The Strong Women Power Half-hour is a direct punch to the Patriarchy! Host Kelly Hickey covers topics such as politics, pop culture, spirituality, self-love and more! Each show's theme connects to a bigger overall theme of glorious women's empowerment! Kelly focuses on how to be your strongest, happiest, healthiest self by highlighting local and international women role models, trailblazers and community rock stars.
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Listen in as we talk with Breath Coach Jess Buckley all about resting, napping and creating a beautiful life for yourself, beyond the grind of the Patriarchy, capitalism and, yes, the holiday season. We talk about how to create moments of peace for yourself, how to “Pause & Refresh” when moments seem overwhelming and how to manage expectations so t…
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It’s so good to be back with you again! In this episode, we have a real talk about the grief and anger resulting from the American election while also figuring out how to move forward. It’s important to be honest with yourself and allow space for your feelings right now. AND it’s important for YOU to take care of YOU, focus on what you can control,…
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In this episode we talk about Spring as the season of letting go, cleaning out the old and making space for the new. Letting go is a rarely easy thing to do and yet it’s universal to the human experience. So, let’s talk about letting go, labyrinths and more! Also in this episode we have a special treat for you, the thoughtful and wise Jane Doull re…
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Hello 2024! Also, how dare you sneak up on me like this. With both feet now in the new year, it’s a great opportunity to ask ourselves what we want out of 2024. It’s important to take a moment and ask ourselves what our heart’s desires and goals are for this year. If we don’t take the time to ask ourselves it’s so easy to get swallowed up into othe…
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Hello again beautiful pod squad! We’re back after the summer break and so excited to talk to you about becoming WHOLE. What a concept, right? How do we do that? Well, one way is to integrate the different versions of ourselves we carry around. We may hide away or ignore parts of ourselves, but those parts are still there and they require love and a…
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In this episode Kelly talks about how the mothering and nurturing we do makes the world go ‘round. She talks about how being a nurturing leader and mothering are synonyms, even if we have a complicated relationship with the word Mother. She talks about the fears she had about becoming a mother and why self-mothering (or being your own inner-mom) is…
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It’s true. You are. You are doing *so* much better than you think you are. Unfortunately, Women rarely have an accurate view of ourselves (thanks, patriarchy!). Too often, we exaggerate personal setbacks and minimize our accomplishments. It can be easier to remember the critiques and negative stuff than the positive compliments. So, this is a podca…
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In this season of rebirth and awakening, many of us are feeling the call to return to ourselves, return to who we truly are. Most of us have been distracted and over-stimulated from the uncertainty and chaos that were the last three years but now, as we peak our heads outside the cave of winter, we are curious and hungry to get back to ourselves. R…
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It’s our first episode of 2023! Let’s talk about fables, stories and journeys to the underworld and back. Listen in to hear about the importance of the journey, including the magic in the “darkness”. Kelly talks about Inanna, Persephone, Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy in Oz - all women on important journeys for wisdom, power and their souls. There…
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So happy to be back! And I LOVE diving into the topic of this episode: yin energy, yule time and the holy days around the winter solstice. This time of year has ancient roots of rejoicing, feasting and being together. So many modern holiday (meaning “holy day'') traditions are based in pagan or nature-centered spirituality and they are beautiful to…
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Part of owning and embodying our power is by owning the energy we create and transmit to the outside world (and to ourselves). By taking responsibility for the energy we bring, we are acknowledging the power we have, while consciously creating the lives and futures we want. We are not mere victims of life’s circumstances. We are powerful agents of …
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There’s a whirlwind of chaos going on out there and it can be so easy to get swept away into it. It’s time that we prioritize our own peace. It’s time that we purposefully sought out peace for yourselves. It’s time that we *created* more peace in our lives. And there are so many ways to do it! What brings you peace? What allows you to slow down and…
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I’m back from summer holidays and ready to give you your podcast dose of encouragement, support and sisterly love. If you are feeling a little lost lately, you are NOT alone. The whole world is in a state of transition as we stare down the barrels of so many unknowns. It’s OK to feel a little (or a lot) lost right now. It’s normal, even. And I’m he…
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It’s here! Your Summer Jams for Strong Women 2022 is here!This is a list designed to help you feel good about yourself. It’s designed to help you feel powerful in your woman-self. And it’s designed to help you feel happy, encouraged and inspired. Turn it on when you are about to go for a walk, a drive or when you are to clean, chop, cook, chill, si…
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What a week, right? What year is this even? How do I process all that’s happening in the world? We cover that and much more in our latest episode. There are plenty of reasons to become radicalized - to hold views in opposition to the current political, social, or religious status quo. We have SO many systems that are not working for us. It’s time w…
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It’s time for a little healing, letting go and all that other good stuff. In this episode we talk about why women find it so hard to forgive themselves and why we punish ourselves for past perceived mistakes. We also talk about the magic of forgiving ourselves and creating room for our better, happier future. We even finish the episode with a tiny,…
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If Mothers Ran the World There Would Be No WarIn this episode designed to empower and encourage, Kelly talks about what it would mean if mothers ran the world. We look at cultures where women and mothers traditionally lead and talk about how after making, growing and keeping alive another human, you are less likely to send a child to war. We talk a…
