This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil

In this episode, we unpack the assumptions, the history, the marketing machine behind the myth of being a genius. Does being brilliant give you a free pass to be an a-hole? Should success in one area automatically make someone untouchable in all others? We’ve been sold a very narrow definition of genius—usually male, usually white, usually arrogant—and it's time we ask harder questions about who gets labeled brilliant, who doesn’t, and what we’re really celebrating when we throw that word around. Joining us to dissect all of this is Helen Lewis—staff writer at The Atlantic, host of Helen Lewis Has Left the Chat and The New Gurus, and author of The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea. Together, we’re challenging the idea that genius must look like isolation, ego, or cruelty—and exploring what it could look like instead: collaboration, curiosity, and collective brilliance. Because genius shouldn’t be a party favor handed out with a TED Talk and a net worth. It’s time we redefine what brilliance really means—and who gets to own it. And maybe it’s time we stop obsessing over the genius and start recognizing the value in the collective brilliance all around us. Connect with Helen:  Substack: https://substack.com/@helenlewis The Genius Myth Book Related Podcast Episodes: How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Women’s Role in Defining Masculinity with Moe Carrick | 252 The Resilience Myth with Soraya Chemaly | 249 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re flipping the script on your career mindset - because you’re not just looking for a job, you’re shopping for the right fit. Today’s guest, Madeline Mann, is here to help you ditch desperation and embrace discernment. Madeline is a former HR and recruiting insider, career coach, and the brilliant brain behind Self Made Millennial. With her new book Reverse the Search, she’s helping people stop chasing jobs and start choosing them. She’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, ABC News, and was named a LinkedIn Top Voice — and for good reason. This episode is your no-BS, highly caffeinated guide to getting strategic in your job search. Whether you’re recovering from a layoff, eyeing a career change, or just wondering WTF is next, Madeline shares tactical tips and refreshing perspective on how to stand out, stop settling, and land a role that actually fits your life (not just your résumé). You’re not here to get picked. You’re here to pick well. Connect with Madeline:  Website: https://www.madelinemann.com  Book: https://www.ReverseTheSearch.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/self.made.millennial/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selfmademillennial  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinemann/  YouTube: www.youtube.com/selfmademillennial  Related Podcast Episodes: How To Pitch Yourself (And Get A Yes) | 300 Belonging (At Work) with Dr. Beth Kaplan | 286 How To Know When It’s Time to Quit with Goli Kalkhoran | 266 If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Share the Love: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about adulting—actual adulting. Not just paying bills or keeping a houseplant alive, but the kind that involves emotional maturity, healthy boundaries, and conscious self-leadership. Because let’s be honest, most of us weren’t taught how to be fully functioning adults… and it shows. Joining us is Michelle Chalfant, licensed therapist turned holistic life coach, creator of The Adult Chair® model, and author of the new book The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. With millions reached through her podcast, coaching programs, and retreats, she’s here to walk us through the five pillars of being a healthy, grounded adult. Here’s the truth: being an adult isn’t about checking boxes or pretending you’re fine. It’s about owning your truth. Feeling your feelings. Practicing compassion without letting yourself off the hook. It’s about setting firm boundaries—with no need for justification—and recognizing that your triggers are not flaws, they’re clues. None of us were handed a guidebook for how to grow up emotionally. We inherited patterns from people who were figuring it out as they went. But what Michelle shares today is empowering: it’s never too late to unlearn what no longer serves you and become the adult you were meant to be. Whether you’re starting this work or knee-deep in your personal development era, this episode will meet you where you are—and help you move forward with clarity, self-trust, and strength. Connect with Michelle:  Website: https://theadultchair.com/  Book: https://theadultchair.com/book IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/@TheMichelleChalfant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/michellechalfant Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Boundaries vs. Ultimatums with Jan & Jillian Yuhas | 297 Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s face it—rejection sucks. Whether it’s a gut-punch text, a polite but painful “no,” or the opportunity you swore was yours slipping through your fingers—it all sucks. But if you’re putting yourself out there (pitching, applying, risking anything at all), rejection isn’t a bug in the system. It is the system. Enter: Alice Draper. She’s the host of the My Rejection Story podcast, founder of Hustling Writers, and a woman who knows how to turn every “no” into a bigger, better “hell yes.” Her work