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Not So SmallCuriosity Studio: Lauren CallisIn this episode of Not So Small, hosts Sam Bauman and Adam Rondeau visit Lauren at Curiosity Studio, a community art studio on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.After moving to Minnesota Lauren noticed a lack of accessible community spaces that use art for wellness and self-understanding, and from that observation Curiosity Studio was born. The studio focuses on process over product, helping people overcome intimidation around art-making by emphasizing practice and curiosity rather than perfection.Lauren also discusses the challenge many artists face with the "business owner" identity, explaining her preference for thinking of...
2025-09-2251 min
Powerfully BrokenGod Didn't Design You to Be Miserable: Truth Bombs About MarriageWhat does it truly mean to maintain your identity within a relationship? The Powerfully Broken Podcast tackles this question head-on as host Barbara Parker welcomes a diverse panel of guests to share their journeys through healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns.The conversation takes a deeply personal turn when Stephanie Brent reveals her transformative realization: "I could still be a hundred percent me and still a hundred percent love God." This powerful statement sets the tone for an honest exploration of authenticity within both faith and relationships. The panel agrees that abandoning your true self doesn't honor God...
2025-09-0521 min
Powerfully BrokenRed Flags, Faith & Second Chances: Breaking Free from Toxic LoveWhy do we miss the red flags in relationships — and how do we heal enough to try love again? ❤️In this powerful episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, host Barbara L. Parker, MA, LPCC-S sits down with a panel of women — Miriam White, Stephanie Brown, Lauren, Joy Jackson, and co-host Mary Kent — to talk candidly about:🚩 Why we ignore red flags in relationships (even when they’re obvious)💔 How childhood and father relationships shape our standards in love✝️ What faith and Christian values teach us about marriage, divorce, and remarriage🌱 The courage it takes to l...
2025-08-2925 min
Powerfully BrokenEpisode 2:Red Flags, Lust & Lessons: Why We Stay in Toxic Love (and How to Break Free)Too many women have asked themselves: “Did I miss the red flags?” 💔 In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, host Barbara L. Parker, MA, LPCC-S sits down with an incredible panel — Miriam White, Stephanie Brooks, Lauren Marsh, Joy Jackson, and co-host Mary Kent — to unpack what society taught us about love, why we ignore the warning signs, and how to finally break free from unhealthy relationships.🔥 Topics we dive into:Why “butterflies” and passion can blind us to toxic patternsHow lust, orgasms, and dopamine keep us stuck in bad relationshipsT...
2025-08-2222 min
Experience Motherhood71. Do I Have ADHD? The Signs Women Miss & What to Do Next with Dr. Lauren RanceMany women go years—sometimes decades—without realizing they have ADHD. Often, it’s only after their own child is diagnosed that they start recognizing the signs in themselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Rance, a licensed psychologist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and relationship challenges, to talk about the unique ways ADHD presents in women and why it so often goes undiagnosed.We explore the impact of a late diagnosis, how masking plays a role, and why so many moms struggle with shame around executive functioning challenges. Dr. Rance shares ADHD-friendly strategies to help m...
2025-03-2543 min
Well-Yes!It's hard to say Good-Bye! Season 4; Episode 233After much thought and many prayers, Michele has made the tough decision to let go of the podcast. Lauren has shown such amazing support for Michele at this turning point. This will be our last episode for the Well-Yes! podcast. We share how difficult this is to say good-bye but encourage our listeners to follow our example and not be afraid of letting go of things that do not align with our goals which can change as we continue to grow. We are so thankful for our loyal followers and we hope you will continue to support us in...
2023-12-2513 min
The Trauma Dump Podcast#15 TDP "Repairing the Toxic Family System" featuring Castillo - Grace Lauren TaylorSend us a textThis week we will be discussing how to repair the toxic family system with our guest Castillo. Make sure you go check her out on TikTok and Instagram after the episode and show her some love. @castillo22122The idea of the perfect family has been a concept that many have strived for but oftentimes the exact opposite is a reality. "One way to cope with a toxic family is to learn boundaries and how to use them. If you don't know much about boundaries or are not the...
2023-10-222h 16Experience Motherhood14. How to Start Feeling Like Yourself in Motherhood with The MatrescenceIn this empowering episode, we delve deep into the journey of self-discovery within the realm of motherhood. Join us as we explore practical insights and heartfelt advice on how to navigate the complex path of maintaining your own identity while nurturing a growing family. If you've ever felt like you're losing touch with who you are amidst the responsibilities of motherhood, this episode is your guide to reigniting that connection.The Matrescence was born out of a desire to provide more maternal support after personally facing bouts of debilitating anxiety, feelings of loneliness, and in...
2023-09-1251 min
Well-Yes!"Stepping outside of our comfort zone to keep growing!" Season 3; Episode 166In this Mimosa Monday episode, Lauren shares how she stepped outside her comfort zone and into her first public speaking experience. We share how these hard things we push ourselves to do helps us grow to our next level. If we don't do the hard things, we may end up looking back with a lifetime of regrets. Where do you need to push yourself?