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IWD Special- Break The Bias, Smash The Patriarchy And Build A New World - 2022 - 03 - 11, 9.45 PM
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For our 4th year in a row I am so excited to share with you our International Women’s Day Special hosted by our treasured host and moderator, Sarojini! We talk about the matriarchy of Jamaica, wrestling with your own feminisms today, dismantling the patriarchy, the empowering practice of dismantling our limiting beliefs while anchoring ourselves in…
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I was so glad to chat with Elaine Dunphy about the revolution of joy and the beauty of connecting to our bodies. Elaine teaches classes of beautiful moving meditations called NIA. And who couldn’t use more tools to add joy, health and happiness to our lives? PLUS, I have great news that she’s giving us all a FREE CLASS in the Strong Women Co Tribe!…
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In this episode, we talk a little about the year that was 2021 and then dive into the REAL reason most of us have any nice feelings or memories of Christmas: strong women. It’s women who organize the festive events, synchronize schedules, buy the majority of thoughtful presents and bake almost all the cookies. Women make Christmas. Really, women ma…
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And we are back! Woohoo! In this episode we talk about how women can set themselves up to win so that they can save (and be!) themselves! There’s a lie we’ve been told: it's that we need something or someone outside of ourselves to save us. No, ma’am. The ONLY one that can save you, heal you and protect you is YOU. There’s a freedom and power that …
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The word “strong” used to be exclusively associated with physical strength but recently we’ve begun to realize that true strength is of the emotional and psychological variety. In this episode I walk you through some easy tools to better understand your own strength and resilience. I also offer theories as to why women, as a group, are so very stro…
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Silver Threads: Celebrating the accumulation of our lives
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In this episode we talk with the famous + talented author + trailblazer, Patricia Lynn Reilly about women-affirming actions, words and realities. We talk about reclaiming our lives, images and bodies as our own while dismantling the patriarchy, one revolutionary act at a time. Patricia Lynn brings her beautiful work to us to highlight the power of …
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Here's just the songs for your listening pleasure:Women Empowerment Jams - Summer 2021Imagine a woman (1999) by Patricia Lynn ReillyI am enough (2020) by Daphne WillisCover Me in Sunshine (2021) by P!nk + Willow Sage HartTry (2014) by Dolly PartonI’m a Woman (2018) by WhissellYou Say (2018) by Lauren Daigle Woman (O Mama) (2015) by Joy WilliamsMake…
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Special Episode: Women Empowerment Jams - Summer 2021Here’s the empowerment playlist you’ve been looking for this summer! I’ve taken all our featured songs of the year, picked out the most motivational and fun, and then put them in a flow to help you on your journey of healing and growing on your path through womanhood this summer! This playlist is…
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When we hear other women’s journeys of healing it helps us make sense of our own. In my most honest and raw podcast yet I talk about a big part of my own healing journey and where I am with it now. Healing isn’t something you do just once and it’s done. Healing takes time to unfold. And the layers, oh my the non-linear layers. Sometimes things come…
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Happy Pride! “One Is Not Born, But Rather Becomes A Woman”
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Happy Pride! One is not born, but rather becomes a woman.“One is not born, but rather becomes a woman” is a quote by Simone de Beauvoir in her 1949 book, in which she discusses the treatment of women throughout history. This quote is a great reminder that becoming a woman is a process for us all, including our trans sisters. In this episode I talk …
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There’s a common theme that keeps coming up lately. Women keep saying, “I just want to feel like myself again.” These last 16+ months have left many of us aching for us to just “feel like ourselves”, whatever that may be. We remember a version of ourselves that wasn’t so depleted and wary from dealing with the pandemic. Many of us remember a versio…
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There’s something undeniable about the power of an eclipse. Ancient peoples would look up at them in awe similarly to the way we do now. Eclipses are about shedding the old skin, letting go of old patterns and creating space for the new. They are about healing and growing. They are a wonderful time to reflect, go inward and we have extra tools to h…
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Every try, every ounce of effort counts in this game called life. Trying MATTERS. And in current times when we may be feeling “effort fatigue” due to all the extra energy, work and time even simple tasks take, it’s nice to be reminded that all the effort, energy and TRYING matters. It’s accumulative and it’s the only way anything ever gets done, re…
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There’s a lie that is told and repeated to keep us small and it is that we are somehow not enough. It’s the underlying belief rotted in so much negative thinking, sadness and even illness. But we are here to tell you (or remind you, because we all need reminding sometimes) that you are ABSOLUTELY enough. And that trying your best is, of course, eno…
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This is the time for new beginnings. We’ve faced so many endings in the last year but like the ancient trilogy of the Goddess teaches us, there is birth, death and rebirth. And this is REBIRTH time. There is hope! There is light at the end of this tunnel! Some of us thrive in times of change and others struggle with finding our footing amid the “ne…
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What we all need right now is to be extra kind and gentle with ourselves. It’s been a long, strange and confusing year. It can be tempting to critique ourselves or to try to rush back to some kind of “normal” but what we really need is patience, encouragement and support. The good news? In *this* story, the princess saves HERSELF. But to do that sh…
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Happy IWD: Woman Power, Leadership & Wisdom
