The Workwomb Podcast

Our bodies are always speaking to us, but most of us were never taught how to listen.

Instead, we’re taught to numb, push through, perform, optimize, transcend, and “be productive.” We try to think our way out of fear. We try to affirm our way out of dysregulation. We try to logic our way into clarity.

But what if the clarity, the courage, the creativity, the capacity you’re craving… is already living in your body?

This conversation with Shantani Moore — Body Intelligence Coach and nervous system expert — is one of the most energizing, truth-telling, paradigm-shifting episodes we’ve ever had on the pod. She’s funny, brilliant, wildly compassionate, and refreshingly honest about what “doing the work” really means (and what it absolutely doesn’t).

We talk about the difference between intuition and instinct, how to relate to hard things without collapsing, why anxiety might actually be your secret weapon, and what happens when the wellness industry turns healing into performance.

We dive into:

• How our bodies communicate with us — and why most creatives are ignoring 90% of the data
• Intuition vs. instinct: the biggest misconception and how to tell which one is actually speaking
• The truth about “doing the work,” and how to know when you’re performing your healing instead of living it
• Expanding your capacity for the unknown: nervous system training, hard conversations, and holding the frame
• Why anxiety can be a competitive advantage (and how to leverage it instead of numbing)

If you’ve ever wondered…

“Is this fear… or is this my intuition?”
“Why do I keep abandoning myself?”
“Why does success still feel stressful?”
“Why do I look regulated but feel like chaos inside?”

…this one’s going to land deep.

Shantani is the real deal — and I know you’re going to love her.

✨ Connect with Shantani

• Website: shantanimoore.com
• Instagram: @somaticceo
• FREE Quiz: What Wild Animal Runs Your Subconscious?
• Homecoming Program

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At the end of January, when the world is still dusted in holiday glitter, a circle of women will gather — artists, healers, creatives, women who make beauty for a living. Women who are tired of doing it all alone and are ready for a deeper reset, revival, and remembering. This 2-day retreat is your winter portal. Spots are limited — save yours HERE. I can’t wait to gather with you.

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Ohhh, you're in for a ride today!   I'm joined by my husband Sam Robinson for part interview, part riff, part just fly on the wall how we-exist-as-a-couple-kind of episode. Sam is a therapist & entrepreneur (even if he doesn't identify as such), and in this episode we talk about everything from co-habitating as a household of two biz owners, co-sleeping with our 5 yo, how we handle conflict, what we love about each other, a little bit about how we met (spoiler: it may or may not involve some pink short shorts and I'll let you guess which one of us was wearing them 😉), and so much more!   We dive into:

• What it’s really like being married to another entrepreneur
• How our long-distance start shaped our partnership
• Sam’s shift from social work to psychotherapy (and how it changed both of us)
• How we handle conflict, boundaries, and growth, in life and biz
• The small things we secretly admire about each other

 

I'm so excited to share him with you and give you a peek at why I love this man beyond words. Whether you’re partnered, single, or just here for the laughs, I hope this episode offers you something you didn’t know you needed.   Connect With Sam

• Sam's Therapy Biz: strongrootspsychotherapy.com
• Coherence Therapy Institute: coherencetherapy.org (they are re-doing the website, be kind, its OLD)

 

Join us for Break Your Biz How I Work Part Time & Take Summers Off While Still Making Money 📅 LIVE on Friday, Nov 14th • 12–1:30pm CST ⁠Save your seat here!   AND HERE’S THE FUN PART: Everyone who leaves a review is entered to win a free MONTH inside The Elevated Circle (ICYMI: Its the best place on the internet for creative biz babes), valued at $1,111. Yep. A whole month of weekly activating group coaching & training sessions, DM access to my nonstop support, and an expert guest speaker training. All live and free ninety nine for YOU if you win!   Chat with Abbi!

• DM me on Instagram ➝ @workwomb (DM's are my love language!)
• Drop me a line ➝ [email protected]

  Uplevel Your Biz Magic!

• ⁠The Elevated Mastermind Circle⁠
• ⁠Private Mentorship w/ Abbi⁠
• ⁠Peek all at our programs⁠
• ⁠Visit the Workwomb website

You know that point in your biz where the work that once lit you up starts asking something new of you? Maybe new systems, new boundaries, new levels of self-leadership?

That’s exactly what today’s conversation explores.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Tonya Papanikolov, the founder and CEO of RAINBO — a functional mushroom and adaptogen company built on a foundation of integrity, curiosity, and deep reverence for the natural world.

