Wellness Episodes
36 podcast episodes on wellness from The Manage Her® — real conversations with women redefining leadership, hosted by Aimee Rickabus.
Burnout, Grief & Building a Business That Holds You Too
Anabelle Elya invested her last $700 in doula training, built a business she loved, and then watched burnout and a terrifying pregnancy diagnosis force her to rebuild from scratch — twice. In Episode 85, she and Aimee unpack what it really costs to be the person holding everything together, and what becomes possible when you stop. This is the conversation every entrepreneur who has confused capacity with worth needs to hear.
How to Use AI to Save Time Without Losing Yourself
Nicole McCain, author of The AI-Powered One Hour Workday, joins Aimee to break down why layering AI on top of a messy, overloaded life only multiplies the chaos. She shares her H.A.S. framework and the one audit every woman should run before she automates a single thing.
AI in Healthcare: What Every Woman Needs to Know Now
Dr. Mari Mitrani just completed her AI in healthcare certification from Harvard Medical School — and she's here to give you the honest, unfiltered answer to the question everyone is asking. AI is already reshaping medicine, fertility research, and longevity science, and the women who get in the room now will help decide who gets included. This conversation will change how you think about your health and your future.
Toxic Resilience: What High-Achieving Women Get Wrong About Strength
Neuroscientist and executive coach Dr. Katie Pritchett joins Aimee to name the pattern draining high-achieving women dry: toxic resilience. If "I'm fine, I can handle it" is your default setting, this conversation will finally give language to what's been living underneath it.
Perimenopause Decoded: What Every Woman Over 35 Needs to Know
If you've hit your mid-thirties and something feels off — the brain fog, the mood shifts, the sense that you've lost yourself — this conversation is the one you didn't know you needed. Host Aimee Rickabus sits down with regenerative medicine pioneer Dr. Mari Mitrani to decode perimenopause with honesty, science, and zero shame. This isn't an ending. It's a beginning — and this episode will change how you see it.
GLP-1s, Fat Loss & Food Freedom: Your Body Isn't Broken
If you have ever felt like your body is working against you, this conversation is going to change everything. Holistic clinician Rebecca Maas joins Aimee to reframe GLP-1 medications, metabolic health, and fat loss in a way that is rooted in science, steeped in compassion, and completely free of diet culture shame. This one is for every woman who is done punishing her body and ready to partner with it instead.
Why You're Exhausted Despite Normal Labs: A Functional Medicine Approach
Tired of being told your labs are 'normal' while you're running on empty? Nurse Mel reveals why conventional medicine fails women and shares the functional approach that actually addresses the root causes of your exhaustion.
The Real Truth About Peptide Therapy: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Peptide therapy is everywhere, but most of what you're seeing online could be dangerous. Dr. Emily Passic breaks down what's actually safe, effective, and worth your investment. This isn't hype—it's the science-backed truth about peptides every woman needs to hear.
The Truth About Peptides: A Tired Mom's Guide to Real Energy
After twins left her depleted and foggy, Tara Turnure discovered peptide therapy and transformed her energy completely. This honest conversation cuts through the hype to reveal what actually works for exhausted women.
The Science Behind Why High-Achieving Women Get Stuck in Failure Loops
Research from 1,100 women across 60 countries reveals why smart women ruminate instead of recover from setbacks. Wharton instructor Deborah Grayson Riegel shares the three mindset shifts that separate women who bounce back from those who shatter.
From Corporate Executive to Sound Healer: One Woman's Journey Through Grief
When Marcie Dean lost her partner, brother, and corporate career within six months, she opened GarageBand and started channeling healing music with zero training. Now she's pioneering Spirit Tech to help regulate nervous systems through sound.
The Male Fertility Crisis No One Talks About (Plus the Truth About Pregnancy After 35)
After two devastating miscarriages, former Nike executive Vida Delrahim discovered the shocking truth about male fertility decline and why the pregnancy narrative women receive is completely wrong. This conversation will change how you think about fertility forever.
Real Estate Investing Strategies That Generate $1,000+ Monthly Cashflow
Discover why traditional rental properties are failing and how lease options and syndications can deliver 14% cash-on-cash returns. Dave Lundgren reveals the strategies most investors never hear about, plus a hidden IRS loophole that could wipe out your tax bill.
Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Dr. Laura Brayton on Holistic Motherhood
Dr. Laura Brayton reveals why self-care is mandatory for mothers, not optional. From preconception detox to nervous system regulation, discover how holistic motherhood creates the foundation for everything else in your life.
Why Modern Women Are 'Out of Balance' and How to Return to Your Feminine Nature
Chelsea Ann reveals why modern women are burning out and losing touch with their intuition, sharing her journey from extreme wealth to spiritual surrender and the profound shift she sees coming in 2027.
The $10 Trillion Job Every Mother Does for Free (And Why It's Time to Name It)
The invisible workload of motherhood is worth over $10 trillion annually, yet society conditions women to see overwhelm as personal failure. Dr. Danielle Dowling reveals why naming this labor isn't betrayal—it's dignity.
50 Years Behind the Camera: What Media Insiders Don't Want You to Know
What does five decades inside the media machine teach you that they'll never say on air? Legendary broadcaster Steve Edwards pulls back the curtain on the hidden truths of media, the power of gratitude, and why authenticity always wins.
