It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast
by Helene Shute & Christina Hansen Cohen
A podcast giving women permission to celebrate themselves! 2 Licensed Mental Health therapists with over 35 years combined experience come to you as friends, life-giving hosts to guide you and encourage you to RSVP to your own life! We give real conversations about the challenges women face daily. In your busy every day life, you will receive gifts to live your best life by finding joy & courage, all while you listen in car line, at the gym or walking into work. Check us out at www.yourbirthdaypodcast.com and join our newsletter!
Episodes
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 83 - "Gifts From Grandma Jean"
Hey Friend, There are people in our lives whose presence becomes a quiet guide long after they’re gone. In this week’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day, we’re sharing “Gifts from Grandma Jean.” Grandma Jean was the kind of woman who didn’t need to be loud to be deeply impactful. She carried a…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 82 -"The Gift of Knowing YOUR Needs"
Hi friend, What if your needs weren’t something to feel guilty about…but instead, a gift? In this week’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day, we’re exploring The Gift of Exploring YOUR Needs—because so many of us have spent years tuning into everyone else, while slowly tuning ourselves out. Needs can...
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 81 - The Gift of Exploring YOUR Attachment Style with Dr. Charity Godfrey
Send a text Hey Friend, Do you ever find yourself confused by the way you respond in your relationships? Why do some of us seek reassurance when things feel uncertain, while others instinctively pull back or need space? Why do certain moments in relationships feel so activating? In today’s…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 80 - "The Gift of LOVE!"
Send a text Hello friend, We talk about love a lot in this world. But most of what we’ve been taught about love is incomplete. Love is often framed as romance, sacrifice, loyalty, or endurance. As something we prove. Something we earn. Something we give away—sometimes at our own expense. In…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 79 The Gift of a Break Up
Send a text The Gifts of A Breakup Hey Friend, Today on the It’s YOUR Birth Day Podcast, we’re talking about The Gifts of a Break Up—and we want to say this first: If you’re in the middle of one right now, this episode is not about silver linings or rushing your healing. It’s about helping you…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 78 - "The Gift of YOUR Retreat"
Send a text Hey Friends! Close your eyes and picture Helene & Christina standing in front of you throwing bright colored confetti into the air, giving out virtual hugs, and inviting you to walk on a rolled out red carpet. We are giddy with gratitude and excitement as we bring to you a labor of…
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iIts YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 77 - "The Gift of Courage"
Send a text Hello friend, This week on It’s YOUR Birth Day, we’re talking about The Gift of Courage—a gift that doesn’t always arrive when life feels easy but often shows up right when we need it most. Courage isn’t loud or fearless. It isn’t having all the answers or feeling completely ready....
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 76 - "The Gift of Connection”
Send a text Hey friend, Have you ever noticed how connected we all are—yet how disconnected many of us feel? In today’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day, we’re talking about The Gift of Connection—the kind that goes deeper than busy schedules, surface-level conversations, and “I’m fine” responses....
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iIts YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 75 - "Gifts From Rejection”
Send a text Hey friend, Have you ever noticed how connected we all are—yet how disconnected many of us feel? In today’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day, we’re talking about The Gift of Connection—the kind that goes deeper than busy schedules, surface-level conversations, and “I’m fine” responses....
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iIts YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 74 - "The Gift of No BS”
Send a text Hey Friends, Let’s just say this out loud: There comes a point where the fluff, the people-pleasing, and the over-explaining stop working. And that’s where The Gift of No BS begins. In today’s episode of It’s YOUR Birth Day, we’re talking about what it really looks like to live with...
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 3 Episode 73 - "The Gift of Community”
Send a text Hey Friends! If there’s one thing we’ve learned—both personally and through years of listening to women share their stories—it’s this: We were never meant to do life alone. Yet so many of us are. In today’s episode of the It’s YOUR Birth Day podcast, we’re talking about The Gift of...
