In this episode, we push back on the idea that chronic disease is “normal” and explore how food, movement, and mindset can shift outcomes. Andrea shares healing choices after a thyroid diagnosis, Alex opens up about fibromyalgia and symptom management, and Gina maps a prevention-first approach with nutrition and community. • the cultural normalization of sickness and the medical revolving door • sugar-heavy food culture as a driver of inflammation and disease • Andrea’s non-pharmaceutical pa...
Creativity doesn’t begin with applause; it starts with the quiet decision to be honest. Delia sits down again with longtime friend and collaborator Deborah Fernandez to examine the intimate terrain where limits, talent, and truth meet. Through stories from decades in dance, teaching, and visual art, we explore why “good or bad” is the wrong question and how authenticity can turn constraint into fuel. Deb shares the pivotal moment a student felt truly seen—and how that recognition unlocked an...
What if creativity isn’t something you have or don’t—but a way you move through the world? We open that door with three artists whose lives stretch from stage and circus to studio and garden, and with stories that show how passion, talent, and skill braid into a durable creative life. You’ll hear how a choreographer treats stuck moments as puzzles to flip and reframe, why a former performer fell in love with pastel during a trance-like afternoon of nine cherries, and how a painter chases beau...
When people rise up in protest, there's always hope the world will shift. Yet change comes slowly and the deeper structures of power often remain unmoved. Women who have stood on the frontlines of protest—from environmental actions to anti-war demonstrations—share their stories of persistence, disappointment, and resilience. • Virginia Kennedy recounts her arrest at the White House while protesting the Keystone XL pipeline and the unexpected connections formed with other women in jail • The ...
Delia Quigley shares her personal journey through decades of yoga practice, from discovering Bikram yoga in the 1980s to studying with masters like Sri K Pattabhi Jois and the 120-year-old Swami Bua. She reveals how yoga transformed not just her physical body but her entire approach to life. • Starting as a neophyte in the early 1980s, when yoga teachers were scarce and information was limited • Teaching up to 16 yoga classes weekly during the height of her teaching career • Learning the dee...
Four remarkable women share their transformative journeys of healing serious health conditions by changing how they eat, proving the power of food as medicine over several decades. • Andrea Beeman discovered macrobiotics while supporting her mother through cancer treatments and later healed her own thyroid condition by refusing conventional treatment in favor of dietary changes • All effective diets share one thing in common: they eliminate processed foods and shift the body into a different...
Every kitchen tells a story. Behind each stovetop and cutting board stands a woman with wisdom earned through years of transforming raw ingredients into sustenance for body and soul. This episode takes you on an intimate journey through women's relationships with their kitchens - spaces that become far more than meal preparation stations. They evolve into sanctuaries where creativity, heritage, healing, and love converge in the simple act of cooking. The conversation deepens as we explore h...
Ever noticed how the world keeps getting louder? Headlines scream, social media buzzes, and division seems to amplify daily. Yet beneath this cacophony, a quiet force is rising – one that doesn't demand attention but profoundly shapes our lives: the power of prayer. This isn't about religion. It's about connection. As our guests reveal, prayer transcends boundaries and belief systems. "You don't need to be religious to pray," one woman shares. "You don't need the right words. You only need a...
Through fascinating personal stories, we journey into the mysterious realm of women's intuitive knowledge. You'll hear from a mother who woke in the night feeling her son's terror as he faced life-threatening cold in remote Canadian mountains - at the exact moment it was happening. Another woman describes the "seismic" feeling that compelled her to flee an arranged marriage in the middle of the night, forever altering her life's trajectory. These aren't coincidences; they're examples of a pro...
Resilience is more than just bouncing back—it's the quiet, fierce strength of the human spirit that helps us adapt, grow, and thrive through life's most challenging moments. • Defining resilience as the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity and emerge stronger • The physical and emotional toll of caregiving, as shared through Janet's story of caring for her Vietnam veteran brother • Finding sustainability in challenging circumstances, illustrated by Doris who found hope watching chi...
Delia Quigley transports us through the transformative stages of womanhood, from the tender "maiden years" into the complex terrain of female adulthood. This deeply personal exploration features voices spanning generations – from 11-year-old Lexi navigating social media pressures to women in their warrior years reflecting on motherhood and self-discovery. At the heart of this episode lies a profound examination of how society shapes, judges, and often diminishes female experience. We hear ra...
How many ways can you say the word "mother"? Divine mother, mother nature, mother earth, grandmother... The list continues as we delve into this powerful archetype that shapes our world in countless ways. We've gathered voices from women across different walks of life to share their raw, honest experiences of motherhood—both biological and chosen. From the woman who knew early on that having children wasn't her path, to another who unexpectedly became a mother to her sister's children after ...
Menopause isn't a medical condition to be "fixed"—it's a powerful initiation into the warrior stage of a woman's life. This episode challenges everything you thought you knew about this profound transition. When estrogen levels naturally drop, something remarkable happens beyond the physical symptoms. That vital life force that once supported fertility undergoes redistribution, creating energetic turbulence that can manifest as hot flashes, emotional shifts, and sleep disruptions. But what i...
As she enters the Warrior stage, a woman undergoes a profound transformation, physically, intellectually, and energetically. Menopause signifies reclaiming her energy, shifting the focus from reproduction to self-empowerment. This period invites questioning, shedding societal expectations, and forging a new path rooted in authenticity, purpose, and wisdom. Join Delia and special guest Andrea Beaman as they lift the veil on a woman's special journey of transition and transformation. Support th...
In this episode, Delia expands on the multiple stages of a woman's life, focusing on her years as a Wize Woman. Support the show
In this first episode, Delia interviews herself, diving into something deeply personal: how women perceive their bodies, particularly their body parts. We all have stories about our bodies, inherited from our families, shaped by culture, and often distorted by comparison. Delia will share a story about her genetic tree and how it has influenced the shape of her body because, let's be honest, you don't always get to choose which features you inherit! Support the show
In the first episode, Delia will interview herself, diving into something deeply personal: how women perceive their bodies, particularly their body parts. We all have stories about our bodies, inherited from our families, shaped by culture, and often distorted by comparison. Delia will also share wisdom from an 80-year-old woman who beautifully captures women's complex relationship with their aging bodies. Included are audio clips from Delia's tribe of wise women who have generously con...