The We Shine Well Podcast

Your home is telling a story. The question is, "is it the one you want to be living?"In this episode, I sit down with Sabrina Soto, interior designer, HGTV icon, speaker, and author of the upcoming The Home Within, for a conversation that goes way beyond design.Sabrina shares her remarkable story of loss, reinvention, and a 4am Craigslist moment that changed her entire life. We talk about what your home reveals about where you are on the inside, why clutter silently drains your energy and self-esteem, and how the smallest shifts in your space can ripple into your relationships, career, and sense of self.No renovation required. Just a willingness to look around with honest eyes.Tune in!Key insights:Sabrina's home story, from financial loss to HGTV fame via a 4am Craigslist adWhat your home is really saying about you and your inner worldHow clutter impacts your nervous system, confidence, and the love you let inYour home as a vision board, designing for your future self right nowThe fastest, cheapest transformation you can make (it's free)Simple energy shifts: light, air, incense, and clearing stale spaceDesigning daily rituals that feel exquisite and cost nothingHow to use AI to reimagine your space before spending a dollarWhy you should invite people in — even before it's "ready"Micro changes vs. gut renovations — what actually moves the needleWays to be Supported:Follow @sabrina_soto on InstagramWatch The Sabrina Soto Show on Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime + RokuSign up for Sabrina's newsletter at sabrinasoto.comWays to Support the Show:Join our We Shine Well Substack for prompts + communityConnect at @weshinewellFollow, rate + review, and share with a friend ready to redesign her lifeYou are loved, supported, and exactly where you're meant to be.Thanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. Use code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling dismissed told you're "normal" when you know something is off?In this episode, I sit down with Katy Whalen, Co-Founder and COO of JOI+Blokes, for a candid conversation about hormones, peptides, and what it really means to fight for your own health.Katy shares her personal journey through fertility loss and postpartum hormonal chaos, how she built JOI+Blokes to close the gap that conventional medicine left wide open, and why the difference between "normal" and "optimal" can change everything.We also go deep on peptides — what they are, which ones matter, and how to take them responsibly in a market that's getting noisy fast.Tune in!Key insights:Katy's journey from fertility loss to founding JOI+BlokesWhy "you're in the normal range" isn't the same as feeling your bestHormones as your body's messaging system — and what happens when they're offTestosterone for women: what it is, why it matters, and what to expectHow JOI+Blokes approaches care differently with whole-body labs + cliniciansThe birth control pill and what it can mask over timePeptides 101: what they are, how they work, and why sourcing mattersGLP-1s, Sermorelin, GHK copper + VIP — what they do and who they're forHow to advocate for yourself in a healthcare setting (and stop shrinking)The lifestyle factors quietly wrecking your hormones — and what to do about itWays to be Supported:Follow @joiwomenswellness + @katy_whalen on InstagramExplore at joiandblokes.com — use code WESHINEWELL for 50% off labs & 20% off productsWays to Support the Show:Join our We Shine Well Substack for prompts + communityConnect at @weshinewellFollow, rate + review, and share with a friend who needs this conversation

