The PurposeGirl Podcast: Empowering women to live their purpose with courage, joy, and fierce self-love.
Carin Rockind: Purpose Coach, Women’s Positive Psychology Expert, and Hap
The Purpose Girl Podcast is the modern woman’s home for finding purpose and living a fulfilling life.
With a masters degree in the science of happiness, a passion for the divine feminine, and a powerful resilience through horrific traumas, Carin Rockind powerfully encourages women to rise above life’s challenges and chaos to thrive. She gets real and raw to uplift others.
Carin’s core belief in life is that every single person on earth has a unique purpose. Because no two people have the same strengths, talents, passions and experiences, each of us has a unique contribution to make i...
The PurposeGirl Podcast Returns
Announcing the return of new episodes of The PurposeGirl Podcast -- and a live event in November! It's been a while -- a little over a year, actually! -- but I'm back!!! There are lots of changes coming to the podcast with its return, but I wanted to let you know about a live weekend event taking place in Philadelphia in November, and you are NOT gonna want to miss this! Listen to learn more, or go to https://carinrockind.com/womanrising.
238 Ways to Connect While on Break
It’s been over 4 years of weekly podcasts, and I’m doing something I’ve never done… I’m taking a break! It’s going to be a short break for part of the summer, and when I come back, get ready for some big changes! The name PurposeGirl is going away… The girl is a WOMAN, and the refreshed podcast is going to reflect that! So, if you aren’t already subscribed, please make sure you subscribe so you keep getting the new episodes under the new name! I am SO excited about all the amazing things coming
237 Discovering and Living Our Sexuality - A Conversation
In honor of Pride month here in the US, I wanted to bring you a genuine conversation with a number of dear friends of mine about our own discoveries about our places in the LGBTQIA+ universe. We’re having a frank, open discussion about our experiences, our joys, our struggles, and so much more. Regardless of how you (or those in your lives) identify, these issues touch all of us, and I want to help bring greater understanding to my community and to all those whose lives you touch. I’m joined by
236 The Power of Play with Elaine O Brien and Andrea Seydel
Play comes naturally to most children, but as we get older, playfulness, zest, tends to diminish. We get stuck in responsibilities, or maybe you feel like play is frivolous. But then you also end up feeling unhappy and depressed and play is a way out of it. The power of play can really help us live more enjoyable, fulfilling, and even productive lives. My two guests today, Elaine O’Brien and Andrea Seydel, are not only dear friends of mine, but they just coauthored a book on this, and I am so th
235 Ways of WOMAN (WOW) 1 - Positive What If
Today I’m dropping the first in a new series, called Ways of WOMAN, or WOW! These are bite-sized, supremely actionable tools for you to use to live as the powerful woman you were born to be. Join me as I talk all about: The two little words that hold so many women back The trauma of the powerful woman Positive What-If-ing Negativity bias I know you're going to love this new series! Please send us a note at team@purposegirl.com and let us know what you think! And make sure to subscribe to the p
234 Taking Control of Our Relationship with Money
I grew up the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. My grandparents fled Europe and came to the United States with nothing, and their experiences understandably left them with concerns about money and scarcity. Some of this rubbed off on me, along with my own experiences growing up around people who had far more money than I did (not that I wanted for anything). And as a result, I ended up with my own set of issues around money. Today’s episode is a bit of a departure for me, since I rarely focus o
233 Helping Women Make a Unique Life Pivot with Dominique Velasquez
You ever have that feeling that you should be happier than you are? Maybe you think that in general, things are going pretty OK in your life, and for sure a lot of people have it worse than you do, and yet you feel like you should be happier? You wonder what’s wrong with you? I’ll out myself and say that yes, I’ve been there many times in my life. If this at all resonates for you, then I’ve got the best guest for you! Today I’m sitting down with Dominique Velasquez to talk about: The guilt that
232 VISIONARY Masterclass
I didn’t build my business on social media - I built it by speaking on stages. My big dream was to be impactful like Oprah, and though I had no mentor, I figured it out. I spoke at AVON and for Victoria’s Secret execs. For Capital One and at Women’s conferences. I LOVED IT! I made an impact, I made money, AND, nearly every time I spoke, I got clients! But then… I kept seeing all of these other coaches making $1 Million in 6 months! I felt so inadequate. Ads started screaming at me on Facebook:
231 Dating, Break Ups, Relationships, and Love with Jamie Simkins
After I divorced years ago, I had a series of relationships over a number of years, some for a short time and some that lasted a while, but for too much of that time I wasn’t really clear on what I wanted out of these relationships, let alone how to go about getting it. Looking back on it now, I wish I had had someone in my life like today’s guest to help me navigate all of this. Today we’re talking with Jamie Simkins, expert in all things dating, relationships, love and sex, and it is SUCH a fa
230 Stoking the Fire Within
I recently got back from leading my Wild Woman Retreat in Puerto Rico, and I’m just gonna own it… It was AMAZING! I really do lead the best women’s retreats! Together we embraced the wild parts of ourselves, those parts that the patriarchy tries to suppress because our raw power threatens and scares them. Because uncovering and embracing these deeper parts of ourselves is critical to our own happiness. I’m on the verge of a major transformation right now, one in which I’m moving away from Purpos
229 Celebrating International Women's Day!
If you’re listening to my podcast, you know that I am all about women -- uplifting, educating, empowering, inspiring, and bringing together women. And yet it was only a few years ago that I learned about International Women’s Day! It’s such a shame that this day, now one of my favorite days each year, isn’t more widely celebrated. Well, I’m doing my part to change that, because today’s episode is all about the ways you can celebrate and honor International Women’s Day and women’s history! Join m
Bonus Episode - The Women's Day Event 2023: WOMANFEST
Just dropping into your podcast feed a brief announcement for The Women’s Day Event: WOMANFEST, a 5-hour live event, held on Zoom, March 10, 2023, in honor of International Women’s Day! WOMANFEST is a free event to celebrate the power of women, to elevate and inspire us, for us to gather in Sisterhood and raise our voices and make a difference. And all proceeds from this event are going to support women’s reproductive freedoms. In the wake of Roe being overturned, when our freedoms as women are
228 The Joy Genius with Lisa Payne
We’re every age we’ve ever been, and we carry with us the hurts from the younger versions of ourselves. To really become the powerful woman we were born to be we need to heal those wounds, we need to mother the little girl within, and when I started doing this I made such enormous strides in my personal growth! My guest today, Lisa Payne, is a soul sister and one of my clients, and she is the perfect person to help all of you to better get in touch with your inner child and begin the healing pro
227 Shifting from Little Girl to WOMAN
Deep down inside of us, and affecting who we are and the choices we make, is the 5-year old we once were, the 12-year old we used to be… We are every age we’ve ever been, and sometimes we can see these little girl tendencies in our own actions. But what the world needs now more than ever, and what WE need, is to live as a WOMAN! And so, today’s episode is all about shifting from the little girl inside of us to becoming the woman we want to be. Join me as I talk all about: Taking radical self-re
226 Vulvalicious! with Khadoma Colomby
Honesty time… how do you feel about your Pussy? (Vulva/Yoni/Vagina) Growing up, I was worried that mine looked weird and smelled funky. Sound familiar? I never looked at “her” - except when there was an “issue.” Years later, I started my own sexual and sensual empowerment. I began developing a much healthier and more positive relationship with my Pussy. I fell in love with her, and this has changed EVERYTHING! I feel more free in bed, I feel more beautiful, more ALIVE. I’m more connected to my d
225 The Year of WOMAN
I recently sent a survey to my newsletter list because I wanted to better understand what struggles and challenges women in this community are dealing with, so I can better help. In today’s episode I’m posing those questions to you and then sharing the general trends that I found popping up again and again in the responses. But I’m not just sharing struggles – I’m also proposing a solution, and it all comes down to living in wholeness. So, today I’m talking about: What it means to live in your
224 Scare Your Soul with Scott Simon
Many of us have regular meditation practices or gratitude practices. I do, and they’re such an important part of my being present, and my living grounded and with appreciation for what I have. However, how many of us have a courage practice? I’m guessing very few, but in today’s episode my guest is going to teach us all about the value of courage and leading a courageous life, how we can all live more courageously, and why it can be so transformative for us and for those around us. I am honored
223 End of Year Ritual
At the end of every year, I always spend time going through a particular ritual that helps me celebrate what was really good in the past year, look back at what I learned, and ask myself what do I want to carry forward? Doing this ritual helps me look at what I want in the coming year. I want to share this ritual with all of you so you can reflect on 2022 and look at what you want for 2023. Before I get to this very powerful ritual, I talk about: Taking time to pause and enjoy the moments in lif
222 What is PRIESTESS?
Leadership in the feminine is desperately needed, now more than ever. With the chaos engulfing our world in so many ways, we need more women rising in their power and leading from the feminine, instead of the toxic masculinity that is far too common in positions of power. In today’s episode I’m talking about what it means to be a priestess, and I’m publicly announcing a new program in which I’m bringing together years of my own training and work with ancient feminine wisdom: PRIESTESS. A PRIESTE
221 Why Fitness is a Social Justice Issue with Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
Here in the United States we have an obsession with exercise, at the same time that we have an obesity epidemic. People are often judged based on whether or not, and how much, they exercise. And yet, there are systems and structures in place that make it difficult for so many people to incorporate regular exercise into their lives. My guest today, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, has a new book out that takes a look at this issue and makes recommendations for what we can do to make positive changes in
220 How to Free the WILD Woman Inside
Like most women, I can struggle with self-doubt and question my own choices. But deep down inside I typically know what I really want to do. Deep inside all of us is the wisdom to know who we really are, that fully alive, fully radiant, fully wild self that is the key to our own happiness and success. And the more we tap into that wild side, our true inner nature, and let it out, the happier we’ll be. And so, in today’s episode I’m talking all about: The key to a woman’s happiness The jail we c
219 A Guided Meditation on Gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving here in the US, I’ve created a guided meditation to help you: Refocus on your gratitude Go into your heart, soul, mind, and body Recalibrate around what is good Recenter on what you truly desire Prepare to create more of the good in your life You're gonna want to get comfortable for this one! We’re changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
218 Battling Burnout
So many women I know, both friends and clients, are feeling extremely burned out, and I am right there with them. I hit a sort of rock bottom with my own burnout recently, despite the fact that I practice a lot of self-care. However, what I had been thinking of self-care really hasn’t cut it. My attempts at self-care haven’t been enough. And so, in today’s episode I’m talking all about: What recent research says about women in the workplace and burnout How my fear brain has contributed to my bu
217 How to Write Your Book with Kathryn Britton
So many people I know have a book inside them that they want to get out. I know it’s been true for me for so many years! And yet, getting that book done can be so intimidating! In today’s episode, Kathryn and I discuss what it takes to write and publish a book, and how she helps authors do just that. Kathryn talks about: Why it doesn’t matter if your first draft is crap. The playfulness and creativity of writing. Shifting between a top-down and a bottom-up approach to writing. Writing in 30-mi
216 Happiness: The Masterclass
On October 18 I held “Happiness: The Masterclass,” a free event for Women’s Happiness Day. This was such an impactful event, and we got such wonderful feedback on it, that I decided to release the audio of it as a podcast episode. Today’s episode is the audio from this event, and in it you’ll hear me talk about: The origins of Women’s Happiness Day The power of the words, I Choose The ten reasons why women are twice as depressed as men, including suppressing our emotionality, perfectionism, hat
215 The Modern Goddess Project with Diana Ringquist
Every feel like you’re interested in, passionate about, several things, and because of that you’re not sure how to get moving on anything? The term “multipassionate” has become more popular in recent years, and my guest today, Diana Ringquist, Founder and CEO of The Modern Goddess Project, is a mutlipassionate entrepreneur. She specializes in helping multipassionate women “get shit done” and live their full, extraordinary lives, and she has recently launched The Modern Goddess Project. In today’
214 Happiness Hacks in Honor of Women's Happiness Day
I’ve been very open about my fertility journey and the devastating miscarriages that I’ve endured. Born from the ashes of my second miscarriage, though, was the idea for Women’s Happiness Day, which we’ll be celebrating in just a few short days, on October 18. And so, in today’s episode, I’m talking about women’s happiness as grounded in the science of positive psychology, including: The relationship between helplessness and hopelessness The power of hope The impact of lockdown and isolation on
213 The Woman They Could Not Silence with Kate Moore
Every so often we read a book that touches us so deeply, so profoundly, that we find ourselves telling everyone we know that they MUST read this book. This is exactly what happened when I read The Woman They Could Not Silence, a mesmerizing story of a woman in the 1800’s whose husband had her unjustly committed to a mental institution, her heartbreaking struggles, and her amazing triumphs. This book made me outraged and inspired and fired up, and I am thrilled to have the author, Kate Moore, on
212 Teaching Girls About Their Bodies with Lisa Klein
When I was a little girl, I, like most young girls, was sorely lacking a clear understanding of my own body, how it worked, what changes I could expect it to undergo, and so much more. I learned some things about puberty in school, from friends, from my older sister… but I wish I had had a really clear guide that laid it all out. Fast forward to 2022, and I learn that a dear friend of mine from my childhood wrote a book about puberty for pre-teen and teen girls, exactly what I needed, and her bo
211 The End of PurposeGirl... Welcome to The Institute of WOMAN
Sister, big changes are coming… for me. For you. For US. After 12 years as PurposeGirl, the name no longer fits. I’m not a “Girl” – I’m WOMAN. WE are WOMAN. So, I’m excited to share that that PurposeGirl is dissolving – and we will be reborn as The Institute of WOMAN. This is about our Reclamation. Our Becoming. Our Wholeness. Our FREEDOM. And in today’s episode I take you on the very personal journey of this transformation so you understand what lies ahead for me and for all of us. I share: Wh
210 Anything is Possible Italy Update
I have been traveling and working for the past month in Italy. It's been fun and hard at times, but I am truly living a vision board. It's been a dream trip, even with the reality of traveling with a 2-year-old, and the hot sun. I paid for the entire trip by leading a Goddess VIP day, and then leading my S*nsual Goddess Tuscany retreat. Honestly, I have never cried in gratitude so much. This is my life: leading women through the fire so they can be the WOMEN they were meant to be! I share all of
209 Sisterhood is the Medicine the World Needs with Kelly Mahalak
If you’re like me, like so many of my clients, like so many women today, then sometimes, maybe even often, you feel isolated or lonely. Women were meant to go through life in community with other women, but there’s been a shift in recent decades towards hyperindividualism, as if going it alone means you’re better, more powerful, more capable. But what it’s really done is lead to greater levels of depression. In today’s powerful episode, Kelly Mahalak joins me to discuss: Some of the reasons why
208 A Very Personal Update
These last few months have been full of turmoil, both politically here in the US and personally, in my own life. Last year held some of the highest highs for me. This year… some of the lowest lows. And so, in today’s episode, I’m giving you a very personal update on what’s been going on in my life, including: My father’s Alzheimer’s The pushback and grief I’ve received from some of my own family members as I’ve shown up as my full self The major transformations that I’ve been undergoing this pa
Vacay!
