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The Sandwich GenerationThe Sandwich GenerationSenior Housing Realities-Real Estate, Downsizing, & Housing CrisisIn this episode of The Sandwich Generation, co-hosts Lisa Treadwell and Sara McCord dive into the current state of real estate and how it uniquely impacts the aging population. From the growing trend of downsizing to the types of communities seniors are choosing, they share real-life examples from clients navigating this stage of life. Lisa and Sara also explore the growing concerns around affordable senior housing and the limited availability of quality options. Most importantly, they highlight how you can become an advocate—offering actionable steps for reaching out to local representatives and making your voice heard to support ag...2025-04-2427 minLadies Who LeapLadies Who LeapAwakening the Soul Within with Sara TroyAs your host, Lisa Andria, Transformation Coach, I would like to introduce you to today’s guest. In this enlightening conversation, Sara Troy shares her fascinating journey from England to South Africa, and eventually to Canada, taking bold leaps that shaped her purpose. She opens up about her calling to be of service, her intuitive wisdom that shows up for others in perfect timing, and how her soulful approach to life has helped her—and thousands of others—find clarity, peace, and purpose. We dive deep into: • The true nature of being—beyond the human...2025-04-1525 minThe 1 PodcastThe 1 PodcastSara Gilbert-The Power of Language to Unlock Human PotentialIn this episode of The 1 Podcast, host Lisa Toland sits down with award-winning business strategist, mindset coach, and psycholinguistics expert Sara Gilbert to explore the true power of words, beliefs, and identity.Sara is a Forbes Coaches Council member, a Harvard Business Review Advisor, and one of Canada’s top international business consultants. But her true superpower lies in helping people become fully self-aware—so they can speak, act, and lead from a place of aligned authenticity.You’ll understand language and listening differently after today!🙋‍♀️ Connect with Host Lisa Toland + The 1...2025-04-0939 minThe Sandwich GenerationThe Sandwich GenerationMonthly Catch-up: Can We Still Get Up From the Floor?Welcome to The Sandwich Generation, co-hosted by Lisa Treadwell and Sara McCord! In this episode, Lisa and Sara catch up with some updates before diving into a fun and insightful discussion on yoga, the reality of getting up from the floor as we age, and a few must-read book recommendations. They also share valuable travel tips for seniors with mobility concerns—plus an important reminder to check your passport expiration date before your next trip! Lisa offers a few podcast recommendations, and Sara shares a must-watch Netflix show you won’t want to miss. Tune in for laughs, wisdom, and...2025-04-0354 minCollecting InsightCollecting InsightBreaking Barriers with Lisa Lindahl, Founder of the Revolutionary JogBra In this episode, Lori and Sara sit down with Lisa Lindahl, author and one of the pioneering women entrepreneurs behind the creation of the Jog Bra. Lisa shares powerful life lessons from her incredible journey, discussing how living with epilepsy has shaped her resilience and ability to overcome obstacles. She also offers a deep dive into the dynamics of business partnerships, revealing the unique alchemy behind her success. Plus, Lisa reflects on how discovering true beauty in life has guided her path. This episode is packed with inspiration and wisdom you won't want to miss!If you w...2025-02-2640 minThe Lisa Fischer Said PodcastThe Lisa Fischer Said PodcastIodine, Detox & Holistic Healing with Sara BantaLisa Fischer sits down with supplement expert Sara Banta to explore the transformative power of holistic health. Sara shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic illness and her son's battle with leukemia, shedding light on the critical role of iodine in cellular health, hormone balance, and detoxification. They also discuss the importance of electrolytes, liver function, and the impact of environmental toxins on well-being. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on how the right supplements can support healing and long-term wellness.     WEBSITE: https://acceleratedhealthproducts.com/Lisafischersaid     FACEBOOK: http...2025-02-0450 minFearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeFearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeDesigning a Life of Positivity with Lisa SandsReady to embrace your own positivity? Meet Lisa Sands, the founder of Shop 2 to 5 Designs, an online boutique that combines fun, empowering messages with stylish apparel and accessories. What began as a simple need for uplifting fashion quickly evolved into a thriving business, all driven by Lisa’s contagious energy and passion for spreading positivity. In this episode, Lisa shares her incredible journey—from being a shy kid to building a business that inspires others. We dive into her struggles, reinvention, and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. With a heart full of opt...2025-01-201h 07Raising GrownupsRaising GrownupsIntentional Family Values with Lisa CondonFor decades, Lisa Condon has cultivated her leadership and inclination to help others succeed by partnering with individuals and businesses on creative strategy and inspirational development. This became the foundation for Lisa Condon Enterprises (LCE), a company that sparks inspiration, innovation, and collaboration through gratitude. Author of the International Best Seller, Stepping Into Gratitude, Lisa is the founder and creator of GRATITUDE, a proprietary program and catalyst for personal change. Gratitude is more than a feeling -- it's a transformational force. In this month's