YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.

What happens when a WOMAN builds the "perfect" life… and still feels empty inside? In this deeply personal episode, I take you inside my own journey from being the perfect child, to chasing the perfect life, to realizing none of it actually made me happy. This is the story of how I went from being the "Yes girl" saying yes to everyone else, to becoming a YES WOMAN fully owning my desires, my truth, and my life. If you've ever looked around at your life and thought, "I have everything… so why don't I feel alive?" This episode is for you. Because your YES isn't logical. It's true. And when you follow it everything changes. 🔥 What You'll Hear in This Episode The hidden cost of being "the perfect WOMAN" Why achieving everything you thought you wanted can still leave you feeling empty The moment I realized there had to be more How saying YES (even when it made zero sense) changed my entire life The difference between being a "Yes girl" vs. a YES WOMAN Why your desires don't need to make sense to be right The turning point that made me commit to living fully (no more half-alive living) How one YES leads to the next—and builds a life you're obsessed with   💥 Key Truths to Take With You 1. You can have the "perfect life"… and still feel miserable. Because perfection isn't truth. It's performance. 2. Your YES won't make sense—and that's the point. The most aligned path rarely looks logical. 3. Depression isn't something wrong with you. It's a signal that you're pressing down your truth. 4. Every time you ignore your YES, you abandon yourself. And every time you follow it—you come back to life. 5. You don't become a YES WOMAN all at once. It's one brave, scary, exciting YES at a time.     If this episode spoke to you… Subscribe to YES, WOMAN so you never miss an episode. Every week we're saying YES to the lives we actually want to live. And if you loved this conversation, take 30 seconds to leave a review. Your review helps more women find the show and step into their next chapter. If something stirred in you and you're ready to go deeper… ✨ Grab the FREE Midlife Makeover Workbook and start saying YES to yourself in real, tangible ways. ✨ Or come join us inside The YES WOMAN Collective (you can get your first month for just $1 with code YESWOMAN) This is where you stop thinking about your life… and start living it. And if you want to share what landed for you, we'd love to hear from you. Email us anytime at team@theinstituteofwoman.com We read every message. Until next time… Say YES to yourself. 💋  

What if the most radical thing a WOMAN could do… is say YES to herself? In the very first episode of YES, WOMAN - Carin Rockind asks a bold question: Why are we alive if not to feel that full-bodied, radiant YES about our own lives? As the founder and CEO of the Institute of WOMAN, Carin Rockind has spent over 15 years working with thousands of women and she's seen the same pattern again and again: WOMEN say NO to themselves & say YES to everyone else. In this deeply personal and powerful opening episode, Carin shares: Why saying NO collapses the body—and YES brings us back to life How childhood conditioning trains women to silence desire, truth, and joy The hidden link between suppressed dreams and depression Why "selfish" has been weaponized against women—and why it's time to reclaim it How one near-death experience became the moment she vowed to never say NO to her purpose again This episode is a call home for every WOMAN who: Feels numb, flat, or quietly unfulfilled Has dreams she's been minimizing or postponing Because here's the truth: A lit up WOMAN lights up this world. This is not about being a YES WOMAN to everyone else. This is YES, WOMANa movement, a mindset, and a permission slip to say YES to your truth, your desires, your body, your dreams, and your life. Welcome to YES, WOMAN. Your YES starts here.   If this episode spoke to you - connect with Carin and the Institute of WOMAN Subscribe to YES, WOMAN so you never miss an episode. Every week we're saying YES to the lives we actually want to live. And if you loved this conversation, would you take 30 seconds to leave a review? Your review helps more WOMEN find the show and step into their next chapter. Finally, if this episode sparked something in you, we'd love to hear from you. Email the team anytime at team@theinstituteofwoman.com and tell us what landed, what you're saying YES to, or what you'd love us to talk about next. We read every message. Until next time… Say YES to yourself. 💋