What if you've been thinking about treating yourself all wrong?In this episode, I sit down with Kristin McGee — yoga and Pilates icon, Peloton pioneer, speaker, and author of The Treat Yourself Philosophy — for a deeply grounding conversation about self-worth, movement, and what it really means to prioritize yourself.Kristin unpacks her TREAT acronym, Truly Realizing Everything is Already There, and why the greatest gifts you could ever give yourself are already inside you. We explore why women carry so much guilt around self-care, how small daily treats become a ripple effect, and why working in is just as important as working out.This one will meet you exactly where you are.Tune in!Key insights:The TREAT philosophy and what it truly means to prioritize youWhy women struggle with guilt around self-care — and how to shift thatSmall daily treats that create a powerful ripple effectHow self-worth and self-care build each other (the chicken-and-egg effect)The power of one deep breath for burnout and overwhelmWorking in vs. working out — why both matterKristin's 3-pillar movement framework: Flow, Strength + ConnectThe case for strength training, Pilates + yoga togetherHow to rebuild a healthy relationship with movementNutrition as intuition — eating to feel good, not just to hit macrosWays to be Supported:Follow @kristinmcgee on InstagramGet the book: The Treat Yourself PhilosophyTry the Kristin McGee Movement app free for 7 days at kristinmcgee.com — use code SHINE25 for 25% offWays to Support the Show:Join our We Shine Well Substack for prompts + communityConnect at @weshinewellFollow, rate + review, and share with a friend who needs this reminderYou are loved, supported, and exactly where you're meant to be.Thanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. Use code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What if everything you thought you knew about fertility was only half the story?In this episode, I sit down with Vida Delrahim, Co-Founder of WeNatal, for a raw and hopeful conversation about loss, love, and what it truly means to prepare for parenthood — together.After two pregnancy losses and zero satisfying answers, Vida and her best friend Ronit uncovered research that changed everything: men are 50% of every pregnancy outcome, and no one was treating it that way. So they built WeNatal — prenatal care for her and him — and have since helped over 30,000 couples become parents.We go deep on "trimester zero," the three-month prep window most couples skip entirely, the fertility boosters and blockers that actually matter, and why community might be the most powerful tool on this journey.Tune in!Key insights:The losses that led to WeNatal — and the research that changed everythingWhy men are 50% of the equation and what to do about itTrimester zero: what it is and why it mattersFertility boosters + blockers for both partnersHow stress and sleep impact conception more than you thinkCommunity as medicine — and why you don't have to do this aloneWhat makes WeNatal's formula different (nutrient density, bioavailability, no fillers)The new WeNatal protein powder — prenatal vitamins + collagen + 20g protein in one scoopBeing kind to yourself as the most important practice of allWays to be Supported:Follow @we_natal + @vidadelrahimFree fertility masterclass at wenatal.com/masterclassShop at wenatal.com — use code WESHINE for free Magnesium with purchaseWays to Support the Show:Join our We Shine Well Substack for prompts + communityConnect at @weshinewellFollow, rate + review, and share with a friend on this journeyYou are loved, supported, and exactly where you're meant to be.

In this episode, I sit down with author, storyteller, creator of @icietnu, Karin Hadadan, for a deeply reflective conversation about faith, identity, purpose, and what it really means to become who you were created to be.Karin shares her journey through seasons of uncertainty, illness, and spiritual awakening, moments that ultimately brought her into a deeper relationship with God and a clearer understanding of her purpose.We explore how life’s disruptions can become invitations to realign with our truth, why faith often grows in the quiet and uncertain seasons, and how listening to your intuition can be a form of divine guidance.This conversation is a reminder that becoming isn’t about striving to be someone new, it’s about remembering the person you were always meant to be.Tune in!Key insights:• How chronic illness reshaped her life and spiritual path• The role of faith during seasons of uncertainty and identity shifts• Listening to intuition as a form of divine guidance• Why becoming is really about remembering who you are• Letting go of expectations and trusting God’s timing• The spiritual growth that can come through hardship• Creativity as a form of connection with purpose• Releasing external pressure to follow a different path• What it means to live in alignment with your faith and callingMore than anything, this episode is about trust, trusting God, trusting the journey, and trusting that your life is unfolding exactly as it’s meant to.Dive deeper with us!The conversations don’t end here, they ripple into real life.Ways to be Supported: Follow @icietnuOrder Karin's new book When Nothing Makes Sense: Finding God In The Gap Between Prayer & AnswerWays to Support the ShowJoin our We Shine Well community on Substack to: Dive deeper with with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations with fellow listeners and guests to expand youConnect with us on Instagram at @weshinewellIf you enjoy the show, I’d love your help by … • Following or subscribe wherever you listen • Rating + reviewing to help others find our community • Share this episode with a friend who’s navigating their own becomingYou are loved, supported, and exactly where you’re meant to be.Thanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. To start adding NOW to your daily rhythm, enjoy their product by using code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com, good all year. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

