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
Re-Release: Hormones, PMS and Brain Fog
December 28, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 57.6 MBWe're re-releasing our most downloaded episode of 2020! Are you really at the mercy of your hormones? Find out in this episode of Woman Worriers, as host Elizabeth Cush interviews Dr. Sarah McKay, neuroscientist and author of The Women’s Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness. Find the Full Show Notes here!
You Have All You Need to Be Happier
December 21, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 18.4 MBHow can you celebrate when you’re so worried? That’s a question a lot of us are asking this holiday season. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush offers tips for finding joy during the holidays and throughout the winter. Quotes: “It’s hard to imagine that this year will finally end.” — Elizabeth Cush “How do we bring ourselves back from this sense that everything is screwed up?” — Elizabeth Cush “We have to work toward shifting our focus to the positives.” — Elizabet...
Building Resilience Through Supportive Communities
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 41.3 MBThe anxieties and uncertainties that so many of us have felt this year have hit immigrant communities especially hard. In this week’s episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Carmen Román, talk about supporting and building resilience in the LatinX community—with insights that can apply to all of us. Quotes: “My parents were the listeners of the community.” — Carmen Román “Choosing a psychologist is like choosing a good, comfortable pair of shoes, because you are g...
How to Integrate Grief and Get on With Living Life
December 07, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 44.6 MBIf you’ve lost a loved one and feel like you can’t get on with your life, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Sonya Lott, talk about “complicated” or prolonged grief, integrating your feelings of loss and finding your way to joy.
Can Bodywork Help Heal Hidden Trauma?
November 30, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBIf you feel like something’s not quite right with you life but you can’t put your finger on it, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Michelle Dixon, talk about developmental and preverbal trauma and how bodywork and talk therapy can work together to help heal these early wounds. Quotes: “The first thing I notice as a bodyworker is what I call armoring, or muscle tightness, in different parts of the body that can’t be explained through injury, illn...
Having a Mindful Holiday
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 9.12 MBThis week the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks about having a mindful holiday—no matter how you spend it. Quotes: “There were a few Thanksgivings where I felt I could not go home.” — Elizabeth Cush “The differing messages about how we should handle the holidays … can create a lot of “It’s OK to be extra safe this year.” — Elizabeth Cush “Be mindful of the things you’re thankful for.” — Elizabeth Cush Show Notes: ...
A Mindful Way to Manage Extreme Emotions
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBExplosive emotions. Dysfunctional relationships. Self-harm and even suicidality—all can be hallmarks of borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Rebekah Shackney talk about the challenges of living with BPD and offer hope for recovery through mindfulness-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Quotes: “A lot of the maladaptive behaviors that people with borderline personality disorder use are just ways of dealing with crisis...
Easing Your Anxiety and Finding Your Power
November 09, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBCan you be powerful and feminine at the same time? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Cherie Burton, talk about feminine leadership and finding wholeness within yourself. Quotes: “There were seasons that I was drowning in motherhood and knew I needed something different.” — Cherie Burton “Things of the earth are what ultimately help us heal.” — Cherie Burton “If you look at Mother Nature, there’s volcanoes and earthquakes and hurricanes and tsunamis...
Are You Worried About the Outcome of the Election?
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBIf news headlines make you want to bury your head in the sand, listen to this episode of Woman Worriers. Host Elizabeth Cush talks about getting grounded in an uncertain world. Quotes: “Right now the world does not feel very safe.” — Elizabeth Cush “There’s so much that needs to shift and change and so much resistance to change.” — Elizabeth Cush “The uncertainty is going to be there.” — Elizabeth Cush “How can you be with the world?” — Elizabeth Cush “As women we can be in this ...
Feeling Anxious? Create Space to Connect With Yourself
October 26, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat do you need right now? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks about the importance of creating space to connect with yourself, especially when you are feeling stressed or anxious. Quotes: “It’s really important for us to have enough space in our daily living in order to know how we’re feeling.” — Elizabeth Cush “Social anxiety can keep us from living our best lives.” — Elizabeth Cush “Just ask yourself what’s going on.” — Elizabeth Cush “Oftentimes our bo...
