SHARING OUT LOUD
Midlife hit, the filter broke, and the truth started swinging. From menopause to alcoholism and sobriety, to identity and the mess we all pretend we’re not drowning in — she’s finally saying everything women were taught to swallow. And the guests? Bold, brilliant, and absolutely ready to say the quiet parts out loud. Imagine what beautiful things could happen if we all chose to be vulnerable. If we all decided to be BRAVE, to start SHARING our personal stories OUT LOUD, because we knew it could help someone else who is going through the same thing.Want to be a part...
Your Skin Is Changing—Here's Why: The Science Behind Midlife Skin with Danielle Ruess
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Why doesn't my skin respond the way it used to?" If you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, you're definitely not alone.
Today's guest, Danielle Ruess, knows that feeling firsthand.
After spending more than 26 years leading marketing in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and technology industries, Danielle never imagined she'd become the founder of a skincare company. But when her own skin began changing in her early 40s and the products she trusted stopped working, she did what many of us wish we knew how to do—she st...
Menopause, Hormones, and Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Jordan Emont
When I sat down with Dr. Jordan Emont, I thought we would jump right into menopause, hormones, and women's health. Instead, we started somewhere I wasn't expecting at all: insurance. And honestly? It ended up being one of the most fascinating parts of our conversation.
We talked about the complexities of our healthcare system, the hurdles both patients and physicians face, and why getting the care you need isn't always as straightforward as it should be. Dr. Emont offers a unique perspective as a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause specialist who sees firsthand how insurance decisions can...
10 Days, Not 10 Years: Greg Miles, PhD on the Future of Endometriosis Diagnosis
Did you know that endometriosis has been found in embryos? That's right. Endometriosis doesn't suddenly begin with a woman's first period—it can be present long before symptoms ever appear. Yet despite affecting millions of women, it still takes an average of 7 to 10 years to receive a diagnosis. For many women, that's years of pain, confusion, dismissal, and being told their symptoms are "normal."
This week on Sharing Out Loud, I'm joined by Greg Miles, PhD, Founder and CEO of Milestone Gyno-mics, an innovative women's health startup working to change that reality.
Greg is a...
The Disease No One Prepared Girls For: Endometriosis & the Fight for Care -- with Nicole Notar
Did you know that endometriosis has been found in embryos? Yes, you read that correctly. Endometriosis doesn’t suddenly begin when a girl gets her first period — research suggests it can start developing long before that. This is not simply a “woman’s disease.” It is a female disease that can impact girls and women across their entire lifespan.
In this episode of Sharing Out Loud, I sit down with Nicole Notar, founder of Endo Excision For All, for a conversation every woman, and quite honestly, every human, needs to hear. Nicole shares her deeply personal journey through th...
Echoes of the Western Front: Briana Gervat’s Solo Journey Through History
Today’s conversation takes us into history—but not the kind you learned from a textbook.
I sat down with author Briana Gervat, whose book There Will Come Soft Rains: A Journey Along the Western Front explores the emotional, physical, and human landscapes left behind by war.
This isn’t just a story about the past—it’s about what lingers. The silence, the memory, the weight of places that have seen more than most of us can imagine.
Briana brings a powerful lens to this journey, blending history with reflection and asking the kind o...
Addiction, Advocacy, and Finding Your Voice -- with The Dependency Doula
Today, I’m joined by Charlotte—the Dependency Doula—whose work is rooted in something far deeper than professional training.
Her journey began as a pregnant woman in active addiction, navigating recovery while facing judgment, fear, and systems that didn’t always listen.
Through determination and self-advocacy, she rebuilt her life—and now uses that experience to stand beside other women doing the same.
From high-risk maternity cases to family advocacy, Charlotte helps women find their voice in moments where it matters most.
This is a conversation about resilience, truth, and why women...
Brainstem Stroke to Midlife Powerhouse — with Dr. Kristine Gravino
Today on Sharing Out Loud, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Kristine Gravino — Ph.D., psychologist, integrative health expert, and a true force when it comes to helping women break self-sabotage and rebuild trust with their bodies.
But this conversation? It goes way deeper than mindset tips.
We talk about the brainstem stroke she survived in her early 20s — an experience that could have taken her life in a completely different direction. Instead, it became part of the foundation for who she is today.
We get into motherhood — raising her two now-grown sons — b...
HRT in Midlife: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All -- with Angie Knierim
I am republishing this episode because it needs to be heard! So please listen and share, share, share!
