Best Joelle Casteix Podcasts (2025)

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[Classic Rewind] Lynn Zakeri, LCSW: Let’s redefine the process 50:20

6M ago50:20

50:20

This is a classic rewind episode. Joelle chats with Lynn Zakeri, LCSW. And this time, the therapist gets a little personal. Lynn talks about how women can redefine themselves as they make the transition through menopause—using proactive health care, language, empowerment, and embracing vulnerability while moving away from a victimhood mindset. Key …

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Jocelyn Craig: Insights on Pelvic Health Wellness In Menopause 40:41

6M ago40:41

40:41

This is the episode you have been waiting for! Joelle sits down with urogynecologist Dr. Jocelyn Craig, MD. Together, they talk about all of the burning issues women face during menopause. From HRT to pooping issues to why you have more UTIs in midlife. Nothing is off the table, including herpes (spoiler alert: almost everyone has it!) In this epis…

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Joelle Casteix: When A Survivor Discloses 36:48

6M ago36:48

36:48

In this episode, Joelle discusses: What to do when someone discloses abuse Preparing for unexpected confessions Providing resources and support Encouraging survivors by explaining the law Key Takeaways: When someone discloses abuse, respond with preparedness, openness, honesty, and compassion, as the listener becomes a gateway to healing. Appropria…

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Debbie Compton: Embracing The Challenging Journey Of Caregiving 48:28

7M ago48:28

48:28

In episode 10, Joelle talked with Victoria Bruce about the challenges of caregiving. Now, it’s time to talk tools with Debbie Compton, bestselling author of The Caregiver’s Advocate, a how-to guide for adults tasked with caregiving their elderly parents. In this episode, Joelle and Debbie Compton discuss: Surrounding yourself with a community Under…

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JJ Flizanes: Unraveling Core Wounds for Midlife Empowerment 57:16

7M ago57:16

57:16

Are you ready to get off of the “feelings treadmill” and start making real life changes with easy, actionable tools? Empowerment strategist JJ Flizanes has a path. In this episode, Joelle and JJ discuss: What are core wounds? How to require psychological patterns Taking responsibility for one’s own emotions Meeting your own emotional needs Key Take…

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Laura Di Franco: Following Your Soul’s Purpose 50:58

7M ago50:58

50:58

If you have ever wanted to write and publish a book, listen carefully: The publishing industry has never provided more opportunities for anyone to write and publish a book than the internet does now. Today, Joelle talks to a groundbreaking publishing innovator who is bringing together powerful voices to make real change in people’s lives. Laura Di …

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Victoria Bruce: Living A Perfectly Balanced Life As A Caregiver 43:05

7M ago43:05

43:05

No one prepares you to suddenly become a caregiver to your aging parent. But for most of us in midlife, it’s happening, whether we want it to or not. In this episode, Joelle talks with author, filmmaker, and lifelong friend Victoria Bruce about the challenges she is facing as she balances family, career, and in-home caregiving for two amazing paren…

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Kate Lombardo: Yoga, Entrepreneurship, and Intuitive Guidance 52:36

8M ago52:36

52:36

Kate Lombardo is a master Yogi, a serial entrepreneur, and an expert on dealing with business and life transition. Not only will you learn how yoga is a midlife game-changer, but Kate offers insight on business coaching, pivoting during a financial disruption (like a pandemic!), and the power of passive income streams. Pretty awesome, don’t you thi…

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Lynn Zakeri, LCSW: Let’s redefine the process 49:59

8M ago49:59

49:59

Joelle chats with Lynn Zakeri, LCSW. And this time, the therapist gets a little personal. Lynn talks about how women can redefine themselves as they make the transition through menopause—using proactive health care, language, empowerment, and embracing vulnerability while moving away from a victimhood mindset. Key Takeaways: Proactive self-care, se…

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Cris Rosenfeld-Bless: Can I ever get my 20-year-old body back? (Spoiler: No, But you CAN find your fitness over 50) 40:59

8M ago40:59

40:59

Supertrainer Cris Rosenfeld-Bless helps women do the seemingly impossible: get fit in their 40s and 50s … all while preventing injuries. A woman’s body—especially during menopause—is a unique machine that needs special care: nutrition, strength training, movement, and rest. Cris and Joelle talk about all of this (and why pickleball is now the leadi…

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Jeff Lagusch: Ugh! Not The Money Discussion! (But Seriously, It’s Okay!) 39:05

