Smart Women Talk

Smart Women Talk

Your energy, beliefs, and support systems will often affect your ability to attract vibrant wealth, health, and happiness into your life. Host, Katana Abbott, CFP® CSA, CSSCS, Retirement Income Coach, founder of The Midlife Millionaire® Solution and the Smart Women Companies is here to address cutting-edge topics and bring you bestselling authors and thought-leaders, so you can live with more purpose, passion, and prosperity! www.JoinSmartWomen.com Follow Smart Women Talk on your favorite podcast platform! You can also WATCH Smart Women Talk on Smart Women TV @ www.smartwomentv.com Website: http://www.smartwomensempowerment.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartWomensEmpowerment/ Twitter: @SmartWomEmpower

Episodes

June 22, 2025 33 mins
Ready to create your own miracles?

Dr. Mark Mincolla reveals the secrets behind extraordinary recoveries and profound health transformations by merging ancient energy healing methods with state-of-the-art nutritional science.

Dr. Mincolla teaches you practical tools to unlock your highest potential, reduce stress, and embrace miraculous health and well-being.

Tune in and start your journey to living in the miracle zone! During this sh...
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Are you craving more joy, purpose, and freedom—but feeling stuck in the wrong place? Join us as author and wellness expert Emily A. Francis shares her bold story of leaving behind the familiar to start over in Malta, a Mediterranean island paradise.

Discover how relocating for health, happiness, and alignment led Emily to not only rewrite her life—but to rediscover herself. From growing olive trees to working with local farmers and ...
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Why do bad things happen to good people?

n this deeply moving episode of Smart Women Talk, Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld joins Katana to explore how adversity shapes purpose.

From personal tragedy to spiritual awakening, Rabbi Cantor Judy shares her journey of resilience, faith, and finding meaning. Discover how ancient prayers, movement, and daily practice can help you reconnect with your soul—and stand in your personal power no matte...
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Feeling stuck in a successful career? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.  

This episode features Arivee Vargas, former Big Law litigator turned executive coach and author of Your Time to Rise. Arivee shares her powerful story of career reinvention and the mindset shifts that helped her—and now help others—escape the career trap.  

You’ll learn how to spot the red flags of misalignment, how cultural expectations and perfectionism...
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What if the root of your chronic symptoms isn't in your head—but in your immune system? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Tom O’Bryan joins Smart Women Talk host Katana Abbott to break down the truth about autoimmune diseases and what you really need to know to take control of your health. Together, they explore:
  • The 5 pillars behind the development of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
  • What autoimmune disease actually...
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What if the key to energy, strength, and independence in your second half isn’t more exercise—but the right kind? In this powerful episode, Debra Atkinson joins Smart Women Talk host Katana Abbott to bust myths about fitness after 50 and reveal how to master your metabolism at any stage of life. You’ll learn:
  • The #1 exercise priority that determines long-term independence.
  •  How to know if your fitness routine is actually working—...
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March 23, 2025 34 mins
Join Joanna and Katana as they discuss:
  • How to find hidden stories in your life.
  • Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself.
  • How authenticity and self-trust are your superpowers.
Joanna Klein, founder of Journey to Legacy, is a renowned speaker, writer, and transformational coach who became an entrepreneur at age 65.
 
Drawing on her Master's in Social Work and decades of experience creating personal development programs, she ...
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Join Shannon and Katana as they discuss:
  • How to embrace change as an opportunity.
  • How to recognize transferable skills for your next act.
  • How to design a roadmap from here to there.

Shannon Russell is a Television Producer turned Entrepreneur and Career Transition/Business Coach. She is also an Exit Strategy Expert, YouMap® Coach, Author, Speaker, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast and the How To Quit Your Job a...
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Take Charge of Your Finances with Eva Moulton, CFP®

Join Eva and Katana as they discuss:
  • The first steps to building a healthy financial foundation for taking control of your money.
  • The best resources and strategies to help you manage and grow your finances.
  • The one simple step you can take today to make a lasting impact on your financial future.
Eva started her career with Ameriprise as a financial advisor over 25 years ago an...
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The Biggest Money Mistakes Women Make with Katana Abbott, CFP® and Colleen Kilpatrick

