Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey

Meg Tuohey

Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey: Transforming Relationships, Empowering Leadership Hosted by relationship expert and coach Meg Tuohey, Wisdom Stripes is where transformative insights meet actionable wisdom. Meg has dedicated her career to helping women reignite their relationships, build stronger families, and step boldly into leadership roles in their lives. By translating complex emotions and experiences into a clear, teachable framework, she empowers others with practical tools to navigate life’s most challenging moments. Each episode of Wisdom Stripes features unfiltered conversations with some of the world’s most insightful thought leaders, experts, and seekers. Together, they dive into the unique “stripes” of wisdom—those defining moments that shape us. From navigating personal and professional challenges to uncovering deep emotional truths, these interviews are packed with tangible takeaways, real-life stories, and actionable steps you can immediately apply to your own journey. Meg’s approach draws out the most profound lessons by asking her guests key questions like: What pivotal moments caused the most confusion and pain in your life? What lessons have you gained through those experiences that you wouldn’t have learned otherwise? What do you want others to understand to help them avoid the ‘long way round’? Listeners will explore different categories of wisdom—whether experiential, intellectual, emotional, practical, or spiritual—delving into the stories that shape personal growth and transformation. Meg wraps each conversation into a practical framework, teaching the key lessons learned and how to apply them to everyday life. Tune in every Thursday to discover how these wisdom stripes weave together to form the rich tapestry of life. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a new perspective, or powerful strategies for personal growth, Wisdom Stripes is your go-to source for heartfelt, impactful insights.

  1. 4d ago

    Ep 108.Finding Magic in the Chaos: The Wisdom Dance Holds with Michael Novak

    Episode 108 | Finding Magic in the Chaos: The Wisdom Dance Holds with Michael Novak What if the chaos in your life isn't a threat, but an opportunity for something new to begin? In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with Michael Novak, Artistic Director of the world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company, to explore leadership, legacy, and the courage it takes to carry someone else's life's work forward. Handpicked by legendary choreographer Paul Taylor to succeed him in 2018, Michael lost his mentor just three months later and soon found himself leading the company through a global pandemic. Through his experience, he shares what it means to honor the past while embracing change and finding new possibilities in the unexpected. This conversation explores: Why chaos isn't a threat, and how understanding its original meaning can change the way we lead. What it was like to be chosen by Paul Taylor, and why it was a directive rather than an offer. How modern dance began as a rebellion and evolved into an art form rooted in individuality. What it means to let go of one identity and step into the next. Why achieving your dream is only the beginning, and how to discover your next North Star. Why laughter is one of the best measures of a healthy team. The three kinds of artistic success, including the art that only becomes timeless decades later. Why sometimes the art doesn't change, but we do. Whether you're a leader, an artist, a caregiver, or simply navigating a season of change, this conversation is an invitation to meet uncertainty with curiosity, honor what came before you, and find the courage to breathe new life into what you create next. To learn more about Michael Novak and the Paul Taylor Dance Company, visit www.paultaylordance.org. Experience the Paul Taylor Dance Company's 2026 New York Season! November 3–22, 2026David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center Featuring ten of Paul Taylor's iconic dances, world premieres by Resident Choreographers Lauren Lovette and Robert Battle, a New York premiere by Pam Tanowitz, and the eagerly anticipated revival of Alwin Nikolais' visually stunning Tensile Involvement. The season also features live music performed by the Orchestra of St. Luke's under the baton of Music Director David LaMarche. Get your tickets: www.boxoffice.dance Get Meg's new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com. Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 29

    Ep. 107 | Breast Cancer, IVF, and One Embryo: A Story of Hope and Chance | Sarrah Strimel Bentley

    Episode 107 | Breast Cancer, IVF, and One Embryo: A Story of Hope and Chance | Sarrah Strimel Bentley What happens when life takes an unexpected turn, and you learn to find joy, hold on to hope, and discover purpose in the middle of uncertainty? In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with Sarrah Strimel Bentley, a breast cancer survivor, former Broadway performer, motivational speaker, women's health advocate, and co-founder of A Chance For Life, to explore how she navigated breast cancer, IVF, and her journey to motherhood through surrogacy while continuing to find joy and possibility along the way. This conversation explores: What "Joy Mining" means and why choosing joy is not a simple task but searching for joy is an essential one. Facing breast cancer when you've just met the person you're going to spend the rest of your life with. Her one Chance at becoming a mother with her one embryo before 28 rounds of radiation. What survivorship looks like after treatment ends and why she chose to befriend her body. The emotional and financial realities of surrogacy and how she's helping other survivors pursue their dreams of parenthood. How families continue to show up for one another as life's challenges and priorities evolve. Her pillars for resilience: mine your joy, don't forecast, and remember that every second holds possibility. Whether you're facing a difficult diagnosis, supporting someone you love through an unexpected challenge, or navigating a season of uncertainty, this conversation is an invitation to look for the joy that remains, make room for hope alongside hardship, and remember that new possibilities can emerge even when life doesn't go as planned. To learn more about Sarrah Strimel Bentley and her work, follow her on Instagram and TikTok @sarrahstrimelbentley and visit A Chance For Life at www.achanceforlife.org. Get Meg's new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com. Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 22

