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H.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 30: Getting Positively Unstuck, An Interview with Laura MedranoHow many times have we been there...where we feel stuck and don’t know how to get unstuck? Well, you’ll be surprised to hear that you have control and you have the answers.
It doesn’t matter what age you are, you can get unstuck and deep dive into self-discovery to come out on the other side and live a more positive and fulfilling life. It’s okay to think about yourself and truly get to know yourself. We are constantly on a journey of evolving and learning about ourselves. In this episode, Laura Medrano shares h...
2021-05-2644 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 29: The Power and Responsibility of Our Voices, An Interview with Stacy BernalTo all our listeners out there in this beautiful earth, I want to say a LOUD and POWERFUL THANK YOU! Today’s speaker shares with us the Power we have to raise our voices and does this by sharing her own struggles to get to where she is today….authentically herself.
Most of us live with our traumas and we are afraid to speak up. Stacy Bernal rose above shame, trauma and deep wounds and is now sharing her story to empower women to show up as their authentic selves. Stacy shares some of her most difficult hard...
2021-05-1343 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 28: Juggling it All, An Interview with Michelle Miller AKA DJ RunDatHave you ever felt like you had to do it all and juggle it all?
As moms, entrepreneurs and women, we have so much on our plates.
We interviewed Michelle Miller, DJ Rundat on the H.E.R! Podcast and we covered so much because she is a super woman! Michelle shares with us how she has evolved and how she has juggled it all while rockin out her passion profession, the love of music and running her DJ business. She shares some valuable advice on how to have grace while balancing it all.
2021-05-0446 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 27: Failing to Success, An Interview with Jaclyn DiGregorioHello friends!
Today, we take a refreshing look at the failures that paved the way to our successes. Today we are changing the lens through which we view our shortcomings, and we are celebrating them for how perfectly they have play a role in our successes, accomplishments, and victories. Today we interview motivational speaker, life coach, and best-selling author of “Stop Getting in your Own Way.” — Jaclyn DiGregorio. She is a powerhouse of radiance in the earlier stages of her life setting and achieving her goals, though not without failing along the way. Jaclyn shares her story of per...
2021-04-0751 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 26: Achieving Epic Clarity, an Interview with Kari HurdHello everyone and thank you for continuing to listen to us here at the H.E.R! Podcast. What does clarity mean to you? Today, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kari Hurd on the topic of developing clarity of vision and the importance of finding EPIC Clarity. Everything begins with clarity. As we continually evolve, we are finding ourselves going through the process of seeking clarity. We are tapping into the possibilities and daring to dream and be more clear with our dreams and what we want but that takes work. Kari takes us through some of...
2021-03-3044 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 25: Finding Oneself Through Sobriety, Witchcraft, and a Motorcycle, An Interview with Shelley WellsHello friends!
Ahhhh…. Is anyone else experiencing major shifts these days? Maybe it’s Spring… maybe it’s the light at the end of the tunnel… whatever it is.. There’s something in the air…. And it feels tangible, like a deep stirring within. I’m seeing the first buds and blossoms of spring blooming…. California’s Daylight Savings started on Sunday… change is in the air…
Which brings me to today’s guest. Elika and and I had a blast interviewing Shelley Wells, Licensed Esthetician and Owner of SAP Skin CAre & makeup artistry. Today’s episode takes a di...
2021-03-1746 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 24: Grieving Relationships Lost - A Raw Conversation with Elika and AlegriaIn today’s Episode, Alegria and Elika get a bit vulnerable they dig deep into the topic of losing relationships and the grief that comes with this loss and not having closure. They discuss getting acquainted with grief and how to truly process loss. They share some of their own stories and hopes for reconnecting with those who have come in and out of their lives and how to distinguish between a relationship that is there for a reason, a season or a lifetime. They reflect on the saying that in life, you will realize there is a role fo...
