Ep 906: Shirley Weir - How To Conquer Midlife Menopause Madness

Are you ready to understand menopause?  Have you been worried about menopause?  In this episode, we dive into learning the truth about menopause, perimenopause, and post-menopause. Today’s episode aims to give women the correct information in order to help more women embrace these changes, instead of fearing them.

In this episode, I talk with Shirley Weir, author and menopause expert, joins us to discuss the importance of navigating menopause with knowledge. She talks about her own experiences dealing with perimenopause and nutrition. She discusses why women don’t need to be afraid of menopause.  We also discuss what people can expect in perimenopause and postmenopause, and what you can do to feel your best through the whole process. Shirley founded Menopause Chicks to create a community of knowledge and support for women dealing with menopause. We discuss the myths around menopause and the real truths that women need to know.

 

Questions I asked:

• What drove you to write your book?
• Was this your first book?
• What are your tips for people in perimenopause?
• What is menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause?
• How can we beat the brain fog?
• How can we reduce our stress hormones?
• How do adrenal glands effect the body?
• Why did you throw a Menopause party?
• What was it like taking over Oprah’s twitter?
• Tell us about your private online community?

Topics Discussed:

• Using Dr. Google to get Support.
• What Mokita is about, and why it was important.
• Menopause does not mean getting old.
• Why being informed is so important.
• How to deal with perimenopause.
• How to accept your body.
• Embracing healthy menopause.
• Menopause is a wake-up call.
• How eating, moving and sleeping impacts your menopause.

Quotes from the show:

• “When we do talk about them, we feel better, we feel empowered.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat
• “I got in the best shape of my life when I was going through menopause.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat
• “My ultimate vision would be that every 35-year-old woman knows about perimenopause, and knows what to expect.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat
• “Get as informed about menopause as you possibly can.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat
• “Focus first on how we eat, move and sleep before you jump to the vitamin aisle.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Shirley:

• http://www.menopausechicks.com
• Her TedX Talk
• https://twitter.com/shirleyweir
• Get The Book
• https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseChicks/?ref=br_rs

 

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• YouTube
• SoundCloud

 

"Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"

• Essential Formulas

 

My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!

• Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

Check out this episode!

Ep 906: Shirley Weir - How To Conquer Midlife Menopause Madness

Are you ready to understand menopause?  Have you been worried about menopause?  In this episode, we dive into learning the truth about menopause, perimenopause, and post-menopause. Today’s episode aims to give women the correct information in order to help more women embrace these changes, instead of fearing them.

In this episode, I talk with Shirley Weir, author and menopause expert, joins us to discuss the importance of navigating menopause with knowledge. She talks about her own experiences dealing with perimenopause and nutrition. She discusses why women don’t need to be afraid of menopause.  We also discuss what people can expect in perimenopause and postmenopause, and what you can do to feel your best through the whole process. Shirley founded Menopause Chicks to create a community of knowledge and support for women dealing with menopause. We discuss the myths around menopause and the real truths that women need to know.

 

Questions I asked:

• What drove you to write your book?
• Was this your first book?
• What are your tips for people in perimenopause?
• What is menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause?
• How can we beat the brain fog?
• How can we reduce our stress hormones?
• How do adrenal glands effect the body?
• Why did you throw a Menopause party?
• What was it like taking over Oprah’s twitter?
• Tell us about your private online community?

Topics Discussed:

• Using Dr. Google to get Support.
• What Mokita is about, and why it was important.
• Menopause does not mean getting old.
• Why being informed is so important.
• How to deal with perimenopause.
• How to accept your body.
• Embracing healthy menopause.
• Menopause is a wake-up call.
• How eating, moving and sleeping impacts your menopause.

Quotes from the show:

• “When we do talk about them, we feel better, we feel empowered.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat
• “I got in the best shape of my life when I was going through menopause.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat
• “My ultimate vision would be that every 35-year-old woman knows about perimenopause, and knows what to expect.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat
• “Get as informed about menopause as you possibly can.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat
• “Focus first on how we eat, move and sleep before you jump to the vitamin aisle.” @shirleyweir @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Shirley:

• http://www.menopausechicks.com
• Her TedX Talk
• https://twitter.com/shirleyweir
• Get The Book
• https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseChicks/?ref=br_rs

 

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• YouTube
• SoundCloud

 

"Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"

• Essential Formulas

 

My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!

• Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

Check out this episode!

Ep 904: Make Big Talk by Skipping the Small Talk with Kalina Silverman

In this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with conversation expert and storyteller Kalina Silverman, the creator of the global movement Make Big Talk and author of the new book Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life.

Kalina’s journey started with something many people quietly experience—loneliness. While away at college, she realized she was surrounded by people yet still struggling to form meaningful friendships. Instead of accepting surface-level conversations, she began asking deeper questions that moved past small talk and opened the door to real connection.

That experiment turned into a viral video series and eventually a global movement encouraging people to ask better questions and build deeper relationships. Today, Make Big Talk events and conversations are happening around the world, helping people connect in a more authentic and human way.

