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The NFP PodcastEpisode 59: Embracing God’s Design: A Conversation with Christina Valenzuelan this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Christina Valenzuela, the owner and creative director of Pearl & Thistle, LLC. Christina brings a powerful combination of theological depth and scientific insight to the conversation as she shares her passion for body literacy rooted in faith.
A certified Boston Cross Check™ instructor since 2013, Christina has spent over a decade equipping Catholics of all ages with the tools to understand their bodies through the lens of both faith and reason. Her new book, The Language of Your Body: Embracing God's Design for Your Cycle, published by Our Su...2025-07-2352 min
The Amy Edwards Show231 - The Energetics of Wealth: Business Intuition and Abundance with Christina DeeringChristina Deering is a wealth energetics mentor, business intuitive, podcast host, and transformational guide, helping entrepreneurs unlock abundance by aligning their energy, intuition, and actions. After healing from a decade-long eating disorder and enduring four miscarriages in under two years, Christina now teaches the energetics of wealth and how emotional healing unlocks expansion in both life and business.She explains how energetic money blocks show up in business—even when you’re doing everything “right.” These hidden patterns often stem from grief, trauma, or misalignment, and they silently cap your growth until they’re addressed...2025-07-1758 min
Under the Oaks with Amy Romfo & Jenny Harrison12. The Gift of Order, the Grace of Surrender – with Christina Lee of Graceful SpacesDoes your home sometimes feel a bit chaotic rather than peaceful? You're not alone! In this episode, we sit down with Christina Lee, the talented organizer behind Graceful Spaces, to explore some simple tips for creating a more harmonious and calming home environment. Christina shares her journey from Chick-fil-A playground meetups to co-founding a thriving organization business with 32 employees across two locations. We dive into practical tips for tackling common household challenges, like managing Lego invasions and taming unruly shoe collections. Key takeaways from our chat with Christina: The power of weekly resets to...2025-07-1639 min
Women's Health, Wealth, and Happiness | Interviews to InspireThe Power of Storytelling, Connection & Purposeful Work | Conversation with a Business Coach, Legacy Artist, & Psychotherapist: Amy, Martie & PamHave you ever held onto something a photo, a note, a family object, because it carries a story that shaped who you are? What if that story could connect you to your purpose, your people, and your path forward?In this inspiring episode of Women’s Health, Wealth, and Happiness | Interviews to Inspire, we bring you a powerful panel of women entrepreneurs—Amy, Martie, and Pamela with Host Christina— share how storytelling has transformed their lives and businesses.✨ Discover:🌿 How a simple tin cup became a symbol of rising from poverty to prosperity🌿 The...2025-07-1258 min
Living Ageless and BoldShe Wrote All 580 Of Her Facebook Friends a Handwritten Letter... Here's What Happened: with Amy DaughtersAmy Weinland Daughters is a keynote speaker, author, satirist, and former sports journalist known for her humorous, heartfelt writing and her unique journey through grief, connection, and rediscovery. From penning columns about college football to writing 580 handwritten letters to her Facebook friends, Amy’s work blends storytelling, humanity, and wit in powerful ways.In this episode, Amy sits down with Christina to share how a spontaneous act of kindness turned into an inspiring life mission and a bestselling book. Amy discusses her accidental career pivot into writing, the profound experience of re...2025-06-1833 min
You Unlimited Podcast with Christina Deering79. How to Become a Magnet for the Life You Want with Amy Edwards“Overflow isn’t a luxury—it’s your birthright when you align with your divine purpose.” In this new episode, I sit down with the unstoppable Amy Edwards: musician, author, speaker, and transformation queen, to unpack what it really takes to live a life of alignment, power, and passion. Amy shares her journey from burnout and negative self-talk to living an overflowing life rooted in self-love, spiritual truth, and unapologetic expression. She drops gold on everything from detaching from external validation to creating an audio vision board th...2025-06-1750 min
Radical StepmomsSeason 8: Episode 16: I am Surviving Purely Out of Spite with guest, AmyChristina welcomes Amy who shares what it took to create her stepmom identity. In the beginning of our relationships, we’re just putting the pieces together. We’re learning about the ex, experiencing how society views stepmoms, and figuring out what parts of parenting we’re “allowed” to do. How do we form our identity without losing ourselves? Listen in as Amy shares how she survives…out of spite. About My Guest: Amy Marie Ayres is a wife, stepmom, mother, author, and a passionate advocate for embracing life’s complexities with creativity and authenticity. Navigating the challenges o...2025-06-1257 min
In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis151. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT/MHT) with Menopause Specialist Christina SaldanhaToday Amy speaks with Christina Saldanha about HRT/MHT. We talk about:
—options for hormone therapy such as: combined options, progestins vs progesterone, and using the pill in perimenopause.
