After 4 ½ years, countless conversations, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference, we’ve made the difficult decision to end our podcast.
This isn’t the episode we thought we’d be recording—but it’s the one we need to have.
Todays Topics:
- Why we’re stepping away from podcasting.
- The hard truths: feeling disappointed, under-appreciated, and undervalued in this space.
- The emotional toll of pouring your heart into something that doesn’t always give back.
- How this journey has shaped us—and what comes next.
- A heartfelt thank you to those who showed up, supported us, and believed in our mission.
We started this podcast to educate, empower, and create change. And while this chapter is closing, we hope the conversations we sparked continue to inspire, challenge, and push for better.
To everyone who listened, shared, and stood by us—thank you. Your support meant more than you’ll ever know.
We leave you with this: Stay safe. Stay strong. And never stop fighting for what matters.
For one last time—thank you for syncing up with us.
XOXO Emily + Stephanie
In this episode, we break the cycle of fear and empower women to take control of their safety with Nicole Snell, an award-winning international speaker, TEDx speaker, trainer, survivor, and self-defense expert. Nicole is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, Founder of Outdoor Defense, and a Credentialed Victim Advocate. She has trained every branch of the U.S. military, spoken at colleges, corporations, tribal nations, and global events, and is dedicated to ending gender-based violence through education and empowerment.
Today’s Topics:
-How have recent legal and societal shifts impacted women’s safety?
-The most effective self-defense techniques women can learn quickly.
-De-escalation strategies for potentially dangerous encounters.
-Using everyday objects as tools for self-defense.
-Setting boundaries assertively—and what to do when they’re ignored.
-The role of mindset in self-defense and how to build confidence.
-Situational awareness tips for parking lots, public transit, and walking alone.
-Overcoming the freeze response in dangerous situations.
We’ve been told to stay quiet. To shrink. To be afraid. Not anymore.
Self-defense is not just about fighting back—it’s about reclaiming power, setting boundaries, and moving through the world with confidence.
Tune in now and learn how to stay safe, stand strong, and never apologize for taking up space.
Sync up with Nicole:
Personal Instagram: @adventuresofnik
Business Instagram: @girlsfightback
TikTok: @nicolesnell_selfdefense
Website: www.nicolesnell.com
In this episode, we break the cycle of women’s healthcare with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, PA-C. Nikki is a reproductive rights advocate, licensed Physician Assistant, and founder/CEO of Take Back Trust, a platform empowering individuals navigating reproductive healthcare. With over a decade of gynecological expertise, 60,000+ social media followers, and experience as a Progressive News Correspondent and abortion fund board member, Nikki combines innovation, advocacy, and education to expand access to equitable care and inspire change.
Today’s Topics:
They called us hysterical when we warned about Roe. They said we were crazy when we fought to protect abortion rights. And yet, here we are.
We can’t afford to wait. We can’t afford to be silenced. When it comes to our bodies, our futures, and our freedom, our voices matter more than ever. Let’s turn “hysterical” into unstoppable.
Tune in now and join the fight for a future where healthcare is a right—not a privilege.
Sync up with Nikki:
Instagram: @nikkivinck
TikTok: @nikkivinck
Website: takebacktrust.com
It’s time to stop the competition and start the collaboration! In this episode, we speak to Sally Leslie, host of Reclaiming Pride: LGBT+ Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse Podcast.
We have been looking forward to recording with Sally since we met her at Podfest last year. And we can’t wait for you to tune in and listen to this amazingly vulnerable conversation we had with Sally about why she decided to start podcasting, her experience of being in a relationship with a narcissist for 13 years, and the importance of creating spaces where people of the LGBT+ community can turn to be seen, heard, and understood.
Remember, we are stronger together!
Trigger Warning: We talk about domestic violence and narcissistic abuse in the episode.
So make sure to follow, like, and support women looking to change the narrative.
Where to find Sally:
Personal Instagram: @reclaiming_pride_pod
Website: reclaimingpride.buzzsprout.com
It’s time to stop the competition and start the collaboration! In this episode, we speak to 1/3 of The Fab Fatties Podcast, Alyssa Theobalt.
This episode was so special, and we can’t wait to start normalizing the conversation around people in bigger bodies; it's so unique; thank you to Alyssa for being so open, honest, and vulnerable. During this conversation, we not only talk about our love of podcasting, and what it has given to us, we break down the idea of fat phobia, we plot taking Alyssa from The Fab Fatties, and so much more!
Remember we are stronger together!
So make sure to follow, like, and support women looking to change the narrative.
