Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey

Episode 101 | Estate Planning, Grief, and Money: The Hard-Won Wisdom of Abbe Large | Abbe Large

We can’t control what happens to us. But we can control whether we’re prepared for it.

In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with Abbe Large, Managing Director at Lenox Advisors and a four-time Forbes-recognized financial security professional, for a candid conversation about fear, resilience, money, and preparing for the people we love.

With more than 30 years of experience, Abbe goes far beyond spreadsheets, sharing the personal experiences that shaped the way she works with families today, from a teacher who changed the trajectory of her life to supporting her father through pancreatic cancer and a client story that forever changed her perspective.

If you’ve ever struggled to talk about money, faced uncertainty, or wondered how to prepare for the unexpected, this conversation is for you.

Tune in and learn:

Why fear isn’t something to eliminate, but something to move through

How to talk about money with your spouse before a crisis forces the conversation

The three states most people’s estate plans are actually in, and how to fix them

How personal experiences can shape the way we show up for others

Why “failing” and “being a failure” are two completely different things

Why preparing for the unexpected is one of the greatest ways to care for the people you love

To learn more about Abbe Large and her work, visit Lenox Advisors.

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Episode 100 | The Artist’s Secret: Make Space for What Comes Next | Nadia Ackerman

For our 100th episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with professional artist and musician Nadia Ackerman for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, reinvention, healing, and trusting what comes next.

Meg and Nadia share a special history that goes back to their teenage years, making this conversation a beautiful full-circle moment.

Nadia takes us through her extraordinary journey from performing alongside legends like Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Elton John, Billy Joel, and Shirley Bassey to becoming a visual artist whose drawings bring her original music to life. She shares how a breakdown in her 30s became a breakthrough, unlocking a creative voice she had kept buried for years.

Now, at 50, Nadia is embracing a slower, more intentional life and learning to make space for her creativity rather than forcing what comes next. She talks about protecting her attention, trusting her intuition, following the ideas that keep returning, and allowing each chapter to unfold in its own time.

Her simplest wisdom? Keep going. You never know what’s waiting around the corner.

As we celebrate 100 episodes of Wisdom Stripes, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to know exactly where you’re going. Sometimes, you simply need to keep creating, keep evolving, and make space for what wants to emerge.

To learn more about Nadia Ackerman and her work, visit natchieart.com.

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Episode 99 | Discipline Isn’t Restriction. It’s Freedom.| Mike Rashid

We can’t control the world. But we can control who we become inside it.

Mike Rashid joins Meg for a wide-ranging conversation on discipline, emotional intelligence, spirituality, and the responsibility we each have to live with greater intention. Together, they explore how our daily choices shape our character, why modern life keeps us in a constant state of reaction, and how finding stillness may be one of the most important skills we can develop.

🎧 Tune in and learn:

• How to create space between emotion and action

• Why discipline is about freedom, not restriction

• The value of aligning your actions with your deepest principles

• Practical ways to cultivate clarity in a distracted world

To learn more about Mike Rashid and his work, follow him on Instagram @mikerashid.

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Episode 98 | Great Leaders Ask Better Questions | Chris Rosenberg

Most of us grow up believing great leaders always know the right answer.

Chris Rosenberg believes the opposite.

In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg and Chris explore why great leadership begins with curiosity, how learning to trust yourself can transform every relationship in your life, and why creating space for others to think for themselves is one of the greatest gifts a leader can offer.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself, struggled with a difficult decision, made a mistake, or felt the pressure to have everything figured out, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Tune in and learn:

Why leadership starts long before anyone follows you

How curiosity leads to stronger conversations and better decisions

What to do when you make a mistake as a leader

Why perfectionism can stand in the way of growth

How to build teams that think independently instead of simply following

Why trusting yourself is essential to becoming a stronger leader

To learn more about Chris Rosenberg and her work, follow her on Instagram @thechrisrosenberg.

Get Meg’s new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com

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Episode 97 | Your Body Already Knows What It Needs | Zarina Del Mar

Most of us have spent years trying to change our bodies.

What if the real transformation begins when we start working with them instead?

In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg Tuohey welcomes movement specialist Zarina Del Mar for a conversation about mindful movement, body awareness, and taking ownership of your wellbeing. Together, they unpack why health isn’t about following someone else’s rules, but about learning to understand your own body.

Tune in and learn:

Why discipline isn’t always the answer to better health

How to create a deeper connection with your body

Why small daily habits often outperform extreme routines

How curiosity can become your greatest wellness tool

What it means to truly partner with your body

Zarina’s approach to movement is about creating a more conscious relationship with your body—one rooted in awareness, curiosity, and sustainable change rather than pressure or perfection.

To learn more about Zarina Del Mar and her work, follow her on Instagram @zarina_del_mar_world and explore more about her here: https://linktr.ee/zarina_del_mar

Get Meg’s new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com

Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts.

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