Forever Fierce with Catherine Grace O’Connell

Loretta Sayers

Today, Loretta Sayers, the creative behind the inspirational TheCountdownto60.com, joins Catherine to share the lessons she has learned as a woman who is getting ready to turn 60. Loretta's story will inspire you to look at vulnerability in a whole new way. Join Catherine and Loretta in a powerful and intimate conversation that will shift the way you think about the process of aging. On todays show you will learn: How to use the power of vulnerability to change your life. Why what...

[AUDIO] Loretta Sayers

Today, Loretta Sayers, the creative behind the inspirational TheCountdownto60.com, joins Catherine to share the lessons she has learned as a woman who is getting ready to turn 60. Loretta's story will inspire you to look at vulnerability in a whole new way. Join Catherine and Loretta in a powerful and intimate conversation that will shift the way you think about the process of aging. On todays show you will learn: How to use the power of vulnerability to change your life. Why what...

Dr Melissa Hunt

Can Social Media be used in a way that fosters community and connection, leading to an increase in well being? Dr Melissa Hunt, a prominent psychologist and Associate Director of Clinical Training at the University of Pennsylvania lead a recent study on social media that showed the very first causal link between social media and anxiety and depression. On today's show, Catherine challenges Dr. Hunt and the UPenn study to view social media in a different light, in a way that fosters communit...

[AUDIO] Dr Melissa Hunt

Can Social Media be used in a way that fosters community and connection, leading to an increase in well being? Dr Melissa Hunt, a prominent psychologist and Associate Director of Clinical Training at the University of Pennsylvania lead a recent study on social media that showed the very first causal link between social media and anxiety and depression. On today's show, Catherine challenges Dr. Hunt and the UPenn study to view social media in a different light, in a way that fosters communit...

Magda Brown PHD., Holocaust Survivor

What would it have been like to survive the Holocaust as a teenager and how would that affect the course of your life? Today's show is a rare opportunity to hear from Magda Brown, a 91 year old survivor and passionate speaker, who is one of the few remaining survivors of the Holocaust. Magda is on fire to keep the story of the Holocaust alive with a powerful message of love. Magda vividly recalls her time at Auschwitz and shares her greatest lessons and what she hopes will be a legacy of pe...

[AUDIO] Magda Brown PHD., Holocaust Survivor

What would it have been like to survive the Holocaust as a teenager and how would that affect the course of your life? Today's show is a rare opportunity to hear from Magda Brown, a 91 year old survivor and passionate speaker, who is one of the few remaining survivors of the Holocaust. Magda is on fire to keep the story of the Holocaust alive with a powerful message of love. Magda vividly recalls her time at Auschwitz and shares her greatest lessons and what she hopes will be a legacy of pe...

Davidji - Meditation Master

It's not every day that you have the opportunity to connect with a true Meditation Master. Join us on today's show with Davidji, an inspiring and deeply spiritual man who apprenticed under Deepak Chopra and lead the Chopra Center Meditations for over 10 years. If you've been curious about meditation or want to know how it could impact your health and well being, you won't want to miss this edition of The Forever Fierce Show. On today's show, you'll learn: What is mindfulness and how to c...

[AUDIO] Davidji - Meditation Master

It's not every day that you have the opportunity to connect with a true Meditation Master. Join us on today's show with Davidji, an inspiring and deeply spiritual man who apprenticed under Deepak Chopra and lead the Chopra Center Meditations for over 10 years. If you've been curious about meditation or want to know how it could impact your health and well being, you won't want to miss this edition of The Forever Fierce Show. On today's show, you'll learn: What is mindfulness and how to c...

Allison Keating

Allison Keating is a renowned psychologist and the author of "The Secret Lives of Adults: Your Seven Key Relationships." She's a relationships expert, beginning with the most important relationship, the one we have with ourselves. Tune into today's show along with my co-host, Michael Castagna (who channels Billy Joel), to learn: The difference between your public self and your private self. Why we get into trouble when the chasm becomes too great between our public and private selves...

[AUDIO] Author/ "The Secret Lives of Adults: Your Seven Key Relationships"

Allison Keating is a renowned psychologist and the author of "The Secret Lives of Adults: Your Seven Key Relationships." She's a relationships expert, beginning with the most important relationship, the one we have with ourselves. Tune into today's show along with my co-host, Michael Castagna (who channels Billy Joel), to learn: The difference between your public self and your private self. Why we get into trouble when the chasm becomes too great between our public and private selves...

