Plenty with Kate Northrup

• 115. Fueling Your Life Force: Dr. Erika Siegel on Hormones, Mitochondria & Midlife Energy

  Have you ever wondered why you’re feeling tired even though you’re “doing all the right things”?In this powerful two-part episode of Plenty, I sit down with Dr. Erika Siegel—naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and author of The Nourish Me Kitchen—to explore how to truly fuel your life force in midlife and beyond.We dive deep into what it really takes to generate sustainable, vibrant energy—not just the kind that gets you through the day, but the kind that allows you to thrive. Dr. Siegel shares wisdom from her decades of clinical practice and personal experience, including how her mother’s bold approach to healing saved her father’s life and inspired Erika’s own journey into functional medicine.We cover:The surprising reasons you’re feeling drained—and what to do about itHow to listen to your body’s cues and stop outsourcing your inner wisdomMitochondrial health, hormone balance, and how to support your adrenalsSimple, practical upgrades to your food, sleep, light, and movement habitsWhy rest (yes, even two quiet minutes in your car!) can be as powerful as exerciseThe truth about plant-based vs. animal-based nutrition—and how to tailor your approachYou’ll walk away from this conversation with tangible steps to nourish your body on a cellular level, reduce overwhelm, and feel more in sync with yourself than ever before.Dr. Siegel’s integrative approach and deeply human perspective will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to make small, powerful changes that restore your energy from the inside out.✨ Grab her book, The Nourish Me Kitchen, and get ready to feel more at home in your body.“We’ve been outsourcing our own wisdom for a long time. Your body knows. The key is to listen—and trust what it’s telling you.” –Dr. Erika Siegel🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤(00:26) Guest Introduction: Dr. Erica Siegel(01:55) Integrative Medicine Approach(02:53) Family Health Journey(03:59) Challenges with Traditional Medicine(05:05) Educating Others on Health Choices(07:56) Energy Drains for Women(09:16) Stress and Energy Management(27:32) Mitochondrial Health Discussion(35:56) Nutrition and Mitochondrial Health(41:06) Light Exposure and Mitochondria(46:48) Adrenal Health and Nutrition(52:32) Movement and Cellular Health(41:06) Light Exposure and Mitochondria(57:37) Infused Waters and Hydration(1:04:21) Health and Abundance Connection(1:06:54) Creating Healthy MomentumLinks and Resources:Daring to RestRadiant Rest by Tracey StanleyConnect with Dr. Erika Siegel:FacebookInstagramThe Nourish Me KitchenYoutube✨ The Money Reset: Feel Good with Money—No Matter How Much You MakeMaking more money doesn’t guarantee financial ease… but this will. The Money Reset is a free audio experience designed to help you rewire your nervous system for wealth—so managing money feels effortless. 🎧💸Inside, you’ll learn how to:💡 Break the ‘money in, money out’ cycle and create lasting stability.🎯 Relax into a new relationship with money—where structure meets flow.✨ Use the 5-Minute Calm Cashflow Ritual to bring instant clarity to your finances.More money won’t solve money stress—a resourced, supple nervous system will. Ready to shift? 👉 Get The Money Reset Now! 👈

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• 114. How to Talk Money with Your Honey (Without a Shame Spiral or a Fight)

  Do you avoid talking about money with your partner because it always ends in tension, shutdowns, or shame spirals? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to be that way.In this solo episode, I’m sharing how you can turn money conversations from a source of stress into one of the most life-giving, intimate practices in your relationship. Whether you’re dating, partnered, or married, learning how to talk money with your honey is one of the most powerful ways to co-create a life of alignment, abundance, and love.I’ll walk you through the four foundational steps to have clear, connected, and empowered financial conversations. From healing your money stories to creating shared abundance agreements, we’re covering what it takes to get on the same financial page—without sacrificing your individuality or values.I’m also pulling back the curtain on how Mike and I navigate our own finances, including what works for us and why. Spoiler alert: It’s not about doing it “right.” It’s about doing it consciously and together.If you’re ready to stop avoiding the money talk and start using it to deepen your connection, this one’s for you.In this episode, I cover:The real reason most money fights happen—and how to stop the cycleHow to uncover and heal your personal (and generational) money storiesThe key to creating abundance agreements that actually workWhy caregiving and invisible labor deserve more value in your partnershipHow to align your finances with what truly lights you up—individually and together“When there’s secrecy of any kind—especially around finances—it leaks the energy and eats away at the foundation of your relationship.” –Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:19 Introduction to Financial Stewardship00:37 Couples and Money Conversations02:06 Personal Financial Backgrounds04:01 Emotional Baggage and Money06:10 Understanding Money Stories07:53 Financial Agreements and Clarity12:49 Empowerment in Financial Management16:45 Valuing Caregiving and Unpaid Labor19:13 Engaging with Finances as a Couple23:26 Aligning Finances with Values✨ The Money Reset: Feel Good with Money—No Matter How Much You MakeMaking more money doesn’t guarantee financial ease… but this will. The Money Reset is a free audio experience designed to help you rewire your nervous system for wealth—so managing money feels effortless. 🎧💸Inside, you’ll learn how to:💡 Break the ‘money in, money out’ cycle and create lasting stability.🎯 Relax into a new relationship with money—where structure meets flow.✨ Use the 5-Minute Calm Cashflow Ritual to bring instant clarity to your finances.More money won’t solve money stress—a resourced, supple nervous system will. Ready to shift? 👉 Get The Money Reset Now! 👈

