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Shero Cafe Podcast054 - The Pause That Changes EverythingTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!The most life-changing part of emotional regulation is not a big breakthrough. It is the microscopic moment most people miss — the pause between what happens and how you respond. When you learn to notice that sliver of time, you stop riding the reaction roller coaster and start making real choices instead of saying something you regret, shutting down, or handing your power to someone else’s mood.In this episode we share what that pause looks like in real life, including a surprisingly intense situation that triggered overthinking and...
2026-03-2030 min
KVEC Podcast NetworkFirst Look 3-19-26: Pat Pearson ProjectOur Weekly Local Music segment featured Patrick & Debbie from the Pat Pearson Project on First Look with Andy Morris. They'll be at Sculptera winery on 3/21/26 with a great show!
2026-03-2017 min
Shero Cafe Podcast053 - Taking Back Your PowerTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Glamour can feel like safety—until it isn’t. Using the movie Blink Twice as our lens, we explore how charm, access, and curated beauty can quietly become control. We unpack grooming, normalization, and the intoxicating pull of proximity to power—and why belonging so often outranks intuition.We share personal stories of staying silent to keep harmony and of challenging authority at a cost. Like the film’s paradise, systems ask for small surrenders until your voice fades. We talk about gaslighting, self-doubt, and the fear of exile th...
2026-03-1948 min
Shero Cafe Podcast052 - Quiet BraveryTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!What if the bravest thing you do today is nothing? In this episode, we explore quiet bravery—the courage to rest—in a culture that glorifies the grind. Instead of measuring worth by output, we talk about how alignment, presence, and self-trust lead to smarter choices, stronger boundaries, and deeper joy.We redefine courage from “push harder” to “pause on purpose.” Guilt, fear of rejection, and the need for validation often keep us overcommitted and exhausted. We share stories of saying yes too often and offer simple language you can use...
2026-03-1825 min
Shero Cafe Podcast051 - Gentle CourageTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it.#womenempoweringwomen#youmatter#makeadifference---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on...
2026-03-1717 min
Shero Cafe Podcast050 - Showing Up For YourselfTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Your calendar is full, your people rely on you, and you keep it all moving. But if you’re honest, parts of you have gone quiet along the way. We talk about “showing up for yourself” as a real, practical skill, not a slogan, and why your reflection starts to blur when you live in constant output mode.We unpack how self-advocacy actually works in everyday moments: the pause where you realize you have options, the difference between reacting and choosing, and the quiet power of keeping your peace...
2026-03-1624 min
Shero Cafe Podcast046 - How We Take Things Personally When It's Not About UsTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it.#womenempoweringwomen#youmatter#makeadifference---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on...
2026-02-0424 min
Shero Cafe Podcast045 - From Outrage In Minnesota To Everyday CourageTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Headlines can shake you, but they don’t have to control your energy. We look at the Minnesota killings linked to ICE with honest clarity—naming the shock, dispelling misinformation, and asking why some deaths spark outrage while others are ignored. Then we explore how to reclaim agency: noticing your body’s reactions, choosing love over fear, and practicing small acts that keep connection alive.You’ll hear how to use simple tools to calm your nervous system so grief doesn’t harden into bitterness. We talk about doomscroll...
2026-01-2234 min
Pop CulturedGeorge Washington, Possession, Bugonia, The Voice of Hind Rajab, and MoreIf you're not subscribed at Patreon.com/popcultured, you're missing out on ad-free and exclusive episodes you won't hear anywhere else! Come on over, we'd love to have you. What we've been Doing: Jacob wants to complain about Las Vegas. Brad went to the Pinball Expo in Chicago HT fangirled to Guillermo del Toro and got a viral moment from Emma Stone What we've been Reading: Jacob has been reading George Washington by Ron Chernow. What we've been Watching: Ben watched Magnificent Warriors, Th...
