The Audacious Woman

DeAnna Crawford
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What becomes possible when you take total ownership of your life? The Audacious Woman with DeAnna Crawford is for the woman who is ready to stop waiting for permission and start building the life, body and business she actually wants. Bold, intentional and fully hers. Each week, therapist, women’s health coach and Biz Mentor DeAnna Crawford brings you real conversations on owning your mind, building a strong and healthy body that lasts, and creating a business and life you love. With 20+ years as an entrepreneur, a background in personal training and thousands of hours in clinical counselling, DeAnna blends the science of change with the soul of it. You’ll hear honest stories, practical tools and bold conversations with women who decided their dreams weren’t too much or too big. Because you don’t rise by chance. You rise by choice. Pull up a chair, audacious woman. Let’s go.

  1. Aug 24

    Divorce, Identity Loss & Rebuilding: Claire Adamou's Journey to Reclaiming Herself

    What if losing your marriage is actually the beginning of reclaiming your life? In this deeply vulnerable and inspiring episode, Claire Adamou shares her journey through a painful divorce, the two-year legal battle, the five-figure costs, the controlling behaviour that slowly eroded her identity, and the decision to leave everything familiar to rebuild. Claire doesn't sugarcoat any of it. She talks about how controlling behaviour in a marriage can slowly steal your confidence, your voice, and your sense of self without you even realizing it's happening. She shares the fears that kept her stuck — stigma, finances, children, the fear of the unknown — and the moment she realized that the fear of leaving was no longer greater than the pain of staying. Claire breaks down the warning signs her body was sending: stress-related illness, headaches, stomach aches, exhaustion, emotional shutdown, endless doom scrolling. She talks about how the body speaks when the mind is still in denial, and why listening to these signals is critical. But the heart of this episode is the rebuilding. Claire shares how she found a tight circle of true friends who offered real help (not just surface-level support), how vision boarding reconnected her to dreams she thought were lost, and how small daily choices led to a complete life transformation. She went from living in her sister's garage to retraining as a life and leadership coach, finding a new home, buying a car, and reclaiming her identity. This episode is for anyone in the messy middle of divorce, wondering if they have the strength to rebuild, or ready to reclaim their life. CONNECT WITH CLAIRE ADAMOU:website: https://claireadamou.com/ email: hello@claireadamou.com https://www.instagram.com/claireadamou/ CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca

  2. Aug 18

    Rewrite Your Self-Talk: Ly Smith on the Reactor to Creator Framework and Reclaiming Your Worth

    What if the life you're living looks perfect from the outside but feels empty on the inside? In this deeply honest and transformative episode, Ly Smith shares her journey from being a high-achieving woman who'd lost herself to reclaiming her identity, her joy, and her presence. Ly talks about the Hawaii beach moment that changed everything — the realization that she was physically present but emotionally numb, that her self-talk had convinced her she was "just a wife" and "just a mom," and that she'd stopped being Lee Smith altogether. Ly doesn't shy away from the depression that followed. She shares the small steps that helped her move from the bed, to the couch, back to laughter and connection. She talks about how negative self-talk had infected her marriage, how she'd become hyper-focused on everything her husband wasn't doing, and how intentionally looking for the good — and bringing laughter back into the relationship herself — transformed everything. But the heart of this episode is the Reactor to Creator framework that Ly developed. It's simple: when you remove the "C" from "creator," you get "reator" — and that's what happens when you react instead of create. Ly teaches how to pause, breathe, and add the C back — to move from reactive to intentional. She also introduces the three Gs — genius, gifts, and greatness — and why reclaiming your identity beyond your roles is essential to confidence and fulfillment. This episode is packed with practical wisdom, the story of a client who went from shaking on stage to speaking with confidence, and a reminder that your self-talk is your self-leadership.

  3. Jul 21

    Unlocking Your Inner Archetypes: Jessie Rivest on Personal Transformation Through Carl Jung's Wisdom