episode, Lisa shares her journey from corporate executive to gratitude guru and international...2025-01-0847 minThe ReMembering and ReEnchanting PodcastThe ReMembering and ReEnchanting PodcastEpisode 39: Mapping the Inner Landscape: A Conversation with Lisa Colón DeLaySend us a textIn this episode, Sara Jolena Wolcott and Lisa Colón DeLay have an engaging discussion about the inner landscape, drawing on wisdom from the Desert Fathers and Mothers of early Christianity. They explore how our internal worlds are deeply shaped by cultural influences, trauma, and the dynamics of community. Lisa shares insights from her book "The Wild Land Within," describing the "eight afflicting thoughts" identified by the Desert Father Evagrius as common challenges on the spiritual journey. The conversation also delves into the rich but often overlooked Coptic Orthodox Christian tradition an...2024-12-281h 12From Lemons to LimoncelloFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 42 - Mental Health, Loneliness and the Power of Human Connection - with Sara PassamonteDid you know that 1 in 4 people have a diagnosed mental illness? Or that half of the adults in the US have reported feeling lonely - and 41% of people worldwide are reporting the same over the last 6 months? In this episode, we talk about removing the stigma of mental illness, the importance of connection in a world that can be incredibly disconnected, ways you can make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling, or help yourself if there are things you’re struggling with regarding your mental health and wellbeing. We also co...2024-12-0158 minEducating to Be Human PodcastEducating to Be Human PodcastPaying the Price with Sara Goldrick-Rab In this episode of Educating to Be Human, Sara Goldrick-Rab, author of Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream, joins us to explore the critical issues of housing and food insecurity faced by young people in college. A senior fellow at Education Northwest and adjunct professor at the Community College of Philadelphia, Sara brings insight into how students are being underserved by the very system meant to support their educational journey. We delve into the impact of these financial challenges on students' academic success, well-being, and future aspirations, illuminating the u...2024-11-1250 minI Date MoneyI Date MoneyUncovering Your Internal Abundance with Sara Avant StoverIt doesn’t matter how much money you have, it’s what you do with it! Today’s guest on the podcast is showing us just how true that is. Sara Avant Stover is a is the author of three books; teacher and mentor of women's spirituality, empowerment, and entrepreneurship; and a Certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner.She helps spiritual entrepreneurs break free of limiting beliefs and identities and build soul-aligned, multiple-six-figure businesses, based on sound business strategies, ancient spiritual principles, and their inner wisdom so they can fulfill their highest potential– without burning out or betray...2024-10-2422 minSign My Book: A Peek Inside the Writer\'s MindSign My Book: A Peek Inside the Writer's MindExploring the Depths: Sara Zavacki-Moore's Writing Process and the Role of HypnosisWant to learn how to overcome creative blocks and tap into your intuition as a writer? Tune in as Sara Zavacki-Moore, a certified hypnotherapist and author, reveals how hypnosis and mindfulness can help you open up your creativity and learn trust your instincts. In this episode, Lisa interviews Sara Zavacki-Moore, a hypnotherapist and author. They discuss Sara's journey into writing and how she became interested in hypnotherapy. They also explore the intersection of writing and hypnosis and the impact of Sara's work as a therapist on her writing.  Here are a few of the key t...2024-09-0347 minLeadership Human-StyleLeadership Human-StyleThe Why in Leadership Competencies with Sara Lockhart“If you don't share those consistent expectations [with leaders], then you can't expect a consistent employee experience, right?”-Sara LockhartIn today's evolving business landscape, how is your organization prioritizing leadership development? Are your leaders equipped with the core competencies needed to navigate modern challenges, or are you grappling with shifting expectations? In today's episode, my guest and I explore the critical role of human-centric leadership in driving organizational success.My guest is Sara Lockhart. Sara leads Softchoice's Talent Acquisition, Corporate & Sales Onboarding, Learning, Development & Talent Management, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She is responsible for...2024-06-1232 minWriters With WrinklesWriters With WrinklesENCORE: Insider Insights with Editor Sara SchonfeldSend us a textENCORE EDITION!(PLEASE NOTE: All comments and opinions in this podcast are strictly Sara's own.)In the latest episode of Writers with Wrinkles, we're thrilled to host Sara Schonfeld, an  editor at HarperCollins, specializing in middle grade and YA literature.Our discussion spans the joys and challenges of editing, insights into the acquisitions process, and invaluable advice for writers on submissions, social media presence, and the evolving landscape of genre blending in literature. Sara's passion for nurturing authors and her editorial expertise shine through, offering a treasure t...2024-06-1041 minHow They LeadHow They Lead#023 Knowing me knowing you: With Lisa Walder & Sara McpheeEpisode 23Lisa Walder & Sara Mcphee In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with two remarkable guests: Sara McPhee and Lisa Walder, Co-Founders of Fifteen West, the leading search-to-search recruitment business. Sara McPhee is not just one of the best search-to-search consultants in the business; she's