Perpetual mOetion With Dr mOe Anderson

What if the exhaustion, brain fog, and fluctuating energy you've been fighting are actually signals worth listening to? What if your body isn't betraying you but trying to tell you something important? In this enlightening and often funny episode of Perpetual mOetion, Dr. mOe Anderson welcomes author and podcast host Renae Fieck to explore cycle syncing, women's hormones, burnout, and the power of honoring your body's natural rhythms. Renae shares how raising three children, navigating her husband's brain tumor diagnosis, and pursuing professional success pushed her toward burnout. Her experience inspired a new approach to productivity, self-care, and women's wellness. Together, they challenge the expectation that women should perform at the same level every day, regardless of hormonal changes, stress, or life circumstances. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: What cycle syncing means and how women can apply it to everyday life. Why hormonal fluctuations may influence energy, motivation, mood, and focus. How to recognize warning signs of burnout before you're completely depleted. Practical ways to honor your body's needs when your work schedule isn't flexible. Why listening to your body matters during perimenopause and menopause, too. How rest, joy, and small adjustments can support productivity and well-being. Why self-awareness is more powerful than constantly pushing through exhaustion. ABOUT RENAE FIECK Renae Fieck is an author, podcast host, and women's wellness advocate who helps women understand their natural rhythms and rethink traditional approaches to productivity. She is the author of Cycle Sync Your Business and host of The Cycle Advantage Podcast. CONNECT WITH RENAE Discover Renae's resources, programs, and book, Cycle Sync Your Business, at: https://renaefieck.com/ Renae also shares that a free copy of her book is available through her website; shipping and handling charges apply. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Have you ever mistaken your body's need for rest as a lack of motivation? What might change if you treated your natural rhythms as valuable information instead of an inconvenience? Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear that rest isn't laziness and joy isn't a luxury. Follow Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson, leave a review, and help more listeners discover conversations that inspire healthier, more intentional lives. Change your words. Change your world.    

Leadership is not proven when everything is going according to plan. It is revealed when emotions rise, uncertainty takes over, and everyone looks to one person to steady the room. Jay Jacobson has spent more than four decades learning how to do exactly that. As a funeral director, entrepreneur, leadership consultant, founder of Jacobson Professional Staffing, and author of Lead by Legendary Example, Jay has guided people through some of life’s most difficult moments. His experiences include assisting after the United Airlines Flight 232 disaster, testifying before the United States Senate, and helping funeral-service professionals navigate the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. In this conversation, Jay explains why effective leaders must learn to read the room, create safety for quieter voices, prepare for crucial conversations, and remain fully present when circumstances become uncomfortable. He also shares how leaders can invite people to contribute by recognizing their specific expertise rather than simply putting them on the spot. Dr. mOe and Jay also explore the powerful connection between Lead by Legendary Example and her book, Success Is a Side Effect. Both remind us that success, influence, trust, and legacy are not titles we claim. They are the natural results of character, consistency, service, healthy relationships, and the way we make people feel in ordinary moments. Memorable Quotes “Be where your feet are.” — Jay Jacobson “You don’t just have an opportunity to lead. You have an obligation.” — Jay Jacobson What You’ll Learn How to slow down a tense or emotionally charged room so people feel heard Why observation and body language are essential leadership skills How to encourage quieter team members without making them uncomfortable Why trust must be established long before a crisis occurs How to prepare yourself for difficult conversations without losing your composure Why mentorship transforms good leadership into legendary leadership Jay’s book, Lead by Legendary Example, is available in print and audiobook formats through Amazon and Apple Books. In addition to exploring the pillars of legendary leadership—including honesty, integrity, vision, presence, service, and mentorship—the book includes a 10-session program leaders can use with their own teams. Learn more about Jay Jacobson, his book, leadership consulting, and weekly blog at JacobsonProStaff.com. If this episode helped you rethink what it means to lead under pressure, subscribe to Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson, leave a comment or review, and share it with someone who wants to lead with greater presence and integrity. Your support helps this independent podcast continue bringing you honest conversations with insightful guests. To learn more about Dr. mOe’s books, speaking programs, or podcast, visit DrMoeAnderson.com.    

