Empowered Ease

Jenn Ohlinger HN-BC, BSN, RN
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Welcome to Empowered Ease, hosted by Jenn Ohlinger HN-BC, BSN, RN —a holistic coach & founder of The Moonflower Collective. Join us each week as we delve into the transformative stories of healers, health practitioners, and everyday women like you, challenging the patriarchal framework through empowerment and holistic healing. Through engaging storytelling, our podcast highlights each woman's unique journey toward embracing their feminine gifts, trusting their body, and prioritizing their mind, body, and soul. Discover how by empowering ourselves, we can pave the way for stronger relationships and a more balanced world. Women heal in community come find yours. 

  1. JAN 26

    Burnout Series- Rest Without Guilt

    Hi!! I would love to hear from you! Burnout rarely looks like a dramatic crash; it’s the slow leak that drains your energy, dulls your joy, and convinces you to push just a little harder. I’m pulling back the curtain on how we quietly sabotage rest—and how to reclaim it with practical, guilt-free tools you can use today. Drawing on a decade in critical care and years coaching women through recovery, I unpack why hustle culture, good-girl conditioning, and constant sensory overload keep the nervous system stuck in overdrive, and why the fix isn’t a weekend reset but gentle, repeatable signals of safety. We explore three kinds of rest that actually move the needle: micro rest you can take in two minutes before a meeting or text, emotional rest that releases the pressure to fix everything, and sensory rest that softens noise, light, and screen time. You’ll learn how to spot faux-rest habits like late-night scrolling, flip the script on guilt with grounded mantras, and build daily ease rituals—quiet coffee by the window, a twilight walk, or music-led stretching—that feel doable on busy days. I share why “rest is not a reward” matters for nervous system regulation, how gratitude strengthens worthiness, and a simple “pause-before-yes” practice that protects your calendar and capacity. This is the starting line for sustainable burnout recovery: small, kind repetitions that rebuild energy and self-trust. Try the seven-day experiment with the two-minute pause, notice what shifts, and let your decisions start with capacity instead of obligation. If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the permission slip to rest. What’s the one practice you’ll try this week? Support the show Join the Newsletter https://themoonflowercoachingcollective.com/podcast-empowered-ease/

    35 min

  2. JAN 12

    Dr Darcy Graham- Hot Flashes, Brain Fog, And Seven Kids Walk Into A Clinic

    Hi!! I would love to hear from you! Hot flashes at dinner, brain fog at work, zero interest in intimacy by night—if that sounds familiar, you’re not broken and you’re not alone. We sit down with Dr. Darcy Graham, DNP and founder of Grit and Grace Wellness, to demystify perimenopause and menopause with clarity, compassion, and real-world tools that fit a busy life. Darcy shares how she moved from labor and delivery to hormone-focused care, why a single lab draw can’t define your story, and what has changed about hormone replacement therapy now that outdated fears are being challenged. We get specific about the symptoms most women whisper about—fatigue, anxiety spikes, night waking, and libido loss—and map them to practical options: balanced estrogen and progesterone, careful use of testosterone, and simple lifestyle shifts that lower inflammation and stabilize energy. Expect candid talk on weight gain through the middle, why protein matters more now, how light strength training protects your metabolism, and the surprising ways alcohol and sugar sabotage sleep and hormones. We also dig into access and advocacy. Learn what questions to ask your provider, how to find clinicians trained in menopause care, what insurance often covers, and where compounded options fit. Darcy’s philosophy is grounded and doable: treat the person first, use labs wisely, make small changes that compound, and build a circle of women who keep you buoyant when life gets loud. If you’ve been told to “just deal with it,” consider this your permission to expect better care and a better baseline. Ready to feel like yourself again? Hit follow, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next. Her Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576205296984 Support the show Join the Newsletter https://themoonflowercoachingcollective.com/podcast-empowered-ease/

    50 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    Dr Bridget Lybarger, Headaches To Healing: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, And Functional Medicine Explained

