Vibrant Happy Women

362: Social Media's Toxic Impact on Women: An Honest Conversation (with Kara Alaimo)

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to uncover the surprising truth about the impact of social media on women's lives? Get ready to be enlightened as we unravel the unexp...

361: Flowdreaming: The Secret to Letting Go of Stubborn Life Patterns (with Summer McStravick)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling frustrated and stuck because your visualizations and affirmations aren't leading to the manifestation you desire, then you are not ...

360: Expanding Your Capacity for Joy

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much joy are you willing (and able) to feel? Can your emotional and nervous system baseline handle more happiness? Can you really expand your capa...

359: How to Be a Freaking Dime Even When Life Gets Messy (with Jill Payne)

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the bustling streets of New York City to the serene beauty of Victoria, BC, Jill Payne's journey took unexpected turns. Her candid account of na...

358: Why Women Need Time Away (with Dr. Laura Froyen)

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Laura Froyen joins me again to chat about the power of taking time for yourself. As moms and caregivers, it's easy to get caught up in taking care...

357: Supporting Men's Emotional Wellbeing

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking the stereotype of "clueless men," Anne Fraser takes a stand for men's emotional intelligence and healing, aiming to support them through a j...

356: The Value of Coaching for Transformation

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Linda Folken, a vibrant and happy woman participant, discovered the transformative power of coaching through the Vibrant Happy Women podcast. S...

355: Finding the Courage to Play Bigger

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and play bigger in life? In this episode, you'll discover why finding the courage to play bigger will h...

354: Overcoming the Fear of Being Visible (with Hailey Rowe)

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, doing the same things day after day, and wondering if this is all there is? Then this episode is for yo...

353: Choosing a New Story for Your Life (with Nicole Alexander)

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like the "story" of your life? Join me and guest Nicole Alexander as we discuss how to release the overwhelm, fear, confusion, and "shoulds" so...

352: A Soulful Approach to Health (with Karuna May)

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us have participated in "diet culture" at one time or another, which can leave us feeling like a failure. My guest Karuna May and I discuss a ...

351: Learning About Yourself Through Dreams (with Tzivia Gover)

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dreams happen for all of us, whether we remember them or not. What would happen if you could use your dreams to help you to know yourself better? You ...

350: Healing Grief Using EFT Tapping (with Heather Ambler)

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grief and sadness can occur in any number of circumstances and often leave us feeling helpless, unproductive, and out of control of our lives. This we...

349: How to Handle Grief (with Kitt Rothstein)

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life comes with its share of curve balls, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed with emotion. In this episode, my best friend, Kitt Rothstein, and I ...

348: A Functional Approach to Health (with Dr. Meg Mill)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with energy and clarity? Or with headaches or other aches? This is the episode for you. Dr. Meg Mill talks about using a functional ap...

347: Love Your Body (with Arielle Estoria)

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Body shame is pervasive in our culture, and this episode is geared toward releasing that shame. Join Jen and guest Arielle Estoria as they discuss: H...

346: Somatic Practices to Regulate Your Nervous System (with Nicole Smith Levay)

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For decades mental health and child development experts have taught us to focus on thoughts and behaviors in order to be happier and more successful. ...

345: Being Authentic (with Rachel Macy Stafford)

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be authentic? And how do we release control and allow our kids to be their authentic selves? Guest Rachel Macy Stafford an...

344: When Things Feel Heavy and Overwhelming

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Positive thinking has its merits, but sometimes when life feels heavy and overwhelming, it is even more powerful to know how to regulate your nervous ...

343: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids (with Alyssa Blask Campbell)

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like your kids are always out of sorts, having a meltdown, or just not listening?  This week we're talking about how to raise emotionally i...

342: How to Find Your Truth

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering where I've been? In this episode, I explain everything! You'll learn how time away can help you find your truth and live in greater alignmen...

341: Women's Retreats: Taking Time for Yourself (with Jen Mernick & Bernadette O'Grady)

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by two friends I met at the Vibrant Happy Women retreat, Jen Mernick, and Bernadette O'Grady. Jen and Bernadette both have kids, jobs, and ...

340: How to Be a Brave Woman (with Rachael Evans)

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rachael Evans is a world-leading visionary, business pioneer, author, and advisor who is making waves across the world with her new redefinition of br...

339: Somatic Practices for Healing Stress and Trauma (with Dr. Arielle Schwartz)

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Therapy Consultant, Somatic Psychotherapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor. This week, Dr. Schwa...