also an inspiring business leader! With a dynamic presence and a passion for candidate care that sets her apart, Her reputation precedes her, earning the respect of global recruitment leaders and junior consultants alike. Lisa Walder brings over 12 yea...2024-05-1536 minTransforming 45Transforming 45Breaking the Stress Cycle: Strategies for Midlife Well-being with Sarah NakamuraBreaking the Stress Cycle: Strategies for Midlife Well-being with Sarah NakamuraIn this week's episode of Transforming 45, we get into the specific stress that exists in midlife with the insightful Sara Nakamura, a bestselling author and bodywork specialist. With two decades of experience in massage therapy, neurolinguistics, and holistic modalities, Sara brings a unique perspective to the conversation.Lisa and Sara explore the impact of stress and expectations during midlife, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals in this phase. Through shared stories and experiences of grief, they emphasize the power...2024-05-0945 minI Date MoneyI Date MoneyKeeping Your Business Healthy with Sara FinsWant to grow a business that is sustainable for years to come? Then it's time to crack open those books!Today's guest on the podcast knows a thing or two about keeping your business financially fit. Sara Fins is an expert Financial and Certified Health Coach and retired CPA who spent over a decade as an accountant in the corporate world and a decade running her own health coaching practice. Now she blends her accounting background and entrepreneurial experience to help other solopreneurs manage and master their business finances with ease.Lisa and Sara are...2024-04-2521 minSacred Femme AlchemySacred Femme Alchemy#42 Tapping into Kundalini Shakti: The Birth and Journey of Shake Rising with Sara FolsomIn this episode of the Sacred Femme Alchemy podcast, I chat with Sara Folsom, creator of Shake Rising, a transformational movement practice combining fitness, dance, and energy work aiming for liberation.  I love Shake Rising and experienced it with my sister when I visited Kauai last summer. I absolutely love Sara’s mission and vision of creating a global movement of liberation and empowerment so of course I would have her on the podcast. This practice emphasizes activating life force energy (Kundalini Shakti), reprogramming the subconscious, and regulating the ner...2024-04-0845 minWomen\'s PerformanceWomen's PerformanceNini Champion and Lisa Roland - Setting World Records at the World's Toughest Row45 Days, One hour and 27 minutes. That’s how long Nini Champion and Lisa Roland spent rowing non-stop in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2023 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, a 3,000 nm unassisted ocean row beginning in La Gomera, Spain and finishing in the Caribbean port of English Harbour, Antigua.(For our non-maritime audience, that’s over 3452 land miles and 5555 kilometers!) In two-hour increments and through every curveball from Mother Nature imaginable, the ladies traded rowing, eating, and sleeping duties, all while setting a new world record for the women’s pair in this event. Sara cha...2024-03-251h 00Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingWriting Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingAsk Me Anything with Lisa Cooper EllisonSend us a textWelcome to the last episode of Season 1! This season has been amazing, and I am so grateful for all the listeners who return week after week to learn from my featured guests. After weeks of  asking other writers questions, I decided to invite some of the writers I work with onto the podcast to ask me questions!In this episode, you’ll first meet Sara Pam Neufeld, a yoga teacher and former journalist who’s working to complete the first full draft of her memoir about her quest for balance when life...2024-03-2142 minWriters With WrinklesWriters With WrinklesEditing Unveiled: Sara Schonfeld Tells You What You NEED To KnowSend us a text(PLEASE NOTE: All comments and opinions in this podcast are strictly Sara's own.)In the latest episode of Writers with Wrinkles, we're thrilled to host Sara Schonfeld, an  editor at HarperCollins, specializing in middle grade and YA literature. Our discussion spans the joys and challenges of editing, insights into the acquisitions process, and invaluable advice for writers on submissions, social media presence, and the evolving landscape of genre blending in literature. Sara's passion for nurturing authors and her editorial expertise shine through, offering a treasure trove of wisdom for b...2024-03-1841 minBold Goal Crusher PodcastBold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 232 Building a High Performance Culture in your Business with Guest Lisa SmallThis episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast features host Sara Mayer in conversation with Lisa Small, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Habitual Growth, and CEO of Lisa Small Consulting. Lisa shares her extensive experience in building high performance teams and ingraining excellence in company culture, aiming to grow 5 million lives by 2027. The discussion explores the transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, the importance of setting intentional actions for peak performance, and practical strategies for building a successful team culture. The conversation also touches on the significance of accountability, the value of personal development, and the process of establishing...2024-03-1432 minProspecting on PurposeProspecting on PurposeEp 64: Selling With Noble Purpose With Sales Guru Lisa Earle McLeodMost people think of sales in terms of hard skills but not as something that can be done with a purpose. Sales guru Lisa Earle McLeod found in her career that sales professionals who sell