The road to motherhood is never just one thing. It’s joy, it’s struggle, it’s instinct battling expectation. In this raw and powerful episode, Lizzy Morris peels back the layers of medicalized birth, fatphobia, and the quiet ways we’re conditioned to surrender our power. From the heart-pounding moment of a long-awaited positive test to the trauma of a coerced C-section, Lizzy shares her deeply personal journey of reclaiming her autonomy: one battle at a time.

What happens when the system tells you your body isn’t built for birth? When the “care” you receive is laced with control? And what does it take to rewrite your own narrative?

This isn’t just a birth story. It’s a wake-up call. It’s a revolution. It’s a mother’s fight to be heard.

Listen in as we unpack the hard truths of modern maternity care, the weight of internalized doubt, and the relentless pursuit of a birth on your own terms.

Life threw Dr. Michelle Lappin every curveball imaginable. Family struggles, financial turmoil, and the challenges of military life—but instead of letting it break her, she built herself back up—stronger, wiser, and financially empowered.

In this episode, Michelle takes us on her real journey from rock-bottom debt to financial stability, proving that no matter how deep the hole is, there’s always a way out. She gets candid about the shame of seeking assistance, the power of mindset shifts, and how resilience (paired with a solid budget) changed everything.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your circumstances, this one’s for you. Get ready to rewrite your own financial story: one empowered wealth-generating decision at a time.

From corporate executive to wellness entrepreneur, Tania Rizoski shares her journey of resilience, reinvention, and self-discovery. Born into a traditional Macedonian household, Tania followed a path she thought was set in stone: marriage, motherhood, and a successful career in the corporate world. But life had other plans.

In this episode, she opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her—from navigating high-level leadership roles and earning her MBA amid personal and global challenges to experiencing complete burnout that forced her to reevaluate everything. Along the way, she discovered the power of energy work, spirituality, and feminine energy. This led her to leave the corporate world and launch Your Sanctuary Space, a retreat-based holistic wellbeing service-based business dedicated to helping women reclaim balance, purpose, and fulfillment.

Join us as we explore her transformational story, the lessons she’s learned, and how embracing ambition and intuition led her to a new, aligned chapter of life. If you've ever felt the pull toward something greater but weren't sure how to take the leap, this episode is for you!

Tiffany O’Hearn opens up about navigating the complexities of abuse, emotional trauma, and the transformative power of spiritual alchemy. Through the lens of astrology, healing, and self-discovery, Tiffany shares her deeply personal journey of turning pain into power and reclaiming her divine essence. She dives into how embracing both the light and the dark has shaped her healing process, helping her evolve into the healer she is today.

If you’ve ever faced abuse or felt lost in the chaos of life’s challenges, Tiffany’s story will resonate deeply. She gets real about the struggle to find yourself in the midst of trauma, the alchemical process of self-healing, and how spirituality became her compass toward empowerment. This episode is a reminder that you have the power to transmute your struggles into strength and emerge from the darkness into your own brilliant light.

Take a deep breath and hit play. Tiffany’s journey is not just about healing, it’s about embracing the fullness of who you are, trusting the process, and stepping into your power.

Diane gets real in this powerful episode about love, loss, and the fierce journey to reclaim herself. After losing her husband to alcoholism, navigating multiple marriages, and living with MS, she had to dig deep to redefine her worth. Through the chaos, Diane found the courage to rebuild, eventually becoming a life and health coach who helps others do the same.

Her story is about resilience, rising above the stigma, and learning that self-worth isn't tied to the past—it's about choosing yourself, no matter the obstacles. You can throw a pity party, but you can't live there! Diane’s raw, inspiring journey will have you rethinking your own strength and power to create a life on your terms.

Tune in and get ready for a refreshing dose of real talk and unapologetic empowerment. Diane's story is proof that no matter where you’ve been, you can always choose to rise.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.

Brenda shares her deeply personal journey of surviving sexual assault as a teenager and how the trauma, buried for years, later manifested as chronic, undiagnosed pain. She opens up about the disconnect she felt from her body, the struggle to understand where her pain was coming from, and the powerful healing journey that followed. Learning valuable lessons along the way, gaining the courage to break through the silence, and setting herself free from the chains of an unspoken past.

Through holistic healing modalities, Brenda discovered how trauma is stored in the body—and, more importantly, how to release it. Rising stronger than ever before. She opens up about reclaiming her power, rediscovering her worth, and loving herself unapologetically.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from themselves, struggled with silenced invisible wounds, or wondered if their body is holding onto something unspoken. Brenda’s story is a raw and honest reminder that healing doesn’t always happen the way we expect—but when we learn to listen to our bodies, we can begin to reclaim our power.

In this raw and deeply moving episode, Coach Dr. Wu shares her experiences about the Desert Storm war, loss, and the unseen wounds that follow. After being sent to the front lines after a family tragedy, she faced the battles and the silent war within. She opens up about the reality of carrying those wounds home, the struggle to find peace returning home, and the journey to becoming a healer herself.

Her story is one of resilience, reckoning with the past, and transforming pain into purpose. She found healing through holistic health, strength in helping others as a medical doctor, and a way forward that wasn’t about forgetting, but reclaiming all the pieces of herself.

Coach Dr. Wu's story is raw, powerful, and full of hope. If you’ve ever struggled with trauma, loss, or the question of how to heal when the wounds run deep... This one’s for you!

Tawny opens up in this raw and deeply moving episode on love, loss, and the strength it takes to rebuild. After losing her husband to alcoholism, she was left navigating a storm of grief, anger, and the weight of showing up for her children while finding herself again. Tawny gets real about the heartbreak of watching someone you love struggle, the emotions no one talks about, and the long, messy fucking road to healing.

You know that feeling when life shatters, and you’re left picking up the pieces? When grief isn’t just sadness, but rage, exhaustion, and everything in between? Tawny does. Her story is about resilience, rediscovery, and learning to move forward without guilt. She found strength in her children, clarity in her pain, and a path to healing that wasn’t about forgetting—but about honoring love while choosing herself.

So take a deep breath and hit play. Tawny’s story is honest, heartbreaking, and full of hope. If you’ve ever struggled with loss, anger, or the question of how to start over—this one’s for you.