Kalina’s work also took on a powerful new dimension in 2025 when she partnered with GoFundMe to highlight survivors of devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Traveling to burned neighborhoods and damaged homes, she asked one simple but powerful question: What did you lose?

The emotional conversations that followed introduced the world to survivors like Walt, Willie, and Dorothy. These raw, human stories spread across social media, generating millions of views and helping raise more than $2 million in donations for recovery efforts. The project earned Kalina a Shorty Impact Award for Emergency Relief storytelling.

With the release of her new book Big Talk, Kalina is helping people learn how to move beyond surface-level conversations and create deeper connections in friendships, relationships, work, and everyday life.

Her work has attracted the attention of some of the biggest names in media, including Maria Shriver, Anderson Cooper, and Katie Couric, who are all fans of her work and the powerful impact of meaningful conversation.

In this conversation, we explore why small talk often leaves people feeling disconnected, how asking better questions can transform relationships, and why authentic storytelling can create real change in communities.

What we discuss in this episode:

• Why small talk often keeps people feeling isolated
• How one question can unlock meaningful connection
• The moment Kalina realized deeper conversations change lives
• How Make Big Talk grew from a college idea into a global movement
• The emotional wildfire survivor stories that helped raise millions in relief
• Why meaningful conversations are more important than ever in a digital world
• Practical ways to connect with anyone—even if you’re shy or socially anxious

Kalina’s work reminds us that connection isn’t about saying the perfect thing. It’s about creating space for honesty, curiosity, and empathy.

If you’ve ever struggled with awkward conversations, felt lonely in a crowd, or wished relationships felt deeper and more meaningful, this episode will completely change how you think about talking to people.

Connect with Kalina Silverman

Buy the book Big Talk
https://www.makebigtalk.com/book

Make Big Talk Website
https://www.makebigtalk.com

Make Big Talk Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/makebigtalk

Big Talk Box of Questions
https://www.makebigtalk.com/bigtalkbox

Story of Hazel – The Dancing Woman
https://www.makebigtalk.com/hazel

Make Big Talk Disaster Relief Stories
https://www.makebigtalk.com/disaster-relief

Submit Your Story
https://www.makebigtalk.com/story-submission

 

Check out this episode!

Ep 904: Make Big Talk by Skipping the Small Talk with Kalina Silverman

In this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with conversation expert and storyteller Kalina Silverman, the creator of the global movement Make Big Talk and author of the new book Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life.

Kalina’s journey started with something many people quietly experience—loneliness. While away at college, she realized she was surrounded by people yet still struggling to form meaningful friendships. Instead of accepting surface-level conversations, she began asking deeper questions that moved past small talk and opened the door to real connection.

That experiment turned into a viral video series and eventually a global movement encouraging people to ask better questions and build deeper relationships. Today, Make Big Talk events and conversations are happening around the world, helping people connect in a more authentic and human way.

Kalina’s work also took on a powerful new dimension in 2025 when she partnered with GoFundMe to highlight survivors of devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Traveling to burned neighborhoods and damaged homes, she asked one simple but powerful question: What did you lose?

The emotional conversations that followed introduced the world to survivors like Walt, Willie, and Dorothy. These raw, human stories spread across social media, generating millions of views and helping raise more than $2 million in donations for recovery efforts. The project earned Kalina a Shorty Impact Award for Emergency Relief storytelling.

With the release of her new book Big Talk, Kalina is helping people learn how to move beyond surface-level conversations and create deeper connections in friendships, relationships, work, and everyday life.

Her work has attracted the attention of some of the biggest names in media, including Maria Shriver, Anderson Cooper, and Katie Couric, who are all fans of her work and the powerful impact of meaningful conversation.

In this conversation, we explore why small talk often leaves people feeling disconnected, how asking better questions can transform relationships, and why authentic storytelling can create real change in communities.

What we discuss in this episode:

• Why small talk often keeps people feeling isolated
• How one question can unlock meaningful connection
• The moment Kalina realized deeper conversations change lives
• How Make Big Talk grew from a college idea into a global movement
• The emotional wildfire survivor stories that helped raise millions in relief
• Why meaningful conversations are more important than ever in a digital world
• Practical ways to connect with anyone—even if you’re shy or socially anxious

Kalina’s work reminds us that connection isn’t about saying the perfect thing. It’s about creating space for honesty, curiosity, and empathy.

If you’ve ever struggled with awkward conversations, felt lonely in a crowd, or wished relationships felt deeper and more meaningful, this episode will completely change how you think about talking to people.

Connect with Kalina Silverman

Buy the book Big Talk
https://www.makebigtalk.com/book

Make Big Talk Website
https://www.makebigtalk.com

Make Big Talk Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/makebigtalk

Big Talk Box of Questions
https://www.makebigtalk.com/bigtalkbox

Story of Hazel – The Dancing Woman
https://www.makebigtalk.com/hazel

Make Big Talk Disaster Relief Stories
https://www.makebigtalk.com/disaster-relief

Submit Your Story
https://www.makebigtalk.com/story-submission

 

Check out this episode!