with a sense of higher purpose tend to be a lot more successful than those who only focus on closing deals. She has gathered all the insight she has acquired over the years and condensed them into a compelling work called “Selling with Noble Purpose.” This book moves away from the “tried and true” principles of sales and elevates the profession into a purpose-driven, impact-f...2024-03-1147 minBold Goal Crusher PodcastBold Goal Crusher PodcastEP 224 The Transformative Power of Reiki for Growth & Well Being with Guest Lisa BrandisBecoming a Bold Goal Crusher through Self-Realization and Reiki   On this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer talks with Lisa Brandis, a world-renowned energy healer and the first intuitive Reiki master from Australia. They discuss February as a potent time for introspection, change, and renewal. Lisa shares her journey from a struggling employee in a children’s foundation to becoming an authority in Reiki training. She credits Reiki for her stress relief, self-improvement, and healing coming from a severe emotional burnout. Lisa also discusses her husband’s victorious battle with leukemia throu...2024-02-1635 minYour Writing Retreat ConnectionYour Writing Retreat ConnectionLakefront Retreat Network with Sara LewisI'm always on the lookout for more venue options for writing retreat hosts, so I was thrilled to have this week's guest on. In this episode, I chatted with Sara Lewis, owner of the Lakefront Retreat Network. She works with retreat hosts to find the perfect lake house that fits the vision for their retreats.Sara's company can also take care of planning your retreat, as well as arrange private chefs, scout local activities, and provide amenities, so all you have to do is focus on giving your retreat guests a world-class experience.2024-02-1322 minPositively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity ConversationsPositively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity ConversationsHow to Make Your Network Work for You with Sara Lowell and Dana JohnsonText your thoughts and questions!Your network is not only built from potential clients, but also potential investors, collaborators, and connectors that can take your business to the next level. Building a strong and diverse network is key to your personal and professional success. This week, episode 193 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to make your network work for you!Both lifelong learners and business owners, Sara Lowell has a professional background in workforce advocacy and Dana Johnson has a BS in Hospitality Management that she has used in various areas...2024-01-2238 minThe Lisa Fischer Said PodcastThe Lisa Fischer Said PodcastLisa Talks to Sara Banta, Supplement Expert/Health CoachLisa talks to Sara Banta, a top 10 health podcast host, and certified supplement expert with her Accelerated Health Products brand.     WEBSITE: https://sarabantahealth.com/     YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratedHealthRadio     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/acceleratedhealthproducts/     Use Coupon Code WELCOME10 Here:  https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/Lisafischersaid     PRODUCTS DISCUSSED:     Acceleradine     Accelerated Silver     Accelerated Ke...2023-12-261h 02Spiritually Inspired: Manifesting, Mindfulness, And MagicSpiritually Inspired: Manifesting, Mindfulness, And Magic163: Galactic Communication With Dr. Lisa ThompsonDr. Lisa Thompson, author and UFO tour guide, is here to tell us all about what communication with other life forms outside our galaxy is like. This is a BIG topic, not for the faint of heart I might add. If you’re convinced that life outside planet Earth is REAL and SPIRITUAL and WITHIN YOUR GRASP, then listen up. This episode is for you. I’ve never covered such a galactic topic before, and I’m honored to have Lisa joining us to share her knowledge and experience with us. So if you’re curious about other fo...2023-11-2441 minThe Full Frontal Living™ Podcast with Lisa CarpenterThe Full Frontal Living™ Podcast with Lisa CarpenterHow To Thrive As A Parent Of A Neurodivergent Child With Sara IntonatoToday, in episode 252 of The Full Frontal Living™ Podcast I'm diving into a touching and deeply transformative conversation with my special guest, Sara Intonato, a consultant, yoga teacher, coach, and beacon of hope for parents with neurodiverse children, who has carved a new path for families seeking empowerment and understanding. Fueled by her own experiences as a parent of a child with autism, Sara transformed her life and learned to transcend the shame, blame, martyrdom and victim mentality that many families with neurodiverse children succumb to. Sara shares the journey that led her to create a...2023-11-1848 minWake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 87: Lisa: Desires are in Your Heart not Your HeadDuring the last 90 days of 2023, we want to take a deep dive into what is behind our goals and dreams.  In today’s episode, Lisa shares more about desires as it relates to life and our goals and aspirations.   Key points: Desires are not goals, though they are the motivation and “fuel” that keeps us moving towards our goals and taking action. Desires are not your to-do list, not the tasks or expectations of ourselves or other’s expectations of us.  Desires are not selfish!  