We were raised on “walk it off,” “push through,” and “keep moving.” The problem? Your body keeps receipts. For years, many of us became experts at functioning through stress, overwork, family responsibilities, emotional pain, and exhaustion. Then one day the body may stop whispering and start demanding our attention. In this episode of Perpetual mOetion, Dr. mOe Anderson sits down with energy healing practitioner and author Dayna Wylder, whose diagnosis with multiple sclerosis changed the way she thought about illness, stress, trauma, and the mind-body connection. Dayna shares how her own journey led her to explore what she describes as energy medicine and the patterns we may carry long after the original experience has passed. The conversation gets especially real for high achievers. Dayna describes the “manager” personality—the part of us that learned to control, organize, accomplish, and keep everything together—and how a survival strategy that once served us can eventually become a pattern we need to unlearn. She and Dr. mOe also discuss perfectionism, toxic positivity, nervous-system regulation, and the difference between taking action and constantly fighting yourself. They also explore sound healing, meditation, nature, movement, emotional processing, and other complementary practices Dayna incorporates into her work. And because Dr. mOe comes from healthcare, the conversation doesn't skip the obvious question: Where is the evidence, and how do we remain open-minded without confusing personal experience with established science? Memorable Quotes “Symptoms are messages.” — Dayna Wylder “Health is a journey.” — Dayna Wylder In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why Dayna believes healing involves more than addressing physical symptoms alone How old survival patterns can continue running our lives long after the danger is gone Why high achievers may struggle to stop managing, fixing, and controlling everything How affirmations can become toxic positivity when they override what we're actually feeling Why processing trauma doesn't necessarily mean repeatedly reliving every painful detail How curiosity, rest, movement, nature, sound, and emotional awareness may become part of a broader approach to well-being Dayna is the author of Unlearn Dis-Ease, Relearn Well-Being, a 500-page exploration of physical, energetic, mental, emotional, and spiritual approaches to health. She says her biggest goal is to give readers something many people lose during a difficult diagnosis: hope—and the curiosity to keep searching for what supports their own well-being. Connect with Dayna Wylder Visit EnergyOverMatter.com to learn more about Dayna’s book, her Spirit to Cell podcast, YouTube resources, meditations, services, and free monthly virtual healing circle. Join the Conversation Did this episode make you recognize a pattern you've been carrying for years? Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Those simple actions help more people discover Perpetual mOetion and allow us to continue bringing you meaningful conversations with experts, authors, and changemakers from around the world. And if you're enjoying the show, follow or subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Perpetual mOetion is independently produced, and every review, share, and comment helps us grow. Bring Dr. mOe Anderson to Your Organization Looking for an engaging speaker on leadership, communication, workplace well-being, burnout, health equity, or personal growth? Visit DrMoeAnderson.com for speaking topics and booking information. Change your words. Change your world.  

You can be accomplished, self-aware, and successful—and still be abandoning yourself in ways you don’t recognize. For boundaries coach Barb Nangle, that realization didn’t come until age 52. Despite years of therapy, self-help, and personal development, it was 12-step recovery that finally helped her recognize patterns of codependency, people-pleasing, overgiving, and putting everyone else’s needs ahead of her own. In this candid conversation with Dr. mOe Anderson, Barb explains why changing at midlife and beyond isn’t just possible—it can completely transform the way we relate to ourselves and others. They explore internal safety, emotional availability, self-abandonment, and why someone else being disappointed with you doesn’t automatically mean you’ve done something wrong. Barb also offers a powerful distinction between the familiar discomfort of dysfunctional patterns and the temporary discomfort that comes with growth. The goal isn’t to never feel uncomfortable. It’s to stop treating discomfort like danger. And boundaries aren’t necessarily walls. Used well, they can create more honesty, trust, intimacy, and connection—even in relationships that have operated the same way for decades. Memorable Quotes “Discomfort does not mean danger.” — Barb Nangle “Life is made up of the mundane.” — Barb Nangle Key Takeaways Growth has no expiration date. Barb began her major transformation at 52 and continues evolving in her 60s. Internal safety is built from within. Someone else’s anger, disappointment, or disapproval doesn’t have to become an emergency for you. People-pleasing can become self-abandonment. Constantly prioritizing everyone else may leave little room for your own needs, preferences, and feelings. The discomfort of growth is temporary. New boundaries can feel wrong simply because they’re unfamiliar—not because they actually are wrong. Healthy boundaries can strengthen relationships. Clearly communicating what works for you can create greater honesty and connection. Emotional availability starts with yourself. Learning to recognize and honor your own emotions changes what you bring into relationships and what you’re willing to accept. Connect with Barb Nangle Website: https://higherpowercc.com Free Internal Safety Resource Pack: https://higherpowercc.com/pack Barb created this resource specifically to help people better understand and begin developing internal safety. If this episode made you recognize a pattern you’re ready to change, subscribe to Perpetual mOetion, share the episode, and leave a review. Change your words. Change your world.   Would you like to be a guest on this podcast? Join Podmatch and get access to this show and 1000's of other podcast hosts looking for guests to interview. https://www.joinpodmatch.com/perpetualmoetionwdrmoeanderson  Learn more about Dr. mOe's services and books on her website at www.drmOeAnderson.com.  Follow her on social media!  @drmOeanderson Elevate your public speaking skills with 1x1 or online Public Speaking Coaching (https://drmoeanderson.com/coaching/) Feature your business on this award-winning podcast or book Dr. mOe for a speaking engagement! Contact her today! [email protected] Please support this indie, woman-owned, small business providing free educational and inspirational content. Use one of these secure, fee-free ways to support the production and distribution of this award-winning show:  1. Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/drmoeandu 2. CashApp: $drmoeanderson 3. Venmo: @drmoeanderson  

