SHE Asked Podcast

Anna McBride
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Welcome to The SHE Asked Podcast with Anna McBride—a space where the stories we tell ourselves are challenged, reimagined, and rewritten to unlock personal transformation. Hosted by former therapist, storyteller, and lifelong seeker Anna McBride, this podcast dives deep into the power of narrative. Through personal stories and intimate conversations with guests, we explore how shifting our internal dialogue can change not just how we see our lives—but how we live them. Each episode offers what Anna calls “practical hope”—real tools, lived experience, and emotional honesty for anyone feeling stuck, lost, or ready for change. Whether you’re navigating divorce, grief, reinvention, or simply trying to understand your past, The SHE Asked Podcast invites you to become the author of your own story—and the hero in it, too. Follow along for weekly episodes filled with compassion, perspective, and the courage to ask yourself: What story am I telling—and is it still serving me?

  1. “I Was Having a Heart Attack — and No One Believed Me” | Women’s Health & Medical Gaslighting

    1D AGO

    “I Was Having a Heart Attack — and No One Believed Me” | Women’s Health & Medical Gaslighting

    What happens when a woman’s medical emergency is dismissed — and she refuses to back down? In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna sits down with New York real estate leader and community builder Ann Cutbill Lenane (aka “Annie Gets It Done”) to share her life-saving story of surviving a heart attack while being repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals. Ann opens up about the realities of women’s heart attack symptoms, medical gaslighting, and the critical importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Together, Anna and Ann explore what it means to trust your body, speak up when something feels wrong, and navigate authority — especially as women who are often taught to minimize their own pain. This conversation also dives into: • How to advocate for yourself in emergency medical settings • Nervous system regulation, meditation, and healing • Heart health, diet, sleep, and sustainable lifestyle changes • Community care, asking for help, and not going through hard things alone If you’ve ever felt dismissed by a doctor, struggled to speak up for your needs, or want to better understand women’s heart health, this episode is for you. 🫀 February is Heart Health Month — this conversation could save a life. Listen now and share this episode with a woman you love. Connect with Ann Cutbill Lenane: Learn more about Wise & Wonderful Women, women’s heart health advocacy, and Ann’s community work by searching: “Annie Gets It Done” ​ ⁨@anncutbilllenanenyc⁩   More from SHE Asked: Subscribe for weekly conversations on healing, relationships, trauma, self-worth, and practical tools for living with more clarity and courage ✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna 💌 Join Anna's Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube ✨Follow on Instagram

    45 min
  2. How to Put Yourself Back in the Game | Identity Shifts, Intuition & Midlife Growth

    JAN 28

    How to Put Yourself Back in the Game | Identity Shifts, Intuition & Midlife Growth

    In this episode of SHE Asked, host Anna McBride sits down with mindset and performance coach Dani Dellarco for a conversation about identity, intuition, embodiment, and what it really means to put yourself back in the game. Dani shares her journey from lifelong athlete to scientist-in-training to fitness instructor, coach, and mentor — including the pivotal transitions that required her to release external expectations and claim her own identity. Together, Anna and Dani explore how movement, running, and training can become powerful tools for healing, clarity, and self-trust, especially during seasons of major life change. This episode dives into why identity shifts are essential for real transformation and how Dani is driven to make wellness and fitness more accessible, compassionate, and inclusive Dani also shares why running has become a metaphor for her life, how community and movement support mental health, and why we often have nothing to lose by going after what we want. If you’re navigating a transition, questioning your path, or feeling the call to live more fully in your body and your truth, this conversation offers both grounding and momentum. ✨ This is an episode about courage, clarity, and reclaiming your desires — at any stage of life. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations where healing meets practical hope. 📲 Follow Dani Dellarco: @danidellarco | @builtbydani 🌿 Learn more about Anna: annamcbride.com ✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna 💌 Join Anna's Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube ✨Follow on Instagram

    1h 4m
  3. How One Woman Rewrote Her Health Story And Built A Framework Anyone Can Use

