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The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Betsy Leonidas

94 episodes

3 days ago

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I just get it together when I know I’m smart and capable?” this episode is for you, girl. In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Betsy sits down with Christal Wang, founder of Shimmer, to talk all things ADHD in women — late diagnosis, masking, executive function, and why nothing is actually “wrong” with you… your brain is just different, and that difference is wildly powerful. Together, they unpack: The real signs of ADHD in women (beyond ...

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Self-Improvement

Entrepreneurship,

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If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I just get it together when I know I’m smart and capable?” this episode is for you, girl. In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Betsy sits down with Christal Wang, founder of Shimmer, to talk all things ADHD in women — late diagnosis, masking, executive function, and why nothing is actually “wrong” with you… your brain is just different, and that difference is wildly powerful. Together, they unpack: The real signs of ADHD in women (beyond ...

Show more...

Self-Improvement

Entrepreneurship,

Episodes (20/94)

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

How To Make ADHD Your Superpower with Christal Wang

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I just get it together when I know I’m smart and capable?” this episode is for you, girl. In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Betsy sits down with Christal Wang, founder of Shimmer, to talk all things ADHD in women — late diagnosis, masking, executive function, and why nothing is actually “wrong” with you… your brain is just different, and that difference is wildly powerful. Together, they unpack: The real signs of ADHD in women (beyond ...

3 days ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

What I’m Learning at 44: Friendship, Dating, Motherhood & A New Chapter in Business

In this solo episode, Betsy pulls back the curtain and shares a deeply personal life update—equal parts honest, hilarious, and heart-expanding. Turning 44 and heading into the slow, cozy winter months has her reflecting on friendship, motherhood, dating, and the unexpected ways life evolves when you finally step into who you are. She talks about: Hibernation season and why slowing down is sometimes the most productive thing you can doFemale friendships and the surprising ease that comes when ...

1 week ago

20 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

The Truth About Going All In (and Why Women Hold Back) with Carrie Fabris

What if the nervousness you feel isn’t a warning sign… but your soul tapping you on the shoulder? In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with leadership coach and former corporate powerhouse Carrie Fabris for a grounded, electric conversation about going all in on yourself, without losing yourself in comparison, perfection, or arbitrary timelines. Together they unpack: -why fear gets loud right before your next breakthrough -how “failure” is often just growth in disguise...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 13 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Healing the Girl You Once Were: Thriving After Childhood Trauma with Sonnet Daymont

This week, Betsy sits down with trauma therapist, writer, and former educator Sonnet Daymont for a powerful, tender conversation dedicated to every woman who has survived child abuse, narcissistic abuse, or toxic environments—and is now learning how to feel safe, seen, and whole again. Sonnet shares how witnessing emotional pain in the classroom led her to work in the first U.S. safe house for child sex trafficking survivors, advocate for child protection reform, and ultimately write her book...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Reinventing Your Life & Career Path with Rachael Wonderlin

In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with Rachel Wonderland—gerontologist, three-time Johns Hopkins–published author, and founder—who turned a layoff into a lane of her own. They go deep on female entrepreneurship without the burnout costume, how to find (and be) the right coach, and the unglamorous truth about boundaries, referrals, and working for free. They also open a vital conversation on dementia care—from “embracing their reality” to when (and how) to make the mov...

1 month ago

45 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Do This to Heal Your Hormones (And Finally Feel Like Yourself Again) with Robin Nielsen

If you’ve been feeling off, tired, moody, bloated, or just not yourself—this episode will hit home. The hormone world is full of noise: quick fixes, supplements, and endless opinions. But what if healing could be simple? In this conversation, Betsy sits down with hormone expert Robin Nielsen to bring calm, clarity, and truth back to your health. In the episode, you’ll learn about: What’s really behind your fatigue, cravings, and restless nightsThe everyday habits that quietly throw your hormo...

1 month ago

1 hour 18 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

How Narcissists Win You Over and How to Walk Away with Linda Pevac

This week on the Write Your Own Story podcast, Betsy sits down with author and survivor Linda Pevac, a bright, brave voice who turned a nightmare into a masterclass in self-trust. Together, they unpack how “you’re so special” love-bombing morphs into confusion and control, the subtle red flags in therapy and relationships, and the exact moment Linda chose herself and walked out. Then we pivot to the good stuff: healing with Internal Family Systems, emotional sobriety, daily gratitude “sunflow...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

What It Really Takes to Build a Business That Lasts with April Wachtel

This week, Betsy sits down with April Wachtel, founder of Cheeky Cocktails, to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a consumer brand that lasts. No fluff, just the real reels. They go deep on: Why distribution isn’t a sales channel (and how it can kill small brands)Surviving where 90% of beverage brands die in 2 years, cash, MOQs, and ruthless focusThe DTC-first playbook and how to expand without over-leveragingFunding when you’re not “VC cute”: SBA loans, angels, eq...

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

From Panic to Power: Ending Anxiety (Not Just Managing It) with Edit B. Kiss

When a woman remembers who she is, the spiral ends. In this fiercely tender episode, Betsy sits down with holistic mentor Edit B. Kiss to move beyond “coping” and into closure—on anxiety, panic, and the heaviness of depression. We talk body wisdom and energy, nervous system and chakras, and the quiet, disciplined practices that make you unshakeable. Expect straight talk and practical tools: how panic really feels and why it’s not your fault; the non-negotiables (rest, nourishment, iron/B-comp...

