Episodes

Sept. 11, 2024

My Bitchin’ 88 Camaro

Listener discretion is advised: This episode contains discussions of past accidents and emotional trauma that may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care while listening. Summary: In this deeply emotional episode o…
Aug. 14, 2024

Youth of Our Senior Years

Summary: In this episode of Pieces of a Woman, Cristie and DeAnna explore the idea of making the most of your 50s and 60s, which they call the youth of our senior years . They share personal stories from their summers—Cristi…
July 17, 2024

Why It's Time to Rethink Your Makeup in Your 40s and 50s

Summary: In this episode, Kimberly Weimer opens up about her personal journey with makeup, advocating for embracing our mature skin with confidence. She offers invaluable insights into makeup choices that complement our matu…
June 12, 2024

Boundaries in Your 50’s

Summary: In today's episode of the "Pieces of a Woman Podcast," Cristie and DeAnna tackle the topic of setting boundaries, particularly in your 50's. They discuss how the awareness and importance of boundaries have become mo…
May 15, 2024

The Emotional Shock of Retirement

Summary: In today’s episode of the Pieces of a Woman Podcast, Cristie and DeAnna discuss the emotional and often overlooked sides of retirement. Sharing from their own lives and conversations with friends who are navigating …
April 10, 2024

Empower HER, Navigating Women’s Health with Expert Advice

Summary: Welcome back to the Pieces of a Woman Podcast! Join Cristie and DeAnna for an eye-opening episode, where they sit down with Mary Scott, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who's got a wealth of knowledge on sexual a…
Dec. 13, 2023

What's On Your Bucket List?

Summary: Have you ever pursued anything on your bucket list? Maybe you’ve never taken a moment to write down everything and anything you’ve ever wanted to do in this life. In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are talking abou…
Nov. 15, 2023

How to Start a Podcast with Alexis Archuleta

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna sit down with their podcast manager, Alexis Archuleta to talk about what it takes to start a podcast. Alexis works behind the scenes of Pieces of a Woman. From editing the episode…
Oct. 18, 2023

How Confronting Shame Can Transform the Future

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna get vulnerable as they share their personal experiences with shame and how it has shown up in their own lives. They talk about it as a catalyst for change in future generations an…
Sept. 13, 2023

Taking the Leap

Summary: In this episode, Cristie turns the mic on DeAnna as she shares some big news on her recent career decision. Her candid story serves as a beacon of encouragement that your identity is more than your career and that i…
Aug. 16, 2023

Achieving Balance and Joy as a Guilt-Free Working Mom

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna delve into the topic of work-life balance as a working mom. They shatter the misconception that women must choose between their careers and staying at home, highlighting the fact …
July 20, 2023

"The10Ninety" Podcast

*Content Warning* - this episode discusses suicide and may be triggering for some individuals. Summary: This week's episode is a unique one as we share Cristie's recent guest interview on The10Ninety Podcast, hosted by Maso…
June 14, 2023

Beauty is Personal

Summary: Aging is a natural and beautiful part of life, but seeking cosmetic procedures isn’t all bad. In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna discuss their beauty secrets and treatments they’ve had done, while also learning how…
May 31, 2023

The 10Ninety Rule with Mason Sawyer

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna speak with Mason Sawyer after losing his wife, children, brother, and nephew to a horrifying car accident, leaving his 3-year-old son as the only survivor. Mason gets vulnerable a…
May 24, 2023

Building a Resilient Mind

Summary: Every single person that walks this planet deals with mental health in some capacity or another. In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are talking about mental health on a broad spectrum but remain sensitive to the fa…
March 29, 2023

Family Vacation Planning

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna talk about their experiences planning family vacations with their adult children (and sometimes, grandchildren). They share their tips and tricks on how to create a financial plan…
March 15, 2023

The Gift You Can Give Your Marriage

Summary: Marriage is hard work. In this episode, Cristie gets vulnerable as she shares why she and her husband decided to take time apart from their marriage. Cristie and DeAnna dive deep into what it takes to put in the wor…
Dec. 7, 2022

Our Favorite Things (Holiday Gift Edition)

Summary: We all know that the holidays can be stressful and hectic. It's easy to feel like you're running out of time or feeling frustrated trying to find that "perfect gift" your loved ones would enjoy. But don't stress - b…
Nov. 23, 2022

The Power of Serving

Summary: It's the season of giving and gratitude! And in today's episode, Cristie and Deanna are talking about how you can give back in ways that you may have not thought of before. From volunteering your time to simply bein…
Nov. 9, 2022

The Mental & Emotional Impact of Making Tough Decisions

Summary: A recent life change that Cristie deems one of the toughest in her career sparks this week’s conversation. Cristie and DeAnna sit down in person for the first time in a while to discuss how they navigate big decisio…
Oct. 26, 2022

Dating After Divorce (as a Single Dad)

Summary: If you're newly divorced or have been divorced for a while, reentering the dating scene may seem impossible. In this episode, Deanna is joined by her husband Scott, who opens up about his experience when he was a ne…
Oct. 12, 2022

Change Your Breath, Change Your Life with Ana Lilia

Summary: In this episode, we're joined by guest Ana Lilia, a breathwork intuitive coach who helps people release stress and connect with their authentic selves. She chats about her work, how she got into it, and the importan…
Sept. 28, 2022

Creating Positive Change with 100 Humanitarians

*Content Warning - In this episode, Heidi mentions her experience with sexual abuse. Summary: What would you do if an unexpected trip led to something you felt passionate about doing for the rest of your life? For today's gu…
Sept. 14, 2022

The Miracle of a Heart Transplant

Summary: FACT: Cardiac arrest remains a public health crisis. There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually in the U.S., nearly 90% of them fatal. * according to The American Heart Association, …