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What happens when one woman loses almost everything—but refuses to let hardship determine her children’s future? In this powerful episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine Fahie sits down with Axay Shah to honor the woman who helped shape the man he became: his mother, Nalini. Widowed at just 38 years old and left to raise five children, Nalini faced grief, financial hardship, cultural judgment, and tremendous responsibility. Yet she continued moving forward, returned to school, became a teacher, and built a foundation of education, perseverance, and self-reliance for her children. For the first time publicly, Axay shares his mother’s story and reflects on the sacrifices he didn’t fully understand as a child, the lessons he recognizes differently as a husband, father, and grandfather, and the lasting influence one determined woman can have across generations. This conversation is about more than surviving hardship. It’s about motherhood, widowhood, resilience, sacrifice, education, legacy, and the quiet strength of women whose impact often reaches further than they will ever know. Connect with Axay Shah: Website: ⁠https://rawfoodiest.com/ Connect with Save Our Sisters Unplugged: Website: ⁠https://www.saveoursisters.net⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 💬 Join the conversation: What is one lesson or value a woman in your life gave you that you still carry today? 👍🏾 If this conversation speaks to you, please like, comment, share, and subscribe to Save Our Sisters Unplugged. #resilience #strength #education #motherhood

What happens when burnout, a health crisis, and midlife force you to rethink everything? In this episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine Fahie sits down with Ingrid Bayer, bestselling author, international speaker, facilitator, and advocate for women navigating change and reinvention. After emergency spinal surgery and the realization that she was completely burned out, Ingrid began a deeply personal journey of healing, rediscovery, and finding her way back to herself. We talk about recognizing burnout, releasing identities that no longer fit, rediscovering your voice, redefining success, and having the courage to begin again. We also discuss Ingrid’s book, Not Done Yet: A Journey Back to You, and its powerful reminder that midlife is not the end—it can be the beginning of a more honest, aligned, and fulfilling chapter. If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I now?” or felt the pull to reinvent your life, this conversation is for you. Connect with Ingrid Bayer:Website: https://www.ingridbayer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not.done.yet.movement/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/notdoneyetmovementLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridbayer/ Connect with Save Our Sisters Unplugged:Website: https://www.saveoursisters.netLinktree: https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssosEmail: [email protected] One woman’s story can unlock another woman’s prison. #SaveOurSistersUnplugged #IngridBayer #NotDoneYet #MidlifeReinvention #BurnoutRecovery #WomensEmpowerment #HealingJourney #StartingOver #FindingYourself #WomenSupportingWomen

What happens when the person you love becomes seriously ill—and there are more questions than answers?In this heartfelt episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, host Norine Fahie sits down with Craig Goldberg, co-founder of InHarmony Interactive and Certified Vibroacoustic Therapy Practitioner, to discuss the deeply personal journey that changed the course of his life.Craig shares how his wife's health challenges led them on an unexpected path of discovering the connection between stress, the nervous system, mindfulness, sound therapy, and healing. More importantly, he opens up about what it took to remain emotionally connected as husband and wife while navigating fear, uncertainty, and recovery together.This conversation is about much more than wellness—it's about love, resilience, partnership, and learning how to support one another through life's most difficult seasons.💜 In This Episode We Discuss:✔️ Craig's wife's health journey✔️ Supporting your spouse through illness and uncertainty✔️ How chronic stress affects the nervous system✔️ The role of mindfulness and sound therapy in healing✔️ Staying emotionally connected during difficult seasons✔️ Serving from a full cup instead of an empty one✔️ Practical ways to care for yourself while caring for othersWhether you're navigating illness, caregiving, burnout, grief, or simply trying to maintain a healthy relationship through life's challenges, this conversation offers encouragement, hope, and practical wisdom.✨ Healing isn't just about recovering physically—it's about strengthening your mind, nurturing your relationships, and giving yourself permission to heal along the way.🌿 Connect with Craig Goldberghttps://iaminharmony.com/🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie📧 Share your story or book Norine for speaking engagements and workshops: [email protected]📚 Get your copy of The Bonds of Sisterhood: A Guide to Building Your Tribe: https://tbos2025.net/🌳 Connect with Save Our Sisters: https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos

What does it take to rebuild your life after narcissistic abuse, grief, and divorce? In this powerful episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, host Norine Fahie sits down with Deanna Scaldaferri, a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, Reiki Master, Intuitive Life Coach, and founder of Healing Hands by Deanna, LLC. Deanna shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse, emotional trauma, and divorce — and how she transformed her pain into purpose by helping others heal their mind, body, and spirit. Now a facilitator of a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support Group in Charlotte, Deanna works with survivors who are learning to reclaim their voice, rebuild their confidence, and rediscover their inner light. In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ What narcissistic abuse really looks like ✔️ The emotional impact of toxic relationships ✔️ Healing from trauma, grief, and divorce ✔️ Releasing trauma from the body ✔️ Moving from surviving to thriving ✔️ Reclaiming your power and rebuilding your life This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt lost in a toxic relationship and is ready to begin their healing journey. ✨ Special Offer for Save Our Sisters listeners Deanna is offering 10% off private sessions for Reiki Energy Healing or Intuitive Coaching. Use the coupon code: SOS10 🔗 Connect with Deanna Scaldaferri: Website: www.healinghandsbydeanna.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealingHandsbyDeanna Support Group: https://www.meetup.com/charlotte-narcissistic-abuse-recovery-meetup-group 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Share your story: [email protected] 📚Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood: ⁠https://tbos2025.net/⁠ 🌳 Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos⁠

In this special Sister Wisdom Wednesday episode, I’m celebrating 5 incredible years of the Save Our Sisters Unplugged podcast and reflecting on the journey that started with a simple mission: creating a space where women can share their stories, speak their truth, and uplift one another. Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of listening to courageous women share their journeys of resilience, faith, survival, and growth. Every conversation reminds me that storytelling has the power to inspire, empower, and heal. In this Podcastversary reflection, I share 5 lessons I’ve learned from 5 years of podcasting, including: ✨ Why consistency builds trust ✨ The healing power of storytelling ✨ Why you don’t have to be perfect to start ✨ The importance of using your voice ✨ How community makes the journey meaningful Thank you to every guest, listener, and supporter who has been part of this journey. Your support has helped create powerful conversations and stories that heal. 📚 Inspired by many of the conversations shared on this podcast, my book The Bonds of Sisterhood: A Guide to Building Your Tribe encourages women to reflect on their journeys, strengthen their relationships, and intentionally build supportive sisterhood. Learn more here: https://tbos2025.net/ Thank you for being part of the Save Our Sisters Unplugged journey.

Episode 100! 🎉 In this milestone episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, host Norine C. Fahie — author of The Bonds of Sisterhood: A Guide to Building Your Tribe and founder of Save Our Sisters — reflects on the journey of building a podcast centered on healing, resilience, and authentic sisterhood. For this special episode, the mic is turned around as Norine becomes the guest. She is interviewed by her brother, Joseph “Matrix” George, for a candid conversation about purpose, growth, and the impact of creating a space where women's stories are heard and honored. Together they discuss: • The inspiration behind Save Our Sisters• The journey to reaching 100 podcast episodes• The power of storytelling and shared experiences• Building community through sisterhood and healing• Faith, family, and staying committed to purpose-driven work This episode is for anyone building something meaningful from the heart, navigating purpose-driven work, or wondering if their voice truly matters. Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, supported, and grown alongside this community. The journey continues. Peace and blessings. 🌿 Guest Host Joseph “Matrix” George 🌐 Website https://georgeandgeorgeadr.com 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Share your story [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #Episode100 #PodcastMilestone #WomenEmpowermentPodcast #HealingThroughStorytelling #PurposeDrivenPodcast #Sisterhood #WomenWhoPodcast #BlackPodcasters #CommunityBuilding #SaveOurSisters

Solo female travel is more than a trend — it’s a powerful path to confidence, independence, and connection. In this episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, host Norine Fahie sits down with Amanda Black, founder of the Solo Female Traveler Network, a global community of more than 600,000 women who travel, grow, and support each other around the world. Amanda shares how solo travel helps women build self-trust, why “shared firsts” create deeper connections between women, and what it truly takes to create safe and empowering spaces for women — whether exploring the world or building meaningful community at home. This conversation goes beyond travel tips and dives into the emotional transformation many women experience when they step outside their comfort zones. 🎧 In this episode we discuss: • How solo female travel builds confidence and independence • Why “shared firsts” strengthen friendships between women • The challenge of building community as an adult • Creating safe and empowering spaces for women • Practical ways women can travel with confidence Whether you're dreaming about your first solo trip or looking to build deeper community in your life, this episode will inspire you to trust yourself and step into new experiences. 💛 Connect with Amanda Black 🌍 Website https://www.sofetravel.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sofetravel 💛 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Share your story [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #SoloFemaleTravel #WomenTravelers #WomenSupportingWomen #TravelConfidence #WomenEmpowerment #FemaleTravelCommunity #WomenTravelSolo #SaveOurSisters

