Awaken Your Wise Woman
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsWelcome to the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast with host Elizabeth Cush, licensed clinical professional counselor and women’s life coach. Every other week you’ll hear from Elizabeth and her guests as they explore women’s needs, desires, fears, hopes, and dreams—all that it means to be a wise woman moving through life's challenges and transitions.
Tune in to learn from Wise Women who know the struggles that come with being a woman today. We'll explore how to live with more authenticity, purpose, and compassion as we share stories that will help you find the path back home to you—your truest, most beautiful, messy self.
Awaken Your Wise Woman is the evolution of the Woman Worriers podcast.
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Episodes
Get in Touch With Your Spiritual Side
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 51.9 MBIf you’ve ever wondered if there’s more to life than what you can see around you, you will find this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman to be very validating. Listen in as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Marjorie Woollacott, author of Infinite Awareness: The Awakening of a Scientific Mind. “In that first moment, my heart told me there was something more to reality than my mind had really experienced.” — Marjorie Woollacott, PhD You can find the full show notes, resources here.
Trusting Yourself
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 23.4 MBListen in as Elizabeth Cush shares a major insight about what it means to trust yourself. “We have to learn to trust ourselves, and our intuition and our feminine power.” — Biz Cush You can find all the links and resources in the show notes here- https://elizabethcushcoaching.com/awaken-your-wise-woman-podcast
Finding Clarity When You’re Stuck
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MBIf you’re feeling unsure about taking the next step—in your personal or professional life, this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman. Listen in as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Becca Ribbing, author of Journaling for Clarity. “Those feelings are telling you there's something wrong and they're screaming at you.” — Becca Ribbing You can find the show notes and all the resources for episode 17 here- https://elizabethcushcoaching.com/awaken-your-wise-woman-podcast
Use Intuition in Business and in Life
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MBHave you ever felt like you wanted to shine brightly, yet found yourself hiding your light? You hold the key to achieving the success you seek. How do you access it? Listen to of Awaken Your Wise Woman, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Kim Woods for a conversation about tapping into your intuition. “As long as you're opening up to yourself and being true to yourself, you're going in the right direction.” — Kim Woods You can find all the resources and show notes here.
Thank you!
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBThanks to all of you who signed up for your Free coaching session with me! If you received a confirmation email, there's still time to schedule! Check your email for details. Thanks to all my listeners! If you want more information on all my offers, free and paid sign up for the newsletter here.
Balancing Strength and Vulnerability
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MBListen in as Elizabeth Cush expands on the discussion of boundaries over the two most recent episodes and adds her own insights. “Boundaries and trust go hand in hand.” — Biz Cush You can find the show notes, resources and all the episodes here- https://elizabethcushcoaching.com/awaken-your-wise-woman-podcast
Trauma, Shame and Standing Up for Yourself
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 56.9 MBHow do you feel when you’ve held true to your boundaries? Or when you’ve let one slip? If you’ve never stopped to think about it, listen to this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Kristen Boice for a conversation about navigating and negotiating boundaries. “My energy is my number one sign that the boundaries are off. I'm not holding the boundary for myself or somebody else. It's my tell.” — Kristen Boice You can find the show notes and resources for this week...
How to Identify What You Need and Ask for It
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MBIf you often feel overwhelmed or resentful, this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Sharon Martin back to the podcast for a engaging conversation about what boundaries are and how they can you get what you need. “A boundary is a dividing line that defines who you are as an individual and how you’ll interact with others.” — Sharon Martin You can find the full show notes and links to the resources for episode 13 here.
Win a Free Coaching Session with Biz!
February 08, 2022 19:00 - 3 minutes - 3.7 MBI'm having so much fun talking with women from all over! We're getting to know each other and working through the things that can leave them feeling stuck. I want to help you feel more focus, clarity and empowered in your life! So, why not give yourself the gift of a free coaching session with me? You can find out more and full out the application for the free 90-minute coaching session here: https://elizabethcushcoaching.com/free-deep-dive-session-with-biz
Hear the Wisdom of Your Body
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBListen in as Elizabeth Cush shares thoughts about the sacred knowing that rests within our bodies—and how to learn to listen to what it’s telling us. “We are born with this innate, wise self that is attuned to our bodies.” — Biz Cush You can find the sign-up for the free coaching session giveaway, and the show notes for this and all the episodes here.