Cat Coluccio, Sophie Davies

What’s it really like to experience FierceCon? It’s a can’t miss show with the Fierce & Fabulous Cat Coluccio and Sophie Davies, two of the most engaged Fierce sisters from around the globe. Learn what inspired Cat to join the FierceCon celebration and to take a risk both emotionally and financially? Today’s show is filled with heartfelt vulnerability. Cat is the leader of the her own Rocking Midlife Community in New Zealand and believes that collaboration over competition is the answer. ...

[AUDIO] Cat Coluccio, Sophie Davies

What’s it really like to experience FierceCon? It’s a can’t miss show with the Fierce & Fabulous Cat Coluccio and Sophie Davies, two of the most engaged Fierce sisters from around the globe. Learn what inspired Cat to join the FierceCon celebration and to take a risk both emotionally and financially? Today’s show is filled with heartfelt vulnerability. Cat is the leader of the her own Rocking Midlife Community in New Zealand and believes that collaboration over competition is the answer. ...

[AUDIO] Jeff Brown

Why would a former criminal lawyer leave that world behind and begin to pursue a path of grounded spirituality and “Soulshaping?” Join me and my Co-host, Michael Castagna, to learn the powerful awakeneing story of Jeff Brown, Author of 5 popular books, including Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation along with his latest book, “Grounded Spirituality” newly available for presale on Amazon. Jeff has written articles for Good Morning America and appeared on hundreds of radio shows and offers...

Jeff Brown

Why would a former criminal lawyer leave that world behind and begin to pursue a path of grounded spirituality and “Soulshaping?” Join me and my Co-host, Michael Castagna, to learn the powerful awakeneing story of Jeff Brown, Author of 5 popular books, including Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation along with his latest book, “Grounded Spirituality” newly available for presale on Amazon. Jeff has written articles for Good Morning America and appeared on hundreds of radio shows and offers...

[AUDIO] Kim O’Hara

Are you looking to find your voice or begin sharing that story that’s in your heart? Today’s guest, Kim O’Hara, an Intuitive Book Coach will inspire you to begin writing that story. Kim shares her powerful and vulnerable story of awakening at Midlife. Kim's memoir, Kicking Abuse In The Ass (A Brutally Honest Memoir), from Waterside Press, is available on Amazon. She unfurls the denial of sexual abuse that held her hostage for her whole life, and with an open heart, provides the writing promp...

Kim O’Hara

Are you looking to find your voice or begin sharing that story that’s in your heart? Today’s guest, Kim O’Hara, an Intuitive Book Coach will inspire you to begin writing that story. Kim shares her powerful and vulnerable story of awakening at Midlife. Kim's memoir, Kicking Abuse In The Ass (A Brutally Honest Memoir), from Waterside Press, is available on Amazon. She unfurls the denial of sexual abuse that held her hostage for her whole life, and with an open heart, provides the writing promp...

[AUDIO] Cheryl Richardson

My guest is the amazing Cheryl Richardson, New York Times Bestselling Author who’s latest book, "Waking Up In Winter," is an inspiring and empowering heroine’s journey through Midlife. I have followed Cheryl for over 20 years and this is truly a dream come true to interview this centered and powerful woman! On today’s show, you’ll learn: Why women need extreme Self Care Why it’s important for women to be Self aware. Why it's OK to be OK with being bitchy and impatient sometimes!...

Cheryl Richardson

My guest is the amazing Cheryl Richardson, New York Times Bestselling Author who’s latest book, "Waking Up In Winter," is an inspiring and empowering heroine’s journey through Midlife. I have followed Cheryl for over 20 years and this is truly a dream come true to interview this centered and powerful woman! On today’s show, you’ll learn: Why women need extreme Self Care Why it’s important for women to be Self aware. Why it's OK to be OK with being bitchy and impatient sometimes!...

[AUDIO] Tracy Chadwell

Did you know that 50 percent of companies are founded by women but only 2 percent receive funding from Venture Capital? My guest today, Tracy Chadwell, Founder of 1843 Capital has 19 years of experience in the world of Venture Capital and private equity. Her philosphy is refreshing. Tracy and her team will only invest in companies with a female founder at the helm. Join us today to learn: 1. Why businesses with a female founder make better investments? 2. How your own beliefs may be holdi...

Tracy Chadwell

Did you know that 50 percent of companies are founded by women but only 2 percent receive funding from Venture Capital? My guest today, Tracy Chadwell, Founder of 1843 Capital has 19 years of experience in the world of Venture Capital and private equity. Her philosphy is refreshing. Tracy and her team will only invest in companies with a female founder at the helm. Join us today to learn: 1. Why businesses with a female founder make better investments? 2. How your own beliefs may be holdi...

[AUDIO] Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

Are you a woman at Midlife & Beyond looking for some Fierce inspiration? Join me and my fabulous Co-Host, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, Founder of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting. In this show, you’ll learn ways to empower yourself and to begin breaking those patterns or stories that might be holding you back. You’ll be inspired to challenge your beliefs and learn about “positive projections,” and how they can change your life. You’ll find ways to “reframe” challenges in your life and to look at ...

Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

Are you a woman at Midlife & Beyond looking for some Fierce inspiration? Join me and my fabulous Co-Host, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, Founder of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting. In this show, you’ll learn ways to empower yourself and to begin breaking those patterns or stories that might be holding you back. You’ll be inspired to challenge your beliefs and learn about “positive projections,” and how they can change your life. You’ll find ways to “reframe” challenges in your life and to look at ...

Jaclyn Jones

If you’re looking for fierce inspiration to reinvent yourself, you’ll want to watch today’s show featuring Jaclyn Jones, Founder of JaclynJonesUSA. While in her mid-20’s, Jaclyn realized the path she was on wasn’t the one in her heart. She returned to school to study fashion design and began a new journey to reinvent herself, following her passion for beautiful design while utilizing her background in business. By the time she was 30, Jaclyn launched her own company, JaclynJonesUSA, taking ...

[AUDIO] Jaclyn Jones

If you’re looking for fierce inspiration to reinvent yourself, you’ll want to watch today’s show featuring Jaclyn Jones, Founder of JaclynJonesUSA. While in her mid-20’s, Jaclyn realized the path she was on wasn’t the one in her heart. She returned to school to study fashion design and began a new journey to reinvent herself, following her passion for beautiful design while utilizing her background in business. By the time she was 30, Jaclyn launched her own company, JaclynJonesUSA, taking ...

[AUDIO] Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

Is there something you want to change in your life but you don’t know where to begin? You’re in luck as today’s show is filled with incredible wisdom, insights and advice from my Co-Host, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, Founder of CarolParkerWalshConsulting. Carol had a powerful wakeup call after a devastating car accident leading her to evaluate her life’s path and purpose. Her story is an inspirational one where a life changing event led Carol on a new path of Self discovery and a new life’s purp...

Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

Is there something you want to change in your life but you don’t know where to begin? You’re in luck as today’s show is filled with incredible wisdom, insights and advice from my Co-Host, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, Founder of CarolParkerWalshConsulting. Carol had a powerful wakeup call after a devastating car accident leading her to evaluate her life’s path and purpose. Her story is an inspirational one where a life changing event led Carol on a new path of Self discovery and a new life’s purp...

Jinny Ditzler

Are there dreams you are looking to achieve but you don’t know how? Join today’s guest, Jinny Ditzler, Founder of Your Best Year Yet. Jinny has created a simple system based on 10 questions to help you create your goals and make them a reality. She’s been at it for over 3 decades guiding thousands around the world to not only set their goals but to achieve them through a process changing their inner belief systems. Her system is designed to help you become aware of the stories you may be tel...

[AUDIO] Jinny Ditzler

Are there dreams you are looking to achieve but you don’t know how? Join today’s guest, Jinny Ditzler, Founder of Your Best Year Yet. Jinny has created a simple system based on 10 questions to help you create your goals and make them a reality. She’s been at it for over 3 decades guiding thousands around the world to not only set their goals but to achieve them through a process changing their inner belief systems. Her system is designed to help you become aware of the stories you may be tel...

[AUDIO] Dr. Frank Lipman

For Dr. Frank Lipman, health is more than just the absence of disease: it is a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing. Dr. Lipman is a widely recognized trailblazer and leader in functional and integrative medicine, and he is a New York Times best-selling author and his latest book, "How To Be Well: The 6 Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life," is also his personal favorite. The philosophy Dr. Lipman shares is a holistic one, incorporating the mind, body, spir...

