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The Radiant Badass with Elizabeth Holmes

The Radiant Badass with Elizabeth Holmes is the podcast you need if you miss sitting around your best friend’s basement riffing on whatever comes to mind. Elizabeth’s perspective as a GenXer raised by pop culture and a curious person influences her view on the world whether she’s talking books, music or how to keep your sanity in a rapidly changing world – and she’s happy to talk about all of those subjects.
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Episodes

The Boss Babeification of Badass

After a dip in the 90s Nostalgia Pool, Elizabeth found herself confronted by the market’s attempt to turn the description “badass” into the iteration of “boss babe” and she’s not having it. She’s letting her listeners know that “badass” is a state of mind, not a destination. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Jun 16, 202514 minEp. 156

A Little Hate In My Heart

It’s been a hot second since Elizabeth felt compelled to vent a little bit of the hate on her heart, but she’s here with it this episode. Learning about the “Don’t Play This Artist” option on her Spotify subscription liberated Elizabeth from having annoying recording artists show up on her playlists – what a gift! In this episode Elizabeth contemplates how the Don’t Play option might translate into real life. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

May 21, 202512 minEp. 155

Perspective and Stuff

When an ad for a contest where the prize is a visit to the Brady Bunch house and a new personal development book collide in Elizabeth’s brain, it results in an observation about perspectives and our reality today. Tune in for this episode’s musings. The Gap and The Gain The Brady Bunch Variety Hour Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

May 07, 202512 minEp. 154

GOOD

This episode kicks off with some musings about Gen X kinda stuff and weirdly segues into Liz Gilbert’s book on creativity, Big Magic , as well as Buddhist teachings. Elizabeth covers a lot of territory this week. The Crow Soundtrack Big Magic by Liz Gilbert After the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

Apr 17, 202515 minEp. 153

Good Hang

Elizabeth’s got podcasting on the brain lately. From finishing Linda Holmes’s new book Back After This to pondering the seeming lack of women centered shows that aren’t about how to be better at something, she’s got some thoughts. Good Hang with Amy Poehler IMO with Michele Obama and Craig Robinson Back After This by Linda Holmes Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

Apr 03, 202514 minEp. 152

Are We There Yet?

Maybe you’ve already heard that this week marks the five year anniversary of the pandoozle getting real serious. It’s when Disneyland and the NBA shut down and we all started to feel we weren’t in Kansas anymore. That kicked off the drive to “get back to normal” at all costs. And, with five years in the review, Elizabeth has to ask “are we there yet?” Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

Mar 14, 202513 minEp. 151

Shit List

It feels very on brand that the One Hundred and Fiftieth episode of this show would be entitled Shit List. Elizabeth’s got some thoughts about the wisdom of curating a healthy and thriving Shit List in the Year of Our Lord 2025. Have you tried having a Shit List? It may be right for you. L7 - Shit List Another Playlist You Might Like - Women of 90's Alternative Pamela Anderson - I Love You: Recipes From the Heart Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

Mar 01, 202515 minEp. 150

Mic Drop K.Dot

The 2025 Grammys were this past Sunday and Elizabeth was stoked to see Kendrick Lamar sweep his categories for his amazing diss track “Not Like Us”. She says it gave her a spark of hope, tune in to this episode to hear what other moments fed that spark. And which she could have done without. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Feb 06, 202514 minEp. 149

U2 and Other Relics of the 90s

While meeting with Producer Chris, Elizabeth had a thought about something that used to be important to her but that she hadn’t cared about since the 90s. And then, recovering from a visit from the COVID fairy, she expanded that list to other things she hasn’t cared about since the 90s and, here we are with this episode. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Jan 24, 202511 minEp. 148

Amazonification of Society

This episode, Elizabeth has all the thoughts on our “click and buy” society and how it’s ruining everything. She’s not in the best mood. Tune in for her thoughts on this and other things. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Dec 10, 202415 minEp. 147

