Women Waken: Spiritual Healing for Trauma in Relationships to Shift from Codependency to Divine Feminine

When I first heard the name of my fabulous guest this week's podcast, Lindsey Abernathy, I was confused. Bitch is a bad word? Is it? It can be a great and empowering word! Then Lindsey dove into where the title came from and the endearing and devastating story behind it and I got it, Lindsey took this story and her personal experience of surviving domestic abuse to the next level and now inspires Women everywhere that reclamation is possible and healing can happen.

On this episode, Lindsey shares how she learned to reclaim her voice after trauma, how she navigated co-parenting and parallel parenting after abuse, the power of community in healing, and how she found her way climbing out of financial abuse  

BIO

Lindsay is a vibrant and inspiring figure who has navigated a multitude of life roles with resilience and creativity. As a devoted mother of four, a former actress, a creative director, and a passionate podcaster, she exemplifies strength and transformation, using her own experiences to empower others.

Having triumphed over domestic abuse, Lindsay is committed to raising awareness and providing support for those facing similar challenges. Her advocacy is deeply rooted in her personal journey, and she inspires many with her courage to speak out against domestic violence.

With a diverse background in the film and television industry, Lindsay has worked in various capacities, including as a stand-in for major feature films like Fast & Furious and The Odd Life of Timothy Green, as well as the hit TV series The Walking Dead. Acting roles include appearances in The Walking Dead, The Originals, The Red Road and

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Hello Dears! Happy Friday! I decided to do a little mini series of solo episodes as a follow up the episode of The Never Ending Story and Releasing Fear. To provide an offering for how to begin awakening our loving, trusting selves. And it starts with the heart. Inspired by the wonderful book by Dana Quade, Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine Will Brighten Our World I share what she refers to as the 4 chambers of the heart and will be covering each chamber in this mini series.

On this episode I talk about the THIRD chamber of the heart which allows us connect with our Universal heart, The WISE Heart. I share the importance of having a Wise heart which is that of your ancient soul, engaging reason and connecting choices and behaviors with consequences and outcomes. The Wise heart encourages you to move beyond personal gain and begin to consider the impact of each of your choices on Humanity. 

Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine Will Brighten Our World, By Dana Quade,  
https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Thing-Dana-Quade/dp/0692001689

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Hello Lovlies! Happy Friday! I decided to do a little mini series of solo episodes as a follow up the episode of The Never Ending Story and Releasing Fear. To provide an offering for how to begin awakening our loving, trusting selves. And it starts with the heart. Inspired by the wonderful book by Dana Quade, Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine Will Brighten Our World I share what she refers to as the 4 chambers of the heart and will be covering each chamber in this mini series.

On this episode I talk about the second chamber of the heart which allows us to find our Divine inner adult, The Clear Heart. I share the importance of having a clear heart rather than a heart muddled and clouded by fear and self pity. A Clear heart allows you to engage in life with objectivity & reason. When your heart is clear you don't think personally by deciding that you're not going to be the victim of anyone's behavior. When your heart is clear you find great love and appreciation for You.

Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine Will Brighten Our World, By Dana Quade,  
https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Thing-Dana-Quade/dp/0692001689

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Is it ever too late to re-invent yourself & create the life of your dreams? My guest this week, Rossana Storani (and myself as well), would say ABSOLUTELY NOT!. Gaining the understanding that you can have anything you want if you just change your mind. Even in the face of unimaginable adversity, there is always hope. It might seem impossible to see brighter day, but it is possible to rebuild your life and find joy again. These are the messages from Rossana garnered from her wisdom of becoming a successful construction entrepreneur in NYC to a phenomenal life coach.

On this guest episode Rossanna shares her story of building great success as an immigrant to America and then finding the inspiration to allow others to experience the same. Rossana tells us about The 7-step path strategy that she uses to reach her mighty achievements and the importance of awareness and self knowledge to reinvent your self to create the identity that you want for your self despite of who you are now.
Rossana inspires us all to believe in ourselves and take the steps needed to create the life we've always dreamed of.

