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Health Harmony & Heather with Heather ThomsonWomen: Stepping into our Power and PurposeVanessa Cornell is a teacher and masterful space holder who convenes women through her groups, courses, and retreats to unlock their power and purpose. Vanessa graduated from Harvard and went on to work at Goldman Sachs. She then dedicated ten years to growing, birthing and raising her five children. After a lifetime of overachieving and overgiving, Vanessafelt deeply disconnected from herself and experienced a breaking apart of everything she had known.Since her personal awakening, discovering her true self, Vanessa has dedicated herself to giving women the tools and confidence to...2025-05-271h 30
A Certain AgeVanessa Cornell on the Transformative Power of Female Friendship at MidlifeWe all know that midlife is more fun with friends. But friendship is more than a nice-to-have—female friendships are a balm and a salve, tethering us when the roller coaster of (mid)life threatens to catapult us off the tracks. This week, Katie explores the uplifting power of friendship with Vanessa Cornell, founder of the women's community NUSHU. After experiencing her own breaking point at 35, this Harvard graduate and mother of five built what she needed—a community that lets women unmask and connect deeply. Want friendships that help you squeeze all the juice out of life? Craving rela...2025-05-1252 min
The Gen X ShiftEp. 42: Healing Through the Breaking Point: Vanessa Cornell on Self-Connection and Midlife FriendshipsIf you're a Gen X woman who:→ Feels disconnected or unsure of how to navigate midlife relationships,→ Has reached a breaking point and is ready for personal growth and self-connection, or→ Craves deeper community support and women’s friendships,then this episode will help you embrace the power of self-discovery, healing, and creating authentic connections with other women.In this powerful conversation with Vanessa Cornell, founder of Nushu, we explore how Vanessa healed through her breaking point when she wanted to burn...2025-05-061h 45
Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure49 | The Art of Holding Space for your Midlife Transformation with Vanessa CornellHave you ever felt like you were living a life that looked perfect on the outside, but inside, something felt deeply off? Maybe you've spent years over giving, overachieving, prioritizing everyone else, and suddenly you find yourself asking, Who am I now beyond the roles I've played, what do I actually want outside of what's expected of me? Is it too late to rediscover my desires, my pleasure, my purpose? If any of this resonates, then this episode is for you.This week, episode 49 of Pleasure in the Pause is about rediscovering your authentic self and reclaiming...2025-03-051h 07
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: Vanessa Cornell on Putting Ourselves FirstWhat happens when mothers engage in the radical act of putting themselves first? Vanessa Cornell is the founder of NUSHU, a women’s community grounded in wellness and empowerment. In this interview she explains the importance of self-care for mothers, overcoming mom guilt, and nurturing children's independence.Vanessa and Amy discuss:
The burnout that led Vanessa to found NUSHU
Rejecting the "shoulds" as mothers (and women) and how to stay true to your authentic self
How you can foster independence in your kids
Here's where you can find Vanessa:
www.vanessacornell.co...2024-12-0643 min
Badass Basic BitchThe Selfish Mom: Reclaiming Joy, Purpose, and Power with Vanessa CornellIn this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Cornell, a Harvard graduate, former Goldman Sachs professional, and founder of NUSHU, a transformative women’s community. Vanessa’s journey from high-achieving professional to mother of five and then to her own personal awakening has shaped her mission of empowering women to reconnect with their power, purpose, and joy.Vanessa dives into the concept of The Selfish Mom and why prioritizing yourself is not only necessary but transformative. We explore the cultural conditioning that leads to guilt and overgiving, the importance of setting boundaries, and how reconnecting with yourself can...2024-11-1249 min
