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This is where power gets raw, healing gets hot, and rebellion becomes ritual. Hosted by Kari Lowe, She Ignites is your weekly dose of fire-starter truth, bold stories, and permission to break every rule that kept you small. Light the damn match.It’s time to burn, not behave. (Frequent strong language)

1d ago

How To Get Real Answers When Doctors Dismiss Women’s Symptoms - Guest Danielle Kepics

Send us Fan Mail “Your labs are normal” shouldn’t be the end of the story, especially when you’re exhausted, foggy, moody, dealing with gut issues, losing hair, or watching your libido disappear. We sit down with Danielle Kepics, a board-certified physician assistant who left conventional medicine after watching too many women get minimized, and she gives us a clear, no-fluff playbook for getting answers when your body is waving a red flag. We get specific about what to ask a clinician, which labs can actually move the needle, and why a single number rarely tells the whole truth. Danielle breaks down full thyroid testing (beyond TSH), early metabolic markers like fasting insulin, and why vitamin D is often overlooked. We also unpack perimenopause as a 10 to 15 year neuroendocrine transition, how to time hormone testing across the cycle, and what to do if you’ve had an ablation or don’t bleed but still need to understand your hormonal patterns. From there, we talk hormone replacement therapy in a way that’s grounded and practical: symptoms, safety, preferences, and foundations like protein, sleep, and strength training. We don’t dodge the real-life stuff either, including low libido, vaginal dryness, and why “just deal with it” is unacceptable. If you’re tired of being told to wait until things get worse, this conversation will hand you better questions, better language, and a stronger sense of what you deserve. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find their way to real support. Find Danielle here: www.empoweredmindbody.co https://www.instagram.com/danielle.kepics/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/empowered.mind.body/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/unconventional.collaborative/?hl=en Metabolic Health Audit! Discover your metabolic type: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/preview/6971446cdf848c61724bd9e6 Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/
Jul 7

The Only Fire You Forgot Was Yours

Send us Fan Mail You can love the life you built and still feel strangely far away from yourself. That quiet numbness, the “I should be happier than this” guilt, the sense that you’re doing everything for everyone while your own spark fades, it’s more common than we admit. I’m speaking directly to the woman who wakes up capable and dependable, yet privately wonders when she last felt truly alive. We dig into how disconnection happens through self-abandonment that’s subtle and constant: swallowing opinions, shelving dreams, choosing “maybe later” until you can’t hear your own desires anymore. I share a different frame for women’s personal growth and confidence: that moment you realize you don’t recognize yourself isn’t failure, it’s awakening. From there, we slow down instead of blowing everything up. We start with honesty and a few sharp questions that cut through the fog: what makes you feel alive, what drains you, what have you been pretending doesn’t matter, and where are you performing instead of living? We also talk about why growth can feel like grief, and why that doesn’t mean you’re going backward. If you’ve outgrown a version of yourself that survived but never fully lived, you’re not too late, too old, too behind, or too damaged. You’re remembering. I end with candlelit confession prompts you can journal tonight, plus one question to guide your next brave step: what would your life look like if you stopped leaving yourself behind? If this hits, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a spark, and leave a review so more women can find their way back to themselves. Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/
Jun 30

How To Trust Your Soul When Fear Gets Loud - Guest Amy Wilkinson

Send us Fan Mail Something shifts when your old life starts feeling too tight and you can’t unsee it. Kari Lowe sits down with manifestation teacher and soul mentor Amy Wilkinson to name that shift as identity death: the uncomfortable, necessary shedding of roles, habits, and self-abandonment that once kept you safe but now keep you small. If you’ve been craving a glow up but keep hitting the “what is happening to me?” phase first, this conversation gives you language, permission, and next steps. We get practical about how to trust your intuition when fear gets loud. Amy breaks down why the nervous system treats the unfamiliar as unsafe, how fear often shows up as urgency and spiraling thoughts, and why soul-led guidance feels quieter, steadier, and persistent. We also talk about desires as sacred signals, embodiment as a tool for discernment, and what it looks like to take the next half-step before you have proof. Then we go deeper into external validation, surrender, and divine timing. Amy shares how asking for signs and noticing synchronicities can build a real relationship with spirit guides, plus a powerful story about selling a 15-year business and what finally changed when she stopped gripping for control. You’ll walk away with a grounded way to think about manifestation: not just “getting the thing,” but becoming the person who can hold it. If this hits you in the chest, share it with a friend who’s in the in-between, subscribe, and leave a review so more women can find She Ignites. Follow Amy here: https://www.instagram.com/amy.wilkinson_/ www.thelightplace.com.au Listen to her podcast here: The Abundance Club Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abundance-club-manifestation-spiritual-growth/id1734522543 Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/
Jun 23

