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WISDOM STRIPES

Hosted by relationship expert and coach Meg Tuohey, Wisdom Stripes is the podcast where transformative insights meet actionable wisdom.

Each episode of Wisdom Stripes features unfiltered conversations with some of the world’s most insightful thought leaders, experts, and seekers. Together, they dive into the unique “stripes” of wisdom—those defining moments that shape us. From navigating personal and professional challenges to uncovering deep emotional truths, these interviews are packed with tangible takeaways, real-life stories, and actionable steps you can immediately apply to your own journey.

Tune in every Thursday to discover how these wisdom stripes weave together to form the rich tapestry of life.

TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIPS, EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP

Episode 3

Shasta Nelson: Loneliness Doesn’t Mean You’re Alone & Finding True Connection

Have you ever thought that loneliness could be more than just a fleeting feeling? Shasta Nelson’s insights reveal that loneliness isn’t about lacking people in your life – it’s about the quality of your connections. You could be surrounded by friends and still feel alone. Feeling like your connections aren’t quite what they should be? Let’s rethink how we approach loneliness and build relationships that bring real fulfillment.

Episode 2

Monica Hershaft: “Being Vegan Was Killing Me”

What if the very beliefs that shaped your upbringing were the reason for your illness? In this episode, Monica Hershaft shares her journey of unraveling the connection between her vegan diet, her upbringing, and the chronic health issues she has faced. From learning to trust her inner wisdom to making difficult choices that ultimately saved her life, this story is for anyone searching for answers in their own health journey. Subscribe for more insights on holistic healing, and let’s discuss in the comments – could your lifestyle choices or belief systems be impacting your health in ways you haven’t realized?

Episode 1

Lauren Fox’s Survivor Mindset: Turning Pain into Wisdom

What if the toughest battles you face are actually the keys to unlocking your greatest strength? In the very first episode of Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey, we journey into the incredible story of Lauren Fox, a survivor who turned unimaginable adversity into a powerful journey of healing and transformation. Her wisdom teaches us that adversity doesn’t have to define us, but it can empower us. What lessons have your challenges taught you?

Episode 27

Jessie Torres: Here’s How She Found Purpose After She Lost Everything

Many people get stuck in their pain, letting trauma define their entire story. But the depth of your pain equals the depth of your potential power. In this soul-stirring episode, Jessie Torres, founder of Fierce Grace Transformation and life strategist, shares her extraordinary journey of alchemizing pain into purpose, after losing two brothers to murder and surviving childhood abuse. This conversation peels back the layers of grief, trauma, and resilience to reveal how our darkest moments can become catalysts for transformation and service to others. What pain in your life is waiting to be transmuted into your most profound purpose?

Episode 26

Kate Byars: Why Highly-Successful Women Burnout And How to Change That

Is your success quietly killing you? In this episode, Kate Byars, founder of The Good Life Institute, reveals why today’s definition of success is literally designed to burn you out — and how you can break free from this exhausting cycle. She shares powerful insights on how we’ve been conditioned since childhood to prioritize work over well-being, leading countless high-achievers down a path of burnout and dissatisfaction. What version of success are you chasing, and at what cost? How might your life transform if you designed success on your own terms?

Episode 25

Brad Hart: The Seed of Abundance – Moving Beyond the Scarcity Mindset

What if the only thing standing between you and true abundance isn’t your circumstances, but the lens through which you view the world? In this soul-stirring conversation with entrepreneur and Mastermind architect Brad Hart, we spoke about the journey from scarcity to abundance mentality — not just as a financial strategy, but as a complete transformation of how we move through life. Brad shares the tender vulnerability of releasing old stories that no longer serve us, and embracing the courage to see ourselves as vessels of abundance. As you listen, reflect: Where in your garden of possibility are you being called to plant new seeds of abundance? The bridge between scarcity and abundance awaits your first step — what will you choose to believe possible today?

Episode 24

Ashley Kirchner: Entrepreneurial Lessons from 3 Generations

What if your greatest business crisis isn’t actually a catastrophe, but simply a moment asking for your resilience? In this soul-stirring conversation with third-generation entrepreneur Ashley Kirchner, we uncover the profound family wisdom that helped her navigate the darkest moments of her entrepreneurial journey. Ashley shares her grandfather’s timeless philosophy, “Rome is not burning,” that guided her through lost investments, team challenges, and pandemic uncertainty while building multiple six and seven-figure companies. What crisis are you facing that might transform into opportunity when viewed through this lens of ancestral wisdom? Join us in this heartfelt exploration of resilience, vulnerability, and the courage to keep moving forward when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

Episode 23

Douglas James: A Stranger’s Death Changed His Life – Will It Change Yours?

