The Complete Woman Podcast is a heartfelt space dedicated to exploring every aspect of a woman’s wellbeing, from physical health to emotional and mental wellnes...
Researchers have found that women are less happy than they were 40 years ago, and the age that women are happiest is 55. Our guest today is Shari Brown, a self-described "recovering hustler" who transformed her approach to success after burning out from hustle culture. In this powerful conversation, Shari reveals how our society glorifies exhaustion as a badge of honor, and offers a refreshing alternative: follow what lights you up and practice receiving as readily as you give. She discusses how her business initially thrived through inspired action but later became a grind when fear and competition took over.Author of "Let's Grow Girl," wife, and mother of two, Shari now leads her large team with the understanding that "you're never going to have a happy ending with a miserable journey." Join us as Shari shares her wisdom on breaking free from hustle culture while still achieving remarkable success.02:23 Boundaries and positivity09:15 Manifestation and abundance12:10 Inspired action21:27 Breaking free from hustle culture30:09 Focus on what really matters41:46 The 6 Questions“If it lights you up, do it… If you continually follow the things that are bringing you joy, that leads you to your happy ending because you are never going to have a happy ending with a miserable journey.” 12:15
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The 5 Pillars of Wellness w/ Jesse Allen Part: 2
This is part 2 of the 5 Pillars of Wellness with Jesse Allen where we will talk about the final 3 pillars: sleep, recovery and regeneration, and emotional and mental wellness.01:34 Pillar 3: Sleep07:51 Effects of not enough sleep24:18 Pillar 4: Recovery and Regeneration37:06 Pillar 5: Mental and Emotional Well-Being“When you’re awake for more than 24 hours, a single good night’s sleep is not sufficient. It takes about 2-3 days to truly recover.” 08:27
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The 5 Pillars of Wellness w/ Jesse Allen Part: 1
Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2 part series talking about the subject of wellness. Wellness is simple but doing it is hard and we are here to help you. We are joined by our wellness expert and chief product officer at Shala, Jesse Allen.05:42 Statistics14:54 Pillar 1: Movement36:32 Pillar 2: Nutrition45:05 Nutritive and psychological value“Just pick one thing. Just make one small change and it may be as simple as start drinking more water. Just do that and do it consistently for a week or maybe a month… and once you’ve got that habit formed, then move on to the next one.” 58:48
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Embracing Inner and Outer Beauty with Sheree Frede of the SheShe Show
On this episode of The Complete Woman Podcast, Tori is joined by Sheree Frede, the creator and owner of the SheShe Show. Sheree's social channels focus on fashion, beauty, travel, and lifestyle, specifically for the midlife woman. Together, they chat about inner and outer beauty, discussing how to embrace your true self. Sharee talks about the importance of living authentically and confidently, no matter your age. Tune in for inspiration on how to express your most genuine self through all stages of life!04:10 Inner and outer beauty15:02 Surround yourself with people who want you to succeed29:51 Finding joy45:23 Word of advice“I think [joy is] a choice. I can be miserable and complain and gripe about it… but no. It’s a choice.” 30:08
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Menopause and Your Career | A Conversation with Kolene Anderson
On this episode of The Complete Woman Podcast, host Tori Poulter is joined by Kolene Anderson, associate director for the Utah Women and Leadership Project, to discuss menopause in the workplace. Together, they explore how menopause impacts women's careers and why it's not just a "women's issue." They dive into the importance of normalizing conversations about menopause, especially in professional settings, and the need to educate ourselves and others about it. Kolene shares insights on how women can prepare for this transition with curiosity and self-compassion. They also touch on the physical, mental, and cognitive effects of menopause and how diet plays a role. Tune in to learn more!04:10 Does menopause affect women’s careers?15:49 Symptoms of menopause that affect work the most23:32 How to prepare for menopause32:25 Brain fog46:48 How to prioritize and find joy in life“We have to figure out how to stop feeling guilt and shame for this idea that we are slowing down, that we’re not accomplishing as much as maybe we expect of ourselves.” 49:16
The Complete Woman Podcast is a heartfelt space dedicated to exploring every aspect of a woman’s wellbeing, from physical health to emotional and mental wellness. Whether you're navigating a particular stage in life or simply seeking a deep sense of connection, this podcast is for you. Join host Tori Poulter to celebrate the beauty of being a woman; we are all complex, perfectly imperfect, often confident, and always spectacular. Tune in every Wednesday to learn from shared stories and experiences with a focus on support and finding realistic solutions to help you thrive through the hormonal and emotional changes we all experience in life, particularly through perimenopause and menopause. Each of us is worthy of joy -- let's thrive together.