We were each born with unique...2023-11-1318 minThe Out of the Cave PodcastThe Out of the Cave PodcastFind Your Way to Be with Sara BaioLisa sits down with Sara Baio, mom of three and former Special Education turned mindfulness instructor to talk about the life-saving power of mindfulness. Topics Include:  Parenting a child with disabilities  Mindfulness deeply defined  Practicing mindfulness in a trauma-informed way  Mindful Self-Compassion The second arrow [6:00] Sara talks about her shame and struggle about parenting her first son with ADHD, when she felt so competent as a Special Education teacher, and how mindfulness changed everything for both her and her toddler [17:00] Sara shares about some of the walls she ran into when she first introduced mindfulness and how she switched course [26:00] Sara...2023-11-131h 13Vision Board BlueprintsVision Board Blueprints'THE LIGHT' - Special podcast series for baby loss awareness featuring Sara HughesDuring Baby loss awareness week Lisa the host of Vision Board Blueprints Podcast has brought together a special series which will feature real life stories from herself and other women. She has also brought on guests from Tommy's and HeartTalks, two very important charity and support group which help women and families during loss. This episode Lisa is joined by Sara Hughes who shares her story around loss in the aid to help raise awareness. Sara - https://m.facebook.com/groups/1385033668895092/?ref=share If you are triggered by any...2023-10-1315 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseTools You Need in Your Life Kit with Lisa ShiresHow prepared do you feel to navigate the changes of midlife?No one prepares you for the vast majority of the things you experience during midlife, so don’t blame yourself for feeling underprepared, but what can we do to take matters into our own hands? Lisa Shires is here to share some of the tools you can add to your life kit to handle the stressors that many women face in midlife such as empty nesting, aging parents, and changes to your body and relationships. Lisa Shires is a Certified Professional Coach who...2023-10-1231 minWish I\'d Known Then . . . For WritersWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersSelling Direct at In-Person Events with Lisa BouchardEpisode 186 / Would you like another stream of income that doesn’t involve ads or writing new content? In-person events like craft fairs and farmer’s markets might be a good option for you. Lisa Bourchard is a paranormal cozy mystery author who sells direct to readers at local events and shares her tips and lessons learned for in-person events. Author website: LisaBouchard.comLisa’s schedule: https://lisabouchard.com/meet-lisa/💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTime Stamp...2023-09-2741 minWake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 80: Anxiety, Part 2: A follow up!Anxiety is a real part of many of our kid’s lives, especially as they head back to school.  In today’s episode we did a “follow up” and checked in on how Lisa and Sara’s kids are now doing one week later.   In this episode, we covered: Gratitude for the “tools” the kids found within the school system. Teaching our kids to advocate for what they need and tap into the resources available to them. The emotional “W” and how to support your child during the emotional rollercoaster, but a...2023-09-2521 minTHE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of InclusionTHE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of InclusionEpisode 222-Lisa Ann de Garcia-Exploring the Connection Between Physical Movement, Nutrition, and Cognitive Development in ChildrenSend us a textWhat if the key to your child's cognitive development lay not in textbooks or digital screens, but in understanding the way their brains respond to movement? As parents, we often overlook the importance of physical movement in shaping our children's cognitive abilities. In a fascinating discussion with Lisa, a learning specialist turned functional health coach, we dig deep into the heart of the matter. Having an adult son with autism and younger sons with developmental delays, Lisa's personal journey has shaped her professional expertise in brain development and interventions. She sheds light on...2023-09-2244 minBehind the Story with Naomi and LisaBehind the Story with Naomi and Lisaep69 Behind the Story, Sara Beth Williams writes emotional Christian Romance in the Trinity Lakes multi-author seriesOur Guest today is Sara Beth Williams Sara lives in Northern California, enjoys playing the guitar, gardening, reading spending time with her family. Sara is the token American in the Trinity Lakes Series. Check out her new release, No Matter How Far: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2GWDLJ8 For all her books, go to https://sarabethwilliams.com Comment to enter the draw to win an ebook of No Matter How Far: Midpoint Qu: Name a character you've read that portrayed authenticity. Follow Naomi on YouTube to keep up to date on her Kickstarter with Donna E Lane    htt...2023-09-1631 minWhile You Were Reading:  A podcast for contemporary romance readersWhile You Were Reading: A podcast for contemporary romance readers🌿Love opposites attract & (maybe) bad boys? Sara Desai's TO HAVE AND TO HEIST will steal your heart➡️ Enter below or click to win this week's WYWR romance giveaway for TO HAVE AND TO HEIST 📚💗 or at www.WhileYouWereReading.comTO HAVE AND TO HEIST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👋 Helloooo swoon squad!Welcome to While You Were Reading — a podcast for contemporary romance readers.I’m your host, best-selling rom-com author Lisa Daily — and every week, I'm bringing you the best contemporary romance novels of 2023. Today on While You Were Reading, we’ll be talking TO HAVE AND TO HEIST with rom-com rock star Sara Desai. Sara has been a lawyer, radio DJ, marathon runner, historian, bouncer and l...2023-07-2123 minTake HeartTake HeartReclaim Compassion: An Interview with Lisa QuallsOn this episode, Amy speaks with author, Lisa Qualls, who is an adoptive mom and shares her experience parenting children with trauma and the resulting blocked care. She talks about the challenges they faced and how their family has changed because of their children's needs. Lisa also discusses her book, The Connected Parent, which provides practical and honest tools for parenting children with trauma, and emphasizes the importance of seeking support from trauma-informed counselors. Lisa believes we can reclaim compassion by releasing the idea that we can completely heal our children. Join us for an insightful and eye-opening conversation. ...2023-06-2738 minWake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 67: Sara’s Travels, Part 3 Italian Adventures with Picco the Penguin!If you have been following this series, you have learned how Sara went from feeling overwhelmed, worried, and full of mom guilt to Sara doing the inner work we love to talk about, and it resulted in her anchoring her thoughts and emotions on one word: Excitement!   