Empowered & Embodied Show

Kim Romain & Louise Neil
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Kim Romain and Louise Neil, alongside their refreshingly candid guests, welcome you to an entertaining and profound journey exploring the human experience. Through everyday ups and downs, The Empowered & Embodied Show dives deep into what it genuinely means to be gloriously, messily human. This isn't your standard self-help podcast—it's an unfiltered exploration of the laughter, tears, and "what the heck just happened?" moments that define our lives. Whether you're riding the wave of success or navigating the swamp of self-doubt, Kim and Louise unpack the complex realities and unexpected joys of personal growth with wit, wisdom, and healthy self-deprecation. Because let's face it—becoming your most empowered self is never a straight line.

  1. Replay: Creating Ease Through Alignment and Authenticity with Adhya Rose

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    Replay: Creating Ease Through Alignment and Authenticity with Adhya Rose

    Send us a Message What if creating ease in your life and work isn’t about doing more… but about aligning more deeply with what’s already true? In this replay episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil are joined by Adhya Rose, an efficiency and energetics coach who supports purpose-driven entrepreneurs in building sustainable systems that honor both capacity and humanity. This conversation explores alignment, authenticity, embodiment, and the practice of allowing. Together, they unpack why control often feels safer than trust, how misalignment leads to burnout, and what becomes possible when we stop forcing outcomes and start listening to what our bodies, values, and lives are asking for. Rather than offering formulas or quick fixes, this episode invites a slower, more honest inquiry into how ease is created through clarity, self-trust, and supportive systems that work with us instead of against us. In this episode, we explore: What alignment actually looks like in real life and businessWhy authenticity is a practice, not a personality traitThe relationship between control, surrender, and inner peaceHow systems can support growth without depletionNavigating change, chaos, and personal evolution with more easeThe ripple effect of personal alignment on the collectiveIf you’re craving more ease, navigating a season of transition, or re-evaluating how you live and work, this conversation offers language, perspective, and permission to stop pushing and start allowing. Key Moments: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 02:53 – Alignment and Ease 05:33 – Authenticity in Practice 08:04 – Asking for Support 12:03 – Systems That Support 15:46 – Navigating Change 19:13 – Inner Peace and Trust 21:20 – Growth Through Chaos 24:37 – Karma and Evolution 30:07 – Conscious Creation 33:12 – Control vs. Surrender 39:02 – Collective Impact 43:46 – Final Reflections Connect With Adhya: Website: www.adhyarose.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhyarose_mentor/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhya-rose-27960017a/  Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program. If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com

    52 min
  2. Replay: Decolonizing Leadership - Belonging, Power, and the Systems We Inherited with Shoshana Allice

    12/23/2025

    Replay: Decolonizing Leadership - Belonging, Power, and the Systems We Inherited with Shoshana Allice

    Send us a Message Leadership didn’t become exclusionary over time. It was intentionally built that way. In this replay episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with Shoshana Allice, a neuro-inclusive leadership coach and consultant, to examine how leadership systems are rooted in exclusion and what it takes to lead differently. This conversation explores decolonizing leadership, the myth of belonging through conformity, and how power, privilege, and productivity norms shape who gets to lead and who gets left out. Together, they name the ways we’ve been taught to wear armor, suppress our bodies, and confuse fitting in with safety. This episode covers: Why so many leadership systems are exclusionaryWhat it means to decolonize leadership and unlearn inherited normsBelonging vs. fitting inRest as resistance inside productivity cultureCuriosity as a leadership practiceReclaiming humanity in leadership and workIf you’re questioning traditional leadership models, navigating burnout, or searching for more honest and humane ways to lead, this episode offers language (and permission) to stop pretending the system works for everyone. Key Moments: 00:00 – Welcome and Introductions 07:20 – Curiosity, Writing, and Listening to the Process 13:20 – Introducing Shoshana Alice 15:47 – Land Acknowledgement and Context 21:33 – What Decolonizing Leadership Really Means 25:15 – Safety, Armor, and Brave Spaces 30:04 – Curiosity as the Starting Point 34:45 – Belonging vs. Fitting In 38:32 – Age, Wisdom, and Leadership 44:36 – Key Takeaways and Reflections 49:10 – Where to Find Shoshana and Closing Resources Mentioned: 📖 Rest as Resistance by Tricia Hersey 🎥 This is Water Connect with Shoshana: 🌎 www.decolonizingleadership.com Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program. If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com

    52 min
  3. Replay: Building Confidence vs. Proving Competence with Becky Mollenkamp

    12/16/2025

    Replay: Building Confidence vs. Proving Competence with Becky Mollenkamp

    Send us a Message In this re-released episode, we explore the crucial difference between competence and confidence, and why understanding this distinction might be the key to getting unstuck. This episode was originally released November 19, 2024. We're resurfacing this conversation because the struggle between external validation and internal confidence is timeless, and these insights deserve another listen. Kim, Louise, and business coach Becky Mollenkamp dive into the psychology of proving energy, the myth that confidence appears before you're ready, and why taking action scared is the only way forward. Becky shares her journey from a "perfect on paper" life to complete upheaval, and what she learned about building businesses and lives aligned with who you actually are. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but still don't feel ready, struggled with self-doubt despite having the skills, or wondered whether fear or wisdom is holding you back from your next big move, this conversation is for you. What We Cover The critical difference between competence (external validation) and confidence (internal belief)Why "proving energy" keeps you stuck in a cycle of seeking approvalHow to act your way into believing faster than you can believe your way into actingThe "Is this new?" framework for evaluating whether fear is protecting you or limiting youHow to resource yourself when taking scary steps forwardThe mediocre white man test: identifying when systemic conditioning (not lack of ability) holds you backWhy sometimes the bravest choice is saying "I could do this, and I choose not to"About Becky Mollenkamp Becky is a business coach for entrepreneurs ready to transition from small business owner to CEO without recreating toxic corporate culture. She's the founder of the Feminist Founders Movement, host of the Feminist Founders Podcast, co-host of the Messy Liberation Podcast, and founder of the Feminist Podcasters Collective. You can find her work at https://beckymollenkamp.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen + Subscribe If this episode resonates, follow The Empowered & Embodied Show for more conversations on confidence, self-trust, leadership, and building a life aligned with who you actually are. Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program. If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com

    42 min
  4. Replay: Reclaim Your Power with Valerie Freidlander

    12/09/2025

    Replay: Reclaim Your Power with Valerie Freidlander

    Send us a Message In this re-released episode, we dive right into the heart of personal agency, systemic conditioning, and what it actually takes to reclaim your power in a world that benefits from you doubting yourself. This episode was originally released on October 29, 2024. We’re resurfacing this episode because the conversation around agency, sovereignty, and systems is more relevant than ever and it’s worth hearing again. Kim, Louise, and coach + mediator Valerie Friedlander explore how we learn to trust our bodies, advocate for ourselves (and our kids), and untangle the beliefs we absorbed from workplaces, schools, and social systems that were never designed with our wellbeing in mind. If you’ve ever struggled with self-trust, boundary-setting, burnout, parenting in a system that overrides instincts, or feeling “not enough” inside corporate or cultural expectations, this conversation hits home. What We Cover • How systems — not individuals — create the illusion of disempowerment • The difference between agency, abdication, and conscious choice • Why curiosity is a key tool for sovereignty and emotional resilience • Parenting kids to trust their bodies and instincts • How corporate conditioning follows you into entrepreneurship • The role of self-advocacy inside schools, healthcare, and workplaces • What it means to reclaim power without bypassing the realities around you About Valerie Valerie is a Life & Business Alignment Coach with over 20 years in leadership development, mediation, and personal empowerment work. Her podcast can now be found under Mindset Unlimited. You can find her coaching, writing, and podcast episodes at valeriefriedlander.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen + Subscribe If this episode resonates, follow The Empowered & Embodied Show for more conversations on self-trust, sovereignty, leadership, and living in alignment with who you actually are. Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program. If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com

    46 min
  5. How Third Spaces Bring You Back to Yourself with Garland Fuller

    11/25/2025

    How Third Spaces Bring You Back to Yourself with Garland Fuller

    Send us a Message In Episode 187 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with transformational leadership partner Garland Fuller to explore the power of third spaces -- the places that remind you who you are when life pulls you in every direction. They go deep into how community, movement, and curiosity open the door back to yourself. They talk about the grief of disconnection, the courage to be a beginner again, and why belonging matters more than ever. This conversation is a grounded reminder that connection isn’t a luxury, it’s medicine. And sometimes the smallest, most unexpected spaces are the ones that pull you back together. Key Takeaways: Third spaces help you remember who you are outside of roles and expectations.Belonging is a core ingredient of human wellbeing.Movement reconnects you to your body’s wisdom.Curiosity opens the door to growth and possibility.Workplaces can transform when they adopt third-space principles.Community engagement deepens self-understanding.Intentional participation unlocks the full impact of third spaces.Key Moments:  00:00 — Opening  01:47 — Welcomes and Guest Intro 03:20 — Defining Third Spaces 07:52 — Garland’s Personal Transformation 12:05 — Reclaiming Self Through Community 17:17 — Movement + Body Wisdom 20:12 — Presence and Belonging 23:28 — Accessibility and Equity in Third Spaces 27:29 — Third Spaces Inside Workplaces 32:06 — Why Adults Lose Curiosity 36:03 — Returning to Self Through Ritual 38:29 — Final Takeaways Connect with Garland: Website: http://www.garlandfuller.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin/in/garlandfuller  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garlandrfuller  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@garlandfuller  Keywords: third space, community, belonging, personal growth, movement, curiosity, accessibility, workplaces, inclusivity, transformation Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program. If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com

    44 min
  6. The Truth About Who (and What) Really Broke the Workplace

    11/23/2025

    The Truth About Who (and What) Really Broke the Workplace

    Send us a Message The headlines say “women ruined the workplace.” We’re naming what’s actually breaking. In Episode 186 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil unpack the collapse of outdated power structures, the fear driving the backlash against equity, and the deeper cultural shift happening under the surface. This episode goes beyond the narrative we've been asked to accept and dives into the patriarchy, workplace culture, conditioning, belonging, leadership, and the collective exhaustion so many are holding. If you’ve felt the ground shifting, or felt blamed for it, you’re in the right place. You’ll hear: • Why people cling to “traditional values” when systems begin to crumble • How scarcity, fear, and privilege shape the stories we’re told • What’s actually eroding the old workplace and why that’s necessary • How change happens through underground networks, community, and courage • What it means to lead with humanity in collapsing systems If you’re tired of being told you’re the problem, keep listening. Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction to the Empowered and Embodied Show  02:05 Discussion on Women Ruining the Workplace  05:21 The Impact of Feminine Leadership  09:37 Breaking Down Patriarchal Systems  14:09 The Need for Inclusivity and Equity  18:23 Navigating Change and Fear in the Workplace  23:01 Metaphors for Understanding Change  27:23 Closing + What’s Next  Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program. If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com

    33 min
  7. Dressing From the Inside Out with Kyla Brown

    11/11/2025

    Dressing From the Inside Out with Kyla Brown

    Send us a Message What if your closet is holding more than clothes?  In Episode 185 of the Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with style coach and strategist Kyla Brown to explore style as a tool for daily embodiment and identity work. They unpack the difference between dressing for performance and dressing for authenticity, how internalized beliefs show up in what we wear, and why giving yourself permission to hit reset can change everything. This is a conversation about self-worth, personal power, and learning to dress from the inside out. Because style isn’t about image... it’s a signal of our alignment. Key Takeaways Style is a daily act of identity work. It’s how we embody who we are, not just what we wear.Our closets often mirror our inner world; clutter, shame, or holding on can reveal deeper emotional patterns.Dressing for authenticity reconnects us to personal power and self-trust.Letting go of clothes that no longer fit who we’re becoming creates space for evolution and possibility.Hitting “reset” on style isn’t vanity, it’s an act of self-knowledge and liberation.Key Moments 00:00 – Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:50 – Redefining Style as Personal Power 05:20 – From Tech to Style: Kyla’s Pivot 09:20 – Style, Conditioning, and Authentic Presence 13:10 – Getting Dressed as Daily Identity Work 15:00 – When You Don’t Know Who You Are 19:00 – The Closet Reset: Letting Go and Starting Fresh 26:40 – Style, Self-Worth, and the Stories We Wear 33:10 – Archetypes, Identity, and Embodied Expression 43:20 – Permission to Hit Reset Connect With Kyla Kyla's Style Archetype Quiz: https://www.itskylanotkayla.com/quiz Website: http://itskylanotkayla.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/itskylanotkayla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskylanotkayla/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itskylanotkayla Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program. If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com

    47 min
  8. When You Do (or Don’t) Have Anymore "Effs" To Give

    11/06/2025

    When You Do (or Don’t) Have Anymore "Effs" To Give

    Send us a Message What happens when you’ve got nothing left to give? In Episode 184 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore the complex relationship between caring, capacity, and emotional depletion. From world events to personal overwhelm, they unpack what it really means to reach your limits and why pulling your care back toward yourself can be the most loving act of all. Kim shares her experience navigating global grief and burnout through the lens of embodiment and awareness, while Louise reflects on midlife disconnection, guilt, and the cultural conditioning that tells us we should always care more. Together, they remind us that self-care isn’t selfish... it’s sacred stewardship of your energy. If you’ve ever felt drained, disconnected, or guilty for needing a break, this episode will offer you permission to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with what truly matters. Key Takeaways: Why emotional depletion isn’t failure—it’s feedback.How to discern between intentional and unintentional energy leaks.The power of awareness in rebuilding capacity.Why self-devotion is the foundation of sustainable leadership.Key Moments: 00:00 – Opening reflection: When there’s nothing left to give 01:51 – Welcomes and setting the tone 02:14 – “Any Eff’s to give today?” 06:38 – Midlife disconnection and protecting energy 09:06 – Guilt, shame, and reclaiming capacity 10:22 – Acceptance and devotion 14:59 – Reparenting ourselves 19:23 – Intention, awareness, and energy 20:02 – The awareness–capacity–care circuit 21:17 – Where our energy is going today 23:46 – Invitation to reflect on your own capacity 25:18 – Closing reflections and farewell  Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program. If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com

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Kim Romain and Louise Neil, alongside their refreshingly candid guests, welcome you to an entertaining and profound journey exploring the human experience. Through everyday ups and downs, The Empowered & Embodied Show dives deep into what it genuinely means to be gloriously, messily human. This isn't your standard self-help podcast—it's an unfiltered exploration of the laughter, tears, and "what the heck just happened?" moments that define our lives. Whether you're riding the wave of success or navigating the swamp of self-doubt, Kim and Louise unpack the complex realities and unexpected joys of personal growth with wit, wisdom, and healthy self-deprecation. Because let's face it—becoming your most empowered self is never a straight line.

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  • Creator
    Kim Romain & Louise Neil
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Kim Romain and Louise Neil
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