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Season 1

Aging Well & Dementia Prevention, A Conversation With Expert/Author Susan Saunders

March 25, 2023

Susan Saunders is a health coach and author. She coaches post-menopausal women around the world to build better brain health, reduce their dementia risk and age well. She's co-founder of T he Age-Well Project platform and co…

A Look Inside Aging & Dementia with Leslie Fuller

March 18, 2023

In this extremely insightful conversation, Marianne sits down with Leslie Fuller, a woman who is not only passionate about helping take care of the aging, but who is passionate about educating on this topic as well. In thi…

Supporting Someone You Love With Dementia, An Honest Conversation With Carolyn Birrell

March 11, 2023

Join me in this captivating discussion with Carolyn Birrell as she talks about her journey "Walking with Fay" in the midst of her mother's Dementia. In this episode we will touch on: How a loved one's Dementia diagnosis can…

Ashley McCombs Mizell Lost Her Vision But Gained So Much More - Part 2

March 4, 2023

Join me in the second half of my conversation with Ashley McCombs Mizell, the young woman that lost her site to an Auto Immune Disease called Sarcoidosis four years ago. In this episode we continue exploring the inspirationa…

Ashley McCombs Mizell's Emotional Story Of Losing Her Vision But Finding Her Way - Part 1

Feb. 25, 2023

Imagine being in your late twenties and already having the life you always dreamed of. Married to your high school sweetheart, healthy young family, and working in a field where you can bring your creativity and passion tog…

We Do Not Need To Become A Product Of Our Environment - A Discussion With Serial Entrepreneur Jen Potter

Feb. 18, 2023

Jen Potter is a Venture Builder, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Business Leader. Founder of EPIC47 and EPIC Mamas. Her dream is to help 47 people grow their businesses and realize their ultimate potential. Her life purpos…

A Mother, A Son, And Their Journey Through Drug Addiction With Author Michelle Weidenbenner

Feb. 11, 2023

If you have ever had to deal with an addiction in your family or friend circle, this episode is one you do not want to miss. In this episode I am speaking to Michelle Weidenbenner , the founder of Moms Letting Go and the Al…

Are You Always Fighting With Time? Learn How to Make Time Work For You With Time Strategist Jaimee Campanella

Feb. 4, 2023

Jaimee Campanella is a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. She is the creator and principal facilitator of the Time Powe…

Are You A Highly Sensitive Person?

Jan. 28, 2023

Do you consider yourself a Highly Sensitive Person? Do you want to learn more about Highly Sensitive People? Join me in a discussion with Cathy Spaas. Cathy is a former elite international horseshow jumper who spent a subs…

Getting Hit By A Bus Changes The Way You See Life - with Charlene Gethons

Jan. 21, 2023

How many times have you said you felt like you got hit by a bus? Well, my guest today actually got hit by one, not the proverbial bus, an actual bus! Today I speak with Charlene Gethons a psychotherapist, mindfulness coach …

Creating a Loving and Passionate Marriage that Meets Your Needs and Brings the Best Out in Your Man with Shiloh Minor

Jan. 14, 2023

Have you ever been in a rut in your marriage? Have you ever wanted more out of your relationship? Have you ever been frustrated because you feel more like his maid or mother than his wife? If you answered yes to any of the…

Are You Tired of Chronic Fatigue, Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, or Heavy Periods? You Could be Dealing with a Hormonal/Gut Imbalance.

Jan. 7, 2023

Are you tired of Chronic Fatigue, Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, or Heavy Periods? Do you want to learn more about: Root causes of Hormonal Imbalance Types of diseases and symptoms that can be caused by Hormonal Imbalance Testin…

A look at 2022 & Steve Levine's A Year To Live, How to Live This Year As If It Were Your Last

Dec. 31, 2022

A solo episode where I take a combined look back at 2022 and provide a partial review of our previous book club book, A Year to Live, How to Live This Year as if it were your last, by Steven Levine. Concepts touched on are: …

When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Out Your Junk Drawer?

Dec. 24, 2022

In this solo episode Marianne draws some thought-provoking analogies between her junk drawer and life. Learn more about the parallels between the two and about Mariannes journey to this work. You can reach Marianne at: Web…

Organize and Declutter Your Space and Your Life

Dec. 17, 2022

In this episode learn how organizing and decluttering your space can help you alleviate stress and lead to personal transformation as I talk to Christa Jones, a Professional Organizer & Declutter Coach from Alberta, Canada. …

Are You Taking Care Of Tomorrow You?

