Carrie On! with Carrie Murray

Carrie On! with Carrie Murray

di Carrie Murray
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Aging to Saging: Can Psychedelics Help Women Find Themselves Again

🎙️Carrie On! What if the woman you’re trying so hard to become isn’t someone new at all? What if she’s the woman who was there before the world told her to be quieter, nicer, smaller—and definitely not too much? In this episode of Carrie On!, I sit down with Heather A. Lee, a licensed clinical social worker, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, and natural medicines facilitator who has spent more than 30 years working in women’s mental health. And yes—we’re talking about mushrooms. 🍄 But this conversation is about so much more than psychedelics. Heather and I dig into what happens when women reach midlife and start questioning the stories they’ve been carrying for decades: Don’t be bossy. Don’t be too loud. Be accommodating. Take care of everyone else first. Heather calls these the messages women have been metaphorically “dosed” with our entire lives. We talk about how psychedelic-assisted therapy may help some women quiet those old narratives, reconnect with their intuition, process grief and trauma, and rediscover the parts of themselves they may have tucked away while being mothers, partners, caregivers, professionals, and everything else the world needed them to be. And Heather introduces one of my new favorite ideas: We’re not just aging. We’re SAGING. Because maybe getting older isn’t about becoming smaller. Maybe this is the age when we finally become more ourselves. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE We talk about: Why Heather believes our own inner wisdom can be one of our greatest resources Moving from “aging” to “saging” Why women are still apologizing for being loud, ambitious, bossy, selfish, or “too much” The identity shift that can happen after motherhood, divorce, loss, caregiving, or an empty nest What psychedelic-assisted therapy actually looks like How Heather went from traditional psychotherapy to working with psilocybin What the brain’s “default mode network” has to do with the stories we tell ourselves The messages women are metaphorically “dosed” with throughout their lives Why midlife can become a homecoming to your authentic self Psychedelic retreats, female community, and finding your “soul sisters” The importance of screening, preparation, integration, and qualified mental-health professionals A remarkable story about grief, a mother, and the word forgive Why Heather says psychedelic work should never be treated as a quick fix 💥 CARRIE ON TAKEAWAY We spend so much of our lives becoming who everyone else needs us to be. The good daughter. The good wife. The good mother. The caretaker. The agreeable woman. The woman who doesn’t make anyone uncomfortable. But there comes a point when you get to ask: Which parts of this are actually me—and which parts were handed to me? Maybe reinvention isn’t about creating a brand-new woman. Maybe it’s about finally giving the original one the microphone. 💜 CARRIE ON! Carrie On! is the web series and podcast for women navigating reinvention, self-discovery, empowerment, and all the beautifully complicated stuff that happens before, during, and after midlife. Because we’re not here to quietly disappear. We refuse to be muted. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify ▶️ Watch and subscribe on YouTube And as always… Keep your head above the chaos and Carrie On!
S2 · E36
30 set 2026
34:48

You’ve Done the Therapy. You Know Better. So Why Are You Still Doing It?

🎙️Carrie On! What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't something you don't know — but something your subconscious still believes? Carrie sits down with clinical hypnotherapist, coach and energy healer Christina L. Woods for a fascinating conversation about the beliefs we form early in life and continue carrying long after they stop serving us. After 30 years in corporate life, Christina experienced burnout, anxiety, the end of a 25-year marriage and the realization that despite all her accomplishments, she wasn't happy. Her own experience with hypnotherapy helped her uncover beliefs about herself that she realized simply weren't true — and ultimately changed the direction of her life. Carrie and Christina dig into why smart, successful women can understand their patterns intellectually and still feel powerless to change them; the connection between perfectionism and fear of judgment; and why so many accomplished women quietly believe they aren't allowed to have everything they want. IN THIS EPISODE: ✨ What hypnotherapy actually is — and what it definitely isn't ✨ Why insight and logic aren't always enough to create change ✨ How childhood beliefs can quietly follow us into adulthood ✨ Why high achievers still struggle with “I'm not enough” ✨ The dangerous little story: “Maybe that's just not available to me” ✨ Perfectionism, procrastination and fear of judgment ✨ Christina's journey from corporate executive to hypnotherapist ✨ Learning to trust your intuition again ✨ What happens when your life spectacularly falls apart ✨ Hypnotherapy + energy healing + Reiki ✨ The Wise Woods Method ✨ How to recognize when something in your life simply feels “off” You need to question who taught you that old story in the first place. Plus: Carrie discovers she's apparently been waiting for someone who can bridge spreadsheets and past lives. 😂 Connect with Christina: Website: https://christinalwoods.com/ Instagram: @christina.lwoods LinkedIn: Christina L. Woods Listen, share, subscribe — and as always: Keep your head above the chaos and Carrie On!
S2 · E35
3 set 2026
35:24

