A Superwoman Handbook

Gillian Utesch
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People ask me all the time, ‘How do you do it all?’ Truth is, most days, I don’t. Like so many women, I’m just figuring it out as I go, balancing work, family, and all the beautiful chaos life throws my way. That’s why I created A Superwoman Handbook. This podcast celebrates the women who make it all happen…or at least make it look like they do. Each episode, I sit down with incredible women who are redefining what it means to ‘have it all’ in their own way. If you’ve ever wondered how other women are juggling it all, or need a reminder that you’re not alone, this is the podcast for you. We’ll figure it out together, one story at a time.

  1. 18h ago

    A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP31: Why Your Midlife Workout Is Probably Backwards

    Midlife does not mean your body is broken. It means the strategies that worked before may need to change. In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Stephanie Carter, founder of Aligned + Ageless, to explore why so many women over 40 feel frustrated, exhausted, and confused when the routines that once worked suddenly stop delivering the same results. Stephanie shares why midlife wellness is not about doing more, pushing harder, or following every new trend. Instead, it starts with understanding what your body needs now. Together, Gillian and Stephanie unpack the connection between hormones, bloodwork, strength training, nutrition, recovery, and the lifestyle shifts that can help women feel stronger and more energized. In this episode, you’ll discover why the first step is not another diet or intense workout plan, how biomarkers and bloodwork can provide a clearer picture of what is happening inside your body, why strength training becomes even more important in midlife, and how simple nutrition changes like increasing protein intake can make a meaningful difference. Stephanie also explains the role of supplements, including vitamin D, collagen, creatine, and multivitamins, and how factors like blood sugar, cortisol, and sleep can influence energy, recovery, and overall wellness. Beyond fitness and nutrition, Gillian and Stephanie explore the emotional side of health: boundaries, community, mental wellbeing, and why constantly putting everyone else first can impact your own ability to thrive.   Stephanie shares her practical approach to helping women cut through overwhelming wellness advice through personalized assessments, small sustainable changes, and focusing on the next best step instead of chasing perfection. This conversation is for any woman who feels like she is doing everything “right” but still does not feel like herself. Stephanie offers a reminder that your body is not failing you. It is asking for a different approach. Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how a smarter, simpler wellness plan can help you feel stronger, healthier, and more aligned in midlife.   Connect with Stephanie Carter: Website: https://alignedandageless.com/ Instagram: @stephanie1126   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ASuperwomanHandbook #StephanieCarter #AlignedAndAgeless #midlifewellness  #womenover40  #womenshealth  #strengthtraining  #perimenopause  #healthyaging  #fitnessover40  #wellnessjourney  #personalgrowth  #womenempowerment  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026

    A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP31: Why Your Midlife Workout Is Probably Backwards

  2. 1d ago

    Thursday Unplugged EP13: Life Is Harder When You Keep Making It Hard

    What if the biggest obstacle in your life is not always what happens to you, but the patterns and choices that keep making things harder? In this powerful episode of Thursday Unplugged, Gillian Utesch explores the uncomfortable but important role self-reflection plays in creating change. Instead of only looking at what the world has done to us, she challenges listeners to look inward and ask what they may be repeating, avoiding, or holding onto. Gillian shares why self-reflection is not about blaming yourself or creating shame, but about recognizing the choices, reactions, and habits that keep you stuck. Through honest storytelling and a simple hardware-store analogy, she reveals how continuing to use the same approach while expecting a different outcome can keep life feeling unnecessarily difficult. In this episode, you’ll discover why looking inward can be the first step toward freedom, the difference between challenges that happen to you and patterns you continue to create, why trying harder is not always the answer, and how giving yourself permission to start over can open the door to something new. This conversation is a reminder that change begins when you become honest about what is within your control. Sometimes the breakthrough is not finding a way around the obstacle, but recognizing the habits and beliefs that keep putting it there. The message comes to life through the song “Life Ain’t Easy When You Make It Hard,” a raw and reflective anthem about accountability, resistance, and the weight we sometimes add to our own journey. If you have ever felt like you are stuck in the same cycle, running into the same walls, or searching for a reset, this episode offers a powerful reminder that it is never too late to choose a different path.   Connect with Patrick Reid: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preidmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/154246411831481   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ThursdayUnplugged #PatrickReid #ASuperwomanHandbook #LifeAintEasyWhenYouMakeItHard #selfreflection  #personalgrowth  #mindsetshift  #selfawareness  #lifelessons  #musicpodcast  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026