I Don't Know, Kiddo

Elizabeth is a curious bird. She admits it. She craves context and wants to know the why and what’s going to happen all the freaking time. And, in moments like the one we are in as a society, there really isn’t context or answers. Tune in to Episode 146 where she shares a couple little phrases and are keeping her grounded. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Dec 05, 202411 minEp. 146

Dave Grohl is a Cheater

A few weeks ago, Dave Grohl fans woke up to find an oddly worded post on Dave’s Instagram account announcing that he’d fathered a child “outside of” his 20+ year marriage. Rough confession from the Nicest Guy in Rock. In the midst of our current societal moment when this type of admission gets you “canceled” and our parasocial relationships are out of control, our massive Dave Grohl fan, Elizabeth, breaks down her thoughts on the matter and whether it’s really any of our business. Radiant Badass...

Oct 13, 202413 minEp. 145

Radiant Reads: Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!

This week’s episode kicks off with a bunch of praise for the pop girlies that released incredible music this summer and got everyone up off their butts and into the Pink Pony Club (playlist in Notes if you’re not already onto this vibe) and then takes a hard left into a Radiant Reads episode talking about Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!: How to Take Back Our Time, Attention, and Purpose in a Relentless World by Julio Vincent Gambuto. Elizabeth contains multitudes. Girl Summer 2024 playlist Radiant B...

Sep 09, 202416 minEp. 144

Struggle Bus

Elizabeth's been on the Struggle Bus lately and something she's noticed is that ridership has significantly increased. Whether it's from this weird economy or just the general instability of society right now, the Struggle Bus is crowded. Elizabeth's got some thoughts on what this all means. Tune in. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Aug 23, 202414 minEp. 143

Life Is An Audition

This week found Elizabeth watching an actor’s roundtable and listening to them complain about how hard auditions are and realizing that’s not a thing that’s unique to an actor’s life. We’re all auditioning for stuff all the freaking time. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Jul 10, 202412 minEp. 142

Subtle Violence of Self Improvement

During treadmill time last week Elizabeth had a major aha moment – not something you’re really prepared for at 6:47 am on a random Tuesday. That’s what she’s talking about this week, so tune in. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach 10% Happier episode with Vinny Ferraro Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

Jun 19, 202416 minEp. 141

Full Body Deodorant

While listening to Producer Chris drop some absolute bars in his recent episode Code Words and Canaries on his podcast Getting Work to Work, Elizabeth was hit with his wisdom words when he pondered “have we forgotten how to be human?”. And you may be wondering how that relates to full body deodorant – you’ll have to tune in to find out. Getting Work to Work GWTW779 Code Words and Canaries WALL-E trailer Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

Jun 05, 202415 minEp. 140

RR: This American Ex-Wife (also: fuck the patriarchy)

Hey Friends – Elizabeth is back with a Radiant Recommends episode. It’s been a hot minute, hasn’t it? She read This American Ex-Wife by Lyz Lenz and she’s obsessed. Lenz’s prose opened up Elizabeth’s thinking about the institution of marriage in this society, and she really wanted to talk about it. Along the way, she shares a few other book recommendations (and a movie) in case you’re casting about for your next read. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach A Court of Thorns and Roses The ...

May 22, 202418 minEp. 139

It's Good to Be Wrong Sometimes

Way back in Episode 71, Elizabeth went over a few things she might have been wrong about in the past, like Leonard Cohen and matcha. Cut to today’s episode in which she reveals a few more areas where she’s changed her thinking. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

May 09, 202416 minEp. 138

Life Surfing

Hey, Friends, what are you supposed to do when you’re in a “meh” mood and you just can’t seem to lift yourself out of it? That’s where Elizabeth found herself this last month and she’s sharing the wisdom she took from her horoscope and how she applied it to her actual life. Results still pending on whether the “meh” has moved on, though, tbh. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