Where to find Alyssa:
Personal Instagram: @fatalbalt
Podcast Instagram: @thefabfatties
It’s time to stop the competition and start the collaboration! In this episode we speak to the host of Talk Shit with P Podcast, Paula.
In this episode, you will be able to immediately tell that we are all friends who enjoy vibrant colors, podcasting, and of course talking some shit. We laugh our way through as we talk about podcasting, the first time we met, and so much more!
Remember we are stronger together!
So make sure to follow, like, and support the women who are looking to change the narrative.
Where to find Paula:
Instagram: @talkshitwithp
In this special episode, we are reflecting on the past four years of podcasting and sharing our thoughts, feelings, and hopes for the future.
We open up about our journey over the last four years, what this experience has meant to us, and how it has shaped our mission and vision. We discuss the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges we’ve faced, and the incredible moments that have fueled our passion for this work.
Looking ahead, we share what we feel is needed for the future, the exciting changes coming to the network, and how we plan to continue evolving to serve our community.
To everyone who has supported us on this journey, thank you. You’ve been an essential part of this story, and we can’t wait to move forward together.
Join the Fight:
Instagram: @cyclechatsnetwork
TikTok: @cyclechatschicks
In this episode we break the cycle of female friendship with Keynote Speaker, Author, and Friendship Expert, Shasta Nelson. We speak with her about expectations not being met, how to be proactive going into conversations, what to do about not having those needs met, and when it's time to let go of a toxic relationship.
Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
❤️our expectation for friendship
🧡asking yourself “how do I want to feel?”
💛romantic relationships vs. friendships
💚the 2 A’s
💙the fear of being a burden or lonely
💜ego and rejection
❤️the friendship triangle
🧡using the word “friend” too easily
💛how to know it’s time to let go of a toxic friendship
💚what actually is friendship?
💙practice on the small things
💜listener questions
WHO IS SHASTA?
A pioneer in belongingness, Shasta Nelson is an in-demand keynote speaker, popular media resource, and author of three books in which she teaches how to build healthy relationships, including The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time. For over 15 years, Shasta has been translating the science of human connection into actionable practices that lead to greater belonging in our communities and work culture.
SYNC UP WITH SHASTA:
Instagram: @shastanelson
Website: www.shastanelson.com
In this special episode, we are sharing our thoughts, feelings, and opinions on the 2024 presidential outcome.
Emily and Stephanie open up about their honest reactions to the election results, the thoughts that have been occupying their minds, and how they plan to use their platform to continue empowering women through education and combatting the patriarchy. We also discuss ways to process and navigate these turbulent times together.
For anyone out there feeling the same way, know that you are not alone. We stand with you, and we are always here to connect, support, and create change together.
Join the Fight:
Instagram: @cyclechatsnetwork
TikTok: @cyclechatschicks
In this episode, we are breaking the cycle of misinformation and mental health by speaking with LGBTQ+ OCD Therapist, Juliet Gustafson.
We talk about what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is, some of the common misconceptions people have about the disorder, the portrayal of the disorder within pop culture, intrusive thoughts vs impulsive thoughts, how family members can support someone with OCD, advice for people living with OCD who may not have access to professional help and personal anecdotes from personal experiences with OCD.
Listen to Today's Conversation to Learn About:
❤️common misconceptions about OCD
🧡the OCD cycle
💛intrusive thoughts vs. impulsive thoughts
💚what are compulsions (mental + physical)
💙how OCD is portrayed in media
💜suicidal ideation
❤️difference between OCD and Anxiety
🧡how can friends and family be supportive?
💛the signs that you might have OCD
💚wanting to change for YOU
💙if you don’t have access to help where can you go?
💜listener questions
WHO IS JULIET?
“I'm Juliet. I'm an LGBTQ+ OCD Therapist! I have a private practice based in Michigan where I treat teens and adults with OCD and OC-Related disorders. I also have a Patreon and Instagram where I post educational content about OCD!”
SYNC UP WITH JULIET:
Instagram: @ocd_therapist_juliet
Website: www. julietgustafson.com
In this episode, we are breaking the cycle of unhealed mindsets as we sit down and speak with trauma and somatic-informed clinical educator, speaker, and mindset coach for women in male-dominated fields, podcast host for "Human On The Daley," and Author of the Rediscovering Your Best Self Journal, Dr. Megan Daley!
Megan shares how becoming a parental caregiver forced her to pivot her life away from corporate healthcare burnout to career coaching, where woo-woo meets Western medicine. We discuss how balance is bullshit, how social media makes it challenging to create healthy, realistic boundaries, and what it means to have a work-life balance.
