Second Chances with Christy Belz

Christy Belz
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Second Chances with Christy Belz is a showcase of women’s stories of second chances, life-changing choices and perspectives to support our listeners and their journey. Enjoy our vast array of guests who stand for the empowerment of women. We are an upbeat and casual format, interacting with our listeners and guests. NEW You is a safe place for exploration and possibilities.   Learn more about Christy Belz: Website: https://christybelz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/ Join Christy Belz for a 8-week UPROOT course, designed to help you powerfully partake in your life, finding greater purpose and fulfillment in relationships, work and leadership. Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/ 

  1. Tania Zeigler on Identity, Leadership, and Second Chances

    3D AGO

    Tania Zeigler on Identity, Leadership, and Second Chances

    Christy Belz welcomes executive coach Tania Zeigler of Burn Bright Coaching & Consulting to explore how second chances show up not just in dramatic moments, but in the quiet, everyday choice to realign. Tania shares her journey from growing up Korean-American in small-town Wisconsin to a 17-year career at Kaiser Permanente, surviving a postpartum hemorrhage, and founding her own coaching practice. This is a candid conversation about identity, resilience, and what it means to stay open even when you're afraid. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts! Key Takeaways  Belonging as a Universal Need: Growing up as a minority in Wisconsin, Tania's longing to fit in was really a longing to belong — one she eventually learned to embrace. Second Chances Are Quiet: Tania reframes them as everyday check-ins — small pauses to ask whether you're in alignment and what you want to choose next. Joy and Fear Are Flip Sides: A life-threatening postpartum hemorrhage taught Tania that real courage means staying open even when you're most afraid. The Meeting That Changed Everything: A staff meeting that imploded pushed Tania to reset and ask her team to tell her the truth — and every single one of them stayed. Good Coaches Do the Work First: Tania believes you can't coach others through what you haven't faced yourself. Connect with Tanie Zeigler:  Website: https://www.burnbrightcoach.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-zeigler  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mythicaltania/  Connect with Christy Belz:  Website: https://christybelz.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/

    46 min
  2. Mental Health in Motion: Nikki Dority’s Real-Life Approach to Bipolar Disorder

    MAY 14

    Mental Health in Motion: Nikki Dority’s Real-Life Approach to Bipolar Disorder

    Episode Description: Dr. Nikki Dority, a successful entrepreneur, physical therapist, biomechanist, movement specialist, and mother who shares her journey of living with bipolar disorder. Dr. Nikki opens up about her experiences with mania, depression, and the challenges of balancing her personal and professional life.   Show notes: In this episode of the NEW You, Network for Empowering Women podcast, Christy Belz interviews Dr. Nikki Dority, the founder of Nurture, a well-care marketplace rooted in community, dedicated to providing self-care options for all. She shares her journey from growing up in a chaotic household to serving in the army and eventually starting her own businesses. Nikki opens up about her experience with bipolar disorder and how it has shaped her life. She discusses the challenges of managing her mental health while running a business, being a mom, and maintaining relationships. The discussion highlights the importance of prioritization, setting boundaries, and practicing self-care.   Listen in to be inspired and enlightened by Nikki's narrative of determination and empowerment. In this episode, you will learn the following: Prioritize self-care: the importance of prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries. Say no when necessary and not try to please everyone. Taking care of your own well-being is essential.Seek support: the importance of having a support network like the value of therapy, having understanding friends and family, and potentially joining support groups.  Normalize mental health: view mental health challenges as part of their journey and to work towards acceptance and understanding.Practice open communication: the importance of open communication, both with loved ones and with oneself. Being honest about one's needs and challenges can lead to healthier relationships and a better understanding of oneself. Visit Dr. Nikki Dority’s social media pages LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-nikki-dority-pt-mspt-dpt-ocs-0498b52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikki_dority/?hl=en Websites: balanceptdenver.com and visitnurture.com Learn more about Christy Belz Social Communications: Website: https://christybelz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christybelz

    34 min
  3. Karen Casey Cortese: The Philanthropy of Showing Up

    MAY 7

    Karen Casey Cortese: The Philanthropy of Showing Up

    SECOND CHANCES Karen Casey Cortese: The Philanthropy of Showing Up What does it look like to build a life around purpose — not just talk about it? Casey Cortese grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, found her calling through an international travel and service organization, and went on to lead national philanthropic strategy for one of the country's largest financial firms — engaging over 33,000 employees in meaningful community service along the way. Her answer to that question is grounded and generous: real change happens when we stop writing checks and start showing up. In this episode, Casey shares her concept of immersive philanthropy, what it took to bring that vision inside a major corporation, and why empathy — not strategy — is the real engine of impact. What We Cover How a small-town Wisconsin girl found her purpose through international travel and community serviceWhat immersive philanthropy actually means — and why it outlasts traditional givingHow Casey engaged 33,000 employees in causes that genuinely moved themRunning marathons on all seven continents in 12 days — and what she was raising money forWhy lifelong learning isn't a buzzword — it's a leadership practiceThis Week's Guest: Casey Cortese Philanthropic strategist, global adventurer, and former head of national philanthropic strategy at Charles Schwab. Casey has spent her career helping individuals and organizations move from good intentions to genuine impact. www.linkedin.com/in/caseycortese If This Episode Moved You Share it with someone who's been waiting for the "right time" to get involved. And if you're leading a team or an organization, ask yourself: are you giving people a real chance to connect with something that matters? Learn more about Christy Belz and Follow Along: Website: https://christybelz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christybelz

    42 min
  4. SECOND CHANCES with Deb Haynie: Surrender to the Path

    APR 30

    SECOND CHANCES with Deb Haynie: Surrender to the Path

    What does it look like to heal in ways that traditional therapy can't touch? Deb Haynie has spent over two decades as a licensed psychotherapist — and somewhere along the way, she realized that talk therapy alone wasn't getting people all the way home. So she went deeper. A shamanic guide, wing woman advisor at Moms on Mushrooms, and student of legendary consciousness researchers Stan Grof and Sandra Ingerman, Deb works at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and altered states — helping people align with what their soul already knows. In this episode, Deb shares what two decades in the therapy room taught her, why psychedelics are reshaping what healing can look like, and what it really means to surrender to your path. What We Cover Why traditional psychotherapy can only go so far — and what lies beyond itHow psychedelics have been used for centuries to access deeper dimensions of healingWhat shamanic practice and modern therapy have in common (more than you'd think)The role of grief, synchronicity, and surrender in finding your way throughPractical guidance for anyone curious about psychedelic therapy — and how to approach it safely https://www.momsonmushrooms.com/team If This Episode Moved You Share it with someone who's done the therapy, read the books, and still feels like something's missing. And if you're curious about what psychedelic-assisted healing actually looks like in practice, this episode is a grounded, compassionate place to start. Connect with Christy Belz:  Website: https://christybelz.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/

    45 min
  5. Shari Shink- From the Courtroom to Cobbled Streets

    APR 23

    Shari Shink- From the Courtroom to Cobbled Streets

    Christy Belz welcomes attorney, trailblazer, and founder of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center Shari Shink — now the force behind Cobbled Streets — for a conversation rooted in nearly 50 years of advocacy. What began as a one-year detour to Colorado became a lifetime commitment after one courtroom moment Shari couldn’t walk away from. This is a fierce, urgent, and deeply human conversation about a broken system, the children caught inside it, and what it looks like to build something better from the outside. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts! Key Takeaways  One Courtroom Moment That Changed Everything: Shari traces her entire career back to a judge’s decision to remove a thriving two-and-a-half-year-old from the only family he’d ever known — and her refusal to let it happen again.Why the System Keeps Failing: She breaks down the policy pendulum swinging from family-first to child-safety-first and back — and why every swing traumatizes the kids caught in the middle.The Accountability Gap: With judges, lawyers, and caseworkers all involved, nobody is held responsible for outcomes — and that’s why kids cycle through placement after placement.What Cobbled Streets Actually Does: Community events, individual experiences, and ambassador networks across Colorado’s 23 judicial districts — all built around one question: what does this child want?“My Horse Didn’t Give Up on Me”: A seven-year-old’s four words after equine therapy that capture everything foster kids are missing — and everything Cobbled Streets is trying to give back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Resources Mentioned:  Rebecoming Me (Film): https://www.cobbledstreets.org/rebecomingme   Connect with Christy Belz:  Website: https://christybelz.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/