2022-11-2812 min
Well-Yes!"Normalizing the Money Conversation", an interview with Amy Ruggeri. Season 3; Episode 130In this episode, Lauren interviews Amy Ruggeri from the Ruggeri Group where she and her husband, Bob, work as Licensed Financial Coaches. Amy shares how difficult it is for people to discuss the topic of money. Many see the topic of finances as taboo since they have never been educated about planning for the future. Amy said that 31% of people actually worry about money all the time but never really know how to handle their finances. Amy gives our listeners some tips and advice on how to make talking and planning about money easier which can reduce stress. Listen and...
2022-03-2123 minWell-Yes!"Trying to be everything for everyone: An impossible task!" Season 2; Episode 110In this episode, Lauren interviews her friend, Tami Castillo, who shares her story of overcoming a traumatic and tumultuous childhood. This trauma led her to try to control every aspect of her life in order to feel safe. However, this unhealthy drive for control and perfectionism led to instability and stress in her adult life. Tami shares how she "took on independence to an extreme" due to having to take care of so many people in her life from a very young age. She tells us how this led her to rigid and black and white thinking which was anxie...
2021-11-0131 minWell-Yes!The healthy practice of saying “No”. Season 1, Episode 34Learning to say no to others’ needs and yes to your own will build a stronger sense of self.
2021-07-1915 minWell-Yes!"The story of Sophie Capo: A family turning tragedy into helping others with CHD while honoring their sweet Sophie." Season 2; Episode 91Our guest, Lauren Capo, shares her family's tragic story about their youngest child, Sophie. At 22 weeks, Lauren and her husband found out that their baby had a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) and was referred to The Cleveland Clinic to be treated by a pediatric heart specialist. Their sweet Sophie was born in May of 2012 and died 15 days later. Lauren and her husband were overwhelmed with their own grief and each processed their grief differently. Lauren admitted that she got to the point of being at "the lowest of lows". The fact that she had two other children was what got her o...
2021-06-1440 minWell-Yes!"Nothing is ever wasted in life and we can learn from everything": An Interview with Judge Elizabeth Thomakos : Season 2; Episode 90Elizabeth Thomakos shares her life story which has many twists and turns. One of the most important lessons she shares is "being open to listening to others who have more experience and more wisdom than ourselves". She began her college career in musical theater until one professor encouraged to to go in to journalism. Elizabeth's father was an attorney and she had never wanted to follow his career path. However, she ended up attending law school to "be a better journalist". She again found herself changing direction when her father gave her his law practice at a young age, right...
2021-06-0747 minWell-Yes!Mimosa Monday: Hold on to who is important in your life and make each moment count! Season 2: Episode 89In this episode we chat about how important it is to hold on to and prioritize the people we love in our lives. Michele shares her story of appreciating her husband and their relationship after almost losing her husband to Covid. Living in the moment and appreciating every minute of every day is a lesson we all need to be reminded of. Who do you need to focus on in your life? Begin today!❤️
2021-05-3122 minWell-Yes!Let's talk about some female health issues that are often ignored! An interview with Susan Facemire, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Season 2; Episode 88In this episode we interview Susan Facemire who is a Pelvic Floor Physical therapist dealing with female health issues in the areas of "peeing, pooping and sex" which are issues often dismissed or ignored by women and their doctors. She shares how closely tied these issues are to mental health. She often helps women learn to calm down by using breathing and other relaxation techniques to decrease their pelvic floor medical issues including inconsonance, vulvodynia, vaginismus, and prolapsed pelvic organs and many others. She helps us to understand that we don't have to "just accept" when our bodies have issu...
2021-05-2432 minWell-Yes!"Practical Healing": Sarah Cawley's journey from working in the ER to a Functional Medicine Practice! Season 2; Episode 87In this episode we explore Sarah Cawley's story of overcoming life's challenges which led her to Functional Medicine. Sarah shares her story of her diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer at age 32, her youngest daughter being born with hydrocephalus and other health complications, and a misdiagnosis of terminal lung cancer with a 6 month life expectancy. After several "miracles" occurred in her life, she began to explore "root cause medicine". After she visited a Functional Medicine doctor, she began to see the connection between her lifestyle and her health issues. This doctor listened to her and she felt she couldn't go back...
2021-05-1737 minWell-Yes!“Calling All Angels”: Women's Board of Aultman Hospital Virtual Fundraising Event. Season 2; Episode 86In this episode, we interview Lindsey Zimmerman and Jodi Luntz, who are close friends and co-chairs for the upcoming fundraising event, "Calling All Angels", for Aultman Hospital. This year, in lieu of the in-person Angel Auction Gala, the Women's Board of Aultman Hospital will host a week long virtual celebration from May 10-14, to honor our local healthcare workers, acknowledge the generous community of donors and raise funds to support patient initiatives at Aultman Hospital. Lindsey and Jodi are fun, upbeat and their passion to serve is contagious. They share their story of how they met, became friends and the...