338: Manifesting Your Highest Self (with Efia Sulter)

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Efia Sulter is a Mindset and Manifestation Coach, host of The Manifest Edit Podcast, and creator of the V.I.B.E.S method for aligned manifestation. H...

337: Finding Your Purpose by Breaking the Rules (with Mandy Mecham)

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mandy Mecham shares part of her own journey to finding her purpose, and we talk about breaking the rules, finding inspiration in yourself, and showing...

336: Why Am I So Anxious? (With Tracey Marks)

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you struggle with anxiety or a loved one close to you does, you are not alone. This week we are sharing where anxiety comes from, what's happe...

335: Female Firefighters and Emotional Resilience (with Kerry Wisdom-Henbest)

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Wisdom-Henbest shares what she has learned about stuffing emotions versus feeling them and how she helps firefighters and first responders proce...

334: Being More Than a Mom (with Ericka Sóuter)

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ericka Sóuter is the Author of How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide. She explores the 21st-century parenting dilemma that being a good mom...

333: How to Live a Happy Life (with Salisia Valentine)

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Salisia Valentine is an amazing woman I met on a boat while on a whale watching tour. She sat down next to me, we immediately clicked, and I knew that...

332: On Becoming An Adventurous Woman

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm encouraging you to abandon the shoulds, and take the first step to becoming an adventurous woman. Hear how I have been feeling stuck in my life a...

331: How to Start Investing (with Kiana Danial)

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kiana Danial shares some analogies about investing to help you think about it in a way that feels relatable, and some steps you can take to get starte...

330: The Imago Dialogue Process

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing more about The Imago Dialogue and sharing an example from my own life where I used this process recently. Learn why this is an incredibly ...

329: Words of Wisdom for Teens (with Jacqui Letran)

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jacqui Letran shares the power of choosing your emotions and some tips and tools to handle anxiety, depression, and uncomfortable emotions. She shares...

328: Attachment Styles and Relationship Patterns (with Tracy Crossley)

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy Crossley is a relationship expert, who specializes in treating individuals with unhealthy life and relationship patterns. She is the author of O...

327: The Benefits of Taking Inaction (with Jinny Uppal)

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jinny Uppal is no stranger to driving contrary and innovative thinking and has done so much in the business world working with Fortune 500 companies t...

326: How to Emotionally Co-Regulate with Your Partner (with Elizabeth Earnshaw)

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Earnshaw is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified Gottman therapist. She is an expert on relationships and understands how ...

325: Creating Emotional Safety in Your Relationship

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm showing you how to create emotional safety in your marriage and other significant relationships. Discover the foundation of emotional safety, some...

324: Beliefs About Friendship

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm walking you through a step-by-step process to help you assess your existing beliefs about friendship and whether they are holding you back. I'm sh...

323: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion (with Dr. Shauna Shapiro)

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shauna Shapiro some mindfulness tools and practices that will help you show yourself more compassion and love yourself a little deeper. Shauna shares ...

322: How to Create a Day of Rest (with Deanna Mason)

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deanna Mason and I discuss the many different ways you can rest and show you the importance of creating a day each week specifically dedicated to rest...

321: Thoughts and Boundaries

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I share the difference between thoughts and boundaries and how to establish which one you need to implement in your life. Discover why you don't have ...

320: Taking Control of Your Finances (with Amy Scott)

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Scott and I take a deep dive into our finances and discuss the stress that comes with the day-to-day managing of money. Hear how Amy helps couples...

319: Unclutter Your Soul (with Trina McNeilly)

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trina McNeilly and I discuss what it means to unclutter your soul, and why doing so can help not only yourself but others as well. Trina shares some o...

318: Building Heart-Centered Friendships (with Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston)

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston are the authors of I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) and they believe that women need to know that they a...

317: Systems for Your Sanity (with Geomyra Pollard)

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are tired of feeling like you have no time for yourself, this week's guest is here to help. Tune in to hear some of the systems Geomyra uses in...

316: The Decision That Changed Everything

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You do not have to live in a place of burnout, overwhelm, and exhaustion. You can create an entirely new way of showing up in the world, and I'm showi...

315: How to Make Exercise Easier (with Beth Sandlin)

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how to exercise in ways that are gentle, respectful to our nervous systems and that doesn't make us want to quit. We're detaching from the ...

314: Frugality Can Be Fun (with Jen Smith)

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast, Jen Smith. Jen paid off $78k of debt in just two years and is on a mission to help people...

313: Letting Go of External Validation (with Kristen Pierce)

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are holding on to dark secrets or some things from your past that you're carrying shame for, this is the episode for you. Kristen shares how sh...

