Episode 18: A Journey to Sobriety with guest Sarah Rusbatch | Free To Be MeIn this insightful episode, host Karen Pawley interviews Sarah Rusbatch, a distinguished coach specializing in navigating Grey Area Drinking, particularly among women. Sarah, author of the bestselling book “Beyond Booze,” shares her personal journey from regular and
Episode 17: Beauty as Medicine with guest Shelagh Lenon | Free To Be MeHost Karen Pawley warmly invites us into a heartfelt dialogue with guest Shelagh Lenon, affectionately known as the resident fairy godmother and a mentor in the Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Facilitators Program. Shelagh shares her personal journey
Episode 16: Embracing Wholeheartedness with guest Rosy Crescitelli Rosy Crescitelli shares her journey and insights on overcoming inadequacy, exploring Human Design, and embracing wholeheartedness. Growing up in a rigid, conservative Christian environment, Rosy faced struggles with shame and not feeling enough. Her life transformed through encounters with Human Design, where
Episode 15: Joyous Creation with guest Christine Isted | Free To Be MeHost Karen Pawley engages in a heartfelt and insightful conversation with her long-term friend Christine, exploring themes of personal growth, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of facing life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Christine shares her journey of
Episode 14: Journey of Remembrance with guest Stefanie Joseph | Free To Be MeIn this episode host Karen Pawley engages in a deeply moving conversation with guest Stefanie Joseph on the intricate dance of emotions around shame, grief, and acceptance. Stefanie, a life and business coach with a focus on intuitive
Episode 13: The Fork in the Road with guest Jessica Gold | Free To Be MeIn this episode of the Free To Be Me podcast, guest, Jessica Gold, embodies the essence of being free from self-imposed limitations, negative thought patterns, and societal expectations to live authentically. Jessica shares her journey of
Episode 12: Living in the Mystery with guest Karen Eldar | Free To Be MeIn this episode of the “Free To Be Me” podcast, guest Karen Eldar shares her journey in finding calm amid chaos through various practices such as Yoga Nidra and her unique backgrounds in Chinese medicine, spiritual psychology,
Episode 11: Moving Forward with guest Tamara McPherson | Free To Be MeIn this podcast, we listen to Karen in conversation with Tamara MacPherson, who shares her life experiences, emphasizing the significance of growth, change, and acceptance. Tamara opens up about her journey from growing up in an abusive household to
Episode 10: Savoring Life with guest Jessie Carr | Free To Be MeGuest, Jessie Carr shares her journey of transformation, emphasizing the significance of pause and mindfulness in navigating life’s changes. Initially driven by external achievements and the corporate grind at Google, Jessie experienced a profound shift when she decided
Episode 9: Creating Legacies of Love with guest Uma Girish | Free To Be MeIn this episode of the podcast, Uma Girish shares her deeply moving journey through grief, transformation, and her path to finding purpose and meaning in life. Having moved from southern India to the United States in 2008,
Episode 8: From Doing to Being with guest Robyn Cohen | Free To Be MeIn this episode I dive into the nuances of bravery versus courage with guest Robyn Cohen, a yoga instructor from Metta Yoga in Marin. We discuss how bravery is about acting in the moment, while courage involves
Episode 7: Aging is a Privilege with guest Sonja McKaiser | Free To Be MeIn this in-depth, heartfelt episode, Sonja McKaiser, a vibrant Cape Town-based life coach passionate about empowering women over 40 to redefine midlife as a groundbreaking, revolutionary phase, joins me for an enlightening conversation. Delving into topics of
Episode 6: Rest is a Lifestyle with guest Zoe Kanat | Free To Be MeThis week’s Free to Be Me podcast episode features Zoe Kanat, a certified meditation teacher and yoga nidra guide. We discuss the importance of women becoming the creative leaders of their lives by acknowledging their feelings
Episode 5: A Creative Journey with guest Abigail | Free To Be MeIn this podcast, Abigail shares her journey of embracing change, exploring creativity, and navigating life’s transitions. Initially focused on her photographic business, she highlighted the importance of letting go and being open to new experiences. The move to
Episode 4: Setting the World on Fire with guest Karen Lowe | Free To Be MeIn the episode of the Free To Be Me podcast, Karen shares an engaging and heartfelt conversation with her long-time friend Karen Lowe. They delve into a range of topics from embracing life’s journey, reflections