    Ep 106. Dyslexia: Learning to Work With It, Not Against It | Dr. Rebecca Troy

    Episode 106: Dyslexia: Learning to Work With It, Not Against It | Dr. Rebecca Troy In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, we're bringing back this important conversation to shine a light on how children with dyslexia learn, the challenges they face, and how parents can help them thrive. What if just 10 to 15 minutes a day could make a meaningful difference in how your child learns to read? In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with Dr. Rebecca Troy, an educational neuroscience researcher, nationally board-certified teacher, and mother of two children with dyslexia, to explore what dyslexia really is, why it has nothing to do with intelligence or effort, and how understanding the science behind reading can change the way we support our children. Together, they explore: What dyslexia actually is and why it has nothing to do with intelligence or effort. Why writing numbers backwards is often misunderstood and how it relates to dyslexia. How short, daily practice can help the brain reorganize for reading in about 16 weeks. Why the science of reading has been around for decades but still isn't reaching enough classrooms. What children can start believing about themselves as early as age 7 when they struggle despite trying their best. Why “wait and see” rarely works and how to become a scientist about your own child. How to advocate for your child at school, even when it means going against the grain. Why recognizing your child's strengths matters just as much as helping them build new skills. Whether you're a parent, an educator, or someone who remembers how difficult school could feel, this conversation is a reminder that children deserve to be understood, supported, and given the tools they need to succeed. This Dyslexia Awareness Month, let's move beyond misconceptions, trust our instincts, ask better questions, and learn to work with dyslexia, not against it. Learn more about Dr. Rebecca Troy and her work: drrebeccatroy.com | Follow her on Instagram @drrebeccatroy Get Meg's new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You, at yourheartprint.com. Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Oct 15

    Ep 105. Why Buying Local Is a Form of Activism | Zahra Amanpour

    What happens when we choose to support the small businesses in our communities and realize that our everyday choices can create real change? In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with Zahra Amanpour, a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Main Street Assembly, to explore how small businesses strengthen communities and why entrepreneurship can give ordinary people more power over their own futures. Recorded on New York’s Lower East Side, this conversation explores: Why entrepreneurship is about power, not just profit. How small businesses create dignity, opportunity, and a sense of belonging. Why local businesses can become places where people from different backgrounds connect. How choosing to shop local can be a meaningful way to support your community. What Zahra has learned from working with small business owners across cities, small towns, and rural America. Why being an entrepreneur doesn't always mean starting a business. How small, everyday choices can contribute to lasting change. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone who cares about the community around you, this conversation is an invitation to think differently about where we spend our money, how we support one another, and the power we each have to create change. To learn more about Zahra Amanpour and her work, visit Main Street Assembly at www.mainstreetassembly.com. Get Meg's new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com. Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Oct 8

    Ep 104. Money Isn't for Everyone | Filipe Santos on Wealth, Recovery and Reading Energy

    Episode 104 | Money Isn't for Everyone | Filipe Santos on Wealth, Recovery and Reading Energy Redemption isn’t a straight line. Sometimes it looks like rebuilding your life one honest choice at a time. Filipe Santos joins Meg for a raw and deeply personal conversation about addiction, incarceration, recovery, resilience, and the courage to rewrite your story. Now more than 12 years sober, Filipe is a husband, father, entrepreneur, investor, and mentor who shares how he transformed a life once shaped by survival into one rooted in purpose, abundance, and connection. Together, Filipe and Meg explore what it takes to break old patterns, rebuild trust, move out of defense mode, and create a life that reflects who you truly want to become.  In this episode, you’ll discover: • How fear, intensity, and survival instincts can be redirected into growth • How Filipe learned to read energy and use it as a tool for understanding people • What recovery taught him about taking action, seeking guidance, and surrounding yourself with the right people • Why challenging your belief system can open the door to greater possibilities • How moving from information to action can create lasting transformation • Why your past doesn’t have to determine your future To learn more about Filipe Santos and follow his journey, connect with him on Instagram @chop_safil. Get Meg’s new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Oct 1