The Terri Cole Show637 Breaking Free from My "Perfect Life" with Vanessa CornellI am so excited to welcome my wise pal, Vanessa Cornell, to the show to share her story of breaking down to break through. Vanessa had everything she could have ever dreamed of - a loving husband, five children, abundance and success - and yet, she felt trapped in a crushing and debilitating loneliness. (I'm sure many of you can relate!) We also talked about how to navigate mom guilt (and why it's really fear in disguise), how high-functioning codependency shows up in motherhood, how we're taught to be in the world and why it causes rage...2024-08-1535 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 594: Self-Care, Life Balance, and Joy with Vanessa CornellVanessa Cornell joins me for a conversation about the complexities women face in balancing personal identity, ambition, and self-care. Through her work, Vanessa has become a curious observer of the human condition and a leading voice in parenting empowerment, helping moms to overcome the constant guilt, shame, and pressures that plague modern motherhood to live a fully actualized life free from mom-guilt and mom-burnout. Our conversation is not just for moms but all women trying to find the balance between work, life, and self-care. In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey and insights on redefining success, the c...2024-04-1053 min
The Well Drop49. Vanessa Cornell: The Biggest Mom Guilt Misconception + How to Break FreeAre you tired of the constant battle with 'mom guilt'? Do you feel like you're striving for a perfection that just doesn't exist? You're not alone!In this episode of the Well Drop podcast, we’re joined by Vanessa Cornell who provides some much-needed support and reassurance in the realm of mom guilt and dives into the emotional landscape of modern motherhood. From the shift in identity as we transition from career to caregiving, to facing the tumultuous teenage years - we cover it all!Vanessa also discusses overcoming the silent struggles of 'mom guilt', ch...2024-03-0436 min
The Made to Thrive ShowThe Art and Science of Group Healing, Community Medicine, Holding Space and SuperHuman Listening with Vanessa CornellCan you be honest, open and vulnerable with a group of strangers? Share your scariest truths and deepest pains? I believe we all can, but most of us don’t for fear of judgment, shame and embarrassment. But I believe all of us need to overcome fear and immerse ourselves with community, and tap into the powerful healing power of being surrounded. Which is what Vanessa Cornell is doing so successfully with her NUSHU groups. I hope her story will inspire just one of you out there to speak your...2023-12-2158 min
The New Age Sage Podcast#53 - Vanessa Cornell - Why Your Therapist May Be Making Your Mental Health WorseEpisode 53 of The New Age Sage Podcast with Vanessa Cornell.
Vanessa is the founder of the NUSHU, a community of women on spiritual journeys to find deeper connections and meaning. In this episode, we talk about how to beat loneliness, what it takes to be a good friend, how to find the right therapist, why God can be defined as truth, and so much more.
Please like, comment, and subscribe if anything resonated with you. Thank you for listening!
Lucas Salame: https://www.instagram.com/lucas__salame | https://www.new-age-sage.com
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The Proper Mental PodcastVanessa CornellWelcome to episode 153 with Vanessa Cornell, who is a surfer, writer, teacher a messy mum of 5 and the founder of Nushu, an organisation that holds a safe space and creates a supportive environment for those seeking to live authentic, inspired, and joyful lives through the power of true community.
At one point in time, Vanessa had everything that she thought she was supposed to. She had the perfect family and the perfect life and no idea who she really was.
This disconnection pushed her to a dark place and she was forced to look at he...2023-10-301h 11
Active Ingredient PodcastCommunity healing, finding connection, and power in self with Vanessa CornellThis week's episode is with Vanessa Cornell, who is the founder of Nushu, a community healing destination with online offerings, as well as in person gatherings in New York, as well as retreats. This whole platform was born out of Vanessa's own personal disconnection from herself after a lifetime of being a high achiever.This was such an incredible conversation and I feel like a lot of her story resonated with my own. Those who could fall under the perfectionist or recovering perfectionist camp or have struggled with people pleasing will feel very seen and validated...2023-08-071h 11
Full Plate Full CupFinding the Courage to Start Over and Ask for MoreVanessa Cornell seemed to have it all — a Harvard degree, a career at Goldman, five healthy kids, a packed social schedule — until she realized that a life aligned to others’ expectations was making her miserable. In this stirring episode, the NUSHU founder shares why she decided to turn her life inside-out, and all the unexpected magic that happened as a result. She gets vulnerable about her struggles as a lifelong perfectionist and talks about the exact tools she used to get curious, uncover her truth, and take action on it. If you’re someone who thinks you’re too deep in it...2023-06-2655 min
Super ExpanderThe Empowering Nature of Self-Discovery with Vanessa CornellCorene is joined by the insightful Vanessa Cornell who shares her perspective on how to cut through the noise of spirituality.
