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The Conversing Nurse podcastFounder of Brainstorm Soft Skills Solutions, Wendy Dixon-JewittSend us a textWendy Dixon-Jewitt is on a mission. As the founder and CEO of Brainstorm Soft Skill Solutions, she strongly advocates for creating safer and more sustainable nursing workplaces, and her passion is unmistakable. Early in her career, Wendy encountered a toxic nursing culture, which she described as "100% responsibility with zero authority to get the necessary tasks done." It’s alarming to think about how many nurses have left the profession due to such circumstances. But Wendy did not walk away; instead, she pivoted her focus toward developing her soft skills.Wen...2025-06-041h 12
Fresh Start Family ShowEp. 275: The Burnout Trifecta: 3 Things That Run Parents into the Ground with Michelle GrosserFeeling edgy, exhausted, or like you’re constantly running behind? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way. In this empowering episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Michelle Grosser, nervous system coach and former attorney turned burnout recovery advocate, to explore what she calls “The Burnout Trifecta.” Together, they dive into the three sneaky habits that silently run parents into the ground: people-pleasing, perfectionism, and high-functioning anxiety.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things but still feel depleted, Michelle offers encouragement, healing insights, and ac...2025-05-2154 min
WHEN StoriesMichelle Vande Hey | Beyond Binary: Breaking the Silence | WHEN Stories™Send us a textTW: This inspiring story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. #whenstories Beyond Binary: Breaking the SilenceAt 15 Michelle found out that she has Androgen Insensitive Syndrome (AIS), also known as an Intersex variation. As an adult she experienced the death of her nephew and her son within two years. Triumph through trauma has been a cornerstone in her life.On her path to continuous healing Michelle became a Certified Holistic Life Coach and Trauma Center Trauma...2025-05-1933 min
Pointing Toward HopeHealing Beyond Darkness: A Mental Health Journey of Faith with MichelleSend us a textHow do you find hope when your mind feels like your enemy? Michelle's powerful journey from destructive behaviors and suicidal thoughts to healing through faith is truly remarkable.Michelle's story explores how proper diagnosis (Borderline Personality Disorder-BPD and PostTraumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD), medication, therapy, and spiritual practices worked together in her recovery. She shares profound insights about the interconnection between physical and spiritual health, the power of priesthood blessings, and how making time with God her highest priority transformed her life.Whether you're struggling with mental health challenges...2025-05-1940 min
Our Hive - Tech Talks with WendyOur Hive - Founder of Amiga Mia - Michelle Yañez Olivares - 5 de Mayo Fiesta Launch Party here!🎧 Best 30-Minute Listen of the Week — You Don’t Want to Miss This.Meet Michelle Yanez Olivares: a powerhouse voice for Latin and Hispanic communities, igniting global impact starting right here in Australia. 🌏🔥In this bold and honest episode of Our Hive, Michelle shares how she's building an empire with heart, hustle, and an AI-powered mindset. From ChatGPT love to tech-driven transformation — this is the amiga talk you didn’t know you needed today. 💻💥👉 Hit play, lean in, and get inspired.Gracias https://www.amigamia.com.au/aboutAmigaMia #OurHivePodcast #LatinasInTech #AILeadership #TTWW2025-05-0533 min
Don't Get A Therapist... Yet!Conquering Perimenopause and Menopause with Michelle RowlinsonToday, Wendy is joined by Michelle Rowlinson, a senior physiotherapist and menopause wellbeing practitioner. She is a best-selling author and creator of the BALANCE™ method which individuals, GPs and organisations successfully use to effectively manage menopause and improve quality of life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most negative menopausal symptoms can be eradicated or greatly reduced. An anti-inflammatory diet, the right mindset, activities, meditations and exercise are powerful. Progesterone calms the body. When levels fall, anxiety kicks in. Often, mental health issues will improve when menopause symptoms are addressed. Incontinence is treatable. It’s never too late to start HRT...2025-04-3056 min
Don't Get A Therapist... Yet!Michelle Hoffmann - Coping with Widowhood and Single ParentingIn this episode, Wendy is joined by Michelle Hoffman, a Stanford University social scientist and best-selling author. Today, she and Wendy discuss her journey from enjoying a fulfilling life with her husband to becoming a single parent when he sadly died. Michelle shares several of the strategies she used to enable herself and her children to cope with grief, such as inviting emotions in, putting in place a strong support network and building new memories. Her book, "Life Worth Living," offers practical guidance for widows and single parents, but its lessons are applicable to anyone facing significant l...2025-03-051h 07Fresh Start Family ShowEp. 264: 3 Steps to Turn Mistakes & Failures into Character Building Moments for Both Our Kids & Ourselves as Parents with Michelle IcardIn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with the incredible Michelle Icard, author, educator, and middle school expert, to talk about why failures and mistakes are actually GOOD for kids - and how we can turn them into powerful learning experiences (without the shame or guilt!)Michelle introduces her game-changing approach to parenting through challenges, including eight common "failure archetypes" - like The Rebel and The Loner - which help parents understand what’s really going on when kids mess up. She also shares her simple three-step framework for gu...2025-02-261h 01
Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance325 - Raising Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Mind with Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start FamilyEver feel like your strong-willed child came into this world with a law degree and a mission to challenge everything you say? 😅If you’re exhausted from the power struggles and wondering why your go-to parenting tactics aren’t working anymore, this episode is a must-listen.Today, I’m joined by Wendy Snyder, certified positive parenting educator and host of The Fresh Start Family Show, to talk about how to parent strong-willed kids with connection instead of control.Because let’s be real—yelling, threats, and punishments might get short-term compliance, but at what cost? 2025-01-3145 min
Your Nurse Voice MattersEpisode 3 Michelle Gordon - From Burnout to ThrivingMichelle is a registered nurse with almost 3 decades of experience in Australia's busiest emergency and critical care units. Alongside her demanding career, she faced the challenges of managing a new family business and raising three young children, which brought about stress and anxiety.