We all carry moments that shape us sometimes from people we barely know. In this episode, I sat with Douglas James, a former Marine turned Inc. 5000 CEO, who shared a story that stopped me in my tracks. At 21, he witnessed an elderly woman die alone in a hospital ward with no family, no flowers, just him. Her final smile and words, “I lived a long, hard life,” became his lighthouse. Most of us drift through life assuming time is endless until it isn’t. His story cuts through that illusion with a fierce, loving clarity. He’s built a life as a dad, husband, and leader around one truth: you don’t want to die alone. That’s not morbid; it’s a call to connection, to living with integrity now.

Episode 22

Marcela Navarrete: What Lyme Taught Her About Life, Love, and Legacy

Most people think financial freedom only comes from perfect health and endless hustle. But what happens when your body can’t keep up? In this episode, Lyme disease warrior Marcela Navarrete shares her journey with chronic Lyme disease, and how having seizures multiple times daily didn’t stop her from creating true freedom. When life delivers unexpected challenges, the question becomes: what wisdom can I extract from this experience?

Episode 21

Josh Connolly: It’s Them, Not You – Break Free from Your Toxic Past

Most people spend years trying to escape their childhood pain or family dysfunction, but they’re missing a critical step – seeing their experience in its entirety. In this episode, I’ve had a reflective conversation with mental health advocate Josh Connolly, who shared profound insights about healing from setbacks and toxic family dynamics. Remember: You’re not broken. You’re responding to life with the tools you have. And better tools are waiting when you’re ready!

Episode 20

Amy Charlesworth: Fight, Flight, or Freedom – How One Veteran Found Peace Without Resolution

What if your deepest wounds aren’t broken pieces of fix, but sacred messages waiting to be heard? In this soul-stirring conversation with 16-year Army veteran Amy Charlesworth (a.k.a., Qnamy), we uncover how trauma can become our greatest teacher on the path to healing. She reveals how surviving military sexual trauma and battling profound mental health challenges led to a life-changing realization: sometimes our deepest healing comes not from changing our past, but from reshaping our relationship with it. What sacred message might your challenges be waiting to share with you?

Episode 19

Dr. Kim Penberthy: Love Never Dies – A Discovery of After-Death Communication

Most of us carry the weight of an impossible question: Are they really gone? As a clinical psychologist studying after-death communications at UVA’s School of Medicine, Dr. Kim Penberthy reveals a profound truth – our bonds with loved ones may transcend what we understand about consciousness. Through her work, she shares how these experiences not only ease the burden of grief but also open doorways to deeper spiritual understanding. How has your experience with loss transformed your understanding of love and connection?

Episode 18

Jennelle Gordon: How Thailand’s Ancient Practices Healed My Wounds

Many of us carry wounds we’re afraid to acknowledge, thinking they’d define our worth and limit our potential. But what if your deepest pain could become your greatest teacher? In this episode, I’ve had a transformative conversation with Jennelle Gordon who journeyed through the shadows of trafficking and into the light of sacred healing wisdom. Through tears and triumph, this episode reminds us that healing isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about returning to who you’ve always been beneath the pain. What wounds are you carrying that might actually be wisdom waiting to emerge?

Episode 17

Lali Nebier: How Post-Soviet Trauma Taught Me The Secret to Limitless Thinking

What if the scarcity mindset you’re battling isn’t actually yours, but an inherited survival mechanism? Join us for a soul-stirring conversation with Lali Nebier, whose journey from Soviet-era Georgia to Los Angeles with just $1,000 illuminates the profound connection between our thoughts and reality. In this episode, we explore how the collapse of the Soviet Union shaped not just a nation, but the mindset of an entire generation – and how one woman turned those limitations into stepping stones for profound personal growth. Watch to the end for a powerful exercise in reframing your internal dialogue and breaking free from generational patterns. Your journey of transformation begins with a single shift in perspective – are you ready to take that step?

