Episodes

April 6, 2022

1-Year Anniversary of POW | POW50

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are celebrating their 1-year anniversary since launching the Pieces of a Woman podcast. They share what they’ve learned over the last year, top episodes their listeners love and wh...
March 30, 2022

How to Embrace Change When Life Happens | POW49

Summary: In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna get vulnerable as they talk about embracing the inevitable changes that life brings. Despite the ambitions and goals they made for the New You in ’22, life had other plans. Now, Cr...
March 23, 2022

Building Your Family Through Egg Donation Feat. Staci Swiderski | POW48

Summary: We sit down with Staci Swiderski, the CEO, and owner of Family Source Consultants in Part 2 of this 2-Part series. Staci shares with us the miracle of parenting through egg donation and how the process works for the ...
March 16, 2022

The Journey of Surrogacy Feat. Staci Swiderski | POW47

Summary: We sit down with Staci Swiderski, the CEO, and owner of Family Source Consultants in Part 1 of this 2-Part series. Staci shares with us the miracle of parenting through surrogacy and how the process works for the sur...
March 9, 2022

The Power of Yoga Feat. Beth Shaw | POW46

Summary : Practicing yoga is not only a great form of physical exercise, it has many benefits for your mental health too. In this episode, we talk with yoga and mindfulness expert, Beth Shaw about the healing benefits of the ...
March 2, 2022

Making the Most of Your Life with Time Management Feat. Laura Vanderkam | POW45

Summary : In this episode, we talk with Laura Vanderkam about time management. We discuss the importance of logging your time, discovering where you spend most of your time, and the areas you can find more time for yourself. ...
Feb. 23, 2022

How Childhood Trauma Affects Your Life, Love & Business | POW44

Summary : In this episode, we speak with Life, Love, and Relationships Coach, Riana Milne. She is named the woman to follow in 2022 and today, she shares with us the 10 trauma points of childhood that show up in our relations...
Feb. 16, 2022

How to Love Yourself When You Don't Know How Feat. Stefhanie Iliff | POW43

Summary : Learning to love yourself is an ongoing process. But the words you say or the actions you take could be holding you back from being your most authentic self. In today’s episode, Embodiment Coach and Mentor, Stefhani...
Feb. 9, 2022

Simplifying & Decluttering with Katy Wells | POW42

Summary : In this episode, we talk with Katy Wells about how decluttering your home can help you live your best life. Katy shares some actionable steps on how to clear the clutter, where you can start if it's too overwhelming...
Feb. 2, 2022

Teen Pregnancy Feat. Summer Owens | POW41

Summary : At 15-years-old, Summer learned she was pregnant with her first child. At such a young age, she’s learned so much about what it’s like to say goodbye to your old life, welcome the new, and understand that there’s li...
Jan. 26, 2022

How a Plant-Based Diet Can Change Your Life Feat. Julieanna Hever | POW40

Summary : In this episode, Julieanna Hever joins us as we bust the myths of a plant-based diet and the life-changing effects it has on your health. She sheds some light on the differences between vegan and plant-based and wha...
Jan. 19, 2022

What is Holding You Back Personally or Professionally? Feat. Kimberly Spencer | POW39

Summary : In this episode, we talk with Kimberly Spencer. She’s the Founder of Crown Yourself, High-Performance Coach, a TED Talk speaker, a bestselling author, and host of the podcast, The Princess and the B (Business, Body,...
Jan. 12, 2022

Keeping It Real with Jessica Ferguson | POW38

Summary : In this episode, you will hear from the amazing Jessica aka Jess of Z97.1 morning show. Jess shares how she started in radio and what her journey looked like in a predominately male industry. She shares her passion ...
Jan. 5, 2022

The New You in 2022 | POW37

Summary : Pieces of a Woman, Season 2, is finally here and the theme is the new you in '22. Cristie and DeAnna take a quick look back at the goals they set and accomplished last year and the new ones they have planned for thi...
Nov. 24, 2021

Grateful Hearts - How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Life | POW36

Summary : In light of Thanksgiving, today’s episode is all about gratitude. We talk about why it’s important to incorporate it into your daily life and the benefits that come with practicing gratitude. We also share some of o...
Nov. 17, 2021

Solo Tripping - The Power of a Solo Trip | POW35

Summary : Have you ever traveled solo? In this episode, Cristie shares her experiences as a solo, female traveler. We talk about what drove her to start taking solo trips each year and why she believes every female should do ...
Nov. 10, 2021

Parenting Style - Reining Them In or Raising Them Up? Feat. Dr. Cam Caswell | POW34

Summary : In this episode, we talk with Adolescent Psychologist and Family Success Coach, Dr. Cam, all about how to parent your teens. Dr. Cam shares so many amazing nuggets of info that anyone can use to help better understa...
Nov. 3, 2021

Midlife Transformation: Physical & Mental Fitness | POW33

Summary : In this episode, we talk with fitness coach Jill Brown and discuss the science behind why the workouts we did in our 20s and 30s may not be working for us in our 40s, 50s, and 60s. She also shares some mindset strat...
Oct. 27, 2021

Transforming Your Obstacles Into Opportunities Feat. Sarah Foley | POW32

Summary : In this episode, we talk with Sarah Foley as she shares her life-altering story after an ATV accident left her paralyzed from the waist down. We dive deep into how this traumatic event has opened her up and allowed ...
Oct. 20, 2021

How to Heal After Divorce and Transform Your Life Feat. Martha Bodyfelt | POW31

Summary : We talk with Divorce Recovery Coach, Martha Bodyfelt. In this episode, we discuss the difference between surviving & thriving after divorce. Are you going through a divorce, considering a divorce, or know someone th...
Oct. 13, 2021

An Inside Look at Domestic Violence Part 2 - Feat. Natalie Linville, Erin Jemison & Melissa Haenchen | POW30

Summary : This is part 2 of our last episode, An Inside Look Into Domestic Violence. In this episode, we talk about the staggering numbers of domestic violence rising among teens, the healthy conversations parents need to hav...
Oct. 6, 2021

An Inside Look at Domestic Violence Part 1 - Feat. Natalie Linville, Erin Jemison & Melissa Haenchen | POW29

Summary : In this episode, we hear Natalie's traumatic story of survival. We're joined by her and two members of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition as they share the unhealthy signs to look out for in a relationship, how it...
Sept. 29, 2021

Are You Stuck in Your Style? The New You Feat. Erin Mathis | POW28

Summary : In this episode, Cristie & DeAnna chat with Erin Mathis, a style coach who is on a mission to empower women 50 and better by helping them level up their style while staying true to their authentic selves. Join us as...
Sept. 22, 2021

How This 4-Time Cancer Survivor Curates Unique Gifts for Cancer Patients Feat. Liz Benditt | POW27

Key Takeaways : [04:13] A little background about Liz and where she’s from [06:32] The 1st time Liz discovered she had Melanoma Skin Cancer and why she had to take immediate action [11:02] How Liz later discovered she had Thy...