Women's Wellness Podcast with Lucy Coutinho

What happens when we spend so much of our lives showing up for everyone else that we lose touch with ourselves?

In this episode of Women’s Wellness Podcast, I sit down with Luciana Gondim — desire coach, writer, podcaster, mother, and corporate professional — to explore the often-overlooked connection between self-love, intimacy, and our sense of desire.

As the host of the Intimacy for Working Moms Podcast, Luciana helps busy women and mothers reconnect with their desires, cultivate deeper intimacy, and bring more joy and playfulness into their lives. Combining scientific research with her lived experience in tantra and authentic relating, she encourages women to move beyond guilt, shame, and expectations to discover what desire means to them.

Together, we explore what it means to reclaim your identity beyond motherhood and professional responsibilities, communicate your needs, establish healthy boundaries, and create space for pleasure and connection.

Because intimacy begins with the relationship we have with ourselves.

This is a conversation about giving yourself permission to want, to feel, to explore, and to come home to the woman within.

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What if getting older isn’t about losing your youth, but gaining your wisdom?

As I celebrate my 47th birthday, I’m reflecting on the lessons, heartbreaks, relationships, healing, motherhood, career changes, faith, friendship, purpose, and moments of becoming that have shaped the woman I am today.

In this special birthday episode of Women’s Wellness Podcast, I’m sharing 47 pieces of wisdom I’ve gathered along the way—the things I know now that I didn’t know in my 20s or 30s, the lessons I’m still learning, and the truths I’m finally allowing myself to live by.

This is a conversation about choosing yourself without abandoning others, trusting your own timing, releasing what no longer serves you, protecting your peace, embracing love, finding your voice, and understanding that becoming yourself is a lifelong journey.

47 isn’t just another year.

It’s a reminder that every chapter has something to teach us—and that there is still so much life, love, purpose, and possibility ahead.

Come celebrate 47 with me.

What if getting older isn’t about losing your youth, but gaining your wisdom?

As I celebrate my 47th birthday, I’m reflecting on the lessons, heartbreaks, relationships, healing, motherhood, career changes, faith, friendship, purpose, and moments of becoming that have shaped the woman I am today.

In this special birthday episode of Women’s Wellness Podcast, I’m sharing 47 pieces of wisdom I’ve gathered along the way—the things I know now that I didn’t know in my 20s or 30s, the lessons I’m still learning, and the truths I’m finally allowing myself to live by.

This is a conversation about choosing yourself without abandoning others, trusting your own timing, releasing what no longer serves you, protecting your peace, embracing love, finding your voice, and understanding that becoming yourself is a lifelong journey.

47 isn’t just another year.

It’s a reminder that every chapter has something to teach us—and that there is still so much life, love, purpose, and possibility ahead.

Come celebrate 47 with me. 🤎

Author of The Demon Inside — A Conversation with Priscilla Goldsmith

What happens when the things we carry inside remain hidden from the world?

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Women’s Wellness Podcast, we sit down with author Priscilla Goldsmith to talk about her book, The Demon Inside: She’s Hiding.

Priscilla takes us into a deeper conversation about the hidden parts of ourselves, the experiences that shape us, and what can happen when we finally find the courage to confront what we’ve been carrying.

Together, we explore vulnerability, healing, identity, relationships, and the importance of telling our stories—even the parts that may be difficult to share.

This is a conversation about what lives beneath the surface and the power of bringing what is hidden into the light.

Grab your favorite cup of tea or coffee, get comfortable, and join us for an honest conversation with Priscilla Goldsmith.

Listen. Reflect. Heal. And remember: you never know what someone is carrying beneath the surface.

In our first episode back, we return to where our friendship began over 20 years ago in Alexandria, Virginia to reflect on transformation, purpose, friendship, and the life changes that shaped us along the way.

We talk about taking time to rest, navigating unexpected transitions, rediscovering ourselves, and learning to embrace authenticity.

Because sometimes life takes you through the fire… and you discover just how strong you really are. 💛

Join us as we reconnect, reflect, and step into this new chapter together.

Hello beautiful listeners and friends. We are taking a pause to reset and focus! Thank you for being on this journey with us! This is not a goodbye but a see you later.

Let's stay connected!

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24 lessons learned in 2024

December is flying by, and before we know it, we’ll be counting down to the New Year. As the year draws to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on all we’ve accomplished—and perhaps on the things we didn’t quite achieve. But even in our missteps, there are valuable lessons to be learned, guiding us toward growth and new opportunities in the year ahead.

If you’ve experienced a key life lesson, we’d love to hear your story! Share it with us by leaving a voice memo here. Much love and wishing you the happiest New Year!

Nihal's lessons learned:

1. ​The happier I am the more it serves those around me. I don't have to match the vibes of those around me.
2. ​Get moving! It's wild how stagnant energy can weigh you down mentally.
3. ​Remember to be present- there are too many distractions in the world. Try to think of mentally being present as a work out, it's hard at first but with practice it becomes second nature.
4. ​Humans want to feel appreciated and loved. Notice little things about your friends and family and let them know. It's amazing how little it takes to brighten someone's day.
5. ​Friendships ebb and flow but the ones that are meant to be in our lives for a long time won't take your ghosting personal.
6. ​Laugh more, sometimes a little emotional bouancy is all you need for perspective.
7. ​Sometimes it's right when you feel like giving up that things start to take a turn for the better.
8. ​Smile.
9. ​Drink water, simple things like hydrating your body help with lower energy.
10. ​Get your vitamin D - through sunshine or supplements
11. ​Be curious. A curious mind is how we stay in a loving and less judgemental mindset
12. ​Celebrate life. Every day is a gift.

Lucy's lessons learned:

1. ​Use my discernment, trust myself more.
2. ​Set boundaries with work colleagues, family, and friends.
3. ​Protect my space and value my time more.
4. ​Trust the timing of your life.
5. ​Try not to take things personally.
6. ​Rejection is God's way of saying, I have something better for you.
7. ​Take a moment to pause and be less reactive.
8. ​Prioritize your healing and regulating your nervous system by establishing rituals and self-care practices.
9. ​Protect my peace and how important it is for my mental health and well-being.
10. ​You cannot force relationships, all them to organically happen. Relationships can only survive if they are reciprocal.
11. ​It's important to disconnect in order to connect with self and gain clarity.
12. ​Give yourself grace, we are all doing the best we can!

A passionate storyteller, April Cole has dedicated her life to sharing her journey of overcoming challenges and embracing self-acceptance. As a Self-Care Social Media Influencer and blogger, April seeks to empower women to embrace their true selves and find joy in every stage of life. With a belief that age is a gift, she inspires others to prioritize self-care, pursue new experiences, and cultivate meaningful connections!

As we age, the concept of living with intention becomes increasingly significant. It’s about making choices that align with our deepest values and aspirations, ensuring that each day is lived to its fullest potential!