1189: "Redefining Aging: Falling in Love with Your Body and Building Strength" [Interview with Michelle McDonald]
Release Date: 01/08/2025
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1206: [LIFE UPDATE] Choosing Joy When The World Feels Broken
Emotionally Uncomfortable
How to Fight Like Hell to Feel Alive in a World That Keeps Telling You To Stay Broken. Expose the Cultural Gaslighting: that tells women they’re “too much” for wanting more—when in reality, they’re just waking up to their power. Redefine the Fight: how to pursue what sets your soul on fire without falling into burnout, guilt, or performative productivity. Claim Your Aliveness Out Loud in a world that benefits from your silence—what it really means to live fully, fiercely, and unapologetically awake. For those of you who are CRAVING a reset and ready to break free from...
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1205: [CASE STUDY] Climbing the Inner Mountain: What Fear, Nature & Seasons Teach Us About Emotional Freedom with Morgan Ruff
Emotionally Uncomfortable
What do rock climbing, emotional growth, and seasonal change have in common? Heather sits down with Morgan—coach, wilderness adventurer, and mentor inside of Heather’s community—to unpack what it really means to face fear, trust your training, and move forward when everything inside you wants to shut down. Listen in as Heather and Morgan discuss: The difference between being stuck in fear vs. consciously choosing challenge What nature and the seasons teach us about personal growth and emotional cycles The power of self-talk, embodiment, and "trusting your training" when fear strikes ...
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1204: Productivity Beyond Hacks: Breaking Free from Just-in-Time Living With Megan Sumrell
Emotionally Uncomfortable
"I didn't realize my life had gotten to a point where I couldn't even answer a simple question of what I do for fun." Discover the wake-up call that transformed Megan Sumrell's relationship with time—and how it can change yours too. Heather sits down with Megan Sumrell—time management expert and creator of The Pink Bee planning system—to unpack why traditional productivity advice fails women, especially mothers, and what actually works instead. Listen in as Heather and Megan discuss: **Why the "must be nice" reaction to others' success hides what we truly want for ourselves **The...
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1203: Psilocybin, Plant Medicine, Psychedelics: A Journey Into Surrender & Emotional Freedom with Eddy Tony
Emotionally Uncomfortable
What if the freedom you’re craving isn’t on the other side of doing more—but of letting go in a way you never have before? In this deeply personal episode, Heather sits down with ceremonial guide and psychedelic facilitator Eddy Tony, the man who held space for her own ceremonies. Heather opens up about why she was initially resistant to psychedelic work, how it found her anyway, and what it revealed that traditional personal development practices never could. Eddy shares his own emotional “dark night of the soul” and how it led him from party culture and burnout to becoming a...
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1202: "How To Have Uncomfortable Conversations"
Emotionally Uncomfortable
If you’ve been avoiding uncomfortable conversations because you’re afraid of rocking the boat, this episode is a gentle kick in the butt to stop leaking your energy and start speaking up. Heather is pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest energy leaks she sees in the lives of high-achieving women: avoiding uncomfortable conversations. In this episode, Heather walks you through how she handles tough talks with her husband, kids, and team—without spiraling into conflict, guilt, or emotional shutdown. Listen in as Heather shares: Why avoiding conflict drains your...
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1201: "The Motherhood ‘Should' Scam: Breaking Free from Guilt & Overwhelm with Zoe Blaskey"
Emotionally Uncomfortable
Motherhood comes with a rulebook we never agreed to—a list of "shoulds" that tell us how to parent, sacrifice, and ignore our own needs. It's time to break the rules. In this episode, Heather sits down with Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind, to challenge the outdated expectations that leave mothers stuck in guilt, burnout, and self-sacrifice. If you've ever felt like you’re losing yourself in motherhood or struggling to balance who you are with who the world expects you to be, this conversation is for you. Listen up as Heather and Zoe dive into: What the "should"...
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1200: [Client Case Study] "Parenting as a Mirror for Personal Transformation, Navigating Triggers and Emotional Boundaries with Leone Patterson"
Emotionally Uncomfortable
In this incredibly inspiring episode, I sit down with Leone, a former Olympic athlete turned fearless adventurer, to explore the raw experience of confronting fear and stepping into self-leadership. We identify the parallels between elite sports, leadership, parenting, and personal growth (yep, they are all related)—booting emotional resilience, learning to turst your intuition, and setting boundaries that align with your values. In this episode, Leone and I share: Why fear is a necessary part of growth—and how to move through it How to shift from external validation...
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1199: "Evolve or Die: Redefining Identity in Business and Life with Veronica Romney"
Emotionally Uncomfortable
Are you holding onto an outdated identity that’s keeping you stuck? Whether in life or business, evolving your identity is essential to staying aligned, resilient, and successful. In this episode, I’m joined by Veronica Romney, marketing expert, visionary leader, and author of Identity Marketing, to explore the concept of identity—how it shapes us, drives us, and sometimes holds us back. Together, we dive into: Why trust—both with yourself and others—is the foundation of marketing, sales, and human connection What it means to “become” rather than “achieve”...
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1198: "The Truth About Cash Flow: Becoming Financially Resourced in Life and Business"
Emotionally Uncomfortable
What does it mean to be cash flow rich? I’m diving into how you can manage your time, energy, and money to create a life and business that feel abundant and secure. From living paycheck to paycheck to building a multi-seven-figure business, I learned to master the art of financial, energetic, and time management. In this episode, I’m diving into HOW I do it by sharing: Why managing cash flow is just like managing your time and energy Practical steps to implement Profit First and create clarity in your finances How emotional discomfort...
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1197: "When Women Own Their Wealth, They Own Their Power—And Change the World with Eleanor Beaton"
Emotionally Uncomfortable
What happens when women stop playing small and start embracing their full financial power? Heather sits down with Eleanor Beaton—business mentor, wealth advocate, and host of the Woman Owned podcast—to discuss why financial success isn’t just about making more money, but about who you become in the process. Eleanor shares how working with powerful women transformed her own understanding of wealth, why the pursuit of money isn’t selfish, and how stepping into financial leadership allows women to make a bigger impact in their businesses, families, and communities. ...
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- Why following a routine is the foundation of lasting change—and how to get started
- How the basics like protein-centric nutrition, hydration, and movement outweigh the flashy health trends
- How to recognize emotional patterns and stop them from sabotaging your success
- Why falling in love with your body now (not later) transforms your results
Learn how to create habits that honor your body, your goals, and your joy.
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No one is going to “empower” you. You need to empower yourself.Michelle, known worldwide for her Transformation Programs, delivers world-class knowledge to help women redefine the aging process and embrace longevity, anti-aging, empowerment, resilience, fitness, and muscle-building.
Since 2013, Michelle has been coaching women online, sharing her expertise as a Physique Champion and ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As the founder of Stronger by Design and Co-Founder of Tulum Strength Club, she has inspired countless women to take control of their lives and build their own strength. Michelle started her online transformational coaching for women in 2012 and founded The Wonder Women (TWW) in 2020 and the TWW coaching academy in 2011.
Michelle's contact is D'Ann: d'[email protected]
Follow her on Instagram @thewonderwomenofficial and check out her podcast at thewonderwomen.com/podcast/
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