2021-05-1031 minWell-Yes!"The Desire Factor": A new book by author Christy Whitman. Season 2; Episode 85In this episode, we interview author, Christy Whitman, who has written 7 books about helping us become the best versions of ourselves. Her latest book, The Desire Factor, focuses on the success principles that she has written about and taught for over 40 years. She looks to bust myths about desires we have in our minds. She supports the idea that a "desire is the birthplace for creativity" and not to let fear hold us back from acting on our desires whether it is to start a business, start a new job or starting a family. She sees that a desire open...
2021-05-0337 minWell-Yes!April’s Mimosa Monday🌸 Season 2: Episode 84In this episode we announce the winner of our April giveaway from Simplify Me By AT. We go over ways to stay focused, move forward, and use your energy for positive forward progress toward your goals. Listen and grow with us🌸
2021-04-2610 minWell-Yes!"Feeling Uncomfortable Can Lead To Growth In Self Awareness!" Season 2; Episode 83In this episode, we explore the fact that many of us think we are "self aware" but most of us are not. If we don't take the time for introspection, we can't know ourselves. It can be difficult to be open to understanding ourselves because it may be uncomfortable or even painful to really learn about ourselves and acknowledge our responsibility for our issues. We encourage our listeners to change the questions they ask themselves from, "Why?" to the growth questions of "What?" about some of the negative things that are happening in our lives. Once we learn to listen...
2021-04-1924 minWell-Yes!"Avoid Game Playing By Improving Your Communication Skills!" Season 2; Episode 82In this episode, we explore how to improve the way we communicate to all the important people in our lives by using open-ended questions and "I feel" statements. Anything and everything can and should be open to discussion. However, we have to consider the delivery of the message by using empathy and always thinking, "How would in feel to hear what I am about to say?" to avoid being hurtful. We show how important it is to build your relationships by being genuine, honest and kind. We explore the negative consequences of pushing down or avoiding our feelings. We shar...
2021-04-1230 minWell-Yes!"Where Is Your Locus of Control?" Season 1; Episode 81In this episode we look at the perception of control in our lives and how this relates to the way we see the world. We explore two ways to view our world; an Internal Locus of Control versus an External Locus of Control. The way we perceive events that happen to us can be applied to the way we cope to challenges in our lives. When a person feels that they have some control over what happens in their life this shows an Internal Locus of Control. With an internal locus of control, the person can feel a sense of se...
2021-04-0521 minWell-Yes!Mimosa Monday: Embrace Laughter! Season 2; Episode 80In this episode, we announce the winner of our Clean Eatz-Grab and Go giveaway. We discuss how "paying it forward" can bring joy to others and to ourselves. There are many people out there being kind and doing their part to make the world a better place. We encourage our listeners to notice and give credit to those who are kind, while trying to share love with others. We also explore how, as adults, we often loose our ability to laugh and embrace the child inside of us. Children laugh about 400 times a day while on a good day, adult...
2021-03-2915 minWell-Yes!"Simplify Me by AT: Amy Traugh's business of helping to organize our lives!" Season 2; Episode 79In this episode, we interview Amy Traugh, another Cheeky Girl Boss, who owns Simplify Me by AT! According to Amy, "If we don't declutter our lives, it becomes just a matter of Stuff-Shifting". We have all moved clutter from one area to another at some point in order to "organize or clean" which can lead to frustration and anxiety. After a year of so many things feeling out of control in our world, Amy helps us to gain a sense of control over parts of our lives in which we actually have control. She can come in to your home...
2021-03-2229 minWell-Yes!Helpful tips for parents during this pandemic: An interview with elementary school counselor, Courtney Dunlap Season 2; Episode 78In this episode, we interview our upbeat and high energy guest, Courtney Dunlap who is an elementary school counselor in Canton City Schools. She gives excellent tips from how to cope with teaching our kids from home to how to give positive reinforcement to our kids to continue growth in their lives. Courtney's attitude is contagious and she is a joy to talk to. Listen and let Courtney brighten your day and help with understanding ways to connect with kids.
2021-03-1544 minWell-Yes!"Happily Ever After Divorce!" Kelly shares her story of finding a true and passionate love the second time around. Season 2; Episode 77In this episode, Kelly Lewis shares the story of leaving an unhealthy marriage of 18 years to starting and living a healthy marriage with her second husband, Dave. She shares how important it is to work on yourself after a break up to understand opportunities for growth in ourselves to prevent the same mistakes being made in other romantic relationships. Listen and learn how to love yourself so you will be more open to loving someone else in a healthy way.
2021-03-0850 minWell-Yes!Mimosa Monday's Dating Q & A: "Men and Women...What are they REALLY thinking?" With guests, Rae-Lin and Mike. Season 2; Episode 75Have some fun with us in this Mimosa Monday episode! We invited two guests, one male and one female, to share their perspectives on the dating game and how to move through the dating process. Both Rae-Lin and Mike share their dating experiences and discuss every topic from burning questions for the opposite sex to the best and worst dates they have had. What becomes apparent is that we are all looking for the same things: good communication, genuineness, integrity and being in a good heathy head space. Guess what? Everyone feels that communication is the most important thing that...
