THE STRONGER STUFF SHOW with MINNA | Pixie Revolution

This episode is about creativity, reinvention, visibility and what happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit other people’s expectations. Are you sick and tired of waiting for everything, including you, to be “perfect” before you begin?This week on Stronger Sunday Stories, I’m talking honestly about what launching The Stronger Stuff Show has actually brought up for me emotionally, creatively and personally… and why episode 10 feels like a turning point. Because somewhere along the way, while building this podcast, I realized I’d accidentally started tempering myself inside my own show. Trying to be calmer. More polished. More “respectable.” Like I was slowly turning myself into some sort of serious podcast woman I didn’t even recognize. Meanwhile in real life? I’m moving country, homeschooling two teenage boys, relaunching my music career at 53, looking for a new home in London… and trying to learn social media without accidentally sticking Spotify links across my own face in Instagram Stories. And honestly? The hardest part of launching this show hasn’t been the interviews, the editing, the posting or the tech. It’s been being seen.Not hiding anymore.Not endlessly planning and waiting until I feel ready, look better, know more or have everything figured out. Actually putting myself out there publicly in real time.Messily. Imperfectly. As myself. And what’s surprised me most is this:The more I share… the freer I feel. Not fearless.Just less interested in letting fear stop me. Because I think a lot of women quietly spend years trying to become:appropriate,palatable,professional,less emotional,less loud,less themselves. And I'm realizing that part of this journey for me has been seeing that being myself actually IS getting it right. Because I believe our Stronger Stuff is about being fully alive as ourselves.The chaos.The humor.The heartbreak.The ambition.The stories.The music.The fear.The courage to keep going anyway. So right now I’m technically homeless in London, relaunching my music career, building this show in real time, posting things that make me uncomfortable daily… and somehow feeling more alive than I have in years. Maybe that’s what happens when you stop hiding...You stop waiting for permission.You stop waiting to become someone else before you begin. And instead… you just start building your life out loud. And somehow that becomes the freedom. #TheStrongerStuffShow #StrongerSundayStories #CreativeReinvention #FearOfBeingSeen #WomenWhoCreate #Authenticity #MidlifeCreativity #WomenInMusic #CreativeWomen #StartBeforeYoureReady #Reinvention Stay Connected:Please follow us and share the show to keep the us going strong! It really does help. Join the community and flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuff Follow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138⁠⁠ Follow Minna the Artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719⁠⁠ Music Credit:Music for The Stronger Stuff Show is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution. ASCAP.© 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved. For Music and Licensing enquiries contact:⁠[email protected]⁠ Get 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW here.⁠⁠abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW ⁠⁠One use by customer. Disclaimer:The Stronger Stuff Show is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.  © 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved. 

Your body remembers everything. The shame. The anger. The fear.Even the things you think you’ve moved past.And emotional triggers that make absolutely no sense… until suddenly they do. At several points during this conversation I felt genuinely exposed. I felt like this amazing woman could see straight through me. And she’d never even met me before. In this episode of The Stronger Stuff Show, I sit down with psychologist, body psychotherapist and Core Energetics teacher Alisa Lollback for one of the most fascinating conversations we’ve had on the show. Why do some people become perfectionists, people pleasers, controllers or high achievers?Why do certain moments trigger huge emotional reactions?Why do many of our adult relationship patterns begin in childhood?According to Alisa, the answers live in the body.After this episode you will understand yourself - and the people you love - differently. From trauma, anger and boundaries to shame, guilt, parenting, relationships and nervous system regulation, we explore how our childhood wounds quietly shape the adults we become.WE TALK ABOUT:why anger is actually healthywhy suppressing emotions creates disease in the bodythe hidden roots of perfectionism and controlwhy some people never feel safe or like they belonghow unresolved childhood wounds show up in the adult emotional baggage, fear and shame we carry into sexwhy couples are often fighting about the past - not the