2021-03-0241 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 23: Stepping Into Your Confidence, Interview with Karen LaosIn today's episode, Elika interviews Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach, Karen Laos. Karen and Elika talk about getting past self-doubt, people pleasing and perfectionism. They discuss how to step into your confidence and how powerful it is to find our voices as women and ultimately feeling freedom by not holding back and we must tell you, Karen and Elika did not hold back. They shared moments of vulnerability in their own lives and discussed how important it is to build trust within relationships. They dive into the meaning of psychological safety and how important it is to feel this...
2021-02-2238 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 22: Messy Self-Care, an Interview with Carolyn ByrdAhhh… how are you friends??? How are you doing with your mental health?
In this episode we interview Psychologist, Speaker, Author and Coach Carolyn Bird about the realities of effortless daily self care, specifically, self care that isn’t necessarily luxurious, romantic, trendy or pretty. We define the differences between self comfort and self care, and what it means to nourish ourselves to get through the many responsibilities and expectations we take on in our daily lives. Today’s episode is really about finding ways to access small, attainable strategies to care for ourselves without adding more to our...
2021-02-1645 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 21: Interview with Robyn Smith on Healthy RelationshipsIn today’s episode, Alegria interviews women’s relationship coach, Robyn Smith, on the topic of healthy relationships. They dive into issues of drama, trauma, and personal responsibility and how these keys affect all relationships in our lives, especially intimate ones. With relationships being a social cornerstone of our humanity, today’s episode unveils some of the foundational aspects of cultivating fulfilling and meaningful connections in our lives.
Side note: Robyn and Alegria both had unstable internet connections for this interview… though they were able to capture the juiciest bits of the conversation with information that is sure to...
2021-02-0941 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 20: Accessing Authentic Joy, an interview with Speaker, Author and Coach, Lisa Dimino WhiteToday, on the H.E.R! Podcast, we discuss the responsibility of choosing authentic joy with speaker, author, and coach, Lisa Dimino White… also known as The Joy Seeker. Now… before you cringe or roll your eyes at the thought of a glossy episode on happiness, we reassure you that we get really real about the surprising challenges embracing joy… we share some of our own uncovered defenses and struggles in accessing joy…. And we also share some essential keys that take us to those happy places… starting with exactly where we are. Elika, Lisa and Alegria had so much fun e...
2021-02-0245 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 19: Self-Care in a Life of Service, an interview with Susan TripiIn today’s episode, Elika and Alegria interview women’s empowerment coach and nonprofit advisor Susan Tripi about the importance of self care while living a life of service. They do a deep dive into the ethos and expectations of nonprofit culture and what it means to invest in values-driven missions through their work.
Susan, Elika and Alegria all reflect on their experiences working in nonprofit and the difficulty of Maintaining balance and alignment while working passionately for a grand cause. They explore what it means to live a life of fulfilling service while simultaneously juggling their own...
2021-01-2448 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 18: Teens, YOU MATTER! An Interview with Kelly HallIn today’s episode, Elika interviews Teen Life and Transformational Mindset Coach Kelly Hall about Teens and connecting with them in these wild times. As moms, they share their fears for their kids and how parents can be there for their kids...no matter what! Overcommunication and an open heart without judgement are the key to that connection between the parent and child.
They tackle the tough topic of isolation, especially during a pandemic and how to look for the warning signs and red flags when it comes to teen suicide. Kelly and Elika share their own pe...
2021-01-0945 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 17: H.E.R! Podcast CEO DayMessage from Alegria Sita Amor:
In today’s episode, Elika and I share our reflections on our HER Podcast CEO Day. We took all day Saturday, January 2nd to show up as the bosses we are to reflect, strategize and set goals for the Her Podcast for 2021. We’ve learned so much in producing the 17 episodes we’ve shared to date as part of what started out as our Pandemic Project. The podcast is growing and gaining momentum as we reach listeners all over the US with our voices. We are inspired to take the podcast to the ne...
2021-01-0618 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 16: Awareness, Managing and Preventing Burnout, An Interview with Melissa MachatJust in time for the New Year!
