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Suburban Warrior107 | Exploring Femme Types: A Path to Personal Power | Tara MarinoIn this inspiring episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tara Marino, the visionary founder and CEO of Elegant Femme. Tara shared her profound journey of healing and discovery following the tragic loss of her newborn son, which led her to uncover her life's purpose: to help women reconnect with their feminine souls.Tara introduced us to the concept of "Femme Types," a system she developed to aid her healing and personal growth. Each represents a different aspect of a woman's psyche and helps balance being, enjoying, and doing. Tara's...
2024-05-1438 minSuburban Warrior101 | Embracing Your Inner Spirit and Living a More Soulful Life | Kim ColellaWelcome back, Warriors! My next guest is Kim Colella, a spirit doula and author of the book "Spirit Embraced." In this episode, Kim shares her personal journey of releasing painful memories from her past, pursuing her deepest dreams, and creating a life in alignment with her true self.We explore topics like tapping into our highest selves, living authentically, and embracing the guidance of spirit. Kim's story of following her intuition to meet Mother Teresa in Calcutta serves as a powerful reminder to trust our inner guidance, even when it seems...
2024-04-0244 minSuburban Warrior100 | Friendship, Mindset, and Beauty: A Special 100th Episode Celebration with Tracy CoyleLet’s celebrate Warriors, it’s our 100th episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast! Join me and my dear friend Tracy Coyle as we talk about friendship, mindset, beauty, health, and the journey we've been on over the last 30 years.We discuss the habits and products that have made a significant impact on our lives, from daily workouts and supplements to skincare products and the benefits of red light therapy.If you're looking for inspiration, tips, and a dose of girl talk, this episode is f...
2024-03-2643 minSuburban Warrior099 | The Power of Manifestation: A Quick Hit with CrissyHey, Warriors! Spring is in the air and the perfect time to focus on renewal and growth.This short solo episode is all about mindset, manifesting, and the beauty of everyday miracles. Each one of us has the power to attract what we desire and manifest beyond our wildest dreams. It all starts with our thoughts and the stories we tell ourselves.When we harbor negative or limiting thoughts, we often end up feeling frustrated, angry, or low in energy. On the other hand...
2024-03-1915 minSuburban Warrior098 | Empowering Women Through Hormonal Health with Seed Cycling | Kate MortonKate Morton is a Registered Dietitian, founder of Funk It Wellness, SXSW speaker, and menstrual health advocate. Kate has a master’s degree in Human Clinical Nutrition and focuses on menstrual health and anti-diet culture education.In this episode, Kate shared her personal journey with hormonal challenges post-birth control and how it led her to create Funk It Wellness. Her mission is to provide education and resources to help all menstruators gain autonomy over their bodies and make peace with their menstrual cycles.We ex...
2024-03-1227 minSuburban Warrior097 | Navigating Love and Relationships Beyond Monogamy | Dr. Joli HamiltonHave you ever wondered about non-monogamous relationships? My next guest is the amazing Dr. Joli Hamilton, a relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines.Dr. Joli shared her expertise on non-monogamous relationships, discussing how to navigate love, sex, and relationships in a way that goes beyond traditional monogamy. We explored topics like jealousy, communication, and opening up about desires and fantasies with your partner.Dr. Joli's insights were eye-opening and thought-provoking, and I truly believe this episode will resonate with many of...
2024-03-0542 minSuburban Warrior096 | Exploring Holistic Remedies and Supplements for Better Health | Nicole BroderickIn this episode, Nicole Broderick is back for the second part of our insightful conversation on holistic health. Nicole shares her expertise on a range of health topics, from addressing fatigue and hormonal imbalances to discussing the importance of essential minerals like magnesium and vitamin B. Discover how these supplements can support your overall well-being and address common health issues.Join the conversation as Nicole explains the benefits of specific supplements like magnesium, vitamin B, and N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, offering practical advice on when and how to incorporate them into your daily routine...
2024-02-2045 minSuburban Warrior095 | Exploring Natural Health and Healing through NRT | Nicole BroderickNicole Broderick is a practitioner in Nutritional Response Testing. She shares her personal journey of struggling with various health issues and how she found relief through NRT. Nicole's story is truly inspiring, and I know many of you will be able to relate to her experiences.Nicole explains how NRT works, using the body's cellular response to identify areas of stress and imbalance. It's a fascinating approach that looks at the body as a whole rather than just treating symptoms.We also discuss the...
2024-02-1344 minSuburban Warrior094 | Finding Clarity and Community: Advice for Entrepreneurs and Career Changers | Angela RakisMy next guest is Angela Rakis, founder of Favorite Daughter LLC. Angela's diverse career path is a testament to her strategic planning skills and passion for food and community.Throughout our conversation, Angela shares the importance of networking, taking leaps of faith, and the courage to pursue one's dreams. Her story is one of combining business savvy with personal passions, and she offers valuable insights and inspiration.Angela's journey began in advertising, where she worked with prestigious brands like Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar. Her love f...
2024-02-0637 minSuburban Warrior093 | Unveiling the Secrets of Holistic Skincare | Courtney St. JohnGet ready to put your best face forward with our latest podcast episode! Courtney St. John is a holistic esthetician here to share some mind-blowing information about the power of natural skincare, clean beauty products, and how to look and feel your best.Courtney’s passion for holistic skincare and holistic health comes from her personal struggles with food sensitivity & imbalances in the body. As she healed herself mentally & physically, her passion for holistic beauty grew stronger and Courtney St. John Esthetics was born.Th...
2024-01-3034 minSuburban Warrior092 | From Victim to Advocate: A Survivor's Journey Through Human Trafficking | Alexandra FordIn this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Alexandra Ford, a former trafficking victim turned activist. Alexandra shared her powerful story of being trafficked by her boyfriend and the journey she took to reclaim her life and become an advocate for others.We discussed the misconceptions surrounding human trafficking and the importance of educating ourselves and our communities about this issue. Alexandra emphasized the need to include boys and men in the conversation and teach them about healthy relationships and consent. She also provided practical tips for parents on...
2024-01-2335 minSuburban Warrior091 | Finding Purpose and Self-Care After the Kids Leave the Nest | Kristin SvetsCalling all moms with kids flying the nest! The Suburban Warrior Podcast is here to support you on this emotional journey. Join me and my guest, Kristin Svets, a multi-passionate life design coach, author, and mom to two college boys, as we explore the emotions, challenges, and opportunities that come with this major life transition.Kristin understands the bittersweet stage of being proud of our kids' accomplishments and excited for their future while also feeling the sadness and loneliness of missing them every day. She noticed that many moms around her...
2024-01-1638 minSuburban Warrior090 | How to Optimize Your Health and Heal Your Body Through Functional Medicine | Wendie TrubowAre you a woman between 35-55 and experiencing perimenopausal symptoms or having consistent health issues? If you tried all the advice but still don't know what's going on with your body, it could be toxin overload.In this episode, functional medicine doctor Wendie Trubow shares her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues and how she was able to clean up her life and start feeling better. She also shares the most common allergies and sensitivities and what tests functional medicine doctors can run to search...
