Pockets of Knowledge

In this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley talks with Katharine Giovanni, speaker, trainer, and intuitive advisor, about the transformative power of forgiveness. Drawing from her experiences with childhood trauma, addiction, and healing, Katharine shares insights from her book, The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power. Her book offers worksheets and mantras for listeners seeking guidance to help navigate the journey.

She explains forgiveness as a personal act to free yourself from anger and bitterness, offering a step-by-step system that starts with small offenses and builds toward deeper wounds. Katharine uses vivid examples to show how holding onto anger blocks joy and growth and highlights the importance of forgiving people, places, objects, and oneself.

Referencing scientific studies like Dr. Masaru Emoto’s research on emotions and water, she explores how anger impacts the body and how forgiveness can promote healing. Katharine provides practical tools to guide listeners on this journey.

This episode is perfect for anyone ready to release past hurts and embrace a life of joy and empowerment.

Bio:

Katharine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author, dynamic speaker, advisor, and forgiveness coach. She is recognized as one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry.

With over a dozen published books to her name, Katharine delves deep into the transformative art of forgiveness. Unlike conventional wisdom that simply urges you to forgive, her latest work provides a groundbreaking step-by-step process. She explores the intricacies of forgiving the unforgivable and guides readers through truly letting go of past hurts and moving forward with authenticity.

Katharine’s journey is as inspiring as it is enlightening. From surviving stage 3 breast cancer to overcoming a turbulent childhood marked by a suicide attempt, she has emerged with profound insights into resilience and forgiveness. Her personal experiences have shaped her understanding of human dynamics, and she openly shares these invaluable lessons with compassion and clarity.

Beyond forgiveness, Katharine is passionate about unleashing the power of intuition in everyday life. Having kept her own intuitive gifts hidden for years, she now empowers others to embrace and harness their innate sixth sense. She believes that recognizing and cultivating intuitive abilities can revolutionize workplace dynamics, fostering deeper insights and innovation among colleagues.

Whether through her books, speaking engagements, or consulting sessions, Katharine Giovanni is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations tap into their full potential. Her approach is refreshingly practical and deeply transformative, making her a sought-after voice in the fields of forgiveness, intuition, personal empowerment, and the concierge and hospitality industries. 

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In this insightful episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley engages in a meaningful conversation with Stacey Chazin, founder of iFactor Leadership and a proud introvert. Stacey shares her personal and professional journey, from navigating societal expectations of extroversion to discovering her strengths as an introverted leader. She reveals how embracing her authentic self led her to create iFactor Leadership, a coaching platform that empowers introverts to thrive in leadership and beyond. Stacey discusses the importance of self-awareness, leveraging tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to uncover personal strengths and preferences. She explains how understanding one’s “alphabet soup” of personality traits fosters better communication, teamwork, and leadership. Through practical tips, Stacey emphasizes how introverts can confidently own their strengths, communicate their needs, and navigate challenges like workplace recognition, burnout, and job interviews.

Stacey highlights key personal and professional growth strategies, including the power of self-awareness in leadership, techniques for excelling in communication and networking, and methods to prepare for promotions and job interviews while staying true to one’s authentic self. She also shares how introverts can avoid burnout by creating supportive environments and recognizing their unique contributions. Additionally, she introduces her upcoming self-paced digital course, The Introvert’s Leadership Formula, designed to help introverts communicate effectively, prevent burnout, and advance their careers.

This episode is a must-listen for introverts and anyone seeking to understand how embracing authenticity can unlock their full potential. 

Bio:

Stacey Chazin, a dynamic leadership development coach and proud introvert, is rewriting the narrative on introversion. Having grappled with societal expectations that favored extraversion, Stacey underwent a remarkable transformation. Instead of conforming to societal pressures, she embraced her introverted qualities, turning them into powerful assets that allowed her to thrive both professionally and personally. Now, as a fervent advocate and coach for introverts, Stacey draws on her extensive corporate and non-profit experience, a master’s degree in organizational development and leadership, and certification as a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) practitioner to empower introverts, guiding them toward self-acceptance, fulfillment, and success in the workplace and beyond.

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Website: https://ifactorleadership.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IFactorLeadership

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazinconsulting/

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In this enlightening episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, a holistic wellness platform dedicated to empowering women navigating the challenges of perimenopause and postmenopause. Amita shares her personal journey through perimenopause, which inspired her to create a supportive space offering tools, resources, and expert guidance to women worldwide.