Tonya’s story moves from holistic nutritionist and yoga practitioner to visionary product-based founder, blending together science, spirituality, and entrepreneurship in the most magnetic way. We talk about nervous system wisdom, feminine leadership, working with your partner, and what it really looks like to grow a soul-led business that scales, without losing your magic.

We dive into:

• Tonya’s journey from holistic nutritionist to creating RAINBO — and the healing experience that inspired it
• The “mystical” birth story of RAINBO (and how she literally asked the mushroom spirit for permission to create the brand)
• Shifting identity from healer to CEO, and learning to lead a team with heart
• Working with your romantic partner — and how to maintain polarity when you also share a business
• Tonya’s self-leadership practices: what it looks like to structure creativity, delegate well, and lead from intuition
• What’s lighting her up now: play, poetry, sensuality, and slowing down

This conversation is pure medicine for anyone evolving in their biz — especially if you’ve ever wondered how to scale without hardening, or how to stay in your creative flow while leading others. It’s juicy and full of wisdom on entrepreneurship, embodiment, and what it means to build a company that’s as alive and intentional as you are.

Connect with Tonya

@tonyapapanikolove
@rainbomushrooms
Rainbo Podcast

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Love this pod? Let us know — and win a 1:1 session with me!

Every month, I’m giving away at least one FREE somatic strategy session (valued at over $1,000!) to a lucky reviewer. Here’s how to enter:

• Leave a review sharing what you love about the pod
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Your feedback helps amplify the podcast and share this work with more visionary women like you. Let’s keep the magic flowing

Chat with Abbi

• DM me on Instagram → @workwomb (DMs are my love language!)
• Email me → [email protected]

Uplevel Your Biz Magic

• The Elevated Mastermind Circle
• Private Mentorship w/ Abbi
• Peek all our programs
• Visit the Workwomb Website

As artists and creative entrepreneurs, we’ve all heard people talk about finding your zone of genius. And while I love the intention behind it, lately it’s started to feel a little limiting — like maybe what we actually need isn’t more “genius”… but more aliveness.

What if instead of asking, “What am I the best at?” we asked, “What makes me feel most alive?”

This is your Zone of Aliveness — the place where your work feels like an extension of your energy, your curiosity, and your joy. It’s not about optimizing or mastering or narrowing in, but instead about expanding. It’s about finding the places in your work and creativity that light you up from the inside out.

Shoutout to @tonyapapanikolove for interviewing me on her podcast about this theme and inspiring me to create a full solo episode on it!

In this episode, I share what that shift has looked like for me — and how it’s changed the way I create, the way I work with clients, and honestly, the way I see success.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a version of your business that’s working on paper but not working for your soul… this one’s for you.

We dive into:

• What it really means to create from a place of aliveness — and why it matters more than “genius”
• How to use your Zone of Aliveness as a compass for creativity, decision-making, and sustainability
• The 80/20 Rule for entrepreneurs: identifying the 20% of work that drives 80% of your results
• A reflective exercise to uncover your 5–7 biggest wins and trace the “seeds” that made them possible
• How curiosity, courage, and cheekiness can open doors you don’t even know exist yet

Links & Mentions:

• Book a 1:1 session with Abbi to hone in on your Zone of Genius for only $99 — Book here! (5 spots available, first come, first serve!)
• RAINBO — Tonya Papanikolov’s brand
• 10x Is Easier Than 2x — by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• Ep. 1 ✌️ The Two Skills That Led Me from Musical Theater Actress to 6-Figure Business Strategist
• Monday Magic Method — my FREE cyclical scheduling & time-batching Notion/PDF system for creative brains
• Ep. 27 🔥 Sexy, Sacred, and Successful: The Power of Somatic Pleasure in Biz with Samantha Jo
• Ep. 23 🎙️ Honoring Your Capacity & Owning Your Worth One Podcast Episode at a Time with Chelsea Riffe

💬 Love this pod? Let us know — and win a 1:1 session with me!

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💌 Chat with Abbi

ICYMI: You can still book a 1:1 session for $99 here — only 5 spots available!

• DM me on Instagram → @workwomb (DMs are my love language!)
• Email me → [email protected]

✨ Uplevel Your Biz Magic

• Join the ATX Retreat Waitlist!
• Elevate what you think is possible in the Elevated Mastermind Circle
• Step into your zone of genius with Private Mentorship w/ Abbi
• Peek all our programs
• Visit the Workwomb Website

Ever had the gut feeling that the “dream” you built isn’t actually yours anymore?

That little voice in your head that says: burn it all down and begin again?

That’s exactly what artist Nicole Leth did. After a decade running a wildly successful clothing line (stores, press, big following), she walked away to return to what felt true. Now her work shows up where you least expect it — on billboards, in murals, as anonymous postcards, even written across the sky.