2023-05-2343 minSuburban Warrior089 | How Vulnerability and Forgiveness are Critical to Exceptional Leadership | Lisa Marie PlatskeLisa Marie Platske is an award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, a certified master coach, and an international best-selling author recognized by the White House and U.S. Small Business Administration. Lisa Marie has worked with over 100,000 leaders on four continents, teaching leaders how to have a bigger positive impact on the planet, bringing forgiveness and vulnerability into the workspace.In this episode, we talk about self-leadership and the need to understand ourselves before we are able to lead and understand others. We also discuss the importance of vulnerability and forgiveness...
2023-05-1638 minSuburban Warrior088 | REPLAY | How to Go Through Menopause Like a Rock Star | Esther BlumHey, Warriors! Welcome back to the podcast. My next guest is Esther Blum, an Integrative Dietitian, High-Performance Coach, and bestselling author. She currently maintains a virtual practice where she helps people permanently lose weight, balance hormones, heal the gut, and reverse chronic health struggles.In this episode, we are talking all about gut health, hormonal health, and the importance of proper diet, sleep, and exercise as we approach menopause. Esther believes that diet and supplements are the foundation to healing, but treating the whole person is paramount.
2023-05-0936 minSuburban Warrior087 | How to Enter the Realm of Ease & Joy | Daniela SulekWe weren’t put on this earth to grind, hustle, be stressed all the time, and work ourselves into the ground. What if we let go of the need for constant self-improvement and the control to have everything turn out a certain way?Daniela Sulek helps renowned leaders of the business and spiritual world move into a permanent state of ease and joy. By transcending from the conditioned human to the consciousness of the true self, they shift into effortlessly creating by being instead of by doing....
2023-05-0235 minSuburban Warrior086 | REPLAY | How to Help Our Teens Cope & Understand Mental Health | Michelle DolanParenting is not an easy job. The pandemic has affected all of us, especially our teens. My guest today is sharing her expertise in working with teenagers and how we can help our kids get through this tough time. Michelle Dolan is a Certified Life Coach for Teen Girls and Young Women based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Starting her practice in 2012 in Nashville, TN, she helps teen girls manage stresses, sort through life’s complications, and realize their strengths, value, and potential in the process.Michelle creates a safe, judgment-free space wh...
2023-04-2541 minSuburban Warrior085 | REPLAY | How To Deepen Your Relationship with Spirit | Medium Psychic Michelle YoungHey Suburban Warriors, welcome to another episode! Back by popular demand, I am speaking with Michelle Young, modern-day mystic, medium psychic, and a wife, mother, daughter, and friend. You can go back to episode 5 in season 1 to listen to my first conversation with Michelle.She has been practicing as a holistic energy practitioner for over eight years. She is currently in the BodyIntuitive Master Practitioner Program with esteemed doctors who have dedicated their lives to creating new alternatives in healthcare. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher, certified in CFT, and she...
2023-04-1838 minSuburban Warrior084 | REPLAY | How to Reclaim Your Power Over Menopause (and all the horrible symptoms) | Dr. Mary Claire HaverHot flashes, irritability, weight gain, aches and pains, are just a few things that happen to so many women during perimenopause, yet no one talks about it. We are told to suck it up and deal with it. Well, not anymore! My guest today is Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified OB-GYN. She is the creator of the Galveston Diet, the first and only online nutrition program specifically designed for women in menopause to fight menopausal and mid-life weight gain. Dr. Haver’s goal is to educate and empower women before, during, and after menopause....
2023-04-1144 minSuburban Warrior083 | Creating A Dream Kitchen You Love | Camille FinanWelcome back, Warriors. Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen? Then this episode is for you!Camille Finan is a kitchen design coach and cabinet maker with over 30 years of experience helping over 10,000 women create the kitchen of their dreams. Her goal is to empower women to remove stress and save money when planning their next kitchen. Camille’s unique Design From the Inside Out (DFIO) system guarantees 99% functionality and brings the JOY back to cooking.In this episode, we talk about the top 3 mi...
2023-04-0434 minSuburban Warrior082 | Spring Cleaning for your MindWhat’s up, Warriors! I am coming at ya today with a short solo episode. As we are coming out of the cold winter and into the warmer days of spring, I feel this is a perfect time to talk about this season of renewal and growth.I was thinking about it as like the F words of spring (anyone who knows me knows I love a good F word, but not those F words) to help you take action towards feeling better in your life.In this episode, I am talking about doing a...
2023-03-2820 minSuburban Warrior081 | Let’s Spill the Tea: Benefits of Drinking Tea | Jenny TseHey Warriors, welcome back! My next guest and I are about to spill the tea all about…tea. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jenny Tse is the founder and owner of Sipping Streams Tea Company, the bestselling author of The Essence of Tea, and the host of the Essence of Tea podcast. She’s a certified tea specialist, and her company has won multiple awards at the North American and Global Tea Championships.In this episode, Jenny shares her unique background and her unusual journey to success. She...
2023-03-2137 minSuburban Warrior080 | How to Clear Your Energetic Clutter | Tanya Cole-LesnickMy next guest helps people to align their inner and outer selves for a more joyful and peaceful life. During her nearly three decades as a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and coach, Tanya Cole-Lesnick has run hundreds of therapy groups. She finds therapeutic groups are an incredibly powerful way to foster emotional growth.While in her mid-20s, Tanya started seeing a therapist who suggested also attending group therapy. She shares how group helped her understand that she wasn’t alone and unlovable but that she was human. She also re...
2023-03-1429 minSuburban Warrior079 | Why Our Kids Need Coaches | Bronwyn BergenWelcome back, Warriors. I truly believe everyone can benefit from having a coach in their corner but have you thought about what having a coach for your child can do for them? Capturing their mindset at a young age and helping them develop positive thinking patterns will benefit them as they grow into adulthood. My next guest is doing just that.Bronwyn Bergen is the founder and president of The STARS Kids Life Coaches, a certified global kids life group specializing in building self-esteem, social skills, emotional intelligence, and communication skills...
2023-03-0731 minSuburban Warrior078 | How to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Teen Daughter | Hilary TruongCalling all moms of teenage girls or pre-teen girls, you are going to want to tune in to this episode! My next guest is Hilary Truong, a mother-daughter relationship expert and former therapist for teen girls.In this episode, Hilary shares strategies and insights to help mothers and teen daughters stay in relationship during the emotionally turbulent adolescent years. Hilary has seen firsthand what happens when the mother is not involved and wants to empower mothers with the knowledge that staying close is possible–not only during the teen years but throughout the phases of the mo...
2023-02-2830 minSuburban Warrior077 | How to Move Forward When You Feel "Up Against It” | Kelly MobeckWelcome back, Warriors. Today I am speaking with fellow coach and Suburban Warrior, Kelly Mobeck. Kelly is a certified performance and leadership coach, trainer, NLP practitioner, and podcast host.We all have the power to lead our own lives and yet many of us are hesitant to take the lead without apologizing for it. We fear that we will be judged or that our decisions will be seen as wrong, so we stay in the background. Kelly has dedicated her coaching to empowering women to take the lead in their lives and know they...