Failing Ferociously, Owning Your Ambition & Saying YES to Yourself with Monica Dominic In this soul-shaking episode of YES WOMAN, Carina sits down with the electrifying, big-hearted Monica Dominic entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the upcoming book Ferocious Ambition for a conversation that will change how you see failure, ambition, and yourself. This episode is a love letter to the WOMAN who's been taught to fear failure, shrink her ambition, or carry shame that was never hers to begin with. Together, Carina and Monica pull back the curtain on what it really takes to live a bold, wealthy, purpose-driven life—one rooted in heart, courage, and radical self-trust. If you've ever been fired, doubted yourself, stayed too long in something that felt like a no, or wondered whether you're "too much" or "not enough," this conversation is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why failure is not the problem—fear of shame is What it means to fail ferociously (and why it's the fastest path to growth) The radical truth: failure does not mean you are a failure How women carry shame differently than men—and how to release it Saying YES to yourself when the world tells you to play it safe Why authenticity is the real secret to rising above Knowing when something is a holy hell YES—and when it's time to walk away Quotes You'll Feel in Your Bones: "If it doesn't fail, you're not pushing yourself hard enough." "You have survived 100% of your worst days." "When it stopped being fun, I honored myself and said goodbye." "Failure does not mean you are a failure." "You are worthy—of love, ambition, joy, and greatness." About Monica Dominic Monica Dominic is the co-owner and Chief Client Officer of ProTeam Solutions, host of the Ferocious Ambition Podcast, and a globally sought-after keynote speaker. She is known for helping WOMEN own their ambition, speak their truth, and rise—without apology. Her upcoming book, Ferocious Ambition, shares raw, real stories of failure, resilience, reinvention, and what it actually takes to build a powerful life and career. Connect with Monica: Website: https://monicadominic.com Podcast & Book: https://ferociousambition.com Final Love Note This episode is your permission slip to stop hiding, stop waiting, and stop making fear the boss of your life. You don't need to be perfect. You need to be YOU. Say YES to your truth. Say YES to your ambition. Say YES to the WOMAN you already are. If this episode spoke to you… Subscribe to YES, WOMAN so you never miss an episode. Every week we're saying YES to the lives we actually want to live. And if you loved this conversation, would you take 30 seconds to leave a review? Your review helps more WOMEN find the show and step into their next chapter. Finally, if this episode sparked something in you, we'd love to hear from you. Email the team anytime at team@theinstituteofwoman.com and tell us what landed, what you're saying YES to, or what you'd love us to talk about next. We read every message. Until next time… Say YES to yourself. 💋  

What if this year is asking you to shed your old life and step into the WOMAN you were always meant to be? In this episode of the YES, WOMAN Podcast, Carina explores the powerful symbolism of the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare energetic combination that represents movement, courage, passion, and bold new beginnings. After the completion of a nine-year cycle, we are entering a moment of ignition. A time when many women feel a deep pull toward reinvention, purpose, and personal freedom. But before we step forward, we often have to shed the beliefs, stories, and expectations that have kept us small. This episode dives into the deeper meaning of cycles, transformation, feminine power, and why this moment in history is calling WOMEN to rise. If you've been craving more purpose, more aliveness, more truth, or a midlife reinvention, this conversation will help you understand why that calling is showing up now—and how to say YES to it. In This Episode Carina explores: Why the transition into a new numerology cycle signals a time for bold new beginnings The deeper symbolism of the Year of the Snake and why shedding old identities is necessary for growth How women's natural cycles mirror transformation, rebirth, and renewal The cultural story of Eve, knowledge, and the historical suppression of women's desire for more The psychological concept of learned helplessness and how it keeps many WOMEN stuck Why the Fire Horse energy represents movement, passion, creativity, and leadership How to recognize when your soul is calling you toward a new life or purpose The power of taking small courageous actions that ignite transformation The Big Message The Fire Horse energy is about momentum, courage, and living fully alive. It doesn't tolerate stagnation. It burns away what no longer serves. This year invites every WOMAN to ask: What am I ready to shed? What life is calling me forward? What