#LightHerProject

Today we are talking about social media and its impact on our health and well-being! 

In this episode, we share:

• The results of our poll of how social media impacts women’s health
• Our individual experiences with social media and our well-being
• Why we showcase our best selves on social media
• How the internet has changed over time
• A comparison of life before (and after) the internet
• Key insights from Brené Brown's podcast on Social...

Today, we're talking about something that I believe a lot of us have experienced and may even be experiencing now – Burnout!

In this episode, we share:

• Our individual experiences with burnout
• Defining burnout and how it differs from stress or fatigue
• Common signs and symptoms of burnout
• Gender-related factors that contribute to burnout 
• Effective self-care strategies tailored to women to prevent and  alleviate burnout
• How women p...

Welcome to Season 2 of the #LightHerProject podcast! With this new season, we are excited to be a little more bold. Vixen and I plan to speak our truth. We have different viewpoints, but we are respectful of each other and I hope that our truth and our variety will resonate with all of our listeners. 

Today, we're diving straight into the depths of personality with a topic that's sure to spark intrigue: Introverts vs. Extr...

My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of non-surgical beauty and figure fixes!

This is our final episode of Season 1 of the #LightHerProject podcast. We selected this subject because our very first episode, on body image, was our most popular one!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The pros and cons of non-surgical solutions
• The limitations of cosmetic surgery
• Non-surgical options for common skin and body challenges...

My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of respect.

In this episode, we share:
- Our personal experiences as it relates to respect
- The impact of respect on relationships
- Tactics for gaining respect from others
- The importance of setting boundaries
- How the remote work environment impacts how we show up
- Navigating special circumstances that poses challenges 
- Is resp...

My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine welcome a special guest, Deena Rabideau! The three of us discuss the topic of making a fresh start.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Our personal experiences starting over and what we’ve learned from that process
• How to know when it’s time to make a fresh start
• Ways to keep your core identity in place during a life transition
• How to keep a positive mindset when handling unplanned changes
• Five th...

My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of adult bullying. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Our personal experiences with adult bullying
• How to handle an adult bully, especially in cases where the bully is a family member or coworker
• The distinction between bullying and someone ‘trying to be funny’ 
• Online bullying and the troll syndrome 
• Safeguards to prevent cancel culture from turning into a vehicle for bullying
• T...

My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of childhood bullying. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Our personal experiences with childhood bullying
• Handling a child bully, if your child is the aggressor
• Advising children on how to respond to bullies
• Bullying differences by gender
• Relational aggression, emotional bullying, and the ‘mean girl’ phenomenon 
• The role of technology in bullying and the advent of cyberbullying 
• ...

My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of navigating Gender Disparities in the Workplace. We welcome guest Jessica Boozel, who shares her insight on the subject in this robust conversation.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Assumptions made about gender in the workplace 
• The role of imposter syndrome as a woman in a male-dominated field
• The differences working in a male-dominated vs. female-dominated workplace
• Pay d...

My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine talks with me on the topic of how to maintain a positive outlook during challenging times. We are experiencing trying times right now. We have a worsening economy, inflation, wars, worker shortages, and rising healthcare costs  - not to mention all of the other things that happen in life that affect each of us personally.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Costs through the years including min...

My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine talks with me on the topic of entrepreneurship! Did you know? In 1972, there were around 400,000 women-owned businesses. Today, there are over 13 million!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Our entrepreneurial origin stories 
• Deciding when it’s time to hire (or not hire)
• The pros and cons of being an entrepreneur
• The most difficult aspect of running your own show
• Advice we would give to someone ju...

Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine discuss time management. 

 In this episode, we explore:

• Why some people are better at time management than others
• How to keep from feeling like you’re drowning 
• Procrastination: it’s root cause as well as its advantages and disadvantages 
• Personality types and how they affect time management
• Tips for time management, regardless of your personality and upbringing
• The responsibilities of women an...

Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine (LE, LMT, LNHB, CLDT) discuss happiness - and question... does it exist?

In this episode, explore:
- Personal experiences with happiness
- How to be happy even when you’re going through something that is challenging
- Habits and mindsets & how they affect happiness
- Is ignorance bliss?
- The book, the Happiness Project, and the accompanying “Happier” App

Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine (LE, LMT, LNHB, CLDT) explore:

• What it is about female friendships that prompts a focus on this topic
• How and why female friendships evolve over time
• How male and female friendships differ - and why women rule!
• How to balance friendships with everyday life
• Why women have a negative experience with female friendships
• The podcast from Emma Chamberlain dedicated to this topic, too
• The Barbie movie...

Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine (LE, LMT, LNHB, CLDT) discuss Imposter Syndrome.

  In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The definition of imposter syndrome
• The five different Competence Types (commonly referred to as the 5 types of impostor syndrome)
• Why women are more likely to suffer from this psychological condition
• How social media has influenced imposter syndrome
• How to overcome imposter syndrome 
• Celebrities who have struggl...

Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine (LE, LMT, LNHB, CLDT) welcome guests Laney Goff and Anna Dobbert in this special episode! The four ladies discuss aging with perspectives from different age groups: 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s!

 In this episode, explore:

• personal (and hilarious) stories of aging 
• the relationship we have with our bodies over time
• maintaining a positive mindset while aging
• the perception of death as we age as well ...

Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine (LE, LMT, LNHB, CLDT) discuss the topic of caring for aging parents!  In this episode, explore:

• Their personal stories of caring for aging parents
• Options for long-term care: living with you vs. living in a retirement or assisted-living community
• The role of siblings in caretaking
• How to take care of yourself while also taking care of your parents
• Setting healthy boundaries with parents
• What’s...