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The FemiNinja Project is about overcoming obstacles, personal empowerment, finding your voice, standing your ground, alternative health and healing, restoring human dignity one person at a time and helping YOU unleash your personal power. It is also about living well and looking good, at every stage of life.

Episode #385 Vibrant Health and Vitality for Life with Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer 07/01/2025

Episode #385 Vibrant Health and Vitality for Life with Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer is a physician and founder of Well Empowered, where she practices data driven and heart centered Functional Medicine. Dr. Jessica skillfully guides her patients in creating a level of health and vitality which transforms their lives by using a root-cause natural approach. She shares her own personal journey of struggling with her own health issues at a young age, trying many options offered to her in traditional medicine, and never receiving the results she was looking for. Intuitively understanding that there had to be a better way to better health, Dr. Jessica pursued higher education, earning a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States, a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from National University of Health Sciences, and a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. She is also an IFM Certified Practitioner, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). She is also an expert in the fitness industry as a Certified Yoga Instructor and Master Level Certified SuperSlow High-Intensity Strength Trainer. Dr. Jessica busts the many myths of health, wellness, weight loss, dietary issues, heart health, and so much more. She explains the importance of getting to the root cause of every health issue and how to reverse it with natural healing, by looking at a variety of different lab values to help provide her patients with valuable information and tools to achieve ultimate health and healing. She also emphasizes the power of self-love, love of others, and love of life, which are key components to help each of us step into harmony with our body, our lives, and our health. Download this information packed, positive and uplifting episode and discover how we can all heal naturally and enjoy vibrant health and vitality, for life! Connect with Dr. Jessica: https://www.wellempowered.com/contact/ https://www.wellempowered.com/ https://www.facebook.com/YouWellEmpowered https://www.youtube.com/@wellempoweredweightlossmastery https://www.instagram.com/wellempowered https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahehmeyer/ /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/35320120

Episode #384: You are Unbreakable with Carolyn Sophia Skowron 06/24/2025

Episode #383: Healing Moral Injury and the Heart of a Warrior with Eric Donoho 06/17/2025

Episode #383: Healing Moral Injury and the Heart of a Warrior with Eric Donoho Eric Donoho is a Retired US Army Sergeant, Veteran Advocate, Entrepreneur, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Keynote Speaker and author of the book titled “Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn; Embracing the Light Within.” Eric’s military service includes receiving the Purple Heart, two Army Commendation Medals, the Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal with Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge. He is also the founder of Hand Up LLC and Hand Up Realty. Eric’s story is one of survival, resilience, and redemption. It is also a story of mental health, faith, and service. He shares his heart wrenching experiences of loss and despair after leaving the military, as well as his attempt to end his life. But something stopped him, something he can’t exactly describe or understand what happened. However, that moment became the exact moment he chose to fight for his life instead of giving up. Walking through the furnace of pain, he embraced a new version of himself and learned to transform adversity into purpose, leading him to incredible journeys of healing, resilience, and advocacy. He discovered that what he struggled with and suffered from was not only PTSD, but the pain of profound, deep moral injury. But something changed when he rediscovered faith and embraced the power of service. He explains how this combination of faith and service allowed him to confront his moral injury head-on, turning his pain into a force for good. Eric explains that his story isn’t just about survival. It is about rediscovering leadership, faith, and hope in the face of overwhelming odds. His story and his memoir “Canyon of Hope,” is not only for veterans, but also for anyone facing challenges they feel they can’t overcome. It’s a universal message: no matter how deep the canyon is, there is always hope and healing. His message goes beyond military life, but for anyone grappling with adversity. Download this powerful, important, and impactful episode to hear Eric’s story, discover the impact of moral injury, how it affects our moral consciousness, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, betrayal, and how we can protect ourselves from it as well as how to heal if we do experience moral injury. And most of all, that healing is always possible. Such an important message! Connect with Eric: https://www.facebook.com/edonoho https://x.com/ebdonoho https://www.instagram.com/ebdonoho/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebdonoho/ https://ericdonoho.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDHTCQ2Z /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/35169115

Episode #382: Groundbreaking New Treatments for Brain Disorders & Neurological Dysfunction with Dr. Theodore Henderson 06/10/2025