You Can Be Responsible And Still Choose Yourself - Guest Episode Gail O'Halloran

Send us Fan Mail Your life can look “successful” and still feel like you’re disappearing inside it. Kari Lowe sits down with Gail O’Halloran, a wayfinder life coach who helps women move from self-doubt to self-trust, to name the thing so many of us feel but rarely say out loud: we’ve spent years adjusting ourselves to fit expectations, and our instincts have been paying the price. Gail shares her winding path from culinary school and high-pressure kitchens to decades in corporate leadership, and what finally made her walk away when her values no longer matched the role. We talk about the slow erosion that happens when you get great at being strategic, pleasing people, and performing, and then suddenly don’t know who you are without achievement. If you’re navigating a career change, midlife reinvention, an empty nest, grief, or any catalytic event that shakes your identity, you’ll hear language for the “messy middle” and a grounded way forward. You’ll leave with practical self-trust tools you can use immediately: noticing the “I should” thoughts, pausing to question what’s driving them, and asking the game-changing question, “What would I do if I didn’t think anyone would judge me?” We also get into journaling, kinder self-talk, and Gail’s Five Step Awareness Reset plus how to book a free discovery call through her website. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review so more women can find their way back to themselves. Find Gail here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailohalloran/ https://www.facebook.com/gail.britton12 https://www.instagram.com/gail.b.ohalloran/ Make sure to sign up for her free resource The 5-Step Awareness Reset on her website. If you want to go deeper - book a free discovery call while you are there! Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/
Jun 16

Good Girl Detox

Send us Fan Mail Good girl rules don’t just live in childhood memories, they show up in your calendar, your inbox, your relationships, and the way you say “sorry” when you did nothing wrong. We’re naming the pattern out loud: the pressure to be polite, easy, and grateful, even when it makes you small. If you’ve been craving more confidence, stronger boundaries, and a life that feels like yours, this conversation is your permission slip to stop performing and start telling the truth. We dig into the gold star trap, how praise and approval can quietly train you to chase validation, avoid conflict, and swallow your real opinions. Then we lay out a practical good girl detox: spotting the scripts you repeat automatically, trying small rebellions that build self-trust, and learning to say no without cushioning it. We also talk about reclaiming anger as information, not something to hide, and why taking up space is a skill you can practice one brave choice at a time. You’ll get a simple “no” micro ritual you can use immediately, plus candlelit confession journal prompts that cut through the noise: Where am I still performing? What rules about being nice still control me? Who benefits when I stay quiet, and what does it cost me? If you’re ready to be fully expressed at work, at home, and in your own skin, press play. If this hit home, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more firestarters can find us. Firestarters - this is the 50th episode I've published! Damn this feels good! Let's see if you are paying attention! The FIRST person to contact me and say "50 episodes" will receive a special surprise from me in the mail!!! Who will it be?? Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/
Jun 9