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 2 Episode 72 - "Our 2025 Gifts to YOU!" Part 2
Send a text Hey Friends! Raise a glass to you! 52 weeks, 365 days you showed up for YOU! While we do not know what 2025 was to you, we do know 2026 is right in front of us. If have been with us since the beginning of this season we started with a huge gift from Christina, “The Gift of NO...
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 2 Episode 71 - "Our 2025 Gifts to YOU!" Part 1
Send a text Hey Friends! We are SO grateful you chose us to be a part of your world. We are on a mission to empower you to be your authentic self. Each episode in 2025 we hope was filled with tons of gifts for you from us and all our amazing guests that shared their time and expertise. As we did…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Season 2 Episode 70 The Gift of Quiet
Send a text Hi Friends, Are you someone who thrives on the bustle of the holiday countdown? Long lines, busy parking lots, holiday parties every weekend, and yes, even the elf on the shelf/ mensch on the bench! If those things light you up, we are so excited, and envy you a tiny bit if we are...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 69 The Gift of Discomfort
Send a text Hey Friends! As you walk into the holiday seasons for many, you probably were not expecting us to drop “Discomfort” in your lap and call it a gift! We think it is the perfect time because discomfort is about stretching and growing. Maybe that has to do with setting boundaries with...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Season 2, Podcast Episode 68 The Gift of Travel with Deborah Director
Send a text Oh Friends! If you love packing your bags for an adventure as much as Christina does or you are pushing yourself out of your comfort zone like Helene, this episode is so much fun. We get to interview Deborah Director as she shares her story of how she became a travel agent for high...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Season 2 Podcast Episode 67 The Gift of Finding YOURself with Melissa Brosman Rosenbluom
Send a text Hey Friends! O M G! This episode- Helene reacquainted with a childhood friend, Melissa Brosman Rosenbloum. She is filled with SOOO many gifts in this episode as she shares her story of how she learned to find herself. As is par for women, it took a crisis- divorce- to help her halt in...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Season 2, Podcast Episode 66 The Gift of YOU Matter!
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is all about Y O U! It is truly one every human needs- and especially women! We talk about how to realize you are important. As we go through life, we often get caught in the hustle and bustle… and lose ourselves. Maybe we forget to go the gym a few times and...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 65 The Gift to YOURself!
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is a must listen… for ALL OF YOU! We have never met a woman who didn’t struggle with gifting to yourself, so this one is for you, our beautiful, amazing friend! We set this episode with intention to learn how to let go of the guilt and shitty inside voice…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Season 2 Podcast Episode 64 The Gift of Adulting
Send a text Hey Friends, Are there times that you think adulting sucks, wish you could go back to childhood or wish you could just take a break from all the money drains?! We hear you and sometimes feel the same. Adulting- known as taking responsibility for your own life- can be stinking hard and...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 63 The Gift of Menopause with Dr. Erin Ward
Send a text Hey Friends! Helene & Christina here! We are so excited for this episode which is all about MENOPAUSE! Yes- we talk about perimenopause and menopause. How amazing is it that this is a real, regularly and openly talked about topic for women?! That alone is a gift that the women before…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 62 The Gift of Assertiveness
Send a text Hey Friends! Are you someone who struggles to give your opinion or share something for fear of hurting others? Are you afraid others won’t like you if you are bold? Are you always looking for the P-C way to say something?! Then this episode is a Hell Ya! For Y O U! It is a must listen...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 61 The Gift of ADHD for Adult Women, Part II with Dr. Priyanka Rao, Psy.D., LP
Send a text Hey Friends! If you feel like your head is on fire- then we have the best extinguisher in the house! This week we are joined by Dr. Priyanka Rao, licensed psychologist. Dr. Rao has worked in clinics, universities and private practice. She is a leader in our mental health community as…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 60 The Gift of ADHD for Adult Women, Part I
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is the 1st of a 2 part series on Adult ADHD. This is a super hot topic and we are all about understanding Adult Women with ADHD! In this episode, we get “sciency” with explaining the terms of ADHD, neurodivergence, Autism and more so that you are able to know...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 59 The Gift of Being Present
Send a text Hey Friends, We all struggle in this area of life. Are you someone who is constantly trying to forecast, plan or determine your future? Or are you someone who focuses on the past, feeling like life was so much better then or wishing that you had enjoyed life then? How many people wish...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 58 The Gift of Relaxation
