The Wisdom movers

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Margaret Mary O’Connor, author, former chaplain, Eucharistic Minister, and advocate for women’s equality and accountability within the Catholic Church.

Margaret brings a deeply researched and controversial perspective to the conversation, drawing from her book Scandal in the Shadows: The Original Priest – Mother Mary. We explore her claims about the historical roles of women in the early Church, including women serving as bishops, deacons, and priests, and examine the question of why women are not permitted to become priests today.

We also discuss women’s ordination, Church history, biblical arguments surrounding women in ministry, the issue of priest shortages, and the importance of transparency and accountability within religious institutions.

Margaret’s story and perspective challenge listeners to look beyond commonly accepted narratives and ask difficult questions about faith, history, gender, and institutional authority.

This is a thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in Christianity, Catholic history, women’s spirituality, religious controversy, and the ongoing discussion about women’s roles in the Church.

Learn more about Margaret’s work and read more of her perspective at yourradicaltruth.com.

What can an 18-year-old author who has already written 38 books teach us about creativity, discipline, publishing, and finding your voice?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Shanti Hershenson, an author, writer, and anti-bullying advocate who began her writing journey at a young age and had her first two novellas published while she was still in sixth grade. Now 18, Shanti has written 38 books, with 22 already published, across genres including science fiction, fantasy, contemporary fiction, and poetry.

We explore what it takes to start writing as a teenager, how to turn an idea into a published book, and how Shanti has managed to balance writing with school and everyday life. She also shares her experience using TikTok to build an audience of more than 50,000 followers and promote her books.

Beyond writing and publishing, Shanti discusses her work as an anti-bullying advocate, including why she chose to write a novel in poetry about bullying and what teenagers, parents, and schools can do to address bullying more effectively.

Whether you're an aspiring young writer, a parent, an educator, or simply someone interested in creativity and publishing, this conversation offers an inspiring look at what can happen when a young person takes their imagination seriously and turns it into action.

Connect with Shanti Hershenson:

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Shanti-Hershenson/e/B08QRF5LP4

Website: https://shantihershenson.com/

What if your product isn't the real reason you're losing sales—and the real problem is that customers don't see why they should invest in it?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Weisleder, a sales expert with more than 20 years of experience helping technology leaders and enterprise sales teams turn complex products and ideas into clear business value.

Daniel explains why selling in the B2B world often requires more than proving that a product works. Salespeople also have to help customers understand the financial and business impact of making the investment. We explore why great products can still lose to "do nothing," how to communicate ROI without relying on complicated models, and what salespeople can do to make their solutions easier for customers to justify.

With practical advice, simple explanations, and plenty of humor, Daniel challenges conventional sales thinking and shows how moving from selling a product to selling the investment can transform the way businesses approach complex deals.

Whether you're in sales, entrepreneurship, technology, or business leadership, this conversation offers practical lessons on communicating value, overcoming hesitation, and helping customers make decisions with confidence.

Connect with Daniel Weisleder:

Website: https://hofmandorf.com/

LinkedIn: Daniel Weisleder

What happens when a life spent crossing boundaries—between cultures, careers, communities, and identities—becomes the inspiration for a story about belonging and transformation?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Marshall, an author, explorer, veteran, engineer, adventurer, and longtime Burning Man participant who has lived many different lives while continually searching for deeper meaning and connection.

Sarah has traveled across six continents, served in the U.S. Navy, built a career in technology and organizational transformation, and participated in Burning Man more than twenty times. Her experiences across these seemingly different worlds have shaped her understanding of community, creativity, identity, impermanence, and personal transformation.

We explore her novel Playa Dust in My Soul, a work of fiction inspired by decades of experiences, relationships, and observations from Burning Man and beyond. Sarah also shares what living between different worlds has taught her about belonging, second chances, reinvention, and the courage to live outside conventional definitions.

This conversation is ultimately about more than a novel or Burning Man. It's about the lifelong journey of discovering who we are, finding communities where we belong, and having the courage to keep transforming.

Connect with Sarah Marshall:

Website: https://www.playadustinmysoul.com/⁠

Listeners can visit her website to learn more about Playa Dust in My Soul, discover Sarah's story, and see photographs from her experiences at Burning Man.

What if the success you worked so hard to build has slowly become the very thing keeping you trapped?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Heather Simco, transformation coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Sober Boss Babe, to explore what happens when high-achieving women become successful on the outside but lose themselves in the process.

With more than 20 years of entrepreneurship experience and over a decade of sobriety, Heather shares how burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, overworking, alcohol, food, and other coping patterns can quietly keep women stuck in survival mode—even when they don't identify as having an addiction.

We explore the idea of emotional sobriety, why you don't have to hit rock bottom before deciding to change, and how boundaries, delegation, healthier routines, and a shift in identity can help women reclaim their energy, relationships, health, and freedom.

Heather also explains why building a successful business shouldn't require sacrificing your body or your personal life, and how women can create a healthy business and a healthy life at the same time.

If you're a high-achieving woman who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or trapped by the success you've created, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: you don't have to lose everything to change.

Connect with Heather Simco:

Website: https://linktr.ee/heathersimco

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/

What happens when trauma, illness, disability, or loss changes the way you see yourself—and how do you learn to live beyond simply surviving?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Cheyenne Heflin, a motivational speaker, advocate, cancer survivor, above-knee amputee, and counseling trainee, to explore what it really means to find your identity after life-changing adversity.

