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Exposing the Hidden Reality

Exposing the Hidden Reality

Written by: Annette Garsteck Master Professional Career Coach + Sandra Wint Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach
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Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly conversation where your hosts, Sandra Wint and Annette Garsteck, gather with their guests as a community of women ready to embrace their strengths, navigate challenges, and uplift one another on this incredible and sometimes challenging journey of career and life.

We dive into the intricacies of being a woman and a leader in today's society. It's a space where we can expose, probe, and debate the hidden biases that impact our lives and careers, allowing us to shine a light on them and transform them into stepping stones for growth.

In this space, we explore current events, books, stories, and insights through the lens of the remarkable women who have faced these challenges head-on, offering wisdom, empathy, and a dash of humor along the way. We're here to create dialogue and foster community on the way to change for ourselves, for you, and all who look to all of us for guidance, support, and advocacy.

You're not alone; we're all in this together, learning, growing, and lifting each other up.

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Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?

Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.
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Episodes
  • 037: Leadership Visibility Starts Here: Using LinkedIn With Intention

    037: Leadership Visibility Starts Here: Using LinkedIn With Intention
    May 14 2026
    Annette and Sandra explore how leaders can use LinkedIn intentionally to build visibility, recognize others, strengthen workplace culture, and create meaningful professional connections without social media overwhelm.

    If today’s conversation reminded you that leadership visibility doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, join our email community at ExposingTheHiddenReality.com.

    We share exclusive conversations, insights, and candid thoughts on work, leadership, and life for subscribers only.

    Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
    https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

    Connect with Annette Garsteck:
    https://www.annettegarsteck.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

    Connect with Sandra Wint:
    https://www.me-her-us.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc

    Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.
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    26 mins
  • 036: Bias Disguised as “Culture Fit” with London Wolfe

    036: Bias Disguised as “Culture Fit” with London Wolfe
    Dec 26 2025
    Why “they’re not a good fit for our culture” often means “their brain works differently than ours”—and how this mindset quietly sustains bias in hiring and promotion.This week on Exposing the Hidden Reality, we’re joined by London Wolfe, a business alignment strategist and cognitive leadership trainer, to unpack one of the most subtle and damaging forms of workplace bias: the myth of “culture fit.”London helps leaders recognize that most workplace conflict isn’t about personality—it’s about how different brains process information, communicate, and solve problems. Drawing from her background in education, organizational leadership, and her own lived experience as a neurodivergent professional, London brings a fresh, deeply human perspective to conversations about cognitive diversity.Together, we’ll explore:✨ How “culture fit” often hides unconscious bias✨ The difference between personality clashes and thinking pattern differences✨ Practical ways leaders can uncover their blind spots✨ How to recognize and leverage cognitive diversity across teams✨ What to do when a “performance problem” is actually a wiring mismatchLondon’s work has transformed teams across business, education, and government sectors—helping leaders build inclusive environments where diverse thinkers can thrive.She’s offering a free Authentic Business Roadmap to help you identify where your own thinking patterns might be creating blind spots in leadership.🔗 Download it here: https://tinyurl.com/4re5s5h9For Corporate Leaders:🔗 Download here: https://tinyurl.com/Cognitiveleadership📲Connect with London Wolfe:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/londonwolfe255 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose.driven.business.hubAbout the PodcastExposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.Here, we:✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhoodThis isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.Apply Here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/ApplyConnect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:https://exposingthehiddenreality.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenrealityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenrealityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenrealityConnect with Annette Garsteck:https://www.annettegarsteck.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteckInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteckYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteckTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteckPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteckFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteckConnect with Sandra Wint:https://www.me-her-us.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwintLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.
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    42 mins
  • 035: Perimenopause: “You’re Not Too Young. You’re Not Imagining It.” with Jessica O'Sickey

    035: Perimenopause: “You’re Not Too Young. You’re Not Imagining It.” with Jessica O'Sickey
    Dec 16 2025
    Welcome to Exposing the Hidden Reality, a weekly conversation for women who are ready to ask better questions, challenge the narratives we’ve been handed, and reclaim agency over our lives, our work, and our bodies.Today’s conversation is one so many women will recognize.We’re joined by Jessica O’Sickey, a nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in cardiothoracic intensive care, and a dual-certified Macro and Functional Nutrition Coach. Jess works with women 35 and over who are navigating perimenopause, weight changes, fatigue, and the deep frustration of being told everything looks “normal” when they know something isn’t right.Jess’s own turning point came when she began experiencing extreme fatigue, heavier periods, loss of libido, brain fog, and emotional volatility. Despite her medical background, she was repeatedly dismissed. Told she was too young for perimenopause. Offered antidepressants she didn’t ask for. Advised that she was simply tired from having young children.It wasn’t until she pursued functional hormone testing on her own that she finally received validation, clarity, and a path forward. That experience reshaped not only her health, but her entire professional mission.In this conversation, we talk about what perimenopause actually looks like, why so many women are dismissed in clinical settings, how diet and lifestyle shifts can support hormonal health without restriction or extremes, and what it really means to advocate for yourself when the system isn’t listening.This is a conversation about trusting your body, asking harder questions, and refusing to accept being minimized.About Jessica O’SickeyJessica O’Sickey is a Nurse Practitioner and dual-certified Macro & Functional Nutrition Coach who helps women 35+ navigate perimenopause, lose weight, and feel like themselves again—without restriction or overwhelm. After losing 50 pounds in her 40s, she teaches women how to support their hormones, advocate for their health, and make simple, sustainable changes that actually help them feel better. She blends medical expertise with real-life mom practicality, making perimenopause and wellness feel empowering, not confusing.Connect with Jessica:Website: https://msha.ke/jessicaosickeycoachingIG: @themacro_npTo schedule your Hormones vs. Habits Audit, email Jessica O'Sickey at jessicaosickeycoaching@gmail.comAbout the PodcastExposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.Here, we:✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhoodThis isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.Apply Here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/ApplyConnect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:https://exposingthehiddenreality.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenrealityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenrealityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenrealityConnect with Annette Garsteck:https://www.annettegarsteck.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteckInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteckYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteckTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteckPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteckFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteckConnect with Sandra Wint:https://www.me-her-us.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwintLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.
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    48 mins
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