Vanessa encourages listeners to embrace their full range of human emotions and experiences rather than suppressing them or trying to fit into a preconceived role. She shares her personal spiritual journey, discussing the pivotal moment that led her to a deep understanding of her inner landscape. Vanessa's story is both empowering and enlightening, demonstrating the importance of looking inward and trusting ourselves on our spiritual journey.
Their conversation also touches on the idea of...2023-03-0245 min
Seek The Joy PodcastThe Power of Community to Bring About Healing with Vanessa Cornell, Founder of NUSHUVanessa Cornell, the founder of NUSHU, joins Sydney for a conversation on the healing power of community and how we can begin to know ourselves better through community.
We dive into the importance of holding space for others and ourselves, situational vs. intentional community, the fundamental differences, and how it impacts our ability to be vulnerable and honest in these spaces. We chat about the loneliness pandemic and what NUSHU is doing to change this, the co-healing that takes place in NUSHU Group, Vanessa shares her biggest dream, and so much more!
To connect with...2022-01-2557 min
The Lilah Jo ShowVanessa Cornell: The Anti-Guru Finds Strength in VulnerabilityVanessa Cornell:
Founder of NUSHU
Anti-Guru
Mother of 5
Extreme Sport Fanatic
Lives, Speaks and Follows Her Truth
Appreciator of Tiramisu and Japanese Ceramics
Find Vanessa here:
Instagram: @vanessacornell & @nushu
Website: https://nushu.com/
The NUSHU Podcast: https://nushu.com/podcast/
Music by Dyalla Swain- http://soundcloud.com/dyallas
2021-12-1557 minThe Lilah Jo ShowVanessa Cornell: The Anti-Guru Finds Strength in VulnerabilityVanessa Cornell:
Founder of NUSHU
Anti-Guru
Mother of 5
Extreme Sport Fanatic
Lives, Speaks and Follows Her Truth
Appreciator of Tiramisu and Japanese Ceramics
Find Vanessa here:
Instagram: @vanessacornell & @nushu
Website: https://nushu.com/
The NUSHU Podcast: https://nushu.com/podcast/
Music by Dyalla Swain- http://soundcloud.com/dyallas
2021-12-1557 min
NUSHU PodcastUnderstanding Your Empathic Gifts with Dana ChildsRenowned intuitive, energy healer, author and teacher Dana Childs joins us for a powerful conversation on navigating life as an empath with ease and purpose. Dana keeps it real and practical as she helps us understand how to identify if you’re an empath and shares tools for managing your empathic abilities. Together, we explore different types of empathy, such as physical, mental, emotional and relational. Whether you think you might be an empath or are looking to better understand yourself, this conversation is for you. When you know more about who you are, you ca...2021-11-1840 min
NUSHU PodcastStepping into Your Potential as a Healer with Lauren AshWhat does it really mean to be a healer? We hear the world a lot, but what is our relationship to it? How do we step into our power while still owning our full humanity? In this episode, we speak with Lauren Ash, a visionary, author, and the founder and CEO of Black Girl In Om. Lauren shares her journey to healing, her vision for the future, and how she navigates the in-between. If there is a part of you that thinks that you have unrealized potential to become a healer, or if you are already actively...2021-11-0436 min
The Mindshare Podcast by Monumental Me - tools to take you from here to there. Find your thrive!Personal Transformation with Vanessa Cornell - a career in wellbeing ~ Season 2 Episode 5Vanessa Cornell is the founder of NUSHU. Through the power of true community, NUSHU holds space for curiosity and evolution for those experiencing profound personal awakening and transformation. We are thrilled to bring you a conversation with Vanessa about her own transformation and her insights, as well as her career success as the founder of a wellness company.
