A Superwoman Handbook

Sometimes the best songs don't come from a plan. They come from people, memories, friendships, and one unexpected line that brings everything together.
In this episode of Thursday Unplugged, Gillian Utesch shares the story behind "Red Hair Black Heart," an unreleased birthday song inspired by a longtime friend whose personality and mystique practically demanded a song of her own.
What started as a birthday tribute turned into a creative journey shaped by years of friendship, unforgettable memories, and a perfectly timed text message that delivered the words that unlocked the entire song: "red hair, black heart."
Gillian takes listeners behind the songwriting process, explaining how a simple idea developed into a complete song and why sometimes the most meaningful creative work comes from simply paying attention to the people around us.
She also shares an additional verse that she doesn't usually perform, giving listeners the opportunity to experience the fuller version of this personal, playful, and affectionate tribute.
This episode explores the connection between friendship and creativity, the power of a single lyric, and how real people can inspire stories that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Whether you enjoy songwriting, intimate musical performances, or the stories behind the songs, this Thursday Unplugged episode offers a fun and personal look at how inspiration can find its way into music.
Sometimes all it takes is one person, one memory, and one perfectly timed message to create something unforgettable.
 
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When someone you once trusted crosses a boundary, your body can go silent before you even have the chance to say no. But what if freezing, going blank, or being unable to react isn't weakness or consent? What if it's your body's way of surviving trauma?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of A White Collar Wife, Gillian Utesch shares the real story behind her chapter "No" and explores how trauma can affect the brain, influence our reactions, and leave survivors questioning themselves.
Drawing from a court-recorded personal experience involving betrayal, a painful divorce, and a nearly 20-year family bond, Gillian opens up about a difficult moment when deeply personal allegations were brought into the courtroom. She explains why she didn't respond the way people might expect and how trauma can affect our ability to speak, think, and defend ourselves in moments of overwhelming distress.
In this episode, you'll discover the differences between the fight, flight, freeze, flop, and friend responses, why the brain's prefrontal cortex can become less active during traumatic experiences, how childhood conditioning and betrayal trauma can influence adult reactions, and why silence after an assault or boundary violation should never automatically be interpreted as agreement.
Gillian also discusses what happens when someone you once trusted becomes the source of harm, how shame and self-blame can affect survivors, and why understanding the body's survival responses is essential to recognizing what really happened.
This conversation goes beyond the courtroom. It's about the experiences survivors struggle to explain, the reactions they often blame themselves for, and the importance of creating space for conversations that are difficult but necessary.
Gillian shares this story to help others understand that not everyone responds to trauma by fighting back or speaking up. Sometimes the body freezes. Sometimes it shuts down. And sometimes the words simply don't come.
This episode is essential listening for survivors, anyone navigating betrayal or trauma, and those who want to better understand how trauma affects the brain, body, and ability to respond.
A White Collar Wife brings honest conversations and personal stories to the surface, challenging the silence surrounding difficult experiences and encouraging greater understanding, awareness, and healing.
Watch this episode and remember: your body's survival response does not define your worth, and your silence does not mean you gave consent.
 
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What if fear isn't telling you to stop? What if it's showing you where your next opportunity for growth begins?
In this episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Becky Farrar, an identity and self-leadership speaker and creator of The FEAR Theory™, to explore how we can understand fear differently, build self-trust, and make decisions when the future feels uncertain.
Becky shares her personal experience of leaving the business she started at just 19 and navigating the uncertainty, overthinking, and self-doubt that came with choosing a new direction. Her journey offers an honest look at what happens when the identity you've built no longer matches the person you're becoming.
Together, Gillian and Becky explore why fear often appears during periods of change, how protective beliefs can hold us back, and why learning to trust yourself is an important part of personal growth.
At the heart of the conversation is Becky's FEAR Theory™, a four-part framework designed to help people navigate fear and make more intentional decisions.
In this episode, you'll discover the four parts of The FEAR Theory™:
F – Future Self: Connect with the version of yourself who knows what you truly want.
E – Expansion Capacity: Recognize the beliefs and protective patterns that may be limiting your growth.
A – Aligned Action: Take the next step when you're ready, or recognize when pausing is the wiser decision.
R – Reinforcing Identity: Practice courageous choices until they become a more natural part of who you are.
Becky also shares practical questions for distinguishing intuition from anxiety, including one powerful question: "If you knew everything would work out, would you still do it?"
The conversation explores why there isn't always one perfect answer, how self-trust develops through experience, and why showing yourself grace matters when things don't go according to plan.
Becky Farrar is an identity and self-leadership speaker and the creator of The FEAR Theory™, a body of work exploring how people can navigate fear as their identity evolves. Passionate about possibility and human potential, Becky helps people understand the relationship between fear, self-leadership, and personal expansion.
This episode is for anyone facing a career change, questioning their next move, navigating a new chapter, or feeling caught between what feels safe and what feels right.
Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how changing your relationship with fear can open the door to a more confident and intentional life.
 