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• 113. Buying a Hotel, Breaking the Rules: Ange Matthews on Redefining Wealth Freedom

  Ever wondered how someone goes from six figures of debt to co-owning a hotel—without waiting to “have it all together” first?In this energizing episode of Plenty, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Angela Matthews, founder of the Happy Investor Method—and let me tell you, her story is nothing short of extraordinary.Ange went from working a job she didn’t love and being over six figures in debt to becoming a self-made investor, hotel co-owner, and truly abundant human being. She doesn’t just break the rules—she rewrites them in a way that invites us all into a more empowered relationship with money.In our conversation, we talk about:💛 Why releasing financial regret is essential for creating true wealth💸 How Ange started investing with just $100 (yes, while still in debt!) and why waiting to be “debt-free” isn’t the move🌱 The nervous system work that helps anchor lasting financial transformation📈 Why long-term investing is not only smart—it’s deeply nourishing🏨 How she went from Googling “how to get rich” to co-investing in real estate, the stock market, and even Broadway plays🌍 A powerful reframe on debt as privilege and possibility🌀 How Ange chooses between investing in her business and her portfolio—and why she does bothIf you’ve ever felt behind, uncertain, or like investing “isn’t for you,” this episode will shift something inside you. Ange’s story is a reminder that wealth is personal, possible, and already in motion—even if you can’t see it yet.I loved this conversation, and I know you will too. Listen in, and let it remind you that your financial dreams are not only valid—they’re inevitable when you align with your truth and take inspired action.👉 Tune in now. I can’t wait to hear what opens up for you.“Debt is a privilege. It gave me access to experiences and possibilities I never could have had otherwise. I don’t regret it for a second.” –Ange Matthews🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤(00:19) Angela Matthews’ Journey to Financial Freedom(02:35) The Importance of Timing in Financial Decisions(05:46) Understanding Debt as a Privilege(07:35) Nervous System and Money Relationship(09:46) The Emotional Impact of Debt and Financial Milestones(13:07) The Risks of Sudden Wealth(16:00) Navigating Financial Identity and Community Expectations(21:03) Learning from Mistakes in Investing(23:28) Understanding ETFs and Investment Strategies(29:24) Investing in What You Know(33:17) Guidelines for Balancing Debt and Investment(35:32) The Philosophy of Giving and InvestingConnect with Ange Matthews:InstagramWebsite ✨ The Money Reset: Feel Good with Money—No Matter How Much You MakeMaking more money doesn’t guarantee financial ease… but this will. The Money Reset is a free audio experience designed to help you rewire your nervous system for wealth—so managing money feels effortless. 🎧💸Inside, you’ll learn how to:💡 Break the ‘money in, money out’ cycle and create lasting stability.🎯 Relax into a new relationship with money—where structure meets flow.✨ Use the 5-Minute Calm Cashflow Ritual to bring instant clarity to your finances.More money won’t solve money stress—a resourced, supple nervous system will. Ready to shift? 👉 Get The Money Reset Now! 👈

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• 112. Rebel Spending: When Financial Freedom Becomes Financial Sabotage

