A Superwoman Handbook

About A Superwoman Handbook

People ask me all the time, ‘How do you do it all?’ Truth is, most days, I don’t. Like so many women, I’m just figuring it out as I go, balancing work, family, and all the beautiful chaos life throws my way. That’s why I created A Superwoman Handbook. This podcast celebrates the women who make it all happen…or at least make it look like they do. Each episode, I sit down with incredible women who are redefining what it means to ‘have it all’ in their own way. If you’ve ever wondered how other women are juggling it all, or need a reminder that you’re not alone, this is the podcast for you. We’ll figure it out together, one story at a time.

Publisher

Gillian Utesch

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2025

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

119 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026

   A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP42: Trust Your Intuition: How to Tell Your Gut From Fear

   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. Connect with Nadija Bajrami: Website: https://nbhypnotherapy-mindcoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadija.bajrami/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/nadijabajrami.hypno.mindcoach.psychicmedium/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadija-bajrami-97883720 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv4dLGzFsLcOwHNUGRdCeow Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ie/nadijabajrami/ Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 Managing YouTube uploads and social media content. Co

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   26 Oct 2026

   A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP41: Divorce Money Mistakes to Avoid

   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. Connect with Melissa Murphy Pavone: Website: https://mindfuldivorcepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamurphypavone/ Instagram: @mindfuldivorcepartners Book: Divorce by Design https://mindfuldivorcepartners.com/divorce-by-design-book/ Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.

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   23 Oct 2026

   A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP40: You Don’t Need More Hustle — You Need Alignment

   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: Website: https://www.courtneyparks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyparkscoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyparkscoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyparks Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 Managing YouTube uploads and social media content. Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-ki

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• Shruti Trivedi
• Rachel Smith
• Patrick Reid
• Ginine Emily Smith
• Ginine Smith

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Engagement

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