makes podcast guesting and publicity accessible for anyone brave enough to try—and yes, that includes you. In this episode, we’re talking about flipping the rejection script. We explore the concept of “rejection goals” (like actually tracking your no’s), the power of micro-rejections, why a rejection community might be your secret weapon, and how embracing rejection can build the kind of confidence that doesn’t crumble the minute someone doesn’t like your pitch, post, or personality. Alice doesn’t do fluff, fake positivity, or waking up early (same, friend), but she does deliver actionable, unfiltered insights for anyone ready to stop fearing rejection and start using it. So grab your strongest coffee and join us—because if we’re gonna get rejected, we might as well make it worth it. Connect with Alice:  Website: https://hustlingwriters.com/  Podcast: https://hustlingwriters.com/podcast/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/alicedraper/  Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Courage with Dr. Margie Warrell | 273 Perfectionist Burnout with Dr. Tiffany Moon | 306 The Ambition Trap with Amina AITai | 309 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re done pretending health only comes from hacks, trends, or the latest supplement that costs $72 and tastes like sadness. Today’s episode is all about tuning into the real expert—your own body. Joining us is Nidhi Pandya, a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Doctor with a fierce commitment to blending ancient wisdom with modern life. She’s taught thousands through OneCommune and the Shakti School of Ayurveda, wrangled 3.5 billion views on TikTok (yes, billion), and just dropped her new book: Your Body Already Knows: Intuitive Ayurveda – 21 Days to Reset Your Gut, Sleep, Mood, and Health. Here’s the deal: your body is constantly sending messages. The question is—are you listening? From gut feelings to energy crashes, emotional outbursts to that “off” vibe you can’t quite explain… your body already knows what it needs. And spoiler alert: it doesn’t involve green juice that tastes like lawn clippings. This episode is your permission slip to stop outsourcing your wellness. Tune in to learn how to reconnect with your natural rhythms, trust your inner signals, and cut through the noise to feel better—without burning out or buying another health trend you don’t need.  Because the loudest, most accurate, and most important voice in your life? Is your own. Connect with Nidhi:  Website: https://www.nidhi.me/  Book: https://www.nidhi.me/nidhi-book-pre-order-new  IG: https://www.instagram.com/my_ayurvedic_life Related Podcast Episodes: The Stress Paradox: Why We Need Stress (and How to Make It Work for Us) with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist | 294 How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 How Is Your Spiritual Health? with Dr. Lisa Miller | 287 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be honest: when it comes to pelvic floor health, most of us have been fed a steady diet of silence, shame, and “just deal with it.” But that ends today. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Sara Reardon, aka The Vagina Whisperer (yes, really), a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, TED speaker, and author of FLOORED: A Complete Guide to Women’s Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage. With nearly 20 years of experience, Sara is here to deliver straight talk and science-backed wisdom about what’s actually going on down there. Pelvic floor dysfunction is common—but it’s not normal. From postpartum issues to painful sex, pee leaks to prolapse, this is your permission slip to stop suffering in silence and start getting the care you deserve. No more brushing it off. No more white-knuckling your way through it. Just informed, empowered choices about your health and your body. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What your pelvic floor actually is and why it matters ✅ Signs it’s not functioning properly (and that you shouldn’t ignore) ✅ How to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that often overlooks women ✅ Why pain, leakage, and shame are NOT normal parts of womanhood This isn’t just a health issue—it’s a confidence, autonomy, and quality of life issue. Understanding your body is woman’s work. Taking care of it unapologetically? Also woman’s work. Connect with Sara:  Website: https://thevagwhisperer.com/ Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/floored-sara-reardon?variant=43118704427042 FB: https://www.facebook.com/thevagwhisperer/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2MllrS6zD974pxBFbVUHdA LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-reardon-pt-dpt-wcs-4a6b1025/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhisperer Related Podcast Episodes: Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You: The New Hormone Solution with Dr. Erika Schwartz | 305 The Stress Paradox: Why We Need Stress (and How to Make It Work for Us) with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist | 294 Endometriosis & Women's Health with Somer Baburek | 238 If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Share the Love: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s drop the highlight reel for a second: entrepreneurship is hard. It’s lonely, messy, and full of moments where you wonder if you’re the only one falling apart behind the scenes. So in this episode—and a few more to come—we’re cutting through the noise and talking about what it really takes to build a successful, scalable business. Enter: Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, powerhouse CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, creator of the Move to Millions® Method, and unapologetic truth-teller for entrepreneurs who want to build businesses with both profit and purpose. She’s helped clients generate over half a billion dollars in sales, made the Inc. 5000 list twice, and built a business that aligns with her values, her faith, and her vision. In this episode, Darnyelle shares the real, raw truths about entrepreneurship—what it costs, how to scale sustainably, and why mindset, mission, and money must work together. Because scaling isn’t about hustle or hype. It’s about clarity, alignment, and building a business that actually works for you. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What most people get wrong about scaling a business ✅ How to move from confusion to clarity in entrepreneurship ✅ How to build a profitable, purpose-driven business ✅ Why entrepreneurship gets messy—and how to keep going anyway This path isn’t easy—but it’s yours. And the mess? That’s not a sign you’re failing. It’s a sign you’re growing. Connect with Darnyelle:  Book: www.movetomillionsbook.com   FB: http://www.facebook.com/darnyellejerveyharmon FB Group: http://www.movetomillionsgroup.com IG: http://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon IG: https://www.instagram.com/teamincredibleone/ LI: http://www.linkedin.com/in/darnyelejerveyharmon Freebies for your audience: https://www.movetomillions.com/freebies Related Podcast Episodes: How to Scale A Business Without Sacrificing Everything with Kelly Roach  | 311 How to Build a Profitable Online Business with Carla Biesinger | 310 202 / Building Your Email Lists & Websites with Brittni Schroeder If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Share the Love:🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of feeling like your tech is running you instead of the other way around? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. It’s time to declutter your digital life and turn your tech into the reliable assistant you wish you had. Today’s guest is Amanda Jefferson, TEDx speaker, tech and productivity coach, and one of the world’s first certified KonMari consultants. Amanda has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Harper’s Bazaar, and more—and she’s on a mission to help you stop drowning in apps, files, and inboxes and start using tech to free up time, mental space, and actual energy. This episode is your permission slip to simplify. To stop over-engineering your systems. And to build a tech setup that supports your life and your business—without requiring an IT degree or another Sunday lost to Google Drive hell. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What digital clutter is actually costing you (spoiler: it’s a lot) ✅ How to train your tech to work like a full-time assistant ✅ Simple systems to manage email, files, and notifications ✅ Why perfection isn’t the goal—ease and clarity are ✅ The biggest digital organization myths (and what to do instead) ✅ How to make tech feel less overwhelming and more empowering You have big ideas, bold goals, and important work to do. Let’s make sure your tech supports that—not sabotages it. Connect with Amanda:  Website: https://www.indigoorganizing.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/hey.amandaj/ Free Gmail Declutter Checklist - https://www.indigoorganizing.com/gmail-checklist Related Podcast Episodes: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life with Shira Gill | 304 How To Declutter Your Life with Lisa Woodruff | 285 The 15-Minute Method To Getting It Done with Sam Bennett | 233 If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Share the Love: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you build an 8-figure business and have a fulfilling personal life? Kelly Roach says yes—and she’s living proof. On this episode, Kelly Roach, award-winning entrepreneur, former NFL cheerleader, Fortune 500 executive, and 11x international best-selling author, joins us. She built her company from zero to 8 figures with no investors, no debt, and no burnout-fueled hustle culture. Now she’s sharing how you can do it, too—without sacrificing your marriage, your kids, your sanity, or yourself. Kelly’s not just a business powerhouse—she’s a truth-teller. We talk about how to scale with integrity, how to own your power in work and life, and how to redefine success so it actually feels like freedom. This episode is part strategy, part mindset, and all about giving women permission to grow their businesses without burning it all down. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How Kelly scaled to 8 figures with no outside funding ✅ The mindset shifts that make or break sustainable success ✅ Why "balance" is outdated—and what to aim for instead ✅ How to build systems that support your business and your life ✅ Owning your power, even when the world tells you to play small ✅ Why betting on yourself is always the smartest move There’s no badge for being the most exhausted person in the room. You can build big without burning out—and create a business that supports the life you actually want. Connect with Kelly:  Website: https://kellyroachinternational.