
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.

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

In this episode, Tina Filion discusses the importance of emergency funds and teaching financial literacy to children. The conversation covers the significance of building an emergency fund, financial confidence, budgeting, financial literacy for children and teens, teaching kids about money, modeling financial responsibility, everyday activities as money lessons, planning for post-secondary education, and long-term financial goals and accountability.TakeawaysImportance of Emergency FundsTeaching Financial Literacy to ChildrenTo learn more about the Credit Counselling Society visitwww.nomoredebts.orgFollow 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

In this episode, Tina Filion shares valuable insights on budgeting, expense tracking, debt repayment, and financial management. The conversation covers the basics of credit and debt, starting a budget, differentiating between needs and wants, reviewing and adjusting the budget, balancing debt repayment and saving, handling unexpected expenses, common budgeting mistakes, budgeting as a couple or family, and accessing tools and support for financial management. The key takeaways include the learning process of budgeting, the importance of expense tracking, balancing debt repayment and saving, regular budget review and adjustment, and differentiating between needs and wants.TakeawaysBudgeting is a learning processExpense tracking is a fundamental tool for budgetingBalancing debt repayment and saving is essentialRegular budget review and adjustment are importantDifferentiating between needs and wants is crucialTo learn more about the Credit Counselling Society visitwww.nomoredebts.orgFollow 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 mindset on financial well-being, strategies for debt repayment and credit repair, and the importance of an emergency fund for long-term financial stability. It emphasizes the role of small mindset shifts, strategic planning, and actionable steps in regaining confidence and stability in managing finances.TakeawaysMindset impacts moneyStrategies for debt repayment and credit repairSmall mindset shifts, strategic planning, and actionable steps can help regain confidence and stabilityChapters00:00 Understanding Financial Stress and Anxiety05:31 Debt Repayment Strategies: Snowball vs. Avalanche Method15:32 Emergency Fund and Long-Term Financial StabilityTo learn more about the Credit Counselling Society visitwww.nomoredebts.orgFollow 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