  Are you ready to transform your relationship with money, time, and energy? In this episode, I dive into how women can break free from the patterns of financial stress and create greater abundance in our lives. I explore the historical context of financial oppression that has led many of us to develop a rebellious spending mindset and avoid financial clarity due to past traumas.I advocate for creating a “spending plan” that focuses on abundance, helping you recognize rebellious tendencies around money while introducing both internal and external systems for financial empowerment. I also share how Business by Design, a program created by James Wedmore, has positively impacted both my business and personal finances, helping me scale with ease and align my actions with my financial goals.Join me for actionable steps, practical tools, and mindset shifts that will help you reclaim control of your money, time, and energy—and open the door to even more abundance!“We are talking about the sweet abundance that comes from consciousness and clarity and transparency with ourselves, because actually what’s available when you get clear and conscious about your money is only a more powerful version of abundance.” -Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:49 Common Financial Patterns Among Women02:41 Understanding Resistance to Financial Tracking04:24 Historical Context of Women’s Financial Freedom07:35 Nervous System and Money Relationship11:22 Metabolizing Stress and Financial Clarity14:39 Rebellious Spending and Self-Reflection16:35 Creating a Spending Plan for Abundance17:40 Building a Nervous System Stewardship System18:28 Business by Design Program Overview✨ Business By Design (BBD) Review: How James Wedmore’s Program Transformed Our Business ✨In episodes 109 and 110 of Plenty, we’re giving you an inside look at our journey with James Wedmore’s Business By Design (BBD) program and how it completely transformed the way we run our business. 🚀Ready to scale your business while maintaining your well-being? After growing our business from zero to multiple seven figures, we’ve discovered that success isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter and more aligned.💡 BBD provided us with the exact framework we needed to streamline our operations and actually enjoy the process. In these episodes, we’re sharing the game-changing strategies that helped us scale with ease.What’s Inside These Two Episodes:A candid review of BBD and how it’s become the backbone of our business growth strategy 💪Insights on how BBD’s holistic approach—from team building to marketing—has transformed our systems, sales, and customer satisfaction 🌟How we implemented BBD’s principles in everything from our launches to refining our offers and improving team communication 🤝If you’re wondering whether BBD is the right investment for your business, or you’ve been curious about how it could align with your specific goals, these episodes are a must-listen!🎧 Tune in for an honest review of our experience with BBD and why we keep recommending it to everyone we know. 💬Want to learn more or join BBD yourself? Head over to katenorthrup.com/bbd for exclusive bonuses like a live, in-person Mastermind event and my signature visibility strategies—including how I’ve landed features in Harvard Business Review, Oprah Daily, and beyond! 🌟Don’t miss out on this transformation! ✨

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• 111. The Future of Leadership & Regeneration: Miki Agrawal on Soft Power & Plastic-Eating Mushrooms

  What if the key to revolutionizing the way we lead and create lasting impact lies not in force, but in soft power—and aligning with the intelligence of nature? In this episode, I talk with Miki Agrawal about how she’s reimagining leadership and sustainability from the ground up.In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my dear friend and trailblazing entrepreneur Miki Agrawal—founder of Thinx, Tushy, and her newest venture, HIRO Technologies—for a powerful conversation about the future of leadership, regeneration, and innovation.Miki opens up about her journey of building multiple 9-figure businesses while embracing a radically different model of leadership—one rooted in soft power, collaboration with nature, and deep self-love. We dive into what it means to lead from feminine principles, how she’s balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and why conscious capitalism is more than just a buzzword—it’s a way forward.She also shares the mission behind HIRO Technologies and their game-changing vision for eco-friendly diapers, along with her fascination with the incredible potential of plastic-eating mushrooms to help heal our planet.If you’re an entrepreneur, changemaker, or simply someone who wants to live and lead with more alignment, sustainability, and purpose, this conversation is filled with insights and inspiration to support your path.Let’s rise into a new way—together.“Soft power is about radiating from the inside out—it’s a framework for leading with gentleness and strength.” –Miki Agrawal🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤(00:19) Introduction of Guest: Mickey Agarwal(01:28) Motherhood and Work-Life Balance(02:52) Celebrating Life and Joy(04:11) Dating Myself: A Personal Journey(06:16) Integration and Self-Discovery(10:40) Devotion and the Masculine Energy(11:56) Soft Power Framework Introduction(16:07) Desire for Healthy Relationship Dynamics(19:29) Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies(23:06) Motherhood and Environmental Responsibility(26:11) Innovative Solutions for Diaper Waste(29:43) Fungi and Plastic Decomposition(35:36) Hero Diapers Launch(42:13) Harvesting and Business Strategy(50:03) Self-Love and Personal Growth(57:48) Metabolizing Stress Through Creativity(1:00:13) The Future of Soft PowerLinks and Resources:Do Cool Sh*tDisrupt Her.Tero, Cofounder of HIRO Technologies and CEO of Four SigmaticIt All Exists by Soul GateConnect with Miki Agrawal:WebsiteInstagramHellotushyHirodiapersThinxWild 🎧 Podcast Promo: The Rise of the Digital CEO is HERE!If you’re ready to sell more digital products with greater ease—and stop feeling like you’re doing all the things with minimal results—then this is your moment. I’m so excited to invite you to my favorite free online business training of the year: The Rise of the Digital CEO.Led by my friend (and recent unofficial launch coach!) James Wedmore, this training is packed with the exact strategies and step-by-step processes that helped us increase our 2024 launch revenue by 63%—without working longer hours or hustling harder.In this 3-part training series, you’ll learn how to:Break through your financial goals with a repeatable strategyCraft irresistible offers that attract your dream clientsUnderstand and leverage key metrics (like Earnings Per Lead!) to grow without burnoutCreate money on demand with a 6-step process that actually worksAlign your strategy with your inner guidance so your business feels as good as it performsJames blends soul and strategy in a way that’s rare and incredibly effective. He’s the real deal, and he’s built a $12M/year business while surfing every day and staying deeply connected to his purpose.This free training only happens once a year and is truly the most valuable I’ve ever attended in my 15+ years in the online business world.🎟 Reserve your seat now at katenorthrup.com/rise.📅 It starts May 29, 2025—don’t miss it.

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