2023-02-2139 minSuburban Warrior076 | How to Eat Better to Feel Better: Advice from a Functional Nutrition Chef | Maureen SharafMaureen Sharaf, Functional Nutrition Chef and owner of Planted Kitchens has spent most of her career preparing and serving food to her customers. From years as a caterer and cook to running cafes and restaurants, food service is in her blood. She developed an interest in food on a deeper level, as a wellness tool, when she began studying nutrition. She decided that she no longer wanted to feed people, she wanted to nourish them. She began cooking for clients, taking into account dietary restrictions, their health concerns, and the nutrient density of the foods she was preparing...
2023-02-1434 minSuburban Warrior075 | One Woman’s Medical Gaslighting Nightmare — How to Avoid the Trauma in Your Life | Marian AdamsWelcome back, Warriors. As always, we have another amazing warrior story to share with you. My next guest has a very unique story, but one that many of us may resonate with. As women, I feel like we have all been to a doctor at one time or another who has possibly dismissed our symptoms, told us that we were fine, or maybe made us feel a little crazy when we tell them how we're feeling.Marian Adams went through years of not feeling like her active and vibrant self. She lost a significant...
2023-02-0751 minSuburban Warrior074 | Radio Host, Philanthropist, Mom, and Jewelry Designer - Get to Know Her Story | Kathy RomanoKathy Romano is not only the female voice of 93.3 WMMR’s Preston & Steve morning show in Philadelphia, but she also has her own show on sister station 95.7 BEN FM. “Her Story” is a 30-minute entertainment style show focusing on women that shape the society we live in. She is also the founder of Fresh Smiles Foundation and a board member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation.As if her life wasn’t busy enough as a full-time working wife and mom, in 2019, Kathy launched the Kathy Romano Collection, a chic jewelry line that can be worn eve...
2023-01-3132 minSuburban Warrior073 | A Restauranteur’s Story of Climbing Her Way to Success and Finding Her Purpose | Sydney GrimsAs a third-generation restauranteur, Sydney Grims grew up in the industry, working in her family’s restaurants since she was a child. From the age of 12 throughout high school, she worked in the family business, starting in the coat check room, then as a barista and server at her father’s restaurants Moshulu, Dujour, and The Inlet. While still in high school, Sydney expanded her hospitality experience by working as a front desk agent and laundress for Philadelphia’s Four Seasons Hotel.Her love of hospitality led her to Cornell’s “Hotel School”, where she graduate...
2023-01-2430 minSuburban Warrior072 | Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Help Achieve Your Goals | Kamini WoodWelcome back, Warriors. Today we are talking all about limiting beliefs and how we can take the courageous steps we need to recognize, acknowledge, and release them in order to live a more fulfilled life. My next guest is here to share her tips on doing just that.Kamini Wood is a certified life coach, the creator of AuthenticMe®, and CEO of Live Joy Your Way, a coaching company helping teens, high-achieving adults, artists, sports professionals, and ambitious individuals shake free of their fears, unhelpful mindsets, and behaviors in order to h...
2023-01-1732 minSuburban Warrior071 | Empowering Women Called For More | Ryann DowdyWelcome back to Season 4 of the Suburban Warrior podcast. My next guest is building a community of women to support and empower each other. A place where women can be vulnerable and transparent about what they’re going through. A place for true connection.Ryann Dowdy’s mission is to create a safe space for every woman who has ever been told she’s too much, too picky, too loud, or too ANYTHING to come together and be fearlessly themselves. Because when women connect, work together, and harness our power into ONE co...
2023-01-1028 minSuburban Warrior070 | How to Help Our Teens Cope & Understand Mental Health | Michelle DolanParenting is not an easy job. The pandemic has affected all of us, especially our teens. My guest today is sharing her expertise in working with teenagers and how we can help our kids get through this tough time. Michelle Dolan is a Certified Life Coach for Teen Girls and Young Women based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Starting her practice in 2012 in Nashville, TN, she helps teen girls manage stresses, sort through life’s complications, and realize their strengths, value, and potential in the process.Michelle creates a safe, judgment-free space where your teen ca...
2022-05-3141 minSuburban Warrior069 | How to Go Through Menopause Like a Rock Star | Esther BlumHey, Warriors! Welcome back to the podcast. My next guest is Esther Blum, an Integrative Dietitian, High-Performance Coach, and bestselling author. She currently maintains a virtual practice where she helps people permanently lose weight, balance hormones, heal the gut, and reverse chronic health struggles.In this episode, we are talking all about gut health, hormonal health, and the importance of proper diet, sleep, and exercise as we approach menopause. Esther believes that diet and supplements are the foundation to healing, but treating the whole person is paramount.Connect with Esther...
2022-05-2436 minSuburban Warrior068 | All Things Holistic Health and How to Find the Right Practitioner | Kate MaslowskiHolistic healthcare has increased in popularity as more people look into ways to help them live better lives. Western medicine is usually quick to prescribe a pill and normalize our symptoms to make us think that’s just the way it is and will probably always be. My next guest believes we shouldn’t have to live that way.Kate Maslowski is a former corporate marketing executive, leveraging her personal experience on her own wellness journey and her passion for connecting people. She is passionate about helping people find their ideal holistic healthcare practitioners and...
2022-05-1734 minSuburban Warrior067 | How to Combat the Devastation of Hair Loss from a Hair Restoration Specialist | MaryAnne DiDomizioHave you noticed more hair in your hairbrush than usual? Maybe it feels thinner or has a different texture. Diet, stress, illness, and hormonal changes could all affect hair loss. My next guest has been in the haircare industry for over 30 years. MaryAnne DiDomizio, the founder of MaryAnne Studios, specializes in custom hair restoration and replacement, using advanced techniques and a proven methodology.Hair loss can happen to anyone and at any age. MaryAnne wants both men and women to know there are many options available to combat hair loss. Don’t wait too lo...
2022-05-1039 minSuburban Warrior066 | Habits of the Ultra Wealthy & Your Journey to Reaching Your Higher Self | Kaitlyn CarlsonEveryone loves money, right? Most of us know how to make it, and we definitely know how to spend it, but how many of us know about financial planning and wealth management?Kaitlyn Carlson is the Founder & CEO of Theory Planning Partners, the first family office built exclusively for the top female entrepreneurs in America. Kaitlyn saw a gap in the market she felt compelled to address: business owners, particularly women, needed holistic support earlier in their entrepreneurial journeys to optimize wealth creation.As women entrepreneurs, having money goals and...
