The Hard Won Wisdom Podcast

Hosted by Fawn Germer and Michelle Brigman

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What if you could sit down with great women CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Olympic Athletes, political leaders and other trailblazers for a personal mentoring session? Join us weekly for the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast. Your co-hosts are best-selling, Oprah book author Fawn Germer and corporate innovator Michelle Brigman. This podcast is inspiring, fun and life-changing. Not only will you get me time with great women in business, you'll also connect with the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, a Hollywood director, a survivalist and a famous psychic medium. There is always hard won wisdom to inspire you to harness all of your power, take risks, go for what you are scared to try and live a bolder, more fulfilling life.

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January 25, 2025Episode 9341 min

DO THE TWO PODCAST HOSTS HATE EACH OTHER NOW?

Welcome to the season finale of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! 🎉 Fawn Germer and Michelle Brigman are here to wrap up a year full of growth, change, and heartfelt connections. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and the changes they've welcomed with open arms. 🔹 What We'll Talk About: Fawn's quest for positivity in a world that can sometimes feel heavy 🕊️ The emotional rollercoaster after surviving two hurricanes in Florida 🌪️😢 Fawn's soul-searching road trip and her thoughts on life and mortality 🛣️🐾 Why real friendships matter more than superficial ones 🤝 Shifting from career-focused talks to building meaningful relationships 🌟 Michelle's annual vision board ritual and how it brings clarity and energy 🧩⚡ Society's growing acceptance of therapy and personal growth 💬🧠 A fun look back at the Y2K scare and UFO worries 🛸 Personal updates on balancing life and podcasting 🔄💕 🔹 Why Tune In? Get fresh perspectives on staying positive through tough times. Be inspired by stories of overcoming emotional hurdles. Learn to cultivate real friendships and set healthy boundaries. Discover tips for personal growth and the healing power of therapy. Join us for an intimate and uplifting chat as we close out another amazing season! 🌠✨ 🔹 *Subscribe and Connect:* Make sure to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with new episodes! 🔔 *Thank You for Listening!* Your continued support makes our journey special. We can't wait to bring more hard-won wisdom to your ears next season! Stay tuned and connected! --- *Follow Us:* Website: www.hardwonwisdom.com Find us on all your favorite streaming platforms *Sponsored by:* Women's Leadership Network - Empowering women to lead and succeed. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #HardWonWisdom, #LifeLessons, #PersonalGrowth, #WomenEmpowerment, #CareerAdvice, #PodcastClips, #FacingFears, #OvercomingChallenges, #InspirationalStories, #LeadershipTips.

February 20, 2024Episode 9248 min

#92)Susan Reynolds: How Much Can a Mother Love Her Baby?

There are some circumstances that no baby manual or parenting guide could ever prepare you for. Author Susan Reynolds shares the gripping true story of how a first-time mother and her baby fight together for survival. Susan is the author of the new memoir, "While I Breathe," which tells the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of her magical son, Ryan, who was born with Down syndrome and a heart defect. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #GriefSupport #MedicalAdvocacy #ParentingChallenges #StrongWomen #CopingWithLoss #UnconditionalLove #FamilyDynamics #OvercomingAdversity #PersonalStorytelling #EmotionalComplexity #HardWonWisdom #SusanReynoldsInterview

February 13, 2024Episode 9143 min

#91) Let's Talk about Sex, with Sex Therapist Mona McGregor

Lousy sex, faked orgasms, room for improvement? If you want to stop settling for less in your sex life, tune in for our session with clinical sex therapist Mona McGregor who will share ways to communicate, get things moving in the right direction or resurrect your sex life from the dead. Visit https://ideallifecounseling.com/ Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #WomensHealth #RelationshipCommunication #HormonesAndSex #SelfEsteem #SexTherapy #SexualExpression #SafeSpace #SexualFulfillment #NoveltyInRelationships #SexualStigmas

February 6, 2024Episode 9044 min

#90) Francine Ward: Esteemable Acts: From Rock Bottom to Pure Power

Francine Ward was an alcoholic, heroin addict and prostitute. Then she met Louise, the woman who got in her face and taught her to find self-esteem and real success. She's a powerhouse lawyer, author, motivational speaker and the woman who has inspired thousands to shed the shame in their past in order to find their own true power. Visit francineward.com Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #HardWonWisdomPodcast #Empowerment #SelfLove #MotivationalSpeaker #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticLiving #MentalResilience #SuccessStories #PodcastInterview #LifeChangingConversations

