Where do you go to reconnect with yourself when the world as you know it feels unrecognizable? For my guest, Noelle Bonhomme, the answer was out in nature.

After two decades in Hollywood as a commercial actress, model, and a successful children’s party planner, Noelle’s world unraveled — a heartbreaking series of events including the loss of her mother, a divorce, and a miscarriage sent her into a deep depression.

But instead of staying there, one trail at a time, she began reconnecting with herself, her strength, and a purpose bigger than she’d ever imagined.

Now a certified Wilderness First Responder and founder of The Hiker Babe, Noelle leads women into nature to help them feel safe, strong, and sovereign in the outdoors. She’s hiked in over 30 countries, built a thriving platform, and is living proof that it’s never too late to come home to yourself — or start a wildly new chapter.

This conversation is filled with reminders that healing is rarely linear, but it’s always possible.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How loss and grief cracked Noelle wide open — and how nature helped her rebuild
• Why hiking became a pathway to purpose, peace, and a brand-new business
• How she created The Hiker Babe and why she’s obsessed with teaching women to feel safe and confident in the outdoors
• Her favorite nature spots, and survival show dreams
• The side hustles (including pet sitting!) that supported her while building a new life
• What she’d tell anyone in the thick of change or heartbreak

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

This isn’t just about hiking. It’s about healing. It’s about following what brings you back to yourself when everything else falls apart. If you’re navigating loss, change, or a creative identity shift — Noelle’s story will meet you right where you are and walk with you to the other side.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Discovering the Outdoors: A Personal Journey

02:03 Finding Yourself in Times of Uncertainty

06:43 Noelle's Journey: From LA to the Wilderness

09:10 Healing Through Nature and Entrepreneurship

16:30 The Pandemic Pivot: Moving to Mount Shasta

21:53 Creating The Hiker Babe: Empowering Women Outdoors

29:00 Practical Tips and Future Plans

31:44 Conclusion and Farewell

Connect with Noelle:

Website: www.TheHikerBabe.com

Instagram: @The.Hiker.Babe

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It’s just me today, friends! I'm sliding in at the 11th hour from San Diego with my new laptop ( Yay! Finally), Waffle on the bed, and a whole lot of thoughts about what it means to not be done, but also not be the same.

After a few days back on set last week on a fantastic job, I felt something I had forgotten: The Joy. Belonging. And Distraction from "real life" a show bubble provides.

In this solo shorty, I’m talking about the emotional imprint Hollywood leaves on us, the identity shifts we never see coming, and how to honor what we loved—without sacrificing who we’ve become. If you’re in a season of transition, of questioning, of deep personal growth... this one’s for you.

Time Stamps:

00:00 — Intro: The Unexpected Gift of Set Life

01:52 — What Belonging Feels Like (and Why It Matters)

04:14 — The Complicated Love Story That Is Hollywood

08:34 — Identity, Nostalgia, and the Transition No One Preps You For

12:13 — The Emotional Imprint of the Industry

17:04 — What You Keep, What You Let Go

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Today’s episode is a deep dive into something that comes up frequently in my work with Hollywood creatives, entrepreneurs, and career-pivoters: ADHD. If you've ever wondered what the distinction is between having ADHD and being a creative thinker, you don't want to miss this episode.

My guest is Jorie Houlihan, your Guide for the Dopamine Deprived™ . Jorie is an ADHD educator, coach, and founder of the ADHD Transformation Café, a supportive membership community for women navigating ADHD in adulthood. Drawing from both lived experience and years of guiding others, she specializes in helping late-diagnosed professional women move from overwhelm and self-doubt into action and sustainable change. Through her membership, digital tools, and live coaching, she focuses on practical strategies that work with the ADHD brain—offering structure, accountability, and encouragement in a judgment-free space.

Today we’re unpacking what ADHD actually looks like in women, why it’s so often missed, and how a late-in-life diagnosis can completely reframe your strengths, challenges, and next steps. This conversation will give you the tools, validation, and language many of us never got growing up. And it might even change your life.

Why You Need This Episode:

If you’ve ever asked, “Why can’t I just do the thing?” — this episode could be your answer.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, suspect you might be neurodivergent, or simply want to better support someone you love who is —tune in for a compassionate and illuminating conversation.

Time Stamps

01:46 Personal Reflections and Life Changes

02:37 The Challenge of Building a Life Around Priorities

03:08 Navigating Career Transitions

04:35 Understanding ADHD and Its Impact

07:06 The Challenges for Women with ADHD

11:33 The Emotional Impact of ADHD

25:17 Strategies for Managing ADHD

28:56 The Importance of Identifying Strengths

31:52 Getting Assessed

39:34 The Role of Accountability and Coaching

42:31 Resources and Final Thoughts

Connect with Jorie

Instagram: @joriehoulihan

Website: www.joriehoulihan.com

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