Ready to talk healing, purpose, and the real reasons sex, death, and money make us squirm?
In this episode of the Gutsy Chick podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Marie-Elizabeth Mali—relationship alchemist, coach, and taboo-breaker extraordinaire. We’re diving deep into the wild intersections of healing work, self-discovery, and the three topics most people avoid (but secretly crave more clarity around).
If you’ve ever felt like you’re here for something more—and you’re ready to reclaim your power, your pleasure, and your voice—this conversation is your permission slip to do just that.
In this Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Gutsy Conversations
02:39 The Evolution of Purpose and Healing Practices
05:34 Exploring Underwater Photography and Nature's Wonders
08:33 Breaking Taboos: Sex, Death, and Cash
11:24 The Good Girl Persona and Personal Transformation
14:09 Navigating Wealth and Philanthropy
16:53 The Importance of Agency in Sexuality
19:50 Living Fully in the Face of Death
22:28 Conscious Giving and Philanthropic Responsibility
24:34 The Power of Philanthropy and Humility
25:53 Living by the Golden Rule
26:31 Breaking Free from the Good Girl Persona
28:00 The Trap of Transactional Sex
30:53 Reigniting Desire in Older Women
34:43 Confronting Death: A Necessary Conversation
38:36 Engaging with Death to Live Fully
39:01 Rethinking Our Relationship with Money
Here’s how to connect with Marie-Elizabeth Mali:
Sex, Death & Cash Publication: https://marieelizabethmali.substack.com
Website: https://marieelizabethmali.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/marieelizabethmali
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marieelizabethmali
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Check out more from Amanda:
Website: Body Whisper Healing
Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith
Facebook: Body Whisper Healing
Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH
LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith
Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com
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