Momma Goddess Podcast

Geneen Roth is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Women Food and God. She has appeared on many national television shows including: The Oprah Show, 20/20, The NBC Nightly News, The View, CBS Early Show, The Dr.Oz Show, and Good Morning America. Articles about Geneen and her work have appeared in numerous publications including: O: The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Time, Elle, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She has written monthly columns in Good Housekeeping Magazine and Prevention Magazine. Geneen is the author of nine books, including bestsellers Lost and Found and When Food Is Love.  TOPICS: How food can be one of our greatest teachers + How to stop dieting and shaming/punishing yourself with food + How to learn to be kind and respect your body and what you need to eat to feel your best + How to experience being enough and dealing with your critical voice + How to use learn to be and sit with discomfort and pain.

Sue Ann Gleason is a food lover, food writer, food-based healer and heart-centered marketing strategist. Founder of Conscious Bites Nutrition and the Well Nourished Woman, she inspires women to trust their intuition, unravel their food stories and rewrite their nourishment script. She has been featured in Oprah and Runner’s World Magazines and numerous online publications. Sue Ann shares her expertise through online programs and in one-on-one sessions via telephone or SKYPE. Her signature online program, the Well-Nourished Woman Inner Circle, runs twice a year for three months, a truly exquisite online experience for women who are ready to take back their plates, one luscious bite at a time. When not working with clients, she can be found sampling exotic chocolates or building broccoli forests in her mashed potatoes. TOPICS: How to love what you eat + How to trust your intuition and unravel your food story + Why pleasure is so important for true nourishment + Learn a different approach to finding your ideal b

Renée Peterson Trudeau is an internationally-recognized life balance teacher/speaker and president of Career Strategists. Raised by spiritual seekers, Renée is the oldest of seven Montessori-inspired children. Growing up in Northern California, she attended a yoga school based on the teachings of Parmahansa Yogananada, rode horses bareback and hiked in the vast wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and learned stained glass window-making and philosophy from the Bhagavad-Gita. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies like IBM and Ernst and Young and national women's organizations/conferences and nonprofits. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, US News and World Report, Good Housekeeping, Mothering, Yogi Times and more. She is the author of the award-winning The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life and Nurturing the Soul of Your Family: 10 Ways to Reconnect and Find Peace in Everyday Life (2013). Thousands of women in more than ten countries are facili

Dr. Elsbeth Meuth is the co-author of Sexual Enlightenment: How to Create Lasting Fulfillment in Life, Love and Intimacy. She has assisted thousands of women, couples, and singles in rekindling and expanding their love and relationships over the past decade. Co-founder and director of the TantraNova Institute in Chicago, she is an internationally renowned workshop leader,relationship and intimacy coach, and a certified Tantra Yoga teacher. She and her partner, Freddy Zental Weaver, produced the bestselling DVD Series Creating Intimacy & Love and were featured on Showtime’s documentary series Sexual Healing and the Emmy Award-winning NBC show Starting Over. Their retreats and workshops have been acclaimed throughout the USA, North America, and Australia. Several times a year, the couple leads programs at Esalen in Big Sur, California, and at Kripalu, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where they are on the faculty. Elsbeth and Freddy Zental also lead couples’ retreats for CEOs and their spouses through the Young

Tami has advanced training in multiple bodywork techniques, including certification in Maya Abdominal Massage and Infant Body Psychotherapy/Birth Trauma Resolution. She received her Masters from Pacific University and her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and sons.  TOPICS: How to reclaim your wild feminine + What to do with shame + Why pelvic bowl health is vital for radiance and happiness + How to listen to your root for guidance + Why simple daily practices are important for juiciness and connection + Why our root is such a powerful container for pleasure.

Alex Jamieson is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor accredited through the Columbia University Teacher’s College and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She has completed the professional chef training at The Natural Gourmet Institute, and is the author of The Great American Detox Diet, Vegan Cooking for Dummies, and Living Vegan for Dummies. Her approach to holistic health undid the damage Morgan Spurlock’s 30-Day McDonald’s binge did to his body in the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me, and she has spoken on Oprah, CNN, and MSNBC. Learn more about Alex and her work at alexandrajamieson.com TOPICS: How to trust yourself with food + Why eating when stressed can impact your digestion (& your weight) + How pleasure is magnetic + What you need to know about willpower + Why mothering/nurturing yourself is so important to be a better mother + Tips for creating a healthy family.

Frank Forencich is an internationally-recognized leader in health education and performance training. He earned his B.A. at Stanford University in human biology and neuroscience and has over 30 years teaching experience. He has traveled to Africa on four occasions to study human history and is the author of Exuberant Animal, The Exuberant Animal Play Book, Change Your Body, Change the World and Stresscraft: A Whole-Life Approach to Health and Performance. Frank's primary interests include holistic health, social neuroscience and the neurobiology of learning.  TOPICS: Why play is the original learning + The difference between classical and romantic + How to honor your own body's rhythms and seasons + The power of mindfulness & attention for fitness and well-being + The difference between exercise and movement + How our thoughts about ourselves impacts our emotional experience.