Ep 905: Cortisol, Co-Dependency & Chronic Fatigue with Elizabeth Gaines

In this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with Elizabeth Gaines, Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), to talk about burnout, stress physiology, and how unresolved emotional patterns can quietly drive chronic illness.

Elizabeth’s path into functional medicine began in survival mode.

For more than a decade, she worked in nonprofit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The emotional intensity and chronic stress eventually led to severe burnout and declining health. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms as psychological, she knew there had to be a deeper explanation.

That search led her to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®, where she learned how to identify hidden stressors through advanced lab testing and personalized healing protocols. By addressing hormone imbalance, gut dysfunction, immune stress, and nervous system dysregulation, she was able to restore her own energy, clarity, and resilience.

Today, Elizabeth leads curriculum development, live practitioner training, and mentor education for one of the world’s most respected functional health certification programs. She now helps others break free from cycles of fatigue, co-dependency, chronic stress, and frustration.

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In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why burnout is biochemical — not just emotional
• How chronic stress disrupts hormones, digestion, immunity, and sleep
• The link between trauma, co-dependency, and physical dysfunction
• What functional lab testing can reveal that standard labs often miss
• Why “it’s all in your head” is one of the most damaging messages in healthcare
• How rewriting your personal narrative supports sustainable healing
• Building resilient, healthy communities that foster long-term wellbeing

Elizabeth blends lived experience with science-based insight, showing how stress physiology and personal story are deeply intertwined — and how healing becomes sustainable when both are addressed.

We have got free exclusive access to their “FDN Methodology in Action” case study series at https://fdntraining.com/sisterhood26

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Connect with Elizabeth Gaines

🌿 Learn more about Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®
https://www.fdntraining.com

🌿 Explore Practitioner Training & Certification
https://www.fdntraining.com/certification-course

🌿 FDN on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining

🌿 FDN on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/fdntraining

🌿 FDN on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@FDNTraining

Check out this episode!

Ep 905: Cortisol, Co-Dependency & Chronic Fatigue with Elizabeth Gaines

In this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with Elizabeth Gaines, Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), to talk about burnout, stress physiology, and how unresolved emotional patterns can quietly drive chronic illness.

Elizabeth’s path into functional medicine began in survival mode.

For more than a decade, she worked in nonprofit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The emotional intensity and chronic stress eventually led to severe burnout and declining health. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms as psychological, she knew there had to be a deeper explanation.

That search led her to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®, where she learned how to identify hidden stressors through advanced lab testing and personalized healing protocols. By addressing hormone imbalance, gut dysfunction, immune stress, and nervous system dysregulation, she was able to restore her own energy, clarity, and resilience.

Today, Elizabeth leads curriculum development, live practitioner training, and mentor education for one of the world’s most respected functional health certification programs. She now helps others break free from cycles of fatigue, co-dependency, chronic stress, and frustration.

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In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why burnout is biochemical — not just emotional
• How chronic stress disrupts hormones, digestion, immunity, and sleep
• The link between trauma, co-dependency, and physical dysfunction
• What functional lab testing can reveal that standard labs often miss
• Why “it’s all in your head” is one of the most damaging messages in healthcare
• How rewriting your personal narrative supports sustainable healing
• Building resilient, healthy communities that foster long-term wellbeing

Elizabeth blends lived experience with science-based insight, showing how stress physiology and personal story are deeply intertwined — and how healing becomes sustainable when both are addressed.

We have got free exclusive access to their “FDN Methodology in Action” case study series at https://fdntraining.com/sisterhood26

---

Connect with Elizabeth Gaines

🌿 Learn more about Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®
https://www.fdntraining.com

🌿 Explore Practitioner Training & Certification
https://www.fdntraining.com/certification-course

🌿 FDN on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining

🌿 FDN on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/fdntraining

🌿 FDN on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@FDNTraining

Check out this episode!

Ep 903: The Heart Of A Champion with Jordan Nolan

This week on The Sisterhood of Sweat, we’re joined by Jordan Nolan — three-time Stanley Cup Champion turned actor — to talk about his transition from professional hockey to starring in the hit series Shoresy, now premiering Season 5 in the U.S.

Jordan shares insights from his NHL career, what it was like winning three championships, and how he stepped into the world of television — all while staying connected to his roots and giving back to First Nation communities.

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🏒 About Shoresy – Season 5

• Premiere Date: February 21, 2026

• Streaming On: Hulu

• Episodes: 6 (All dropping at once)

• Synopsis: Shoresy and the Bulldogs fight to protect the North American game.

Created by and starring Jared Keeso, Shoresy is produced by Bell Media for Crave and distributed by New Metric Media.

