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Wellness Stories from a Teacher Turned Soapmaker
by Carrie Neely
Women nearing midlife face a host of challenges from hormone changes, to burnout to empty nest syndrome, but it's never too late to get un-stuck and find our true purpose. Join Carrie each week as she interviews women with amazing stories to share of how they leaned in to challenges and opened doors to reveal a passion--fueled purpose.Become a Paid Subscriber to access exclusive content and support the podcast (and book!): https://anchor.fm/carrie-neely/subscribe
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Interview with Pamela & Lisa of Spirit Calling | A truly transformational interview
Pamela and Lisa are on a mission to help those ready to embrace their spiritual path and raise the vibration of all of humanity. During this interview I receive quite a bit of guidance myself through readings and I was left feeling completely in awe, but full of gratitude as well. You can find…
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Interview with Ellie Scott - Childhood Trauma, Growing up in a Cult to Conquering Anxiety Later in Life
Ellie has had her fair share of trauma from a tumultuous upbringing, followed by abusive relationships, but today she is thriving in a life she loves, happy to share how her anxiety toolbox saved her and how it can come to the aid of others suffering from anxiety. You can read more about Ellie…
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Interview with Jenny Smith - From a Career in Social Work to Function Nutrition
Jenny is sharing her story of a major career pivot while staying home for a few years to raise her kids and focus on her health, which led her to functional nutrition and now coaching other women to feel better and live better. We talk all things intermittent fasting, nutrition and give some…
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Interview with Kay Burnham - From VP in Live Entertainment to Panic Attacks that led to Career Change
Kay was a VP in the live entertainment industry suffering from stress and burnout until 5 life-altering events and regular panic attacks forced her to finally make a change. Today she is helping other high achieving women navigate the same waters she once did. You can find Kay online at...
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#72 Interview with Jen Potter - Serial Entrepreneur and Overall Inspiration
Jen discovered a heart condition that led her to have a heart attack in her earl 30's, but she still ran marathons and started multiple successful businesses, all geared toward helping moms. She is active on LinkedIn and Instagram. I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and offer you…
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#71 Interview with Rae-Lynn Danielle on her transition from a Job in the Oil And Gas Industry to a more Balanced Life
Rae-Lynn worked a high pressure job in the oil and gas industry until she found difficulty in balancing work and motherhood. A traumatic birth experience followed by an incident at work finally had her seeking therapy for trauma and exploring new ways to heal. Ultimately, she made a change. You…
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#70 Interview with Liying Lim - Healing from Anorexia & Helping Others Through Traditional Tea Ceremony Work
Liying spent many years suffering from anorexia and poor self worth, but she learned to heal through a traditional ceremony that she now dedicates her life and work to. You can find Liying online at When Still Waters Speak. I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and offer you free...
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#69 Interview with Elaine Mingus - From Addictions & Eating Disorders following Trauma at a Young Age to Building a six-figure business
Elaine experienced a trauma at age eleven at the hands of someone she should have been able to trust implicitly and the years that followed were nothing short of tumultuous. She was able to overcome addiction and an eating disorder to get married and start a family, but other challenges were…
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#68 Interview with Laura Cayouette - Actress, Writer & Teacher on Listening to your Calling
Laura Cayouette provides a story of listening to that voice calling her to become an actor which then brought her along on a life full of adventure. Join me as we hear some behind-the-scenes stories of big name actors she worked with and also learn about how she then shifted to writing and soon...
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#67 Interview with Debra Ohstrom - Financial Analyst Helping Women Take Control of Their Finances
With over 25 years of experience in finance, my goal is to empower women to build the future they deserve. You can find Debra at Debraohrstrom.com. I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and offer you free listening for 30 days as a trial member. Go read some of the fantastic books...
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#66 Interview with Sabrina Magnan - Elite Synchronized Swimmer Struggling With Eating To Helping Other Women Heal Their Relationship With Food
Sabrina was an elite synchronized swimmer who struggled with food and body image for years until she learned to heal her relationship with food. Today she is helping other women to do the same. You can find Sabrina online here. I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and offer you free...