What If Self-Care Is Your Strategy? Guest Episode Faith Rivera

Send us Fan Mail Burnout can look like ambition on the outside and anxiety on the inside. When you’re the reliable one, the capable one, the “yes” person, it’s easy to wake up one day and realize you’ve been living by expectations that aren’t even yours. Carrie Lowe sits down with leadership consultant Faith Rivera to get painfully honest about what alignment actually feels like in real life and how to find it again when you’ve lost your voice. We dig into Faith’s story of burnout and recovery, including what shifted when she stopped treating exhaustion like a badge of honor. Faith shares a simple but powerful tool she uses with clients: an energy audit that tracks what gives you energy, what drains you, and where you experience flow. We also talk about boundaries that actually work, why scheduling self-care matters, and how to tell the difference between something being hard because it’s new versus hard because it’s not aligned with your values, mission, or “red thread.” You’ll also hear practical leadership coaching insights on rebuilding self-trust through small decisions, redefining success beyond money and optics, and using quiet time, journaling, and silence to reconnect with yourself. Faith breaks down her work at Alo Civitas Consulting across strategy, professional development, and funding support, plus what’s coming next with her newsletter, conference, and Soul Nourished Success Mastermind. If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs permission to rest, and leave a review so more women can find these conversations. Make sure to follow Faith here! https://alocivitas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alocivitas/ Also make sure to watch for her new offer SNS Soul Nourish Success launching September 20, 2026! Also don't miss her Columbus Oh, Elevated by Design conference coming up July 21, 2027! Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/
Jun 2

Fear Is Fuel

Send us Fan Mail Fear gets a bad rap, but we’re calling it out for what it really is: information and energy. When my hands shake before I hit “post,” when my chest tightens before a bold ask, or when my voice trembles before a hard conversation, that doesn’t mean I’m weak. It usually means I’m close to something that matters. This is a mindset shift for anyone tired of waiting to feel ready, especially creators, entrepreneurs, and women who are done playing small. I tell the story of posting a behind-the-scenes TikTok from my candle-making business, the spiral of “What if they laugh?” and the quieter truth underneath it: fear wasn’t telling me to stop, it was telling me I was onto something real. We break down how the nervous system can feel the same in terror and excitement, and how the story you attach to sweaty palms and a racing heart changes what you do next. Then we get practical. I share simple tools to make fear your ally: name it in a way that gives you power, redirect the energy through movement, use fear as a compass when something scares and excites you, and take action before the fear leaves. You’ll also get reflection questions you can use this week to spot what fear is protecting and where it’s pointing you toward growth, confidence, and a more fully expressed life. If this lights you up, hit subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs a spark, and leave a review so more firestarters can find us. What’s one thing you’d do this week if you stopped waiting to feel fearless? Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/
May 26

You Are Not Lost, You Are Outgrowing Survival- Guest

Send us Fan Mail If you have ever been called “so strong” while quietly falling apart, this conversation is for you. I’m sitting down with De Shell Parker, a healing-centered speaker, author, and coach who helps high-achieving women stop overfunctioning and reconnect with who they actually are beneath the roles, expectations, and pressure. We get honest about what it costs to be the emotional anchor at home and the rock at work, especially when the mask starts cracking and your inner whisper will not let you keep performing. We talk about the first real step that changes everything: learning to say no and stepping away from what drains you, even when it looks good on paper. De Shell breaks down why boundaries are a practice, not a personality trait, and why choosing yourself can feel unfamiliar in your nervous system. If you struggle with overexplaining, guilt, or feeling “mean” for having a clean no, you’ll hear language you can use and a perspective that keeps you grounded when other people push back. We also go deeper into identity work through journaling, free writing, and personal rituals that help you return to yourself. De Shell names the core problem with overdoing: your value gets wrapped up in what you do instead of who you are. From there, we explore authentic leadership through appropriate vulnerability and the courage to tell the truth in spaces built on performance. Finally, we open up a powerful thread on spiritual identity and what it looks like to question inherited beliefs, build rituals that actually nourish you, and choose a path rooted in love, honesty, and interconnectedness. If you’re ready to put the cape down and reclaim your voice, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find this conversation. Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/

This is where power gets raw, healing gets hot, and rebellion becomes ritual. Hosted by Kari Lowe, She Ignites is your weekly dose of fire-starter truth, bold stories, and permission to break every rule that kept you small. Light the damn match.It’s time to burn, not behave. (Frequent strong language)

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Kari
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

54
Rating

Explicit
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