Women on the Brink
Welcome to Women on the Brink - Are you a woman who feels stressed out and overwhelmed in your everyday life? This website and podcast is designed to support and encourage women dealing with different types of stress and adversity. We're here to provide tools that can be used to raise self-awareness and build resilience, so you can step away from the edge of the cliff that you may be teetering on. Join your host, healthcare practitioner and stress & wellness coach, Chris Jeffrey, and move your life from diving to thriving, from chaos to calm.....
Episodes
39 episodes
WHAT am I surviving? A Recap of Women on the Brink
If you’ve been with me for a while, you know this podcast isn’t just about venting. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and naming the real weight we carry, and sometimes fiercely choosing something different. Something that actually works for...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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From Athlete to Mentor and Leader - A Conversation with Ashley Wiles
Today we welcome Ashley Wiles, a 3 x ironman triathlete who went on to become a Tedx Speaker, a Life Coach, a Mental Performance Coach, Youth Speaker and Activist for mental health, and the founder of Sole Girls—a program dedicated to emp...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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41:18
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Girl, Let’s Get Real: Tackling the Second 10 Spells we need to Change (from Rachel Hollis)
Today we are looking at the final stretch of Girl, Wash Your Face, Rachel Hollis' book that calls out the lies we tell ourselves and the excuses we cling to when life feels too overwhelming, too uncertain, or too painful to face head-o...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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15:35
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Girl, Let’s Get Real: Tackling the First 10 Spells we need to Change (from Rachel Hollis)
In today’s episode, we dive into Rachel Hollis’ bestselling book - Girl, Wash Your Face—a no-nonsense call for women to stop believing the lies that hold them back. Each chapter tackles a different lie, from “I’m not good en...
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28:25
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From Chaos to Calm: Navigating Your Nervous System Through Life’s Storms
Women are not “just tired.” What I’m hearing out there is that many of us are living in a constant state of low-key (or high-key) fight-or-flight. Between our day to day pressures, unprocessed trauma, the pressure to perform or please, not to m...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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24:50
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Interview with Urmi Hossain - Breaking the Mold Through Identity, Ambition and Leadership
Today, I’m introducing you to someone I just met, but who already left a big impression on me. Her name is Urmi Hossain, and her story is such a powerful example of turning challenge into purpose. Urmi was born and raised in Ita...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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39:45
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What's the New Hot in Romantic Relationships
Being hot in 2025 is not at all about being perfect. It’s about being intentional. Its about knowing how to pay attention, how to apologize, how to support—and really meaning it. It’s about showing up with care, curiosity, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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24:11
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Unapologetically Thinking BIG - Start by Rewriting the Moment
Today we're going to look at what is holding us back from having the joy, the fun, the adventure we want by getting really curious about ourselves. And this act of Unapologetically Big Thinking can be just that – a mere curiosity o...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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19:03
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Interview with Cindy Schulz: An Introduction to Hypnotherapy
Did you know that 95% of your life is governed by your subconscious mind? This is where all your memories, habits, and beliefs are stored. And for real and lasting change, your conscious and subconscious minds need to be in sync. And so If you'...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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22:06
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The Fire Within: Turning Unused Potential into Power
Have you ever felt like there’s something inside you—an idea, a talent, a calling—that’s just waiting to be unleashed? Maybe you’ve felt restless, frustrated, or even drained, not because you’re doing too much, but because you’re holding someth...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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23:50
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Ekaterina's Brinking Story: Finding Strength Through Cancer
Ekaterina’s journey shows us that strength isn’t always something we’re born knowing we have—it’s something we discover in the moments that test us the most. Through the challenges of cancer, she uncovered a resilience she never imagined, provi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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34:52
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Listening to the Land, Spirit, and Ancestors: Intuition from an Indigenous Perspective
When was the last time you trusted your intuition? And when was the last time you ignored it … and later realized it was right all along? We live in a world that tells us to move fast, analyze everything, and seek answers outside of ourselves. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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19:45
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Leah’s Brinking Story - Healing from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Leah Hawley joins us to share her journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and the external challenges that pushed her to the Brink. Leah shares how she learned that healing from deep depression and despair isn’t about rushing to ‘fix...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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39:27
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Project 2025 - What's at Stake for Women?
In light of March 8th being International Women’s Day, this week we are going to discuss Project 2025, or as I like to call it… ‘How to Accelerate The Handmaid’s Tale in Four Years or Less with some help from the Mad Men culture.’ I think...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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17:18
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Pleasure, Power and Breaking Taboos: A Talk with Sexual Health Coach - Jodie Thalheimer
Today we're diving into the conversations women really want to have—without the shame, the stigma, or the outdated rulebook. Today, we’re talking about pleasure, power, and breaking taboos with Sexual Health coach Jodie Thalheimer
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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43:36
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How to Navigate the Emotional Gymnastics of Modern Dating
Dating can feel like an emotional gymnastics routine—trying to juggle expectations, decipher mixed signals, and navigate all the mental energy that comes with it. It can seem like a lot of work, but remember, dating should be an adventure. Toda...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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27:55
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The Relationship Reset - Interview with Mindset Coach Cheryl Carreon Andrisani
Everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. When you understand and abide by the universal principles that exist in this world, you can begin to manifest the life you love. Cheryl Carreon Andrisani is a Mindset C...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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48:41
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Choosing To Live Alone: Redefining Solitude vs Loneliness
What do Jane Austen, Diane Keaton, and Greta Garbo all have in common? They are all women who chose to live alone and thrived. In today’s episode, we’re going to focus on the women who choose to live alone (for any reason), and some of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:22
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Mom Guilt and Confirmation Bias - Why You're Doing Better Than You Think!
Confirmation bias is when your brain focuses on evidence that supports what you already believe about yourself, while ignoring everything that doesn’t fit your narrative. Tune in to see how this works by looking at the life of a working m...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:37
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Women and Wealth - How to Thrive at Every Stage of Life
Financial health isn’t just about the numbers in your bank account—it’s about empowerment, security, and building a life aligned with your values and goals. Whether you're just starting out, reinventing yourself mid-career, or preparing for ret...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:08
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Could Liver Qi Stagnation be Undermining your Health?
Liver Qi is responsible for the smooth flow of energy in your body – it’s the traffic controller of your energy. When your Liver Qi is balanced, you feel calm, focused, and energized. But when it’s out of balance, things can get messy—like a tr...
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The Law of Abundance - A Vending Machine of Possibilities
By believing that what you want is already yours, you align your energy, mindset, and actions with your goals, making it more likely that they will manifest in your reality. This mindset is not about denial or wishful thinking—it’s about steppi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:46
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What Stress is Doing to Women’s Hormones!
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s so important for every woman out there: the connection between hormones and stress. Whether you’ve felt overwhelmed before your period, struggled with postpartum emotions, or faced new challenges...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:30
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Unstoppable: How Women's Courage Inspires Change
When you’re tuning in to your courage, you’re telling the neuropathways in your brain that fear is no longer in control. When you’re meditating, taking action to counter a fear, or make changes to becoming who you want to be, you’re reorg...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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14:39
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Master Your Energy: Understanding and Elevating Your Energetic Field
The Map of Consciousness is based on the concept that the human mind is composed of different frequency levels ranging from 0 to 1000. Each level represents a different stage of consciousness, and the transition between the stages is the result...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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