Vanessa graduated from Harvard and went on to work at Goldman Sachs. She then dedicated ten years to growing, birthing, and raising her five children. After a lifetime of excelling at meeting external expectations, Vanessa felt deeply disconnected from he...2021-11-0336 min
Wake Up Call040: Owning and Sharing Your Real, Messy, Powerful Truth with Vanessa CornellDo you ever feel like you’re putting up a facade when you’re with a group of people? Maybe you feel everyone else has it together while you’re struggling to juggle all the things. In today’s episode, Vanessa Cornell is here to talk about holding space for your innermost thoughts to come forward, and how to have the courage to share those thoughts with others.
Vanessa Cornell is the founder of NUSHU. Through the power of true community, NUSHU holds space for curiosity and evolution for those experiencing profound personal awakening and transformation. Since her pers...2021-10-2547 min
NUSHU PodcastHow To Market Your Brand in Changing Times with Joanna ColesThere is no doubt: things are changing, and fast. The way we conduct business, how we consume information, and everything in between. Who better to help us navigate these changing times than Joanna Coles? An award-winning journalist, author, TV producer, and Chief Content Officer of Hearst Magazines from 2016 to 2018, Joanna has been a close and curious observer of trends, cultural shifts, and emerging ideas for decades. She talks to us about the ways global brands have discovered new creative avenues to do business, who the most exciting entrepreneurs to watch right now are, and what...2021-10-2133 min
ideamix podcastBusiness 101 - How to Build a CommunityToday we spoke with Vanessa Cornell, founder of NUSHU. NUSHU works to create collaborative spaces for those seeking inspiration and discussion and offers guided sessions to build trust and new ideas. Tune in for Vanessa's advice on how to grow a business from the ground up, how important authenticity is in drawing clientele, and what it takes to truly serve your target audience. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts, and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business...2021-10-0726 min
NUSHU PodcastHow to Be Well with Functional Medicine Doctor Frank LipmanWhen it comes to health, Dr. Frank Lipman keeps it real and simple. A widely recognized trailblazer in functional and integrative medicine and a New York Times bestselling author of five books, he joins us to provide expert advice that seamlessly combines the best of traditional Western medicine with age-old healing techniques from the East. Dr. Lipman walks us through how to create a plan for true wellbeing that isn't pricey, inaccessible, or impossibly strict and regimented. Together, we discuss approachable ways we can boost our immunity, prolong our health, and achieve lifelong vitality. He...2021-10-0734 min
NUSHU PodcastThe Truth About Trauma with Britt Frank Everyone has trauma. It does not mean you're crazy, and it does not mean you're broken, according to our dear friend Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSP, SEP. Britt Frank is a trauma specialist, teacher, speaker, and therapist committed to dismantling the mental health myths that keep us stuck and sick. In this episode, she demystifies the word “trauma” and explains the basics of how our brains and bodies work together to create our moods. While everyone has trauma (even if you don’t think you have it), the good news is that trauma is not an...2021-09-2343 min
NUSHU PodcastHave More by Doing Less with Kate NorthrupWhat would your life be like with enough time for the things that matter the most to you? What if you could access a secret productivity superpower that’s always been there, but you just didn’t know you had? In our culture, the way we work isn’t working. Our addiction to busyness and our obsession with always trying to do more leads up to feeling like we’re always failing our families, our careers, our spouses, and ourselves. We need to revolutionize the way we work. How do we fix the system? It’s about di...2021-09-0934 min
NUSHU PodcastThe Conscious Man: Understanding the Divine Masculine with Connor BeatonIn this episode, Connor Beaton, a leading men’s work facilitator and philosopher joins us for an honest conversation on the expectations, pressures, and limiting beliefs involved with being a man. Connor is a New York-based coach, teacher, and speaker who helps men (and women) from all over the world walk through their darkness and grow in the realms of mental clarity and relational communication, actualizing their potential and sexual intimacy. He is the founder of ManTalks, a mens' personal growth brand that is dedicated to creating better men. Using the ManTalks Podcast and his online men's co...2021-08-2633 min
