Empowered Women Wellness Project

About Empowered Women Wellness Project

Hi friends! Lauren & Amanda here. We are so excited to share our podcast, Empowered + Well! The platform will serve as a space for us to join forces and cover all things wellness for women. Together we bring you over 20 years of experience in the health & fitness space and we can't wait to share it all - with great guests along the way! Our goal is to empower you to find your strength so you can be truly unstoppable.

Publisher

Amanda & Lauren

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2024

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

102 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Why So Many Women Feel 'Fine on Paper' But Terrible in Real Life

   What if the exhaustion, brain fog, sleep struggles, mood changes, weight resistance, and feeling of being completely overwhelmed that so many women experience in midlife aren't simply something we have to accept as "normal"? In this episode of Empowered + Well, we're joined by Dori Martin, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and health coach specializing in burnout, metabolic resilience, and midlife health for women. Dori helps us look beyond the idea that everything can be explained by aging or hormones and explores how stress, hormonal changes, nervous-system load, nutrition, mineral status, lifestyle, and years of putting everyone else first can intersect during midlife. We talk about what it means to feel like something isn't right even when your conventional labs come back "normal," why looking at patterns can be important, and how women can become better advocates for their health. In this episode, we talk about: Why so many women experience significant symptoms during midlife but continue to push through What it can mean when your labs are "normal" but you still don't feel well How perimenopause, menopause, stress, and burnout can intersect What Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is and how Dori uses it as part of a broader picture Simple foundational steps women can take to begin supporting their bodies Want to connect with Dori? Website (https://www.dorimartin.com/) If you enjoyed this episode… Be sure to subscribe, follow, and share Empowered + Well with a woman in your life who might need this conversation. Because midlife isn't something we need to simply survive. It's an opportunity to better understand ourselves, listen to our bodies, and discover what it really means to feel well. Try two weeks free of Coach Lauren's online strength training program: https://package.everfit.io/OQ860017 Grab her free annual strength training guide for endurance athletes: https://settingthepacenj.lpages.co/strength-training-freebie/ Breast Cancer Thriver or caretaker looking for support? Check out Amanda's FREE guide: 5 Key Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Connect With Us: Lauren Brown | Instagram: @coachlaurenbrown | Website Amanda Gargiulo | Instagram: @amanda.gargiulo | Website Follow us on Instagram: @empoweredandwell_podcast Follow us on YouTube: Empowered Wellness Project Medical Disclaimer: This episode is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always work with your qualified healthcare providers regarding your individual health, symptoms, medications, testing, and treatment decisions. If you're experiencing persistent or concerning symptoms, don't dismiss them simply because you're told that they're "normal" or that your labs are within range. Advocating for yourself and asking questions is an important part of taking ownership of your health.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   100 Episodes, Two Birthdays & A Lot to Celebrate

   We made it to 100! 🎉 In this very special episode of Empowered + Well, we're celebrating 100 episodes AND two birthdays! Join us as we look back on some of our favorite conversations, share the biggest lessons we've learned over the past 2 years, and have a little fun with birthday-themed This or That. From memorable guests and meaningful conversations to the evolution of the podcast from the Empowered Women's Wellness Project to Empowered + Well, we're reflecting on where we've been — and looking ahead to what's next. Most importantly, we're celebrating you, our listeners, for being part of this journey. Here's to 100 episodes, two more trips around the sun, and the next chapter of Empowered + Well! 🥂💛 Episodes We Mentioned: Tiffany Jones Microplastics Sheryl Green Dr. Megan Bernard The Gap & The Gain The Let Them Theory What's your favorite episode? Send us a message and let us know! Follow Empowered + Well If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to follow Empowered + Well and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Try two weeks free of Coach Lauren's online strength training program: https://package.everfit.io/OQ860017 Grab her free annual strength training guide for endurance athletes: https://settingthepacenj.lpages.co/strength-training-freebie/ Breast Cancer Thriver or caretaker looking for support? Check out Amanda's FREE guide: 5 Key Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Connect With Us: Lauren Brown | Instagram: @coachlaurenbrown | Website Amanda Gargiulo | Instagram: @amanda.gargiulo | Website Follow us on Instagram: @empoweredandwell_podcast Follow us on YouTube: Empowered Wellness Project

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   The Power of the Pause: Michele Gannon on Healing, Hope & Purpose

   What happens when we finally give ourselves permission to pause? In today's session, we sit down with Michele Gannon, Founder and Executive Director of Mary's Place by the Sea, a retreat center in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, providing women with cancer a place to step away from the demands of treatment and everyday life and focus on themselves — mind, body, and soul. What began with a simple question in 2009 has grown into a powerful mission that has welcomed more than 17,000 women, providing retreats, wellness services, meals, connection, and a space to simply breathe — all at no cost to guests. But this conversation is about so much more than cancer. Michele shares the story behind Mary's Place, what she has learned from the thousands of women who have walked through its doors, and why sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves is stop, receive, and allow someone else to care for us. We talk about: The power of a pause and why slowing down can be an essential part of healing The difference between being treated for an illness and creating space for true healing Why women often struggle with receiving care What Michele has learned about resilience and hope from thousands of women The challenges and lessons of building and leading a nonprofit And why we may all need a little more of a "Mary's Place moment" in our own lives Our Takeaway You don't have to wait for a crisis to give yourself permission to pause. You don't have to be completely depleted before accepting help. And you don't have to earn your right to rest. Sometimes the pause is where we reconnect with ourselves, remember what matters, and find the space to move forward with renewed purpose. Connect With Mary's Place by the Sea Learn more about Michele's work and the mission of Mary's Place by the Sea, and discover ways you can support the women who visit this special place. Website Instagram Follow Empowered + Well If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to follow Empowered + Well and subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who may need the reminder that she is allowed to pause, receive, and take care of herself, too. Try two weeks free of Coach Lauren's online strength training program: https://package.everfit.io/OQ860017 Grab her free annual strength training guide for endurance athletes: https://settingthepacenj.lpages.co/strength-training-freebie/ Breast Cancer Thriver or caretaker looking for support? Check out Amanda's FREE guide: 5 Key Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Connect With Us: Lauren Brown | Instagram: @coachlaurenbrown | Website Amanda Gargiulo | Instagram: @amanda.gargiulo | Website Follow us on Instagram: @empoweredandwell_podcast Follow us on YouTube: Empowered Wellness Project Disclaimer The Empowered + Well Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health and wellness needs.

Who has been a guest on Empowered Women Wellness Project

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• Tricia Lesnevich-Callahan
• Rachel Robertson
• Valerie Brandt
• Amy Behimer
• Alison Kane

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,499

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

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Quality

85

Social presence

94

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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