    Hi!! I would love to hear from you! Tired of feeling unheard, rushed, or stuck with symptoms that don’t add up? I sit down with Dr. Bridget Lybarger—chiropractor, acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner—to map a practical path from scattered care to whole-person healing. Her approach blends nervous system support, energy flow, and root-cause testing, then brings it home with simple daily habits that cost little but change a lot. We break down how functional medicine uses comprehensive thyroid and hormone panels, cortisol checks, stool and urinalysis, and hair tissue analysis to reveal what basic labs miss. If hot flashes get waved away, gut issues go unexplored, or fatigue gets mislabeled, this deeper look can offer real clarity without breaking the bank. We also dig into supplement quality, hydration, protein and fat intake, and small nutrition shifts that stabilize energy and mood. Acupuncture gets a clear, down-to-earth explanation: how meridians tie emotions to organs, why stagnation fuels pain and anxiety, and what a session actually feels like. Think 25 minutes of intentional calm that helps the nervous system reset. We add practical tools—qigong, yoga, breathwork—and show how posture, foam rollers, and cervical supports restore oxygenation and ease screen-driven strain. Sleep ties it all together as chemistry, not willpower: light timing, meal spacing, and consistent rhythms that rebuild resilience. Along the way we talk boundaries, solitude, and gratitude as mental hygiene that makes every other intervention work better. If you’re ready to move from symptom-chasing to steady progress, our conversation lays out a path you can follow today—whether you book a consult, start with breath and posture, or finally protect your sleep. If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for more grounded wellness talks, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Dr. Bridget Lybarger  Absolute Chiropractic & Acupuncture  Stages Wellness Holistic Center  325 East Main St.  Belleville, IL. 62220  618-398-5476 http://www.drbridgetlybarger.com/ Support the show Join the Newsletter https://themoonflowercoachingcollective.com/podcast-empowered-ease/

    42 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    Sound Heals, Hearts Open with Jessica Rule & Ashley Weir

    Hi!! I would love to hear from you! Ever wonder why a single tone can soften your shoulders, slow your breath, and make buried feelings easier to face? I sit down with Jessica Rule of Osprey Rising and returning friend Ashley Weir to unpack how sound therapy and Reiki help the nervous system shift from constant alert to genuine safety. Jessica’s story moves from childhood sensitivity and painful school stigma to her first Reiki session, the emotional release that followed, and the calling that led her to build a practice around sound baths, energy work, and even animal Reiki. We dig into the science and the felt sense. Sound stimulates the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, easing anxiety, helping inflammation, and creating conditions where healing can happen. Jessica explains how she designs a session—starting with brighter tones, deepening into grounding gongs and drums, then gently bringing listeners back—so people can leave calm and clear, not groggy. She shares why adding vocals became a turning point, how voice carries frequency and trust, and what happens when a cat named Finn relaxes under a soft chant. From ICU humming to cultural songs at life’s edge, we explore voice as medicine and sound as community. If meditation feels hard or talk therapy hits a wall, our conversation offers an accessible bridge. You’ll learn practical ways to start, what to expect at a first sound bath, how to notice which tones soothe or stir, and why consistency matters. We also talk integration: blending energy work with therapy, building a supportive circle, and using simple practices—self-Reiki, journaling affirmations, grounding outdoors—to stay regulated between sessions. Ready to feel sound rather than just hear it? Press play, then share what practice helps you come home to yourself. If this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who could use a calmer nervous system today. To Contact Jessica Rule http://www.ospreyrisingllc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/share/1C3QEhzicJ/ http://www.instagram.com/ospreyrisingllc Support the show Join the Newsletter https://themoonflowercoachingcollective.com/podcast-empowered-ease/

