Hey there! Welcome to the
Prosperous Empath Podcast by Catherine Wood, MCC
…Where we’re on a mission to bring back empathy into the world of business.
If you are committed to joyful living and running a conscious business, but amassing wealth while doing so – proving that you can have both in a society that tells you that you can’t - then you are in the right place!
That’s right - being brilliant, big-hearted, and wealthy beyond measure don’t have to be at odds with each other.
Grab Your Airpods and Get Inspired
You can achieve more by doing less - we talk about leveraging empath-friendly leadership practices, boundaries, rituals, and systems, all the while continuing to care deeply about ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Tune in each week to hear compelling and thought-provoking conversations for empathic entrepreneurs wanting to grow and achieve holistic success in a way that feels joyful and deeply aligned with their soul.
Latest episodes
Unlocking Your Right Brained Gifts as a Left Brained Thinker with Juanita Molano Parra
We hear all of the time that we are either left or right brain thinkers, which one are you? If you’re like me, you’re very analytical and logical, but it’s so important that we learn how to connect with our more creative side. Today’s podcast episode with Juanita Molano Parra is teaching us how she unlocks her right brain as a left brain thinker. I’ve known Juanita since my time in the Peace Corps and I’ve seen her grow her coaching business from day one. We have a beautiful conversation about her journey and shifting from a life on the measuring stick to transitioning to a life and leadership coach. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did having it!
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
–
The Prosperous Empath Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.
A Conversation with Coping with Herpes Expert, Drew Rabidoux
Drew Rabidoux, therapist, therapist coach, Coping with Herpes expert, course creator, mom, and boyband fanatic, is on the podcast today. In our conversation, she’s sharing about her recent course, Women Coping with Herpes. However, you can take out the word “herpes” and replace it with whatever you might be struggling with right now, and so much of Drew’s wisdom will apply. Something that I am really struck by after recording this episode is that oftentimes when we are on our path, we don’t understand why we hit certain bumps along the way. But hindsight is always 20/20 and looking back we have the clarity that each step along the way has been in service of who we are meant to become and what we are meant to have. I’ve never talked about something so heavy and significant while also laughing so hard. Drew left me feeling deeply inspired, and I hope she can do the same for you.
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
–
The Prosperous Empath Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.
Embodying a Heart-Centered Business with Anna Rapp
You are going to love this episode today featuring Anna Rapp. Anna specializes in selling with heart and money mindset – two of my favorite topics, so you know it’s going to be a great conversation. We’re covering a lot of Anna’s journey as she transitioned from a full time therapist to full time business coaching to gain more time freedom on the cusp of the birth of her second child. She shares what it means to operate a values aligned business, why a good relationship with money is the foundation to your success, her favorite affirmations, and more. This episode is a powerful reminder as you work to gain more wealth in your life and embody what it means to be a prosperous, empathic CEO.
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
–
The Prosperous Empath Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.
Bringing Your Pipe Dream to Life with Philippa Girling
How often do you think about your dreams and consider what it would take to make them become a reality? I am so thrilled to share today’s episode with you where I interview Philippa Girling who made her dream of buying a chateau in France and turning it into a women’s summer camp a reality. Philippa is reminding us what it means to fully enroll yourself and others in your biggest vision – no matter which chapter of life you find yourself in. This episode will make you feel inspired by fearful opportunities and ignite your willingness to bring your own dreams to life.
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
–
The Prosperous Empath Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.
Dismantling Internalized Capitalism
Has busy-ness become the norm for your life? Have you felt that you’re living to work rather than working to live? If you are, you’re not alone. So many of us are impacted by internalized capitalism – it can feel like every decision we make is based on our productivity. This way of living wreaks havoc on our nervous system and doesn’t foster an environment where we feel like we can truly flourish.
This concept of internalized capitalism is something that I have spent more and more time thinking about, and seeing the impact of in my own life. Today on the podcast, I’m really excited to dig into this topic, this topic of internalized capitalism, what it means, how it plays into our life and how we can start to break up with this systemic challenge that many of us, especially ambitious empaths are still living and operating inside of so let’s jump in.
Resources:
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
Embracing Your Zone of Genius as an Empath with Liz Rohr
I am so delighted for this week’s guest, Liz Rohr. I’ve been lucky to have a birdseye view of her business over the last three years or so as she has grown her first and second businesses. Liz wears a ton of hats in her life, but remains committed to creating magic in the world and sharing it with as many people as she can. In our conversation today, Liz shares her amazing stats (from zero to 20,000 subscribers), how she avoids burnout, what she does to stay committed to her values, and more. I hope you love this conversation as much as I did!
