Are you leading with your soul—or letting ego and external pressures take over?In this episode of Normalize the Conversation, we explore how to lead with your soul first and live intentionally in every area of life.We discuss practical ways to connect with your intuition, embrace your inner guidance, and align your actions with your core values. Learn how to pause, reflect, and take small steps toward living authentically, creating an energetic presence that reflects your true self.In this episode, you’ll discover how to:

1. Connect with your intuition and inner knowing
2. Present your soul’s essence in life and business
3. Pause intentionally to make aligned decisions
4. Live with love, purpose, and clarity every day

Listen now to Lead with Your Soul First: A Guide to Living Intentionally and start thriving by living from your soul.Learn More About Pam Buchanan: https://thequantumsense.com/

In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, I’m talking with Cassie Blakely about curiosity, self-compassion, and finding connection even in our hardest moments. We dive into mental health, ADHD, parenting, and how to move from shame to self-love. Cassie shares practical tools for navigating emotions, staying curious without judgment, and building a support system that works for you. Whether you’re feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just looking for ways to show up for yourself, this conversation is full of hope, insight, and encouragement.Tune in to learn:

1. How to approach your emotions with curiosity, not judgment
2. Ways to support yourself during depressive or anxious moments
3. Practical strategies for parenting, ADHD, and mental wellness
4. How small human connections can make a big impact

Cassie’s wisdom reminds us that it’s okay to feel everything, to keep trying, and to always show up for yourself first.Learn More About Cassie Blakely: https://www.warriorparentconsulting.com/

Join us on this heartfelt episode of Normalize The Conversation as we dive into the realities of modern motherhood, balancing work, family, and personal passions. MaryCatherine Starr shares her journey navigating the mental load of parenting, societal expectations, and the pressure to “do it all” while finding ways to prioritize herself, friendships, and creative outlets.We discuss:

1. The invisible labor moms carry every day and why it matters
2. How social media amplifies feelings of guilt and inadequacy
3. The importance of building a supportive community and friendships
4. Creative outlets and self-care strategies to restore energy
5. How couples can set equitable roles before and after having kids
6. Tips for letting go of perfectionism and embracing imperfection in parenting

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or navigating societal pressures, this conversation offers actionable insights, compassionate perspectives, and real-life strategies for finding balance without losing yourself.Learn More About Mary Catherine Starr: https://www.marycatherinestarr.com/

What if the emotions you’ve been taught to suppress—especially anger—are the very key to your healing? In this insightful episode, psychotherapist Bronwyn Schweigerdt unpacks the often-overlooked connection between suppressed anger and depression, and why avoiding difficult emotions can quietly intensify emotional distress.

Together, we explore how unexpressed anger fuels emotional repression, impacts mental health, and keeps people feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Bronwyn shares safe, healthy ways to process and express anger, heal underlying emotional wounds, and reclaim a sense of personal peace and emotional freedom. This conversation offers compassionate, practical tools for anyone navigating depression, emotional numbness, or unspoken feelings.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by emotions you didn’t know how to name—or felt guilty for feeling angry at all—this episode provides validating insights and actionable steps toward emotional healing.

Topics covered include:

• The link between suppressed anger and depression
• Emotional repression and its impact on mental health
• Healthy anger expression and emotional regulation
• Psychotherapy tools for healing emotional wounds
• Reclaiming inner peace through emotional awareness

Prepare your mind to meet life’s unexpected challenges with calm, clarity, and resilience. In this powerful episode, survivor and author Andy Campbell shares the 15 core beliefs that helped him navigate profound trauma, loss, and serious health struggles. Through lived experience and hard-earned wisdom, Andy offers practical mindset shifts that anchor you in strength rather than fear when life feels overwhelming.

You’ll learn how to build steady habits, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate inner peace—even during life’s storms. This conversation is packed with actionable strategies for emotional resilience, grounded thinking, and long-term mental wellness.

If you’re seeking tools to face adversity with confidence instead of panic, this episode will meet you exactly where you are—and help you move forward with intention.

Topics covered include:

• Building mental resilience through belief systems
• Coping with trauma, loss, and chronic illness
• Mindset tools for stress, anxiety, and uncertainty
• Habits that support emotional regulation and inner peace
• How to stay grounded during life’s most challenging moments

How can we better support mothers by viewing care through a trauma-informed lens?In this enlightening episode of Normalize The Conversation, therapist Olivia Verhulst joins Francesca Reicherter to unpack what trauma-informed maternal health care truly looks like — from understanding postpartum mental health to creating safe, empathetic environments for new moms.Through real-world examples and clinical insight, Olivia shares how curiosity, compassion, and awareness can change the way we recognize and respond to postpartum depression, perinatal OCD, and anxiety. Together, they explore how small shifts in language and approach can make a life-changing difference for mothers navigating their healing journey.Listen to learn how to:

1. Recognize trauma responses in maternal health care
2. Ask curious, nonjudgmental questions that deepen understanding
3. Differentiate between typical postpartum adjustment and clinical symptoms
4. Offer trauma-informed, empathetic support to new moms

Tune in to Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Care with Olivia Verhulst — and discover how trauma sensitivity can transform the future of maternal wellness.Learn More About Olivia Verhulst: https://theinnerworkwitholivia.com/

What does it take to truly thrive as a high achiever without burning out or feeling alone?In this inspiring episode of Normalize The Conversation, Dr. Esther Zeledon joins Francesca Reicherter to explore how building your “roundtable” — a trusted circle of support — can transform your journey toward success and fulfillment.Discover how to identify who belongs in your front row, navigate the people who project their fears onto you, and cultivate a community that empowers your purpose. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or changemaker, this conversation will remind you that even the strongest need a circle of support.Tune in to learn how to:

• Build your own roundtable for growth and accountability
• Set boundaries with empathy and understanding
• Reframe doubt and resistance as opportunities to lead with purpose

Listen now to Who’s in Your Roundtable? Building a Support System for High Achievers with Esther Zeledon — and start surrounding yourself with people who see your light.

How can you reconnect with your creativity during life’s most challenging moments?

In this inspiring episode of Normalize The Conversation, Diana Weymar joins Francesca Reicherter to explore how difficult times, emotional struggles, and low moments can spark some of your most meaningful creative breakthroughs.

Diana shares her personal journey of navigating depression and desperation, rediscovering her creative spark, and transforming struggle into inspiration. Listeners will learn practical ways to tap into their own creativity, embrace emotion over productivity, and turn hardship into a source of creative energy.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to:

• Reclaim your creativity during tough times
• Use emotional awareness as a tool for inspiration
• Turn challenging moments into transformative creative energy
• Build resilience through storytelling and self-expression

Whether you’re an artist, creator, or anyone navigating emotional challenges, this conversation offers compassionate insight and practical strategies to harness creativity as a healing and empowering tool.

Listen now to Reconnecting with Creativity in Challenging Times with Diana Weymar and learn how to turn even your toughest moments into creative breakthroughs.

Connect with Diana Weymar: https://www.tinypricksproject.com/the-artist/

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