    57 min
  6. Victoria Hodgkins- No Woman Left Behind in Menopause

    APR 16

    Victoria Hodgkins- No Woman Left Behind in Menopause

    What does it look like to build the thing you desperately needed — and couldn't find? Victoria Hodgkins spent years trying to get clear answers and compassionate care during her own menopause journey, and kept hitting walls. So she built a door. As the founder of Inflexxion Health, a telehealth platform designed specifically for menopause care, Victoria is on a mission to ensure no woman feels dismissed, confused, or alone during one of the most significant transitions of her life. In this episode, Victoria shares what she learned navigating the system as a patient, what it took to build something better, and why menopause isn't something to just endure — it's something to understand. What We Cover Why so many women can't get adequate menopause care — and what's actually broken in the systemThe symptoms nobody warned you about: sleep disruption, mood shifts, cognitive changes, and moreHow to advocate for yourself when your doctor offers antidepressants for a hot flashWhy menopause might be the most powerful reframe of your life — not a decline, a doorwayWhat telehealth is making possible for women who've been left behind by traditional care This Week's Guest: Victoria Hodgkins Founder and CEO of Inflection Health, a telehealth platform dedicated to evidence-based, stigma-free menopause care. Victoria combines a background in health tech and digital innovation with the hard-won wisdom of her own menopause journey. https://inflexxionhealth.com/ If This Episode Moved You Share it with a woman in her 40s or 50s who's been told her symptoms are "just stress." And if you're looking for menopause care that actually takes you seriously, check out Inflection Health — built by a woman who refused to accept "this is just how it is." Connect with Christy Belz: Website: https://christybelz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/

    44 min
  7. Makisha Boothe: Every Moment Is a Second Chance

    APR 2

    Makisha Boothe: Every Moment Is a Second Chance

    What does it look like to rebuild — not once, but over and over, with intention? Makisha Boothe grew up in Harlem in the 80s, found her footing in Colorado, and went on to launch one of the first small business loan funds specifically designed for Black women entrepreneurs. Her answer to that question is simple and profound: every moment is a second chance. In this episode, Makisha shares the story behind Sistah Biz, what it really takes to close the capital access gap for underfunded founders, and why the most powerful thing you can do — in business and in life — is choose again. What We Cover How Makisha’s upbringing in Harlem — and her grandmother’s love — shaped her resilienceThe gap in capital access for Black women founders — and what she built to close itWhy community isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s the whole strategyWhat it actually means to “choose again” — and how to apply it right nowFrom solopreneur to sustainable business: the real work of scaling with intention This Week’s Guest: Makisha Booth Founder and head business coach of Sistah Biz, creator of the Sistah Biz Loan Fund, and a nationally recognized civic innovator. Makisha has spent her career helping Black women entrepreneurs build businesses that don’t just survive — they scale. www.sistah.biz/ If This Episode Moved You Share it with someone who needs a reminder that they get to choose again. And if you’re a Black woman building a business, look into the Sister Biz Loan Fund — it exists because of people like Makisha who refused to accept the gaps as permanent. Connect with Christy Belz: Website: https://christybelz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/

    43 min
  8. From Corporate Climber to Community Builder and Balancing Caregiving ft Lynnea Green Hutton

    MAR 19

    From Corporate Climber to Community Builder and Balancing Caregiving ft Lynnea Green Hutton

    Christy Belz welcomes Lynnea Green Hutton, Vice President of People and Culture at the University of Colorado Foundation, to discuss navigating second chances, career shifts, and caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer's. They share personal stories of empowerment, overcoming life's challenges, and finding clarity in chaos. Through professional success and personal vulnerability, Linnea exemplifies resilience, offering insights on self-care, the impact of life transitions, and the power of community. This episode explores themes of personal strength, adaptability, and the journey of blending professional ambition with compassionate caregiving. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts! Key Takeaways: Second Chances in Life and Career: Lynnea emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and making courageous decisions that lead to growth and personal transformation.Caregiving and Career Balance: She shares her experiences and challenges in balancing a demanding career with her role as a caregiver, underscoring the necessity of self-care and external support.Leadership and Culture: Lynnea discusses her route to leadership, exploring how past roles shaped her current approaches to fostering a healthy organizational culture.Proactive Caregiving Strategies: The need for early intervention and resource gathering in elder care is crucial to avoid crisis management, as highlighted by Lynnea’s own experiences.Advocacy for Caregiver Support: Lynnea's call for more employer support towards caregiver policies illustrates a societal need for structured assistance to ease caregiving burdens.Connect with Christy Belz: Website: https://christybelz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/

    39 min
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Second Chances with Christy Belz is a showcase of women’s stories of second chances, life-changing choices and perspectives to support our listeners and their journey. Enjoy our vast array of guests who stand for the empowerment of women. We are an upbeat and casual format, interacting with our listeners and guests. NEW You is a safe place for exploration and possibilities.   Learn more about Christy Belz: Website: https://christybelz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/ Join Christy Belz for a 8-week UPROOT course, designed to help you powerfully partake in your life, finding greater purpose and fulfillment in relationships, work and leadership. Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/ 

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