Episodes

Amazing things have unfolded for so many of our guests. This is especially true for 21-year-old inventor Dasia Taylor, who sat down to fill us in on all the cool stuff she has been doing since our first interview in Episode 35. In today’s episode we: Hear about all the adventures Dasia has experienced since her ground breaking science fair invention of color changing stitches that put her on the Ellen show, got the attention of VP Kamala Harris on Twitter, and a spot in the book Good night Stor...

In today’s episode Kate and Betsy speak to Rebecca Sanabria who they interviewed in episode 6. In the 3 years since their last conversation, Rebecca made a big move and began to bravely step out from behind the camera and own her expertise about helping people show up better. In today’s episode we discuss: Rebecca’s recent revelation that she is on expert on showing up better, and how this meant she could no longer hide but rather needed to be more face forward. The 20 minute rule she gave he...

In today’s episode Kate and Betsy dive into a deeper exploration of our personal shadow, and why doing internal shadow work to reclaim the parts of self we have disconnected from may be one of the most effective ways to reach more of our potential. Today we discuss: What exactly is our personal shadow? Do we all have a shadow? Is our shadow all bad, dark stuff? Perfectionism and how it is actually a protection technique to keep us distanced and distracted from our shadow. The types of things...

In today’s episode Kate and Betsy interview actress and author Dolores Reynals, a true woman of the world. Dolores’ fascinating life circling the globe and her commitment to her inner voice no matter the naysayers shows us yet another version of the wild woman. In today’s episode we discuss: Dolores’ traumatic entry into this world and how medical staff believed she would die, but she kept crying and kicking, a testament to her tenacity. Her early years growing up at the base of the Andes in ...

In today’s episode Kate and Betsy interview local author Nina Lohman about her new book “The Body Alone: A Lyrical Articulation of Chronic Pain”. We talk about Nina’s 20 year relationship to pain in the form of headaches, and the power of telling her story. In today’s episode we discuss: How as a child Nina was curious, quiet, calm, and happy and that her first 10 years were filled with a lot of love and support. How on a cold January morning in her mid-20’s, Nina experienced what she calls “...

In today’s episode Kate and Betsy reflect on the current energy of these times where women are coming out to support a woman running for president. We talk about how this relates to the wild woman and the timing/cycles that suggest we are in a powerful shift right now. In today’s episode we discuss: How within 2 days of Kamala’s presidential announcement black women organized a zoom call in support of her, followed by Asian-American women followed by white women. How these conversations are s...

In today’s episode we celebrate Betsy’s arrival in her 50th decade and all the feels this has brought to the surface. Kate shares her advice and encouragement. In today’s episode we talk about: Betsy’s sense of foreboding leading up to the actual day and the fear of “what if I am not living well?” Why a new dedication to self feels like it is already emerging for Betsy, and Kate’s similar experience when she turned 50. Laryngitis strikes! That elusive mind-body connection and why Betsy could...

Today we interview Wendy Hummell, a seasoned law enforcement officer in Wichita, Kansas who after 25 years is now providing wellness resources to law enforcement officers to help them thrive in their work. We talk about surviving in a masculine profession, perfectionism, and the toll the career in law enforcement took on her wellbeing. Wendy shares the trauma she experienced when having premature babies and how finding yoga helped her tap into the effect trauma was having on her nervous system. ...

In today’s episode we have a conversation that has been looming for months: our children leaving for college in just a few short weeks. Kate has been preparing herself as she has done this 2 other times, whereas Betsy is going in blind not knowing what to expect. This leads into a broader conversation of grief, witnessing each other, and why we are sick of finding a silver lining. In today’s episode we talk about: Kate’s process of preparing for her final child to leave home for college, and h...

Today we interview Roxanne Erdahl, a wise friend to both Betsy and Kate. In this conversation, Roxanne brings the truth bombs and admits that her crone wisdom comes from pain. We talk about all the many “lives” she has lived, and glean deep insights from her stories of adaptability and life purpose. Today we discuss: Roxanne’s early years where her family constantly moved, teaching her the need for adaptability and the capacity to shape shift. The fire Roxanne has always tapped into around pu...

In today’s episode Kate and Betsy reveal MORE books that have touched them and made an impression in their lives. They first talked about favorite books in episode 63. In today’s episode they each share 5 more that they love and often recommend to people. They share their experiences and learnings surrounding these books and memories of when and where they were when they read them. Betsy’s Top 5 Books 1. Breath – James Nester: The connection between breath and health. 2. The Artist’s Way – J...

Today we are releasing one of our most listened to podcast episodes with Arielle Schwartz “Awakening the Spiritual Heart”. Betsy recently ran into Arielle at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam of all places! Dr. Schwartz just released a new book called “Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga” and has been teaching workshops related to it in Europe in this past month. Check out her new book and listen to this past episode with such much wisdom and inspiration from Dr. Schwartz. Join us today as we inte...

