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Deep Thoughts With Michelle HandyThe Future of Humanity in an AI World — A Deep Conversation with Nick SmallmanSend us a textWhat does it mean to stay human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Smallman, founder and CEO of Working Voices, whose decades of work with global organizations (JP Morgan, Sony, Barclays, Goldman Sachs) has focused on improving leadership, communication, and engagement in times of profound change.Now, he’s turning his attention to the individual. His forthcoming project, The Sustainable Human, is a training program designed to help people reclaim their agency, humanity, and purpose in the face of acce...2025-05-1656 min

Not So SmallFourth Trimester Doc: Dr. Michelle HaggertyIn this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman interviews Dr. Michelle Haggerty, founder of Fourth Trimester Doc, a groundbreaking medical practice providing in-home care for new parents and their babies during the critical postpartum period.Dr. Haggerty shares how her own experience as a new mother revealed the significant gaps in postpartum care, where she found herself "leaking from every orifice" yet expected to dress and travel to a clinic while her own needs were largely overlooked in favor of the baby's. This personal experience, combined with her frustration at the assembly-line nature of clinical...2025-05-1642 min

Sacred Emergence Podcast with Michelle Wong#142: A conversation on intuition, energy healing and human design w/ Morgan SachsIn this episode, Morgan Sachs, creator of The Healing Mind™ app, shares with me her journey of how she shifted from her corporate job to become an energy healer and psychic. We dove deep into the following topics: How Morgan became an intuitive healer Light language How Morgan developed her psychic abilities How to activate our intuition and strengthen it Why our imagination is powerful Past lives Honoring our creativity Her approach on energetic boundaries Human design: projector energy and leaning into our design The HealingMind App Connect with Mo...2023-12-0439 min

The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSWS3 Ep51: How to Cultivate Belief in TMS (Trusting Yourself)Times of transition, change, and upheaval are breeding grounds for TMS. Today on the podcast, we talk a little about how I'm handling that in my own life, and one of the most important concepts to continue to practice in these times: Belief in this process and TMS. Today we are taking on the concept of belief, trusting yourself, "Knowing" from the seat of your consciousness, and so much more. As a redux of one the most popular episodes of last summer, we share a story from Michelle, a therapist and mother of two who is struggling to believe...2023-08-1847 min

Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer PurposeE78: Making an Impact, One Person at a Time with Heather TurnerCan you believe it's already February?! We're starting off the 2nd month of the year with a POWERHOUSE female entrepreneur, a good friend of mine, and someone who has an endless amount of advice and inspiring stories for my fellow entrepreneurs! This week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast, I sat down with Heather Turner, the CEO and Co-founder of Tamarack Capital Partners. Heather is a self-made rockstar who has taken a non-linear path to the success she's achieved which is one of the reasons her story is so valuable.Heather has been involved in several billion dollars...2023-02-0245 min

How To: Thought LeadershipMitch Stein, founder, Pond: Build in community, and build in public.Mitch Stein, co-founder of Pond, shares a profound journey with us, and how thought leadership contributed to the community-building and the success of Pond. From finance to social impact startup founder, Mitch's journey continues.And now? His thought leadership is moving him to what's next. Mitch's story is one you'll want to hear and learn from, because you're a founder, too.Whether you're head of a startup, or leading a nonprofit, launching a consultancy, you're building something from nothing. Or you're reinventing, because the world is changing so fast, and the...2023-01-3056 min

The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSWS2 Ep2: Summer Series 2 - What It Means To Believe (Learning to Trust Yourself)OMG Thank You for sharing your stories, questions, and struggles with me. They are all being heard and noted, and you are making such a difference in helping me to plan for the future of this podcast. Please KEEP THEM COMING! Today on Episode 2 of the Summer Series, we are taking on the concept of belief, trusting yourself, "Knowing" from the seat of your consciousness, and so much more. We share a story from Michelle, a therapist and mother of two who is struggling with the belief that this work can "work" for her. Her lovely vulnerability gives us...2022-06-2441 min

The Modern Lady PodcastOnwards, In Faith: The Discernment Process - Part IIIn this last episode of Season 4, it all comes down to making decisions with eternity in mind. The 11 Steps of the Ignatian Method of Discernment helps to guide us closer to the heart of God... especially when the decision at hand is a difficult one! This week, Michelle and Lindsay dig deep into these 11 steps, speak about where this process has taken them recently, and what it means for this podcast. As they wind down this season and begin an extended break, they chat about implementing these 11 Steps themselves as they ponder the future of The Modern Lady and whe...2022-05-241h 00

The Modern Lady PodcastMake Good Choices!: The Discernment Process - Part IOver the course of our lives, we will have to make a MULTITUDE of decisions ranging from the small and inconsequential, to the big and life-altering. And when it comes to those major life decisions, the process seems that much more daunting. But, good news! There’s a virtue for that! This week, Michelle and Lindsay start the discussion on the process of discernment and how we can develop a character that helps us make good decisions rooted in wisdom!2022-05-171h 05

Midday Moms#59 Michelle Sachs - Making the Acquaintance of St. Hildegard von BingenSt. Hildegard is an impressive member of the Communion of Saints: she was a mystic, composer, philosopher and writer... to name a few! Join Dorothy Pilarski and Michelle Sachs as they unpack this incredible woman, whose influence spans the both the Church and parts of the secular world, to see how we can look to her example and friendship on our own paths to holiness today. Visit us: Catholic Moms Group Dynamic Women of Faith Follow us on Instagram TikTok YouTube & Facebook Music: bensoun...2022-05-111h 07