Dr. Frank Lipman

For Dr. Frank Lipman, health is more than just the absence of disease: it is a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing. Dr. Lipman is a widely recognized trailblazer and leader in functional and integrative medicine, and he is a New York Times best-selling author and his latest book, "How To Be Well: The 6 Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life," is also his personal favorite. The philosophy Dr. Lipman shares is a holistic one, incorporating the mind, body, spir...

[AUDIO] Ilyssa Goodman

How often do you get to hear from a Hollywood Insider, a Producer and Director who is also a woman? Today’s show with the empowered and vocal, Ilyssa Goodman, is one you won’t want to miss. Ilyssa offers a unique perspective as a FIERCE Midife woman with decades of experience in the industry. Ilyssa will inspire you to listen your intuition and use your voice to speak up and speak out when something doesn’t feel right in your own world. According to Ilyssa, the time is up and it’s time to tak...

[AUDIO] Ilyssa Goodman

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a female Director/Producer in Hollywood? Join me and my cohost, Ilyssa Goodman, known for producing the popular Cinderella Story blockbusters. It’s your chance to hear from an empowered woman who has experience with decades behind the scenes in the movie industry. Covering everything from the #metoo and TimesUp Movements, to Uma Thurman and her recent disclosures regarding Harvey Weinstein, this show give you a fresh perspective and encourages you t...

[AUDIO] Arash Jacob

What would it be like to have the gift of intution and insight to the point that the world of the "unseen" becomes more real than what we can see? Today’s show is unlike anything you have ever seen before. I’m honored to introduce Arash Jacob to you. Arash is a physician turned healer but he’s far more than that. He is a man who’s unique gifts have the power to transform your life in an instant. He is a personal experience that must be had to understand. His deep connection to the Divine all...

[AUDIO] Hilary Lentini

Hilary Lentini is known as a "Woman of Influence," by LA Confidential. Launching her own business in the male dominated tech world over two decades ago, Hilary was an early adopter. If you’re looking for a role model to help you fiercely reinvent yourself while overcoming any fear or apprehension of technology, you don’t want to miss today’s show.? ?The Second and Third Acts are powerful times of Reinvention and we are providing the inspiration, resources along with action steps. A natural b...

[AUDIO] April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018

[AUDIO] Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

Join me and my cohost, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh as we hit the road on our very first roadshow LIVE at the San Francisco headquarters of Madison Reed. Having just finished our show with resident Badass, Amy Errett, CEO of Madison Reed, Carol and I share the secrets of fierce reinvention while helping women at Midlife and Beyond disrupt their own mindset. On the eve of the global celebration, Forever Fierce Day, Carol and I couldn’t help but share our excitement as the world lit up on February 1...

[AUDIO] Annie Spano

Don’t miss today’s show with Annie Spano, The Founder of The Style Collective and a leader inspiring women to be their own #BossBabe. Annie turned an experience of being bullied in the workplace into a powerful collective and sisterhood. She shares what she has learned to help young women monetize their blogging business with real world business skills. With an MBA and her vast knowledge of marketing and business skills, Annie has created a unique niche and community where bloggers can learn ...

[AUDIO] Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

Join me and my cohost, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, the Founder of EvolvingYourImage.com and a powerful role model for women, as we show you the keys to FIERCE Reinvention at any age. Carol openly shares her story with beautiful courage, dignity and vulnerability. You will empower yourself with a fresh perspective on what it means to be a woman at midlife. Watch your perspective change after today’s show. Today’s powerful takeaways are: #KeepitReal You have the power to define yourself Language ...

[AUDIO] Amy Errett

What would it be like to take on a multibillion dollar industry and completely disrupt it and turn it upside down? If you’re Amy Errett, CEO of Madison Reed, you don’t think twice, you just do it. On today’s show, Amy shares the inspiration behind the launch of Madison Reed, a company with a conscience, that began by a challenge from her daughter, Madison Reed, for the whom the company is named. Amy, and her tenacious and determined nature, led to endless conversations with women to underst...

