SummaryKirsten Weiss is a seasoned author who specializes in metaphysical fiction and mystery. Her work explores themes of witchcraft, mysticism, and personal transformation. Metaphysical fiction delves into deeper philosophical and metaphysica

#68 Echoes of the Past

May 27th, 2024 41m 23s

SummaryIn this episode, author and historian John Brassard Jr. joins The Real HPG Podcast to discuss his interest in strange and dreadful things, including true crime and the paranormal. He shares intriguing stories from the Quad City region, s

#67 Crossing Over Spirits

May 17th, 2024 47m 38s

SummaryIn this episode, Tina Erwin discusses the concept of life after death and the existence of ghosts. She explains that when a person dies, their soul continues to exist as energy, attached to the physical heart by a silver cord. The soul t

#66 Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

May 10th, 2024 41m 36s

SummaryIn this episode, Heather interviews Dana Diaz, an advocate for survivors of narcissistic abuse. Dana shares her journey of enduring narcissistic abuse from childhood to her marriage, and how it led her to become an advocate. The conversa

#65 Finding Balance

May 5th, 2024 37m 26s

SummaryIn this episode, Jennifer Schwytzer, a certified life coach and social worker, guides us through overcoming anxiety and transitioning into a career focused on mindfulness coaching. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, st

#65 Finding Balance: Mindfulness, Boundaries, and Productivity

May 3rd, 2024 37m 26s

#64 Heists and Little Green Men

Apr 26th, 2024 20m 10s

SummaryIn this episode of the Real HPG Sidebar, Heather and her co-host explore two intriguing topics: the Great Easter Heist of 2024 and the recently released Pentagon report on UAPs (formerly known as UFOs). They discuss the details of the he

#63 Whole Human Leadership

Apr 13th, 2024 21m 36s

SummaryIn this conversation, Victoria Pelletier discusses her approach to whole human leadership and its impact on organizational culture. She emphasizes the importance of building authentic connections, being vulnerable, and leading with empat

#62 Finding Resilience

Apr 6th, 2024 33m 58s

SummaryHeather interviews Sara Webb, a resilience coach empowering individuals to overcome heartbreak and embrace resilience. Sarah shares her inspiring journey of resilience, coming out at 40, and finding healing through meditation and spiritu

#61 Love Linguistics

Mar 31st, 2024 27m 6s

SummaryIn this conversation, Paul Zolman, the author of The Role of Love, discusses his journey to becoming a love linguist and creating tools for love. He shares how he grew up in an angry culture and made a conscious decision to break the cyc

#60 Season 3 Wrap-Up and the Future of the Podcast

Jan 23rd, 2024 9m 8s

SummaryIn this wrap-up episode of 'Living My Breastless Life', host HPG highlights key conversations from Season 3 with a diverse range of guests, including experts on healthcare equity, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, time management, and life coac

#59 Living My Breastless Life: A Journey of Compassion

Jan 16th, 2024 9m 8s

SummaryIn Season 3 of the Living My Breastless Life podcast, host HPG interviews various professionals in the helping profession. The episodes explore their motivations, unique approaches, and impact on others. In this episode, HPG shares her j

#58 Recovery: Skills & Support with Guest Blake Helton

Jan 9th, 2024 19m 26s

I got to chat with Blake Helton, a social worker who works with individuals in the forensic unit of a psychiatric hospital and also runs a private practice. Blake shares his journey of recovery from substance abuse and how it influenced his dec

#57 Prosilience: Challenges & Right Steps with Guest Jenn Fredericks

Jan 2nd, 2024 22m 1s

Jenn Fredericks, a Prosilience Coach, shares her journey as a two-time kidney transplant recipient and caregiver for her daughter. She emphasizes the importance of training for life's challenges and taking the next right step. Jenn discusses su

#56 Obstacles: Opportunities & Transformation with Guest Daniel Gospodarek

Dec 26th, 2023 19m 10s

In this conversation, Daniel, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses his focus on trauma and healing, particularly traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Daniel shares his personal experience with a severe TBI and how it led him to pursue a car

#55 Survivors: Social Work & Change with Guest Kim Beam

Dec 19th, 2023 21m 37s

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kim Beam. We have a lot in common. We are both social workers and podcasters, and cancer survivors. We chat about what she does for her day job, what led her to social work, and what her f

#54 Business: Balance & Female Entrepreneurs with Guest Dr. Hayley Quinn

Dec 12th, 2023 24m

I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Quinn. Dr. Quinn is a psychologist and a service-based business coach who helps women who own businesses balance their work and mental and physical health. She encourages folks to listen to their body's w

#53 Wayfinding: Essential Self & Personal Development with Guest Sidonie Henbest

Dec 5th, 2023 21m 46s

I had the pleasure of chatting with Sidonie Henbest on the podcast today. I met Sidonie in life coach training (Martha Beck's Wayfinder Life Coach Training) and instantly felt connected to her. Sidonie is a classically trained opera singer, a h

The No More Wasted Days Podcast

Nov 30th, 2023 40s

Check out The No More Wasted Days Podcast with Heather PG and Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet! Heather and Sara are PUMPED to launch the No More Wasted Days Podcast.Be sure to hit the subscribe button NOW because Sara and Heather have been having a BLA

#52 Doom to Bloom: Mental Health and Advocacy with Jaclyn Gee

Nov 28th, 2023 23m 21s

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jaclyn Glee. Jaclyn is a fellow podcaster, social worker, and mental health advocate. Jaclyn shares about her journey to help others, breaks down stigma, and gets really vulnerable about t

#51 Creativity: Conscious & Divine

Nov 21st, 2023 26m 36s

I had the pleasure of talking with Jeanne Bessette. Jeanne transcends the role of an artist; she is a transformative force and a visionary with an unshakable mission to imprint the world with lasting change. Through her art, she alchemizes the

#50 Breath Work: Healing & Why We Should Be Doing It with Guest Rhonda

Nov 14th, 2023 17m 44s

I had the pleasure of chatting with Rhonda. We talk about the happy accident that led her to breath work, helping folks heal, and using the pharmacy we have in ourselves. We dive into the benefits of breath work and why we should be doing it. W

#49 Ketamine Assisted Therapy with Dr. Stacey Meissner

Nov 7th, 2023 19m 57s

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Stacy Messiner who is a psychologist who helps folks with ketamine-assisted therapy. I am fascinated by this way of helping people, and so excited to share it with you all today.Dr Meissner is a Psychologi

#30 What is Confidence with Sam Synett

Nov 7th, 2023 19m 19s

Today, we have a special guest joining us, Sam Synett, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach. Get ready to dive deep into the topic of confidence!We tackle the big question: what exactly is confidence? Sam breaks it down fo

#33 Four Tips to Practice Self-Compassion with HPG

Nov 7th, 2023 3m 29s

On todays minisode, HPG shares four simple tips to practice self-compassion. Big thanks to Sam Synett, for re-introducing me to Self-Compassion and Dr. Kristen Neff's work! Self-compassion, as defined by Dr. Kristen Neff: Self-compassion is sim