BE Your Empowered Self

Debra Fodor
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Be Your Empowered Self is a storytelling and personal growth podcast for women in their second chapter who are ready to stop waiting and start moving. Hosted by Debra Fodor, each episode blends honest reflection, real-life stories, empowering insight, and simple next steps to help you reclaim your voice, remember your worth, and move toward your purpose with courage. If you’ve spent years caring for everyone else and feel stretched thin, this is your place to reset, rise, and reconnect with who you are. Come for the encouragement, stay for the truth, and leave with one small step forward.

  1. 2D AGO

    Power Wednesday Reset: One Promise, One Boundary, One Brave Step

    Some weeks are full, heavy, and busy—so today’s Power Wednesday episode is short and steady. In this mini reset, Deb helps you get grounded with three simple choices you can make right now: one promise, one boundary, and one brave step. No pressure, no perfection—just a practical way to move forward without burning out. Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️ Disclaimer Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.

    7 min

  2. MAR 4

    International Women’s Day — Power Over Yourself

    IWD Week: Power Over Yourself — The Strength to Stop Shrinking International Women’s Day is March 8, and this Power Wednesday episode is a grounded, empowering reminder for second-chapter women: real strength isn’t about power over others—it’s power over yourself. Deb shares a quick mindfulness reset, 3 life lessons on confidence and visibility, practical takeaways, and one brave question to help you stop shrinking and start showing up—without pressure or performance. Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.

    18 min

  3. FEB 25

    February Checkpoint: Keep What’s Working, Drop What’s Draining You.

    The February Checkpoint: Keep What’s Working, Drop What’s Draining You February flew—and if you’re feeling unsettled, you’re not behind… you’re recalibrating. In this Power Wednesday episode, Deb guides second-chapter women through a simple February checkpoint: keep what’s working, drop what’s draining, and choose one weekly promise that fits real life. Expect a quick mindfulness reset, practical takeaways, a touch of wisdom, and encouragement you can actually use. Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.

    17 min

  4. FEB 18

    Motivation Isn’t Coming — Keep the Promise Anyway

    Motivation Isn’t Coming — Keep the Promise Anyway February is where real life returns—and motivation fades. In this Power Wednesday episode, Deb speaks to second chapter women who are tired of starting over and afraid of slipping back into old patterns. Learn how to build self-trust through one small promise, repeated on purpose, so you stay consistent without hustle, pressure, or perfection. Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider

    21 min

  5. FEB 12

    Stop Preparing, Start Moving: The WHO + WHAT + WHEN Rule

    Stop Preparing, Start Moving: The WHO + WHAT + WHEN Rule If you’ve been “getting ready” for weeks (or years), this is your loving wake-up call. In this Power Wednesday episode, Deb speaks to second chapter women who are tired of overthinking and starting over. Learn the WHO + WHAT + WHEN rule to turn goals into real action, rebuild self-trust, and create momentum—without hustle, perfection, or pressure. Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.

    22 min

  6. FEB 4

    The February Focus: One Foundation That Holds You All Year

    The February Focus: One Foundation That Holds You All Year Early February is when the noise finally quiets down—and women in their second chapter start asking the real questions: Where do I focus? How do I stay consistent when motivation fades? How do I stop abandoning myself when life gets busy? In this Power Wednesday episode, Deb gives you a grounded reset: a 1-minute mindfulness moment, 3 life lessons, 5 empowered takeaways, and one simple foundation plan to help you protect your time, rebuild your energy, and feel proud of yourself again—without rushing or blowing up your life. ✨ Question to reflect on: What’s your ONE February focus? Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️ Disclaimer Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.

    18 min

  7. FEB 3 · BONUS

    Courage- Captain Charlene Ferguson

    In Conversation -Captain Charlene Ferguson. Find out more about courage, reinvention and the authenticity of oneself. On Spotify or wherever you podcast. Season 3-Episode 5. "As you take the reins of your dreams, remember that courage isn't the absence of fear; it's the decision to move forward despite it. Like a pilot navigating through turbulence, trust your training, trust your instincts, and trust the journey. You've prepared, you've grown, and you've got this. So spread your wings, embrace the unknown, and soar – the sky's limitless, and so are you 🚀." Podcast Disclaimer The Be Your Empowered Self podcast is for inspirational and educational purposes only. The content shared in this podcast reflects personal experiences, stories, and perspectives and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    16 sec
  8. Conversation: Captain Charlene Ferguson-Pilot & Coach

    FEB 3

    Conversation: Captain Charlene Ferguson-Pilot & Coach

    What does courage look like at 30,000 feet? ✈️ In this Power Wednesday episode of Be Your Empowered Self, Deb sits down with Captain Charlene Ferguson — a commercial pilot and coach who has spent over three decades navigating the skies in a career that’s long been male-dominated. Charlene shares what it really takes to rise with calm courage, lead with confidence, and stay grounded under pressure — not just in the cockpit, but in life. From her early beginnings in aviation to her growing work coaching women in male-dominated careers, this conversation is a powerful reminder that courage doesn’t always roar… sometimes it’s steady, quiet, and deeply rooted. If you’ve ever felt called to grow into a stronger version of yourself — in your career, your leadership, or your next brave step — this episode will leave you feeling empowered to trust your voice, own your space, and rise. In this episode, we explore: ​Calm courage vs. loud confidence ​Finding your voice in tough environments ​Leadership, resilience, and self-trust ​What it means to truly be your empowered self If this episode resonated, follow the show so you don’t miss next week’s Power Wednesday drop — and if you feel like it, leave a rating and share this with a woman who needs a little extra courage today. Deb👸🏽 Podcast Disclaimer The Be Your Empowered Self podcast is for inspirational and educational purposes only. The content shared in this podcast reflects personal experiences, stories, and perspectives and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, qualified mental health professional, or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or any personal situation. Listening to this podcast does not establish a coaching, therapeutic, or professional-client relationship. Everything shared here is offered with care, compassion, and respect — but you are always responsible for your own choices, actions, and well-being.

    40 min
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Be Your Empowered Self is a storytelling and personal growth podcast for women in their second chapter who are ready to stop waiting and start moving. Hosted by Debra Fodor, each episode blends honest reflection, real-life stories, empowering insight, and simple next steps to help you reclaim your voice, remember your worth, and move toward your purpose with courage. If you’ve spent years caring for everyone else and feel stretched thin, this is your place to reset, rise, and reconnect with who you are. Come for the encouragement, stay for the truth, and leave with one small step forward.

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  • Creator
    Debra Fodor
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Debra Fodor
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    BE Your Empowered Self