
Hosted by Mandeep Kaur · EN
H.E.R. Energy Unlocked is a podcast for women 35+ who are ready to reconnect with themselves and create a more aligned, empowered life.
Hosted by Mandeep Kaur—first-generation Canadian, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner—this show explores the real conversations we don’t have enough of.
H.E.R. stands for
H is for Health
E is for Economics
R is for Relationships
Topics include mental & physical health, money, relationships, mindset, and personal growth. Through solo episodes and expert interviews with therapists, financial planners, and industry leaders, H.E.R. Energy Unlocked breaks down complex topics into honest, practical, and relatable insights.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about self-trust, emotional healing, financial confidence, and evolving into the woman you’re becoming—at your own pace.
If you’re navigating midlife transitions, redefining success, or simply craving deeper clarity and connection, this podcast is your space to pause, reflect, and grow.
Because when H.E.R. energy is unlocked, everything changes.

Carmen Santamaria shares insights on transitioning from an employee mindset to an ownership mindset, recognizing and outgrowing old identities, reframing mindset and belief systems, overcoming limiting beliefs and self-sabotage, understanding self-sabotage and nervous system response, habits and thought patterns for reinvention, and reinvention at any age. She also discusses the challenges of fitting into societal expectations and starting the reinvention process.TakeawaysTransitioning from an employee mindset to an ownership mindset is a journey of recognizing and outgrowing old identities.Reinvention is possible at any age and involves reframing mindset and belief systems, overcoming limiting beliefs and self-sabotage, and understanding self-sabotage and nervous system response.Chapters00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurial Mindset05:29 Recognizing and Outgrowing Old Identity15:30 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Self-Sabotage25:08 Understanding Self-Sabotage and Nervous System Response30:35 Reinvention at Any Age32:11 Starting the Reinvention ProcessFollow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.comConnect with Carmen IG @carmenasantamariaTikTok @carmenasantamariaFB @carmensantamarianycThreads @carmenasantamariawww.carmenasantamaria.comFree Belief Alignment Quiz https://quiz.carmenasantamaria.com Live virtual Masterclass June 27th @ 10amCST https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ownership-alignmenttm-masterclass-tickets-1987560804871

Carmen Santamaria shares insights on transitioning from an employee mindset to an ownership mindset, recognizing and outgrowing old identities, reframing mindset and belief systems, overcoming limiting beliefs and self-sabotage, understanding self-sabotage and nervous system response, habits and thought patterns for reinvention, and reinvention at any age. She also discusses the challenges of fitting into societal expectations and starting the reinvention process.TakeawaysTransitioning from an employee mindset to an ownership mindset is a journey of recognizing and outgrowing old identities.Reinvention is possible at any age and involves reframing mindset and belief systems, overcoming limiting beliefs and self-sabotage, and understanding self-sabotage and nervous system response.Chapters00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurial Mindset05:29 Recognizing and Outgrowing Old Identity15:30 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Self-Sabotage25:08 Understanding Self-Sabotage and Nervous System Response30:35 Reinvention at Any Age32:11 Starting the Reinvention ProcessFollow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.comConnect with Carmen IG @carmenasantamariaTikTok @carmenasantamariaFB @carmensantamarianycThreads @carmenasantamariawww.carmenasantamaria.comFree Belief Alignment Quiz https://quiz.carmenasantamaria.com Live virtual Masterclass June 27th @ 10amCST https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ownership-alignmenttm-masterclass-tickets-1987560804871

The conversation delves into the emotional impact of divorce on women, the process of unlearning societal expectations, early signs of misalignment in marriage, the experience of grieving and realization, and the community response to divorce. It explores the journey of rediscovery and the importance of core values in relationships. Nisha delves into the challenges faced in the marriage, the impact of guilt and shame, the healing and recovery process, the impact on relationships and boundaries, the discovery of self-worth and self-love, learning about boundaries, and moving forward after divorce.TakeawaysDivorce is an emotional earthquake for womenUnlearning societal expectations is crucial for personal growth and rediscovery Challenges in marriage can lead to guilt and shameHealing and recovery are essential after divorceChapters00:00 The Emotional Earthquake of Divorce11:29 Early Signs of Misalignment22:45 Community Response to Divorce28:17 Guilt and Shame34:13 Impact on Relationships and Boundaries39:32 Learning About BoundariesConnect with Nishahttps://www.nishaland.com/thehealinghypehttps://www.instagram.com/healinghypegirl/https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghypegirlFollow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.com

The episode delves into the impact of addiction on women's relationships, Dr. Rob Kelly's personal journey with addiction, understanding addiction as a disease, supporting a loved one with addiction, reclaiming identity and confidence, healing from childhood trauma, the recovery process and accountability, supporting a loved one in recovery, the role of family in recovery, and empowerment and setting boundaries.TakeawaysUnderstanding addiction as a diseaseReclaiming identity and confidenceChapters00:00 Impact of Addiction on Women's Relationships07:40 Supporting a Loved One with Addiction13:42 Healing from Childhood Trauma21:34 Supporting a Loved One in Recovery30:34 Empowerment and Setting BoundariesConnect with Dr. Kellyhttps://linktr.ee/drrobbkelly?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=a3a9a3a4-ee1d-463c-850d-a9c3ad956280https://robbkelly.com/Follow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.com

