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The Wellness ParadigmAromatherapy for Women and Their Animal Companions with Kate BrownIn this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Wellness Paradigm Podcast, Shannon sits down with energy healer and aromatherapy expert Kate Brown to explore a healing modality most people overlook: the energetic and emotional connection between women and their animal companions.Kate shares her personal story of transformation—from living with chronic depression and anxiety to rediscovering her purpose through essential oils and the guidance of her animals. Together, Shannon and Kate dive into how aromatherapy can support emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and mutual healing—not just for us, but for our beloved pets, too.Yo...2025-07-2127 min
Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley[Shannon Watts, what's next]: Feeling your way through to your next phaseIn this final part of my interview with Shannon Watts, activist and author of the brand-new book “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age,” we get a look at what's coming up next for her. I also ask her what she's reading, watching, listening to, drinking in her morning cup, and what she'd have for dinner tonight if she could have anything in the world.
We talked about:
- Her voracious love of podcasts (including a shortlist of her faves)- Knowing that it's...2025-06-2713 minFinding the Throughline with Kate Hanley[Shannon Watts, inner stuff]: Taking aim at mom guiltIn the second part of my interview with Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, host of the Substack newsletter "Playing with Fire", and author of the brand new book “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age”, we get into the mindset side of writing.
We covered:
- Reckoning with the enormity of needing to produce 60,000+ words for a book- The "small miracle" or crystallizing a thought in a way you hadn't been able to articulate before- How getting reiki help...2025-06-2525 minFinding the Throughline with Kate Hanley[Shannon Watts, practical matters]: Embracing your inner badass + the upsides of ADHDThis week I am re-playing my interview with advocate, Substacker, and "summoner of women's audacity," Shannon Watts in honor of the fact that her new book “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age” released just last week.
Shannon first entered that national conversation when she founded Moms Demand Action, the grassroots movement for common sense gun reform that began with a Facebook post the day of the Sandy Hook school shooting and has grown to include more than 10 million members.
Shannon writes regularly for her...2025-06-2323 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.66 – Better Sleep: The 5 pillars of resting well to improve your health and wellbeing | Shannon KaiserWe've all heard that sleep is a key pillar of our health, and yet so many of us still struggle to get the right number of Zzzzs at night. We talk to author of '365 Happy Bedtime Mantras ', Shannon Kaiser, all about the five pillars of getting a good night's sleep and how spiritual and emotional preparation is just as important for good rest as our environment.After years of suffering from brain fog, chronic pain, weight gain, insomnia, and multiple other health issues connected to sleep disruptions, Shannon Kaiser was diagnosed with severe...2025-06-1353 min
Middle Grade MattersEp. 85: Kate O'Shaughnessy (The Wrong Way Home) on Community and BelongingIn this conversation, author Kate O'Shaughnessy shares her journey as a middle grade fiction writer, including her experience of receiving a Newbery Honor for her book 'The Wrong Way Home.' She discusses the inspiration behind her writing and the themes of community and belonging. Kate also reflects on her writing process, the challenges of balancing motherhood with her career, and her advice for aspiring writers.For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If...2025-05-2052 min
Navigating DisabilityFrom Pain to Power: Skye Shannon on Losing a Leg, Gaining Purpose & Fighting for InclusionWhat does it mean to lose a part of yourself—physically and emotionally—and still rise to fight for others? In this raw and deeply human episode of Navigating Disability, we sit down with advocate, speaker, and changemaker Skye Shannon, whose journey from living with Spina Bifida to becoming an amputee will stay with you long after the episode ends.Skye opens up about growing up in a small town where she didn’t feel different—until the world told her otherwise. From high school bullying to years of intense surgeries, Sky shares with brutal honesty how pain, hu...2025-04-221h 07
Sunrise SistersNeighbor attackKate and Shannon have a run in with the neighbor in the dark. Shannon is still recovering. 2025-04-0510 min
ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie239: Ready to Open Your Own Childcare Center! With Shannon Black with SCORESend us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," Kate and Carrie chat with Shannon Black, Chair of the Austin SCORE chapter and a former Montessori school owner. Shannon shares her passion for supporting childcare entrepreneurs, especially women, and introduces an 11-part virtual series designed to help navigate the complexities of starting and running a childcare business.SCORE offers free mentoring and workshops, making it a fantastic resource for both new and established childcare providers. Shannon's insights and the supportive community vibe make this episode a must-listen for anyone in the childcare field. 2025-03-0420 min
The Funding Love Adoption Podcast with Mal + KateBONUS EPISODE: Everyone Has a Role, with Shannon ScottYour Season 5 BONUS EPISODE is here!This week, Mal + Kate talk with guest Shannon Scott, as she shares her story, heart for adoption, and involvement with Funding Love.Shannon Scott is a passionate Bible teacher with nearly 30 years of experience in ministry and leadership. She has a deep love for the local church and is particularly passionate about ministry to women, believing in the transformative power of God’s Word. After many years serving on church staff, Shannon now works with QAVA, a ministry in Franklin, Tennessee, where she leads initiatives and creates content for th...2025-02-2443 min
Barbell Therapy029 From winning a bodybuilding show to eating a box of oreos in tears with Shannon MavesIn this episode of Barbell Therapy we are joined by Shannon Maves, a personal trainer and online coach and she gets vulnerable about her journey in the fitness industry. She's going to tell us the story about how she went from WINNING her bodybuilding compeition to eating a box of oreos and a bottle of wine in tears. We dive deep into the complexities of food relationships, Shannon's experiences with bodybuilding and the realities of it, the impact of nutrition on health, and the significance of mindset in fitness journeys.
Shannon has worked with...2024-12-0259 min
Profitable Web Designer with Shannon MatternHow To Build and Sell Squarespace Templates with Kate Scott👩💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7.In this episode, I chat with Kate Scott, a web designer turned Squarespace template pro who helps web designers scale with templates. If you’ve ever wondered how to sell website templates in a way that offers creative freedom AND generates income without depending solely on client work, this one’s for you.Get the full show notes at https://webdesigneracademy.com/114When you're ready, here are some ways we can help yo...2024-10-3051 minMiddle Grade MattersEp. 63: Kate DiCamillo (The Hotel Balzaar) on Putting Your Heart On The PageOn this episode, Kate DiCamillo discuss her new book The Hotel Balzaar, as well as her writing process and the themes that inspire her. Kate also talks about the role of writer friends in her life and the joy of connecting with readers through her love of animals. She shares her experience of winning the Newbery Medal and her ongoing passion for writing. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, c...2024-10-0150 min
Still Becoming OneThe Sexually Confident Marriage: With Special Guest Shannon EthridgeSend us a textTune in as we welcome the phenomenal Shannon Etheridge, a million-copy bestselling author who shares her transformative journey and the evolution of her work on sexual confidence. Discover the inspiration behind her book, "The Sexually Confident Wife," and how it has evolved into helping couples discover their sexual confidence together. Shannon's insights shed light on what it takes to grow sexual confidence and its profound impact on nurturing stronger, more connected marital relationships.Support the showStill Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries2024-09-2548 min