2025-11-0456 min
Women on the Verge of a Financial BreakthroughLove, Logistics and Long-Term CareUgh. This is hard. So many of us are sandwiched between our kids and our aging parents with difficult decisions coming down the pike. We invited Julie Latson, an expert in helping families figure out what their options are when a family member starts needing care, including navigating how it’s going to get paid for, to walk us through what this all looks like. This is the episode where we realize we have no idea what our own definitions of “quality of life” mean, much less how we could decide that for someone else. ...
2025-10-3152 min
Shero Cafe Podcast044 - Your Power Begins Where "Should" EndsTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!The roles are loud, but your reflection doesn’t have to be quiet. This episode opens a real, practical conversation about showing up for yourself without stepping away from the people and work you care about. From redefining enough to unlearning old expectations, we explore how to move from automatic reactions to values-aligned choices—so you can keep your peace and your power at the same time.We dig into the everyday moments where agency is won or lost: saying yes when it serves the bigger picture, saying no w...
2025-10-3024 min
Shero Cafe Podcast043 - Reclaiming Your Worth: Breaking Free from Inherited BeliefsTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. Yet most of us put ourselves last. Why? Because we’ve absorbed beliefs that tell us we’re not worthy of care or rest.In this conversation, we explore how those old stories show up as thoughts like “I don’t have time” or “I should put others first.” Many of us grew up where self-care was shamed—where rest meant laziness and treating yourself felt indulgent. The hidden message: you’re not worth the investment.Breaking free starts with awareness and pract...
2025-10-0225 min
Shero Cafe Podcast042 - The Art of Self-Forgiveness: How to Stop Punishing Yourself for Past DecisionsTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Imagine carrying a backpack full of rocks—each one a regret, each one a moment you can’t stop replaying. The weight grows heavier the longer you cling to it, even as you shift it from one shoulder to the other. At some point, the question becomes: how much longer will you punish yourself before you finally set it down?In this episode, we dive into the art of self-forgiveness—the practice that frees you from dragging the past into your present. When you stop punishing yourself for choice...
2025-09-2722 min
Shero Cafe Podcast041 - Fear or Love: Choosing Your Path in a Divided WorldTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!What happens when we constantly make decisions from a place of fear rather than love? How do we recognize when we're being manipulated by political rhetoric, media narratives, or even family expectations? This thought-provoking conversation examines the courage required to think for ourselves in a world designed to keep us anxious and divided.At the heart of this discussion lies a powerful distinction: the difference between external responsibility and self-accountability. While responsibilities are often assigned to us by others (although we do assigned them to ourselves as well...
2025-09-2626 minPop CulturedThe Roses, The Automat, Five Nights at Freddy's, The Bear Season 4, and MoreIf you're not subscribed over at patreon.com/popcultured, you're missing out on a ton of bonus episodes! Check it out and see if subscribing makes sense for you. What we've been Watching: HT finally finished The Bear season 4, watched Kpop Demon Hunters & The Odd Couple Brad watched The Roses, Coherence, KPop Demon Hunters, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) in theaters. Ben watched The Lavender Hill Mob and The Automat. Jacob re-watched Five Nights at Freddy's. What we've been Reading: Jacob read Fade In by...
2025-09-0947 min
Shero Cafe Podcast040 - Invisible No More - Reclaiming Your SpaceTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Have you ever found yourself shrinking in a room full of people—dimming your own light before anyone else had the chance? That stops today.The journey to authentic self-expression begins with reclaiming your sass, spunk, and soul.We share powerful stories about transformative moments—whether it’s having the courage to ask for help when we normally wouldn’t, or recognizing times in professional settings when we gave away our power. These moments, big or small, are part of reclaiming your right to take up...