dishwasherthe LOWER SELF HANGOVER after conflictgrounding techniques to calm overwhelmhow to repair ruptures with your children and partnerwhy self-awareness creates freedom This conversation is deep, emotional, practical and full of moments that will make you stop and think: “Oooh… THAT’S why I do that!”IN THIS EPISODE:Trauma stored in the bodyCore Energetics explainedAnxiety, anger & nervous system regulationChildhood wounds & adult relationshipsBoundaries, people pleasing & controlShame, guilt & self-criticismParenting & repairing emotional rupturesEmotional healing & embodimentGrounding exercises & breathworkThe connection between emotions & physical illness WHAT YOU’LL TAKE FROM THIS EPISODE:Why you react the way you doHow emotions become trapped in the bodyPractical tools to ground yourself during conflictA deeper understanding of your relationship patternsWhy awareness changes the way you react, love and relate to peoplePERFECT FOR LISTENERS NAVIGATING:Anxiety, overwhelm or emotional triggersPeople pleasing and boundary issuesChildhood trauma or abandonment woundsRelationship conflict and communicationParenting guilt and emotional repairPerfectionism, shame or self-criticismWanting to feel more grounded and emotionally aware #TheStrongerStuffShow #TraumaHealing #CoreEnergetics #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalHealing #SelfAwareness #BodyPsychotherapy #Boundaries #RelationshipHealing #EmotionalTriggers #RelationshipPatternsStay Connected:Follow us and share the show to keep us going strong! Join the community and flex your stuff @mystrongerstuff Follow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138⁠⁠⁠Follow Minna |Artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719⁠⁠⁠Alisa Lollback:⁠www.alisalollback.com.au⁠Music Credit:Music is written, performed and produced byMinna | Pixie Revolution. ASCAP.© 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved.Music and Licensing enquiries contact:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW⁠One use by customer.⁠⁠⁠abeeco.com⁠© 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Have you ever made a decision…that made complete sense to you…even when no one else understood it and they all thought you were crazy? In this episode of Stronger Sunday Stories, I share the moments that shaped my life - not because they were logical… but because I knew they were right. Leaving Australia at 20.Moving to Paris on my own.Falling in love and moving to Hong Kong with someone I barely knew.Quitting a really successful career to go and make music.Selling everything, including our home, in London and starting again in LA. From the outside?They looked reckless.To me?They felt right. This isn’t about taking risks for the sake of it.It’s about trusting the voice that doesn’t need approval. Because the times I’ve got it wrong… that have really messed me up… Have always been when I didn’t listen to that quiet voice. When I didn’t trust myself. When I listened to other people’s voices, more than my own. That quiet voice?It doesn’t need to convince anyone.It just knows.And when I listen to it…I don’t need anyone else to agree. And I figured outThat, that…is my Stronger Stuff. IN THIS EPISODE WE SHARE:Trusting your gut vs overthinkingBig life decisions that don’t need validationMoving countries, careers and relationshipsThe difference between fear and knowingWhy self-trust is built through action WHAT YOU’LL TAKE OUT:How to recognize your own inner knowingWhy you don’t need external validationThe cost of ignoring yourselfWhat real self-trust looks like PERFECT FOR LISTENERS NAVIGATING:Big life decisions that don’t make sense to anyone elseTrusting your gut vs listening to outside opinionsCareer changes, relocations, or starting overFollowing instinct in relationships and loveOverthinking, self-doubt, and second-guessingWanting to trust yourself again #TheStrongerStuffShow #StrongerSundayStories #TrustYourself #FollowYourGut #LifeDecisions #Intuition #SelfTrust #StartingOver #MidlifeWomen #PersonalGrowth Stay Connected:Please follow us and share the show to keep the us going strong! It really does help. Also join the community and flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuff Follow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138⁠⁠ Follow Minna the Artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719⁠⁠ Music Credit:Music for The Stronger Stuff Show is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution. © 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved. ASCAP Publishing: 935619498 ASCAP Writing: 935619515 For Music and Licensing enquiries contact:⁠[email protected]⁠ Get 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW here.⁠⁠abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW ⁠⁠One use by customer. Disclaimer:The Stronger Stuff Show is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.  © 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved.  