The Modern Lady PodcastOn "Philoxenia": Hospitality and Welcoming the StrangerAfter the isolation of the last two years, it seems like a good time to brush up on the subject of "hospitality"! But welcoming people in goes beyond the fun of planning and an eye for detail. This week, Michelle and Lindsay explore the virtue of true hospitality through the lense of "philoxenia", a Greek concept that encourages care of and service to neighbour and stranger alike... and how it's deep roots can find their way into our own homes and families.2022-05-1050 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Wonderful World of Comfort CreatorsIt’s a big world out there. But it’s also a big world in here… in our phones, in our computers and laptops, and we access and connect to so much through social media and the internet! Online presence and usage is a hot topic today for many reasons, not all of them positive or pleasant. This week, Michelle and Lindsay wax poetic about a corner of the internet that IS wonderful and it is on the rise: the world of comfort creators!2022-05-031h 08

The Modern Lady PodcastOn Doing It All and Asking For HelpWe wear many hats these days and juggling our lives can sometimes seem like an impossible task. The illusion of a person who can "do it all" appears to be just that - an illusion. No man is an island, after all, and this week, Michelle and Lindsay explore the history, psychology and challenges behind what many experience when they reach out for help... and why we should do it anyway. 2022-04-261h 08

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Imaginative Life: Part IILast week's episode explored the theologican impacts and benefits of developing the gift of the imagination. This week, Michelle and Lindsay dig into how our imaginations have hugely impacted our everyday lives, from science and philosophy to homemaking... and how we can continue to develop it as a way to elevate our day-to-day!2022-04-191h 03

Midday Moms# 42 -Michelle Sachs - The Truth and Beauty of the AnnunciationMichelle Sachs joins us on Midday Moms to share her reflections on the Annunciation. She discusses the history of the Feast Day, a little bit about Mary’s life/the actual event of The Annunciation in Scripture; Saints’ writings; and, Private Revelation vs. Public Revelation. Michelle also talks about the Feast of the Annunciation Today; Devotions; The Church of the Annunciation; as well as when did it become a Feast day? The Pope who proclaimed it a feast? Finally, she delves into the Feast of the Annunciation around the World; How we can celebrate at home; Some distinct cultural trad...2022-04-181h 08

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Imaginative Life: Part IWhat an imagination! Such a phrase is often attributed to a fanciful child, lost in the fantasy of deep play. But what if our imaginations are meant to continue on with us beyond childhood? This week, Michelle and Lindsay start part one of two in their discussion around our imaginations and the role it can play in our everyday lives. Part One focuses on where imagination begins: our interior faith lives, and the imaginative genius of God, who models the way.2022-04-1250 min

The Modern Lady PodcastSpring Trends 2022It's happening, ladies and gentlemen! The fourth annual Spring Trends episode has arrived! Every year, despite their decidedly "not-an-influencer" statuses, Michelle and Lindsay take a peek into the latest fashion, food and travel fads. From ghost kitchens to Y2K to G.O.A.T vacations, spring and summer 2022 are on trend to be perhaps the biggest and boldest seasons analyzed on The Modern Lady thus far! 2022-03-291h 05

The Modern Lady PodcastCombating Urgency CultureModern technology has certainly made many things in our lives easier, but it can come with a unexpected price tag: our constant availability and the pressure to respond in rapid time! This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the phenomenon of urgency culture, what it is, and how we can curb it in our own lives through discerning silence and embracing the virtue of prudence.2022-03-151h 06

The Modern Lady PodcastPerseverance, Unity and The Three PillarsWe are one week into Lent 2022 and as we embark on this year's liturgical season, one reminder stands out in particular: we journey together. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the virtue of perseverance while they explore the three pillars of Lent - prayer, fasting and almsgiving - and how all three unite us to one another and help us mature in our interior spiritual lives.2022-03-0859 min

Fight Club 4 BusinessE.91 Caleb WiningerHere's a bit about Caleb: In the summer of 2019, Caleb was privileged to attend and graduate from the coveted Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, where he was selected by my Cohort to serve as its Alumni Ambassador. In July of 2020, Caleb assumed the role of Basecamp Resource Director for the Conquer Program at AutomateGrowSell.com Conquer is the world's leading mentorship and coaching program specifically focused on helping home service businesses and their CEOs grow. In January of 2021 he became a Certified Conquer Business Coach, which has allowed him to work closely with small business CEOs in...2022-03-071h 06

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Benefit of ReframingIn everyday life at home, there can be highs and lows. We know this to be true, but we often forget that *how* we look at things can sometimes make a world of difference in how we experience them. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about learning the art of reframing: what it is, how it can be an essential tool in our day to day lives, and why it's definitely one that you want in your back pocket!2022-03-0156 min

The Modern Lady PodcastRemembering The MissionWhen in a state of disarray, it can be easy to lose focus and lose heart. And so when times such as ours become confused and chaotic, it serves us well to be reminded of what exactly we are supposed to be doing... and why. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about "the mission" - it's unchanging nature, it's simple (albeit difficult) charge and why it is crucially essential we remember it in our lives and world today.2022-02-2258 min