What makes you a woman? Years ago, a man asked me that question — not out of curiosity, but assuming I wouldn’t know how to answer it. What happened next surprised him… and it changed how I’ve carried myself ever since. In this reflective episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine explores what womanhood truly means beyond biology, titles, expectations, and the roles society often places on us. Following Episode 97, Who Are You, Sis? | Rediscovering Your Identity Beyond Roles & Expectations , this conversation continues the journey of self-discovery and personal identity. It’s about becoming her — defining womanhood on your own terms, reclaiming your voice, and honoring the experiences that shape who you are. This episode is for every woman who has ever: • Been told who she should be • Shrunk herself to make others comfortable • Questioned her worth outside of what she does for others It’s time to define yourself — unapologetically. 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Share your story [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #Womanhood #BecomingHer #WomenEmpowerment #SelfDiscoveryForWomen #WomenHealing #IdentityAsAWoman #WomenSupportingWomen #PersonalGrowth #SaveOurSisters

Who are you — outside of what you do for everyone else? In this episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine invites women to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their identity beyond roles, titles, and expectations. Many women spend years pouring into everyone else — as mothers, partners, caregivers, professionals, and friends — only to realize they’ve lost touch with who they are at their core. This conversation is a gentle but powerful reminder that before we show up fully for others, we must first reconnect with ourselves. In this episode, Norine explores: • Why many women lose their identity in caregiving and responsibility• The importance of self-reflection and personal rediscovery• Letting go of expectations that no longer serve you• Reclaiming your voice, purpose, and personal identity• How sisterhood and community help women rediscover themselves As we move into a new season of growth, this episode invites you to ask yourself an important question: Who are you, Sis? If this conversation resonates with you, you can go deeper with Norine’s book The Bonds of Sisterhood: A Guide to Building Your Tribe, a guide to building authentic connections and healing in community. 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 🌐 Website https://saveoursisters.net 📧 Share your story [email protected] 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@saveoursisterss.o.s. 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #SelfDiscovery #IdentityReset #WomenHealing #PersonalGrowthForWomen #FindingYourself #WomenEmpowerment #RediscoverYourself #Sisterhood #SaveOurSisters

In this episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine C. Fahie dives into the heart of her book, The Bonds of Sisterhood: A Guide to Building Your Tribe — a powerful resource designed to help women build meaningful connections, heal in community, and cultivate authentic sisterhood rooted in trust, compassion, and love. Norine shares what inspired her to write the book and the deeper mission behind Save Our Sisters — creating safe spaces where women can share their stories, support one another, and grow together. In this conversation, she explores: • How to identify the women meant for your tribe• Why authentic sisterhood is essential for healing and growth• The role storytelling plays in building deeper connections• How to nurture intentional, supportive relationships with other women• Practical steps to create a circle built on trust, accountability, and empowerment If you’ve ever struggled with loneliness, betrayal, or finding genuine friendships with other women, this episode offers reflection, guidance, and hope. You’ll walk away with tools to strengthen your relationships and confidently build a community where every woman feels seen, valued, and supported. If you’re ready to deepen your connections, elevate your circle, and create lasting bonds with the women in your life, this conversation — inspired by The Bonds of Sisterhood — is for you. 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Share your story [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos

Hot flashes, mood swings, and the mysterious disappearance of your favorite pants — yep, menopause has entered the chat! 😅 In this episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine sits down with Pattie Ellins, a fitness and menopause expert who is helping women navigate midlife with confidence, humor, and practical tools. Pattie shares her Menopause Toolkit, offering real-life strategies around fitness, nutrition, and mindset for women over 40 who want to stay energized, confident, and in control of their health during this transition. In this conversation we dive into: • What really happens during menopause and why it affects women differently• Fitness and nutrition tips for women over 40• How mindset plays a powerful role in navigating midlife changes• How the men in our lives can better support us during menopause• Why menopause doesn't have to mean losing your spark This episode is full of real talk, practical advice, and a few laughs — because menopause may be unavoidable, but misery is optional. If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, or midlife health, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and supported. 🌿 Connect with Pattie Ellins 🌐 Website https://patriciaellins.com 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Share your story [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #Menopause #WomenOver40 #MidlifeHealth #MenopauseSupport #HealthyAging #WomenEmpowerment #HormoneHealth #FitnessForWomen #TheChange #SaveOurSisters