What if you could have the dream career… flying first class, working with global fashion brands… and still feel like a complete fraud? In this episode of The Stronger Stuff Show, I sit down with Susan Walbrook - former senior womenswear designer with 26 years in the global fashion industry, working at the highest level across major brands and creative teams.  On paper, she had it all. But internally?A constant voice saying:“You don’t belong here.” “You’re going to get found out.”  From art college to global fashion houses, Susan carried a relentless belief that she wasn’t good enough - pushing herself harder, working longer, striving for perfection… and never feeling it land. Until her body stopped her. In 2018, burnout hit. And everything changed. This is a conversation about what happens when high performance masks deep insecurity - and what it really takes to rebuild your identity, confidence and creative voice from the ground up. Today, Susan is founder of Trust Your Creative, working with global brands, creative leaders and founders - helping them overcome imposter syndrome, rewire their thinking, and unlock real creative confidence. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience - from inside one of the most demanding, perfection-driven industries in the world. IN THIS EPISODE:Life inside high-pressure fashion and creative industriesImposter syndrome at the highest levelThe reality behind “dream careers”Perfectionism, overwork and burnoutThe moment everything broke - 2018 turning pointHow self-doubt becomes your defaultThe hidden cost of successThe “Me File” - rebuilding confidence with evidenceRewiring your brain - neuroplasticityHow to handle fear before big presentationsWhy your inner critic isn’t the enemy WHAT YOU’LL TAKE FROM THIS EPISODE:Why success doesn’t remove self-doubtHow imposter syndrome actually worksThe link between perfectionism, burnout & identityPractical tools to interrupt negative thinkingHow to rebuild confidence from real evidenceA new way to work with your inner criticWhat real creative confidence actually looks like PERFECT FOR LISTENERS NAVIGATINGImposter syndrome / self-doubtHigh-performance careersBurnout & overworkPerfectionism Creative or corporate pressureIdentity & career transitionsWomen in fashion, business, media or leadership  #TheStrongerStuffShow #ImposterSyndrome #BurnoutRecovery #CreativeConfidence #WomenInBusiness #WomenInFashion #Perfectionism #SelfDoubt #Leadership #CareerGrowthStay Connected:If you loved this episode please follow us and share it to keep the show going strong!  Join the community & flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuff Follow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138⁠⁠ Follow Minna |Artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719⁠⁠ Susan Walbrook: www.trustyourcreative.com Music Credit:Music is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution. © 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved. ASCAP Publishing: 935619498 ASCAP Writing: 935619515 Music and Licensing enquiries contact:⁠[email protected]⁠ Get 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW here.⁠⁠abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW ⁠⁠One use by customer. © 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved.  Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice.

