How do we lead others when the world feels uncertain? Annelies M. Gentile shares how to cultivate social wellness and resilience to lead your community from chaos to calm.

In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Christine and Shannon are joined by Annelies M. Gentile, MA, PCC. Annelies is a visionary leadership coach and the author of From Chaos to Calm, a guide for those navigating the nuances of change in a rapidly shifting world.

We are focusing on the Social Wellness dimension, exploring how our internal state affects our outward leadership and our connections with those around us. Annelies discusses how to move from "what was" to "what's next" by leading with courage, creativity, and grace.

Whether you are facilitating a group, leading a family, or navigating transitions in your professional life, this conversation offers a whole-self perspective on staying grounded while helping others do the same.

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Ready to feel strong and vibrant at every stage of life? Desi Bartlett shares how to transform your physical wellness through joyful movement and strength after 35.

In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, we are joined by the incredible Desi Bartlett, MS, CPT E-RYT. With over 25 years of experience and a client list that includes Hollywood's biggest stars, Desi brings a wealth of knowledge on how to care for our bodies through yoga, strength, and mindful transitions.

We explore the Physical Wellness dimension, specifically focusing on how women can navigate the changes that come with motherhood and aging. Desi will share insights from her book, "Total Body Beautiful", and explain how a whole-self approach to fitness can lead to lasting vitality. Whether you are a new mom or navigating life after 35, this conversation will help you reconnect with the joy of movement.

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Connect with Desi Bartlett: Website: https://www.desibartlett.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothersintolivingfit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesiBodyMind/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desi-bartlett-ms-cpt-eryt-a4457b6/

Resources talked about in the show: Meet Charm La'Donna, the Black choreographer behind Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar & Beyoncé's halftime shows - TheGrio Charm La'Donna (@charmladonna) • Instagram photos and videos

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Are you stuck in hustle culture or burnout from chasing success the hard way? This week, we're joined by Scarlett Stanhope, aka The Biz Hippie, who helps coaches and entrepreneurs break free from the workaholic grind to create true abundance financially, spiritually, and emotionally. Scarlett shares her journey from overworked career chaser to aligned abundance coach. She breaks down how your money mindset, self-worth, and energy directly shape your success and what it really takes to build a life supported by the work you love. 💬 In this episode: • How to know when hustle has become harmful • Rewiring your relationship with money + work • Ditching burnout for abundance • Blueprinting vs. budgeting: a mindful money shift • How to own your worth & create space for joy 🎁 Free Gift → Find out your Money Mindset Type: https://thebizhippie.com/quiz 🌐 Learn more about Scarlett: https://thebizhippie.com 📸 Instagram: @thebizhippie Subscribe for weekly episodes across all 8 dimensions of wellness ✨ 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📘 Facebook Group: Women Connected in Wisdom Community ✨ Glo from head to toe by joining the Shealo Glo Club at www.shealoglo.com! Now offering Subscriptions – Delivered on the 1st & 15th! 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event! 👉 Book a free coaching consult: https://christinegautreaux.com 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET

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How do you stay rooted in faith while navigating singleness, purpose, and the in-between seasons of life? What does spiritual wellness look like when it's honest, practical, and lived out daily? In this grounding and heartfelt episode, Women Connected in Wisdom host Shannon Mitchell is joined by guest co-host Coach Coe (Courtney Dorsey) for an intimate conversation on spiritual wellness, faith, and trusting God's process—especially when life doesn't look the way you planned. Together, Shannon and Courtney explore how faith sustains us through uncertainty, how spiritual alignment supports emotional and mental wellness, and how honoring God in everyday choices creates peace, clarity, and resilience. Courtney also shares insight into her upcoming book, Single Fry, Light Salt with a Side of Faith, and the inspiration behind embracing faith-filled living in seasons of singleness and growth. If you're seeking a more authentic relationship with God, deeper spiritual alignment, and encouragement for your current season, this conversation will meet you right where you are. 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into: • What spiritual wellness looks like beyond perfection • Faith as an anchor during singleness and transition • Trusting God in the "in-between" seasons • Aligning daily life and decisions with spiritual values • Lessons and reflections behind Single Fry, Light Salt with a Side of Faith 💛 Subscribe for weekly conversations on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness — offering tools for purposeful connection, healing, and personal growth. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📘 Facebook Group: Women Connected in Wisdom Community ✨ Glo from head to toe by joining the Shealo Glo Club at www.shealoglo.com Now offering Subscriptions – Delivered on the 1st & 15th! 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET

What gets revealed… gets healed. 💡 In this week's powerful episode, we're joined by Monica Rodgers, a coach, podcaster, and founder of The Revelation Project, who helps women disrupt the trance of unworthiness and reclaim their authentic selves.

Through storytelling, spiritual practice, and creative embodiment, Monica guides women to release perfectionism, reclaim personal power, and find liberation through self-love and self-approval.

🎙️ We'll explore: • What is the trance of unworthiness, and how to wake up from it • How perfectionism and cultural conditioning keep us small • Embodiment, creativity & self-approval as tools for healing • The power of feminine wisdom in a messy, upside-down world

This episode is a deep dive into personal liberation, healing, and reclaiming our truth for those ready to stop performing and start living aligned.