    What if every part of you, the protector, the dreamer, the leader, the nurturer, has something essential to teach you? In this profound and practical episode, Jessie Rivest shares her journey from music and arts management to becoming a guide for personal transformation through Carl Jung's archetypes. Jessie breaks down Jung's concept of archetypes — universal patterns of human behaviour that exist in our collective consciousness — and explains how understanding these inner characters can revolutionize your life. Jessie explores the major archetypes: the Mother (nurturing and compassionate), the Warrior (brave and protective), the Dreamer (visionary and creative), the Sovereign (empowered and grounded), the Nurturer (generous and caring), the Transformer (navigating change), and others. She explains how these archetypes form early in life through our experiences, and how they show up as patterns in our behavior, relationships, and careers. But here's what makes this episode transformative: Jessie teaches activation. She shares how to consciously tap into different archetypes through visualization, embodiment, and voice dialogue (a technique where you externalize and talk to different parts of yourself). She talks about why the Warrior archetype is so powerful for people-pleasers, how the Sovereign grounds you in your own power, and why burnout happens when you're overactivating certain archetypes while neglecting others. This episode is packed with practical self-assessment tools, stories of real transformation, and an invitation to join Jessie's upcoming 6-week workshop where you'll identify and activate your core archetypes for maximum balance and authenticity. UPCOMING:6-Week Archetype Workshop Learn to identify and activate your core archetypes for personal transformation and leadership mastery: https://renewcoach.ca/the-self-360-reclaiming-your-story-through-embodiment/ CONNECT WITH JESSIE RIVEST:Website: https://jesserevest.com/ CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca

  4. Jul 14

    The Worthiness Wound: Kitsy Higgins on Self-Worth, Boundaries & Manifesting

    What if your self-worth is the foundation that determines absolutely everything? In this transformative episode, Kitsy Higgins shares her journey of discovering and healing the worthiness wound — that deep, often unconscious belief that you're not good enough. Kitsy doesn't sugarcoat the journey. She talks about the childhood influences that created the wound, the core memories that taught her she wasn't valuable, and how that wound showed up in every area of her life: toxic relationships, unfulfilling careers, settling for less. Kitsy breaks down the concept of embodying worthiness — not just thinking about it or affirming it, but actually living as though you're worthy. She talks about the critical role of standards and boundaries, why saying no to what doesn't serve you is actually saying yes to yourself, and how your feminine energy and sensuality are directly connected to your self-worth. But this episode goes deeper into manifestation. Kitsy shares that manifesting isn't about vision boards and wishful thinking — it's about feeling the emotions of your desires before they arrive, about visualizing yourself as the Queen on Your Throne, and about raising your vibration so consistently that abundance has no choice but to find you. Kitsy also talks about the signs your self-worth needs more love, how to validate your own feelings, and why building a supportive environment (and outgrowing toxic influences) is essential to maintaining your worthiness once you've reclaimed it. This episode is packed with healing wisdom and practical tools you can use today to start rewriting your inner narrative. CONNECT WITH KITSY HIGGINS:Instagram: @kitsy_higgins Facebook: facebook.com/kitsy.higgins YouTube: youtube.com/kitsyhiggins Website: https://beginmydreamlife.com/ CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca

  5. Jul 8

    Recognizing Red Flags: Carla on Toxic Love, Abandonment & Finding Your Worth

    What if the love you're chasing is actually the same wound you've been running from? In this deeply honest and transformative episode, Carla shares her journey from childhood abandonment to reclaiming her self-worth and embracing her authentic self. Carla doesn't hide from the messy middle of her story, she walks straight into it. She talks about her father's abandonment and the emotional wound it left, how childhood neglect shaped her relationship patterns, and the red flags she missed (or ignored) when an older man romanticized her pain at 14. She shares the reality of that abusive relationship, the shame and hurt that followed, and the moment she realized she was choosing partners based on her abandonment wound, not her worth. But Carla goes deeper. She talks about the role of religion and societal expectations in suffocating her authentic self, the years she spent mimicking others before finding her own voice, and the profound impact of finding supportive people and positive environments. She shares a pivotal moment in Mexico, a simple comment that shifted her entire mindset about happiness and self-acceptance. This episode is packed with raw honesty, practical wisdom, and a message that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt abandoned, unworthy, or trapped by other people's expectations. CONNECT WITH CARLA:Instagram: @carlamathes Twitter: @carlamathes CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca

  6. Jul 7

    The Five Elements of Transformation: Katherine Flynn on Elemental Wisdom & Alignment

