Turning Pain into Power

In this episode of The Sweetest Little Life podcast, host Courtney Hanson welcomes Sarah Michelle Boes, a former nurse practitioner turned entrepreneur and advocate for congenital heart disease (CHD). Sarah shares her inspiring journey of building a million-dollar business, selling it, and pivoting into advocacy work after her daughter was born with multiple heart defects. She opens up about the challenges of motherhood, her own mental health struggles, and her commitment to raising awareness and funding for CHD research. Tune in to hear her powerful story of resilience, transformation, and purpose-driven work. About Sarah: Sarah Michelle Boes, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is the Founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews and currently serves as the Chief Nursing Officer at Blueprint Test Prep. With a robust educational background including a BSN from the University of Kentucky and an MSN in Nursing Education from Western Governors University, Sarah has extensive experience in oncology, intensive care, and nursing education. In 2020, she launched SMNP Reviews, an innovative platform that rapidly grew to a seven-figure business within seven months. Following SMNP Reviews’ acquisition by Blueprint in 2022, Sarah transitioned to a role where she continues to oversee the nursing vertical and integrate cutting-edge educational technologies. Sarah's entrepreneurial journey is deeply intertwined with her personal life. Her daughter Meadow, born with severe heart defects, has required extensive medical care, inspiring Sarah's commitment to pediatric cardiac research and care. In recognition of Meadow’s journey, Sarah and her husband are making a $15 million legacy donation to Norton Children's Hospital, where the new Congenital Heart Center will be named in their honor. This contribution underscores their dedication to improving healthcare for children with congenital heart conditions. Connect with Sarah: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-deal-nurse-practitioner-club/id1552285929 https://sarahmichelleboes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahmichellenp/?hl=en

In this episode of The Sweetest Little Life, we sit down with Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson to discuss her powerful journey of healing and spiritual awakening. From overcoming trauma and a near-death experience to embracing her gifts as a shamanic healer and channeled poet, Maria shares how she transformed pain into purpose. We explore the messy yet transformative nature of spiritual awakening, the importance of grounding, and how ancestral gifts play a role in healing. Maria also discusses creative expression, including poetry and light language, as essential tools for self-discovery and growth. Listeners will gain insights on: Turning pain into power The importance of self-investment in healing Navigating the awakening process Grounding practices for balance The role of creativity in spiritual growth If you're seeking guidance on your healing journey, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for wisdom, inspiration, and actionable steps toward embracing your true purpose. About Maria: Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson is a woman walking the journey of life guided by the healing power of love. Maria is a practicing master shamanic healer and under the brand Emotional Musings, she conducts healing sessions in person and long distance all over the world. The poetry she channels is meant to inspire others on their own personal healing journeys and stands as a testimony of truth by her motto, "Triumphing over Trauma". Ms. Pratico has successfully overcome trauma and abuse, an addiction to drugs and alcohol and an eating disorder. She speaks to audiences of all ages and backgrounds as a spoken word artist and a motivational speaker. Her work in personal development and self-help can serve anyone on the spiritual path to a higher consciousness and enlightenment of the heart and soul. Maria is well versed in holistic health and understands the importance of obtaining and maintaining the mind, body and spirit connection. Connect with Maria: https://emotionalmusings.com/

This episode of The Sweetest Little Life with Courtney Hanson features intuitive reader Janet Rae Orth. They discuss heightened emotions due to recent astrological transits, how fear and anxiety are prevalent, and the importance of regulating the nervous system. Janet shares insights on grounding techniques, the healing power of nature, and the significance of play in adulthood. They explore intuition, synchronicities, and spiritual alignment, emphasizing surrender and trust in divine timing. About Janet: Janet Rae Orth is an internationally known intuitive consultant with over 28 years of experience in guiding individuals towards their true path. With a deep-seated intuitive gift and an unwavering commitment to personal growth, Janet has become a trusted leader in the realm of spiritual counseling, and has worked with prominent celebrities, professional athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs and business leaders, distinguished authors and speakers, medical professionals and a range of diverse individuals seeking guidance. Drawing from her extensive expertise, Janet’s lectures and meditation sessions offer invaluable insights and transformative experiences. In addition to her counseling work, Janet also facilitates energy healing to help individuals release blocked energy and experience greater peace and wellness. You can currently find Janet in person at Miraval Life in Balance in Tucson, Arizona, or work with her by phone. She previously provided readings at Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa in Tucson for 12 years. Connect with Janet: www.instagram.com/janet_rae_orthwww.janetraeorth.com 