In today’s episode, Elika interviews Melissa Machat, a personal coach and business consultant. They tackle the topics of burnout, stress and boundaries. 2020 has been an emotionally draining and taxing year for so many and most of us do not even know we are burnt out. Melissa talks about awareness and knowing when you are being spread too thin. Understanding how to look for the red flags and warning signs is key. Melissa provides advice and ways you can become more mindful and aware and what to do when yo...
2020-12-3034 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 15: Preventative Health & Wellness, An interview with Dr. Elisa PeaveyIn today’s episode, we interview Preventative Family Physician, Dr. Elisa Peavy. We dive into holistic health and wellness and how our thoughts, beliefs, and habits contribute to our well being. We discuss the benefits and limits of our western medical system in treating the root causes of ailments, and why Dr. Elisa Peavy has shifted her focus to preventative medicine.
About Dr. Elisa Peavey:
Dr. Peavey is an Osteopathic Family Medicine Physician. She graduated from medical school from AT Still University in Kirksville, MO in 2010 and graduated from her residency in 2013 from OSU in...
2020-12-2442 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 14: Motherhood and Anxiety, an Interview with LisaMarie BarrientosIn today’s episode, Elika interviews LisaMarie Barrientos, a first-time mother, a SUPERMOM and entrepreneur. We dive deep into discussing anxiety, balancing life and work and coping with the temporary stressors so that they don't consume our everyday lives. LisaMarie shares her story of how she went through a time of darkness and isolation and how she overcame and helped other moms in the process as she rediscovered her happiness again. She turned her darkness and most difficult times into gratitude for all that is beautiful in her life.
LisaMarie Barrientos was born and raised in Ne...
2020-12-1047 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 13: Broken to Beautiful, an interview with Darla EvonIn today’s episode, Elika and Alegria interview Darla Evon, transformational coach, international speaker and author of Broken to Beautiful. We dive into the topic of fear of failure, how to learn from our failures and understand that failure is just feedback. We talk about releasing the shackles of self-doubt. We discuss how to be mindful and aware of limiting beliefs. We also remind ourselves to have gratitude and that being perfectly imperfect must be embraced.
Want to connect and learn more about Darla?
Darla Evon is a transformational coach, international speaker, and author. She is...
2020-12-0345 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 12: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety, an interview with Cherie Faus-SmithIn today's episode, Elika and Alegria interview Cherie Faus-Smith, an author, keynote speaker, domestic abuse survivor and advocate, and The Feisty Midlife Coach. They explore and discuss the topic of anxiety and fear and how each of them has experienced anxiety in their everyday lives.
Even in our modern world, anxiety is on the rise and finding ways to be mindful and to understand how to manage anxiety is key as we go into the next few months and as we navigate through the uncertainty of Covid-19 and the pandemic.Today, anxiety disorders are the most common...
2020-11-2744 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 10: Health and Wellness Interview with Marina SkyIn this episode, Elika interviews Marina Shereshevsky, owner of HEAL, a holistic wellness center and spa in New Jersey. Marina is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Licensed Esthetician.
Now more than ever, it is important to prepare our bodies for what could be the next round of Covid-19. They discuss a woman’s body and the changes our bodies go through as we get older and how our skin and our gut is affected by what we choose to consume. Having strong immune systems and eating healthy meals is key.
They touched on what it...
2020-10-311h 05H.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 11: Your Voice and Your Vote MattersIn today’s episode, Elika and Alegria express the importance of exercising the right and privilege to vote. We are in the count down to 2020’s Presidential Election Week, and the H.E.R. Podcast Co-Hosts emphasize that voting is crucial for getting your voice heard.
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And Remember: YOUR VOICE IS YOUR SUPERPOWER!
2020-10-3121 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 9: Back to School Series - Interview with Gillian TurnerIn this episode, Elika interviews Gillian Turner, a teacher at East Stroudsburg High School South.
