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No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenIntuition vs. Fear: How to Know Which Voice to FollowThoughts or comments? Send us a text!Ever found yourself frozen between what your gut says and what your fears scream? You're not alone in this internal tug-of-war. This mini-episode dives deep into the critical distinction between intuition and fear – two powerful forces that often speak in contradicting voices when we face important decisions. Through personal stories, from getting a meaningful tattoo to accepting a leadership position that changed my life, I share how I've navigated these crossroads moments, and the framework I've developed to distinguish between protective fear and authentic inner wisdom.At...2025-07-2811 min
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenPTSD: Reclaiming Life After TraumaThoughts or comments? Send us a text!What happens when trauma shatters your world at 17? Susan Snow's life changed forever on Halloween night 1985 when her father, LAPD detective Thomas C. Williams, was ambushed and murdered. For 14 years afterward, she existed rather than lived, carrying undiagnosed PTSD while wearing a mask of strength that hid her internal chaos.Susan takes us through her raw, unfiltered journey—from witnessing her father's body at the crime scene to the failed therapy that pronounced her "fine for the rest of her life" when she was anything but. The turning po...2025-07-241h 01
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenWhen Something Just Feels Wrong: The Signs of a SociopathThoughts or comments? Send us a text!Something feels wrong, but you can't quite put your finger on it. You find yourself constantly second-guessing your own perceptions and wondering if you're the problem. Sound familiar? You might be dealing with a sociopath.This mini-episode dives into the confusing and often devastating experience of encountering someone with sociopathic tendencies. Drawing from personal experience of having to leave a beloved job due to a toxic boss, I share the warning signs that something isn't right in a relationship or workplace dynamic. With an estimated one in 25 people...2025-07-2106 min
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenNavigating the Blended Family: Tips for Step-ParentingThoughts or comments? Send us a text!Amy Stone champions adults navigating the complex journey of step-parenting by providing practical tools for communication, boundary-setting, and family harmony. As the creator of Step Parent Success School and host of The Art of Imperfect Adulting podcast, she shares her expertise on breaking free from linear life expectations and building meaningful blended family relationships.• Approximately 1,300 new stepfamilies form every day in the United States• Almost half of adults will identify as step-parents at some point in their lives• Happiness is not necessarily tied to specific family struct...2025-07-171h 00
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenBoundaries Are About What You Want, Not What You Don'tThoughts or comments? Send us a text!Boundaries have become one of those trendy buzzwords thrown around in personal development circles, but what do they really mean in practice? This mini-episode cuts through the confusion to explore what healthy boundaries actually look like in everyday life.Many of us mistakenly believe that strong boundaries must be rigid, unchanging walls – when in reality, they're typically flexible guidelines that shift based on our needs and circumstances. The key insight missing from most boundary discussions? Effective boundaries aren't built around what you don't want, but rather what you ac...2025-07-1405 min
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenRewire Your Brain & Neutralize Triggers: The Healing Power of TappingThoughts or comments? Send us a text!Sometimes our most profound pain holds the key to our greatest healing. This transformative conversation with tapping coach Amy Vincze reveals how Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping can help us release trauma, neutralize triggers, and find freedom from limiting beliefs—all by connecting mind and body in a revolutionary way.Amy's personal journey began with breast cancer, which prompted her to explore the powerful connection between her thoughts, emotions, and physical health. Through this process, she discovered tapping—a technique combining ancient Chinese medicine principles with modern psychology that...2025-07-1056 min
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenThe Hormonal Rollercoaster of PerimenopauseThoughts or comments? Send us a text!The mysterious journey of perimenopause remains largely undiscussed, despite affecting every woman transitioning toward menopause. We dive deep into this critical phase that typically begins in a woman's early 40s, exploring how hormonal fluctuations create a cascade of changes long before menopause officially arrives.Discover the surprising truth about perimenopause's complex hormonal orchestra. While many women expect estrogen to simply decline, what actually happens is far more intricate. Progesterone typically drops first, affecting sleep and mood, while follicle-stimulating hormone increases, creating periods of estrogen dominance. This hormonal volatility...2025-07-0709 min
Compound GrowthEpisode 09- "Bomb-Proof" Your Life: AI, Money, and Preparing for What’s NextIn this episode of Compound Growth, Wheeler and Colin take a sweeping yet grounded look at the intersection of artificial intelligence, personal finance, and long-term security. What starts as a casual conversation about “Back to the Future” quickly accelerates into a high-stakes discussion on what the real future holds—from AI-generated films to autonomous companies and personalized virtual realities. With reports from top thinkers like Mary Meeker, they lay out the trajectory of AI over the next decade and unpack what it means for careers, investing, and human relevance.The duo then shifts into practical mode. Using insigh...2025-07-0750 min
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenDating Reinvented: Finding Love After 50Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!Finding love after 50 requires strategy, not luck. Dating industry pioneer Andrea McGinty shares how she transformed her own heartbreak into a matchmaking empire and now helps midlife singles navigate modern dating platforms.• Founded It's Just Lunch in 1990 with just $3,000 after her fiancé called off their wedding• Built her matchmaking business to 110 global locations, facilitating over 10,000 marriages• Recognized the need to help people over 50 navigate online dating after divorce or loss• Uses data analysis to match clients with the right dating platforms for their location and goals2025-07-0347 min
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenThe Family System & How It Shapes Who You BecomeThoughts or comments? Send us a text!Have you ever wondered why you fall into the same patterns in relationships? Why you might stay quiet in meetings despite having brilliant ideas? Or why you feel responsible for everyone else's emotions? The answer might lie in your family of origin.Family systems theory reveals that we all play specific roles within our families that help maintain balance—roles we rarely choose consciously, especially as children. These early positions become deeply embedded in our self-concept and often dictate our behaviors decades later. In this illuminating mini-episode, we ex...2025-06-3005 min