Some Kind Of Magic

Sarah Williams, the adventurer and podcaster behind Tough Girl Challenges, shares more about the greatest adventures of her life; from the physical challenges she embarked like climbing Mt. Kilaminjaro, running in Marathon Des Sables, and hiking the Appalachain Trail in 100 days to the mental challenges of pushing herself to her limits and remaining intact. Sarah shares so many truth bombs during our conversation that I know I'll be coming back to listen to it over and over again. So get out your notebook and pen and settle in for a conversation that is sure to leave you wondering how you can challenge yourself — both physically and emotionally. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Sarah’s interview? What's one thing you can do today to challenge yourself and experience something new? Topics Discussed: An introduction to Sarah Williams and Tough Girl Challenges Where the idea for Tough Girl Challenges came from When something that challenges you becomes your new normal Sarah's experience runni

When I first came up with the idea for Some Kind of Magic, menstrual health wasn't a conversation I ever thought I'd be having. But, truth be told, I'm glad it is. I'm sitting down with Amanda Laird, a holistic nutritionist with a clinical focus on menstrual health. And together we talk about menstrual and hormonal health and what stands in the way of those two things. We also dive into the myths around menstruation and why big corporations have a lot to gain by promoting a culture of shame and confusion. This conversation stretched me out of my comfort zone and gave me a whole lot to think about in my own life, as well as my daughters. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Amanda’s interview? How literate do you feel when it comes to your body and your cycle? The Episode: Topics Discussed: An introduction to Amanda and the work she does with women around menstruation and reproductive health Period 101 and the myths that we're all told about our periods and how they impact us Books and resource

I had the pleasure the sitting down with Jenn Hand, food and body image coach and creator of the Normal Eaters Club, to talk about food and health. Jenn is a firm believer that we already know what we want and need, we just forget how to listen to that deepest part of our selves. During this hour-long conversation, Jenn talks about the power of the 3 really's, why it's important to know whether your life is a true reflection of who you are and what you value at your core, and how both of those things relate to food and dieting. So settle in and take a listen because this. is. a good one. (And if you're feeling frisky, feel free to head on over to iTunes and leave me a review.) I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Jenn’s interview? What do you really really really want from your own life? The Episode: Topics Discussed: An introduction to Jenn and the work she does with women around food and health Jenn's early years with depression and anxiety The seductive focus of dieting and external validat

This week's episode is all about exploring the magic of self-confidence. Which, let's be honest, is something that a lot of women (myself included) struggle with. The good news is, you can absolutely change that and build your self-confidence one small action at a time. Sheena Yap Chan, the podcaster and blogger behind The Tao of Self-Confidence, was kind enough to sit down with me and dive deep around what self-confidence is and how to cultivate more of it in our own lives. Spoiler alert: it has everything to do with being authentic, taking action, and taking good care of ourselves. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Sheena’s interview? What steps can you take today to embrace your story and love up on yourself? The Episode: Topics Discussed: An introduction to Sheena and her podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence How Sheena became interested in the topic of self-confidence Authenticity and how that directly impacts the way we feel about ourselves How the markers of success are meaningless wit

Back in September, before I took my month-long sabbatical, I thought I had a fairly good idea of what a regular gratitude practice looked like. In fact, I had spent the better part of 4 years keeping a gratitude journal based on the book Make Miracles In Forty Days* by Melody Beattie. I made daily lists, worked hard to find the good in situations that truly challenged me, and even ran several group programs called Project: Miracles to help others do the same. Suffice it to say, I saw how helpful gratitude had been in my life and was a believer in the process. I'm sure I could have lived happily enough with that knowledge for the rest of my days on this earth. But something happened during my sabbatical that completely cracked me open and took me to a deeper and more profound understanding of gratitude and how it works. Perhaps it was the extreme lows of that first week off or the way in which Pam Grout captured my attention in Thank & Grow Rich*. Whatever the case may be, it was as if gratitude went from

I sat down with Kelly J. Covert — inner voice coach, podcaster, and professional musician — to talk about the journey of finding our voice, owning our worth, and embracing our role as visionary women. We dive into what it really means to do all of those things and what often gets in the way, from perfectionism to lack of confidence and love for ourselves. This is seriously one of my favorite conversations to date and I am SO excited for you to take a listen. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Kelly’s interview? How do you connect with your inner voice? And what does owning your worth truly mean to you? THE EPISODE: Topics Discussed: An introduction to Kelly and the work she does with visionary women What it means to be a visionary woman Tuning into your inner voice and know what it's saying to you Daily practices to help strengthen the connection with your inner voice How perfectionism gets in the way of finding your voice The power of being versus doing Why losing our confidence and struggl

