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Really FeminineAmber Duncan: Life After Debt: Empowering Women to Master MoneyJoin Amber Duncan, founder of Life After Debt, as she shares her expertise on breaking free from financial struggles and creating lasting financial freedom. In this empowering episode, Amber, Carla, and Michelle have an open conversation about getting out of debt, staying out of debt, and navigating the unique financial challenges women face. We dive into topics like balancing success and femininity, overcoming money mindsets, and confidently managing your finances while embracing your womanhood.If you’ve ever felt stressed, stuck, or uncertain about money, this episode offers practical strategies, ins...
2025-11-181h 30Really FeminineMadison Yezak: Becoming a Wife, Embracing Femininity, and Healing From the PastMarriage has opened a new chapter for Madison Yezack, one filled with peace, purpose, and deeper confidence in who she is as a woman. In this heartfelt episode, she reflects on the beauty of embracing her feminine side and the power of no longer accepting what doesn’t align with her worth. This is a conversation about becoming softer without losing strength, and loving yourself enough to choose better.Instagram: madisonyezakTik Tok: Mads.yoMadison’s Book: https://a.co/d/d76h...
2025-11-111h 09Really FeminineJane Gonzalez: Finding Faith and Redefining Femininity After Loss of a SpouseAfter losing her husband, Jane Gonzalez found herself standing in the middle of heartbreak, faced with the reality of starting over. In this deeply emotional episode, she opens up about her journey through grief, widowhood, and rediscovering her identity as a woman walking through loss. Jane shares how she’s finding peace, purpose, and strength again: learning to love her life in new ways while honoring the one she lost. This conversation is a gentle reminder that healing is not forgetting, it’s becoming whole again.Instagram: carlashellis TikTok: carlashellis
2025-11-041h 20Really FeminineAlyssa Hidalgo: How to Build Rhythms That Work For You and Your FamilyLife with ADHD, homeschooling, and healthy living isn’t about perfection— it’s about rhythm. Alyssa Hidalgo shares her journey and the simple systems that help her family flourish. With her Spark Program, a 7-step rhythm for moms craving peace, purpose, and community, Alyssa brings honest stories, helpful routines, and hope to every episode. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, mental load, or motivation, this is your space to reignite your spark. The Spark System™ (Free Guide) → https://stan.store/alyssamariehidalgo YouTube Channel → https://urlgeni.us/youtu...
2025-10-281h 34Really FeminineDr. Doug Weiss: Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity and AddictionOn this episode of The Really Feminine Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Doug Weiss, a renowned Licensed Psychologist, relationship expert, and Executive Director of Heart-to-Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, to discuss the challenging yet transformative topics of infidelity, addiction, betrayal recovery, marriage counseling, and emotional healing. With over three decades of experience helping couples and individuals rebuild trust, Dr. Weiss shares powerful insights on how both women and men can heal from the pain of cheating, recover from addiction, and move toward true forgiveness.We also dive into...
2025-10-211h 18Really FeminineLaura Lentz: Rebuilding with Intention After Infidelity and AddictionIn this emotional and inspiring podcast episode, Laura Lentz shares her powerful story of rebuilding her life after infidelity, betrayal, and addiction. She opens up about the pain of broken trust, the challenges of walking through addiction recovery, and the courage it takes to create a life rooted in healing, self-discovery, and intention.Laura’s journey is a testament to the resilience of women who choose growth over bitterness, and her insights will help anyone who has faced marriage struggles, relationship betrayal, or personal loss. Through vulnerability and wisdom, she shows us how to se...
2025-10-141h 30Really Feminine12, The Feminine Guide to Boundaries: Tech, Family & ToxicityThis week on Really Feminine, we’re talking about how to stay gracious and poised even when life gets messy. From practicing proper technology etiquette in a world that’s always online, to our Tea Time chats about the sting of not being invited to a family wedding, handling an overbearing grandmother with a newborn, and learning how to level your expectations when toxic people keep letting you down. Carla and Michelle bring practical wisdom with a feminine touch to help you navigate relationships with grace and strength.To...
2025-08-1945 minReally Feminine11, Graceful Entrances, Elegant Exits & Escaping Pit Dwellers In this episode of Really Feminine, Carla and Michelle share the art of arriving at and leaving a party in a way that leaves a lasting, graceful impression. They’ll also unpack how to spot the “pit dwellers” in your life, the people who pull you into negativity, and how to step away without guilt. Finally, join them for Tea Time, where they answer your personal questions and offer heartfelt, feminine advice for navigating life with elegance and ease.To support the mission of Boch...
2025-08-1254 minReally Feminine10, Manners, Marriage & Mindset Shifts In Etiquette, we’re talking restaurant manners, how to dine with dignity, handle the check like a pro, and tip with confidence. In Tea Time, Carla dives into two raw and real struggles: the ache of a wife who feels invisible in her own home, and a woman exhausted from always saying yes.. And in Emotional Etiquette, it’s time to stop reliving the past and start reshaping your future, because your freedom is waiting on the other side of new thoughts. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https...