Amita discusses common myths surrounding menopause, emphasizing that it’s not just about hot flashes and night sweats. She highlights the emotional, mental, and physical impacts of hormonal fluctuations and stresses the importance of understanding menopause as a unique experience for every woman, influenced by genetics, diet, and cultural factors. Amita also dives into the societal taboos surrounding menopause and sexual health, advocating for safe, judgment-free spaces where women can seek support and guidance.

Amita’s forthcoming app aims to provide affordable, credible information and resources to empower women to make informed decisions about their health.

Amita’s candid insights and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for women of all ages looking to better understand and navigate the stages of menopause. Learn more at NourishDoc.com and follow their updates on social media for research, tips, and the latest on their upcoming app.

Bio:

Amita is co-founder of NourishDoc, a holistic wellness platform focused on empowering women through their hormonal transition from PMS—peri- to post-menopausal years! She has developed a culture-sensitive, affordable, innovative self-care app. Inspired by her own struggles, she designed holistic self-care and assisted care with experts to bring the taboo subject of Menopause to the open.

Connect with Amita:

Website: https://www.nourishdoc.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nourishdoc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourish_doc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amita-sharma-nourishdoc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nourishdoc

Books mentioned:

The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by Lisa Mosconi - https://amzn.to/4f1SBK2

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In this inspiring episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Elizabeth Pritchard PhD, co-founder of the WALT (Women Authentic Leadership Training) Institute, to discuss the transformative power of authenticity, resilience, and leadership. Elizabeth shares her journey from a successful career in occupational therapy to co-founding an institute that empowers women globally. With expertise in neuroscience, education, and personal development, she highlights how small mindset tweaks, such as pausing, noticing, and choosing, can rewire neural pathways and enhance leadership skills. 

Redefining resilience as "bouncing forward," Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of recognizing past successes and creating intentional growth. She also explores the critical role of self-talk and intention, showing how congruence between thoughts, emotions, and actions can foster personal and professional success. Through the four pillars of authentic leadership—self-awareness, self-regulation, psychological capital, and agency—Elizabeth demonstrates how leaders can inspire others while staying true to themselves.

Her expertise and passion shine as she encourages listeners to step into their best selves with confidence and purpose, making this episode a rich resource for building resilience and stepping into authenticity.

Bio:

Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard, a distinguished international keynote speaker, researcher, and leadership coach from Aotearoa, New Zealand, currently based in Melbourne Australia. She is a trailblazer in cultivating Authentic Leadership among women executives and leaders. 

As Co-founder and Director of the Women Authentic Leadership Training Institute (WALT Institute), Elizabeth's three-decade career spans neuroscience, leadership, and research. Having triumphed over childhood adversity, Elizabeth inspires women to discover their influential voice and lead themselves and others toward success.

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In this transformative episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley sits down with Catherine Duncan, an author, spiritual consultant, and holistic healer. Catherine shares her inspiring life journey, from surviving childhood cancer and a near-death experience while whitewater rafting to leaving a successful corporate career and finding her true calling in spiritual consulting and resilience training.

Catherine discusses the importance of listening inward, living a heart-centered life, and connecting with something greater. She outlines practical steps to cultivate mindfulness and presence, encouraging listeners to create daily rituals that anchor them in the moment. Catherine also shares her powerful five practices for emotional and spiritual healing, as detailed in her book, "Everyday Awakening: Five Practices for Living Fully, Feeling Deeply, and Coming into Your Heart and Soul," endorsed by Mel Robbins.

Catherine’s insights on the connection between our mind, body, and spirit offer a fresh perspective on how to live more fully and find peace in everyday moments. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that promises to leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

Bio:

Catherine Duncan is an integrative spiritual consultant and first-time author. Her book Everyday Awakening was released in July 2023. After two near-death experiences, Catherine left a lucrative corporate job with Time Magazine to study theology and become a chaplain at a Level 1 trauma hospital and later a hospice chaplain accompanying thousands of people at end of life. Today, Catherine runs a private practice counseling attorneys, doctors, business executives, and people searching for more. She helps people open into their true nature and live from their heart and soul.

Everyday Awakening shares gleanings from Catherine's personal life, client work, and most importantly, what it means to be fully alive. Her book, endorsed by Mel Robbins,  is "your roadmap for living a fully engaged life."

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