Shannon Curtis has been making music for 25 years—first, as the front-woman for a Christian-lite rock band in her twenties while a pastor’s wife, then as a chanteuse divorcée composing broken-hearted love songs after leaving both her marriage and her religion. In the last decade—as a result of constant house concert touring—Shannon developed both a passionate underground following and also an album-based songwriting style, centered around taking her audiences on intentional journeys of personal ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexuality, intimacy products, and alcohol use disorder. Listener discretion is advised. Cindi Roberts is passionate about helping women recover from alcohol use disorder and encouraging women to find their joy and confidence in navigating their intimate relationships. She has over 25 years of experience as a Sexual Health and Wellness Educator and is also a Certified Professional Recovery Coach. Cindi loves to support women who are struggling to find ...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 116
Megan Febuary is an Author and Trauma-Informed Book Coach. Her expertise in the body as a storyteller has been a healing support for hundreds at story workshops and embodied healing retreats. As the Founder of the global storytelling brand, For Women Who Roar, a 100k+ community from around the world, a publisher of the online magazine which has featured over 1000k+ stories of women, and as the Creator of the growing Book Year platform– Megan has guided hundreds of women through the process of wr...
Nov 08, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Warning: This episode contains discussion of religious trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Black Sheep Bios is a deconstruction-related Instagram account that strives to challenge harmful religious constructs while encouraging and empowering people to find healing and enjoy spirituality without the confines of abusive indoctrination. Connect with Black Sheep Bios: Instagram Sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and a 30-day trial of hundreds of thousands of books, podcasts, and Audible ...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Andrea Stallsworth is a wife, mama, daughter, sister, friend, and entrepreneur. But most importantly, she's a woman who's healing and growing. Rising from the ashes of a difficult childhood, bullying, low self-esteem, an abusive marriage, and single parenthood, she’s on a mission to share her story. Andrea was diagnosed with a hair-pulling disorder called Trichotillomania when she was twelve. This condition was ammunition for bullies during her growing-up years and became her full-time secret. A...
Oct 11, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Warning: This episode contains frank discussion of sex, sexuality, religious trauma, and childhood sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Rachel Overvoll is a Somatic Sex and Intimacy Coach and author, living in Colorado. She works with clients to move beyond shame, step into safety in their bodies, and live a life embodied in pleasure. Using her credentials from the Somatica Institute and Kinsey Institute, she works through the mediums of embodiment and self attunement to help clients st...
Sep 27, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Mary Brown, also known as The Boundaries Coach, specializes in helping women overcome people-pleasing and learn healthy boundaries. With a professional background in social work, she helped thousands of families through challenges such as mental illness, addiction, abuse, and neglect. In doing so, she noticed the impact these issues have on women, especially when someone they love is struggling. Having grown up in a big family without boundaries, Mary could relate to these women because of her o...
Sep 13, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Tasha Smith is an old soul and lover of life who believes in chasing dreams. She believes our biggest gift in life is time, so she tries to cherish every moment. Tasha had a previous career where she oversaw 400 companies and personally consulted over 150 businesses. She has since built several of her own successful companies from the ground up. She later decided to follow my family’s tradition and became a 4th Generation Chiropractor. After 7 years of running her own chiropractic practice and t...
Jun 29, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 110
In this episode we talk about Sarah's deconstructing of religious beliefs in her life. Sarah and I have very similar backgrounds with highly religious and evangelical families, and we have an open conversation discussing how that affected each of us, as well as what she’s learned since deconstruction, and helped her find her way in the world and how She’s been living and creating life on my own terms since. Sarah worked as a biologist in Rocky Mountain National Park after college, thinking she w...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Warning: The following episode contains discussion of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Nicole Batiste is a Retired Army veteran, writes on Medium.com, hosts a live Wellness-Centered show on Sundays and is a core blogger for the Wellness Universe. She has made it her mission to bring various forms and modalities of wellness and healing to her audience’s awareness because she knows there are so many intricate nuances to healing. In her coaching practice, she focuses on mindset, emotio...