2021-03-011h 02Well-Yes!Girl Talk: "Have you emptied your lint basket?" Season 2; Episode 74In this episode, we explore one of Mel Robbins analogies which compares the lint in a dryer filter to how we collect our own "emotional lint" in our minds from self doubt and anxiety to depression and negativity from others. We share how that emotional lint can interfere with our effectiveness and efficiency at coping with our world. We talk about how to clean out our lint filters in healthy ways in order to face the next day where there will always be new lint collecting. Life keeps coming but it helps to clean out the lint and find so...
2021-02-2610 minWell-Yes!"Partners in life and partners in business: We can overcome anything together!" Jamie and Jackie's story of building their partnership and their business, Clean Eatz: Season 2; Episode 73In this episode, we interview Cheeky Girl Bosses, Jamie Piero and Jackie Rothman. They are partners who own their business, Clean Eatz together, one in Perry Township and one in Cuyahoga Falls with another one coming in the near future. Clean Eatz offers a healthier choice of pre-portioned and pre-cooked delicious meals with carry out or dine in options. Jamie worked in the corporate realm while Jackie owned several gyms which is where they met when they worked out together. They put their heads together and came up with a plan to leave their full time careers and take a "l...
2021-02-2226 minWell-Yes!Girl Talk Season 2; Episode 72In this episode we explore the journey we are on and we discuss how we get to choose the ending to our stories using the quote, "Our job is not to deny the story, but to defy the ending - to rise strong, recognize our story, and rumble with the truth until we get to a place where we can think, yes, this is what happened. And I will choose how the story ends." What ending will you choose to your story?
2021-02-1912 minWell-Yes!How do you speak "Love"? Season 2; Episode 71In this episode we explore the 5 Love Languages (based on the book by Gary Chapman) and how understanding the different love languages can be a tool to increase communication, compromise and empathy in a healthy relationship. As the month of love continues, we discuss the 5 love languages which are Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Gifts and Physical Intimacy and how these languages play a part in the way we give and receive love. Gain some insight in order to grow your relationship into an even healthier and more positive place. What is your Love Language?
2021-02-1528 minWell-Yes!Girl Talk - Season 2; Episode 70In this episode, we discuss how intrusive thoughts can lead to anxiety and get in the way of our peaceful life. We explore the statements, "If only thoughts had an off switch", and "Thoughts are not facts". We address these and find ways to cope with intrusive thoughts. We share some of the current issues going on and how we plan to work on resolving them. Come share some girl time with us.
2021-02-1211 minWell-Yes!First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage...Then What?? Season 2; Episode 69In this episode, during the month of love, we explore relationships and how to stay in love. We look at common mistakes as relationships evolve and give some insight as to how to cultivate a healthy and romantic relationship whether your relationship is new or very established. We encoruage our listeners to continue to date for their entire relationship, being intentional about staying "all in" and in love. Listen to find ways to hold on to the romance!
2021-02-0835 minWell-Yes!Girl Talk: Season 2; Episode 68On today's episode of Girl Talk, we check in and share what is going on this week in our lives. Just like our listeners, we have ups and downs and continue to learn, grow and evolve every day. Listen and share in some weekly girl talk with us as we navigate the rollar coaster of life.
2021-02-0512 minWell-Yes!"What can I do to help?" Alivia Hershberger's story of building her non profit "Simply Give". Season 2; Episode 67In this episode, Alivia shares the story of how she came up with the idea of her non profit organization. After her kids were born she had "an itch" to go do something". She explains how her husband supported her and encouraged her to start Simply Give as a way to serve the community and connect with other women. She started a Simply Give Facebook page and inspired people to do random acts of kindness. She loves to have a positive impact on others and finds joy when others follow her lead. Simply Give has two main outreach events: Mardi...
2021-02-0135 minWell-Yes!Girl Talk: Season 2; Episode 66In this episode we check in on what we have done this week with our families and how we are looking forward to doing more as things start to normalize. Listen and catch up with some girl talk!❤️
2021-01-2915 minWell-Yes!Mimosa Monday with Nikolina DJDiva from Q92 Season 2: Episode 65On this episode, our guest Nikolina from Q92 answers our listener's questions. She thoughtfully voices her biggest passions in life with a genuine openness. In addition to loving her job as a DJ, her passions include "helping others, loving others and being a voice to the voiceless". She shares some unknown personal facts about herself such as her family heritage and a few family traditions. She also discusses her favorite celebrity guest she interviewed as a DJ and states, "The most fun artists are the ones that haven't peaked yet." Nikolina is witty, charming and so entertaining. Listen and have some...
2021-01-2540 minWell-Yes!Girl Talk: Season 2; Episode 64In this episode we talk about events of this past week and how this affects our future selves . We are learning not to be afraid of trying new things and stepping outside our comfort zones. Are you???
2021-01-2216 minWell-Yes!Sharing her childhood abuse and trauma for the first time: Bree’s story of overcoming. Season 2: Episode 63In this episode, Bree Burick allows herself to be vulnerable and shares for the first time, her story of overcoming severe emotional and verbal abuse at the hands of her father. She has never voiced any of this out loud to anyone outside of her immediate family. She admits to feeling anxious but knows that she needs to let go of what she has been pushing down. Bree is open and honest about the violence she experienced and witnessed in her family. She explains how the trauma of her childhood has created tumultuous relationships in her life and has affect...