🔗 Learn more: https://jointherevelation.com

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In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, how can we still choose joy, meaning, and beauty every day? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Laing Rikkers, an award‑winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach whose journey through grief inspired her acclaimed book Morning Leaves (Red Hen Press). Laing shares practical insights on cultivating resilience even in the face of loss, burnout, or major life transitions. Together we explore simple daily rituals, slowing down, and the restorative power of nature, helping you find peace and meaning no matter what you're navigating. In this episode, we cover: 🔹 How to cultivate joy and resilience amid life's biggest challenges 🔹 Why slowing down and connecting with nature heals and restores 🔹 Practical daily practices for meaning, beauty, and emotional well‑being 🌿 Learn more about Laing Rikkers: https://www.laingrikkers.com/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laing‑rikkers 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation:

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Resources we talked about on this week's Show Artist's Way by Julia Cameron American Society of Botanical Artists

www.laingrikkers.com Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection Botanical Art | Kelly Leahy Radding Brene Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection Dr. Sheila K. Collins - The Art of Grieving Foundation of Art & Healing

In this powerful episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, we sit down with Nigerian-American psychotherapist and author Agatha Peters, founder of Beautiful Sunshine Therapy.

Agatha specializes in supporting adult children of narcissistic parents—particularly in collectivist cultures where the unspoken rules of loyalty, secrecy, and sacrifice run deep. We dive into:

✨ How cultural expectations can entrap adult children in roles that silence their needs ✨ What narcissistic parenting actually looks like in collectivist families ✨ Why breaking the cycle doesn't mean abandoning your culture ✨ The emotional consequences of "being the strong one" ✨ Tools for healing, reclaiming identity, and setting boundaries without shame ✨ What Agatha learned in her own therapeutic journey — and why she now helps others rewrite their story

Whether you're navigating complicated family dynamics, breaking generational patterns, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and actionable steps toward emotional freedom.

📘 Learn more about Agatha's work: https://beautifulsunshinetherapy.com/ 📗 Trapped in Their Script: Reclaim Your Life from Narcissistic Parents & Cultural Expectations 📱 Follow Agatha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulsunshinetherapy Join us as we explore how to honor your heritage and honor yourself.

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What if your relationship was run like your business — with clarity, strategy, and intention? This week, we sit down with Dr. Robin Buckley, clinical psychologist, executive and couples coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of Marriage Inc. 💼❤️ In this insightful episode, Dr. Robin shares how she helps high-achieving individuals and couples apply business frameworks and cognitive behavioral strategies to create successful, fulfilling relationships.

🔍 What we explore: • Why business-minded strategies work in relationships

• How to turn emotional conflict into constructive collaboration

• The 3 pillars of a relationship success plan

• Building clarity, communication, and confidence as a couple

Her book — Marriage Inc.: Step-by-Step Business Strategies for Success in Your Relationship — (launched in 2025) offers a practical roadmap for couples ready to lead their relationships like a well-run company. 💡 About Dr. Robin: • Website: https://drrobinbuckley.com • LinkedIn: / dr-robin-buckley

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In a world where online predators are just one click away, how do we keep our children safe? This week on the Women Connected in Wisdom podcast, we're joined by Erin Williamson, the Chief Programs & Strategy Officer at Love146 — a nonprofit transforming how we fight child trafficking and exploitation. Erin brings over 20 years of real-world experience working with survivors, running trauma-informed programs, and helping communities recognize and respond to grooming, abuse, and trafficking. 🔍 In this critical episode, we explore: • How online grooming happens (and warning signs) • Love146's unique prevention education in 30+ states • Why trauma-informed care is essential to healing • How parents, schools, and YOU can make a difference 💥 This conversation will change how you think about child safety in the digital age. 🔗 Learn more about Love146: https://love146.org 💬 Connect with Erin: LinkedIn 📱 Instagram: @love146 | X: @Love146 | Facebook: Love146.org 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com/ 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📘 Facebook Group: Women Connected in Wisdom Community ✨ Glo from head to toe by joining the Shealo Glo Club at www.shealoglo.com! Now offering Subscriptions – Delivered on the 1st & 15th! 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event! 👉 Book a free coaching consult: https://christinegautreaux.com 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET 🔔 Subscribe for empowering episodes every Wednesday and share this to protect more families. 💛

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In this week's episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Shannon & Christine sit down with Dr. Cynthia Phelps — scientist, international speaker, self-compassion researcher, and founder of InnerAlly — for a powerful, practical conversation about transforming your relationship with alcohol from the inside out.

Whether you're sober-curious, seeking healthier habits, or supporting someone you love, this episode offers hope, tools, and science-backed strategies to help you reclaim clarity, resilience, and emotional wellness.

💛 Drawing from her research in self-compassion, neuroscience, and her chapter "Discover Your Inner Voice and Soothe Your Soul" in Women Connected in Wisdom, Dr. Phelps breaks down how shame, inner critics, and old patterns keep us stuck — and how we can gently rewire the brain through compassion, mindful awareness, and supportive inner dialogue.

🔍 In This Episode, We Explore:

✔️ Why willpower isn't the answer — and what is

✔️ The neuroscience of habits, healing, and addiction

✔️ How self-compassion can reduce stress, anxiety, and addictive patterns

✔️ What your "Inner Allies" are and how to access them

✔️ Practical steps to rewire your relationship with alcohol

✔️ How to shift from shame → empowerment → sustainable change

About Our Guest Dr. Cynthia Phelps is a neuroscientist, certified mindfulness instructor, and creator of the InnerAlly method — a research-based approach to cultivating self-compassion, emotional resilience, and supportive inner dialogue. Her work helps people move from self-criticism and struggle into emotional freedom and wellbeing.

Learn more: InnerAlly.com

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