In this inspiring episode, Christine shares her transformative journey from a turning point on a Rocky Mountain trail to reclaiming her health and rediscovering joy. After struggling with obesity, sleep apnea, and other health challenges, Christine found the strength to overhaul her sugar-heavy diet and embrace holistic healing. Her story reveals how small, intentional steps and a supportive community can lead to profound emotional, physical, and spiritual freedom. Christine also offers actionable advice for starting your own transformation, emphasizing the power of faith, self-reflection, and perseverance. About Christine: Christine Trimpe is a transformative wellness leader dedicated to empowering professional Christian women to reclaim their health and vitality through her faith-based, holistic approach to weight loss. As the founder of The SugarFreed Me Method and a certified SUGAR® Licensed Practitioner, Christine helps clients achieve lifelong healing from sugar addiction and food-related struggles. Her clients experience dramatic transformations, including sustained weight loss and breakthroughs in physical, emotional, and spiritual health, with over 80% retention in her programs. After a personal 100-pound weight loss journey, Christine created a method that goes beyond conventional dieting, integrating faith, emotional regulation, and metabolic health principles. Christine’s own story—marked by a significant health journey, an embrace of ketogenic eating, and a breakthrough lifestyle change—has inspired thousands since she first shared it on her blog and across social media. Her journey has been highlighted in leading wellness magazines, including Woman’s World and First for Women, and featured on DietDoctor.com, where she was named a top low-carb success story. Christine’s extensive career in corporate America, paired with her BBA degree, uniquely equips her to guide women in tackling complex health challenges and finding balance in all aspects of life. Her upcoming book, SugarFreed (2025), follows her acclaimed devotional, Seeking Joy (2021), which received the Christian Market Book Award and Christian Indie Award. SugarFreed Book Details: https://christinetrimpe.com/sugarfreed/ Free Gift––SugarFreed Free Chapter Excerpt: https://pages.christinetrimpe.net/sugarfreed-free-chapter3 SugarFreed: Stop Losing the Weight Loss Battle, Start Gaining the Victory Amazon Book Link: https://a.co/d/ciEnG4S Details about The SugarFreed™ Me Weight Loss Solution Program: https://christinetrimpe.com/weight-loss/ Free Gift––Crush Your Cravings: The Ultimate Wellness Guide for Christian Women https://pages.christinetrimpe.net/free-guide-1-podcasts1465441 Connect with Christine: Invite Christine to Speak: Christine Trimpe, Speaker Website: www.christinetrimpe.com Award-Winning Advent Book: Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke Social media links:          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineTrimpeLLC          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchristinetrimpe/          Twitter: https://twitter.com/KetoChristineMI          YouTube: @ChristineTrimpe https://youtube.com/christinetrimpe          Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CoachChristineTrimpe/          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trimpe-07123299/

In this powerful episode of The Sweetest Little Life podcast, we dive into Kendall's inspiring journey of transformation. From navigating physical challenges like a car accident and Crohn's disease to overcoming emotional turmoil after an ectopic pregnancy, Kendall's path to becoming a womb worker and holistic healer is nothing short of extraordinary. Kendall shares how personal trials ignited her passion for energy healing, somatics, and functional medicine. Discover the tools and practices that shaped her healing journey, including castor oil packs, gut health awareness, and manual pelvic therapy. She also explores the spiritual anchors—like Vedic astrology and pujas—that guided her through life's darkest moments, ultimately leading her to a life of purpose, stability, and connection. This episode emphasizes the importance of integrating emotional and physical healing, the gut-brain connection, and the transformative power of professional support. Kendall’s insights into finding balance, joy, and community in the healing process will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to start your own journey. About Kendall: Kendall is an energy intuitive and somatic practitioner - offering a unique form of bodywork that she called Three Cauldrons massage - womb worker, and creates plant based potions. She is devoted to a rooted, earthy, and simplistic way of approaching prayer and ritual. As a science nerd turned mystic, she loves to integrate the magic that is our mind, body, and nervous system into the mystical, to support people to feel liberated in their bodies, in union with their hearts, and connected to Spirit. She believes that intimacy is so much more than just pleasure, that tuning into the subtle, slow energies of life, connects us to something greater. That this is our gateway to the divine. Connect with Kendall: https://www.kendallnichole.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mysteryofshe/