I’m so excited to share this week’s conversation with someone who truly embodies creativity, community, and joyful entrepreneurship, Morgan Friedman, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of GoNanas.Morgan and her co-founder Annie started GoNanas with a simple idea: make a healthier banana bread they could feel good about eating and sharing. What began as a dorm room bake sale has grown into a national brand carried in retailers like Target, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.I love the heart behind GoNanas, the idea that food creates moments, nostalgia, connection, and community.We talk about the real journey of entrepreneurship, the messy, beautiful path of building something meaningful from scratch.From intuition and creativity to leadership, boundaries, and the power of relationships, Morgan shares what it really takes to grow a brand that people feel connected to.Tune in!In this episode we talk about:• How GoNanas started from a dorm room bake sale• Why food and baking create powerful moments of connection• The role community has played in growing the GoNanas brand• Entrepreneurship as a journey of personal growth• Navigating leadership, boundaries, and building a values-aligned team• The reality behind building a consumer brand• Creativity, innovation, and launching 60+ flavors• Why relationships are the foundation of business growth• The power of intuition in entrepreneurship• What’s next for GoNanas and the brand’s evolutionWays to Be SupportedFollow @go_nanasUse code SHINE for 10% off your next GoNanas order at eatgonanas.com! Ways to Support the ShowIf you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you:Join our We Shine Well community on Substack to: Dive deeper with with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations with fellow listeners and guests to expand youConnect with us on Instagram at @weshinewellIf you enjoy the show, I’d love your help by …• Following or subscribe wherever you listen• Rating + reviewing to help others find our community• Share this episode with a friend building something meaningful or that loves GoNanas!You are loved. You are supported.And you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

In this episode, I sit down with therapist Ilona Varo to explore the powerful connection between emotional health, trauma, and the body.Ilona specializes in helping women navigate eating disorders, autoimmune conditions, body image struggles, and emotional resilience through a mind–body approach to healing.What makes Ilona’s work so impactful is that it’s deeply rooted in lived experience. Her journey from the beauty and entertainment industry into psychotherapy was shaped by her own healing path, which ultimately led her to support women who feel disconnected from their bodies, overwhelmed by emotional distress, or stuck in cycles of perfectionism and control.This conversation explores why healing isn’t just about logic or mindset. It’s biological, emotional, and deeply embodied.We talk about how trauma lives in the body, why safety is foundational for healing, and how nervous system resilience allows us to move through life with more flexibility, self-trust, and compassion.If you’ve ever felt like you understand what you “should” do but still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand whyand how healing actually happens.We talk about:• The emotional and physical connection between trauma and autoimmune conditions• Why eating disorders are rarely about food—and more about safety and control• The hidden emotional distress beneath body image struggles• Why healing is biological, not just logical• How trauma and suppressed emotions show up physically in the body• The role of somatic healing and nervous system regulation• Why intellectualizing emotions doesn’t always lead to healing• The power of safe relationships in trauma recovery• The difference between nervous system “calm” and true nervous system resilience• Why stillness and silence are essential for emotional processing• Simple practices for reconnecting with your body and rebuilding self-trustMore than anything, this episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t happen through perfection or control.It happens through safety, connection, curiosity, and compassion.Ways to Be SupportedFollow Ilona: @ilonavaroLearn more and consider working with Ilona: ilonavaro.comWays to Support the ShowIf you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you:Join our We Shine Well community on Substack to: Dive deeper with with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations with fellow listeners and guests to expand youConnect with us on Instagram at @weshinewellIf you enjoy the show, I’d love your help by …• Following or subscribe wherever you listen• Rating + reviewing to help others find our community• Share this episode with a friend who may need this conversationYou’re not broken. Your body has simply been trying to protect you. Healing is always possible.

In this episode, I sit down with functional wellness practitioner Hannah Derrickson to explore how everyday habits and functional lab testing can help prevent disease and support long-term healthspan.Hannah has reviewed over 1,500 lab panels, helping clients uncover root causes behind symptoms like acne, PCOS, gut issues, metabolic dysfunction, and fatigue. Through a functional lens, she reads blood work like a story, connecting patterns in inflammation, metabolism, toxin exposure, and lifestyle to help people feel better today while protecting their future health.This conversation is a powerful reminder that wellness isn’t just about fixing symptoms when they appear, it’s about supporting your body proactively through everyday choices.This episode will leave you feeling empowered to understand your body more deeply and take ownership of your long-term health.We talk about:• Why acne, PCOS, and metabolic symptoms often share root causes• The key biomarkers Hannah reviews in blood work• Why fasting insulin is one of the most overlooked longevity markers• The difference between conventional vs functional lab ranges• Why blood work should be interpreted as a full story, not isolated numbers• The role toxins, mold, and environmental exposures play in chronic symptoms• Cellular health, mitochondria, and metabolic flexibility• Why circadian rhythm and light exposure influence metabolic health• Everyday lifestyle shifts that support longevity and disease prevention• The future of functional testing and preventative medicineMore than anything, this episode is about empowered health. You don’t have to wait until symptoms become disease to begin supporting your body.Ways to Be SupportedFollow Hannah: @hannahbrookewellnessLearn more: hannahbrookewellness.comExplore Wellness House (for practitioners): @wellnesshouseofficialWays to Support the ShowIf you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you:Join our We Shine Well community on Substack to: Dive deeper with with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations with fellow listeners and guests to expand youConnect with us on Instagram at @weshinewellIf you enjoy the show, I’d love your help by …• Following or subscribe wherever you listen• Rating + reviewing to help others find our community• Share this episode with a friend who wants to feel more empowered in their healthYour body is intelligent and the small choices you make today shape your health decades from now.Thanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. To start adding NOW to your daily rhythm, enjoy their product by using code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com, good all year. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