Episode 16

Tanya Oliver: We Are the Embodiment of Our Past, Present, & Future

Most people try to think their way through personal and professional growth, but they’re missing something critical – the intelligence of their physical self. In this episode, Tanya Oliver uncovers the ancient wisdom of body intelligence and how it can elevate one’s personal and professional life. As someone who overcame severe challenges through body wisdom practices, Tanya’s insights go beyond theory, sharing real stories and actionable steps that have helped thousands transform their lives. When you honor your body’s wisdom, everything else flows: decision-making, relationships, impact. This is the foundation of sustainable success. Ready to explore your own embodied wisdom?

Episode 15

Moncy Trejo: The Truth On Why Most Relationships Fail

In business and life, the deepest wounds often lead to the greatest breakthroughs. In this episode, Meg Tuohey sits down with Moncy Trejo who shares how her experience of a scarring rejection from a mentor shaped her philosophy in building authentic relationships, not just in business, but also in her personal life. She also shares the wisdom she gained from two of her biggest losses, and the decision she made at 11 to take on the higher path. How did your early life experiences shape your approach to business relationships?

Episode 14

Parker Jay: The Truth About Leadership Loneliness No One Is Talking About

What if the secret to true business success isn’t what you achieve, but who you become along the way? In this episode, Parker Jay and Meg Tuohey converse about the often-overlooked connection between emotional intelligence, community building, and sustainable business leadership. Parker shares his raw journey from external success to internal crisis, and how he discovered that being “surrounded by people” is fundamentally different from being “connected to people.” What would become possible in your journey if you stopped trying to carry the weight of leadership alone?

Episode 13

Melitsa Waage: Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation

From surviving the foster care system to becoming a transformational mindset mentor – Melitsa Waage’s story proves that your darkest chapters can become your greatest source of light. In this powerful episode, we explore the extraordinary journey of Melitsa who defied all odds to become a beacon of hope for thousands, by creating a bridge for foster children to access entrepreneurship and to thrive in ways that seem impossible. What past experiences are you ready to transform into your greatest strength?

Episode 12

Kelly Monahan: How Corporate Culture is Killing Our Human Spirit

In a world where we measure success by productivity, what if our greatest untapped potential lies in slowing down to honor human dignity? Join wisdom researcher Kelly Monahan as she shares profound insights about the future of work and the restoration of humanity in our professional lives. Through personal stories and research-backed insights, Kelly illuminates the hidden costs of prioritizing efficiency over dignity, and shares how we can create workplaces that nurture the human spirit rather than diminish it. As you listen, consider: What small act of human acknowledgment could you bring to your workplace tomorrow? How might slowing down to see each other’s humanity transform not just our work, but our world?

Episode 11

Anneliese Richmond: Finding Your Inner Wisdom Through Breath

Did you know that within the space of a single breath lies the power to transform your entire life? Former Metropolitan Opera ballerina Anneliese Richmond discovered this profound truth through an unexpected journey from stage fright to spiritual awakening. Discover how ancient breathing techniques like Sudarshan Kriya can dissolve decades of stored trauma, anxiety, and physical pain. What if your next breath could be the beginning of your greatest transformation? Take a moment now to close your eyes, follow your breath, and remember – the wisdom you seek has been within you all along.

Episode 10

David Guttman: A Father’s Greatest Gift In Teaching Authenticity Through Love

Join us for a deeply moving episode of Wisdom Stripes as host Meg Tuohey sits down with David Guttman, a remarkable leader who embodies the transformative power of authentic living. David shares his profound journey of learning that life’s most meaningful connections stem from radical self-honesty and the courage to be vulnerable. Through David’s touching stories about raising his daughter and navigating complex life transitions, we discover how authenticity becomes our greatest teacher. Whether you’re navigating relationships, seeking personal growth, or simply yearning for more meaningful connections, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your truth and trust in the transformative power of authenticity. Your journey to authentic living begins here!

Episode 9

Lucia La Rosa: The Hidden Gift of Starting Over

Sometimes, your darkest moments become your brightest opportunities. Wisdom Stripes has officially launched season 2, and for this premiere episode, Meg Tuohey sits down with entrepreneur Lucia La Rosa who shares her remarkable transformation from a 14-year-old who hated America to a successful businesswoman living her dream and making an impact to other women. Her story proves that your current circumstances don’t define your future – they prepare you for it. What would change in your life if you stopped seeing your current condition as a limitation and started viewing it as a launching pad?