Has your spark disappeared—or are you just bored? Because apparently, ladies, those are not the same thing. And if intimacy has started feeling suspiciously like one more item on the to-do list, Pamela Madsen has some thoughts. Very candid thoughts. In this lively, occasionally blush-worthy conversation with host Dr. mOe Anderson, sexual wellness educator, author of Shameless, and Back to the Body founder Pamela Madsen challenges some of the assumptions women carry about desire, aging, hormones, relationships, and what it means to feel fully alive in your body. Pamela argues that erotic energy is bigger than what happens behind closed doors—it can be a source of vitality, creativity, confidence, and connection. She also explains why women may lose interest in intimacy even when they still love their partners, and her answer is refreshingly uncomplicated: sometimes, we're bored. The conversation gets especially interesting when Dr. mOe asks what happens when you adore your partner…but their bedroom skills could use a little continuing education. They also explore menopause as a potential turning point rather than a closing chapter, how women can reconnect with themselves before expecting a partner to reignite the flame, and why Pamela believes immersive sexual wellness retreats can help women move from simply having an experience to creating lasting change. This episode is funny, frank, grown, and definitely different from your typical Perpetual mOetion conversation. But underneath the laughter is an important message for women at every age: desire doesn't come with an expiration date. Two Quotes to Remember “You can't think your way back into desire. It's a felt feeling.” — Pamela Madsen “The biological clock is finite. The erotic clock is infinite.” — Pamela Madsen In This Episode, You'll Hear: Why Pamela views erotic energy as life energy, not simply bedroom energy The relationship between hormones, aging, physical changes, and desire Why boredom can quietly undermine intimacy in long-term relationships How women can communicate what feels good without turning the conversation into criticism Why reconnecting with a partner may need to begin with reconnecting with yourself How menopause, midlife, and aging can become an opportunity to rediscover pleasure, curiosity, and confidence Learn More About Pamela Madsen Explore Pamela's retreats, programs, resources, and work with women at BacktotheBody.org. Join the Conversation Has desire changed for you as you've gotten older—or have you discovered that you understand yourself better now than you did at 30? Subscribe to Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson, leave a comment, rate the show, and share this episode with a woman who might appreciate a candid conversation about something we don't talk about nearly enough. This is an independent, woman-owned podcast. Your subscriptions, reviews, comments, and shares help us continue bringing thoughtful conversations and fascinating guests to the mic. For speaking engagements and more from Dr. mOe Anderson, visit DrMoeAnderson.com. Change your words. Change your world.

