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
Plant Wisdom: What They Teach Us About Healthy Relationships, Burnout and Resilience
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What if your path to authenticity and power lies not in human psychology, but in the ancient wisdom of plants? This conversation with Tigrilla Gardenia opens up a…
Sleep & Anxiety: A Simple Technique to Calm Your Mind (Mini)
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Sleep anxiety can feel like a relentless cycle—you wake in darkness, heart pounding, mind spinning with worries that feel insurmountable at 3 AM. But what if a si…
Navigating the Silent Storm: Tips to Ease the Issues of Menopause
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When my guest Amita Sharma first experienced perimenopause symptoms a decade ago, she thought something was medically wrong with her. No one—not even her doctors—…
The Plant Theory of Self-Care: Finding Your Light-Shade Balance (Mini)
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Have you ever noticed how plants instinctively know what they need to thrive? Some flourish in bright sunlight while others would wither under the same conditions…
Beyond Red Flags: Body, Boundaries and Being Authentically You
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Have you ever ignored that nagging feeling in your gut, only to regret it later? That's exactly where our conversation with Teresa Rosario Hernandez begins, as sh…
Expect the Expected: Managing Disappointment (Mini)
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Have you ever found yourself deeply disappointed by someone who behaved exactly as they always do? That moment when you share exciting news with a loved one, only…
Overcoming Adversity: Using Movement, Words and Laughter to Change Your Mindset
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Sandy Joy Weston shares her journey from childhood dancer to groundbreaking fitness pioneer and joy advocate, revealing how simple daily practices can transform o…
Navigating Menopause: What Does It Really Mean to Balance your Hormones?
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In this episode, I have a 360º degree discussion of menopause and how fluctuating hormones affect not just physical symptoms, but our entire wellbeing through an …
Feminine Power: What It Really Is and How to Claim It for Yourself
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Dr. Robin Buckley reframes women's power as something inherent rather than something that must mimic masculine ideals, encouraging listeners to identify and pursu…
Rewiring Your Inner Critic: The Role of Hypnosis & Law of Attraction
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That critical voice in your head telling you that you're not good enough? It wasn't born to torment you—it developed to protect you. But now it's time for a new r…
How Reconnecting to Your Essential Nature Heals Anxiety and Self-Sabotage
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We explore the concept of essential nature and how reconnecting to our true selves leads to authentic living and healing. Licensed therapist and author Harmony Kw…
Embracing All Your Layers: The Path to Authentic Living
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Women's socialization as caretakers often leads to physical health crises when we neglect our own needs for too long. Melissa Crook shares her powerful story of e…
Ask Anyway: How One Woman Built Life on Her Own Terms
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Nicole Wahby shares her journey of breaking free from limiting family expectations to create an authentically joyful life through event planning and setting healt…
Beyond the Couch: Therapy in a Nutshell
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Two therapists pull back the curtain on what actually happens in therapy and why it's so powerful for creating change in your life.
• Therapy is for everyone, not…
Yoga & Mental Health: Closing the Loop, Moving Energy, & Menopause
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Yoga offers a comprehensive approach to wellness that goes far beyond the physical postures, connecting mind, body, and spirit while creating space for self-disco…
From Rejection to Reinvention: How One Woman Transformed Setbacks into a New Life
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Kasey Lee shares her transformative journey from small-town English teacher to Director of Training and Development for the city of Chicago. Her story reveals how…
Doing You: The Role of Expectations, Mindset, and Female Competition
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Why do so many women question their own ambitions? And why do so many of us seem to instinctively NOT support each other? In this episode, I sit down again with D…
The Freedom and Fulfillment of Living Single: Conversations with Dr. Bella DePaulo
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Dr. Bella DePaulo challenges societal assumptions about singleness, revealing how many people are genuinely "single at heart" and thrive in this lifestyle not des…
The Powerful Practice of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
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In this episode, I sit down with fellow therapist Karen Jones to explore how mindfulness isn’t just a tool for crisis moments— even a 12-minute daily practice can…
The Unseen Burden: How Invisible Labor Shapes Women's Relationships and Family Life
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In this episode of No Shrinking Violets, Dr. Christine Nowik returns to explore the often-overlooked weight of invisible labor—this time, in personal relationship…