Episode 8

Lady Carter: I Had to Speak Louder for Me and My Child

“You can’t hold your breath and run at the same time.” This powerful metaphor from Lady Carter cuts to the heart of why so many of us struggle in our daily lives – we’re trying to succeed while hiding our truest selves. In this episode, Meg Tuohey chats with real estate mogul and philanthropist Lady Carter about how becoming a mother at 17 in the Bronx became the catalyst for her remarkable success. She also opens up about how her relationship with God became her foundation for making bold moves, why being “aggressive” isn’t always a bad thing, and how she turned the loss of her beloved husband Bill into a powerful legacy through the William L. Carter Foundation. Listen now to discover how embracing your authentic self could be the game-changer in your life and business!

Episode 7

Dan Fleyshman: The 40-40-20 Rule– Millionaire’s Guide to Generational Wealth

What if you could learn the exact blueprint for building generational wealth from someone who became the youngest founder of a publicly traded company? In this episode, Dan Fleyshman shares his extraordinary journey from selling hoodies at age 17 to building a diverse business empire spanning social media, beverages, retail chains, and charitable ventures. What legacy are you building, and how are you preparing the next generation to carry it forward? Join the conversation, and start planning your financial legacy today!

Episode 6

Faryn Clark: Reset Your Life – A Story of Purpose, Mexican Artisans & Finding Home

Can life’s most frustrating moments actually be pointing you toward your true purpose? In this episode, Meg Tuohey sits down with Faryn Clark, founder of Eclectic Array, who shares how a 45-minute traffic jam sparked a journey that would change hundreds of lives across Mexico – following her inner wisdom to create a business that preserves indigenous crafts while providing sustainable income for hundreds of Mexican artisans. What frustration in your life might be trying to redirect you toward your true calling?

Episode 5

Krystle Simpson: How The Power of Boundaries Transformed My Life

What if the toughest relationships in our lives could be transformed into sources of strength? In this episode, we explore the journey of Krystle Simpson, a real estate trailblazer, who not only broke into a male-dominated industry but also navigated the complex path of overcoming an unhealthy relationship with her mother. Through resilience and hard-won wisdom, she reveals how she learned to set boundaries, find self-worth, and ultimately heal from family dynamics that had long impacted her. Ready to see how healing and growth are intertwined?

Episode 4

Shannon Decker: From Emotional Pain to Peace & Finding True Confidence

Have you ever thought about how childhood experiences shape who we become as adults? In this episode, Shannon Decker opens up about the impact of her early years – learning to adapt and overcome emotional pain, while growing up in foster families, taught her the importance of self-reliance and resilience. These experiences became the foundation of her strength and compassion as an adult, fueling her desire to give to others – while also bringing her a profound sense of purpose. As you listen, reflect: How have your early experiences shaped the person you are today? What parts of your story could help others if shared?

Episode 3

Shasta Nelson: Loneliness Doesn’t Mean You’re Alone & Finding True Connection

Have you ever thought that loneliness could be more than just a fleeting feeling? Shasta Nelson’s insights reveal that loneliness isn’t about lacking people in your life – it’s about the quality of your connections. You could be surrounded by friends and still feel alone. Feeling like your connections aren’t quite what they should be? Let’s rethink how we approach loneliness and build relationships that bring real fulfillment. 

Episode 2

Monica Hershaft: “Being Vegan Was Killing Me”

What if the toughest battles you face are actually the keys to unlocking your greatest strength? In the very first episode of Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey, we journey into the incredible story of Lauren Fox, a survivor who turned unimaginable adversity into a powerful journey of healing and transformation. Her wisdom teaches us that adversity doesn’t have to define us, but it can empower us. What lessons have your challenges taught you?

Episode 1

Lauren Fox’s Survivor Mindset: Turning Pain into Wisdom

What if the toughest battles you face are actually the keys to unlocking your greatest strength? In the very first episode of Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey, we journey into the incredible story of Lauren Fox, a survivor who turned unimaginable adversity into a powerful journey of healing and transformation. Her wisdom teaches us that adversity doesn’t have to define us, but it can empower us. What lessons have your challenges taught you?

NEW EPISODES EACH THURSDAY!

NEW EPISODES EACH THURSDAY!