In this episode, I sit down with Allie Egan, founder and CEO of Veracity, to talk about what so many women are navigating quietly: infertility, Hashimoto’s, weight gain, hormone shifts, and the deep confusion around metabolism.After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s during and infertility, Allie discovered she wasn’t broken, her metabolism was dysregulated.What followed was a root-cause approach that changed everything — her thyroid health, fertility, energy, and sense of agency.This is a real, grounded conversation about metabolic health, blood sugar, inflammation, GLP-1s, and what women are rarely told about how their bodies actually work.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or defeated in your health journey, this episode will feel like clarity and empowerment.We talk about:• Allie’s infertility journey and surprise Hashimoto’s diagnosis• Why “common” symptoms are often normalized instead of investigated• What metabolic health actually means (hint: it’s not just weight)• Blood sugar, insulin resistance, PCOS, and cognitive health connections• Why 93% of Americans have metabolic dysfunction• Early warning signs your metabolism may be struggling• The difference between symptom management and root-cause healing• GLP-1 - what they help and what they don’t address• Why toxin burden and inflammation matter more than we think• The truth about weight loss as a 90-day fix• Joy, play, and nervous system regulation as metabolic support• Becoming the CEO of your own healthMore than anything, this episode is about reclaiming power.Your body is not failing you. It may just need foundational support.Ways to Be SupportedFollow Allie: @allie_b_eganFollow Veracity: @veracityhealthcoUse code WESHINEWELL20 for 20% your first Veracity purchaseWays to Support the ShowIf this episode resonated:• Follow or subscribe wherever you listen• Leave a rating + review to help more women find this space• Share this episode with a friend navigating thyroid issues, infertility, or weight strugglesYou deserve to understand your body and you deserve real answers.

In this episode, I sit down with Susy Markoe Schieffelin — founder of The Copper Vessel, sound healer, spiritual teacher, and entrepreneur, for a deeply grounding conversation about sound healing, sobriety, nervous system regulation, and trusting divine timing.Susy shares her journey from rock bottom to radiance, how sobriety became a spiritual initiation rather than a limitation, and why softness is one of the most radical healing tools we have in a culture that glorifies hustle. If you’ve been craving more peace, more presence, and a way of living that doesn’t require force or self-abandonment, this conversation will meet you right where you are.This is an episode about remembering who you are beneath the noise.What we talk about:• How Susy found sound healing during a pivotal moment in her sobriety journey• What “sound as medicine” actually means for the nervous system• How vibration can release what words can’t reach• Sobriety as a spiritual awakening and pathway to radiance• Why softness is radical in a culture addicted to urgency• Building meaningful work without burnout or self-abandonment• Motherhood, marriage, and sacred partnership as spiritual practice• What sabbatical has taught her about surrender and trust• Trusting divine timing instead of forcing outcomes• How to create success that feels sacred instead of extractiveSound isn’t just something you hear. It’s something you feel in your body, in your cells, in your spirit and when you learn how to listen again, everything softens.Ways to be Supported: Follow Susy: @thecoppervesselJoin The Copper Vessel sound healing membership + The Sound Healer’s Academy Ways to Support the ShowJoin our We Shine Well community on Substack to: Dive deeper with with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations with fellow listeners and guests to expand youConnect with us on Instagram at @weshinewellIf you enjoy the show, I’d love your help by … • Following or subscribe wherever you listen • Rating + reviewing to help others find our community• Share this episode with a friend who may need encouragement to live as their most vibrant selfThanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. To start adding NOW to your daily rhythm, enjoy their product by using code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com, good all year. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