Dec. 10, 2022

Understanding and managing the extra stress, anxiety, family dynamics, over- eating and overwhelm that sometimes weighs us down during the holiday season can be difficult. In this episode certified coach Lisa Schwaller and …

Is Stuck Stress Causing Holiday Overwhelm?

Dec. 3, 2022

Is the holiday season causing you to feel overwhelmed, stressed out, or anxious? Join me in a conversation with Andrea Liebross as we uncover some of the reasons behind those feelings, and ways we can overcome them. In this…

Stop Feeling Stressed Out, "Stuck" In Your Life, and Struggling with Boundaries During the Holidays

Nov. 26, 2022

Do the holidays stress you out? Does the thought of telling your family you want to change up a holiday tradition or the thought of sharing your dreams and goals make you anxious? Tune into this episode as we talk about: M…

Give Yourself Permission to Do What's Right for You During the Holidays - A Discussion with Victoria Longo

Nov. 19, 2022

In this episode I continue the discussion around managing and preparing for the holidays. My guest and I discuss: Setting healthy boundaries during the holidays Learning to listen to your intuition Giving yourself permissio…

Managing Holiday Eating, Stress, and Expectations with Erica Hanlon

Nov. 12, 2022

Holidays can be stressful for many of us. The never ending "To Do" lists, the expectations around hosting events, family dynamics, added financial burden, never- ending high calorie treats...it can all lead to stress, anxie…

Surviving and Thriving After Loss - A conversation with Katie Joy Duke

Nov. 5, 2022

In this episode you will hear Katie Joy Duke talk to me about: The loss of her daughter How she is choosing to not live in the past, and instead is choosing to be present and look toward the future. Choosing love over fear w…

What to Say to Someone Going Through a Loss or Dealing with Grief with Dr. Victoria Wilson Crane

Oct. 29, 2022

In this episode I talk to Dr. Victoria Wilson Crane, a published author, of the book ‘Sixteen Days: A Sudden Death. What to Say?’ and an advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist. In this episode you will hear topics related…

How Can A Death Doula Help You?

Oct. 22, 2022

What is a Death Doula? What services do Death Doula's provide? How can a Death Doula help someone with Grief? What role can a Death Doula play in Advanced Directives, Funerals, end of life celebrations? If you are interested…

How Can Yoga Help Us Deal with Grief?

Oct. 15, 2022

Learn how Yoga is not just about physical poses, but also incorporates relationship with self and others and how using these modalities can help with emotional regulation, confidence building, and connection. My discussion i…

What Can We Learn About Living, From The Dying With Dr. Kathy Zhang

Oct. 8, 2022

What can the living, learn from the dying? What are five phrases we can use with someone who is dying, someone we love, or on ourselves? How can we close the gap between our expectations of how things should be vs how things…

Grief Is Love With No Place To Go - A Conversation On Living Life After Loss with Tim Bigonia

Oct. 1, 2022

Let's dig into Life after Loss with Tim Bigonia, host of the Journey to Grateful podcast that was created after Tim suffered his own personal loss and realized he had "messages" to share with others going through their own l…

Healing Your Relationship with Food and Exercise

Sept. 24, 2022

Erin Tusa is an integrated holistic health and strength coach based in Guelph Ontario, Canada. After her own 100 pound all or nothing weight loss "rollercoaster", Erin developed a holistic model of both coaching and training…

It's Never Too Late to Live the Life You Dreamed Of

Sept. 17, 2022

In 2003, Krys Pappius was living what many would call “a good life”. She was in her 10th year of a career as a police officer, and as far as anyone was concerned, she was successful. Then she was in a serious car crash that…

How Positivity, Mindset, and Gratitude Helped Dina Henry Scott Get Through a Cancer Diagnoses

Sept. 10, 2022

Dina Henry Scott is a career woman who has traversed the world of technology for years, she is a mother, a wife, a grandmother (her favorite role) and a cancer survivor. Join me in my conversation with Dina and learn about …

Do Something Amazing, The Ripple Effect - with Dr. Brittany Clayborne

Sept. 3, 2022

Dr. Brittany Clayborne is a mother that has been faced with many challenges. She was in perfect health until a heart attack during labor at 26 years of age with a condition called Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Most people reco…

Mindset, the Secret to Stop Dieting and Start Living with Guest Elena Nicole from Elena Nicole Health

Aug. 27, 2022

Join me in a discussion with Elena Nicole, a wife, a mother, a certified health coach and personal trainer, and owner of Elena Nicole Health. Elena helps busy women who want to get healthier, look and feel their best and do…

Stop Stressing and Start Dealing with It! Coaching Through Crisis/Transition with Christine O'Brien Horstman