The Modern Lady PodcastBeyond Hygge: How to Enjoy WinterAfter an extended holiday break, The Modern Lady is back! And we find ourselves now in the thick of mid-winter. This season can be bleak and a challenge to endure, let alone thrive in, but what if there were little things we could do to shift our perspective? This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about what to do when winter seems to outpace your hygge efforts... and how a shift in mindset in a few key areas could help us embrace winter in a whole new way.2022-02-151h 02

The Modern Lady PodcastThe 12 Days of Christmas: Part TwoIf you thought that after last week's festivities that Christmas was starting to wind down, think again! Continuing their deep dive into the 12 Days of Christmas, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the history, traditions and symbolism associated with the final days of Christmas to the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th. From wealthy dairy farmers to the Pied Piper of Hamelin, scandalous Elizabethan era dances to mumming with your Twelfth Night cake, you're sure to end Christmastide with a bang! 2021-12-211h 03

The Modern Lady PodcastThe 12 Days of Christmas: Part OneMerrymaking and Feast Days and... BIRDS! Oh my. The 12 Days of Christmas are truly the epitome of celebration! Beginning on December 25th and lasting until the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th, each of these twelve days is jam packed with traditions and customs to mark the festive season. In this first part of two episodes dedicated to the 12 Days, Michelle and Lindsay discuss the significance, treats and history behind days 1-6, and how to celebrate this classic carol in style!2021-12-141h 05

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Engaging ConversationalistWith the holiday season approaching, socials and get togethers are par for the course. Being able to engage well in conversation is truly an art - and it's one that behooves us to brush up on, no matter the time of year! This week, Michelle and Lindsay explore the history and technique of great conversation, from those deep tête-à-têtes to light-hearted small talk! 2021-11-301h 02

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Modern Lady's (Second) Advent Spectacular!Two years ago, The Modern Lady deep dived many beloved traditions of the Advent season, both familiar and perhaps, a little bit unfamiliar. This week, Michelle and Lindsay bring back the Advent Spectacular with a sequel all about "Preparing to Prepare"! What exactly goes into preparing your home, your hostessing and your pursuit of holiness in these weeks leading up to Christmas? From decluttering to gift-giving to serving up the perfect boar's head for your holiday dinner, the ladies have got you covered!2021-11-2352 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Freedom of DetachmentOur culture has many ways of describing detachment: "breaking the chains", "setting yourself free", being a "free spirit". But this intrinsic desire to be free from attachments is anything but new! This week, Michelle and Lindsay take a look at how detachment has been sought after throughout the centuries and across disciplines, how to identify the attachments we may be holding onto and what it means to experience freedom in life through healthy and ordered detachment.2021-11-1644 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Peace-Filled HomeAs we begin to think about the approaching holiday season, the theme of "peace" is often prevalent. And peace, like so many other things, really does begin it's cultivation at home and at heart! This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss the difference between a peaceful home and a peace-filled one, share tips from their own practices and those of their listeners, and try to provide a bit of inspiration on how to set a mood of peace in your house!2021-11-0947 min

The Modern Lady Podcast{Re-Release} The Necessity of Memento MoriIt's our first ever "Modern Lady Throwback" episode! "Memento Mori" is a Latin saying which translates to, "Remember Your Death". To our secular and modern minds, this is a jarring and uncomfortable clarion call to be sure, but it is one that we neglect at our own peril. This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss how people have historically practiced "Memento Mori", and why it's necessary for us to remind ourselves often of the inevitability of our deaths.2021-11-0250 min

The Modern Lady PodcastTo Vent or Not To Vent... That IS the question, isn't it? When it comes to venting, it can be difficult to determine whether we are simply "getting something off our chest" or if it's subtly devolving into something a little less savoury. This week, Michelle and Lindsay explore the boundaries of venting, how it can be done with intention and share some great tips from our listeners on how we can vent properly.2021-10-2643 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Art of Coming HomeThat moment when you walk back into your home after a day of errands, work or school - is there anything else like it? We all have the opportunity to craft an experience of home that provides comfort, peace and security all at once to those coming back to it! This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about one of their favourite aspects of homemaking: the Homecoming! They also discuss how thresholds, snacks and space contribute to "home as a haven", and take a look at how it's done elsewhere around the world!2021-10-1950 min

The Modern Lady PodcastSigns of HopeThe virtue and practice of Hope can sometimes be watered down in our culture to an ambiguous platitude - but in truth, being people of true hope has never been more important! This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about what it means to center our lives around hope, why we need to rediscover it's philosophical and theological significance and what kinds of things they see as being hopeful signs of the times ahead.2021-10-1249 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Art of Leading Well: Spheres of Influence - Part IIThis week, Michelle and Lindsay return to the Sphere of Influence 360's diagram of leadership and communication styles, to wrap up their deep dive into what goes into being a good leader! After relationship is established, clear direction is needed in order to finish out a goal or project well. In this second half of the circle, the ladies focus now on content-based communication and how our forthcomingness in the task at hand can be a gift to those in our homes and beyond.2021-10-0547 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Art of Leading Worthily: Spheres of Influence - Part IIt may be an understatement to say that life can seem a little overwhelming as of late! When things seem to be spinning out of control, it may be a good time to remind ourselves of our spheres of influence, and where we can still make a difference. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about influence versus control and how to lead worthily in OUR particular circles: whether at work, in the world, or within your own four walls at home.2021-09-2848 min

