In this episode, I speak with Kirsten Karchmer, a prominent health tech pioneer, women’s health expert, and founder-CEO of Conceivable. We discuss her remarkable journey from battling severe multiple sclerosis to pioneering reproductive acupuncture in North America and creating an AI-driven platform for accessible fertility solutions. Kirsten shares how a reluctant visit to an acupuncturist not only put her MS into remission but completely transformed her career path.

Kirsten provides eye-opening insights into how the menstrual cycle acts as a powerful diagnostic tool, arguing that women's bodies offer free, vital information about their overall health and fertility. Our conversation explores the hidden dangers of modern fertility trackers capturing late ovulation, the systemic issues within traditional Western fertility treatments , and the profound impact of daily habits like sleep, hydration, and caffeine intake.

We delve into actionable practices for living authentically and taking charge of your health. Kirsten emphasizes the importance of refusing to "eat the burned toast" by prioritizing our own well-being , exploring the "Conceivable" app's holistic approach to combining AI, customized supplements, and daily emotional support. She inspires us to rewrite the Mother Code by empowering every person with a period to become the hero of their own medical transformation.

You'll also hear about:

• (00:06:18) Kirsten's diagnosis with MS and her unexpected path to studying acupuncture.
• (00:14:38) The "burned toast" metaphor and why women must stop sacrificing their own well-being.
• (00:26:07) The truth about oral contraceptives being prescribed to "regulate" periods.
• (00:37:46) How the Conceivable app utilizes face scanning to track HRV, VO2 max, and predict health outcomes.
• (00:43:42) A powerful story of unconscious fears and spiritual intervention in the conception journey.
• (00:54:39) Manifesting your reality and examining the underlying beliefs that hold you back.
• (01:00:27) Kirsten's mission to win a Nobel Prize by making reproductive health transformation accessible and virtually free.

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In this episode, I speak with Kelli Moore, an identity strategist, former Emmy-winning TV host, and exited founder of Soul Fire Productions, about the transformative power of choosing your own narrative. Kelli opens up about her personal journey through chronic illness brought on by people-pleasing, and how leaving her television career became a catalyst for reclaiming her voice and authenticity.

She shares profound insights into how becoming a mother completely redefined her metrics of success, shifting her from a constantly producing "boss babe" to a deeply present, emotionally available parent. Our conversation explores the difficult, yet liberating, process of releasing control, letting go of the need to prove oneself, and understanding that we have a fundamental choice in how we respond to our deepest wounds and life's unexpected turns.

We delve into actionable perspectives on using curiosity to decipher which beliefs actually belong to us versus our conditioning, navigating the complex grief of losing a mother while becoming one, and the intense confrontation with mortality following a near-death experience in childbirth. Kelli emphasizes the importance of building a life and business rooted in embodiment rather than burnout, inspiring others to rewrite the internal rules that limit their expression.

You'll also hear about:

• (09:52) The chronic illness journey and the physical toll of anxiety and people-pleasing.
• (11:59) Leaving a television career, overcoming trauma, and reclaiming the power of choice.
• (20:50) The humbling transition into motherhood and redefining success beyond constant productivity.
• (33:21) The realization that drove her to exit her thriving production company to be present with her baby.
• (37:25) Using curiosity to decipher which thoughts and generational programming actually belong to you.
• (50:08) Her near-death experience after childbirth and how it shifted her relationship with mortality.
• (1:04:42) What rewriting the Mother Code means across the different iterations and identities of your life.

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Allison M. Alford, a clinical associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin and a scholar of communication studies, about the complexities of redefining our roles within our families of origin. As the author of the new book Good Daughtering: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You've Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough, Dr. Alford opens up about the personal challenges and triumphs that have shaped her philosophy on the active, vital role adult daughters play in keeping families connected.

Dr. Alford shares insights into how she redefined her relationship with traditional family roles, navigating the delicate balance between honoring legacy and identifying the invisible labor women perform. Our conversation explores the process of questioning societal expectations, defining the four types of daughtering labor, acting, emotional, cognitive, and identity, and how embracing the role of the "porcupine daughter" can lead to deeper, more authentic family connections.

We delve into actionable practices for living authentically, from narrating your daughtering efforts out loud to dismantling the myth that mothers and daughters must be "best friends". Dr. Alford emphasizes the importance of establishing clear communication and autonomy, inspiring others to break free from matrophobia and rewrite the Mother Code by first embracing the daughter self.

You'll also hear about:

• (00:06:27) Introduction to the book Good Daughtering and the active role of midlife women.
• (00:08:40) Exploring the research gap regarding women's identities outside of maternal figures.
• (00:13:42) The four distinct forms of daughtering labor: acting, emotional, cognitive, and identity.
• (00:18:27) The invisible work of managing parents' emotions and preventing family conflict.
• (00:23:48) Dispelling the "best friends" myth and shifting toward intimacy and trust.
• (00:30:43) Reclaiming autonomy and the power of choice in adult family dynamics.
• (00:40:00) Understanding matrophobia and the fear of repeating generational patterns.
• (00:44:12) The "porcupine daughter" concept: breaking cycles by speaking difficult truths.
• (00:48:44) What it means to rewrite the Mother Code by fully examining the daughter self.

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