Women Road Warriors Podcast Episodes

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 ...

#Women #Drivers #Truckers - Marilyn Shannon is an advocate who inspires and educates women and the overlooked, underserved, or ignored in our society. She teaches people how to find their voices and finally be heard. She teaches the power of deep listening. She is the founder of Women’s Power Networking. In this episode of Women Road Warriors, Shannon discusses how we have forgotten how to communicate. Learn what keeps us disconnected. Learn what stands in your way of communicating and why other...

Tierra Allen, The Sassy Trucker is not only an OTR driver but a social media influencer who works to bring positivity to people and inspire everyone with her messages. She has gotten many women to become drivers with her stories. In this episode of Women Road Warriors, learn why Tierra decided to drive, how driving has made her a stronger person, and the freedom and exhilaration she experiences on the road. Don’t miss this empowering interview with an amazing young woman who is making inroads in...

Did you know the wrong food can disrupt your hormones? Women have to eat differently than men. Learn how to eat for the road to improve your health. Learn about clean eating. Learn what to avoid eating to think, feel and look better. Learn about hormone-friendly foods and how to deal with diabetes. Find out which foods are the best for your gut. Lynda Maschek, a member of Real Women in Trucking and owner of Well-Driven Nutrition is a former truck driver and experienced dietitian who specifically...

#WomenDrivers, #Women, #Truckers Catch this interview with Jess Graham, owner-operator and member of Real Women in Trucking as she talks about women’s issues and what it’s been like to be a woman on the road. She talks candidly about issues that still confront the trucking industry in the treatment of workers and women, her advice and perspective on raising her daughter and homeschooling her on the truck, and her involvement with Real Women in Trucking as they work to make positive changes in tr...

Don’t miss this interview with a true trailblazer – Myrah Lisa Yo-Yo Worley who paved the way for women in the trucking industry. She gained international fame a wildcat trucker who beat the odds-on favorite as the first woman to win a bobtail qualifying heat at the Atlanta International Speedway in the 1970s. She won at 110 miles per hour in her tricked-out Peterbilt. She was a long-haul trucker who started driving in 1973 and was featured on the NBC TV Show Real People. She is loved by everyon...

#TraumaSurvivors #SexualAbuseSurvivors, #AbuseSurvivors, #Women Don’t miss this interview with Alisha Gee, a champion for women who have suffered abuse. Learn to Stand Up & Stand Out and take back your power on this episode of Women Road Warriors. Alisha is a motivational speaker, and a performance coach for women who are showing up powerful but haven’t taken the time to heal from their past and focus on themselves first. She has been featured on FOX 10 News, Next Gen Leadership Experiences, Voy...