I'm off on a 2 week break, taking some much needed vacation, and gearing up for something HUGE coming soon, so stay tuned! We’re changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
207 Sex Education with Liz Kessler
The state of sex education in our country is abysmal! In many places the only thing taught is abstinence, and in a majority of states, sex ed doesn’t even need to be medically accurate! How ridiculous is that?!? Better sex ed has a huge range of benefits, from a reduction in unwanted pregnancies to lower rates of STI’s to improved quality of health overall. In today’s oh-so-juicy episode, sexuality health educator Liz Kessler joins us to discuss: Pleasure as an indication of flourishing Female
206 Healing Our Sisterhood Wounds
Ever compare yourself to other women? Feel less than or like you don’t measure up? Oh sister, you know how strongly I feel that women coming together are magical! When we get together in sisterhood, it’s a profound experience! And yet, so many of us have been hurt by women, and we carry deep sisterhood wounds. Well, I grew up believing that I needed to be perfect to be loved, and a lot of this had stemmed from my experiences with other girls when I was little. I was basing my sense of self-worth
205 Be Vulnerable Enough to Be Visible with Delegate Danica Roem
So many find it challenging to be their full, authentic selves, for fear of what others would think and do. And yet, for us to fully live our purpose and make the greatest impact on the world, we need to bring all of our gifts to bear from a place of authenticity. Today’s guest is a true inspiration, a shining example of living your truth and making a positive impact in the world. Delegate Danica Roem joins us to discuss: Her first election in November 2017 as the first out and seated transgend
204 Be Your Own BFF with Marjolein van der Kruk
Best friends are wonderful. But even more important than having a best friend is being your own best friend. And this is something that many women struggle with, because we tend to beat ourselves up, be self-critical, and say mean things about ourselves we would never say about a friend. In today’s episode I am thrilled to bring you a conversation with Marjolein van der Kruk, who empowers women to shift from self-doubt to self-love, from feeling small to standing in their power, from being their
203 The Anxiety Episode
We’ve been dealing with a pandemic for several years now (we recently passed 1 million COVID-related deaths here in the US alone) and we’ve been feeling the impacts of the health and safety risks as well as the isolation. Add to that the continuing incidents of gun violence, race-based attacks, attacks on women’s rights, and so much more, and we have a lot of very real reasons to feel anxiety. So, the question becomes: What do we do about it? I have years of expertise in women’s happiness and an
202 Love Yourself Sexy with April Codd
As women we are particularly prone to pressures and expectations about what we should look like in order to be considered attractive and worthy, and these pressures make so many women miserable. My guest today is all about helping women to feel beautiful and confident and sexy in the body that they have, regardless of whether it conforms to society’s expectations. April Codd is the founder of Love Yourself Sexy, and in today’s episode we’re talking about: It’s more important to look at how well
201 Mother's Day Special - I Interview My Mama!
In honor of Mother’s Day, I am beyond thrilled to have the most important woman in my life as a guest on the podcast: My mom, Gladys Rockind! Gladys has always been a huge inspiration to me, and I’ve learned so much about being a mom from watching her. In today’s episode you’ll hear: How Gladys bucked convention and followed her own passion to become a math professor and head of the math department at a community college. The sexism that Gladys faced in her career and how she dealt with it. The
200 My First 200 - My BFF Interviews ME!
I am honored to have reached this amazing milestone of 200 weekly episodes, and I want to thank you, my listeners, for making this podcast so successful in countries all over the world. Through listener feedback, I decided to commemorate this special episode by having my soul sister, Stacey Hoffer, turn the tables and interview me! I had no idea what she was going to ask and where this conversation was headed, but rest assured that we went deep into my mission, my journey, my desires for my list
199 The #1 Thing in the Way of Your Happiness
Women come to me for a number of reasons – sometimes they feel like they’re in a rut, that they’re just going through the motions and they know there’s more to life. Sometimes they’re searching for something more meaningful and fulfilling to do and they need help uncovering their purpose. And for so many women who come to me, they’re craving more joy in their lives, more happiness. In today’s episode I’m talking all about the number one thing that is getting in the way of women’s happiness, in t
198 Women's History Month - Learning from the Legends
I celebrate women all year long, but as Women’s History Month comes to an end, I want to hold up several women as shining examples of women living their purpose and the incredible impact they have had on the world. And along with these women I pose questions for you to dive deeply into your own life, for you to explore your own stories and the impact that you have or can make on the world. I talk about: Tarana Burke, who coined the phrase, “Me too,” and started a movement Jacinda Ardern, Prime
197 The Power of Visioning
Oprah does it. Will Smith does it. So do Jay-Z and Lindsey Vonn. And so do I. We all make use of the power of visualization, and in today’s episode I’m talking all about visualization and visioning, including: Vision boards The science behind visioning How people use visioning to bring about their success What research studies have shown about how visualization can trick the brain into thinking something is actually happening Visionary Vixen, a free masterclass on visioning that I’m offering in
196 Be Better Than You with Shay Stone
She’s a top-notch Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. She’s a life coach. She’s an author. Any one of those would be career enough, but my guest today does them all and does them exceptionally well! Her fascination with human behavior and psychology is a key strength that she utilizes in her animation work as well as in her coaching and writing, and I’m thrilled that she’s bringing her wisdom and experience to you. In today’s episode, Shay Stone talks about: How her journey to become an
The Women's Day Event 2022
Just dropping into your podcast feed a brief announcement for The Women’s Day Event, a 12-hour live event, March 8, 2022, in honor of International Women’s Day! The Women's Day Event is a free event that will be the world's largest celebration for International Women's Day! Leadership, health and well-being speakers, and authors from around the world are collaborating to create a full day of inspiration, celebration, movement, and empowerment - exactly what we need now. COVID has been especially
195 A Passion for Philanthropy that Unifies with Krista Kleiner
So many people have ideas about how they’d like to change the world for the better, but they allow their limiting beliefs, or expectations from others, or any of a host of other challenges to stop them before they start. My guest today, Krista Kleiner, talks about pushing through her own challenges to create a global effort to spread love and unity in a wide variety of areas, and she is truly making a difference. In today’s episode Krista talks about: What it means to lead with love Her motivat
194 An Extraordinary and Impactful Life with Marjorie Margolies
My guest today has a lot to say about a lot of things, and that makes sense, because she has such a rich, diverse set of experiences behind her. Member of the US Congress. Emmy-award winning journalist. Founder and head of an international nonprofit empowering women leaders around the world. The list goes on. And as it turns out, when our interview ran into a roadblock for technical reason, she came over to our house and sat in my dining room for the interview, since she lives in my neighborhood
193 How to Accomplish Your Big Audacious Goal
What is that big, juicy, audacious dream that you’ve always had, that maybe you’ve been afraid to pursue or you’ve beaten yourself up for abandoning? Maybe you think it’s impossible to achieve? Last year I accomplished that kind of goal for myself, one that I had thought impossible: I threw the world’s largest event for International Women’s Day, with 12 hours of keynote speakers, panels, movement and exercise classes, and more. Over 25 speakers, 2500+ women from around the world registered for
192 Feminine Power and The Power of Girlhood with Ber-Henda Williams
When I created The Women’s Day Event for International Women’s Day in March 2021, I knew I wanted to give back, I knew I wanted to raise money for a community organization that supports girls leadership, and I was thrilled to find The Power of Girlhood, a leadership development organization serving adolescent girls in metro Detroit. And then I met its founder and was just blown away by this amazing human, Ber-Henda Williams. In today’s episode, I am joined by Ber-Henda, and she talks about Her
191 Revolutionizing Midlife with Amanda Hanson
For so many women, the idea of midlife implies a crisis: Midlife crisis. A big part of this is because society has put so much emphasis on our looks and has tied our looks to our worth. And this is really different for the way society views men at the same stage of life. Amanda Hanson has made it her mission to show women a new way of being in, and doing, midlife. Amanda joins us to talk about: The messages that many women currently in midlife received about their own worth when they were young
190 How to Get in Alignment with Your Heart and Soul Desires
Goals can be valuable tools when created and used properly, but too many of us have spent years chasing life goals that were directly given to us, or heavily influenced by, others, and aren’t truly in alignment with our own desires. When I was younger I fell prey to this myself, and it took years to get out from under it and turn my life around. And so in today’s episode I’m talking about The relationship between goals and desires. SMART goals The importance of having expanded dreams Marrying o
Bonus Episode DreamAlive Announcement
Just dropping into your podcast feed a brief announcement for DreamAlive, a 4 day live event, Jan 25 – 28, to help you create all you desire and more than you can imagine in 2022! DreamAlive (https://carinrockind.com/dream-alive/) is an event where we will dream together, in sacred Sisterhood, as women have done for thousands of years. A time for us to get into our fuzzy socks and lacy bra and get cozy with ourselves, our desires, and each other to expand our greatest visions for ourselves, our
189 A Voice for Indigenous Women and Youth with Shayla Stonechild
There is incredible wisdom at the intersection of yoga and spiritual practice, indigenous people and traditions, and the matriarchy, and this is where we find today’s guest living her purpose and impacting her community and the world at large: Shayla Stonechild. Shayla joins us to talk about: How her language itself actually shows her people’s deep connection to the land The connection between genocide of indigenous people and desecration of the land The importance of grounding and the trap of
188 Make 2022 the Year of What If...?
Too often we play the What If game in a negative way, worrying about ways that things can go wrong. What if they don’t love me? What if I lose my job? What if I don’t go after my dreams yet again? I get it, and I can fall prey to this, too. But as we move into 2022, I want you to do What If differently! What if things go well? What if I finally pursue my dreams? What if I get that promotion or land a whole bunch of new clients? What if I find my true love or my current romantic relationship blos
Bonus Episode Thank You, My Listeners!
I take a few minutes at the end of the year to thank you, my listeners, who make this all possible.
187 Overcoming Trauma and Shame with Lee Cordell
I’ve experienced a lot of trauma in my life (being abused, going through a divorce, having several miscarriages, being with a friend when he drowned, and more), and I’m sure most of you have as well. I’ve found that my traumas have shown up in my life in a number of ways and long after they were supposedly over, and it’s an ongoing effort to work with and through them and rise above them. My guest today, Dr. Lee Cordell, is an expert in helping women release shame and heal trauma, and I’ve benef
186 The Magic of Pleasure
2021 was an incredibly successful year for my business, PurposeGirl. There are a lot of things that contributed to this, but the number one factor is that I committed to my own pleasure. Now that might not seem particularly relevant, but taking care of my own pleasure, doing this work from a place of pleasure, has been such a game-changer for me, and in this episode I’m sharing with you how elevating the place pleasure has in my life has led to greater success. I explain: Why the more I’m in my
185 Dancing Into 2022!
With the new year right around the corner, lots of people start thinking about making new year’s resolutions. Before you start heading down that path, though, I want to set you up for massive, juicy success! And so, today we’re talking about setting and achieving goals, but we’re doing it in a uniquely PurposeGirl way! Specifically, I’m teaching you: What are SMART goals? What does SMART goals leave out that is so important? How can you approach goal setting from the feminine? Why should we gro
184 Innovating and Creating New Products With Elyse Kaye
Have you ever had a perfect “Shark Tank” idea but not known how to do it? A product you want to create but you know nothing about funding or manufacturing? My guest didn’t either but she knew she needed to solve curvy busty women’s issue with athletic bras! And she did just that! Bloom Bras is the most size inclusive line on the market ranging in sizes 28C -56L designed with NASA, shipping and packaging experts and Oprah's corset maker to bring the vision to life. Now she is part of support
183 Gratitude for Yourself!
So often we give thanks for our family, for your home, for abundance but when do you even stop and give thanks for yourself? When do you ever pause and actually look in the mirror and say thank you, when you look at the woman in front of you? When do you actually look at her and say: I love you. I appreciate you. You're amazing. If you're like most women, that doesn't happen. And so today's episode of The Purpose Girl Podcast is all about gratitude for yourself, love for yourself. And I cannot w