In this powerful episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine sits down with transformational speaker and NLP coach Sonya Figueiredo to unpack the deep impact of emotional conditioning, mother wounds, and childhood trauma. Sonya courageously shares her personal story of growing up with a disconnected mother and how the love and stability she received from her grandmother became a source of healing and strength. Her journey eventually led to a life-changing emotional reckoning that landed her in the hospital — a moment that ultimately became the beginning of her healing and personal freedom. Through vulnerability and reflection, Sonya offers insight into how generational patterns shape our beliefs, relationships, and sense of self-worth. In this conversation, we explore: • What emotional conditioning looks like in childhood• How mother wounds can affect identity and self-worth• The impact of generational trauma on women• Breaking unhealthy emotional patterns• Reclaiming your voice, healing, and personal freedom If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unworthy, emotionally silenced, or trapped in generational patterns, this episode will remind you that healing is possible. This is a powerful conversation about self-awareness, emotional healing, and reclaiming your identity as a woman. 🌿 Connect with Sonya Figueiredo 📧 Email [email protected] 🌐 Website https://sonyafigueiredocoach.com 💼 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-figueiredo-075619330/ 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Share your story [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #MotherWounds #EmotionalHealing #ChildhoodTrauma #GenerationalHealing #WomenHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #HealingJourney #WomenSupportingWomen #SaveOurSisters

In this powerful episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine sits down with Kijuan Amey, a U.S. Air Force veteran, motivational speaker, and founder of Amey Motivation, who shares how a devastating motorcycle accident in 2017 changed the course of his life — but not his purpose. After the accident left him blind, Kijuan had to rebuild his life in ways he never imagined. Instead of allowing tragedy to define him, he chose resilience, faith, and service. In this conversation, Kijuan opens up about: • The life-changing moment that altered everything• Rebuilding his life after losing his sight• Healing emotionally and mentally as a man• The important role women played in his recovery• Why men also need safe spaces to be vulnerable• His book Don’t Focus on Why Me This inspiring conversation is a reminder that resilience is possible even in life’s most difficult moments. It also offers insight for women who want to better understand and support the men in their lives through hardship and healing. If you enjoy powerful stories of perseverance, faith, and personal transformation, this episode will deeply resonate. 🌿 Connect with Kijuan Amey 🌐 Website https://ameymotivation.com 📚 Book Don’t Focus on Why Me: From Motorcycle Accident to Miraclehttps://a.co/d/ckKzF5t 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Share your story [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #KijuanAmey #BlindVeteran #MotivationalSpeaker #ResilienceStory #MensMentalHealth #AirForceVeteran #OvercomingAdversity #SaveOurSisters #InspiringStories #PodcastForWomen

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Pastor Alice James-Lemon shares a powerful and heartfelt message about God’s presence and the enduring love of a mother. Through faith-filled encouragement, she reminds us that God walks beside us through every challenge, guiding our steps, renewing our strength, and carrying us when life feels heavy. This message is a beautiful reminder that you are doing better than you think — and that with God’s grace, you will continue to persevere. As we celebrate the mothers and mother figures in our lives, let this be a reminder to give them their flowers while they are still here to receive them. This episode is a spiritual hug filled with faith, encouragement, and love for every mother, daughter, and woman walking her journey. You are not alone. God’s presence is with you. Peace and Blessings. 🙏🏽 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Email [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #MothersDay #ChristianEncouragement #FaithAndFamily #GodsPresence #EncouragementForMoms #SpiritualEncouragement #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #SaveOurSisters

Sis, let’s talk. 💋 Is nudity really naughty — or is it simply misunderstood? In this episode of Save Our Sisters Unplugged, Norine sits down with Liz Hansen, a bold boudoir photographer and TEDx speaker who is helping women reclaim their confidence and see themselves in a completely new light. Through boudoir photography, Liz empowers women to embrace their bodies, release shame, and reconnect with their authentic beauty. Her work goes far beyond photography — it’s about healing, confidence, and learning to see yourself through a lens of self-love. In this conversation we dive into: • Why nudity isn’t “naughty” — it can be empowering• How boudoir photography can transform body image and confidence• Liz’s personal journey from self-doubt to empowering women• The connection between vulnerability, confidence, and self-love If you’ve ever struggled with self-confidence, body image, or owning your magic as a woman, this episode is for you. ✨ Tune in for a powerful conversation about confidence, self-love, and women lifting women. 🌿 Connect with Liz Hansen 📸 Boudoir Photography Studio: https://chicago-boudoir.com/liz 🎓 Coaching Program: https://milliondollar.studio/liz 🎤 TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/k9bkhCXpmIE 🌿 Connect with Norine C. Fahie 📧 Email: [email protected] 📚 Buy The Bonds of Sisterhood : https://tbos2025.net 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/saveoursisterssos #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BoudoirPhotography #WomenEmpowerment #AuthenticConfidence #WomenSupportingWomen #SelfAcceptance #SaveOurSisters