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E252: How to Use Journaling, Meditation, and Mindfulness to Feel Empowered with Katie Woodruff

Release Date: 09/27/2023

Navigating Motherhood and Career Confidence, Balance & Self-Advocacy Tips for Working Moms

Women's Empowerment Podcast

Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: In this episode of the Women's Empowerment Podcast, I sit down with Katie, host of the Contagious Confidence podcast, as she shares her insights on navigating the challenges of motherhood and career. Katie’s journey from...

Unlocking Calm Hypnosis Tools for Women Navigating Stress and Motherhood

Women's Empowerment Podcast

Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: Feeling overwhelmed by the daily demands of motherhood? In this transformative episode, we sit down with Kristyn Livermore, a professional hypnotist specializing in stress relief for women and mothers. Discover how hypnosis can be a...

Holistic Healing Post-Cesarean: What Worked and What Didn't

Women's Empowerment Podcast

Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: Recovering from a cesarean birth is a deeply personal journey that goes far beyond physical healing. In this episode, I dive into my own post-cesarean healing process, sharing the holistic tools and methods that worked for me—and the...

My Birth Story - TELL ALL

Women's Empowerment Podcast

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E253: Best of 2023/Holiday Party!

Women's Empowerment Podcast

In typical Aquarius fashion, I GHOSTED YA’LL on the podcast, and while I needed to step away from the show abruptly, I’m sorry it was without warning. Recently I felt excited and inspired to record one last show for the year, our traditional holiday party! Before we dive in, I would like to say that I do plan on bringing the podcast back to life. Details are to be determined. In the meantime, I would LOVE to hear from you. Email me with your podcast requests/ thoughts/ or just to say hi! My email is You can tell me all the things you’d love to see/hear...

E252: How to Use Journaling, Meditation, and Mindfulness to Feel Empowered with Katie Woodruff

Women's Empowerment Podcast

Katie Woodruff is a transformational coach, host of the podcast Abundantly Aware and Journaling Tour Guide. She aims to create awareness around the benefits of journaling, meditation and mindfulness for entrepreneurs everywhere so that they can create the life that's wholy their own… Full show notes available at Watch the video on Books Mentioned in this Episode (affiliate links) :Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World by Jamie Varon by Julia Cameron cards (affiliate) Let’s connect on socials Instagram | TikTok | I...

E251: Why Am I Like This? The Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts and Habits (BOOK REPORT)

Women's Empowerment Podcast

Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? Maybe you’ve wondered more specific questions like: Why does time pass so quickly? Why do I hate doing absolutely nothing? Or why do I keep putting things off? In the Author Dr. Jen Martin answers these questions and many more explaining The Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts and Habits. Full show notes available at Watch the video on Shop the book on (Canada) Let’s connect on socials Instagram | TikTok | I edit my videos and transcript with (affiliate) Work with...

E250: The Role of Exercises and Entrepreneurship [I Created That Podcast]

Women's Empowerment Podcast

I am thrilled to introduce you to Sarah Jansel, fellow Canadian and host of the I Created that Podcast. Sarah recently had me on her show to discuss the relationship between Exercise and Entrepreneurship. Before we dive into this episode, I want to tell you more about Sarah’s show. The I Created That Podcast is for those looking to be inspired to start an online business, marketing your business, and learn more about Shopify. Host Sarah Jansel is a former 20 year corporate veteran and executive turned creative entrepreneur. Today she’s the CEO of Jansel & Co...

E249: I Just Made My Bed! Now What? [I Just (Blank)! Now What? with Jessica Stephens]

Women's Empowerment Podcast

Valerie shares how the simple habit of making your bed every morning can transform your life. From feelings of hopelessness and depression to achieving big dreams and taking leaps to build the life of her dreams, Valerie tells the relatable story of how tiny changes lead to huge transformation… Full show notes available at Watch the video on YouTube Jessica Stevens Instagram I Just (Blank)! Now What? Spotify | Apple Podcasts Books Mentioned in this Episode: by Hal Elrod (affiliate) by Hal Elrod (affiliate) Let’s connect on socials...

E248: Confidence Through Consistency [Contagious Confidence Podcast]

Women's Empowerment Podcast

I'm excited to introduce you to Katie and her podcast. Contagious Confidence. Katie is so lovely. She was such an incredible host in terms of really allowing me to be comfortable and share how I really felt. , as a podcast host myself, I know. That some episodes just flow a little easier. Some conversations, some interactions work a little better than others, and this was one of those really great positive experiences. So I'm really excited to share everything we talked about from consistency and habits and showing up confidently as your own self. And. I don't wanna give it all...

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Books Mentioned in this Episode (affiliate links)

Radically Content:Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World by Jamie Varon

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

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