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode timed itself beautifully! Helene was just in Greece on some much needed R&R with her husband and Christina was with her family in London and Paris on some much needed R&R with her family! Does travel mean relaxation to you? Or is it quiet time? Or a good book...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 57 The Gift of Self Care for the Caregiver
Send a text Hey Friends! Helene & Christina here. Are you a caregiver to others? Maybe you are in the depths of parenting or caring for a relative, a friend, a spouse? Maybe you find yourself drawn to people who need TLC. Then this episode is for you! As a caregiver- burnout is REAL. It is...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 56 The Gift of Accepting Love
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode can be hard and good. We are challenging you to dig deep into yourself to figure out how you accept or don’t accept love. We talk about the foundation of attachment with our families growing up as to how you were taught that you were loved. For many, they…
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 55 - "The Gift of the Loving Others"
Send a text Hey Friends! Helene & Christina here and we are so excited about this episode…maybe because we LOVE to love on others! This episode is sweet, fun and full of joy! Christina shares a special story about Helene loving on her when she moved her office to the same building as Helene.…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 54- "The Gift of Your Health!"
Send a text Hey Friends! Helene & Christina, here to chat about the gift of health! How often do you take the time to truly notice your body- not in critique or annoyance- rather in appreciation? We are on a mission to teach YOU how to truly celebrate yourself. So how do we do that without taking...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 53 - "The Gift of Strength Training"
Send a text Hey Friends, This episode is positive and encouraging. If you are starting to think about strength training, hearing the research on it or wondering what all the hype is- then take a listen! Helene & Christina meet with Jamie Rhodes, of Capital Fitness in Fort Myers. Jamie has made it...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 52 - "The Gift of Knowing Your Sex Needs"
Send a text Hey Friends! Helene & Christina here. This is an episode that would have been total taboo for our parents. However, we are here to be real and meet you in your messy middle. If this episode triggers you- head to therapy before listening. If this is something that you are trying to...
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 51 - "The Gift of YES!"
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is so fun! Ever want to try something new but you are in your head and can’t make yourself do it?! Then this episode is for Y-O-U! We talk about the hard obstacles and fears that keep us from doing things we love or trying something new or thinking outside…
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 50 - "The Gift of Self Validation"
Send a text Hey Friends! Can you believe we are on Episode 50?!?!?! It is all because of YOU! So Thank YOU for listening and sharing it with all your tribe! We so appreciate and love you for doing this with us! This episode is a hell ya! And it is an evolution. We are here to talk about Self...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 49 - "The Gift of Ditching People"
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is both a “hell ya” AND an “umph”! Helene & Christina talk about the reality that not every friendship is meant to stay in your life. They dig deep in talking about trusting yourself and realizing when a friendship is not healthy. Helene reminds us that we...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 48 - "The Gift of Worry"
Send a text Hey Friends, Helene & Christina here to say worry gets a bad rap. All these tiktokers and influencers who are telling you to get rid of worry…Friends, we are here to say… they have it all wrong! Now that we have your attention and you think we have lost our minds…and you are singing...
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Episode 47 "The Gift of Knowing YOUR Relationship Needs"
Send a text Hey Friends! Welcome to this tough and real episode. Helene has over 25 years experience working in marital therapy. She really focuses on what we all need to ask ourselves in what we want from a relationship- whether it be friendship or intimate. This episode is filled with fun...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 46 - "The Gift of Perimenopause with Maggie"
Send a text Hi Friends! This episode is for women in their 30’s and 40’s (and even 20’s). Our new friend Maggie Ullrich is a licensed social worker by training and self proclaimed “your perimenopause wing woman”! Maggie gets real about her journey through perimenopause and how it hit her like a...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 45 - "The Gift of a Supportive Mother"
Send a text Hey Friends! We are in full swing of Mother’s Day season! For Many, this can be joyful and fun and for others, this can be painful and life sucking. We get it- we have been on both sides of the pendulum and support you right where you are at! This episode is mostly positive and...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 44 - "The Gift of Mothering without a Mother"
Send a text Oh Friends! This is a hard episode. If it is feeling to raw, please give your permission to save it for later. Whether you are living without a mother because your mother has passed away, you needed to create hard boundaries or for another reason, this episode is for you. Helene &...