182 Ask Me Anything!
Have you ever wanted to ask me questions, maybe get some free coaching or individualized support? Have you ever actually reached out and sent me a question? Well, some of you have through Instagram DM’s, FB Messenger, and email, and if I wasn’t able to answer at the time I saved your questions, and today I’m getting back to you! This is an Ask Me Anything episode, where I answer questions that some of you have sent me! In today’s episode I answer the following: Does your job/business have to be
181 What is the First Step to Purpose?
Today is the first in a multi-part series in which I go back to basics: FINDING your purpose! You know you want purpose, but where to start? It’s too overwhelming. It’s too elusive. So I’m walking you through a step-by-step process with clear examples from my own life and the lives of my clients so that you can take that first (and second, third, and fourth) step! My purpose is to light up women with purpose so that you go light up this world. You’re needed, love, and you deserve it! Let’s do th
180 Purpose after Abuse with Becca Stevens
Sometimes you meet a true heroine - a woman who has turned the worst situations into beautiful profound Purpose. That’s Becca Stevens. She survived her father’s death at 5, then abuse, and turned all of that pain into a passion for empowering women survivors of abuse. She heals by creating safe spaces, financial independence, and lifelong community support to rise up against systems that commoditize, criminalize, and abuse women. She is my soul mate, Shero and an amazing human who teaches us all
179 Support Your Nervous System Through Anxiety
Do you suffer from anxiety, nervousness, or critical inner voices? Have you experienced your share of trauma? I’ve had a lot of crappy stuff happen in my life. I’ve had traumas, both “little t and big T traumas,” and I’m sure you have, too. I also have a history of anxiety. However, what I also have are tools to help me work with my nervous system, to work with the traumas, to manage my anxiety, so that I can forge ahead and live my purpose and help women all over the world to live their own pur
178 Women's Global Happiness Day 2021
On October 18, 2021, I held the fourth annual Women’s Global Happiness Day, a not-for-profit worldwide initiative to eradicate the women’s depression epidemic. We had women from over a dozen countries register for this event, and from their feedback it was truly inspirational and life changing. I want to share what I did that day with all of you, my listeners, who might not have been on the call. And so, in today’s episode, I’m talking about: Some of the exercises that we did Why women are twic
177 The "Too Much" Episode
As women we have so many pressures put upon us from society, from friends or family members or coworkers, from the media, about not being enough… Not thin enough or young enough or rich enough or curvy enough, and so on! At the same we’re often afraid of being too much! What will others think if we show up as the big, bold woman we truly desire to be? This fear of being thought of as too much holds so many women back, and there is a reason based in evolutionary biology for why we have this fear.
176 Be a Goddess Unleashed!
As women we have leashed ourselves to the fear that if we shine too brightly we’ll make others feel bad, or that they’ll judge us for it, or that we’ll fail and look stupid, or that we won’t be loved. We’ve put this leash around our own necks, or we haven’t removed the leash that society has put on us, and so we tend to play small. My own leash used to be the belief that if others saw my imperfections, if I didn’t have the body or the husband or the job they wanted me to have, that I wouldn’t be
175 Rewiring Our Brains FOR Us
Sister, I hate to break it to you but "bad" decisions are just part of life. You dated the person who wasn't good for you. You stayed in the job that you hated with the terrible boss. You got into the numbing out cycle of addiction. You keep looking for something outside yourself for validation and love. Well, Sister, I'm here today with an incredible guest to talk about accepting all these parts of ourselves - and then choosing to shift them into purpose. Melissa Monte considers herself a guin
174 Good Girl Syndrome
One of the biggest things that hold back women from truly living their purpose is falling prey to the Good Girl Syndrome, saying yes when we mean no, agreeing to do things we don’t really want to do, suppressing our own wants and needs in order to do what others ask or expect of us. In today’s episode we’re blowing up the Good Girl Syndrome so we can step into being the wise, wild, unleashed woman that we were born to be. How to know if you have Good Girl Syndrome Get clear on how being a Good
173 How to Shift From I Can't to I Can!
Think about some of the things that really make you happy. Now, how often do you do them? Probably not as often as you really, truly could, right? And why is that? If you’re like me and so many others, your brain probably comes up with a whole host of reasons why you can’t do some of the things that would really make you happy! This is so common, AND, this is something you can change! In today’s episode I talk about: Why our brains throw up roadblocks to doing what makes us happy. How we can ov
172 You are Worthy of the Whole Cake!
I grew up saturated by messages that women deserve less than men. Maybe you did, too. Like so many women, I settled for the crumbs instead of expecting more, because that’s what I thought I deserved. It’s taken me a long time and a lot of personal work to unleash myself from those old, unhealthy beliefs, and in this episode I want to help you do the same! I’m talking about: The subtle – and not so subtle – ways in which women have been told that they deserve less than men Where are you acceptin
171 From Darkness to Light with Melissa Bernstein
On paper, some people seem to have a perfect life – a loving spouse, healthy happy kids, a successful career, a comfortable home – and yet they struggle with crippling anxiety or depression. I’m sure some of you can relate. I know I can. My guest today has experienced this as well and has made it her mission, her purpose, to help others navigate their emotions and sensitivities in order to truly be happy and thrive. Stick around and hear Melissa Bernstein of Melissa & Doug fame talk about: Why
170 You Get to Choose!
As women we’re often judged for the decisions we make related to work and family: How can you work full time and have a child? That’s not fair to your baby! Being a full-time mom and not working outside the home is so old-fashioned! How can you place work above family and choose not have kids? And sadly, it’s often women who are the most cruel to other women for exactly this! Well, I’m calling BS on all of that! No one has the right to tell us how we can or can’t make our lives work, how we mu
169 How To Be More Mindful with Adriane David
In the chaos and craziness of our everyday lives, with so many distractions jumping out at us and demanding our attention, the one thing we all truly need to feel more at peace is greater mindfulness. But what does mindfulness really mean, and how can we get it? You’re going to want to listen to today’s episode, as my amazing guest, mindfulness expert Adriane David, breaks it down for us. Get ready to learn some super deep truths: What is mindfulness? Why does mindfulness matter? Why is there n
168 You HAVE to Start BRAGGING!
Sister, I LOVE to brag! It's true! And I want you to start to love bragging, too. Today's episode is all about: Why bragging is so important - and how we are taught that bragging isn't what a good girl "should" do How we beat the dead horse and ruminate on negative things that have happened. The science behind sustainable habit building Why you need TOO MUCH all the time! It's all about smashing the GOOD GIRL! How your brags can be super huge and also super tiny and everything in between. Wan
167 Stepping Off the Busy-ness Treadmill with Tammi Leader and Chelsea Leader Fuller
Tammi Leader and Chelsea Leader Fuller are the founder and leaders of Campowerment, a transformational playground to grow... essentially, summer camp for adults! Talk about a DREAM, right?! Today we're talking all about: My favorite part of childhood - can you guess what it was?! Why and how Tammi founded Campowerment and how she and her daughter Chelsea now run the programming. How so many women are starved for genuine, feminine, empowering connection - and how the women at Campowerment hel
166 F*ck It
Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is to just say 'fuck it.' What's the worst that could happen? Sure, our anxious minds and ego brains tell us tons and tons of scary, stressful stories that make us feel like we will die if the worst case scenario happens. But Sister, that fear is one of the biggest things that holds us back. And it has come time for you to just say 'fuck it.' It's about doing the damn thing WITH the fear. It's about recognizing that the worst case scenario is actual
165 You Are Divinely Designed with Kelly Mahalak
What if you could read something and know EVERYTHING about yourself? Not just when you'll die or who you'll marry someday, but rather who you really BE -- who you ARE in this world? Well, my guest on the PurposeGirl Podcast this week not only believes that this is possible, but she actually makes it happen. Soul sister, friend, mastermind sister, Embodied Leadership Coach, and Human Design mentor Kelly Mahalak is here today talking all about Human Design, why it's significant and how it's useful
164 P*ssy, P*ssy, P*ssy with Devi Maisha
Today's episode turns. me. on. Like, so freaking much. We are talking about the source of all our power; the juicy, sweet center of all that is good and divine; the abundant creatrix in all of us: pussy. I'm having this conversation with the perfect person, too. Devi Maisha is a Sacred Sexuality teacher who specializes in showing women how to take their sex lives higher, release their trauma and shame, create better relationships, and transform their lives into abundance and ecstasy through the
163 How to Make BANK Using Your Purpose
Sister, I’m making a ton of money by living in my purpose. Like, more money than I’ve ever made. In the month of June I made almost as much as I made in all of 2020 (details on how much that actually was in the episode!) Do you want to know a secret? …you can also make a ton of money by living in your purpose. It’s true! I’ll even take it a step further – you DESERVE to make a ton of money, and you deserve to be PAID for your purpose. For your contribution. I WANT you to make a ton of money. I w
162 PurposeGirl Pride: How to FULLY Live Your Purpose with Rachel Schor
Sister, I think this might be the best episode of the PurposeGirl Podcast yet. Wanna know some juicy details about my sex life, what it looks like on the inside of working in PurposeGirl, get some sneak peaks at what's coming up soon, and get juicy as can be with me? This episode is for you! Today's guest is someone you have come to love - though not as much as I love her! - and we're talking all things pride and sexuality, PurposeGirl land, juicy manifestation, and we're even going to give yo
161 How to Go Higher
The key to going higher, sister, is not abundance or pleasure or joy. Sure those things are great, but the thing that really gets you higher (and takes all the people around you with you) is gratitude. And today's episode is the audio from this week's PowerUp with PurposeGirl, a weekly teaching I give on Wednesdays at 2pm EST (at least as of now) in the PurposeGirl Facebook Group (which if you're not a part of, you can join at the links below!). In this PowerUp with PurposeGirl, I tell you abo
160 Being Authentic and Proud with Suzanne Falter
Happy Pride Month, PurposeGirls! To all of you who are out, questioning, and/or closeted, I’m proud of you, and I love you! While many queer people wear their identity with pride, many of us also have had challenging or traumatic experiences connected with our queerness. Today’s guest on the PurposeGirl Podcast is no stranger to the complicated and the incredibly beautiful sides of being queer. Suzanne Falter is an author and podcaster who helps busy women find happiness through self-care. After
159 You Are WORTH It, Goddess
If you always find yourself unworthy, then you will always find something more worthy than you. Read that again, sister. If you always find yourself unworthy, then you will always find someone more worthy of your time, money, energy, focus, etc… than you. And that, sister, won’t fly anymore. Not on my watch. So many of my clients come to me with a variety of concerns: there’s not enough money, there isn’t enough time, that you’re a bad mom if you do anything for yourself over doing something for
158 Dealing With Alienation with Rebecca Knight
The term alienation refers to the situation in which somebody is forced out of connection with others, particularly his or her loved ones. Alienation can take many forms and hurts someone mentally and emotionally, manifesting in relationship, health, work and other issues. If you’ve been alienated, what do you do? How do you reconnect with your loved ones? Where do you turn? One of my Goddess on Purpose alum, and Goddess on Fire MasterMind clients, Rebecca Knight, was alienated from her kids for
Goddess Getaway Miami Bonus Episode
BIG, MASSIVE, JUICY FUNNN ANNOUNCEMENT!! Goddess!!! Listen up because I have such a fun, juicy, change-your-life announcement that you are NOT going to want to miss this!!! Announcing… Goddess Getaway Miami!!! From August 20 – 22, 2021, I’m leading 25 Goddesses on this exclusive, empowering, transformative, enlivening and FUN retreat in sunny, beautiful South Beach, Miami! For 2 amazing nights and three glorious days you will: *Get SOO clear on what you desire *Claim your beauty and self-love *A
157 Stress and Anxiety Relief from Home with Katy Kern
I have been honest with all of you that pretty much all my life I have suffered from anxiety. And the last few years, between all my miscarriages, running a business, now having a baby… I can frequently feel not only the mental and emotional strains of my anxiety and stress, but also the physical ones. I am seriously SO happy in life, but my body still feels the physical pain of stress. And I, like so many of us, need to learn how to care for our physical bodies and how to destress. In this epis
156 Mother's Day, Infertility and Using an Egg Donor
One in eight couples – or 7.3 million women in America alone – go through infertility. I am 1 in 8. But there’s an aspect to my journey to motherhood that I’ve never shared, and in this episode, I share the full truth to help other women and couples get pregnant: We used an Egg Donor. I felt so much shame around this, as many women do with egg and embryo donation. But now I'm proud of it, so in this episode, I share my journey - the whole thing... the shame, the fear, the decisions, the pain of
155 Healing Sisterhood Wounds: Lifting Each Other Up with Molly Galbraith
“Girls can be really, really mean.” How many times have you thought, felt, or said that? So many women I work with – me included – have deeply seeded sisterhood wounds. So many women I connect with share that they were isolated, rejected, teased, and even bullied by the girls we thought were our friends when we were younger. It’s painful, embarrassing, and has long lasting impacts. It’s one of them many reasons why the work we do here at PurposeGirl is so important: to heal the wounds of sisterh
154 Gratitude & Purpose: A Guided Meditation
Today I took a pause to appreciate and feel grateful for my life. I still find myself in such wonder as I watch my 9-month-old son, Shay, view the world with such curiosity and excitement. I’ve been trying to instill some of the same in my own life. To slow everything down and find the beauty in all that is around me. Maybe you had a long day, or you're feeling tired after several hours of work and parenting, or you’re having trouble letting go of the way you handled something. The anxiety and s
Bonus Episode #4 Join Goddess on Purpose!