Nicole shows us what it looks like to listen to your intuition even when it’s wildly inconvenient.

We dive into:

• Art as survival and the moment creativity became her lifeline
• Burning down a “dream” biz that looked like success but wasn’t aligned
• Life after the crumble: billboards, postcards, murals, skywriting
• Intuition + curiosity as the fuel for her most impactful work
• Behind the scenes: money, monotasking, rituals, and self-bossing as a full-time artist

This one is raw, brave, and so inspiring for anyone who’s ever wondered: what if I let myself create what I actually need?

Trigger warning: suicide, grief, mental health; brief mention of sex trafficking.

Connect with Nicole:

Website: nicolemarieleth.com

Instagram: @nicolemarieleth

Patreon: patreon.com/nicolemarieleth

Download my Monday Magic Method (free) for a powerful + aligned week!

My Monday Magic Method is how I self-boss each week with cyclical scheduling, time batching, and a Notion/PDF system that actually fits a creative brain. It used to be $70 but I’m gifting it for FREE for a bit. Grab it here!

Love this pod? Let us know for a chance to win a 1:1 session with me!

Every month, I’m giving away at least one FREE somatic strategy session valued at over $1,000 to a lucky reviewer. All you have to do is:

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Your feedback helps amplify the podcast and share this work with more visionary women like you. So let’s keep the magic flowing—leave a review, and you could be diving into your own 1:1 session with me soon.

Chat with Abbi!

• DM me on Instagram ➝ @workwomb (DM's are my love language!)
• Email me ➝ [email protected]

Uplevel Your Biz Magic!

• ⁠Elevate what you think is possible in the Elevated Mastermind Circle⁠
• ⁠Step into your zone of genius with Private Mentorship w/ Abbi⁠
• ⁠Peek at all our programs⁠
• ⁠Visit the Workwomb website⁠

I’m coming to you live from my pleasure walk in Jersey (the Channel Island), purple-toothed from roadside blackberries, lavender oil in hand, and a whole sermon in my bones about play, intuition, and letting your biz evolve.

This one is part forest AirPod voice note, part love letter to your creative life force. If you’ve been in “rinse, repeat, scale, scale, scale” mode, consider this your gentle dare to go do something fun — not as a reward for being productive, but as a strategy for being creative.

We dive into:

• Why your biz strategy gets stronger when you let yourself play (3:27)
• The “taxi light” energy that magnetizes new connections + clients (5:27)
• How to actually schedule white space so you don’t burn out (12:06)
• Protecting your creative genius with systems + support (17:15)

This episode is your reminder that wonder is not a luxury — it’s part of the work.

If you’re an artist, designer, choreographer, singer, jeweler, or creative founder building something beautiful (and heavy) by yourself: you don’t have to do it alone.

Without further ado, press play and walk with me!

P.S. Remember that echo-y tunnel I wandered through at the end of this episode? I snapped a photo for you — see it here!

💬 Love this pod? Let us know — and win a 1:1 session with me!

Every month, I’m giving away at least one FREE somatic strategy session (valued at over $1,000!) to a lucky reviewer.

Here’s how to enter:

• Leave a review sharing what you love about the pod
• Post a screenshot to your IG Story and tag @workwomb so I see it!

Your feedback helps amplify the podcast and share this work with more visionary women like you. Let’s keep the magic flowing ✨

💌 Chat with Abbi

• DM me on Instagram → @workwomb (DMs are my love language!)
• Email me → [email protected]

✨ Uplevel Your Biz Magic

• The Elevated Mastermind Circle
• Private Mentorship with Abbi
• Peek all our programs
• Visit the Workwomb Website

Turning Pain into Purpose with the Founders of Semaine Health

If you’ve ever been curious about what it looks like to start a product-based biz, get into retailers, or alchemize your own struggle into something that serves others, you’re gonna eat this convo right up.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Catherine and Lauren Lee — endometriosis warriors, founders of Semaine Health, and just all-around powerhouses when it comes to turning pain into purpose. We go deep into their own journeys with endo, PCOS, and IBS — and how what started as pain and suffering became not just relief, but the birth of Semaine Health!

And even if you’re not biz-curious — if you’re just a human with a uterus — this episode is such an inspiring conversation about women’s health, period pain, menopause, stress, and the magic of plants.

We got into everything:

• Their 15+ year journey with endometriosis and finally getting answers
• How a pain-free-period smoothie turned into a legit supplement biz
• The wild world of supplements (spoiler: most aren’t regulated)
• Growing Semaine from kitchen experiments to Walmart shelves (!!)
• Why women deserve support at every stage — from first period to perimenopause and beyond

This one is such a blend of personal, practical, and powerful. Catherine and Lauren are hilarious, brilliant, and so generous in sharing their story.

