Women Road Warriors Podcast Episodes

Kindness is often treated like a weakness. But what if it is actually a survival skill that can help us manage stress, interrupt negative thoughts, and reclaim our power? Nicole Phillips, founder of Kindness Is Contagious and host of The Kindness Podcast, which Oprah Magazine recognized as one of the top happiness podcasts, joins Women Road Warriors hosts Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro to reveal how intentional kindness transformed her habits, marriage, family, and outlook on life. A breast...

You’re eating clean, exercising, meeting your responsibilities, and pushing through every demanding day, but you’re still exhausted. Here’s something every overwhelmed woman needs to hear: you may not need more discipline. You may need to stop fighting your body and start listening to what it is trying to tell you. In this eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley M. Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro talk with Katie Hardie, a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist, FDN Practitioner, and found...

Wyoming is famous as the Cowboy State, but women have shaped its laws, land, culture, and communities from the beginning. In 1869, Wyoming Territory became the first U.S. territory to grant women the right to vote, a historic breakthrough that helped earn it another proud name: the Equality State. Fifth-generation Wyomingite, photographer, and storyteller Lindsay Linton Buk joins Women Road Warriors hosts Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro to reveal the remarkable women behind Wyoming’s history ...

Do you seem to keep attracting the wrong partner? Is it bad luck or are unconscious relationship patterns shaping who you choose, trust, and love? If dating or relationships feel like the same painful story with a different person playing the lead, your attachment style may be the reason. Insecure attachment can leave you terrified of abandonment, uncomfortable with intimacy, or repeatedly drawn to emotionally unavailable and toxic partners. Clinical psychologist, attachment theory expert, and...

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Weight gain. Anxiety. Exhaustion. Mood swings. Burnout. If you've ever been told, "It's just part of mid-life," this episode may completely change the way you think about your health. Nearly two out of three women say their healthcare provider never talked to them about what to expect during menopause. Millions of women struggle with perimenopause and menopause symptoms, yet many leave their doctor's office without answers. Research shows most women are never properly e...

What does it really take to pursue a dream and keep going when life breaks your heart? On this inspiring episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with powerhouse country-soul singer-songwriter Morgan Myles to discuss the resilience, faith, and authenticity that have shaped both her life and her music. Her lessons will empower you and give you hope. Many first discovered Morgan during her unforgettable run as a Top 3 finalist on NBC's The Voice, where she earne...

What would you do if your commercial flight was hijacked by armed terrorists and you didn't know if you'd ever see your family again? In this gripping episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Mimi Nichter, award-winning anthropologist, professor emerita, and author of Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience. At just 20 years old, Mimi boarded what she believed would be a routine flight home from Israel in 1970. Instead, her plane was hijacked by ...

Weddings are supposed to be joyful celebrations, but they can also be a minefield of expectations, family dynamics, social pressures, and etiquette dilemmas. Who pays for what? Is it okay to invite someone to the bridal shower but not the wedding? How should couples handle destination weddings, gift registries, social media, online RSVPs, and difficult family situations? And what happens when modern wedding trends collide with traditional etiquette? In this fun episode of Women Road Warriors, ...

How do you build a successful career, raise a family, protect your health, and still have a life? Sarah Armstrong, Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google and author of The Art of the Juggling Act: A Bite-Sized Guide for Working Parents, joins Women Road Warriors to share practical strategies for balancing work, family, friendships, health, and personal fulfillment. Drawing from leadership roles at Google, McKinsey & Company, Coca-Cola, and Leo Burnett, Sarah discusses why the ...

What happens when you're told your dreams are impossible? When Michelle Huntington pursued aviation, she was told women shouldn't fly. One person even claimed women weren't physically suited for the cockpit. Michelle refused to accept someone else's limits. She went on to become one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide, spending more than two decades making critical decisions at 35,000 feet where waiting for perfect information simply wasn't an option. Those experiences taught...

One in four children are approached sexually online That shocking statistic is driving a growing movement to protect kids from online predators, sextortion schemes, social media manipulation, cyber exploitation, AI dangers, and the mental health crisis fueled by technology. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore Internet safety with Lynn Shaw, founder and president of Lynn's Warriors, a nonprofit organization fighting human tra...

