Journalist and beloved podcast host Leila Day grows up being told that she should “tone it down.” When she moves to Cuba in her early twenties, she finally finds a place that embraces her whole identity — or so she thinks at first. It’s only after making one simple change that Leila sees how quickly others treat her differently, and she realizes she has some ... Show More
Sep 22
What my father gave me, by Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin grows up in a dangerous house. There’s a dad with a hair-trigger temper. But there’s also a dad who builds things, and who plays music, who teaches Shawn how to play a guitar. Years later, an out-of-the-blue phone call gives Shawn the opportunity to explain to her da ... Show More
35m 19s
Sep 15
How the natural world connects us all, by Indy Officinalis
Urban farmer Indy Officianalis, host of National Geographic’s Farm Dreams, grew up knowing that nature was the place she felt most comfortable. When the world made her feel different, it was her private escape where she belonged. In this week’s episode, Indy tells the story of wh ... Show More
34m 27s
Sep 8
Let them see you cry, by Reshma Saujani
Reshma Saujani, activist and founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, prides herself on being in control. She’s always been the one to say “I got this.” But after years of struggling to achieve her lifelong goal of being a mother, the weight of powering through the pain gets to ... Show More
32m 55s
Oct 2024
Redefining Faithful Strength and Self-Belief
On this week's podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Safari, a remarkable figure who shares her journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and the founding of the UK’s first women's only martial arts club. Khadijah delves into her transition to Islam, shedding light on the power of in ... Show More
30m 26s
Jul 2023
AP 511: How to Become Who You ARE, Not Who You’re “SUPPOSED” to Be || with Arielle Estoria
Arielle Estoria is a guest on the podcast again, sharing some of her latest works from her book Unfolding, as well as personal insight into the journey that led her to those poems. She opens up about her awakening, where she describes shedding what doesn't serve us and become the ... Show More
43m 54s
Mar 2020
1.1 Elizabeth Day on Authenticity, Vulnerability and a Sense of Self
Elizabeth Day on how failure can reveal your authentic self. Caggie talks to the author, journalist and host of the How to Fail podcast about society's expectations of women and the pressures we put on ourselves, fertility, self abandonment in romantic relationships and how all o ... Show More
48m 37s
Apr 2024
3132: You Can Write and Embody a New Story For Your Life by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress
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Episode 3132:
Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui of ALifeInProgress.ca shares a deeply personal journey through joy, sorrow, self-discovery ... Show More
9m 39s
Oct 2025
Learning to Embrace Your Body, Build Confidence, and Speak Your Life Into Existence with Ella Halikas - Replay!
Today we welcome self-made model, influencer, and CEO of Confidence, Ella Halikas. I met Ella at an Alo event in Hawaii and knew immediately I needed to have her come on the podcast to share all of her wisdom! Ella’s life completely changed when she went from being a waitress in ... Show More
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