Awaken Your Wise Woman

On this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast, host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Annaliese Oatman, a multi-disciplinary artist and psychedelic somatic therapist, for a conversation about psychedelic-assisted therapy.

“I like the idea that self-regulation is not one little practice that we engage in the moment that we're dysregulated, but it's a lifestyle.” 
 — Annalise Oatman

You’re doing the w...

If the way you’ve been doing things isn’t quite as aligned as it needs to be, listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush talks about what to expect as your system begins to evolve. 

“What once helped you survive may not support who you are becoming.” — Biz Cush  

Have you outgrown the way you’ve been doing life? Have the things that used to work st...

Hi, Jenn, and welcome to The Awaken Your wise woman podcast. Thank you for having me. So nice to have you on board here, for the listeners who don't know who you are, could you share a little bit about yourself and the work that you do?

“What I would say to deep, profound feelers, is that we are capable of doing hard and impossible things, and we are capable of sitting with hard and impossible feelings.” 
 &...

As a highly sensitive woman, if you find yourself hiding from painful feelings, listen in on this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast. as host Elizabeth Cush and counselor Alyssa Scarano talk about integrating the body and mind to manage your emotions.

“If we're numbing one emotion or suppressing one emotion, or bearing down, or whatever reaction we're having to one emotion, it starts to affect all the other ones.&rd...

If you’re highly sensitive, chances are you are no stranger to feeling overwhelmed. If so, listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush offers tips for dealing with big emotions. 

“I want to talk about holding space for when you're feeling overwhelmed, because as highly sensitive beings, we do get overwhelmed.” — Biz Cush

Do bright lights make you cringe a little? Do...

Whether you’re perimenopausal, menopausal or postmenopausal, listen in on this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast. as host Elizabeth Cush and Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a premier women’s health expert, talk about high sensitivity, hormones and pelvic health at mid-life.

“I do believe that the women who tend to be highly sensitive tend to also feel things a lot more. I've seen this not just with hormone changes...

Is your nervous system on overdrive? If you have physical symptoms that don’t seem to have an explanation, listen in on this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast. as host Elizabeth Cush and Laurie James, a coach, author and podcaster, talk about high sensitivity, healing and somatic experiencing.

“Every nervous system is different based off of who you are, your lineage, your culture, how you were raised, the tra...

If you’re trying to make progress but don’t feel like you’re getting anywhere, don’t be discouraged. Listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush talks about the role of awareness in changing our behavior and our lives. 

“Building awareness is like building muscle. As your awareness muscle grows, you'll be able to handle more, you'll be able to make different ...

You’ve accomplished a lot in your life, but you still feel like you’re not keeping up. If that sounds familiar, listen in on this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast. as host Elizabeth Cush and Kristen Carder, host of the I Have ADHD podcast, talk about high-achieving women, sensitivity, ADHD and shame.

“Those messages we start receiving at a really young age can be really debilitating by the time that we...

If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, or you suspect you might have it, listen in on this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush and Dr. Jennifer Dall talk about unmasking neurodivergence and managing it holistically.

Are you often forgetful? Do you pile lots on your plate, but have a tough time following through with all of it? Do you have a hard time getting organized? Do you beat yourself up abou...

Last year was a lot, especially if you have a sensitive soul. As we enter 2026, listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush shares tips for slowing down and savoring the good in this new year. 

"I want to make 2026 the year of savoring, of really enjoying what is. And as sensitive beings, those of you who are highly sensitive, savoring often comes naturally. But you might need to be more ...

The negative emotions that can accompany motherhood take many women by surprise. In this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast, host Elizabeth Cush and Jess Althoff talk about how highly sensitive women can manage the overwhelm. 

“We are breathing all the time, but most of us aren't breathing correctly, and most of us aren't using our breath in ways that are beneficial to us.” 
 — Jess Alt...

Highly sensitive persons—adults and children alike—care deeply about people, about nature, about the world. Host Elizabeth Cush and Judith Orloff, MD, talk about the extraordinary gift of empathy in this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast.

“So many of us were shamed for being who we were and being highly sensitive or empathic and not given education about it.” 
 — Judith Orloff, ...

If you often feel anxious, overwhelmed or alone, if you frequently find yourself in relationships that cause you pain, listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush shares her experiences with finding safety within. 

“I can be the person who meets me where I need to be met, and I can do that with kindness and care.” — Biz Cush

Have childhood neglect, trauma, chronic illness...

Navigating female friendships at midlife can be challenging, especially for highly sensitive women. Host Elizabeth Cush and author Susan Shapiro Barash tackle the topic in this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast.

“Seventy-five percent of the women with whom I spoke said that it's harder to leave a best or closest female friend than it is to leave a romantic relationship or a marriage.” 
 — S...

If you’re the kind of person who walks into a room and picks up the subtle vibes immediately, and that energy sometimes drains you, listen in on this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Lauren Sapala, an author, teacher and creative guide, on honoring your intuition.  

“The basic strategy I teach is that most writing methods are achievement oriented. They really hold a lot of masculine...

If it seems like discussions about the state of the world seem to turn ugly lately, listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast! Host Elizabeth Cush talks about what’s behind the divisiveness and how to start healing.

“I don't have to be friends with someone who I disagree with, but I can see them as a person with their own struggles, with their own fears, with their own beliefs.” — Biz Cush

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If chronic pain, inflammation and stress are holding you back, listen in on this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes chronic pain specialist and coach Dr. Tawny Kross for a discussion on healing body and soul.

“When your limbic system is overactive…, you want to be able to show your system how to find safety.” 
 — Tawny Kross

Living with chronic pain can be a challe...

Welcome back to the new season of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast! This week, host Elizabeth Cush shares personal insights into sensitivity, shares what’s in store for the coming season and invites you to join a unique community. 

“We need more compassion and kindness and love out there in the universe, for sure.” — Biz Cush

Listen and learn:

·      Why you don’t have to be highly s...