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It's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 43 “The Gift of a Career Change” with Dr. Ashley Junghans Rutelonis, Licensed Psychologist
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is real, fun and motivating! Do you dream of doing something different? Were you laid off and are scared to take the next steps? Have you been plotting for years, but haven’t taken a step towards doing what you REALLY want to do?! Girl- we get you! That is…
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 42 - "The Gift of Knowing Your Money Story"
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is real. So many of us are super uncomfortable with the word MONEY! It elicits feelings for all of us- negative, positive- we all feel it. How do we handle the tough stuff when it comes to money? Avoid, overthink, freak out, panic? Or maybe you only feel joy...
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 41 - "The Gift of LOVING your body!"
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode… we mean THIS EPISODE! Friends- this is a keeper. We are discussing our bodies in a way that most don’t. We talk about positivity! Our amazing expert Lora Ulrich is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Executive Wellness Coach, Metabolism Specialist, and...
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 40 - "Gifts of Parenting"
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode is filled with JOY! And truth- it is all about parenting. Whether you are on the fence of making that decision, recently realized you are becoming a parent, or are in the life of parenthood- this episode is for you! Join us as we talk with Shelby Reitz…
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 39 - "Gift of No Children"
Send a text Hey Friends! This week you are meeting the amazing Julie, aka Christina’s sister (in law)! She is bringing us so many amazing gifts as we discuss how she and her partner made the decision to not have children. Julie is candid and real as we dig into how she dreamed of being a mother…
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 38 - "The Gift of NO"
Send a text Hey Friends! This episode… is really for ALL OF US! Are you someone who says yes, when really you wish you could say no? Can you so relate to those memes that say, “I know I said I wanted to go out 5 days ago, but today I wish I said no?” Or are you adding more to your plate because…
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 37 - "Gifts from Confidence"
Send a text Hi Friends! This episode is a bookmark, listen to over and over one! We are talking CONFIDENCE. Is this a hard one for you? Are you contemplating a job and scared to hit apply? Or maybe you are afraid to stand up for yourself in a meeting? Or with family? Maybe you don’t believe you…
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 36 - "The Gift of the Listening To Others"
Send a text Hey Friends! We are thrilled that you are LISTENING to this episode. This is your gift to improving ALL relationships! How often do you feel like you are not being listened to? Or maybe you get told "You aren't listening!!" In this episode, we help you understand the difference…
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 35 - "The Gift of Laughter"
Send a text OH Friends! This one is fun! If you are someone who regularly belly laughs like Christina or someone who enjoys slapstick humor like Helene or maybe someone who needs to sprinkle some more laughter into your life, this episode is for you. Did you know that children laugh 300 times per...
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Its YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 34 - "Gifts In Challenging YOUR Fears"
Send a text Hey Friends, Helene & Christina Here! This episode is really for everyone- you, your BF, your spouse, your neighbor- all your people. Join us as talk about overcoming our fears- sharing some funny examples and some not so funny. Helene opens up about her fear of flying and the gifts…
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About this show
A podcast giving women permission to celebrate themselves! 2 Licensed Mental Health therapists with over 35 years combined experience come to you as friends, life-giving hosts to guide you and encourage you to RSVP to your own life! We give real conversations about the challenges women face daily. In your busy every day life, you will receive gifts to live your best life by finding joy & courage, all while you listen in car line, at the gym or walking into work.
Check us out at www.yourbirthdaypodcast.com and join our newsletter!
Hosted by
Helene Shute & Christina Hansen Cohen