Women Road Warriors Podcast Episodes

Accelerating your route to good health is something all women need to know. Women truck drivers especially need to get on this pathway. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro spoke with Hope Zvara of Mother Trucker Yoga who helps empower men and women to achieve good health. As Hope says, the key to longevity is in Vitamin M. Learn what that is in this podcast. There are practical ways to feel better, improve mobility, well-being, live pain-free, fight aging, and get fit. She comes from a recovery pe...

Too many trauma survivors suffer in silence, reliving what happened to them every day. There is hope on the path to healing. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro tackle how survivors can heal themselves in this interview with empowerment coach Sandra Cooze. Sandra is a trauma survivor who has helped thousands of people heal. She is an intuitive trauma release. certified traumatic incident reduction facilitator, self-empowerment coach, and the author of Journey to Your Self: How to Heal from Trauma....

Women have a whole lot of challenges when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Many women never do. It’s even tougher when you are a driver. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro on Women Road Warriors explore how women can overcome these challenges. We contacted a world-renowned sleep specialist, Dr. Michael J. Breus, the Sleep Doctor. He is a celebrity you have seen on Oprah!, Rachel Ray, and Dr. Oz. He talks candidly about what women drivers and women everywhere need to finally sleep soundly...

Ever wonder how your pets think? Have you ever wanted to get into your pets’ heads and understand what they are thinking and why they do what they do? Have you ever wondered why they are naughty? We have heard of animal whisperers. There ARE pet communicators. Coryelle Kramer is an internationally-acclaimed animal communicator who takes it to a whole new level. She can connect and talk to animals to help with unwanted behavior. She has identified different personality types that she calls Animal...

Dating shouldn’t be complicated - but too often it is. Career women don’t have time for stupid high school games or settling for the wrong life partner. Women truckers definitely don’t have time to waste. There are ways to successfully find real love without the games. Ronnie Ann Ryan is an internationally known love and dating coach, speaker, workshop leader, and author of six books including MANifesting Mr. Right; Why Can’t I Find Love?, and Is He the One? She has helped thousands of smart, su...

Women are more prone to urinary tract infections. Women drivers are even more at risk just because they often delay bathroom breaks. Doctors too often play a guessing game on what bacteria or fungus is the culprit. That’s how women get switched from one antibiotic to another and still have chronic infections that don’t go away. The truth is doctors are dealing with outdated technology to diagnose and treat UTIs. There is a way to take back control and stop those hellish infections. Find out what...

Living with a hoarder is destabilizing. It uproots goals and dreams and causes emotional harm to families. It is more common than you think and it will take you off your square. In this episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro talk with Deborah S. Greenhut, Ph.D. who wrote the book The Hoarder’s Wife, an autobiographical novel that describes her life of living with a hoarder. It is a personal testimony of her journey to recovery and how she got away from the chaos. Debor...

There is a secret to happiness and you are going to learn it on the latest episode of Women Road Warriors. Carol Whitaker is the author of Ridiculously Happy! The Secret to Manifesting the Life & Body of Your Dreams. She knows how to help people improve the quality of their lives and get results fast by breaking the mold that entraps them. Carol is a transformation expert and holistic life coach. She is dedicated to empowering women around the world to make their dreams a reality. Carol has been...

Take control of your mental health and well-being with a more holistic, natural approach. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro spoke with Cristine Price, a mental health therapist and author of the 10 Ways to Balance Your Brain Chemistry. Cristine holds a doctorate in natural medicine and has been a mental health and addiction recovery professional for over 30 years. She is an expert on nutritional neurochemistry and can guide listeners on a path to healing. She is also certified in EMDR, Brainspot...

Shelley Johnson & Kathy Tuccaro talked about family and relationships in this episode of Women Road Warriors. They interviewed relationship expert and author Joyce Fields who has been happily married for nearly 6 decades. Her books include “Mother’s Dozen: An Easy Recipe for Raising GREAT Kids” along with “The Best Way to Keep a Man is to Let Him Go.” Tune in to this episode for a lively discussion and a new perspective on family and relationships. #Parenting, #Kids #Children #Marriage #Healthy...

More women than you think have been or are victims of trauma and domestic violence. Women Road Warriors advocates for women’s safety and empowerment. We spoke with Rebecca Mahan who has developed a highly successful program for victims of domestic assault. She is the author of VOTE – Victims Overcoming Traumatic Events. Rebecca is a former truck driver and mechanic in the U.S. Marine Corps and a retired police officer who implemented a program for domestic assault victims. She holds a degree in ...

Real-life kidnappings by human traffickers happen every day in North America. Young women and teens are taken and forced into the sex trade in the most unlikely places. Human trafficking is real and right in our backyards. As part of our series to educate people on the evils of human trafficking, we are featuring a new film called Red Light, a Lady Ninja Storm Production. The film is written, directed, and produced by Laveta Cameron. Karen Waller Martin is the executive producer. She also plays ...