2025-08-0551 minReally Feminine9 , Buds in the Ground & Boundaries in the RoomThis week on Freedom Formula, we dig into how to stop repeating the same toxic cycles in relationshps. In Tea Time, Carla shares her advice on dealing with a difficult mother-in-law, and the freedom found in boundaries. This weeks Etiquette segment, focusing on how to introduce yourself with confidence, maintain composure, and build strong, graceful first impressions.To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click here- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/england) • To explore more about Carla click here- CarlaShellis.c...
2025-07-291h 03Really Feminine8, Let It Marinate: Presence, Poise & ProfessionalismJust like a good recipe, life requires time to marinate. The Freedom Formula invites you to slow down and absorb truth. In Tea Time, we reflect on presence and preparation. Then, in Etiquette, we explore poise in professional settings, maintaining femininity in authority, and setting boundaries at work. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click here- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/england) • To explore more about Carla click here- CarlaShellis.com (https://carlashellis.com)Support the show
2025-07-2247 min
The Rising with Janel GonzalezEveryday Etiquette: The Classy Habits That Can Change Your Life with Carla ShellisIn this powerful episode of The Rising, Janel welcomes back etiquette expert Carla Shellis for a deep, real, and refreshing conversation about everyday etiquette. Carla unpacks the forgotten power of manners, modesty, and intentional living, sharing practical tools that can help anyone elevate their presence regardless of income, background, or status. From how we speak and dress, to who we surround ourselves with, Carla’s wisdom helps us reconnect with self-worth and create peace from the inside out!💬 In this episode: – The true (and surprising!) origin of the word “etiquette”...
2025-07-1832 minReally Feminine7, Breaking Free from the Trap of Offense + The Art of Being a Gracious GuestThis week, Freedom Formula explores “Skandalon”—the ancient word for offense and how it keeps us stuck. During Tea Time, Carla sips through insights on emotional freedom. In Etiquette, we define what makes a perfect guest, what to bring as a hostess gift, and why these small gestures carry deep meaning. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click her- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/england) • To explore more about Carla click here- CarlaShellis.com (https://carlashellis.com)Support the show
2025-07-1542 minThe Rising with Janel GonzalezHow to Access Emotional Freedom & Enter the Pink Zone with Carla ShellisIn this inspiring episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with Carla Shellis — emotional etiquette expert, founder of Bochy’s Place, and host of The Really Feminine Podcast, to talk about reclaiming your emotional power and living from a higher frequency. Carla shares her groundbreaking Freedom Formula, a practical and heart-led method for healing emotional trauma, rewiring the brain, and stepping into what she calls The Pink Zone; a state of peace, joy, love, and spiritual alignment.💬 In this episode: – The science of emotional frequency & how to elevate it – Und...
2025-07-1127 minReally Feminine6, Travel, Tension & Togetherness: Navigating Life with Grace Ever feel like your relationships are out of sync? Freedom Formula discusses attempts to balance imbalanced connections. Tea Time centers around travel and adaptability. And in Etiquette, we cover global and cultural etiquette, how to be a respectful guest, and how to manage shared travel gracefully—even under stress. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click her- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/england)...
2025-07-0842 minReally FeminineADHD as a Superpower: Michael Shellis on School Struggles, Strengths & Self-AcceptanceIn this powerful episode, Michael Shellis opens up about his journey with ADHD, from the challenges he faced in school to discovering how it became one of his greatest strengths. If you or someone you love has ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this conversation will encourage you to reframe that narrative.Michael shares how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder impacted his education, confidence, and relationships, and how he’s turned what once felt like a weakness into a superpower that fuels his creativity, leadership, and purpose.Whether you’re a student, parent, or adult navigating ADHD, th...
2025-07-011h 18Really Feminine5, The Power of Gratitude: Perspective, Presence & PolitenessThis episode’s Freedom Formula is all about shifting your perspective. In Tea Time, Carla opens up about practicing gratitude in daily life. Our Etiquette segment focuses on intentional thankfulness—from writing heartfelt notes to the right way to respond to thoughtful gifts and gestures. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click her- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/england) • To explore more about Carla click here- CarlaShellis.com (https://carlashellis.com)Support the show
2025-06-2450 minReally Feminine4, Activating Your Feminine Fibers: Relationships, Respect, and RadianceHow do you embody and activate your feminine fibers? Freedom Formula breaks it down. Tea Time offers Carla and Michelle’s thoughts on dealing with controlling mom friends and strained Mother, Daughter relationships. In Etiquette, we explore how dressing reflects self-respect, guidelines for formal and casual events, and being feminine and modest. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click her- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/england) • To explore more about Carla click here- CarlaShellis.com (https://carlashellis.com)Support the s
2025-06-1751 minReally Feminine3, Holding Space & Holding Boundaries: A Conversation on Family, Etiquette, and EmotionsFreedom Formula introduces the Hula Hoop Magnetic Field, a tool for understanding your emotional boundaries. In Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer listener questions on family members asking what a listeners inheritance from his father is and another listener asks about what to do about a daughter in law that only wants to spend time with her side of the family. Then, in Etiquette, we tackle how to gently include someone who’s feeling left out, redirect conversations with kindness, and protect your own boundaries while holding space for others at social events. To support the mission of...
