Sunday Session: Finding My Voice, Building Community

Your Body Is Not a Trend: Redefining Strength and Fitness for Women

In this episode of She Says It, host Madeline Sargent sits down with Alison Heilig, founder of Miles To Go Athletics and creator of the Age Athletically Method, to explore how women can redefine their relationship with movement, strength, and their bodies. Alison experienced a hip fracture at age 30 caused by under fueling and overtraining. That moment became a turning point, leading her to leave a career in corporate law and dedicate her work to helping women build strength, resilience, and confidence through every season of life. Madeline and Alison talk about why women are often taught to chase smaller bodies instead of stronger ones, how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, what it means to age athletically, and why our bodies are not trends. This conversation is for women in society who are questioning the narratives they’ve inherited, learning to trust themselves, and choosing to build a life rooted in strength, confidence, and resilience. Alison also explains why she decided on naming her method Age Athletically and how having a clear point of view is key in branding. Connect with Alison: Miles To Go Athletics [https://milestogoathletics.com] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@milestogoathletics] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/itsalisonheilig/] Podcast Series [https://open.spotify.com/show/033HZenpG1S2SHw49COmH6?si=6ffba971cf674de1] Connect with Madeline at madlycreative.co [https://www.madlycreative.co]

You Can Change Your Life at Any Time: Starting Over, Finding Yourself, and Trusting Your Voice

What if the season of life that feels the most uncertain is actually the beginning of something new? In this episode of She Says It, [https://open.spotify.com/show/1MK9hZtBS2qtU83yyrIjHU?si=hu2jb58uQl-GryeynP9vZw&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnxg71PsKJfWzlhTicDezhwzRSXQ7ADUYttrumAaD0qhNnFd_ymUcTER8MA7o_aem_sfNtXTg9N-D_HpuR04qPSg&nd=1&dlsi=b48c1c15bbae4604] Madeline sits down with Heather Morgan, host of Wandering the Wild Mess [https://open.spotify.com/show/1MK9hZtBS2qtU83yyrIjHU?si=hu2jb58uQl-GryeynP9vZw&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnxg71PsKJfWzlhTicDezhwzRSXQ7ADUYttrumAaD0qhNnFd_ymUcTER8MA7o_aem_sfNtXTg9N-D_HpuR04qPSg&nd=1&dlsi=b48c1c15bbae4604], to talk about starting over, trusting your intuition, and finding your voice when life doesn’t go according to plan, especially as a woman in society. We talk about: ✨ Why you are never behind in your own timeline ✨ Breaking free from the pressure women feel to follow a certain path ✨ Learning to trust your intuition and the signs along the way ✨ Choosing yourself instead of waiting to be chosen ✨ Finding joy while you’re still waiting for what you want ✨ How starting over can become the moment you finally come back to yourself This episode is for you if you need the reminder that you can change your life at any time, and that the in-between seasons are often where we discover who we truly are. If you’re navigating change, questioning your next step, or simply need a reminder that your story is still unfolding, this conversation is for you. Follow Heather on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/heatherdyann/] Visit madlycreative.co [https://www.madlycreative.co] to explore Madeline's services that can help you find your voice. This episode is supported by ⁠⁠Joy Scout Studio⁠⁠ [https://www.joyscoutstudio.com/], offering 10% on Merch design using code SHESAYSIT.

The Parts of Womanhood We Don't Talk About: Navigating Postpartum and Motherhood

When Casey Keen became a mother, she expected childbirth to be difficult. What she didn’t expect was birth trauma, postpartum preeclampsia, postpartum anxiety and depression, and a healthcare system that left her searching for answers during one of her most vulnerable seasons. In this episode of She Says It, Casey shares the story that inspired her book, The Alchemy of Motherhood [https://www.alchemyofmotherhood.com], and the advocacy work she now does to support mother's navigating postpartum recovery. We also discuss identity shifts in motherhood, the loss of community support, the pressure to “do it all,” and the importance of creating spaces where women in society can speak honestly about their experiences. Whether you’re a mother, planning to become one, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in women’s health, this conversation offers an important perspective on the realities of modern motherhood and the changes many women hope to see in maternal care. Connect with Casey Keen Learn more about Casey’s work, book, and community resources through The Alchemy of Motherhood. [https://www.alchemyofmotherhood.com] Work with Madeline Madeline Sargent is the founder of MadlyCreative [https://www.alchemyofmotherhood.com]⁠, a strategic communication studio helping women founders and small businesses build brands, clarify their messaging, and communicate with confidence. Learn more about brand strategy, messaging, content development, and consulting at madlycreative.co⁠ This episode is supported by Joy Scout Studio [https://www.joyscoutstudio.com/], offering 10% on Merch design using code SHESAYSIT.

What If We Love the Future? Finding Your Voice in a World of Technology, Purpose, and Possiblity

In this episode, Madeline sits down with Jen Johnson, founder of Conscious Capital Collective [https://www.instagram.com/c3angels.info/], who left a career in US federal contracting, moved to Costa Rica, and built something completely different: a community rooted in collaboration over competition, purpose over profit, and conscious technology over blind adoption. Her quote, "What if we love the future, what if we get it right," was an unforgettable part of the conversation. The episode dives into what it actually means to use AI ethically (and if you can) as a woman in society. Jen also shares her Conscious Tech Immersion (a three day experience helping founders figure out not just which tools to use but where to draw the line). If you’re ready to find your own voice as a woman in society and build a brand rooted in who you actually are, Madeline works with women founders on brand strategy and messaging at madlycreative.co. [https://www.madlycreative.co]

Sunday Session: Running for Joy Reflection

In this Sunday Session of She Says It, host Madeline shares a reflection from a 12K race she ran yesterday in Tacoma, Washington. What started as a strong run along the water quickly turned into a mental and physical challenge when she hit a steep hill that even experienced runners were walking. Determined to keep running, she pushed until her body asked for something different, and in that moment, she had to confront what it means to keep going, what it means to pause, and whether either of those things means quitting at all. This episode is for you if you need to learn how to stay present in hard moments. It’s also about training for a half marathon, listening to your body, and finding unexpected moments of joy in the middle of effort, discomfort, and doubt. Madeline is the founder of MadlyCreative, where she works with women in society building brands, stories, and creative direction rooted in clarity and voice. Learn more at madlycreative.co [http://madlycreative.co].