VBB Episodes

It used to be that living together was confirmation of true love, but some women aren't sold on cohabiting as proof of commitment. They prefer the independence of LAT (Live-Apart-Together) relationships. Vicki Larson writes on the topic for publications like HuffPost and Medium and has a new book, LATitude: How You Can Make a Live-Apart-Together Relationship Work. Vicki shares with us what makes LAT so appealing and gives us a titillating preview.

Is it a curse when women prioritize others over themselves, or is it a blessing that women seem pre-wired to welcome being healthcare workers for others, often at the expense of their own health? We have a conversation with a woman who sees helping others heal as part of her contribution to humanity—help us welcome Pilates teacher and trainer Kelly Etter to VBB!

Darlene Lancer wrote the books on codependency—literally. Titles include Codependency for Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency. She has over 30 years of codependency counseling experience and has helped countless women and men recover from the trauma of codependency. Click play and Meet Darlene Lancer, JD LMFT, Marriage counselor, family Therapist, and author.

How many people, instead of trading time for money or feeling trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of reacting to life's responsibilities, would love to be living their life purpose? But what would you trade to live such a privilege?

ADHD, A Superpower: Rahti Gorfien is the Founder of Creative Calling Coaching, LLC, and has been recognized three times by Expertise.com as one of the 15 Best Life Coaches in NYC. However, in a former life, she graduated from a prestigious NYU Acting Program. "Acting...

Woke Feminism! We welcome a compelling conversation with a YouTube content creator known by her pseudonym, Baggage Claim, about what ‘Woke Feminism' is and how it impacts society or you as a woman or man.

Girlfriends Health founder Dr. Annmarie Waite is a nurse with a Ph.D. and a wellness coach who has never subscribed to the theory that medication is what people need to get better.

Virgin Redefined is an openhearted review of a Four-Part series dedicated to exploring the social phenomenon known as the Virgin. We rewind conversations with renowned writers, professors, and topic specialists and explore how the virgin has impacted the lives of young women and girls on a physical, emotional, sexual, and moral level.

Virgin Spirit is part four of VBB’s four-episode exploration of the meaning of the first word in our podcast title: Virgin.  Past episodes explored the Virgin as something physical, moral, and emotional. In this episode, we take the leap of faith and talk with three authors about the Virgin as a woman’s ultimate goal: Virgin as a woman sovereign unto herself!

Virgin Heart: Welcome to part three of our four-part conversation on virginity's lasting impact on the lives of women. Good question: what can a grown, experienced woman possibly learn from talking about virginity? To that, we ask, as a woman, how many times have you been made to feel dirty, deviant, shameful, or even sinful for thinking, wanting, or having sex?

Welcome to episode two of our four-part conversation on Virginity and its lasting impact on women's lives. This week, we shift from what's between a woman's legs determining Virginity to what's placed between her ears that impacts her virtue and...

VIRGIN and virginity are just words unless you're a woman living under the weight of responsibility that these words carry in many cultures. Welcome to our four-part Virgin series exploring how a word impacts women's Bodies, Hearts, Minds, and Souls.

Amanda McCracken: The Infamous Virgin. At the age of 40, she remained chaste, with her principles intact. Still, no one seemed to respect her decision to wait for the right man or the right moment.

Vital Spark: The latest book by certified Jungian analyst and co-host of the popular podcast This Jungian Life. Women, listen up. Lisa shares how to Reclaim Your Outlaw Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire.

Misty Rae is one of a kind. She announces herself to Medium readers as a former legal eagle, a wife, mother, nature lover, chef, writer, and all-around free spirit. She makes no excuses about being brutally honest, or sweet as pie or being a great big...

February, we honor Black History Month by welcoming the voices of Black women to share their lived experiences. We continue that tradition this year, but on a theme that sheds a different light on racism and the black experience. This month's guests...

Laura Cathcart Robbins is a best-selling author and host of the popular podcast The Only One In The Room; she's also a speaker and school trustee credited for creating The Buckley School's nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity,...

If you were to meet Miriam Zinter on the street, you would see blond hair, blue eyes, and white skin and draw the most obvious conclusion that she is what she appears to be — a white woman. But looks can be deceiving. Miriam says as much in her...

Lauren Abrams is a Podcaster, Writer, and Speaker, and mom, but also the founding member and managing partner of Employee Rights Law, helping employees fight discrimination in the workplace for the past two-plus decades. What is not on Laura's resume...

Kyomi O'Connor's story is a profound testament to resilience, the power of self-discovery, and the magic of love. Kyomi, the author of "A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self," shared her journey from a difficult...

VBB 273: A Remarkable Woman, Dr. Anne Arvizu Shares the Transformative Power of Self-Discovery for Women, Even Those Over 50. Dr. Anne Arvizu, PharmD, FASCP, PCC, is the first guest in our REMARKABLE WOMEN Series. Ann is a pharmacist, entrepreneur,...

Kathi Sohn and her husband David created principles and techniques that became the Body Memory Process. After David's passing in 2019, Kathi continued creating courses, articles, and seminars to help individuals heal. As children, out of strong,...

Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest. The soul, uneasy and confined from home, Rests and expatiates in a life to come. Alexander Pope (1688-1744) Translation: people will always be optimistic and think...

Rev. Stephanie Clarke is a Metaphysical Minister, speaker, author, sacred ceremony facilitator, and Law of Attraction life coach. She shares her spiritual convictions and insights on the fascinating interplay between religion and gender and the shadow...