Apply for a Free Session with Biz!
January 21, 2022 15:45 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBYou have until February 28, 2022 to apply, so get on it! I'll begin scheduling times soon! Things we van work on: Life transitions kinder self-talk healthier boundaries taking better care of you I can't wait to talk to you! You can apply here- https://bit.ly/FREEWithBiz
The Key to Feeling Your Joyful, Sexy Self
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBIf you dread sneezing or plan the day’s activities with an eye on access to bathrooms, listen to this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Julie Blamphin for a frank discussion about your pelvic floor and what you need to do to enjoy leak-free laughter and sex without pain. “This is our primal female power, this area of sensuality and sexuality.” — Julie Blamphin You can find the episode show notes, resources and contact information here.
Bonus episode
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.8 MBYou still have time to apply for a free coaching session with me, Biz Cush! A $300 value! We'll meet via Zoom for 90-minutes to work through a life transition of your choice. Some ideas for your deep-dive conversation are: Mid-life concerns including menopause, empty nest, new job... Self work- better relationship with your self, healthy boundaries, mindful living Or something else in your life. You can find out more and sign-up here!
Hold Your Head High in the New Year
January 03, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 27.5 MBListen in as Elizabeth Cush shares thoughts about shame and how to keep it from holding you back in the New Year. “I love seeing women grow and bloom and step into themselves in ways they didn't think were possible.” — Biz Cush You can find the full show notes and resources here.
Make Communication More Meaningful
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 46.2 MBIf your thoughts are on your to-do list when you’re in a conversation, you owe it to yourself and those around you to listen to this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Terri Lonowski, founder of Soulful Listening™, for a conversation about how we can connect more deeply. “We as humans are at our best when we feel seen and heard and supported by others.” — Terri Lonowski You can find the full show notes and resources here.
Highly Sensitive & Highly Ambitious
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 49 MBIf you’re a highly sensitive person in a high-powered career, this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Melody Wilding to talk about her new book, Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. “Your sensitivity, your ambition—that combination is a tremendous strength.” — Melody Wilding You can find the full show notes and resources here.
What Are You Grateful For?
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 16.1 MBListen in as Elizabeth Cush shares her experience with gratitude during this season of Thanksgiving. “I'm grateful for a full life and an open heart. And I'm really grateful for stretchy pants.” — Biz Cush You can find the full show notes and resources for episode 7 here.
Conclict and Relationships
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MBHow do you handle conflict—with your partner? Family members? Friends? In this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Risa Ganel about why the role of conflict in relationships is important—and healthy! “All relationships have conflicts. It's not just inevitable. It's essential. It's necessary for growth and for building intimacy.” — Risa Ganel You can find the full conversation, resources, show notes, and links right here!
Going Deeper Into Parts Work
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 34.7 MBListen in as Elizabeth Cush journeys deeper into the Internal Family Systems model as a way to tap into Self energy. “When we're stepping into a new environment, or doing something that's a little bit out of our comfort zone, parts show up that maybe we weren't aware of.” — Biz Cush You can find the full show notes, resources and more at AwakenYourWiseWoman.com
It’s Time to Invest in Your Happiness
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 14.9 MBToo many women focus all their energy on others and don’t stop to take care of themselves. If that sounds familiar, this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman is for you! Elizabeth Cush talks about how coaching can help—if you ask. “Taking care of others is what I do best. And yet, when it comes to taking care of me, it takes effort.” — Elizabeth Cush You can find the show notes and resources for this episode, and all other AYWW episodes here And you can find Woman Worriers episodes ...
