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Feeling Off? It Might Be Your Nervous System with Stacey Johnson Sep 17, 2025

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Stacey Johnson left her career as a therapist after losing her husband, and that heartbreak became the foundation for her work helping high-achieving women recover from burnout, grief, and life's biggest transitions. In this episode, she gets real about why driven women keep pushing past their limits — and what a dysregulated nervous system is actually trying to tell you through that tight chest and bone-deep exhaustion. From thought dumps to shifting deep-seated beliefs, Stacey makes it clear that asking for help isn't weakness, it's the smartest move you can make.

Stacey Johnson is a women’s resilience coach and former therapist who helps high-achieving women regulate their nervous systems, stop overthinking, and rebuild their lives after grief, burnout, or major transitions.

In this episode:

Stacey shares how losing her husband led her to leave therapy and start coaching women through burnout and overwhelm.
Stacey talks about why high-achieving women put themselves last and believe they have to keep pushing through.
She explains what a dysregulated nervous system feels like (spoiler: that tight chest and constant exhaustion might be a clue!).
Stacey shares easy first steps like a self-care assessment and even just taking a few deep breaths during the day.
She talks about how our thoughts can keep us in stress and why shifting beliefs is key to real relief.
She explains why guilt kicks in when we slow down and gives tricks like thought dumps to let go of it.
Stacey reminds us that asking for help isn’t weakness — even surgeons don’t work alone — and offers her free Breakthrough Kit to get started.

Contacting Stacey:

Calm and Focus Breakthrough Kit

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https://www.staceyjohnsoncoaching.com

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs.

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Rewiring Your Brain to Unlock Your Full Potential with Ravinder Taylor Sep 10, 2025

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Ravinder Taylor specializes in helping individuals overcome obstacles to success through mind training techniques. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding and controlling subconscious patterns. She is the author of Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment and President of Progressive Awareness Research

In this episode:

Ravinder shares how our past experiences can sneak into today’s life and even show up in our health.
Ravinder explains how mind training helps us stop running on old habits and start making choices that truly fit our lives now.
She talks about simple tricks—like smiling or deep breathing—that can lower stress and even blood pressure.
Ravinder explains why real optimism (not fake positivity) can help us live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
She talks about easy daily practices—gratitude, forgiveness, mindfulness—that don’t take much time but make a big difference.
Ravinder shares her final wisdom: your mind is powerful, and once you learn to use it, you can shape the life you truly want.

Contacting Ravinder

https://ravindertaylor.com/

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Unlocking Your Success by Ditching Your Critic with Sue Erhart Jun 24, 2025

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Sue Erhart, a retired corporate executive/leader at a large company and lawyer by training, is the author of "Lose Your Critic for Good”, a step-by-step process for reclaiming your spirit.

Sue is also the creator of Practical Spirituality, a platform where she helps people navigate their personal spiritual journeys to find not only fulfillment but great success too. Drawing from her experiences, Sue shows her followers an easier path, after doing it the hard way.

In this episode:

Sue shares how her journey from corporate life and law to writing Lose Your Critic for Good helped her find true freedom and joy.
Sue explains what that “critic” voice really is — and why it’s not your true self.
She talks about the sneaky ways the critic shows up — for instance, making us play small, settle, feel like we have to people-please all the time.
She shares her first big step for breaking free: realizing motivation by criticism doesn’t actually work long-term.
Sue explains how logging the good stuff in your day helps retrain your brain (and feels so much better than a to-do list!).
She talks about how fear often hides behind the things we avoid — and how to gently coach yourself through it.
She shares why she created her free course Living in Alignment to help you start this journey at your own pace.
Sue encourages us to stay curious, be kind to ourselves, and remember that we’re always learning — no more beating ourselves up!

Contacting Sue:

Website: https://www.sueerhart.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-erhart/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095229166404

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How to Deal with Complex Grief with Dr. Michelle Peticolas Jun 17, 2025

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Dr. Michelle Peticolas is an international best-selling author of Step Into Your Brilliance, as well as several other books

She is the award-winning filmmaker of Secrets of Life and Death, a professional speaker and life transformation coach.

