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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Ep 838: Say No To People Pleasing with Susie Pettit


Are you interested in setting better boundaries?  Have you been struggling with people-pleasing?  In this episode, we talk about how we can all live a life we love. Today, I talk with Susie Pettit. Susie has been helping women live lives they love for over 10 years. She is the host of the podcast Love Your Life Show and owner of the Wellness Company Strength: Mind & Body, LLC. She teaches firsthand about setting healthy boundaries, beating your inner critic, conscious parenting, and how to use mindfulness-based tools to beat overwhelm and anxiety. This is a powerful episode for anyone who struggles with what other people want from them.

Questions I asked:

  • How did you get started on this journey?
  • How did you notice your struggles with people-pleasing and leave it behind?
  • Why do we need to understand our reasoning for our co-dependency and other actions?
  • How do our expectations go into co-dependency and boundaries?
  • Why is it important to just start where you are?
  • What are the roots of co-dependency?
  • What’s the name of your podcast?
  • How do we avoid caring what other people think?
  • Why is it so important to detach from our thoughts?
  • How can we stop judging ourselves?
  • Why do we benefit from just saying no?
  • Tell everyone where they can find you online, and your Warrior group?

Topics Discussed:

  • People Pleasing.
  • Boundary Setting.
  • Loving Life.
  • Co-Dependency.
  • External validation.
  • Self-Esteem.
  • Healing from Trauma.
  • Interdependency
  • Your inner critic.

Quotes from the show:

  • “Just because we’re thinking it, doesn’t mean it’s true.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Breaking the habit of people-pleasing starts with little steps.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I’m going to take my needs as a priority.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat
  • “We need to ask for what we want.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat
  • “When you’re struggling, you need to lead on your support community.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Susie P:

 

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

 

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


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Ep 838: Say No To People Pleasing with Susie Pettit


Are you interested in setting better boundaries?  Have you been struggling with people-pleasing?  In this episode, we talk about how we can all live a life we love. Today, I talk with Susie Pettit. Susie has been helping women live lives they love for over 10 years. She is the host of the podcast Love Your Life Show and owner of the Wellness Company Strength: Mind & Body, LLC. She teaches firsthand about setting healthy boundaries, beating your inner critic, conscious parenting, and how to use mindfulness-based tools to beat overwhelm and anxiety. This is a powerful episode for anyone who struggles with what other people want from them.

Questions I asked:

  • How did you get started on this journey?
  • How did you notice your struggles with people-pleasing and leave it behind?
  • Why do we need to understand our reasoning for our co-dependency and other actions?
  • How do our expectations go into co-dependency and boundaries?
  • Why is it important to just start where you are?
  • What are the roots of co-dependency?
  • What’s the name of your podcast?
  • How do we avoid caring what other people think?
  • Why is it so important to detach from our thoughts?
  • How can we stop judging ourselves?
  • Why do we benefit from just saying no?
  • Tell everyone where they can find you online, and your Warrior group?

Topics Discussed:

  • People Pleasing.
  • Boundary Setting.
  • Loving Life.
  • Co-Dependency.
  • External validation.
  • Self-Esteem.
  • Healing from Trauma.
  • Interdependency
  • Your inner critic.

Quotes from the show:

  • “Just because we’re thinking it, doesn’t mean it’s true.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Breaking the habit of people-pleasing starts with little steps.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I’m going to take my needs as a priority.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat
  • “We need to ask for what we want.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat
  • “When you’re struggling, you need to lead on your support community.” @SusieBarolo @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Susie P:

 

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

 

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


Check out this episode!

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Monday, September 29, 2025

Ep 837: Lea Salonga on Breaking Barriers With Miss Saigon and Becoming Two Disney Princesses


On this powerful episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., host Linda Mitchell welcomes Lea Salonga, Tony Award winner, Disney Legend, and iconic vocalist whose career spans Broadway and film. From Miss Saigon to Les Misérables, and from voicing Disney Princesses Jasmine and Mulan to her current Broadway and TV work (Old Friends, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Yellow Rose), Lea’s artistry has inspired generations.

Now, she takes her fans on a musical journey with her Stage, Screen & Everything in Between tour — a celebration of her landmark roles, timeless songs, and evolving creative voice. Join us as Lea reflects on groundbreaking moments, the power of representation in theater, and what it means to sustain a legendary career across decades.