2021-01-1851 minWell-Yes!Girl Talk: Season 2; Episode 62This is a new segment where we share a quick update on our lives in the moment.
2021-01-1511 minWell-Yes!"Yoga is a practice that changed my life!" Caroline Gronowski shares the birth of her business Yoga Bliss: Season 2; Episode 61In this episode, Caroline Gronowski tells us how she started her Yoga Bliss business in the basement of her home after finding a love for yoga. This group of women, passionate about the benefits of yoga, grew as they continued to meet together in her basement until a friend encouraged her to open her own yoga studio in Fairlawn 10 years ago. Three years ago she expanded her business to a second Yoga Bliss location in Green. Caroline feels that yoga has improved her life and acknowledges that yoga "makes me happy". She feels strongly that yoga is a gift and her...
2021-01-1149 minWell-Yes!New Year, New Growth Opportunities: Season 2; episode 60Happy New Year! In this 1st Episode of Season 2, we explore what we are looking forward to in 2021. We discuss lessons learned from 2020 and how we want to grow in this new year. We talk about how the hard things we have overcome or are overcoming have made us stronger and have taught us difficult but important lessons. We learn the most when we are experiencing tough times in life if we allow ourselves to recognize the possibilities. Listen and grow with us.
2021-01-0421 minWell-Yes!December’s Mimosa Monday: Season 1; Episode 59In this episode we recap our Cheeky Vibe + Peaceful Life year in the last podcast of the year. We talk about what we offer our listeners from our stories of overcoming, our series of psycho education, our linking arms with local non profit agencies, Mimosa Mondays and our Cheeky Girl Boss segments. We discuss what we have learned and some of our goals for the future❤️.
2020-12-2822 minWell-Yes!"Give yourself and others grace from unhealthy expectations!" Season 1; Episode 58In this episode, we explore how the expectations we put on ourselves and on others are not always healthy and can actually cause us pain and frustration. We encourage the idea of giving ourselves grace and not expecting perfection in ourselves. Also, we explore how the expectations we put on others can interfere with our own peace and happiness if those expectations are not met. Learning to assertively share our feelings in the moment and then letting it go lets us be free from hurt others can cause us. Listen and learn to give grace.
2020-12-2121 minWell-Yes!"Do What You Love!" Jennifer Doerschuk Geh shares the path to starting The District Boutique with her partner Marcy Horbus in Green. Sea 1; E 57.In this episode, another one of our Cheeky Girl Bosses, Jen Doerschuk Geh, shares how she and her partner, Marcy Horbus, have started and have grown The District Boutique in Green. She talks about why she and her partner began this business and how they work so well as partners since each of them bring their own gifts to the business. In the 6 years that their boutique has been open, they have learned to blend their styles and adapt to all of the changes, including doing business during Covid. Jen explains how she has learned to juggle being a single mom...
2020-12-1434 minWell-Yes!"Kindness from so many people during our battle with Covid 19". Michele's own story of her family's fight to overcome this disease. Season 1: Episode 56In this episode, Michele shares how her husband, son and herself came down with Covid 19. She discusses how this disease has attacked them all in different ways from moderate symptoms in herself and her son to her husband's severe symptoms of high fever and pneumonia leading him to be placed on a ventilator in Aultman Hospital. Michele admits that the love, prayers and support from so many people have been a blessing that is helping the family get through this terrible time. She said that she has used Facebook to connect with so many people since they could not have cont...
2020-12-0724 minWell-Yes!"Mandy shares the importance of facing adversity head on to grow in all areas of her life even during a Pandemic". Season 1; Episode 55In this interview we bring back one of our beautiful and most listened to guests to share what has been new in her life since the last interview. She shared how Covid has impacted her life as a teacher, a mother and a business woman. She has learned that she can only control some things in her life but sees that most things are out of her control. She admits that she likes control and this has been a test for her to learn to roll with what life sends her way. She looks to the future to makes plans...
2020-11-3030 minWell-Yes!"I am not the Boss, I am one of the Team!" Laura Sirpilla Bosworth's insight into her retail business "Laura of Pembroke": Season 1; Episode 54In this episode, Laura shares the journey into owning her own business, "Laura of Pembroke". She acknowledged that her parents were a huge factor in the success of their businesses. They set the example for their children and taught them to go after their dreams with lots of hard work and a passion to find their own way in life. Laura's parents started the business with her 33 years ago and her brother and sister-in-law joined them in business 25 years ago and became partners. Laura promotes a compassionate and inclusive work environment for her Team and her clients. She sees herself...
2020-11-2345 minWell-Yes!"I chased the winemaker into the bathroom to meet him!" Lauren Carpeta's 750ml Wine Boutique Story🍷In this episode, Lauren Carpeta shares her story of buying and running her 750ml Wine Boutiques in Akron and Brecksville. Lauren explains how she purchased this business as a "fun" endeavor but it has become her passion and her full time job. Her sense of humor and adventure led her to some interesting ways to meet her winemakers. She is open about how stressful the Covid 19 pandemic has been and she shares how she had to "think outside the box" to navigate a new way of doing business. As the news of the shut down unfolded, she went on a 9 mile w...