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Email: becky@yourinnerbliss.co.uk
 
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https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/
 
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How do you know if what you're feeling is intuition, fear, or simply wishful thinking? And how can you learn to trust that quiet inner voice when life gets complicated?
In this episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Nadija Bajrami, an award-winning trauma-focused hypnotherapist, mind coach, psychic medium, Reiki master, intuitive development teacher, and end-of-life doula, for a fascinating conversation about intuition, personal transformation, and learning to trust yourself.
Nadija shares her extraordinary journey from corporate life to following her calling, including how three brain surgeries between 2014 and 2015 became a turning point that changed her perspective on life. During her recovery, a series of signs pointing toward Ireland and a persistent inner voice encouraged her to create a new life aligned with her authentic self and her desire to help others.
Together, Gillian and Nadija explore the difference between intuition and fear, how childhood experiences and generational trauma can influence the way we interpret our feelings, and why learning to recognize your body's signals can help you make more confident decisions.
In this episode, you'll discover why intuition often keeps coming back when something deserves your attention, how fear can disguise itself as a gut feeling, why childhood conditioning and generational patterns can cloud your judgment, and how an outside perspective can sometimes help you reconnect with your own inner wisdom.
Nadija also discusses psychic readings, intuitive development, and why no reading or outside guidance should ever take away your personal freedom to choose. She emphasizes the importance of free will and building the confidence to make decisions for yourself.
This conversation is a reminder that trusting yourself is a journey. Sometimes the answers don't come immediately, but paying attention to what keeps showing up can help you understand what truly matters.
Nadija Bajrami is a multi-award-winning trauma-focused hypnotherapist, mind coach, Reiki master, certified grief educator, psychic medium, intuitive development teacher, and end-of-life doula. With a background in business management and corporate leadership, she now helps people overcome limiting beliefs, manage anxiety, develop their intuitive abilities, navigate grief, and build confidence through personal empowerment.
Her work focuses on giving people practical tools to take control of their lives, reconnect with themselves, and create a future that feels authentic and meaningful.
This episode is for anyone navigating major life decisions, struggling to trust their instincts, working through past experiences, or exploring the connection between intuition, fear, and personal growth.
Watch this insightful conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover why sometimes the most important voice to listen to is your own.
 
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https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/
 