In this episode, I sit down with Abbe Feder, infertility coach, founder of InCircle Fertility, and host of Women’s Wellness with Abbe Feder, for a deeply honest conversation about what infertility really looks like - emotionally, relationally, and practically.Abbe shares her six-year fertility journey, including IUIs, IVF retrievals and transfers, loss, reduction, and ultimately becoming a mother to twins. From navigating 16 rounds of treatment to building a fertility support team, she opens up about what helped her survive and what she wishes every woman knew sooner.If you are trying to conceive, considering IVF or egg freezing, navigating secondary infertility, or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you feel less alone and more empowered.This is a real-talk conversation about advocacy, boundaries, hope, and building your village.We talk about:• Abbe’s six-year infertility journey• The emotional toll of IVF and why infertility is often compared to cancer-level stress• What IUI and IVF actually is and realistic success rates• Why hope doesn’t make you pregnant (and losing hope doesn’t ruin your chances)• The power of “feel it till you heal it” and setting a pity-party deadline• Egg freezing and what Abbe wishes she knew• How to choose a fertility doctor beyond just statistics• Why clinic experience and access matter just as much as credentials• Building your fertility team: coach, acupuncturist, therapist, nutritionist• Secondary infertility and relationship strain• What not to say to someone navigating infertility• Setting boundaries with friends and family during treatment• Survivor’s guilt after pregnancy• Why infertility is not a solo journeyInfertility isn’t just medical. It’s emotional. It’s identity-shifting. It’s relational. You deserve support through it.Ways to Be SupportedFollow Abbe: @abbefederBe supported through Incircle FertilityPodcast: Women’s Wellness with Abbe FederConnect with us on Instagram: @weshinewellJoin our Substack community for deeper reflections + guided promptsWays to Support the ShowIf this episode resonated:Follow/subscribe wherever you listenLeave a rating + reviewShare this episode with someone navigating infertilityYou are not behind.You are not broken.And you do not have to carry this alone.

In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Cole, Human Design coach and guide, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to live your purpose, not by becoming someone new, but by remembering who you already are.If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing, pushing, or trying to fit into a version of success that doesn’t feel natural, this conversation is your permission slip to soften, realign, and be more you.We explore how Human Design can help you understand your energetic blueprint, build deeper self-trust, and create a life and business that feels aligned instead of forced.This episode is about coming home to yourself and living in alignment with your design.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhat Human Design actually isHow to use Human Design as a tool for self-trust and clarityThe difference between conditioning and your true energetic blueprintWhy so many people feel stuck when they’re living out of alignment with their design and purposeHow to make aligned decisions based on your authorityLiving your purpose without hustle or self-abandonmentReleasing comparison and embracing your unique rhythmWhy being “more you” is the true path to impact and magnetismMore than anything, this episode is a reminder: You don’t need to become someone else to live your purpose. You need to return to yourself.Ways to Be SupportedFollow Alexandra Cole: @alexandrafcoleExplore her Human Design readings + offerings Connect with us on Instagram: @weshinewellJoin our Substack community for deeper reflections + guided promptsWays to Support the ShowIf this episode resonated:Follow/subscribe wherever you listenLeave a rating + reviewShare this episode with a friend who’s ready to stop performing and start aligningWe truly do shine brighter together.Thanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. To start adding NOW to your daily rhythm, enjoy their product by using code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com, good all year. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

In this episode, I sit down with Rachael Blumberg, founder of PLATEFIT, embodiment guide, and community builder, for a deeply grounding conversation on sovereignty, somatics, and authentic expression.Rachael shares her journey of following an inner pull that didn’t always make sense, from leaving a traditional career path, to building a movement-based community rooted in vibration and nervous system regulation, to navigating collapse, rebirth, and reclamation of self. This conversation is about what happens when you stop performing, start listening to your body, and allow your truth to lead.If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, leaking energy, or living according to expectations that no longer fit, this episode is an invitation to return to the vibration of you, the version of you that feels grounded, expressed, and sovereign.We talk about:• What sovereignty really means and how to stop leaking your energy• Somatic awareness and why the body knows before the mind• Nervous system regulation as the foundation of alignment and magnetism• Vibration, embodiment, and presence as pathways to healing• Authentic expression and releasing old identities• The power of the pause, and why clarity often comes when we stop forcing• Community as a mirror and amplifier of truth• Following your inner pull even when it doesn’t make logical sense• Rebuilding life and business from self-trust, not fear• Living, leading, and creating from alignmentThis episode is a reminder that alignment isn’t something you chase, it’s something you remember. When you come home to yourself, everything else reorganizes around you.Ways to Be Supported:• Follow Rachael: @rachaelblumbergchiprut @platefit• Explore Rachael’s reflection circles, 1:1 offerings, and PLATEFIT offeringsFollow We Shine Well on Instagram: @weshinewellJoin our Substack community for guided prompts, resources, and community conversationsWays to Support the Show:If this episode resonated, it would mean so much if you:• Follow or subscribe wherever you listen• Leave a rating + review (it helps more women find this space)• Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to expand with intuition and alignmentYou are not behind. You are becoming.We truly do shine brighter together. ✨