The Modern Lady PodcastTaking The First StepWe all know those days where every task seems monumental and you don't know where to begin. But sometimes, we can't wait until we "feel" like accomplishing a task or working towards a goal... we just need to "get 'er done"! Michelle and Lindsay kick off Season 4 with a conversation on those critical first steps - the ones that will build momentum - and how to implement them in our day to day lives!2021-09-2140 min

Your Money with Michelle LiShould you take a partial retirement?Partial retirements are all the rage! They're exactly what they sound like (working less, but still working some.) Apparently, it's what the cool kids are doing in their early 60s, though there are a lot of things to consider--like healthcare. We talk to Jeff Sachs of Sachs Financial with his list of 5 things you should consider before taking on a partial retirement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michellelitv/message 2021-09-0506 min

Book Club with Jeffrey SachsEpisode 5: Robert Lustig, MetabolicalSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Robert Lustig for their discussion of Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, Dr. Lustig's newest book about the interconnected strands of nutrition, health/disease, medicine, environment, and society.Together, they discuss the relationship between nutrition and non-communicable disease, the dangers of processed foods, and the ways in which the entrenched interests of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government influence our current healthcare paradigm.The Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs is brought to...2021-07-0647 min

The Modern Lady PodcastSeeking Intentional RestIn their last episode of Season 3, the ladies wind down with a note on true rest and why it's important to prioritize it in our lives. From tell-tale signs of stress we can look out for, to identifying the particular type of rest you're craving, Michelle and Lindsay sign off for the summer with an encouragement to intentionally carve out that time and space for yourself and your family to refresh, recharge and reconnect! Have a wonderful summer!2021-06-1557 min

The Modern Lady PodcastResting In The Valley (Humility Series, Part Three)Wrapping up this three-part series on the virtue of humility, Michelle and Lindsay stay with St. Bernard of Clairvaux as he outlines the degrees and steps needed to descend from the peak of pride into the restful valley of humility of heart! It's been an intense journey and as we've seen, not an easy task by any means... but this kind of deep work is truly a life's work, and is absolutely worth pursuing relentlessly!2021-05-251h 03

The Modern Lady PodcastPitfalls of the Proud (Humility Series, Part Two)After defining and comparing both secular and religious perspectives of what true humility is, it's time to study it's vice. Knowing the enemy is a critical part of any battle plan and so if we are committed to growing humble, a keen understanding of what pride looks like is essential strategy. Using the 12 Degrees of Pride outlined by St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Michelle and Lindsay take a look at some of the ways we could fall prey to pride today... and where to most be on our guard!2021-05-1852 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Mother of All Virtues: Why Humility Is Essential (Humility Series, Part One)The virtue of "humility" is often hugely misunderstood in the today's cultural context. Even Forbes.com has acknowledged that "humility is frequently associated with being too passive, submissive or insecure, but (that) this couldn’t be any further from the truth." This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss what that Truth actually is, what practicing humility looks like and why it's so critical that we rediscover the cultivation of it.2021-05-1151 min

The Modern Lady PodcastOn the Dignity of WorkWhen we think about "work" today, words like "drudgery", "toil" and "dull" tend to sum up the collective mood. But believe it or not, as human beings, we were MADE for labour and it is meant to sanctify us and elevate our dignity, whether it's at home or abroad. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the history of work, how labour was always a part of the "plan" and how to view it through a lens that will ultimately leave us satisfied, fulfilled and dignified. 2021-05-0449 min

The Modern Lady PodcastHarnessing the Happiness HormonesLanguishing: a word currently used to best describe what many are feeling after a year of pandemic and lockdown. But perhaps a helpful tool in our conquering of feelings of languish lies closer than we think: in our own bodies! Enter: the Happiness Hormones! This week, Michelle and Lindsay take a closer look at how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins affect our well-being and how we can start to intentionally cultivating them in our day to day lives.2021-04-2750 min

The Modern Lady PodcastLiving Your LegacyIn their 100th episode, Michelle and Lindsay focus on the idea of creating a legacy and filling our lives with a life's work that can be remembered and transmitted through history, both personal and communal. From the hard work to the heart work, from changing generational stories to viewing your life as an essential piece of a bigger picture, the ladies dig into the idea of why we desire to be remembered and how to start building our own legacies starting today.2021-04-0653 min

The Modern Lady PodcastKeeping It Simple In Family CultureWhen it comes to building and cultivating a strong family culture, it can be so easy to become overwhelmed with all the options out there and guilty if you can't make happen what you feel you ought to. This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss how simplicity truly does delight the young (and young at heart!), and share some ideas on how to make it happen in our own homes!2021-03-3051 min

The Modern Lady PodcastSpring Trends 2021Michelle and Lindsay are back with their third annual Spring Trends episode! But don't be fooled! There's more to this episode than you might think! During a year fraught with challenge, trends have not only managed to survive but have adapted to our circumstances in interesting and intriguing ways. As a result, this week the ladies take a fun, rollicking look at the styles and eats "du jour", and chat about the subsequent hard-to-miss commentary on our past year!2021-03-2359 min