8M ago39:05

39:05

In this episode, Joelle talks with Certified Financial Planner and Certified Private Wealth Advisor Jeff Lagusch and the unique financial, saving, and retirement issues that women (and pretty much anyone) face in midlife. Do you have money issues? Does your savings account suck? Are you juggling aging parents and college education funds? Do you kno…

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Rachel Menge LCSW: Utilizing Mindfulness, Journaling, and Peer Support 32:05

8M ago32:05

32:05

In this episode, Joelle and Rachel discuss: The impact of menopause on different areas of health Self-care practices helpful for managing menopausal symptoms Communicating menopausal challenges Mindfulness and CBT as useful resources Key Takeaways: Menopause is a significant physical, emotional, and spiritual transition that is often accompanied by…

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Lisa Thee: Thriving In Your Career In Any Stage 47:01

9M ago47:01

47:01

Joelle chats with Lisa Thee, a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. Her groundbreaking book, "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days” shows anyone how they can take charge of their career and gain access to key jobs in their “dream space” in as little as three months.…

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Alyson Yarberry: Empowering Women's Health and Leadership 42:22

9M ago42:22

42:22

Joelle sits down with Alyson Yarberry, founder and president of Modera, an award-winning and rapidly expanding marketing agency in Orange County, California. They discuss how Alyson started the business (as a single mother!), the importance of networking and mentorship for women looking to expand their careers, and … of course … how menopause threw…

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Joelle Casteix: Menopause Care 101 27:30

9M ago27:30

27:30

Let’s start with the basics. Unfortunately, most women are woefully unprepared for menopause. What’s worse? Their doctors are, too. This episode is Joelle’s Menopause 101 class for anyone starting (or continuing) this journey, but feels like they just AREN’T getting the right answers. The current state of medical research on menopause Clarifying th…

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Welcome to the Next Chapter Women: The New Midlife podcast! 15:35

10M ago15:35

15:35

Next Chapter Women: The New Midlife is a transformative podcast for women navigating the physical, emotional, and spiritual realities of menopause. Join survivor advocate and coach Joelle Casteix as she shares empowering stories, practical advice, and humorous insights to help everyone embrace the change and thrive. Each episode, Joelle has raw, fu…

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Dr. Mark McNear: Finding My Words 30:57

2+ y ago30:57

30:57

Dr. Mark McNear discusses growing up in a home with an abusive father, his battles with addictions and rehab and ultimately his calling as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.By Mike McCarty

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NCOSE Releases The Dirty Dozen List 30:59

3y ago30:59

30:59

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation released their annual Dirty Dozen List of organizations that facilitate, enables or profits from sexual exploitation. We talk through the list. Many organizations not surprising but there are a couple that will raise your eyebrows.By Mike McCarty

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His Story, His Healing, His Plea to the Church: an Interview with Josh McDowell 36:10

3+ y ago36:10

36:10

Josh McDowell has spoken to more than 46 million people about the evidence of Jesus Christ since he turned from being agnostic and joined Campus Crusade for Christ in 1961 and shortly thereafter started Josh McDowell Ministry. He has written or co-authored 151 books including More Than A Carpenter and Evidence That Demands A Verdict. Josh is also a…

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Empowering Church Leaders to Prevent Abuse 22:37

3+ y ago22:37

22:37

We have seen a surge in domestic violence and sexual abuse within the church, so we want to empower and encourage church leaders that violence is preventable. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommo…

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A Survivor's Voice: Interview with Joelle Casteix 40:13

3+ y ago40:13

40:13

Joelle Casteix is one of the leading global advocates and spokespeople for survivors of child sexual assault and cover-up. A founding member of the board of directors of the Zero Abuse Project, she has helped launch ZeroAbuse.ai, an innovative AI tool that evaluates the risk factors that suggest potential predatory individuals within an organizatio…

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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse with the Learning Zone 21:53

3+ y ago21:53

21:53

We have brought together a team of national experts that include a former violent crime detective, a national trainer, author and survivor, a children's ministry leader and a child forensic interviewing to create a dynamic and solutions-driven online child sexual abuse prevention training program for employees and volunteers who work with children.…

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Suicide Prevention: An Interview with Glen Bloomstrom LivingWorks Faith 32:43