🎭 Returning Cast Includes:

• Tasya Teles as Nat

• Blair Lamora as Ziigwan

• Keilani Rose as Miigwan

• Brandon Nolan

• Jordan Nolan

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🏆 Jordan Nolan’s NHL Career

Jordan was selected 186th overall in the 2009 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings and went on to win:

• 🏆 Stanley Cup Champion – 2012

• 🏆 Stanley Cup Champion – 2014

• 🏆 Stanley Cup Champion – 2019

He also played for:

• Buffalo Sabres

• St. Louis Blues

Over his career, he appeared in 375 NHL games and was known for his physical, high-impact style of play.

Fun fact: Jordan and his brother Brandon Nolan are the sons of former NHL coach Ted Nolan.

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🎬 From Ice to Acting

After retiring from professional hockey, Jordan stepped into acting, joining the cast of Shoresy and bringing authentic hockey grit to the screen. His role blends humor, intensity, and real locker-room chemistry — something only a true NHL veteran can deliver.

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🔗 Watch & Follow

• 📺 Stream Shoresy Season 5 on Hulu beginning February 21, 2026

• 🎬 Created by Jared Keeso

• 🎥 Produced by Bell Media & New Metric Media

Check out this episode!

Ep 903: The Heart Of A Champion with Jordan Nolan

This week on The Sisterhood of Sweat, we’re joined by Jordan Nolan — three-time Stanley Cup Champion turned actor — to talk about his transition from professional hockey to starring in the hit series Shoresy, now premiering Season 5 in the U.S.

Jordan shares insights from his NHL career, what it was like winning three championships, and how he stepped into the world of television — all while staying connected to his roots and giving back to First Nation communities.

---

🏒 About Shoresy – Season 5

• Premiere Date: February 21, 2026

• Streaming On: Hulu

• Episodes: 6 (All dropping at once)

• Synopsis: Shoresy and the Bulldogs fight to protect the North American game.

Created by and starring Jared Keeso, Shoresy is produced by Bell Media for Crave and distributed by New Metric Media.

🎭 Returning Cast Includes:

• Tasya Teles as Nat

• Blair Lamora as Ziigwan

• Keilani Rose as Miigwan

• Brandon Nolan

• Jordan Nolan

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🏆 Jordan Nolan’s NHL Career

Jordan was selected 186th overall in the 2009 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings and went on to win:

• 🏆 Stanley Cup Champion – 2012

• 🏆 Stanley Cup Champion – 2014

• 🏆 Stanley Cup Champion – 2019

He also played for:

• Buffalo Sabres

• St. Louis Blues

Over his career, he appeared in 375 NHL games and was known for his physical, high-impact style of play.

Fun fact: Jordan and his brother Brandon Nolan are the sons of former NHL coach Ted Nolan.

---

🎬 From Ice to Acting

After retiring from professional hockey, Jordan stepped into acting, joining the cast of Shoresy and bringing authentic hockey grit to the screen. His role blends humor, intensity, and real locker-room chemistry — something only a true NHL veteran can deliver.

---

🔗 Watch & Follow

• 📺 Stream Shoresy Season 5 on Hulu beginning February 21, 2026

• 🎬 Created by Jared Keeso

• 🎥 Produced by Bell Media & New Metric Media

Check out this episode!

Ep 900: Let It Rip Friday: The Right Path Is Sometimes Lonely

On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we discuss that sometimes the path you're meant to be on is lonely. Keep going.

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Ep 900: Let It Rip Friday: The Right Path Is Sometimes Lonely

On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we discuss that sometimes the path you're meant to be on is lonely. Keep going.

Check out this episode!

Ep 902: The Moment Pain Lets Go: What Most People Never Witness with Mike Hammond

In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with Mike Hammond for a real, unfiltered conversation about resilience, ownership, and what it actually takes to rebuild when life forces you to level up.

Mike shares his personal journey through adversity, the hard lessons that shaped his leadership, and the mindset shifts required to move from reaction to intention. This isn’t about hype. It’s about standards. It’s about discipline. It’s about deciding who you are going to be when pressure hits.

We talk about:

• The defining moments that forced Mike to change
• Why most people stay stuck in patterns they know aren’t serving them
• How adversity can either refine you or define you
• Taking radical ownership instead of blaming circumstances
• What rebuilding looks like behind the scenes
• Leadership under pressure
• Emotional control versus emotional reaction
• Creating structure and discipline when motivation fades
• Raising your standards in relationships, business, and personal growth

Mike breaks down the difference between wanting change and becoming change. He speaks honestly about the uncomfortable realities of personal growth and why clarity comes from action — not waiting.

Some powerful moments from this conversation:

“You can’t outperform your standards.”

“The story you keep telling yourself is either your prison or your permission.”

“Pressure doesn’t break strong people. It exposes weak systems.”

“Growth starts where excuses end.”

The biggest takeaway? Nobody is coming to rescue you. The shift happens when you decide to lead yourself differently.

If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or called into a higher level of performance, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start building.

Connect with Mike Hammond:

Website: https://www.mikehammondcoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehammondcoaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehammondcoaching

If you loved this episode, make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that growth requires ownership.

Check out this episode!

Ep 902: The Moment Pain Lets Go: What Most People Never Witness with Mike Hammond

In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we sit down with Mike Hammond for a real, unfiltered conversation about resilience, ownership, and what it actually takes to rebuild when life forces you to level up.

Mike shares his personal journey through adversity, the hard lessons that shaped his leadership, and the mindset shifts required to move from reaction to intention. This isn’t about hype. It’s about standards. It’s about discipline. It’s about deciding who you are going to be when pressure hits.

We talk about:

• The defining moments that forced Mike to change
• Why most people stay stuck in patterns they know aren’t serving them
• How adversity can either refine you or define you
• Taking radical ownership instead of blaming circumstances
• What rebuilding looks like behind the scenes
• Leadership under pressure
• Emotional control versus emotional reaction
• Creating structure and discipline when motivation fades
• Raising your standards in relationships, business, and personal growth

Mike breaks down the difference between wanting change and becoming change. He speaks honestly about the uncomfortable realities of personal growth and why clarity comes from action — not waiting.

Some powerful moments from this conversation:

“You can’t outperform your standards.”

“The story you keep telling yourself is either your prison or your permission.”

“Pressure doesn’t break strong people. It exposes weak systems.”

“Growth starts where excuses end.”

The biggest takeaway? Nobody is coming to rescue you. The shift happens when you decide to lead yourself differently.

If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or called into a higher level of performance, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start building.

Connect with Mike Hammond:

Website: https://www.mikehammondcoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehammondcoaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehammondcoaching

If you loved this episode, make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that growth requires ownership.

Check out this episode!

Ep 901: The Pink Purse

We're throwing it back to a great friday episode discussing faith and the Pink Purse.

Check out this episode!

Ep 901: The Pink Purse

We're throwing it back to a great friday episode discussing faith and the Pink Purse.

Check out this episode!

Ep 899: Why Smart, Capable People Stay Stuck — And Don’t Know Why with Stacie Shifflett

What if the thing you think is holding you back isn’t trauma, bad luck, or fear — but a pattern you’ve been unconsciously repeating your entire life?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Linda sits down with emotional intelligence and reinvention expert Stacey Shifflett to explore the truth about clarity, self-responsibility, and the courage it takes to stop betraying yourself.

Stacey is the founder of Modern Consciousness and author of Treasure Map to Joy, and her work centers on one foundational idea: joy, clarity, and truth aren’t things you chase — they are things you uncover.

Together, Linda and Stacey dive into why high-functioning people still feel stuck, how emotional triggers act as clues, why we ignore red flags in relationships, and what it really takes to reinvent your life — at any stage. They unpack the cost of avoiding hard questions, the power of surrender, and how reclaiming your personal responsibility puts you back in control.

This episode goes beyond surface-level mindset advice. It explores real grief, divorce, emotional patterns, fear, and self-worth — and how clarity changes everything.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in repeating cycles, afraid to make a hard decision, or uncertain about your next chapter — this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why constant movement is often mistaken for purpose
• The difference between emotional clarity and emotional avoidance
• How complaining can become a substitute for real change
• Why reinvention is a skill — not a personality trait
• How surrender can unlock unexpected opportunities
• The hidden ways we repeat relationship patterns
• Why we tolerate red flags and avoid hard truths
• The role fear plays in staying stuck
• How personal responsibility restores your power
• Why emotional triggers are actually invitations
• The connection between grief, identity loss, and reinvention
• How clarity prevents crisis
• What it means to choose joy regardless of circumstance

Memorable moments from this conversation:

Clarity is courage plus awareness plus right action.

What you tolerate becomes your normal.

We are wired for certainty, even when certainty hurts us.

You don’t get the right answers unless you ask the right questions.

Your trouble can become your transportation.

When you calm your triggers, you calm your life.

Just because you made a wrong decision once doesn’t mean you can’t turn around and make a right one.

About Stacey Shifflett:

Stacey is an emotional intelligence and reinvention expert, founder of Modern Consciousness, and author of Treasure Map to Joy. She helps individuals rebuild after divorce, burnout, loss, identity collapse, and emotional overload by teaching them how to see themselves clearly and interrupt unconscious patterns.

Connect with Stacey:

Modern Consciousness
https://modernconsciousness.com

Treasure Map to Joy
https://modernconsciousness.com/treasure-map-to-joy

Emotional Triggers Workbook
https://modernconsciousness.com

Check out this episode!

Ep 899: Why Smart, Capable People Stay Stuck — And Don’t Know Why with Stacie Shifflett

What if the thing you think is holding you back isn’t trauma, bad luck, or fear — but a pattern you’ve been unconsciously repeating your entire life?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Linda sits down with emotional intelligence and reinvention expert Stacey Shifflett to explore the truth about clarity, self-responsibility, and the courage it takes to stop betraying yourself.

Stacey is the founder of Modern Consciousness and author of Treasure Map to Joy, and her work centers on one foundational idea: joy, clarity, and truth aren’t things you chase — they are things you uncover.

