The Secret KeepHers

Corinne Zuleger Life Coaching
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Secret KeepHers Podcast This season, we're turning secrets into strategies for living a fuller, freer life. If you've ever carried silent shame, questioned your worth, or felt the weight of emotional wounds, generational patterns, religious conditioning, or limiting beliefs—you are not alone. At The Secret KeepHers, we hold space for what's been hidden. Whether it's religious trauma, childhood pain, money shame, or the fear of being seen or using. your voice, this is where we bring it to light—not to relive the pain, but to release it. Through powerful storytelling, soul-expanding interviews, and proven tools for healing, we explore how to break free from the narratives that kept us small. This season is your invitation to remember who you are beneath the conditioning: to return to truth, reclaim your voice, and rise into a life that feels fully yours. This is a podcast for the human who's ready to go further, faster...not through hustle, but through healing. What you'll receive: ✨ Joy ✨ Peace ✨ Contentment ✨ Freedom ✨ Abundance ✨ Healing Welcome to The Secret KeepHers where the secrets we keep become the stories that set us free! Visit me @ www.corinnezuleger.com

  1. How Trauma Is Stored in the Body: Nervous System Healing & Somatic Breathwork

    FEB 13

    How Trauma Is Stored in the Body: Nervous System Healing & Somatic Breathwork

    What if the reason you still struggle — even after the books, the therapy, the forgiveness, the affirmations — isn't because you're doing it wrong… …but because your nervous system still doesn't feel safe? In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I sit down with Chad Carpenter, a Somatic Breathwork Facilitator, to explore a powerful truth I see every day in my coaching work: Many of the patterns we try to fix mentally are actually stored physiologically. Hypervigilance. Overwhelm. People-pleasing. Self-doubt. Insomnia. Burnout. Difficulty speaking your truth. These aren't character flaws. They are nervous system adaptations — often rooted in early childhood experiences. And because they were wired into the body, they can't always be healed through logic alone. You cannot think your way out of a body that doesn't feel safe. We explore how unresolved stress, chronic exposure to unpredictability, and adverse childhood experiences condition the nervous system into survival mode — even when life looks stable on the outside. This conversation bridges: The trauma-informed coaching and identity rewiring work I do with women And the somatic breathwork Chad facilitates to support physical release and regulation Because true healing requires both awareness and nervous system safety. In This Episode, We Discuss: How trauma is stored physically — not just psychologically Why cortisol can stay elevated even when your life feels "good" What hypervigilance looks like in adulthood The difference between mental forgiveness and embodied release Why crying, shaking, and screaming are natural discharge mechanisms How breath communicates safety or threat to the nervous system What a somatic breathwork session actually feels like How to shift from shame to curiosity when you're triggered I also share how growing up in an unpredictable environment conditioned my nervous system to stay on alert for years — even in safe seasons of life. Your body can be braced long after the threat is gone. That's not weakness. That's wiring. And wiring can be retrained. About Chad Carpenter Like many of us, Chad grew up in an environment where authentic expression simply wasn't available. Without an outlet to honestly share his inner experience, he learned to suppress his struggles, leading to years of anger, frustration, and a deep sense of being misunderstood. From a young age, Chad developed patterns of isolation and emotional bottling. By his mid-teens he was coping with life through drugs and alcohol and walking a path that, without conscious intervention, would have certainly led to a life of destitution. After undergoing three knee ligament replacements by the age of 20 and experiencing a rapid decline in physical well-being, Chad found himself searching for relief. By divine intervention, he discovered the tools of yoga, breathwork and meditation and slowly traded destructive patterns for healing practices that would profoundly change his life. Since experiencing deep transformation and healing through Somatic Breathwork, he has dedicated his life to guiding others through the same process. He is passionate about helping people experience the deepest, and longest lasting shifts possible through the integration tools that he learned through his own journey. Chad brings a rare balance of grounded support and inspiring motivation to every experience he guides. For him, holding space for others as they move through their deepest challenges is the pinnacle of life itself. "There's just nothing like it in all this world for me." He's known for holding spaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported, helping them dig deeper than they ever thought possible. Connect with Chad Instagram: @chadbcarpenter Facebook: Chad Carpenter Website: quantumbreath.co Complimentary 30-minute Support Call: Support Call Phone: 561.373.7084 Work With Me If this episode resonated — especially if you've been living with overwhelm, anxiety, hypervigilance, self-doubt, burnout, or patterns you can't seem to shift — this is exactly the work I guide women through. As a Trauma-Informed Coach, Advanced Certified Trauma Practitioner, and Neuroencoding Specialist, I help women: Rewire survival-based identity patterns Build nervous system safety Release self-rejection and shame Reclaim their voice Move from hypervigilance into grounded power You are not broken. You are patterned. And patterns can be rewired. To connect with me for coaching: https://www.corinnezuleger.com/ Instagram: @corinne_zuleger