Nobody Is Coming to Choose You. Choose Yourself.

🎙️Carrie On! What if the story keeping you small isn’t even yours? “I’m too old.” “I’m not an expert.” “I’m divorced.” “I’m too much.” “I’m not enough.” “Who wants to hear my story?” In this episode of Carrie On!, Carrie sits down with longtime friend, speaker, author, narrative strategist, and founder of The Evolution Collective, Aleya Harris, to talk about the invisible stories shaping our identities—and what happens when we finally decide to rewrite them. Hot takes: “If you’re that good, why are you broke?” 🔥 “No crying on stage.” 🔥 “‘I don’t know’ usually means ‘I’m scared.’” Stop waiting to be chosen. Clarity is sexier than branding. People pleasing can become so automatic that you mistake it for your personality. You don’t need another tragedy to make your story interesting. Your lived experience IS the thing that makes you interesting. Favorite Quotes: “Clarity is the beginning of everything.” “I don’t know usually translates into: I am scared.” “You cannot get to the story that deserves to be told without taking that front down.” “I don’t wait for open doors. I bust through walls.” “You’re as ready as you’re ever gonna be.” Connect with Aleya Visit Aleya Harris online to learn more about Spark the Stage, Spark the Pitch, her narrative and communication work, free resources, podcast, and ways to work with her. Search for Aleya Harris / The Evolution Collective and follow her on LinkedIn. Resources & Links Work with Aleya: aleyaharris.com Sponsor — The AM Co (Annalisa Mascos, business advisor & human design practitioner): theam.co — free 7-minute founder diagnostic for Carry On listeners Sponsor — Ready for TED with Tony Purry (PR pro, executive media trainer, TEDx speaker): readyforted.com Referenced: Carrie's original podcast, Carried Away Referenced events: Women on the Rise (BRA Network), the Wealthy Women's Summit
S2 · E34
26 ago 2026
41:22

She Found Healing One Thread At A Time

🎙️ Carrie On! Find out what is holding you back from using your voice to tell your story with this 2 minute quiz —---> https://www.carrie-murray.com/take-the-quiz What if getting dressed could change your life? Stylist, speaker, author, and nonprofit founder Jen Principe joins Carrie Murray for a powerful conversation about trauma, resilience, confidence, and reinvention. Growing up surrounded by addiction, abuse, and instability, Jen discovered that clothing wasn't about appearances—it became protection. That understanding eventually led to a successful styling career, the bestselling memoir A Common Thread, and her nonprofit The Phoenix Effect, helping women reclaim their identity after illness and trauma. This episode explores the psychology of clothing, trusting intuition, discovering purpose, and why our greatest pain often becomes our greatest gift. Whether you're rebuilding after loss, navigating midlife, or searching for your next chapter, this conversation is a reminder that reinvention is always possible. Fire Points Confidence isn't something you're born with—it is built. Your past doesn't define your future. Clothing influences how we think, feel, and perform. Color can literally change your energy. Intuition grows louder when life gets quieter. Purpose often begins with one small act of service. Reinvention can happen at any stage of life. Healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about reclaiming who you already are. Connect with Jen Principe Website: www.jpstyles.com Instagram: @jenprincipestyle Book: A Common Thread Nominate a Phoenix through Jen's website and Instagram. Connect with Carrie Instagram: @carriemurray Subscribe on YouTube: Carrie On with Carrie Murray Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
S2 · E33
29 lug 2026
38:12