    JAN 23

    How One Woman Rewrote Her Health Story And Built A Framework Anyone Can Use

    In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride is joined by women’s health and holistic nutrition coach DeeDee Mehren, founder of Feed MBS Nutrition, for a conversation about healing the body through nervous system regulation and finally slowing - and sitting with - her body. DeeDee shares her personal journey through autoimmune disease, pregnancy complications, chronic stress, and burnout—and how holistic nutrition, sleep, movement, and emotional healing became the foundation for her recovery.  Together, Anna and DeeDee explore why healing is not linear, how cortisol and stress impact hormones, digestion, and immunity, and why extreme dieting often does more harm than good—especially for women in midlife. If you’re experiencing: • exhaustion •  inflammation •  imbalanced hormones • cycles of restriction and burnout This episode offers a compassionate, practical lens on what true healing can look like—one rooted in listening to your body rather than fighting it. 🎧 Listen in for a powerful reminder that health is not about perfection, but about learning how to care for yourself with patience, curiosity, and integrity. FOLLOW DEEDEE: @feedmbs_nutrition Visit DeeDee's Website ✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna 💌 Join Anna's Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube ✨Follow on Instagram

    1h 16m
  4. Why Women Shrink (and How to Stop) | Dani Davis on Intuition, Patriarchy & Self-Trust

    JAN 14

    Why Women Shrink (and How to Stop) | Dani Davis on Intuition, Patriarchy & Self-Trust

    In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, host Anna McBride sits down with Dani Davis—an award-winning director, writer, producer, and creative leader—for a powerful conversation about women’s voices, intuition, presence, and reclaiming personal sovereignty. Dani shares her honest origin story, reflecting on a 25-year journey toward confidence, clarity, and self-trust. From becoming one of the youngest lead producers on Broadway to moments of profound self-betrayal, Dani explores what happens when women make themselves small—and what becomes possible when they stop. Together, Anna and Dani unpack how healing requires radical honesty, why presence is a revolutionary act for women, and how intuition shows up in the body when we are listening to ourselves. They also explore the cultural and internal forces that pressure women to stay contained, tolerated, or quiet—and how reclaiming one’s voice can transform not only a life, but an entire community. Dani shares practical insights on slowing down, listening to the body, setting boundaries, and surrounding yourself with people who truly see you—especially when standing on the edge of greater visibility. 🎧 Listen in and be reminded: your presence matters, your voice is not too much, and it’s never too late to come home to yourself. ✨ Dani Davis Website Instagram ✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna 💌 Join Anna's Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube ✨Follow on Instagram

    59 min
  5. Don’t Die With Your Music Inside | Dina Fanai on Healing, Courage, and Reclaiming Your Voice

    JAN 10

    Don’t Die With Your Music Inside | Dina Fanai on Healing, Courage, and Reclaiming Your Voice

    In this episode of SHE Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, host Anna McBride sits down with award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Dina Fanai for a deeply moving conversation about healing, creativity, and reclaiming one’s voice. Dina shares her powerful origin story — from growing up in New York City as a classically trained dancer, through a life-threatening eating disorder, to discovering music as the pathway that quite literally brought her back to life. What unfolds is an intimate exploration of how our deepest wounds often hold our greatest gifts, and how facing the shadow can become a gateway to meaning, courage, and transformation. Together, Anna and Dina explore the spiritual and emotional roots of Dina’s immersive multimedia project AVALONA: A Musical Legend — a healing experience that blends music, sacred storytelling, archetypes, and ritual. Dina explains how AVALONA is not a literal retelling of her life, but an invitation for each listener to embark on their own journey of self-discovery, mental health awareness, and personal integration. This episode is for anyone who feels disconnected from their voice — creatively, emotionally, or spiritually — and is seeking a gentler, more honest way back to themselves. 🎶 Dina Fanai has collaborated with world-renowned artists including Trans-Siberian Orchestra and projects connected to Tina Turner, and is the founder of organizations supporting mental health awareness, disability advocacy, and women’s empowerment through music. Listen in and be reminded: you are not alone, your story matters, and it’s never too late to let your music be heard. Follow Dina on IG: @avalonamusic Learn more about Avalona ✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna 💌 Join Anna's Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube ✨Follow on Instagram