Episode #382: Groundbreaking New Treatments for Brain Disorders & Neurological Dysfunction with Dr. Theodore Henderson Dr. Theodore Henderson is an MD. PhD, Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Neuro-Luminance, who brings decades of clinical experience in psychopharmacology, neurobiology, infrared light therapy, and neuroimaging to the successful treatment of brain disorders. Dr. Henderson and his team specialize in treating patients with depression, concussion, brain injury, PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s, and ADHD. He is also the author of the recently published book titled “Brighter Days Ahead: Leaving Depression Behind Through Innovative New Treatments” which is an excellent and easily readable introduction for people of every walk of life to understand the concepts as well as the benefits and healing power of infrared light therapy. In this informative, positive, hopeful, and also entertaining episode, Dr, Henderson skillfully explains exactly how the brain changes as a result of depression, traumatic brain injury, Long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other brain disorders. He describes the revolutionary new treatments that activate the brain’s own ability to repair itself. He has a knack for describing complex brain conditions and neurological function in great detail and in terms that are easy to understand, and he does it with a sense of humor as well. Download this fascinating episode to hear Dr. Henderson’s story and discover how these groundbreaking new treatments can give hope and healing to people suffering from brain disorders and neurological dysfunction, and please share this positive message of hope and healing with your friends, family, and anyone you know who can benefit from this remarkable technology. Connect with Dr. Henderson: https://neuro-luminance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LuminanceBrainHealth https://x.com/neuroluminance?lang=en&mx=2 https://www.youtube.com/@NeuroLuminance?app=desktop https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodore-henderson-md-phd-98201318/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdFstQSR_A4 /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/35127210

Episode #381: How to Find Your Authenticity, Confidence, Power, & Purpose with Andrea Johnson 06/03/2025

Episode #380: Happiness, Hypnosis, & Healing with Yvonne Trost 05/27/2025

Episode #379: Movement, Meditation, & The Yielding Warrior with Jeff Patterson 05/20/2025

Episode #379: Movement, Meditation, & The Yielding Warrior with Jeff Patterson Jeff Patterson has over 36 years’ experience practicing and teaching meditative and martial arts practices. As the founder and owner of the Northwest Fighting Arts, Portland Tai Chi Academy and The Yielding Warrior, Jeff emphasizes the transformative power of meditative and martial arts practices, with an emphasis on the concept and philosophy of yielding. He is also the author of 3 published books as well as hundreds of instructional videos. Jeff shares his experience of discovering martial arts at a young age beginning with a passion for boxing. He spent many hours training and practicing until his coach told him if he wanted to become a better fighter, he should study Tai Chi. He was skeptical but followed his advice anyway. That decision led him down an incredible path of learning, studying, self-discovery, and enlightenment. In his unique approach known as "The Yielding Warrior Method," Jeff teaches the five basic regulations that are fundamental to any meditative practice. He goes beyond traditional methods by incorporating ritual, active, and philosophical techniques to help individuals build a personalized, evolving meditation program that seamlessly fits their lifestyle. Jeff's expertise is reflected in his three published books, including his latest, "The Yielding Warrior," and hundreds of instructional videos. Jeff’s innovative approach to meditation and martial arts is designed to integrate into daily life, providing holistic health and well-being. Jeff explains how to use meditation not just as a practice, but as a tool for enhancing every aspect of your life mentally, physically, and emotionally. Download this powerful episode to learn how you can embody the peace and power of the meditative arts along with the many secrets of The Yielding Warrior. Great information! Connect with Jeff: https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TaichiYielding/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzitJZ8CLWysspfvgtMZbw https://www.instagram.com/theyieldingwarrior/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-patterson-b691819/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theyieldingwarrior /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/34956640

Episode #378: Healing Ourselves from the Inside Out with Arlene Cohen Miller 05/13/2025

Episode #377: Giving Memories A Voice with Roni Robbins 05/06/2025

Episode #376: Follow Your Heart & Listen to Your Intuition with Jennifer Johnson 04/29/2025

Episode #375: Meaningful Connections and The Healing Power of Art with Noemi Beres 04/22/2025

Episode #374: Abuse Has No Gender with Doug Buggle 04/15/2025

Episode #373: Ultimate Health, for Life! with Rob Rene 04/08/2025

Episode #372: Zaidy’s War and Why Never Again is More than a Slogan with Martin Bodek 04/01/2025