    49 min
  2. The Bear in the Cave: How Chronic Stress Creates Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Burnout

    FEB 6

    The Bear in the Cave: How Chronic Stress Creates Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Burnout

    Trigger warning:  sensitive subject matter.    This episode is different. For the first time since July 2024, I'm sharing my story. I take you inside what it was like to grow up in a home shaped by addiction, unpredictability, and fear—and how living in chronic stress wires the nervous system to stay on high alert. I explain Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in simple, human terms and connect them to the adult patterns so many people quietly live with: overwhelm, anxiety, hypervigilance, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and burnout. This isn't about blame. It's about understanding why your body responds the way it does—and what actually helps it heal. If you've ever thought, "Why am I exhausted even when life looks fine?" or "Why can't I ever fully relax?" this episode will give language to what your body has been trying to tell you. You are not broken. And you don't have to hide anymore. Website: www.corinnezuleger.com Instagram: @corinne_zuleger

    28 min
  3. When Life Forces a New Chapter: Finding Clarity and Confidence After Divorce and Big Transitions

    JAN 23

    When Life Forces a New Chapter: Finding Clarity and Confidence After Divorce and Big Transitions

    Starting over can feel disorienting, especially when your life changes in ways you didn't choose. In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Daley, a life coach who supports women through major life transitions—divorce, empty nesting, relocation, career changes, and those "what now?" moments that come when the chapter you lived in closes. Andrea shares a powerful truth: sometimes we don't realize what we've been carrying until we're far enough removed to finally see it. Her "secret" wasn't something she was intentionally hiding—it was the quiet normalization of stress, emotional loneliness, and pushing through because it felt like the only option. Together, we talk about identity after life shifts, what it means to move from survival into ownership, and how to rebuild a life with clarity, confidence, and courage—one step at a time. In This Episode, We Talk About How "hindsight clarity" can reveal what we didn't recognize in the season The hidden weight of living in a marriage that looked fine on the outside Why stress can become so familiar you stop naming it What happens when motherhood becomes your full identity—and then everything changes The spiral that can follow divorce and major life transitions (and how to crawl your way out) The difference between feeling hurt and living from a victim mindset Why learning to be loved well can feel harder than staying in what's familiar Andrea's reminder that you can create a new chapter—even if you didn't choose the ending of the last one Andrea's Golden Nugget Andrea's biggest takeaway is this: You are exactly where you're meant to be on your journey. Even if the ride is bumpy, there is something here for you—and when you choose to stay in motion, you give yourself the chance to build what's next with intention. About Andrea Daley Andrea Daley is a Certified Coach, Life Transformation Specialist, Speaker, and Author with a Master's in Psychology and certification through the International Coaching Federation. After navigating her own life-shattering transition, she discovered the power of coaching and rebuilt her life with clarity, confidence, and courage. Now, she helps women do the same through The Empowered YOU Method—a transformative framework built on Rediscovery, Realignment, and Renewal. Featured at conferences and women's events, Andrea is known for her warmth, humor, and relatable storytelling that inspire audiences to embrace change, rediscover their strength, and create authentic, fulfilling new chapters in their lives. Connect with Andrea Website: andreadaley.com Instagram: instagram.com/andreadaley_lifecoach Facebook: facebook.com/andreajdaley LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrea-daley-life-coach Connect with me, Corinne If this conversation resonated and you want to stay connected, you can find me here: Website: corinnezuleger.com Instagram: @corinne_zuleger Podcast: The Secret KeepHers Podcast (on all major platforms)

    34 min
  4. Enough Already: Nadine Machkovech on Recovery, Self-Worth, and Writing the Truth

    JAN 16

    Enough Already: Nadine Machkovech on Recovery, Self-Worth, and Writing the Truth

    *****ALERT!!  There is reference to drug use and mental health issues in this episode.  Always seek a professionals assistance with these topics and listen with care. In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I'm joined by author and TEDx speaker Nadine Machkovech for a thoughtful, honest conversation about recovery, identity, and the journey that led to her book, Enough Already: A Journey From Hiding to Healing. Nadine shares how her path of long-term recovery shaped not just her life, but her voice—and why Enough Already couldn't be written until she was ready to stop performing and fully listen to herself. We talk about how healing is not linear, how worth is not something we earn, and why telling the truth—without polishing it for approval—became essential. Much of our conversation centers on the writing process itself. Nadine reflects on how putting her story on the page became a physical and emotional release, and why this book took years to arrive, even though it was always meant to be written. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt pressure to be someone they're not, waited for permission to speak, or quietly wondered, "Am I enough?" In This Episode, We Discuss The lived experiences behind Enough Already Recovery as identity work, not just behavior change What it means to stop hiding and take the mask off Writing as a form of healing and release Self-worth beyond performance, achievement, or approval Why this book was written now About Nadine Machkovech Nadine Machkovech is an author, TEDx speaker, prevention advocate, and Executive Director of RISE TOGETHER. She is known for her grounded honesty, lived-experience leadership, and her work helping people reconnect with their voice, their story, and their inherent worth. Get the Book & Connect with Nadine Enough Already: A Journey From Hiding to Healing nadinespeaks.com/book Website: NadineSpeaks.com Instagram: nadine.speaks Nonprofit: weallrisetogether.org Connect With Me Website: corinnezuleger.com Instagram: corinne_zuleger The Secret KeepHers Podcast: available on all major podcast platforms Interested in being a guest on the Secret Keephers podcast? go to www.corinnezuleger.com

    45 min
  5. Why Community Is the Missing Link in Motherhood & Family Wellness

    JAN 8

    Why Community Is the Missing Link in Motherhood & Family Wellness

    In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I sit down with sister duo Britney Suttner and Andrea Renkas for a deeply meaningful conversation about motherhood, healing, community, and what it really looks like to support families holistically. What started for them in the fitness world—during Andrea's early postpartum experience—slowly revealed a much bigger need: women and families were navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood without clear education, trusted resources, or real community support. From that lived experience, Motherhood Alliance was born. We talk about how motherhood can shift identity, how overwhelm becomes normalized, and why asking for help is not a weakness—it's wisdom. Brittany and Andrea share how their work evolved from fitness coaching into education, connection, and ultimately building a centralized wellness directory for families in Northeast Wisconsin. This conversation is about more than business. It's about purpose, seasons of life, collaboration over competition, and lifting others as we heal ourselves. If you've ever felt like you were carrying too much alone, this episode is for you. What We Talk About in This Episode How motherhood can quietly disconnect women from themselves Why postpartum education is often missing—and why it matters The emotional, mental, and physical toll of doing it all alone Building community as a form of healing and prevention Pivoting in business as seasons of life change Supporting small, heart-centered wellness businesses Asking for help in motherhood, business, and life Creating access to holistic and integrative family care Key Takeaways I don't have to do motherhood—or healing—alone Community support changes outcomes for families Education before pregnancy impacts postpartum recovery It's okay to pivot when my life evolves Collaboration creates more healing than competition Asking for help is an act of strength About My Guests Britney Suttner and Andrea Renkas are the sister team behind Motherhood Alliance, a wellness-focused community created to support families seeking a more holistic, connected, and empowered approach to health. Rooted in their own journeys as moms and entrepreneurs, they help parents find trustworthy local providers, wellness experts, and family resources—without the overwhelm. Their work centers on whole-person wellbeing, community care, and making it easier for families to access supportive, integrative options close to home. Through their directory, community events, and conversations on their podcast, Brittany and Andrea are passionate about uplifting both families and the small wellness businesses that serve them—strengthening communities one relationship at a time. How to Connect with Motherhood Alliance 🌐 Website: motherhoodalliance.com 📱 Instagram: @motherhoodalliance 📘 Facebook: Motherhood Alliance 🎧 Podcast: Motherhood Alliance (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more) ✉️ Email: hello@motherhoodalliance.com My Closing Reflection This conversation reminded me how powerful it is when women listen to their own experience and respond with service. Motherhood Alliance exists because Brittany and Andrea paid attention to what was missing—and chose to build it. If you're a mom, caregiver, or family looking for support… or a wellness professional wanting to serve from the heart… I hope this episode helps you feel seen, supported, and less alone. Learning from life, leading with love. —Corinne 💜

    37 min
  6. Burnout Recovery for High-Achieving Moms — Reclaiming Energy, Balance, and Presence with Dietitian Cassie Groeschl

    12/09/2025

    Burnout Recovery for High-Achieving Moms — Reclaiming Energy, Balance, and Presence with Dietitian Cassie Groeschl

    In this honest and heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Cassie Groeschl—registered dietitian, mom of three, and founder of Wellness That Fits—to talk about burnout, brain health, and what it means to rediscover balance in a season of constant doing. Cassie opens up about her own turning point as a high-achieving mom, how she learned to slow down, and the mindset and lifestyle changes that helped her find peace and purpose again. Together, we explore how nutrition, rest, and self-compassion can help women move from overwhelm to wholeness. This episode offers hope, relatable stories, and practical ways to realign your energy, your values, and your life. 🗣️ Featured Quotes Cassie Groeschl: "When I looked at my calendar, my values weren't showing up there—and that was my wake-up call." Corinne Zuleger: "We think we can do it all, until our bodies and hearts whisper the truth: it's time to slow down and realign with what really matters." 🔗 Connect with Cassie Instagram: @wellnessthatfits Website + Work with Cassie: wellnessthatfits.com Podcast: Wellness That Fits Podcast 💞 Connect with Me Website: corinnezuleger.com Instagram: @corinne_zuleger  Work with Me: Schedule a Breakthrough Call at corinnezuleger.com Interested in being a guest on The Secret Keephers podcast?  Email me @cmzuleger9@gmail.com to schedule a podcast interest meeting.

    39 min
  7. From Cancer to Cured: How Barry Shimelfarb Turned a Carmel Cottage into a Sanctuary for Healing

    11/14/2025

    From Cancer to Cured: How Barry Shimelfarb Turned a Carmel Cottage into a Sanctuary for Healing

    On this episode of The Secret KeepHers, I sit down with the incredible Barry Shimelfarb—founder of Carmel Retreats and steward of Cuddle Doon, known as the Lost Cottage of Carmel. This conversation is deeply moving and full of the kind of wisdom that shows us healing is never just about medicine. It is about place, community, connection, and opening ourselves to the light that is always available. In 2019, as a single father raising twin boys, Barry was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Multiple surgeries and radiation left him unable to swallow and facing a frightening prognosis. During that time, his family's historic Carmel cottage became his refuge. Planting lavender, walking the shoreline, and resting beneath ancient oak trees became simple rituals of hope that helped sustain him physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Supported by community, nature, and an unwavering belief in healing, Barry not only endured—he healed. Two years later, he was declared cancer-free. Out of gratitude, Barry transformed the cottage into a sanctuary for others navigating illness, grief, burnout, or major life transitions. Carrying forward the legacy of its builder, educator and spiritual thinker Eliza Yocum, Barry sees himself as the home's steward—continuing a century-long lineage of restoration, creativity, and renewal. Through Carmel Retreats, he now offers deeply personal, boutique healing stays and his giveback initiative, Postcards of Healing, which gifts free retreat nights during calendar gaps to individuals in need. In This Episode – How Barry turned personal adversity into a mission of service – The healing power of grounding, gardening, ritual, and nature – The mystical history of Cuddle Doon and its 1920s creative lineage – How the Postcards of Healing program works – Why we hide our gifts and how to allow more light into our lives – What gratitude, place, and community mean in true healing Barry's Bio Barry Shimelfarb Founder of Carmel Retreats • Steward of Cuddle Doon In 2019, as a single father raising twin boys, Barry was diagnosed with advanced cancer. The family's historic Carmel cottage became his refuge and source of strength during his healing journey. Two years later, he was declared cancer-free. Out of gratitude, Barry transformed the cottage—built a century ago by educator and spiritual thinker Eliza Yocum—into a sanctuary for others seeking rest, renewal, and emotional restoration. Through Carmel Retreats and his Postcards of Healing initiative, he offers boutique healing experiences and gifts free retreat stays during calendar gaps to people in need. Connect with Barry Website: carmelretreats.com Instagram: @carmel.retreats Facebook: Carmel Retreats Connect with Me, Corinne Zuleger I help women feel confident, strong, and joyful by guiding them back to their worth, their voice, and their true selves. If you are ready to step into confidence, healing, and inner peace, I would love to support you. Website: corinnezuleger.com Email: cmzuleger9@gmail.com Schedule a complimentary 30-minute Breakthrough Call Podcast: The Secret KeepHer Interested in being a guest on The Secret Keephers podcast? Email me at cmzuleger9@gmail.com to set up a 15 minute podcast interest interview.

    35 min
  8. Awakening Through the Dark Night: Wendy Luk on Healing and Aligning with Your Soul Mission

    11/03/2025

    Awakening Through the Dark Night: Wendy Luk on Healing and Aligning with Your Soul Mission

    In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I talk with Intuitive Healer and Soul Mission Coach, Wendy Luk, about turning pain into purpose. Wendy shares how a season of deep struggle—insomnia, depression, loss, and heartbreak—became the doorway to her healing journey. Through meditation and energy work, she found her calling: helping Lightworkers and purpose-driven professionals align with their higher mission. We discuss what it means to experience a "dark night of the soul," how stuck energy shows up as fear, doubt, or overwhelm, and how we can release what no longer serves us. Wendy's golden takeaway? "We are here to create, to evolve, and to balance." Her message is a reminder that healing isn't about fixing—it's about remembering our power and coming home to who we truly are. Connect with Wendy Email: wendy@wendyluk.com Website: wendyluk.com Instagram: @wendy.luk Facebook / LinkedIn: @soulwendyluk Connect with Me Visit corinnezuleger.com to learn more about The Secret KeepHers Podcast and my work in self-acceptance, healing, and transformation. *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:9b232ac7-0323-4f63-9e63-8df1906db45a-9" data-testid= "conversation-turn-20" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> 💫 Interested in being a guest on The Secret KeepHers Podcast? Connect with me at cmzuleger9@gmail.com to schedule a 15-minute interest interview.

    36 min
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Secret KeepHers Podcast This season, we're turning secrets into strategies for living a fuller, freer life. If you've ever carried silent shame, questioned your worth, or felt the weight of emotional wounds, generational patterns, religious conditioning, or limiting beliefs—you are not alone. At The Secret KeepHers, we hold space for what's been hidden. Whether it's religious trauma, childhood pain, money shame, or the fear of being seen or using. your voice, this is where we bring it to light—not to relive the pain, but to release it. Through powerful storytelling, soul-expanding interviews, and proven tools for healing, we explore how to break free from the narratives that kept us small. This season is your invitation to remember who you are beneath the conditioning: to return to truth, reclaim your voice, and rise into a life that feels fully yours. This is a podcast for the human who's ready to go further, faster...not through hustle, but through healing. What you'll receive: ✨ Joy ✨ Peace ✨ Contentment ✨ Freedom ✨ Abundance ✨ Healing Welcome to The Secret KeepHers where the secrets we keep become the stories that set us free! Visit me @ www.corinnezuleger.com

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  • Creator
    Corinne Zuleger Life Coaching
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    The Secret KeepHers