—the different types of estrogen and how much estrogen blood levels rise with systemic HRT/MHT vs blood levels during our cycling years
—how soon a person should begin HRT/MHT after surgical menopause
🎤WHO IS CHRISTINA SALDANHA?🎤
Christina Saldanha is a PA, writer, speaker, and fierce advocate for women's health. She owns her own independent private practice in Winston Salem, NC, where she provides primary care to women across the lifespan but...2025-06-071h 14
Pep Talks for ArtistsEp 81: Elisabeth Condon Describes a Christina Ramberg RetrospectiveWelcome back, Elisabeth! This time I am very excited to be speaking to Artist, Elisabeth Condon, about one of my favorite Chicago Imagists: Christina Ramberg.
The Art Institute of Chicago recently mounted a retrospective of Ramberg's work and Elisabeth travelled to see the show this past summer. She spent time telling me about her favorite works, but also offered insight into Ramberg's personality and teaching style - as Elisabeth was her student in graduate school at SAIC in the late 80's.
Ramberg is known for her small but tightly-wound acrylic paintings of disembodied women: truncated...2024-12-241h 24
The Piano Pantry Podcast150 - What’s NOT Working in this Season (with Christina Whitlock)In this special 150th episode, Amy chats with fellow piano teacher and podcaster Christina Whitlock. Following their “What’s Working” discussion on episode 198 of the Beyond Measure Podcast, they share what’s not working this season—honest reflections, relatable struggles, and lighthearted insights. Don’t miss this candid and fun two-parter!
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Lost Ladies of LitChristina Rossetti — Speaking Likenesses with Bond & Grace's Ayana ChristieSend us a textCharmed by her friend Lewis Carroll’s children’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Victorian poet Christina Rossetti followed suit nearly a decade later with her own children’s book — one that alludes to the “Alice” tale while also offering a more clear-eyed view of girls’ duties, even in topsy-turvy dream worlds. Ayana Christie, Chief Product Officer of Bond & Grace, joins us for a discussion this week on Rossetti’s 1874 work Speaking Likenesses and helps us draw comparisons with Carroll’s seminal tale.Mentione...2024-11-2638 min
Culinary Confidential with Christina CatesCulinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-17-24Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-17-24 Guests: Marta Pateiro, Head of Talent Development, Diversity, Inclusion & The Culture at Pernod Ricard North America (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpateiro85/)Amy Falbaum, Hospitality Recruiter, Owner of Amy Falbaum & Associates (https://www.amyfalbaum.com/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-1854 min
The Ultimate Blog PodcastBuild Your Blog with Podcasts with Christina LenkowskiIn this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we're sitting down with Christina Lenkowski, podcast publicity strategist and trainer. Christina shares how you can pitch yourself on podcasts to get in front of new audiences and build your blog. We know that getting behind the microphone can be intimidating, but Christina is here to share the benefits of guesting on podcasts, tips to get comfortable guesting, how to find and pitch yourself to the right podcasts, and what next steps you need to give podcast listeners when you do guest on a podcast. If you want to grow your...2024-11-1247 minYou Unlimited Podcast with Christina Deering46. How Amy Lacey Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand from ScratchWelcome back, beautiful souls! In this new episode, I sat down with Amy Lacey, the visionary founder of Cauliflower Foods and Soursop Nutrition. Amy shared her incredible entrepreneurial journey, which was fueled by her personal health challenges and a deep passion for wellness. From creating the popular cauliflower pizza crust to diving into the powerful health benefits of the exotic soursop fruit, Amy’s work is all about finding holistic solutions that truly heal and nurture the body. This episode is packed with insights on health, wellness, and th...2024-10-291h 05
Simply WholeheartedWhy It’s Hard to be an Enneagram Three with Dr. Jera Nelson-Cunningham, Brandi Myree and Christina SheerSend us a textDiscovering your Enneagram type can be complicated and not as straightforward and simple as you hope. This is especially true for the Enneagram threes.So I've invited three of my Wholehearted coaches, Dr. Jera Nelson-Cunningham, Brandi Myree, and Christina Sheer, to share their unique Enneagram journey and story as it relates to discovering that their core motivations reflect the Enneagram 3. RESOURCES MENTIONED:Dr. Jera's Nelson-CunninghamEp 295 with Jera (What to Know About Enneagram Three)Brandi MyreeEp 350 with Brandi (Enneasummer...2024-10-141h 11
Our Scars Speak62. Amy Hartl, Survivor/BRCA1 Carrier, Oncology Massage & Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage TherapistAmy Hartl is a remarkable breast cancer survivor, BRCA1+ carrier, and entrepreneur. She is Your Breast Cancer Self-Care Specialist™ Oncology Massage and Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, specializing in breast cancer recovery and survivorship.
Her journey began at a young age, witnessing her loved ones battle cancer, particularly her mother. Amy shared how challenging it was to support her mother through treatment while caring for her siblings. A pivotal moment came when what she thought was ringworm on her chest led to a breast cancer diagnosis, a twist that she views as a guiding sign from the un...2024-10-141h 09
Women's Health, Wealth, and Happiness | Interviews to InspireS2E4 Inspiring Women - AMY : Clarity / Courage / ConfidenceSeason 2 Episode 4: Amy Bergsholm Nubson
Business Coach | Fractional CMO | Storytelling Coach | Marketing Strategist | Public Speaker | Nomadic Entrepreneur
Our next guest will welcome you with her warmth, smile, and laughter. As a seasoned market strategist, she has turned her passion toward helping women in business, navigate today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
As a storytelling coach, Amy empowers individuals to find and share their stories, refining their public speaking skills and delivering impactful presentations. Her creativity shines in customized marketing strategies and fostering meaningful connections.
She uses her voice with compelling stories an...2024-09-2542 min
A Sacrifice of PraiseChristina Stavros Kidonakis and the Synaxis of Women CantorsAmy and Richard talk to Christina Stravros Kidonakis, the Protopsaltria at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet, Illinois. Christina was a pioneer for the Byzantine Chant Certificate Program at Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology and is the coordinator of the Synaxis of Orthodox Women Byzantine Cantors, an annual educational event in Chicago for women who are active in Byzantine music. You can find out more about the Synaxis of Orthodox Women Byzantine Cantors on the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church website.2024-09-1100 min
Wellness Junkies (formerly Nirvana Sisters)The A-List Approach: Makeup Tips For Every Occasion With Celebrity Makeup Artist, Christina Flach - Summer ReplayIn this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat with celebrity makeup artist, Christina Flach. Christina shares her best makeup tips and hacks for achieving that youthful, A-lister glow. She shares the importance of skincare and her favorite skin products. Christina teaches us how to choose the best shade for your concealer, bronzer, eyeshadow, and more. Her lip hack for when you want your lips to appear bigger or how to make a bold lip color work will change the way you rock your gloss. Christina's "experiment with what makes you feel good" approach will have you excited to play...2024-08-2938 min
Grounded in Maine108: Clean Makeup with Christina Flach of Pretty Girl MakeupThis conversation with Christina Flach was gold! She is just a wealth of knowledge, experience and kindness. Christina is a Makeup Artist to the stars, and created a clean makeup that is night and day better than commercial makeup. She has a family, and was very vulnerable in sharing her trauma, but she has such a warmth and mentoring nature and has focused on helping others to honor her losses.Pretty Girl Makeup is Christina's product, and if you listen to the episode, she offers a hefty discount code! She tells us why she created it and...2024-08-271h 01
Real Life MentoringLearning Styles Part Two (Guest: Amy Whitson)Amy Whitson joins Chris and Christina today for part two of talking about learning styles. Why talk about learning styles on a mentoring podcast? Knowing more about another person - including their learning style - is an invaluable deposit into healthy relationships. Amy Whitson is an educator with over 20 years experience. Amy currently serves as the Culture and Communication Coordinator at Jasco Products linkedin.com/in/amy-whitson-9a2466268.In part one, Chris and Christina explore the learning styles:https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/If you'd like to know more about...2024-07-2627 min
Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin123 — Healing Your Unseen Emotional Wounds with Christina RasmussenWhen we talk about grief, we often refer to the loss of a loved one. But this is not the only type of loss that causes emotional pain. Sometimes, our losses are invisible — like when someone criticizes our dream and we stop pursuing it.Christina Rasmussen is a grief educator and the best-selling author of several books, including Second Firsts. Her new book is Invisible Loss. Some of the things she talks about are how to identify our invisible losses, how to heal old wounds, and how to step out of the "waiting room" so you can st...2024-07-0854 minReal Life MentoringLearning Styles Part One (Guest: Amy Whitson)Amy Whitson joins Chris and Christina today in this two-part series about learning styles. Why talk about learning styles on a mentoring podcast? Knowing more about another person - including their learning style - is an invaluable deposit into healthy relationships. Amy Whitson is an educator with over 20 years experience. Amy currently serves as the Culture and Communication Coordinator at Jasco Products linkedin.com/in/amy-whitson-9a2466268.In part one, Chris and Christina explore the learning styles:https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/If you'd like to know more about The...2024-07-0524 min