would it look like to say YES to myself now? Sometimes saying yes looks bold and visible. Sometimes it's quiet and personal. But every step toward your truth creates momentum. If this episode spoke to you… Subscribe to YES, WOMAN so you never miss an episode. Every week we're saying YES to the lives we actually want to live. And if you loved this conversation, would you take 30 seconds to leave a review? Your review helps more WOMEN find the show and step into their next chapter. Finally, if this episode sparked something in you, we'd love to hear from you. Email the team anytime at team@theinstituteofwoman.com and tell us what landed, what you're saying YES to, or what you'd love us to talk about next. We read every message. Until next time… Say YES to yourself. 💋  

What if the reason women are obsessed with certain love stories has nothing to do with fantasy and everything to do with the kind of love we secretly crave? In this episode of YES, WOMAN, Carina sits down with love coach Taylor Carr for a fascinating conversation about relationships, desire, and the deeper truths behind why women respond so strongly to powerful love stories like Heated Rivalry.  Exploring Love and Relationship… Together they explore masculine and feminine dynamics, the psychology of attraction, and how women can create deeper intimacy and passion in their own relationships. This conversation is equal parts spicy, insightful, and empowering. If you've ever wondered: Why certain love stories feel so magnetic Why tension and yearning can feel intoxicating Why women often lose themselves in relationships How to reignite passion in a long-term partnership This episode will open your eyes. In This Episode You'll Discover Why women are captivated by certain love stories Carina and Taylor explore why so many women are drawn to narratives filled with tension, vulnerability, desire, and emotional depth—and what those stories reveal about what women truly want from love. The power of masculine–feminine dynamics Taylor shares insights from her work as a love coach about how polarity, emotional maturity, and vulnerability shape attraction and long-term relationships. The three things every WOMAN wants in love During the conversation they uncover a powerful truth: many women long to feel Desired Devoted to Devoured And why those elements matter for deep intimacy. Why many relationships lose their spark One of the biggest insights in this episode: women often lose themselves in relationships—and that's when resentment and disconnection begin. Men fall in love with a woman who loves herself. When she forgets herself, the dynamic shifts. How to reignite passion in long-term relationships Taylor shares simple but powerful shifts that can transform relationships, including: Asking directly for what you want Letting men rise instead of managing them Reclaiming your own desires and identity Key Takeaways • The most magnetic WOMAN is the one deeply connected to herself • Desire thrives on tension, curiosity, and emotional honesty • Trying to control or manage a partner often kills attraction • Self-love is not selfish—it's the foundation of a thriving relationship • The deepest love story always begins with you As Taylor beautifully says in this episode: "Your deepest love story always begins with you." Exploring Love and Relationship… About Taylor Carr Taylor Carr is a love coach who helps women create deeper, more magnetic relationships through understanding masculine and feminine dynamics, self-worth, and emotional maturity. She works with women from all walks of life—from CEOs to creatives—to help them call in the love they truly desire. Find Taylor: Instagram & TikTok: @iamtaylorcarr Website: upgradedwithtaylor.com If this episode spoke to you… Subscribe to YES, WOMAN so you never miss an episode. Every week we're saying YES to the lives we actually want to live. And if you loved this conversation, would you take 30 seconds to leave a review? Your review helps more WOMEN find the show and step into their next chapter. Finally, if this episode sparked something in you, we'd love to hear from you. Email the team anytime at team@theinstituteofwoman.com and tell us what landed, what you're saying YES to, or what you'd love us to talk about next. We read every message. Until next time… Say YES to yourself. 💋  

Announcing the return of new episodes of The PurposeGirl Podcast -- and a live event in November! It's been a while -- a little over a year, actually! -- but I'm back!!! There are lots of changes coming to the podcast with its return, but I wanted to let you know about a live weekend event taking place in Philadelphia in November, and you are NOT gonna want to miss this! Listen to learn more, or go to https://carinrockind.com/womanrising.

