Women Connected In Wisdom Podcast

Christine Gautreaux, Shannon Mitchell
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How do you take care of yourself and your community in the midst of this chaotic world? Join us and industry experts for weekly intentional conversations about how to be wise in business, relationships & wellness. Every week you will get actionable tools & resources to thrive. Your Co-hosts, Best-Selling Authors, Shannon Mitchell, a black millennial entrepreneur, the founder of ShealoGIo; and Christine Gautreaux, a white social justice advocate, and dancing social worker we help you upgrade your self & community care. Women Connected in Wisdom is a Podcast rooted in 8 dimensions of wellness. Explore topics with us such as Emotional and Mental Wellness, Financial Wellness and Spiritual Wellness and more!

  1. Sep 3

    The Orange Compass: A Prophecy of Sacred Discovery - Spiritual Wellness - with Linda Babulic

    Are you tired of trusting everyone else's voice before your own? Linda Babulic shares how to reclaim your inner knowing and navigate transitions with confidence. In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, I am joined by Linda Babulic - a bestselling author, speaker, and Navigator. With over thirty years of experience helping women in leadership and communication, Linda brings a unique perspective that connects the shamanic path with the challenges of modern life. We explore the Spiritual Wellness dimension, focusing on what it means to return to the "place within that already knows." Linda explains how high-achieving women often become disconnected from their own inner guidance by following inherited stories rather than their soul's truth. Whether you are in a season of uncertainty or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, this whole-self conversation offers practical rituals to help you start each day calm, clear, and connected to your own "Orange Compass." [GIVEAWAY] Linda is sharing a special gift with our community: Begin Your Day in Alignment. Receive three simple practices with guided audio to help you start your day connected to yourself. Claim your rituals here: https://lindababulic.com/ Women Connected in Wisdom is a community-driven podcast hosted by Christine, where we connect through the 8 dimensions of wellness to live a more balanced, purposeful life. Connect with Linda Babulic:  Website: lindababulic.com  Instagram: @lindababulic  LinkedIn: Linda Babulic   🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom   📘 Facebook Group: Women Connected in Wisdom Community 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event!  👉 Book a free coaching consult: linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw  📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET

  2. Aug 27

    Women in Franchising: Purpose & Financial Wellness - with expert guest Rhea Lana Riner

    In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Christine Gautreaux is joined by guest co-host Lailona Holloway to welcome the visionary Rhea Lana Riner. Rhea Lana is the CEO and founder of Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment Events, a national franchising company with over 120 locations. What started in her living room in 1997 has grown into a multi-million-dollar enterprise that keeps the values of motherhood and community at its core. We'll explore the Financial Wellness dimension, focusing on the intersection of profitability and deep purpose. Rhea Lana shares how she has empowered thousands of moms by providing a flexible path to entrepreneurship. Connect with Rhea Lana Riner: Website: rhealana.com  Instagram: @rhealanas LinkedIn: Rhea Lana Riner More resources from today's show~ Franchising for Dummies https://www.lailonaholloway.com/ https://www.creategwinnett.org/   🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event!  👉 Book a free coaching consult: linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw  📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET

  3. Jul 30

    Occupational Wellness: End Work Burnout with Dr. Nikia Smith

    In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Christine and guest co-host Sacil are joined by Dr. Nikia Smith - a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and the visionary founder of She Is Fire Forged. With over a decade of experience in the high-pressure world of medicine, Dr. Nikia brings a deeply informed perspective to the exhaustion that many women in leadership face every day. We focus on the Occupational Wellness dimension, exploring what happens when we stop trying to be everything for everyone. Dr. Nikia explains how to set boundaries without the heavy weight of guilt and how to build a professional life rooted in your own definition of success. Whether you are in healthcare, corporate leadership, or entrepreneurship, this conversation offers the tools to help you move out of survival mode and into a space of softness and sustainability. Women Connected in Wisdom is a community-driven podcast hosted by Christine Gautreaux, where we connect through the 8 dimensions of wellness to live a more balanced, purposeful life. Connect with Dr. Nikia Smith: Website: sheisfireforged.com Instagram: @nikiasmithmd More resources from today's show~ Zentangle Insight timer interplay.org The Obama Presidential Center Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange   🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event!  👉 Book a free coaching consult: linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw  📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET

  4. Jul 15

    Illness & Caregiving: Mental/Emotional Wellness with Veronica Pulido

    **Women Connected in Wisdom on YouTube** Resources & What we are up to Don't drown in the demands of caregiving. Veronica Pulido shares how to stay Aflote and protect your mental & emotional wellness while supporting a loved one through serious illness. In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, my guest co-host Cynthia Phelps and I, Christine Gautreaux, are joined by Veronica Pulido, the Founder and CEO of Aflote (formerly Good Grief). Veronica's mission was born from her personal journey of caring for her father during a rare form of cancer. She realized that the medical journey is often as exhausting for the caregiver as it is for the patient, and she created Aflote to ensure no one has to navigate that path alone. We focus on the Mental and Emotional Wellness dimensions, specifically addressing the heavy load of supporting someone through a serious illness. Veronica explains how Aflote provides the community, tools and resources needed to manage the complex logistics and emotional strain of caregiving. If you are currently feeling overwhelmed by a medical crisis or the responsibilities of being a caregiver, this whole-self conversation offers the clarity and support you need to keep going. Connect with Veronica Pulido: Website: https://aflote.com/ Instagram: @joingoodgrief / @vero.pulido LinkedIn: Veronica Pulido More resources from today's show cynthia@innerally.com  emberlightway.org   🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event!  👉 Book a free coaching consult: linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw  📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET

  5. Jun 25

    Physical Wellness: The Gut-Everything Connection - with expert guest Dyna Vink

    Is your mood affecting your life? Dyna Vink explains why the gut-everything connection is the key to reclaiming your confidence and wellness. In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Christine is joined by Dyna Vink, a certified Integrative Health Practitioner and the founder of Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle. Dyna has dedicated her career to helping women navigate the complexities of perimenopause, especially when their symptoms are dismissed as "just aging." After her own journey through fragmented care, she discovered how functional medicine and gut health can restore energy and professional clarity. We continue from last week's episode to explore the Physical Wellness dimension, with a specific focus on "The Gut Everything Connection" this week. Dyna reveals how your microbiome influences your mood, your energy, and your ability to show up in your relationships. By healing the gut, we don't just improve our digestion—we improve our capacity to be present with the people who matter most. Dyna is offering a Free Discovery Call to our community! Find out if functional medicine testing is the right fit for you and start your journey to whole-self health. Book here: https://offers.holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/discoverycall Connect with Dyna Vink: Website: holisticnutritionlifestyle.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dynavink YouTube: @PerimenopauseRelief Connect with Women Connected in Wisdom: 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom  📘 Facebook Group: Women Connected in Wisdom Community 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event!  👉 Book a free coaching consult: linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw  📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET

  6. Jun 18

    Functional Medicine: Physical Wellness - with expert guest Dr. Aleksandra Gajer

    Stop settling for "normal" lab results when you know your body can feel better. Christine and guest co-host SatiMa Ra join Dr. Aleksandra Gajer to uncover the root causes of our physical wellness. In this Episode 229 of Women Connected in Wisdom, I am delighted to be joined by guest co-host SatiMa Ra as we welcome Dr. Aleksandra Gajer to the show. Dr. Gajer is a premier medical professional who transitioned from the high-stakes world of academic emergency medicine to founding The Gajer Practice, where she focuses on investigative, whole-self care. We'll explore the Physical Wellness dimension, looking at why the standard medical model often misses the "why" behind chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and inflammation. With SatiMa Ra's soulful perspective and Dr. Gajer's rigorous clinical background, we bridge the gap between science and spirit. We discuss how gut health and personalized nutrition serve as the foundation for true longevity. Whether you are navigating the complexities of aging or looking to optimize your daily energy, this conversation offers the evidence-based wisdom you need to take ownership of your physical vessel. Connect with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer Website: https://thegajerpractice.com/ Instagram: @thegajerpractice YouTube: @TheGajerPractice 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📘 Facebook Group: Women Connected in Wisdom Community ✨ Glo from head to toe by joining the Shealo Glo Club at www.shealoglo.com! Now offering Subscriptions – Delivered on the 1st & 15th! 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event!  👉 Book a free coaching consult: linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET What the Bleep Do We Know

  7. Jun 11

    Moving From Survival to Joy: Our Season Wrap-Up

    Are you ready to move from survival to soul-deep acceptance? Christine and Shannon reflect on the most transformational wisdom from Season 28's expert guests. In this special wrap-up for Season 28 of the Women Connected in Wisdom podcast, we bring together the threads of our season's powerful conversations. We have spent this season exploring the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, learning how to bridge the gap between where we are and where our "whole-self" wants to be. From breaking free of narcissistic family patterns with Agatha Peters to understanding the emotional side of money with Tari Vickery, this season has been a roadmap for transformation. We revisit lessons on "escaping the quicksand" of home organization with Lisa Woodruff, reclaiming visibility as "glass children" with Alicia Maples, and the intellectual expansion of shadow work with A'sha Love. This wrap-up is more than a look back; it is an invitation to use these resources to build a life of beauty, meaning, and joy. Whether you are navigating fitness after 35 with Desi Bartlett or restoring your inner light with Niambi Jaha-Echols, we are here to remind you that you are not walking this path alone. Women Connected in Wisdom is a community-driven podcast rooted in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, helping you live a more balanced, purposeful life.   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook

  8. Jun 4

    Financial Wealth vs. Financial Wellness - with expert guest Tari K. Vickery

    Is your bank account full but your spirit stressed? Tari K. Vickery explains the vital difference between financial wealth and financial wellness. In this episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Christine and Shannon are joined by Tari K. Vickery—author of The Emotional Side of Money and a financial expert with over 25 years of experience. Tari has managed the full spectrum of her clients' financial lives, from daily bill payments to high-stakes coordination with estate attorneys and wealth managers. We are focusing on the Financial Wellness dimension, moving beyond the spreadsheets to explore the "why" behind our money habits. With a degree in sociology from Stanford and personal experience navigating dramatic financial shifts, Tari brings a rare blend of academic insight and deep empathy to the table. We discuss how to stop chasing a number and start building a healthy, sustainable relationship with your resources. Whether you are managing a legacy or just trying to find peace with your paycheck, this conversation offers a transformational roadmap to being truly well. Connect with Tari K. Vickery: Website: tarikvickeryauthor.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tari-k-vickery-09027a2/ Instagram: @tarikvickeryauthor Book: The Emotional Side of Money (Available on Amazon & Bookshop) Connect with Women Connected in Wisdom: 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom   📚Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event!  👉 Book a free coaching consult: linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw  📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET

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How do you take care of yourself and your community in the midst of this chaotic world? Join us and industry experts for weekly intentional conversations about how to be wise in business, relationships & wellness. Every week you will get actionable tools & resources to thrive. Your Co-hosts, Best-Selling Authors, Shannon Mitchell, a black millennial entrepreneur, the founder of ShealoGIo; and Christine Gautreaux, a white social justice advocate, and dancing social worker we help you upgrade your self & community care. Women Connected in Wisdom is a Podcast rooted in 8 dimensions of wellness. Explore topics with us such as Emotional and Mental Wellness, Financial Wellness and Spiritual Wellness and more!

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