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It’s International Women’s Day - woohoo! And we have a special treat in store to mark this day of celebration, recognition and empowerment - it’s a show full of smart, nurturing real-life passionate wisdom from a diverse group of strong international women!We are so thrilled to partner with Sarojini of Caribbean Connections again for this fun and i…
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In this episode Kelly offers up some real world suggestions on how to focus on the good stuff going on in your world. We all know these are trying times but there are things we can do to get grounded and clarify the meaningful stuff while letting the less important things fall away. We can bring those treasured joys to the forefront of our mind and…
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Wow, we have normalized so much hard stuff in the last year. And if you’ve been feeling pressure to be OK, despite the chaos and change swirling around, you are NOT alone. In this pod and radio show we encourage and support our listeners to feel and be whatever they are right now. It’s powerful and healing to be honest with ourselves as we face the…
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Living in hope is ALWAYS better than living in fear. And despite the rocky start to the year, most of us are SO ready for more optimism and faith right now. There’s a shift occurring. And even if the last year has caused us to be extra cautious, there is a growing desire to do better and be better. But what shall be? The question can be as paralyzi…
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Lessons Learned 2020
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In this star-studded pod we have all our special podcast guests of 2020 here to share the lessons each of them has learned from this epic year. There’s so much to process, absorb and digest about 2020 and there’s huge value in sharing our life lessons with one another. Listen in to hear some beautiful people sharing, connecting and hoping for a bet…
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We made it! We are going to survive 2020 and live to tell about it! This time of year is usually meant to be slower and more reflective as we celebrate life and all we’ve learned but *this year* there’s even more to process that usual. We all need to take some time to digest and absorb what this year has been, what we’ve experienced, what it has fe…
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One of the best ways you can help yourself in times of stress and uncertainty (like 2020!) is to focus on what you *can* control, instead of what you can’t. People of all ages are burning out from the intensity and strain of this year. Mental health issues are on the rise everywhere. But there is good news: You have the power to focus (or refocus) …
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You are a child of the Universe and everything is unfolding exactly as it should - what a relief, right? That’s the main theme of this episode of the Strong Women Power Half-hour! In this challenging time of uncertainty it is powerful to be reminded of our power to help ourselves be grounded, reassured and whole. After everything this year has brou…
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What is the Divine Feminine, anyway?
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What is the Divine Feminine and why do folks keep talking about it “rising”? In this episode I, your host Kelly, talk with my Shaman and soul-sister Regina Wright about the Divine Feminine, women’s spirituality, human history and more. Is the Divine Feminine only found in women? What's the difference between the Divine Feminine and Goddesses? Join …
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We are back! Wohoo! And we have another round of motivation and useful advice to help you be your strongest, happiest and healthiest self! Our host Kelly gets real about your dreams and how to move you closer to them. Little steps add up and you are a POWERFUL being. Why not be more conscious of the power you have? Why not set yourself up for succe…
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This is a special episode of the Strong Women Power Half-hour! No woman is an island, as we always say, and in this episode our host Kelly reaches out to other women for words of empowerment, encouragement, acknowledgement, healing and truth. In a well-rounded and diverse montage of some of the best blurbs, speeches and poetry on the internet, we g…
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It is important to give your inner child love, support and reassurance, in “normal” times. But it is especially true when we’ve all been so shocked and challenged by world events out of our control. By connecting to and listening to your inner child you can help to heal yourself while stepping into your full adult being. In this episode, Kelly help…
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Wow. This year has been one wild ride. Collectively we have each been on our own journeys of facing our deepest fears (including the unknown) and we are still HERE. In this episode Kelly talks about the realities of 2020 through the lenses of the creation/destruction Goddesses Kali and Pelé while acknowledging how anxiety and depression creeps in a…
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Wohoo! Our third annual Strong Women Power Half-hour summer playlist is here! Each song has been specifically chosen to help you feel supported and empowered while grooving along your path! This playlist is designed for you to just press play as you go for a walk, drive, cook supper, BBQ or party! Listen up to the stories and melodies which are all…
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It’s summer and that means time to listen to our annual Strong Women Power Half-hour summer playlist while enjoying this glorious season! Listen up as we share a few pieces of womanly advice while helping you remember the fun of SUMMER. You are doing great. Make sure to tell yourself that. And don’t be afraid to ask for help. This summer is a real …
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Yes, you read that title right - you are a freaking rockstar. You are dealing with so much. You are doing great as you navigate through uncharted waters. And this is a podcast devoted to helping and empowering you RIGHT NOW. You are kicking butt and taking names at a very difficult time. You are being challenged unlike before. You are handling so m…
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No matter what, we need to create a livable life for ourselves. And even amid the chaos, we CAN create a livable life. There will always be stressors and distractions but we DESERVE a livable life with joy, rest, creativity and connectivity. Start with what you have control over (and let go of the things you don’t). You deserve all the good things.…
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