The Modern Lady PodcastLent + MotherhoodThis week, Michelle and Lindsay hope to speak right to the heart of the Mamas! In this mid-Lenten check-in, they seek to offer comfort, support and encouragement to Moms as they discuss the beauty of our vocations as the key to deepening our relationship with Jesus, and how leaning into our motherhood draws us closer to Him BECAUSE of our vocation and duties - not in spite of them! 2021-03-0952 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe "Can't Even" Clean UpOne of our listeners said it best when she described the general mood of the past month as the "February Funk-Hole"! It seems to strike every winter, this mid-winter slump... but, as Michelle and Lindsay discuss this week, there are ways to both lean in to what we're feeling while still maintaining a reasonable tidiness at home! This week, the ladies discuss why figuring out a manageable balance for your homemaking will ultimately lift your spirits and share some tips on how to get started!2021-03-0254 min

The Modern Lady PodcastMake 'Em Laugh!Having a light-hearted disposition and a sense of humour can significantly impact your day to day life... for the better! This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss the benefits of an intentional life lived lightly and how to cultivate such a perspective right away!2021-02-2354 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Necessity of Momento Mori"Momento Mori" is a Latin saying which translates to, "Remember Your Death". To our secular and modern minds, this is a jarring and uncomfortable clarion call to be sure, but it is one that we neglect at our own peril. This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss how people have historically practiced "Momento Mori", how it ties into Lent and Ash Wednesday, and why it's necessary for us to remind ourselves often of the inevitability of our deaths.2021-02-1651 min

The Modern Lady PodcastLoving the Skin You're InThe French have a saying: "Être Bien Dans Sa Peau!", which means "to feel comfortable in one's own skin". This is a topic that has taken on so many different forms in today's culture and has sparked a variety of conversations about how we truly see ourselves. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about some of these aspects: from monitoring your inner critic to embracing the aging process, to how millennial girls may be onto something and how ultimately your dignity and worth go far beyond the trends "du jour".2021-02-0952 min

The Modern Lady PodcastMusings on Little Everyday Luxuries"Every day is a special occasion!" After all, you woke up this morning, didn't you? This week, Michelle and Lindsay muse about and counter common protests against a practice that may seem difficult as mid-winter looms before us: that is, finding joy and anticipation in our own homes through the little luxuries we find all around us!2021-02-0244 min

The Modern Lady PodcastNixing The Blame GamePointing fingers and casting blame seems to be commonplace in our culture today - especially online. But playing the blame game does more than just make us downcast and inefficient. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about where blame is appropriate, why eventually we need to decide to do something about the challenges we face and where personal responsibility fits in to all of this!2021-01-2646 min

The Modern Lady PodcastTrue Self-Awareness Is KeyBefore undertaking any new task or project, it's helpful to take a step back and assess where you are in life and what you're starting with! This week, Michelle and Lindsay are back, chatting about developing true self-awareness and how goes beyond our favourite BuzzFeed quizzes! It requires an honest and often difficult look at not only where we thrive, but more importantly, where we need need to grow. 2021-01-1953 min

The Modern Lady PodcastFrantic and Frenzied and Frazzled... Oh my!It's the most wonderful time of the year (almost)! And while most of us are still busy preparing to celebrate Christmas, it's prudent to pause every now and again to take stock of how YOU are doing. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about feeling the three "F"s of Christmas: frantic, frenzied and frazzled! They discuss how to recognize when they're about to strike, offer tips on how to cope and even how to harness some of this energy into positively helping you in your seasonal endeavours! 2020-12-1547 min

The Modern Lady PodcastManaging Holiday ExpectationsThe Christmas season can be stressful during a normal year... This year? Holiday plans have been thrown for loop by current circumstances, but it does not have to rob us of our peace or joy! This week, Michelle and Lindsay are chatting about managing our expectations, while still seeking to make the season truly "merry and bright"! 2020-12-0151 min

The Modern Lady PodcastA Curated Christmas: The Modern Lady's 2020 Gift Guide'Tis (almost) the season... but many of are already making our lists, trying to get a head start at our holiday shopping! This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the gifts and items they are eyeing up this year, and discuss how we can "curate our Christmas" to intentionally preserve and elevate our homes and family culture! Whether you're buying for a book lover or a movie buff, a vintage loving soul or a tech aficionado, the young or the young at heart, you'll find something for everyone on our list!2020-11-2453 min

The Modern Lady PodcastHow To Change the World: Part IIThis week, Michelle and Lindsay continue their discussion on how our practice of the Corporal Acts of Mercy can transform our culture and the world! When society is in turmoil and it feels like chaos is pressing in around us, we are not helpless! We have our marching orders, so let's get to work!2020-11-1742 min

The Modern Lady PodcastHow To Change The World: Part IIt is difficult to look around us today, at the culture and at the general state of things, and not feel tempted towards feeling helpless. But it is precisely in the midst of confusion and chaos that we are called to uphold the order and dignity of society and of every human life! This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about taking heart and taking action in our own pockets around the world, and how a simple consideration of the whole person can truly have a transformative, widespread effect.2020-11-1043 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Proper Care of You: Opening & Closing Routines Part IIIn this follow up episode from last week, Michelle and Lindsay go beyond making the bed and drawing the curtains! This time, it's "personal"! By examining what people have done throughout eras gone by to start and end their day, the ladies chat about how our grooming and hygiene can set the tone for both a productive day and a restful evening - and how attention to detail in these areas contributes to an overall sense of well-being and dignity.2020-10-2749 min

