Wholey Schmidt

Ep: 39 Why Is It So Hard to Rest? The Hidden Gift in Slowing Down with Sarah and Zoe

In this episode, executive coach and host Sarah Schmidt and our 21-year-old bestie Zoe explore why rest feels so hard and why so many of us feel guilty, ashamed, or “behi

Ep. 38: Why You Never Feel Enough — Advice for My 21-Year-Old Self w. Sarah & Zoe

Our favorite intergenerational duo, 53-year-old  Sarah Schmidt and 21-year-old Zoe, are back with a heartfelt conversation exploring what each generation can teach the ot

Ep. 37: Why It Feels So Hard to Be Seen Online (Even When You Want To)

Why does being seen feel so uncomfortable—especially when we want to share?  In this honest conversation, trained psychologist and executive coach Sarah Schmidt sits dow

Ep. 36: Inner work is Just the Beginning -- Why True Healing Happens in Real Life

In this roundtable conversation with Sarah Schmidt, Grace Abbott, and Jessica Gill, we explore what happens after doing the deep inner work. Healing doesn’t end in the sa

Ep. 35: Back to School, Back to Life: on Stress, Freedom & Letting Go with Sarah & Zoe

Sarah and Zoe are back, for a no BS back-to-school chat. This week’s episode gets real, raw, and maybe a little “woo-woo.” We dive into the paradox of wanting freedom wit

Ep. 34: What Lollapalooza Taught Us About Confidence, Style & Friendship: Season 3 Kick Off

We’re back! In this episode, Zoe (21) and Sarah (53) dive into the messy, rewarding, and often hilarious realities of navigating personal growth and romantic relationship

Ep. 33: Meeting the Real You: Embracing Your Truth & Taking Up Space – Season 2 Finale

In this heartfelt season finale of Wholey Schmidt, Jessica and Grace take a moment to reflect on the deep transformation they’ve experienced since Season 1. What began as

Ep. 32: How Community Impacts Stress, Happiness, and Health

In the final installment of our Stress Kit series, we dive into perhaps the most vital and often overlooked pillar of well-being: community. Join Grace, Jess, and Sarah a

Ep. 31: How Are You Building Your Legacy? Featuring Deval Patrick

Have you ever thought about your personal legacy—your unique contribution to the world—and how it might inspire connection and community? In this powerful episode of Whol

Ep. 30: How Exercise Relieves Stress: The Power of Movement for Mental Health

In this energizing episode of Wholey Schmidt, Sarah is joined by her powerhouse teammates Grace and Jessica for a candid, heartfelt conversation on movement, self-confide

Ep. 29: How a Morning Walk Might Change your Life with Libby Delana

In this soul-stirring episode of Wholey Schmidt, we’re joined by Libby Delana—author, creative force, and co-host of This Morning Walk. Libby has taken a walk every singl

Ep. 28: How the Way You Eat Impacts Your Stress: Building a Better Stress Kit w/ Katie McManigal

In this powerful episode, Sarah sits down with her own personal health practitioner, Katie McManigal – a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in functio

Ep. 27: Turning Life’s Struggles into Strength with Emily Hayden

Today, we chat with Emily Hayden, who reminds us that our dream life lies on the other side of our fear. She emphasizes that we are the only ones who can decide to take a

Ep. 26 - How to Find Your Voice & Financial Freedom After Divorce with Amber Shaw

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Amber Shaw, a powerhouse on a mission to help women create their own financial security and confidence—especially after d

Ep. 25: How To Have Better Relationships With Remi Stern

Today, Sarah and Remi dive into conversations about marriage, family, societal norms, and what it means to live life on their own terms. As a new mom, Remi shares how she

Ep. 24: How to Breathe with Megan Krouse

How to Breathe for Stress Relief & Inner Peace | Breathwork with Megan Krouse. Today, we’re exploring one of the most powerful pillars of the Stress Kit—breathing. Breat

Ep. 23: How To Have Deep Conversations With Your Parents – Getting Real With Barbara Schmidt

One of my favorite moments from last season was sharing my mom, Barbara, with our audience. Having the opportunity to engage in real, thoughtful, and meaningful conversat

Ep. 22: How Spirituality Shapes Us with Jasmine Nnenna

Today, Jasmine Nnenna and I sit down to discuss all things spirituality. We dive into our belief systems, exploring our connection with God and the universe, and how that

Ep. 21: Why Optimizing Your Sleep Is the Key to Managing Stress – Stress Kit Pillar #2: Sleep

Today, we’re diving into the second pillar of Sarah’s Stress Kit—SLEEP! Quality sleep is at the core of a healthy lifestyle and is essential for managing everyday stress

Ep. 20: I Just Got Divorced...Here Are the Top Things I’ve Learned About Relationships

Relationships are one of the most powerful catalysts for personal growth—sometimes, that means outgrowing what once brought you together. In today’s episode, I open up ab