Redefining Us
This podcast is all about redefining what it means to be a woman in today's culture where women are breaking those glass ceilings and coming into their own. In this podcast we will be exploring womanhood in all its facets, including sexual desire, parenthood, relationships with one another, pregnancy, postpartum, our relationships with our bodies, the media, and more. So if you're like me and want to learn, grow, heal and break those freaking ceilings please tune in and join the conversation ladies.
Tune in every other week to hear our guests and myself share information about mental health, their personal stories and other interesting topics that relate to being a woman.
Your host Stephanie Konter-O’Hara is a mom, an entrepreneur, a therapist, a woman that enjoys exploring new things and ways of thinking.
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organizations. Listeners should consult their own healthcare providers or mental health professionals regarding any specific issues or concerns. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree that the host and guests are not liable for any actions taken based on the content discussed.
Episodes
33 episodes
32: Navigating Your Identity Through Values Work
After becoming a mother, Stephanie found herself navigating a confusing mix of identity, pressure, and self-doubt. In this solo episode, she shares how values work helped her understand the tension between the roles she cared about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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20:43
31: Postpartum Healing Through Connection and Nourishment with Radha Crawley
Postpartum care is often rushed, overlooked, or treated as an afterthought. In this episode, Radha Crawley, a Certified Ayurvedic Educator and Practitioner, shares what it can look like to bring warmth, nourishment, and community back into one ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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53:22
30: Helping Your Baby Feel Good in Their Body with Dr. Brita DeStefano
When your baby doesn’t feel comfortable in their body, everything else feels harder—feeding, sleeping, even bonding.Stephanie talks with Dr. Brita DeStefano, a pediatric physical therapist, about how small adjustments in movement and su...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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32:13
29: From Unexpected Pregnancy to 7-Figure Entrepreneur: Christy Pennison’s Story
What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan? At just 22, Christy Pennison was unexpectedly pregnant, and what could have felt like an ending became the beginning of an entirely new life. In this episode, she shares with Stephanie how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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40:59
28: Reclaiming Yourself Beyond Burnout with Jenn Ohlinger
What if burnout isn’t just about work, but about the roles and expectations we’ve carried since childhood? In this conversation, holistic coach and critical care nurse Jenn Ohlinger joins Stephanie to share how her own health crisis forced her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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45:02
27: Riding the Waves of Anxiety and Guilt in Motherhood
Have you ever taken your first trip away from your baby and been blindsided by anxiety, guilt, or even intrusive fears? In this solo episode, Stephanie shares her raw experience of leaving her daughter for the first time and the unexpected emot...
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Episode 27
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14:40
26: Giving Yourself Permission to Pivot
What if you gave yourself permission to change careers, roles, or passions as often as you need to?This solo episode is one where Stephanie shares her journey from therapy to private practice, and even podcasting, along with the lessons ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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17:19
25: Breaking the Myths and Stigma Around Postpartum Depression with Courtney Miller
Postpartum depression doesn’t just affect the birthing parent, it can impact the entire family. In this conversation, therapists Stephanie Konter-O’Hara and Courtney Miller break down what postpartum depression actually looks like, why it can a...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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24: The Urgent Case for Comprehensive Sex Ed in a Changing World with Scotney Young
What if talking to kids early and often about sex, consent, and relationships could prevent violence before it starts? Certified sex educator and gender-based violence specialist Scotney Young believes it can, and her work helps to make sexual ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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42:55
23: Motherhood, Matrescence, and the Healing Power of Art with Leanne Morton
Motherhood changes everything. And sometimes, it cracks us open in ways we never expected. In this episode, therapist and art healer Leanne Morton shares how becoming a mom revealed the limits of even her own professional training. We unpack wh...