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Divorce is emotional, but the financial decisions you make during this transition can shape your future for years to come. So how do you protect your financial well-being while navigating one of life's most challenging changes?
In this episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Melissa Murphy Pavone, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), founder of Mindful Divorce Partners, and author of Divorce by Design, to explore the financial decisions that can make a lasting difference during and after divorce.
Melissa explains why divorce is about more than dividing assets equally. Understanding what those assets are actually worth, how they are taxed, and what they may cost you in the future is essential to making informed decisions. From deciding whether to keep the family home to understanding the differences between cash, retirement accounts, and home equity, she shares why the numbers on paper do not always tell the whole story.
Together, Gillian and Melissa unpack some of the most common financial mistakes people make during divorce and why emotional decisions can sometimes lead to long-term financial challenges. They also explore why hiring an aggressive attorney is not always the best strategy and how building a collaborative divorce team can help you navigate the process with greater clarity and purpose.
In this episode, you’ll discover why keeping the house is not always the smartest financial decision, why $500,000 in a bank account is not necessarily equivalent to $500,000 in a 401(k), Roth IRA, or home equity, and how taxes, liquidity, and future expenses can affect the real value of your settlement.
Melissa also explains what a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst does and how working with a financial professional can help you understand your options before, during, or after divorce. She discusses the importance of preparing financially before making major decisions, why a collaborative approach can support better outcomes, and how shame or fear around money can prevent people from taking the steps needed to protect their future.
Melissa Murphy Pavone is a financial expert specializing in collaborative divorce. As a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she helps individuals make informed financial decisions during major life transitions. Through Mindful Divorce Partners, Melissa works alongside family law attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals to support a more constructive approach to divorce, with an emphasis on fairness, financial clarity, and long-term security. She is also the author of Divorce by Design.
This conversation is for anyone considering divorce, navigating the process, rebuilding after separation, or preparing a prenuptial agreement. Whether you are worried about your home, retirement savings, financial security, or simply understanding where you stand, this episode offers practical insights to help you approach your next chapter with greater confidence.
Watch this insightful conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover why understanding your finances, asking the right questions, and building the right support team can make a meaningful difference in your future.
 
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https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/
 
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What if success isn't supposed to leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering how much longer you can keep going?
In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Courtney Parks, business and career coach and founder of Courtney Parks Coaching, to explore why so many high-achieving women feel drained by the very success they've worked so hard to build.
Courtney shares why constantly pushing harder isn't always the answer, especially when your career, business, or daily routine begins to cost you your energy, health, and peace of mind. She explains how women can recognize when something is out of alignment and begin making changes that support both their professional ambitions and personal well-being.
Together, Gillian and Courtney unpack the difference between being in the wrong career and simply working in a way that no longer serves you. They explore how fear of change, limiting beliefs, and the pressure to keep performing can prevent women from creating a life that feels more fulfilling.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to recognize whether you're experiencing burnout from the work itself or the way you're working, why fear often appears when you're ready for something bigger, and how to identify what you genuinely want from your career and life.
Courtney also shares the visioning questions and practical strategies she uses to help women gain clarity, establish energetic boundaries, and make intentional changes without feeling pressured to change everything overnight. She explains why small, consistent shifts can create meaningful improvements in your confidence, relationships, energy, and overall well-being.
Gillian also opens up about her own experience of being forced to reinvent her life after COVID, adding a personal perspective to the conversation about uncertainty, change, and finding a new direction.
Courtney Parks, MA, CPCC, is a business and career coach and the owner of Courtney Parks Coaching. With more than two decades of experience, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University, and certification from the Coaches Training Institute, she helps women build professional success without sacrificing their personal lives. Her approach combines business strategy, career development, mindset work, and personal growth to help women create sustainable success on their own terms.
This conversation is for women who are experiencing burnout, considering a career change, questioning their current path, or simply tired of feeling like success has to be exhausting. If you've been pushing yourself to do more while quietly wondering whether there is a better way, this episode offers a reminder that you can pursue meaningful goals without losing yourself along the way.
Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover why your next chapter may not require more hustle, but a better alignment between who you are, how you work, and the life you want to create.
 
Connect with Courtney Parks:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyparks
 
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https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/
 
