Empowered & Embodied Show

Kim Romain & Louise Neil
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Empowered & Embodied Show

Kim Romain and Louise Neil, alongside their refreshingly candid guests, welcome you to an entertaining and profound journey exploring the human experience. Through everyday ups and downs, The Empowered & Embodied Show dives deep into what it genuinely means to be gloriously, messily human. This isn't your standard self-help podcast—it's an unfiltered exploration of the laughter, tears, and "what the heck just happened?" moments that define our lives. Whether you're riding the wave of success or navigating the swamp of self-doubt, Kim and Louise unpack the complex realities and unexpected joys of personal growth with wit, wisdom, and healthy self-deprecation. Because let's face it—becoming your most empowered self is never a straight line.

  1. Decolonizing Leadership and Embracing Belonging with Shoshana Allice

    5D AGO

    Decolonizing Leadership and Embracing Belonging with Shoshana Allice

    Send us a Message In episode 151 of Empowered and Embodied, Kim and Louise dive into the powerful intersections of leadership, identity, and belonging with their incredible guest, Shoshana Allice. Shoshana is a neuro-inclusive leadership coach and consultant, committed to decolonizing leadership and fostering spaces where true belonging—not just fitting in—is possible. We explore the difference between belonging and fitting in, the armor we carry through life, and how our deeply ingrained sys...

    58 min
  2. Healing Generational Trauma & Reclaiming Self-Worth with Susan Lieu

    MAR 11

    Healing Generational Trauma & Reclaiming Self-Worth with Susan Lieu

    Send us a Message In episode 150 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise sit down with author, activist, and performer Susan Lieu to explore the weight of family expectations, intergenerational trauma, and the journey to reclaiming self-worth. Susan, author of The Manicurist’s Daughter and creator of the solo show 140 Pounds: How Beauty Killed My Mother, shares her deeply personal story of uncovering long-buried family secrets, navigating cultural pressures, and ultimately learni...

    55 min

  3. MAR 4

    Emotions, Identity & Finding Brave Spaces with Dr. Essence Deming-Rivers

    Send us a Message Episode 149 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise sit down with Dr. Essence Deming-Rivers, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of Psychological Services at Customized Behavioral Healthcare. As a queer, chronically ill, neurodivergent woman of color, Dr. Essence brings a unique and powerful perspective to conversations on identity, emotional awareness, and belonging. Together, the trio explore the importance of emotional literacy, how to create brave ...

    57 min
  4. From Autopilot to Intention: Choosing How You Show Up

    FEB 25

    From Autopilot to Intention: Choosing How You Show Up

    Send us a Message In episode 148 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise dive into a heartfelt conversation about intentionality—what it means, why it matters, and how we can bring more of it into our lives. From the giggles at the start to deep reflections on self-trust, collaboration, and navigating transitions, this episode is a reminder that autopilot living isn’t serving us anymore. Kim and Louise explore the importance of making choices on purpose, breaking free from old p...

    57 min
  5. How to Trust Your Stardust & Choose Freedom with Becky Vollmer

    FEB 18

    How to Trust Your Stardust & Choose Freedom with Becky Vollmer

    Send us a Message In episode 147 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise sit down with Becky Vollmer, a speaker, yoga teacher, and author to unpack what it truly means to be "stuck"—and more importantly, how to move beyond it. Through humor, vulnerability, and powerful insights, they explore self-trust, questioning societal expectations, and embracing personal evolution. As the creator of You Are Not Stuck, a movement that empowers people to pursue the lives they most deepl...

    59 min
  6. Who’s Missing From the Room? A Conversation with Michele Heyward

    FEB 11

    Who’s Missing From the Room? A Conversation with Michele Heyward

    Send us a Message In episode 146 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise are joined by Michele Heyward—engineer, tech CEO, and fierce advocate reshaping the landscape for Black, Latina, and Indigenous women in STEM. Michele shares her journey from her early days mentoring engineering students to leading a company that champions underrepresented voices in tech. She invites us to look beyond who fills our rooms to who waits at the threshold—a shift that transforms how we solve proble...

    57 min
  7. Living Intentionally at Every Age with Dennise M. Kowalczyk

    FEB 4

    Living Intentionally at Every Age with Dennise M. Kowalczyk

    Send us a Message In this episode, co-hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil are joined by Dennise M. Kowalczyk, also known as The Adventure Broad, for a deep and inspiring conversation about living life with intentionality, embracing joy, and reclaiming personal power at any stage of life. Together, they explore how we can detach from external expectations, combat self-sabotage, and make empowered choices by tuning into our inner wisdom. Dennise shares her journey of breaking free from limiting be...

    55 min
  8. Cultivating Self-Trust and Personal Growth in Times of Chaos

    JAN 28

    Cultivating Self-Trust and Personal Growth in Times of Chaos

    Send us a Message In this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise sit down for a heartfelt and insightful tête-à-tête, discussing how to navigate chaos with laughter, self-trust, and a deeper connection to ourselves. They explore what it truly means to connect with your body’s innate wisdom, heal from within, and embrace empowerment as a way of being. Through candid reflections and personal stories, Kim and Louise uncover how embodiment can guide us toward greater well-bein...

    44 min
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Kim Romain and Louise Neil, alongside their refreshingly candid guests, welcome you to an entertaining and profound journey exploring the human experience. Through everyday ups and downs, The Empowered & Embodied Show dives deep into what it genuinely means to be gloriously, messily human. This isn't your standard self-help podcast—it's an unfiltered exploration of the laughter, tears, and "what the heck just happened?" moments that define our lives. Whether you're riding the wave of success or navigating the swamp of self-doubt, Kim and Louise unpack the complex realities and unexpected joys of personal growth with wit, wisdom, and healthy self-deprecation. Because let's face it—becoming your most empowered self is never a straight line.

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  • Creator
    Kim Romain & Louise Neil
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Kim Romain and Louise Neil
  • Show Website
    Empowered & Embodied Show

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