312: Developing Confidence (with Shannon Cubby)

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how Shannon learned to develop her confidence and her tips to help others do the same. Shannon shares how she realized she can overcome anything ...

311: Codependence, Boundaries, and Emotional Safety (with Victoria Albina)

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is so much needed, so this week, Victoria Albina is showing you how to understand your nervous system and create emotional safety fo...

310: What Does it Really Mean to Be Authentic? (with Amber Price)

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Price and I discuss what it really means to be authentic and share some signs to help you see if you are being authentic in your life. Amber sha...

309: We Need to Talk About Race (with Celeste Headlee)

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss why people tend to avoid conversations about race with somebody who doesn't look like them, and why the key to allowing others to be seen, ...

308: Knowing Your Worth (with Beth Grant)

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life can look a little different from what we anticipated, but different isn't always bad. In this episode, hear how Beth learned to stop settling and...

307: Aligning Your Career with Your Values (with Ashley Stahl)

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why knowing who you are will enable you to find a career that is more aligned with your values. Ashley shares the reason you might feel unhap...

306: Setting Goals from Your Strengths (with Ceri Payne)

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ceri and I talk about why some goals don't get accomplished and why we have to tie our goals in with our priorities. Ceri shares how to set goals from...

305: Raising Authentic Teen Girls (with Eliza Reynolds)

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eliza and I dig into why there are so many stereotypes about teenage girls in our society and why it's time to ditch them. We talk about how to improv...

304: Who Do You Want to Be in 2022?

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share why the process I use to achieve my goals, Be, Do, Have, is more effective and fulfilling than just looking at your to-dos. I...

303: The Trick to Setting Goals That Stick

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing the seven biggest mistakes people make when setting goals and intentions for a new year. Learn how to meet your needs while achieving your...

302: How to Have Stress-Free Holiday Gatherings

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share the recipe for a calmer holiday gathering full of wholehearted connection and respected boundaries. Learn how to host a gathe...

301: How to Get Unstuck (with Marci Barragan and Mary Kay Harton)

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in today to find out what the secret to getting unstuck is from one of my Vibrant Happy Women coaches, Marci Barragan, and one of our members, ...

300: What Do I Really Need?

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate 300 episodes and six amazing years of this podcast, I invite you to put down the map you were provided and to listen inwards. I'm sharing...

299: Connection, Friendship, and Soul Circles

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm chatting with a few of the members of one of our Soul Circles about what it's like having these friendships, what they've learned from their circl...

298: Creating a Beautiful Life (with Maria L)

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maria shares her story of being adopted, going through a tricky divorce, and receiving a scary health diagnosis, on top of being a mom. You will hear ...

297: Launching Your Kids into the World (with Nicole Blanc, Natalie Bubak, and Tara Romney)

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Nicole, Natalie, Tara, and I discuss our experiences of launching our kids into the world and how it affected our emotions, our relationships wit...

296: Living Your Purpose (with Tanya Dalton)

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya and I discuss what it means to have a purpose for your life and why living into yours is so fulfilling. Tanya shares four steps to finding your ...

295: Emotional Safety (with Laura Froyen and Janna Denton Howes)

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what emotional safety is, where to find it, and why you so deeply deserve to feel emotionally safe. When you feel grounded and calm, you help...

294: Creating Sacred Space for Yourself

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear why I believe it is so important to create a space for yourself to be nurtured and away from your roles of mother and wife. I'm sharing how the r...

293: How to Stop Procrastinating

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Curious how I managed to go from chronic procrastinator to energized and prepared? Listen in. This week, I'm sharing the exact steps I took to underst...

292: The Real Path to Balance (with Christy Wright)

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christy shares her five practical and highly effective steps for creating balance in your life. Find out why the path to balance isn't productivity, e...

291: How to Boost Your Baseline Mood

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing how you can find your baseline mood and then raise it so you can feel how you want to feel more often. Our thoughts have more power over o...

290: Becoming the Permission You Seek (with Regina Louise)

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Regina shares her story of growing up in foster care and the pain she endured under that system. By the age of 18, she had lived in 30 different homes...

289: Creating a Life You Love (with Zehra Mahoon)

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zehra shares her journey of becoming a coach and how learning about and practicing the law of attraction has brought so much success, ease, and joy in...

288: Letting Stuff Go (with Allie Casazza)

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Allie and I talk about her goal of eradicating the "hot mess mom" stereotype and why understanding your family members' unique personality types will ...

287: You Can Change

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll hear from nine of my recent graduates about the changes they decided to make in their lives and their reflections on that proc...

286: Becoming the Next Version of You (with Lezlie Eidson)

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lezlie shares her story of losing herself, finding herself, and how getting coached empowered her to become a coach herself. Find out how her coaches'...

285: When Life Feels Hard

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I share seven ways you can reset and take care of yourself when life feels hard. I'm sharing the ways I choose happiness when things are looking dim, ...

284: The Real Reason Relationships Fail (with Abby Medcalf)

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Abby shares the real reason relationships fail and how to turn yours around if you're on that path. We talk about the problem of competition in relati...

283: Living Your Best Life (with Nicole Walters)

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in today as Nicole and I chat about life, purpose, and choosing grace and gratitude. Nicole shares how racism impacts her life, the story of ad...

282: Upleveling Your Thoughts About Your Kids (with Tracy May)

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy graciously shares how we can stop comparing our kids to others and learn how to let them be themselves. Every child has a unique path, and it's ...

281: Making Wealth and Money Easy (with Patrice Washington)

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patrice shares how you can get rid of that visceral reaction to the word "budget" and how to attract wealth to you through six simple pillars. If you'...

280: How to Fight Fair

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing some of the ways my husband and I learned to fight fair and some of the tools we use to have a more harmonious relationship, even when we ...

279: Healing Your Heartbreak (with Tracie Pinnock)

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear my conversation with Tracie all about grieving the loss of relationships and the loss of ourselves. You'll learn the three phases of healing from...

278: Leaping into Alignment (with Marci Barragan)

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear my conversion with Marci all about taking the leap into alignment. She shares her story of changing lots of different things in her life so she c...

277: Post Pandemic Adjustment

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Besides validating whatever it is you're feeling right now, I want to tell you that bouncing back to pre-pandemic days isn't likely. We have all lost ...

276: Becoming an Empowered Empath (with Wendy De Rosa)

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for my conversation with Wendy about being empathic, what it does and does not mean, and how to cultivate a deeper awareness of your intuition...

275: How to Thrive This Summer with Kids (with Kira Dorrian and Deana Thayer)

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How awesome would it be at the end of this summer to say, "Holy cow! That was the best summer we've ever had"? For you to feel connected to your kids ...

274: Destress Your Life with Meditation (with Madhur-Nain Webster)

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Madhur-Nain on her spiritual upbringing, how meditation impacts her approach to therapy, and the gap she noticed in the self-help section ...

273: How to Be a Guilt-Free Mom (with JoAnn Crohn)

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JoAnn shares her own experience with mom guilt and the ways she has learned to let it go. She gives some invaluable advice for parents of children wit...

272: Taking Your Friendships to the Next Level (with Laura Tremaine)

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may think that talking about yourself is narcissistic or tacky, but as Laura can assure you, it's not. In our conversation, Laura explains the imp...

271: The State of the World

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear some of the questions I'm posing about the state of the world right now. I'm guiding you to discover what you truly want your life to look like w...

270: The Power of Writing It Down (with Allison Fallon)

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Allison shares how powerful the habit of journaling can be for working through trauma and processing our emotions. Writing is a beautiful way to tell ...

269: Emotion Regulation for Moms and Kids (with Brooke Weinstein)

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brooke walks me through some of the common acting-out behaviors we see in our kids and how we can help them process their underlying ...

268: Setting Boundaries (with Terri Cole)

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in today for an episode jam-packed with wisdom and guidance from the Boundary Boss herself. Terri shares what the different types of boundaries a...

267: Unapologetic Living (with Vashti Whitfield)

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in today to hear Vashti's candid, authentic, and vulnerable story of loss, adversity, and growth. We talk about the globally acclaimed document...

266: Letting Go of Mom Guilt (with Rachel Nielson)

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in today to hear from Rachel on her experience of mom guilt and the different ways it was showing up in her life. She experienced aspirational sh...

265: How to Create Lasting Change

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you don't think life coaching is for you, I want you to listen to this episode. I remember how nervous and doubtful I was and how I didn't thi...

264: Healing from Unhealthy Relationships (with Rebecca Kay)

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in today to hear Rebecca's amazing story of self-love, how she healed her pain and sadness, and now helps other women do the same. We explore the...

263: How to Handle Feeling Like a Fish Out of Water (with Alberta McKnight)

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in today as Alberta shares the ways she has felt like a fish out of water in her life and some of the ways she learned to cope with that feelin...