In this episode, I sit down with DJ Blatner, registered dietitian, author, media nutrition expert, and one of the most radiant humans I know, for a powerful conversation about why joy is not a bonus you earn after success, but a tool that actually creates it.If you’ve been doing all the “right” things, working hard, checking the boxes, chasing goals, but still feel depleted or disconnected, this conversation is your permission slip to pause and reorient.DJ shares the moment she realized her life looked incredibly successful on the outside, yet felt empty on the inside, and how that wake-up call led her to redefine nourishment, presence, and success itself. We explore why joy is a nutrient, how fun fuels creativity and opportunity, and why small moments of aliveness matter more than we’ve been taught.This is a grounded, refreshing, soul-meets-real-life episode about slowing down, noticing the glimmers, and nourishing your life from the inside out.We talk about:• Why joy is a success tool, not a reward• How presence amplifies creativity and opportunity• DJ’s “Joy Hustle” and the power of noticing small glimmers• Why fun isn’t fluff, it’s essential for sustainable success• Single-tasking vs. multitasking and nervous system nourishment• How to rethink nourishment starting with desire, not discipline• The cost of hustle when it disconnects us from what we love• Why doing less can actually create more alignment and momentum• How joy supports health, energy, and resilience over timeLiving well isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about feeling more alive while you do it. When joy leads, everything else begins to work better.Ways to Be Supported:• Follow DJ Blatner: @djblatner• Explore DJ’s books and work: djblatner.com• Join our We Shine Well community by subscribing to our Substack to dive deeper with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations• Connect with us on Instagram at @weshinewellWays to Support the Show:If you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you:• Follow or subscribe wherever you listen• Leave a rating + review (it helps more women find this space)• Share this episode with a friend who needs permission to choose joyThanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. To start adding NOW to your daily rhythm, enjoy their product by using code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com, good all year. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

In this episode, I sit down with Brooke Harris—founder, intuitive guide, and host of the Expander’s Club Podcast—for a powerful conversation on the energetic forecast for 2026 and how intuition, alignment, and identity shifts will shape our lives and businesses in the year ahead.If you’ve been feeling a pull toward expansion, reinvention, or a deeper trust in your inner wisdom, this conversation is your permission slip to lean in.Brooke shares what 2026 is inviting us into energetically, why quantum leaps often come through nervous system regulation and identity shifts, and how to blend intuition with grounded strategy in business and life.This is an expansive, soul-meets-strategy episode about trusting yourself, aligning with your next evolution, and stepping into the version of you that’s already ready.We talk about:The energetic themes of 2026 and what they mean for life, love, and businessWhy intuition is the most underrated business and life strategyAlignment vs. hustle: how to move into expansion without burnoutIdentity shifts and why quantum leaps require becoming someone newThe nervous system’s role in manifestation, success, and magnetismHow to read signs, synchronicities, and intuitive hits with discernmentPractical ways to integrate intuition into daily decision-makingWhy “remembering your magic” is the foundation of aligned successHow to create space for aligned opportunities to find youBrooke’s perspective on blending spirituality, strategy, and leadership2026 is not about forcing expansion—it’s about becoming the version of you who can receive it. When intuition leads and alignment anchors, quantum leaps become natural.Ways to be supported:Follow Brooke: @the_brooke_harrisListen to the Expander’s Club PodcastRead Brooke’s Substack: A Modern OracleFollow We Shine Well on Instagram: @weshinewellJoin our Substack community for guided prompts, resources, and community conversationsWays to support the show:If you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you:Follow or subscribe wherever you listenLeave a rating + review (it helps more women find this space)Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to expand with intuition and alignment in 2026