What if the resistance you feel isn’t telling you to quit—but inviting you to pause, reassess, and listen more closely? In this thought-provoking conversation, transformational leadership expert, executive coach, and writer Stephanie Peirolo joins host Dr. mOe Anderson to explore how grief, trauma, family narratives, and inherited expectations influence the biggest decisions of our lives. Stephanie explains why transformational leadership requires more than strategy. Lasting change depends on trust, deep listening, human connection, and the willingness to examine the stories shaping our choices. She also shares why honoring resistance can be an act of wisdom rather than a sign of procrastination or weakness. Drawing from her book, The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to Making the Big Decisions in Your Life, Stephanie offers a compassionate approach to discernment. Listeners will learn how to identify what they truly want, separate facts from inherited narratives, seek support, and make decisions that honor both their dreams and responsibilities. Memorable Quotes “Resistance means you need to reassess.” — Dr. mOe Anderson “Usually people who are stuck are dealing with some woundedness or some fear that’s very valid.” — Stephanie Peirolo Key Takeaways Transformational leadership addresses both structural change and the human response to change. Resistance may be valuable information telling you to pause, investigate, or choose another path. Family, cultural, and generational narratives can quietly shape decisions about careers, money, relationships, and success. A familiar story is not necessarily an immutable truth. Ask whether it supports or restricts you. Meaningful discernment begins with a deceptively difficult question: What do I want? Big decisions require self-awareness, compassion, time, reliable information, and sometimes help from someone you trust. Connect with Stephanie Peirolo Learn more about Stephanie, her coaching, classes, and book: https://speirolo.com/ Take Stephanie’s assessment: https://speirolo.com/assessment REMEMBER: Change your words. Change your world. SUPPORT THIS POD: If you value content that educates, empowers, and elevates, here’s how you can support: ✔️ Subscribe and share with your network ✔️ Comment and engage—it helps expand the reach ✔️ Leave a review on the podcast Want to go a step further? ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/drmoeandU 💲 CashApp: $drmoeanderson 💜 Venmo: @drmoeanderson Your support helps keep this content free and growing.  

What if your biggest problem isn’t making the wrong decision—but living on autopilot without realizing it? David Prosper, founder of The Clarity Brand, TEDx speaker, author, and “The Clarity Guy,” joins Dr. mOe Anderson for a lively conversation about how professionals can move from confusion, overwhelm, and second-guessing into greater clarity and confidence. David explains why he considers his work diagnosis rather than coaching, breaks down the habits that keep us trapped in a Default Loop, and shares practical ways to intentionally enter a Design Loop instead. He also walks through his five-part clarity model—capacity, competency, courage, connection, and curiosity—and explains why clarity often comes after action rather than before it. If you’re a busy professional wondering, Should I make the move? Is this the right time? Why am I still second-guessing myself?—this conversation gives you a practical framework for finding your next right step. Memorable Quotes “Clarity is not knowing everything. It’s just knowing the next right thing.” — David Prosper “Clarity becomes the outcome, not necessarily the starting point.” — David Prosper Key Takeaways Clarity is a practice, not a lightning bolt. You don’t need the entire roadmap before moving forward. You need enough clarity to identify your next right step. Diagnose before you prescribe. David approaches decision-making by examining the beliefs and patterns underneath the visible problem rather than immediately trying to fix the symptom. Check your capacity before adding another goal. An opportunity may be worthwhile and still be wrong for your current season. Movement isn’t always progress. A packed calendar, overflowing inbox, and constant activity can create the illusion of productivity without moving you toward your priorities. Know whether you’re living in the Default Loop or the Design Loop. Default is reactive, distracted, and consumption-heavy. Design is intentional, reflective, creative, and present. Fear does not have to disappear before you act. Courage means taking aligned action despite discomfort. You can learn more about David Prosper and his work at TheClarityBrand.ai. If this conversation helped you think differently about how you make decisions, don’t keep it to yourself. Subscribe to Perpetual mOetion, leave a comment or review, and share this episode with a colleague or friend who may be stuck in a season of uncertainty. There are multiple great ways to support this indie, woman-owned, small business, which provides free educational and inspirational content.  Use one of these secure, fee-free ways to show some one-time appreciation:  1. Buy Me a Coffee: Click Here (https://buymeacoffee.com/drmoeandU) 2. CashApp: $drmoeanderson 3. Venmo: @drmoeanderson Want to feature your business on this podcast or book Dr. mOe for a speaking engagement? Contact us today! Learn more on my website drmOeAnderson.com Follow me on socials!  @drmOeanderson        

Why do so many women feel guilty for taking care of themselves? In this episode, Dr. mOe sits down with former speech pathologist, entrepreneur, and author Catherine Crestani to explore the hidden cost of chronic self-abandonment. Together, they discuss why success doesn't always bring fulfillment, how people-pleasing affects our health and relationships, and why self-care is essential—not selfish. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why achievement and fulfillment are not the same thing. The hidden signs of chronic self-abandonment. How guilt keeps many women from prioritizing self-care. Why burnout, resentment, and poor health often begin with ignoring your own needs. How to rebuild self-trust and make decisions with confidence. Why fear of the unknown keeps people stuck in unhealthy relationships and careers. How language and mindset influence personal growth. The inspiration behind Catherine's novel, My Virtual Obsession. Connect with Catherine Crestani Website: https://willowhealing.org/my-virtual-obsession   Connect with Dr. mOe 🌐 Website: https://drmoeanderson.com 🎙️ Podcast: Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson 📱 Follow Dr. mOe on your favorite social media platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this conversation. Remember, change your words, change your world.  