Want to be a Goddess on Purpose? Goddess on Purpose started this past Wednesday, April 14, 2021, but you can still sneak in before April 21, 2021, at 6:30 pm ET! And sister, this is THE PLACE to uncover your purpose, to do so in a feminine, PurposePowerful, juicy way, among sisters all over the world, likeminded women doing all of this with you! Join us, Sister! www.goddessonpurposecourse.com
153 Leveling Up the Human Species with Colleen Osborne
Each little action counts, sister. And my guest today is the perfect example of this in practice. If each of us believes our actions have impact, we WILL change the world. It’s a choice, though, to believe we have impact and agency, and that if we put our minds to anything huge, we will be able to achieve it. Colleen Osborne, my soul sister, multi-time client – literally, this incredible woman was in Goddess on Purpose and then my business Mastermind, Goddess on Fire - and friend is going to be
152 What Do You Want to Be When you Grow Up?
What’s my purpose? How do I figure it out? Where do I even start? In this episode, I break it allll down for you: Why purpose has been so hard to “find”, where you need to start, the first step you need to take, questions and inquiries to journal on to get there and taking imperfect powerful action. I seriously make it sooo simple. Women come to me usually in one of two places: “I have absolutely NO CLUE what my purpose is, please help me find it” OR “I know my purpose, but I don’t know wh
151 What's the First Step to Purpose?
Ever feel anxious about Purpose? Like what is the first step?? I got you. When stressed about Purpose, women are typically in one of two places: You know your purpose and don’t know what to do next, or you have absolutely no idea what your purpose is. Today’s episode addresses both to give you the first step either way. My guests are two incredible soul sisters, two of my dear friends and clients, two Goddess on Purpose alum who each found me in one of those places: Deahna Byrd-Taylor and April
150 How to Make Dreams a Reality
Do you ever see “other people” doing cool things and you think “well that’s for other people... Not for me...”? Nothing is more disempowering. I just spent 7 glorious weeks LIVING in a multi million dollar home in Miami Beach, going to the beach or pool every day, taking boats out on the water, working and luxuriating in paradise!! Years ago I would have thought that was for other people. “The lucky ones”... “the beautiful people.” Since, I’ve learned the steps to make happen it happen for me (a
149 What Purpose Can Do For You!
Sister, I want you to have all the deliciousness in your life that you could possibly desire. And I really believe that the key to unlimited possibility in your life is, you guessed it, purpose. There is so much power in purpose. In you finding YOUR purpose. It isn’t just the thing that gets you up in the morning. No, sister. It’s a verb. It’s a way of life. “She who has a why has a way to live through any how.” And sister, being a Goddess on Purpose isn’t just about making HUGE waves. You don’t
148 Highlights from The Women's Day Event
OH. MY. GODDESSSSSS!!! The Women’s Day Event was OFF THE CHARTTTSSS!!!! It was extraordinary! Life-changing! Magical!!. It was EVERYTHING all wrapped into one amazing powerful empowering fabulous fun event and I’m soooo grateful and proud and overwhelmed with joy. Imagine a full day of the best, most real, most raw, inspiring, motivating, enlivening speakers and dance classes possible empowering YOU all day. Imagine a day of Sisterhood where you were encouraged and supported by like hearted wome
147 Listening to Your Heart, Creating Purpose from Challenge, with MJ Grant
MJ (Mary Jane) Grant shares with us how being a proud CODA (Child Of Deaf Adults) defined her life purpose – translating and interpreting the human heart. For MJ, being a CODA wasn’t “pain” or “struggle,” but the world is not set up to support deaf people. People would call her parents dumb, and now caring for her mother with dementia, she’s risen up to share the very real experience and challenge with others in a documentary. She will open and break your heart and show you how to persevere wit
146 Want "More" In Life? You Can Have It All!
Have you ever felt: “There has to be MORE than this”? I have, so in this episode I help you figure out what that means and how to get it. Years ago in my first marriage, I kept feeling “There has to be MORE.” The same in my old career. I wanted “more.” But I remember not even being sure what I wanted “more” of. Ever felt that way? You want more, but not more busy-ness or stuff. Rather, you want more fulfillment, more vibrancy, more aliveness, more purpose! In this episode, we get to the heart of
145 BE You with Jessica Zweig
Have you ever found yourself chasing goals with a lot of effort, feeling like a hamster in a wheel, only to feel disappointed and empty after achieving them? You do do do and still aren’t happy?! Sad but true, most of us were taught to go after generic goals like a prestigious degree, a big salary or a fancy house, rather than to look deep into ourselves to figure out who we are and what we want for our lives. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, Jessica Zweig, award-winning entrepreneur
The World's Biggest Women's Day Event - Special Episode
I am thrilled to tell you about an amazing and transformative event that will inspire you to live your biggest, most powerful life – fully and purposefully! And best of all…it’s FREE! The Women’s Day Event will take place online on International Women’s Day - March 8th from 8am EST to 8pm EST - and you can pick and choose which sessions interest you the most! There will be… * A Powerful Leadership Panel * A HOT Sensuality and Sexuality Panel * A Badass Boss Entrepreneurship Panel * An Invigorati
144 LOVE with Hubby Joshua Klur
Love, romance, challenges, #relationshipgoals, OH MY! Goddesses...this week, I have the BEST guest for you... my HUBBY!! Yep, for the first time ever, my love, Josh, is joining me on the mic to talk about our relationship, and oh my Goddess... it's JUICY!! On this episode we DISH, we banter, we flirt... we get into the nitty gritty of our relationship - how we met, first impressions, what works, what challenges us, and how we move through it all!! In honor of Valentines Day, you'll hear a super
143 Turning Grief into Gold
Everyone can relate to grief right now – with COVID and lost jobs and political turmoil and and and… there is so much to grieve it can be overwhelming. But if you are able to transmute your grief into power, it can literally be life changing. Grief is one of the most powerful emotions in the spectrum, so being able to actively harness it and make that shit into fertilizer can truly change everything for you. There is power in that deep emotion. There is power in your pain, sister. And we are her
142 Let’s Get Your Purpose Going!
Here’s a super juicy episode that empowers you to start and/or grow your purpose business. Today, I’m pulling back the lace curtain and sharing with you all the details of MY purpose business – money, clients, impact, all of it. I want to help you connect with what is possible for you, your business, and your purpose in the year 2021. If you’re scared to start uncovering and understanding your purpose because you think you won’t make any money, that you’ll fail, that the world will end (or any o
141 The Race Conversations We Need to Have with The Kinswomen
Being anti-racist is part of all of our purposes. It’s the only way to elevate the world. But white people aren’t experts on race, so how do I (or you, if white), do it? After the brutal murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor (and others) this summer, I wanted to know what I could do. Many of my white clients and listeners asked the same - where do we start? This episode gives you answers. Gives you the first -- and second and third -- steps to take. It’s our responsibility as white people t
140 Answering the Call Within
That inner voice is calling to you – will you answer? Inside each of us is the call of the Goddess, or as I like to say, a purpose; something we were all meant to do and meant to be. This call is powerful beyond measure, and if you listen to it and really pay attention to what is being told to you, it will not only guide your life, but provide the opportunity, too. This has manifested for me in creating PurposeGirls – my calling is to inspire, and to light women up. Today’s incredible, passionat
139 The Power of Sisterhood
If you ever feel alone, or wish you had different relationships with women or just crave sisterhood, you need to listen to this episode. I get down with two of my clients/soul sisters/friends – Diana Ringquist and Jennifer Wellington - and talk everything sisterhood. We share our wounds around being connected to other women - and how powerful and healing it is to be with the right women. Each of them joined my women’s groups hesitant but found Sisterhood lifesaving (literally - as you’ll hear in
138 Thank You, 2020 - A Guided Meditation
2020 has been an incredible year of transformation for so many of us. It forced us to feel pain and loss and grief and loneliness and fear. It also has challenged us to adapt and be resilient – to find hope and joy in small places and to make active connection with people all over the globe. 2020 will be a year to remember. One that historians and scientists and activists will write about and study for generations. One our children will tell their children about. So, for all the bad 2020 has pro
137 Empowering Girls as Leaders
Listeners often ask me how to empower their teens. This episode will get you on track. Because how do we make massive change in the world? We start with our young people. By empowering girls and teens with the ability to make change now, they can make a massive difference. In this incredible episode of the PurposeGirl podcast we talk all things girl power – why empowering young people as leaders matters, why girls and women are the leaders the world needs now, and how girls and women can rise up
136 Feel Like You Have NO Time?
Ever feel like you have no time? No time to pursue a dream, no time to meditate, no time to even clean your house or shower? Me too. I am a busy mama and entrepreneur. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s a good busy. It’s a busy I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. But damn, finding the time to do anything – like this podcast episode, for example – is really hard. But I did it – I brag. Truth be told, I’ve had a lot of anxiety recently around getting it all done without compromising on anythin
135 Celebrating YOURSELF!
Do you self-depricate or self-celebrate? Have a hard time taking compliments? Do you beat yourself up or have an inner mean girl? Then listen up. Oh my Goddess this episode is so JUICY! I am so fired up, so excited, to bring you this episode because it’s all about one of my very favorite things – bragging! Yes, you read that right – I LOVE to celebrate myself, I love hearing other women celebrate themselves, so, I share why you should be bragging, too. Women are taught from an incredibly young a
134 Your Life is Your Legacy
We are all constantly searching for more meaning in our lives, we want to leave a legacy. The legacy we create is how you live every day, moment by moment, in the many communities and Sisterhoods your heart calls home. Sharing who you are with people you love is the best way to leave a lasting, beautiful legacy that people will talk about for generations. Our guest today is so special because she is the embodiment of this concept. An immigrant from Jamaica who came to the States to grow her oppo
133 My Grateful 8
Happiest Thanksgiving, my love. This week’s episode is all about one of my very favorite things: Gratitude. 2020 has been hard, but it’s taught all of us what’s important. My gratitude list is long this year – longer than it has been ever before. So in this episode, I share My Grateful 8 (okay, it’s a lot more than just 8, but what can I say, I celebrate that I’m good at being grateful!), I provide you with the science on why gratitude is so good for us (and the lasting effects of it on our over
132 The B Side of Motherhood
If you’ve been around for the last couple months, you know my big news – I became a mother! I love it so much – and I don’t shy away from talking about the hard parts. Motherhood can bring about a new type of anxiety and a new type of depression. And many women – including me – even experience a feeling of distance from our babies that is scary and confusing and so. Damn. Hard. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m fortunate to be joined by Chiara Townley, a woman who caught my attenti
131 Shattering the Glass Ceiling
We all have dreams. Huge, amazing, juicy dreams. And maybe we feel like they’re not possible. And maybe it’s because we don’t see people who look like us doing those things. But you can shatter any glass ceiling, and we saw proof of that in this year’s election results. Regardless of your politics it’s so inspiring to see people who really represent America’s beautiful diversity getting recognized and elected. The value of inspiration or the feeling of being inspired is not just the juicy feelin
130 How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job
How do you feel about your job? Love it? Hate it? Wish it were different? So often, women come to me wanting a NEW job. A true and aligned purpose – and I love supporting that. AND, sometimes, we can make your current job your DREAM job. Is your job aligned with your inner values and connected with your personal strengths? Does it allow you to pursue your purpose? If you answered to ‘no’ any of these questions, I wouldn’t be surprised. That is where I used to be in my job and now that I know wha
129 My New Mama Journey
Can you believe it’s been already four months since I became a mom!? Shay coming into my life was a dream come true, but it certainly has not been easy. Motherhood has been beautiful, wonderful, pleasurable, and fun. But motherhood has also been frustrating, depressing, so challenging, and uncertain. And since becoming a mom and experiencing all of this firsthand, I’ve realized something so important: there is a myth that circles the parenthood community of what makes a good mama. This myth is c
128 Desire on Fire
What are you biggest, juiciest intimate desires? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. As women, we’re taught from a young age to prioritize the needs of others at the expense of their own. We are taught that our pleasures and desires aren’t nearly as important as those of the other people in our lives – especially the men. It’s time for women to take back their pleasure, and insert it into everything they do. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I interview my soul sister and Burning Ma
127 Why Women Are Less Happy Than Men – And How To Change That
On a scale from -10 to +10, how happy are you? If your score is not that high, then you’re not alone. Aside from COVID, the anxiety of our current times and more, it’s a fact that women are less happy than men, less happy than women were 30 years ago, and less confident than men in nearly every profession. This has to change. Women are so courageous, so resilient, so powerful and amazing that we should be TWICE AS HAPPY! So we deserve better and so do all of the people in our lives. As the sayin
Special Announcement: Free Women's Happiness MasterClass
PurposeGirls!!! LISTEN UP because I have a BIG announcement!!! This Sunday, October 18, 2020, I'm hosting a 100% fabulous, totally free, seriously FUN Women's Happiness MasterClass called "Wildly, Passionately Happy"!!! If COVID has made you feel isolated, and down.... if the state of the world has left you anxious and unmotivated... if you need HOPE and a reboot to end this year with vibrant vitality, and a reminder of the JOY and PURPOSE you're born for, then you MUST join!!! It's going to be
126 Pleasure to Profit with Julia Wells
If you’ve wanted to start a business, or you have one, but it feels hard and overwhelming, listen to this episode because my guest is bringing pleasure to profit. What if business could be fun? Could be filled with PLEASURE? It’s not news – traditionally, the idea of business is not linked to anything related to enjoying ourselves or having fun. But actually, scientific research has proven that when we are in a “pleasure frequency,” we become more aligned with a feeling of receiving, we attract