Together, Linda and Stacey dive into why high-functioning people still feel stuck, how emotional triggers act as clues, why we ignore red flags in relationships, and what it really takes to reinvent your life — at any stage. They unpack the cost of avoiding hard questions, the power of surrender, and how reclaiming your personal responsibility puts you back in control.

This episode goes beyond surface-level mindset advice. It explores real grief, divorce, emotional patterns, fear, and self-worth — and how clarity changes everything.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in repeating cycles, afraid to make a hard decision, or uncertain about your next chapter — this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why constant movement is often mistaken for purpose
• The difference between emotional clarity and emotional avoidance
• How complaining can become a substitute for real change
• Why reinvention is a skill — not a personality trait
• How surrender can unlock unexpected opportunities
• The hidden ways we repeat relationship patterns
• Why we tolerate red flags and avoid hard truths
• The role fear plays in staying stuck
• How personal responsibility restores your power
• Why emotional triggers are actually invitations
• The connection between grief, identity loss, and reinvention
• How clarity prevents crisis
• What it means to choose joy regardless of circumstance

Memorable moments from this conversation:

Clarity is courage plus awareness plus right action.

What you tolerate becomes your normal.

We are wired for certainty, even when certainty hurts us.

You don’t get the right answers unless you ask the right questions.

Your trouble can become your transportation.

When you calm your triggers, you calm your life.

Just because you made a wrong decision once doesn’t mean you can’t turn around and make a right one.

About Stacey Shifflett:

Stacey is an emotional intelligence and reinvention expert, founder of Modern Consciousness, and author of Treasure Map to Joy. She helps individuals rebuild after divorce, burnout, loss, identity collapse, and emotional overload by teaching them how to see themselves clearly and interrupt unconscious patterns.

Connect with Stacey:

Modern Consciousness
https://modernconsciousness.com

Treasure Map to Joy
https://modernconsciousness.com/treasure-map-to-joy

Emotional Triggers Workbook
https://modernconsciousness.com

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Ep 898: Jon Taffer EXPOSES the #1 Reason Businesses Fail (Season 10 Premiere)

In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Jon Taffer, America’s hospitality authority, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and the force behind one of television’s most enduring reality franchises, Bar Rescue.

Season 10 of Bar Rescue premieres Sunday, February 22 at 10 PM ET/PT on Paramount Network, marking a major milestone for the hit series. For ten seasons, Jon has stepped into failing businesses, broken systems, emotional chaos, and high-pressure environments — transforming not just bars, but leadership, culture, and accountability.

This season raises the stakes even higher with special guest appearances from *NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick and professional wrestler and actress Mercedes Varnado, bringing new energy and perspective to the rescues.

In this conversation, Linda and Jon dive into what it really takes to rescue more than a business. They talk about leadership under pressure, the role of conflict in growth, resilience in the face of chaos, and what separates thriving brands from those that collapse under their own ego.

This episode is about comebacks, standards, accountability, and the courage to confront what is broken.

What We Talk About in This Episode

What still surprises Jon after ten seasons
The biggest mistakes business owners make before help arrives
Why systems often fail because of leadership
The difference between fixing operations and fixing people
Why leaders avoid conflict and how that damages companies
How to tell if someone truly wants change
Lessons learned consulting for major global brands
What new entrepreneurs must get right from Day One
The role of ego in business failure
Mental resilience in high-stress environments
The most emotional rescues over ten seasons
What makes Season 10 different
Working alongside Chris Kirkpatrick and Mercedes Varnado
The long-term vision for Taffer’s Tavern
The inspiration behind Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon

Quotes from This Episode

You cannot fix a business until you fix the leadership behind it.

Conflict handled correctly is growth in disguise.

Systems fail when standards fail.

You cannot save someone who does not want to be saved.

Standards are not suggestions. They are commitments.

Connect with Jon Taffer

Bar Rescue on Paramount Network
https://www.paramountnetwork.com/shows/bar-rescue

Season 10 Premiere Details
https://www.paramountnetwork.com/schedule

Jon Taffer Official Website
https://jontaffer.com

The Power of Conflict
https://jontaffer.com/books

Taffer’s Tavern
https://tafferstavern.com

Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon
https://taffersbrownedbutterbourbon.com

Follow Jon Taffer on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jontaffer

Follow Jon Taffer on X
https://x.com/jontaffer

 

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Ep 898: Jon Taffer EXPOSES the #1 Reason Businesses Fail (Season 10 Premiere)

In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Jon Taffer, America’s hospitality authority, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and the force behind one of television’s most enduring reality franchises, Bar Rescue.

Season 10 of Bar Rescue premieres Sunday, February 22 at 10 PM ET/PT on Paramount Network, marking a major milestone for the hit series. For ten seasons, Jon has stepped into failing businesses, broken systems, emotional chaos, and high-pressure environments — transforming not just bars, but leadership, culture, and accountability.

This season raises the stakes even higher with special guest appearances from *NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick and professional wrestler and actress Mercedes Varnado, bringing new energy and perspective to the rescues.