What if the strongest people you know are also carrying the heaviest burdens? Many women have spent decades holding families together, leading at work, caring for aging parents, supporting spouses, raising children, and showing up for everyone else. Somewhere along the way, they learned to hide their grief, disappointment, exhaustion, and heartbreak behind competence. In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. mOe Anderson welcomes fantasy author Justin Anderson (J. Vaelorin) to explore why so many women suffer silently, how grief changes us without defining us, and why storytelling can become a powerful form of emotional healing. Raised by remarkable women without a consistent father figure, Justin shares how his mother, sister, and grandmother shaped not only the man he became but also the compassionate writer he is today. His dark fantasy novels are more than entertainment—they're a therapeutic space where readers can safely confront grief, resilience, and hope. One of the most touching moments in this conversation is learning that Justin read Dr. mOe Anderson's personal HuffPost essay about living with cancer and was inspired to write the beautiful narrated piece "A Thread Pulled Too Tight," honoring the invisible emotional burdens carried by so many women. We encourage you to experience it yourself: https://vaelorinverse.com/a-thread-pulled-too-tight/ Whether you've experienced loss, caregiver fatigue, career disappointment, divorce, illness, or simply the quiet weight of always being "the strong one," this episode offers permission to acknowledge your pain while remembering Justin's powerful reminder:   "We are not broken." In this episode you'll discover: Why strong women often don't feel safe grieving openly The surprising connection between fantasy fiction and emotional healing Why different professions process grief differently Why more Baby Boomer women are embracing fantasy fiction How storytelling can help us process emotions we struggle to express The meaning behind Justin's life philosophy: We are not broken Memorable Quotes "We're not broken. We're being forged." "Fantasy doesn't help us escape reality. Sometimes it helps us finally face it." About Justin Anderson Justin Anderson writes dark fantasy under the pen name J. Vaelorin, creating stories that blend grief, hope, resilience, and healing into immersive fantasy worlds. His writing explores emotional truths through imaginative storytelling, helping readers recognize that life's deepest wounds can become sources of strength. Learn more at: https://vaelorinverse.com Connect with Dr. mOe Anderson Website: https://drmoeanderson.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drmoeanderson Subscribe to Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson on your favorite podcast platform and, if this episode resonated with you, please leave a comment and share it with someone carrying an invisible burden. Remember... Change your words. Change your world.    

We've been taught that success belongs to the people who work the longest hours, sacrifice the most, and never stop grinding. But what if that mindset is quietly costing us our health, relationships, and peace of mind? This week, Dr. mOe sits down with entrepreneur, author, former president of Wilhelmina Creative Models, and Gleem Beauty founder Marlene Wallach to explore the hidden dangers of hustle culture and why simplifying your life isn't giving up—it's leveling up. Marlene shares the remarkable highs of leading one of the world's most prestigious modeling agencies, the devastating personal betrayal that changed everything, surviving breast cancer, and ultimately discovering that success without balance isn't success at all. Today she helps others redefine success through practical self-care, mindset, and healthy living. Together, Dr. mOe and Marlene discuss how ambitious women can pursue excellence while protecting their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. If you're successful on paper but exhausted in real life, this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn • Why hustle culture feels "normal" until it doesn't • The surprising cost of constantly achieving • How shame can follow even the most successful people • Why simplifying your business can actually increase fulfillment • The connection between chronic stress and your health • Lessons two cancer survivors learned about priorities • How Marlene turned personal adversity into a thriving skincare company • One simple exercise that can begin shifting your mindset today Memorable Quotes "Success without balance isn't really success." "Find ONE THING about your job that you like." Connect with Marlene  https://gleembeauty.com  The Book of Uncommon Common Sense  Gleem Beauty Podcast Connect with Dr. mOe Anderson  https://drmoeanderson.com  Book Dr. mOe to Speak  Subscribe to Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson  Follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube/@drmOeanderson If You Enjoyed This Episode Please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with someone who's feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to do more all the time. Remember... Change your words. Change your world.