    Thursday Unplugged EP13: Life Is Harder When You Keep Making It Hard

  3. 4d ago

    A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP30: The Permission Slip You’ve Been Waiting For Was Never Outside You

    What if the thing holding you back is not a lack of clarity, but a refusal to trust what you already know? In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Lizzie Siegel, a Resource & Reality Architect, intuitive guide, and host of Hearts Home with Lizzie, to explore what happens when we stop searching outside ourselves and begin trusting the wisdom we already carry within. Lizzie shares the powerful “permission slip” shift that helped her move beyond survival, reconnect with her inner voice, and create a life built around liberation, purpose, and alignment. Together, Gillian and Lizzie explore intuition, subconscious patterns, and the hidden beliefs that keep people repeating old versions of themselves. Through her own journey of autoimmune illness, traumatic experiences, heartbreak, homelessness, and deep misalignment, Lizzie reveals how she learned to transform challenges into opportunities for healing, growth, and self-discovery. In this episode, you’ll discover why dreams can reveal what the conscious mind may overlook, how Lizzie uses intuition and discernment to uncover the heart of the matter, what sovereignty means in your relationship with yourself and the world around you, and how practices like inner child work, somatic healing, Reiki, breathwork, EFT tapping, and subconscious reprogramming can support deeper transformation. Lizzie also challenges one of the biggest beliefs in self-help: that healing means fixing something broken. Instead, she shares why true transformation comes from remembering your wholeness, reclaiming your power, and creating a relationship with yourself built on trust. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or ready for a new chapter. Whether you are exploring spirituality, personal growth, healing, or simply looking for clarity, Lizzie’s message is a reminder that the permission you have been waiting for may have been within you all along. Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover what it means to stop waiting, start trusting, and step into your own sovereignty.   Connect with Lizzie Siegel: Website: https://www.lizziesiegel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzienamasteplantbased/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartshomewithlizzie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartshomewithlizzie Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8L6exu2GxJeBQSEUSX5K?si=0a10cdc09bec41c4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-home-podcast/id1648081724 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizziesiegel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilybity   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ASuperwomanHandbook #LizzieSiegel #innerhealing  #personalgrowth  #selfdiscovery  #spiritualawakening  #intuition  #healingjourney  #womenempowerment  #selfworth  #transformation  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026

    A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP30: The Permission Slip You’ve Been Waiting For Was Never Outside You

  4. Sep 10

    Thursday Unplugged EP12: Why Loving Fiercely Can Still Leave You Lonely

    Have you ever felt lonely even when you know you are loved? In this heartfelt episode of Thursday Unplugged, Patrick Reid shares a powerful reflection on connection, friendship, and the moments when even the strongest relationships need intentional care. Through music and honest conversation, Patrick explores the meaning behind loving fiercely and why showing up for the people who matter is one of the most important things we can do. He reflects on lifelong friendships, the memories that shape us, and how small gestures can become reminders that someone is not alone. This episode dives into the quiet moments when FOMO, distance, and busy lives can make us feel disconnected, even from the people who love us most. Patrick shares why a simple message, a phone call, or reaching out first can be the thing that brings someone back into connection. At its heart, this episode is about the kind of love that lasts: friendships that survive time, distance, and change. It is a reminder that relationships do not stay strong by accident, they stay strong because we choose to nurture them. If you have ever missed someone, needed a reminder to reconnect, or felt alone despite being surrounded by love, this episode will feel like a comforting conversation with an old friend. A raw and meaningful Thursday Unplugged performance about friendship, intentional love, and the people who help us feel grounded.   Connect with Patrick Reid: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preidmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/154246411831481   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ThursdayUnplugged #PatrickReid #ASuperwomanHandbook #friendship  #intentionallove  #connection  #mentalhealthawareness  #personalgrowth  #MusicAndStorytelling #emotionalhealing  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026 #music