Cheyenne shares her personal journey through childhood cancer, chronic illness, disability, and the challenges that come with having your life changed in ways you never expected. With a combination of personal experience, professional counseling knowledge, and humor, she explains why our struggles can become part of our story without becoming the definition of who we are.

We discuss the power of humor in coping with difficult experiences, changing your relationship with your body, anticipating trauma, and learning to move from a mindset of survival toward actually being present and living again.

This conversation offers encouragement and practical perspective for anyone navigating trauma, loss, disability, mental health challenges, or a major life transition—and for anyone who needs the reminder that what happened to you does not have to determine who you become.

Connect with Cheyenne:

Website: https://www.cheyenneheflin.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyenneheflin/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/resilient_aka

Threads: https://www.threads.com/resilient_aka

What if travel could help you rediscover yourself, build confidence, and see life from a completely different perspective?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Paula Barnes, travel creator, podcast host, and expat storyteller behind Truly Expat Travel. After nearly two decades of living across Asia and raising her family abroad, Paula shares what international living has taught her about travel, culture, identity, and creating a life beyond the traditional script.

We explore the reality of expat life, the difference between simply visiting a destination and truly experiencing it, and why slowing down can lead to more meaningful travel. Paula also shares insights for women over 45 who want to rediscover their confidence, embrace new experiences, and perhaps even redesign their lives around travel.

Whether you're considering your first solo adventure, thinking about living abroad, or simply looking for a new way to experience the world, this conversation offers inspiration and practical perspectives on making travel more immersive, intentional, and transformative.

Connect with Paula Barnes:

Website & Podcast: https://trulyexpattravel.com

Can you have a real relationship with Jesus without pretending that everything in your life is okay?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Dalton, author, poet, and speaker, to explore what it means to have an honest, unfiltered relationship with Jesus in the middle of pain, doubt, mental health struggles, rejection, and life's messiness.

Jeff shares his deeply personal journey through depression, rejection from churches, divorce, financial loss, mental health struggles, and a period when he questioned whether God even existed. Rather than hiding these experiences, he learned to bring his pain, doubts, fears, anger, and imperfections directly to Jesus.

We discuss why many Christians feel pressured to appear strong and “have it all together,” the stigma surrounding mental illness within the Church, and why acknowledging our struggles can be an important part of healing. Jeff also shares the story behind his book Expressions of the Heart: Poems and Devotionals and explains why he believes faith should be rooted in authenticity rather than religious performance.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt rejected, broken, ashamed, spiritually distant, or afraid that their struggles make them unworthy of God's love. Jeff's message is simple but powerful: you don't have to hide the broken parts of yourself from Jesus.

Connect with Jeff Dalton:

Amazon: Jeff Dalton's book — Expressions of the Heart⁠

Website: Jeff Dalton's Website⁠

Facebook: Jeff Dalton

YouTube: Jeff Dalton

Instagram: Jeff Dalton

LinkedIn: Jeff Dalton

TikTok: Jeff Dalton

What happens when the fear of losing your life becomes the motivation to completely change it?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Hipolito Montero to explore a powerful story of transformation, resilience, fitness, and mindset. In 2019, Hipolito weighed 130kg, struggled with his physical and mental health, and lacked confidence in his ability to change. After discovering that his heart was significantly enlarged, he was faced with a reality that forced him to reconsider the direction of his life—especially as a father.

The COVID-19 lockdown became an unexpected turning point. What began with walking alongside his best friend eventually developed into running, structured training, and a complete transformation of both his body and mindset. But the journey wasn't straightforward. Injuries, self-doubt, and setbacks forced Hipolito to confront his own mental barriers and make peace with his demons.

Today, he has reached 100kg and continues working toward becoming stronger and fitter through HYROX training and calisthenics. More importantly, he describes himself as more consistent, mentally stronger, and committed to becoming 1% better every day.

This conversation explores what it really takes to transform your life when motivation isn't enough, how setbacks can become part of the process, and why lasting change begins with believing that change is possible.

What if the best adventures in life begin when you stop following the usual path?

In this episode of Wisdom Movers Podcast, we sit down with Bill Mullen—author, explorer, sailor, travel expert, and founder of Thailand Adventure Network, better known to thousands of travelers as “Bangkok Bill.” After building a successful career in corporate leadership and training, Bill made the bold decision to trade the predictable for a life centered around exploration and adventure in Thailand.

Bill takes us beyond the typical tourist experience to explore what Thailand is really like beyond the postcards, how to travel deeper and more meaningfully, and why extraordinary experiences don't necessarily require an extraordinary budget. We discuss hidden destinations, solo travel, adventure, geo-arbitrage, and the mindset shifts that can completely change the way we experience a journey.

He also shares lessons from exploring Thailand by sailboat, motorcycle, train, and on foot, along with insights from his book Getting Lost in the Magic of Thailand and his Thailand Adventure Secrets podcast.

Whether you're planning your first trip to Thailand, dreaming about a bucket-list adventure, or simply looking for inspiration to step outside your comfort zone, this conversation will encourage you to travel farther, connect more deeply, and live more fully.

Connect with Bill Mullen:

Website: https://www.thailandadventurenetwork.com/

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Podcast: Thailand Adventure Secrets

YouTube: Bill Mullen / Thailand Adventure Network

Instagram: Bill Mullen / Thailand Adventure Network

LinkedIn: Bill Mullen