Have you ever said yes… when you really wanted to say no? Or agreed to something to keep the peace… and felt yourself disappear a little bit in the process? This is something so many women experience - especially in midlife - without even realizing it. In this episode of Stronger Sunday Stories, Minna shares the moment she realized her People-Pleasing wasn’t kindness at all. It was fear. Fear of being judged.Fear of being misunderstood.... Of not being liked. For years, she thought being agreeable, supportive, and “good” was the right thing to do. But underneath that… she was abandoning herself. From staying silent in meetings to constantly second-guessing what others wanted to hear, this episode explores how People-Pleasing quietly disconnects you from your own voice - and how it links to something much deeper. This isn’t about blame. It’s about seeing it clearly - and what changes when you do. IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE:Why People-Pleasing is often learned survivalThe connection between People-Pleasing and FearHow constantly adapting to others erodes self-trustThe moment I realized I’d been abandoning myselfWhy “being nice” can actually create disconnectionA simple shift that helped me start trusting myself againHow to begin setting boundaries without forcing it WHAT YOU’LL TAKE FROM THIS EPISODE:Why saying yes doesn’t always mean you’re being kindHow to recognize People-Pleasing in real timeThe emotional cost of overriding yourselfWhy boundaries don’t have to be dramaticA simple way to Pause before respondingHow self-trust starts to come back PERFECT FOR LISTENERS NAVIGATING:People-Pleasing and overthinking Fear of upsetting others Confidence and self-worth Struggling to say noIdentity and self-trust Midlife shifts and boundaries  00:00 Why People-Pleasing is hard to see00:45 Fear, safety and “being good”01:00 The moment I let myself down01:20 The truth about People-Pleasing01:30 Losing your sense of self02:30 The boundary realization02:50 “I’ll get back to you” - the People-Pleasing Pause03:20 Rebuilding self-trust03:50 What to notice this week to build your Stronger Stuff #TheStrongerStuffShow #StrongerSundayStories #StrongerStuff #PeoplePleasing #SelfWorth #Boundaries #Confidence #MidlifeWomen #GenXWomen #SelfTrust Stay Connected:Please follow us and share the show to keep the us going strong! It really does help. Also join the community and flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuff Follow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138⁠ Follow Minna the Artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719⁠ Music Credit:Music for The Stronger Stuff Show is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution. © 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved. ASCAP Publishing: 935619498 ASCAP Writing: 935619515 For Music and Licensing enquiries contact:[email protected] Get 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFF SHOW here.⁠abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW ⁠One use by customer. Disclaimer:The Stronger Stuff Show is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.  © 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved. 

What happens when you’ve built a successful career in banking, finance and fintech, and still find yourself completely falling apart inside? In this episode of The Stronger Stuff Show, Minna sits down with founder, investor and venture partner Sorcha Mulligan - a leading voice across fintech, blockchain and impact investing. With over 15 years in banking, corporate treasury, fintech and Web3, Sorcha now works at the intersection of finance, technology and venture capital, supporting founders, investing in innovation, and driving change for women in business and tech. But behind all of that… is a story she has never fully shared before. After eight pregnancies, multiple miscarriages, postnatal depression, and what she describes as a complete internal collapse, Sorcha reached a point where none of her success could hold her together. This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s about what happens when your identity breaks, your mental health collapses, and your sense of self disappears - even while your career continues. And what it really takes to rebuild from there. From institutional banking to diving in Southeast Asia.From blockchain and impact investing to motherhood and mental health.This conversation moves between worlds - just like she does. IN THIS EPISODE WE GO INTO:Life inside banking, finance & fintechBuilding a career in blockchain, Web3 & impact investingSupporting founders & funding innovation Miscarriage, fertility struggles & motherhoodPostnatal depression & mental health breakdownFeeling “not good enough” even at the highest levelsLetting go of control in life & businessRebuilding identity after everything falls apart WHAT YOU’LL TAKE FROM THIS EPISODE:Why success doesn’t protect you from collapseWhat high-performing women carry silentlyHow identity & career can disconnectWhy rebuilding isn’t linear - or logicalHow to lead, build & invest more honestlyWhat Stronger Stuff really looks like PERFECT FOR LISTENERS NAVIGATING:High-performance careers with burnoutWomen in finance, tech, startups or leadershipFounders, investors & entrepreneursIdentity shifts or life transitionsMiscarriage, motherhood or mental health challengesRedefining success & meaning 00:00 Finance, fintech & Sorcha’s world08:00 Miscarriage, loss & motherhood12:00 Postnatal depression & breakdown22:00 Rebuilding identity35:00 Success, systems & leaving corporate45:00 Blockchain, VC & women in tech58:00 Nature, healing & coming back to self #TheStrongerStuffShow #WomenInFinance #Fintech #Blockchain #ImpactInvesting #WomenInBusiness #VCFunding #FemaleFounders #PostnatalDepression #BurnoutRecovery #MidlifeWomenStay Connected:If you loved this episode please follow us and share it to keep the show going strong!  Join the community & flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuff Follow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138⁠ Follow Minna |Artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719⁠ Music Credit:Music is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution. © 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved. ASCAP Publishing: 935619498 ASCAP Writing: 935619515 Music and Licensing enquiries:[email protected] Get 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFF SHOW here.⁠abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW ⁠One use by customer.© 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved. Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice.

