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Brenda Ridgley never imagined herself competing in a pageant, but a chance conversation in 2020 led her to enter Mrs. America and step far outside her comfort zone.In this episode of the To Your Healt…

Brenda Ridgley never…

Brenda Ridgley never imagined herself competing in a pageant, but a chance conversation in 2020 led her to enter Mrs. America and step far outside her comfort zone.In this episode of the To Your Health podcast, Brenda shares what it looked like to go from an immediate “no” to fully committing, including six months of preparation, hiring a coach, and navigating the vulnerability of putting herself out there in a completely new way.We also talk about what surprised her most about the experience, the supportive community she found, and how the process ultimately inspired her to write a book a…

Whitney Merchant was nearing 40 when her life unraveled—within weeks, she experienced a Divorce, the loss of her pets, and a sudden layoff. Searching for an outlet to process Grief and rediscover he…

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Whitney Merchant was nearing 40 when her life unraveled—within weeks, she experienced a divorce, the loss of her pets, and a sudden layoff. Searching for an outlet to process grief and rediscover herself, she made an unexpected decision: she signed up for a pole dancing class.What began as a bold step outside her comfort zone evolved into a transformative journey of healing, confidence, and self-expression. In this episode, Whitney shares how embracing curiosity helped her reconnect with her body, explore feminine embodiment, and move through one of the most challenging seasons of her life.W…

Melanie Michaelchuk spent nearly 30 years thinking about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro before she finally decided to go for it. When she committed, she didn’t have perfect timing, unlimited resources, …

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Melanie Michaelchuk spent nearly 30 years thinking about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro before she finally decided to go for it. When she committed, she didn’t have perfect timing, unlimited resources, or peak fitness—she had doubts, obstacles, and a goal she couldn’t ignore any longer.In this conversation, Melanie shares what it actually looked like to follow through, from rebuilding her fitness step by step to navigating the very real fears and logistics of traveling alone and doing something far outside her comfort zone.We talk about why so many women put their goals on hold, how to start…

Morgan joins me to share her journey from battling an eating disorder as a teenager to becoming an ultramarathoner, author, and mom committed to modeling a healthy relationship with food and fitness.W…

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Morgan joins me to share her journey from battling an eating disorder as a teenager to becoming an ultramarathoner, author, and mom committed to modeling a healthy relationship with food and fitness.We talk about what recovery really looked like after inpatient treatment in 2010, how her struggles evolved in college and early adulthood, and the surprising mindset shift that happened when she began training for her first 50-mile race.Morgan also opens up about the role her stepmom and husband played in her healing, what it means to fuel your body for performance instead of shrinking it, and why…

Kara shares how starting a simple book club during a season when she barely had an hour to herself became a source of connection, identity, and momentum during frequent moves and overwhelming stages o…

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Kara shares how starting a simple book club during a season when she barely had an hour to herself became a source of connection, identity, and momentum during frequent moves and overwhelming stages of Motherhood.We talk about what it actually looks like to build community from scratch, why book clubs work so well for adults craving deeper connection, and how reading can be a surprisingly powerful alternative to screens, small talk, and default social habits.Kara also walks through how that first book club eventually led to a podcast, author interviews, speaking opportunities, and a renewed se…

Content note: This episode includes discussion of emotional abuse and coercive control, which may be difficult for some listeners. Please take care as you listen.After 29 years in a Marriage marked by…

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Content note: This episode includes discussion of emotional abuse and coercive control, which may be difficult for some listeners. Please take care as you listen.After 29 years in a marriage marked by covert narcissism, control, and emotional abuse, Mia made the decision to leave and start over. She shares what life was really like behind closed doors, why leaving felt so complicated, and what it took to reclaim her agency, confidence, and sense of capability on the other side.I am a survivor of narcissistic abuse. I was married to a covert narcissist for 29 years and in 2024 I published an aw…

Zoe Price, CEO of Resume Pilots, joins me to share why she chose to buy an existing business instead of starting one from scratch. We talk about how she discovered buying a business was even an option…

Zoe Price, CEO of Re…

Zoe Price, CEO of Resume Pilots, joins me to share why she chose to buy an existing business instead of starting one from scratch. We talk about how she discovered buying a business was even an option, what appealed to her about stepping into something already established, and what the process actually looked like.Zoe also shares the less talked-about realities of business ownership, including decision fatigue, the lack of a safety net, and the mistakes she’s had to make to learn and grow into the CEO role.Zoe Price is a career strategist and CEO of Resume Pilots. After rebuilding her own ca…

Tammie joins me for a candid conversation about earning her master’s degree at 50 while working full time, managing ADHD, and Parenting kids in different stages of leaving the nest.We talk honestly …

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Tammie joins me for a candid conversation about earning her master’s degree at 50 while working full time, managing ADHD, and parenting kids in different stages of leaving the nest.We talk honestly about what the experience was actually like — finding a program that fit real life, being twice the age of most classmates, managing the mental load, and staying connected to herself while pursuing a demanding goal.Tammie also shares why finishing didn’t come with a dramatic life shift, but did bring a deeper sense of confidence, validation, and trust in her ability to do hard things when the …

In hindsight, Edie can see the warning signs leading up to her heart attack. But in the moment, the self-described workaholic finished her drive home, called work to cancel clients, and only then head…

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In hindsight, Edie can see the warning signs leading up to her heart attack. But in the moment, the self-described workaholic finished her drive home, called work to cancel clients, and only then headed to the hospital.At 55, despite exercising regularly, Edie survived heart attack that forced her to confront the cost of chronic Stress, Sleep deprivation, and unrelenting responsibility.In this episode, Edie shares what recovery really looked like—physically, emotionally, and psychologically—and how learning to rest, set boundaries, and accept support quite literally changed (and saved) her…

The To Your Health podcast is kicking off a new series called Women Who Did, featuring everyday women who followed through on something meaningful, not because they’re extraordinary, but because the…

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The To Your Health podcast is kicking off a new series called Women Who Did, featuring everyday women who followed through on something meaningful, not because they’re extraordinary, but because they decided to try.In this short intro episode, I share why I stepped away from expert interviews, how this idea came together, and what surprised me most when I asked women to nominate themselves (spoiler: almost no one thought their accomplishments were “big enough”).This series is about showing what’s possible when regular women commit, follow through, and stop downplaying what they’ve do…

Paul Quinn joins me to talk about why asking for what you want feels so uncomfortable for so many people—and how much we leave on the table because of it. We explore the idea of the “big ask,” w…

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Paul Quinn joins me to talk about why asking for what you want feels so uncomfortable for so many people—and how much we leave on the table because of it. We explore the idea of the “big ask,” why people often want to be asked more than we realize, and how Clarity and respect can completely change the outcome of a request.Paul shares real-life stories that show how asking can strengthen Relationships, open doors, and help us better understand our own needs.We also talk about how to handle hearing “no” without taking it personally, and why asking is empowering even when the answer isn…

You’ve probably heard the quote that you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Well, today’s episode digs into why that idea actually matters.We're exploring how the ex…

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You’ve probably heard the quote that you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Well, today’s episode digs into why that idea actually matters.We're exploring how the expectations of the people around us shape what feels normal, possible, and worth trying.We cover how being intentional about your circle can change the way you show up for your goals without needing to blow up your current relationships.Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and leve…