In this episode, I sit down with Kim Shapira, dietitian, author, and nutrition therapist, to unpack what most people get wrong about “healthy eating.”If you’ve ever felt like food has become confusing, moralized, or loaded, this conversation is your permission slip to simplify.Kim shares why it’s never really about the food, how stress changes the way we digest and crave, and the small practices that rebuild self-trust when your relationship with eating (and your body) has felt fractured for years.This is a nourishing, real-talk episode about coming home to yourself, one meal at a time.We talk about:How Kim’s childhood illness shaped her path into health + nutritionThe surprising link between shopping, numbing, and emotional eatingWhy dieting can be harmful physically, emotionally, and spirituallyWhat people are actually hungry for underneath restriction + control“Vacation mode eating”: why food feels different when your nervous system is relaxedThe simplest pre-meal resetKim’s 6 rules (and why rules aren’t the enemy when they build trust)The difference between hunger vs cravings (and how to tell in your body)GLP-1s: what they help, what they don’t, and why relationship with food still mattersHow to rebuild trust with your body through tiny experiments + evidenceWhy “eat without distractions” is the rule most people need right nowFood isn’t the problem, the disconnection is. When you learn how to listen again, everything changes: cravings, digestion, satiety, self-trust, and peace.Ways to be supported:Follow Kim: @kimshapiramethodLearn more + offerings: Kim Shapira MethodThe Feel Good Food Flow: Weekly Checklist for Easy Meal PrepThe Never Diet Again Masterclass with Kim ShapiraWays to support the show:If you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you:Follow/subscribe wherever you listenLeave a rating + review (it helps more people find us)Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to feel more at peace with food + their bodyThanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. To start adding NOW to your daily rhythm, enjoy their product by using code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com, good all year. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

I’m joined by Megan Sherer, somatic therapist, author of Choose Yourself, and nervous-system–informed guide, for a powerful conversation about why so many women still feel stuck, even after years of therapy, healing, and personal development.This episode gently names something many of us feel but rarely say out loud: doing all the self-work doesn’t always lead to feeling more alive, embodied, or free. Megan and I explore why that happens and how somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and embodied self-trust offer a different path forward.If you’ve ever thought “I’ve done the work… so why doesn’t my life feel better?” - this conversation will land deeply.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy talk therapy and mindset work alone often aren’t enoughThe hidden cost of over-regulating, over-performing, and “doing healing right”How emotional numbness forms — and how aliveness returnsWhat somatic therapy actually is (and what it’s not)The difference between safety, shutdown, and true embodimentWhy slowing down can feel threatening and why it’s often the medicineRebuilding self-trust after years of people-pleasing and self-abandonmentHow emotions live in the body (and why they need movement, not management)Simple ways to reconnect with your body without overwhelm or perfectionThis Episode Is For You If…You’ve done years of self-work but still feel stuck or disconnectedYou feel emotionally numb, chronically tense, or overwhelmedYou struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-abandonmentYou want to feel safer, more grounded, and more youYou’re ready to move from coping → embodying → livingWays to Be SupportedConnect with Megan: https://megansherer.comFollow Megan on Instagram: @meganshererFollow us on Instagram: @weshinewellJoin our Substack community for deeper reflections, guided prompts, and community conversationsWays to Support the ShowFollow or subscribe wherever you listenRate + review to help more women find this spaceShare this episode with a friend who’s done “all the work” and still feels stuckThank you for being here. You are not broken. You are becoming.