Jun 15, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 108
Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Rachel Snow is a Certified High Conflict Divorce & Custody Coach. She is located in Colorado and can work with clients anywhere! She lives in Westminster with her partner Seth, daughter, and bonus daughter. Before she was a High Conflict Divorce Coach she was a massage therapist and birth doula. When Rachel isn't empowering her clients she enjoys connecting in sisterhood, spending time with her famil...
Jun 08, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 107
You're listening to episode #106 In this episode Sarah Monares talks about space in our lives. She refers to it as our inner pie chart. There is only so much room that we have, however we often make the mistake of thinking we have an unlimited capacity. Join her in this conversation about balancing out your life and re-evaluating what you will and will not allow to consume your energy. Connect with Sarah Monares: Find her book, Looking in and Finding Out HERE Read her blog articles HERE Facebook...
May 25, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 106
You're listening to episode #105 with Teresa Campos Teresa is a Spiritual Teacher and Intuitive. She is an International Speaker, Author, Spiritual Life Coach, and Astrologer to all those seeking a more fulfilled life. She works with individuals who are here to uplift humanity by living their soul purpose. She helps them awaken their gifts, live from the soul-centered self, and create a life that makes them feel fully alive. In this episode we talk about what’s going on in the world right now en...
May 11, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 105
You're listening to episode #104 with Deborah Wilson-Porras Before you dive into this episode you should know that it has content that could be triggering for some listeners. We talk about suicide and thoughts of suicide. Please check in with yourself and if this doesn’t feel like a good fit, check out some of our other wonderful episodes. Deborah Wilson-Porres is a mental health therapist and program director of an adult intensive outpatient program. She provides trauma informed therapy includi...
May 04, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 104
You're listening to episode #103 with Chalice Springfield In this episode I get to talk with Chalice Springfield. Chalice recently made a huge career change from being in the real estate world for many years to healthcare. We talk about taking that scary leap out of your comfort zone and into what you feel your heart is calling you to. As well as taking the leap, even when you don’t have all the answers. We discuss getting back to ourselves, and what Chalice coins as our “second half” of this hu...
Apr 27, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 103
You're listening to episode #102 with Tamara Yakaboski In this episode I get to talk with Dr. Tamara Yakaboski. This is the perfect episode to listen to with Earth Day being only a could days away. We talk about the idea of Climate Feminism which is a new term for me. We dive into things like patriarchy, climate change, recycling, and all things Mother Earth. This was enlightening for me in many ways, and I hope it is for you as well! Learn more about Tamara: Tamara Yakaboski, PhD, a recovering ...
Apr 20, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 102
You're listening to episode #101 with Chrysta Bairre In this episode Chrysta shares her story of overcoming poverty and depression and how she has now come to the place of working with women entrepreneurs. We talk about what it’s like to be an introverted entrepreneur and mental health in relation to entrepreneurship. We also have a lot of laughs along the way. I love that Chrysta has created multiple ways to help women who want to take command of their destinies and no longer fall prey to the h...
Apr 13, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 101
You're listening to episode #100! In this episode Sarah Monares talks about her biggest takeaways from the past 100 episodes. She goes over the themes that are important for each of us to remember on our growth journeys. Come celebrate episode 100 with us! Music: Full Moon Lofi Vibes by EdiKey20 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Connect with Sarah Monares: Read her blog articles HERE Facebook Instagram Want more of The We Podcast? To listen to more awesome episodes on Loudspeaker.fm...
Apr 06, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 100
You're listening to episode #99 with Kirsten Helgeson In this episode we talk about going beyond the superficial and connecting with one another in a deeper way. We chat about women empowerment, elevating women's voices, inclusive mental health, and how important our emotions are. Kirsten has worked with women all over the world and has a heart to create global community for us all. Learn more about Kirsten: Kirsten Helgeson is the Founder & CEO of Just A Girl. After 12 years leading CSR and...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 99
In this episode I get to talk with Juliette Sakasegawa. Juliette is an Empowerment Coach for Life, Business, and Relationships. She is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and a Reiki Practitioner. Juliette is passionate about helping her clients in a variety of areas. She can help you create a life of joy and fulfillment, reduce stress and overwhelm, enhance your relationships, discover more peace and calm, make peace with food and your body, move into the next chapter of your life smoo...