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What if what you really need is not advice, a diagnosis, or someone trying to fix your problems, but simply a safe place where you can finally say what you have been holding inside?
In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Erin Snow, founder of The Unmuted Room and a former legal advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, to explore the importance of being heard without judgment.
After 17 years working with survivors, Erin developed a deeper understanding of what people need when life becomes overwhelming. Sometimes, people do not need someone to tell them what to do. They need someone who will listen, give them space to speak honestly, and allow them to express what they may have been afraid to share anywhere else.
Together, Gillian and Erin unpack the emotional weight of staying silent, the fear of being judged, and the ways people learn to censor themselves before they even begin speaking. They explore why loneliness can persist even when we are surrounded by people, and how having a confidential space to express difficult thoughts and emotions can change the way we carry them.
In this episode, you’ll discover why Erin created a listening-only space instead of a traditional therapy or coaching model, the difference between venting and being genuinely heard, and why not every difficult conversation needs advice or an immediate solution.
Erin also explains how The Unmuted Room works, including its 30-minute and 60-minute sessions, flexible membership options, and free consultations. She addresses important questions about confidentiality, privacy, mandatory reporting, and how a professional listening service differs from therapy, coaching, or a crisis line.
This conversation also explores the hidden pressures that keep people from speaking openly, including shame, guilt, fear of disappointing others, and the expectation to appear strong even when everything feels overwhelming. Erin shares why creating space for honest conversations can help people feel less alone and more comfortable acknowledging what they are experiencing.
Erin Snow is the founder of The Unmuted Room, a confidential listening space for people who need a judgment-free environment to express thoughts, feelings, and experiences they may struggle to share elsewhere. Before launching her business, she spent 17 years as a trauma-informed legal advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Her work is built around the belief that being genuinely heard is an essential part of human connection and emotional well-being.
If you have ever felt like you needed to talk but did not want advice, feared being judged, or found yourself carrying more than you could comfortably express, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on listening, vulnerability, and the importance of having space to be honest.
Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover what can happen when you finally have a place where you do not have to censor yourself, explain everything perfectly, or pretend that you are okay.
 
Connect with Erin Snow:
Website: https://theunmutedroom.com/
 
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/
Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com
 
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Featured Book
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Learn more and explore the books here:
https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/
 
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What if death is not simply an ending, but a transition that can change the way we understand life, love, and the soul?
In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Rev. Shannon Beery, RN, a hospice nurse who has spent years helping patients and families navigate the end-of-life journey with compassion, understanding, and spiritual insight.
Shannon shares her remarkable journey from working night shifts in a factory and raising a child as a single mother to pursuing nursing school and discovering her calling in hospice care. Through years of working with elderly patients and their families, she has gained a unique perspective on death, grief, and the experiences people encounter as they approach the end of life.
Together, Gillian and Shannon explore how understanding the dying process can help families approach death with less fear and greater peace. They discuss the different ways people transition, why some patients appear to see loved ones or revisit meaningful memories near the end of life, and how hospice care supports both patients and their families through one of life's most difficult experiences.
In this episode, you'll discover how hospice nurses help families understand the stages of dying, why grief can occur during major life changes beyond the loss of a loved one, what Shannon means when she describes the soul as a frequency or shift of energy, and how fear, anger, and anxiety can influence the way we experience life.
Shannon also opens up about the emotional realities of end-of-life care, including the difficult moments when a person's physical body appears ready to let go while their loved ones are still struggling to say goodbye. She explains how hospice nurses, aides, medical equipment, and compassionate guidance can help families feel more supported during this transition.
Beyond her nursing experience, Shannon shares her spiritual perspective on the soul's journey, the healing modalities she has explored, and the importance of understanding our emotions rather than automatically carrying the feelings of others. She introduces a simple but powerful question that can help sensitive people pause and reflect: "Is this mine, or is it not mine?"
This conversation brings together the practical realities of hospice care and a broader spiritual exploration of death, grief, and what may lie beyond our understanding. It offers an opportunity to reflect on how greater awareness of death can change the way we approach life, relationships, and the time we have with the people we love.
Rev. Shannon Beery, RN, is a hospice nurse, spiritual guide, and wellness practitioner who helps patients and families navigate end-of-life transitions. After spending years working with elderly patients, she developed a deep interest in the spiritual aspects of dying, grief, and the soul's journey. She also explores healing modalities and shares her perspective to help both medical and non-medical audiences better understand the dying process and approach it with less fear.
If you've ever wondered what happens as someone approaches the end of life, how to support a loved one through hospice, or how to navigate grief and major life transitions, this episode offers a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about compassion, understanding, and the meaning we find in life's most difficult moments.
Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how a deeper understanding of death and grief may help us live with greater awareness, compassion, and peace.
 
Connect with Shannon Beery:
Instagram: @soulweaving_welness
Email: soulweavingwellness@gmail.com
 
Connect with Gillian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/
Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com
 
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Featured Book
Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.
 