Dr. Michelle helps high-achieving, mid-life women who have been thrown off track by a major loss to release their complex grief and transmute it into fuel for their achieving their soul’s purpose. Using her unique framework SERVE, she guides her clients through their grief healing, mind reset, and reconnection to their authentic brilliance.

In this episode:

Michelle shares how grief can feel like a heavy fog, but it’s also a doorway to rediscovering your purpose.
Michelle talks about how her own grief started with childhood wounds and losing both parents within six months.
Michelle explains that complex grief is when old emotional pain gets tangled up in your current loss — and yep, it can sneak up on you.
Michelle encourages us to stop pushing down our feelings — bottling them up just leads to stress (hello, stomach knots!).
Michelle introduces her SERVE method: Surrender, Engage, Reframe, Vision, Express — five steps to heal and start fresh.
Michelle shares how our culture does grief all wrong — rushing through it, hiding emotions, and not giving women time to truly heal.
Michelle invites listeners to take her free Complex Grief Checklist to see what might be stuck and get support that actually helps.

Contacting Michelle

https://secretsoflifeanddeath.com/

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepeticolas/

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● YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@releaseyourlossandthrive

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How Breathwork Can Help You Drink Less Alcohol with Hamza Najam Jun 10, 2025

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Hamza Najam is a Certified Breathwork Teacher, Nationally Certified Recovery Coach (Levels 1 & 2), and holds a certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

In this episode:

Hamza shares how his long-time battle with alcohol turned into a life-changing breathwork journey.
He explains why alcohol moderation didn’t work and how cutting alcohol completely gave him real peace.
He talks about the real reasons women reach for that glass of alcohol — stress, emotions, habits, and just plain burnout.
Hamza gives signs to watch for, like craving wine by 2pm or always needing a drink to “take the edge off.”
He walks us through the “7 Whys” — a game-changing way to find the root cause behind the urge.
He shares how breathwork can calm the craving for alcohol in under 10 minutes — no hangover required.
Hamza encourages us to visualize success, even if it’s just getting through girls’ night with sparkling water.

Contacting Hamza:

Website www.breathesober.com

On Social

YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@breathesober.sobriety

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hamzanajam.sobrietycoaching

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/breathesobersobriety

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Manifesting: Why You Can Only Receive What You Feel Safe to Hold with Kubra Ozguvenc Jun 03, 2025

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Kübra Özgüvenç is a Spiritual Artist and Intuitive Astrologer dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and business owners by transforming their businesses into soulful rebirth journeys. Using unique techniques channeled from the collective consciousness, Kübra helps individuals navigate their paths with deeper purpose and meaning.

Her superpower lies in channeling art to help people understand and process emotional turmoil, turning challenges into stories of success and fulfillment. Integrating science, human chemistry, spiritual art, and astrology, Kübra creates a holistic 360-degree approach to transformation. Recently, inspired by a divine message, she began gathering like-hearted souls into a vibrant and supportive community.

In this episode:

Kübra shares how a health scare and fibromyalgia diagnosis led her from science labs to the spiritual world—and how that journey opened the door to manifesting a whole new life.
She explains why manifesting isn’t just about thinking happy thoughts—it’s about understanding your body chemistry and nervous system too.
Kübra talks about how our nervous system holds onto old emotions like a security blanket, and how releasing those emotions can make manifesting way easier.
She shares 3 simple tools to get out of "survival mode" and start manifesting with calm: emotional release, breathwork, and asking yourself how you really feel.
She explains how your birth chart is like a personal GPS for manifesting your dreams—it shows your unique gifts, patterns, and even your blocks.
Kübra dives into how activating your heart and womb energy helps women manifest more love, money, and visibility in life and business.
She talks about using her Unison technique and intuitive art to unlock emotions and power up your manifesting magic—even if you don’t feel “artsy.”

Contacting Kubra:

Her 8 week self paced course:

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How to Stop Feeling Like a Victim and Start Loving Yourself with Michelle Bishop May 27, 2025

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Michelle Bishop is a Master Certified Life Coach and author of “Choose You First”. She helps women reclaim their lives after adversity by embracing self-love and building inner resilience.

Through coaching, workshops, and speaking, she empowers clients to shed limiting beliefs, strengthen self-worth, and create lives filled with joy and purpose.

In this episode:

Michelle shares how she went from trauma and grief to finding joy and helping others do the same.
She explains that victimhood is a state of mind—and you don’t have to stay there.
Michelle talks about journaling as a way to get your thoughts out and rewrite your own story.
She shares simple questions to help you start journaling—even if you’ve never done it before.
Michelle explains her “Silent Warrior” breathwork technique to calm anxiety anywhere, anytime.
She reminds us that choosing yourself first isn’t selfish—it’s necessary!
Michelle encourages us to take small steps and choose action over perfection.

Contacting Michelle:

https://bishoplife.com/

On Social:

https://www.instagram.com/MichelleBishopLife

Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/break-free-from-victimhood/

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Easy Ways To Get Organized And Feel Better with Miriam Ortiz y Pino May 20, 2025

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Miriam Ortiz y Pino CPO, Simplicity Expert & Money Breakthrough Business Coach, Entrepreneur, Writer, Blogger and Creator of The Streamlined Solution

She works with entrepreneurs and other busy and creative people to connect organization, productivity and money mindset for the control you crave and the freedom you desire.

In this epsiode:

Mariam shares how constantly saying “yes” can lead to exhaustion and overwhelm.
She explains the importance of setting boundaries and how it can actually improve relationships.
She talks about her personal experience with burnout and what signs to look out for.
Mariam discusses how small daily changes can make a big difference in managing stress.
She reflects on the guilt she used to feel around resting and how she overcame it.
Mariam offers practical tips for reclaiming your time and energy without feeling selfish.
Mariam encourages listeners to view rest as a valuable and necessary part of a healthy lifestyle.

Contacting Mariam:

https://www.morethanorganized.net

SUBSTACK: https://morethanorganized.substack.

On Social:

https://www.facebook.com/morethanorganized/

https://www.instagram.com/moypmto/

https://www.youtube.com/user/MorethanOrganized

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamortizypino/

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What Numerology Really Says About You with Heather Ruth May 14, 2025

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Heather Ruth is a professional numerologist passionate about helping people to see the layers of self and embody all aspects to live life thriving and move from survival mode.

She has a strong purpose to help people to transmute generational trauma to usher in a new age for generations to come.

In this episode:

Heather shares how her postpartum struggles and tough financial years cracked her open to a new path of self-discovery and healing.
She explains how numerology helped her shift from survival mode to thriving — and why she believes our birth date holds powerful info about our soul’s path.
Heather talks about numerology as the language of the universe, showing us our strengths, life lessons, and even the traits we’re here to learn.
She dives into how knowing your “missing numbers” can help you understand where you're growing — and that you're not broken, you’re just learning!
She breaks down how a simple deck of cards actually holds ancient wisdom tied to the seasons, cycles, and even your personality.
Heather explains the “Four of Spades” and how Denise’s birthdate shows she’s all about purpose, integrity, and helping others feel more human.
Heather encourages listeners to see illness or stress as a message — a sign to pause, check in, and ask, "Where am I giving too much and receiving too little?"

Contacting Heather:

https://www.puresoulfulcoaching.com

On Social:

https://www.instagram.com/heatherjruth

https://www.facebook.com/moxieignitor

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Using Breath Work to Lower Your Stress & Anxiety with Jenny Cheifetz May 06, 2025

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Jenny Cheifetz is a life and breathwork coach from New Hampshire. She lives with her husband, 2 dogs, and is approaching empty-nesthood. She works with high-achieving women who want to learn to prioritize themselves, incorporate self-care, and experience success, both personally and professionally.

In this episode:

Jenny shares how she stumbled into breathwork during the pandemic and how it totally changed her life—and career!
She explains why meditation doesn’t always work for busy brains and how breathwork is a game-changer you can do anywhere.
Jenny talks about how slowing down your breath actually calms your body and helps get you out of that fight-or-flight stress zone.
She shares how breathwork helps you feel less overwhelmed, even when you’ve got a million things spinning in your head.
She explains how breathwork doesn’t require special gear, yoga poses, or long sessions—just your breath and a few minutes.
Jenny talks about using breath, sound, and movement to clear stuck energy and help you feel lighter and more peaceful.
She leads a short, calming breath session you can try right away and shares how to grab her energizing session when you need a boost.

Contacting Jenny:

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/jentlecoaching

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Podcast

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