The Voice of Women Podcast Episodes: Women's Interesting and Inspiring Real Life Stories
Episode 206 - Heather Hendrie
Heather Hendrie is an award-winning storyteller and clinical counsellor who believes truth is most powerful when it’s told with both courage and laughter. Blending raw honesty, sharp humor, and deep compassion, she transforms lived experience into connection — the kind that makes people feel instantly seen and deeply understood.
As the visionary behind the Awfully Hilarious anthology series — including the Amazon #1 bestseller Awfully Hilarious Period Pieces — Heather has helped thousands of women reclaim their voices through stories that are bold, messy, and beautifully real. A two-time Canadian Book Club Award winner, her work invites vulnerability without shame and laughter without apology.
In recognition of Premenstrual Disorders Awareness Month, Heather’s work around PMDD is especially impactful. Her memoir, Where the Eff Is My Red Tent?, offers a deeply personal and validating look into the realities of living with PMDD — bringing language, relief, and visibility to an often misunderstood experience. You can explore it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Where-Eff-My-Red-Tent/dp/1773861859/
Whether on the page or in practice, Heather creates brave spaces where women are reminded they are not alone — and that the stories they were taught to hide may be the very ones that set them free.
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Episode 205 - Tanya Eklund: Alcohol, Aging & What Happens When You Stop Drinking
In today’s solo episode, I share an honest reflection on alcohol, aging, and what really shifts in the body and mind when drinking is no longer part of your lifestyle.
This isn’t a judgement on drinking, but a deeper look at awareness, habits, and how our choices shape our energy, clarity, sleep, and overall wellbeing over time. I also share personal stories and observations from people close to me who have made the decision to stop drinking and the changes they’ve experienced in their health, focus, and daily life.
We explore what alcohol can do as we age, the difference between social drinking and habitual drinking, and what it might look like to take a break or reassess your relationship with it. I also talk about simple, realistic ways to experiment with reducing alcohol if you’re curious, without pressure or extremes.
At its core, this episode is about tuning into your body and asking what actually supports the life you want now. Sometimes the smallest shifts create the biggest change.
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Episode 204 - Manmeet Rattu
Manmeet Rattu helps high performers and purpose-driven women break free from trauma, self-doubt, and survival patterns living in their nervous system. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, somatics, Polyvagal Theory, and yogic wisdom, she guides women from burnout to clarity, emotional freedom, and embodied leadership. A survivor of cultural expectations and an abusive arranged marriage, Manmeet rebuilt her life by reconnecting with her body, reclaiming her voice, and rewriting the stories she was told she had to live. Today, she teaches, writes, and leads workshops that empower women to trust themselves, honour their truth, and rise into the lives they were always meant to live.
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Episode 203 - Tanya Eklund: The Things I’ve Left Behind in My 20s and 30s
In this Monday Mini, Tanya shares a lighthearted but honest reflection on the things she’s officially left behind in her 20s and 30s — and the habits she’s embraced in her 40s. From tube tops and mini skirts (and the nickname “Tube Top Tanya”) to chasing fashion trends, tanning beds, saying yes to everything, and travelling uncomfortably just to get somewhere — Tanya talks about how priorities naturally shift with age. She also shares lessons around skincare, learning to say no, protecting your time, advocating for your health, and becoming less defensive in conversations. This short solo episode is about growth, perspective, and the quiet confidence that often comes with getting older. A relatable reflection on how life evolves — and why that’s actually a beautiful thing.
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Episode 202 - Dr. Katherine Kovachik
Dr. Katherine Kovachik is a clinical psychologist and founder of Ursa Psychology in Winnipeg, specializing in women’s mental health, trauma, and resilience. After leaving an abusive relationship at 18, she turned her lived experience into research and practice, exploring how women rebuild their lives on their own terms. Katherine challenges the idea that recovery is linear or solitary, creating spaces where women can reclaim their stories and agency. In this episode, she shares her journey of survival, growth, and the true meaning of strength.
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Episode 201 - Tanya Eklund: Let’s Talk Incontinence
This week’s solo episode is all about a topic many women face—but few talk about: incontinence, especially after vaginal birth. Whether you’re in your 20s or over 40, it can affect your workouts, daily life, and confidence.
I share my personal journey—from trampoline jumps I couldn’t do with my daughters, to HIIT workouts at Barry’s Boot Camp, to discovering tools, tips, and medical options that really work. You don’t have to suffer in silence. There are options—from supportive wear to innovative treatments like the high-intensity pelvic floor chair I’m trying at Revive Laser & Skin Clinic.
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Episode 200 - Kimberly Conte
Kimberly Conte is a memoirist, storyteller, and advocate for women reclaiming their voices. In her powerful book, Who Am I Really, Do You Know?, she takes readers on an intimate journey through trauma, silence, and survival, showing how even the darkest chapters of life can become sources of strength. Kimberly’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation, offering a roadmap for anyone seeking to reclaim their identity and voice. Through her writing, she creates a safe space for women to confront their own truths, embrace vulnerability as strength, and realize that healing is not only possible—it can be profoundly empowering.
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Episode 199 - Tanya Eklund: The Quiet Confidence of Your 40s
In this Monday Mini, Tanya shares an honest reflection on the unexpected perks of getting older—especially the quiet confidence that starts to show up in your 40s. From wrinkles vs. wisdom to learning the power of silence, restraint, and emotional intelligence, this episode is about how life experience changes the way we show up in conversations, relationships, and even negotiations. Tanya opens up about caring less about outside noise, trusting your inner circle, and finding peace in not needing to be liked by everyone. If you’re navigating your 40s (or approaching them) and struggling with aging, hormones, confidence, or people-pleasing—this one’s for you.
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Episode 198 - Dr. Tanisha King
Dr. Tanisha King, Ph.D. is the founder of Dr. King Speaks, LLC and the creator of Sovereign: Heal. Lead. Rise. A survivor of childhood trauma and domestic violence, she has transformed adversity into purpose. Raised on Chicago’s South Side as a first-generation college student, Dr. King combines her lived experience with more than 15 years of expertise in culture transformation and leadership development. She has dedicated her career to coaching women of color into positions of leadership, empowering them to reclaim their power, navigate systemic barriers, and rise into their fullest potential. Dr. King’s mission is rooted in the belief that healing and leadership can coexist—turning pain into purpose and inspiring women to lead with courage, authenticity, and impact.
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Episode 197 - Morgana Lakatos-Hayward
Morgana Lakatos-Hayward is a bestselling author and founder of This Isn’t a Diet, helping high-achieving women in midlife master their hormones, metabolism, and energy. A former 2x world champion Latin dancer, Morgana’s own struggles with body scrutiny, disordered eating, and hormonal conditions inspired her mission to help women reclaim vitality. Through her signature Fat Burn Protocol™ and Hack Your Body Method™, she empowers women to turn midlife changes into their greatest advantage—proving that understanding your biology isn’t slowing down, it’s rising higher than ever.
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