Learn more and explore the books here:
https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/
 
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What if the emotions you feel around other people are not always yours to carry?
In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Heather Zimmerman, founder of Divine Ascension Co., to explore what it means to be an empath, how sensitive people can understand their own emotions, and why many empaths spend years feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from themselves.
Heather shares her personal journey through depression, anxiety, self-medication, and emotional shutdown, and how her own awakening helped her understand the difference between her own feelings and the energy she was absorbing from others.
Together, Gillian and Heather explore intuition, empathy, energetic boundaries, and the challenges that come with being deeply sensitive in a world that often encourages people to ignore their inner voice.
In this episode, you’ll discover how empaths can recognize whether an emotion belongs to them or someone else, the difference between sympathy, empathy, and being an empath, why protecting your energy does not mean closing yourself off, and how grounding and intentional boundaries can help sensitive people feel more balanced.
Heather also explains channeling, intuition, Akashic Records, and how these spiritual tools can help people gain clarity, understand patterns, and reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.
She shares how she works with clients through clarity sessions, energy audits, and her 14-step spiritual awakening program, helping highly sensitive people understand their experiences, release energetic blocks, and step into greater self-trust.
This conversation explores the connection between psychology, spirituality, and personal growth, showing how sensitivity can become a strength when you learn how to understand and manage it.
Heather Zimmerman is the founder of Divine Ascension Co., where she helps empaths, healers, and awakening women reclaim their power, clear limiting patterns, and step into their authentic selves. With a background in psychology and energy work, Heather combines behavioral science, intuitive guidance, and spiritual practices through her coaching, readings, and Self-Spirit Method.
If you’ve ever felt like you absorb the emotions of everyone around you, struggle to know what you truly want, or feel overwhelmed by the energy of others, this episode offers a deeper look into empathy, intuition, and self-discovery.
Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how understanding your energy can help you reconnect with your true self.
 
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The comparison trap is lying to you—and it may be stealing your peace, confidence, and ability to see your own life clearly.
In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Jessica Lattif, founder of Not Working in Tech, to explore why comparison is often less about other people and more about the stories we create about ourselves.
Jessica shares the moment that changed the way she viewed envy and comparison, revealing why the people we assume have the easiest lives are often carrying struggles we cannot see. Together, Gillian and Jessica unpack how comparison can quietly affect high-achieving women, especially those balancing careers, caregiving, parenting, health challenges, and the pressure to constantly perform.
Through her own experience in leadership roles at Meta, Salesforce, and other major technology companies, Jessica explains how success from the outside can sometimes hide burnout, chronic stress, decision fatigue, and the emotional weight of trying to keep everything together.
In this episode, you’ll discover why compliments can become a powerful tool for creating connection, how honest conversations can challenge the stories we tell ourselves, why other people’s success is not proof that you are behind, and how to recognize the limiting beliefs that prevent you from seeing your own strengths.
Jessica also shares the mission behind Not Working in Tech, a platform, podcast, and community created to help professionals navigate burnout, career uncertainty, workplace challenges, and the moments when the traditional definition of success no longer feels sustainable.
She explains why building a healthier relationship with work requires more than pushing harder—it requires understanding what is no longer working and creating a more human approach to career, leadership, and life.
This conversation is for anyone who has looked at someone else’s life and assumed they had everything figured out. Jessica offers a powerful reminder that everyone is carrying a story you may never see, and that connection begins when we stop comparing and start understanding.
Jessica Lattif is the founder of Not Working in Tech, where she supports high-achieving professionals and organizations in creating healthier approaches to work. With more than a decade of leadership experience in the technology industry, she now helps individuals navigate burnout, career transitions, and the challenge of building a life where success does not come at the cost of health and well-being.
Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how turning comparison into connection can change the way you see yourself, your work, and the people around you.
 
Connect with Jessica Lattif:
Website: https://www.notworkingintech.com/
Email: media@freshstartsregistry.com
 
Connect with Gillian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/
Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com
 
Listen & Subscribe
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Featured Book
Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.
 
Learn more and explore the books here:
https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/
 
Video Editing & Social Media
Edited by Kaito Kishi
Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook
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