The Kapitol Life

Abby Pagud
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The Kapitol Life is where raw truth meets real transformation. Hosted by Abby Pagud, this podcast reflects everything Kapitol Health stands for—soul-first care, grounded insight, and honest conversations. From survival stories to sacred shifts, Abby dives into the messy, magical human experience. This is where you come home to yourself. Remember to take care of yourself cause you’re somebody’s everything!

  1. 1d ago

    Trust Your Gut - Trusting My Intuition Saved Me

    It’s another edition of “Keepin’ It Real with Real People” featuring my very good friend, Cathy Derksen.   This episode, “Trust Your Gut – Trusting My Intuition Saved Me,” is about something we all have, but don't always listen to: that little voice inside that says, “Something isn't right.”   Cathy shares how she spent years following one path after another, from medical genetics to financial planning, while knowing deep down that something still wasn't quite right. She didn't have all the answers. She just knew she had to keep moving until she found what felt aligned.   Then came a life-changing wake-up call that forced her to take a much harder look at the environment she was living and working in, and ultimately make some massive changes for herself and her children.   We talk about intuition, courage, starting over, motherhood, healing, and what it means to trust a depth of knowing even when you're standing in a whole lot of not knowing.   Because sometimes your gut doesn't give you the entire map.   It just tells you it's time to move.   You can find Cathy here: Website, LinkedIn   This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Back2Basics Juicery.

  2. Sep 28

    Fix You – The Blessing of Seeing What’s Broken

    It’s another edition of “Keepin’ It Real with Real People” featuring my awesome friend and colleague, Joanna Zhang.   This episode, “Fix You – The Blessing of Seeing What’s Broken,” gets into something we don't always want to admit: sometimes the things that keep happening in our lives are trying to show us something.   Joanna opens up about her own journey of recognizing repeated patterns, especially in relationships, and realizing that the challenges she experienced weren't just things happening to her. They became opportunities to look deeper, understand herself, and grow through self-love, self-acceptance, and independence.   We talk about awareness, alignment, external validation, imposter syndrome, and what happens when you stop simply knowing something intellectually and actually begin to feel it, embody it, and live it.   Because maybe seeing what's broken isn't a punishment.   Maybe it's the blessing.   Sometimes identification is the first step toward change. And sometimes the thing you most want to “fix” is actually showing you exactly where your next level of growth is waiting.   You can find Joanna here: LinkedIn, LinkedIn   This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Molloy Chiropractic Center.

  3. Sep 21

    Body Speaks, Soul Listens – Realizing What My Body Had Been Trying to Say

    It’s another edition of "Keepin' It Real with Real People" featuring the incredible Gayle Goodman Lynch.   This episode, "Body Speaks, Soul Listens – Realizing What My Body Had Been Trying to Say," is a powerful conversation about intuition, inner listening, self-awareness, and the messages we often miss when we're too busy pushing through.   Abby and Gayle get real about what happens when we spend years operating on autopilot. Gayle shares how she built a successful life on the outside while carrying so much internally that eventually, her body said, "I'm done." A week in bed forced her to stop, listen, and recognize the weight she'd been carrying without even realizing it.   Together, they explore what it means to notice the subtle signals before they become impossible to ignore, from physical tension and discomfort to emotional friction and the need to pause. They also talk about grief, self-trust, surrender, and the long process of learning to stop fighting the current and start moving with the flow.   Because sometimes your body isn't working against you.   It's trying to get your attention.   And sometimes listening isn't about finding another answer.   It's about finally being still enough to hear the one that's already there.   You can find Gayle here: Website, LinkedIn   This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Restorative Function Massage.

  4. Sep 13

    Comfortable in My Skin - Living in Your Skin with Ease

    It’s another edition of "Keepin' It Real with Real People" featuring the incredible Amrita Mukherjee.   This episode, "Comfortable in My Skin – Living in Your Skin with Ease," is a powerful conversation about identity, self-acceptance, embodiment, and what happens when life forces you to slow down and really look at who you are.   Abby and Amrita talk about the expectations and cultural patterns that can shape our identities, from the careers we're expected to pursue to the roles we're taught to prioritize. Amrita shares how growing up in a strict household, building a corporate career, and becoming intensely focused on success eventually led her to realize she had lost sight of what truly mattered, including her own health and presence with her family.   Then came a life-changing accident, a long recovery, and a hospital room that gave her something she hadn't had in years: time to stop, reflect, and ask what she actually wanted from her life. That experience shifted her perspective from simply achieving more to being more present, intentional, and connected to the people she loved.   This is a conversation about remembering that you are more than your job, your relationships, your responsibilities, or anyone else's expectations.   Because sometimes life doesn't ask you to become someone new.   It asks you to finally come back to yourself.   You can find Amrita here: LinkedIn, Facebook   This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Madison’s Closet.