Angie Knierim is a menopause advocate and the founder of Empower Women in Midlife, a FREE app designed for women like you to connect, share experiences, and advocate for your own health and life.
In midlife — especially during perimenopause and menopause — you don’t have to feel confused, isolated, or overwhelmed. We’re breaking the stigma and having real, open conversations about everything from vaginal health to GLP-1s.
Angie’s passion for this work was born f...
Dr. Alexis Dunne Is Back! HRT Explained: Hysterectomy, Endometriosis & More
Dr. Alexis Dunne is back on the podcast! If you don’t already know her, Dr. Dunne — also known as @dunnewithmenopause — is a board-certified internal medicine physician and certified menopause specialist based in Illinois who has become a trusted voice for women navigating midlife health.
Last week, Dr. Dunne graciously joined me for an Instagram Live so we could dive into a few important topics we didn’t get to cover the last time she was on the show — including hormone replacement therapy after a hysterectomy and using HRT when you have endometrio...
Ozempic: An Accidental Discovery, A Life Reclaimed -- with Paige Gordon
For more than twenty years, Paige was sick — not visibly sick, but quietly battling bulimia nervosa. And like so many people living with invisible illnesses, she became incredibly good at looking “fine.” She built a life. She had a career, relationships, a social circle. She laughed at the right times. She showed up. But internally, she was locked in a relentless negotiation with food, her body, and shame.
For two decades, Paige lived as two people: the woman everyone saw and the woman who hid. And the hiding was exhausting. She wasn’t just managing an eating disorder...
Loud, Political, and Pro-HRT: Dr. Alexis Dunne Unfiltered
Today’s guest is the kind of physician who doesn’t just practice medicine — she lives it out loud.
Dr. Alexis Dunne is an Internal Medicine physician who pivoted her career to become a menopause specialist after witnessing how deeply women were being dismissed, misinformed, and left to suffer in silence. But she didn’t just stay inside the exam room. She picked up her phone.
Yes, she jumped headfirst onto the social media bandwagon — and her very first video? It went viral after Dr. Mary Claire Haver reposted it. Practically overnight, her voice reached thousands...
What 24 Years of Medical Gaslighting Cost One Woman -- with Callie Greenberg, Endometriosis Warrior
In this episode of Sharing Out Loud, I’m joined by Callie Greenberg — healthcare insider, endometriosis survivor, and a woman who is LOUD when it comes to owning your body and your story.
Callie spent nearly two decades working inside the healthcare system — only to be dismissed, gaslit, and failed by it. Her pain began at 13, and for 24 years she was told it was “just bad cramps,” “in her head,” or simply “part of being a woman.”
Spoiler: it wasn’t.
At 37, Callie was finally diagnosed with stage 4/5 advanced endometriosis. After surgery to remove inv...
Sobriety, Menopause, and Thriving as Women Age -- with Sarah Rutsbatch (edited re-release)
Sarah is the best-selling author of Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free, and a passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing at every stage of life. She is also:
a multi-award-winning Health and Wellbeing Coachan accredited Grey Area Drinking Coacha menopause coachand a keynote speaker, bravely sharing her journey to sobrietySarah quite literally supports women all over the world in creating—and truly living—their best lives as they age. But what shaped her into doing this deeply meaningful work?
A...
Empower Women in Midlife: From Isolation to Advocacy -- with Angie Knierim
Today on the podcast, I’m so excited to welcome Angie Knierim — a menopause advocate and the founder of Empower Women in Midlife, a FREE space (app) created for women like you to connect, share experiences, and become advocates for your own health and life.
In midlife — especially during perimenopause and menopause — you no longer have to feel confused, isolated, or overwhelmed. We’re breaking the stigma, talking openly about everything from vaginal health to GLP-1s, and embracing this season with courage, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging.
Angie’s passion for...
What if healing meant walking back into the rooms you’ve spent your whole life trying to escape? -- with April Garcia
Welcome to the podcast — I’m so honored to welcome April Day Garcia.
April is the author of the breathtaking memoir The Room to Be Brave, a book built around one powerful question:
What if healing meant walking back into the rooms you’ve spent your whole life trying to escape?
In Room to Be Brave, April invites us into the invisible house we all carry — the one made of memories that shaped us, moments that broke us, and rooms we’ve kept locked for far too long.
Because every memory liv...
Menopause, But Make It Sudden: When Surgery Changes Everything -- with Fliss Hoyle
Today’s episode is an important one — and an honest one.
Fliss Hoyle is back for her second conversation with me, and this time she’s sharing a story that far too many women are living quietly: surgical menopause.
Fliss is the founder of Lived Experience Inspires, a company dedicated to bringing the patient voice and lived experience into the heart of healthcare, education, and workplace culture. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to break the stigma, build compassion, and empower people — from students to senior leaders — to create environments rooted in underst...
🎙️ Midlife Table Talk: The Conversation Every Woman Deserves
Because midlife doesn’t need a makeover; it needs a microphone! And it also needs LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of women talking about it, sometimes for hours at a time😘.
So, what happens when women drop the polite, watered-down version of midlife and finally say what’s actually going on?
Magic. Truth. Relief. And a whole lot of “Why did no one tell me this sooner?”
That’s exactly what unfolded during the very first Midlife Table Talk—a raw, unrushed, radically honest roundtable hosted by me and Angela Burk, speaker, midlif...
The Brain–Hormone Connection -- with Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett, Board Certified Neurologist
In this enlightening episode, I had the privilege of speaking with the brilliant Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett, a board-certified neurologist, author, and motivational speaker. Together, we dove into the fascinating interplay between brain health and hormonal changes during menopause, uncovering how this life stage impacts cognitive function and overall well-being.
Dr. Hatchett shared her expertise on how hormonal shifts during menopause influence brain chemistry, potentially affecting memory, focus, and emotional resilience. She emphasized the importance of understanding these changes to empower women during this transformative phase of life.
We also explored the profound role lifestyle...
Who Says 67 Isn’t Prime Time? Kelli O'Dell is rewriting the HRT Rules.
Meet Kelli O'Dell, a 67-year-old woman on FIRE to talk about menopause and HRT, because "no one is ever too old to rise".
In this episode, we sit down for an intimate, no-nonsense conversation about what it really means to start hormone replacement therapy later in life. From gaslighting in the medical system to the moment she finally said enough, her story is raw, honest, and wildly empowering.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “too old” to ask for what your body needs, this conversation will change your mind—and maybe your life.
Sha...
You Are Not Too Old: Andryea Natkin’s Fight for Hormones
Today’s conversation is one you won’t forget. I’m sitting down with Andryea Natkin — a 73-year-old ceramic artist who’s fighting for her right to access the hormones she deserves.
Andryea is on a mission — a fierce, unapologetic mission. She’s tenacious. She’s brave. And she’s absolutely not taking no for an answer.
Because here’s the truth: whether you’re just beginning your perimenopause journey or you were denied hormones years ago because of the falsely reported WHI study — you deserve to live a full, healthy life.
Let’s be clear: vagi...
Decoding Hormones + Reclaiming Your Health, with Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi, aka Dr. Noor
Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi, aka Dr. Noor, is a women’s health physician who offers menopause treatment and wellness services tailored specifically to women. Driven by her own experience, she founded Lifestyles to empower women through perimenopause and menopause with real education, data-backed strategies, and personalized care.
She is breaking barriers and speaking loudly about a topic that has been brushed aside, minimized, and misdiagnosed for far too long. She is also a firm believer in treating women earlier — because you don’t have to wait for the “magic day” when you’re officially one year beyo...
The Real Girls Guide to Over 55 -- with blogger and author, Angela Burk
🎙️ The Real Girls Guide to Over 55 with Angela Burk
I met Angela in the comments section of Instagram while going down the rabbit hole of everything menopause. Something about her instantly stood out — her humor, her honesty, her unapologetic confidence. Within minutes, I knew I didn’t just need to talk with her — we needed to be friends.
Angela is the real deal — smart, funny, and unfiltered. She’s here to spill the truth about everything from her own menopause journey — what she’s learned, what she would have done differently (hint: educated herself sooner abou...
Lived Experience in Action: How Fliss Hoyle Trains Others to Understand Mental Health
Meet Fliss Holyle, born and raised — and still living — in the UK. At just 17, her world was turned upside down after a horrific car accident that set off a chain reaction of mental and physical health challenges. What followed was years of battling depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and an eating disorder — and later, a severe medication reaction that triggered bipolar disorder and led to her first stay in a psychiatric hospital.
For the next sixteen years, Fliss had to rebuild herself, piece by piece, while facing new diagnoses like seizures, PMDD...
Sobriety & Hormone Health: Never on Autopilot
Hormones and sobriety — guess what they have in common?!!! You've got just me talking today from a recent Instagram LIVE. Let's dive in!
1. Just like sobriety, hormone health requires ongoing attention, monitoring, and support. Ignoring either one can set us back.