1 month ago

57 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

When the Cheering Stops: How to Keep Going in Business with Betsy Leonidas

We all know the rush of starting something new—the launch of a business, a new season of life, even a bold personal change. At first, the support is loud: friends cheer, followers clap, and sales roll in. But what happens when the applause fades, the algorithm shifts, and the quiet sets in? In this solo episode, Betsy Leonis gets real about the often-unspoken valley of entrepreneurship and life transitions—the messy middle where doubt creeps in and motivation feels scarce. She shares practica...

2 months ago

17 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

The Surprising Secret to Feeling Sexy at Any Age with Liz Hansen

In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy Leonis dives deep with Liz Hansen — founder of Chicago Boudoir Photography and TEDx speaker — to expose the silent confidence crisis women face at every age. In this powerful conversation, Betsy and Liz talk about: The lies society has told us about beauty, aging, and “worthiness.”Why so many women feel like they’re too much — and how to flip that script.The shocking transformation that happens when women see themselves through the lens of boudoi...

2 months ago

53 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

I Escaped a Sex Cult: The Shocking Truth | NXIVM Survivor Sarah Edmondson ( (Part 2)

This week, Betsy sits down with Sarah Edmondson — actress, author, podcast host, and survivor of the NXIVM/DOS sex cult — for Part 2 of this powerful conversation. After unpacking the red flags in Part 1, Sarah dives into the moment everything snapped, how she planned her escape, and what it took to blow the whistle — from covert calls to the New York Times cover story that ignited a federal investigation. In Part 2, we cover: 🔥 The exact breaking point that shattered the illusion🧷 DOS, bran...

2 months ago

52 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

I Escaped a Sex Cult: Scary Tactics Cults Use to Recruit You | NXIVM Survivor Sarah Edmondson (Part 1)

In this week’s episode of the Write Your Own Story podcast, Betsy sits down with Sarah Edmondson — actress, author, podcast host, and survivor of the NXIVM cult — to uncover how she was recruited and why intelligent, ambitious women can be especially vulnerable to manipulation. In Part 1, Sarah opens up about: 🔹 Her early life as a “seeker” and what made her open to self-improvement groups 🔹 The subtle tactics NXIVM used to draw people in and build dependency 🔹 The MLM-styl...

2 months ago

33 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Heal Your Hunger: Healing Emotional Eating with Tricia Nelson

In this powerful episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with author, speaker, and emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson to uncover the truth about food, feelings, and freedom. Tricia’s journey started with fries she could never leave on the plate and ended with a life-changing realization: it was never about the food. From binge-eating in secret to reclaiming her worth, Tricia shares how healing begins when we stop treating food as the problem and start addressing the emotions under...

3 months ago

49 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

College Without Chaos: Guiding Your Teen with Confidence and Clarity With Shellee Howard

What if sending your child to college didn’t have to feel overwhelming—but instead became a season of clarity, confidence, and purpose? In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with Shellee Howard, bestselling author, certified college counselor, and founder of College Ready, to unpack the truth about preparing teens for higher education. A mom of four who successfully sent each of her kids to college debt-free, Shellee knows the system inside and out—and she’s here to help pa...

3 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated with Zoey Charif

What if love isn’t just luck—but something you can actually measure? In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with author and researcher Zoey Charif to unpack her groundbreaking book Love Can In Fact Be Calculated, a bold and refreshing look at the science of love, self-worth, and modern dating. From heartbreak and healing to data and destiny, Zoey shares how her personal journey led her to develop a formula that predicts compatibility, highlights the importance of values and ...

3 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Why We Feel Lonely and How to Gently Find Our Way Back with Betsy Leonidas

Loneliness can arrive quietly — in the middle of a bustling day, in a home filled with people, or even in a relationship where love is present but connection feels out of reach. In this solo episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy opens her heart about the tender truth of loneliness: why it shows up, how it hides beneath busyness or overwhelm, and why no one else can truly fix it for us. Through personal reflection and gentle guidance, Betsy shares the small, intentional shifts that can transf...

4 months ago

17 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Motherhood, Letting Go, and the Question We All Carry: Will They Still Need Me? With Bernadette Catalana

What does it mean to mother with joy—not martyrdom? In this heart-opening episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with litigation strategist, writer, and mother Bernadette Catalana, whose book Daughter Lessons began as a private gift to her daughters and turned into a healing manifesto for mothers everywhere. From navigating the heartbreak of divorce in her childhood to raising her own daughters with fierce love and lightness, Bernadette shares how choosing joy, rewriting generationa...

4 months ago

48 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

What No One Talks About in Eating Disorder Recovery with Mallary Tenore Tarpley

What if recovery isn’t a clean line from sick to healed—but a lifelong dance in the middle? In this honest and beautifully layered episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with author, professor, and mom Mallary Tenore Tarpley, whose debut book Slip sheds light on the overlooked space between full recovery and active struggle with an eating disorder. Mallary shares her deeply personal story—losing her mother at age 11, developing an eating disorder as a way to stay “small and safe,” a...

4 months ago

50 minutes

The Write Your Own Story Podcast

Why Ambitious Women Still Feel Empty (Even When They’ve “Got It All”) with Cherylanne Skolnicki

You’ve checked all the boxes—career, family, beautiful life—and yet, there’s that quiet voice asking, is this really it? In this soul-stirring (and joyfully real) conversation, Betsy sits down with Cherylanne Skolnicki—founder of Brilliant Balance and beloved mentor to thousands of driven women—to unpack the hidden weight of success. Together, they explore the tension between ambition and presence, and how to finally stop doing it all so you can start living fully. Cherylanne’s no stranger to...

4 months ago

56 minutes