125 Four Steps to Purpose Now!
Enough excuses and procrastination – you’re a Goddess on Purpose and it’s time to live it. Have you felt called to do more? To make a difference? You have ideas and even know what you should do, but you’re not doing it. And you’re sick of being stuck. This episode – and my Goddess on Purpose program – are for you. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I give you the 4 simple steps to take to live your purpose NOW. Your story, your wisdom, your ideas, your products and services are needed n
124 Leave Your Legacy: In Honor of RBG
Have you ever asked yourself what is the legacy that you want to leave? What do you want people to think of you and how would you like to be remembered? Though tapping into your true purpose can be a hard thing to do when you’re not sure of what that is, beginning by thinking about the legacy you want to leave can have a massive impact on your life. With Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passing away, I’ve been thinking a lot about legacy. Hers was ensuring women could have a credit card, buy their ow
123 How to Get Your Book Done! with Christine Kloser
Have you ever thought “I want to write a book… I have a story to tell... I know my story could help people…” But, you’ve held yourself back in fear not knowing how to do it, or feeling like a fraud, or wondering who would read your story anyhow? Have you held yourself back in self-doubt? This episode is for you. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m joined by Christine Kloser, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, coach and publisher that trains entrepreneurs and lead
122 Your Soul's Calling: A Sacred Pause with Rha Goddess
It’s more than evident that for most of us, 2020 hasn’t particularly gone as expected. But, on the bright side, all of what we have journeyed throughout this year has given us the possibility to slow down and think about what’s really important – what actually matters! So, what is essential for you? What are the values and principles you truly want to stand by? In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m fortunate to be joined by Rha Goddess, an entrepreneurial soul coach with a remarkable c
121 My Birth Story – Baby Almost Didn’t Make It…
Hello Purpose Girls! I’ve missed you all so much! I had my baby – Shay Logan Rockind-Klur - and he is divinely perfect!!! But… he almost died during birth and in this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I share our beautiful and scary story as it’s one of triumph over trauma and choosing to see the good no matter how bad. I’m finally back from maternity leave now, and I’m excited to get back to the show, to coaching and to work! Becoming a mother has been beautiful and profound and the best thin
120 Enough Of The Good Girl! with Kasia Urbaniak
Have you ever been scared of being too much but at the same time being too little? Do you usually find yourself feeling physically and emotionally exhausted for doing some really hard work for which you’re not even credited, or maybe not allowing yourself to express the full range of your emotions? If so, beware of these symptoms! You may be suffering from “Good Girl Conditioning!” In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m fortunate to be joined by Kasia Urbaniak, founder and CEO of The Ac
119 The Healthy Truth about Women with Dr. Bestie Westie
Did you know that most women's products, diet plans and exercise programs you may have come across in your life were actually designed with very little information on how your body really works? As a matter of fact, it was not until 1993 that the female body was even included in pharmaceutical studies – before that time, believe or not, all women related products were tested on 140 pound men! Sad but true: So much designed for women has been developed by an industry created by men decades ago. I
118 Coming Out as Transgender with Jennifer Booker
Scientific research has proven that we humans have developed the practice of classifying and discriminating things in order to make it easier for us to process our reality. This basically means that our brain feels more comfortable labeling and then placing stuff into well-defined boxes. Unfortunately, it seems that our society has also adopted this method when it comes to dealing with gender, and many people have therefore learned to conceive of all gender-related issues as either male or femal
117 My Pregnancy Journey
I’ve had a five-year pregnancy journey full of incredible highs and terrible lows, and while I’ve mentioned it in passing, this is the first time I’m really opening up and sharing in detail – including life-threatening complications. If all goes as hoped, I’ll be birthing my wonderful boy, my PurposeBoy, two weeks from the release of this episode, and in the next few solo episodes I’ll be sharing my experiences of new motherhood with you! But I want to share my full journey with you as when we h
116 Anti-Racism with Sophie Williams
In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m fortunate to be joined by Sophie Williams, author and Marketing and Operations specialist with a focus on organic social media, who loves thinking about intersectional identities (especially race and gender) and how they shape our experiences of the world. She’s also an active and vocal anti-racism advocate. In this episode, Sophie Williams and I discuss the following: The challenges in using terminology such as BAME, BIPOC, and black The importan
115 Black Lives Matter
As I record this episode here in the United States, we are seeing boil over the anger, frustration, and rage over the killing of George Floyd, and more generally, police brutality disproportionately aimed at people of color and the systemic racism that has been so prevalent in our society. I typically don’t dive into what’s going on in the news, but this is not news. This has been going on for a long, long time. And either I speak up and run the risk of offending people, or I stay silent for fea
114 Sex Matters! with Dr. Jennifer Berman
It’s a fact that good sexual experiences are crucial when it comes to our physical, mental and emotional health. Besides being a known source of pleasure, sex also boosts our immune system and improves our overall wellbeing. Unfortunately, despite scientific and psychological progress made in the field, there are still many women out there who are not able to enjoy sex and sexuality, and have to deal with the frustration this causes. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m fortunate to b
113 Creating Deep Sisterhood Connections Even at a Distance
There have been so many times in my life, some wonderful and some really rough times, when I’ve truly needed deep connection with women. And even if this connection has to be made long-distance, as it is while I’m recording this during the COVID-19 quarantine, it’s still important to nurture. There is something truly powerful to be found in deep connections among women, and I hope this episode helps you to see some new ways to foster these special relationships in your own life. In today’s episo
112 From Courage to Confidence with Amy Klien
Have you ever found yourself just waiting to feel more confident before undertaking a certain activity? Maybe postponing starting your own business or asking for that promotion until the fear of rejection or failure minimizes? Well, in order to make that happen, you’ll have to be courageous first. This is how it works: The more courage you have, the more you’ll take action when you’re scared; therefore, the more confidence you’ll have in yourself. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m
111 We're All Here to Mother the World
This episode is being released a few days before Mothers Day here in the United States, and it’s a very special Mothers Day for me, as my first baby is due in about two months! So I want to take this time to honor all mothers out there and the amazing work you're doing taking care of your kids and taking care of yourselves in these crazy days of the COVID-19 quarantine. And I want to honor all of you women who do not have a child of your own, because you are a mother as well, just in different –
110 Know Yourself to Love Yourself with Marta Spirk
Are you a woman who loves herself? While many women say yes, at the same time they also admit to have disrespectful behaviors towards themselves on a regular basis – Taking on too much in order to avoid disappointing somebody else, as well as not making enough time for self-care for the sake of meeting the needs of others are usually clear symptoms of not loving yourself that much. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m fortunate to be joined by Marta Spirk; writer, podcaster and woman
109 Your Dreams Are Meant to Come True
When I was young I had dreams of becoming a writer. I took writing classes, I wrote poetry, I applied for a grad program in creative writing, I submitted a proposal to a publisher many years ago… But I let my dream be stifled. For years. Well, I’m thrilled to announce that my first solo book has now been published, and despite the journey it took to get here, my dream came true! In today’s episode I talk about… What I did to make this dream come true Why it’s important to stand firm in your des
108 Fostering Wellness as an Act of Social Change with Ilana Nankin
Scientific research in relation to positive psychology has proven that emotions are contagious up to three degrees of separation. It’s a fact: the way we show up to the people around us has a direct effect on how our social environment responds. In consequence, how we work with our own emotions is crucial, and learning to do so can become a powerful tool for our own self-improvement and the betterment of those around us. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m fortunate to be joined by I
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 107 Shifting to an Optimistic Thinking Style
Do you consider yourself to be an optimist or a pessimist? Actually, whether you choose one over the other, technically, you’d be wrong. Psychological studies have proven that optimism and pessimism are not invariable character traits, but moldable features related to our way of thinking. And here’s the good news: No matter what your circumstances are - optimistic thinking is something that anyone can learn! Along the way I talk about… The benefits of an optimistic way of thinking, and how it h
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 106: Balanced in Body and Empowered from Within with Sadie Lincoln
When I first started PurposeGirl I started with the dream of creating a movement of women coming together in their power and shifting the world for the better. I’ve always been fascinated by movements of women that start organically, where women gather and take a stand for something together. My guest today has created such a movement, a movement that has been leading people to feel empowered in their minds and bodies. My guest today is Sadie Lincoln, the co-founder and CEO of barre3. In today’s
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 105: How to Shift from Helplessness to Purpose
We’re living through chaotic times right now. People are concerned about their health, their jobs, their communities, their kids, the economy… If we aren’t intentional, we can get pulled down by all of the uncertainty and fear. But that’s not what I want for you. In today’s episode I teach you how to shift from the feelings of helplessness and fear to a place of resilience and purpose. Here are some of the key points I address: You are definitely entitled to feel all the feelings – fear, anger,
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 104: How to Rise Above the Chaos and Thrive
Because of Coronavirus, we need tips and tools to boost immunity, stay positive, and regain hope, and in this episode, I give you all my tools. Suddenly, many of us have had our lives changed in ways we couldn’t have predicted, and we’re now quarantined or sheltering in place, practicing social distancing, and pretty much staying at home. Many are struggling with anxiety and fear for what their future holds, but we can also use this time to go inwards, to be more contemplative, to ponder the big
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 103: Taking Bold Steps to Empower Women with Liz Warner
What is so important to you, what are you so passionate about, that you would put aside your everyday life for months to pursue that passion, to fight for that cause? My special guest today did exactly this: Liz Warner is running 30 marathons in 30 countries with the goal of raising over $100,000 for local NGO’s (non-governmental organizations) that support women and girls in those countries! In today’s episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, Liz talks about: What motivated her to take on this incr
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 102: Rising Up Stronger
Have you ever felt like life was handing you setback after challenge after tragedy after crisis? I definitely have. And yet, time and time again I’ve managed to push through, persevere, and rise again. And, if you’re like many of the women I know and with whom I’ve worked, you have, too. Not sure if you remember these toys, but a friend told me years ago that I’m like a Weeble – “Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down!” I think that’s such a great description! In today’s episode I talk about P
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 101: Reclaim Your Power with Aria Tru
Have you ever been SO angry that you wanted to smash something, throw something against the wall, or even hit someone? It’s perfectly normal to feel anger and frustration, but we need to have appropriate outlets for these more challenging emotions or we’ll end up doing something destructive, like taking it out on someone. In today’s episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m joined by Aria Tru, NLP Transformational Life Coach and founder of Women Breaking Plates, an organization she formed to give
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 100: Highlights from the First 100 Episodes
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all my listeners! I had no idea where this journey would take me when it started, but after 100 episodes, over 150,000 downloads, and hitting the top 20 in dozens of countries around the world, it’s clear that there are a LOT of women out there who are on this journey with me. I’ve received so many wonderful reviews, emails, and private messages from women whose lives I’ve changed, women who have felt heard and seen and supported through The PurposeGirl Podcast
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 099: How to Love Yourself AND Have a Hot Relationship
February 14 is celebrated in countries around the world as Valentine’s Day, but in recent years, February 13, the day on which this episode is being released, has been known as Self-Love Day. In today’s episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m joined by Crystal Langen: speaker, author, coach, and sisterhood specialist. Crystal teaches women to speak their voice and helps them build and strengthen their own self-love. In this episode, Crystal talks about: Reclaiming our beauty-knowing The power o
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 098: Rewriting Our Money Stories
There are taboos around discussing certain topics, most notably sex, politics, and money. But why do we have such a taboo around money? This is based in our own money stories. Our money story is the ingrained story that you tell yourself about money, what it is, what it isn’t, what’s wrong with it, what your capability is to earn it, and what people who have it are or are not. We all have stories about money, and these stories influence our ability to earn more of it. In today’s episode I talk a
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 97 Excavating and Learning from Fascinating Women of History
In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I'm joined by New York Times bestselling author, Marie Benedict. I devoured several of her books and was a fan of hers before she reached out to be on The PurposeGirl Podcast, and I’m thrilled and honored to bring her to you. Marie digs deep into the lives of historical women, sees them as superheroes, and shows us their “origin stories” and how they made such important contributions to our modern world. She asks how we’re living with their legacy, oft
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 096: Shifting Your Fear Into Courage
How many times in your life have you stopped yourself from trying out something new, or didn’t allow yourself to chase your dreams because of your biggest enemy that kept holding you back - fear. How do we master fear? How do we shift our fear into courage? How can we befriend our fear? We must take action. Action is our antidote to fear. Without fear there is no courage. And the only thing stopping you from achieving your dreams is, indeed, fear! In this episode, I talk about 4 clients and thei
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 095: Surviving Sex Addiction and Betrayal
It has been estimated that upwards of 3 to 5% of the adult population struggles with some sort of sex addiction, which is in the millions here in the United States. Add to that the number of partners and family members who are affected, and this addiction touches millions more. In this episode of The PurposeGirl Podcast, I’m fortunate to be joined by Jenni Rochelle, a certified life coach and advocate for women who have been impacted by their husband’s sex addiction or have experienced betrayal
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 094: Launching Your Purpose Based Business
So many of us have the limiting belief that we can’t do well by doing good, that we can’t make good money by doing good work in the world and following our purpose. But this is totally false! We CAN do well by doing good, and in today’s episode I talk about how I launched my own successful purpose-based business, and how you can, too! Along the way I talk about Amy Wisniewski’s research on the differences between a job, a career, and a calling Getting to your “why,” why you’re called to start a
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 093: What Do You Desire in the New Year?
