Send us a Message Ever feel like you’ve done all the work -- read the books, journaled the insights, sat through the breakthroughs -- and yet somehow you’re still looping through the same lessons? In this episode, Kim Romain and Louise Neil unpack the illusion of progress and explore why awareness alone doesn’t create change. They dive into the “Groundhog Day” feeling of personal growth, the sticky shadows that follow every transformation, and the nervous-system wisdom behind learning to paus...
Send us a Message What does it really take to build unshakable confidence and a true sense of belonging? In this powerful conversation, business strategist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author Julie DeLucca-Collins joins hosts Kim Romain and Louise to explore confidence as a habit, the courage to claim your agency, and what it means to belong authentically in a world that often pressures us to fit in. Julie shares her journey from personal transformation to becoming the founder of Go Confi...
Send us a Message Change is easy. Transition is where it gets messy. In this episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, we dive into the real difference between change, transition, and transformation... and why even the most beautiful shifts can feel exhausting. From long distances moves to navigating menopause, we unpack what it means to live in the “messy middle,” how to stay present instead of rushing to the other side, and why mindset alone isn’t enough. Together we explore identity sh...
Send us a Message What does real culture change look like in workplaces, communities, and beyond? In this inspiring episode, leadership strategist, neurodiversity expert, and founder of The Oni Project Dr. Zakiya Mabery joins Kim Romain and Louise Neil to explore how courageous conversations, accessibility, and inclusion reshape the way we work and live. You’ll hear powerful insights on: Why accommodations are not special treatment, but human needsThe hidden cost of masking and the toll it ta...
Send us a Message What happens when the details slip through your fingers and you decide not to beat yourself up about it? Like when you show up to an event on the wrong day or forget if you put an appointment on your calendar. In this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, we explore how self-awareness and acceptance open the door to something bigger: self-liberation. We share stories of letting go of judgment, refusing to waste energy on frustration, and finding freedom in the messy mo...
Send us a Message Stress can feel so normal that we forget there’s another way to live. In this episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with Lydia Knight -- author, executive coach, and founder of The She Center. We explore why our brains and bodies can get stuck in cycles of stress, burnout, and perfectionism and unpack how shame thrives in secrecy, why “stress feels like home,” and what it really takes to create safety, belonging, and authenticity w...
Send us a Message Sometimes your body says hell no long before your mind catches up. In this episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, we go deep into the language of the body... you know, those visceral yeses and no’s that reveal more than logic ever could. From laughing over quirky Canadian slang that Louise's dad apparently made up and she thought everyone knew about it (“giver tar paper”) to unpacking how emotions, conditioning, and even menopause shape our ability to trust ourselves,...
Send us a Message In this episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with burnout recovery coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and ordained pastor Nicole Havelka to explore why slowing down feels so radical in a culture obsessed with doing. Together, we dive into: How burnout shows up differently for each of us, and why it’s not just an individual problem but a collective oneThe pressure to constantly prove our worth through productivity and “being the b...
Send us a Message In this candid and deeply personal episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore what it means to find and use your voice, especially in midlife, in leadership, and in systems that were never built with us in mind. From perimenopause to purpose, silence to self-expression, they unpack the physical, emotional, and energetic ways our voices get stifled... and how to reclaim them with intention and integrity. If you’re ready to stop swallowing...
Send us a Message Why does talking about money feel so hard? In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by financial and art therapist Rachel Duncan of The Money Healing Club to unpack the tangled emotions so many of us carry around money. Together, we explore: How shame shows up in our financial storiesThe cultural and systemic roots of money avoidanceWhy budgeting isn’t always the first stepHow art therapy can unlock healing and rewire old beliefsThe intersection of nervous system regulatio...
Send us a Message In this episode, Kim and Louise unpack the invisible habits, systems, and stories that keep us stuck on autopilot. From midlife identity shifts to menopause brain fog to the pressure of always needing to be “better,” this conversation dives deep into how we relate to energy, awareness, and the myth of who we used to be. We explore how mindfulness can interrupt unconscious patterns, how language (including the body's) helps us make meaning, and why community is essential for ...
Send us a Message What if time doesn’t need to be managed, but liberated? In this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise are joined by holistic time coach Becca Rich for a soul-stretching conversation about how we relate to time, and how that relationship is shaped by hustle culture, systemic oppression, and internalized shame. Together, we explore what it means to practice time liberation by listening to your unique rhythms, breaking free from toxic productivity patterns,...
Send us a Message Is it burnout or a slow leak of energy you weren't expecting? In this honest, unfiltered conversation, Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore what it really means to feel drained in midlife, how perimenopause and menopause shift our physical and energetic capacity, and why the old hustle-driven definitions of success no longer apply. They dive into: Why reacting all day long isn’t the same as respondingHow to tell when your “plate” has actually gotten smallerThe emotional and ph...
Send us a Message What if the thing you’ve been taught to tone down is actually your superpower? In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Pons — life coach, energy worker, and unapologetic spiritual warrior — for a raw and real conversation on breaking free from the boxes that try to keep us small. We explore what it means to “remember” who you truly are, how to reclaim your magic after burnout, and why feeling awkward might just be the gateway to authenticity. From corporate conditioning to cosm...
Send us a Message What does it really mean to live an authentic life? In this week’s episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil peel back the layers on what authenticity actually looks and feels like... beyond the buzzwords, beyond the curated versions of ourselves, and beyond the boxes we’ve been told to fit into. We’re talking about the tension between wanting to belong and needing to be true to yourself... How systems like patriarchy, corporate culture, and hu...
Send us a Message What does it really mean to live from a place of joy? And why does it feel so hard to access in the middle of everyday life? In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise sit down with transformational success coach and speaker Heather Vickery to explore the power of joy, midlife identity shifts, Human Design, and the radical permission to choose yourself. Together, we unpack: How to reclaim joy as a daily practice, not ju...
Send us a Message Ever have one of those weeks where everything feels just slightly (or wildly) off, even though you’re doing all the “right” things? In episode 164 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise unpack what it means to feel out of sync and how to gently find your way back to yourself. From discussing the difference between routine and rhythm, to navigating energetic overwhelm and foggy seasons, this episode is a compassionate invitation to slow down, listen inward, and ...
Send us a Message What if the key to powerful leadership isn’t more structure… but more soul? In this rich, heart-centered conversation, Kim and Louise are joined by coach, strategist, and recovering academic Taina Brown to explore what it really takes to lead as your whole self, especially in systems that reward fragmentation and performance. They unpack the impact of gatekeeping (from academia to coaching to the workplace), the myth of “getting it right,” and how somatics and play open new ...
Send us a Message In episode 162 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore what it means to embrace being in a world that constantly demands doing. They unpack the tension between presence and productivity, and what it looks like to live in alignment without burning out. Together, they reflect on how growth doesn't have to be forced, it naturally unfolds when we’re present. Instead of chasing clarity, they show how you can find it by simply showing up as you are. ...
Send us a Message In episode 161 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil are joined by Jordan Maney, Radical Joy Coach and founder of The Rest Lab. What unfolds is a spacious, heart-deep conversation about rest, not as a luxury, but as a radical act of remembrance, resistance, and return. Together, we explore what it really means to soften when you're used to holding on tightly, to be held when support feels foreign, and to allow joy even in a world full of pain. Thro...