Rossana Storani, a remarkable individual who has successfully navigated the world of business for over 20 years and is now making waves in life coaching. Rossana has a true passion for guiding women on their journeys to uncover what truly makes them happy. She brings a wealth of experience and a heart full of enthusiasm to her work. Through her structured coaching approach, Rossana helps women uncover their
deepest desires, fostering resilience and guiding them towards fulfillment and success. Here to introduce her amazing 7-step path strategy—a practical guide designed to lead women to success and fulfillment. Get ready for an enlightening conversation packed with real-life stories and actionable advice.

Learn more about Rossana and connect with her here!

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rossana_storani
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084998426352

WEBSITE: https://rossanastorani.wixsite.com/rscoaching

Hello Beauties! Happy Friday! I decided to do a little mini series of solo episodes as a follow up to last week's episode of The Never Ending Story and releasing fear. To provide an offering for how to begin awakening our loving, trusting selves. And it starts with the heart. Inspired by the wonderful book by Dana Quade, Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine Will Brighten Our World I share what she refers to as the 4 chambers of the heart and will be covering each chamber in this mini series.

On this episode I talk about the first chamber of the heart which allows us to live from a place of love, The Open Heart. I share the importance of having an open heart rather than a heart closed by fear. An Open heart allows you to stay close to all that nurtures and supports your spirit NO MATTER WHAT DISSAPOINTMENTS COME. To expect good things and live from a place of trust and faith as we move through life.

Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine Will Brighten Our World, By Dana Quade,  
https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Thing-Dana-Quade/dp/0692001689

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Whitney Walker, LMFT
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A friend said to me awhile back that Fear is a liar. I considered it and figured, ya, I suppose that's true. Yet the more I thought about it, it didn't work for me. I don't think that Fear is lying, I think Fear is the voice of a scared, wounded part of ourselves that is trying to keep us safe in a backwards way. This past weekend I felt this very strongly as I had a revelation that the only the only thing keeping me fully enjoying my life and being happy, is the voice of fear. And I made a pact with myself to let it end here. To release the cloak of fear that often feels wrapped around me.

On this solo episode I share some further insights into fear, the wounded voice, and how to heal it. Of course touching on the general themes of this year, 2025, that relate to ending the Never ending story of our lives and why NOW is the time to let it end and tell a new story. I also share a few oracle cards which I pulled earlier in the week which aligned with the message and I pull an oracle card for the audience!

W.I.T.C.H Oracle, https://www.spiritelement.co/prettypowerfulthings/witch-oracle-angi-sullins-review-rt4pw

* Women Waken Wednesdays will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 6pm PST starting in February! This is a virtual Women's group I'm holding for my beautiful listeners. I would love for you to join! Please contact me (IG or Email) for Zoom info!

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My fabulous guest this week, Dr. Audrey Schnell, and I found ourselves very aligned in the discussion of her work as a trailblazer in personal development and transformation. Specifically the potential for Humanity as a whole to move into a much more abundant, prosperous, and enjoyable era and for individuals to reach their full, magnificent ability. This is a theme throughout her work, Dr. Schnell is renowned for her deep expertise, she has spent decades empowering individuals to break through their barriers and unlock their full potential. Dr. Schnell can uniquely pinpoint the hidden roots of self-sabotage and offer transformative guidance that leads to profound, lasting change. 

On this guest episode, Dr. Schnell speaks with us from the comfort of her amazing off-grid home in West Virginia. She shares about her experience starting out in the field of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, studying why and how people change for over 40 years. She goes on to share how she got into the coaching business and how health and wealth together are the foundation of success, what self-sabotage really is and how to get out of your own way.

Bio:
Dr. Schnell has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.  She has been studying why and how people change for over 40 years. Audrey Schnell enables her clients to end self sabotage, stop derailing themselves, master their emotions and reach their goals. She helps people see the blind spots that are costing them money and eliminate emotional triggers so they can reach their potential, create long-term client relationships, and even turn difficult clients into success stores. She has been a featured speaker at retreats, been a valued guest on numerous industry podcasts and founded 2 successful online summits that featured over 20 top-flight experts from the world of healing and peak performance.

Audrey lives off the grid on 40 Acres in rural West Virginia with her husband and dogs.
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.audreyschnell.com

Facebook: Audrey Schnell 

Instagram : audreyschnellphd

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Linkedin :Audrey Schnell

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* Women Waken Wednesdays will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 6pm PST starting in February! This is a virtual Women's group I'm holding for my beautiful listeners. I would love for you to join! Please contact me (IG or Email) for Zoom info!

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Hello My Fabulous Listeners!

I'm using this week's solo episode to share an update on the show's episode schedule/format! I've been releasing guest episodes for nearly 4 years, WHOA! This past Wednesday I did not as I have decided to move to bi-weekly guest episodes. I've realized I need to adjust my episode release schedule as I will be back on the road for a few months this Summer and won't have enough to release guest episodes weekly. So just a heads up that i will now release 2 guest episodes and 4 solo episodes a month. As you know keeping up this show takes a lot of time and energy and I'm figuring out a balance that works for me rather than letting it go completely.

With that said, I hope you all enjoy the update along with some other personal updates and of course, a card pull!

Mists of Avalon Oracle, https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/mists-of-avalon-oracle

* Women Waken Wednesdays will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 6pm PST starting in February! This is a virtual Women's group I'm holding for my beautiful listeners. I would love for you to join! Please contact me (IG or Email) for Zoom info!

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Overwhelm is a word that has come up a lot this week, for myself and clients, so I thought it would be the perfect topic for this week's solo episode! It got me thinking about the difference between overwhelm and full on burn out/breakdown and if there is a way to prevent both. My take is that overwhelm is inevitable and burn-out/breakdowns can be prevented. I talk about the latter in this episode yet mostly I focus on navigating overwhelm; preventative measures and tips to maneuver through it.

On this solo episode I explain that when I say overwhelm I'm referring to the state where you can feel the cortisol (stress hormone) running through your body and find yourself having trouble remaining calm, civil, and not snapping or straight up yelling at others. It's a natural response to being pushed to your limit and having too much stress yet it's still important to understand and know how to work through. I give examples of my past week that led me into overwhelm and a client's account of managing 2 sick children under 2 and rightfully facing overwhelm as well.

Earth Power Oracle, https://blueangelonline.com/shop/card-decks/oracle-cards/earth-power-oracle/

* Women Waken Wednesdays will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 6pm PST starting in February! This is a virtual Women's group I'm holding for my beautiful listeners. I would love for you to join! Please contact me (IG or Email) for Zoom info!

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You knew going after your dreams would take work. But why does it feel like no matter how hard you push, something invisible is holding you back? Deep down, you know: Something isn’t working. My returning guest this week, Sheridan Ruth, has made this inquiry into her life's work. As a Nervous System Specialist and creator of Body-Based Business®—a coaching model that blends somatic tools, nervous system wisdom, and business strategy to help entrepreneurs build sustainable success, She knows that success isn’t just about strategy—it’s about your capacity to hold it. I welcome Sheridan back on the show to celebrate and discuss her new book, Somatic Intelligence for Success: Nervous System Alignment to Prevent Burnout and Leave an Impact. 

On this week's guest episode I have Sheridan take the stage to share about her labor of love, a fabulous new book she has published. It's a remarkable resource with a wealth of knowledge to offer. Together Sheridan and I discuss what the breaking point can be with burn out and what it can teach you about success & how somatic intelligence guides us toward aligned decisions in business & leadership. Sheridan also 
breaks down the difference between burnout and misalignment from a nervous system perspective, how can women leaders can navigate ambition without falling into masculine overdrive or burnout, what feminine leadership actually looks like when it’s rooted in the body, & she offers advice do you have for a woman are ready to pivot but are terrified of making the wrong move.

BIO:
From being stripped of every strand of hair on her body to losing my ex to suicide 3 weeks after breaking up, Sheridan was forced to use trauma-healing to sustainably build her business. While there are a lot of 'trauma-informed' and 'body-based practitioner' coaches in the industry, none of them do it by merging body-based tools, the nervous system AND business strategy.

Sheridan helps anxious, perfectionist, people-pleasing and burned out entrepreneurs combine the nervous system with business strategy to increase profit and decrease anxiety - even when traditional methods haven’t worked.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/_sheridanruth_/
w:  sheridanruth.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Somatic-Intelligence-Success-Nervous-Alignment/dp/1962280829

* Women Waken Wednesdays will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 6pm PST starting in February! This is a virtual Women's group I'm holding for my beautiful listeners. I would love for you to join! Please contact me (IG or Email) for Zoom info!

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