🌟 Main Themes

  • Breaking barriers & representation — being the first Asian actress in key Broadway roles and using her platform to open doors

  • Legacy through voice — Disney roles, Broadway, and how her voice has resonated across generations

  • Balancing evolution & roots — staying relevant while honoring one’s musical and cultural foundations

  • Touring & reinvention — how to keep performances fresh and meaningful through a long career

  • Advice for the next generation — guidance, resilience, and navigating the arts with purpose

❓ Key Questions Asked

Part 1: Legacy & Milestones

  1. Looking back on your Tony-winning Miss Saigon, how did that role shape your journey?

  2. You broke ground as the first Asian actress to play Eponine (and later Fantine) on Broadway — what did those milestones mean to you personally?

  3. Among your many iconic roles, which one stretched you the most as a performer?

Part 2: Disney, Voice & Cultural Impact
4. Hundreds of millions heard your singing voice as Jasmine and Mulan — did you ever imagine those roles would become so defining?
5. Being named a Disney Legend is a rare honor — what was that moment like for you?
6. How does performing as a voice actor for animation compare to performing live on stage?

Part 3: The Tour & Current Projects
7. You’re touring 30+ North American cities with Stage, Screen & Everything in Between — what can fans expect from these concerts?
8. Having toured globally over many years, how do you keep performances fresh and exciting for yourself and your audiences?
9. How does working on screen today (with Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Yellow Rose, etc.) excite you compared to stage work?
10. With such a storied career, what advice would you offer the next generation of artists dreaming of stage or screen?

🔗 Links & Resources

  • Official Website / Tour Info: leasalonga.com/tour Lea Salonga

  • Tour Details / Announcement: “Stage, Screen & Everything In Between” is visiting 30+ cities across North America in fall 2025. Press

  • Lea Salonga — Disney Legend profile (D23): her recognition as a Disney Legend, and her roles voicing Jasmine & Mulan D23

  • About Lea & Broadway milestones: she was the first Asian actress to play Eponine on Broadway and later played Fantine; her numerous awards and impact on representation Lea Salonga


Check out this episode!

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Ep 837: Lea Salonga on Breaking Barriers With Miss Saigon and Becoming Two Disney Princesses


On this powerful episode of Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., host Linda Mitchell welcomes Lea Salonga, Tony Award winner, Disney Legend, and iconic vocalist whose career spans Broadway and film. From Miss Saigon to Les Misérables, and from voicing Disney Princesses Jasmine and Mulan to her current Broadway and TV work (Old Friends, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Yellow Rose), Lea’s artistry has inspired generations.

Now, she takes her fans on a musical journey with her Stage, Screen & Everything in Between tour — a celebration of her landmark roles, timeless songs, and evolving creative voice. Join us as Lea reflects on groundbreaking moments, the power of representation in theater, and what it means to sustain a legendary career across decades.

🌟 Main Themes

  • Breaking barriers & representation — being the first Asian actress in key Broadway roles and using her platform to open doors

  • Legacy through voice — Disney roles, Broadway, and how her voice has resonated across generations

  • Balancing evolution & roots — staying relevant while honoring one’s musical and cultural foundations

  • Touring & reinvention — how to keep performances fresh and meaningful through a long career

  • Advice for the next generation — guidance, resilience, and navigating the arts with purpose

❓ Key Questions Asked

Part 1: Legacy & Milestones

  1. Looking back on your Tony-winning Miss Saigon, how did that role shape your journey?

  2. You broke ground as the first Asian actress to play Eponine (and later Fantine) on Broadway — what did those milestones mean to you personally?

  3. Among your many iconic roles, which one stretched you the most as a performer?

Part 2: Disney, Voice & Cultural Impact
4. Hundreds of millions heard your singing voice as Jasmine and Mulan — did you ever imagine those roles would become so defining?
5. Being named a Disney Legend is a rare honor — what was that moment like for you?
6. How does performing as a voice actor for animation compare to performing live on stage?

Part 3: The Tour & Current Projects
7. You’re touring 30+ North American cities with Stage, Screen & Everything in Between — what can fans expect from these concerts?
8. Having toured globally over many years, how do you keep performances fresh and exciting for yourself and your audiences?
9. How does working on screen today (with Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Yellow Rose, etc.) excite you compared to stage work?
10. With such a storied career, what advice would you offer the next generation of artists dreaming of stage or screen?

