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Pieces of a Woman

Pieces of a Woman

Di: Cristie and DeAnna
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 Each episode we will discuss and share real stories that are relevant, inspiring and engaging as it relates to women and the life that shape us into who we are today. Every episode will be committed to engaging conversations that will include interviews with influential women, leaders, healers, authors, and close friends. We will discuss EVERYTHING, nothing is off the table, except politics, we will leave that one off the table. DeAnna and Cristie will explore every genre from loss, grief, spirituality, divorce, marriage, raising children, blended families, infidelity, sex, menopause, girlfriends, those damn readers we now have hoarded in every room of the house, hormones, mental health, alcohol, addiction, fitness and ALL experiences and challenges that shaped us into the powerful women we have become today. Our goals and intentions are to connect our audience with services, people, and communities to help meet their needs while they explore and learn more about who they are and their purpose now and in the future. We hope our learning journey together will connect us with serious topics as well as lots of laughter and maybe some tears.Copyright 2026 Cristie and DeAnna Relazioni Scienze sociali Spiritualità Successo personale Sviluppo personale
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  • Not All Friendships are Meant to Last

    Not All Friendships are Meant to Last
    Apr 22 2026
    Summary:Not all friendships end with a fight. Some just slowly… change.In this episode, we’re talking about friendships that quietly fade – the ones where nothingdramatic happened, but something is no longer the same, and the friendships that end witha dramatic ending.Sometimes it's not about something they did; sometimes you’ve changed. Sometimes afriendship is for a season.If you have wondered whether you’re the problem or struggled to let go of a friendship thatno longer fits who you are, this conversation is for you. Because not every friendship ismeant to last forever, and that doesn’t make you a bad person.Key Takeaways:00:00 Welcome back and diving into one of the most relatable topics, friendship breakups, seasonal friendships, and the ones that quietly dissolve01:43 How divorce can quietly wipe out an entire friend group, and why nobody warns you that when a marriage ends, friendships often do too07:53 Cristie opens up about losing her entire core friend group after Taylor's passing, why it happened, and why she now sees it as perfectly aligned14:23 Cristie shares the story of a friend who blocked her without explanation, and the humbling truth she learned 15 years later at Taylor's funeral20:06 What healthy friendships look like in your 50s, protecting your energy, knowing your friendship pyramid, and letting go of the need to eliminate vs. simply reprioritize23:00 How to handle a friendship that no longer fits, whether you're the one pulling away or the one being left behindResources Mentioned in This Episode:Pieces of a Woman Podcast WebsitePieces of a Woman Podcast YouTube Pieces of a Woman Podcast InstagramPieces of a Woman Podcast FacebookThe 6 Month Trip That Changed Who We AreHow Girlfriends Save YouAre video podcasts more your style? Subscribe to our YouTube channel!We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook.Do you want your next vacation to be in luxury? Book your exclusive retreat here.About the Host:DeAnna Robbins | Elevated Edge CoachingCristie North, Executive leader, Founder, and SpeakerThe Taylor Hagen Memorial FoundationThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app.Leave Us an Apple Podcast Review:Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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    24 min
  • The 6 Month Trip That Changed Who We Are

