Shero Cafe Podcast

Deborah Edwards and Debbie Pearson

Mission: Our mission is to amplify the voices of women, providing a platform that nurtures confidence, fosters authentic connections, and shares transformative stories. Through insightful conversations, expert guidance, and community engagement, we empower women to embrace their inner wisdom, trust their intuition, and inspire others.  Vision: To inspire 1 million women to confidently embrace their inner strength, trust their intuition, and lead by example. Welcome: Welcome to the Shero Cafe podcast, a banquet of empowerment and self-discovery, a feast for the soul, to illuminate the shero in all of us. Come satisfy the cravings for your radical wellbeing. Revel in the rich and diverse spread of dedicated inspiring and empowering women on their journey towards greater awareness and self-knowing, as our episodes serve up bowls of insights, trays of stories, and vats of mindfulness. Just like a carefully crafted dish, we aim to provide a satisfying blend of inspiration and encouragement, enticing you to savor the flavors of self-awareness and self-care as you fill your platter full of self-respect, self-trust, and self-worth. Grab a plate, join us at the table, and indulge in the nourishing journey through the delectable offerings of the Shero Cafe. Come gather with us and feast on the wisdom that will fuel your path to greater purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. Piece (of pie) out!  Subscribe to our podcast: www.SheroCafe.comDEBORAH EDWARDS  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ Website: https://gratefulom.life/ Email: deborah@gratefulomlife.com DEBBIE PEARSON Website: https://www.debbiepearson.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com 

  1. 044 - Your Power Begins Where "Should" Ends

    10/30/2025

    044 - Your Power Begins Where "Should" Ends

    Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us! The roles are loud, but your reflection doesn’t have to be quiet. This episode opens a real, practical conversation about showing up for yourself without stepping away from the people and work you care about. From redefining enough to unlearning old expectations, we explore how to move from automatic reactions to values-aligned choices—so you can keep your peace and your power at the same time. We dig into the everyday moments where agency is won or lost: saying yes when it serves the bigger picture, saying no when it protects your energy, and noticing how resentment fades when you own your decisions. Through stories of motherhood, workplace pressure, and invisible expectations, we unpack how language shapes truth—when “I get to” empowers, and when it doesn’t. You’ll leave with a simple framework—awareness, choice, skills, and support—and tools to practice it: using curiosity instead of self-criticism, running quick emotional resets, and making small, consistent choices that rebuild self-trust. If you’ve been the reliable one for everyone else, this episode helps you become reliable to yourself.  Follow the show, share it with a friend, and tell us—what choice will you practice this week? Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it. #womenempoweringwomen #youmatter #makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/ Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com ---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372 Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785 Website: https://gratefulom.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ ---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson--- Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com

    25 min
  2. 043 - Reclaiming Your Worth: Breaking Free from Inherited Beliefs

    10/02/2025

    043 - Reclaiming Your Worth: Breaking Free from Inherited Beliefs

    Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us! Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. Yet most of us put ourselves last. Why? Because we’ve absorbed beliefs that tell us we’re not worthy of care or rest. In this conversation, we explore how those old stories show up as thoughts like “I don’t have time” or “I should put others first.” Many of us grew up where self-care was shamed—where rest meant laziness and treating yourself felt indulgent. The hidden message: you’re not worth the investment. Breaking free starts with awareness and practice. Instead of chasing perfection, we focus on progress—small, consistent acts that honor your worth. Try shifting “I should” into “I choose,” asking whose voice you’re hearing, and giving yourself permission to evolve. Mindset, self-care, and self-love form a cycle. Nurture one, and the others grow. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Fill yourself first, and you’ll have more to give—not less. Self-care isn’t what you do; it’s who you become when you honor your value. You deserve care simply because you exist. Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it. #womenempoweringwomen #youmatter #makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/ Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com ---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372 Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785 Website: https://gratefulom.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ ---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson--- Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com

    25 min
  3. 042 - The Art of Self-Forgiveness: How to Stop Punishing Yourself for Past Decisions

    09/27/2025

    042 - The Art of Self-Forgiveness: How to Stop Punishing Yourself for Past Decisions

    Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us! Imagine carrying a backpack full of rocks—each one a regret, each one a moment you can’t stop replaying. The weight grows heavier the longer you cling to it, even as you shift it from one shoulder to the other. At some point, the question becomes: how much longer will you punish yourself before you finally set it down? In this episode, we dive into the art of self-forgiveness—the practice that frees you from dragging the past into your present. When you stop punishing yourself for choices made with the knowledge and resources you had at the time, you reclaim your personal power and open the door to deeper healing. As one anonymous voice put it, growth is learning, not perfection. Every version of you—flawed, messy, growing—was necessary to become the person you are today. We’ll explore practical ways to forgive yourself, whether you prefer examining each “rock” one by one or laying down the entire backpack at once. The path isn’t about perfection but about compassionately noticing when you’ve strayed from your values and gently coming back. As Don Miguel Ruiz reminds us, “Always do your best”—and your best will look different from moment to moment. Forgiveness is how we honor that truth and expand our capacity for self-love. Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it. #womenempoweringwomen #youmatter #makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/ Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com ---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372 Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785 Website: https://gratefulom.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ ---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson--- Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com