3 Steps to Transform Your Family's Health Without Overwhelm (From a Mom Expert)
What if you could manage your family's health like the leader you are? Julie E reveals her three-step framework that protects your biofield, supports detox organs, and heals hidden energy blocks.
Why Toxic Resilience Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)
What if the resilience you've been praised for is actually keeping you trapped? Dr. Katie Pritchett reveals why women must stop wearing burnout as a badge of honor and start choosing regeneration instead.
Dr. Holly Wood: Why Pleasure Is Self-Care for Moms, Not Selfishness
Sexologist Dr. Holly Wood joins Aimee to discuss why pleasure isn't selfish—it's self-care. Learn how to reclaim your sexuality, communicate with your partner, and navigate desire through motherhood.
How a Bipolar Diagnosis Became the Foundation for a Million-Dollar PR Empire
What if the thing you think disqualifies you from success is actually your greatest asset? Gabrielle Scout Maio proves that emotional intelligence trumps hustle every time, building a PR empire while redefining what powerful leadership looks like.
When Motherhood Becomes Advocacy: Eden Marie James on Medical Freedom and Change
After her child's vaccine injury, Eden Marie James didn't stay silent—she became a certified nutritionist, founded a grassroots coalition, and turned her pain into purpose. Her story will inspire you to lead where you are and fight for what matters.
Why Your Mitochondria Are the Secret to Unstoppable Energy and Longevity
Discover how your mitochondria—your cells' powerhouses—control everything from energy to hormones to aging. Learn the NESTS Framework to reset your cellular engines and manage your health with the same strategic intention you bring to leadership.
Why Leadership Is a Behavior (Not a Title) + Credit Confidence for Women
Leadership isn't about your title—it's about how you show up. Elizabeth Taylor breaks down why women managers are the most burned-out group and shares the financial literacy skills every leader needs to build generational wealth.
How to Build an Ethical Fashion Empire Without Burning Out
Kathryn Letson turned her corporate fashion burnout into a breakthrough, building By The Sea Company into an ethical fashion empire with over 3,000 retailers. Discover how she created a business that aligns with her values while prioritizing wellbeing over hustle culture.
From Corporate Careers to Restroom Revolution: The UNICORN Story
Two cousins spotted a gap most of us overlook in restroom access and product equity, then built a movement around it. Discover how Denielle and Thyme transformed an invisible problem into a Fortune 500 solution.
How Single Moms Can Rebuild Confidence and Find Balance After Burnout
Jessica Renee shares her raw, honest journey from losing herself in early motherhood to intentionally rebuilding her confidence and purpose. This conversation is a masterclass in starting over, one small step at a time.
How One Mom Used Entrepreneurship to Reclaim Her Power and Transform Her Family
Discover how Kathleen Reed transformed her life through entrepreneurship and myofunctional therapy expertise. Learn practical strategies for making invisible labor visible and using technology to reclaim precious time for what truly matters in your family and business.
The Invisible Labor Behind Building a Pilates Empire: Paige Johnson's Story
Former gymnast turned Pilates studio co-owner Paige Johnson reveals the unseen labor behind building a fitness empire while raising a daughter. She shares how movement becomes emotional leadership and why women are consistently underestimated in business and fitness spaces.
From Creative Risks to Purpose-Driven Business: Sybil Steele's Journey
Creative entrepreneur Sybil Steele shares her evolution from filmmaker to wellness pioneer, revealing how motherhood and intuition guided her journey to building multiple purpose-driven businesses. This conversation is packed with wisdom on reinvention, showing up authentically, and creating work that truly matters.
From Hollywood Makeup Artist to Clean Beauty Pioneer: Laura Linsenmeyer's Story
Discover how Laura Linsenmeyer left her Hollywood makeup career to build ROOTS the Beauty Underground, a clean beauty brand that's redefining what it means to lead with purpose. This episode reveals the courage it takes to build a conscious business on your own terms.
How a Leading Functional Medicine Doctor Balances Healing Others and Motherhood
Dr. Sunny Raleigh shares how she built a thriving functional medicine practice while raising three boys across multiple states. Plus, her groundbreaking insights on the gut-brain connection that could transform your health.
How CrossFit Champion Kelly Abney Built Her Athletic Empire While Breaking Barriers
CrossFit Games champion Kelly Abney shares her journey of building an athletic empire while navigating the unique challenges women face in fitness. Discover how grit, balance, and owning your strength can transform your approach to leadership.
How to Build Stronger Relationships Through Emotional Wellness and Boundaries
Licensed therapist Vanessa Morgan shares expert insights on emotional wellness, setting healthy boundaries, and building stronger relationships. Learn practical strategies for better communication and conflict resolution that work in both personal and professional settings.
How Intuitive Leadership Transforms Motherhood and Business Success
Nikki Bostwick reveals how trusting your intuition can revolutionize your approach to leadership and motherhood. From building The Fullest wellness brand to navigating the beautiful mess of doing it all your own way, this conversation is packed with permission-giving wisdom.
How to Build Your Own Table When There's No Seat for You in Leadership
In the premiere episode of The Manage Her, Aimee sits down with powerhouse Neetu Sadhwani to discuss the bold decision to leave comfort behind and build your own opportunities. This conversation dives deep into burnout, courage, and why waiting for a seat at the table is no longer an option.