2022-05-0341 minSuburban Warrior065 | A Peak Behind the Scenes of Blogging Life | Hillary BerenatoHillary Berenato, the founder of Gardenia Avenue Blog, is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blogger based on Philadelphia's Main Line. Her blog covers a bit of everything...fashion finds, beauty tips, DIY projects, and delicious, easy recipes the entire family will love.In this episode, Hillary and I chat about what led her to start blogging and a few things she learned along the way. A firm believer in female empowerment, Hillary is a proud supporter of women-owned small businesses and encourages everyone to chase their dreams. Follow along at @gardeniaavenueblog
2022-04-2631 minSuburban Warrior064 | How to Have Some Fun Today! | Stephanie Rado TaorminaWelcome back, Warriors! My next guest is Stephanie Rado Taormina. She is the founder, designer, and CEO of the lifestyle brand Have Some Fun Today. As a fine artist and interior designer who began her career in fashion over 30 years ago, her creativity and artistic vision have always been at the heart of her work and art. After losing her father in 2014, it inspired her to take a phrase he always said and create a lifestyle brand around it.The mission of Have Some Fun Today is to make people smile. When you’re we...
2022-04-1935 minSuburban Warrior063 | Springtime Check-inSpringtime is a great time to check in with yourself. To take a look at what’s working and what’s not working. Reflect and think about what changes you want to start making in your life.In this special solo episode, I share a few simple health and life hacks you can incorporate into your daily routine to take better care of yourself.I’m not talking about feeling bad about not eating healthier or exercising more. Think of this as a mini-coaching session to help you work on your m...
2022-04-1225 minSuburban Warrior062 | How to Thrive After Trauma | Shari BotwinWe’ve all experienced some sort of trauma over the past couple of years, especially during the recent pandemic. And although we are all living through it, some people don’t even realize they’ve experienced trauma. My next amazing warrior is here to share her experience both, living through her own trauma and how she helps others thrive as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist.With a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and before starting her own practice in 1996, Shari Botwin worked at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia, speciali...
2022-03-2934 minSuburban Warrior061 | Mrs. Pennsylvania America Shares Why It’s Never Too Late | Ashley MeyersHave you ever thought about participating in a beauty pageant when you were younger? How about in your forties? At 43 years old, my next guest did just that.Ashley Meyers is an award-winning fashion stylist, on-air host, and reigning Mrs. Pennsylvania America. As CEO of Main Line Fashionista, Ashley has made a mark on the fashion industry, inspiring women and young girls alike to live their truth and build confidence through fashion. She resides on the Main Line and is a mom of three and a wife to her college sweetheart.
2022-03-2241 minSuburban Warrior060 | How To Create the Life You Want From The Inside Out | Amy WilhelmDo you sometimes find yourself being your own worst critic? When you look in the mirror, do you only see the negative? My next Suburban Warrior, Amy Wilhelm, felt the same way.Amy's nature is to uplift others, but first, she had to dig deeper to inspire and support herself consistently. In the aftermath of a contentious divorce, Skullcoaster – a sustainable design-driven streetwear brand – emerged like a flower from a crack in concrete. Amy discovered she could create something that merged her love of art and fashion while also sharing the authentic life tips that...
2022-03-1531 minSuburban Warrior059 | How To Follow Your Passions, No Matter Where They May Lead You | Tania TrozzoWelcome back, Warriors! We are always being told we should follow our passions. But between work, family, and the day-to-day, it’s sometimes hard to find the time to do what’s really in our hearts. My guest today is a true testament to the phrase, “Yes, you can!” Tania Trozzo is a married mom of three, a leader in a large tech company, and an author, currently working on her fourth book.After her father became ill, Tania decided to follow her passion and start writing romance novels. She is a hope...
2022-03-0830 minSuburban Warrior058 | How the CMO of Harley Davidson is Leading a REBELution | Shelley PaxtonHave you just been living your life, ticking all the boxes in a life and a career that really doesn’t light you up? That’s exactly what my next guest, Shelley Paxton, and I are talking about today.In this episode, Shelley shares how she stopped operating from a place of guilt, obligation, and someone else’s definition of success and how she was able to listen to her inner voice and create the life that she wanted for herself.Look for Shelley’s book, Soulbbatical: A Corporat...
2022-03-0138 minSuburban Warrior057 | How To Navigate the Tumultuous Transitions of Midlife for Women | Peg IannoneFor most women, so many changes happen as we enter our 40s and 50s it can feel like The Great Upheaval. My next guest has experienced this in her own life and now helps other women navigate the tumultuous transitions of midlife. Peg Iannone is a life and wellness coach and educator. As a mom of three teenagers, she approaches coaching with compassion and plenty of humor.In this episode, Peg and I discuss how important it is to be aware of the thoughts that come into our heads and understand that they are...
2022-02-2229 minSuburban Warrior056 | How to Enhance Your Mind/Body/Spirit Connection Through Sound | Laura KelloggMy next guest is sound healer, Laura Kellogg. Sound healing clears away stuck and negative energy to heal the mind, body, and spirit, and is used to catalyze your own healing capabilities. Laura uses the gentle but powerful frequencies of sound healing instruments with guided meditation and mantra to catalyze healing. She works with groups and individuals to move through energetic blockages for deep healing.Learn more about Laura by visiting her website www.devachanna.com and follow her on Instagram @Devachanna and Facebook ...
2022-02-1534 minSuburban Warrior055 | Your Effort Matters - How to Approach Life with a Growth Mindset | Kristy & DanielleDo you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? We have all dealt with imposter syndrome and perfectionism at some points in our lives. In this episode, we are discussing the importance of mindset and that we are the ones that control the outcome of our lives.Danielle McCombs and Kristy Olinger are college friends that always gravitated to each other on their girls’ trips to discuss podcasts and books they were interested in. They soon realized that they were both curious people with growth mindsets and always open to le...
2022-02-0828 minSuburban Warrior054 | How to Find Freedom from Wine O’Clock and Still Have Fun | SoberSisIn this episode, my guest Jenn (aka SoberSis) and I have a real and honest discussion about women and alcohol. As a new empty-nester and a retired "grey area" drinker, Jenn found her passion in life. She created the SoberSis community, a safe place for women to have a conversation about alcohol without judgment, labels, or rules. Jenn also started the 21-day reset for women to share what she has learned and experienced firsthand. With close to 20,000 women from all over the world, they are more of a sisterhood of women pursuing b...
2022-02-0133 minSuburban Warrior053 | How to Clear Your Money Blocks | Polly AlexandreWelcome back, Warriors! In this episode, we are talking about money blocks. What they are, where they come from, and why we have them. As entrepreneurs and especially as women, we need to know about these money blocks and what we can do to clear them from our lives.Polly Alexandre had a successful career, bought her dream home in a new country, and got engaged. She thought it couldn’t get any better, but soon after, her life came crashing down. Today, Polly shares how with resilience and determination she wa...
2022-01-2539 minSuburban Warrior052 | Don’t Overthink Your Way To Success | Jewelry Designer and Entrepreneur Lisi LerchHey there, Warriors! Have you ever had an idea that kept nagging at you? It could be the universe’s way of telling you something. That’s what happened to my next guest. Lisi Lerch started her company in the Spring of 2001 while working full-time in the recruiting office at Cornell University. Her brand initially offered classic Kentucky Derby hats that she was inspired to create due to the lack of affordable women’s hats she saw in the marketplace. A few years later, she decided to test the waters and dabble in jewelry-making, which became an instant obsess...