    23 min
  4. 041 - Fear or Love: Choosing Your Path in a Divided World

    09/26/2025

    041 - Fear or Love: Choosing Your Path in a Divided World

    Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us! What happens when we constantly make decisions from a place of fear rather than love? How do we recognize when we're being manipulated by political rhetoric, media narratives, or even family expectations? This thought-provoking conversation examines the courage required to think for ourselves in a world designed to keep us anxious and divided. At the heart of this discussion lies a powerful distinction: the difference between external responsibility and self-accountability. While responsibilities are often assigned to us by others (although we do assigned them to ourselves as well), true accountability comes from within. Here we offer practical wisdom for recognizing when we're abandoning our authentic needs to please others, sharing personal stories of choosing difficult truths over comfortable conformity. One particularly valuable insight emerges as we explore our bodily reactions to information and demands. When something feels "restrictive" rather than "expansive," that's our inner wisdom signaling misalignment with our truth. This physical feedback system can guide us toward choices that honor our authentic selves rather than simply appeasing external expectations. The conversation doesn't shy away from acknowledging how our universal need for belonging can lead us to compromise our values. Yet it also illuminates how developing deeper self-knowledge creates the foundation for living with integrity. When we understand what it truly means to love ourselves, we become immune to manipulation and capable of navigating life's complexities with grace. Whether you're struggling with family dynamics, feeling overwhelmed by political discourse, or simply seeking greater alignment between your actions and values, this episode offers compassionate guidance for becoming "the captain of your own ship." Subscribe to join us on this journey of spreading love and self-care in a world that desperately needs both. Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it. #womenempoweringwomen #youmatter #makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/ Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com ---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372 Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785 Website: https://gratefulom.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ ---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson--- Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com

    26 min
  5. 08/15/2025

    040 - Invisible No More - Reclaiming Your Space

    Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us! Have you ever found yourself shrinking in a room full of people—dimming your own light before anyone else had the chance? That stops today. The journey to authentic self-expression begins with reclaiming your sass, spunk, and soul. We share powerful stories about transformative moments—whether it’s having the courage to ask for help when we normally wouldn’t, or recognizing times in professional settings when we gave away our power. These moments, big or small, are part of reclaiming your right to take up space without apology. Because just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it should be done that way in your life now. You get to decide what stays and what goes. Reclaiming yourself starts with noticing where you shrink, then taking small steps toward showing up fully. Over time, you build the ability to hold your space no matter who else is in the room—knowing their presence doesn’t diminish yours.                            And for the Shero who wants to dig deeper ..                     [grab your Reflection Sheet with Journal Prompts here] Subscribe to Shero Café and join our movement to spread more self-care, more self-love, and more conversations that help you own your presence, speak up for yourself, and remember: you matter, and your space matters. Want to go deeper? Download the reflective questions and start standing powerfully in your truth. #reclaimyourpower #womenowningtheirvoice #selfexpressionforwomen #buildingselfconfidence #standinginyourtruth #personalgrowthforwomen  #SelfWorthMatters #NoMoreShrinking #TakeUpSpace #WomenSupportingWomen #SpeakYourTruth  #WomenInLeadership #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen #HighValueWoman #LeadFromWithin #UnstoppableWoman  #SheroCafe #OwnYourSpace #ReclaimYourVoice #StandInYourPower #WomenWhoLead #AuthenticPresence #BoldAndUnapologetic #SassSpunkSoul #SelfTrustFirst #LiveYourHighestGood  Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it. #womenempoweringwomen #youmatter #makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/ Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com ---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372 Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785 Website: https://gratefulom.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ ---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson--- Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com

    23 min
  6. 08/08/2025

    039 - #Debbie - Freedom is What We Want-But Not the Kind You Think

    Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us! Freedom is what we all desire—freedom to live life on our terms, make our own decisions, and escape financial constraints. But what happens when mindset work alone isn't cutting it? When we keep cycling through the same emotional patterns despite our best efforts? The missing piece in our personal growth journey lies in what I call the "Self-Trust Sequence." While most of us excel at awareness (recognizing our triggers) and attempt activation (calming techniques like meditation or therapy), we rarely reach the crucial third stage: alignment. This is where true transformation happens. Alignment isn't about managing emotions—it's about understanding them. When you become intimately familiar with your needs, beliefs, and values, you develop a profound inner clarity that doesn't require external validation. You learn specific skills to navigate your emotional landscape just as effectively as you navigate the physical world. The result? You stop operating from your triggers and start living from your truth. The emotional world exists between the physical and spiritual realms, yet it's the dimension we most often skip. By developing self-trust skills, you can identify exactly what's tripping you up in challenging moments and move through blocks with increasing speed and ease. With practice, this process becomes almost instantaneous, allowing you to experience what freedom really means—emotional liberation. Ready to break free from recurring emotional patterns? Learn the skills that transform awareness into alignment and discover how to trust yourself when it matters most. This is the path to becoming "more awesome on the inside"—where true freedom begins. Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it. #womenempoweringwomen #youmatter #makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/ Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com ---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372 Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785 Website: https://gratefulom.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ ---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson--- Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com

    17 min
  7. 08/03/2025

    038 - You Don't Need to Be at Everyone's Table to Matter

    Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us! That quiet ache of feeling invisible—we’ve all felt it. You’ve done everything for everyone, but somewhere along the way, you started disappearing from your own life. You’re present, but not really seen. In this episode, we talk about what happens when the roles that once defined us shift—parenting, careers, caretaking—and suddenly, you’re left wondering where you fit. Many women search for belonging, only to find themselves in spaces that technically fit, but feel... off. Through personal stories and powerful metaphors (including a nod to Shel Silverstein), we explore the truth: the missing piece isn’t out there. It’s you. Your self-permission. Your real, unfiltered presence. Like swapping out uncomfortable heels for spring-y, sparkly sneakers before a big presentation (and delighting in it)—it’s those little acts of self-honoring that build true belonging. You get to decide where and how you belong. The question is: when will you stop ghosting yourself? If you're interested in the 3 Reflective Questions mentioned in this episode, click the link to get them now: https://mailchi.mp/fad75bbbeab2/sherocafeepisode038 Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it. #womenempoweringwomen #youmatter #makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/ Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com ---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372 Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785 Website: https://gratefulom.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ ---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson--- Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com

    19 min
  8. 06/30/2025

    037 - The Stories We Hold: The Sacred Power of Storytelling

    Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us! What happens when women tell the truth of their stories? Something sacred happens. Storytelling isn’t just about sharing experiences—it’s how we heal, connect, and remember who we really are. In this Shéro Café episode, we explore how telling your story isn’t just personal—it’s powerful. For generations, women have processed life through storytelling, long before there were therapists. And still today, sharing your truth creates space for healing—within you and for others. We talk about what it means to walk away from the “family path” and choose your own. That moment when you say “no” for the first time—even when everyone expects a “yes.” It’s uncomfortable, but it’s also the beginning of freedom. Like a soul-based GPS, your real story always points you back to self-love. Each choice is a turn—toward or away from who you really are. You don’t have to take a straight line to get there. You just have to know where you’re going. You are the captain of your own ship. Your story holds wisdom. We’d love to hear what’s shaped you. Email us at thesherocafe@gmail.com or subscribe to join our community of truth-tellers, or subscribe here: www.SheroCafe.com Every time a woman shares from her heart—we all heal a little more. Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it. #womenempoweringwomen #youmatter #makeadifference ---CONNECT with Shero Cafe--- Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/ Email: thesherocafe@gmail.com ---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards--- Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372 Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785 Website: https://gratefulom.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ ---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson--- Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com

    25 min

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Mission: Our mission is to amplify the voices of women, providing a platform that nurtures confidence, fosters authentic connections, and shares transformative stories. Through insightful conversations, expert guidance, and community engagement, we empower women to embrace their inner wisdom, trust their intuition, and inspire others.  Vision: To inspire 1 million women to confidently embrace their inner strength, trust their intuition, and lead by example. Welcome: Welcome to the Shero Cafe podcast, a banquet of empowerment and self-discovery, a feast for the soul, to illuminate the shero in all of us. Come satisfy the cravings for your radical wellbeing. Revel in the rich and diverse spread of dedicated inspiring and empowering women on their journey towards greater awareness and self-knowing, as our episodes serve up bowls of insights, trays of stories, and vats of mindfulness. Just like a carefully crafted dish, we aim to provide a satisfying blend of inspiration and encouragement, enticing you to savor the flavors of self-awareness and self-care as you fill your platter full of self-respect, self-trust, and self-worth. Grab a plate, join us at the table, and indulge in the nourishing journey through the delectable offerings of the Shero Cafe. Come gather with us and feast on the wisdom that will fuel your path to greater purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. Piece (of pie) out!  Subscribe to our podcast: www.SheroCafe.comDEBORAH EDWARDS  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/ Website: https://gratefulom.life/ Email: deborah@gratefulomlife.com DEBBIE PEARSON Website: https://www.debbiepearson.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/ Email: deb@debbiepearson.com