Active Grandparenting: Why It's Time to Start Training Now

🎙️ Carrie On! What if becoming a grandparent wasn't something that simply happened—but something you actually trained for? In this episode of Carrie On, Carrie Murray sits down with wellness pioneer Kristen Coffield, founder of The Culinary Cure and creator of the growing Active Grandparenting movement. Long before hydration, functional fitness, and food-as-medicine became wellness buzzwords, Kristen was teaching women how everyday habits could transform their health. After surviving an overwhelming decade that included cancer, menopause, financial hardship, family loss, and caregiving, she rebuilt her life one habit at a time—and discovered that resilience begins with the smallest daily choices. Now, with millions embracing healthier aging, Kristen is helping grandparents become stronger, healthier, and more present for the people who matter most. In this conversation, you'll learn: ✔️ Why hydration is the foundation of every health goal ✔️ How functional fitness keeps you independent as you age ✔️ Why thyroid disease is so often overlooked in women ✔️ The surprising science behind the "Grandmother Effect" ✔️ How to build stronger relationships with your grandchildren—and their parents ✔️ Easy healthy recipes anyone can make ✔️ Why active grandparenting benefits every generation Whether you're already a grandparent, hope to become one someday, or simply want to age with strength and purpose, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom. Fire Points 🔥 Hydration is the foundation of resilient wellness. Your habits determine your future health. Functional fitness matters more than looking fit. Grandparents can improve children's confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. Active grandparenting may help grandparents live longer and healthier lives. Food should heal—not complicate—your life. The early years are when grandparents build lifelong bonds. Boundaries and communication are essential with adult children. Small daily habits create extraordinary long-term results. Mentioned in This Episode The Culinary Cure Active Grandparenting Functional Fitness Food as Medicine Resilient Wellness Lemon Water Hydration Practice Menopause & Midlife Wellness Connect with Kristen Coffield 🌐 ActiveGrandparenting.com 🌐 TheCulinaryCure.com 📸 Instagram: @KristenCoffield Connect with Carrie 🎙 Subscribe to Carrie On! Follow for new conversations every week featuring bold women, experts, changemakers, and leaders helping us navigate reinvention after 40. If this episode inspired you: ❤️ Like 💬 Leave a comment 🔔 Subscribe 📤 Share it with someone who wants to age stronger—or someone about to become a grandparent.
S2 · E32
22 lug 2026
38:24

The Women Reinventing Broadway One Musical at a Time

🎙️ Carrie On! Broadway doesn't just entertain us—it shapes culture. This week on Carrie On, Carrie sits down with award-winning musical writer Nico Juber and Tony-nominated director Kristen Hanggi to explore who gets to tell the stories that influence generations. From women breaking barriers behind the scenes to the business of Broadway, the conversation dives into creativity, entrepreneurship, representation, and why musical theater still has the power to change lives. You'll also hear the inspiring stories behind: 🎭 Millennials Are Killing Musicals 🌈 Winner 🎶 Why musical theater matters more than ever Whether you're a theater lover, creative entrepreneur, artist, producer, or simply believe stories can change the world, this episode is for you. In this episode: • Why women still struggle behind the scenes on Broadway • The surprising business side of musical theater • How storytelling shapes culture • Why representation on stage matters • Creating art that changes lives • Building new opportunities instead of waiting for permission • The future of Broadway Fire Points: "The people telling our stories are creating our cultural values." "If I don't give this 100%, I'll regret it for the rest of my life." "Women don't need permission—we need new models." "Theater has the power to change how people see themselves." "Stories nurture us." "We're not waiting for Broadway to change—we're building what's next." "Representation isn't just who's on stage—it's who's writing the stories." "Art and business have to work together." Follow our guests: Nico Juber Website: https://nicojuber.com Millennials Are Killing Musicals: https://millennialsarekillingmusicals.com Instagram: @stuffnicolikes Kristen Hanggi Website: https://kristenhanggi.com Instagram: @hanggilove Podcast: Let's Play: The Create Podcast
S2 · E31
8 lug 2026
41:10