Shining a Light on Your Dark Side
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 51.6 MBWhat are you afraid of? What are you avoiding? Keeping hidden? In this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Keri Nola—known to her clients as the Queen of Abundance or the Shadow Mama—about bringing your gifts out of the shadows and into the light. “As we bring light to these dark spaces, we reclaim our gifts.” — Keri Nola, the Shadow Mama You can find the resources and full show notes at AwakenYourWiseWoman.com
It’s Time to Awaken Your Wise Woman
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 56.3 MBIf you want to live your best life, tune in for some exciting news. Elizabeth Cush, founder of the Woman Worriers podcast, introduces her relaunch of the podcast as Awaken Your Wise Woman. “For me, embracing the Wise Woman means that we are also awakening all parts of ourselves and bringing them into our lives.” — Elizabeth Cush You can find the full show notes and resources at AwakenYourWiseWoman.com
Finding Compassion for Your Critical Parts
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 56.1 MBAre you at war with your inner critic? Maybe it’s time for a different approach. In this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Michelle Richardson about making friends with your critical parts. “Often our parts, even critical parts, are actually trying to keep us safe in some kind of a way.” — Michelle Richardson You can find the show note, resources and links to Biz and Michelle at AwakenYourWiseWoman.com
Taking Time to Reflect and Redesign
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 19.7 MBOver the past three years, the Woman Worriers podcast has touched the lives of women all over the world. In this week’s episode, host Elizabeth Cush shares exciting news about the future. “I feel like the podcast is growing up.” — Elizabeth Cush You can find the full show notes and resources for episode 166 here.
Women in Midlife
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 48 MBIs this point in your life everything you expected? Are you prepared to handle everything that changes in midlife? If not, you’re not alone. Learn more in this episode of Woman Worriers, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Colleen Rosenblum and Bridgett Biagi Garratt, co-hosts of Hot Flashes & Cool Topics, a podcast changing the outdated narratives for midlife and beyond. “Bridget always says one of the greatest joys we’ve gotten is when women say, ‘I feel less alone in your group or listening...
Dr. Julie Hanks on Assertiveness Skills for Women
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 40.2 MBWhat do you need right now? If, like so many other women, you can’t answer that question, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Dr. Julie Hanks to talk about learning to identify what you need and want and then to ask for it without guilt or shame. “Assertiveness is about treating yourself as an equal with others and taking ownership of your well-being while respecting others’ differences.” — Dr. Julie Hanks You can find the full show notes and resource...
Self-Compassion and Your Inner Critic
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 38.6 MBIf your inner critical voice heaps on the shame every time you make a mistake, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush talks about learning how to understand and embrace your critical parts so you can lead a fully authentic life. “As I learned to hold firmer to my boundaries and speak to myself in a more compassionate way, that critical voice has quieted.” — Elizabeth Cush The full show notes and resources can be found here!
Are You Listening to All Your Parts?
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 66 MBIf you’ve ever thought, “A part of me wants to…, but another part of me…,” you’ve already had a glimpse of what Internal Family Systems (IFS) is all about. Learn more in this episode of Woman Worriers, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Michelle Glass for an insightful discussion of the IFS model and how it can help you heal. “Many of our parts are literally stuck in the past in those scenes of trauma or attachment wounding.” — Michelle Glass You can find the full show notes and resources ...
Kristen Neff on Fierce Self-Compassion
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 61.3 MBIf you have trouble speaking up for yourself, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode of Woman Worriers. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and author of the new book Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive. “Women who can be firm and express themselves authentically are happier and more satisfied.” — Kristin Neff You can find the full show notes and resources for e...
How to Define and Defend Your Boundaries
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 22.7 MBHow do you feel when you say “No”? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks about the difficulty that many women have with boundaries—and why it’s so important to set healthy boundaries for yourself. “When I don’t hold true to the boundaries around my own needs, I’m telling myself I don’t matter.” — Elizabeth Cush You can find all the show notes and resources for episode 160 here.
It’s Time to Create Some Space for Yourself
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 26.8 MBWhere do your own needs fall on your priority list? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks about how coaching can help you learn to start taking care of yourself. “I was trying to take care of other people instead of just pausing and listening to what I needed.” — Elizabeth Cush Elizabeth Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist, founder of Progression Counseling in Annapolis, Md., and a mid-life women’s life coach, talks about her own journey of discovery arou...