    Ep 103. Finding Your Way Back When You've Lost Everything with Karen Coffey

    Episode 103 | Finding Your Way Back When You've Lost Everything with Karen Coffey What do you do when life as you know it falls apart and you can't see a way forward? As we close out Suicide Prevention  Month and enter October, we're revisiting a conversation that reminds us why discussions about hope, connection and finding our way through life's most difficult moments matter year-round. In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with Karen Coffey, a two-time Inc. 500 CEO, business consultant and founder of Spirit-Led Business, whose journey took her from homelessness as a single mother to building a multimillion-dollar business. Together, they explore: Finding hope and direction when life feels overwhelming. How faith and spirituality can provide comfort during life's darkest moments. Taking one small step forward when you can't see the bigger picture. Overcoming fear, anxiety and feelings of abandonment. The importance of compassion, connection and creating spaces free from judgment. Whether you share Karen's faith or are simply searching for hope in a difficult season, this conversation is an invitation to reflect on what it means to find your way forward, one step at a time. If you're struggling, feeling overwhelmed or simply need someone to talk to, reaching out for support can be an important first step. If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. To learn more about Karen Coffey and follow her work, find her on Instagram at @karencoffey.coaching. Get Meg's new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com. Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 24

    Ep. 102 Finding Hope When Life Feels Unbearable with Imad Jbara

    Episode 102 | Finding Hope When Life Feels Unbearable with Imad Jbara  In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we're revisiting a deeply personal conversation about hope, human connection and finding a reason to keep going when life feels unbearable. In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with entrepreneur and speaker Imad Jabara, who opens up about growing up on his own at just 15, experiencing homelessness and reaching a point where he contemplated ending his life. Through his story, Imad shares how he began rebuilding his life and why creating a sense of safety and belonging has become so important to him. Together, they explore: How childhood abandonment can shape our sense of safety, identity and relationships. Imad's experience with suicidal thoughts and the unexpected encounter that became a turning point in his life. Finding hope and rebuilding after profound hardship. The importance of emotional safety, meaningful relationships and having people you can turn to. Moving beyond survival, finding purpose and creating a future worth looking forward to. Whether you've faced similar struggles or want to better understand what someone else may be going through, this conversation reminds us of the importance of compassion, connection and making space for honest conversations about mental health. Content note: This episode includes a personal account of suicidal thoughts and a suicidal crisis. If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. To learn more about Imad Jbara and follow his work, find him on Instagram at @ImadSpeaks. Get Meg’s new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com. Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 17

    101 .Estate Planning, Grief, and Money: The Hard-Won Wisdom of Abbe Large | Abbe Large

    Episode 101 | Estate Planning, Grief, and Money: The Hard-Won Wisdom of Abbe Large | Abbe Large We can’t control what happens to us. But we can control whether we’re prepared for it. In this episode of Wisdom Stripes, Meg sits down with Abbe Large, Managing Director at Lenox Advisors and a four-time Forbes-recognized financial security professional, for a candid conversation about fear, resilience, money, and preparing for the people we love. With more than 30 years of experience, Abbe goes far beyond spreadsheets, sharing the personal experiences that shaped the way she works with families today, from a teacher who changed the trajectory of her life to supporting her father through pancreatic cancer and a client story that forever changed her perspective. If you’ve ever struggled to talk about money, faced uncertainty, or wondered how to prepare for the unexpected, this conversation is for you.  Tune in and learn: Why fear isn’t something to eliminate, but something to move through How to talk about money with your spouse before a crisis forces the conversation The three states most people’s estate plans are actually in, and how to fix them How personal experiences can shape the way we show up for others Why “failing” and “being a failure” are two completely different things Why preparing for the unexpected is one of the greatest ways to care for the people you love To learn more about Abbe Large and her work, visit Lenox Advisors. Get Meg’s new book, HeartPrint: Unlock the Wisdom Of You at yourheartprint.com Follow Meg Tuohey on Instagram @megtuoheyofficial and subscribe to Wisdom Stripes wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey: Transforming Relationships, Empowering Leadership Hosted by relationship expert and coach Meg Tuohey, Wisdom Stripes is where transformative insights meet actionable wisdom. Meg has dedicated her career to helping women reignite their relationships, build stronger families, and step boldly into leadership roles in their lives. By translating complex emotions and experiences into a clear, teachable framework, she empowers others with practical tools to navigate life’s most challenging moments. Each episode of Wisdom Stripes features unfiltered conversations with some of the world’s most insightful thought leaders, experts, and seekers. Together, they dive into the unique “stripes” of wisdom—those defining moments that shape us. From navigating personal and professional challenges to uncovering deep emotional truths, these interviews are packed with tangible takeaways, real-life stories, and actionable steps you can immediately apply to your own journey. Meg’s approach draws out the most profound lessons by asking her guests key questions like: What pivotal moments caused the most confusion and pain in your life? What lessons have you gained through those experiences that you wouldn’t have learned otherwise? What do you want others to understand to help them avoid the ‘long way round’? Listeners will explore different categories of wisdom—whether experiential, intellectual, emotional, practical, or spiritual—delving into the stories that shape personal growth and transformation. Meg wraps each conversation into a practical framework, teaching the key lessons learned and how to apply them to everyday life. Tune in every Thursday to discover how these wisdom stripes weave together to form the rich tapestry of life. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a new perspective, or powerful strategies for personal growth, Wisdom Stripes is your go-to source for heartfelt, impactful insights.

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