2025-06-1047 minReally Feminine2, From Friendships to Flatware: Navigating Relationships and the Dinner TableThis week’s Freedom Formula unpacks the levels of friendship, how to recognize them, and why they matter. During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle share their thoughts on listener questions. The Etiquette segment walks through formal dining basics: which utensil to use, BMW, and napkin etiquette.To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (www.bochys.org)To register for The Experience England click her- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/england)To explore more about Carla click here- CarlaShellis.com (www.carlashellis.com)Suppor...
2025-06-0347 minReally Feminine1, From Survival To Freedom: Living In The Pink Zone In this episode of Really Feminine, during Carla’s Freedom Formula, we explore the difference between living in the Pink Zone (freedom) versus the Red Zone (survival). During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer the listener's questions about how to tell a friend they have halitosis and address a mom struggling to connect with her daughter. In our Etiquette segment, we dive into the art of hosting, what makes someone a gracious host, how to make guests feel special, and the etiquette around receiving help or gifts.To watch the video: https://youtube.com/@carlashellis?si=KBcVPZ9jsF...
2025-05-2752 min
Life After DebtThe Holiday Hustle with Carla ShellisWe're back with a brand new episode of Life After Debt! In this one, Amber Duncan sits down with Carla Shellis to talk about the unique challenges women face during the holiday season—especially when it comes to stress and financial strain. They dive into the importance of giving meaningful gifts, the charm of homemade presents, and the true value of just being present with the people you love. Carla also shares some practical tips on budgeting, why we often overspend, and the crucial role women play in family dynamics. The conversation is all about finding balance—how to serv...
2024-12-0528 min
The Baker And The Banker PodcastEveryday Etiquette with Carla ShellisThis week Jenny and Dan welcome etiquette expert Carla Shellis to the podcast! Get ready to be wow'd with Carla's background and expertise, plus hear the answers to some of your biggest etiquette questions. We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let us know what you think or if you have any questions about this week's episode! If you'd like more info on mortgage or real estate planning, reach out to Dan at dankellermtg@gmail.com or on IG at @mymortgageguydan.Jenny can be reached at hello@jennycookies.com or on IG...
2024-09-1959 min
Similarly DifferentThe Path to Healing feat. Carla Shellis | My Story Pt. 2Warning:In this episode, we discuss topics related to kidnapping and sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners. The content includes detailed recounting of the kidnapping experience, emotional trauma, and other sensitive issues. Listener discretion is advised.In part 2 of my conversation with Carla Shellis, we explore breaking the cycles of trauma through self-work, finding balance, and reshaping our daily thought patterns. Carla discusses the concept of God’s balance system a...
2024-07-3044 min
The Soul GymEpisode 200: The Illusion of ControlAre you a control freak? Do you coerce, threaten, use scare tactics, or manipulate in order to get people to "behave?" If so, you are fighting a losing battle. Control tactics may work for a while, but eventually, people will do what they will do, and all you've done is prolong the inevitable. Control isn't really about other people, it's about you, because if they're okay, then I'm okay. It's time to get rid of the illusion of control because the only person you are required to control is ... you.
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2022-10-3132 min
Gem Revealed PodcastGem Revealed Podcast Ep 26: Carla Shellis - Empowering Women Rescued from Sexual ExploitationThis week on the Gem Revealed Podcast--a topic very different from our typical discussions, but so deeply important 💙 Carla Shellis is the Founder of Bochy's Place, a safe home for women rescued from sexual exploitation & trafficking. They break the cycle of exploitation by leading them into a new normal, empowering them to build the character and integrity to stay there. Carla lives with a passion to build women into the very best they can be. From complete brokenness to a simple refreshing, her vision is to equip and educate women at the root level with...
2021-03-0340 min
Straight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Carla ShellisAre you looking to get behind an organization that is helping women for a great cause? Me too! I have had the opportunity to meet and interview someone I met through a mutual friend on Social media who when I saw what her non profit was about and what they were doing. I immediately was like how can I be apart. Thats when I reached out to them in email and told them I wanted to donate 250 HOPE buttons to put into the Bochys box if they wanted them. They said YES! I also am a subscriber to the quarterly B...
2020-03-0234 min