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
Coping With the Trauma of Chronic Illness
January 20, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 40.4 MBIf you suffer from chronic pain or illness, you may also experience trauma. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush welcomes back Daniela Paolone for a discussion on chronic illness-induced post-traumatic stress disorder and how to manage it.
Do You Really Need a “New You” for the New Year?
January 13, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat’s your pet peeve? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush shares her concerns the common cultural idea that we need to “fix” ourselves with the coming a new year—and what to do instead.
Managing Triggers Through Mindfulness
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 28.6 MBTrauma survivors can get triggered in ways that feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Woman Worriers podcast, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Deirdre Fay about using mindfulness and meditation to manage triggers and take care of ourselves in that moment.
Re-run How to Recover from Perfectionism
December 16, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week we're re-playing the number one downloaded episode of 2019. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and under pressure, maybe you’re trying too hard to be perfect. Always focusing on others can add to your anxiety. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Sharon Martin, LCSW, talk about how perfectionism can fuel anxiety—and what to do about it.
Re-Run Exploring Our Anxious Parts
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 43.3 MBWe're rerunning the top three episodes of 2019 and this week we're sharing the second most downloaded session. If you’ve ever said, “Part of me feels…,” you’ll relate to this episode of Woman Worriers. Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Michelle Richardson about anxiety and the “parts” of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a gentle approach to healing.
Self-Compassion Takes Practice
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBThis episode was the third most downloaded episode of 2019. Self-compassion can be a powerful tool for healing. Elizabeth Cush, host of Woman Worriers, talks about how to practice being your own best friend.
How to Be Mindful This Holiday Season
November 30, 2019 16:28 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MBWe’re heading into the holiday season. Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush offers some tips on handling the stresses that can come with it.
How to Be a Caregiver Without Going Crazy
November 18, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 29.4 MBSo many women today find themselves serving as caregivers for elderly loved ones. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Laura Vaillancourt about why caregiving can be so difficult and how to better manage being a caregiver.
Using Your Body’s Innate Wisdom to Heal From Trauma
November 11, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 35.5 MBOur body holds tension and even past trauma. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Danielle Ivins-Fishman about Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) to reduce stress and anxiety.
What to Do When the World Feels Threatening
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWhat’s at the heart of fear? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush explores what it’s like to feel fear—and offers an antidote.
How to Be a Mom Without Losing Your Self
October 28, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 34.5 MBAs much as you love your kids, parenting can be a struggle. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Doña Bumgarner about how ease some of your anxieties about being a mom.
Helping the World Make Room for Differences
October 21, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat’s it like to live with cerebral palsy? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Win Kelly Charles about living and thriving with a disability.
How Are You Managing Anger?
October 14, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MBEveryone feels anger. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush explores being angry, showing anger and why so many women find anger so uncomfortable.
Exploring Intuition
October 07, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 37.2 MBYou’ve heard the expression “woman’s intuition.” But what does it mean? In this episode of Woman Worriers, Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush talks with Lee Chaix McDonough, host of “Work Your Inner Wisdom,” about the power of your intuition.
Are You Anxious About Getting Enough Sleep?
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.6 MBIf your anxiety keeps you awake at night, listen to this episode of Woman Worriers. Host Elizabeth Cush interviews insomnia and anxiety specialist Yishan Xu, Ph.D., who shares some eye-opening information about sleep and mental health.
Unbinding Family Ties
September 23, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.2 MB“Family is everything,” we’re told. But what about families that cause us pain? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and Annie Wright, a therapist who specialists in complex relational trauma, talk about family estrangement and why it might be necessary.
Anxiety and Childhood Emotional Neglect™
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 28.8 MBFeelings of anxiety, emptiness and disconnect often have roots deep in even seemingly happy childhoods. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Dr. Jonice Webb about the adult impacts of Childhood Emotional Neglect.™
Why Mindfulness Works When You’re Anxious
September 09, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBMindfulness takes practice, but it’s worthwhile. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush offers techniques for practicing mindfulness to help manage stress and anxiety.
Anxiety, Mindful Awareness and… Your Pelvic Floor?
September 02, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 33.7 MBWomen have sex and babies, but somehow the topic of the pelvis is rarely on the table. That changes with this episode of Woman Worriers, when host Elizabeth Cush interviews Leslie Howard about her book Pelvic Liberation.
Endometriosis: No, It’s NOT All In Your Head
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 46 MBIf your period always caused unbearable pain, how would you know it wasn’t normal? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Sofia Arellano on the challenges of diagnosing and managing endometriosis.
How Couples Can Cope With Betrayal
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 37.3 MBBetrayal can be traumatic for both parties in a relationship. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Anna Osborn, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about finding a way to heal after infidelity has destroyed trust.
The Whys and Hows of Self Care for Women
August 12, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 17.9 MBStressed? Depressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? In this week’s episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks about the importance of self care for women.
Learn How Gratitude Can Change Your World
August 05, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 33 MBIf you often feel like you live under a dark cloud, this episode of Woman Worriers may help you see the sunshine. Host Elizabeth Cush and author Linda Roszak Burton talk about how gratitude can make a difference in your life.
Are Expectations Making You Anxious? You Bet!
July 29, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 40.8 MBAre expectations making you miserable? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and Agnes Wainman, PhD, talk about how trying to live up to unrealistic expectations drives stress, overwhelm and anxiety.
How Women Can Learn to Set Healthy Boundaries
July 22, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 28.5 MBIf you feel guilty when you say “No,” this week’s episode of Woman Worriers is for you. Host Elizabeth Cush interviews Nicole Liloia, a women’s empowerment coach who helps women learn to set healthy boundaries and speak up for what they want and need in their lives.