The Modern Lady PodcastIn Which Gratitude is the G.O.A.TAs we conclude Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada, Michelle and Lindsay spend this week's episode musing on the subject of gratitude! In a culture of instant gratification and a focus on self-satisfaction, it can be easy to slip into a disposition of moping, complaining and ungratefulness. The ladies chat about what it will take to turn it all around in favour of building a culture that is grounded in humility, joy and contentedness that transforms our interior lives and the world around us!2020-10-1339 min

The Modern Lady PodcastIn Pursuit of Order Through A Daily RoutineWe need not fall prey to the chaos of the world! The "back-to-school" sentiment of autumn comes with a permeating sense of getting "back-into-routine"! With such a tumultuous year starting to wind down, many of us are feeling a renewed pull towards establishing order in our homes and in our lives. This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss some of the benefits in diligently setting up daily routines and share tips on how to begin the process and how to persevere!2020-09-2948 min

The Modern Lady PodcastNew Years 2.0: Revisiting "Be Better"Continuing their reminiscing from last week, Michelle and Lindsay take this opportunity to acknowledge September as a "mini-New Years" and revisit their resolution from January 2020: to simply "be better". Clearly, no one could have prepared them for what this year actually had in store, but this week, they discuss some of the ideas they had mused about nine months ago, and how these principles can still motivate us today, even after everything we've experienced in the meantime!2020-09-2244 min

The Modern Lady PodcastLevel Up!: House Cleaning and the Interior LifeHave you felt it lately? The "levelling up" in the world's chaos and unsettledness? Perhaps you've felt, as we have, an interior motivation to respond to the outside disorder with a "levelling up" in our own homes, particularly in our cleaning and organizing. This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss common elements they see between growing through the "Stages of the Interior Life" of Catholic theology and growing through the "Stages of Cleaning Life" through anecdotes and their own personal experiences. 2020-09-0851 min

The Modern Lady PodcastCultivating a Family Culture"As goes the family, so goes the nation and the whole world in which we live." (Pope St. John Paul II) We can see throughout history how critical strong family identity and culture is in the wider society, but where does one even begin? And why should it be a prominent discussion in our homes? This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss all the benefits to developing a family culture and share some of their experiences to motivate all of us to persevere in this worthy endeavour!2020-08-2557 min

The Modern Lady PodcastOn Considering HomeschoolingFor many families, deciding what to do this school year may have been fraught with worry and unease. In this interim episode, Michelle and Lindsay discuss some of the considerations and philosophies that the Murray family have experienced over their homeschooling journey so far that they hope will help assuage some of the nerves and concerns over heading into a homeschool year like no other!2020-08-1838 min

The Modern Lady PodcastA Life of LeisureWhen you think of the word "leisure", what comes to mind? This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss how understanding true, authentic leisure is more complex than they originally realized and why it is more important than we often give it credit for!2020-08-1142 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Homemakers CreedHome is what you make it! And here to help keep us motivated and focused is the Homemakers Creed! This week, Michelle and Lindsay take the statements of this domestic manifesto point by point and discuss all the heart, art and nobility that lies therein!2020-08-0446 min

The Modern Lady PodcastPursuing An Ordered LifeChaos and disorder seem to run rampant these days. This week, Michelle and Lindsay start the discussion on what it means to live according to right order, why eschewing chaos is so important (especially today!) and how seeking an orderly life and society begins by working on ourselves first.2020-07-2840 min

The Modern Lady PodcastCraving the Sound of SilenceOur culture and lives today seem filled with noise, deafening and blaring... and non-stop! But were we made to live with this constant tumult? This week, Michelle and Lindsay end the second season of The Modern Lady Podcast for their annual summer break with an ode to the power of silence - why it's necessary, why retreat is not always weakness and why "longing for the long-form" may be just what the doctor ordered right now! 2020-06-1644 min

The Modern Lady PodcastFor Times Such As These: The Gifts of the Holy SpiritRight now, our families and the world need for us to stand firm for truth and be a light in the face of such devastating darkness. As Christians, this is our calling, but we are not sent out unarmed and ill-equipped! This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss the power of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, why they are so necessary and how each of them plays a pivotal role in uniting us ever further to the mission of Christ.2020-06-0950 min

The Modern Lady PodcastMoney Talks: Part II - The Heart of ThingsLast week, Michelle and Lindsay shared a little bit about their financial journeys and discussed the personal "whys" that motivate them to avoid debt and plan for the future. In today's episode, the discussion continues with a look into some further considerations when it comes to money and wealth: from usury to the prosperity gospel to true Christian charity, the ladies cut to the heart of things when it comes to money matters! 2020-05-2648 min

The Modern Lady PodcastMoney Talks - Part I: Our StoriesKicking off a two-part episode on finances, Michelle and Lindsay are beginning a discussion on family finances, debt and future planning by sharing their personal journeys so far! In response to a recent listener question, the ladies chat about how their views on money have changed over the years, living as one-income families in today's world and why, especially when it comes to the family budget, teamwork is critical.2020-05-1948 min

