In the middle of a career pivot, Leah opens up about the struggles of unemployment, imposter syndrome and feeling crazy: "Did I make the right decision?" In an unfiltered ad-lib session, Leah shares what has worked for her and what she's glad she didn't know before quitting her job.

Ali Mau kept her abuse private for four decades before speaking publicly and in her memoir, No Words For This, she returns to that story with fresh clarity.

In this episode, the Australian-born, New Zealand investigative journalist—best known for her reporting on the #MeToo movement—speaks about surviving abuse, reporting on it in New Zealand and her latest chapter: co-founding Tika, an app connecting survivors and helping hold perpetrators to account. Tika means justice.

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual harassment and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

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International journalist Richelle Carey quit her job to become a mom, adopting her son Avery at 49. After years of waiting for happiness to find her, she decided to create it herself—and now believes that joy, and even family, can be a choice.

Essence article ft. Richelle Carey

Camilla Brückner is the Director of the United Nations office in Brussels and the representative of the UN system in the European Union. But even as a senior leader, she still has to navigate a man's world. Camilla is your guide, with 30+ years of professional experience, showing you how to stay in the game and own your space.

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From Season 25 of The Bachelor to ending her own engagement, Saneh Ste. Claire embodies grace, wit and bravery. In this episode, we discuss everything from public affirmation in relationships to keeping things amicable after you call it quits.

Join Leah for a conversation with Jaclyn Raulerson, Miss Florida 2010. Jaclyn gets vulnerable and shares how she naviagated a crumbling marriage during the pandemic before finding the courage to check herself into treatment. She has been through it! But bounces back stronger every time.

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Disengaged is back with Season 2!

After calling off her engagement, host Leah Harding realized just how disconnected she had become from herself. In this podcast, she and her guests explore what self- advocacy, leadership and trusting your gut can look like. Because we don't have to live life disengaged. New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Leah Harding is an Emmy-nominated international journalist based in Washington, D.C.

New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Leah Harding is an Emmy-nominated international journalist based in Washington, D.C.

In the season finale, Leah records from the iconic base of the Eiffel Tower. The last time she was in France, she got engaged — but now, with time and perspective, she reflects on that pivotal moment and the weight of the decision to stay or go. A heartfelt look at how life can change, and how every path leaves a mark.

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