2025-08-1523 min
Shero Cafe Podcast039 - #Debbie - Freedom is What We Want-But Not the Kind You ThinkTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Freedom is what we all desire—freedom to live life on our terms, make our own decisions, and escape financial constraints. But what happens when mindset work alone isn't cutting it? When we keep cycling through the same emotional patterns despite our best efforts?The missing piece in our personal growth journey lies in what I call the "Self-Trust Sequence." While most of us excel at awareness (recognizing our triggers) and attempt activation (calming techniques like meditation or therapy), we rarely reach the crucial third stage: alignment. This is...
2025-08-0816 minShero Cafe Podcast038 - You Don't Need to Be at Everyone's Table to MatterTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!That quiet ache of feeling invisible—we’ve all felt it. You’ve done everything for everyone, but somewhere along the way, you started disappearing from your own life. You’re present, but not really seen.In this episode, we talk about what happens when the roles that once defined us shift—parenting, careers, caretaking—and suddenly, you’re left wondering where you fit. Many women search for belonging, only to find themselves in spaces that technically fit, but feel... off.Through personal stories and powerful metaphors (inc...
2025-08-0318 minShero Cafe Podcast037 - The Stories We Hold: The Sacred Power of StorytellingTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!What happens when women tell the truth of their stories? Something sacred happens. Storytelling isn’t just about sharing experiences—it’s how we heal, connect, and remember who we really are.In this Shéro Café episode, we explore how telling your story isn’t just personal—it’s powerful. For generations, women have processed life through storytelling, long before there were therapists. And still today, sharing your truth creates space for healing—within you and for others.We talk about what it means to walk...
2025-06-3025 min
Enjoy This Captivating Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.The Woman Who Met Herself by Laura PearsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/77228to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Woman Who Met Herself
Author: Laura Pearson
Narrator: Julie Maisey
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 05-23-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Literature & Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Debbie Jones thinks life is an adventure. Even having lost her husband a year ago, she’s ready for whatever the world might throw her way. Being in her sixties doesn’t mean it’s all over for her yet, and she loves her new job doing neighbourhood support for a charity. Then she knocks on a stranger’s front...
2025-05-238h 01Shero Cafe Podcast036 - The Power of Language: How Your Words Create Your Life ExperienceTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Words carry more power than we often realize. They don't just describe our world—they actively create it. This profound truth sits at the heart of our discussion on being "impeccable with your word" and how conscious language choices shape our entire reality.Remember that time you wanted something specific—like a convertible Volkswagen or were experiencing something new like pregnancy—and suddenly saw evidence of it everywhere? That's not coincidence. Our words direct our attention and literally manifest in our awareness. The vibration, energy, or "code" of what w...
2025-05-1631 minShero Cafe Podcast035 - The Blossoming Self: Navigating Personal Transformation in Changing TimesTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Spring isn’t just a season—it’s a symbol of transformation. As nature reawakens, it reminds us that growth follows darkness. This conversation invites us to explore how our own emergence mirrors these cycles—how dormancy prepares the ground for something new to take root.Instead of forcing change, spring invites us to ask: what blossoms naturally when we’ve tended the soil of our lives?We also explore the difference between intention and excuse—how some withdraw to heal, while others disengage in ways that stall b...
2025-05-1631 min
Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad. Austin Kleon - Keep Going.Join hosts Mike and Mark on the Moonshots Podcast as they explore the transformative insights of Austin Kleon's book Keep Going. In this episode, they explore Kleon's wisdom on sustaining creativity through challenges and fostering consistent growth.INTRO Mike and Mark kick off the episode with a discussion on why Austin Kleon wrote "Keep Going," featuring insights from Kleon himself and Debbie Millman. They explore the reality that creativity may not get easier over time but is a continuous journey of learning and adaptation.Clip 1 Guest Kevin Yee breaks down the concept of healthy creative...
2025-05-1647 min
News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging ClubMarion Nestle Nutritionist, Aging Women’s Brains, How to Have the Elders Driving Conversation 4-22-25We discussed an article by Elizabeth Dunn on Dr. Marion Nestle, an 88-year-old nutritionist, emphasizing a varied diet, portion control, and limiting junk food - introduced by Debbie Howard. Ray Gordon presented studies on aging women's brains, noting a gene that slows brain aging in females and conflicting results on hormone therapy and Alzheimer's risk. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury introduced strategies for discussing driving cessation with empathy and professional evaluations.Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters InternationalNY Times 4-7-25 Dr. Marion Nestle by Elizabeth Dunn https://www.nytimes.co...
2025-04-2459 minShero Cafe Podcast034 - The Four Agreements - Final ChaptersTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!We've been diving into the final part of The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz, and we want to share what stood out most. Here's what we discovered: Ruiz lays out a path to reclaiming your personal freedom by breaking unconscious, limiting beliefs—what he calls “agreements”—and replacing them with empowering ones. He introduces three masteries: awareness, transformation, and intent:(1) Awareness is recognizing the beliefs running in the background of your life. Once they come into consciousness, they stop running the show. (2) Transformation is activel...
2025-03-2629 minShero Cafe Podcast033 - 4th Agreement: Always Do Your BestTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!"Always Do Your Best" from Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements might be the most transformative for those on a self-care journey.When you truly do your best in each moment, regret becomes impossible. Your best today might look different from yesterday's—and that's natural. Some days you conquer the world; other days, getting out of bed is enough. This agreement invites grace, not judgment, for these fluctuations.The guidance is clear: don't do less than your best, but don’t overdo it either...
2025-03-1431 minShero Cafe Podcast031 - 3rd Agreement: Make No Assumptions - Part 1Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us!What happens when you stop assuming and start asking? In this episode, we promise to help you unlock the transformative power of clear communication by exploring Don Miguel Ruiz's third agreement, "Don't Make Assumptions." Discover how this principle can alleviate the anxiety and missed opportunities that arise when we presume to understand others without truly listening.We candidly share our own journeys, recounting personal stories of how assumptions have impacted our lives, especially during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Learn from ou...
2025-03-1324 minShero Cafe Podcast032 - 3rd Agreement: Make No Assumptions - Part 2Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Assumptions and limiting beliefs might seem like similar mental constructs, but understanding their subtle differences can transform your life.Following our exploration of the third agreement "Don't Make Assumptions" from Don Miguel Ruiz's Four Agreements, we realized we needed to dig deeper into how assumptions differ from limiting beliefs and how both affect our daily experiences.When someone doesn't return your call, do you immediately assume they're upset with you? That restrictive feeling in your body is your first clue you're making an assumption. But what...
2025-03-1327 minShero Cafe Podcast030 - 2nd Agreement: Don't Take Anything PersonalTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it.#womenempoweringwomen#youmatter#makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on...
2025-02-0632 minShero Cafe Podcast029 - 1st Agreement: Be Impeccable With Your WordTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Hey Shero! Wanna chat with us? Click on the "Talk to us Shero" link above! Unlock the secrets of transformative communication with us as we explore the first agreement from don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements": "Be Impeccable with Your Word. Imagine using your words not just to speak truth but to create a life filled with authenticity and freedom. We reflect on how aligning our speech with our genuine selves can break down barriers and open up new realms of personal growth and self-awareness.
2025-02-0329 minShero Cafe Podcast028 - The Four Agreements (Intro of the book by don Miguel Ruiz) Bringing Forth Self-Care and Self-LoveTalk to us, Shero! Talk to us!Have a question or comment? Click the "Talk to us Shero" link above.Ever felt trapped by the expectations of others or struggled with people-pleasing tendencies? Discover how don Miguel Ruiz's "The Four Agreements" can help you break free and live more authentically. We share personal stories and insights on how this transformative book has quietly influenced our lives, even long after we've forgotten its specific teachings. From childhood conditioning to resigning from positions that don't serve our well-being, we explore the unconscious agreements we make and the...
2025-01-2820 min