Susan Bratton, “Intimacy Expert to Millions💋” is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She’s created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love and is the world’s most well-respected sexual biohacker. Susan is co-founder and CEO of two companies: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of the Better Lover💋 brand of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and sexual regenerative therapies. And The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. FLOW is a Nitric Oxide booster for better blood flow. The DESIRE multivitamin multi-mineral supplements have high quality methylated B vitamins and libido botanicals built in. Susan is also an active and caring spokesperson for GAINSWave®, FemiWave® and The Dr. Joel Kaplan Company⸺three sexual biohacking/regenerative therapies for increasing one’s “sex span” to achieve ageless sexuality. You can connect with Susan at: http://susanbratton.com/ https://gainswave.com https://gainswave.com/her https://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterLover https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbratton DriveDesire.com <== All Devices, Supplements and Products (including, Vibe, Pulse Queen, FLOW, Vagina Device, Glow Below) SexLifeBucketList.com SexualSoulmatePact.com OrgasmicCrossTraining.com OrgasmicIntercourse.com

Join us for another great episode with the amazing Michele Blood. She is a successful, multi-talented lady. Michele was a successful songwriter and rock singer in Australia and after a near-fatal car accident, while in the hospital with many serious injuries, she created positive Affirmation Songs which not only healed her body but also took her to worldwide success. These Affirmation songs affect the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Lyrics, the left hemisphere, and melody and music, the right hemisphere so the new, positive messages go straight to the subconscious mind. This is why millions of people worldwide have downloaded her Affirmation Power songs. These songs cover healing, success, money, joy, confidence and they uplift the person immediately. https://www.MicheleBlood.com/SweetestLife

In this episode, we meet a lifelong seeker who found new purpose at 50, launching her podcast, Wholy Schmidt. A devoted mother of four, she shares how parenting and personal milestones inspired a journey of self-discovery. Her podcast fosters genuine connections through storytelling, exploring “Wholy Schmidt moments” of transformation. With courage, she embraced her authentic self, finding clarity and passion for deeper connection. Tune in for this uplifting reminder that it’s never too late to live your truth! Sarah Schmidt is a woman with no shortage of these life moments – from growing up in a small, Catholic town in Wisconsin with a mom who spent 12 years in a convent, to discovering she was in love with a woman to getting diagnosed with cancer, to adopting a son with sickle cell disease, to having her first natural birth at 44, to navigating a second divorce– and beyond. Many might experience some of these events in their lifetime, but few have experienced them all in one. At 52, Sarah is discovering her purpose, and feeling more alive than ever. Her voice resonates with all ages, and her message is clear: Life only continues to get better... each day holds a new opportunity to create the life you want. Don’t let age be anything more than a number. Sarah has her PsyD in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Pastoral Counseling, and has a Health Coach Certification. https://www.wholeyschmidt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wholeyschmidt

Laura Caron is a dedicated healer, spiritual guide who has been an integral part of The Sweetest Little Life for over five years. With a profound personal journey that includes a near-death experience, Laura brings a unique perspective to the complex topics of death, grief, and healing. Her encounter with the other side has fueled her passion to offer comfort and hope to those who have lost loved ones, serving as a beacon of light for those navigating the darkness of loss. Throughout her career, Laura has helped hundreds of women confront and release their deepest fears around mortality, guiding them through somatic practices, energy work, and compassionate support. Her work focuses not just on overcoming trauma, but on transforming it—encouraging women to embrace life fully, even in the wake of profound loss. Laura’s story is a testament to resilience and the possibility of finding peace amid life’s greatest challenges, making her a sought-after voice in the realm of death and rebirth. Her presence on the podcast is a chance to offer listeners both clarity and comfort, inspiring hope and healing for anyone struggling with the passing of a loved one.

Join us in this wonderful episode with Kathleen Klug. Kathleen Klug is a 40-year veteran in the profession of Fitness, Health, & Wellness, and currently serves as an (IIN) Holistic Health Coach, a Health Educator at Kaiser Permanente, and a Speaker. She is also the creator of the START with ONE eCourse, and author of the book, START with ONE - A Simple Approach to Upgrade your Health - Body, Mind, and Spirit. On these platforms, she inspires, informs, motivates, and walks alongside people on their journey to revitalizing their health and wholeness – body, mind, and spirit. Her approach is a holistic and integrated approach - considering all areas of ones’ life as a way to improve total wellbeing. Kathleen’s message and teachings on how to create a toolset to structure behavior change, alongside a healthy mindset and soulset - with a healthy dose of grace as one learns and grows - gives hope and a plan to help people overcome unhealthy behavior and thinking, to become happier and healthier humans. You can connect with Kathleen at: http://kathleenklug.com/ https://kathleenklugbook.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KKHealthCoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleenklughealth/