The Hard Won Wisdom Podcast

Fawn Germer and Michelle Brigman
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What if you could sit down with great women CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Olympic Athletes, political leaders and other trailblazers for a personal mentoring session? Join us weekly for the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast. Your co-hosts are best-selling, Oprah book author Fawn Germer and corporate innovator Michelle Brigman. This podcast is inspiring, fun and life-changing. Not only will you get me time with great women in business, you'll also connect with the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, a Hollywood director, a survivalist and a famous psychic medium. There is always hard won wisdom to inspire you to harness all of your power, take risks, go for what you are scared to try and live a bolder, more fulfilling life.

  1. 01/25/2025

    DO THE TWO PODCAST HOSTS HATE EACH OTHER NOW?

    Welcome to the season finale of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! 🎉 Fawn Germer and Michelle Brigman are here to wrap up a year full of growth, change, and heartfelt connections. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and the changes they've welcomed with open arms.   🔹 What We'll Talk About: Fawn's quest for positivity in a world that can sometimes feel heavy 🕊️ The emotional rollercoaster after surviving two hurricanes in Florida 🌪️😢  Fawn's soul-searching road trip and her thoughts on life and mortality 🛣️🐾 Why real friendships matter more than superficial ones 🤝 Shifting from career-focused talks to building meaningful relationships 🌟 Michelle's annual vision board ritual and how it brings clarity and energy 🧩⚡ Society's growing acceptance of therapy and personal growth 💬🧠 A fun look back at the Y2K scare and UFO worries 🛸 Personal updates on balancing life and podcasting 🔄💕 🔹 Why Tune In? Get fresh perspectives on staying positive through tough times. Be inspired by stories of overcoming emotional hurdles. Learn to cultivate real friendships and set healthy boundaries. Discover tips for personal growth and the healing power of therapy. Join us for an intimate and uplifting chat as we close out another amazing season! 🌠✨   🔹 *Subscribe and Connect:* Make sure to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with new episodes! 🔔 *Thank You for Listening!* Your continued support makes our journey special. We can't wait to bring more hard-won wisdom to your ears next season! Stay tuned and connected! --- *Follow Us:* Website: www.hardwonwisdom.com Find us on all your favorite streaming platforms *Sponsored by:* Women's Leadership Network - Empowering women to lead and succeed. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN  ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / fawngermer   ✩ Facebook -   / fawngermerauthor   ✩ YouTube -  / @fawngermerauthor    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  ✩ Coaching Website  https://www.michellebrigman.com  ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website  https://www.advantagecx.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / michellebrigman   ✩ Facebook -   / thebraveadvantage   ✩ Instagram   / michellebrigmanexeccoach   ✩ Twitter   / m_brigman   ✩ YouTube -   / @michellebrigman      EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/  SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com    * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE?  READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21  WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com   #HardWonWisdom, #LifeLessons, #PersonalGrowth, #WomenEmpowerment, #CareerAdvice, #PodcastClips, #FacingFears, #OvercomingChallenges, #InspirationalStories, #LeadershipTips.

    41 min

  2. 02/20/2024

    #92)Susan Reynolds: How Much Can a Mother Love Her Baby?

    There are some circumstances that no baby manual or parenting guide could ever prepare you for. Author Susan Reynolds shares the gripping true story of how a first-time mother and her baby fight together for survival. Susan is the author of the new memoir, "While I Breathe," which tells the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of her magical son, Ryan, who was born with Down syndrome and a heart defect.   Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN  ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / fawngermer   ✩ Facebook -   / fawngermerauthor   ✩ YouTube -  / @fawngermerauthor    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  ✩ Coaching Website  https://www.michellebrigman.com  ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website  https://www.advantagecx.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / michellebrigman   ✩ Facebook -   / thebraveadvantage   ✩ Instagram   / michellebrigmanexeccoach   ✩ Twitter   / m_brigman   ✩ YouTube -   / @michellebrigman      EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/  SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com    * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE?  READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21  WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com   #GriefSupport #MedicalAdvocacy #ParentingChallenges #StrongWomen #CopingWithLoss #UnconditionalLove #FamilyDynamics #OvercomingAdversity #PersonalStorytelling #EmotionalComplexity #HardWonWisdom #SusanReynoldsInterview

    48 min

  3. 02/13/2024

    #91) Let's Talk about Sex, with Sex Therapist Mona McGregor

    Lousy sex, faked orgasms, room for improvement? If you want to stop settling for less in your sex life, tune in for our session with clinical sex therapist Mona McGregor who will share ways to communicate, get things moving in the right direction or resurrect your sex life from the dead. Visit https://ideallifecounseling.com/ Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN  ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / fawngermer   ✩ Facebook -   / fawngermerauthor   ✩ YouTube -  / @fawngermerauthor    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  ✩ Coaching Website  https://www.michellebrigman.com  ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website  https://www.advantagecx.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / michellebrigman   ✩ Facebook -   / thebraveadvantage   ✩ Instagram   / michellebrigmanexeccoach   ✩ Twitter   / m_brigman   ✩ YouTube -   / @michellebrigman      EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/  SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com    * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE?  READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21  WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #WomensHealth  #RelationshipCommunication  #HormonesAndSex #SelfEsteem #SexTherapy  #SexualExpression  #SafeSpace  #SexualFulfillment  #NoveltyInRelationships  #SexualStigmas

    43 min

  4. 02/06/2024

    #90) Francine Ward: Esteemable Acts: From Rock Bottom to Pure Power

    Francine Ward was an alcoholic, heroin addict and prostitute. Then she met Louise, the woman who got in her face and taught her to find self-esteem and real success. She's a powerhouse lawyer, author, motivational speaker and the woman who has inspired thousands to shed the shame in their past in order to find their own true power. Visit francineward.com   Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN  ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / fawngermer   ✩ Facebook -   / fawngermerauthor   ✩ YouTube -  / @fawngermerauthor    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  ✩ Coaching Website  https://www.michellebrigman.com  ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website  https://www.advantagecx.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / michellebrigman   ✩ Facebook -   / thebraveadvantage   ✩ Instagram   / michellebrigmanexeccoach   ✩ Twitter   / m_brigman   ✩ YouTube -   / @michellebrigman      EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/  SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com    * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE?  READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21  WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com   #HardWonWisdomPodcast  #Empowerment  #SelfLove #MotivationalSpeaker  #PersonalGrowth  #AuthenticLiving  #MentalResilience  #SuccessStories  #PodcastInterview #LifeChangingConversations

    44 min

  5. 01/30/2024

    #89)Maddie Zickel: Out in the Middle of Nowhere

    YouTube Star Maddie Zickel's plan is to explore life and figure things will all work out in the end. Sometimes, that means risking her life. Other times, it means priceless moments in nature, where her senses are on full alert as she dares to travel a path few dare to traverse. At 31, she's just getting started.   Join us for this insightful and impactful episode of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes. Share this video with your friends and comment below with your thoughts and experiences on friendship breakups. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN  ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / fawngermer   ✩ Facebook -   / fawngermerauthor   ✩ YouTube -  / @fawngermerauthor    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  ✩ Coaching Website  https://www.michellebrigman.com  ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website  https://www.advantagecx.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / michellebrigman   ✩ Facebook -   / thebraveadvantage   ✩ Instagram   / michellebrigmanexeccoach   ✩ Twitter   / m_brigman   ✩ YouTube -   / @michellebrigman     SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com    * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE?  READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21  WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com

