Roaming with Restless Women

🎉 Celebrating 100 Episodes of "Roaming with Restless Women"! 🎉

Hey there, amazing listeners!

I can hardly believe it—we’ve hit the 100th episode of "Roaming with Restless Women"! This milestone is a testament to the incredible stories, resilience, and wisdom shared by women from all walks of life. To celebrate, I invited some of my favorite guests back to reflect on their journeys and explore what it means to be a wise woman in tod...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not living up to the world’s expectations—or even your own—this episode of Roaming with Restless Women is for you. I met with Ally Dalsimer, an award-winning author, life coach, and former environmental professional, to discuss Ally's journey through grief, self-doubt, and reinvention.

Ally's debut book, It’s Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day, is a rallying cry for self-acceptance and embracing the m...

In this inspiring episode of "Roaming with Restless Women," I was thrilled to chat with Phyllis Okon—a true powerhouse whose journey spans co-founding a global limo business, writing over 80 award-winning books, and becoming a practicing medium.

Phyllis shares her secrets to juggling family, creativity, and self-care, while reflecting on resilience, reinvention, and the importance of following your intuition. With warmth and humor,...

In this uplifting episode of Roaming with Restless Women, host Julie chats with Janet McConnell, a vibrant longevity advocate and fitness educator. Janet shares her inspiring journey from a health scare in her 40s to becoming a bodybuilding competitor and wellness leader in her late 60s. Together, they explore the power of exercise, nutrition, and mindset for aging strong—emphasizing small, sustainable steps and the importance of c...

In this uplifting episode of "Roaming with Restless Women," host Julie chats with Amber Bridges, founder of Soma Massage Therapy. Amber shares her accidental journey into massage therapy, the challenges of growing a business during the pandemic, and her passion for building a people-first, wellness-focused brand. She discusses Soma’s unique approach—no tipping, longer appointments, and personalized care—and her plans to franchise n...

In this uplifting episode of "Roaming with Restless Women," host Julie chats with Amber Bridges, founder of Soma Massage Therapy. Amber shares her accidental journey into massage therapy, the challenges of growing a business during the pandemic, and her passion for building a people-first, wellness-focused brand. She discusses Soma’s unique approach—no tipping, longer appointments, and personalized care—and her plans to franchise n...

In a world where systems of control often masquerade as support, how do we reclaim our freedom, heal from deep wounds, and live authentically? In this powerful episode of Roaming with Restless Women, I sat down with Isabella Young—author, former outdoor education teacher, and survivor of profound trauma. Isabella’s story is not just one of survival, but of transformation, awakening, and the relentless pursuit of sovereignty.

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🚀 Did you know that midlife reinvention can be a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing? In my latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Andrea Harrison, aka A. Maria Marcus. She shared her personal story of overcoming divorce, battling depression, and finding love again later in life. 🌟

Her novel "Miranda: Strength, Love, and Second Chances" beautifully captures the essence of starting over and embracin...

In this episode of "Roaming with Restless Women," I had the privilege of sitting down with Monica Sanford, DNP—an acute care nurse practitioner specializing in cardiology and critical care, educator, health policy advocate, and all-around force for good in healthcare. Monica’s journey is as inspiring as it is instructive: motivated by her son’s life-threatening congenital heart defect, she transformed personal adversity into a life...

I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of "Roaming with Restless Women" with you. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Colleen McCann, an energy healer and personal energy stylist.

In her late 20s, Colleen began experiencing heightened intuition, seeing ghosts, and hearing voices, which led her to question her reality and ultimately embrace her psychic abilities.

Combining her fashion background with her in...

In a world that often rewards conformity and surface-level success, the journey to authenticity can feel both radical and restorative. In a recent episode of “Roaming with Restless Women,” Dr. Norma Hollis — known as the godmother of authenticity — shared her remarkable story and the wisdom behind her Authenticity Grid. Her insights offer a roadmap for anyone seeking to live with greater alignment, purpose, and inner peace.

This blo...

I’m thrilled to share with you the latest episode of "Roaming with Restless Women," where I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with the amazing Karen Elizabeth Bucknell.

Karen is an English actress, stand-up comedian, performance poet, and a master’s student at Cambridge University. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and humor in the face of life’s toughest challenges.

In 2019, Karen was diagnosed with stage three b...

I snagged a nurse comedian for this episode of Roaming with Restless Women! Kathy Allen, known as the "gutsy nurse", shares her journey from traditional nursing to energy medicine, trauma healing, and comedy, all while championing the power of compassion and self-care. We explored the importance of support systems, spiritual growth, and the divine feminine. Kathy’s wisdom and warmth shine through, inspiring listeners to embrace hea...

Fellow roamers, if you’ve ever felt stuck, lost in a swirl of anxiety, or unsure of who you really are, this episode of Roaming with Restless Women is for you. I met with Michelle Moffitt—licensed therapist, Enneagram expert, and author of Cracked Open: A Journey to a Resilient and Independent Mindset—to unpack her journey from an abusive marriage and membership in a cult (as she calls it, a "high control environment:) to reclaim h...

Donna Woolam's story begins with heartbreak: her husband’s cancer diagnosis, years of caregiving, and the eventual loss that left her world unrecognizable. Yet, in the midst of darkness, she discovered a wellspring of resilience.

In this episode of Roaming with Restless Women, Donna shares some of her key insights gained from this time in her life:

Resilience isn’t about never breaking down. It’s about learning to move forward, even ...

What does it mean to truly transform your life? For Paige Williams—award-winning filmmaker, media entrepreneur, and author—the answer lies in the power of storytelling, deep inner work, and the courage to answer your unique calling. In the most recent episode of Roaming with Restless Women, I invited Paige to describe her remarkable and sometimes painful journey from a conservative upbringing in Mississippi, through addiction and ...

As they say, laughter is the best medicine! Cathy Nesbitt proves that this is true in our conversation on this week's episode of Roaming with Restless Women. Cathy is inspiring - she's a WORKING FARMER (composting), health advocate, laughter yoga ambassador, and founder of Cathy’s Laughter Club.

Cathy went from urban gardener and worm composting pioneer to championing laughter yoga as a joyful, accessible path to well-being. She ex...

In this uplifting episode of "Roaming with Restless Women," Julie chats with Martha Burich, a resilient former child psychology professor and special ed teacher. Martha opens up about overcoming being an unwanted child, through loss and alcoholic addiction, and how she transformed her pain into a passion for helping others.

She shares practical parenting tips from her book, “Yes You Can Raise Happy Responsible Children,” and encour...

"Release the struggle." This simple yet profound advice from Dr. Rosenna Bakari can be life-changing. In our conversation on this episode of Roaming with Restless Women, she explains how we often define ourselves by our struggles, which keeps us stuck in then an unable to untangle ourselves from their energy. By fully describing and understanding our experiences, like depression, we can expand the moments when we feel free. Join us...