How to Declutter Your Space and Reduce Your Anxiety
October 19, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.7 MBIf all your “stuff” is sapping your energy, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush interviews Michael Spencer, a Virtual Home Energy Coach, about how to declutter your home to make space for what really matters. Quotes: “You get to have a much better understanding of yourself and the things that you choose to carry with you in your life.” — Michael Spencer “I was able to root into my soul and say, ‘Yes, I want this,’ or ‘No, I don’t.’” — Michael Spencer “I c...
How Highly Sensitive People Can Find Their Voice
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBIf you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), chances are you have trouble finding your voice—and that can cause a lot of anxiety. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush welcomes back psychotherapist April Snow, who talks about how you can learn to trust your voice, set healthy boundaries and speak up for your needs. Quotes: “When you’re highly sensitive, that sensation is loud.” — April Snow “We start to doubt ourselves. We start to silence that inner wisdom, that intuit...
Rachel Louise Snyder on Domestic Violence
October 08, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 44 MBDomestic violence—especially domestic violence homicide—is not an easy topic. In this week’s episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Rachel Louise Snyder, award-winning journalist and author of No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us. Quotes: “ A billion people around the world are victims of domestic violence.” — Rachel Louise Snyder “We misunderstand the nature of domestic violence…everything from the origins of violence to the ou...
Learn to Do a Body Scan Meditation
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 29 MBHealing past traumas and core wounds often must come from within. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush guides you through a meditation to help you get in touch with your body. Quotes: “A lot of internal healing needs to come from the body.” — Elizabeth Cush “If you’ve experienced trauma, especially sexual trauma, but any type of trauma, it’s really easy to disconnect from your body to cope.” — Elizabeth Cush “Knowing how you’re feeling if you’re not tuned in to your...
How to Reprogram Your Mind to Heal Attachment Wounds
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MBDescription: If you struggle with relationships, maybe the barrier lies in your subconscious mind. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Thais Gibson, talk about retraining the brain to achieve better relationships with the people in your life. Quotes: “My conscious mind can’t actually out-will or overpower the subconscious mind.” — Thais Gibson “Attachment style is the rules we have for relating to others.” — Thais Gibson “We need attachment to sur...
Tami Simon and the “Sounds True” Journey
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MBSounds True is a multimedia publisher that partners with the leading teachers from the world’s major spiritual traditions. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and welcomes Sounds True founder Tami Simon for a conversation about fitting in and finding your way. Quotes: “I belong with other humans.” — Tami Simon “Right here, where you are, is Home.” — Tami Simon “There’s a journey, yes, from feeling like an alien to feeling like an expression of the universe that i...
Diving Deeper Into Self-Care
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MBHow are you doing with self-care? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush explores what self-care is and why it matters. Quotes: “Maybe we’re not even recognizing that things aren’t OK.” — Elizabeth Cush “I also learned how not to take up a lot of space; I learned to be quiet.” — Elizabeth Cush “As a child, you knew what you needed. ” — Elizabeth Cush “We have to re-parent ourselves to learn who we are and how to take care of ourselves.” — Elizabeth Cush “One of th...
Listening Meditation: Getting Grounded Through Sound
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.9 MBLooking for some grounding or a moment of peace? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush guides you through a listening meditation. Quotes: “What I love about listening meditations is that they really bring us back to our experience right now.” — Elizabeth Cush “This brings you outside yourself and yet tunes you in to your sensory experience, and I think that it can be really, really helpful.” — Elizabeth Cush “Just allow those sounds to wash over you. ” — Elizabeth Cu...
How to Ease Your Anxiety by Asking for What You Need
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 50.2 MBIf you have trouble asking for what you need, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, therapist and author Sharon Martin, talk about how to find your voice and why you might be silencing it. Quotes: “A lot of us of fall into trying to be what other people want us to be.” — Sharon Martin, LCSW “You can’t ask for what you need if you don’t know what you need.” — Sharon Martin, LCSW “The reality is that we all have needs.” — Sharon Martin, LCSW ...