Join Colleen and Katana as they discuss:
  • Why many women often avoid dealing with finances and how to find the courage to take action.
  • How your money personality can sabotage your ability to create wealth.
  • Some simple tips you can take to immediately change your relationship with money.
Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaires® Coach and ...
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Mastering the Art of Letting Go with Colleen Kilpatrick  

Join Colleen and Katana as they discuss:  
  • Simple and effective techniques you can put into practice today to identify what's been been draining your energy.
  • The steps you can take to eliminate tolerations.
  • How to identify long-lost dreams and hidden passions you'll now explore with your energy and enthusiasm.  
Colleen Kilpatrick is a Speaker, Course Creator, and Author...
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Making Space for What Really Matters with Tracy McCubbin

Join Tracy and Katana as they discuss:
  • How five minutes of decluttering daily can make a tremendous difference in your life.
  • Why making space for what really matters is essential to creating a happy home.
  • Cracking the myth that your home has to be perfect. It doesn't!
Tracy McCubbin is the CEO and founder of dClutterfly, one of America’s top decluttering companies. In the...
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Purposeful Planning Makes for Joy-Filled Holidays with Ella Herlihy


Join Ella and Katana as they discuss:
  • What questions to ask to determine your to-do and not-to-do lists.
  • How to set boundaries that will guard what matters most.
  • How to love your family well with gifts that reflect their unique love language.
Ella is a mom to five thriving young adults and wife of 28 years to Steve. Over the last twenty-five years, she has accu...
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Join Joy and Katana as they discuss:
  • How taking on the role of caregiver offers new perspectives when planning for the future.
  • The significance of longevity and your health's role as you age.
  • Strategies for initiating the eldercare conversation.
Joy Loverde has a reputation for being a path carver and visionary. She is a keynote speaker, consultant, and author of the best-seller The Complete Eldercare Planner, 4th edition and ...
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Join Becky and Katana as they discuss:
  • Understanding the costs associated with aging in place or moving.
  • How to better evaluate the different living options available to aging parents.
  • Strategies for improving outcomes for people as they age.
A proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Becky grew up knowing the value of helping others from her parents. Becky received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Louisiana State Universit...
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How I Kept Them: My Cryoablation Story with Laura Ross-Paul   

Join Laura and Katana as they discuss:  
  • The importance of being your own health care advocate.
  • How I went from clinical trial to No Evidence of Disease.
  • Why it's important to share your experiences to help educate others.
 Laura Ross-Paul is an accomplished artist, activist, and educator known for her impactful contributions to the visual arts and breast cancer adv...
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Cryoablation in the Treatment of Breast Cancer with Dennis Holmes, MD, FACS  

Join Dr. Holmes and Katana as they discuss:
  • What is cryoablation?
  • How cryoablation can be used to treat breast cancer.
  • Who is eligible to receive cryoablation.
 Dennis R. Holmes, M.D. is an internationally renowned breast cancer, surgeon, surgeon educator, and cancer researcher specializing in the management of breast cancer. Dr. Holmes is medical dir...
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Medicare Mistakes to Avoid with Danielle Roberts

Join Danielle and Katana in this encore show as they discuss:
  • How to understand the Medicare maze.
  • The tools for becoming confident in your health care choices.
  • The roadmap to understanding Medicare.

Danielle Kunkle Roberts is a founding partner at Boomer Benefits, a national insurance agency specializing in Medicare since 2005. She is the author of the best-selling book 10 Costl...
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Join Colleen and Katana as they discuss:  
  • Why it's important to understand how planning for retirement has changed.
  • Unique challenges women face in retirement planning.
  • Ways to optimize your Social Security strategy for more income with less taxes.
  Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaires® Coach and Certified Social Security Claiming Specialist, founder of the Midlife Millionaire® Solution, and the host of Smart Women...
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How to Dig Yourself Out of Debt and Repair Your Credit Score with Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Join Howard and Katana as they discuss:
  • Simple steps to take charge of your credit card debt now.
  • Smart tips to improve your credit score.
  • When filing bankruptcy may be your best option.
Howard S. Dvorkin, CPA, MBA, is one of the most highly regarded debt and credit experts in the United States. His success in the financial industry has allowe...
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