The Modern Lady PodcastTrust Your GutThis week, it's all about women's intuition: from the biological to the psychological to the theological... and why we can and should "trust our guts"! We've all had moments where we've just had a sense about what we should do in a particular situation. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about all the ways that women, in particular, seem to be purposefully designed to be attuned to our instincts... and to act upon them.2020-05-1246 min

The Modern Lady PodcastLooking Back, Moving ForwardHumanity has changed and adopted many things throughout history "in the name of progress". From our perspective in history, however, we can look back and see how some of this progress may have actually set us back, in terms of our relationships and priorities. This time of living through a pandemic has been a big opportunity for many people to be able to sit back and reflect on what their lives are going to look like moving forward. Michelle and Lindsay discuss a little bit of the history and shifts they have noticed in their lives and the lives of...2020-04-2837 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Extraordinary Beauty of Ordinary LifeThe ability to see beauty all around you, wherever you are, is a skill worthy of cultivation... especially these days! Beauty truly does permeate our world but often it takes a keen eye and willing participation to bring it to the forefront. This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss some of the ways they seek out extraordinary beauty in their "ordinary" and offer some tips on how we can all find the good within the walls of our homes!2020-04-2136 min $She\'s Talking Back$ She's Talking BackEmpowering Immigrant Women to Excel in Leadership — Chinwe EsimaiChinwe Esimai, an award-winning lawyer and the first person to hold the title of Chief Anti-Bribery Officer at Citigroup, has achieved many great things throughout her career. Her story will inspire you and help you overcome any challenges you might be facing today! This podcast episode highlights why leadership is critical to your success as a woman, the importance of mentorship, and coming to the U.S. as an immigrant! Key Takeaways Chinwe right now is trying to figure out the best ways to navigate the uncertainty that we’re dealing with right now. Chi...2020-04-2154 min

The Modern Lady PodcastHow Does Your Mindset Grow?Developing a "growth mindset" is a practice that had already been encouraged by psychologists, even before pandemic struck. In these strange times, familiarizing ourselves with this concept can be more helpful than ever! This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss a viral graphic making its rounds on social media and chat about how moving through zones of fear, learning, and then growth is essential for us to be cognizant of as we continue to try to navigate through the days ahead. 2020-04-1436 min

The Modern Lady PodcastAnticipatory Grief and How We're *REALLY* FeelingLast week, the Harvard Business Review posted an article called, "That Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief" and it struck a chord with many people in these strange days of COVID-19. In this episode, Michelle and Lindsay take a closer look at some of the standout points of this article and discuss how it can help us pinpoint how we're *really* feeling right now.2020-03-3131 min

The Modern Lady PodcastUnmasking Imposter SyndromeAlbert Einstein once remarked, "The exaggerated esteem in which my lifework is held makes me very ill at ease. I feel compelled to think of myself as an involuntary swindler." Imposter Syndrome, the inability to believe one's success is deserved or legitimately achieved, has much more common than most of us think. This week, Michelle and Lindsay discuss what Imposter Syndrome is, and how we can mitigate its effects on our daily lives.2020-03-1036 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Lowdown on LENTPop Quiz!! What do pretzels, Tim Hortons, the Filet'o'Fish and German beer have in common? Believe it or not, they have all originated from or been influenced by traditional Catholic practices during the liturgical season of Lent! Historically, these devotions are steeped in genuine, deeply contrite intentions. Could it be time to revive and reclaim these valuable parts of our Catholic heritage? Michelle and Lindsay discuss this and more on this week's show! 2020-02-2542 min

The Modern Lady PodcastAre You An Angry Mom, or...... do you just have some unmet needs that have gone unaddressed for a while? Self-care is still a huge part of the wider cultural conversation. It's empowering to consider how much control each of us have over the small, daily choices we can make that can help us fill our proverbial buckets! This week, Michelle and Lindsay muse on the different ways we can acknowledge potentially unmet needs in our lives and reframe our days!2020-02-1833 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Four LovesIn our culture, it's easy to use the word "love" to encapsulate many levels of affection for many different relationships. We may "love" cheeseburgers and also deeply "love" our spouse, for example! But the ancient Greeks had a much more clearly defined understanding of the different kinds of love! Based on C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves, Michelle and Lindsay dig deeper into each of these types and muse on their impact on our relationships within our marriages, with our friends and with our God.2020-02-1130 min

The Modern Lady PodcastAre We Not Entertained?In our culture, and in our pursuit of health, we are so mindful of what exactly we are putting into our bodies, from the foods we eat to the cleaning products we stock up on. But what about our minds and imaginations? What are we willingly allowing into our souls, especially in regards to the entertainment we consume? In this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay start the conversation on why choosing our leisure wisely can have a more profound impact on our overall wellness than we may think!2020-02-0437 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Four Temperaments: 101Personality typing quizzes and systems are popular past times and can often offer an interesting perspective into our interior selves. This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about one such system: The 4 Temperaments! What does your temperament say about your strengths and struggles? How can understanding your temperament help you grow and #bebetter? Why is understanding, not only yours, but others' temperaments such a boon in relationships? The ladies discuss! 2020-01-2836 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Modern Lady Cleaning CompendiumThis week, Michelle and Lindsay tackle the MANY questions they received from The Modern Lady community and dish the dirt on all things housekeeping! From "The Friday Clean" to "The Five-Minute Tidy", cleaning with kids to cleaning green, from laundry flow to listener tips and tricks - this truly is the "catch all" of cleaning resources from the ladies!2020-01-2147 min