It's been over 4 years of weekly podcasts, and I'm doing something I've never done… I'm taking a break! It's going to be a short break for part of the summer, and when I come back, get ready for some big changes! The name PurposeGirl is going away… The girl is a WOMAN, and the refreshed podcast is going to reflect that! So, if you aren't already subscribed, please make sure you subscribe so you keep getting the new episodes under the new name! I am SO excited about all the amazing things coming your way when we return!   In the meantime, if you haven't already, please join the WOMAN Rising Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695145034048560 And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman  

In honor of Pride month here in the US, I wanted to bring you a genuine conversation with a number of dear friends of mine about our own discoveries about our places in the LGBTQIA+ universe. We're having a frank, open discussion about our experiences, our joys, our struggles, and so much more. Regardless of how you (or those in your lives) identify, these issues touch all of us, and I want to help bring greater understanding to my community and to all those whose lives you touch. I'm joined by three amazing guests – not "experts" per se, simply real people: Kelly Mahalak, Cassandra Coghill, and Chivas Sandage – as we dive into: Our own journeys to self-discovery The terms we use to describe ourselves, and the challenges in using these terms Compulsory heterosexuality Coming out is not a one-time thing The privilege and curse of "passing" The many joys in our lives related to our queerness Laughter. Tears. Deep truths. This conversation has it all!!! About Cassandra A. Coghill I am Cassandra A. Coghill, a Relationship Alchemist and Intimacy Guide. I am a healer, a priestess, and a witch. I have a Bachelor's degree in Women and Gender Studies, with a minor in Human Development and Family Science, from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. (Go Bison!)  While attending college, I became a certified Reiki Master Practitioner and gave birth to my first child. While pregnant with my second child, I was initiated onto the path of priestesshood at the Goddess Temple of Ashland, Oregon. I am also an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church. A powerful inner call to understand the mysteries of life lead me into the study of metaphysics and the occult from a young age. I have been a practicing solitary white witch for the past 11 years. I have studied the Tarot since 2014 and consult it and other oracles for myself and my clients regularly. I work with the so-called "classical" or "Western" elements of Air, Water, Fire and Earth in nearly everything I do. My love for the so-called "Eastern" traditions runs deep (I've studied yoga, tantra, ayurveda, traditional chinese medicine, feng shui and Buddhist philosophy informally but extensively); but, as a person of predominantly British ancestry, the deepest and most powerful magick I bring forth tends to be drawn from ancient, indigenous European traditions, rituals, symbologies and myths. I commune with angels, dance with faeries and sing the songs of my ancestors regularly." To learn more about and follow Cassandra: infinitegenesis.com/bio-links Facebook.com/Cassandra.coghill.37 Instagram.com/Cassandra.coghill About Chivas Sandage Chivas Sandage teaches women's writing workshops on Zoom and also works privately as a coach, editor, and consultant. Her workshops and coaching packages support women who want to heal and deepen their relationship with writing, generate new work, revise and edit, complete a project, give public readings, and publish. Chivas is a digital columnist at Ms. Magazine and her debut nonfiction book is forthcoming from the University of Texas Press. She won the 2021 Claire Keyes Poetry Award and is the author of Hidden Drive, a finalist for the Foreword Book of the Year Award in poetry. Her poems and essays have appeared in the Texas Observer, The Rumpus, The Long Now, and Deceleration News, among others. Follow her on Twitter @ChivasSandage. To learn more about and follow Chivas: http://www.csandage.com @ChivasSandage About Kelly Mahalak Kelly Mahalak is an Identity and Embodiment Coach specializing in helping women explore and express their deepest truths as they deconstruct learned beliefs and behaviors and remember how to live as their most authentic self. She is passionate about gathering women to create change in the world through community. She lives in Michigan with her 3 children.  To learn more about and follow Kelly: www.Instagram.com/kellymahalak TikTok @kellymahalak   And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman

Play comes naturally to most children, but as we get older, playfulness, zest, tends to diminish. We get stuck in responsibilities, or maybe you feel like play is frivolous. But then you also end up feeling unhappy and depressed and play is a way out of it. The power of play can really help us live more enjoyable, fulfilling, and even productive lives. My two guests today, Elaine O'Brien and Andrea Seydel, are not only dear friends of mine, but they just coauthored a book on this, and I am so thrilled to have them share their wisdom with you! Today we're discussing: Why we lose our sense of play as we get older Why play is so important to our wellbeing Reconnecting to how we like to play Easy ways to bring more play into our lives The value of "micromoments" How we can adopt a play mindset The scientific argument for play Why play is crucial to getting through challenging times About Elaine O'Brien Dr. Elaine O'Brien is one of the most informed academics, theorists, and practitioners on the intersection of positive movement, fitness, vitality, mental and physical health, and zesty aging. Dr. Elaine is one of the first 100 people worldwide to earn a master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) under Dr. Martin Seligman in 2008, who recognized her contributions in his book, Flourish. She was a 2022 MAPP Summit Alumni Invited Speaker. Seligman stated that Elaine's work "advances the role of the body and positive movement in helping people achieve flourishing mental health, physical fitness, and positivity." Elaine earned her PhD in Human Movement Psychology in her 60s, after decades of leadership in the dance/fitness industry. Elaine is a writer, author, speaker, and host/board member of the International Positive Psychology Association's Health and Wellbeing division. She recently developed a course, "Positive Psychology Across the Lifespan" for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. With Andrea Seydel, Elaine is the co-author of The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential. This book can safeguard your physical and mental health and make you a better lover of life. To learn more about and follow Elaine: http://Elaineobrienphd.com http://powerofplay.fun https://www.facebook.com/Elaine.OBrien.Fitstyle https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-o-brien-phd/  About Andrea Seydel Andrea Seydel a powerhouse of knowledge and growth. With an unwavering passion for education and personal development, Andrea has dedicated her life to continuous learning. Armed with a psychology degree and post-graduate studies in positive psychology and resilience training, Andrea is an accredited positive psychology coach and a respected figure in the fitness and yoga community. Her expertise extends to non-violent communication, neuro-linguistic programming, post-traumatic growth, mental health first aid, and more. Driven by a profound mission, Andrea empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Through her best-selling book, "Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With an Addiction," influential podcast, and Support Community, she has touched countless lives, offering guidance and support. As a regular contributor to Recovery Today magazine and an active advocate for the recovery community, Andrea is a transformative force, helping individuals turn their pain into purpose. Through her company, Live Life Happy Publishing, Andrea creates a haven for book lovers and aspiring authors. Affectionately known as "The Book Doula," she nurtures coaches, psychology experts, and entrepreneurs in the process of giving birth to their literary creations. By bridging the gap between aspiring authors and knowledge-seeking individuals, Andrea harnesses the power of books to change lives and make a positive difference in the world. When she's not immersed in her book reading, Andrea can be found hiking trails, practicing yoga, or exploring the world. To learn more about and follow Andrea: www.livelifehappypublishing.com www.andreaseydel.com And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Today I'm dropping the first in a new series, called Ways of WOMAN, or WOW! These are bite-sized, supremely actionable tools for you to use to live as the powerful woman you were born to be. Join me as I talk all about: The two little words that hold so many women back The trauma of the powerful woman Positive What-If-ing Negativity bias I know you're going to love this new series! Please send us a note at team@purposegirl.com and let us know what you think! And make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single WOW! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review!

I grew up the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. My grandparents fled Europe and came to the United States with nothing, and their experiences understandably left them with concerns about money and scarcity. Some of this rubbed off on me, along with my own experiences growing up around people who had far more money than I did (not that I wanted for anything). And as a result, I ended up with my own set of issues around money. Today's episode is a bit of a departure for me, since I rarely focus on money, but that's what we're diving into today. Join me as I talk all about: Power leaks around money Conscious women with money are going to save this world Why I want more money... And what is YOUR secret desire for money? Our own money stories Changing "I can't" statements to… The intersection of science and The Law of Attraction The six steps to changing your relationship with money To learn more about my new class, MONEY Magic, go to: https://carinrockind.com/moneymagic To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to: https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!  