Living Ageless and BoldPets and the City: Unique Stories from a NYC House-Call Vet with Dr. Amy AttasDr. Amy Attas is an award-winning veterinarian and the founder of City Pets, which for more than three decades has been the premier veterinary medical house call practice for dogs and cats living, working in, or visiting Manhattan. Her new book, PETS AND THE CITY: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian, will be released June 18. She shares a home with her husband, Stephen Shapiro, in New York City.In this episode, Dr. Amy Attas sits down with Christina Daves to discuss her journey from a young girl who dreamed of becoming a veterinarian to the fo...2024-07-0336 min
The Performance Mindset Show - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and lifeBreaking Barriers in Real Estate with Christina BalasOn today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy interviews Christina Balas, Vice President of Servicing and Operations at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Christina is a fellow Power Beacon and a dynamic leader known for her strategic insight and commitment to driving growth and inclusion in the real estate industry. Christina is passionate about helping underrepresented populations thrive in real estate and is excited about how technology is revolutionizing the industry.In this episode, you’ll hear:Christina Balas’s role at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and how she’s reimagining what the...2024-07-0344 min
Creating Wellness From WithinThe Juicy Goodness of Cultivating Self-Compassion with Christina CoheeEver wondered what it's like to have more self-compassion and self-love??Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, w...2024-06-2026 min
Scale SavvyS01E16 Busy Mom, Dream Vacation: How Christina Vieira Makes it HappenWelcome to episode 16 of the Scale Savvy Podcast.In this episode, Erin Mathie welcomes Christina Vieira. Christina is the founder of Showcase the World Travel and co-founder of Magic Made Simple. She is a trendsetter in the travel industry and is known for her commitment to transforming travel experiences through innovation and excellent service. Her mission is to make travel seamless and more enjoyable, particularly for busy moms. Christina's strategic use of digital marketing and systematization allowed her business to not only survive the COVID-19 pandemic but also to thrive.Get ready for an inspiring...2024-06-1232 min
Sacred Rebels48 | Self-Worship & Sex Magick with Christina ZayasOn this week’s thought-provoking and vulnerable episode we take a journey into the heart of healing and empowerment. We delved deep with Christina Zayas, the inspired creator of Cultesh and Sacred Slut Temple, exploring self-worship and unpacking the complexities of our healing paths. From the transformative power of healing your womb and sex magick to battling the shadows of trauma and addiction, we've shared stories that resonate with the soul's desire for self love and self empowerment.
Venturing into Christina's past, listeners will encounter the realities of childhood sexual trauma, the grasp of addiction, and...2024-04-241h 04
The Savvy CommunicatorFinding Your Inner Truth and the Strength to Be Authentic—with Dr. Christina FontanaSend us a textWelcome back to the Savvy Communicator! Facing adversity with resilience can lead to remarkable transformations, as Dr. Christina Fontana's journey from trauma to triumph so powerfully demonstrates. In our latest episode, Christina shares the raw and often hidden struggles that shaped her, and the profound metamorphosis that occurs when one turns their deepest wounds into a source of empowerment. We delve into the essence of authentic self-expression and the hurdles that keep many from embracing their true selves, touching on the importance of overcoming subconscious blocks and nurturing the inner child.2024-04-1835 min
Courageous ConversationsLet Your Beauty Shine with Christina FlachYou DESERVE to fiercely pursue your personal passions. Do you feel empowered to do so???? Welcome back to another Courageous Conversation! Today, Amy is joined by Christina Flach, CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Amy and Christina discuss how easily self-doubt can overshadow self-belief and encourage you to honor your individual passions. Christina Flach is a world renowned celebrity makeup artist with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big name brands. She has been featured in Vogue, People, Time and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuittion, Nordstom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s...2024-04-1727 min
Soul Sessions with Amy and VanessaCommunity-Based Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Christina Cho Part 2Join part two of Amy and Vanessa’s conversation with Dr. Christina Cho, Ed.L.D. for an inspiring discussion on the transformative power of community-based healing for people of color. From the importance of community support and co-care to the ripple effects of generational healing, explore the profound impact that your personal healing journey has on the collective healing of your community across generations, past and future. Tune in as they share their personal experiences, insights, and actionable steps for getting involved in community-based activism and empowerment. Follow Soul Sessions with Amy and Vanessa on...2024-02-2534 min