In this episode, Sara shares how by doing this inner work of shifting her thoughts and emotions prompted some incredible “flow” and creative ideas for things the boys could do while mom and dad were away, but how one little stuffed animal, name Picco created such incredible excitement and c...2023-06-2624 minWake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 66: Sara Story, Part 2: How the word Excitement Made all the DifferenceIf you haven’t listened to Episode 65, we would encourage you to do so, as this is really Part 2 of a 3-part series where we have been getting a sneak peak into Sara’s life.   In Episode 65, Sara shared how she shifted her thinking around her upcoming trip to Italy with her husband.  Before, she was filled with feelings of anxiety, worry, mama guilt, and all the things.  But doing this inner work allowed her to shift her thinking and therefore shift her emotions around this trip, and ultimately created the results that she desired.  It is such a magical...2023-06-1917 minYeah-Uh-HuhYeah-Uh-HuhYUH 129 - Between the Covers Chapter 2 - "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen with Terri MilburnIn chapter 2 of Between the Covers we discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Lisa has avoided this book for years because the story seemed so sad. But she reports the read is totally worth the effort and the end is a reward! See the links below if you you would like to read the book first and not be spoiled. Phil's sister Terri recommended this excellent novel to the panel, and leads the discussion about that and the 2011 screen adaptation starring Reece Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz and Robert Pattenson! #waterforelephants #saragruen #halholbrook #robertpattenson #christophwaltz #PETA #reecewitherspoon #circus 2023-06-171h 22Wake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 65: Sara’s Story, Part 1: Shifting from Anxiety to ExcitementIt is so rewarding to see in someone the shifts because they are open to thinking new thoughts and feeling different emotions.  When Sara and her husband got married in Italy, they promised to make a return trip to celebrate their 10-year anniversary.  And that time has now come, but with it has come a lot of anxiety and fear, especially thinking of leaving their 7 year old twin boys for 10 days.     Sara gave us a up-close-and-personal look into the anxious thoughts and feelings of overwhelm that were plaguing her last month.  But Sara did not allow...2023-06-1224 minNip It In The GutNip It In The GutPart 2: Plant-Powered Adventure with Lisa Platt DeLandJoin Sara for part two of  a conversation with her childhood friend, Lisa Platt DeLand, for an exciting culinary challenge. Lisa, a former school nurse and health enthusiast, joins Sara on a journey to explore the benefits of plant-based eating for a healthy gut and to prevent chronic inflammation. Together, they embark on a 7-day plant-based diet adventure, where they prepare different plant-based recipes and share their experiences. In this episode, Sara and Lisa reflect on finishing their herbivore adventure. They discuss the science behind the importance of incorporating plant foods for gut health and o...2023-06-0218 minNip It In The GutNip It In The GutPlant-Powered Adventure: A 7-Day Herbivore Challenge with Lisa Platt DeLandIn today's episode, join Sara Englis as she reconnects with her childhood friend, Lisa Platt DeLand, for an exciting culinary challenge. Lisa, a former school nurse and health enthusiast, joins Sara on a journey to explore the benefits of plant-based eating for a healthy gut and to prevent chronic inflammation. Together, they embark on a 7-day plant-based diet adventure, where they prepare different plant-based recipes and share their experiences. In this episode, Sara and Lisa reflect on the first two days of their herbivore adventure. They discuss the science behind the importance of incorporating plant...2023-05-2619 minInspiration2GrowInspiration2GrowEpisode 113 - Exploring the Vagus Nerve: A Journey Through the Mind-Body Axis - Raw & Real Talk with Sara Lodge, Holistic NutritionistIn today's episode of the Inspiration2grow podcast, I have Sara Lodge as my guest. Sara is a registered holistic nutritionist and the owner of Sara Lodge Nutrition. She specializes in the Brain-Gut Connection: how the state of your mental health can impact your gut health, and vice versa.  