And full disclosure: I am literally chewing on one of their PMS gummies as I type this. They’re basically anti-inflammatory candy and I cannot keep them in my house because my husband and my five-year-old eat them all.

So, whether you’re here for the biz inspo, the period relief, or just to hear two badass women talk about turning pain into power — dive in. You’re gonna love it!

Trigger warning: Endometriosis, emergency surgery, and cesarean birth.

Connect with Catherine & Lauren + Semaine Health:

• Website: semainehealth.com
• Instagram: @semainehealth

Mentioned in this episode:

• Semaine PMS & Period Support Gummies (aka “anti-inflammatory candy”)
• Semaine Stress Less Gummies
• Center for Endometriosis Care – Atlanta, GA
• Outlive by Peter Attia
• The Honey Pot (Bea Dixon’s fem care brand)
• The Body Shop (founded by Anita Roddick)

Wanna get your inflammation (HsCRP) and other labs checked to see if you're headed toward systemic inflammation? I LOVE Function Health labs!

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→ Grab the free training here

💬 Love this pod? Let us know — and win a 1:1 session with me!

Every month, I’m giving away at least one FREE somatic strategy session (valued at over $1,000!) to a lucky reviewer.

Here’s how to enter:

• Leave a review sharing what you love about the pod
• Post a screenshot to your IG Story and tag @workwomb so I see it

Your feedback helps amplify the podcast and share this work with more visionary women like you. Let’s keep the magic flowing ✨

💌 Chat with Abbi

• DM me on Instagram → @workwomb (DMs are my love language!)
• Email me → [email protected]

✨ Uplevel Your Biz Magic

• The Elevated Mastermind Circle
• Private Mentorship with Abbi
• Peek all our programs
• Visit the Workwomb Website

Back in the Closet — Let’s Talk Selling That Feels Like Service

Okay, I’m back in the closet (aka: my DIY podcast studio) for a juicy AF training episode on something I’ve been living, breathing, and teaching: how to SELL how you serve — aka in a way that feels like an extension of your already aligned service.

Because let’s be real — a lot of us get itchy at the word “selling.” You’d rather people just found your work and loved it. But what if your content, your presence, your storytelling… was the sale?

In this episode, I’m unpacking:

• The mindset shift that turns “selling” into service
• How to align your sales strategy with your zone of genius (yes, even if that’s dancing, painting, or voice-noting while eating cereal)
• Why giving your audience a taste of what you offer builds trust, credibility, and conversion
• What to do if traditional strategies (like email funnels or Pinterest) feel like a hard no in your body
• The practical framework I use to weave sales into my weekly workflow — with a side of banana bread analogies

This one’s part storytelling, part workshop, part permission slip to do business your way.

If you’re a creative, artist, healer, or heart-led entrepreneur who struggles to “sell yourself,” this is the reframe your nervous system has been craving.

P.S. Craving support to build a biz that feels fun again?

→ I’ve got spots open for 1:1 mentorship and space inside the Elevated Mastermind Circle.

DM me “mastermind” or “mentorship” on Instagram and let’s talk.

Love this pod? Let us know for a chance to win a 1:1 session with me!

Every month, I’m giving away at least one FREE somatic strategy session valued at over $1,000 to a lucky reviewer. All you have to do is:

• Leave a review sharing what you love about the pod
• Post a screenshot to your IG Story tagging me @workwomb to make sure I see it!

Your feedback helps amplify the podcast and share this work with more visionary women like you. Let’s keep the magic flowing — leave a review, and you could be diving into your own 1:1 session with me soon.

Chat with Abbi!

• DM me on Instagram ➝ @workwomb (DMs are my love language!)
• Drop me a line ➝ [email protected]

Uplevel Your Biz Magic!

• ⁠Elevated Mastermind Circle
• ⁠Private Mentorship with Abbi
• ⁠Peek at all our programs
• ⁠Visit the Workwomb website

Welcome Katie Dalebout to the Workwomb Podcast!

If you’re not familiar with Katie — uh, you're welcome — because she's just such a beautiful human. Katie is a writer, podcast producer and host, and the voice behind Let It Out, which has been running weekly since 2013 (yes, over 12 years!). She also co-hosts Spiraling, a podcast about anxiety, and her book Let It Out is a field guide for writing for emotional well-being.

This episode is all about what it really looks like to create meaningful work over the long haul — especially when the platforms, seasons, and strategies are constantly changing. It’s a tender, transparent look at pivoting in public, navigating career transitions, and staying devoted to creativity even when things feel murky.