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520 X: https://x.com/kellyroachlive?s=20 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kellyroach Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755 Freebie: https://thekellyroach.com/reinvention Related Podcast Episodes: 203 / Treating Your Business Like A Business To Protect It (And You) Financially 184 / Ownership Mindset with Kerry Siggins 023 / Branding YOU With Terri Lomax Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting a business online has never been easier. But growing one that actually makes money? That’s where most people get stuck. Whether you're building a brand from scratch, monetizing your content, or trying to turn a side hustle into something sustainable—this episode is for you. I’m joined by Carla Biesinger, business mentor and online course creator who has helped over 7,000 women grow profitable businesses using Instagram, email marketing, and connection-driven strategy. After running a 7-figure restaurant in Argentina, Carla took her business online—and never looked back. This episode goes way beyond hashtags and email funnels. We’re talking about what it really takes to grow a business that makes money and supports your lifestyle—not drains it. From mindset and monetization to building an audience that actually buys, Carla delivers honest insights with no fluff and zero bro-marketing. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What makes an online business profitable (and what doesn’t) ✅ Why audience connection matters more than follower count ✅ How to use Instagram + email marketing without burning out ✅ The mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to scale sustainably ✅ Creating business models that allow for freedom and flexibility ✅ Why your business should support your life—not run it There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint, but there is a better way. One that’s built on clarity, consistency, and staying aligned with your values. Connect with Carla:  Website: https://www.carlabiesinger.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlabiesinger/  Free IG Masterclass: https://go.carlabiesinger.com/instagram/ Monthly Instagram Content Lab: https://go.carlabiesinger.com/lab/ Carla is co-hosting a 3-day business retreat in Lisbon in Sept: https://www.carlabiesinger.com/retreats Related Podcast Episodes: 202 / Building Your Email Lists & Websites with Brittni Schroeder 035 / What Your LinkedIn Profile Can Do For You with Lindsey McMillion Stemann The Power Of Instinct In Business And Life with Leslie Zane | 214 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a lot of us—especially high-achieving women—ambition can feel like a double-edged sword. It drives us, fuels us, and pushes us forward. But it can also drain us, disconnect us, and quietly lead us away from who we really are. That’s exactly why I invited Amina AITai back to the podcast. She’s a holistic business and career coach, a chronic illness advocate, a proud immigrant, and one of the most grounded voices on what it means to live and lead with intention. In her new book, The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, Amina unpacks the toxic side of ambition—and how to reclaim it in a way that actually serves you. We talk about the ambition myths that keep women stuck, the pressure to perform at all costs, and how to get out of the cycle of striving and back into alignment with what really matters. This isn’t about playing small—it’s about playing smart. Purposefully. Intuitively. Sustainably. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What the ambition trap is—and how to know if you're in it ✅ The difference between aligned ambition and external pressure ✅ Why burnout isn't a badge of honor ✅ Practices to reconnect with your brilliance and body ✅ The surprising role rest plays in achievement Ambition isn’t the problem. The problem is chasing a version of success that was never really yours to begin with. It’s time to stop striving and start living—from the inside out.   Connect with Amina:  Website: www.aminaaltai.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/aminaaltai/ Book: https://www.aminaaltai.com/book Related Podcast Episodes: The Power of Enough with Elizabeth Husserl | 299 How To Know When It’s Time to Quit with Goli Kalkhoran | 266 Abundance: Secrets to Prosperity and Ease with Cathy Heller | 260 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk a lot about confidence on this show—what it is, how to build it, and how to hold onto it in a world that’s constantly trying to tear it down. And when it comes to raising confident girls? The most powerful thing we can do isn’t lecture or list strategies—it’s model it. Because confidence is contagious. Especially when it’s real. In this episode, I’m joined by Cyndi Roy Gonzalez, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Greater Boston, an organization that’s helping thousands of girls build confidence, community, and the kind of inner strength that lasts well beyond the finish line. Since 2010, they’ve served over 18,000 girls in Eastern Massachusetts—and they’re just getting started. Together, we talk about what it actually takes to help young girls grow into confident women, why we need to challenge the limitations society places on them, and how adults can model the kind of authenticity and courage we hope to see in the next generation. Because confidence isn’t just something we teach. It’s something we live. