Women Today

In this episode, I talk to women’s leadership coach Krista Van Derveer about her experience of losing her former partner 5 years ago to a sudden and unexpected death. We get to hear about how she navigated massive loss, trauma and confusion. We discuss meaning making and how to do that in a way that is most forwarding and kind to ourselves. We unpack what was most supportive for her in moving through her grief process and all of the gifts that she has received in the years since his passing. 

Krista shares with us about her powerful transpersonal experiences of being able to connect with her former partner even after his death and how a practice of deeper listening allowed her to do that. We touch on impermanence and how by being in contact with this truth we can learn how to love in a deeper, truer way. Krista shares about her current marriage and how she and her husband are committed to having their relationship nurture and support each of their highest expressions. She breaks down the difference between “I” focused conversations versus “we” focused conversations and how to take a bold stand both in our own lives and for the people we love.  

In today’s solo episode, I share my thoughts about why it is so important for us to become more intentional with our time and how doing so can increase fulfillment, confidence and self worth. I offer practical exercises to assess and reflect on what is currently working or not working in your life and how to start making real, lasting change. I share about some of the most common obstacles women face when trying to take more ownership of their time and their lives and how to address those challenges directly. I discuss why adaptability is one of the biggest keys to overall health and how to use boundaries and the middle path to increase our capacity to be flexible in the face of life’s uncertainty. 

In this episode, I talk to acupuncturist, herbalist, author, non-profit founder and all-around amazing woman Mindi K. Counts about her early childhood trauma and how she has found a sense of security and belonging in herself despite all odds. We discuss the content of her new book, Everyday Chinese Medicine, which is a resource to educate and empower people to take care of themselves in ordinary and simple ways. We also discuss her incredible work overseas helping communities in need and what she has learned about herself along the journey. 

In this episode, I talk to psychotherapist and Relationship School faculty member, Ellen Boeder, about the complex decisions women face while navigating motherhood. We talk about how the needs of both Self and others can sometimes feel at odds and how to explore new ways of being and structuring life so that personal fulfillment and alignment is more possible. We touch on women’s mid-life development and the opportunities for growth that can emerge and reveal themselves through dreams and other non-linear access points. Ellen shares about the importance of deep listening and empathy as two foundational tools for creating change and more healthy, joyful and fair relationships and families.

In this episode, I talk to clinical psychologist, author, trainer and teacher Dr. Valerie Rein about her groundbreaking book Patriarchy Stress Disorder: the Invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment. We discuss her own personal journey and the health scare that helped her to realize she was not living a completely authentic and fulfilling life despite many outer successes and achievements. 

We explore the concepts of intergenerational trauma, collective issues in women’s psychology and why so often good or exciting opportunities can register as threats to our subconscious. Dr. Rein shares how women can start to break free from their invisible inner prisons and why pleasure and joy are such a critical part of the process. 

Join psychotherapist Emma Teitel as she introduces the podcast, why she created it and the types of episodes she'll be making. Learn about Emma's personal and professional background and what you can expect as a listener to this podcast.