    What if that inner knowing you've been ignoring is actually your soul trying to save you? In this transformative episode, Katherine Flynn shares her journey from a high-stress corporate career to a purpose-driven entrepreneurial path guided by intuition and elemental wisdom. Katherine talks about the moment she realized that external success — the title, the paycheck, the status wasn't filling the emptiness inside. And then came the wake-up calls: a car accident, burnout, a body screaming for attention. Katherine breaks down the concept of "inner knowing" — that whisper inside that signals misalignment. She talks about the importance of listening to your intuition and your body's signals for mental and physical health, and how ignoring these messages only amplifies the crisis until you can't ignore it anymore. But this episode isn't just about recognizing misalignment. Katherine introduces the five elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether — as practical tools for restoring balance and finding your way back to alignment. She explains how each element serves a different purpose: fire for transformation and motivation, water for cleansing and flow, air for balance and spreading energy, ether for spiritual guidance. Katherine also talks about inner pillars — the foundational beliefs that shape your identity — and how self-awareness and continuous evolution at any age can guide you toward your true purpose. This episode is packed with practical reflection tools, deep spiritual wisdom, and a reminder that your body, your intuition, and nature itself are always guiding you toward alignment. CONNECT WITH KATHERINE FLYNN:Website: https://thechanneldorse.com/ Instagram: @thechanneldorse CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca

  7. Jun 30

    Rewriting Your Story: Mindi Alexander on Healing from Trauma, Breaking Cycles & Resilience

    In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode, Mindi Alexander shares her journey from childhood instability and domestic violence to becoming a voice for breaking generational cycles. Mindi doesn't sugarcoat her past. She talks about how childhood wounds shaped her belief systems, how those beliefs attracted unhealthy relationships, and how she finally recognized the pattern that was stealing her life. Mindi shares the raw details of her experience with domestic violence, the legal and emotional toll it took, and the moment she realized she had to break the cycle, not just for herself, but for her children. She talks about the critical role of self-worth in relationship choices, how recognizing predatory behavior saved her, and why moving from victim mentality to empowerment was the most important work she ever did. But this episode goes beyond survival. Mindi breaks down the practical steps of deep emotional work: recognizing your internal dialogue, understanding how mindset influences outcomes, and consciously rewriting the story you've been telling yourself. She talks about the importance of therapy, finding the right counselor who will be blunt and supportive, and why the work you do internally determines the life you attract externally. Mindi also shares how healing from her own trauma allows her to break generational patterns and empower her children to believe they deserve better, before they spend years in dysfunction like she did. CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca

  8. Jun 16

    Unlocking the Power of Manifestation: Jen Schultz on Creating Your Reality

    What if everything you want is already available to you, you just have to learn how to ask for it? Jen Schultz spent years on the conventional path. Stable job. Pension. Security. But deep down, she knew there was more. Then she discovered manifestation, and everything changed. In this episode, Jen shares her journey from a corporate pension job to becoming a manifestation mentor and the real-world proof that manifestation actually works. She talks about manifesting a lake property, vision boards that brought multiple dreams to life, and the universe's impeccable timing when you're clear on what you want. But Jen doesn't just talk about wishing and hoping. She breaks down the practical tools that work: clear intention, visualization, journaling, and what she calls "spirit vitamins" daily rituals that keep your manifestation energy high. She shares how to recognize signs from the universe, overcome doubt when it creeps in, and why intuition is your greatest guide. Jen also teaches something powerful: how to teach your kids manifestation from an early age, creating a generation that knows they can create their reality instead of just accepting what comes. This is for anyone ready to stop playing small, get crystal clear on what they want, and learn how to ask the universe for it. RESOURCES & LINKS:Manifestation and Money Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manifestation-and-money/id1524603514The Manifestation Playground: https://manifestationplayground.ca/Success Principles by Jack Canfield: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Principles-Jack-Canfield/dp/0060084598Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Your-ebook/dp/B007I5X4Z6 CONNECT WITH JEN SCHULTZ:Instagram: @manifestation.mom (https://www.instagram.com/manifestation.mom/) Facebook: facebook.com/manifestation.mom/ Website: https://manifestationplayground.ca/ CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca

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What becomes possible when you take total ownership of your life? The Audacious Woman with DeAnna Crawford is for the woman who is ready to stop waiting for permission and start building the life, body and business she actually wants. Bold, intentional and fully hers. Each week, therapist, women’s health coach and Biz Mentor DeAnna Crawford brings you real conversations on owning your mind, building a strong and healthy body that lasts, and creating a business and life you love. With 20+ years as an entrepreneur, a background in personal training and thousands of hours in clinical counselling, DeAnna blends the science of change with the soul of it. You’ll hear honest stories, practical tools and bold conversations with women who decided their dreams weren’t too much or too big. Because you don’t rise by chance. You rise by choice. Pull up a chair, audacious woman. Let’s go.

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  • Creator
    DeAnna Crawford
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 DeAnna Crawford
  • Show Website
    The Audacious Woman