From Rock Bottom to Dream Life: How Suzette Shepherd Reimagined Her Future

Rewriting the Rules on Women’s Health: Hormones, Healing & Honest Conversations with Andrea Lanham, NP

Rewriting the Rules on Women’s Health: Hormones, Healing & Honest Conversations with Andrea Lanham, NP After nearly three decades as a labor and delivery nurse, my dear friend Andrea Lanham has seen it all when it comes to women’s health—and now, she’s rewriting the narrative. In this episode of the Pretty Sisters Podcast, Andrea shares her powerful story as a 25-year breast cancer survivor, her personal battle with hormone dysregulation, anxiety, and depression—and how those struggles led her back to school to become a nurse practitioner and open her very own women's health and hormone clinic. We dive deep into the real conversation women are craving around hormones, aging, vitality, and what it truly means to live well—longer.  In this episode, we discuss: * The truth about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone (and why women need them!) * The myths and rumors around hormone replacement therapy—and what science says now * Various delivery methods and how to know what’s right for you * Andrea’s journey of resilience through cancer, anxiety, and purpose * A quick primer on GLP-1s and what you need to know about their role in modern health * Why regulating your hormones can be a game-changer for your mood, energy, and longevity Andrea’s heart for women is unmatched, and her knowledge is life-changing. If you’ve felt off, overwhelmed, or overlooked when it comes to your health—this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.  Grab a notebook, tune in, and share this episode with every woman you love. Because when we understand our bodies, we reclaim our power.

From Rock Bottom to Dream Life: How Suzette Shepherd Reimagined Her Future

From Rock Bottom to Dream Life: How Suzette Shepherd Reimagined Her Future What if the life you're dreaming of—even in your darkest moments—is already in motion? In this heartfelt episode of the Pretty Sisters Podcast, I sit down with my beautiful friend Suzette Shepherd to talk about her powerful journey through heartbreak, healing, and hope. After walking away from a painful divorce and becoming a single mom to two young girls, Suzette didn’t know what the future would hold—but she dared to dream anyway. With the help of a special group of women, she began filling a dream book—a journal of visions, prayers, exercises, and monthly notes that helped her hold onto hope during the hardest years. She eventually tucked it away… until recently, when she opened it again and was stunned to realize that many of those dreams have now come true—down to the smallest details.  In this episode, we talk about: * Navigating divorce and single motherhood with grace and grit * How friendship and vulnerability helped her heal * The power of a dream journal and intentional visioning * What happens when you rediscover the dreams you once dared to write down * Why things often work out even better than we imagined This is a story of faith, friendship, and the quiet magic of never giving up on your dreams. If you're in a hard chapter, this episode will give you hope that beautiful new beginnings are possible.  Tune in and be reminded: you’re never alone—and it’s never too late to dream again.

Breathe Through It: 10 Powerful Breathwork Tools for Caregivers with Katie Blanch

What if your breath could help you manage stress, reconnect with your body, and bring calm to both you and the person you care for? In this powerful milestone episode of the Pretty Sisters Podcast, I sit down with Katie Blanch, Director of the Lynden Legacy Foundation—an organization devoted to supporting caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Katie shares her expertise on the science of breathwork and walks us through 10 practical, proven breathing techniques that caregivers (and anyone) can use to regulate stress, improve focus, and bring peace into the hardest moments.  Whether you're caregiving for a loved one or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, this episode is a beautiful invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and come back to yourself.  What you’ll experience: 1. Guided Breath 2. Psychological Sigh 3. Deep Belly Breathing 4. Box Breathing 5. Guided Imagery 6. Progressive Muscle Relaxation 7. Aromatherapy 8. Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) 9. Wim Hof Method 10. Pinwheel Breath This is an experiential episode—so get cozy, press play, and follow along as Katie gently leads me (and you) through each breathwork practice. You’ll walk away with real tools you can return to anytime life feels too heavy.  Tune in, breathe deep, and share this episode with anyone who could use a little more peace.

Healing Through Harmony: Music, Meditation & the Cancer Journey

🎵 Healing Through Harmony: Music, Meditation & the Cancer JourneyWhat happens when a world-renowned concert pianist and a meditation expert come together in the midst of a life-changing diagnosis?In this deeply moving episode of the Pretty Sisters Podcast, I sit down with Elizabeth Borowsky—international concert pianist and former child prodigy—who opens up for the first time about her year-long battle with breast cancer. Through pain and vulnerability came an unexpected collaboration with Jesika Harmon, a gifted meditation teacher and guide.Together, they created Inner Harmony—an album of original piano compositions paired with guided meditations to support healing, emotional grounding, and mindset shifts for anyone navigating trauma, illness, or simply the stresses of life.💗 Elizabeth shares:Her breast cancer journey and the lessons it taught herThe surprising role music and community played in her healingHow vulnerability unlocked deeper creativity and connectionHow meditation helps rewire the mind and body for peace and resilienceWays to use sound and stillness as tools for transformationWhether you or someone you love is navigating cancer, stress, or uncertainty—this episode offers hope, healing, and inspiration born from courage and collaboration.🎧 Listen now to experience the power of music, mindfulness, and sisterhood.#PrettySistersPodcast #InnerHarmony #BreastCancerAwareness #MusicHealing #MindsetShift #ThinkPretty #HealingThroughTrauma #MeditationAndMusic

Unbreakable: Maddy Wastlund’s Story of Survival, Strength & Starting Over

Unbreakable: Maddy Wastlund’s Story of Survival, Strength & Starting Over What if everything you planned for your future changed in a single moment? In this unforgettable episode of the Pretty Sisters Podcast, I sit down with Maddy Wastlund, a courageous young woman who is sharing her story publicly for the first time since surviving a near-fatal car crash just one year ago. In July 2024, just months before her wedding and during a successful college athletic career, Maddy was in a devastating freeway accident that left her clinging to life. Lifeflighted, rushed into brain surgery, and with multiple spinal fractures, doctors didn’t expect her to survive, let alone walk. But Maddy defied the odds, and now, she’s opening up about her journey of recovery, resilience, and radical perspective shift.  The accident that changed everything Her traumatic brain injury and miraculous recovery Reimagining her life and dreams after trauma The hidden blessings and silver linings she now sees What we can all learn about healing, faith, and moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned You don’t have to survive a trauma like Maddy’s to be moved and inspired by her wisdom, strength, and grace. Her story is one of hope, healing, and the power of redefining your future.  Tune in now to hear Maddy’s incredible journey… and please share this episode with someone who needs to believe in miracles again.