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#65 Interview with Clare Thompson on Getting Sober and Changing Her Life's Patterns
Clare made the decision to finally get sober in her late twenties after years of destructive behavior and ruined relationships. Today she is here to tell her story and encourage other women who may be struggling with addiction and patterns of behavior. You can find her on Instagram here @...
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#64 Interview with Jayne Sanders - From Corporate to Finding her True Purpose
Jayne spent years in the corporate world, ultimately left feeling unfulfilled and yearning to find her true life's purpose. After experiencing personal loss, she set out to discover what she was meant to do and has found it in becoming a purpose whisperer. You can find Jayne online here. I'm so...
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#63 Interview with Grace Chinn - Scottish traveler & teacher turned breathworker living in Switzerland
Grace has experienced two major shifts in her life, one in her twenties after a traumatic break up while living in Spain and another during the pandemic while she was busy raising a toddler and working as a translator in Switzerland. You can hear her story today and learn about how you can heal...
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#62 Interview with Michelle Connery - Former Corporate Accountant to Major Life Shift after Burnout
Michelle shares her story of how she made the switch from a high-powered job with a long commute to a move across the country and a complete life and career overhaul. Today she is thriving and sharing her story to help other women avoid what she experienced through her coaching program, which you...
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#61 Interview with Brooke from be happe Designs
Brooke has a PHD in physical therapy and made a shift in her career once she became of mom of 3 little ones. Little did she know a business was being born as well. Join us as she shares how she is building her empire, now on the road full time with her family in an RV. You can find Brooke here at...
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#60 Interview with Annie Bush - From Federal Prosecutor to Holistic Longevity Strategist
Annie is a former state and federal prosecutor who made a major shift in her life and career becoming a Holistic Longevity Strategist where she works with DNA to create an optimal living plan for her clients. You can find Annie at yourtotalbody.co. I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible...
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#59 Interview with Michelle Kuei - From a Childhood Accident to Conquering Mountains She is One Inspiring Woman
At age 11 Michelle had a tragic accident that left her permanently disabled and faced with a host of challenges most of us would never dream of having to conquer; however, she made a decision in her adulthood to change her life and wow did she ever. You don't want to miss this story. You can find...
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#58 Interview with Adrianne Delgado - Where we talk All Things Food, Fad Diets & Nutrition
Adrianne is a Registered Dietician and owner of Body Metrix where she oversees an impressive team of Registered Dietitions who work with women (and families) in all stages of life from medical nutritional needs to eating disorders to simply improving relationships with food. Today we are talking...
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#57 Interview with Julie Delucca - C-Level Executive to a layoff when the pandemic struck
Julie was forced to reinvent herself following a layoff at the onset of the pandemic after having worked at the Executive level for several education companies during her career. She is now living the life of her dreams, running her business with ease and much less stress in her life and work....
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#56 Interview with Jane Turner - Award winning author and public speaker
Jane became redundant (in her words) after being laid off from the job she had held for years in her fifties. After reinventing herself, she learned that she could do anything, and today she is doing just that. You can find Jane online at writewithJane.com. I'm so happy to be able to partner with...
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#55 Interview with Valerie Bachinsky - Osteoarthritis in her 20's to a rock climber in her 40's
An early diagnosis caused years of struggles for Valerie, but today we'll learn how she overcame them and healed herself, changed her life and so much more. You can find Valerie online at GenuineGlowWellness.com I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and offer you free listening for 30...
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#54 Interview with Alex Spicer - College Gymnast with Disordered Eating to Intuitive Eating Coach
Alex spent years with disordered eating patterns formed from her years as a college gymnast, but she later focused on her own nutrition, got a degree as a nutritionist and now she works as an intuitive eating coach. You can find Alex online here. 'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and...
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#53 Interview with Kathy Davis - Inspired Vegan & full-time RV traveler
Kathy has changed her life and health by adopting a plant-based diet and now helps others to do the same. Join us as we hear her story, which started with a career in education and has moved to working on the road while she travels full-time in her RV. You can find Kathy online at…
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#52 Interview with Jill K. - Challenges in Childhood Prepared Her for New Challenges Ahead
Jill learned to take care of herself from an early age and break some generational patterns that needed to be broken. She survived trauma in childhood to then face challenges of cancer and more throughout her adult years. She is newly sober these days and has written a memoir to share her story....