Aug. 20, 2022

Join me in a discussion with Christine O’Brien Horstman. Christine is a life and career coach and corporate trainer. As a mother and chronic illness warrior, Christine knows how hard it can be to take care of yourself and y…

Design Your LIfe With Intention - A Conversation With Katrina McGhee

Aug. 13, 2022

Katrina McGhee is a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach - a certified life coach with an MBA - whose signature Take the Break program helps mid-career women create happier, more fulfilling lives by designing bold and transfor…

Marianne's take on Just a Thought by Dr. Amy Johnson

Aug. 6, 2022

For those of you following along with our book choices in the Private Face Book Group you know that we have been reading Just a Thought by Dr. Amy Johnson. Just a Thought is a self-help book that teaches us that our minds a…

Building New Habits to Help Manage Stress and Change with Kate McCauley

July 30, 2022

Kate McCauley is founder and CEO of Danu, LLC. She has a degree in Kinesiology, a Masters in Education, is a certified health coach and a certified woman owned business owner. Kate helps women manage stress through building…

When You Remember Who You Are, Life Begins To Open Up With Maria Jordan

July 23, 2022

Join me for a conversation with Maria Jordan, The Wise Woman Coach. Maria is a Midlife Transformation Coach and helps women experiencing big life transitions, who have lost sight of who they are! She guides them through thei…

Master Your Mindset and Face Your Fears with Imposter Syndrome Coach Rachel Lounds

July 16, 2022

Join me in learning more about Imposter Syndrome with Confidence coach and Imposter Syndrome Specialist Rachel Lounds. Rachel has over 25 years working in the advertising industry and has always had a deep interest in human …

Helpful Ways to Master our Mindset with Psychotherapist Bryony Smith

July 9, 2022

This episode focuses on practical tools that can be used in your daily life to create habits that bring ease and an increased sense of wellbeing. Some areas of focus are self-compassion practice, embodied dream work, guided …

At the Intersection of Science, Positive Psychology and Spirituality with Dr. Mary Sanders

July 2, 2022

Join me in an informative and fun conversation with Dr. Mary Sanders as we discuss how an integrated approach can really make a difference in our overall health and well- being. Dr. Mary has over 25 years of experience as a …

The Psychology of Health Transformation & Behavior Change with Matty Lansdown

June 25, 2022

Join me for a discussion with Matty Lansdown. A scientist, functional nutritionist and health coach that specializes in weight loss and self- confidence for professional women and busy mothers. Matty has a pretty interestin…

What's Love Got To Do With It? The importance of Self Love with Suzana LeCoach

June 18, 2022

Join me in a discussion with Suzana as we discuss why creating a better relationship with yourself will lead to living a more fulfilled and joyful life. Suzana is a certified general life coach by Kingstown College Ireland a…

Channel Your Inner Five-Year-Old (and so much more), a conversation with Fiona Modderman

June 11, 2022

Join me as I have a conversation with Fiona Modderman, a fitness/bootcamp/personal trainer and health coach who spent many years struggling with an eating disorder, body image, and weight loss. Now, on the other side of her …

A Look at The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins

June 4, 2022

Join me in a deep dive into The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins. The High 5 Habit is a self-improvement book focused on helping the reader deal with negative and self-limiting thoughts and provides strategies for taking charg…

Kill Those Unicorns, a conversation with Life Coach Janine Durso

May 28, 2022

Join me as I have a conversation with life coach Janine Durso as she explains why she is a self- proclaimed unicorn slayer and why she believes the life we want depends on it. Janine Durso is a Certified Life Coach and Unico…

Stop "Shoulding" All Over Your Life - A conversation with Health and Fulfillment coach Andrea Haughey

May 21, 2022

Join me as I talk to Andrea Haughey, a health and fulfillment coach who has certainly had her share of challenges to overcome. A few years into her career as a personal trainer she hit a rock bottom which propelled her into…

Life is Messy - a conversation with Bri Campano

May 14, 2022

Join me in a discussion with Bri Campano host of Clever Conversations podcast as we delve into some of life's curve balls and hear how she chose to move through them and even grow/thrive in the face of adversity. You can fin…

Life is Messy, but we can do hard things - a conversation with Tracy Isaacs

May 7, 2022

An extension to the deep dive into Glennon Doyle's Carry on, Warrior the Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life, Marianne DeMello-Smith and Tracy Isaacs have a very real conversation about difficult life situations, h…

A look at Carry On Warrior The Power of Embracing Your Messy Beautiful Life

April 26, 2022

Take a deep dive into Carry On Warrior The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle to see what Messages we can find between the pages.