May 01, 202419 minEp. 137

Yard Sale with a Side of War

Elizabeth is just back from a spring break trip to Washington DC and the girl has thoughts, friends. All the thoughts. She’s covering her admiration for cherry blossom time all the way to her observations on American history. Tune in for a few laughs and she might make you think. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Apr 03, 202417 minEp. 136

Sellouts

Remember back in the day when the worst thing you could be called was a sellout? Elizabeth remembers it well. Not so in the Year of Our Lord 2024. Elizabeth’s sharing random thoughts on everything from the above referenced sellouts to streaming services to Quiet Riot. Tune in, it’s a ride. Episode 35 Playlist (includes Killing Joke) Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

Mar 27, 202416 minEp. 135

Mother Up, Motherfucker

We’re ankle deep in 2024 already and Elizabeth’s been astrologically advised that, as an Aries, it’s the year for her to fully embody her Main Character energy. Not one to dismiss a dictate from the stars, Elizabeth spent last Saturday night performing the part of the main character at a table read for a modern western satire feature film script. Because, you know, why not? This week’s episode has the dets. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coa...

Mar 06, 202416 minEp. 134

Unplug and Touch Some Grass

This week’s episode appears to be sponsored by “Get Off My Lawn” because Elizabeth is giving voice to things that are driving her a little bit crazy. From how unserious the marketing of menopause is to society’s out of control parasocial relationships, she’s blowing off some steam. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Feb 28, 202418 minEp. 133

Burn the Table in Your Fire Pit

You know how, as women, we’re always being implored to “find our place at the table” or “lean in at the table”? Well, what if we make our own table? Or perhaps we’d prefer to gather round a firepit. Today’s episode reveals a slightly spicy Elizabeth pondering the values of these “tables” we’ve all heard about all these years. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Feb 21, 202415 minEp. 132

Fast Cars

It’s Love Week, Friends! Elizabeth’s got some thoughts on things in pop culture that she loves and on love in general. And, of course, the Super Bowl comes up. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach

Feb 14, 202416 minEp. 131

On Brands and Reputations

Jade from Maven + Muse Media is back on the pod this week for a spontaneous conversation about personal brands and reputations. After Elizabeth appeared on Jade’s Filed Under podcast back in July, she pondered a question about personal branding posed by Jade and, upon extensive reflection, decided she wanted a “do over” on her answer. There’s that and much more. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Maven & Muse Media Filed Under, podcast On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins &...

Feb 07, 202447 minEp. 130

Profiles In Badassery: Billie Best

Kicking off 2024 with the first installment of a new series, Profiles in Badassery (h/t to Elizabeth’s sister for the title), we’ve got author Billie Best on the mic in conversation with Elizabeth. Billie’s latest book Clitapalooza: Her Flower Blooms Power drops on Galentines Day (Feb 13th) and…that title got your attention, didn’t it? Described as “girl talk on steroids”, Clitapalooza is a feminist revenge fantasy with a spicy romance and a technology twist. And, it’s so much fun, make it your ...

Feb 01, 202456 minEp. 129

Toxic Self

Coming in hot for the new year, Elizabeth’s talking weird vibes, Mean Girls and what to do when you discover the most toxic relationship in your life is the one you have with yourself. Yikes. Have a listen and expect to hear more than a little bit about Renee Rapp. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Filed Under booklet – The Friendship Breakup Filed Under podcast Mean Girls (2024) movie trailer Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...

Jan 24, 202419 minEp. 128

Radiant Recommends 2024 Vol I

It’s time for another installment of the Radiant Recommends series. This time it’s a couple shows that vibe with her current sensitive state (for “current” read: “constant”). And a couple books that might you might find intriguing. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Evie Dunmore, author Dr. Phil Stutz books Stutz, movie - Netflix Love Boat – Paramount Plus Geddy Lee – Are Bass Players Human Too? Northern Exposure – Amazon Video Liz Gilbert – Big Magic Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Crea...

Jan 18, 202420 minEp. 127
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