Women have serious hormone cycles throughout their lives. It is a delicate balance that needs to be carefully and naturally managed. Stress, environment, temperature, light, food, and life events can all cause an imbalance at any age. If our hormones don’t work like a well-tuned symphony, everything is thrown off balance. You will be surprised by what changes your hormone balance. Women Road Warriors interviewed Dr. Kaycie Grigel, a naturopathic doctor who offers holistic hormone support for thy...

Women’s life goals are often taken off track by the people they love. Many women end up frustrated because they never accomplish their dreams. You can regain and assert your independence and take your power back. Learn how all this happens. Women Road Warriors interviews author Robert Charles who has several books that empower and inspire women. His book Trillion Dollar Gal: The New Sisterhood of Power talks about the decisions women over 40 must make to be successful. It offers clarity and stre...

Human trafficking is at frightening levels across the world – especially in North America. It is a $150 billion dollar business. Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) endeavors to identify trafficking and help victims of this terrible practice. TAT enlists the help of professional drivers and has appointed a number of them as TAT ambassadors. Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) has featured these drivers including Rhonda Hartman. Rhonda is an LTL driver for Old Dominion Freight Line and works to ...

Is stress taking your life off the rails? Are you having issues with anxiety and panic attacks? Learn what happens in the brain and how you can improve your brain health and performance with The Stress Detective Dr. Heidi Hanna on this episode of Women Road Warriors. Learn what causes anxiety and panic attacks in the body. Dr. Hanna is Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, a Founding Partne...

Everybody loves Valerie Bertinelli. She appeared on the TV sets of millions of people on the show One Day at a Time and quickly became America’s sweetheart. Valerie has had a successful career that has spanned decades in Hollywood. She has starred in numerous movies and shows like Hot in Cleveland. She has her own show on the Food Network. She was also married to rock sensation Eddie Van Halen and is the mother of their son Wolfgang who is an accomplished virtuoso like his father. Valerie joined...

Carlie Rioux is an amazing woman. She is a Millennial on a mission – a big one. She wants to make the world a better place by being sustainable and helping people who have been abused and enslaved across the world. Her company, Thea Caye makes fantastic, well-designed, environmentally-friendly beach bags that women seriously love. As she says, her bags are not a “hole of suck!” They have compartments and are perfect for a day at the beach or anywhere. Carlie’s company also helps survivors of hum...

Have you ever had a tough time communicating with your kids or teenagers? Does it seem like you speak a different language or they are from another planet? Are you beyond frustrated? You’re not alone. Many moms and dads feel like they are reaching a meltdown. There is a way to communicate effectively. Women Road Warriors talked with Katherine Winter-Sellery. She is the author of 7 Strategies to Keeping Your Relationships with Your Kids from Hitting the Boiling Point. Katherine is a parenting coa...

Women get stuck and even attracted to abusive relationships. They don’t know why. It’s not their fault. They are the victims of childhood programming. Lisa A. Romano is a certified life coach who specializes in codependency and narcissistic abuse. Women Road Warriors talked to her about how people can get unstuck, take control of their lives and break free from abusive relationships. Be sure to tune into this insightful episode about taking control of your unconscious mind that keeps you stuck. ...

Life takes some interesting and unlikely turns as all drivers know. How about going from Atlanta debutante to proving your mettle in the U.S. Secret Service? Lauren Fernandez did just that. She says she was a sassy, ambitious Southern blond who just didn’t know how to keep her mouth shut and aspired to become part of a primarily male and elite group of special agents in the Secret Service Uniformed Division. She not only earned the name Talkback Barbie but stirred up enough trouble to become a W...

Sometimes life takes turns on the road that are to handle. Setbacks can be tough and hard to recover from them. In this episode learn how to get around life’s curveballs and find your passion. Women Road Warriors featured Jan McInnis, a comedian and humor-in-business expert who used to write for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. Jan has worked with many celebrity comedians and has been a trailblazer for women in a male-dominated profession. She teaches ways to overcome life’s stumbling blocks and ha...

Staying healthy on the road is a huge concern for our women drivers and their needs are different from men's. We spoke with Dr. Noella C. West, a sought-after educator, and author with over 20 years of experience in engaging people about health to bring awareness and self-advocacy. She advocates for women's health and comes from a trucking family so she knows the needs of drivers. Dr. Noella C. West is a national speaker and adjunct professor at the University of Tampa and the University of Sout...

The days are shorter, colder, and darker. This can cause the winter blues. The holidays are also a tough time for people which can lead to depression during and after the holidays. Women are often subject to depression, especially drivers who are away from their families during the holidays. In this episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro interview Angela Arena, a health and wellness educator who gives tips on kicking depression. She is the owner of Kind Lab. She has a ...