You are going to cherish these words of wisdom, self-love and profound insight from author/psychotherapist/interfaith minister, Nancy Colier , as we discuss her enlightening new book, The Emotionally Exhausted Woman . She discusses what society tells us is the "perfect" and, of course, "imperfect" woman, and she describes the "likability cage" that traps so many of us. Among other topics she beautifully outlines how the caregivers we had as children impacted how we feel about our own needs as ad...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join this enlightening conversation with Dr. Mary Claire O'Brien which covers a wide range of topics including the shame and embarrassment that so wrongly shroud a girl's period, feminine hygiene product taxes and lack of access that impact girls' education, the psychological transition of menopause, and so many inspirational words about motherhood, womanhood, and aging. She is a deep thinker and her perspective on these topics will profoundly impact you. Enjoy this gift of Dr. O'Brien! We discu...
Feb 01, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join this phenomenal comprehensive discussion about menopause with Dr. Nell P. Johnson, OBGYN. Dr. Johnson tackles this wildly complicated part of a woman’s life and discusses symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, hormone and non-hormonal treatments, alternative medicines, vaginal estrogen, vaginal physical therapy, appropriate vaginal care, recurrent UTIs, libido and sex, mood and sleep disturbances, and bone health as these all relate to menopause. She shares an extraordinary amount of wisd...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join Nancy Colier, author of the newly released book, Can’t Stop Thinking , as she teaches us that rather than fighting with our thoughts, to step back from them and become a calm and nonjudgemental witness. She explains how the nearly universal tendency to overthink things, particularly negative or emotionally charged situations, rarely serves us any benefit and instead makes things worse. Turn the lens on your own mind and listen as she guides you down a path of better awareness and understand...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join Brigid Schulte, an award winning author and international speaker as she discusses time, productivity, the causes and consequences of our unsustainable, always-on culture, and how to make time for Work, Love and Play. She is rethinking how we work so that it’s effective and sustainable, and by re-imagining gender roles for a fairer division of labor and opportunity at work and home. Instead of seeking status in busyness she encourages us to capture the value of leisure. If you think you don...
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
2020 has been one hell of a year. We are collectively hitting the pandemic wall with high rates of pandemic fatigue, we are worried about our physical/mental/emotional/financial health or all of the above, we are concerned about racial injustice/our democracy/our future, and we are hurtling towards what could be the most intensely heated election of our lifetimes. Join me for these mini-interviews with each Enneagram type and hear Enneagram guru, Dr. Chris Copeland, share suggestions for each of...
Oct 18, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Lacy Crawford speaks with openness, eloquence, and extraordinary strength about the repercussions and impact that rape and the subsequent silencing of her voice have had on decades of her life. She lays bare the consequences of a sexual assault on identity and the tragedy that results when those in power value reputation above all else. Her new memoir, Notes on a Silencing , has been been featured in Vanity Fair , The New York Times , NPR, and has received a New York Times Review Editors’ Choice...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Three remarkable citizens join Wonder for a not-to-be-missed conversation. Cathy Denning has been a revered elementary teacher at Summit School for 22 years. Dr. Pam Oliver is an OB/GYN and physician leader in our community. Larry Smith is an entrepreneur and small business owner. They discuss a range of pressing topics, including the importance of not being silent, Black Lives Matter, and fear for the safety of one's children. These brave souls are open, honest, and vulnerable, and their voices...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Clinical and Health psychologist Rebecca Sotile Fallon specializes in the particular challenges faced by high-achievers. She has spent her career helping successful people thrive both professionally and personally. In addition to her work as a therapist and coach, Rebecca is a published author and engaging speaker who lectures nationally on the psychosocial aspects of work/life balance for busy professionals. In this episode, she offers insight into the unique challenges that these times pose to...
May 28, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Nancy Colier is a psychotherapist, interfaith minister, and author of many books including The Power of Off. Nancy discusses the simple powers of presence and mindfulness in everyday life. She outlines the psychological impact of the COVID pandemic and finding calm and peace in this storm. She shares her thoughts and strategies for relationships, parenting, and self-compassion during these times, as well as advice and practical solutions on returning to “now” such that we can live our richest li...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
