What does it really mean to be sexually empowered beyond the shame, silence, and old-school conditioning?

In this candid conversation, Victoria Icenhower The Self-Love Scientist, joins me to unpack how women can reclaim pleasure, redefine empowerment, and reconnect with their bodies on their own terms.

Victoria shares her journey from feeling trapped by expectations to living freely, joyfully, and authentically. You'll walk away with reflective questions and real steps to start your own self-love journey.

You'll Learn:

• How generational beliefs shape how women see themselves

• What it takes to reconnect with your body and joy

• Why journaling and self-reflection are powerful tools for healing

• How pleasure and self-trust go hand-in-hand

✨ Listen, reflect, and begin your journey to freedom through self-love.

In this empowering episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys Podcast, I sit down with Lindsay Hite photographer, mindset coach, and founder of Show Your Spark, to explore what it means for women over 35 to reclaim their confidence, self-image, and authentic power.

Lindsay shares how staying small serves no one, how to shift from self-doubt to self-acceptance, and why true confidence for women comes from curiosity, compassion, and courage. They also dive into authentic marketing, entrepreneurship for women, and how creating a movement can be your most powerful business strategy.

If you're a wellness professional, female entrepreneur, or simply a woman ready to step into her next chapter, this conversation will inspire you to shine unapologetically and show your spark.

In this episode of the Wellness and Growth Journeys Podcast, I chat with Katie Molumby, Certified Holistic Health and Mindset Coach and founder of Purposeful Path Health. Katie shares how small, intentional changes can lead to lasting wellness and why slowing down, listening to your body, and showing yourself grace are key to thriving health.

#WellnessAndGrowthJourneys #HolisticHealth #MindsetCoach #WomenInWellness

Being a mom, professional, and woman today can feel like a constant balancing act. In this empowering conversation, Dr. Sonita, physician and women's health advocate, joins me to unpack mom guilt, boundaries, and redefining success beyond titles.

We explore how to prioritize your health, protect your peace, and build a version of success that includes rest, family, and fulfillment.

✨ For every woman who's ever felt stretched too thin, this one's for you.

Connect with Dr. Sonita on Instagram: @drsonitaalexander

Why is menopause still such a taboo? Why do women feel alone navigating perimenopause, sexual wellness, and midlife health?

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Finn, a former cellist turned women's health expert, shares her journey and tackles the silence, stigma, and systemic barriers still surrounding women's health.

We unpack the hush-hush culture around menopause and sexual health, the challenges of marketing women's wellness, and practical advice for navigating midlife with confidence.

A must-listen for women in midlife, healthcare professionals, and advocates for change

In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, I sit down with D.D. Forrest for a refreshing and empowering conversation that bridges health, wellness, and personal growth. We unpack why "normal" lab results don't always mean optimal health, the mindset shifts that fuel real transformation, and the role of sustainable lifestyle changes in weight management and self-care. D.D. also shares how she helps clients go beyond surface-level wellness to uncover what's truly holding them back, making space for deeper healing and growth.

Beyond personal health, we also dive into the business side of wellness; niching with purpose, building meaningful client connections, and aligning work with life goals.

In this episode of Wellness & Growth Journeys, Mialisa Garnes speaks with wellness coach Marla Chaffin about her personal health challenges and how she turned them into purpose.

Living with lupus and fibromyalgia, Marla opens up about the power of habit change, mindset, and holistic health. Her story is one of quiet strength and resilience, making it a must-listen for any woman navigating chronic illness, burnout, or a desire for a healthier lifestyle.

In this episode, Mialisa Garnes sits down with Jose A. Hernandez, founder of Chrysalis Aging and an expert in dementia care, physical therapy, and aging studies. Together, they explore how movement, strength, and environment support healthy aging for both women navigating midlife and the loved ones they care for.

Jose offers practical advice for preventing cognitive decline, adapting your home for aging in place, and balancing your wellness with caregiving responsibilities.

Perfect for women juggling family, career, and the realities of aging.

In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Wellness Growth Journeys, Mialisa Garnes sits down with seasoned life coach and healthcare professional Wayne Mylin to explore what it means to navigate major life transitions, live in alignment, and find your way back to yourself.

Wayne brings over 40 years of experience, 20 of them working with cancer patients and their families, to this deeply human conversation about change, fear, and freedom.

Together, Mialisa and Wayne unpack:

✅ Why so many people feel stuck in life (and what to do about it) ✅ The internal and external pressures that shape our goals, and how to tell if they're even yours ✅ How women, in particular, struggle with permission to feel empowered ✅ The importance of community and connection in any transformation journey ✅ What to do when you've followed the "life checklist" but still feel unfulfilled ✅ Why journaling and clarity practices like "My Purpose 30" can create breakthroughs ✅ The role of trust in coaching and how to find the right support for you

Wayne also shares his unique model: 🌿 My Best Life Coaching – personalized coaching for individuals and groups 🌿 My Best Life Base Camp – a year-long guided community experience to build core life navigation skills with monthly themes and real-time reflection

This episode is a gentle, grounding reminder that you don't need to "fix" yourself, you just need to get real about what's true for you, and give yourself permission to begin again.

📍 Find Wayne online:

🌐 mybestlifecoaching.com

📸 @waynemylin

📌 Connect with Mialisa:

🌐 wellnessgrowthagency.com

👇 If you're ready to take one small step toward your best life, hit play, and let this conversation guide your next move.

#LifeCoaching #WellnessPodcast #FeelingStuck #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLiving #Empowerment #WayneMylin #MialisaGarnes

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into holistic healing with Jamie Green, U.S. veteran, certified trauma release specialist, wellness coach, and founder of Sunshine Soul Vibes. Jamie shares her deeply personal story of growing up with a Vietnam veteran father, internalizing trauma, and finding freedom through alternative healing modalities like hypnotherapy, NLP, Timeline Therapy, and Reiki.

Together, we explore how limiting beliefs like "I'm not good enough" are often rooted in childhood and generational trauma, and how we can release them by working with the subconscious mind, not against it.

✨ Learn the truth about hypnosis (spoiler: it's not stage magic!) ✨ Discover how Timeline Therapy and NLP reframe painful memories without reliving them ✨ Get journaling tips and meditation basics to support your emotional wellness ✨ Hear real talk on generational trauma, self-worth, and why so many women feel silenced

Whether you're skeptical about alternative healing or curious to try it, this episode is a compassionate guide to emotional empowerment and self-discovery.

🔗 Connect with Jamie Green: Instagram @sunshinesoulvibes

#Hypnotherapy #TraumaHealing #WomensWellness #SubconsciousMind #NLP #TimelineTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #HolisticHealing #WellnessPodcast#TraumaHealing #SubconsciousMind #HypnotherapyWorks #WomensWellness #EmotionalFreedom #ReclaimYourPower