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Say it Sister...

Say it Sister...

By: Lucy Barkas & Karen Heras Kelly
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Lucy and Karen, two 40-somethings, are always chatting about life, and all that it has to throw at them, and now want to share their raw, honest conversations with you. Their journey of self-discovery and healing is something many of us can relate to. We all possess a unique power within us, but life’s trials often knock us off course. They have the tools, the courage to speak up and simply say it as it is, so you might feel seen, and understood and gain practical tools and techniques for self-discovery and personal growth during the changes we experience.

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Episodes
  • Breaking Free from Good Girl Chains
    May 30 2025

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    We explore the concept of "good girl conditioning" and its profound impact on women's lives, examining how these deeply embedded societal messages shape our behaviors, emotions, and self-perception.

    • Recognizing the gendered messages we received as children – the "don'ts" for girls versus boys
    • Understanding how this conditioning manifests in people-pleasing, fear of disappointment, and difficulty setting boundaries
    • Exploring the pendulum swing between "good girl" and "rebel" that many women experience
    • Finding liberation in midlife through perimenopause and learning to trust your authentic voice
    • Breaking the cycle with the next generation by celebrating qualities rather than compliance
    • Practical ways to recognize when conditioning is driving your behavior
    • Reclaiming your truth and living life on your terms without worrying about judgment

    Be you always. With love.


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    38 mins
  • Grace Olsen . Animal Healing: When Trauma Transforms into Your Life's Calling
    May 23 2025

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    Rising through challenge and transforming life's hardest moments into portals for growth, healing and deeper purpose is the foundation of personal development and authentic living.

    • Grace Olsen, therapist, author and animal lover shares her journey from birth trauma to healing through horses
    • PTSD and postnatal depression led Grace to discover the healing power of animals
    • A horse brought Grace and her daughter together, teaching her love manifests in different ways beyond feelings
    • Breaking free from expectations and family pressures helped Grace find her authentic path
    • Working with terminal illness patients taught Grace she "cannot heal anybody" but can help people transition peacefully
    • Animals have unique abilities to regulate our nervous systems and provide unconditional healing presence
    • Creating a therapy farm where people with terminal illnesses can receive free treatment is Grace's ultimate vision

    Follow your own path, not the one the world has told you to walk. Trust the process and know that healing isn't always linear.

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    40 mins
  • Jago - Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Authentic Personal Branding
    May 16 2025

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    We welcome Steve Richards and Ryan O'Keeffe of Jago. They believe that personal branding is about being the real you. It’s about authentic leadership. They are EQ experts, anthropologists, film makers and storytellers and Male Allies to women.

    When women have male allies supporting them, they become braver, more visible and more authentic. This episode explores how personal branding and emotional intelligence serve as foundations for women's empowerment.

    • Personal branding isn't about manufacturing an image but understanding who you truly are and communicating that authentically
    • Women often focus on getting the job done rather than talking about their accomplishments, limiting their visibility
    • Emotional intelligence serves as the foundation for authentic personal branding and effective leadership
    • Women typically score higher on empathy and interpersonal relationships, which are valuable leadership qualities
    • Self-awareness, followed by intentional action, is essential for developing a strong personal brand
    • Male allies play a crucial role in supporting women to take their rightful seats at decision-making tables
    • Breaking taboos like openly discussing menopause helps create supportive environments where all can thrive

    Please keep showing up, using your status, your currency, and showing the world who you are. Use your voice – journal, speak, or sing out loud – however you do it, we hope you join us in saying it, sister.

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    46 mins
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