Did you know that by age 32, women may have already lost up to 90% of their eggs? For decades, women have been told they can “have it all” — career success, love, family, and freedom. But few are told how fertility and biology truly fit into that equation. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome leading reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Jaime Knopman, Director of Fertility Preservation at CCRM New York, and co-author of the new b...

Could your screen time be impairing your memory, learning ability, focus, and attention span? You could unintentionally be rewiring your brain the wrong way and that goes for kids as well as adults. Research shows excessive screen time can negatively affect sleep, concentration, working memory, emotional regulation, and attention span. For both children and adults, digital overload may contribute to mental fatigue, increased stress, reduced productivity, forgetfulness, and difficulty focusing f...

Lisa Sander knows what it means to help people rebuild after life turns upside down. After decades of working as a nurse and caring for COVID patients during one of the most difficult seasons in modern healthcare, Lisa experienced a powerful personal awakening that led her toward transformation coaching and faith-led healing. In this heartfelt episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, Lisa shares how women can move from stuck to strong through grief, divorce, blende...

What does it take to survive the unthinkable and then transform because of it? In this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Carol Murray, a woman whose life changed in an instant after a catastrophic skydiving accident left her free-falling over half a mile when both her main and backup parachutes failed. Her story was featured in the Toronto Star. The impact caused devastating injuries and years of recovery, but that’s only the beginning of h...

“Calm down.” “You’re overreacting.” “You’re too much.” Women hear it everywhere—but what if the truth is this: you’re not too much… you’re carrying too much. On Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Beatriz (Béa) Victoria Albina, a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing™. This conversation dives deep into women’s mental health, burnout recovery, boundaries, self-worth, and nervous system regul...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of work, and many are asking the same question: Will my career still matter in an AI-driven world? In this episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with AI strategist and investor Tallulah Le Merle to explore how women can stay relevant, competitive, and thrive as AI reshapes industries. The good news is women have strong abilities to shine in this new era. Tallulah leads AI investment strategy for firms c...

Do you struggle with self-doubt or a lack of confidence? You’re not alone and this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro is here to help you change that. We’re joined by confidence expert Simone Knego, a two-time TEDx speaker, award-winning author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her newest book Real Confidence, and co-host of the globally ranked podcast Her Unshakeable Confidence. From summiting Mount Kilimanjaro to raising six children in a multicultural...

What does it really take to go undercover, expose corruption, and protect lives at the highest level? In this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro feature real-life covert operative Nina Hobson—whose story feels like a movie, but every moment is real. For over 15 years, Nina worked on the front lines of U.K. law enforcement, leading high-risk undercover operations involving murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and financial crimes totalling over $100 millio...

Food insecurity, hunger, food justice, and access to nutritious food are critical issues impacting millions—and the solutions may be closer than we think. In this compelling episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, we speak with Jenique Jones, Executive Director of WhyHunger, about solving hunger through sustainable, community-driven solutions and why hunger is not inevitable. Jenique’s passion is rooted in lived experience. Growing up in Harlem during the crack e...

Mindfulness, meditation, healing, resilience, and compassion are at the heart of this conversation with author and meditation teacher Oneika Mays. After a personal tragedy changed the course of her life, Oneika left a successful career and began teaching mindfulness in one of the most unexpected places — Rikers Island. There, she became the first mindfulness expert to assist incarcerated individuals, introducing meditation and compassion practices to people navigating some of life’s most diffi...

Women’s History Month, women leaders, and women pioneers take center stage in this inspiring episode of the Women Road Warriors empowerment talk show. Women have shaped every chapter of history around the world — yet for generations many of their stories have gone untold. The accomplishments of women deserve far more than being reduced to a footnote at the bottom of a page. For nearly three decades, the National Women’s History Museum has worked to illuminate the women who helped build the Uni...

Resilience, mindset, overcoming adversity, and personal growth take center stage in this powerful conversation with bestselling author and keynote speaker Stacey Chillemi. What if your greatest challenge could become your greatest purpose? On this inspiring episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Stacey Chillemi—20-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and mindset coach whose work has empowered millions around the world. Stacey’s journey began with a life...

What does it truly mean for a woman to choose herself — after decades of devotion, visibility, and living at the center of global fame? As we enter Women’s History Month, on this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Deborah Santana — author, activist, philanthropist, and former wife of legendary musician Carlos Santana. For 34 years, Deborah served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Santana Management, helping steward an international ...