    41 min

  6. 01/23/2024

    #88) Erin Risius: Rediscovering Your Lost Self/ Passions

    Remember all the cool things that used to make you special? It's easy to prioritize everything but what really sparks your joy. Join psychotherapist Erin Risius, who shows how to stop setting for less and make the changes that fill your life with curosity, stimulation, and your best energy.   Join us for this insightful and impactful episode of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes. Share this video with your friends and comment below with your thoughts and experiences on friendship breakups. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN  ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / fawngermer   ✩ Facebook -   / fawngermerauthor   ✩ YouTube -  / @fawngermerauthor    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  ✩ Coaching Website  https://www.michellebrigman.com  ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website  https://www.advantagecx.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / michellebrigman   ✩ Facebook -   / thebraveadvantage   ✩ Instagram   / michellebrigmanexeccoach   ✩ Twitter   / m_brigman   ✩ YouTube -   / @michellebrigman     SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com    * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE?  READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21  WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com

    40 min

  7. 01/16/2024

    #87) Melissa Maheux: The Courage to Change (Your Job)

    Women have special challenges when it comes to shaking up their careers. Are you doing some of the things women tend to do that keep them from making change, negotiating salaries and winning? Joining us today is Melissa Maheux, an executive recruiter from Russell Reynolds, who shares tips on how to get out of your own way.   Connect with Melissa Maheux: LinkedIn(2) Melissa Maheux | LinkedIn Russell Reynolds: Shape what is next, right now | Russell Reynolds Associates] Podcast: Hard Won Wisdom Podcast  Episode: HWWP S6 - Melissa Maheux Topic: Career Transitions and Self-Assessment  Hosts: Fawn Germer, Michelle Brigman Special Guest: Melissa Maheux (Executive Recruiter, Russell Reynolds)   Join us for this insightful and impactful episode of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes. Share this video with your friends and comment below with your thoughts and experiences on friendship breakups. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN  ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / fawngermer   ✩ Facebook -   / fawngermerauthor   ✩ YouTube -  / @fawngermerauthor    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  ✩ Coaching Website  https://www.michellebrigman.com  ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website  https://www.advantagecx.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / michellebrigman   ✩ Facebook -   / thebraveadvantage   ✩ Instagram   / michellebrigmanexeccoach   ✩ Twitter   / m_brigman   ✩ YouTube -   / @michellebrigman      SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com    * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE?  READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21  WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com

    40 min

  8. 01/09/2024

    #86) Niro Feliciano: Divine Connection. (Yup, We Go There)

    The world is losing its ever-loving mind, so it is time to look at how faith and spirituality can give us hope. Psychotherapist and author Niro Feliciano shares how to open up and build a stronger spiritual connection that boosts your mental and physical health. This is not about religion. It's about finding the spiritual connection that leads you to contentment. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN  ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / fawngermer   ✩ Facebook -   / fawngermerauthor   ✩ YouTube -  / @fawngermerauthor    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE  ✩ Coaching Website  https://www.michellebrigman.com  ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website  https://www.advantagecx.com/  ✩ LinkedIn   / michellebrigman   ✩ Facebook -   / thebraveadvantage   ✩ Instagram   / michellebrigmanexeccoach   ✩ Twitter   / m_brigman   ✩ YouTube -   / @michellebrigman     SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com    * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE?  READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21  WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #Spirituality #FaithJourney #PersonalTransformation #GlobalUnity #MentalHealth #SpritualGrowth #FaithAndRelationships #DoubtInFaith #Suffering #NeuroscienceOfPrayer #InclusiveSpirituality #MentalWellness

    42 min
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What if you could sit down with great women CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Olympic Athletes, political leaders and other trailblazers for a personal mentoring session? Join us weekly for the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast. Your co-hosts are best-selling, Oprah book author Fawn Germer and corporate innovator Michelle Brigman. This podcast is inspiring, fun and life-changing. Not only will you get me time with great women in business, you'll also connect with the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, a Hollywood director, a survivalist and a famous psychic medium. There is always hard won wisdom to inspire you to harness all of your power, take risks, go for what you are scared to try and live a bolder, more fulfilling life.

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  • Creator
    Fawn Germer and Michelle Brigman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021, Hard Won Wisdom, Fawn Germer, Michelle Brigman, All Rights Reserved
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    The Hard Won Wisdom Podcast