The Modern Lady PodcastA Resolution to Be BetterThere are some years that we may feel motivated to take on great challenges to overhaul various aspects of our lives - making a New Years Resolution is often the perfect time to make those changes! But there are other years when a complete 180 may not be what you're looking for. In this instance, Michelle and Lindsay propose and chat about their resolution for 2020 which is, simply, to take what they have been working on up to this point and just BE BETTER! 2020-01-1429 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThriving While SurvivingIn the rush of the holidays, it's easy to become quickly overwhelmed and exhausted! Many of us know all too well that feeling of being in "survival mode", especially this time of year! This week, Michelle and Lindsay offer a new perspective on survival mode - is it doomed to be forever seen as "waving the white flag"? Or could it be a positive, pro-active, actionable strategy that we are able to utilize whenever we need it?2019-12-1730 min

The Modern Lady PodcastHome (Guard) for the HolidaysNot today, Satan! It's "Spiritual Warfare 101"! This week, Michelle and Lindsay shine a light on the very real reality of spiritual attack and warfare, particularly as it seems to ramp up during Advent. The ladies discuss the importance of awareness and a call to action, the psychological vs. the spiritual and talk about the connection between fighting battles today and the courageous duty of the Home Guard in the days of World War II.2019-12-1042 min

The Modern Lady PodcastInsta-Thoughts on the 'GramIt's been almost 10 years since popular social media app, Instagram, launched - and what a whirlwind it has been! In this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay chat about some of the trends they see fading away and some new trends coming up on the horizon in 2020. We chat about the good and the bad (but mostly the good!) and talk about how our own perspectives on Instagram has changed over the last year. Tune in today and enjoy the show!2019-12-0336 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe Modern Lady's Advent Spectacular!This week, Michelle and Lindsay dive into ALL things Advent and anticipation for Christmas! From when to put up the Christmas tree to comparing Advent with Lent, to eyeballs on a platter to profound devotional reading for the season, the ladies attempt to cover all the bases with their usual humour and research! Join in for a little bit of fun and preparation before the season of Advent begins!2019-11-2650 min

Success UnfilteredMonika Kochhar Teaches Us How to Train Our Mind for Optimistic Thinking130 | Monika Kochhar Teaches Us How to Train Our Mind for Optimistic Thinking Have you ever thought that something as simple as optimistic thinking could change the course of your business? Monika Kochhar is the CEO and Co-founder of SmartGift. She has launched, grew and led startups that transformed music, payments and commerce, and redefined customer experiences. Monika previously worked in finance in derivatives trading, selling and emerging markets for JP Morgan, BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs. Monika attended Mount Holyoke College and the London School of Economics. In addition, she is an avid writer and...2019-11-2040 min

The Modern Lady PodcastThe 4H FactorBooker T. Washington is credited for promoting the "4 Hs": head, heart, hands and home. These, he says, are principles that all people can adopt to enrich their lives and the lives of those around them, regardless of age, wealth, race or otherwise. In this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay break down each of these 4H tenants and disseminate them into home life: what could our society look like if every homemaker and member of a household adopted these principles? 2019-11-1933 min

The Modern Lady PodcastAdapt and Overcome: Homemaking Like a Navy SEALRetired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink, knows a thing or two about discipline and grit! This week, Michelle and Lindsay take some of the interesting points Jocko speaks on and they adapt them to our role as homemakers! The ladies discuss the importance of setting up routines, how discipline is different than motivation and how we can bring in the best principles of the Navy SEALS into our kitchens and laundry rooms! 2019-11-0531 min

The Modern Lady PodcastWhen It's Okay to Not Feel OkayAs women, our hormones play such a huge part in how we are feeling on any given day. It's so common and so natural, that sometimes we forget to see the beauty in how our hormones contribute to our femininity! In this week's episode, Michelle and Lindsay discuss why they think hormonal impact is not taken into consideration more and why they think it would be beneficial for us all to start embracing this aspect of our authentic womanhood! 2019-10-2931 min

The Journey with BlueTransforming the Face of Tech for Black Women with Jewel Burks SolomonForbes 30 under 30, met with Obama, and sold her tech company to Amazon...is just an overview of how Jewel Burks Solomon is changing the game and changing the face of tech for black women. In 2013, Jewel founded PartPic, a technology that recognizes replacement parts. Out of her own frustration with working with customers trying to find parts she knew that there had to be a better way. During her internships with Goldman Sachs and Google. Jewel’s interest in technology was sparked. As a student at Howard University, she accelerated her classes to graduate in three ye...2019-08-1426 min

Networking With Michelle | Personal Connection, Influential Network192. Eight Million Stories: School-to-Prison Pipeline with Marvin PierreA native New Yorker, Marvin Pierre began developing 8 Million Stories during his year as a TNTP Bridge Fellow. Before that, he served as the Assistant Principal at KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys in Houston, Texas. Prior to joining KIPP Polaris, he served as the Dean of Students at Excellence Boys Charter School in Brooklyn, NY. He was an Assistant Dean of Students at Summit Academy Charter School, and has also served as Director of Student Life at Achievement First Endeavor Middle School (Brooklyn, NY). Marvin also worked in the Investment Banking (Municipal Finance Group) at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Marvin ho...2019-07-3032 min