In her practice, she helps people gain clarity between these two aspects of their lives so they can find a refreshing balance between them. Not only does Sara provide nutritional science and customized protocols, but also healthy lifestyle practices like meditation and yoga as well as journaling, breath w...2023-04-191h 05Conversas CafeinadasConversas CafeinadasEpisódio #5 - Pep talks, seguir sonhos e arriscarNeste episódio #5 do Conversas Cafeinadas, entramos em modo de pep talk tal qual a nossa Cristina nas suas "Cristina Talks". Falamos de confiança, de seguir sonhos e aventurar-nos em projetos sem medos. Porque no fundo, a opinião da vizinha do 2º esquerdo não interessa para nada. Esperemos que gostem!Sigam-nos no Instagram:Lisa GonçalvesSara FerreiraConversas Cafeinadas PodcastContacto: conversascafeinadas@gmail.comObrigada por estarem aí desse lado!Lisa & Sara2023-03-2048 minConversas CafeinadasConversas CafeinadasEpisódio #4 - Amigos de infância, perder amigos e o amigo gay.Neste episódio #4 do Conversas Cafeinadas, trazemo-vos o tema "Amizades". Falamos de amizades de infância, das que levamos para a vida, daquele amigo gay, dos desgostos amigáveis que (quase) que doem mais que os amorosos e de como nós acreditamos que amizades têm prazos de validade. Esperemos que gostem!Sigam-nos no Instagram!Lisa GonçalvesSara FerreiraConversas Cafeinadas PodcastContacto: conversascafeinadas@gmail.comObrigada por estarem aí desse lado!Lisa & Sara2023-03-1351 minConversas CafeinadasConversas CafeinadasEpisódio #3 - Morangos com Açúcar, Discmans e afinsNeste episódio #3 do Conversas Cafeinadas, voltamos atrás no tempo e relembramos as nossas memórias como milenials AKA geração Y. Sacamos do baú de recordações uns tesourinhos bem deprimentes mas que nos deixaram com uma grande nostalgia. Espero que gostem desta viagem ao passado e que riam tanto como nós!Sigam-nos no Instagram!Lisa GonçalvesSara FerreiraConversas Cafeinadas PodcastContacto: conversascafeinadas@gmail.comObrigada por estarem aí desse lado!Lisa & Sara2023-03-0651 minConversas CafeinadasConversas CafeinadasEpisódio #2 - Vida de EmigranteNeste episódio #2 do Conversas Cafeinadas, partilhamos convosco a nossa experiência em terras de nossa majestade. Razões que nos levaram a emigrar, como nos adaptamos, diferenças culturais e muito mais. Um episódio divertido e super relaxado. Esperemos que gostem.Sigam-nos no Instagram!Lisa GonçalvesSara FerreiraConversas Cafeinadas PodcastContacto: conversascafeinadas@gmail.comObrigada por estarem aí desse lado!Lisa & Sara2023-02-2759 minConversas CafeinadasConversas CafeinadasEpisódio #1 - O início de tudo e falhas no digitalNeste primeiro episódio, contamos-vos como tudo começou e de onde é que está amizade improvável surgiu. Só para contextualizar-vos um bocado! Prometemos que não somos assim tão egocêntricas para falarmos só de nós em todossss os episódios. Partilhamos convosco (quase) todas as nossas tentativas falhadas no mundo digital e o que pretendemos com este podcast. A partir de agora é sempre a melhorar!Sigam-nos no Instagram!Lisa GonçalvesSara FerreiraConversas Cafeinadas PodcastContacto: conversascafeinadas@gmail.comObrigada por estarem aí desse lado...2023-02-2031 minTransforming 45Transforming 45How Poetry Can Set You Free with Sara Rogers, Author, Creator, Educator, and EnchanterI am still vibrating with the energy of this conversation. I am grateful to Sara Rogers for weaving together the most beautiful words that captured my story and reflected my experiences of living in this female body. The theme running through this conversation is the power of language, it's ability to oppress and it's ability to liberate. Language holds weight, while it's something we read on a page, it's also a medium when we can feel in our bones when the rules are broken in ways that make room for intuition, magic, and truth. I...2023-02-0256 minRaising SinnersRaising SinnersYOU COME FROM GREATNESS with Sara ChinakweWe had such a great conversation with Sara Chinakwe talking about her new (and first!) book, You Come from Greatness!   Sara is a wife, mom, teacher, ministry leader and author. Sara loves to encourage women and children to pursue God’s purpose and embrace their God-given identity.  This calling led her to write her first book and share stories of men and women whom God has used to impact our world for good.     In You Come from Greatness, Sara has crafted a love letter to Black children that empowers them to know th...2023-01-2629 minTransforming 45Transforming 45How Food can be Medicine for Perimenopause and Menopause with Sara Lodge Clinical Nutritionist RHN, NNCPI am so excited about this episode. My very long time friend, Wholistic Nutritionist Sara Lodge and I do a deep dive into what is happening in our Menopausal bodies. We have a real conversation about how we can use food and nutrition as medicine to treat the symptoms of menopause. This is a phase of life where women become erased, we don't talk about it enough and there is so much to learn and to celebrate. I was going to edit the last few seconds but in the spirit of celebrating more, I think it...2022-12-1556 minHashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineHashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineBeing afraid of NOT doing it, with Lisa Francesca NandThings we talked about:The way multi-faceted careers can feel piecemeal (especially if parenting is added into the mix), or “like I’m doing five different jobs at once”Factoring in time to play as well as workExploring your home town like a holiday destinationTaking things home from real holidays that you might not expect (like appreciating the simple things, family meals, all your possessions in one suitcase)Avoiding habits of consuming everything and creating nothingMaking connections on Twitter (Lisa says, “I engage with people because I love it”)Pondering the idea that the Internet means we don’t get bored...2022-12-121h 06Wake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 37: You were not intended to Stay as a Caterpillar! An Interview with Lisa GuillotToday we had an incredible conversation with the amazing and inspirational powerhouse, Lisa Guillot.  Lisa is a certified transformational mindset coach and personal branding expert.  She is also the founder of Be Bright Lisa Coaching and Clear Vision You.  