    Thursday Unplugged EP12: Why Loving Fiercely Can Still Leave You Lonely

  5. Sep 7

    A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP29: Midlife Is Not a Crisis, It Is a Reawakening for Women Over 40

    What if midlife is not something to fix, but a moment to finally reconnect with who you truly are? In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Lisa Barwise, wellness alchemist, author of Unarmoured, and creator of the Warrior Goddess Saga, to explore why so many women over 40 suddenly feel exhausted, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves. Lisa shares why what many women call a “midlife crisis” may actually be a reawakening. She introduces the concept of “Armour Weight,” the emotional, physical, and energetic weight built through years of stress, burnout, people-pleasing, trauma, and self-abandonment. Together, Gillian and Lisa unpack why healing in midlife requires more than just changing habits. They explore how biology, psychology, nervous system regulation, and spirituality all play a role in helping women understand their bodies, release shame, and reclaim their identity. In this episode, you’ll discover why so many women feel stuck during midlife, how hormones, stress, and inflammation can impact energy and emotions, why beliefs like “I’m not enough” can shape our choices for decades, and what it truly means to start “unarmoring” yourself. Lisa also shares her own journey through burnout, trauma, perimenopause struggles, and identity loss, and how those experiences led her to create a framework that helps women stop surviving and start rising. This conversation is for every woman who has felt disconnected from herself, struggled with changes in her body, or wondered why life suddenly feels heavier than it used to. Lisa offers a powerful reminder that midlife is not the end of who you were, it is an invitation to become who you were always meant to be. Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover why strength, healing, and purpose can begin again at any stage of life.   Connect with Lisa Barwise: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_barwise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewarriorgoddesssaga/   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ASuperwomanHandbook #LisaBarwise #MidlifeReawakening #womenover40  #midlifetransformation  #perimenopause  #womenshealth  #selfdiscovery  #personalgrowth  #healingjourney  #womenempowerment  #wellness  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026

    A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP29: Midlife Is Not a Crisis, It Is a Reawakening for Women Over 40

  6. Sep 3

    Thursday Unplugged EP11: You Are Not a Burden: The Song That Says What People Hide

    Have you ever felt like you were asking for too much, needing too much, or taking up too much space in someone else’s life? In this emotional episode of Thursday Unplugged, Patrick Reid shares the story behind “Burden to Bear,” a powerful song about shame, self-worth, vulnerability, and the fear of becoming a burden to the people we love. Patrick opens up about the hidden weight many people carry, the pressure to always be okay, and why asking for help can sometimes feel harder than carrying everything alone. Through music and honest conversation, he explores the difference between being “too much” and simply being human. The song captures a feeling many people struggle to say out loud: the fear that needing support makes you a problem. But beneath that fear is a deeper truth: real connection is built through honesty, compassion, and allowing ourselves to be seen. In this episode, Patrick reflects on the creative process behind “Burden to Bear,” the emotions that shaped the song, and the personal experiences that influenced his upcoming album Future Ghost. This episode is for anyone who has ever apologized for needing help, hidden their struggles, or questioned whether they deserve care and support. It is a reminder that friendship is not about being easy to love, it is about being fully human. A raw and heartfelt performance about grief, self-acceptance, and the simple truth that you are not a burden. You are worthy of love, space, and support.   Connect with Patrick Reid: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preidmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/154246411831481   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ThursdayUnplugged #PatrickReid #ASuperwomanHandbook #BurdenToBear #FutureGhost #mentalhealthawareness  #selfworth  #griefandhealing  #MusicAndStorytelling #personalgrowth  #emotionalhealing  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026

    Thursday Unplugged EP11: You Are Not a Burden: The Song That Says What People Hide

  7. Aug 28

    A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP27: 4 Dating Archetypes That Reveal Why Your Relationships Keep Repeating