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why modeling confidence is the most impactful thing adults can do ✅ How Girls on the Run helps girls tap into their strengths and voice ✅ The role of joy, movement, and connection in developing self-trust ✅ Why confidence is more than achievement—it’s about authenticity ✅ How to challenge societal messages that limit girls (and us) The world doesn’t need more pretty wallflowers or shrinking violets—it needs authentic, confident humans who speak their truth, live with purpose, and run toward the life they want and the things that matter most—to THEM. Connect with Cyndi & Girls On The Run:  GOTR Boston Website: www.girlsontherunboston.org GOTR National Website: https://www.girlsontherun.org/  - from the national website you can find your local council or start one if it doesn’t exist in your area FB: facebook.com/girlsontherungreaterboston   Related Podcast Episodes: VI4P - Know Who You Are (Chapter 4) How To Cultivate Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson | 276 The Good Mother Myth with Nancy Reddy | 274 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve turned intuition into a buzzword—flattened it into a slogan, a gut feeling, or a vague whisper we don’t always know how to hear. But what if intuition is so much more? What if it's one of the most powerful tools we have—and we’ve just forgotten how to use it? In this episode, I’m joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, Icelandic thought leader, filmmaker, and author of InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times. Hrund has spent over 20 years studying and teaching the science and art of intuition through her TED Talk, Netflix documentary (InnSæi: The Power of Intuition), and global work on leadership, innovation, and inner knowing. Together, we explore what intuition really is (hint: not woo-woo), how to cultivate it in a culture obsessed with logic and overthinking, and why your ability to listen to yourself might be the most essential skill you can develop. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we’ve misunderstood intuition—and how to reclaim it ✅ Practical ways to strengthen your intuitive muscle ✅ What Icelandic wisdom teaches us about inner knowing ✅ How to use intuition during uncertainty and decision-making ✅ Why trusting yourself is an act of rebellion (and power) Intuition isn’t magic—it’s a deep, internal guidance system that already exists inside you. The question is: are you listening? Connect with Hrund:  Website: www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com  TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/hrund_gunnsteinsdottir_listen_to_your_intuition_it_can_help_you_navigate_the_future?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Newsletter: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/blog/      LI: www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsdottir IG: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/  Book: InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times  Related Podcast Episodes: How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 VI4P - Know Who You Are (Chapter 4) Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be real: some of us aren’t just experiencing burnout—we’re perfecting it. Overachieving our way into exhaustion. Piling on responsibilities like it’s an Olympic sport. And believing that if we just get it right enough, peace and happiness will magically follow. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, CEO, speaker, entrepreneur, wine and candle maker (yes, really), and reality TV alum—basically a walking resume of overachievement. But she’s also someone who knows what it feels like to chase perfection at the expense of joy—and how to break free from it. Her book, Joy Prescriptions, explores the cost of perfectionism and what it really takes to reclaim your happiness. Together, we’re talking burnout, boundaries, high-achieving pressure, and how to stop proving your worth through productivity. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What perfectionist burnout really looks like (and why it’s so sneaky) ✅ The hidden cost of tying your identity to achievement ✅ Why rest is not a reward—it’s a requirement ✅ Practical ways to redefine success without burning out If you’re tired of proving, pushing, or performing your way to “enough”—this one’s for you. Connect with Tiffany:  Website: https://joyprescriptions.com/ Summit (Nov in Dallas): https://www.leadhersummit.com/  Related Podcast Episodes: Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir | 254 110 / The Perfection Infection with Jill Savage 107 / Burnout with Cait Donovan Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/tiww ! #squarepod Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling exhausted, anxious, bloated, foggy, or just off—and being told “it’s normal” because you’re aging or just a woman? Yeah, no. It’s not normal. And it’s definitely not something you have to accept. In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Dr. Erika Schwartz, a pioneer in bio-identical hormone therapy and founder of Evolved Science, where she’s flipping traditional medicine on its outdated, symptom-chasing head. With over 30 years of experience, eight best-selling books, and a global reputation for helping people reclaim their health, Dr. Erika is here to tell us: your hormones matter. And ignoring them could be the reason you feel like garbage—even if all your labs come back “normal.” We’re talking real solutions, not band-aids. Actual prevention, not prescriptions. And a whole new way of thinking about what your body needs to thrive—especially as you age. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why traditional medicine is failing women—especially around hormones ✅ The truth about hormone imbalance (and how to fix it) ✅ What bio-identical hormone therapy really is—and why it matters ✅ Signs your hormones are out of whack (that your doctor might miss) ✅ How to advocate for yourself in a medical system that often won’t ✅ What true health optimization looks like (spoiler: not another pill) It’s time to stop accepting exhaustion as a fact of life and start demanding answers—and better care. Because your hormones aren’t the problem. They’re the starting point to feeling like yourself again. Connect with Erika:  Website: https://drerika.com/  Book: https://drerika.com/publications/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/drerikaschwartz/  Related Podcast Episodes: 179 / What You Need to Know About Menopause with Thara Vayali 139 / Well-Rested with Jolene Hart Endometriosis & Women's Health with Somer Baburek | 238 Get 40% off by going to cozyearth.com and using code TIWW, and this weekend, May 2nd through 4th, Cozy Earth is giving my listeners a special offer: Buy One, Get One Free bamboo pajamas with code TIWWBOGO. Because she deserves the best—and so do you Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/tiww ! #squarepod Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clutter isn’t just a pile of stuff on your desk or a closet that won’t close—it’s a drain on your energy, your focus, and your peace of mind. And if your physical space feels chaotic, chances are something deeper is, too. In this episode, I’m joined by Shira Gill, globally recognized home organizing expert and author of LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life. Shira has helped thousands of people—from busy moms to top executives—cut through the chaos and create lives that actually feel good to live in. We talk about why organizing isn’t about perfection (thank goodness), how your home reflects your inner world, and how simplifying your life is one of the most powerful forms of self-care. This is your permission slip to let go—of clutter, of pressure, of things that aren’t serving you—and create space for what actually matters. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ The connection between clutter, stress, and mental overwhelm ✅ How to edit your life with compassion and clarity ✅ Why “lowering the bar” can be the key to more joy ✅ How to use decluttering as a path to self-respect and confidence Clearing physical space clears mental space. And when we stop trying to keep up with the clutter—literal and emotional—we make room for peace, creativity, and freedom. Connect with Shira:  Book: LifeStyled IG: https://www.instagram.com/shiragill/  The Life Edit Substack: https://shiragill.substack.com/  Related Podcast Episodes: How To Declutter Your Life with Lisa Woodruff | 285 The 15-Minute Method To Getting It Done with Sam Bennett | 233 038 / The Luxury of Being Organized with Danielle Pezet Get 40% off by going to cozyearth.com and using code TIWW, and this weekend, May 2nd through 4th, Cozy Earth is giving my listeners a special offer: Buy One, Get One Free bamboo pajamas with code TIWWBOGO. Because she deserves the best—and so do you Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/tiww ! #squarepod Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be real—being a woman isn’t either empowering or exhausting… it’s both, often at the same damn time. And the parts we’re told to keep quiet about? The messy, emotional, deeply human ones? Those are exactly the conversations we need to have out loud. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Zucker, psychologist, writer, and creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. She’s the author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, A Movement, and her newest book Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives is a battle cry for truth, healing, and visibility. We talk about the power of saying the quiet parts out loud—especially when it comes to miscarriage, reproductive health, grief, and the impossible expectations women are expected to carry. This is for anyone who’s tired of pretending everything’s fine and ready to tell the whole story—not just the polished parts. In This Episode, We Cover:✅ The emotional toll of silence, stigma, and “looking fine”✅ Why normalizing miscarriage, loss, and vulnerability matters✅ The importance of speaking up (even when it’s uncomfortable)✅ Why telling your story is healing for you and for others When we normalize what’s real, we free ourselves—and each other. Let’s stop hiding our stories and start healing through them. Connect with Jessica:  Book: Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame that Shame Women’s Lives IG: https://www.instagram.com/ihadamiscarriage/ Related Podcast Episodes: The Good Mother Myth with Nancy Reddy | 274 The Resilience Myth with Soraya Chemaly | 249 127 / Trauma with Jessi Beyer Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/tiww ! #squarepod Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been told self-care is selfish, indulgent—even unnecessary. That being a “good woman” means putting everyone else first and clapping for ourselves last. But what if real self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a radical, world-shifting, life-saving act of rebellion? In this episode, I’m joined by Shelly Tygielski, author of Sit Down to Rise Up and founder of Pandemic of Love, a mutual aid movement that’s provided over $100 million in direct aid. Named one of Mindful.org’s “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement,” Shelly is here to help us rethink everything we thought we knew about self-care. We talk about the toxic messages that keep women burned out and worn down, the myth of positive thinking, and how showing up for ourselves—fully and unapologetically—is the foundation of showing up for anyone else. Because self-care isn’t about escape. It’s about power. It’s about choosing yourself on purpose. In This Episode, We Cover:✅ Why self-care is an act of activism—not selfishness✅ The real reason “positive vibes only” can be toxic✅ How to opt out of burnout culture and still get sh*t done✅ The difference between self-soothing and true self-care✅ Creating community care alongside personal care✅ What it really looks like to walk away from the tightrope (and the circus) Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s a revolution. And it starts with you. Connect with Shelly:  Website: http://www.shellytygielski.com Book: https://a.co/d/j8gsf7M IG: http://www.instagram.com/mindfulskatergirl FB: http://www.facebook.com/shellymeditation Related Podcast Episodes: Why We Brush Off The Idea Of Self-Care with Dr. Christine Coleman | 223 156 / Cell Care with Dr. Monisha Bhanote How To Eat Lunch with Cheryl K. Johnson | 277 Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/tiww ! #squarepod Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you check your horoscope religiously or just know your sun sign and call it a day, this episode is for you. We’re diving into astrology not as fate or fluff—but as a tool for clarity, confidence, and career alignment. Joining me is Tali Edut, one half of the iconic AstroTwins duo (yes, the astrologers behind Beyoncé’s chart). Tali and her sister Ophira are celebrity astrologers, authors of over 20 books, and creators of the I*AM System—a framework that blends astrology with leadership and self-awareness. Their newest book, The Astrology Advantage: Use Your Horoscope for Personal and Professional Success, shows how your birth chart can help you navigate relationships, leadership, business, and life... without needing to memorize your moon sign. We unpack what it means to be an Innovator, Maven, or Authority (I’m an Authority, for the record), and how these archetypes can be your secret edge in work and in life. Think of this as astrology, upgraded—less “woo,” more who you are and how to own it. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How astrology can support your personal growth and career clarity ✅ The 3 I*AM leadership archetypes—and how to find yours ✅ What a birth chart actually reveals about your natural gifts ✅ Using astrology as a practical tool for decision-making ✅ Why self-awareness is the real success advantage ✅ How to trust your intuition (with or without a star map) Whether you’re deeply into astrology or just astro-curious, this episode offers practical insight and a few cosmic winks. Because knowing yourself better? That’s always in the stars. Connect with Tali:  Website: www.astrostyle.com   Book: https://astrostyle.com/astrology-advantage/  Take the I*AM Quiz: https://galaxy.astrostyle.com/go/iam-quiz TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@astrotwins_ IG: https://instagram.com/astrotwins  FB: https://facebook.com/AstroTwins Related Podcast Episodes: Finding Purpose Through Human Design with Emma Dunwoody | 228 Self Discovery And Human Design with Karen Curry Parker | 227 The Enneagram And Why It’s All The Rage with Kristi Rowles | 226 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it—300 episodes of This Is Woman’s Work! And we’re marking this milestone by giving you something that could seriously change the game in your business or career: the skill of pitching yourself effectively. Whether you’re dreaming of being a podcast guest, landing a speaking gig, signing a client, or just asking for what you want with confidence—you’re already pitching yourself, every day. But are you doing it well? In this milestone episode, Nicole breaks down exactly how to pitch yourself to be a podcast guest… and actually hear “yes.” With hundreds of pitches landing in her inbox each month, she shares what makes a guest stand out (or get deleted), the biggest mistakes people make, and why podcast guesting is still one of the most powerful ways to grow your reach, authority, and influence. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we all need to pitch ourselves—and how to do it without feeling gross ✅ The step-by-step process for landing guest spots on podcasts (and more) ✅ A breakdown of the 3 podcast levels: Practice, Peer, and A-List—and how to approach each ✅ The must-haves of a successful podcast pitch (including real examples) ✅ How to craft a pitch that gets read, gets remembered, and gets results Whether you’re new to pitching or want to level up your game, this episode gives you the exact strategy Nicole and her team use to land guest spots on dozens of podcasts every year. Because your voice deserves to be heard. And the world needs what only you can bring. 🎁 Get the FREE Podcast Pitch Checklist + Additional Information on your Practice Group, Peer Group, and A-List Group Strategies: https://nicolekalil.com/podcast 📥 Download The Podcast Pitch Checklist Here  Related Podcast Episodes: Shameless and Strategic: How to Brag About Yourself with Tiffany Houser | 298 How To Write & Publish A Book with Michelle Savage | 279 How To Land Your TED Talk and Skyrocket Your Personal Brand with Ashley Stahl | 250 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices