She Became CEO
This podcast is for women in their midlife and beyond to have an open conversation about challenges and opportunities that the second half of life may offer. I discuss health, psychological, and financial issues, as well as recovering and thriving after trauma and narcissistic abuse, while also building a business. Guests are welcome to apply and will be asked how they would bring value to my audience if we were to collaborate. Initially, this podcast was launched under the title "ill ZEBRA's Transformations." Then, it was created in the form of educational fiction, and it reflected my inner work while processing traumas and finding my voice by sharing how I experienced things at certain moments of my life. She Became CEO is a podcast about shedding old beliefs, transformation, female sexuality, the stigma surrounding it, and the decisions made based on these factors, as well as the healing of traumas that often result. It’s a mix of stories, diary records, and shared trauma-healing. Initially, this podcast was launched under the title "ill ZEBRA's Transformations," so if you listen to the first 20 episodes, you'll hear that name in the intro and outro. In that portion of the podcast, you will hear separate stories based on my life experiences as an immigrant to the United States from Latvia, North-Eastern Europe, and how and why I became a carnivore, thus transforming the ill zebra into a lioness.
Episodes
What happens when the people we love most speak words that cut deep — not because they are true, but because they come from unhealed pain? In this episode, I share the stories of two mothers who faced that reality, and I reflect on the shadows of trauma, the echoes of narcissistic abuse, and the delicate balance between guilt and responsibility.
Together, we explore fear as a dark angel, guilt as love in disguise, and the ways unhe...
In this episode, I sit down with Canadian life coach Paige Royal. Paige is a Master Coach & Trainer specializing in energetic frequency, emotional alchemy, NLP, Timeline Therapy, and Hypnosis. She helps leaders, coaches, and educators break through unconscious, mental, and emotional blocks and shift into the frequency of who they’re here to be and what they truly desire to have. Her work defies the myth that transformation has ...
Many of us have been significantly hurt in ways that cannot be seen from the outside, and although humans tend to be pretty resilient, many of us suffer from these traumatic changes in more ways and for longer than we understand. In this episode, I share my story and share information about three types of trauma and seven criteria that can help determine whether you are suffering from post trauma symptoms, citing fragments from Pau...
In this Episode, I share my observations and conversations during a meeting in a local brewery and what thoughts about faith, beliefs, and revelations they sparked within me.
The main topic was "Faith." What's the difference between faith and belief? Can one have faith and doubts at the same time? Faith and religion. Faith in the brakes of your car...
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So far, I have always scripted all episodes, and then I read my scripts with little improvisations. This one is 100% unscripted. I know that there are people who speak their thoughts into a recorder and then write texts based on those audio recordings. I am a listener of one female podcaster who was born a talker, and I can tell she never scripts anything. I am not like that. I always think quietly and talk in my head, so talking o...
Many women in their fifties and beyond are carrying invisible weight—grief, unspoken dreams, financial pressure, and the deep conditioning to serve others before themselves. In this episode, I speak to that reality with compassion and clarity.
You’ll meet (or revisit) three women: ✨ Ellen, a corporate analyst who dreams of more freedom but fears self-promotion. ✨ Marta, a first-generation immigrant longing to leave a legacy through...
Even though my podcast is new, people have pitched me to be on my podcast as guests. So far, I have said no, even though at this point, I have started thinking about having guests. This podcast is to help my listeners and prospective guests understand the direction in which this podcast is evolving, so that there is less confusion and disappointment.
In this episode, I will share with my listeners why I declined someone's collabor...
She Became CEO. Of Her Voice. Of Her Money. Of Her Life.
Launched it under a new podcast name; this is a transitional episode. I made this decision for a couple of reasons: first, I no longer wish to push the story of how to remember my name in the front of my message. I no longer want it to be about me, but how, using my experience and skills, I can help other women to pivot from victimhood and become the CEOs of their voice, thei...