2020-11-1647 minWell-Yes!“Tell me I can't and I will!” How DeLores Pressley built her businesses!💕 Season 1; Episode 52In this Cheeky Girl Boss episode, DeLores Pressley, who is an author, Life Coach, Keynote speaker, CEO of DeLores Pressley Worldwide and founder of She Elevates, shares her journey of starting several businesses even while overcoming many obstacles. She notes that “when obstacles mess with me, I mess with them”. She gives us positive ways to move forward toward our goals while being open to asking for support. Her story has been shared in Glamour, Essence, Marie Clair as well as many other media outlets including OPRAH! Listen and be inspired as she shares her story of empowering others.
2020-11-0934 minWell-Yes!“ Perseverance was my only option” 🌸Cindy Zurbrugg from N..C. Therapy Works:. Season 1; Episode 51In this episode Cindy Zurbrugg shares her story of starting her own counseling agency, North Canton Therapy Works, with her business partner, Natalie Edwards. Cindy discusses the many obstacles of starting a business and how she and her partner overcame everything that tried to get in their way. Cindy not only overcame business obstacles, she overcame an abusive first husband, being a single mom and then a breast cancer diagnosis. Listen and be inspired. We can all persevere!💕
2020-11-0252 minWell-Yes!Mimosa Monday for October🥂🌸 Season 1: Episode 50In this episode, we talk about Lauren’s own breast cancer scare right after interviewing our guests who survived breast cancer. She shares how she appreciated learning from our guests this month to reduce her stress. We find ways to be in the moment every day.
2020-10-2620 minWell-Yes!“I want to climb a mountain when I’m done”: Leanne Lehn’s journey. Season 1: Episode 49In this episode, Leanne shares her story of overcoming breast cancer. She learned that she was stronger than she thought and decided to climb a mountain even while undergoing her treatment. When her treatment was done, including a mastectomy, she did just that and climbed a mountain with a group of friends and even strangers who encouraged her all the way to the top. Let her story inspire you!❤️
2020-10-1941 minWell-Yes!"Breast Cancer didn't beat me!" Michele Tilstra's journey to health after a breast cancer diagnosis. Season 1; Episode 48In this episode, Michele Tilstra shares her journey from the terrifying diagnosis of breast cancer to her difficult decision to have a double mastectomy through the long recovery process. In her journey to health, she discusses how she advocated for herself and even used humor to move through the process. She shares that she learned many things about herself and sees that she is stronger than she knew. Having made it through this road to health, she feels that nothing can hold her back. She now does not let fear get in the way of moving forward in all areas...
2020-10-1240 minWell-Yes!"Be Proactive In Your Own Health". An interview with Richele Thompson, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife. Season 1; Episode 47For Breast Cancer Awarenss Month, our guest who is a Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife at My Ob/Gyn, shares Prevention and Treatment models for Breast Cancer. She has a family history of breast cancer which further motivates her to advocate for women to use prevention against this disease.
2020-10-0533 minWell-Yes!September’s Mimosa Monday🍾🥂🌸. Season 1; Episode 46In this episode, we share how anxiety affects all of us. We talk about our guilty pleasures and we introduce October’s topic of Breast Cancer Awareness with guests who share their journey to health.
2020-09-2822 minWell-Yes!How do we get to the next best version of ourselves? Season 1: Episode 45In this episode, we discuss how to continue to grow to the next best version of ourselves. We share how to motivate ourselves to growth as we aspire to continue learning, growing and evolving with every day and every opportunity given to us. ❤️
2020-09-2108 minWell-Yes!Acknowledging our feelings of grief during this pandemic. Season 1: Episode 44In this episode we explore the Kubler Ross stages of grief as applied to any loss: from death of a loved one to job loss to loss of a relationship. We are all experiencing grief as we mourn the loss of “normal” life during a pandemic. We explore coping skills and the choices we make to get through times of loss and crisis as we let ourselves “feel our feels” and move toward healing in healthy ways.
2020-09-1416 minWell-Yes!Stop the Self Sabotaging thoughts now! Season 1: Episode 43In this episode we discuss how self sabotaging thoughts and behaviors hold us back from growth. Learn to free yourself from those negative and self sabotaging thoughts! Love yourself and grow!❤️
2020-09-0718 minWell-Yes!“Blessings from Vulnerabilities”🌸 Season 1: episode 42In this episode, our guest Jessica Patzell shares her story of overcoming the trauma of domestic violence. She is open and real about the pain she suffered at the hands of her ex husband who abused her physically, sexually and emotionally during their marriage. She shares how she opened up about the abuse on Facebook Live which led her to the Domestic Violence Project Inc where she has been on the board for three years. She is a powerful advocate for women who have lost their voice and she founded the program, “I Choose Hope” to continue her outpouring of love...