Have you ever wondered how to improve the relationships in your life? First, good on you! That's truthfully the first step to making positive (and empowered) changes in your life and the way you show up in the world. Second, you're really going to enjoy this conversation with women’s empowerment and leadership coach, speaker, author, and podcaster, Sage B. Hobbs. Sage dishes on all things authenticity, trust, and the quality of our relationships. The knowledge she drops in this episode is immense and deeply transformative. So grab a cuppa and settle in for a beautifully inspiring episode on the power of relationships to enhance our lives and bring us joy. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Sage’s interview? What relationships are you wanting to work on improving or bringing into your lives? THE EPISODE: Topics Discussed: An introduction to Sage B. Hobbs and what she does Why our relationship with ourselves and not the other way around The power of authenticity and truth in our relationships

I sat down with Annabelle Needles — a video editor for creative adventurers, fellow podcaster, and travel aficionado — to talk about the life-changing magic of traveling. Annabelle was bitten by the travel bug early in life, having traveled around the world with her parents as a child. She has officially been to 23 different countries and 7 continents and is currently touring the United States in a 36 foot RV named Gulliver. Annabelle shares what she's learned throughout her life of traveling — both abroad and right here in the United States — and how it has shaped her worldview. She also dishes on making it to her 7th continent (Antartica), what she really thinks about touring the country in an RV, and what has been her favorite place on her travels. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Annabelle’s interview? How can you push yourself to explore new places — even if you don't leave the city you live in? THE EPISODE: Topics Discussed: An introduction to Annabelle Needles and what she does Anna

This week on the podcast, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Registered Dietician, Exercise Physiologist, and Author Rebecca Scritchfield for a juicy conversation about dieting and diet culture, true health and wellness, and how to be kinder to your body. Spoiler alert: Rebecca says that health grows from love and kindness, and not the judgmental, negative chatter or the rigid rules around food and exercise. So grab a hot cup of something and settle in for an inspiring conversation around health, happiness, and becoming a caregiver for your own body. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Rebecca’s interview? How can you start to curate your environment so that your inner caregiver can flourish? THE EPISODE: Topics Discussed: An introduction to Rebecca Scritchfield and the work she does Rebecca's feelings around diet culture and what that has done to our health and happiness Thin privilege and the importance of seeing body and health diversity What tipped the scale for Rebecca around diet

I'm kicking off the Some Kind Of Magic podcast with an interview of one of my favorite people in Pittsburgh, Kyshira S. Moffett of Hustle Her Way and Life of a Bombshell Cosmetics. Kyshira shares about what originally brought her to Pittsburgh, the power of trusting the process, and how a simple question like "who are you trying to impress" ended up changing her life. And since Kyshira is a real-life Wonder Woman, we also talk about finding balance in her life and work. I'd love to hear from you! What stood out most from Kyshira's interview? How can you take what she said and apply it to your own life? The Episode: Topics Discussed: How Kyshira S. Moffett got her start in Pittsburgh The fortuitous connections that helped to shape Kyshira's path The power of trusting the process The difference between anxiety and nervousness Who are you really trying to impress? The art of finding balance when you have a lot on your plate Saying no, boundaries, and being really intentional about who you spend time with Physi

When I first found out that the Nourish + Flourish podcast was be coming to an end, I had a mix of emotions. First and foremost, I was extremely happy for Betsy because I knew this was a necessary step in her personal journey. In my heart, I knew it was time for her to embrace her calling and move in a new direction. Once the initial wave of excitement for her had settled, I began to realize how much I was going to miss the podcasting medium. That year of talking, connecting, and stretching was transformational and I wasn't quite ready to say goodbye. I spent a lot of journaling, meditating, and thinking about my next steps and the thing I kept coming back to was podcasting. I let myself sit with the idea for a long time; I thought about the topics I was interested in and wanted to explore in more depth and about the kind of guests I'd want to have on the show. And then, as I was reading The Gratitude Diaries* by Janice Kaplan, I came across a passage toward the end where she shared the phrase, some kind of m