Mar 23, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 98
You're listening to episode #97 with Renee Ronika Bhatti-Klug. We talk about multiethnicity and identity development and we also really dive into one of Renee’s biggest area of focus which is centered around faith and religion and how it has become entrenched in politics. She shares her journey through abuse and difficult obstacles and how she’s used those experiences to lead as a fearless woman. There are so many beautiful moments of insight and wisdom all throughout this episode. I can’t wait ...
Mar 16, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 97
You're listening to episode #96 with Rebecca Dollard. In this episode we talk about Rebecca's motherhood story and how it brought her to the place of wanting to help other moms. Being a mom is tough, it it's so important to talk about all the real, hard, and beautiful that comes with the role! Learn more about Rebecca: Rebecca is passionate about being a momma, wife, mentor, and friend. She believes in the power of vulnerability, community, and changing our mindset. Rebecca loves to see women br...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 96
Warning: The following contains discussion of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sex trafficking, which may be disturbing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. You're listening to episode #95 with Megan Lundstrom. In this episode we talk about Megan's personal story with sex trafficking, as well as signs to look for, and red flags when it comes to human trafficking. Megan also dispels some myths that many people have bought into when it comes to sex trafficking and conspirac...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Sarah Monares and leaders of The We Spot, Amy Norris and Heather Williams, talk roundtable style about why women are in competition with each other. Why are we so hard on each other as women? How do we change this age old dynamic and learn to lift each other up? We love to dive into the things that people don't normally talk about. Connect with us: Facebook Instagram www.thewespot.com Want more of The We Podcast? To listen to more awesome episodes on Loudspeaker or on any of your favorite podcas...
Feb 23, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 94
You're listening to episode #93 with Rhonda Solis. In this episode we talk about Rhonda's passion for advocacy and equality and inclusion at all levels of our political process. Rhonda is a Greeley West Alumni and also a life-long resident of the Greeley/Evans area. Her current employment is as an office manager for dental office in Windsor along with co-creator/co-host of Latino Northern Colorado. She recently completed the Latino Leadership Institute program at Denver University. She has serve...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 93
You're listening to episode #92 - A conversation with Sarah Monares about vulnerability, owning our stories, and why she created The We Podcast. Sarah Monares in a Northern Colorado native. She absolutely loves to travel yet feels blessed to live in a place where she also loves coming back home. She has two kids (20 and 9) and has been married to her hubby for 10 years. Sarah is passionate about helping women connect with their true selves and to not be lost in the mix of chaotic life. She LOVES...
Feb 09, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 92
You’re listening to episode number 91. Leadership: Standing for what's right over what's easy. Diversity Inclusion and anti-racism work in business. In this episode I get to talk with the frickin’ awesome, Alissa Daire Nelson. Alissa is regularly featured on television news segments, inside major blogs and publications, and on podcasts from all over the globe. She's an accomplished Success Coach, Speaker, and host of the Frickin' Awesome Entrepreneur podcast. As well as the brand new podcast, Ma...
Oct 02, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 91
You’re listening to episode number 90. Round Table Talk: Opening the Conversation About Suicide. In this episode I get to talk in the round table setting with The We Spot leaders, Amy Norris and Heather Williams. We talk about both of their personal experiences with suicide and how it has shaped their lives and the lives of those they love. We also talk about how to have a conversation with someone about suicide and identifying the warning signs of someone who could be suicidal. Seeking out addi...
Sep 10, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 90
You’re listening to episode number 89. Round Table Talk: DACA- Dreamers and Immigration- What’s at Stake? In this episode I get to talk in the round table setting with The We Spot leaders, Amy Norris and Heather Williams, and our guest Betzy Valdez. Betzy is originally from Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, she came to the United States with her family 22 years ago, chasing the well-known “American Dream”. Greeley, Colorado is where her and her family have resided over the past 22 years and it’s a place...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 89
You’re listening to episode number 88. We Have the Power to Insight Change: Action, Contribution, and Committing to the Fight In this episode I get to talk with Janaye Matthews. After receiving the Boettcher Scholarship in 2016, Janaye chose to attend Colorado State University. She is now going into her 5th year, studying Biomedical Engineering & Electrical Engineering, with a minor in Ethnic Studies. She started to get involved with the issues surrounding students of color on campus during ...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 88