2022-01-1827 minSuburban Warrior051 | How to Reclaim Your Power Over Menopause (and all the horrible symptoms) | Dr. Mary Claire HaverHappy New Year, warriors, and Happy 2022! We are excited to be back with season 3 of the Suburban Warrior podcast! Hot flashes, irritability, weight gain, aches and pains, are just a few things that happen to so many women during perimenopause, yet no one talks about it. We are told to suck it up and deal with it. Well, not anymore! My guest today is Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified OB-GYN. She is the creator of the Galveston Diet, the first and only online nutrition program specifically designed for women in menopause t...
2022-01-1144 minSuburban Warrior050 | How to Go From Stressed Out to Blissed Out | Interview with Stacy BahrenfussWelcome back, Warriors! This is the last episode of season two of the Suburban Warrior podcast. Be sure to go back and listen to all the amazing women I had the pleasure of interviewing in previous episodes. We will be back soon with season three and more inspiring Suburban Warrior stories to share with you!In today’s episode, I am speaking with Stacy Bahrenfuss. Stacy is a visionary intuitive and the founder of Truth Teachers, a group of consultants working with 7- and 8-figure women leaders, guiding them to activate al...
2021-06-2930 minSuburban Warrior049 | If Not Now Then When? Success Tips From A Talent Management Entrepreneur | Interview with Alexy PosnerWhat’s up, Warriors! Welcome back to another episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. We all know that person who when you speak with them, are always full of energy, they radiate positivity, and just being around them makes you feel so good. That is exactly how I feel about my next guest.Alexy Posner founded AP Brand Group, a boutique Athlete and Talent Management, in September of 2016. After attending Franklin and Marshall College, Alexy got her start at the Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Team and quickly moved up the ranks to he...
2021-06-2232 minSuburban Warrior048 | Tapping Into Source Energy to Consciously Create A Beautiful Life Experience | Interview with Jean AtmanWhat’s up, Warriors! Welcome back to another episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. My next guest is Jean Atman. Jean is a Self-Mastery Mentor and Energy Medicine Specialist and is a leading expert on how to break free of negative life experiences - for good. She is passionate about helping women build the confidence they need to go after their dreams. Her primary focus is on empowering them to heal past pain so they can step into a future filled with confidence, clarity, and ease.Jean’s unique combination of intu...
2021-06-1541 minSuburban Warrior047 | The Many Benefits of Intermittent Fasting | Interview with Laurie LewisWelcome back, Warriors. We all want to look and feel our best but it’s a struggle sometimes, especially when we hit 40 and the years leading up to menopause. In this episode, my guest and I are discussing the many benefits of intermittent fasting as a way to help. Laurie Lewis is an intermittent fasting coach and author, who while going through menopause dealt with brain fog, lack of balance, memory loss, and the sudden gain of 50 pounds of stubborn hormonal fat. She tried everything she knew to feel better, and the methods that worked in the past ma...
2021-06-0839 minSuburban Warrior046 | Boss Mom Founder on How to Deal with Overwhelm | Interview with Dana MalstaffHey there, Warriors! Welcome back to another episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. In today’s episode we are going to dive deep into the age-old question, can women have it all? Can we be both good moms and build a business? Can we work outside of the home and not feel guilty about it all the time? In this episode, I am speaking with the Boss Mom herself, Dana Malstaff.Dana Malstaff is the Founder of Boss Mom and the creator of the Nurture to Convert Society. She is a mother, author, podcaster, co...
2021-06-0143 minSuburban Warrior045 | Love Heals All - Body, Mind, & Spirit | Interview with Deepa MehtaHey there, Warriors! Welcome back to another episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. I am excited to dive into today’s conversation with another amazing Suburban Warrior, coming to us all the way from Malibu, California. I really enjoyed this conversation with Deepa Mehta, where we discussed one of my favorite topics, the healing arts and nourishing ourselves. While we all do different things, our mission is very much the same, which is to empower others to live their best lives, really understand and nourish ourselves, and know we all have this infinite potential inside of us....
2021-05-2528 minSuburban Warrior044 | What it Takes to Create a Work/Love Balance | Interview with Sexology and Relationship Expert Naketa Ren ThigpenWelcome back, Warriors! I am really excited about my next guest, Sexology and Relationship Expert, Naketa Ren Thigpen. Naketa is a licensed clinical social worker who broke barriers and glass ceilings nearly ten years ago when she architected her professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with strategically infused tenets of breakthrough success coaching to raise the bar and create ripples inside the personal development industry. Now regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World, Naketa has become the go-to for fast-scaling married women entrepreneurs and power couples seeking to balance love...
2021-05-1139 minSuburban Warrior043 | Top 5 Pieces of Advice From One Warrior to Another (That’s YOU!)What’s up, Warriors! Welcome back to another episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. I am super excited for my next guest because...it’s me! Yes, I am here today to share some tips and advice I’ve gotten recently from others that I truly believe can benefit all of us in one way or another. I hope you found this episode helpful and these tips will make an impact in your life as it has done for mine over the past several months. No matter what you take away from this episode, just re...
2021-05-0431 minSuburban Warrior042 | You Are What You Eat | Why Clean Eating is Everything | Interview with Meridith CoyleHey there, Warriors! Welcome back to another episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. You’ve probably heard the saying, You Are What You Eat, and I believe that is very true. Food matters and food is medicine, and we need to be mindful of the food we eat that fuels our beautiful bodies. My next guest, Meridith Coyle, decided to follow in her family's long history of revolutionizing the food industry. Growing up, her parents owned over 28 restaurants bringing trends from all over the world to their area.Meridith has owned and operated Main Li...
2021-04-2735 minSuburban Warrior041 | Secrets Make You Sick | A Coach’s Advice for Living Your Most Authentic Life | Interview with Marci PiaseckiWelcome back, Warriors! Spring has sprung, and like me, I hope everyone is feeling a sense of renewal with the world slowly opening back up again. And along with this comes a feeling of hope and joy and growth. My guest today has dedicated her life to helping others grow and be the best people they can be. Character, integrity, optimism, and a great sense of humor. Add to that a unique ability to inspire and motivate others. That’s what makes a great leader — and how to describe Marci Piasecki. Her down-to-earth and energ...
2021-04-2039 minSuburban Warrior040 | Girls Know How | Changing the Landscape for the Next Generation | Interview with Ellen LangasWelcome back to another episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. We have a very special guest here with us today. Ellen Langas is not only a nationally recognized youth career education advocate, she is also extremely passionate about encouraging kids to explore and pursue the careers of their dreams.Compelled to inspire future generations of girls and her own daughters to dream big, she founded Girls Know How and Kids Know How, and created Girls Know How® books, a national award-winning series that inspires young readers to discover careers and the life skills to h...
2021-04-1329 minSuburban Warrior039 | Stop Waiting to Prioritize Your Wellness & Joy | Interview with Alaya Naturals Founder Shauna ReiterWelcome back, Warriors! As always, I am so grateful you chose to spend your time listening to the Suburban Warrior podcast. Today’s guest is Shauna Reiter, the founder of Alaya Naturals. Alaya Naturals is perfect for anyone wanting to dive into alternative dietary changes and live an overall healthier lifestyle. Their annual revenue is $6 million with over 100,000+ customers and a team size of five.Born with an autoimmune condition that suppresses her white blood cells, Shauna spent years battling oppressive ailments. When her beautiful children arrived, they brought tremendous joy into her life, bu...