In this conversation, Linda and Jon dive into what it really takes to rescue more than a business. They talk about leadership under pressure, the role of conflict in growth, resilience in the face of chaos, and what separates thriving brands from those that collapse under their own ego.

This episode is about comebacks, standards, accountability, and the courage to confront what is broken.

What We Talk About in This Episode

What still surprises Jon after ten seasons
The biggest mistakes business owners make before help arrives
Why systems often fail because of leadership
The difference between fixing operations and fixing people
Why leaders avoid conflict and how that damages companies
How to tell if someone truly wants change
Lessons learned consulting for major global brands
What new entrepreneurs must get right from Day One
The role of ego in business failure
Mental resilience in high-stress environments
The most emotional rescues over ten seasons
What makes Season 10 different
Working alongside Chris Kirkpatrick and Mercedes Varnado
The long-term vision for Taffer’s Tavern
The inspiration behind Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon

Quotes from This Episode

You cannot fix a business until you fix the leadership behind it.

Conflict handled correctly is growth in disguise.

Systems fail when standards fail.

You cannot save someone who does not want to be saved.

Standards are not suggestions. They are commitments.

Connect with Jon Taffer

Bar Rescue on Paramount Network
https://www.paramountnetwork.com/shows/bar-rescue

Season 10 Premiere Details
https://www.paramountnetwork.com/schedule

Jon Taffer Official Website
https://jontaffer.com

The Power of Conflict
https://jontaffer.com/books

Taffer’s Tavern
https://tafferstavern.com

Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon
https://taffersbrownedbutterbourbon.com

Follow Jon Taffer on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jontaffer

Follow Jon Taffer on X
https://x.com/jontaffer

 

Check out this episode!

Ep 897: Harvard Cardiologist Reveals the Silent Plaque Killing Americans with Dr. John Osbourne

In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. John Osborne, board-certified cardiologist, lipidologist, and founder of Clear Cardio, to challenge conventional thinking around cholesterol and heart disease.

Dr. Osborne explains why LDL cholesterol alone is not a reliable standalone marker for cardiovascular disease and why focusing only on traditional lab numbers can create a false sense of security. He shares how plaque can quietly develop for decades before symptoms appear — and why the first symptom for many people is a heart attack or sudden cardiac event.

The conversation explores the evolution of cardiac imaging, the role of ApoB and lipoprotein(a) in risk assessment, and how advanced cardiac CT combined with artificial intelligence now allows physicians to detect, measure, and track plaque in ways that were previously impossible.

This episode reframes heart disease as something that can be identified early — and potentially prevented — when the right tools are used.

What We Talk About in This Episode

Why LDL cholesterol alone does not tell the full story
The difference between risk factors and actual disease
How ApoB improves cardiovascular risk assessment
Why lipoprotein(a) is genetic and should be tested at least once
The limits of traditional stress testing
How plaque forms in the arterial wall decades before symptoms
Calcium scoring versus full cardiac CT imaging
How AI is transforming plaque detection and measurement
Whether arterial plaque can be slowed or reversed
The real role of statins and other cholesterol-lowering tools
Why you cannot out-train genetics
The one scan adults over 40 should consider

Quotes from This Episode

Cholesterol floating in your bloodstream does not tell me if it is sticking.

Risk is not disease. The first question should be: do you have plaque?

Half of men and two-thirds of women, their first symptom of heart disease is a heart attack or death.

The problem is not that we cannot treat plaque. The problem is that we are not looking for it early enough.

Early detection for heart disease should be as routine as screening for cancer.

Connect with Dr. John Osborne

Clear Cardio
https://clearcardio.com

Clear Cardio – Powers of Prevention YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@ClearCardio

Learn more about Cardiac CT and AI plaque analysis
https://clearcardio.com/services/

Contact and Locations (Texas, Chicago, expanding to New York)
https://clearcardio.com/contact/

 

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Ep 897: Harvard Cardiologist Reveals the Silent Plaque Killing Americans with Dr. John Osbourne

In this episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. John Osborne, board-certified cardiologist, lipidologist, and founder of Clear Cardio, to challenge conventional thinking around cholesterol and heart disease.

Dr. Osborne explains why LDL cholesterol alone is not a reliable standalone marker for cardiovascular disease and why focusing only on traditional lab numbers can create a false sense of security. He shares how plaque can quietly develop for decades before symptoms appear — and why the first symptom for many people is a heart attack or sudden cardiac event.

The conversation explores the evolution of cardiac imaging, the role of ApoB and lipoprotein(a) in risk assessment, and how advanced cardiac CT combined with artificial intelligence now allows physicians to detect, measure, and track plaque in ways that were previously impossible.

This episode reframes heart disease as something that can be identified early — and potentially prevented — when the right tools are used.