We dive into:

• The evolution of Let It Out — from its start in 2013 as a way to scratch a journalism itch, to a full-blown creative career
• Navigating the tender in-between of a pivot: what happens when a chapter is closing, but the next one isn’t fully clear yet
• How Katie’s creating space for reinvention by letting go of what once worked, and what she’s dreaming into next
• The beauty of neighborhood intimacy, being known at the coffee shop, and showing up for your people
• Why we must wither and decay before we bloom again — and how Katie’s honoring this seasonal truth in her work and life

Katie is such a heartfelt, creative being, and I love the way she cares deeply about humans — it really shows in how she creates in the world. You’re going to love this one if you’re a creative, someone leading a heart-led life, or if you’re thinking about the courage to evolve.

We also laugh (a lot), cry a little (okay, me), and reflect on what it means to participate deeply in your life, your neighborhood, and your work.

Without further ado, I’m gonna let you dive right in!

Connect with Katie:

• Website: katiedalebout.com
• Podcast: letitouttt.com (yes, that’s three T’s!)
• Instagram: @katiedalebout
• The Let It Out Podcast: @letitouttt
• Substack: letitout.substack.com
• The Pivot Zine — available in select zine shops & Katie’s website
• The Podcast Kit — Katie’s course on starting your own show

Mentioned in this episode:

• Rebecca Campbell – Light Is the New Black, Letters to a Starseed
• Marc Maron & the WTF Podcast
• Biz on the Beach — Somatic biz retreat

Love this pod? Let us know for a chance to win a 1:1 session with me!

Every month, I’m giving away at least one FREE somatic strategy session valued at over $1,000 to a lucky reviewer. All you have to do is:

• Leave a review sharing what you love about the pod!
• Post a screenshot to your IG Story tagging me @workwomb to make sure I see it!

Your feedback helps amplify the podcast and share this work with more visionary women like you. Let’s keep the magic flowing — leave a review, and you could be diving into your own 1:1 session with me soon.

Chat with Abbi!

• DM me on Instagram ➝ @workwomb (DMs are my love language!)
• Drop me a line ➝ [email protected]

Uplevel Your Biz Magic!

• The Elevated Mastermind Circle
• Private Mentorship w/ Abbi
• Peek all at our programs
• Visit the Workwomb website

Okay, real unhinged car pod here for you!

I’ve had it on my to-do list for two weeks to record this episode about meeting your biz where you’re at—so today, I’m recording this in the car, earbuds in, A/C blasting, and a 20-minute drive ahead of me. Because we’re not here to build a biz that only works when everything is perfect. We’re here to build a biz that works when you’ve got a sick kid, a full plate, or a much-needed break on the horizon. It actually gets to be easy, babe. And I'm so stoked to share this juicy ramble with youuuuu!

In this ep, I get into:

• Why running a biz that works with your capacity isn’t just possible—it’s necessary.
• What it looks like to actually walk your talk when it comes to cyclical, sustainable business.
• Why launching, marketing, and visibility don’t have to be all-or-nothing.
• What changes when we let go of rigidity and respond to what’s real.
• How to build a biz that supports your life (instead of swallowing it whole).

If you’ve ever felt like you need to choose between showing up and taking care of real life, this one’s for you.

P.S. there are still spots for Biz on the Beach 2025!

If you’re craving these kinds of yummy, intuitive marketing convos and you’re ready to uplevel your sales and visibility in a way that actually feels GOOD... this retreat is going to be the bomb.com!!!

We’ve got space, but enrollment closes August 1st (or when we sell out, whichever happens first). So if this is calling to youuuuu, DM me and let’s chat!

Love this pod? Let us know for a chance to win a 1:1 session with me!

Every month, I’m giving away at least one FREE somatic strategy session valued at over $1,000 to a lucky reviewer. All you have to do is:

• Leave a review sharing what you love about the pod!
• Post a screenshot to your IG Story tagging me @workwomb to make sure I see it!

Your feedback helps amplify the podcast and share this work with more visionary women like you. So let’s keep the magic flowing—leave a review, and you could be diving into your own 1:1 session with me soon.

Chat with Abbi!

• DM her on Instagram ➝ @workwomb (DM's are Abbi's love language!)
• Drop her a line ➝ [email protected]

Uplevel Your Biz Magic!

• Step into your next-level vision with Biz on the Beach, a Luxury Somatic Biz Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico
• Elevate what you think is possible in the Elevated Mastermind Circle
• Step into your zone of genius with Private Mentorship w/ Abbi
• Peek all at our programs
• Visit the Workwomb website