2020-08-3152 minWell-Yes!August Mimosa Monday Season 1: episode 41In this episode we discuss life with back to school as well as the fact that life keeps coming, good and bad, no matter how prepared we are.
2020-08-2417 minWell-Yes!Uncensored: Linzy Ross bares her deepest truths. Season 1: Episode 40In this episode, Linzy Ross shares her journey to understand and find self awareness connecting to her inner child after years of trauma in her life. This childhood chaos drove Linzy to find ways to punish herself and to look for ways to dull the pain without any hope of a healthy future which led to feelings of shame and coping with the trauma in all kinds of unhealthy ways. She allows herself to be vulnerable and transparent with us, without holding any truth back. She is open about her drug addiction, alcohol abuse and criminal activities which were an ev...
2020-08-1756 minWell-Yes!"Give, Serve, Love": Zlatka and Christopher's message of finding and knowing your true self through LOVE. Season 1: Episode 39In this episode we interview Zlatka Cholakova and Christopher Kent as they share their story of overcoming their own fears and troubled times to find themselves and each other. When you listen to them talk, you can't help but feel motivated and filled with positivity. They break down the way to live life to the fullest. This starts with LOVE and ends with LOVE. They live life to give, serve and love others which is so needed and refreshing in this time of unrest and hate. Let them lift you up and inspire you to love.
2020-08-1058 minWell-Yes!Raina O'Dell's story: Overcoming intense and cumulative personal tragedies while experiencing extreme professional success. Season 1; Episode 38On this episode, Raina O'Dell, a very successful and well known Beachbody Coach, shares her story of overcoming many trials and tribulations in her life. She is a beautiful person who is open and honest about her difficult childhood, being married with two children at the age of 20 to a drug addicted husband, going through a divorce and then being diagnosed with severe Ulcerative Colitis resulting in a permanent ileostomy bag. She shares her story of growth and learning to become a person with much healthier boundaries for family, work and friends. She chooses to inspire others and doesn't hi...
2020-08-0351 minWell-Yes!July’s Mimosa Monday💕🍾 Season 1; Episode 37In this episode we give an update as to how we are navigating the Covid experience. We share what we do to continue to find joy and reduce our anxiety during difficult times.
2020-07-2722 minWell-Yes!Unpacking the past for a journey to self awareness : Rachel Roy’s story 💕Season:1. Episode 36Rachel shares her journey of growth over the past year after separating from her husband and leaning about herself in order to come back and have a much healthier relationship. She shares the positive ways she unpacked her past and learned to love herself.
2020-07-2039 minWell-Yes!Learning to enjoy being alone🌸. Season 1, Episode 35Learn how to enjoy being by yourself by allowing yourself to feel your feels and think your thinks.
2020-07-1317 minWell-Yes!June’s Mimosa Monday 🍾💕season 1 episode 33In this episode we discuss reevaluating your 2020 goals and also explore how to rekindle your intimacy with your partner.
2020-06-2925 minWell-Yes!The dark truth behind secrets- season 1 episode 32In this episode we explore how dark secrets can lead to trauma in our lives.
2020-06-2217 minWell-Yes!Giving yourself grace through all the seasons in your life.In this episode, we return to our podcast in a new season with all the changes that have occurred. We share how we adjust to continue to learn, grow and evolve.
2020-06-1515 minWell-Yes!Make Each Day Count: Emmy winning journalist Alanna Martella's remarkable story of overcoming death.After returning from death as a teen, Alanna Martella shares how she changed her life. She overcame death and made the decision to live her life instead of fearing her life. She is a traffic anchor with an NBC station in Cincinnati Ohio and she also has a You Tube Channel. She encourages a healthy lifestyle which includes a good mindset, using visualization, having a strong support network, using prayer, and not letting fear hold you back. Her story is inspirational and will uplift and motivate all who hear it.
2020-06-0840 minWell-Yes!Unstoppable Tracy inspires us to be unstoppable!TV Host and #1 International MegaSuccess TedX Speaker, Unstoppable Tracy, shares her inspirational story of never letting the words "No" stop her from doing anything. She has never stopped driving herself to be the best she can be. She has turned businesses around and has been awarded the title of #1 Female Transformational Leader. She has climbed Himalayan Mountains, captained a 110 foot tall ship, won a bronze medal for paraskiing, participated in sky diving and deep sea diving. She is funny, entertaining and has been viewed virtually over 60 million times. And...she is a 4-way amputee. Listen and let her inspire you to be...
2020-06-011h 20Well-Yes!“Self” Series session 3: Self CompassionThis episode explores self compassion and how as we learn to give ourselves grace, we can reduce our stress.
2020-05-2525 minWell-Yes!The Power in Purpose: Krista’s storyIn this episode, Krista shares her story of learning how to process her purpose in her life.
2020-05-1838 minWell-Yes!Using the power of sound to heal: Nicole Schoeppner's story.Vibrational Sound Therapist, Nicole Schoeppner, uses the power of sound to heal. She shares her journey to find healing and meaning in her own life after surviving several painful trauma experiences. She found that sound can heal old hurts including her own childhood abuse and the death of her child at birth. She now is a certified practitioner of vibration sound therapy. With her bowls and gongs she shows how the vibration of sound against the body helps one to be mindful and present in the moment. This can decrease anxiety and depression and begin the process of healing.