3+ y ago32:43

32:43

Glen Bloomstrom with LivingWorks Faith joins us to discuss suicide prevention and intervention and how they are equipping church and ministry to understand and intervene, especially in light of the the impact from the COVID pandemic. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (inco…

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What is the Role of an SRO? Part 2 an Interview With SRO Chase Lyday 29:34

4y ago29:34

29:34

Chase Lyday, Avon Schools Chief of Police, has been an SRO for 11 years and is currently the President of the Indiana SRO Assoc. as well as a board member of the National School Resource Officers Assoc. (NASRO). Chase helps us understand how SROs are trained and their role within a school. ___________________________________________________________…

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What is the Role of a School Resource Officer? Part 1 28:51

4y ago28:51

28:51

There is a movement across the U.S. to defund police and remove officers from schools because of a belief that police create a pipeline to prison in our schools. Is this true? We have a two part series on the role of a specialty trained school resource officer that also considers the difference between an SRO and a traditional school police departm…

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Impact of Domestic Violence on Kids & Community 33:17

4y ago33:17

33:17

We discuss the impact of witnessing domestic violence on children, how this has impacted co-host Melinda Ronn, and how violence in the home impacts the community. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativec…

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Understanding Violent People 24:19

4y ago24:19

24:19

We are seeing an explosion in violent crime in the U.S. Domestic violence murders are up over 130% in some states and as high as 170% in others. Mass shootings are on track to out-pace any year in recent history. We take time in this episode to talk about violent offenders. How we cannot lump all criminal behavior into one category. And that those …

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30x30 Initiative for More Women In Policing: Interview with Dottie Davis 28:25

4y ago28:25

28:25

Dottie Davis, internationally recognized law enforcement expert, retired Fort Wayne Police Department Deputy Chief of Police & pioneer in women in policing, shares the 30x30 Initiative and the mission to increase the number of women in policing over the next decade. This is true police reform. ____________________________________________ Music: "Sl…

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Interview with David French: Exposing Kanakuk Kamps Super Predator 44:20

4y ago44:20

44:20

Super Predator, Pete Newman, abused children for more than a decade at one of the largest Christian camps in the United States. David French, senior editor for The Dispatch & New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss what he and his wife, Nancy, have uncovered on the sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps. ______________________________________…

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How Does SecurityCamp Help Churches Re-Open Safely? 23:32

4y ago23:32

23:32

SecurityCamp for churches is a comprehensive training event that incorporates high impact presentations from national experts along with smaller guided discussions that are interactive. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://c…

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Closing the Boyfriend Loophole 29:26

4y ago29:26

29:26

Domestic violence is one of the most committed and under reported crimes in the U.S. We are joined by Laura Berry, Executive Director of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to discuss a loophole in federal legislation related to protective orders and removing firearms from boyfriends or girlfriends who are the respondents in a protecti…

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Understanding Sexual Exploitation of Children at School 29:02

4+ y ago29:02

29:02

Almost daily we see a student who has been sexually exploited by a school employee, coach or volunteer. We discuss the pandemic problem and offer solutions for reducing the risk to our children and creating a stronger defense to keep predators out of our schools. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevi…

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National Center on Child Exploitation Twitter Lawsuit: Interview with Attorney Lisa Haba 26:51

4+ y ago26:51

26:51

Twitter has been slow to act on child sexual exploitation but fast at removing political opinions this past year. We are joined by attorney Lisa Haba, one of two attorneys who filed a lawsuit against Twitter on behalf of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation in response to Twitter's slow response to find child pornography objectionable and rem…

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Catch a Predator: Interview With Retired Detective James McLaughlin 36:40

4+ y ago36:40

36:40

Jim McLaughlin spent more than 30 years investigating, interviewing and capturing child sex offenders and was one of 6 investigators in the U.S. to begin investigating internet child sexual exploitation which resulted in the arrest of more than 800 predators in 30 countries. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decision…

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Lessons from the Texas Church Shooting 25:10

4+ y ago25:10

25:10

A pastor was killed and two others injured in a a shooting at an East Texas church on 1/3/2021. What are the lessons can we learn from this horrible tragedy to help prevent this from happening again? ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attributio…

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Lessons From Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting 27:52

4+ y ago27:52

27:52

We are coming up in the 8 year anniversary of the horrible tragedy and shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. We discuss what we have learned over the past 8 years, the importance of creating a culture of prevention and how we honor the victims and survivors by doing everything we can to prevent future violence in our schools, wor…