We’re at a special time right now with the start of not only a new year but a new decade, and many people are talking about setting goals. Goals are important and they have their place, coming from the masculine and from the head. In contrast, desires come from the heart, from the feminine. In today’s episode I’m comparing and contrasting goals and desires and how they’re related, and the importance of identifying our own desires on our way to truly being a goddess on purpose. Looking back at 20
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 092: Client Spotlight – Your Energy and Manifesting with Emily McNaughton
This is part of an ongoing series of episodes in which I’m interviewing clients of mine who have uncovered their purpose and gone after their dreams. These women are truly inspirational and serve as fabulous examples of what we can do when we decide to go after our purpose, and that we’re willing to do what it takes to take control of our own lives and be the empowered women we were born to be. We are all energetic beings, but so many of us are not aware of this and are certainly not in touch wi
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 091: Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2020
I love the end of the year! It’s such a magical time, with the holidays, looking back and savoring all the wonderful moments and accomplishments of the past year, and looking ahead to the unlimited possibilities and potential of the upcoming year. And it’s even more special right now as we head into the year 2020, a number that conjures up vision and clarity, and the start of a new decade. In today’s episode, and at this magical transition point, I’m talking all about how you can set yourself up
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 090: Understanding and Managing Anxiety
A staggering number of people suffer from anxiety. For some it flares up at more stressful times in their lives, and for others it’s a constant presence, a constant struggle. I’ve talked many times about my own challenges with anxiety over the years, as well as panic attacks that I’ve suffered, most recently the almost daily attacks that I dealt with for months after my second miscarriage. In today’s episode we’re going to look at how we can handle anxiety in a healthy way and move through it to
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 089: How to Improve Your Life with Gratitude
Slowing down, pausing, and taking a moment to appreciate what we have is so important to our wellbeing, but in the hectic day-to-day rush of our lives we rarely take time for appreciation. In the United States we have the holiday of Thanksgiving, which is a day set aside for us to do exactly this, but how do we use the power of gratitude to improve our lives every single day? In today’s episode I share with you my Thankful Five, five things I’m grateful for in the past year. I get super personal
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 088: Achieving Holistic Wellness
There are many paths to wellness, and many kinds of wellness beyond simple physical health. In today’s episode my special guest, Adri Kyser, and I discuss a holistic approach to wellness. Adri also discusses some of the traumas she survived as a child, how it helped shape her journey, and how she actively chose to change the narrative of her life story. She healed herself through holistic wellness and she uses these techniques to heal women around the world. In this episode, Adri talks about: H
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 087: How to Be an Empowered Woman
What does it mean to be an empowered woman? What’s the difference between being empowered and having power over someone else? In today’s episode I dive into one of my favorite areas, what it means for a woman to be truly in her power. I talk about: The feminine and the masculine in all of us The difference between the distorted, toxic masculine, and the divine masculine The three aspects of an empowered woman The origin and meaning of the words “power” and “empowered” and what we can learn from
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 086: Keys to Women's Leadership
Are you frustrated with where you are at work? Maybe you feel like you aren’t advancing as you should be, as you deserve to be, or you struggle to define your own style of leadership. Women leaders (and companies) typically focus on two areas when aiming to advance women in leadership: building business skills and combatting discrimination. However, this leaves out a crucial third and often overlooked area – internalized patriarchal programming. Our special guest today, LeeAnn Mallorie, will be
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 085: How to Thrive at Work
Shortly after receiving my Masters in Applied Positive Psychology I combined my years in corporate marketing with my new expertise in positive psychology and began supporting a wide range of companies. There was a growing awareness at the executive and managerial level of the need to support employees in a more holistic way than before, and I was brought in to teach resilience, tools for working with one’s mindset, how to identify one’s strengths and capitalize on them, and so much more. The res
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 84 Women Warriors: Honoring the Women that Came Before Us
Recently I had the great fortune to attend Women Warriors: The Voices of Change, at Lincoln Center in New York, led by Amy Andersson, conductor with Orchestra Moderne NYC, and to say that it was earth-shattering would be an understatement. From their description: “Women Warriors: The Voices of Change is a ground-breaking concert creation that honors the strength and heroism of global activists fighting for social justice, human and civil rights, environmental causes, minority rights, gender equa
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 083: Supporting Teenage Girls
Teenage girls face so many pressures from family, dating and social lives, school, trying to prepare for the future (maybe trying to get into a good college or get a good job), and more. As a teenage girl I definitely struggled with anxiety and panic attacks, and this is growing more and more common, and at earlier ages as well. In today’s episode I talk about some of the pressures that teenage girls face and what we, as concerned and supportive adults, can do to help them not only survive but t
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 82 Client Spotlight – Happiness at Work with Julie Bruns
This is the first in a series of episodes in which I’m interviewing clients of mine who have uncovered their purpose and gone after their dreams. These women are truly inspirational and serve as fabulous examples of what we can do when we decide it’s time for a change and that we’re willing to do what it takes to take control of our own lives and be the empowered women we were born to be. Today I introduce you to Julie Bruns. Julie’s mission is to empower companies to embrace workplace wellness,
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 81: Women's Happiness: Rising Together
Around two years ago I had one of the happiest and one of the most unhappy times in my life. After several years of a challenging fertility journey we finally learned we were pregnant, and several weeks later we learned that we had our second miscarriage. Even with my background in positive psychology, even as I coached women to go after their dreams and live a life filled with purpose and happiness, I was struggling mightily. Fortunately, I have a number of tools at my disposal that helped me g
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 080: Sensuality 101
So many women are cut off from their own desires, from what brings them pleasure, but being in touch with, and in control of, our sexual selves is critical to our overall wellbeing. My special guest today, Lauren Harkness, teaches us about getting in touch with our sexual and sensual selves and why this is so important for our own happiness and the success of our relationships. She takes us through a breathing exercise, teaches us about the jade egg practice, discusses kundalini yoga, orgasmic m
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 079: From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Catalyst
When I recently turned 45 I started feeling anxious about my age, how much time I have left, what I’ve accomplished, and how much I still want to do in life. Some women go through a “quarter-life” or a “third-life” crisis -- these issues come up at a wide variety of ages -- and in today’s episode I address some of these struggles and how we can meet them head on and turn a midlife crisis into a midlife catalyst, regardless of your age. It would really mean a lot to me if you would go to Apple Po
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 078: Using Post-Traumatic Growth to Help Sick Children and Their Families
At any given time there are countless children spending extended periods of time in hospitals battling serious illnesses. For these children and their loved ones, this can be an incredibly draining, debilitating, isolating experience, but it doesn’t have to be. My special guest, colleague, and friend, Lisa Buksbaum, founded Soaring Words, a non-profit whose mission is “to inspire ill children and their families to take active roles in self-healing. Soaringwords is unique as it is the only organi
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 077: Burning Man and Being Your Ideal Self
A few days before recording this I got back from a week at Burning Man. If you’re unfamiliar with Burning Man, here’s their brief description: “Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. In this crucible of creativity, all are welcome.” One of the most amazing aspects of Burning Man is how everyone is encouraged to show up as their authentic self,
The PurposeGirl Podcast Bonus Episode 3: PurposeGirl ALIVE!
I am so excited to announce the first ever PurposeGirl ALIVE event, the event for women to reclaim their Power, stand for their Pleasure, and create a path toward their Purpose! PurposeGirl Alive is all about becoming the happy, brave, bold, fierce women we were born to be so that we can collectively change the world one woman at a time! This is an all-day event held in conjunction with Women’s Global Happiness Day, October 18, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! To learn more about it and to g
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 076: Living a Life Without Regret
A dear friend and client of mine passed away a few days ago, and it got me thinking about what it means to live one’s life fully, to live so that you don’t have regrets. A research study showed that at the end of life, people tended to regret the things they hadn’t done more than the things they had done. And so in honor of, and inspired by, my dear friend Brenda, I use the book, The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, by Bronnie Ware, (which you can get at Amazon -- https://amzn.to/2zeJpAz) to talk abo
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 075: Loving Our Bodies
The way that our clothing fits has a huge impact not only on how comfortable we feel, but also on how beautiful we feel. My special guest, Elizabeth Olson, has had her own issues around feeling comfortable and beautiful in clothing, and in particular in underwear, and she came to a point where she decided that she wanted to do something about this. With no background in fashion, clothing design, or manufacturing, Elizabeth has launched Cheiks Underwear, “the first women's underwear to offer diff
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 074: The Seven Sacred Sins that Keep Women Stuck
In my work with women over the years, both through one-on-one coaching and in group programs and retreats, I’ve identified seven things that tend to keep women stuck, what I’ve dubbed the Seven Sacred Sins: Self-doubt, self-hatred, shame, sacrifice, being stifled, being scared/survival, and being stuck. In this episode I walk through each of these, how they affect women in particular, and what we can do to combat each one. It would really mean a lot to me if you would go to Apple Podcasts and le
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 073: Happiness Through Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is more closely tied to wellbeing and happiness than wealth. Those with a high net worth can be extremely unhappy, and those with a relatively low net worth can be very deeply fulfilled. More important than the amount of money in one’s bank account is the alignment between how one uses that money and what one values and considers most important. In today’s episode, my special guest Manisha Thakor shares with us some of her vast wisdom and experience around financial literacy a
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 072: Turning Pain Into Purpose
I’m recording this episode on July 24, which is the anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies of my life. In today’s episode I open up about what happened and how it affected me. I then take you through the process I went through to turn this pain into purpose, in the hopes that you can learn to do the same with some of the challenges in your own life, and I do this through the Kubler-Ross grief model. I also talk about Post Traumatic Growth. It would really mean a lot to me if you would go t
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 071: How to Discover Your Voice and Use it Proudly
It’s an unfortunate fact that many women have been silenced, their voices have been suppressed, they don’t feel free to speak their truth, and this has a wide range of harmful effects on our lives, from interpersonal to professional and beyond. My special guest today, Megan Jo Wilson, has been a certified professional co-active life coach for 15 years and, among other things, teaches women (and recently men as well) how to discover their voice and learn to use it proudly. We talk about the many
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 070: How to Uncover Your Purpose
It’ll come as no surprise to you that living one’s purpose is core to what I believe and what I teach. After all, this is the PurposeGirl Podcast, and my business is called PurposeGirl. I’ve addressed it before, but in today’s episode I come back to the idea of purpose, explaining what it means, why it matters, and how you can start on the path to uncovering your own purpose. It would really mean a lot to me if you would go to Apple Podcasts and leave me a review (hopefully a great one!), leave
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 069: How to Become Your Most Confident Self
Do you consider yourself a very confident person? Or, do you feel that you’re not very confident? People often think of confidence as binary, where you either have it or you don’t, either you’re a confident person or you’re not. My special guest today, Angel Johnstone, reframes confidence and helps us understand how we all have areas in which we act confidently, and other areas in which we don’t act confidently, or we don’t act confidently yet. Angel Johnstone is a writer of erotica and short st
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 068: Takeaways from the Women’s Happiness Summit
In June 2019 I held the first Women’s Happiness Summit (http://womenshappinesssummit.com), the event for women worldwide to become our happiest, most fulfilled, most alive and most vibrant selves! I interviewed 30 female experts on everything from overcoming self-doubt, to shifting from negativity to positivity, to learning self-compassion and self-love, to going after your dreams, to loving yourself and your body, to female leadership, to sex and orgasm, and so much more. In today’s episode I b
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 067: Talking About Race
Talking about race can be extremely difficult for many of us, but without being able to discuss issues around race there can be no healing around race, and we desperately need healing and bridging the racial divide. My guest today, Milagros Phillips, is an author, speaker, seminar leader, and race coach, and has spent the last 25 years bringing race literacy to universities, national leaders, corporations, and non-profits, and I am thrilled to bring her wisdom to The PurposeGirl Podcast. Today’s
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 066: The Whole Woman
Too often women tend to the needs of others at the expense of themselves, taking care of everyone else, and in so doing end up suppressing a part of themselves. In order to be truly happy, however, we need to embrace and nurture our many different facets. In today’s episode I discuss the pieces that make up the whole women – archetypes -- and how we can start making sure we’re embracing and nurturing our whole selves. I also mention the Women’s Happiness Summit, which is being held online from J