    What if the reason your relationships keep repeating the same patterns is not bad luck, the dating apps, or the people you meet — but the parts of yourself you haven’t healed yet? In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Lilli Bewley, a dating coach and creator of the Feminine Dating Archetype Quiz, to explore why true transformation in relationships begins long before the first date. Lilli shares how personal patterns, attachment styles, past experiences, and hidden fears can influence the way we choose partners, communicate, and show up in relationships. Together, Gillian and Lilli unpack why dating advice often fails when it focuses only on strategies instead of the deeper work happening within. Through her own journey of trauma, self-sacrifice, and relationship patterns, Lilli explains how she developed a framework to help women understand themselves, reclaim their voice, and create healthier connections. In this episode, you’ll discover the four feminine dating archetypes: Chill Woman, Fortress Woman, Goddess Woman, and Magnetic Woman, and how each one reveals different patterns, strengths, and areas for growth. You’ll learn why dating triggers can become opportunities for healing, how subconscious beliefs around safety, vulnerability, and worth can shape attraction, and why becoming aligned with yourself changes the way you experience love. Lilli also shares why the goal is not to become someone else to find a relationship, but to understand who you truly are and create connections that match that version of yourself. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in repeating relationship patterns, has struggled with emotionally unavailable partners, or wants to approach dating with more confidence, clarity, and self-awareness. Whether you are dating after divorce, navigating relationships in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, Lilli’s message is a powerful reminder that the relationship you build with yourself shapes every relationship that follows. Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how understanding your patterns can help you create a healthier, more aligned approach to love.   Connect with Lilli Bewley: Website: https://www.DatingArchetype.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillibewley TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lillibewley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lillibewley YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lillibewley   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ASuperwomanHandbook #LilliBewley #DatingArchetype #datingadvice  #relationshiphealing  #womenempowerment  #selfdiscovery  #personalgrowth  #loveandrelationships  #healingjourney  #moderndating  #datingafterdivorce  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026

    A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP27: 4 Dating Archetypes That Reveal Why Your Relationships Keep Repeating

  8. Aug 27

    Thursday Unplugged EP10: A Grief Song That Becomes a Message of Peace and Forgiveness

    Mortality, grief, and hope come together in a deeply personal performance from Patrick Reid as he shares the story behind his song Future Ghost and performs Forever with Love. In this episode of Thursday Unplugged, Patrick reflects on loss, forgiveness, and the emotions that come with facing the unknown. What begins as a conversation about death becomes a powerful reminder that grief can also create space for healing, love, and peace. Patrick shares how books, music, and personal experiences shaped the message behind the song, including the influences that helped him explore mortality with honesty and vulnerability. He opens up about the questions we all face about life, loss, what comes next, and the memories we leave behind. Through Forever with Love, Patrick creates a message of comfort for anyone carrying grief. The song becomes more than a reflection on loss. It becomes a reminder that love continues through the memories, kindness, and connections we leave with others. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that grief does not only represent what we lose. It also reflects the love that remains and the peace we can find while learning to let go. If you’ve ever experienced loss, searched for forgiveness, or needed a reminder that love continues beyond goodbye, this conversation and performance will stay with you. Watch this emotional performance from Thursday Unplugged with Patrick Reid.   Connect with Patrick Reid: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preidmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/154246411831481   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ASuperwomanHandbook #ThursdayUnplugged #PatrickReid #FutureGhost #ForeverWithLove #griefandhealing  #musicandmemory  #lossandlove  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026

    Thursday Unplugged EP10: A Grief Song That Becomes a Message of Peace and Forgiveness
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People ask me all the time, ‘How do you do it all?’ Truth is, most days, I don’t. Like so many women, I’m just figuring it out as I go, balancing work, family, and all the beautiful chaos life throws my way. That’s why I created A Superwoman Handbook. This podcast celebrates the women who make it all happen…or at least make it look like they do. Each episode, I sit down with incredible women who are redefining what it means to ‘have it all’ in their own way. If you’ve ever wondered how other women are juggling it all, or need a reminder that you’re not alone, this is the podcast for you. We’ll figure it out together, one story at a time.

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  • Creator
    Gillian Utesch
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    A Superwoman Handbook