The Impact of Emotionally Abusive Relationships
July 15, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MBFollowing last week’s powerful podcast on domestic violence homicide, Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush shares her personal insights into emotionally abusive relationships and their long-lasting impact.
What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 36.6 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.
What You Should Know About Your Kids and Video Games
July 01, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 25.1 MBIf you wonder whether your kids spend too much time playing video games, this episode of Woman Worriers offers some answers. Host Elizabeth Cush and Dr. Rachel Altvater talk about common parental concerns regarding children and teens and online gaming.
How Mindfulness Can Help Us Heal
June 24, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 33.5 MBWould you like the gift of being mindfully present? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Mari A. Lee about healing the wounds of past trauma through mindfulness and what to look for in guide on your mindfulness journey.
Using Mindfulness to Declutter the Mind
June 17, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 32.9 MBThirty years ago, Vidyamala Burch began exploring mindfulness and meditation as a means of managing the pain of a spinal injury. In this episode of Woman Worriers, she talks with host Elizabeth Cush about her book Mindfulness for Women – declutter your mind, simplify your life, find time to ‘be.’
Finding Mindfulness In Nature
June 10, 2019 14:52 - 17 minutes - 17.8 MBThe outdoors is a perfect setting for practicing mindfulness. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush offers tips for finding mindful moments in nature.
How Horses Can Help You Heal
June 03, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 33.3 MBWhether you grew up wanting a pony or know nothing about the equine world, you’ll find this episode of Woman Worriers to be fascinating. Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Charlotte Hiler Easley about horses as healers.
Talking About Stress And Teen Suicide Prevention
May 27, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 31.1 MBIf you’re concerned about teen suicide, listen to this episode of Woman Worriers. Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Dr. Rachel Altvater about child and adolescent stress and suicide prevention.
Exploring Our Anxious Parts With Internal Family Systems
May 20, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 42.3 MBIf you’ve ever said, “Part of me feels…,” you’ll relate to this episode of Woman Worriers. Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Michelle Richardson about anxiety and the “parts” of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a gentle approach to healing.
How SoulCollage® Helps Healing From Trauma
May 13, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 29.9 MBCreativity can be healing. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Jennifer Wolfe-Hagstrom about SoulCollage® and how it can reduce anxiety and enhance the therapeutic experience.
Managing Anxiety When Things Don’t Go As Planned
May 06, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBLife is unpredictable. Elizabeth Cush, host of Woman Worriers, talks about managing anxiety when things don’t go as planned.
Women, Money & Anxiety
April 28, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBIf you ever worry about your finances, tune into this episode of Woman Worriers. Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Michelle Jackson talks about managing money mindfully.
Fertility Challenges and Mental Health
April 22, 2019 10:25 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBWomen have babies, right? In this episode of Woman Worriers, creator and host Elizabeth Cush talks with Catherine O’Brien about the emotional and psychological impact of infertility.
PCOS: The Invisible Disease Affecting Women
April 14, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 36.8 MBCould you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Gretchen Kubacky, Psy.D., about this very common yet under-diagnosed condition affecting women.
Elizabeth Cush on Self-Compassion
April 01, 2019 09:50 - 30 minutes - 26.8 MBSelf-compassion can be a powerful tool for healing anxiety. Elizabeth Cush, host of Woman Worriers, talks about how to practice being your own best friend. She also shares a self-compassion meditation her Ignite Annapolis presentation.
Lourdes Viado on Exploring Dreams
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 39.9 MBWhat do your dreams mean?? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Dr. Lourdes Viado about digging deep into the unconscious mind and trying to understand what it might be trying to tell us.
Roseann Capanna-Hodge on Brain Health
March 17, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 40.3 MBCould inflammation be behind your anxiety or depression? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D, BCN, LPC, about the brain, the body and mental health—and how best to take care of them.
Celebrating Our Anniversary With Gratitude
March 10, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week marks the one-year anniversary of the Woman Worriers podcast—and 10,000 downloads. To celebrate, host Elizabeth Cush shares her gratitude and a guided mediation.
Marie Celeste on Adoption Trauma
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 40 MBAdoption can impact the lives of all involved in ways that aren’t always obvious. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Marie Celeste, talk about adoption, from the trauma of losing the birth family to challenges within the adoptive family to a better understanding of those involved in the adoption process.
Lynn Fraser on The Body, the Mind and Trauma Recovery
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 34 MBResearch shows that the body stores memories of trauma. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest Lynn Fraser, author of Friends With Your Mind, talk about safely accessing those memories on the journey to recovery.
Elizabeth Cush on Mindful Body Awareness
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MBOur mind and body are intertwined, but we don’t always recognize this connection. Elizabeth Cush, host of Woman Worriers, explains why it’s important to get in touch with your body and how to hear what it’s trying to tell you.
Emily Clark on Shame
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 38.7 MBSurvivors of sexual violence often carry a great deal of shame and self blame. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Emily Clark, MSW, talk about overcoming shame and finding confidence in recovery from sexual assault.
Sharon Martin on Perfectionsim and Anxiety
February 04, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 32.2 MBIf you’re feeling overwhelmed and under pressure, maybe you’re trying too hard to be perfect. Always focusing on others can add to your anxiety. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Sharon Martin, LCSW, talk about how perfectionism can fuel anxiety—and what to do about it.
Susan Piver on The Four Noble Truths of Love
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MBCan mindfulness help your marriage? In this episode of Woman Worriers Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush talks with Susan Piver, meditation teacher and author of The Four Noble Truths of Love, about the Buddhist perspective on relationships.
Elizabeth Cush on Healing Through Storytelling
January 21, 2019 11:42 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBExploring your story can help you put the past in a new perspective. In this episode of the Woman Worriers podcast, host Elizabeth Cush shares her story of sexual abuse and talks about how telling it helped her heal.