Have you ever felt like you’re somehow behind, not enough, or doing life wrong? Like everyone else has it figured out… except you?This is something so many of us experience - especially in midlife, when we start questioning our direction, confidence, and self-worth. In this episode of Stronger Sunday Stories, Minna shares a deeply personal moment from the aftermath of her burn - lying on the sofa, unable to move, questioning everything - when she realized just how much comparison had been quietly running her life. Not in an obvious way. In a subtle, constant way that shaped her decisions, her confidence, and what she believed was possible. Because comparison doesn’t just steal your joy. It pulls you out of your own life.IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE:Why comparison feels so real even when it's notThe hidden fear underneath comparing yourself to othersHow comparison keeps you stuck and disconnected from your own pathWhat actually happens when you start doing what you really wantThe moment everything shifted: “Whose life am I even comparing mine to anyway?”How to come back to yourself without forcing or fixing This isn’t about “stop comparing”. It’s about seeing it clearly - and what changes when you do. If you’ve ever felt behind, not enough, or unsure of your direction… this one is for you.PERFECT FOR LISTENERS NAVIGATING:Comparison & self-doubt Feeling stuck or behind in life or career Confidence & self-worthMidlife shiftsFear of not being enoughCreative blocks & hesitation Identity & life direction 00:25 - The moment everything stopped00:35 - “What am I doing with my life?”01:00 - The music realization - what do I really want?02:10 - The comparison pattern02:30 - “Whose life am I comparing mine to anyway?”03:55 - Fear underneath comparison04:10 - Taking action04:20 - Why comparison fades04:40 - A better way to relate to others04:50 - Coming back to yourself #TheStrongerStuffShow #StrongerSundayStories #Comparison #SelfWorth #FeelingBehind #Confidence #MidlifeWomen #GenXWomen #PersonalGrowth #FindYourselfStay Connected:If you loved this episode please follow us and share it to keep the show going strong! It really does help. Also join the community and flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuff Follow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138⁠ Follow Minna the artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719⁠Music Credit:Music for The Stronger Stuff Show is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution. © 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved. ASCAP Publishing: 935619498 ASCAP Writing: 935619515 For Music and Licensing enquiries contact:[email protected] Get 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFF SHOW here.⁠abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW ⁠One use by customer.Disclaimer:The Stronger Stuff Show is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. © 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or trapped in a nervous system loop?Or just like something isn't right?And your pushing through and “being strong” is just making things worse?Minna sits down with Dr Erica Reid - occupational therapist, trauma specialist, and founder of Head2Soul Therapy - for a deeply honest, eye-opening conversation about what strength really looks like when you stop pushing and start listening. From people-pleasing and hidden trauma responses to menopause, boundaries, and the nervous system, Erica breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface in a way that’s grounded, real, and hopeful. This conversation moves between science, story, and lived experience. At the center of it all is this: Your Stronger Stuff isn’t the armor.It’s what lets you soften, feel and come back to yourself. WE GET INTO:What trauma actually does to the bodyThe truth about people-pleasing & why it’s a trauma response Why menopause can be a powerful turning point How the nervous system keeps you stuck in stress without you realizing Fascia, stored emotion & why the body holds memory Why "pushing through" can block healing Boundaries, authenticity & learning to trust yourself againThe surprising role of curiosity, playfulness & connection in healingHow trauma can be passed through generations & how to shift itThe difference between control & real connection THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF YOU’VE EVER FELT:Stuck in stress, burnout, or anxiety Disconnected from your body or intuition Like you’re always holding it together for everyone elseExhausted from people-pleasing or over-giving or over-thinking Confused by unexplained physical symptoms or chronic tensionOverwhelmed by midlife changes or menopause Ready to feel like yourself again but don’t know where to start  00:00 What “Stronger Stuff” really means02:00 Erica’s path into healing13:00 People-pleasing, trauma & losing yourself16:30 The ABCs: Authenticity, Boundaries, Curiosity21:00 How the body stores fear25:00 Menopause as a turning point30:00 Fascia: where trauma lives in the body37:00 Pain, stress & misunderstood symptoms53:00 Horses, connection & nervous system healing01:02:00 A New Dawn & trauma recovery work01:10:00 Relearning trust & safety01:18:00 Simple tools to regulate your nervous system01:23:00 Why vulnerability is real Stronger Stuff Strength #TheStrongerStuffShow #StrongerStuff #TraumaHealing #NervousSystem #MindBodyConnection #WomenInMidlife#Menopause #EmotionalHealing #PeoplePleaserRecovery #SelfTrust #HealingJourney #PodcastForWomen Stay Connected:If you loved this episode please follow us and share it to keep the show going strong! It really does help. Also join the community and flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuff Follow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuffFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-the-stronger-stuff-show-75130a138/ Follow Minna the artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php id=100068923526719⁠ Follow Dr Erica Reid:Instagram: @head2soultherapyFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ericadawnreid Dr Erica Reid Bio:www.head2soul.net  Music Credit:Music for The Stronger Stuff Show is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution. © 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved. ASCAP Publishing: 935619498 ASCAP Writing: 935619515 For Music and Licensing enquiries contact:[email protected] Get 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFF SHOW here.⁠abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW ⁠One use by customer. Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice.© 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved.

Have you ever been in a life that looked fine on the outside… but inside you knew something wasn’t right? In this first episode of Stronger Sunday Stories, Minna shares The Burn - a terrifying accident that left her with severe burns across her legs, facing skin grafts, years of recovery, and the possibility that life as she knew it was over. But this isn’t just a story about what happened. It’s about what happens after. When you can’t keep going the way you were. When everything goes quiet… and you’re finally forced to listen. From high-functioning burnout and people-pleasing… to lying still, wrapped in bandages, asking “how did I get here?” This episode is raw, vivid, emotional, and unexpectedly funny in places. And underneath it all, it asks something that might hit closer than you expect: What if the thing you call STRENGTH… is actually what’s keeping you stuck? ⚠️Contains descriptions of a burn injury that may be confronting. This Episode Weaves Together:A gripping real-life story that unfolds moment by moment  The hidden reality of burnout behind a “successful” life Dark humor in the middle of something genuinely terrifying The emotional shift from coping to collapse to clarity  The moment your body says “enough” - and means it A deeper, more honest definition of what STRENGTH really is Perfect for listeners navigating:Feeling stuck in a life or career that doesn’t feel right Burnout, exhaustion, or pushing yourself too farPeople-pleasing and high-functioning copingMidlife identity shifts and “is this it?” momentsWanting change but not knowing where to startEmotional rock bottomReconnecting with your voice, intuition and direction 00:00   “Have you ever felt like your life was killing you?”02:30   The burn05:00   The diagnosis06:30   Stillness07:20   “How did I get here?”08:55   Bathroom Moments09:45   The Real Stronger Stuff #TheStrongerStuffShow #StrongerStuff #BurnoutRecovery #MidlifeWomen #GenXWomen #LifeChangingMoments #EmotionalHealing #RealStories #WomenInMidlife #PodcastForWomen #ComingHomeToYourself #PersonalGrowth  Stay Connected:If you loved this episode please follow us and share it to keep the show going strong! It really does help.Also join the community and flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuffFollow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654⁠LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138⁠ Follow Minna the Artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719⁠ Music Credit:Music for The Stronger Stuff Show is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution.© 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved.ASCAP Publishing: 935619498 ASCAP Writing: 935619515For Music and Licensing enquiries contact:[email protected] 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFF SHOW here.⁠abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW ⁠One use by customer.Disclaimer:This podcast shares personal experiences and is not medical or professional advice. © 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved.