2. Our bodies change, our needs shift — which means treatment and support must evolve too.
3. Community, education, and ongoing care are the pillars of both hormone health and sobriety.
4. Neither is a quick fix. Both are lifelong journeys that deserve respect and commitment.
5. The more we talk about this, the...
No Wine. No Shame. Just Truth: Katherine Rhadans is Here!
You’re Going to Love Today’s Guest!
This week, I’m beyond honored to welcome the magnificent Katherine Rhadans to the podcast!
You may know her as the brilliant and HILARIOUS mind behind “No Wine in the Carpool Line” (don’t worry—we get into how that gem came to be), but there’s so much more to this fierce, funny, and fearless woman. Katherine is almost 12 years sober, a mother of five, a prominent voice in the quit lit community, and living proof that you can rewrite your story—even after addicti...
Not Just teeth and Jaws: Dr. Jacci Tomsic on Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Strength & Heart
Welcome to the show! Today we’re joined by Dr. Jacci Tomsic, a highly accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgeon who’s blazing trails in a field still largely dominated by men.
Dr. Tomsic is passionate about serving her community (Cleveland, OH)!) —not just through surgery, but through genuine connection. Oral and maxillofacial surgery isn’t just about fixing jaws or removing wisdom teeth. It’s about helping people heal both physically and emotionally. Many of her patients are navigating trauma, facial differences, or deep-rooted confidence issues, and Dr. Tomsic approaches each case with empathy, precision...
Andy Matthews Helander: "Seeing Me. The Good, the Bad & the True"
This is a re-release from my badass friend, Andy Matthews Helander — and trust me, it’s a MUST LISTEN.
Lies, deceit, gaslighting, and then Andy’s life was flipped upside down -- her husband announced they were getting divorced. What followed? — the kind of emotional chaos that feels more like a true crime series than real life. But Andy didn’t stay down for long.
She made a bold decision to reclaim her power and applied to the Wonderwomen coaching program. After a rigorous application process, she was accepted — and that’s w...
Terry Tateossian on midlife reinvention, addiction, and starting over after burnout🌿
This week’s episode features a raw, real, and powerful conversation with Terry Tateossian — an entrepreneur, startup founder, and now a passionate advocate for health and wellness.
Terry’s story begins in Eastern Europe under a Communist regime. At just 11 years old, she defected with her parents, spent two years in a refugee camp, and eventually made it to the U.S. to start a new life.
She went on to build a thriving career in tech and media — raising two children, living in a beautiful home — on the out...
She Did It Anyway: The Power of Purpose, Pain, and Perseverance -- with Heather Ritts
In this week’s inspiring episode, we sit down with Heather Ritts — a powerhouse mom of three, small business owner, transformation coach, fitness competitor, and co-founder of FitLife Method, a holistic fitness program designed specifically for women. Together with her sister, Heather is building a movement that goes far beyond workouts, integrating education, nutrition, training, and hormone health to support women in every aspect of their wellness journey.
Heather’s story is one of grit, resilience, and unstoppable determination. From a young age, she refused to accept limits — if someone told her she couldn’t...
The Silent Storm: Sam’s Story and the Hidden Toll of Menopause. A MUST LISTEN.
🔺 Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussions of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please know you are not alone—there is help, and there is hope. Resources can be found below❤️.
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we meet Sam—a bright, dependable woman whose life was turned upside down by a force few saw coming: menopause.
What started as a series of relentless UTIs spiraled into debilitating anxiety, insomnia, and eventually...
Revisiting One of the Most Powerful Conversations I’ve Had -----Becky Parker, Mindset & Marriage Coach.
🎙️ Re-Release: A Must-Listen Conversation with Becky Parker
This episode is a re-release, but with a twist—it's a trimmed-down version that puts the spotlight right where it belongs: on Becky Parker. When I first recorded this, I was still finding my rhythm as a host (and probably talked a little too much 😅). Since then, I’ve learned a lot—and this conversation deserves to be heard with full focus on the absolute fire Becky brings.
Becky is a certified life success coach and practitioner, and her story hone...
From Darkness to Light: Kiki Hurwitt on Healing, Health, and Hope.
RE-RELEASE! A shortened version of my amazing conversation with Kiki❤️
Kiki Hurwitt is an absolute powerhouse I discovered on the 'gram. I reached out to her because I wanted to hear the story behind the face in her “before” photos from 2020. What pushed her to take control of her health—her life?
What I wasn’t prepared for was the raw honesty of her journey—how her unhealthy relationship with alcohol began, and what it took to break free. I wasn’t prepared for a lot of this conversation, actually… but this is why I...