She breaks down some common challenges women face when making a career transition, how they can prepare for them, and how they can best communicate their career change to family and friends to gain their support and help them figure out what their pivot to a new career path is.
WHO IS DR. MEGAN?
From the Doctor herself!
"I’m considered an expert in many things: physical therapy, wellness, oncology rehab, the musculoskeletal system, trauma & somatic informed care, nervous system regulation, burnout, and more…after a decade + long career as a doctor of Physical Therapy, the last several of which I ran a very successful cash clinic where I was able to start to incorporate mind-body-soul connections, I had enough of the systems and limitations of traditional healthcare. Mix that with a life altering event, and I felt everything in my being called to address the root of the disconnect I saw in myself and everyone around me. I realized SO many women, like myself, were living based on should's, to the point of not fully recognizing themselves and not knowing what’s missing…In my Career Clarity sessions, and in my retreats, I combine my knowledge of the body and mind to help high achieving women break out of the boxes of expectations, perfectionism, and people pleasing in order to truly discover who they are and what they really want in life (and what will get them there!)"
SYNC UP WITH DR. MEGAN:
Instagram: @drmegandaley
Website: moveonthedaley.com
In this episode, we are breaking the stigma of sexual health as we speak with Sabrina B., a self described "sex nerd" with an advanced degree in Sexual Health with a designation in Sex Therapy.
Sabrina explains how she got into the field of sex and all the feel good pleasures that go along with educating people on what goes into getting down and dirty. We discuss how purity culture creates guilt, the impact guilt has on our ability to experience sexual pleasure, BDSM, Dom Sub relationships, the importance of aftercare, post coital dysphoria, the influence of sex scenes in film off screen, and the polarizing views on sex due to social media consumption.
Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
❤️sex being seen as shame based
🧡the journey of sex positivity
💛sex being gendered
💚how the things we are told as kids affect our relationship with sex
💙sex and religion
💜BDSM
❤️post coital dysphoria
🧡how media affects our relationship with sex
💛men keeping us safe from other men
💚purity culture
💙misunderstanding sex positivity
💜listener questions
WHO IS SABRINA?
"Sabrina has been involved in sex education for 10+ years with a wide range of experience. Sabrina has worked as an educator in Toronto and abroad teaching menstruation and period equity and has worked as a rape and sexual trauma counselor. Over the years, Sabrina observed that adults have just as many questions about sex as the kids. We all have a lot to learn, Sabrina has a lot to teach, and she is taking everyone along for the ride."
SYNC UP WITH SABRINA:
Instagram: @aftersexed
Website: www.aftersexed.com
In this episode, we are breaking the cycle of societal pressures to achieve a certain beauty standard when it comes to aging by speaking to a woman who is liberating women one grey hair at a time...Vanessa Chamberlin.
We talk about her AHA moment, what inspired her to embrace her natural grey hair and how that decision impacted her sense of self. She breaks down some of the common misconceptions women have about aging, how she addresses them in her coaching, some daily practices or rituals she recommends for women to cultivate self-love from the inside out, how she encourages women to redefine beauty standards in a society that often values youth over age, the challenges women typically face when they start the journey of embracing their natural grey hair, how she helps them overcome these obstacles, and what changes she would like to see in how society views aging and natural beauty in the next decade.
WHO IS VANESSA?
"Vanessa Chamberlin, also known as @silverliberation, is a grey hair influencer, author, content creator, speaker, and pro-aging advocate based in Las Vegas. Her mission is to promote self-love, healthy living, celebrate aging, support movement, and unite her community of silver sisters. Vanessa has organically grown a dedicated audience interested in beauty, skincare, makeup, fashion, and wellness. Brands seeking an authentic connection with a passionate audience will find an ideal partner in Vanessa, who inspires and uplifts her followers through meaningful content."
SYNC UP WITH VANESSA:
Instagram/TikTok, Facebook: @silverliberation
Website: www.vanessaChamberlin.com
In this episode, we are breaking the cycle of women's mental health with Casey Stevens (MS, LMFT, MCC, CCHt) who is blending Holistic Therapy with Practical Psychology Wisdom and Esoteric Energy Medicine. Casey explains how spiritual psychotherapy differs from traditional psychotherapy, some common challenges her clients face, how someone can start their journey towards self-awareness and health if they're feeling stuck. what role self-awareness plays in healing, how can someone enhance their self-awareness in everyday life, some everyday practices or habits that she recommends for maintaining mental and spiritual health and some signs that indicate progress in someone's healing journey.
Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
❤️taking the chance to rebuild yourself
🧡having the balance between magic and science
💛realizing you are powerless to change
💚healing is not linear
💙how Casey’s clients have changed her
💜starting your journey to self awareness
❤️how do you know you have healed?
🧡the importance of having a container
💛everyday practices to maintain mental and spiritual health
💚everything is a reflection of what is going on with you
💙victim consciousness
💜listener questions
WHO IS CASEY? A note from Casey, "My mission was clear – I am not just here to help. I am here to heal. As an Embodied Healer. My therapist created an honest, loving echo-chamber so that I was able to discover my own wholeness and truth. It was through heartbreak, loss and trauma that I was able to understand and integrate the quintessential aspect of true healing for myself, and others. Through accessing infinite possibilities of healing, I evolved from simply enduring the pain to an awakened consciousness.Today, I continue to immerse myself in my healing journey and consciousness. I have deepened my connection to Self and others, as well as unearthing my intuition and inner guidance." SYNC UP WITH CASEY: LINKTREE - https://linktr.ee/shrinkbigger INSTAGRAM - @shrinkbigger
In this episode we are breaking the cycle of generational trauma and societal pressures with divorce coach, Lisa Miller.
Lisa talks about what some of the first steps someone should take after deciding to get a divorce, what are some common emotional hurdles faced during a divorce, how to help rediscover identity and sense of purpose after a divorce, advice to those who are anxious about dating and relationships post-divorce, the importance of community and peer support during a divorce, how friends and family can support those going through a divorce, and what she believes is the most empowering thing a woman can do for herself during and after a divorce.
Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
-reliving your 20s after heartbreak
-the first steps to take after getting divorced
-other people's POVs and how it affects you
-Emily’s perspective of being a child of divorce
-rediscovering yourself after divorce
-emotional hurdles
-the fear holding you back
-the breakup of the family
-how do you explain divorce to your kids
-How can friends and family support someone during this time?
-dating post divorce
-listener questions
WHO IS LISA?
Lisa Miller is a divorce coach working with women who want to fast-track their healing, define their new identity and create their new life during & post-divorce. She helps her clients deal with mom-guilt, co-parenting, single-parenting, letting go, boundary-setting, getting to know and love themselves & learning how to date again. Her main focus? To build true core confidence within oneself to be able to have happier/healthier relationships.
SYNC UP WITH LISA:
Instagram: @lisamiller.coach
In this episode, we break the cycle and stigma of cannabis and its many curious uses by speaking with Co founder and Creative Director of CannaCurious magazine, Diana Sanmiguel.
Diana speaks on some of the key misconceptions and stigmas surrounding marijuana consumption, the many uses of cannabis, what factors have contributed most to the shifting attitudes towards cannabis in recent years, what measures can be taken to prevent underage cannabis use while still promoting its benefits for adults, and how can parents and educators have open, honest conversations with young people about cannabis.
Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
-coming out of the Canna closet
-breaking into a male dominated field
-changing the narrative around weed that we grew up with
-common misconceptions
-what women are using cannabis for
-weed creates community
-not seeing the femininity in the weed world
-getting properly educated about cannabis
-cannabis in the work environment
-cannabis and kids (how to have the conversation)
-communication is key
-listener questions
WHO IS DIANA:"Educating women about the wellness of cannabis in an approachable way. As Co founder and Creatives Director of CannaCurious magazine, I help normalize conversation about cannabis and break the stigma. As a Designer and creative I elevate brands with powerful designs." - Diana Sanmiguel
SYNC UP WITH DIANA:
Instagram: @cannacuriousmag @dianasanmiguelp
Website: www.cannacuriousmag.com
In this episode, we are speaking with Natalie Hatjes, MS, CHt is an Intuitive Hypnotherapist, Reiki practitioner and healer. Natalie talks about how she helps her clients through their sexual health concerns utilizing hypnotherapy and what sexual concerns can hypnotherapy help with. She also shares what techniques are commonly used in hypnotherapy for sexual health and the ethical guidelines hypnotherapists follow when working with clients on sexual health.
Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
-Natalie shares her crazy journey
-Jane the Virgin
-the different names we used to call our vulvas
-how can you use Hypnotherapy to heal sexual concerns/trauma
-not wanting to heal because you are comfortable in the misery
-the secondary gain
-how ethics come in to play with hypnotherapy
-how formative years 0-8 are
-accepting help
-Natalie walks us through a visualization
-Emily deals with one of her worst nightmares
-listener questions
WHO IS NATALIE?