Queens LeadChristina is a Queen Leader- decluttering our SPACES & our BRAINS with systems that actually work for our ADHD brains!Overwhelmed with Clutter? Tune in to hear the Declutter Queen Christina Vigil tell us how we can get out homes organized by getting our minds right! It requires LESS than you think. No fancy bins, no rainbow color asthetics- just a SYSTEM that works!In this engaging and enlightening episode of Queens Lead, Amy had a heartwarming conversation with Christina, the owner of Declutter Queen, an organizing service in Oklahoma City. Together, they explored their upcoming project, sharing personal experiences and strategies related to organization and mental health. Christina's inspiring journey of self-discovery and transformation, particularly her...2024-02-2149 minSoul Sessions with Amy and VanessaIdentity and Healing: A Conversation on Racial Healing with Dr. Christina ChoPrepare to be inspired as Amy and Vanessa welcome their inaugural and esteemed guest, Dr. Christina Cho, Ed.L.D. to Soul Sessions. In this episode, Dr. Cho (affectionately known as Chewy or Cho) shares her transformative insights and experiences, drawing from her background in education leadership, healing-centered engagement, and ethnic studies. From her roots in Korean American identity to her recent doctoral studies at Harvard, listen in as Dr. Cho explores the intersection of identity, healing, and leadership in today's world.Follow Soul Sessions with Amy and Vanessa on Instagram at @soulsessionwithav....2024-02-1847 min
It's NaturalUnveiling the Secrets of Shameless Sex: A Candid Conversation with Authors and Podcast Powerhouses Amy Baldwin and April LampertIn today's episode, we dive deep with the dynamic duo behind the wildly popular podcast Shameless Sex, Amy Baldwin and April Lampert. Beyond their roles as hosts, sex and relationship educators, and successful businesswomen, they now wear the hat of authors. Their new book, Shameless Sex: Choose Your Own Pleasure Path To Unlock The Sex Life You've Been Waiting For, is making waves. Join us as we explore the behind-the-scenes of the book-writing process, uncover the 'Why' behind this literary venture, and delve into essential topics like the importance of presence, learning to advocate both in and outside the...2024-02-051h 00
Real Estate Breakthrough#178: Amy Sylvis-My Journey to Passive Investing"Passive income wasn't something ever discussed and getting an advanced education just taught me how to be an employee." -Amy Sylvis Today I am interviewing Amy Sylvis, she is the Founder of Sylvis Capital, a syndication company specializing in multi family properties in upcoming markets. Amy Sylvis: Was born with a condition called cystic fibrosis in which she was told she would only live to be 9 years old. She is currently 42 and is ecstatic that she has the ability to live her life to the fullest. She spent 13 years working in the...2024-01-0838 min
Messy MiddlescenceThe Curveball with Amy HarknessToday on Messy Middlescence, we talk with Amy Harkness who shares her experience as a medical librarian and mother of four children. Amy discusses her health struggles during middlescence and the frustration of not being taken seriously by doctors. She questions how much of her changing body is due to normal aging and how much is a sign of an underlying issue. Amy also reflects on the impact of menopause and the unexpected symptoms she has encountered post menopause. She talks about her journey in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the challenges she faces in balancing exercise and self-care...2023-11-2951 min
Believe for BiggerFaith In Plain Sight with Amy BretallIn this week's episode you are in for a real treat as I interview my friend Amy Bretall. Her latest book In Plain Sight-Finding Extraordinary Faith in Ordinary Days. She tells us about her inspiration to write her book and how it helped her connect on a deeper level to her faith. She learned a lot through the writing process, and she really reminds us to mindful of our faith in our everyday life!
You can get her book here:
Grow Your Faith in Everyday Life - Amy Bretall Books
Learn more...2023-10-2622 min
Revealing Jesus with Christina PereraLearn How Friendship with Jesus Changes Us With Amy Boucher PyeFriendship with Jesus changes us and enables us to serve others. We can be both a Mary and a Martha, sitting at Jesus' feet and then taking action. Join me and guest Amy Boucher Pye writer, speaker, and retreat leader from the UK. She is the author of the book Transforming Love: How Friendship with Jesus Changes Us. Amy shares her personal faith journey and how her relationship with Jesus has grown over the years. We discuss the stories of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus from the Bible and how their friendship with Jesus transformed their lives. Amy emphasizes the...2023-08-2130 min