Episode #372: Zaidy’s War and Why Never Again is More than a Slogan with Martin Bodek Martin Bodek is a native of Brooklyn who currently lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children. He is a technologist by day and a writer by night, writing freelance for over two decades with a focus on Jewish interest topics. Martin recently published his eleventh book, which chronicles his grandfather’s experiences and memories from WWII. The book is titled “Zaidy’s War: Four Armies, Three Continents, Two Brothers.” And it is One Man’s Impossible Story of Endurance. Martin shares how his grandfather shared his many stories and experiences with him beginning at the young age of six years old. Although he had heard many stories of the Holocaust and Holocaust survivors from people in his community and from his friends’ grandparents, he knew that there was something very different from his Zaidy’s stories. He also admitted that his grandfather held nothing back, and some of the details were a bit jarring and horrific for a six-year-old to digest. However, even at that young age, Martin knew that he was going to be a writer, and someday he was going to tell his Zaidy’s story in a book. After many years of research, interviewing his Zaidy with his mom’s help, and following the exact timeline of his grandfather’s stories, he finally achieved his goal in October of 2022. Martin shares his grandfather’s story with the skill of a gifted storyteller as well as with an incredible sense of humor. He talks about the journey of writing the book, the sense that his Zaidy was watching over him as he told his story, and the feeling that his grandfather would approve of how he shared his story. He also shares how the book has brought his entire family closer together, why “never again” is not just a slogan, and his primary message is survival, and how we can all learn so much from “Zaidy’s War.” Most of all, Martin’s main message to all of us is as follows: “If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. You can even accomplish survival itself.” ~Martin Brodek Download this fascinating episode to hear Martin’s incredible storytelling about Zaidy’s War, and why “never again” is not just a slogan. What a story! /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/33696292

Episode #371: The Truth About Women and Heart Health with Sara Wilson 03/25/2025

Episode #370: Heal the Cycle of Family Trauma and Embrace the Energy of Joy with Dr. Kelly Bohnhoff 03/18/2025

Episode #369: Leave Diets Behind and Get Slender for Good with Dr. Ginny Trierweiler 03/11/2025

Episode #368: Income Focused Retirement Investing with Steve Selengut 03/01/2025

Episode #368: Income Focused Retirement Investing with Steve Selengut Steve Selengut is an Income Independence Coach and author who has spent his entire career building retirement income. Steve has also spent over 50 years as a private investment portfolio manager, including 44 years managing up to 300 different client portfolios at a time. He wrote the book titled “Retirement Money Secrets” to help more investors understand how the markets really work, and how to take advantage of their constant volatility. Steve explains how he developed a time tested and safe methodology for producing spendable income far in excess of the 4% generally needed by retirees. He shares how his own IRA portfolio at current (Nov 2023) prices generated nearly 12% in annual income. He also describes how his book, “Retirement Money Secrets” explains the six basic principles and understandings needed to safely steer investment portfolios into and through retirement without dipping into principle. His experience is hands-on, security selection management. No models or corporate entities telling me what to buy and sell. Steve was a DYI investor for hundreds of people, every day. I owned every security I ever bought for a client! He continues to help people to sustainable, growing, income level that will make market corrections, volatility, and interest rate raises a benefit rather than a problem. Steve also shares valuable nuggets of information including how managing a portfolio is like running a department store, the four great financial risk minimizers, how to generate more potential spending money year after year, and why a volatile market is not a bad thing. Download this information packed and upbeat episode to discover how you can create a portfolio that creates income focused retirement investing and earn passive income by following a few simple principles so you can start investing and stop worrying. Connect with Steve: /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/33209372

Episode #367: How to Optimize Your Mind, Body, and Spirit with Nate Zeleznick 02/25/2025

Episode #366: Ending a Toxic Relationship with Cheryl Palmar 02/18/2025

Episode #366: Ending a Toxic Relationship with Cheryl Palmar Cheryl Palmar is the Amazon Best Selling author of the book titled “Erased: Exiting a Toxic Relationship,” which is a courageous tale exposing the heartbreaking descent of one woman’s abusive marriage, and her journey to uncover her safe way out. Raw, honest, riveting, and ultimately inspiring, Cheryl wrote this book to deliver two major messages to those who are embroiled in a toxic relationship or abusive marriage, which are hope and choice. She offers powerful insights into what is possible when you regain your confidence, sense of self, and the courage to break free and live the life and the respect you deserve. Cheryl shares her story of getting married to a charming man at the age of 40, having her daughter one year later, and quickly discovering that who she married and who he actually was were two dramatically different people. She admits that her story is not the easiest one to hear or to tell, but she is passionate about sharing it to help other women (and men), who may find themselves in an abusive relationship find their way out. And to understand that they are not alone. Cheryl describes the sense of embarrassment, humiliation, shame, the soul crushing pain of loneliness, and how she had to hit rock bottom before she finally reached out for help, as well as how connecting with a perfect stranger helped her build a strong network of support and the courage to end her marriage. This powerful episode may trigger painful memories or reactions in some listeners, so please seek help and advice from a qualified professional if it does. It also contains some salty language, as Cheryl does share her story with absolute raw honesty, while providing hope and important information and resources at the same time. Most of all, this episode clearly demonstrates that there truly is a warrior and an incredible amount of inner strength in each and every one of us. Download it today to hear Cheryl’s incredible and inspiring story to learn how she skillfully maneuvered her way to ending a toxic relationship. /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/33153547