You ever have that feeling that you should be happier than you are? Maybe you think that in general, things are going pretty OK in your life, and for sure a lot of people have it worse than you do, and yet you feel like you should be happier? You wonder what's wrong with you? I'll out myself and say that yes, I've been there many times in my life. If this at all resonates for you, then I've got the best guest for you! Today I'm sitting down with Dominique Velasquez to talk about: The guilt that comes from feeling that you have no good reason to be anxious or unhappy The search for external validation Her struggles with opioids Her amazing recovery (and how my podcast helped!!! – I am so grateful to know this!!!) Her key understanding that the problem is not the circumstance in which we find ourselves, it's… (you'll have to listen to hear the rest!) The devastating effect of shame How the tools that Dominique has developed help other women to feel fulfilled and whole inside Dominique's PIVOTT program About Dominique Velasquez I spent my life trying to prove my worth by achieving things. However, there was no achievement big enough to fill the hole I had in my heart. I kept feeling empty like something was missing, and I just could not figure out why. I'd smile and put on a happy face to the world, but internally I was dying. In 2010 I got diagnosed with endometriosis, & quickly found myself fully addicted to opiates in desperation to numb the pain. At that time in my life, I looked to have it all, but I felt empty & unfulfilled! Constantly thinking "What is wrong with me?" I was dripping in shame from living a double life, pretending to be fine. The shame of being found out stopped me from seeking the treatment that I desperately wanted. I truly believed that my worth came from outside of me. Then I discovered self-development, and my life took a 180-degree pivot. I quickly learned that everything I needed was inside me and that I am the creator of my life. My purpose is to guide women in discovering that everything they need is inside them. To learn more about and follow Dominique: www.uniquepivott.com https://instagram.com/uniquepivot https://www.facebook.com/UniquePivott For info on her upcoming retreat, The PIVOTT Experience, please go to: www.uniquepivott.com/pivott-experience And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I didn't build my business on social media - I built it by speaking on stages. My big dream was to be impactful like Oprah, and though I had no mentor, I figured it out. I spoke at AVON and for Victoria's Secret execs. For Capital One and at Women's conferences.  I LOVED IT! I made an impact, I made money, AND, nearly every time I spoke, I got clients! But then… I kept seeing all of these other coaches making $1 Million in 6 months! I felt so inadequate. Ads started screaming at me on Facebook: Get 10,000 followers! Get my cash coach system! My brain start obsessing about social media posts and (ugh -) Likes. I felt like a loser and even though my business did "well" I felt rotten. When companies shut down during the pandemic, speaking was off the table - So I hired an expensive coach who got me to raise my prices. It was fun and I was successful, but I was still anxious. My mind dreaded the social media hustle. I felt bored of all the coaching. And empty. I got into this to teach Happiness, but I was unhappy. So I hit the RESET button. I looked deep within and remembered: Carin - you're here to move the masses. I did not get into this to coach a few. I did not get into this to obsessively feel defeated against algorithms.  I did not get into this to SELL! SELL! SELL! I'm here for massive impact. I'm here to start a Revolution. Can you relate? Does this resonate? If so, then stick around, because this episode is the audio from my VISIONARY MasterClass, in which I spilled the beans on: How I created a REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT. How I created a paid speaking biz What I've learned so you do it better In the VISIONARY Masterclass, you'll learn: The #1 Thing Killing Women Entrepreneurs' Spirits and Ability to Impact My 4 Step ROCKSTAR Plan The EXACT steps I took to speak to tens of thousands of people, to be on national radio, and to have a podcast in the top 20 for mental health in 30+ countries How to create a business that is full of EASE, is FUN, and FLOWS clients to you You will walk away feeling EXCITED about your work again, HOPEFUL about possibilities, and READY with a plan of ACTION to ROCK your MISSION!!! And at the end of this Masterclass I invite participants to join me in my brand new ROCKSTAR Mentorship, which you can learn about here: https://carinrockind.com/rockstar Early Bird Discount for ROCKSTAR ends April 27, so get on it! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

