Episodes

Sept. 14, 2022

The Miracle of a Heart Transplant

Summary: FACT: Cardiac arrest remains a public health crisis. There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually in the U.S., nearly 90% of them fatal. * according to The American Heart Association, …
Aug. 31, 2022

How to Navigate Marriage, Infidelity and Co-dependency in Our Relationships

Summary: Why does infidelity happen? Is it always a sign of an unhealthy marriage, or can a relationship survive cheating? These are tough questions with no easy answers. That's why in today's episode, we're continuing Part …
Aug. 17, 2022

How We Respond to Pain and Trauma in Ourselves and Our Relationships

Summary: When a traumatic event happens, it can be difficult to know how to cope. In this episode, Cristie and Deanna sit down with guest Gabby Acord, a licensed clinical therapist, to explore what it means to be curious abo…
Aug. 3, 2022

Flirty Hot Sex in Your Marriage

Summary: We're back and we're starting Season 3 with a bang! In this episode, we talk all about how to keep your marriage spicy. Genna Thomson joins us as she shares her tips and tricks on how she keeps her 25-year marriage …
July 27, 2022

Style Tips to Feel Your Best at 50 and Beyond Feat. Erin Mathis | POW66

Summary: It’s the last episode of our summer hiatus, and we’re ending Season 2 by bringing back a popular episode all about finding your style at 50 and beyond. Erin Mathis is a style coach who joins us in this episode and s…
July 20, 2022

Exploring Your Relationship with Alcohol Feat. Mary Wagstaff | POW65

*DISCLAIMER - This show is not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment, or advice. Please talk to a health professional if alcohol consumption is a risk to your mental/physical health or others. Summary: Are you s…
July 13, 2022

What No One Tells You When Your Kids Grow Up | POW64

Summary: A hot topic we’ve been asked to bring back is parenting adult children. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to navigate the world of parenting now that our kids are grown. We share our personal stories, le…
July 8, 2022

"A Mother's Awakening After Experiencing Loss" | Angels and Awakening Podcast

Summary: This week, we have a bonus episode for you! Cristie had the pleasure of being a guest on the Angels and Awakening Podcast with Julie Jancius. She shares her emotional story of losing her son, Taylor, to suicide and …
July 6, 2022

Honoring Our Healing Journeys with Ruby Dhal | POW63

Summary: We’re bringing back one of our personal favorites, this episode with Ruby Dhal. This amazing, best-selling author is wise beyond her years and shares with us how to find hope and beauty in our pain. We talk about ho…
June 29, 2022

Fighting for Freedom - A Mother's Story About Her Son's Addiction | POW62

*Content warning - We talk with Sheridyn Cannon about her son’s intense battle with drug addiction and his multiple relapses. Summary: We're bringing back this heartbreaking episode with Sheridyn Cannon as she talks about he…
June 22, 2022

You Deserve Love: Accepting Who You Are, Where You Are | POW61

Summary: This week is all about self-love. We’re re-sharing one of our most popular episodes on the topic. Megan Logan joins us as we talk about what it means to “love ourselves” because it’s not all bubble baths and manicur…
June 15, 2022

Embracing Age: A New Adventure | POW60

Summary: In this episode, we’re re-sharing our thoughts on being in our 50s - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We share some of our most surprising moments, what we didn’t see coming, and how we’ve learned to embrace all par…
June 8, 2022

Finding Your Strength in Your Female Friendships | POW59

Summary: This week, we’re re-sharing a personal favorite. This episode is all about building your community of women and why it’s important for the mind, body, and soul. Friendships come and go, but the bond created with you…
June 1, 2022

Learning to Love Your Body Feat. Dr. Juliana Hauser | POW58

Summary: We're shining the spotlight on another popular episode with Dr. Juliana - learning to love your body. Part 2 takes us into a deep conversation regarding women and our relationship with our bodies. She shares why we …
May 25, 2022

Why Having "The Talk" with Your Kids is Not Enough Feat. Dr. Juliana Hauser | POW57

Summary: This week we're bringing back a fan-favorite episode. Dr. Juliana joins us as we explore the meaning of sexual agency and how it empowers us in every area of our lives. She talks about normalizing conversations abou…
May 18, 2022

Atlas of the Heart - Book Review | POW56

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are wrapping up Season 2 with a book review of Brené Brown’s, Atlas of the Heart. They share their biggest takeaways, what resonated most, and how they’re incorporating new elemen…
May 11, 2022

Cristie's Journey with Ayahuasca | POW55

Summary: In this episode, Cristie shares her life-changing experience with Ayahuasca, a psychedelic brew aimed to open the mind and heal past traumas. She talks about the process leading up to the ceremony, the four differen…
May 4, 2022

Living a High Vibrational Life Feat. Kimberly Kingsley | POW54

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna visit with Kimberly Kingsley to discuss how they can raise their frequency with four simple tools. They talk about how living authentically creates a higher vibration and how that…
April 27, 2022

The Season of Aging Parents | POW53

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna talk about their aging parents, how it has shown up in their life recently, what their advice is on how to prepare yourself, and the conversations to have with your parents early …
April 20, 2022

How to Connect with Your Spirit Guides Feat. Julie Jancius | POW52

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna meet with Angel Medium, Julie Jancius, as they learn how to connect with their spirit guides. They spend most of the episode in chills after Julie shares her experiences with ange…
April 13, 2022

Mental Health: How We Can Best Support the Men in Our Lives Feat. Jay Shifman | POW51

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are diving deep into men’s mental health and how we can better support the men in our lives. Mental health advocate, Jay Shifman, joins us as he shares the steps we can take to cr…
April 6, 2022

1-Year Anniversary of POW | POW50

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are celebrating their 1-year anniversary since launching the Pieces of a Woman podcast. They share what they’ve learned over the last year, top episodes their listeners love and w…
March 30, 2022

How to Embrace Change When Life Happens | POW49

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna get vulnerable as they talk about embracing the inevitable changes that life brings. Despite the ambitions and goals they made for the New You in ’22, life had other plans. Now, C…
March 23, 2022

Building Your Family Through Egg Donation Feat. Staci Swiderski | POW48

Summary: We sit down with Staci Swiderski, the CEO, and owner of Family Source Consultants in Part 2 of this 2-Part series. Staci shares with us the miracle of parenting through egg donation and how the process works for the…