Natalie Hatjes, MS, CHt is an Intuitive Hypnotherapist, Reiki practitioner and healer. She is the founder of Holistic Hypnotherapy and the Owner of Lotus Cove Wellness in South Florida. She is a mom of one, dog mom, and Solopreneur. She is the founder and creator of Reconnect Restore Reclaim, the first deck of sexuality affirmation cards on the market. Natalie strives to help clients manage stress and anxiety and let go of pain and negative beliefs through her integrative hypnotic techniques and concepts. From small scale circumstances, to traumatic experiences - her services are personalized to suit everyone’s needs.
SYNC UP WITH NATALIE:
Instagram: @lovechatwithnat
Website: www.nataliehatjes.com
In this episode, we’re breaking the cycle of women's health with Neuroscientist and Sleep Expert Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib!
Chelsie goes over the basic questions like, How many hours of sleep a night should we be getting? Is it different for men and women? How about women on their periods? She discusses some of the most effective strategies she’s found for raising awareness about sleep issues, the role she thinks social media and online platforms play in spreading information about sleep health, and how we can ensure that this information is accurate and helpful.
This episode may help individuals struggling with sleep issues but unsure if they have a disorder by providing the initial steps and recommendations for a better night's rest!
Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
-the complexity of the brain how many hours of sleep should we actually be getting?
-how can we prepare for peri and menopause sleep issues now
-the 4 criteria of good sleep
-how to get factual information even online
-night shift workers and sleep
-what is the circadian rhythm?
-sleep for new parents
-why are sleep disorders becoming more common?
-common misconceptions about sleep apnea
-signs of common sleep disorders
-listener questions
WHO IS CHELSIE?
Dr. Rohrscheib is a sleep expert, neuroscientist, and sleep consultant with over 10 years of experience in the field of sleep. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science with Honors and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience with a specialty in sleep genetics. She also worked in clinical trials where she oversaw sleep apnea research. Besides living and breathing all things sleep you can usually find Chelsie cuddling up to her cats (who are probably sleeping) and enjoying a good book!
SYNC UP WITH CHELSIE!
TikTok: @SleepyScientist
Website: www.wesper.co
In this episode, we break the cycle of societal pressures as we speak with scientist and STEMinist, Chloe Kirk! We chat about finding your place in STEM, choosing a grad school and a lab in grad school, non-traditional STEM careers, the importance of science communication to show everyone belongs in science & how to break stigmas of what a scientist looks like.
Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:
-finding the thing that makes you tick
-imposter syndrome
-fake it till you make it
-starting a new career
-should tenure exist?
-learning from hands on experiences
-nothing changes when nothing changes
-how to advocate for yourself
-what grad school was supposed to be and what it is now
-how Chloe merged science and law
-networking
-listener questions
WHO IS CHLOE? From Chloe: “My background is in molecular and cell biology. I recently completed my PhD focusing on a physiological amyloid, Amyloid-bodies, and their roles in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. My research passion is cell microscopy, but my larger goal is to bring science to more people which is why I am now combining science with law working in patent law!”
SYNC UP WITH CHLOE:
Instagram and TikTok: @chloe.the.scientist
Twitter: @chloeckirk
In this episode, we break the cycle of societal pressures, women’s health, and women’s mental health as we speak with body image coach Lucie Vallée about what type of body image issues women are facing, where body image issues stem from, what strategies she suggest for managing social media and its impact on body image, how people can handle comments or behaviors from others that trigger negative feelings about their body and what she believes are the key factors in developing a healthy body image. Listen to Today’s Episode to Learn About: -90s beauty standards and their effects on us -the giant umbrella of body image issues -our idea of thin=beauty -golden girls vs. sex and the city (same ages represented in totally different ways) -being terrified to age -body dysmorphia -social media and body image -how do we start changing our mindset? -the reward and punishment system for beauty -when does the cycle of shaming end? -the power of female friendship -listener questions WHO IS LUCIE: “Why is this topic important to me? Because I’ve been through it. I suffered from ED for more than 10 years. I went through all the phases of disordered eating: compulsive calorie counting, obsession with physical activity, and control over my appearance. My healing journey was transformative on a deep level. Today, I am passionate about guiding others on the same journey of acceptance and self-discovery.” SYNC UP WITH LUCIE: IG and Tiktok: @fightthiswithlucie Website: https://fightthiswithlucie.com/ #bodyimagemovement #bodyimagehealing #educationalpodcast #breakthecycle #learningtolovemyself
