
Separated At Birth
Welcome to the SEPARATED AT BIRTH PODCAST with your hosts Katie Martin and Karen Burke Brown. The podcast where we FIND ALIGNMENT in the most unlikely places. Proving that lightning can strike anywhere at any time. Weaving together a world of middle age empowerment as single moms, business women and creatives. Finding alignment navigating relationships after divorce, raising children, building businesses in the creative space, doing the hard work of unearthing our very best selves in the process and having a lot of mother-effing opinions about it. We are so stoked to have you here!
Separated At Birth
Episode 9 : Susan Guidi
Karen Brown, Katie Martin, and Kikimouse discuss Karen's experiences growing up in a funeral home, her career in ultrasound, and her personal life. Karen's father was a funeral director, and she grew up in a funeral home, playing in the embalming room and even practicing the organ with a dead body in the room. She later pursued a career in ultrasound and faced challenge sand skepticism from doctors. She eventually became a pioneer in the field and traveled to Chile to teach ultrasound. Karen's personal life also had its ups and downs, including a marriage to a French-Chilean doctor. Overall, Karen's story is one of resilience and determination. In this part of the conversation, Kikimouse shares her experience of feeling trapped in her marriage and the journey of self-discovery and empowerment that followed. She discusses the challenges of being in a relationship with a pathologic narcissist and the impact it had on her self-esteem and identity. Kikimouse also talks about the process of unraveling her life and starting a new, including starting her own business and pursuing bodybuilding. She emphasizes the importance of investing in oneself and not letting societal expectations define one's worth. In this conversation, the guest shares her journey of self-discovery and empowerment after divorce. She discusses her experience with stand-up comedy, the importance of self-love, and the power of embracing one's age. The guest emphasizes the need for women to prioritize their own happiness and not settle for less. She also highlights the importance of open conversations about women's bodies and the menstrual cycle. Overall, the conversation encourages women to embrace their authenticity and live life on their own terms.