NUSHU PodcastIntuition, Vision & Worth: Our Untapped Powers with Amisha GhadialiWe sit down with Amisha Ghadiali, the host of the acclaimed podcast, The Future is Beautiful, for a conversation on purpose, vision, and how intuition can guide us to live our true path. Amisha is a woman of purpose, substance, intelligence, and so much more. In this episode, we explore the theme of Amisha's new book, “Intuition,” which she wrote while living in a treehouse during the pandemic. She shares how we can all access our intuition and trust this potent intelligence. Amisha believes that this is the most important skill of this time, as we are all...2021-08-1232 min
NUSHU PodcastConscious Capitalism: How to Build a Thriving Business While Staying True to Your Heart with Beatrice DixonAs an entrepreneur, is it possible to be in full alignment with your heart, your values, your conscience and also achieve financial success and abundance? If you are Beatrice Dixon, the answer is yes! As the co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company, Bea has built a powerhouse brand of clean feminine care products. She is one of the first 40 women of color to raise over $1 million in venture capital funding. Join us as we talk about the shifting tide of conscious capitalism, about how it is not only possible, but profitable, to create a business...2021-07-2941 minideamix podcastEntrepreneurs 101 - Vanessa Cornell, NushuIn 2017, Vanessa Cornell founded NUSHU to bring forth the modality of "group" into the mainstream. Today, she speaks on the importance of making something good before making it broad. Vanessa created NUSHU because she needed it, and along the way, she realized just how much everyone else did. She pushes herself to the edge of comfortability, what some people would consider devolving Vanessa considers evolving. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts, and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the...2021-07-1534 min
NUSHU PodcastEverything Is Spiritual with Rob BellIn this episode, we sit down with New York Times Bestselling Author, Rob Bell. We discuss his profound and deeply personal new book, “Everything Is Spiritual: Who We Are and What We're Doing Here,” and touch on anything and everything related to how to navigate the human condition, how we approach the big questions, and how we ultimately attempt to make sense of it all. We explore thought-provoking topics including how to reconcile your spirituality with organized religion, the ego, forgiveness, and the creative process. We also talk about NUSHU Group, and our collective need, desire, and crav...2021-07-1532 min
NUSHU PodcastSuperpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience with Dr. Shefali TsabaryDr. Shefali Tsabary's ground-breaking approach to mindful living and parenting has taken her books to the top of the NY Times best-sellers list. As a leader in the field of mindfulness psychology, Dr. Shefali's approach blends the worlds of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Her recent book Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience is perfectly timed as we discuss navigating these unprecedented times for ourselves, and on behalf of our children and loved ones. With insights into parenting, conscious relationships, and a loving relationship to self, Dr. Shefali shares her perspective on how to reclaim our power when...2021-07-0136 min
NUSHU PodcastGet the Love You Want with Vienna PharaonHow do we get the love we want? We turn to Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Vienna Pharaon who believes that we all have the capacity for beautiful change and fulfilling relationships. In this episode, we explore how to achieve a relationship of deep connection, intimacy, and trust. Vienna discusses why we find ourselves stuck in patterns and how to create a greater sense of self and relational awareness. From this chat, take away helpful advice on turning conflict into connection, leaning into vulnerability, and finding ways to explore having conversations around sex and intimacy...2021-06-1741 min
NUSHU PodcastMaternal Health in the Midst of COVID-19 with Christy Turlington BurnsIn this episode, we speak with Christy Turlington Burns, the founder of Every Mother Counts. With incredible energy and passion, Christy is on the frontlines of advocacy for maternal health, with the goal of making pregnancy and childbirth safe for mothers everywhere. We discuss navigating motherhood in the midst of a pandemic and ways you can make a difference in the fight for better maternal healthcare and outcomes. Christy shares shocking facts and statistics about the challenges of our maternal health system and the inequity that is so present. She introduces ways of approaching pregnancy, childbirth, and...2021-06-0329 min