The PurposeGirl Podcast Bonus Episode 2 Women's Happiness Summit
I am so excited to announce the first ever Women's Happiness Summit, an online event running from June 17 - 20, 2019! The Women’s Happiness Summit is the event for women worldwide to become our happiest, most fulfilled, most alive and most vibrant selves! We’ve gathered the world’s leading female happiness experts to teach you how to: Overcome Self-Doubt Shift from Negativity to Positivity Learn Self-Compassion and Self-Love Create a Meaningful Life and Live Your Purpose Go After Your Dreams Ro
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 065: Seven Steps to Wealth
One of my top priorities coming into 2019 was to get on top of my finances in a more intentional way. This is an area in which I haven’t felt very confident and I’m sure many of you can relate, but today’s guest is going to help us with this. Hilary Hendershott is a Certified Financial Planner, leading fiduciary financial advisor, business owner, podcast host, and wealth coach with over 18 years of industry experience, and she leads her clients and audiences to financial freedom from her own exp
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 064: Speaking Our Truth
Women’s rights and freedoms have been under attack for years. We are typically paid less than men for the same work even when we have the same education and experience. We are abused in a wide variety of ways, and in ways that men don’t usually face (or that they don’t face as often or as pervasively). And here in the United States there have been a number of alarming developments recently around a woman’s reproductive freedoms and laws about women’s bodies. I don’t usually dive directly into po
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 063: Managing Our Emotions through Movement
On The PurposeGirl Podcast I teach a range of tools for working with your mindset -- things I’ve learned in my coaching practice, through positive psychology, and through my own personal work. In the last year or so I’ve discovered that our emotions get stuck in our body, and through a women’s program that I’ve been a part of I learned how to move my emotions through my body, and it’s really helped me manage some of my tougher emotions and bring me greater peace and happiness. It’s important to
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 062: Step Into Your True Goddess Nature
Every woman is a goddess. I don’t mean that in a mythological or religious way, like Aphrodite or Parvati. I mean that every woman is deserving of being adored and worshipped. However, there are a number of factors that get in the way of our feeling like a goddess (self-doubt, perfectionism, and beating yourself up), and in today’s episode I dive into these and show you how you can get past them to step into your true goddess nature. I also announce my fourth annual Goddess Girls Retreat, which
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 061: The Struggle with Busyness
Everyone is short on time. You ask someone you haven’t seen in a while how they are and the odds are that they’ll tell you that they’re so busy. But running around feeling rushed and pressed for time all the time is no way to live our happiest life, so what can we do about it? My special guest today is the perfect person to speak to this. Valorie Burton is a bestselling author and founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP), has served clients in over 40 states and ten count
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 060: Happiness Is a Choice
Shit happens to everyone. We’re not getting through life without facing our share of challenges, setbacks, disappointments, and tragedies. However, it’s important to understand that our happiness is actually our choice. This isn’t just a pretty platitude -- it’s a research-backed fact –- and in today’s episode I share with you some of the science from the field of positive psychology that supports this. I go into an explanation of the basic structure of the brain and what evolutionary biology ha
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 059: Bias in the Workplace
Today I’m joined by Andie Kramer, a partner in the international law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP. Andie has mentored thousands of women and written hundreds of articles and blog posts on gender biases, and is co-author of the ABA guide, “What You Need to Know About Negotiating Compensation.” According to Andie, even the most well-intentioned workplace is biased, because the leadership is almost always men, and usually white men, and they (like most people) have affinity bias, which is an aff
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 058: Things We Don't Talk About
Today’s episode is very explicit. There is extremely open talk about a number of things that we as women usually feel uncomfortable discussing, even with our closest friends. I talk about the fertility journey that my husband and I are on. I talk about masturbation. I talk about sex. I talk about orgasm. My point in discussing these things so openly is to try to remove the stigma around some of these issues. If we talked more about fertility struggles, we could give and receive support more easi
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 057: Rewiring Our Desires
We all have stressful days, and we all handles stress in our own ways. Some exercise, some have a few drinks, some binge watch a favorite (or a stupid) show, and some go for the Ben and Jerry’s. It’s important for us to think about our own coping mechanisms and determine whether or not we’re just numbing out and avoiding dealing with our stressors head on, because if we’re just numbing out, the issues that are causing us the stress in the first place are still going to be there when we’ve finish
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 056: Answers to Listener Questions, Volume 2
I love receiving emails and voicemail from you, my listeners, and in today’s episode I’m answering some of the questions that you’ve sent me. Specifically, I’m talking about body image and self-love, dissatisfaction with one’s job, my own bisexuality, and dealing with failure. Along the way I mention two books that you might want. You can get The Female Brain, by Louann Brizendine M.D (https://amzn.to/2G0Z4HZ), and Mindset, by Carol Dweck (https://amzn.to/2Urr1Rl), at Amazon. I also mention an o
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 055: Undermining Women's Success
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, when we experienced success and were recognized for our achievements, others celebrated with us? Sometimes that’s the case, but unfortunately, when someone experiences success, others often resent, attack, or ostracize them. This is known as the Tall Poppy Syndrome, and it can be so demoralizing. My guest today, Rumeet Billan, is an expert in this and recently conducted research on Tall Poppy Syndrome in Canada, and she shares her findings and their implications for
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 054: How to Overcome Challenges
We all face challenges in our lives, and how we react to these challenges has a huge impact on our well being. Some have said that positive psychology at its core is all about struggling well, and in today’s episode I’m talking about different types of traumas that we face and how we can struggle well with them, how we can overcome our challenges. I dive deeply into the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG), and break down the five aspects of PTG. Providing examples for each, I walk through all
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 053: Creating Resilient Children
Rates of anxiety among adolescents have been steadily growing in recent years. In the United States, 1 in 3 kids will be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder by the age of 18, and the global statistics are similar. My special guest, Renee Jain, brings together technology and child psychology as she works with children and parents to build the emotional intelligence of children, helping build their resilience, empathy, kindness, and critical thinking, so important in the face of the struggles that
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 052: Celebrating Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and in honor of this I’m celebrating the women who have inspired me, and I hope that their stories inspire you as well. I start with my grandmother, Mary Ann Reinstein, a Holocaust survivor who lost everything when she was young, lived through a lot of hardships, lived a life of service and never complained. I talk about my mother, Gladys Rockind, a brilliant and accomplished woman who led her college math department for more than 20 years and still raised t
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 051: Understanding and Optimizing the Mother Daughter Relationship
The relationship between a mother and her daughter is unlike any other: complex, extremely powerful and strong, challenging, rewarding, and so much more. On today’s episode I’m joined by two very special guests to discuss the particular nature of the mother daughter relationship, how we can better understand it, and what we as women can do to strengthen our own mother-daughter relationships. If you’d like to learn more about the mother-daughter retreat discussed in this episode, please visit htt
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 050: 50 Tips to Boost Your Happiness Now
This is my 50th episode, and I am so grateful to all of you, my listeners for being on this journey with me! To celebrate I’m giving you 50 tips, 50 things you can do right now, to boost your happiness! I hope you try some of these today or this week, and when you do, please let me know how it went (see below for how you can leave me voicemail)! In this episode I mention a number of different resources, and here are links to just a few of them: A Short Guide to a Happy Life, by Anna Quindlen [ht
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 049: Get The Love You Want with Marni Battista
Dating can be tough. There are new websites and apps all the time that are supposed to make it easier, but it can still be extremely daunting trying to find just the right person. My guest today is dating coach, Marni Battista, the queen of making her clients irresistible to men, and not just any men: High quality men. Marni talks about having the right mindset for successful dating, including recognizing that you have control over your own dating success. She also stresses the importance of dat
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 048: The Meaning and Importance of Self-Love and How to Attain It
February 13 is International Day of Self Love and Galentines Day, which is a day to honor and celebrate your friends. So many women are used to giving to and taking care of others, but we don’t always take care of ourselves as we need and deserve, and today’s episode is all about how we can take care of and love ourselves. We’ve been raised to think that taking care of and loving ourselves is selfish, but the opposite is true: Taking care of ourselves is “other-ish,” and I explain why (it has to
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 047: Being Fabulous and Having Freedom and Financial Independence with Genecia Alluora
More and more people are trying to find financial independence by starting their own businesses and doing so with online marketing as a major component of their business plans. There is a glut of people claiming to be experts in this, offering to teach you how to be successful online, but it’s daunting knowing whom to trust and how to go about it. My guest today is Genecia Alluora, the Founder of Soul Rich Woman, South East Asia's leading network for female entrepreneurs connecting 11,000 women
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 046: What Did Your Teenage Self Need To Hear?
The teenage years can be a very difficult time. They certainly were for me. This weekend I spoke to 250 teenagers, and I wanted to give them the exact message that they need to hear right now to know that they’re going to be OK. Inside of each of us are all of our younger selves, us at every age we’ve ever been, still having an impact on our current selves, and today I’m discussing what we need to say those younger versions of ourselves, and how it can affect how we treat others. Before giving t
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 045: Behind The Scenes at The PurposeGirl Podcast
For years, a dream of mine has been to have a team of people supporting me in the work that I do, lifting up women to be their happiest, best, most empowered selves. Very recently that team has come together, and in today’s episode my guests are two of these people: Elizabeth Webber and Jessica Funk. Elizabeth is a branding expert, graphic designer, and stationer, and she and cofounded The Happy Woman Shop last year. Jessica is the reason that we were able to have a super successful Women’s Glob
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 044: Going After Our Biggest Dreams
My biggest dream in life has been to publish a book. I was on a path to accomplishing this earlier in my life but I let fear and insecurity derail me. In today’s episode I talk about this huge dream of mine, how it has continued through the years, and what I’ve done to deny and suppress it and then to pursue it. I also discuss the importance of pursuing our biggest dreams, how to flip from being a victim in our life to being in control of our life, and the difference between avoid goals and appr
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 043: Being Happy At Work with Stella Grizont
My guest today is Stella Grizont. Stella is an executive coach and has helped over 1400 overachievers work happier and live better across 21 countries. She's a favorite for organizations like Google, Genentech, and J&J. She's on a mission to empower people to take control and end the dread they experience on the job and feel like their most alive self. You may have seen Stella featured on Forbes, MSNBC, ABC, and The Today Show. Stella notes that when we’re unhappy at work, our brain typically wa
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 042: Being An Empowered Woman in 2019
According to research from 2017, 90% of New Years resolutions fail. There are many reasons why they tend to fail, and I address a few of these, but a big reason is that they aren’t grounded in things that are truly meaningful for us. In this episode I teach you a New Years ritual that I’ve been doing for years that can help you pause and get deeper and really explore what’s important to you. This ritual has 4 parts. The first one is a reflection on the year that just passed, the second is an exp
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 041: The Recipe for Real Happiness with Melissa Garson
My guest today is Melissa Garson, a Certified Life Coach, Author, Speaker and as some of her clients say, a GAME Changer! The Founder of Melissa Garson Coaching, Melissa coaches clients all over the world by phone and has been educating and inspiring women of all ages for over 25 years. She earned her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from the Jefferson Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine.
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 040: The Sixth Pathway to Happiness and Flourishing – Vitality
This episode is the sixth in a six-part series in which I take you through six different pathways to happiness, to human flourishing, and with each one I provide you with tools that you can use. This is all based on the current research through a framework called PERMA-V. In today’s episode I teach you all about the V – Vitality – and every other week, when I do a solo episode, I be discuss another one of the 6 pathways. After you listen to each episode, I hope you’ll practice the tools I’m prov
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 039: Talking Yoga, Nutrition, Gut Health, and Entrepreneurship with Shira Turkl-Rubin
My guest today is Shira Turkl-Rubin. Shira started Soul Flyte, a boutique yoga and fitness studio in Nyack, NY, from scratch. Her knowledge of yoga, fitness, digestive health, body awareness, meditation and nutrition lead her here to this very moment when she decided to open her own studio in a bustling town filled with curious, open minded people. Shira is an E-RYT 200 and 500 hour certified yoga instructor with specialties in AntiGravity®, restorative, kids, digestive yoga, vinyasa and hatha.