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#51 Interview with Dominique Vacheresse - Trauma in Childhood to a Double Master's Degree
Dominique supported herself and her younger siblings from the age of 14 due to the circumstances in her household. Nonetheless she maintained high grades and sent herself to college. By the end of her studies she had obtained two Master's Degrees. Her story is inspirational on many levels and I...
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#50 Interview with Yvonne Caputo - Teacher to Story Teller
Yvonne Caputo has been a storyteller all her life; first as an elementary school teacher and eventually as a psychotherapist and corporate trainer. She published her first book in her seventies and is here to share her story with us today. You can find Yvonne online at yvonnecaputo.com. I'm so...
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#49 Interview with Jalila Clarke - Former Police Officer to Teacher in China
Jalila made a major career change in her forties from law enforcement to teaching. She also packed up everything and moved to China. Now she is happily making another move to Columbia where she will teach part time and continue her travels and her podcast. You can find her online at...
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#48 Interview with Pamela Sommers - Best Selling Author and Jewelry Brand Creator
Pamela suffered a devastating injury to her hand and was able to come back to not only create a jewelry brand, but also become a best selling author of several books. You can find Pamela online at Pamelasommers.com I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and offer you free listening for…
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#47 Interview with Barb Nangle - From Yale to 12 Step Recovery
In 2015 at the age of 52, after decades of therapy and tons of self-help work in a variety of areas, Barb found herself in 12-step recovery for two issues that were impacting her life in a massive way. Once she found her way out of co-dependency and overeating, she found herself...and also found...
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#46 Interview with Dina Shaw - From Unspeakable Childhood Trauma to The Way of the Horse
Dina suffered from some of the most unspeakable childhood trauma imaginable, but was able to heal herself later in her life through the one thing that saved her as a young girl: horses. Listen to Dina's heartbreaking and also truly inspiring story and read more about her story here. I'm so happy…
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#45 Interview with Stephanie Dalfonzo - Former Celebrity DJ turned Hypnosis Expert
Stephanie had a fun and inspiring career as a celebrity DJ on the radio until she needed to make a life change for her own overall health and wellness. She delved into hypnosis and was hooked when it helped her with her anxiety issues. Seventeen years later, she is working successfully in the…
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#44 Interview with India Phoenix - School Administrator to Branding Specialist
India went from teacher to school administrator during her career in education until she began to suffer from burn out. She took a two-year hiatus and traveled with her family, ultimately reinventing herself as a marketing and branding specialist. You can find India online at Brandingbruja.com 'm...
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#43 Interview with Kellie Daab - From Event planner to Coach for Highly Sensitive CEOs
Kellie worked for years as an event planner prior to Covid, when she made a major pivot in her business. She now works in her own skincare brand, but also coaches CEOs who are highly sensitive people. To learn more about her story, listen to today's interview. You can find Kellie online at...
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#42 Interview with Janalee Ferreira - Teacher in South America Turned Doula
Janalee began a career as a teacher in Peru and Venezuela where she also fell in love with yoga, which led her to work with pregnant moms. This ultimately led her to become a doula who also does work in human design. Today she is here to share her story AND read my Human Design chart! You can…
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#41 Interview with Aga Lawrynowicz - From Petrophysicist to Burnt out Mom to Painting a new picture of Women's Roles in Society
Aga went from a cross-continental move to working as an engineer and petrophysicist on oil rigs to trying to balance the role of mother of 4 with a high-powered job, until she had to make a massive change. You can find Aga on her website here. I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and...
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#40 Interview with Cory Zacker - From Corporate LA Commute to Helping Women in Biz
From a 3-hour commute in LA traffic in the corporate world to running her own business that now helps other women in biz. Cory shares how burnout nearly stripped her of her health until she finally made a huge life shift. You can find Cory on her website here. I'm so happy to be able to partner...
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#39 Interview with Erin Hodgson of Awakening the Wise Woman
Erin is a coach and psychic medium working with her partner, Ellie, to bring energetic and spiritual well being as they help women to better understand themselves and their belief systems in order to become the most powerful and authentic version of themselves. You can find Erin and Ellie on…
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#38 Interview with Britt Bolnick - Single Mom working in a Women's Prison to Six Figure Business Owner
Britt climbed her way out of welfare and food stamps to start a six figure business mentoring women, write a best selling book and begin a successful dog rescue. You can find Britt online here. I'm so happy to be able to partner with Audible and offer you free listening for 30 days as a trial...