    1h 3m

  5. 11/03/2025

    Abby Payne: Reclaiming Calm In A Noisy World

    Hi!! I would love to hear from you! Burnout doesn’t vanish with a long weekend. It lingers in your bones, in the shaky hands before a meeting, in the late-night scroll that steals your sleep. Today, we sit down with RN and board-certified nurse coach Abby Payne to chart a grounded path out of chronic stress, people pleasing, and screen compulsion—one nervous system-friendly step at a time. Abby’s story runs from critical care through cannabis nursing to trauma-informed coaching, and her biggest unlock was scientific: the endocannabinoid system. Stress and nutrient-poor habits drain it, while breath, sunlight, movement, and mindful nutrition replenish it. That frame turns “self-care” from fluff into physiology. We also unpack people pleasing as the fawn response—a survival strategy that trades authenticity for external safety—and how somatic awareness, from shaking to tight shoulders, can guide us back to regulation and self-trust. If your phone feels like a slot machine in your pocket, you’ll love Abby’s breakdown of the habit loop—trigger, craving, response, reward—and why willpower alone fails against dopamine economics. She offers practical digital boundaries: automated grayscale at night to mute visual hooks, foolproof blocking apps that put your best self in charge, and a gentle taper plan paired with skills that soothe the root triggers. We go deep on 4-7-8 breathing for vagal tone, targeted meditation as physical therapy for the brain, and science-based hypnosis to update the subconscious stories that keep you stuck. By the end, you’ll have a clear, humane blueprint to reduce screen time, lower anxiety, and rebuild motivation without perfectionism. It’s not about rejecting tech; it’s about choosing presence over autopilot and worthiness over approval. If you’re ready to reclaim your time and your peace, press play, take a slow exhale, and join us. Enjoyed this conversation? Follow, share with a friend who needs a digital reset, and leave a quick review—it helps more listeners find the show and choose calm on purpose. My Website: https://www.nurseabbyllc.com Digital Detox Masterclass: https://www.nurseabbyllc.com/masterclass To Be Magnetic Intro Podcast + Discount Code: Best podcast to start with: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expanded-podcast-by-to-be-magnetic/id1419732648?i=1000588466679 15% Off Discount Code: ABBY9437 Women’s Empowerment Playlist: https://nurseabbyllc.myflodesk.com/empowerment Cannabis Unveiled Workshop: https://youtu.be/3qffBJ2Z0NU Support the show Join the Newsletter https://themoonflowercoachingcollective.com/podcast-empowered-ease/

    53 min

  6. 10/20/2025

    Pelvic Health, Plain And Simple with Becca Meredith

    Hi!! I would love to hear from you! Pelvic health should be simple to talk about, yet most of us only notice our pelvic floor when something goes wrong—leaks during workouts, urgency on a long shift, pain with intimacy, or stubborn constipation. We invited occupational therapist and yoga teacher Becca Meredith to open the door with clarity and care. She walks us through what the pelvic floor actually is, why tone can be too low or too high, and how breath, posture, and the nervous system shape everything from bladder signals to sex and recovery after birth. We get practical about real-life patterns: nurses and teachers holding pee all day, kids avoiding school bathrooms, and the brain–bladder connection that gets dull when we delay. Becca explains how she assesses alignment through the thoracic spine, sacrum, and hips, why internal work is only one option—and always consent-based—and how external fascial release, mindful cues, and targeted strength can change reflexes fast. A case of workout-related leaks shows how pairing bridges, adductor activation, and smart Kegels can build control without obsessing over contractions. We also dig into constipation as a hidden driver of leaks, bedwetting routines that help, and hydration that supports an even-tempered bladder. Our conversation spans pregnancy prep, VBAC considerations, postpartum diastasis, prolapse support, and the shifting terrain of perimenopause. Becca shares why hypertonic floors need down-training, not more squeezing, and how breath into the back ribs can unlock the back of the pelvic floor. She also previews Arvigo Mayan Abdominal Therapy for scar tissue, endometriosis, cesarean recovery, and a gentler path to restore organ mobility. The throughline is hopeful and human: when we create safety, listen to the body, and train with intention, strength follows softness. If pelvic health has felt confusing or off-limits, this is your guide to clear language, actionable steps, and compassionate care. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more listeners find trustworthy pelvic health support. Becca helps patients restore balance, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with their bodies in empowering ways. Website: https://enlightenedpelvichealth.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/enlightenedpelvichealth?igsh=MWo0dGRyMTBseGRwNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1aDR32nfpd/?mibextid=wwXIfr Support the show Join the Newsletter https://themoonflowercoachingcollective.com/podcast-empowered-ease/

    42 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    Jeannie Stumne’s Catatonic to Comeback: Surviving Life's Rock Bottom