    The 6 Month Trip That Changed Who We Are
    Apr 8 2026
    Summary:In this episode of Pieces of a Woman, DeAnna and Cristie sit down with their dear friend and powerhouse real estate agent, Alicia Holdaway, who did something most people only dream about: she left work, packed two suitcases, and traveled the world with her husband for nearly six months. But this conversation goes far deeper than travel tips. Alicia shares the raw story of how burnout, a son's mental health crisis, and years of achievement-based identity led her to plan this sabbatical, what it actually cost her financially and emotionally, how her marriage was tested, and who she became on the other side. From Norway's Lofoten Islands to a coffee shop in Finland where she cried for hours after devastating family news, this is an honest, inspiring, and deeply human story about choosing your life before it chooses for you.Learn More About Alicia Holdaway:You’ve heard the story before, right!? The grueling challenges of the Himalayan Mountains, consisting of years of preparation, physical beating and mental exhaustion one takes on to have the incredible honor of joining the small group of Humans to have ever made it to the peak of Mt. Everest. And although there may only be time for just a moment of absolute elation atop Mount Everest to celebrate, the truly life-changing sense of accomplishment one gains by making this climb can change the course of one’s entire life and legacy. None of which could ever be accomplished without the experienced guidance of a Sherpa. Sherpa’s are the quintessential necessity through this journey as they know the terrain, what pitfalls to watch out for and which routes to take. To those going through the life-event of buying and/or selling a home, it may just feel like a climb up the Himalayan’s at times. While your body may not take the same beating, it certainly is no small feat and can absolutely change the trajectory of your legacy. There are often months of preparation that goes in to preparing your home for sale and financially preparing to purchase a home. This is where Alicia Holdaway, your very own “Sherpa Guide' comes in. Alicia is passionate about changing the real estate experience for her clients. Buying and selling your home is not merely a transaction of checklists to be completed, it is a life event and one that deserves to be handled with care. Just as you wouldn’t dream of climbing Mt. Everest without a Sherpa helping you prepare for and guiding you through your journey, she hopes you never take this real estate climb without her guidance and care.Key Takeaways:Introduction to Alicia Holdaway, real estate agent, empty nester, and the woman who actually took the sabbatical most people only dream aboutHow the idea was born, not from wanderlust but from burnout, a son's mental health crisis, and years of chasing external accolades while crumbling insideThe years of preparation behind the dream, building a referral-based business with systems that could run without her, saving her husband's salary, and doing couples therapy before they ever leftWhat the trip actually looked like: two suitcases, seven outfits, three pairs of shoes, and six countries, including Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and CopenhagenWhen life interrupted, coming home early after a family member's terminal diagnosis, the relationship moments that surfaced without the distractions of daily life, and what it revealed about codependency and identityWho Alicia is now: a regulated nervous system, a life-first philosophy, a 33-hour work week, and her advice for anyone dreaming of doing something this boldResources Mentioned in This Episode:Alicia Holdaway, Real Estate AgentAlicia Holdaway LinkedInAre video podcasts more your style? Subscribe to our YouTube channel!We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook.Do you want your next vacation to be in luxury? Book your exclusive retreat here. Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app.Leave Us an Apple Podcast Review:Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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    44 min
  • 5 Things We’re Over in 2026

    5 Things We’re Over in 2026
    Mar 25 2026
    Summary:In this episode of Pieces of a Woman, Cristie and DeAnna get honest about the things they are officially over in 2026. From doomscrolling, political overload, and nonstop phone distraction to the overuse of words like "trauma" and "trigger," this conversation explores what it means to protect your peace, think critically, and be more intentional with your energy. They also talk about aging, beauty choices, the frustration of giving up heels, and why staying open and curious matters more than ever. This is a real, thoughtful conversation about boundaries, perspective, and what they’re choosing to leave behind this year.Key Takeaways:00:00 Welcome back, and the question of what Cristie and DeAnna are officially over in 202601:20 Doom scrolling, political overload, and how social media can quietly shape emotions and beliefs03:10 Why it feels harder than ever to trust what we see online, and the need to fact-check media, AI, and social content06:40 Aging, Botox, and beauty choices, plus the reality of changing how they feel in their own bodies08:20 Why giving up heels feels surprisingly personal, and what it means to let go of things that once felt like part of your identity10:00 Phones at the table, constant distraction, and how technology keeps getting in the way of real connection12:00 A thoughtful conversation about the overuse of words like trauma and trigger, and why that matters14:10 What they want more of in 2026, including curiosity, openness, better boundaries, and protecting their peaceResources Mentioned in This Episode:The Pause We Didn’t Plan and the Growth We NeededBreaking Points with Krystal and SaagarMel Robbins PodcastAre video podcasts more your style? Subscribe to our YouTube channel!We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook.Do you want your next vacation to be in luxury? Book your exclusive retreat here. Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app.Leave Us an Apple Podcast Review:Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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    17 min
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