Episode #365: Transcending Pain into Power with Marcy Langlois 02/11/2025

Episode #364: Native American Art, History, Faith, & Love with Jack Maher 02/04/2025

Episode #363: Surviving and Thriving After Postpartum Depression with Kelly Siebold 01/28/2025

Episode #363: Surviving and Thriving After Postpartum Depression with Kelly Siebold Kelly Siebold is a Post Partum Depression and Anxiety survivor as well as the Founder and CEO of Thrive Postpartum and host of the Let’s Thrive Postpartum podcast, and a visionary leader dedicated to transforming maternal mental health through innovative technology. Kelly’s path to the founding of Thrive Postpartum began after the birth of her first child when she became a statistic as one of the 1 in 5 new mothers affected by postpartum depression and anxiety. Kelly describes how just six weeks postpartum she began experiencing overwhelming feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, rage, and intrusive thoughts. She explains that she knew something was wrong, but it wasn’t until the day she found herself screaming at her baby, then three months old, that something was terribly wrong. As Kelly sought help, she realized that there was a significant lack of accessibility for 24/7 support for mothers experiencing similar struggles. Determined to make a difference, she leveraged her decades of expertise in the tech industry to build Thrive Postpartum, a platform designed to provide immediate, comprehensive support for maternal mental wellness. Through Thrive Postpartum, Kelly aims to ensure that no mother feels alone in her journey. The platform offers educational resources, therapist-led group support programs, and a community of moms, all available around the clock. Kelly’s mission is to help new mothers find themselves again and thrive in their roles. Kelly's story and dedication resonate deeply with many, as she openly shares her experiences to break the stigma around postpartum mental health. Her leadership and advocacy are shaping a new era of maternal support, where every mother has the tools and community she needs to thrive. Download this important and informative episode to learn how to identify the symptoms of PPD, and how to reach out to help new mothers who may be struggling to be able to survive and thrive after postpartum depression and experience the joy that being a mother should be. /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/32783057

Episode #362: Take Charge of Your Life and Your Health with Debra Bowers 01/21/2025

Episode #361: The Human Side of the 1972 Andes Flight Disaster with John Guiver 01/14/2025

Episode #360: Using Movement as Medicine with Sifu Rafael Gomez 01/07/2025

Episode #359: Self Awareness is the Only Game in Town with Thomas Brown 12/31/2024

Episode #358: Make Physical Fitness Your Superpower with Kim Rahir 12/24/2024

Episode #358: Make Physical Fitness Your Superpower with Kim Rahir Kim Rahir is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who helps middle aged women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining muscle while eating to nourish their body and flourish with vibrant health and vitality. Kim has her own personal story of strength and empowerment as a mother of three who was diagnosed with MS in 2013 and decided to ignore her doctor’s advice and muscle her way back to a healthy, happy life. She transformed herself from sitting in a wheelchair to lifting weights and becoming a European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Kim describes how she was diagnosed with Gilliam Barre Syndrome, admitted to the hospital without the ability to move her legs or do anything for herself. She eloquently explains the feeling of not only helplessness, but the loss of humanity and control over her life as hospital staff moved in and out of her room at all hours. She did make a full recovery, only to be diagnosed with MS several years later, and how she took charge of her life by building her muscle strength, joining a gym and hiring a coach, which eventually led her to fall in love with strength training and weight lifting, competing, and eventually becoming a coach to help other women find their own strength and power through physical fitness and nutrition. Kim’s story is beyond inspiring. Her story illustrates the power of a positive mindset, proper nutrition, not accepting the labels that others place on us, it’s never too late to start a fitness journey. She also emphasizes that we can heal and recover from whatever life throws our way and come back stronger than ever. Download this uplifting, inspiring, and powerful episode to discover how you can make physical fitness your superpower! https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/ https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/ fi /episode/index/show/thefemininjaproject/id/34373705

Episode #357: The Power of Physical Activity & Self-Love with Disha Dewan 12/17/2024

Episode #356: Healing Though Mindset and Movement with Mo Brossette 12/10/2024

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