The Moment Your Life Falls Apart Is the Moment It Begins Or Love Intelligence: How to Fall Back in Love with Yourself

🎙️ Carrie On! What if the moment your life cracked you open… was actually the beginning of becoming yourself? In this deeply honest episode of Carrie On!, Carrie sits down with Natasha McCrea to talk about love intelligence, fear, divorce, self-worth, reinvention, and what it really means to stop abandoning yourself. From surviving painful relationships and becoming a self-described “love addict,” to creating a one-woman show, stepping onto a pageant stage in midlife, and helping women reconnect to themselves — Natasha shares the raw truth behind standing in your power. This episode is for every woman who has ever: ✨ Felt disconnected from herself ✨ Stayed too long in spaces that no longer fit ✨ Struggled to receive love or help ✨ Wondered if it’s “too late” to reinvent herself ✨ Needed permission to choose herself first Because maybe this isn’t midlife. Maybe this is your queen era. 🔥 FIRE POINTS “Fear is the opposite of love.” “You don’t give from your cup. You give from the overflow.” “Most women don’t change when they’re inspired. They change when they’re cracked wide open.” “Disconnection is a trap.” “You were born knowing how to receive love.” “We all have galaxies of magnificence.” “Standing in your power means choosing yourself daily.” “You don’t have to earn love.” 💻 CONNECT WITH NATASHA MCCREA 🌐 Website: Natasha McCrea Official Website 📸 Instagram: @natashamccrea 🎙️ ABOUT CARRIE ON! Carrie On! is hosted by Carrie Murray and explores reinvention, self-discovery, advocacy, entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and navigating life before, during, and after midlife. New episodes every Wednesday. If this episode resonated with you, take a moment today to ask yourself: “What do I need?” Then actually listen to the answer. ✨ LIKE this episode ✨ SUBSCRIBE to the channel ✨ SHARE it with a woman who’s ready to stop playing small ✨ And drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’re entering your queen era Because you are not too late. And you are not too much.
S2 · E30
27 mag 2026
42:09

Why So Many Women Are Falling for “Guru Culture”

🎙️ Carrie On! What happens when self-help becomes a sales funnel? In this episode of Carrie On!, Carrie sits down with Debra Eckerling — author, speaker, goal strategist, and The Book Proposal Expert — for a bold conversation about guru culture, coaching scams, publishing myths, and how to actually own your voice in a noisy world. From the rise of “guru-itis” and pay-to-play coaching programs to the truth about traditional publishing versus self-publishing, Deb pulls back the curtain on the industries profiting from insecurity — especially targeting women in transition. This episode isn’t just about writing a book. It’s about finding your message, trusting your instincts, and building a life that feels authentic to you. In This Episode ✨ The difference between real expertise and performative coaching ✨ Why “guru culture” exploded during the pandemic ✨ The hidden business model behind many coaching programs ✨ Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing ✨ Why your voice and story matter more than perfection ✨ How Deb helps thought leaders land book deals ✨ The power of community, connection, and authenticity ✨ Why vulnerable women are often targeted by “transformation” marketing ✨ How to identify your unique message and platform ✨ “Find the who’s for your how’s” — and stop trying to do everything alone Connect with Debra Eckerling 📚 Website: The Book Proposal Expert - https://thebookproposalexpert.com/ 📲 Instagram: @TheDebMethod - https://www.instagram.com/thedebmethod/ 🎙️ Podcast: GoalChat Live 📖 Book: 52 Secrets for Goal Setting and Goal Getting Connect with Carrie 🎙️ Subscribe to Carrie On! on YouTube: Carrie Murray YouTube Channel 📲 Instagram: @_carriemurray_ https://www.instagram.com/_carriemurray_/ 🌐 Website: https://www.carrie-murray.com/ If this episode hit home, send it to the friend who’s drowning in “expert advice” and trying to figure out what’s actually true for them. And if you’ve got a book idea sitting in your Notes app, your journal, or quietly haunting you at 2am… maybe it’s time to stop waiting. 👀 ✨ Subscribe ✨ Leave a comment with your favorite book ✨ Share this episode with someone building their next chapter
S2 · E29
20 mag 2026
46:12