Cynthia Occelli dropped out of school in the ninth grade, became a single Mom living on-welfare at nineteen. She then went onto Law school and graduated in the top 3% of the class-- a feat most people thought impossible as a high school drop out. In her book, Resurrecting Venus: Embrace Your Feminine Power, Cynthia tells of the tremendous challenges and tragedies she experienced and how women are gifted with the power to overcome challenges and create the lives they deeply desire. Visit Cynthia's blog at http://CynthiaOccelli.com - TOPICS: How pleasure is the portal for your dreams + What men truly want from women + How to connect to your center and resurrect your inner Goddess + How to access your feminine power + Why self love is so vital to create the life of your dreams.

Gwen began a life of play designing and building Muppets for Sesame Street. Since leaving the "street," she has found countless ways to make transformation delightful. As a coach, producer, and consultant, Gwen sparks and guides people to widen and deepen their playgrounds toward lives of artful play. She is a pioneer in the field of transpersonal play, drawing from an eclectic background that includes the MIT Media Lab, Xerox PARC, IDEO, and a Masters degree in Philosophy and Religion. Gwen has also published widely on the subject and is currently producing the creative documentary SERIOUSLY! The future depends on play.  TOPICS: Why safety is so important for play & pleasure + Why we are wired for play + What real & authentic pleasure is + How to work with negative emotions + How to create more fun, play & pleasure in your life + Why you want to be aware of toxic mimics.

Debra Pascali Bonaro is the creator and director of Orgasmic Birth, a documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth, an everyday miracle. She will guide you to experience the powerful role birth plays in our lives when you are able to experience it fully. Debra is chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, Advisory member of the White Ribbon Alliance, Lamaze International childbirth educator, DONA International Doula Trainer, and co-author of the book Orgasmic Birth, Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth Experience. Debra has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning Russia, The NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, in The New York Times, The LA Times, The UK Times as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines around the world. Debra's passion to share pleasure in all aspects of our life makes her a sought after inspirational speaker all over the world. She is a pioneer in reminding humanity that birth can be full of pleasure and delight.  TOPICS: How to have an

Kate Northrup is a professional freedom seeker and creative entrepreneur. She created financial freedom for herself at the age of 28 through building a team of more than 1,000 wellness entrepreneurs in the network marketing industry. Her philosophy is that if you free yourself financially you can be fully present to your purpose on the planet. She’s writing her first book (Hay House, September 2013) and she continues to mentor entrepreneurs in creating financial freedom. TOPICS: How a money for me account can help you save + How to detect your financial leaks + Why your values are vital to help you with your finances + How to create the life you want + How you can change the way you look at your bills + Why your mind and emotional impact is so important when dealing with money + How to have more fun and feel expansive around your money.

Douglas Abrams is a former editor at the University of California Press and HarperCollins. He is the co-author of a number of bestselling books on love, sexuality, and spirituality, including books written with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, B.K.S. Iyengar, and Taoist Master Mantak Chia. He is the founder of Idea Architects, a book and media development agency, which works with visionary authors to create a wiser, healthier, and more just world. In his life and work, he is interested in cultivating all aspects of our humanity: body, emotions, mind, and spirit. His first novel, The Lost Diary of Don Juan, was a San Francisco Chronicle bestseller and has been published in thirty languages. His second novel, Eye of the Whale, was also a San Francisco Chronicle bestseller. Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD, MHS, received her Medical Degree at the University of California-San Francisco and a Master’s Degree in Holistic Health and Medical Sciences from the University of California-Berkeley. She is Board Certified in Family Medic

Global femme leader Sheila Kelley is a passionate voice for the advancement of women in the world. Her personal mission is to elevate feminine culture so that it is more in balance with male-dominated culture. Through her women's fitness company Sheila Kelley S Factor™, Sheila is redefining ""striptease"" and ""pole dancing"" into an artistry of female empowerment for women. Through her Redefining Sexy campaign, she is redefining ""sexy"" by inspiring women to believe in their natural beauty. Sheila Kelley studied ballet, anatomy, and movement physiology at NYU’s Tisch School of Arts. Her vast educational background includes 11+ years of women’s studies, psychology, female neurology, and hands-on experience working with women of all ages and backgrounds. The world’s leading authorities in personal development, including Tony Robbins, often reference the depth and global significance of Sheila's findings. With a strong scientific foundation highlighting the differences between the genders, Sheila hopes to empo

For more than twenty five years Suzanne has taught and mentored in the area of conscious awareness and its relationship to the healing process. She has developed a uniquely creative approach to energy, presence, grounding and integrative exercises. All of this is based on her years of experience helping fellow healthcare practitioners hold a healing space for themselves, as well as developing their own therapeutic presence for clients and patients. She is passionate about teaching people practical skills that allow them to feel the joy of being present in each moment of their lives, without burning out. To that end, she has just completed a book and companion audio, Full-Body Presence: Learning to Listen to Your Body's Wisdom.  TOPICS: Why full body presence is so vital to your health and happiness + How to work with your strong emotions + How to be grounded and centered in your body + How to set and communicate boundaries + Why integrating your mind, heart, pelvis, and feet can enhance the juiciness of life.

