sessions, group activations, and transformational programs. She is the host of the Be Healing with Claire Louise Hay podcast, where she explores themes of intuition, emotional truth, spiritual sovereignty, and the real work of embodiment beyond surface-level healing.  For more information visit:  www.behealing.com

Barbra Banner is the medium with a thousand years of experience. A Calling from the Other Side. It all started with mysterious happenings—objects flying off shelves, fans turning on with lights flickering in rooms (even one without a bulb!), and glowing orbs dancing through my videos. The universe was sending a message, and she had no choice but to listen. Little did she know, this was a family secret spanning generations! What she thought was beginner’s luck was actually a destiny waiting to unfold.

With 35 years of experience supporting individuals in crisis — whether on crisis hotlines, in hospital ERs, or with the city's Crisis Response Team to help at the scene of a passing — she’s seen firsthand the depth of emotions we carry. Spirit understands this, too. Barbra’s Readings can be deeply healing, joyful, even life-changing. And yes — many times, they can be surprisingly fun!

For more Information visit: https://bannermedium.com/

I’ve been where you are. As a Type-A perfectionist, I was great at doing it all. I was the dependable nurse, wife, mother, and friend—until my body broke down. Chronic migraines, anxiety, and IBS were the cost of trying to prove I was enough by meeting everyone else’s expectations.

When my second son had a neonatal stroke, I realized that control was an illusion. Science and logic didn’t have all the answers. It was intuition, deep breaths, and learning to trust myself that helped me navigate that storm. I found strength and Divine messages in the mess as I learned to embrace help from others so I could reconnect to what mattered most.

Then, life tested me again. While pregnant with my fourth son, my third child was diagnosed with leukemia. It was a challenge I never imagined, but I knew I had everything inside me to help him heal. With Reiki, mindfulness, knowledge of nutrition, and soul-guided care, my son is now a thriving young man—over 16 years cancer-free.

These experiences showed me that life’s magic lies in our ability to pause, reset, and connect with what we need in the present moment. This is where we find clarity, calm, and strength—even in chaos.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with a Masters In Nursing Administration, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Whole Health Educator, Karuna Reiki Master, Adjunct Professor at Endicott College School of Nursing.

For more information about Jennifer visit:  www.Jenniferwrentolo.com

Barbara E. Savin is an author, energy healing expert, clinical and medical hypnotherapist, spiritual life coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, Barbara is the host of The Spiritual Warrior Coach Podcast, where she shares wisdom, tools, and transformative stories to help listeners step into their best lives. Her unique approach combines hands-on energy healing, hypnotherapy, and spiritual coaching to create profound breakthroughs and lasting change.

Barbara is the author of three powerful books: Help Me, I’m Not Crazy, They Are! How To Survive Challenging People, Awaken Your Best Self with Affirmations, and Gentle Energy Touch: The Beginner’s Guide to Hands-On Healing. Through her writing, coaching, and speaking, she empowers individuals to release limitations, embrace resilience, and awaken their inner strength.

Following the tragic events of September 11th Barbara dedicated her time to providing healing sessions for firefighters, first responders, and survivors of the World Trade Center tragedy. Her work in energy healing and trauma relief helped those affected find comfort and balance during a time of profound loss and uncertainty.

Her work at the California Health & Longevity Institute at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, and with renowned physician Dr. Sharon Norling, gave her national recognition for combining modern wellness with ancient energy techniques. During her tenure, she worked with individuals, corporations, and celebrities, as well as guests of R4.0 of The Ranch at Live Oak/Malibu. She has also collaborated with organizations such as Merrill Lynch, PricewaterhouseCoopers, WellPoint, Farmers Insurance, Dole, The Open Center NYC, and various wellness centers.

She has also appeared on multiple platforms, including Healthylife.net, Voice America Business, KPFK Radio, Out of the Box with Christine Blosdale, The Custom-Made Podcast with Kelly Helfman, Entry Level Mom Podcast with Bonnie Lippincott, and Dr. Karin Jakubowski’s Momnificent Podcast and many others. www.barbarasavin.com

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with the incredible Sharon Sananda Kumara to explore her profound near-death experience and the spiritual awakening that followed. Sharon openly shares what she saw, felt, and learned on the other side, including the overwhelming sense of unconditional love and the clarity she received about her soul’s purpose. Her story offers comfort, hope, and a deeper understanding of what happens when we leave the physical body. Together, we talk about the lessons she brought back, how her experience reshaped her life, and what it teaches all of us about healing, intuition, and the eternal nature of our spirit. This conversation is one you won’t want to miss — it’s inspiring, eye-opening, and filled with wisdom that touches the heart.

Sharon Sananda Kumara is a Certified Psychic-Medium, Channel, Spiritual Counselor, Hypnotherapist, and Author of Awakened Soul (available on Amazon). She is the Founder of The Kumara Academy of Transformation, accredited by the International Metaphysical Practitioners Association (IMPA). In professional practice since 2005, Sharon specializes in past life therapy, Akashic Records readings, and mediumship, helping clients heal and awaken through soul-level insights. Her gifts were reawakened after a profound Near Death Experience in 2001, which opened the door to her life’s calling.  www.sharonsananda.com • www.kumaraacademy.com 

My conversation with Judy Hawley was absolutely wonderful—uplifting, inspiring, and filled with such heartfelt wisdom. From the moment we began talking, her energy felt warm and genuine, and our connection flowed so naturally. Judy’s insights, compassion, and authenticity created a beautiful space for meaningful dialogue, and I left our conversation feeling deeply grateful and inspired. It was truly a joy to share that time with her.