NUSHU PodcastHow to Keep Your Center in a Storm with Bob RothBob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation and 50-year practitioner of Transcendental Meditation (TM), shares how to keep your center during a storm, the power of meditation, and what we can learn through the experience of living through a pandemic. Show Notes: David Lynch Foundation | Heal the Healers Now | TM.org | Stay Calm with Bob Roth More About NUSHU: Through the power of true community, NUSHU holds space for curiosity and evolution for those experiencing profound personal awakening and transformation. To learn more, head to https://nushu.com/ Connect with us:2021-05-2041 minNUSHU PodcastUnderstanding Shadow Work with Xavier DagbaWhat is shadow work? I didn’t know until I met Xavier Dagba and started working with him. We dove right into our work together, touching tender places and excavating buried corners. The work was intense, but it created a sense of freedom and expansion for me that was dramatic and noticeable. In this conversation, Xavier helps us understand what shadow work is and isn’t, shares his personal journey with us, and invites us to dive bravely into our shadows, to reclaim all of the parts of ourselves that make us whole. Show Notes:2021-05-2040 minNUSHU PodcastA Provocative Soul Conversation with Rha GoddessWhat if the perfection of this moment called us to stand inside of something much greater? Join us for a provocative conversation with the Rha Goddess, Founder & CEO of Move The Crowd, and author of The Calling. A creative, activist, intellectual and true thought leader, Rha is the entrepreneurial soul coach behind hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, cultural visionaries, and social entrepreneurs. Her mission is to revolutionize the way we live, work, play, and do business. Through her coaching platform, Move the Crowd, and book, The Calling, she is empowering entrepreneurs operating at the intersection of values, profitability, and impact.2021-05-2042 minNUSHU PodcastThe Power of Writing as Portal to Creativity and Self-Discovery with Drew BarrymoreLike meditation, writing helps to clear the mind by transcribing emotional clutter onto the written page. The writer becomes a witness to his or her past behaviors which then paves the way for fresh thought and perspective. Join Vanessa in conversation with Drew Barrymore as they discuss the power of writing as a portal to creativity and self-discovery. On the heels of her recently launched blog, Drew shares why she turned to writing, a budding art form of human expression, after one of the most difficult times in our world. Show Notes: Drew Barrymore Blog | The...2021-05-2032 minNUSHU PodcastTrailerBringing you curated wisdom, straight from the heart, to help you navigate this thing called being human. Exploring mindfulness, spirituality, self-love, healing, and community, The NUSHU Podcast offers insight, inspiration, tools, and practices from the world’s most potent thought leaders, created and edited specifically with you, the listener, in mind. Stay close and discover more at https://nushu.com/ or on Instagram @nushu https://www.instagram.com/nushu/ 2021-04-2203 min
The Sakara Life PodcastThe Healing Powers of Community with Vanessa CornellNUSHU Founder Vanessa Cornell is on a mission to repopularize the age-old tradition of women’s circles. By coming together in a group committed to safety and non-judgement, we can create space for powerful co-healing. In participating in these groups, it allows us all to experience the healing power of human connection and examine our own sense of self in the world. Throughout this episode, we discuss the importance of holding space for others and ourselves and what it means to rely on community. Vanessa explains why listening actively to others is important and how we can all experience tr...2020-12-0856 min
The Same 24 HoursVanessa Cornell: NUSHU and the Secret Language of Community & GroupVanessa Cornell is an obsessive observer of the human condition.
She lives in a state of relentless curiosity about her own desires, fears, motivations, challenges and patterns. The uncovering of truth in herself and the world is her life’s joyful passion, achieved through dedicated self observance, radical love of others, and the ravenous consumption of ideas. Through the vehicle of NUSHU Group, she is currently exploring the idea that a paradigm shift is needed in our understanding of how personal growth and healing happens.
Rather than a hierarchy where healing is imparted by an ex...2020-06-1649 min
Practice You with Elena BrowerVanessa CornellOn the real breaking points, perils and virtues of honest parenting, creating more time for adventure and more space to be ourselves. Vanessa Cornell founded NUSHU Society through a personal need for a soulful community of women interested in exploring the self through powerful ideas and practices. Through events based in New York, NUSHU Society creates a space where women can feel safe to connect deeply, try new things, have fun and learn. Our collective goal is to lead a passionate, authentic and joyful life. Other passions include surfing, rock climbing, wine and contemporary Japanese ceramics. Vanessa...2019-09-1446 min