🔗 Links & Resources

  • Official Website / Tour Info: leasalonga.com/tour Lea Salonga

  • Tour Details / Announcement: “Stage, Screen & Everything In Between” is visiting 30+ cities across North America in fall 2025. Press

  • Lea Salonga — Disney Legend profile (D23): her recognition as a Disney Legend, and her roles voicing Jasmine & Mulan D23

  • About Lea & Broadway milestones: she was the first Asian actress to play Eponine on Broadway and later played Fantine; her numerous awards and impact on representation Lea Salonga


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Friday, September 26, 2025

Ep 836: Two-Time Emmy Winner Mike Manning Lands in New Alien Adventure Unexpected Treasures


In this episode, two-time Emmy Award winner Mike Manning joins us to talk about his latest project — the fun, campy indie sci-fi adventure Unexpected Treasures, premiering September 19 exclusively on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.

Audiences know Mike from his powerful roles on This Is Us, Days of Our Lives, Teen Wolf, The Bay, and films like Son of the South and God’s Not Dead. Now, he takes on an entirely new kind of character: Sam, a charming alien fugitive who crash-lands in the Mojave Desert and teams up with Hartley (Olivia Blue) to outrun bounty hunters, unlock prophecies, and explore the magic of unexpected connections.

From filming under the mystical skies of Joshua Tree to the Comic-Con buzz surrounding the premiere, Mike opens up about why sci-fi resonates with audiences, how this role stretches his creativity, and how his passion for activism shapes the projects he chooses.

🌟 Main Themes

  • Behind the scenes of Unexpected Treasures

  • Shifting from dramatic roles to quirky sci-fi comedy

  • Filming in Yucca Valley & Joshua Tree

  • Why “aliens among us” stories remain timeless

  • Balancing acting, producing, and activism

  • What’s next for Mike Manning’s career

❓ Key Questions Asked

  1. What drew you to Unexpected Treasures and to playing Sam?

  2. How different was this quirky, campy role from your past dramatic work?

  3. Did the Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree feel like characters in the film?

  4. Do you have a favorite on-set story from filming?

  5. Why do you think alien comedies and adventures have lasting appeal?

  6. What sets Unexpected Treasures apart from other sci-fi stories?

  7. How did fans at San Diego Comic-Con respond to the premiere?

  8. How does this role fit into the bigger picture of your career?

  9. How do you choose projects that align with your values in both acting and activism?

  10. What upcoming projects should fans be looking forward to?

🔗 Connect with Mike Manning


Check out this episode!

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Ep 836: Two-Time Emmy Winner Mike Manning Lands in New Alien Adventure Unexpected Treasures


In this episode, two-time Emmy Award winner Mike Manning joins us to talk about his latest project — the fun, campy indie sci-fi adventure Unexpected Treasures, premiering September 19 exclusively on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.

Audiences know Mike from his powerful roles on This Is Us, Days of Our Lives, Teen Wolf, The Bay, and films like Son of the South and God’s Not Dead. Now, he takes on an entirely new kind of character: Sam, a charming alien fugitive who crash-lands in the Mojave Desert and teams up with Hartley (Olivia Blue) to outrun bounty hunters, unlock prophecies, and explore the magic of unexpected connections.

From filming under the mystical skies of Joshua Tree to the Comic-Con buzz surrounding the premiere, Mike opens up about why sci-fi resonates with audiences, how this role stretches his creativity, and how his passion for activism shapes the projects he chooses.

🌟 Main Themes

  • Behind the scenes of Unexpected Treasures

  • Shifting from dramatic roles to quirky sci-fi comedy

  • Filming in Yucca Valley & Joshua Tree

  • Why “aliens among us” stories remain timeless

  • Balancing acting, producing, and activism

  • What’s next for Mike Manning’s career

❓ Key Questions Asked

  1. What drew you to Unexpected Treasures and to playing Sam?

  2. How different was this quirky, campy role from your past dramatic work?

  3. Did the Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree feel like characters in the film?

  4. Do you have a favorite on-set story from filming?

  5. Why do you think alien comedies and adventures have lasting appeal?

  6. What sets Unexpected Treasures apart from other sci-fi stories?

  7. How did fans at San Diego Comic-Con respond to the premiere?

  8. How does this role fit into the bigger picture of your career?

  9. How do you choose projects that align with your values in both acting and activism?

  10. What upcoming projects should fans be looking forward to?

🔗 Connect with Mike Manning


Check out this episode!

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Ep 835: The Secret Science of Energy: Why You’re Tired (and How to Fix It Fast)

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