    55 min

  6. 12/28/2025

    Why Your Body Is Asking You to Slow Down (Especially After 40)

    In this episode of She Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride explores what it means to stop fighting your body and begin aging with acceptance, trust, and care. Drawing from her personal journey through disordered eating, over-exercise, menopause, injury, and healing, Anna reflects on how pushing harder stopped working — and how listening to her body became the path back to peace. This episode is for women who feel exhausted, disconnected, or frustrated by the changes in their body and want a more compassionate, sustainable way forward. You’ll hear reflections on: Radical acceptance and agingMenopause, rest, and nervous system regulationHealing body shame and self-criticismReframing strength, care, and self-trustThis is an invitation to let go of old expectations and build a healthier, more loving relationship with your body — exactly where you are. ✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna 💌 Join Anna's Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube ✨Follow on Instagram

    37 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Ending People-Pleasing and Starting 2026 With Better Boundaries

    In this episode of She Asked: Tools for Practical Hope, Anna McBride explores what it means to complete old relationship patterns as we move toward 2026. Anna shares how years of performance, caretaking, and codependency led to emotional exhaustion — and how slowing down, choosing herself, and setting clear boundaries changed everything. In this episode, we explore why “not everyone should have access to you," and many more gems of wisdom around fostering healthy relationships. ✨ Journaling prompts included to support your own relationship completion and clarity. If you’ve ever felt tired, resentful, or disconnected in relationships, this episode offers a compassionate and honest path forward. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on healing, self-worth, boundaries, and practical hope. 👉 Join the newsletter to learn about upcoming workshops and retreats for 2026. ✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna 💌 Join Anna's Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube ✨Follow on Instagram

    1h 23m

  8. 12/15/2025

    You Can Heal Your Relationship With Money And Raise Your Self-Worth

    In this first episode of She Asked’s end-of-year Completion Series, Anna McBride explores how our relationship with money mirrors our relationship with self-worth. Anna reflects on inherited money beliefs, financial avoidance, and the healing that comes from honesty, boundaries, and asking for help.  This episode invites listeners to complete outdated financial narratives from 2025 and step into 2026 with greater clarity, maturity, and self-respect ...because money isn’t just a resource, it’s a relationship.  ✨ In this episode, Anna explores: How childhood money beliefs shape adult financial behaviorThe link between self-esteem, self-worth, and incomeWhy financial avoidance is rooted in fear—not failureLetting go of shame around money and spendingCreating healthier money boundaries for the new yearWhy 2026 represents a creative reset in your financial lifeAnna also shares reflective journaling prompts to help you rewrite your money story and build a grounded, empowered relationship with finances moving forward. If you’re ready to release old financial patterns, heal your relationship with worth, and enter the new year with more confidence and clarity, this episode is for you. ✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna 💌 Join Anna's Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube ✨Follow on Instagram

    34 min
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About

Welcome to The SHE Asked Podcast with Anna McBride—a space where the stories we tell ourselves are challenged, reimagined, and rewritten to unlock personal transformation. Hosted by former therapist, storyteller, and lifelong seeker Anna McBride, this podcast dives deep into the power of narrative. Through personal stories and intimate conversations with guests, we explore how shifting our internal dialogue can change not just how we see our lives—but how we live them. Each episode offers what Anna calls “practical hope”—real tools, lived experience, and emotional honesty for anyone feeling stuck, lost, or ready for change. Whether you’re navigating divorce, grief, reinvention, or simply trying to understand your past, The SHE Asked Podcast invites you to become the author of your own story—and the hero in it, too. Follow along for weekly episodes filled with compassion, perspective, and the courage to ask yourself: What story am I telling—and is it still serving me?

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  • Creator
    Anna McBride
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 SHE Asked Podcast
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