Annie Spano

Don’t miss today’s show with Annie Spano, The Founder of The Style Collective and a leader inspiring women to be their own #BossBabe. Annie turned an experience of being bullied in the workplace into a powerful collective and sisterhood. She shares what she has learned to help young women monetize their blogging business with real world business skills. With an MBA and her vast knowledge of marketing and business skills, Annie has created a unique niche and community where bloggers can learn ...

Amanda Boleyn

Amanda Boleyn is the voice behind the popular podcast SheDiditHerWay.com. Amanda left behind the corporate world to become a "Solopreneur." Her recent Summit was a huge success and she offers a virtual edition on sale only until Christmas at $67 on shediditherwaypodcast.com/summit. Amanda offers brilliant suggestions to help you on your way as an entrepreneur and more importantly, as a human being.

[AUDIO] Ryan Lauderdale

Join me and my cohost, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh of EvolvingYourImage.com with our guest, Nike Master Trainer, Ryan Lauderdale. Ryan will help you to see fitness in an entirely, fierce new way. Fierce reinvention, according to Ryan begins with loving and believing in yourself. His 3 pillars, Develop, Evolve and Thrive will inspire you to look at life and health and wellness in a whole new way. Change begins on the inside, with expanding your mindset. Join us as we help you to make those New Yea...

[AUDIO] Amy B. Scher

What would it like to be diagnosed with an incurable illness, travel across the world in search of an experimental procedure to save your life and find out, that, in the end...the answers were inside of you all along. Join me and my Cohost, Michael Castagna, as we welcome Amy B. Scher, Author of "This is How I Save My Life: A True Story of Finding Everything When You Are Willing To Try Anything" to the show. Amy is a fellow Lyme Disease warrior and survivor and shares her quest to not only ...

[AUDIO] Nanine McCool

What would it be like to be the woman who stood up to Tony Robbins? This is an exclusive and powerful interview with Nanine McCool, a 55 year old woman who challenged Tony Robbins and his views of the #MeToo movement in the midst of an Unleash the Power Within event in March of this year. Nanine shares her personal experience of standing in front of 12K people and how she found the "power within" to speak her mind and call out Tony Robbins on his views and how they are part of the problem ...

Amy Errett

What would it be like to take on a multibillion dollar industry and completely disrupt it and turn it upside down? If you’re Amy Errett, CEO of Madison Reed, you don’t think twice, you just do it. On today’s show, Amy shares the inspiration behind the launch of Madison Reed, a company with a conscience, that began by a challenge from her daughter, Madison Reed, for the whom the company is named. Amy, and her tenacious and determined nature, led to endless conversations with women to underst...

[AUDIO] Leona West

Leona West is a certified Nutritionist and Herbalist who has maintained a successful functional medicine nutrition practice for over a decade. She has also been a natural health educator and public speaker on health, food and nutrition for over 20 years Leona takes a food as medicine, whole body, and whole mind approach to health, favoring traditional modalities that consider the whole person coupled with cutting edge approaches in lab testing and diagnosis. She is excited to work with peopl...

[AUDIO] Tricia Cusden

Are you a woman at Midlife and beyond searching for inspirational role models? Today's show featuring, Tricia Cusden, the Founder of Look Fabulous Forever, is lighting the world on fire and inspiring women to rewire rather than retire. Launching her cosmetics line for older women at 65 was the beginning of a new path for Tricia. Join me and my cohost, David Harry Stewart, as we share Tricia's incredible story as she lives to empower women to look and feel beautiful and confident no matter you...

[AUDIO] David Harry Stewart

David Harry Stewart is one of the Founders of Agei.st and is a role model as an Age Disruptor, with his work to place a new and vibrant frame around aging. David is a professional photographer, having worked with some of the top icons of our time and carries his gift of capturing the essence of one’s personality through his lens. His Ageist Community is a powerful space of connection to share examples of people actively disrupting the aging process around the world. His Ageist Newsletter prof...

[AUDIO] K.C. Baker

Are you a woman with an untold story and a desire to have your voice heard? Today's show featuring K.C. Baker, the Founder of The Woman Speak Foundation, is dedicated to unleashing the brilliance of women's voices worldwide. This show kicks off a monthlong series centered upon helping women to find their voice. Introducing Sandra Smith, the Producer of The Forever Fierce Show and today's Co-Host. Sandra leads "Woman Speak" workshops in Los Angeles as a trained facilitator for K.C.'s program...