Dr. Nilaja Green on the Strong Black Woman and Mental Health
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBHow does cultural experience affect mental health? In this episode of Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush interviews Dr. Nilaja Green about how the Strong Black Woman identity can be both protective and problematic. Quotes: “Part of what the stripping away of freedom meant was also the loss of control over the very basic aspects of life that most of us take for granted.” — B. Nilaja Green, PhD “If I am in a position where I have to show up and do things whether I feel like it or not, a...
Try These Alternative Healing Practices for Anxiety
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you’ve thought of exploring alternative ways to deal with anxiety, listen in as Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush shares her personal insights into meditation, mindfulness and self-compassion for healing. Quotes: “I am all about how therapy can help you heal, but I think it can be a more holistic inclusive process.” — Elizabeth Cush “I went back into therapy and began to explore how that trauma had impacted my relationships, my sense of self and my relationship with Me.” — Elizabet...
How to Manage Anxiety Through Visualization
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MBIf getting a handle on your anxiety seems to be taking forever, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush interviews Mahesh Grossman, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and author of The One-Minute Anxiety Solution. Quotes: “I didn’t even realize it was anxiety. It felt like procrastination at first.” — Mahesh Grossman “The basic rule of anxiety—which I call the Modern Cave Man Rule—is ‘Keep going and don’t let the anxiety stop you,’ because otherwise the brain t...
How to Unwrap the Gift of Stress
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBStress can drive us to do things we don’t want to do. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Stephannie Weikert, a certified yoga therapist, about simple practices that can help you overcome habits related to worry and to find what really makes you happy.
Can Improv Help You Overcome Anxiety?
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBShakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage.” In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews her sister, Clifford Henderson, about the parallels between improvisational theater and therapy.
Accepting All the Parts of Your Self
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBDo you have a professional side at work and a personal side that you only show to family and friends? If so, you’re not alone. Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush talks about her personal journey toward recognizing all the different parts of her self and having them live in harmony.
Are You the Daughter of a Narcissist?
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBIf our role models are narcissists, what is the impact on us? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Stephanie Kriesburg about helping women who grew up with narcissistic mothers and the damage they caused.
Healing Your Younger Parts
July 06, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBMany of us have moments when we feel we don’t fit in—or that probably no one would understand us. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Katie K. May about her work with teens, her own healing journey and the role that groups play in both.
A Worried Woman’s Journey With Fear
June 29, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBWhat’s beneath your worries? Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush shares her journey with fear and offers tools to help you cope with yours.
Feminism, Intersectionality and Stress
June 22, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 38.4 MBWhat does sexism have to do with women’s stress and worry? More than you might realize. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Dr. Joanne Bagshaw, a psychology professor, author and therapist, about how feminism might help improve your mental health.
Identifying, Expressing and Receiving Anger
June 15, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MBA lot of women struggle with anger—some without even knowing it. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Michelle Farris, an anger management specialist, about identifying anger, expressing it safely and listening to those who are angry with us.
How to Hear the Voices of Women of Color
June 08, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MBAddressing racism requires that white people make an effort to understand the world as people of color experience it. Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush introduces listeners to three women of color who host amazing and informative podcasts from their unique perspectives.
How Couples Are Coping in a Coronavirus World
June 01, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 38.3 MBCan couples spend too much time together? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Rebecca Wong, LCSW, a relationship therapist, about how intimate partners are faring during the pandemic and how they can strengthen their communication and connection in these trying times.
How Does Your Body Handle Stress?
May 25, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBIf you’re feeling fatigued, out of sorts or even struggling to lose weight that won’t come off, this episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Dr. Erin Kinney for a discussion of chronic stress, the impact it can have on women’s bodies and how we can overcome it to begin healing.
Dr. Sarah McKay on Hormones, PMS and Brain Fog
May 18, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MBAre you really at the mercy of your hormones? Find out in this episode of Woman Worriers, as host Elizabeth Cush interviews Dr. Sarah McKay, neuroscientist and author of The Women’s Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness.
Getting in Touch With Your Grief
May 11, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBIf you have ever experienced a loss, you know what it is to grieve. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Gail Carruthers, an Equine Guided Learning facilitator, who talks about grief, loss and how horses can help us process those difficult feelings.