Today while we are taking some time off, we are re-releasing a favorite episode on women finding their voice. It is so important that we support one another to speak up and speak out. Our voices are needed at every table. In this episode, we talk about the process of finding your voice. Why is it hard for us to use our voice? What are the stories around it and what do we do to speak up, be heard, feel heard and tell our truth? Today we discuss: -For much of history women have been silenced, r...

We are here again with special guest, Margaret McCaffery (it’s her birthday today!) for part two of this memorable interview. Margaret shares her journey of motherhood and her passion as an advocate for cancer research and awareness. Today we discuss: Margaret’s law school experience that included a wedding on Independence Day, the cancer diagnosis of her father in law, and a new baby. The honor of walking the stage to receive her law degree at Notre Dame with her first son in her arms and th...

We are here today with special guest, Margaret McCaffery. Margaret claims University of Iowa’s coach Fran McCaffery as her husband, but is a legend in her own right. We are happy to spend a little time with Margaret on her birthday and share part one of Margaret’s story. Today we discuss: Margaret’s birth story in the wilds of Zambia Africa 54 years ago, as her parents were teachers at a remote school during a time of government unrest in Africa. The story of Joseph, a young local that was “s...

This episode was recorded at Blue Spirit in Nosara, Costa Rica while on retreat. We were lucky to share the retreat center that week with world renowned yoga teacher Rod Stryker. We had a chance to sit down together for an hour to talk about yoga, meditation, the Divine Feminine, and Rod’s journey. Rod will be in Iowa City with us this fall for a yoga workshop so we’re excited to introduce him to our community. https://heartlandyoga.com/deep-vitality-and-resilience-in-mind-and-body-the-teaching...

Today we speak with Deb Dunkhase, a champion for children, service, and community building. This power-house of a woman totally blew us away with her perspectives, vitality, and deep heart for giving to others. “Change in the world happens one small act of kindness at a time” -Deb Today we discuss: Deb grew up on a farm, the oldest of 5 children, with plenty of adventures, responsibilities, and time with her father who taught her that anything was possible. While Deb views her childhood as ...

This week we are re-releasing an old episode because we are all (including our guest Kimberly) on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica with 25 women. We love listening to this conversation again with one of our favorite truly wild woman! And…we did record an episode this week on retreat with a MAN! We cannot wait to have you hear this in a few weeks – he has been on lots of podcasts and told us at the end this might have been his favorite podcast he’s ever done! So stay tuned! Pura Vida! Today, we ta...

Today, we are excited to have Angie Chaplin with us. Angie is an internationally renowned speaker, consultant and educator specializing in leadership and organizational development. Her openness about her journey through mental and behavioral health epitomizes her values of integrity, curiosity, clarity connection and love. Today we discuss: •A natural craving for knowledge as a kid, that led Angie to become an early reader who learned about life through other people’s stories. •Angie’s multi...

We are excited to have a conversation today with internationally known author and speaker Jocelyn Davis. Jocelyn has many business books including The Art of Quiet Influence and has written a historical novel, The Age of Kali. Today we are excited to talk about her most recent book, Insubordinate, 12 New Archetypes for Women Who Lead. Today we discuss: Jocelyn’s early experiences living around the world within a foreign service family and how it developed her natural curiosity and ability to b...

In today’s episode we talk about meditation: why it’s helpful, the data that supports it, and why it is so darn hard to commit to it despite all the beneficial evidence for it. We end with a guided meditation. “Don’t find the best practice. Find one that you will actually do because they are all one.” – Neem Karoli Baba Today we discuss: The different types of meditation: prayer, guided, movement, yoga, mantra and mindfulness meditation. The key is finding what works for you. Betsy and Kate’...

We have a conversation today with Kate O’ Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, who guides us through holistic ways to approach healing, nourishment, and menopause. Today we discuss: How Kate’s upbringing created a quiet and steady space, along with plenty of encouragement to be wild. Kate’s childhood dream of going to India, and the study abroad opportunity in India she had that changed the course of her life. The basics of Ayurveda, and the tools like seasonal cleansing, abhyanga (oil massage), ...

In today’s episode we’ll be circling back to a topic we’ve previously touched on but want to approach again from a slightly different perspective. In a world where contrasts are more and more obvious we discuss the necessary balance of our masculine and feminine energies Today we discuss: We are in a place of great extreme with both progress and setback. The feminine energy is rising and we can see female empowerment in many arenas including sports (women’s basketball), music, the big screen,...

Today we have a rich conversation with Lyz Lenz, a true wild woman and writer who just released her fourth book “This American Ex-Wife” that instantly hit the New York Times best selling list. This conversation is hilarious, thought provoking, and may hit close to home for many of you out there. Today we discuss: Her early years in Texas as the second oldest of eight children where she was homeschooled, expected to follow “the rules”, and shown the importance of being a “good person” vs having...