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How to Keep Your Business Safe During a Pandemic, Civil Unrest & Uncertainty 21:32

4+ y ago21:32

21:32

What are practical steps an organization can take to protect themselves during a surging pandemic, increasing civil unrest and continued uncertainty in the U.S.? ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licen…

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How Does Jail Reform Impact Your Community: Interview With Pasadena, TX Chief Josh Bruegger 23:52

4+ y ago23:52

23:52

There has been a lot of discussion in recent months about "bail reform" and we have noticed the unintended impact in on community safety in communities that have adopted this model. All legislation carries a risk of "unintended circumstances" and bail reform is intended to insure that individuals arrested for low level, non-violent offenses do not …

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What I Learned From My Career in the Secret Service: Interview with Paul Dvorak Part 2 22:59

4+ y ago22:59

22:59

Paul Dvorak, retired Secret Service Agent and SafeVisitor Solutions Advisory Board Member, discusses his 23+ years with the Secret Service that included five years on President George W Bush Protective Detail and leading security at two United Nations General Assembly Meetings and how that applies to keeping organizations safe today. ______________…

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What I Learned From My Career in the Secret Service: Interview with Paul Dvorak Part 1 22:01

4+ y ago22:01

22:01

Paul Dvorak, retired Secret Service Agent and SafeVisitor Solutions Advisory Board Member, discusses his 23+ years with the Secret Service that included five years on President George W Bush Protective Detail and leading security at two United Nations General Assembly Meetings and how that applies to keeping organizations safe today. ______________…

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Are We Creating a Culture for Sexual Predators 29:38

4+ y ago29:38

29:38

We are seeing states like CA pass laws that allow 14 year old children to "consent" to sex with adults, judges legislating from the bench to expunge sexual convictions of offenders to the Netflix documentary Cuties that sexualizes tweens. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.co…

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The Predator Among Us: A Candid Conversation with former Child Sex Abuse Crime Detective Jeff Wiser 37:52

4+ y ago37:52

37:52

Former Metro Nashville Child Sex Abuse Detective Jeff Wiser walks us through one of the most high profile cases in Nashville involving an affluent, "old money" Belle Meade teacher, son of prominent attorney and politician, who victimized boys for more than 30 years. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kev…

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CA Bill Opens Dangerous Door to Sexual Predators 22:20

4+ y ago22:20

22:20

The CA Legislature passed SB 145 which states that a 14 year old or older child, that "consents" to sex with someone no more than 10 years older, does not have to register as a sex offender. It is awaiting the governor's signature. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Licens…

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Why SafeMinistry Exists with Director Don Keehner 35:22

4+ y ago35:22

35:22

Don Keehner joins us to discuss why SafeMinistry exists and how his 30+ years as a pastor, 17 years with one of the fastest growing churches in the U.S., helps him understand the needs of the church. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attributio…

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Business Tips on How to Survive and Thrive During a Pandemic 29:22

5y ago29:22

29:22

Covid-19 struck the U.S. with lightening speed, creating havoc for businesses. This week we discuss lessons learned from COVID and how we have adapted our business to a changing world. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://cr…

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Inside The Mind of a Sex Offender 37:34

5y ago37:34

37:34

We have seen a movement that is trying to classify pedophilia as non- criminal and even groups who want to normalize their thinking. The truth is that research clearly shows that sex offenders are incurable, manipulators and often have a long list of victims. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Ma…

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Reducing the Risk of a Perfect Storm for School Violence 27:25

5y ago27:25

27:25

Solutions for reducing risk for a perfect storm for school violence by not creating tunnel vision on COVID-19 or implementing protocols that may reduce health risks but lead to increased risk of school violence. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: …

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Are We Creating a Perfect Storm for Increased School Violence? 27:16

5y ago27:16

27:16

Is our laser focus on COVID-19 and defunding law enforcement creating a perfect storm for increased school violence? ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/…

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How to Open Corporate Offices Safely During Pandemic 26:24

5y ago26:24

26:24

We discuss tools and solutions for safely re-opening our offices during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/…

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Don't Let Your Screening Program Be the Path of Least Resistance for a Sexual Abuser 28:33

5y ago28:33

28:33

Most large organizations that work with children are using background screening solutions that provide little protection against sexual abusers. We discuss the problem of church background screening and the solutions that provide a stronger barrier. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (inc…

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