Colleen Kurtz shares her journey of health struggles, dismissal by medical professionals, and the shift to a career in functional nutrition. She emphasizes the importance of understanding root causes, personalized gut health plans, and caution with gut health supplements. Colleen's holistic approach to gut health and the need to listen to the body's signals are key takeaways from the conversation.TakeawaysFunctional nutrition practitionerGut health and holistic approachChapters00:00 Colleen's Health Struggles08:22 Identifying Root Causes13:42 Red Flags in Lab Results14:11 Root Causes of Gut Issues19:38 Caution with Gut Health Supplements20:49 Connecting with ColleenConnect with Colleen https://www.instagram.com/colleen_mindfullynourished/https://mindfully-nourished.com/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.com

This week I sit down with Financial Advisors Sharon Ruddy & Betty Hildebrandhttps://www.elevateyourwealth.ca/This conversation covers the basics of investing, financial literacy, understanding investment strategies, types of investments, active vs. passive investing, time horizon and investment choices, investment strategies for women, investment accounts and asset location, reviewing and adjusting investment portfolios, financial planning and wealth transfer, financial literacy, and empowerment in investment decisions.TakeawaysFinancial literacyInvestment basicsChapters00:00 Introduction to Investing 10106:20 Investment Strategies and Diversification13:51 Active vs. Passive Investing17:16 Reviewing and Adjusting Investment Portfolios19:36 Financial Literacy and Money MindsetConnect with Sharon & Betty at https://www.instagram.com/sbgroupprivatewealth/https://www.elevateyourwealth.ca/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.com

This week I sit down with Financial Advisors Sharon Ruddy & Betty Hildebrand https://www.elevateyourwealth.ca/The conversation delves into the importance of financial literacy and empowerment for women, addressing the impact of money messages, overcoming financial intimidation, and the advantages of financial decision-making in midlife. It also explores rewirement and retirement planning, understanding key financial numbers, financial literacy for stay-at-home moms, taking ownership of financial planning, and selecting a financial advisor.TakeawaysFinancial LiteracyEmpowermentChapters00:00 The Importance of Financial Literacy06:03 Overcoming Financial Intimidation11:48 Advantages of Financial Decision Making in Midlife18:00 Taking Ownership of Financial PlanningConnect with Sharon & Betty at https://www.instagram.com/sbgroupprivatewealth/https://www.elevateyourwealth.ca/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.com

This conversation delves into the complexities of marriage, exploring the patterns that keep couples stuck, the importance of communication and emotional needs, and the process of reconnecting and rebuilding in a marriage. It provides an honest look at marriage and offers insights into moving from feeling stuck to intentional in a relationship.TakeawaysMarriage PatternsCommunication and Emotional NeedsReconnecting in MarriageConnect with Harj athttps://www.instagram.com/balancingmindscounselling/https://balancingmindscounselling.ca/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.com

Today's conversation explores the impact of childhood dynamics on partner selection, the importance of shared values, and the role of emotional safety in relationships. It lays the foundation for understanding relationship habits and the sustainability of long-term love. The episode sparks reflection and emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and maturity in relationships.TakeawaysUnderstanding childhood patterns in partner selectionThe importance of shared values and emotional safety in relationshipsChapters00:00 Choosing Love Based on Past07:01 Impact of Childhood Patterns on Partner Selection13:05 Influence of Childhood Experiences on Partner Selection18:13 Unhealthy Relationship Repair22:27 Signs of Long-Term Conflict in Relationships24:36 Importance of Shared Values in Relationships28:09 Essential Discussions Before Committing to Marriage30:17 Reflection and ApplicationConnect with Harj athttps://www.instagram.com/balancingmindscounselling/https://balancingmindscounselling.ca/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow H.E.R. Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.com

The conversation delves into the impact of perimenopause on eating disorders, Dr. Sally DaGanzo's journey and specialization, the significance of perimenopause in women's health, recognizing early warning signs of eating disorders, lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset strategies for hormonal health, overcoming overwhelm and discouragement in healing, and the importance of small changes and self-compassion in healing.TakeawaysPerimenopause and eating disordersHormonal fluctuations and their impact on eating disordersChaptersIntroduction to Perimenopause and Eating Disorders05:49 The Significance of Perimenopause in Women's Health13:44 Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Mindset Strategies for Hormonal Health30:14 Small Changes and Self-Compassion in HealingConnect with Dr. Daganzohttps://sallydaganzomd.com/X@SallyDaganzoLinkedInsally-daganzoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sally.daganzoFollow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herenergyunlockedpodcast/Follow HER Energy Unlocked Podcast on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@herenergyunlockedpodcastwww.herenergyunlockedpodcast.cominfo@herenergyunlockedpodcast.com