Midlife, Movement & the Magic of Not Giving Up -- with Amy Johnston of Amy Johnston Fitness
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Sharing Out Loud — the podcast where we get real about life, change, and the stories we’re all living. Today, I’m sitting down with someone who embodies strength, drive, positivity, and a whole lot of real talk — the amazing Amy Johnston of Amy Johnston Fitness.
Amy is a certified trainer and nutrition coach based in Calgary, Alberta. But she doesn't just transform bodies, she helps women transform the way they think about their bodies, especially during the exciting chapter of perimenopause😘.
As someone navigating this life stage herself, Amy brings...
The Journey to Joy: Jillian Laudano on Overcoming, Thriving, and Giving Back.
Welcome back to Sharing Out Loud, where real stories meet transformation, healing, and the power of the human spirit. Today, I have the absolute honor of introducing you to someone whose light and wisdom are as powerful as her story—Jillian Laudano.
Jillian is a certified Life Coach, Spiritual Practitioner, Energy Healer, Meditation and EFT Tapping expert, Speaker, and Sobriety Coach with She Walks Canada. She’s also a student of the incredible Jay Shetty. But more than her titles, Jillian is a true embodiment of hope, healing, and higher purpose.
She’s walked through some o...
"Breath: The Quiet Revolution" -- with Chelsea Powell
Welcome to Sharing Out Loud! Whether you’re here for the 70th time or tuning in for the very first, I’m so glad you’re here. I hope you find this listening experience to be a breath of fresh air—a space where stories are shared with honesty, vulnerability, and heart.
Each episode features real conversations that remind us we’re not alone in our struggles or growth. Today’s episode is no exception.
"YOU WERE MEANT FOR MORE. YOU WEREN'T MEANT TO STAY SMALL"
Chelsea Powell (a re...
The Seekers Path -- In Recovery & In Bloom with Danya "Dani" Yusep
Welcome to SHARING OUT LOUD—the space where stories unfold, healing begins, and art meets the soul. Today, we’re diving into a conversation with someone whose journey is anything but ordinary.
Danya is an artist, photo journalist, filmmaker, spice creator, and recovery advocate (in recovery herself from alcohol abuse and domestic violence) whose work speaks to the raw, unfiltered beauty of being human. She's a seeker of truth, a lover of the universe, and a storyteller who weaves her experiences into visual and emotional landscapes that move hearts and minds alike.
Whether she's behind the...
Breaking Boundaries and Leveling the Playing Field: A Conversation with Alexandra Bos on Courage, Creativity, and Writing Her Own Story
In this empowering episode, I sit down (again) with Alexandra Bos, a true female badass. An author, a yoga teacher, and a chaser of knowledge, Alexandra is the epitome of not taking no for an answer.
In this episode, Alexandra shares her transformative journey from overcoming personal challenges to embracing sobriety, and how it has empowered her to push past glass ceilings. With her passion for wellness, she recently studied with Wim Hof, diving deep into breathwork and cold exposure, and using these practices to elevate her mind and body. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about...
Solo episode celebrating 6 years of sobriety!
Six years ago today, I woke up after drinking once again—only this time was different. I knew I was done. I still had alcohol in my system, so I decided the next day, March 21, 2019, would be my first fully sober day. But today, March 20, was the day of my awakening.
Last night in the She Walks Canada coaching group, we talked about what it means to be sober and stay sober. For me, it has meant that every single day is hard work. Every day, I have to look deep within myself—not just to see what...
If you don't give up you never lose -- with Maddie Smith
"Perseverance. We all deserve to be the best version of ourselves. Every day I try to do a little better or work a little harder".
-- Maddie Smith
Welcome MADDIE! Sober badass, mom, CrossFitter, military wife, and an incredible role model for anyone looking to remove alcohol from their life.
In this episode, we dive into the powerful journey of sobriety from a woman’s perspective. We discuss the societal pressures and expectations placed on women from a young age and how they influence our lives, especially motherhood. We explore the "mo...
Where in the world has Heather been?
Hey everyone! It's been a minute since I last checked in, but definitely not for lack of wanting to be here! Life has just… well, life has gotten in the way. Over the past little while, I’ve been navigating the challenges of helping my parents move out of their home of 51 years, and transitioning my mom into assisted living to better manage her Alzheimer’s symptoms. It’s been a lot, but I’m still here, and I’m so grateful to have you all with me. I’ve got more content coming your way, so stay tuned—exciting things...