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Episode 23
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44:30
22: The Truth About Fertility, Lab Work, and Being Told You're "Fine" with Lauren Mallers
What if the health advice you’ve been following wasn’t made for your body at all? In this powerful episode, women’s health coach Lauren Mallers reveals the shocking gaps in research and care that continue to leave women confused, dismissed, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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47:34
21: The Truth About Perfectionism and the Good Girl Script with Brooke Jean, MA, LPC
What if your burnout wasn’t a personal failure, but a sign you’re operating by someone else’s rules?In this bold and healing conversation, I'm joined by therapist and coach Brooke Jean to unpack what happens when women stop performing f...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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43:19
20: The Truth About Infant Feeding and Why Parents Deserve Better with Valana Frohardt
What if we stopped accepting pain and shame as part of feeding our babies? In this intimate and eye-opening episode, Stephanie is joined by Valana Frohardt, a Denver-based lactation consultant and PA, who shares how her personal and professiona...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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40:23
19: Redefining Miscarriage as Birth Grief and Transformation
What happens when your grief is invisible to the world—but unbearably real to you? In this episode, my guest Arden Cartrette, a birth and bereavement doula who has turned her personal experience of multiple miscarriages into a powerful mission ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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29:46
18: Authentic Marketing That Feels Good to Create with Joanne Homestead
What if marketing could feel more like self-discovery than strategy? In this episode of Redefining Us, Stephanie Konter-O’Hara sits down with Joanne Homestead, founder of Desk Plant Creatives, to explore how soulful storytelling can transform e...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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17: Using Body Neutrality to Navigate Change and Build Confidence with Eada Gendelman
Imagine how powerful we'd all be if we stopped wasting energy on body shame and turned it toward something that truly matters. Eada Gendelman, a therapist who helps those with disordered eating is here to talk about healing our relationship wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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25:52
16: Mothering the Mother: Honoring our Grief with Kelle Myers
Grief and motherhood are closely related. One mother may grieve the relationship she had with her partner before kids, another may be grieving a miscarriage, another the loss of her identity before kids. Motherhood is a profound transformation,...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:34
15: Midlife Priceless: Reinventing Yourself at Any Age with Sairan Aqrawi
Sairan Aqrawi is an engineer and business strategist, reframing midlife crisis to midlife PRICELESS! She believes that turning 40 or 50 (or really any age!) marks the ideal time to reinvent oneself, rediscover passions, and take bold steps two ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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43:56
14: The Connection Between Disordered Eating and Nervous System Dysregulation with Ashlyn Burnett
What if your struggles with food have nothing to do with food itself? In this episode of Redefining Us, Ashlyn Burnett, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, shares the powerful connection between the nervous system and our rela...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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31:59
13: Redefining Rest, and Overcoming Overwhelm with Caitlin Morris
Caitlin Morris, an Overcoming Overwhelm Coach and mother of three, shares her raw and honest journey of navigating motherhood, grief, and the pressure to “do it all.” Caitlin helps moms redefine overwhelm and discover rest and self-care in ways...
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Episode 13
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35:23
12: Embracing Pleasure and Redefining Sexuality with Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo
What does embracing pleasure look like as a woman whether your a woman without kids, a mom, a woman in menopause, a grandmother, etc? In this conversation with Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, founder of the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlighte...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:00
11: Talking Money and Motherhood with Financial Therapist Khara Croswaite Brindle
We are talking about the deeply emotional and often taboo topic of money, especially as it relates to parenting.Guest, Khara Croswaite Brindle shares her journey into the field of financial therapy and sheds light on the unique challenge...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:20
10: Redefining Motherhood and All It's Imperfections
In this episode of Redefining Us, host Stephanie Konter-O'Hara gets candid about embracing imperfections, navigating motherhood’s transitions, and fostering vulnerability. She introduces one of the many exercises around practicing vulnerability...
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Episode 10
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17:00
9: Breaking Myths About Domestic Violence and Finding Support with Sybil Cummin
Abuse can look many different ways, both overt and not. Our guest, Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS, shares her evolution working as a play therapist with children in contentious divorces to uncovering the often-overlooked dynamics of abuse dismissed...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:19
8: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health with Cre Chritz
What if finding the right support during postpartum could change everything? In this episode, we dive into the challenges many new moms face, from physical recovery to emotional well-being, and how a lack of accessible resources often leaves th...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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