2020-05-1147 minWell-Yes!Get inspired with our Emmy Award Winning guest, Stephanie Haney!We interview Stephanie Haney who is the Digital Anchor for Channel 3 News in Cleveland. She shares her story of growing up locally in Perry Township and having the desire to see the world. She is a driven and talented young woman who is also an attorney. She has been on a reality TV show and has worked for several well known news shows. She has lived in North Carolina, Los Angeles, New York City and is now back in Ohio working in Cleveland. When she puts her mind to something, she gets it done. She does not let fear get in he...
2020-05-0443 minWell-Yes!April's Mimosa MondayWe return to our Mimosa Monday format remotely from our own homes. We answer questions from our listeners and share what life is looking like for us. What to do with the time we have and how we are adjusting to the changes of the social distancing mandates are covered.
2020-04-2726 minWell-Yes!A humble giver: an interview with Athena award winner Barb ArmitageIn this episode we interview Barb Armitage who has done so much for the Alliance community. She was a teacher in the Alliance and Plain Local school districts and volunteered in many ways. She helped to start the Alliance Food Pantry and she and her sisters started the Bunny Hop 5k. She gives advice on how to give back to the community! She shares that being a part of a community requires us to give to that community. We need this more now than ever!❤️
2020-04-2041 minWell-Yes!Envisioning the future you!❤️In this episode we explore how to level up to become our best self. Come learn, grow and evolve during this time of social distancing.
2020-04-1317 minWell-Yes!Mental Health Motivation: Corey Minor Smith’s Story❤️In this episode, we interview Corey Minor Smith who has overcome living with mental illness in her mother, having a child as a senior in college, law school and divorce to become the author and advocate for helping others navigate the mental health system while providing community resources for support of families with mental health issues.
2020-04-0637 minWell-Yes!Mindful MondayIn this episode we are doing a Mindful Monday instead of our usual Mimosa Monday. We give examples of how to be mindful and to appreciate being in the moment.
2020-03-3019 minWell-Yes!Adversity won’t stop our guest Mandy!In this episode, our guest Mandy shares her story of overcoming adversity. She got divorced at age 29 with 4 kids under 5 and found out her youngest son has Cerebral Palsy. This is her story of how she grew from the adversity!
2020-03-2335 minWell-Yes!Surviving the “Stay at Home” Directives due to the coronavirus.In this episode, we share ways to navigate this time of social distancing. We give some healthy coping skills and inspirational ways to connect to others in this difficult time in all of lives.
2020-03-2027 minWell-Yes!Elec Wayne Simon: A raw and real interview about how he navigates his life.In this episode Elec Wayne Simon shares his journey to become the man he is. He credits his strong and God loving mom for guiding him toward maturity and growth as an adult. He is open and vulnerable in sharing some of his journey, including his love for his mom and the struggle through divorce.
2020-03-1648 minWell-Yes!RAHAB: On the ground battling sex trafficking in our area.In this episode, we interview our guests from RAHAB, Sonja White and Nichole Terrett. These guests share information about sex trafficking in our community with signs to watch for.
2020-03-0937 minWell-Yes!Postpartum depression with anxiety: Rachel’s storyIn this episode we interview our guest, Rachel, who shares her journey through the first year of motherhood with all the ups and downs. She shares her battle with anxiety and some postpartum depression after her expectations of perfection as a new mom were impossible for her to meet.
2020-03-0241 minWell-Yes!February’s Mimosa MondayFish bowl topics include friendships, who inspired us and what the perfect weekend looks like to us.
2020-02-2427 minWell-Yes!Friends: Should they stay or should they go?In this episode, we explore how to be a good friend, how to make new friends and knowing when to eliminate toxic friendships.
2020-02-1723 minWell-Yes!Cultivating Heathy RelationshipsIn this episode we discuss how to keep a relationship growing in healthy ways from intimacy to communication to intentional date nights
2020-02-1028 minWell-Yes!Healing before a healthy relationshipWe explore expectations about healthy relationships. We look at the fears that hold us back and we look at red flags for unhealthy relationships.
2020-02-0332 minWell-Yes!January‘s Mimosa MondayFish bowl topics of online dating, what keeps you motivated, overcoming being stuck and decluttering the calendar and saying no.
2020-01-2732 minWell-Yes!6 Ways to Boost Your ConfidenceThis episode goes over 6 ways to boost your confidence from self care to not fearing failure.
2020-01-2015 minWell-Yes!Overcoming painful relationships with guest Rae-Lin.One of our Cheeky Goddesses, Rae-Lin, shares her journey of growth after overcoming two painful relationships.
2020-01-1337 minWell-Yes!Overcoming Life’s Obstacles with guest, Michele.In this episode, we interview our guest, Michele, who shares her story of overcoming childhood physical and sexual abuse. In addition, she has overcome breast cancer. She gives a beautiful and vulnerable testimony that gives hope to others overcoming similar issues.
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