Ep 468: Break Through Your Limits with Erica Rooney
Release Date: 01/11/2023
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we sit down with actress, writer, and director Zoe Lister Jones to talk about her latest projects The Miniature Wife and Slip, now streaming on Peacock. We dive into the deeper meaning behind relationships, power dynamics, identity, and what it really means to feel seen and heard. Zoe shares insights on creating bold, thought provoking stories, navigating creativity, and embracing personal evolution. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overlooked, or ready for a new version of themselves. Topics include: relationships and power dynamics...
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this powerful episode, we dive into the story behind Decoding Cody, where a non-speaking autistic young man begins communicating through letter-board spelling—revealing intelligence, awareness, and insight that stunned everyone around him. As his voice emerges, he describes not just thoughts—but a deeper reality, including spiritual experiences that are being echoed by others across the country. What makes this story different? A trial lawyer’s approach to evidence and credibility Consistent accounts across unrelated individuals A tension between skepticism and faith A call to...
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's episode, we're discussing how it is not too late, and you're not too old, it's the perfect time for your dreams!
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What happens when one person thinks everything is real… but everyone else is in on the joke? In this episode, Linda sits down with actress and writer Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in Jury Duty: Company Retreat—the hilarious, documentary-style comedy that turns a corporate retreat into a brilliantly orchestrated social experiment. Emily shares what it was like performing in a fully staged environment where one unsuspecting participant believes it’s all real, how her improv background prepared her for the unpredictable moments, and why audiences are loving the mix of cringe,...
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the root cause of your pain, anxiety, brain fog, and even visible aging wasn’t your muscles… but your fascia? In this powerful episode, we sit down with fascia expert and Block Therapy® founder Deanna Hansen to explore the hidden system in your body that stores trauma, restricts healing, and influences everything from posture to nervous system regulation. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Deanna shares how fascia acts as the body’s communication highway — and how releasing it can unlock deep physical, emotional, and cellular transformation. If you’ve been chasing...
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if your everyday environment was silently impacting your health, your hormones, and even your ability to have children? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus and producer of the Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox. Together, they unpack the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals, and how daily exposure may be affecting fertility, increasing disease risk, and disrupting overall wellness. This conversation goes beyond fear—it is about empowerment....
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the real monster… isn’t what’s lurking outside—but what’s happening within us? In this thought-provoking episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with legendary actor Corbin Bernsen to explore his latest indie psychological horror film, The Yeti. At first glance, it’s a survival story set against the backdrop of nature’s raw power—but beneath the surface, it reveals something deeper. This isn’t just about fear of the unknown… It’s about ego, greed, and the dangerous illusion that we can control everything around us. Corbin shares how The...
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
When was the last time you felt truly connected… truly present… truly alive in a room full of people? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Evan Cudworth—also known as The Party Coach—to unpack a silent struggle so many people are facing today. We live in a world where we are more “connected” than ever online… yet more disconnected than ever in real life. And that disconnection? It’s impacting our confidence, our relationships, and even our overall well-being. Evan’s mission goes far beyond parties—he helps people break free...
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Have we lost the ability to peacefully coexist—even with the people living right next door? And what happens when fear, frustration, and unchecked emotion collide? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with award-winning journalist and 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts to unpack a heartbreaking case that captured national attention. What began as a seemingly ordinary neighbor dispute quickly escalated into a devastating tragedy—raising urgent questions about fear, perception, and how quickly situations can spiral out of control. This conversation...
info_outlineSISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What does it really take to start over… and rebuild your life from nothing? In this powerful episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with actress, singer, and storyteller Jill Hennessy to talk about her role in the highly anticipated Hallmark prequel Hope Valley: 1874. Best known for her iconic roles in Law & Order and Crossing Jordan, Jill now steps into the role of Hattie Quinn—a strong, resilient woman helping build a frontier town from the ground up. This episode dives into: Starting over and reinventing yourself The power of female...
info_outlineAre you interested in advancing in your career? Have you been stuck in your current job for a little too long? Today, we’re breaking glass ceilings and getting real about what holds us back from getting promoted. In this episode, I talk with Erica Rooney. She is a Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach & HR Consultant, Chief People Officer, and host of the Podcast, From Now to Next. She is on a mission to help women get seen, get heard, and GET PROMOTED by breaking out of their “sticky floors” and busting through the glass ceiling to living a life filled with purpose and passion. Erica shares with us the best ways to break through barriers.

Questions I asked:
- What is your long run?
- How did you do a marathon in Italy?
- How do you deal with limiting beliefs?
- What is YOUR sticky floor?
- What is the first step to getting out of the stickiness?
- Why do you need to get out of your comfort zone?
- How can you work on self-value while dating?
- How do you incorporate fitness and wellness to stay on a focused path?
- How can we avoid burnout?
- What advice would you give your younger self when you are STUCK?
- How can you break through a glass ceiling?
- What thought would you like to leave the audience with?
- Where can people find you online?
Topics Discussed:
- Dreaming big
- Moving forward.
- Breaking barriers.
- Dealing with promotion.
- Being stuck at work.
Quotes from the show:
- “I call limiting beliefs sticky floors.” Erica Rooney @SisterhoodSweat
- “You need to know your core beliefs.” Erica Rooney @SisterhoodSweat
- “It took me years to realize perfectionism was something holding me back.” Erica Rooney @SisterhoodSweat
- “If you focus on success, then those things will go right.” Erica Rooney @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Erica:
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
"Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"