Since it's a nice number (episode 20), I think it's a perfect time to announce that this is the last episode under the podcast title "Ill Zebra's Transformations." I will continue using this very same channel, but you will see a new podcast name and logo.
In this celebratory episode, I am wrapping up my story, briefly revisiting the story that caused me to start this podcast, and what a profound transformation I have experienced. ...
In this episode, I blended biology and psychology. In the biology part, I'm talking about sex hormones and intimacy, or lack thereof. You will hear me sharing somewhat contradictory opinions about the supplementation of iodine in our daily diet, and talking about other supplements. In the psychology part, I reference three highly reputable experts and quote some of their wisdom.
Do you feel comfortable in your body? Do you know people who don't? Until recent years, this wasn't a widely discussed topic. Then, it became popular, and we saw people who had decided to change their gender coming out of the closet. We learned to be inclusive and were encouraged to indicate the preferred pronouns in our signature line. I have had the privilege to always feel feminine, which matches the gender determined at my birt...
What if the greens on your plate—or even your superfood smoothie—were silently stirring up inflammation in your body and mind?
In this episode, I continue unpacking my reasons for turning to a strict carnivore diet. We dive into the lesser-known world of oxalates—tiny plant compounds that can do more than just irritate your joints or gut. They can trigger immune overreactions, contribute to prostate and uterine issues, and possibly...
In this episode, I talk about our ancestors Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. Homo erectus ate meat and controlled fire. They had bigger brains, but they didn't survive because they didn't care to adapt. Homo sapiens adapted, but their adaptations may have come at a price. We are Homo sapiens, and we continue the trajectory our ancestors started. Can we reassess it and ensure we survive and thrive as individuals and as a species?
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If you are somewhat familiar with Tarot cards, you'll know that in Tarot, the Hanged Man card signifies a period of pause, reflection, and reevaluation. It encourages surrender, letting go of old beliefs, and embracing a new perspective to move forward. I was a hanged man for a while, and you may remember me before that period. You may not want to accept the changes in me because I have come back different. If that's the case, it's...
Weight loss is a big thing. Many lose hope. Others torture themselves with depleting diets and exhausting exercises that raise cortisol levels and increase hunger. I've found other ways, the ways that work for me right now. I'm sharing this information to help people avoid and prevent suffering and disease.
In this episode, I mention Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Paul Mason, and Dr. Elizabeth Bright.
I received a question from a friend about my carnivore diet. This episode is inspired by our text exchange and is also a continuation of the previous episode. As usual, you'll hear some captivating fiction and some useful educational information.
The names of experts I am mentioning are: Doctor Garry Fettke, Professor Thomas Seyfried, and Doctor Chris Palmer.
Usually, a strong value and belief system is praised. I have had several major transformations in my life, and I believe it is necessary and healthy to be curious and listen to those with contradicting viewpoints, consider other perspectives, and, if arguments are convincing, modify our belief systems. It isn't weakness, it means you are progressing instead of stagnating. What do you think?
Can we agree to heal our trauma so that we can resolve conflicts between family members, neighbors, and nations? In this episode, I explore my family history. It's a vulnerable and tragic story that I share with love and respect as a tribute to my Maternal Female Lineage on Mother's Day Eve. As a language and storytelling coach, I am passionate about collecting stories and helping others to collect and share theirs. To learn more a...
Do you know what abuse smells like and what its aftertaste is like? Can you imagine living in the skin of an ill zebra who gets chased by a cackle of hyenas? I believe I can live in the brain of Lauma, and see through her eyes. She is the creation of Linda Arāja, and after this episode, somewhat also mine. Can I live in the brain of a beast? Probably not, but I can spot them better now. Yet, ultra vigilance may turn into paranoia. ...
Before I moved to the US, I thought that my English was good. Afterwards, I realized it was not good enough. I had to catch up. In this episode, you'll learn what words and terminology I had to learn, about magic numbers, and my conversation with the Universe.
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