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Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Rebecca McDow. Rebecca J. McDow, A.K.A. Snowflake and Co-host of Bi-Polar Girl Podcast is a 37 year old Colorado native who is an Army Veteran, college graduate and student (UPENN), mother of 2, and wife for 17 years. She is also a fulltime professional at the US Department of Justice. Rebecca’s show, Bi-Polar Girl, is an internationally listened to show and wants people with mental illness or not to listen to the show. ( www.bipolargirlpodcast.com ). By the worlds standards she is high functioning but Rebecca considers herself a daily survivor of bi-polar disorder and strongly dislikes the term, “high-functioning.” For fun, Rebecca loves to travel both domestically and internationally and enjoys time with her husband and kids! Topics Mentioned In This Episode Bipolar Girl Podcast No Shame in Getting Help With Your Mental Health Featuring Star LaBranche Art & BiPolar Depression Featuring Anne Villano Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Rebecca: Website Facebook Twitter XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Shayla D. Williams. Dr. Shayla D. Williams is a tenured Associate Professor of Biology, a toxicologist, and an author. She has seen firsthand how stress from toxic people can be emotionally, mentally, physically and financially draining and how effective and liberating the detox experience can be if employed effectively. Dr. Shayla teaches several workshops on healing emotional pain through journaling and she is determined to help people thrive in the midst of stress and toxicity. She shares her transformative process of healing and overcoming adversity in the workplace.. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Shayla’s Podcast Shayla’s Books Logical Fallacies This is Fine Meme Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Shayla: Website Email: support@TheToxicPeopleDetox.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Saundra Dalton-Smith. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician near Birmingham, Alabama. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She has practiced clinical medicine for over 20 years. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Baker College and Davenport University in Michigan teaching courses on health, nutrition, and disease progression. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a national and international media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection, and a top 100 medical expert in Good Housekeeping Doctors’ Secrets. She has been featured in many media outlets including Women’s Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, Prevention, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and as a guest on Dr. Oz show. She is the author of Set Free to Live Free and Come Empty (winner 2016 Golden Scroll Nonfiction Book of the Year and 2016 Illumination Award Gold medalist). Her newest release is Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness and live your best life. Over 100,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com.  She has shared her tips on merging faith and medicine with over 16,000 health care professionals to encourage the current and next generation of doctors to treat the whole person. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at IChooseMyBestLife.com and DrDaltonSmith.com. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity Come Empty: Pour Out Life’s Hurts and Receive God’s Healing Love Set Free to Live Free: Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves The Energy Bus Episode 63 Burn Out Is Real With Leslie O’Bryant Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Saundra: Website Instagram XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Shannon Moyer-Szemenyei. Shannon is a poet, holistic Counsellor, meditation instructor and artist who uses her voice to help others find their own. She speaks openly about her journey in overcoming c-ptsd, childhood trauma and assault. In doing so, it is her hope that others will find light on the other side of their darkness, face their trauma and begin to live the lives intended for them. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Shannon’s Book The Years of Breaking She Gotta Smile By Stephen Lynch Classic Munsch Moods by Robert Munsch CPTSD Featuring Barbara Calkins Episode 33 Postpartum Depression With Jessie Bouton Episode 69 From Postpartum Depression To Discovering Your Passion With Britni Miltner Episode 99 Finding Yourself After Postpartum Depression With Stefani Reinold Managing Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Featuring Lauren Cecora Episode 163 Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Shannon: Website Instagram Facebook XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Nancy McKay. Nancy J. McKay is an Author, Speaker and Certified Life Coach living in Colorado with her husband Jimmy and their two rescued Westies, Maggie and Tommy. Her extensive coach training includes certification from Martha Beck, Inc. and The Institute for the Psychology of Eating. She is also working on certification from The Koelle Institute for the Equus Coaching. Nancy’s first two careers, 23 years in the energy industry and 14 years in the kitchen and bath design business, gave her skills, experience and a work ethic that has helped her build a successful coaching business. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Nancy: Website Email: nancy@amazingoutlookcoaching.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Adrien Behn. Adrien has been telling stories since she could talk. With her Psychology degree, 5+ years of writing, and comedic background, she is able to craft stories that are insightful, hilarious, and helps us understand the fundamentals of humans. She is the creator of the Strangers Abroad Podcast where she shares highly produced stories of the conversations and lessons she has accumulated while on the road.Adrien has performed all over New York City, Los Angeles, and Toronto and will get on any stage where she can tell her stories without interruption. Except for laughter, that is encouraged. She has been on The Best of Risk! Podcast, the Speak Up Rise Up Festival in 2019, and the PIT Solo Con. Her stories have galvanized women to book one way tickets and made grown men faint.When she is not living out of a suitcase, she can be found baking whatever new delights she tried abroad in her home in Brooklyn. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Stranger Abroad Podcast Finding Joy in Travel Featuring Jen Ruiz Episode 75 Care Giving, Traveling, & Setting Boundaries With Lany Sullivan Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Adrien: Website Facebook Instagram XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Renee Estrada. Renee was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and currently resides in Virginia with her husband and kids. She is very passionate about immigration reform and fighting racial inequality. Renee loves learning about other cultures by experimenting with different cuisines, she loves a good end of season sale and also her plants. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Episode 123 To Be Mexican American Featuring Brenda Swann Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Renee: Twitter Email: Ratrznadel@gmail.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Patricia Walsh Chadwick. Patricia Walsh Chadwick is the author of the new book LITTLE SISTER: A Memoir, which tells the story of her childhood inside a Catholic cult. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and the founder and president of consulting firm Ravengate Partners LLC. Patricia’s career in the investment business spanned thirty years, culminating as a Global Partner at Invesco. In addition to sitting on a number of corporate boards, she appears frequently on CNBC, and is a regular blog contributor to CNBC.com. Her blogs can also be found on her website https://www.patriciachadwick.com/. Patricia also mentors middle school girls at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Harlem. In 2016, she founded and is CEO of Anchor Health Initiative, a health care company that serves the needs of the LGBTQ community in Connecticut. She lives with her husband and two children in Greenwich, CT. Topics Mentioned In This Episode LITTLE SISTER: A Memoir Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Patricia: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Stephanie Dalfonzo. Stephanie Dalfonzo is an Integrative Hypnotist, Coach, Speaker, and Author of “Goodbye Anxiety, Hello Freedom: How to Build Resilience and Overcome Anxiety.” She has spent over 20 years researching simple ways to calm stress, anxiety and fear. Topics Mentioned In This Episode ACEs Stephanie’s Book The Choice: Embrace the Possible The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in Healing of Trauma Permission to Feel Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Stephanie: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall chats about trigger warnings. Megan Hall is a mom, wife, psychology student, mental health advocate, and care bear stuck in a human body. Her favorite color is pink and favorite music decade is the 1990’s. She loves glitter, nature, hanging out with friends, and cuddling her husband. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Me: Website Instagram Facebook XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Lark Galley. After working in the corporate world for 25 years, Lark left to run her father’s trucking company when he passed away unexpectedly from suicide... Read moreLosing Family to Suicide Featuring Lark Galley

