Each episode we will discuss and share real stories that are relevant, inspiring and engaging as it relates to women and the life that shape us into who we are today. Every episode will be committed to engaging conversations that will include interviews with influential women, leaders, healers, authors, and close friends. We will discuss EVERYTHING, nothing is off the table, except politics, we will leave that one off the table. DeAnna and Cristie will explore every genre from loss, grief, spirituality, divorce, marriage, raising children, blended families, infidelity, sex, menopause, girlfriends, those damn readers we now have hoarded in every room of the house, hormones, mental health, alcohol, addiction, fitness and ALL experiences and challenges that shaped us into the powerful women we have become today. Our goals and intentions are to connect our audience with services, people, and communities to help meet their needs while they explore and learn more about who they are and their purpose now and in the future. We hope our learning journey together will connect us with serious topics as well as lots of laughter and maybe some tears.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 8 hours 8 minutes
episode 78: Family Vacation Planning
In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna talk about their experiences planning family vacations with their adult children (and sometimes, grandchildren). They share their tips and tricks on how to create a financial plan, what they do based on their children’s income, and what they love most about these trips as a whole. Family vacations look different for everyone and don’t always have to be a luxurious getaway...
episode 77: The Gift You Can Give Your Marriage
Marriage is hard work. In this episode, Cristie gets vulnerable as she shares why she and her husband decided to take time apart from their marriage. Cristie and DeAnna dive deep into what it takes to put in the work, not only with your partner but within yourself. They discuss why taking a step back to focus on yourself can be the ultimate gift your marriage may need...
episode 76: Our Favorite Things (Holiday Gift Edition)
We all know that the holidays can be stressful and hectic. It's easy to feel like you're running out of time or feeling frustrated trying to find that "perfect gift" your loved ones would enjoy. But don't stress - because, in this episode, Cristie and DeAnna discuss some of their favorite gift ideas that are sure to please anyone on your list! They also talk about the importance of giving experiences rather than material things and share tips on how to make the most of a girls' weekend getaway...
episode 75: The Power of Serving
It's the season of giving and gratitude! And in today's episode, Cristie and Deanna are talking about how you can give back in ways that you may have not thought of before. From volunteering your time to simply being kind, there's always something you can do to make a difference in someone else's life. And sometimes, the biggest act of kindness is just simply showing up...
episode 74: The Mental & Emotional Impact of Making Tough Decisions
A recent life change that Cristie deems one of the toughest in her career sparks this week’s conversation. Cristie and DeAnna sit down in person for the first time in a while to discuss how they navigate big decisions, the impact it has on themselves, their family, and friends, and how to react to someone else’s decision that could affect you...
episode 73: Dating After Divorce (as a Single Dad)
If you're newly divorced or have been divorced for a while, reentering the dating scene may seem impossible. In this episode, Deanna is joined by her husband Scott, who opens up about his experience when he was a newly divorced dad. He talks about how he navigated the process of co-parenting, dating as a single dad, and how he found love again. Scott and Deanna also share how they've been able to create a happy and healthy relationship for their family...
episode 72: Change Your Breath, Change Your Life with Ana Lilia
In this episode, we're joined by guest Ana Lilia, a breathwork intuitive coach who helps people release stress and connect with their authentic selves. She chats about her work, how she got into it, and the importance of breathwork, transformation, and self-care. We also dive into a guided meditation led by her. Join us as we explore how to connect with our inner selves and give them the love and support they need through this beautiful and powerful practice.
episode 71: Creating Positive Change with 100 Humanitarians
*Content Warning - In this episode, Heidi mentions her experience with sexual abuse. What would you do if an unexpected trip led to something you felt passionate about doing for the rest of your life? For today's guest Heidi Totten, it meant starting a non-profit called 100 Humanitarians, an organization that provides opportunities for people to get involved in hands-on humanitarian work locally and internationally...
episode 70: The Miracle of a Heart Transplant
FACT: Cardiac arrest remains a public health crisis. There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually in the U.S., nearly 90% of them fatal. *according to The American Heart Association, Heart and Stroke Statistics - 2022 Update report That's a daunting statistic and one that can feel especially personal if you or someone you love has experienced cardiac arrest. And for our guest, Claire Larson, it is personal...
episode 69: How to Navigate Marriage, Infidelity and Co-dependency
Why does infidelity happen? Is it always a sign of an unhealthy marriage, or can a relationship survive cheating? These are tough questions with no easy answers. That's why in today's episode, we're continuing Part 2 of our conversation with Gabby, a licensed clinical therapist, to share what she's seen and how she's guiding others through these tough conversations. She also explores the topic of consent in relationships, and how to create a safe space for open communication...