The Healing Power of Energy Work
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 43.6 MBIf you are looking for a deeper connection with yourself, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Yolanda Williams, host of Reiki Radio, for a discussion of reiki, meditation and self-compassion. “Essentially you’re allowing yourself to be this conduit of universal life force energy.” — Yolanda Williams If you’ve ever walked into a room and sensed tension without anyone saying a word, you’ve already experienced how emotion impacts energy. Chances are, you...
Is Your Mindset Holding You Back From Living Your Life?
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.9 MBWhat fears are holding you back? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Silvije Gurung, a business and life coach, for a discussion on changing your mindset around fear so you can move forward. “We’re really afraid to put ourselves out there, to really show our value and to give ourselves voice.” — Silviye Gurung You can find the full episode and show notes here. Resources: Baloo Weighted Blankets Sounds True- books and courses Celebrate the Pelvic Fl...
Moving Through Imposter Syndrome
April 26, 2021 10:30 - 22 minutes - 27 MBDoes your inner critic start ask you questions that start with “Who are you to…? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks about therapy, coaching and imposter syndrome.
Healing Through the Power of Poetry & Nature
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat role does writing play in your journey? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Sez Kristiansen, an author and spoken word performer, who talks about how poetry and journaling have helped her heal. “There’s a cathartic process of taking some sort of pain within yourself and manifesting it into something.” — Sez Kristiansen Find Elizabeth Cush life coaching here. The full show notes and resources are here.
Using Creativity to Tap Into the Unconscious
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 55 MBWhether you’re an accomplished artist or you’ve never picked up pencil or paintbrush, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Reina Lombardi for a conversation about the benefits of art therapy. “It’s through creation that we experience meaning-making in our lives.” — Reina Lombardi Find the full show notes here- Woman Worriers.
Finding and Following Your Dreams
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 35.3 MBHave you ever wondered what it might be like to walk away from the 9-to-5 grind? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Elizabeth Grojean, who shares her story of Bali, weighted blankets and how she found her bliss in launching a new business venture. “I found everything I was looking for in that process of stepping back.” — Elizabeth Grojean Do you feel fulfilled? Have you ever asked yourself what you really want from life—and then taken the time to find the an...
Learning How to Be—Just Be
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBIf your life is all about busy-ness, you may be losing touch with you. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush, Psychotherapist and Women's Life Coach, talks about Being instead of Doing. “We’re so good at Doing but not so great at Being.” — Elizabeth Cush Are your days rich and full, or are they just busy? Do you have so much to do that you don’t have time to just be? So many of us get caught up in always doing for others that we lost touch with who we are and what we n...
Healing the Trauma Beneath the Addiction
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 36.7 MBWhat do you do if you know you need to change your relationship with alcohol, drugs or other substances, but the 12-step emphasis on spirituality doesn’t resonate with you? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Adina Silvestri, talk about hypnotherapy and other resources to support recovery from addiction. “If you’re always saying ‘I’m an addict’ or ‘I’m an alcoholic,’ then there’s really not a lot of room to grow or change.” — Adina Silvestri This is a s...
Could I Be Highly Sensitive and Extroverted, Too?
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 40.4 MBYou get nervous before get-togethers but enjoy them once you get there, at least for a while. Could you be a highly sensitive person and an extrovert, too? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Patricia Young, talk about life as a highly sensitive extrovert. “Being alive is messy and complicated and we can lean into the pain and we can lean into the joy.” — Patricia Young When you were growing up, you might have felt like a misfit. Now, you might feel lif...
How to Get Back to Being Yourself
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 13.7 MBIf you’ve lost yourself a little, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush shares some good news that could help you find your way back home. “What if we could define ourselves by the things that bring us joy?” — Elizabeth Cush Do you define yourself by your roles: Mother, partner, daughter, worker, friend? Many of us do it to such a degree that we lose touch with our selves and the things that bring us joy. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this week’s episode of ...