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Katie Suleta. Katie is a trained epidemiologist with a background in infectious diseases, especially HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and hepatitis C. She also focus on biostatistics and... Read moreCovid-19 Part 2 Featuring Katie Suleta

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Jennifer Alembik. Jennifer Alembik is a Food Addiction Coach and recovering food addict who has devoted her life to speaking, writing, and coaching on this debilitating... Read moreFood Addiction Featuring Jennifer Alembik

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Tonya Carter. Tonya Carter is an author, speaker, podcast host and relationship coach who helps women manage relationships in life, work and business. One of her... Read moreHealing From Divorce Featuring Tonya Carter

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Crissi Dalfonzo. Crissi Dalfonzo (she/her/hers) currently serves as the Assistant Director of the LGBT Resource Center at Cornell University, where she has worked since the fall... Read moreGender Identity & Sexual Orientation Featuring Crissi Dalfonzo

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Marjorie Warkentin. Marjorie Warkentin; Author, Speaker and Life Path Mentor has spent most of her working career as a nurse in a healthcare setting. Marjorie has... Read moreNavigating Uncertainty Featuring Marjorie Warkentin

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Dawn Morgan and Daana Townsend of Myelin & Melanin. Daana and Dawn are two Black women sharing their musings on life, MS and everything in between.... Read moreMarginalization & Discrimination Featuring Dawn Morgan & Daana Townsend

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Sarah Poet. Sarah Poet, M.Ed, helps women to remember the sacred truth that lies within them, the truths we often spend many years looking for outside... Read moreLosing a Child to Adoption Featuring Sarah Poet

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. Today’s episode is all about what is going on in the world today. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Education & Awareness Part 1 Microaggressions  Homocide data 2016 by race Rolling Stone Article Must Read Books... Read moreEducation & Awareness Part 2

The original title was causing issues so let’s see if this works… Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. Today’s episode is all about what is going on in the world today. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Education & Awareness Part 2... Read moreEducation & Awareness