Now two months into the school year, they discuss how it has been navigating through the day-to-day hybrid model at East Stroudsburg High School South. Gillian talks about the challenges and ways she is being innovative to ensure all students are feeling engaged and challenged even while learning from home. Gillian is passionate about enabling students to be self-sufficient, to use critical thinking, to collaborate in every lesson she designs. Her goal is to do her part in preparing students for adulthood...
2020-10-221h 09H.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 8: The Social Dilemma - Are we too dependent on Social Media?In this episode Co-Hosts Elika and Alegria discuss the Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma,” and the impact social media is having on our lives. They explore their habits, addictions, and the antidotes to their use with social media, and how to source reliable media in the information age.
Is our democracy being jeopardized? If you feel like social media is an issue in your life, we want to hear from you! Please put your comments in whatever platform you are accessing this podcast, let us know what you think about your own personal usage and habits and what...
2020-10-1648 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 7: Back to School Series - Interview with Gretchen MillerIn today’s episode, Alegria interviews Gretchen Miller, a School Board Member and Parent in a small elementary school district in Humboldt County, Northern CA. They discuss the difficult decision-making process board members underwent in determining this fall’s covid-safe model for academics -- distance learning. And they get into the hurdles, challenges and inequities associated with this model in a rural setting where internet access is an issue for many families. They highlight some of the real-world skills students are gaining with the innovation required to get us through this pandemic as well as strategies and rituals families are...
2020-10-0736 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 6: Back to School Series - Interview with Shannon LaneIn this episode, Elika interviews Shannon Lane, a self-published author and stay-at-home mother living in Nevada with her husband and two young sons. She has two published novels through Amazon, and is working on her third with an anticipated release date in late 2021. When she’s not writing, Shannon is working toward her second Bachelor’s degree at Ashford University, as well as homeschooling her oldest son. She and her family live in an RV full-time and love to travel and explore as much as they can. Although the pandemic has put some of her plans on halt, she does...
2020-09-3027 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 5: Back to School Series - Interview with Angela CothermanIn this episode, Alegria interviews Angela Cotherman, a Speech and Language Pathologist in elementary schools in Northern CA. They discuss the concerns, challenges, and silver linings of supporting preschool through elementary students and families that require additional support services in the traditional educational environment, and how these supports may be affected with distance-learning this year.
For reference, this episode was recorded the first week of September when many Northern California schools started. It’s been nearly a month and these districts have made the decision to continue distance learning for the remainder of 2020 due to Covid-19.
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2020-09-2438 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 4: Back to School Series- Interview with Jaclyn Novak-LutzElika interviews Jackie Novak-Lutz, an Adjunct Instructor at Northampton Community College and Warren County Community College. Jackie is also a newly appointed Adjunct Lecturer for Baruch College within the CUNY education system. Jackie has seven children in her blended family ranging in age from 10-21. She shares with us her views, concerns and how she has found the positive and silver lining during the pandemic. She has enjoyed the unexpected time with her family during the pandemic and the opportunity to explore sustainability with them.
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2020-09-1833 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 3: Back to School Series - What does that look like?With school resuming, there has been much debate and concern from parents, teachers and the community on whether schools are prepared for students and for overall safety amid the growing coronavirus pandemic.
In this episode, Alegria and Elika discuss their views and thoughts on going back to school and introduce the Back to School Series of Podcast Episodes where they each interview teachers, administrators, educators, nurses and parents from their communities and beyond.
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2020-09-1230 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 2: Navigating through the Covid-19 PandemicWhat have you been doing to keep your minds and bodies healthy during this pandemic? Navigating through this crazy time of Covid-19 Pandemic can be stressful and daunting. Elika and Alegria share how they have remained sane, pivoted and are planning for their futures.
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2020-09-0421 minH.E.R! Heal, Empower, Rise!Episode 1: Why this Podcast? Why HER?Why this Podcast? Why HER? HER stands for Heal, Empower and Rise. This is a podcast where women support women through thought provoking, authentic and raw conversations. In this episode, you will meet Elika and Alegria and hear how they met and how the pandemic has impacted their businesses and their lives and why they decided to start this podcast.
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