#90) Francine Ward: Esteemable Acts: From Rock Bottom to Pure Power

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Welcome to the season finale of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! 🎉 Fawn Germer and Michelle Brigman are here to wrap up a year full of growth, change, and heartfelt connections. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and the changes they've welcomed with open arms. 🔹 What We'll Talk About: Fawn's quest for positivity in a world that can sometimes feel heavy 🕊️ The emotional rollercoaster after surviving two hurricanes in Florida 🌪️😢 Fawn's soul-searching road trip and her thoughts on life and mortality 🛣️🐾 Why real friendships matter more than superficial ones 🤝 Shifting from career-focused talks to building meaningful relationships 🌟 Michelle's annual vision board ritual and how it brings clarity and energy 🧩⚡ Society's growing acceptance of therapy and personal growth 💬🧠 A fun look back at the Y2K scare and UFO worries 🛸 Personal updates on balancing life and podcasting 🔄💕 🔹 Why Tune In? Get fresh perspectives on staying positive through tough times. Be inspired by stories of overcoming emotional hurdles. Learn to cultivate real friendships and set healthy boundaries. Discover tips for personal growth and the healing power of therapy. Join us for an intimate and uplifting chat as we close out another amazing season! 🌠✨ 🔹 *Subscribe and Connect:* Make sure to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with new episodes! 🔔 *Thank You for Listening!* Your continued support makes our journey special. We can't wait to bring more hard-won wisdom to your ears next season! Stay tuned and connected! --- *Follow Us:* * Website: www.hardwonwisdom.com Find us on all your favorite streaming platforms *Sponsored by:* Women's Leadership Network - Empowering women to lead and succeed. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com [Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com] #HardWonWisdom, #LifeLessons, #PersonalGrowth, #WomenEmpowerment, #CareerAdvice, #PodcastClips, #FacingFears, #OvercomingChallenges, #InspirationalStories, #LeadershipTips.

#92)Susan Reynolds: How Much Can a Mother Love Her Baby?

There are some circumstances that no baby manual or parenting guide could ever prepare you for. Author Susan Reynolds shares the gripping true story of how a first-time mother and her baby fight together for survival. Susan is the author of the new memoir, "While I Breathe," which tells the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of her magical son, Ryan, who was born with Down syndrome and a heart defect. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com [Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com] #GriefSupport #MedicalAdvocacy #ParentingChallenges #StrongWomen #CopingWithLoss #UnconditionalLove #FamilyDynamics #OvercomingAdversity #PersonalStorytelling #EmotionalComplexity #HardWonWisdom #SusanReynoldsInterview

#91) Let's Talk about Sex, with Sex Therapist Mona McGregor

Lousy sex, faked orgasms, room for improvement? If you want to stop settling for less in your sex life, tune in for our session with clinical sex therapist Mona McGregor who will share ways to communicate, get things moving in the right direction or resurrect your sex life from the dead. Visit https://ideallifecounseling.com/ [https://ideallifecounseling.com/] Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #WomensHealth #RelationshipCommunication #HormonesAndSex #SelfEsteem #SexTherapy #SexualExpression #SafeSpace #SexualFulfillment #NoveltyInRelationships #SexualStigmas

#90) Francine Ward: Esteemable Acts: From Rock Bottom to Pure Power

Francine Ward was an alcoholic, heroin addict and prostitute. Then she met Louise, the woman who got in her face and taught her to find self-esteem and real success. She's a powerhouse lawyer, author, motivational speaker and the woman who has inspired thousands to shed the shame in their past in order to find their own true power. Visit francineward.com Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com [Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com] #HardWonWisdomPodcast #Empowerment #SelfLove #MotivationalSpeaker #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticLiving #MentalResilience #SuccessStories #PodcastInterview #LifeChangingConversations

#89)Maddie Zickel: Out in the Middle of Nowhere

YouTube Star Maddie Zickel's plan is to explore life and figure things will all work out in the end. Sometimes, that means risking her life. Other times, it means priceless moments in nature, where her senses are on full alert as she dares to travel a path few dare to traverse. At 31, she's just getting started. Join us for this insightful and impactful episode of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes. Share this video with your friends and comment below with your thoughts and experiences on friendship breakups. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com