January 30, 2024Episode 8941 min

#89)Maddie Zickel: Out in the Middle of Nowhere

YouTube Star Maddie Zickel's plan is to explore life and figure things will all work out in the end. Sometimes, that means risking her life. Other times, it means priceless moments in nature, where her senses are on full alert as she dares to travel a path few dare to traverse. At 31, she's just getting started. Join us for this insightful and impactful episode of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes. Share this video with your friends and comment below with your thoughts and experiences on friendship breakups. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com

January 23, 2024Episode 8839 min

#88) Erin Risius: Rediscovering Your Lost Self/ Passions

Remember all the cool things that used to make you special? It's easy to prioritize everything but what really sparks your joy. Join psychotherapist Erin Risius, who shows how to stop setting for less and make the changes that fill your life with curosity, stimulation, and your best energy. Join us for this insightful and impactful episode of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes. Share this video with your friends and comment below with your thoughts and experiences on friendship breakups. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com

January 16, 2024Episode 8739 min

#87) Melissa Maheux: The Courage to Change (Your Job)

Women have special challenges when it comes to shaking up their careers. Are you doing some of the things women tend to do that keep them from making change, negotiating salaries and winning? Joining us today is Melissa Maheux, an executive recruiter from Russell Reynolds, who shares tips on how to get out of your own way. Connect with Melissa Maheux: LinkedIn(2) Melissa Maheux | LinkedIn Russell Reynolds: Shape what is next, right now | Russell Reynolds Associates] Podcast: Hard Won Wisdom Podcast Episode: HWWP S6 - Melissa Maheux Topic: Career Transitions and Self-Assessment Hosts: Fawn Germer, Michelle Brigman Special Guest: Melissa Maheux (Executive Recruiter, Russell Reynolds) Join us for this insightful and impactful episode of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes. Share this video with your friends and comment below with your thoughts and experiences on friendship breakups. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com

January 9, 2024Episode 8641 min

#86) Niro Feliciano: Divine Connection. (Yup, We Go There)

The world is losing its ever-loving mind, so it is time to look at how faith and spirituality can give us hope. Psychotherapist and author Niro Feliciano shares how to open up and build a stronger spiritual connection that boosts your mental and physical health. This is not about religion. It's about finding the spiritual connection that leads you to contentment. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #Spirituality #FaithJourney #PersonalTransformation #GlobalUnity #MentalHealth #SpritualGrowth #FaithAndRelationships #DoubtInFaith #Suffering #NeuroscienceOfPrayer #InclusiveSpirituality #MentalWellness

January 2, 2024Episode 8552 min

#85) The Girl in the Woods: Brooke Whipple

Brooke is the most badass woman either of us has ever met. This YouTube sensation is a famous survivalist (starred on two seasons of Alone), off-grid builder, risk-taking adventurer and deep-thinking wise woman. Start the New Year with a power-coaching session with Brooke, who will show you how to get what you want by fearlessly diving into the hard work and sacrifice that will pay off big time. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #HardWonWisdomPodcast #PodcastAdvice #SelfImprovementTips #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #Motivation #Wisdom #Success #Mindfulness #Gratitude #Choices #Change #Reflection #Adventure #SelfDiscovery #Wellness #PositiveMindset #Empowerment #GoalSetting #OvercomingChallenges #Happiness #Contentment #MindsetShift #consciousliving #podcastwisdom #SurvivalistLife#adventure #OffGridAdventure #WildernessWisdom #ResilienceAndDetermination #AdventureStorytelling #OutdoorSkills #PositiveMindsetJourney #PersonalGrowthQuest #InspirationalBuilding #EmpoweringJourney

December 19, 2023Episode 8441 min

#84) Elizabeth Heaney: Is Settling Always Bad?

Psychotherapist Elizabeth Heaney asks the question. We've all had those moments where we ignore our gut instincts and settle for less than we deserve in our careers, relationships, or even in our daily choices. Here is how to liberate that inner voice that's begging you to speak up and take charge. CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: Fawn@FawnGermer.com ; Michelle@MIchelleBrigman.com #HardWonWisdomPodcast #PodcastAdvice #SelfImprovementTips #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #Motivation #Wisdom #Success #Mindfulness #Gratitude #Choices #Change #Reflection #Adventure #SelfDiscovery #Wellness #PositiveMindset #Empowerment #GoalSetting #OvercomingChallenges #Happiness #Contentment #MindsetShift #consciousliving #po dcastwisdom