Here is her quote:   “Change is a function of altering what you are doing, to improve something that is already possible in our reality.  Transformation is a function of altering the way you are being to create something that is currently not possible in your reality.”   ~From The Last Word on Power by Tracy Goss   2022-12-0130 minThe Plant Spirit Podcast with Sara ArtemisiaThe Plant Spirit Podcast with Sara ArtemisiaTending the Garden of the Soul with Lisa Estabrook#022 - Join us for an incredible conversation with artist, plant whisperer, and wayshower Lisa Estabrook on how flowers create space for healing.  In this episode, Lisa shares about the timely medicine of her close ally Dandelion and what it means to tend the garden of the soul. She also offers wisdom about her experience with flower medicine as story medicine, and how Nature helps us connect with the power of witnessing, observing, and being compassionate towards the self and others. Lisa Estabrook is an artist, mother, way shower, author, home herbalist, and plant whisperer who h...2022-07-1443 minWake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 16: Identifying your Inner RoommateQuote:“To attain true inner freedom, you must be able to objectively watch your problems instead of being lost in them.” ~Michael Singer In this episode, Sara, Kelly and Lisa dive deep into a quote that reveals some profound truths.  This quote is from a book that Sara is currently reading called the Untethered Soul by Michael Singer.  What does it mean to “objectively watch your problems?” And what role does your “inner roommate” play in keeping you lost in your problems.  The inner thoughts and “voices” of our self talk can lie to us and hold us back from our tr...2022-07-0723 minWomen\'s PerformanceWomen's PerformanceLisa Bentley - How to Win at Life, from an 11x IRONMAN ChampionLisa Bentley never thought she was an athlete...that is UNTIL she won her first Ironman. That's right, her first. Lisa Bentley has been an Ironman Champion 11 times over. And, she has done this all with Cystic Fibrosis - a genetic lung disease that results in severe damage to the lungs and limited lung capacity. This week, Sara talks to Lisa about what performance means to her. One thing is obvious in a conversation with Lisa, her CF is NOT a limitation to her life, but rather, a blessing that has pushed her to race harder and...2022-06-2751 minWish I\'d Known Then . . . For WritersWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersLisa Suzanne on Pivoting to Rapid Release, Branding, and the Power of CliffhangersEpisode 120 / Lisa Suzanne, sports romance author, joins us to talk about how a pivot to writing shorter sports romance books, banking them, and releasing rapidly took her career to a new level. We also talk about how she brands her series as well as using cliffhangers to keep readers coming back to a series.   Show notes: How Lisa shifted from pantsing to plotting her books The importance of trope in branding Banking books and Lisa’s release schedule  How Lisa brands the covers of her books to create a recognizable look Writing interconnected series Tips on writi...2022-05-1043 minWake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 6: Choosing Faith Over Fear - Lisa’s journey with breast cancer  Fear and Faith are really two sides of the same coin.  Both require you to believe in something you cannot see.  ~Unknown   I think we can all relate to fear that creeps up in certain situations but faith and fear both require you to believe in something you cannot see. The choice is yours.    In this week’s episode, Lisa shares her story with her cancer diagnosis and all the fear that crept up during the process.  Fear consumed her mind initially but when she decided to replace fear with faith, peace flooded her soul...2022-04-2825 minWake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 4: Change Is Inevitable. Growth Is Optional.Have you ever considered growth to be optional?  Well, it actually is!  In this episode, Kelly, Lisa, and Sara dig into this popular quote by John Maxwell, “Change Is Inevitable. Growth Is Optional.”  Circumstances and relationships are always changing that’s for sure. , And it can be easy to ask, “why me?” During this episode,  listen in as they share how they have approached relationships in a new way and are taking control of their thoughts. Be inspired to see the challenging situations and relationship in your life as opportunities to grow and learn.  We would love for you to connect with...2022-04-1423 minWake Up and Dream!Wake Up and Dream!Episode 1: You Can Love Your Life and Still Desire MoreDo you feel a “tug” on your heart that there just has to be more? Are there dreams and passions inside of you that are still “asleep?” In this episode, we dive into a quote from our coach, Julie Ciardi, “The more women who awaken from the slumber of should and live life by design, the more the torch will be passed to the next generation of women right behind them.”    Listen in to be encouraged that you don’t have to hate your job or life, to desire more!  Kelly, Lisa, and Sara are excited to “wake you up” to the...2022-04-1419 minChicks Who Give a HootChicks Who Give a HootSustainably Sourced Superfoods with Lisa CurtisIn This Episode, We Chat About: Moringa trees as a sustainable superfood and its benefits. How to build a more sustainable and ethical business model for the future. The shift towards ethical consumerism and its impact. The careers and passions that empower women.   Resources + Links:   Connect with Lisa on Instagram| @lisamcurtis   Check out Kuli Kuli’s products | https://www.kulikulifoods.com/   Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com   Connect with Sara on Instagr...2022-02-1646 min