Finding Your Way to Your Deep Inner Knowing
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 54.4 MBNo matter where you are on your inner journey, this week’s episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Jac O’Keeffe for an enlightening conversation about spirituality and mental health. “I think all living beings have some unspoken depth, exquisiteness, oneness…. Something that can be trusted.” — Jac O’Keeffe Each of us follows a unique path to our inner knowing. One woman’s journey took her from an Irish Catholic upbringing to theology school, from atheism to the...
How Finding Yourself Can Set You Free
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 47.2 MBIf you’ve ever felt adrift, this week’s episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush and Sarah Wong talk about being adopted, anxiety and the journey to reclaim her Self. “I didn’t have myself anchored to anything. That was an outcome of lack of self-identity.” — Sarah Wong Have you always known exactly who you are? Not everyone does. Adoption can make a finding a strong sense of self-identity even more challenging, and unanswered questions can be a source of anxiety. This w...
Relax With a Mindful Beach Walk Visualization
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBIf the pandemic has kept you at home for the past months, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush provides a change of scenery with a mindful beach walk visualization. “Doing a little visualization might be a nice change of scenery, even if it’s just in your mind.” — Elizabeth Cush Whether we’re trying to stay out of winter weather or avoid getting sick, many of us have been staying home a lot. If you’ve been living and working within the same four walls, stressing...
What Women Need to Know About Setting Boundaries
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBDo you sometimes have trouble speaking up for yourself? Then listen in on this week’s episode of Woman Worriers as host Elizabeth Cush and Talia Bombola, known as The Confidence Coach, talk about how women can learn to be more assertive. “If you lose a relationship over being yourself, isn’t that a good thing in the long run?” — Talia Bombola Listen and learn: The misconception about therapy that might be keeping many people from living their best lives Why it can be more effective t...
How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Money
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBIf you’ve ever worried about money, this week’s episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin for a healing conversation about financial anxiety. “We have to stop shaming women for having money and for being proud of having money.” — Lindsay Bryan-Podvin Money, the song goes, makes the world go ‘round. So why do so many women struggle with it—talking about it, asking for it, being honest about spending it? Money is woven into ...
Easy Mindfulness Practices You Can Use When It’s Cold Outside
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 18.6 MBIf your anxiety didn’t disappear with the New Year, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Hosts Elizabeth Cush talks about how mindfulness can help you get through the winter. “How can we feel more grounded and present in our lives through the rest of the winter?” — Elizabeth Cush Listen and learn: How you can feel more grounded and able to handle anything that comes up What mindfulness does and why it can help us feel less anxious How to get started with mindful journaling—and...
Drawing as a Path to Self-Discovery
January 18, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 38.9 MBIf you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t find the words to express your anxiety, listen to this week’s episode of Woman Worriers, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Tori Press, creator of the popular Revelatori cartoons on Instagram and author of the new book I am Definitely probably Enough (I Think): Revelations on the Journey to Self-Love. “The person who needs to accept me is me—and that’s where all the work of therapy has been.” — Tori Press What’s going on inside you right now? Sometimes ...
How to Be Healthy and Happy Without Dieting
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 47.1 MBDo you wince a little when you get out of the shower and look in the mirror? Listen to this week’s episode of Woman Worriers, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Rebecca Scritchfield, a dietitian, exercise physiologist and author of Body Kindness: Transform your health from inside out and never say diet again. “People cannot hate themselves healthy—and shame doesn’t make anyone healthier.” — Rebecca Scritchfield We don’t always love the way we look. Sometimes we beat ourselves up over what w...
Try Journaling for Insights and Stress Relief
January 04, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 15.6 MBIf you’ve ever wondered about journaling, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Hosts Elizabeth Cush talks about the hows and whys of journaling and offers some tips for getting started. “Journaling has helped me manage my stress and anxiety.” — Elizabeth Cush Do you have a dear diary, or do you find the prospect of journaling too daunting? Want to give a try, but don’t quite know where to start or what to say? Or why it’s even worth pursuing? In this week’s episode of the Woman W...