Why He Won’t Step Up—And What You Can Do About It with Ray Doktor | EU 269
Release Date: 04/16/2025
Is He Emotionally Unavailable… or Am I Telling Myself a Story? | EU289
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
What do you do when a simple disagreement spirals into “he doesn’t care, I’m failing as a mom, and this marriage is doomed”? In this episode, I get real about a fight with my husband that had me convinced he was emotionally unavailable—until I realized I was trapped in my own stories and insecurities. I’ll walk you through how distorted thoughts take over in the heat of conflict, what self-validation looks like in real time, and how to repair without letting resentment take the wheel. If you’ve ever wondered whether your husband is truly checked out or if your own overwhelm is...
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Breaking the “Good Girl” Rules in Life and Business with Megan Tobler | EU 288
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
“Just because we can do it all doesn’t mean we should.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in the impossible juggle (career, kids, marriage, and the business you’re trying to build) you’re not alone. Hustle culture tells women to keep pushing, but the truth is: burnout happens fast when we try to do everything perfectly. In this episode of Empowered and Unapologetic, we’re talking about what it really takes to: Walk away from corporate life without losing your identity Build a business that fits your life (not the other way around) Stop letting perfectionism and...
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My Husband Gets to Clock Out, I Don’t! How to Resolve This | EU 287
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
Why does it feel like your husband gets to come home, drop his keys, and “clock out” while you’re still managing dinner, homework, laundry, and bedtime? In this episode, Veronica dives into the resentment and power struggles that so many women face in marriage. She shares her own story of working 60-hour weeks while raising kids, the communication breakdowns that nearly derailed her relationship, and the hidden stories we tell ourselves that make it feel impossible to ever take a break. You’ll learn how to identify the real triggers behind your frustration, challenge the all-or-nothing...
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The Hard Truth About Parenting a Teen with Depression | EU 286
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
Your teen locking themselves in their room, sleeping all day, and blasting “emo” playlists isn’t always “just a phase.” Depression in adolescents is real, common, and often missed (even in loving, supportive families.) The truth? Your kid can have “everything” and still feel nothing. In this episode, I’m breaking down the subtle signs of teen depression, why guilt and judgment shut them down, and how to respond in a way that keeps the door open instead of slamming it shut. I’m sharing five practical, therapist-backed ways to support your teen without losing your mind or their...
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When Being the “Good Daughter” Is Secretly Wrecking Your Life | EU 285
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
So many high-achieving women are secretly living their lives to make mom proud—saying yes when they want to say no, feeling guilty when they dare to set boundaries, and measuring their worth by someone else’s approval. In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist and author Katherine Fabrizio to unpack The Good Daughter Syndrome—and how it shows up in your marriage, your parenting, and your leadership. We’re talking subtle emotional control, guilt-drenched expectations, and the exact steps you can take to finally break free from this cycle. If your mom still has the power to ruin...
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Wait...Did I Just Sound Like My Mom? Breaking Generational Trauma | EU 284
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
You ever open your mouth to yell at your kids and suddenly realize... oh no, I’ve been possessed by my mother? Yeah, same. That moment when rage enters your body like a heatwave and the words fly out before your logic kicks in? That’s not just a parenting fail—it might be generational trauma showing up uninvited. In this episode, I’m breaking down how trauma can be inherited, how it shapes your reactions (especially the ones you swore you’d never repeat), and the disruptive coping skills that keep it all going. We’re not here to shame our parents or pretend we’ve got it all...
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Power Struggles in Marriage: Why You’re Always Fighting to Be Heard | EU 283
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
I wasn’t trying to be controlling… I just genuinely believed I was the only one who actually cared. Sound familiar? As a licensed marriage and family therapist (and someone who’s had plenty of “heated discussions” in her own marriage), I used to think every decision had to go through me. I told myself he didn’t value it as much. Didn’t think it through like I did. So I took over, because clearly, someone had to. But here’s the thing. Power struggles don’t always look like yelling matches. Sometimes they’re quiet, buried under resentment and silent assumptions. Why was it so...
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What It Really Takes to Reinvent Your Life and Brand with Rochelle Moffitt | EU 282
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
After navigating two divorces, walking away from financial security twice, and facing the daunting question of what now?, Rochelle realized no one was coming to save her. So, she did what bold women do: she saved herself. With no job and everything to prove, she started from scratch—turning uncertainty into clarity and building a new career brick by brick. Today, Rochelle is the founder of Tickled Pink, a personal branding agency helping ambitious women stop playing small and start creating bold, authentic brands that open doors and build bankable futures. Ladies, I’m just going to...
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What Is Your Stress Type? A Smarter Way to Balance Life, Work & You with Priyanka Venugopal | EU 281
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
Ever wonder why the Oreos in your pantry are calling your name louder than your toddler on a sugar high? In this witty and refreshingly honest convo, LMFT Veronica Cisneros sits down with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal—OB-GYN turned stress and health coach—to talk about the real reason high-achieving women struggle with weight, burnout, and emotional overload. Spoiler: it’s not because we’re lazy. It’s because we’ve been rewarded for staying in survival mode and never taught how to feel our feelings without numbing out with snacks, scrolling, or hustle. Dr. Priyanka breaks down her...
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Overwhelmed, Burned Out, and Tired of Doing it All: Why Working Moms Don't Need to Earn Rest to Feel Worthy | EU 280
Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all.
Let’s get one thing straight: I love fireworks as much as the next overly scheduled woman running on caffeine and generational trauma. But this Fourth of July, we’re not talking about backyard barbecues and red-white-and-blue jello shots. No, friend. We’re talking about a very different kind of freedom—the kind that comes from laying down your emotional mop and stepping off the hamster wheel of doing the most. I’m talking about the freedom to not be the CEO of your marriage, your household, your kid’s extracurricular calendar, and your damn group chat. Because...
info_outlineLet’s just get straight to it: You’re exhausted. You’re doing everything—raising the kids, running the business, holding the emotional weight of your marriage—and still being told you need to “lighten up.” You’re tired of compromising yourself and your dreams just to protect your husband’s ego. You’re wondering, “When the hell is he going to step up?”
If that’s you, you’re not alone. And this episode with Dr. Ray Doktor is one of those conversations that doesn’t just call things out—it calls you in.
Dr. Ray is a clinical psychologist and relationship coach with over 28 years of experience. He’s also not afraid to go there—to name the real reasons intimacy is dying in relationships and what’s really keeping high-achieving women stuck in a cycle of resentment, control, and burnout.
So let’s break it down in this episode.