2021-04-0638 minSuburban Warrior038 | The Natural Healing Modality That You Don’t Know Exists But You Need to Know About | Interview with Kim SherlockHey there Warriors! Welcome back to another episode of Suburban Warrior podcast. Just like many of you, I am always on a health journey, looking to learn more about the newest holistic health treatments, what foods to eat, and the best workout routines for my body. Today’s guest is here to tell us about a natural healing modality that is available to us and our kids, Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, also known as CFT. Kim Sherlock is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist from West Chester, Pennsylvania. She was personally trained by Dr. Barry Gillespie, the founder of CF...
2021-03-3032 minSuburban Warrior037 | It’s Okay Not to be Okay | Making Mental Health Mainstream | Interview with Kirstin DayWhat’s up, Warriors! My next guest is here today to share her impactful story with us. We are discussing a topic that needs to be talked more about openly, mental health. Kirstin Day has more than 18 years of experience as a senior executive in the fashion industry in New York City. She is a mom of two, an avid equestrian, and a lover of art and music. Mental health has always been her passion, since struggling with an eating disorder, depression, and anxiety in her teens. In 2012, she combined her business experience and interest in helping others to f...
2021-03-2334 minSuburban Warrior036 | Surviving 9/11 and Breast Cancer | Why Your Mindset Matters | Interview with Tracy CoyleWelcome back to this week’s episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. Our next guest is a true survivor and in my opinion, the epitome of a Suburban Warrior! My dear friend Tracy Coyle is a survivor and warrior for many reasons. First, she has survived being my “ride or die” for the last 24 years. We met the very first day of school, freshman year in college, and have been friends and sisters since. After college, like many others, she headed to NYC to fulfill her dreams. She worked for Morgan Stanley in one of the most iconic buildings...
2021-03-1642 minSuburban Warrior035 | Turning Trash Into Treasure | Making Our World Better One Bucket at a Time | Interview with Gwenn NolanWhat’s up, Warriors! Welcome back to the Suburban Warrior podcast. As a mindset coach, I think about how every little action in life we do matters. How every single thing we do on this earth matters. My guest today has truly made it her mission to help make the earth a better and cleaner place for all of us. Gwenn Nolan is the founder of Mother Compost, a composting service that began operation on the Main Line of Philadelphia in 2018. As a wife and mother of 3 children, Gwen knew how much food her fam...
2021-03-0934 minSuburban Warrior034 | From CPA to Soupified | Overcoming Your Fear to Follow Your Passion | Interview with Michele Di PietroWelcome back, Warriors! So, who’s hungry? Anyone? I am really excited for this episode of the Suburban Warrior Podcast because we are talking about something we all know and love...FOOD! My guest is Michele Di Pietro, an entrepreneur, chef, culinary consultant, food writer, cookbook author, blogger, and creator of Mangia With Michele. She was raised in an Italian-American family in southern New Jersey, where her culinary education began with a collection of relatives as teachers in a household where food and cooking were central, daily household activities.Michele st...
2021-03-0235 minSuburban Warrior033 | Owning the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Your Story | Interview with Kandia JohnsonWelcome back, Warriors! You are going to really enjoy this episode of the Suburban Warrior Podcast. I am speaking with Kandia Johnson, a woman who after ten years in the corporate world, transformed herself from unfulfilled to unapologetic and designed a life and a career with purpose.Kandia is a visibility strategist and leadership coach for women and a corporate educator and speaker. She specializes in confidence, mindful communication, and storytelling, calling herself “your personal hype woman helping you beat self-doubt, communicate confidence, and use storytelling to get hired and recognized as a leader."...
2021-02-2331 minSuburban Warrior032 | How to Level Up Your Life and Build a Business You Love | Interview with Lori ErvinWhat’s up Warriors! Welcome back to the Suburban Warrior podcast. In this episode, we have another Suburban Warrior here sharing her story with us. Lori Ervin was a full-time teacher, living in Canada with her husband, three young boys, and a network marketing business. After being involved in a life-changing car accident, Lori realized she could no longer work the way she was used to. She left her teaching position and had to find a different way to continue to build her business. She knew she needed to find a way to stay connected with her customers an...
2021-02-1630 minSuburban Warrior031 | How to Harness the Incredible Power of Love and Share it with Others | Interview with Corrin MaddenMost of us don’t need more stuff but we could all use a little more love. That’s the mission of my next guest, Corrin Madden, the founder of Little Love Jar. She is passionate about living a fun, healthy, meaningful life, spending time with her children, friends and family, and doing good in the world. She created Little Love Jar as a way to celebrate others and harness the incredible power of love. She feels extremely fortunate to be in a position where she gets to see the best of humanity through the work she does. Litt...
2021-02-0929 minSuburban Warrior030 | The Power of Perspective | How a Devastating Diagnosis is Fueling a Purpose-Filled MissionWelcome back to another episode of the Suburban Warrior podcast. I am so excited to have another amazing warrior sharing her story with us. Anita Meeks has spent the last 27 years as an expert in the Payment Processing Industry. She continues to work with business owners all over the country assisting them and tailoring a solution that best suits their needs with the acceptance of payments from their customers. However, 4 ½ months ago she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Epilepsy, which has forever changed her life. After having to self-advocate for herself she has, in addition to her business, become an...
2021-02-0233 minSuburban Warrior029 | Surviving a Violent Trauma and Finding Purpose in the Pain | Interview with Trauma Survivor Tarah BaimanWelcome back, Warriors! In this episode, you’ll hear the amazing story of a true survivor, Tarah Epstein Baiman. We talk about finding purpose in your pain after going through a traumatic experience. Tarah is the Founder of Bold Wellness, a transformative and holistic health services company focused on optimizing mind, body, and soul alignment. She is a certified wellness coach, an orphan, and trauma survivor advocate who also founded a nonprofit organization, The Orphan Society of America, which provides niche services for youth who’ve lost their parent(s) to violence. She has an incredible story to shar...
2021-01-2639 minSuburban Warrior028 | How Energy Medicine Can Heal | Interview with Medium Psychic Michelle YoungHello Suburban Warriors! In this episode of the Suburban Warrior Podcast, we bring back mystic and medium Michelle Young for part 2 of our conversation. We spoke in part 1 (episode 27) about deepening our relationship with spirit and tapping into our own intuition. If you missed it, I highly suggest going back and taking a listen.Michelle believes we are all energy sensitive beings, yet we have to pay attention, ask the right questions, and even use the right words to communicate with spirit/the universe to paint our lives. Here in part 2, we dive deeper...
2021-01-1931 minSuburban Warrior027 | How To Deepen Your Relationship with Spirit | Interview with Medium Psychic Michelle YoungHey Suburban Warriors, welcome to another episode! Back by popular demand, I am speaking with Michelle Young, modern-day mystic, medium psychic, and a wife, mother, daughter, and friend. You can go back to episode 5 in season 1 to listen to my first conversation with Michelle.She has been practicing as a holistic energy practitioner for over eight years. She is currently in the BodyIntuitive Master Practitioner Program with esteemed doctors who have dedicated their lives to creating new alternatives in healthcare. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher, certified in CFT, and she channels messages daily...