  5. Sep 5

    Lost and Found – The Creative Edge of Confusion

    It’s another edition of “Keepin’ It Real with Real People”, featuring the incredible Rhona McBain.   In this episode, “Lost and Found – The Creative Edge of Confusion,” Abby and Rhona dive into what happens when life completely disrupts the identity you thought you knew. Rhona opens up about losing her husband to ALS, facing her mother’s terminal cancer, and finding herself stripped of the roles and labels that once defined her.   This is a raw conversation about loss, grief, vulnerability, identity, and the unexpected creativity that can emerge when you realize you get to start again.   Together, Abby and Rhona explore what it means to get back into your body, trust yourself, and turn confusion into an opportunity to create something new.   Because sometimes losing the life you thought you had is what finally gives you the freedom to create the life that’s actually yours.   You can find Rhona here: Website, LinkedIn   This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Be Zen Holistic Wellness Center.

  6. Aug 27

    Guide on the Side: The Difference Between Guidance and Advice

    It’s another edition of “Keepin’ It Real with Real People” featuring the incredible Jeannie Dougherty.   This episode, “Guide on the Side: The Difference Between Guidance and Advice,” is a powerful conversation about financial empowerment, inner authority, discernment, and learning to trust yourself when making decisions.   Abby and Jeannie dive into what it really means to reclaim your financial power, recognize your own values, and stop looking outside yourself for every answer. They explore how our stories, beliefs, and past experiences can shape the way we relate to money, and why having better money skills is about so much more than simply having more money.   Because sometimes the guidance you’re looking for isn’t coming from someone else.   It’s already within you.   You can find Jeannie here: Website, LinkedIn   This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by The Bminds.

  7. Aug 19

    It’s All in the Details – When Details Make the Difference

    It’s another edition of "Keepin' It Real with Real People" featuring the incredible Joyce Odidison.   This episode, "It’s All in the Details – When Details Make the Difference," is a powerful conversation about resilience, grief, wellbeing, and the moments that force us to slow down and pay attention to what our lives are really telling us.   Abby and Joyce dive into the nine dimensions of well-being, the interconnectedness of our lives, and what happens when we keep pushing forward without realizing we've reached our limit. Joyce opens up about the unexpected loss of her brother, the physical toll that followed, and the experience that changed the way she understood resilience and well-being.   Together, they explore why high performers can miss the warning signs, how grief and stress can show up in the body, and why paying attention to the details can help us reconnect with ourselves before we reach a breaking point.   This is an episode about slowing down enough to listen, recognizing what your body and life are trying to tell you, and understanding that true resilience isn't just about bouncing back.   Sometimes, it's about building the awareness and capacity to keep yourself from falling as hard in the first place.   You can find Joyce here: Website, LinkedIn   This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Fred Shots Photography.

  8. Aug 11

    Light My Fire – The Spark That Pulled Me Back to Myself

    It’s another edition of "Keepin' It Real with Real People" featuring the incredible Angel Jones.   This episode, "Light My Fire – The Spark That Pulled Me Back to Myself," is a powerful conversation about trauma, identity, healing, and the courage to reclaim the parts of yourself that life tried to take away.   Abby and Angel dive into the realities of PTSD, manipulation, grooming, self-worth, and the long road to healing. Together, they explore how trauma can quietly become part of our identity, why breaking free isn't as simple as walking away, and how tools like therapy, EMDR, journaling, and honest conversations can help us reconnect with who we truly are.   This is an episode about giving yourself permission to heal, releasing the shame that was never yours to carry, and discovering that your story doesn't end with what happened to you.   Because healing isn't about becoming someone new.   It's about finding your way back to the person you've always been.   You can find Angel here: Amazon & Tiktok   This episode of The Kapitol Life is brought to you by Nektar Juice Bar.

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The Kapitol Life is where raw truth meets real transformation. Hosted by Abby Pagud, this podcast reflects everything Kapitol Health stands for—soul-first care, grounded insight, and honest conversations. From survival stories to sacred shifts, Abby dives into the messy, magical human experience. This is where you come home to yourself. Remember to take care of yourself cause you’re somebody’s everything!

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  • Creator
    Abby Pagud
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Abby Pagud
  • Show Website
    The Kapitol Life