Barbara is an author, sex educator, university lecturer, workshop facilitator, sex/life coach, motivational speaker and theater artist. Her newest book, Ecstasy is Necessary: A Practical Guide was just published by Hay House. Her other books include Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century and Luxurious Loving: Tantric Inspirations for Passion and Pleasure. She is the founder of Urban Tantra® , a way of bringing people together to explore the vast range of sexual, spiritual and emotional possibilities open to all of us. She believes that when our erotic energy is aligned with our spiritual purpose, it releases our creativity and manifests in prosperity and happiness in all areas of life, including fulfilling relationships with other people. For more about Barbara, visit www.barbaracarrellas.com. TOPICS: Why knowing your core values Wants and desires are key for pleasure + How to have a breath orgasm + Why ecstasy is necessary + The power of fakin' it till ya feel it + Fun games to spice up your l

Danielle LaPorte is the outspoken creator of The Desire Map, author of The Fire Starter Sessions (Random House/Crown), co-creator of Your Big Beautiful Book Plan, and soon-to-be publisher of DANIELLE Magazine, launching in early 2014. An inspirational speaker, former think tank exec and business strategist, she writes weekly at DanielleLaPorte.com, where over a million visitors have gone for her straight-up advice — a site that’s been deemed “the best place on-line for kick-ass spirituality,” and was named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes. TOPICS: Why your desires are so vital to your happiness + How to create a divine to do list + Why resistance is part of making your dreams a reality + How the power of choice can change your life + What the brittle woman is and how you make sure you don't become her + What the Goddess of Getting Sh*t done does to rock her life.

Carrie has been invited to share her passion on The Today Show, CBS Radio, National Public Radio, and has contributed to publications including Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Star-Ledger, among others. Additionally, Carrie co-founded the Slow Family Living movement to create a ground swell behind this simple and effective lifestyle. Her scholarly and hands-on research gave birth to CALMS: A Guide to Soothing Your Baby, What Babies Want: Calming and Communicating With Your Baby. A television show is in the works. Stay tuned. Carrie earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialty in prenatal and perinatal psychology, an M.A. in prenatal and perinatal psychology, and holds a M.Ed. degree in health education and health promotion and a B.A. in psychology. TOPICS: Why pleasure is neccessary for you to be optimal parent + Why making mistakes can create more joy + What 4 questions you can ask to find out who your child truly is + Why feeling resourced is so vital for your family's health + How to creat

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist and author of Hardwiring Happiness (coming in October 2013), Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom, and Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time. Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom and Affiliate of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, he’s been an invited speaker at Oxford, Stanford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. Learn more at www.rickhanson.net.  TOPICS: How to rewire your brain for more pleasure & joy + Why self-compassion is so important to your health & wellbeing + 3 steps to work with your fears & doubts + Ways to have more fulfillinging relationship with your partners & children + How to tame your inner critic + Why pleasure is so vital for the depleted mom.

Steve Chandler is now the author of 30 books that have been translated into over 25 languages. His personal success coaching, public speaking and business consulting have been used by CEOs, top professionals, major universities, and over 30 Fortune 500 companies. Drawing on Steve’s more than 20 years of working with professionals to dramatically improve their success, the “MindShift” he offers frees people from unnecessary pessimism and puts them back in touch with the source of their enthusiasm for work and life. Learn more about Steve at www.stevechandler.com. TOPICS: How to stop people pleasing + Why it’s important to know how to say no and create boundaries + The difference between reactive and creative thinking + Why when you slow down you can be more efficient and enjoy the process so much more + Realize you always have a choice in everything you do + How to create more time for pleasure and what thoughts/stories limit us + What we can do to experience true joy & happiness.

Catherine Ingram is an international dharma teacher with communities in the U.S., Europe, and Australia and the author of Passionate Presence: Seven Qualities of Awakened Awareness. Since 1992 she has led Dharma Dialogues, which are public events that focus on directing awareness toward greater wellbeing in an ethical and happy life. Catherine also leads numerous silent retreats each year in conjunction with Dharma Dialogues. She is president of Living Dharma, an educational non-profit organization founded in 1995. For more information, visit www.dialogueswithcatherine.com. TOPICS: How to have your life be a meditation + How to interrupt and navigate your problems/negative stories with more grace and ease + Why gratitude is so important for instant happiness + Why embodiment is so important to pleasure and joy + How to experience more wonder, delight and divinity right here and now + The importance of silence and rest.