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 038: The Fifth Pathway to Happiness and Flourishing - Achievement
This episode is the fifth in a six-part series in which I take you through six different pathways to happiness, to human flourishing, and with each one I’ll provide you with tools that you can use. This is all based on the current research through a framework called PERMA-V. In today’s episode I’ll teach you all about the A – Achievement – and every other week, when I do a solo episode, I’ll be discussing another one of the 6 pathways. After you listen to each episode, I hope you’ll practice the
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 037: Aging "GreatFULLy" with Holley Kelley
My guest today is Holley Kelley, a gerontologist, fellow in thanatology, multi-award-winning author, and founder of the Latter-Life Planning Institute. She is also host of the weekly radio show, Aging GreatFULLy, broadcasting globally on the CTR Network. Her career emphasis is helping people around the world Live Vibrantly, Plan Thoughtfully and Age Dynamically! As an aging influencer and death change-agent, Kelley is dedicated to promoting positive messages about aging, de-mystifying death and
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 036: The Fourth Pathway to Happiness and Flourishing – Meaning and Purpose
This episode is the fourth in a six-part series in which I take you through six different pathways to happiness, to human flourishing, and with each one I’ll provide you with tools that you can use. This is all based on the current research through a framework called PERMA-V. In today’s episode I’ll teach you all about the M – Meaning – and every other week, when I do a solo episode, I’ll be discussing another one of the 6 pathways. After you listen to each episode, I hope you’ll practice the to
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 035: Mindfulness Matters with Pax Tandon
My guest today is Pax Tandon, author, producer, wellness advocate, teacher, and former news anchor. Her mission is to effect mass positive change on the planet, and she believes that the practice of Mindfulness is vital to this mission. Her book, Mindfulness Matters, is out now. She also recently finished work on the Mindfulness Matters short film, which she co-produced, co-wrote, voiced and starred in. Tandon holds a Master’s Degree in Positive Psychology, and certifications in mindfulness, pos
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 034: The Third Pathway to Happiness and Flourishing - Relationships
This episode is the third in a six-part series in which I take you through six different pathways to happiness, to human flourishing, and with each one I’ll provide you with tools that you can use. This is all based on the current research through a framework called PERMA-V. In today’s episode I’ll teach you all about the R – Relationship – and every other week, when I do a solo episode, I’ll be discussing another one of the 6 pathways. After you listen to each episode, I hope you’ll practice th
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 033: How We Can Use Storytelling to Understand And Take Control Of Our Lives
When we tell our story, do we portray ourselves as a victim of circumstances, or do we portray ourselves as the hero/heroine of our own lives? The ability to tell our own story directly affects our happiness and success, and our guest today is an expert in storytelling: Valerie Gordon, owner of career and communication strategy firm, Commander-in-She. The stories we tell others impact the way they see us and the opportunities we’ll get, just like the stories we tell ourselves influence the cours
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 032: The Second Pathway to Happiness and Flourishing - Engagement
This episode is the second in a six-part series in which I take you through six different pathways to happiness, to human flourishing, and with each one I’ll provide you with tools that you can use. This is all based on the current research through a framework called PERMA-V. In today’s episode I’ll teach you all about the E – Engagement – and every other week, when I do a solo episode, I’ll be discussing another one of the 6 pathways. After you listen to each episode, I hope you’ll practice the
The PurposeGirl Podcast Bonus Episode 1: Women’s Global Happiness Day October 18, 2018
I’m so excited to announce the first ever Women’s Global Happiness Day, which I’m launching on October 18, 2018! This has been a dream of mine for some time, and we’re now holding events in over 80 cities on six continents! There’s already an International Happiness Day, but we need Women’s Global Happiness Day because there are a number of specific reasons for women’s unhappiness and lack of thriving that are different from that of men. And so I created this international event to address some
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 031: Helping Women Own Their Space with Sara Dean From The Shameless Mom Academy
Managing work life and family life can be a challenge, and many moms end up giving up on their dreams or putting their own desires and interests on the back burner. My guest today, Sara Dean, knows all about this. Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast rapidly approaching 1 million downloads. Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in ps
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 030: The First Pathway to Happiness and Flourishing - Positivity
This episode kicks off a six-part series in which I take you through six different pathways to happiness, to human flourishing, and with each one I’ll provide you with tools that you can use. This is all based on the current research through a framework called PERMA-V. In today’s episode I’ll teach you all about the P: Positivity, and every other week, when I do a solo episode, I’ll be discussing another one of the 6 pathways. After you listen to each episode, I hope you’ll practice the tools I’
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 029: The Science Behind Building Happy, Thriving Relationships
Happy, healthy, thriving relationships don’t happen by chance. They take effort and intention, they’re well worth that effort, and my guest today is literally an expert in how to create this kind of relationship in your own life. I am thrilled to welcome Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP, an author, speaker, and well-being consultant specializing in the science of happiness and its effects on relationships and health. Her 2010 Scientific American Mind cover story, “The Happy Couple,” was the catalys
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 028: You Asked, I'm Answering - Answers to Listener Questions
I LOVE receiving emails from listeners all over the globe who tell me they listen, they share the podcast with their moms or girlfriends or sisters, and that my message really connected with them, that it helped them through a tough time, that they felt that someone gets what they’re going through. Sometimes I get questions from listeners, and I love this, too! In today’s episode I want you to know that your comments, your thoughts, your questions all matter to me, and I’m going to take the enti
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 027: Combatting Perfectionism to Live a Braver, More Fulfilled Life
I’m the youngest of three, and when I was a little girl my parents used to tell me that they got it right the third time, that I was the perfect child. They meant well, but this set me up to strive for perfection and to fear failure because it would mean others would find out that I wasn’t, in fact, perfect. I’ve spent a lot of time working through this, and on today’s episode I have the “perfect” guest to discuss issues around perfectionism and how to combat it. Petra Kolber is a leading happin
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 026: Getting Older And How We Deal With It As Women
I don’t think of myself as old. I’m not old. And yet, I’ve had to deal with the impact of my age on my own fertility. In recent years I’ve wanted to become pregnant, have a health baby, and be a mom, and twice in the last two years I’ve experienced the intense heartbreak of a miscarriage. Despite the fact that I teach others about happiness and life satisfaction, I have my own struggles and I’ve always been very open about my struggles. It’s so important that we be real about what we’re going th
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 025: The Importance of Sex and Sensuality for Women
For years I’ve been supporting women to be happier and to live more fulfilling lives, and I’ve only recently come to understand just how important sex and sensuality is to living a truly happy and complete life, and to being our true selves. To discuss the importance of sex and sensuality and how we can embrace it in our lives, I am joined by Beth Liebling, luxury boutique owner, host of the radio show Love and Laughter with Beth on ESPN Houston, and the author of Love and Laughter: Sexy, Meanin
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 024: Why Women Struggle With Low Confidence and What They Can Do About It
Women play a huge role in our society and our economy as a whole, and in our families as well. In many ways, women in a traditional heterosexual couple and family dynamic are the leaders of the family. And yet, too many women suffer from low self-confidence. On average, this is an issue that tends to adversely affect women more than women. Why would women who have every reason to be confident still feel so insecure? We all pick up things from a wide variety of sources –- our parents, our familie
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 023: Family Constellations And Our Ancestors’ Impact On Our Lives
Whether we’re conscious of it our not, our ancestry has played a role in shaping our own lives. In today’s episode you’ll learn more about, and work with, your own ancestry, so that you can heal and grow and increase your wellbeing. I’m joined by my very special guest, Carolin Hauser-Carson, a naturopath doctor, humanistic psychotherapist, and family constellations facilitator. She’s the author of Blossom: Your Seven Step Journey to Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse and Creating Your Dream Life, wh
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 022: Take Control Of Your Fear Instead Of Letting It Control You
Despite my work uplifting women and doing motivational speaking, and my experience studying and teaching positive psychology, I have a number of fears that I deal with regularly. I share some of my fears in this episode, and I invite you to think about some of the things that you fear. Fears are not only natural, they serve a purpose in terms of evolutionary biology. I discuss negativity bias and the “fear brain,” also known as the “reptilian brain,” and how our ancestors needed to perceive thre
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 021: How We Can Profit At Work From Being Positive
We spend a significant percent of our waking hours at work, and yet, too many of us feel undervalued and underappreciated at work. It’s well documented that when employees are happier and feel valued, they perform better and retention is higher, but many employers aren’t conscious of this, or if they are, they don’t know what to do about it. Fortunately, the field of positive psychology holds a lot of answers, and my guest is the perfect person to share this knowledge with us. Senia Maymin is a
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 020: How To Discover And Live Your Passion
What are you truly, deeply passionate about? Some of us have ready answers to this, but others have suppressed their desires, have buried them away because they’ve been taught that one’s passions aren’t nearly as important as other things, like having a successful career. Many people believe that once they’re very successful, once they amass wealth, they’ll be happy. But more than 100 research studies prove conclusively that the opposite is true: When we are happy, we are more successful! When w
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 019: Why Do Women Tear Down Other Women, And What Can We Do About It?
Too often, women feel a sense of competition with other women and tear each other down instead of supporting each other. Today I have the pleasure of interviewing my dear friend, and a genuine inspiration to me and countless others, Caroline Adams Miller, an expert in, among other things, utilizing positive psychology research to help people find success, and how we as women can support and uplift each other. When Caroline was young she struggled with competition with other women. Her awareness
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 018: Hope And Optimism
No matter what we’ve been through, no matter what kinds of traumas we’ve experienced, no matter what we hear in the news, we can always regain hope. When crappy things happen – and they most certainly will – we have a number of choices in what we do. Positive psychology, the science of happiness and human flourishing, offers us a number of practical, effective strategies that we can employ to keep going, to grow, and to thrive, and to regain our hope. I begin with a discussion of the relationshi
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 017: Empowering Women Around Money
So many women have fears around money, their ability to make and manage money, and their relationship to money in general, and these fears often serve as a block to truly living a life of purpose. On today’s podcast I am thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Tonia Gaudiuso, an expert in money management and the relationship that women in particular have with money. Tonia begins by addressing a very challenging and current issue in wealth management and gender equity: The pay gap. Part of the
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 016: You Are A Goddess
The primary definition of “goddess” is typically given as a “female deity.” But the term is also defined as being a woman of extraordinary beauty and charm, or a greatly admired or adored woman. With that meaning in mind, shouldn’t we see ourselves and other women as goddesses? To say that we are divine, sacred, holy, does not have to mean that we are better than other women; we could and should see all women as sacred. And we can look to some of the great goddesses of antiquity to see the facet
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 015: The Importance Of Sisterhood
As women we thrive, we flourish, in sisterhood. We need close connection with other women. For centuries women have worked closely with each other and supported each other, we’ve raised each other’s children, it’s in our nature. And yet, today, far too many women crave that connection and feel so isolated. We compare ourselves to and compete with other women instead of lifting up other women, and we hide behind computer and phone screens. But it’s natural for women to come together with other wo
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 014: Depression, Suicide, and Mental Health
We hear stories of famous people, celebrities, people we think must have a great life and must be happy, committing suicide. Within the span of a few days, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain both took their own lives. Their suicides are no more tragedies than the suicides of all the people we’ve never met, all the people who don’t make it on tv and in the newspapers, but they highlight the tragedy in a way that only the suicide of a celebrity can do. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates th
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 013: Launching Your Own Business
Years ago, when I first started thinking about leaving my corporate career and starting my own business, I was filled with doubt, insecurity, and a LOT of fear, and this is all very common. In fact, fear of failure in entrepreneurs has been studied for decades, and it very clearly has a negative impact on entrepreneurial activity and success. This fear of failure is often tied to a deeper fear that we’ll be ashamed if we aren’t successful, that we’ll feel shame around our struggles and setbacks
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 012: What Is Power?
What is power? What does it mean to be empowered? In order to be powerful, do we need to have power oversomeone else? There are too many examples of people forcefully exerting dominance over others, but is this really power, or does it truly stem from a feeling of weakness? We should be striving for power steeped in strength and confidence and competence, not in domination. I discuss Dr. Robert Firestone’s concept of personal power, which is grounded in mastery of one’s self, not mastery over o
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 011: The Epidemic of Women’s Depression
Women’s depression is an epidemic. Women suffer depression at much higher rates than men, and more than half of women believe that it’s normal for women to feel depressed. And, I’ve struggled with my own anxiety and depression for years. In today’s episode I discuss a number of reasons why women are more clinically depressed than men, including hormones, role confusion, dislike of our own bodies, the wage gap, exhaustion from trying to do too much, losing ourselves to the needs of others, rumina
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 010: Vitality - An Interview With Emiliya Zhivotovskaya
Emiliya is my personal role model in business, a woman truly living on purpose and making her decisions from her heart. She’s a very successful and accomplished entrepreneur, and she comes from a background with a real set of challenges that she needed to overcome, making her success even more impressive. Emiliya shares her personal and business journey that led to where she is now, leading a B-Corp focused on increasing human flourishing around the world, and why flourishing and vitality are so
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 009: The Dark Side
We all have a dark side, we all feel dark, heavy emotions like anger and grief, and as women we’ve been told to keep a lid on our darkness. Nice girls don’t curse. Nice girls smile a lot. We shouldn’t “get emotional.” But that’s all nonsense. The darkness is a part of who we are; we can’t have the light without the darkness. And if we try to suppress these difficult feelings, if we try to stuff them down and ignore them, they bubble up and explode, and they usually explode at someone near us, ma
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 008: Pleasure
We cannot live our purpose, our best lives, if we are not also focused on our own pleasure. Today we’re talking about your fun, your pleasure, so you can be the happiest you have ever been. We all have such busy lives, and far too many of us don’t make our own enjoyment of life a priority. I’ve certainly been guilty of this. I get so busy with work and family and all sorts of obligations that I can forget to do things that give me pleasure. And this is a serious issue, because doing things that
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 007: Self-Love
Living a life guided by purpose depends on self-love. Being kind and gentle and compassionate with ourselves is so important, and yet, it’s so difficult. Self-love is a practice, and it’s something we need to develop. We often treat others with great love and resist treating ourselves the same way, but it’s critical that we do this as part of our self-care. In today’s episode I interview Stacey Hoffer, Self-Love Guide, and we discuss the importance of self-love, why it’s so hard for so many of u
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 006: From Dreams To Action
Lots of us have dreams that we’d love to realize, goals we’d love to achieve, but taking action on them is often so daunting that we never actually get started. Sound familiar? If so, then you’re going to love this episode, in which I interview Miisa Mink, Founder and Chief Doer at the Driven Woman Network. Driven Woman is a micro-networking group where women keep each other accountable and support each other as they accomplish their goals. Driven Woman is a safe environment for women to share,
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 005: Dreams, Desires, And How To Make Them Happen
We all have dreams. Sometimes, though, we tell ourselves that our dreams are ridiculous or frivolous or just too far-fetched to bother trying to make happen. I’ve certainly done this myself with a number of dreams in my life, and when I’ve suppressed and ignored my dreams I’ve just made myself miserable, sometimes without even understanding where my unhappiness was coming from. But I’m committed to listening to my dreams and making them a reality, and I want to help you to do the same. A big dre
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 004: Conquering Self Doubt
I am joined by my dear friend, Louisa Jewell, expert on self-doubt and self-confidence, author, professor, speaker, and founder of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. Louisa starts out by explaining why some self-doubt can actually be a good thing. Chronic self-doubt, self-doubt when there really is no justification for it, when it’s holding you back, this is when something needs to be done about it, when it needs to be released. Louisa also addresses confidence, and in particular the
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 003: What's Your Purpose?
Every single one of us was born for purpose. Research shows that when we’re younger, our search for purpose can be an exciting adventure, but after a certain age this same search can lead to an increased incidence of anxiety and depression, and even suicidal tendencies. More and more, people are seeking lives full of meaning, lives in which they’re making a difference, and for a growing number of people this becomes even more important than increased salaries. As Abraham Maslow explained over 50
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 002: What is Happiness - And What is it Not?
There’s an epidemic of unhappiness among women, many of whom seem like they’ve got everything going for them but are still deeply unhappy. Whether you’re dealing with a mid-life, third-life, or quarter-life crisis (yes, those are real!), women at all ages are struggling to figure out how to be happier. We’re less happy, on average, than our counterparts thirty years ago. We have more than we’ve ever had, and still we’re not happy. What is going on? This is where the field of positive psychology
The PurposeGirl Podcast Episode 001: The Journey to Happiness Begins
With this podcast I’ll be building a community of women who want to get control of their own happiness and live life on their own terms. We’ll be getting real about our own lives; no BS allowed here. This is for women who have been feeling stuck and lost, overwhelmed by life, and are TIRED of it! I discuss my own journey to understanding happiness. Even though I have a degree from the University of Pennsylvania in the scientific study of happiness and human flourishing (positive psychology), I h