No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women
No Shrinking Violets is all about what it truly means for women to take up their space in the world – mind, body and spirit. Mary Rothwell, licensed therapist and certified integrative mental health practitioner, has seen women “stay small” and fit into the space in life that they have been conditioned to believe they deserve. Drawing on 35 years in the mental health field and from her perspective as a woman who was often told to "stay in your lane," Mary discusses how early experiences, society and sometimes our own limiting beliefs can convince us that living inside guardrails is the best -- or only -- option. She'll explore how to recognize our unique essential nature and how to use that to empower a new narrative.Through topics that span psychology, friendships, nature and even gut-brain health, Mary creates a space that is inspiring and authentic - where she celebrates the intuition and power of women who want to chart their own course and program their own GPS.
Mary's topics will include sleep and supplements and nutrition and how to live like a plant. (Yes, you read that right - the example of plants is often the most insightful path to knowing what we truly need to feel fulfilled). She’ll talk about setting boundaries, communicating, and relationships, and explore mental health and wellness: trauma and resilience, how our food impacts our mood and the power of simple daily habits. And so much more!
As a gardener, Mary knows that violets have been misjudged for centuries and are actually one of the most resilient and ecologically important plants in her native garden. Like violets, women are often underestimated, and they can even mistake their unique gifts for weaknesses. Join Mary to explore all the ways the vibrant and strong violet is an example for finding fulfillment in our own lives.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Confronting Trauma: The PTSD Therapy Journey
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What happens when we bury our deepest trauma, only to have it resurface decades later? Linda Knipe's powerful story sheds light on the nature of PTSD and the heal…
Breaking Free from "Must": Reclaiming Your Choices
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Do you find yourself constantly weighed down by obligations that don't truly belong to you? That nagging voice inside your head declaring "I must do this" may be …
No More Silence: How Life's Challenges Taught Me to Speak Up to Help Others
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What happens when a life-altering diagnosis forces you to reclaim your voice? Meet Zulma Williams, a licensed social worker who transformed her cancer journey int…
Stop "Shoulding" All Over Yourself: The Power of Self-Talk
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Have you ever caught yourself saying "I should have done better" or "I shouldn't have eaten that"? These seemingly harmless words might be wreaking havoc on your …
Hard Hats and High Heels: One Woman's Journey
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Breaking through gender barriers requires both courage and proper equipment. Maxx Cumby McGee combines her unique experiences as both a fashion model and a union …
Internal vs External Locus of Control: Finding Your Emotional Balance
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Ever notice how some people remain calm amid chaos while others spiral at the slightest inconvenience? The difference often lies in what psychologists call locus …
The Road Back from Rock Bottom: Improv, Writing and Vulnerability
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What happens when the carefully curated facade we present to the world crumbles? When the smiles on social media no longer mask the pain beneath? Angie Hawkins kn…
Salad Dressing on the Side: Are You High-Maintenance?
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Ever been hesitant to speak up because you're afraid of being labeled "high maintenance" or difficult? You're not alone. Sometime I find myself pondering a questi…
Food, Shame, Weight and Hormones: Into and Through Menopause
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For many women, midlife brings bewildering changes to metabolism, weight distribution, and relationships with food—shifts that can't be addressed with the simple …
Secrets to Better Sleep: Hormones, Food, Light and Movement
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Sleep struggles aren't a life sentence, especially during hormonal transitions like perimenopause and menopause. Understanding the connection between hormones, di…
Intimacy, Sex, Kink and Beyond: Reclaiming Female Pleasure
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What if everything you learned about female sexuality was filtered through shame, social scripts, or outdated gender norms? For many women, particularly those rai…
Intuition vs. Fear: How to Know Which Voice to Follow
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Ever found yourself frozen between what your gut says and what your fears scream? You're not alone in this internal tug-of-war.
This mini-episode dives deep into …
PTSD: Reclaiming Life After Trauma
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What happens when trauma shatters your world at 17? Susan Snow's life changed forever on Halloween night 1985 when her father, LAPD detective Thomas C. Williams, …
When Something Just Feels Wrong: The Signs of a Sociopath
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Something feels wrong, but you can't quite put your finger on it. You find yourself constantly second-guessing your own perceptions and wondering if you're the pr…
Navigating the Blended Family: Tips for Step-Parenting
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Amy Stone champions adults navigating the complex journey of step-parenting by providing practical tools for communication, boundary-setting, and family harmony. …
Boundaries Are About What You Want, Not What You Don't
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Boundaries have become one of those trendy buzzwords thrown around in personal development circles, but what do they really mean in practice? This mini-episode cu…
Rewire Your Brain & Neutralize Triggers: The Healing Power of Tapping
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Sometimes our most profound pain holds the key to our greatest healing. This transformative conversation with tapping coach Amy Vincze reveals how Emotional Freed…
The Hormonal Rollercoaster of Perimenopause
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The mysterious journey of perimenopause remains largely undiscussed, despite affecting every woman transitioning toward menopause. We dive deep into this critical…
Dating Reinvented: Finding Love After 50
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Finding love after 50 requires strategy, not luck. Dating industry pioneer Andrea McGinty shares how she transformed her own heartbreak into a matchmaking empire …
The Family System & How It Shapes Who You Become
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Have you ever wondered why you fall into the same patterns in relationships? Why you might stay quiet in meetings despite having brilliant ideas? Or why you feel …