#71 Rita Vanacore “Planet Seniors” + Aliza Theetge “Super Star Student” Women’s Rights Yesterday and Today

Today, I sit down with Rita Vanacore to talk through various aspects of her rich life from women’s rights, abortion rights, gay rights, spirituality, family, business and self care. Then I play my interview with Aliza Rose Theetge, a dynamic and confident 9 year old who’s ready to be a women’s activist.  We talk about lots of things like math, art, singing, being scared, bus drivers, Marie Curie, being a big sister and golfing!

#70 Tara Sanders (Trauma Informed Yoga) + Jenny Lee Fowler (Paper Cutting Artist) “Surviving and Thriving”

Today Theresa sits down with trauma informed yoga teacher, Tara Sanders, and talks about the what and the why of trauma informed yoga and how she survived her own childhood trauma and the practices she uses to live her best life. Next Jenny Lee Fowler joins Theresa. Jenny is a paper cutting artist who both talks about this beautiful art form and shares her journey through her re-diagnosis of breast cancer, how she’s taking care of herself and feeling the love of her family and community.

#69 Shawn Harrison, Cory Nakasue and Nidhi Adhiya-Huba “Clarity of Mind + Wisdom of Body”

Talking with yoginis and teachers, Shawn Harrison, Cory Nakasue and Nidhi Adhiya-Huba about the why and how of what they do, listening to the wisdom of the body, the return of the feminine, the benefits of yoga and meditation, getting out of boxes and structure and into chaos and freedom, women’s circles, rituals and what their own personal daily self care practices look like.

#68 Katy Kondrat (Sustainable Agriculture Activist) and Jolie Holland (Songwriter) “Keep Going”

Theresa’s in Italy! Shana Falana’s last day on the show! Katy Kondrat ‘behind the scenes’ and food economy, and an intimate look into Jolie Holland’s creative life! Self Care “GET OVER IT”.

#67 Talking Hormones and Healing

Today special guest Renee (Darmstadt) Keplinger shares her story of recovering from a severe hormone imbalance. She is joined by Dr. Amy Novatt who answers questions from Theresa, Renee and guest callers about hormones, birth control, pap smears, HPV and surgical menopause.

#66 Aimee Herman (Everything Grows) and Heidi Vanderlee (Early Riser) “Opinions Expressed Here Are Probably Shouted”

Girl Talking about Hilma af Klint, of course. Aimee Herman joins us in studio to talk about her upcoming YA novel, Everything Grows, which explores concepts such as coming out, gender identity, bullying, mental health and forgiveness. Next we play Shana’s interview with Heidi Vanderlee, a publicist and musician with the band Early Riser, who dives into the music industry, feminism and following a creative career. Self Care is about always doing your best and listening to your BODY!

#65 Amy Gonzalez-Nelsen (Bravery Brigade)/Holly Glogau Morgan (Writer) “Bravery, Perseverance and Ingenuity”

Shana’s on the road to Brooklyn for a big sold out show tonight with Yeasayer! Theresa’s holding down things with first guest Amy Gonzalez-Nelsen, founder of Bravery Brigade who shares how she helps women find their own bravery. Our second guest is Holly Glogau Morgan, a writer and a woman who is persevering through a debilitating illness and inspiring us all how to be our best selves despite life’s challenges!

#64 Lauren Giambrone (Good Fight Herb Co.) / Sehla Graham (Rolling Grocer) “Herbalism and Food Accessibility”

Girl talking about our super fun road trip to the Good Fight Herb Co. in Hudson to interview the AMAZING Lauren Giambrone, herbalist, teacher, healer. We also got to meet a neighboring business the Rolling Grocer and talk to Sehla Graham about food accessibility. Self care is herb talk of course and a little astrology too!

#63 Olga Sahej (Blue Lotus Qi Gong) / Aki Goto (Shirotento Orchestra) “The Healing Power of Illness”

Girl talking about stepping away and getting hitched! Olga Sahej is a musician and QiGong teacher who healed from debilitating arthritis leading her into a deep awareness of how to heal the body from within. Our second guest, Aki Goto, is a multimedia artist who shares about her art project called “NOW” which is all about being in the present moment and understanding the emotion of the moment. She too has a story of healing from illness, both hers and her partners. Some serious self care throughout the whole show!!!

#62 The Upstate NY Lifestyle Brand (w. Shawna Dunworth, Erica Brown and Ani Kaiser) “Fetishizing the Catskills”

New FM signal is HOT! Martha Frankel on Woodstock Bookfest is up first talking about writing and of course books. We’re then joined by Erica Brown, Ani Kaiser and Shawna Dunworth, three women who work and have worked in Kingston, a town that is experiencing rapid growth, but at what cost? How do we take care of ourselves and others, really???