The Isolation Epidemic & the Collapse of Modern Connection

🎙️ Carrie On! What does love actually look like after 40, after divorce, after decades of putting everyone else first? Carrie sits down with Dr. Wendy Walsh — psychology professor at Cal State, Emmy-nominated co-host of The Doctors, and CNN relationship commentator — for one of the most honest, funny, and science-backed conversations about love, dating, and intimacy you'll hear this year. Dr. Wendy spent 20 years as a single mother before finding love on the apps in her 50s — following her own advice. Now happily married to Julio, she's here to share exactly what worked. In this episode: Why your marriage didn't fail — it culminated (and that's okay) The unconscious contract formed between the first text and first sex Why delaying intimacy is the single most powerful dating move a woman can make Dating app paradox of choice — and why matching with fewer people gets better results The menopause power shift and why midlife women are biologically built for leadership Honest talk about sex, erectile dysfunction, and intimacy after 40 The gas station love story that will make you believe in romance again Gen Z's attachment crisis and what parents need to know How to navigate politics in dating without making it a dealbreaker Fire Quote: "There is this myth in our culture that we will meet a soulmate somewhere in our twenties and be happily married until death do us part. In fact, that is the most atypical form of human pair bonding that exists on the planet." — Dr. Wendy Walsh Connect with Dr. Wendy Walsh 🌐 Dr. Wendy Walsh Official Website 📸 Instagram @drwendywalsh 🎥 YouTube – Dr. Wendy Walsh Connect with Carrie Murray & Carrie On! 🌐 Carrie Murray Website 📸 Instagram @carriemurray 🎥 Carry On! YouTube Channel 💼 LinkedIn – Carrie Murray
S2 · E28
13 mag 2026
32:46

Veteran on 18 Meds: "The System Robbed Me of Healing

🎙️ Carrie On! ⚠ TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains discussion of: • Sexual assault • Suicide and suicidal ideation • Mental health struggles and psychiatric medication If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Episode Overview In this powerful episode of Carry On!, host Carrie Murray sits down with Angie Peacock — U.S. Army veteran, trauma-informed coach, and featured subject of the documentary film Medicating Normal. Angie shares her raw, courageous story of surviving overmedication, psychiatric drug withdrawal, and years of medical dismissal, and how she ultimately found her way back to herself through community, agency, and self-advocacy. If you've ever been told 'this is just how it is' — this conversation is for you. FIRE POINTS: Prescribed meds instead of being heard Went from 1 to 18 medications in 2 years Overmedication can mimic mental illness Withdrawal was worse than the original trauma 4.5 years of severe withdrawal symptoms Doctors dismissed her lived experience Feared being honest → would be given more meds First validation: “It’s a side effect, not you” Medicating Normal helped save her life “We’ve medicalized human emotion” Lack of informed consent in mental health care 1 in 4 women are medicated De-prescribing can take years, not weeks Healing requires agency, not compliance Your symptoms may be signals, not sickness Connect with Angie Peacock Website: https://angpeacock.com Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/angpeacockmsw Van Life & Adventure: @beinghuman_rv on Instagram Connect with Carrie Murray & Carry On! YouTube: https://youtube.com/@carriemurray Apple Podcasts: Search "Carry On with Carrie Murray" on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Search "Carrie On with Carrie Murray" on Spotify 💜 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a comment below with a big red heart, like and subscribe on YouTube, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. It helps more people find these conversations. Episode Sponsors: Be Woman Marketing Struggling to DIY your website and marketing? Stacey Beeman of Be Woman Marketing helps passionate business owners ditch the overwhelm. From strategic websites and automated Disclaimer The Carrie On! podcast is a space for honest conversations, personal stories, and powerful perspectives. Content shared is for informational and storytelling purposes only and should not be considered professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Some episodes may contain sensitive topics or adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or affiliated organizations. We encourage listeners to seek out qualified professionals for guidance tailored to their individual needs.
S2 · E27
6 mag 2026
30:33
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