After I divorced years ago, I had a series of relationships over a number of years, some for a short time and some that lasted a while, but for too much of that time I wasn't really clear on what I wanted out of these relationships, let alone how to go about getting it. Looking back on it now, I wish I had had someone in my life like today's guest to help me navigate all of this. Today we're talking with Jamie Simkins, expert in all things dating, relationships, love and sex, and it is SUCH a fabulous, juicy conversation! Join us as we talk all about: Some of the common struggles so many women have in relationships and dating Why it matters that our brain confuses what is familiar with love Why women often "overfunction" in their relationships The challenges of getting back together after a break-up (70% don't make it!) Regarding the pain of break-ups, it's not that time heals all wounds, it's that…. (You're gonna have to listen to hear the rest of this one!) Why the break-up brain is an addicted brain How to manage a break-up in a healthy, healing way How to strengthen your current relationship About Jamie Simkins Jamie is a licensed therapist based in Chicago and an international coach who helps women to stop feeling lonely and start getting the love they crave. Jamie's work centers on the full life-cycle of romantic love from navigating dating, to strengthening relationships, to healing from breakups. To learn more about and follow Jamie: HemispheresCounseling.com MyBreakupCoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/hemispheres_counseling We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I recently got back from leading my Wild Woman Retreat in Puerto Rico, and I'm just gonna own it… It was AMAZING! I really do lead the best women's retreats! Together we embraced the wild parts of ourselves, those parts that the patriarchy tries to suppress because our raw power threatens and scares them. Because uncovering and embracing these deeper parts of ourselves is critical to our own happiness. I'm on the verge of a major transformation right now, one in which I'm moving away from PurposeGirl and moving towards something bigger and bolder: Teaching women to be wise, wild women! My business is evolving, and it's scary, and it's also thrilling! If you're like so many women I support, you have dreams that you've been dreaming for years, but you've been held back from pursuing them by any number of fears. Well sister, the fire within you is meant to be stoked, not stamped! Join me as I talk all about: Moving from watching the thing you desire to doing the thing you desire Paying attention to your "desire fire" Doing your "joy juice" research The stress response common to women The importance of support and connection How to soothe yourself when fear arises Accurate thinking vs. thinking traps How I can help you realize your dreams To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to: https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

If you're listening to my podcast, you know that I am all about women -- uplifting, educating, empowering, inspiring, and bringing together women. And yet it was only a few years ago that I learned about International Women's Day! It's such a shame that this day, now one of my favorite days each year, isn't more widely celebrated. Well, I'm doing my part to change that, because today's episode is all about the ways you can celebrate and honor International Women's Day and women's history! Join me as I talk all about: Practices for you to honor yourself as a woman Changing your thoughts to change your life The number one thing leading to women's depression Several easy actions you can take right now to support other women, and why it's so important that you do! How to participate in WOMANFEST, happening on March 10, 2023! I invite you to join and support WOMANFEST, and help spread the word! https://carinrockind.com/womanfest To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to: https://carinrockind.com/woman And I am now on TikTok, so please follow me there! On TikTok I'm The Woman Whisperer -- I explain why in this episode! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Just dropping into your podcast feed a brief announcement for The Women's Day Event: WOMANFEST, a 5-hour live event, held on Zoom, March 10, 2023, in honor of International Women's Day! WOMANFEST is a free event to celebrate the power of women, to elevate and inspire us, for us to gather in Sisterhood and raise our voices and make a difference. And all proceeds from this event are going to support women's reproductive freedoms. In the wake of Roe being overturned, when our freedoms as women are being stripped, this is the time that we are needed the most to be the most fully alive versions of ourselves. When we as women are fully lit up, we light up those around us, and that's what it's going to take to change the world! WOMANFEST will be five hours of empowerment, celebration, inspiration, transformation, dancing, raging, turning our trauma into triumph, and so much more! Plus… All day long I'll be giving out juicy prizes, just for getting your tickets, and you don't have to be live on the call to win! We'll also be making the recordings available to those who buy tickets in advance, in case you can't be there all day. The tickets start at only $20.23, but they'll be going up to $55, $77, and higher, so get your tickets NOW! Join me! Register at: https://carinrockind.com/womanfest  