Michelle continued to work hard, care for everyone else and one day found herself in the depths of stage 12 burnout and suffering severe health issues including alcoholism. With her husband away and their children still asleep, this moment Michelle realized she needed to change her life or face dire consequences.
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The Path of MeSoul to Soul Conversation with Artist/Musician Michelle Sawtell
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Multi talented Michelle Marie Sawtell is a Boston based Artist. She's a Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Music Producer, and does Fine Art Photography. We sat down for a Soul to Soul conversation and covered so many topics. We talked about the journey of the Empath and how it has changed; Everyone is responsible for their own healing now. It's not the Empath's responsibility to absorb and transmute other's density and trauma. The world is in a time of transition and...2024-11-1945 min
Mama Genius Entrepreneurs PodcastI’m “THAT MOM” and Proud of It with Wendy AndersenWelcome to the Mama Genius Hub Podcast, where we explore motherhood, empowerment, and the transformative power of advocacy.
In today’s episode, with Wendy Andersen, a mother and advocate for children with special needs, to discuss her journey to becoming ‘that mom’—the one who tirelessly fights for her children’s well-being in medical, educational, and societal systems.
In this episode, we dive into:
Wendy's personal stories of navigating challenges and becoming a strong advocate for her children
Strategies for finding your voice as a mother and effecting change in critical areas of y...2024-10-0736 min
WHEN StoriesWHEN Stories with Michelle Vande Hey (From loss to life coach)Send us a textMichelle shares her story about how signing up for a 10K race was a catalyst that helped her get out of a deep depression and regain her sense of self after the tragic loss of her son.She explains that despite being a self-help enthusiast, motivation alone wasn't enough to pull her out of the dark place she was in. It wasn't until she really dug deep and identified her true "why" - wanting to repair her relationship with her young daughter - that she found the drive to make positive...2024-10-0313 min
Nourished & Free: The Podcast1 Year Later: Nourished & Free Graduate Tells-All (Client Confessional with Wendy)What does life look like 1 year after healing your relationship with food? Wendy's giving us the insider look and sharing with us the lessons she's learned along the way.If you're tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling out of control around food, you'll love Wendy's story. She shares her incredible journey to food freedom, reflecting on her experience since graduating from my Nourished & Free program. Hear about how she broke free from the shackles of restrictive eating, societal pressures, and family expectations. Learn how you, too, can challenge diet culture, listen to your body, and b...2024-08-1352 min
The Moving On Method® PodcastDivorce Sucks, Now What? With Divorce Recovery Specialist Wendy SterlingThere is no way around it, divorce sucks, but what you choose to do after divorce matters. This week, best-selling author, Wendy Sterling joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack on Moms Moving On to jump into how you can find yourself after divorce. Wendy shares her very personal divorce story and what she learned about herself in the process. Michelle and Wendy take a deep dive into:
Taking responsibility for the role you may have played in divorce
Learning to stop people pleasing
Loving and accepting all of you
How to not live life on auto-pilot
Rediscovering your identity and your...2024-07-2929 min
The Culture Coach#059 Employee Wellbeing and Resilience with Michelle E. DickinsonSend us a textIn case you didn’t know, June is National Employee Wellness Month. June is about ensuring that we are taking a holistic approach to our wellness. This episode shares some statistics around mental wellbeing in the workplace and a conversation with a leader in the mental wellbeing and resilience space.Having managers who are trained to model positive behaviors, have conversations around health, create an environment of psychological safety and effectively refer employees to resources can be the difference between an effective and ineffective strategy. Here are some of the...2024-06-0724 min
Thrive Beyond Size142: Living a Life By Design with Dr. Wendy O ConnorWhat does it mean to thrive? You all join me to Thrive Beyond Size on this podcast but we don’t explore the “thrive” part often enough. Today we’re going to do that, my friends. We’re going to explore what it means to flourish and live a life by design instead of default. I’m not doing this exploration alone, either. I’ve invited the wonderful Dr. Wendy O’Connor, a Stanford-trained positive psychologist and success coach for female entrepreneurs, to join me so we can all share her knowledge. Doctor Wendy has helped thousands of women live a life they...2024-03-1446 min
Stress Blueprint PodcastNWP: From Bedside to Nurse Boss: Wendy with Michelle Greene RhodesIn this episode we interview Michelle G. Rhodes is the CEO of RNterprise ™ Academy, International Speaker and 8-time author who has a rich experience of 24 years in health care and Registered Nursing. Michelle is a Certified Executive Coach, Certified Mentor who has completed both the WellCoaches and Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship programs. which is why she can provide her clients with a nurse professional perspective. Inspired by her passion to help people realize their dreams and pursue bigger goals; Michelle founded RNterprise ™, where she offers personal development programs for nurses with the vision to create a national tribe of nurse entre...2024-03-1221 min