What does women’s strength look like in midlife?In this episode of The Stronger Stuff Show, Minna sits down with ArtBites founder, chef, art historian and Eva Longoria’s Hungry for History podcast co-host Maite Gómez-Rejón - for an honest, deeply human conversation about identity, creativity, love, loss, and reinvention.Together, they laugh and cry as they dive into how their live’s hardest moments haven’t just challenged them - they’ve revealed their Stronger Stuff.From her Mexican-American heritage to building a creative career, navigating grief after the loss of her father, and moving through perimenopause, Maite shares what it really means to stay with yourself through change.This conversation weaves laughter & vulnerability as they reflect on:Finding strength in dual identity & cultural roots Moving through grief & rediscovering purpose The power of female friendship & community Creativity as a calling not just a career Menopause, mental health & midlife shifts Letting go of “all or nothing” thinking Trusting the process & yourself even in dark seasons This is what Stronger Stuff looks like in real life:Not hardness, perfection, or pushing - but honesty, connection, and the courage to stay.Perfect for listeners navigating:
Midlife reinventionBurnout & identity shiftsMenopause & hormonal changeCreativity, purpose & belongingLoss, growth & starting again 00:00 Celebrating Gen X Women’s Stronger Stuff01:50 Maite's Journey to Times Square NYC04:51 Recognition & Awards: The Latino Spirit Award08:29 Reflections on LA & Cultural Identity13:08 The Impact of Immigration & Community18:00 Challenges Facing the Latino Community Today21:08 Heritage & Culinary Contributions25:32 Friendship & Support Systems28:35 The Role of Community in Personal Growth31:04 Starting a Business: ArtBites 36:17 The Power of Collaboration & Experience38:25 Navigating Life's Challenges & Personal Loss44:07 Finding Strength Through Adversity - The Today Show48:16 Adapting to Change & Growth51:58 Understanding Hormonal Changes & Self-Care58:24 Overcoming Dark Times & Trusting the Process01:04:46 Our Real Stronger Stuff#StrongerStuff #GenXWomen #MidlifeReinvention #Menopause #WomenSupportingWomen #LatinaLeaders #CulturalCreativity #RealConversations #PodcastforWomen #RealWomenRealStories #EmotionalHealth #HealingStay Connected:If you loved this episode please follow us and share it to keep the show going strong! It really does help.Join the community and flex your Stronger Stuff @mystrongerstuffFollow The Stronger Stuff Show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mystrongerstuff/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587590469654LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/minna-walker-75130a138 Follow Minna the artist Pixie Revolution:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixierevolution/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minna.walker.10Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068923526719 Follow Maite Gomez-Rejón:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbites_maite/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artbitesmaite/Maite Gomez-Rejón Bio:https://www.artbites.netMusic Credit:Music for The Stronger Stuff Show is written, performed and produced by Minna | Pixie Revolution.© 2026 Pixie Revolution. All rights reserved.ASCAP Publishing: 935619498 ASCAP Writing: 935619515For Music and Licensing enquiries contact:[email protected] 10% off Abeeco with code THESTRONGERSTUFF SHOW here.abeeco.com/THESTRONGERSTUFFSHOW One use by customer.Disclaimer:The Stronger Stuff Show is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on this content as a substitute for professional guidance. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare or other professional regarding any questions you may have. © 2026 Minna Walker. All rights reserved.