2021-01-1238 minSuburban Warrior026 | Inspiring Women and Teens to Live Their Joy | Interview with Amy HudgensAmy Hudgens is the founder of The Nourished Girls Project. She is a Board Certified Nutrition Consultant, Wellness Coach, Author, Speaker, Educator and Visionary. Over the past 10 years, Amy has shown hundreds of women how to make nourishment simple for their families (and themselves). Amy has a B.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies from Sonoma State University, and has worked in women’s health for over a decade supporting and advocating for women’s and girls health care services. She also has a special interest in optimizing brain health and empowering emotional wellnes...
2021-01-0539 minSuburban Warrior025 | Your Parenting Long Game | Interview With Rachel BaileyWant to learn some strategies on how to get your kids off their devices? Or maybe you need advice on how to get your kids to do what you ask them to do? Maybe you just feel exhausted and want the yelling and fighting to stop? Well this episode is for you! Meet Clinical Psychologist, Rachel Bailey. Rachel is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in...
2020-06-3027 minSuburban Warrior024 | Letting Go Of Mom Guilt | Interview with Haili MurchMom guilt. We all know it, all too well because us mama's experience it all the time! Sometimes we feel as if we just can't do anything right. That's why I'm so excited about my Suburban Warrior guest this week, Haili Murch. Haili is the podcast host of This is Legit Motherhood, a podcast all about the real and raw things about motherhood and place for moms to not feel alone in their motherhood journey. Along with her podcast, she started The Legit Motherhood Community Facebook Group which is a place for moms to interact and support one another in...
2020-06-1826 minSuburban Warrior023 | It Is In Your Power To Reverse Chronic Disease | Dr. Jenn SimmonsA MUST LISTEN episode for each and every one of us!!! Dr. Jenn Simmons is a functional medicine physician who lives in Gladwyne, PA with her husband, Albert, and two boys, Andrew and Will. Dr. Simmons attended Jefferson Medical College, completed a general surgery residency at Albany Medical Center, and was the inaugural fellow in breast disease in Philadelphia in 2003. Just three years into her career, she was named TOP DOC by Philadelphia Magazine and maintained that title every year since. Dr. Simmons was one of the leaders in breast surgery and cancer care in Philadelphia for 16 years. She per...
2020-06-0240 minSuburban Warrior022 | Tales From A Frontline Suburban Warrior Hero | Dr. Nicole OrrHey Warriors! This episode is just too good! Not only because I'm interviewing a childhood friend, but Dr. Nicole Orr is a renowned thought leader in her field of cardiology, a mom, wife, and a healthcare hero serving on the front lines of this global pandemic. She emotionally shares her daily experiences with us. Open, honest, and real. She describes the roller coaster it has been and what she believes we are in for the future. Nicole Orr, MD, FACC is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Tufts University School of Medicine, and...
2020-05-2638 minSuburban Warrior021 | Uplifting Insights From A Fashionista | Interview With Ashley MeyersMeet Ashley Meyers, CEO and Founder of Main Line Fashionista, an award winning styling business. Ashley is the host and producer of Main Line Fashionista Live, a live streaming show bringing light to Fashion Influencers, Boutiques and events locally. During the Quarantine Ashley has done almost 50 live shows with local business owners to spread joy during these unprecedented times. Ashley began as a Stylist, helping clients with personal shopping and closet edits. Her real life fashion knowledge, and ability to hunt for a good bargain was just what the Main Line area was craving and her business grew. Now...
2020-05-1937 minSuburban Warrior020 | A Mothers Day Conversation From a Motherless DaughterHey Warriors-In this episode, I put it all out there! How I'm feeling, how Mother's Day has triggered me and what emotions I'm feeling during quarantine. I also offer advice to to help you focus on what activities you are doing during quarantine and are you doing things that will numb your emotions or comfort you during this time. I don't have all the answers. In fact, I don't have any really. I only can offer my personal experience and advice for how I'm getting through this time, as a woman, a wife, and a mom of 4...
2020-05-1217 minSuburban Warrior019 | It Feels Good To Do Good! | Interview with Molly McAndrewHey there warriors!I see you. I know this is a hard time. I want to thank you for showing up and listening each week. Our lives are forever changed. Our normal will be a new normal. So many are effected by this in so many different ways that we can't even count. We need to be there for each other. To lift each other up and lend a helping hand. When we serve others, we are giving so much more to our world then just that one simple act. There is a ripple effect with every small a...
2020-05-0522 minSuburban Warrior018 | How To Stay Connected & Productive Working From Home | Interview With Jennifer Lynn RobinsonHey Warriors- Are you struggling to adapt to a whole new normal working from home? Are you feeling disconnected? Who isn't during these times? In this interview, I sit down with Jennifer Robinson, to give us all the tips on staying connected as well as learn how she survived tragedy in her life.Jennifer Lynn Robinson, Esquire is the CEO of Purposeful Networking. Her services include consulting, moderating, serving as an emcee, keynotes and workshops. Her expertise is in strategic networking, communications, public speaking, and workplace relations. Jennifer also does motivational speaking centered on the themes of st...
2020-04-2833 minSuburban Warrior017 | How To Budget In A Crisis | Interview with Nicole RuleWarriors, these are unprecedented, scary times for sure. We are all doing the best we can to stay safe and understand how our world is changing. Many Americans are have lost their jobs and are unsure when they will have an income again, it's scary. In this episode, I sit down with Money Coach and founder of Greatest Worth, Nicole Rule. She is a self-proclaimed recovering budget avoider and Target run addict. She started her journey of helping others find joy in managing their money after she and her husband paid off over $100,000 in debt in just 26 months. She wants...
2020-04-2132 minSuburban Warrior016 | Staying Strong And Connected While Staying Home | Interview With Fitness Guru Carrie WightmanHey Warriors-While we are all stuck at home, that does not mean that we can't stay physically (and mentally) strong! In this episode, I sit down with Carrie Wightman, fitness instructor, QVC On-Air Host, and an amazing mom. Carrie tells us why she believes your mental transformation (aka mindset!) paves he way for your physical transformation. We discuss how being home and not having access to the gym, yoga studio, or spin studio does not mean that we stop moving! Now more than ever we need to keep our energy up and our bodies moving! Carrie help...
2020-04-1429 minSuburban Warrior015 | How Optimism And Mindfulness Heal After A Devastating Diagnosis | Interview with Bizette GailewiczHey Warriors- I hope you are staying healthy and safe during this unprecedented and crazy time. We are all navigating unchartered waters, with worry and fear driving our thoughts each day. Now, more than ever, we need to focus on our mental wellness and daily practices to stay mentally strong. In this episode, mindful mommy Bizette Gailewicz, shares her health journey with us and how focusing on positivity and mindfulness helped her heal. At 27 years-old she was diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder. She then battled pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, cardiac and kidney failure, and years of m...
