Let’s talk about the Good Girl Trap. The one that tells us to do it all, keep everyone happy, and somehow still be thriving. Spoiler: It’s a one-way ticket to exhaustion, resentment, and losing yourself.

I sat down with the incredible Dr. Michelle McQuade to unpack why women are still stuck in outdated expectations—and more importantly, how we break free.

We’re diving into:

Why we feel too busy to be well (and how to change that)

The hidden costs of being a "Good Girl"

How to build self-compassion & secure attachment (with YOURSELF)

The truth about why women are wired to save the world

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’ve lost yourself in the expectations of others, THIS is the episode you need.

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Miscarriage. Grief. Shame. The things we don’t talk about—and why that silence is costing us everything.

Dr. Jessica Zucker joins me for one of the most honest, soul-shaking conversations I’ve had. We talk about what happens when you lose a baby, what it means to feel seen in your pain, and why naming the hard things might just save your life.

This episode is about the grief we carry quietly, the stories we’re afraid to say out loud, and the radical healing that begins when we say them anyway.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one, this one’s for you. 💛

Let’s normalize it, together.

Check out Jessice here:

Instagram @ihadamiscarriage

Website drjessicazucker.com

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TWO psychologists walk into a podcast… and absolutely blow your mind.

This episode is a masterclass in emotional fitness, connection, and the power of self-awareness. Dr. Emily Anhalt joined me for a conversation that stopped me in my tracks. We’re talkin’ tech, therapy, grief, growth, and why most of us don’t actually know ourselves as well as we think we do.

Why do we do the things we do? How does grief sneak into our everyday? What the hell is an emotional push-up?

Emily's new book Flex Your Feelings is a game-changer, and you’re gonna want to hear her take on bouncing FORWARD, not back, and how empathy isn’t about carrying everyone else’s pain — it’s about boundaries and brave curiosity. You can get her book here: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/book

This is the reconnection revolution, friends. Are you in?

Check out Emily here:

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

Twitter: https://x.com/dremilyanhalt

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

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

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I had the absolute JOY of sitting down with the legendary Pattie Lovett-Reid—financial guru, media powerhouse, and all-around badass (PLR, if you will ). We covered it ALL—breaking barriers in finance, navigating blended families, and why women must take ownership of their financial future.

Want to build wealth? Start with knowing your numbers.

Thinking about retirement? The best time to plan was yesterday. The second-best time is now.

Struggling to balance career, family, and finances? PLR’s got some wisdom you NEED to hear.

This episode is packed with practical insights, real talk, and a whole lot of inspiration.

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@pattie_lovettreid

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In a world of rapid change, leadership isn’t just about innovation—it’s about connection. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Jim Reid, a powerhouse leader who’s been in the trenches—literally. From military service to coaching top executives, he knows that the secret to high-performing teams (and lives) isn’t just strategy—it’s trust, intention, and energy management.

Why do people leave companies? It’s almost NEVER the job—it’s the leader.

How do we keep our best people? By making them feel seen, heard, and valued.

Want to perform at your best? Manage your energy, not just your time.

This conversation is packed with wisdom for ANYONE navigating leadership, burnout, and building great teams.

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https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jimreidchro

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Loneliness, division, disconnection—these are some of the biggest barriers to human connection. And when people feel unseen, they get mean. This week, I sat down with the extraordinary Somia Sadiq, a trauma-integrated mediator, peace-builder, and absolute powerhouse, to talk about what it really takes to reconcile, reconnect, and rebuild.

From post-colonial Punjab to the boardrooms and conflict zones of Canada, Somia’s story is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and the power of showing up. If we want a better world for ourselves and our kids, we have to start here. With tough conversations, with unlearning, with choosing to do the work.

This episode is a game-changer.

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https://www.instagram.com/somiasadiq/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/somiasadiq/

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Talking about money is one of the loneliest conversations out there. But what if it didn’t have to be? This week on the podcast, I sat down with the brilliant Elizabeth Husserl, author of The Power of Enough, to unpack our emotional relationships with money. We dove into scarcity, security, success, and how money shapes our connections—with our partners, our families, and even ourselves. Money isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s history, identity, and sometimes a damn white elephant in the room. But when we actually turn towards it, get curious, and start asking the real questions, we can change the game. You don’t want to miss this one.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethhusserl/

https://elizabethhusserl.com/

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We tell kids to play nice, but are we giving them the space, support, and connection to actually do it? This week, Jody sits down with Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, to explore how early relationships shape brain development, emotional resilience, and lifelong learning. From the loneliness epidemic among children to the unintended consequences of school security measures, Isabelle unpacks the critical need for connection in families, schools, and communities. She also shares insights from her upcoming book, Love to Learn, offering a hopeful roadmap for creating relationship-rich environments—because if the big people aren’t okay, the little ones don’t stand a chance. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply invested in the future, this conversation is a wake-up call to rethink how we raise and support our kids.

Isabelle's Links:

https://www.isabellehau.com/

https://twitter.com/Volcoucou

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-hau-a57175/

https://isabellehau.substack.com/

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Some walls aren’t meant to be climbed—they’re meant to be shattered. Leah Hextall, the trailblazing play-by-play voice in the NHL, joins this episode to share her groundbreaking journey. From navigating a male-dominated industry to becoming a voice for authenticity and change, Leah dives into the personal tolls, triumphs, and growth that come with being a first. She opens up about facing unrelenting criticism, leveraging her unique skills, and showing up as her truest self—heels, humor, and all. Discover how connection, communication, and unapologetic authenticity have shaped her path and inspired her next big move.

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