What We Talk About in This Episode

Why LDL cholesterol alone does not tell the full story
The difference between risk factors and actual disease
How ApoB improves cardiovascular risk assessment
Why lipoprotein(a) is genetic and should be tested at least once
The limits of traditional stress testing
How plaque forms in the arterial wall decades before symptoms
Calcium scoring versus full cardiac CT imaging
How AI is transforming plaque detection and measurement
Whether arterial plaque can be slowed or reversed
The real role of statins and other cholesterol-lowering tools
Why you cannot out-train genetics
The one scan adults over 40 should consider

Quotes from This Episode

Cholesterol floating in your bloodstream does not tell me if it is sticking.

Risk is not disease. The first question should be: do you have plaque?

Half of men and two-thirds of women, their first symptom of heart disease is a heart attack or death.

The problem is not that we cannot treat plaque. The problem is that we are not looking for it early enough.

Early detection for heart disease should be as routine as screening for cancer.

Connect with Dr. John Osborne

Clear Cardio
https://clearcardio.com

Clear Cardio – Powers of Prevention YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@ClearCardio

Learn more about Cardiac CT and AI plaque analysis
https://clearcardio.com/services/

Contact and Locations (Texas, Chicago, expanding to New York)
https://clearcardio.com/contact/

 

Check out this episode!

Ep 896: Get In Your Groove And Get Your Sexy Libido Mojo Back On Track with Dr. Carolyn DeLucia

Are you interested in improving your libido?  Have you been worried about your sexual health? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Carolyn DeLucia. Dr. DeLucia MD, FACOG, is a pioneer at the leading edge of non-invasive sexual wellness treatments. She joins us to discuss how she became a health advocate for women. She talks about all the taboo questions about our sexual health as we get older. She gives out advice that’s worth thousands of dollars so make sure to take notes.  

Questions I asked:

• Can you give us your backstory?
• What can we do about vaginal pain during sex?
• How quickly will someone recover from laser?
• Are these treatments out of pocket?
• Can you tell us about bioidentical hormone therapy?
• Why do you recommend the pellets?
• What can hormones do for your body?
• How do you custom tailor the process for clients?
• Can hormones help prevent sagging?
• Do you need to be knocked out for a procedure?
• Do you have any studies to show the cancer risk for synthetic hormones vs. bioidentical?
• What about gaining and sustaining muscle?
• Can we talk about Botox and how it works?
• What do you do for the Neck?
• Is there anything else you’d like to share?
• What is one thing you’d like to leave with the audience?

Topics Discussed:

• Sexual health.
• Fear of Aging.
• Impacting people to change their lives
• Dealing with loss of libido.
• Intimate health.
• Vaginal dryness.
• Owning your sexuality.
• Oura Ring

Quotes from the show:

• “It’s all about giving women a voice.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “Intimate health is so important, it’s the glue to our romantic relationship.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “There are so many ways for women to keep enjoying their sexuality.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “When you don’t get enough sleep, you are effected in every area.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “Botox is nothing to be afraid of.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “Do whatever it takes to be the best person you can be.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Dr. Carolyn:

• Website
• Get the Free Book
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Website
• LinkedIn
• Blog Posts

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• YouTube
• SoundCloud

 

"Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"

• Essential Formulas

 

Check out this episode!

Ep 896: Get In Your Groove And Get Your Sexy Libido Mojo Back On Track with Dr. Carolyn DeLucia

Are you interested in improving your libido?  Have you been worried about your sexual health? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Carolyn DeLucia. Dr. DeLucia MD, FACOG, is a pioneer at the leading edge of non-invasive sexual wellness treatments. She joins us to discuss how she became a health advocate for women. She talks about all the taboo questions about our sexual health as we get older. She gives out advice that’s worth thousands of dollars so make sure to take notes.  

Questions I asked:

• Can you give us your backstory?
• What can we do about vaginal pain during sex?
• How quickly will someone recover from laser?
• Are these treatments out of pocket?
• Can you tell us about bioidentical hormone therapy?
• Why do you recommend the pellets?
• What can hormones do for your body?
• How do you custom tailor the process for clients?
• Can hormones help prevent sagging?
• Do you need to be knocked out for a procedure?
• Do you have any studies to show the cancer risk for synthetic hormones vs. bioidentical?
• What about gaining and sustaining muscle?
• Can we talk about Botox and how it works?
• What do you do for the Neck?
• Is there anything else you’d like to share?
• What is one thing you’d like to leave with the audience?

Topics Discussed:

• Sexual health.
• Fear of Aging.
• Impacting people to change their lives
• Dealing with loss of libido.
• Intimate health.
• Vaginal dryness.
• Owning your sexuality.
• Oura Ring

Quotes from the show:

• “It’s all about giving women a voice.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “Intimate health is so important, it’s the glue to our romantic relationship.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “There are so many ways for women to keep enjoying their sexuality.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “When you don’t get enough sleep, you are effected in every area.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “Botox is nothing to be afraid of.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat
• “Do whatever it takes to be the best person you can be.” Dr. Carolyn DeLucia @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Dr. Carolyn:

• Website
• Get the Free Book
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Website
• LinkedIn
• Blog Posts

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• YouTube
• SoundCloud

 

"Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"

• Essential Formulas

 

Check out this episode!