2020-04-0337 minSuburban Warrior014 | How Two Badass Business Owners Warrior Up During a ShutdownHey Warriors-I hope that everyone is staying healthy, safe, and sane as we all adhere to social distancing and do our best to support our local healthcare providers and all essential workers at this time. They are truly our heroes, keeping business moving and leaving their homes so that we can have food, medicine, and all the essentials that we need. We are extremely grateful for you! This is a scary and devastating time for many business owners. Many of us live in a small town where the local businesses are the heart and so...
2020-03-3136 minSuburban Warrior013 | Self-Care 101 | How To Stay Kinda Sane During A PandemicHey Warriors! Let’s DISRUPT our thoughts! We all need help to disrupt the constant stream of negative input that we are exposed to ALL DAY LONG! We are living in unprecedented times and all working to navigate through our days. Take a listen to this special episode where I walk you through strategies that can help you hop off the runaway train of worry and ground your thoughts in the present! We will all get through this together! If you need help, please reach out and ask someone! This is effecting everyone in one way or an...
2020-03-2419 minSuburban Warrior012 | Honor & Follow Your Calling | Interview With The Vibrant Visionary Maria StroupWho needs some inspiration today? I know I do! Now more than ever we need to tap into our Suburban Warrior mindset and you have found the perfect podcast to feel ignited and empowered!!!In this episode, I sit down with Maria Stroup, Impact's Vibrant Visionary. With her extensive experience as a fierce advocate for young people and their families, Maria has devoted her personal and professional life to service-learning and leadership development in teens. Since receiving her Masters from Princeton University (yeah, she’s smart too!), Maria has worked in both educational and faith-based sett...
2020-03-1749 minSuburban Warrior011 | A Second Chance At Life | Interview With Alexis KernWhat's up warriors!!!In this episode, I sit down with the amazingly talented Art Director, Alexis Kern, and she shares with us her warrior story and how she feels as if she now has a second chance at life! One day Alexis woke up and felt sick, like she had the flu. We have all been there, right? Except after days of antibiotics, not only was she not getting better, she was getting worse! A virus was attacking her heart and she had no idea. Thank goodness for the quick thinking of her doctors, she is a...
2020-03-1031 minSuburban Warrior010 | How A World Champion MMA Fighter Began Her Healing Journey After Domestic Abuse | Interview with Jamie ColleenMeet Jamie Colleen...aka..Bad MMAMA!! Jamie Colleen is a Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and a survivor of Domestic Abuse. She is a former Straw-weight World Champion and two-time UFC Contender Series veteran. Jamie has blazed a trail back to herself, rebuilt her life, and is now a committed Advocate for other survivors. In this episode, she shares her amazing and courageous warrior story with us! Jamie works along with Women Against Abuse, PA's largest domestic violence service provider. https://womenagainstabuse.org If you think you may be in an abusive relationship and need assis...
2020-03-0353 minSuburban Warrior007 | The Path To Building A Meaningful Business | Interview with Jane WinchesterWhat's up Warriors!!! In this episode, Jane Winchester, Founder and CEO of Jane Winchester Jewelry, walks us through her 20 year journey in the fashion industry, pivoting between corporate positions with fashion giants such as Lily Pulitzer and entrepreneurship. She explains how "failure" was the best thing that happened to her even though she didn't realize it at the time! Following her "why", she started Jane Winchester jewelry just 2 years ago and has had explosive growth. Jane creates coin jewelry and charms with incredible meaning behind each piece. She speaks authentically about the challenges of being a mom and...
2020-02-1144 minSuburban Warrior006 | How To Shift Your Life From Busy To Best | Interview with Cara BradleyHey Warriors! In this episode you will hear from Cara Bradley, best selling author of On the Verge: Wake-up, Show-up and Shine. She is the host of the On the Verge Podcast and has over 30+ years of experience performance coaching for Fortune 500 companies as well as premiere college sports teams. She has worked as the mental strength coach to over a dozen Division I sports teams including the 2016 & 2018 National Champion Villanova Men's Basketball Team. Cara tells us her story, how she ended up on a life-long quest to understand human potential, and simple yet effective strategies to shift your lif...
2020-02-0433 minSuburban Warrior005 | Conversations with Spirit | How to Listen to Your Intuition | Interview with Medium Michelle YoungHey there warriors!You may think this is all woo-woo, but we all have an inner voice that sometimes we choose to block out...and sometimes we listen. What if we all knew how to better communicate with that inner voice?Michelle Young is an enlightened woman. Her gifts started presenting themselves in childhood and were always prevalent in her life. Recent events that impacted Michelle involved the death of a family friend. Michelle was aware of extenuating circumstances around this tragic event. As spirit would have it, Michelle found a wonderful mentor to help h...
2020-01-2841 minSuburban Warrior004 | How To Reclaim Your Power Over Weight Gain | Interview with Dr. Mary Claire HaverHey Warriors!In this episode, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Board certified OBGYN and creator of The Galveston Diet tells us how she unlocked the secret to combating middle-age weight gain through her own life struggles. When Dr. Haver was experiencing the weight gain associated with menopause she decided that the solutions available were unacceptable and she had to discover another, more effective way! The Galveston Diet has helped thousands of women who battle weight gain to due to menopause but certainly translates to anyone experiencing battles with their weight. Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wi...
2020-01-2139 minSuburban Warrior003 | How to Transform Your Life and Connect with Your Internal Self | Interview with Regina LongoHey Warriors!In this Interview, Regina Longo, Transformational Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience, reveals how to tap into your emotional guidance system to help navigate your next move and strengthen your physical power, emotional well-being and spirituality. Regina uses spirit based practices and a natural, organic approach that supports profound inner unfolding and transformation. If you can't physically take her yoga class, this podcast is the next best thing! You will be inspired to go deeper to discover your true hearts desire and connect with your own emotional guidance system. ...
2020-01-0738 minSuburban Warrior002 | From Corporate Exec to Entrepreneur | How to Start to Create Your Dream Life | Interview with Julie CiardiHey Warriors! This episode is an awesome interview with Julie Ciardi, life and business coach, entrepreneur and host of the More Than Mommy Podcast. Julie left a corporate vice president of marketing job of 16 years, leading over 200 people, to start not just 1, but 2 businesses and a network marketing business. She caught the entrepreneurship bug and has never been happier. She is married and a mom to 3 children. She is also the creator of the More Than Mommy Podcast, which she created to help mamas remember they are more than mommy! Her energy, expert advice and inspiration comes throug...
2020-01-0736 minSuburban Warrior001 | Welcome to Suburban Warrior: Meet Crissy PyferWelcome Warriors!Meet the creator and host of Suburban Warrior: The Podcast, Crissy Pyfer. Suburban Warrior is a mindset and the goal of this podcast is to share stories that connect us all and inspire us to feel more authentically empowered to take action in our own lives towards a more positive, mentally well mindset. In this episode you'll learn more about Crissy as she tells you about her past experience and why she believes that you can have anything you want in your life, if you believe in yourself and do the work! Follow Crissy on...
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