We're every age we've ever been, and we carry with us the hurts from the younger versions of ourselves. To really become the powerful woman we were born to be we need to heal those wounds, we need to mother the little girl within, and when I started doing this I made such enormous strides in my personal growth! My guest today, Lisa Payne, is a soul sister and one of my clients, and she is the perfect person to help all of you to better get in touch with your inner child and begin the healing process and lead you to greater joy! In today's episode Lisa and I talk about: How I helped her overcome her fear and find her voice How the pains from our childhood still affect us and hold us back today The importance of acknowledging our issues in order to address them The source of resistance to inner child work and how to overcome it How to connect to your inner child Lisa's Slay Your Fears program – which I'm so glad I took! To learn more about and follow Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/thejoygenius/ https://m.facebook.com/706946804/ https://m.facebook.com/100065639072979/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-payne https://www.youtube.com/@lisathejoygenius About Lisa Payne Lisa MFing Rose Payne is the trusted Joy Mentor for overwhelmed women on the verge of burnout who are done with feeling unworthy of the lives they desire. Women hire her to transform their pain into joy! She mentors clients 1:1 as well as group programs - The Joy Genius Collective, Slay Your Fears, and coming in March 2023, Reparenting Your Inner Child Wound.   And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it! https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Deep down inside of us, and affecting who we are and the choices we make, is the 5-year old we once were, the 12-year old we used to be… We are every age we've ever been, and sometimes we can see these little girl tendencies in our own actions. But what the world needs now more than ever, and what WE need, is to live as a WOMAN! And so, today's episode is all about shifting from the little girl inside of us to becoming the woman we want to be. Join me as I talk all about: Taking radical self-responsibility to create what you want Speaking up for ourselves from a place of strength How to say NO when you really mean NO What is on the other side of fear and how YOU can get there My new offering, the powerful Year of WOMAN membership! To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to: https://carinrockind.com/woman We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Honesty time… how do you feel about your Pussy? (Vulva/Yoni/Vagina) Growing up, I was worried that mine looked weird and smelled funky. Sound familiar? I never looked at "her" - except when there was an "issue." Years later, I started my own sexual and sensual empowerment. I began developing a much healthier and more positive relationship with my Pussy. I fell in love with her, and this has changed EVERYTHING! I feel more free in bed, I feel more beautiful, more ALIVE. I'm more connected to my desires and turn on and have a magnetic magical ability to attract what I want. Every WOMAN needs this to be in her POWER. My guest, Khadoma Colomby, a feminine embodiment mentor, writer and artist and I dive into it in today's episode. Khadoma and I talk about: Why we need a relationship with Pussy Why so many women are distant from their own bodies - and what to do about it What happens when you're disconnected from your own Pussy Healing women through The Pussy Project My own Pussy story and pain - I share things I never have publicly! Her Pussy Portraits and the profoundly deep work she does with women to prep for them (you know you're curious!) Rewriting the story of our body and reclaiming our own power What it means to be "vulvalicious!" This is a real, raw, explicit, juicy, and super-important episode, and you do NOT want to miss it! To learn more about and follow Khadoma: khadomacolomby.com www.facebook.com/khadoma.colomby www.instagram.com/khadoma_colomby khadomacolomby.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1084457 About Khadoma Colomby Khadoma Colomby is a Feminine Embodiment Mentor, Writer and Artist, here to support the Revolution of Woman. She guides women home to discover who they are underneath all the supposed to's and should be's, and supports them to come back to their body and reclaim their sensual, wild, alive nature. Her work dives into the Womb Space, and deeper still into the Pussy, as a place of our power and possibility as woman. We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!