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#37 Interview with Jennifer Chapman - Career Shift Following a Stroke at 34
From suffering a huge loss at a young age to a debilitating stroke at 34, Jennifer has overcome a lot to become the coach who now helps women redefine themselves, find their purpose and live their best lives. You can find Jennifer on her website here. I'm so happy to be able to partner with…
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#36 Interview With Caroline Wong - Teacher turned Hypnotherapist, Yoga Instructor & Wellness Consultant
Caroline joins us from sunny Florida where is busy living her dream through Tru North Tribe where women come together to remove the limitations stopping them from doing the things they have always dreamed of doing. Caroline uses a multi-pronged approach that taps into all aspects of wellness --...
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#35 Interview with Sally Alter - Author Living with Bipolar Disorder
Sally has lived with bipolar disorder for over fifty years. Today her aim is to help those suffering from it to live a better life. She wrote her first book in her early 70's and is here to tell her story. You can find Sally on her website at sallyalter.com 'm so happy to be able to partner with...
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#34 Interview with Kerrie Campbell - Entrepreneur, former executive in the oil industry who is living her true passion
Kerrie has 25 years of corporate experience as a global human resources executive and leader with a deep passion for helping people. After struggling to balance the demands of a pressure-filled career and motherhood, she ultimately experienced burnout so often that she needed to make a change....
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#32 Interview with Silke Herwald - Certified Hypnotherapist and Grief Counselor
Silke has walked through grief herself and is able to empathize with the women who come to her help and healing as they begin their own grieving journeys. Today we are talking about her story, her program and also what it means (and more importantly, does not mean) to experience hypnotherapy. You...
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#31 Interview with Kate Driver, Naturopath, on How to Navigate Perimenopause Naturally
Join me in welcoming Kate Driver as we talk about all things perimenopause, from the gut brain connection to thyroid, nutrition and stress factors. You can find Kate online on her website here.
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#30 Interview with Deanna Kozarov - Social Worker from the City of Chicago turned Intuitive Eating Coach
Join me in welcoming Deanna as she shares her journey from social work to Intuitive Eating Coach after battling her own disordered eating. She now coaches women to heal their relationship with food with a focus on intuitive eating. You can find Deanna online here.
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#29 Interview with Vanessa Nixon - Naturopath, Belly Dance Instructor and Natural Cosmetics Creator
Vanessa Nixon changed her life after turning fifty and believes all women are capable of doing the same. She offers natural support for mid-life women who want to feel vibrant, healthy and energized to confidently step into the next phase of their lives and make the impact they are meant to make....
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#27 Interview with Sarah Lascano - Former Engineer turned Spiritual Healer and Energy Medicine Practioner
Sarah is a former engineer who, following an extended health crisis, was led to found RayZen Energy where she is now a spiritual healer and energy medicine practitioner sharing the healing work that helped to restore her own health. Sarah believes in listening to the body to begin the healing...
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#26 Interview with Sharon Joy - Leaving a Career as a Deputy Principal in Australia to Pursue Life on the Road Where She Found her Passion
Join me in welcoming Sharon Joy of Sharon Joy Coaching as she shares her story of leaving a career in education to pursue two years on the road with her family and ultimately find her passion in coaching women in business. You can find Sharon here on her website or on IG at...
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#25 Interview with Amy Murray - Holistic Approach to Balancing Hormones
Amy was born in Germany and later moved to the United States when she realized that her planned career as a teacher was going to take a different path. After struggling with acne for many years and being put on birth control to 'fix it,' Amy took a deep dive into holistic, natural fertility. She...
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Women nearing midlife face a host of challenges from hormone changes, to burnout to empty nest syndrome, but it's never too late to get un-stuck and find our true purpose. Join Carrie each week as she interviews women with amazing stories to share of how they leaned in to challenges and opened doors to reveal a passion--fueled purpose.Become a Paid Subscriber to access exclusive content and support the podcast (and book!): https://anchor.fm/carrie-neely/subscribe
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