I’m joined by Dr. Sasha Hakman — double board-certified OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) specialist and host of Trying to Conceive with Dr. Sasha Hakman — for an empowering, myth-busting conversation on fertility, hormones, and what it actually takes to support reproductive health.We break down ovulation, PCOS, stress and missing periods, male factor infertility, and the real success rates of trying naturally vs IUI vs IVF — plus how age impacts egg quality and why fertility conversations need more truth, nuance, and far less shame. Sasha also shares her own fertility journey and what she wishes every couple (and every woman) knew before they start trying.If you’re trying to conceive, considering egg freezing, navigating PCOS, or simply want to understand your fertility and hormones with clarity (without fear), this episode will meet you exactly where you are.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe causes of female infertility and how to identify if ovulation is the missing linkPCOS explained: what it is, why it happens, and how lifestyle can help (without perfection)Stress, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and why missing periods are a real biological signalMale factor infertility: what a semen analysis can (and can’t) tell you + when to test furtherThe biggest fertility disruptors Sasha sees most: vaping, marijuana, alcohol, and ultra-processed foodsWhen it makes sense to optimize ovulation vs move toward IUI, IVF, or ICSIEgg freezing timing: the “sweet spot,” how many eggs matter, and why earlier can mean fewer cyclesSuccess rates by age: natural conception vs IUI vs IVF — and what most people don’t hear until it’s urgentWhy egg aging is largely about chromosomes (not just “mitochondria + supplements”)New research Sasha’s excited about: whole genome sequencing for embryosWhat Sasha wishes every couple understood before trying: tracking, teamwork, and consistency over perfectionWays to be SupportedFollow Dr. Sasha Hakman: @SashaHakmanMDVisit Dr. Sasha’s website: SashaHakmanMD.comListen to her podcast: Trying to Conceive with Dr. Sasha HakmanWays to Support the ShowFollow us on Instagram: @weshinewellJoin our Substack community to dive deeper with guided prompts, resources, and community conversationsFollow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listenRate and review to help others find our communityShare this episode with a friend who’s trying to conceive, considering egg freezing, or navigating hormone health

I’m joined by Krista Williams, co-creator of the Almost 30 podcast, spiritual teacher, coach, and retreat leader, for a powerful conversation on expanding your vessel, trusting your intuition, and living an embodied, fully expressed life.We go deep into what it actually means to increase your capacity for abundance, love, visibility, and aligned success, while staying grounded in your body and nervous system. Krista shares her personal journey from feeling lost in her twenties to becoming a coach and teacher. She offers practical tools for embodiment, parts work (Internal Family Systems/IFS), body image healing, female friendship repair, and conscious dating.If you’re navigating a season of becoming — healing, expansion, transition, or refinement — this episode will meet you exactly where you are and help you take your next right step.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhat “expanding your vessel” really meansHow to trust your intuition and the different ways intuition speaksEmbodiment 101: how to feel grounded in your bodyKrista’s journey building Almost 30 and stepping into her role as a teacher and guideParts work / IFS therapy: how younger parts shape your relationships, worthiness, and patternsHealing body image and shifting from “control” to nourishment (energetics + practical tools)Friendship audits, rupture + repairConscious datingReclaiming God and spirituality on your terms and trusting divine guidanceWays to be Supported: Krista’s website + programs: https://itskrista.comFollow Krista: @itskristaGain body liberation and transformations through Krista’s Metamorphosis group coaching programJoin Krista’s Fully Expressed tour + offeringsFollow us on Instagram: @weshinewell Join our Substack community to dive deeper with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations Ways to Support the ShowFollow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen Rate and review to help others find our community Share this episode with a friend who’s navigating their next right stepThanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. To start adding NOW to your daily rhythm, enjoy their product by using code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com, good all year. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Welcome to our very first episode! This is a special solo episode with me, Zoë Kelsey, your host and the heart and soul behind We Shine Well. I share my personal journey of going from feeling contained to becoming fully expanded. Through stories of healing, travel, bold aligned pivots, and everything in between, you'll discover what sparked the creation of this podcast and how it’s designed to meet you exactly where you are, in your healing, in your growth, and in your becoming.  This episode is your invitation to pause, reconnect with your truth, and feel supported as you step into your next season. Whether you're navigating an identity shift, building something new, or longing for authentic community, you're not alone and you’re right on time. Ways to Be Supported:  Instagram: @weshinewell  Join our Substack community to dive deeper with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations  Ways to Support the Show Follow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen  Rate and review to help others find our community  Share this episode with a friend who’s navigating their next right step

Welcome to The We Shine Well Podcast, hosted by me, Zoë Kelsey, founder of We Shine Well. In this short trailer episode, I share the heart and mission behind the podcast: a space for people who are committed to living their most vibrant, aligned, and intentional lives.Each week, you’ll hear grounded, honest, heart-opening conversations with thought leaders in wellness, from founders and healers to teachers, practitioners, and guides. These episodes go beyond the highlight reel, offering real stories, inner work insights, and wisdom to help you reconnect with your truth and take the next right step on your journey. If you’re craving community, clarity, inspiration, and support to live well from the inside out, you're in the right place - this podcast was created for you.Ways to be Supported: Instagram: @weshinewell Join our Substack community to dive deeper with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations Ways to Support the ShowFollow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen Rate and review to help others find our community Share this episode with a friend who’s navigating their next right step