    Hi!! I would love to hear from you! A successful career, loving family, and all the right boxes checked—yet behind the scenes, overwhelming anxiety, exhaustion, and a deep disconnect from self. This is the reality many high-achieving women face, including Jeannie Stumne, who spent 25 years building an impressive career in higher education while silently drowning in burnout. Jeannie's powerful conversation with Jen reveals how a life-threatening nervous system shutdown became her ultimate wake-up call. After reaching a breaking point at 40, repressed childhood trauma surfaced, sending her into full PTSD symptoms while still trying to maintain her demanding director role at a major university. When the pandemic hit, forcing rapid adaptation in her professional life against the backdrop of civil unrest in her Minneapolis neighborhood, Jeannie's body finally said "enough." What makes this episode particularly valuable is Jeannie's candid sharing of her healing journey—not just what worked, but what didn't. She explains how the perfectionist achievement mindset that contributed to her burnout actually hindered her recovery when she approached healing with the same "push through" mentality. Instead, she discovered the critical importance of nervous system regulation, somatic (body-based) healing, and finding the right community for co-regulation. The conversation offers practical wisdom for anyone feeling depleted despite "having it all" on paper. Jeannie emphasizes starting with nervous system healing before diving into trauma work, embracing self-compassion as a foundation, and accepting that healing isn't linear but cyclical. Perhaps most powerful is her reminder that healing isn't about returning to baseline—it's about becoming more of your authentic self than you've ever been before. Whether you're currently in burnout, supporting someone who is, or simply feeling the warning signs, this episode provides both hope and practical guidance from someone who's been through the darkest places and emerged with purpose and wisdom. Connect with Jeannie at shinebrighterlc.com or on Instagram @jeanniecoaching to learn more about her one-on-one coaching and upcoming group programs. To contact or learn more about Jeannie https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571229877346 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniestumne/ https://www.instagram.com/healwithjeannie/ Support the show Join the Newsletter https://themoonflowercoachingcollective.com/podcast-empowered-ease/

    36 min
  8. The Modern Nurse Movement: Emily Knife

    09/08/2025

    The Modern Nurse Movement: Emily Knife

    Hi!! I would love to hear from you! What happens when nurses break free from traditional roles and reimagine their professional identity? Emily Knife, founder of Modern Nurse Fest and Heartbeat RN, is revolutionizing how nurses view their careers and personal wellbeing. During our candid conversation, Emily challenges the fundamental narratives of nursing shortages and burnout. With 6.8 million licensed nurses in the US but only 1.2 million vacancies, she argues the problem isn't a lack of nurses—it's a lack of nurses willing to work in hospitals. This insight exposes how healthcare systems have failed to adapt to changing expectations and needs. Emily's response to this disconnect is Modern Nurse Fest, a groundbreaking event series traveling across the US and internationally. Unlike traditional conferences, this festival creates space for nurses to discuss topics often considered taboo—entrepreneurship, cannabis therapeutics, psychedelics, and financial empowerment. The festival also welcomes CNAs and student nurses, fostering a pipeline of future professionals who see beyond hospital walls. Perhaps most powerful is Emily's framework for personal transformation. She describes burnout as a "Jenga tower" of accumulated trauma that eventually collapses, and offers practical strategies for rebuilding. Through somatic nursing practices, conscious perception shifts, and community building, she demonstrates how nurses can reclaim their joy and purpose. "Dear burnout nurses, this is my love letter to you," Emily shares. "Grow a set of balls and take a moment to be with yourself. Ask yourself what do I want—not what your husband, partner, hospital, professor, or parents want—what do YOU want?" This radical self-inquiry forms the foundation of her approach to professional renewal. Ready to discover what's possible beyond traditional nursing? Join us for an episode that might just transform how you view your nursing identity and future. Visit nursesfornurses.org to learn more about Modern Nurse Fest and the free Heartbeat RN community waiting to support your journey. Emily’s link tree https://linktr.ee/MODERNNURSE Support the show Join the Newsletter https://themoonflowercoachingcollective.com/podcast-empowered-ease/

    57 min
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Welcome to Empowered Ease, hosted by Jenn Ohlinger HN-BC, BSN, RN —a holistic coach & founder of The Moonflower Collective. Join us each week as we delve into the transformative stories of healers, health practitioners, and everyday women like you, challenging the patriarchal framework through empowerment and holistic healing. Through engaging storytelling, our podcast highlights each woman's unique journey toward embracing their feminine gifts, trusting their body, and prioritizing their mind, body, and soul. Discover how by empowering ourselves, we can pave the way for stronger relationships and a more balanced world. Women heal in community come find yours. 

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  • Creator
    Jenn Ohlinger HN-BC, BSN, RN
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Empowered Ease
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