Finding Self-Compassion in This Crisis
May 04, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBEfforts to stem the spread of covid-19 have changed our daily lives. Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush offers some tips on using self-compassion to deal with the array of feelings you might be experiencing.
Empowering Women to Make an Impact
April 27, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBIf you want to better your world, but worry that you’re just one person, this episode of Woman Worriers will inspire you. Host Elizabeth Cush interviews Eileen Flanagan, an author, instructor and activist, about how women can channel their anxiety about big issues into a powerful force for change.
How to Manage Insomnia and Get Better Sleep
April 20, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBSometimes life can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Elizabeth Bonet, a clinical psychologist and hypnotherapist specializing in emotional healing, about anxiety and insomnia—and using hypnosis as a tool to manage them.
The Enneagram: Going Beyond Personality Tests
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBIf you’ve heard of the Enneagram, or even if you haven’t, tune in to this episode of “Woman Worriers.” Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush and Tamara Powell, a therapist and empowerment coach, discuss this personality test and how to use it as a tool for self-actualization.
Could Energy Work Ease Your Anxiety?
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat do you do if you suffer from anxiety and talk therapy isn’t enough? In this episode of “Woman Worriers,” Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush and Tracy Kenela, a counselor from Olympia, Washington, discuss how the Emotional Freedom Technique and hypnotherapy might help you get unstuck.
It’s OK to Feel Scared About Coronavirus
March 30, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBIf you’re worried about the new coronavirus, you’re not alone. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush shares her fears and feelings and offers a meditative antidote for your anxiety.
Your SmartPhone May Be Adding to Your Anxiety
March 23, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBIf you have your smartphone on and with you 24/7, you’re not alone. Did you know that your smartphone might be adding to your anxiety? In this episode of “Woman Worriers,” Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush and Tchiki Davis, author of Outsmart Your Smartphone, talk about how managing your digital consumption can lead to greater happiness.
Understanding The Gut-Brain Connection
March 16, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBIf your digestive tract reacts when you’re anxious or under stress, check out this episode of “Woman Worriers.” The conversation between Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush and Nikki Kenward, author of It’s All in Your Gut, will give you insight into why you should listen to your lower abdomen and what it’s trying to tell you.
Woman Worriers Celebrates an Anniversary
March 09, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBWoman Worriers is celebrating its two-year anniversary, and host Elizabeth Cush reflects on her podcasting journey, offers a book giveaway, and shares a mindful meditation with you.
Are Generational Patterns Hurting Your Relationships?
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBIf you’ve ever said, “I’m never gonna be like my Mom/Dad,” and then found yourself doing exactly what you didn’t want to, this episode of “Woman Worriers” is for you. Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush talks with Hunter Clarke-Fields, of the Mindful Mama podcast, about how mindfulness and an understanding of your generational patterns can help you be the parent, spouse and friend you want to be.
The Power of Female Friendships
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBDo you feel isolated? Disconnected? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of “Woman Worriers” Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush talks with Robyn D’Angelo, founder of The Wild Grace Collective, about women’s deep yearning for connection—with others and with self—and how to form the bonds that heal.
How to Find the Sovereign Space Within Yourself
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBIf you want to live in a world that is “more beautiful, bearable and bold,” this episode of “Woman Worriers” is for you. Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush talks with Marisa Goudy, a writing coach, energy healer and author of the new book The Sovereignty Knot: A Woman’s Way to Freedom, Power, Love, and Magic.
Drawing on Ancient Wisdom to Manage Anxiety and Depression
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBStress can be a killer. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Jennifer O’Sullivan about using yoga, mindfulness, traditional Chinese medicine and Internal Family Systems as tools to reduce stress and manage anxiety and depression.
The Woman Worriers Podcast Is Evolving and Growing
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MBWhether you’re a long-time fan Woman Worriers or a first-time listener, you’ll want to hear host Elizabeth Cush shares her thoughts on how the podcast is changing to better support you in these worrisome times.
Can you recover from obsessive-compulsive disorder?
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat is it like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Tenisa Montgomery, a therapist who has—and treats clients with—OCD.