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
Healing for the Natural Sensitive with Jessi Michel Agadoni
Welcome back to another week of The Prosperous Empath Podcast. Today’s episode is yet another guest who I feel completely honored to have a conversation with to share with you – Jessi Michel Agadoni. Jessi has donned the term “Natural Sensitive” to describe not only how she has felt throughout her own life, but how her clients feel as well. You’ll hear how this differs from the more common term, Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). We talk a lot about physical and emotional healing that is sustainable for people like me and you. Jessi is also sharing why the language we use is important and the things that support her most. This conversation was deeply resonant for me, and I hope it is for you, too.
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
Empathy for Change with Amy J. Wilson
I am so delighted and thrilled to have my esteemed friend, Amy J. Wilson here with us today. Amy is a change leader, community builder, movement maker, and an empathy advocate. She is the author of Empathy for Change: How to Build a More Understanding World, a guide to create positive, compassionate change where we work, live, and play. All of this guides our conversation as we cover the different types of empathy and why they are important, dismantling current power structures and rebuilding them with empathy at the core, prioritizing rest, and so much more. Being empathetic does not mean you lack power, and this episode is going to tell you why – enjoy!
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
Empathy Driven Marketing with Krista Walsh
Welcome back to The Prosperous Empath! We are starting off the year with a series on conscious entrepreneurship. I notice a push for this in the online industry and it is something that comes naturally to HSPs and empaths. I’m excited for our guest today, Krista Walsh, who is creating a beautiful launching point for us in the series. In our conversation, you’ll hear what empathy driven marketing is, alternatives to writing to pain points, how to trust yourself and more. This episode is packed with so many insights from Krista that will help you feel confident in the way that you market yourself and your business.
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
Finding Success Hosting Summits as a HSP with Rose Cox
Welcome back everyone to another episode of The Prosperous Empath Podcast. I am so thrilled to have Rose Cox on the podcast today. I met Rose last year when I participated in her summit and I’m excited to share more with you all today about how she runs summits as a highly sensitive person because I think it’s absolutely masterful. Rose will be sharing the moment she found out she was an HSP during her participation in a summit, why she believes more HSPs should be in positions of leadership, and how to market yourself with confidence. If you’re an empath or HSP wondering how you can start thriving as a business owner, let this episode be your first stop.
Visit this episode’s show notes page here.
Relationship Marketing and Values Alignment with Laura Meyer
Today on The Prosperous Empath Podcast, we are here with a very esteemed guest who I am really thrilled to have on the podcast today – Laura Meyer. Laura started a community that we were both part of and I’m really excited to have her here to talk about the power of relationships, both from a coach’s perspective, which is mine, and Laura’s, who’s a really brilliant consultant. We’re also sharing the importance of knowing your non-negotiables, how to exit a relationship that’s out of alignment with grace, and trusting in the law of reciprocity. This episode is for you if you have a goal to grow your business this year and beyond!
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
My Word for 2023
Today’s episode is about one of my traditions that I get to do every year – choosing my word of the year. Having a word of the year has consistently served as an empowering practice for grounding and calling in a new experience or way of being that I want to cultivate in the next year. Rather than making New Year’s resolutions which are often clouded in changing something about ourselves we don’t like and focusing on ‘doing’, a word of the year focuses on ‘being.’ Your word of the year will help you create a new, distinct experience of life. Listen in to hear how to choose your own word of the year to make 2023 one of your best years yet.
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
Managing Your Intentions and Energy as an Introvert with Emma-Louise Parkes
I’m so honored to have today’s guest on the podcast, Emma-Louise Parkes, because she is the biggest inspiration behind this podcast. Emma-Louise is an Online Business Coach and Strategist for introvert-owned businesses. Some see personality labels as a setback, but to Emma-Louise, they are one of her greatest assets. She’s sharing more about this, plus how she’s setting herself up for success in the new year. This episode is for any empath who’s ready to start feeling confident in who they are and all that they can accomplish!
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
The Anatomy of Goal Setting for the Prosperous Empath
Hello, hello, and welcome back to another episode of the podcast. I am looking forward today to sharing with you about goal setting, and before you disconnect and let your eyes glaze over, I want you to know that I have a very unique relationship to project planning and goal setting. I’ve come to realize that it’s something that I do a bit different from other folks, and I’m also highly practiced in fulfilling on the goals that I set, and staying in relationship with the goals that I set and being empowered by the goals that I set – which are all very unique statements to make, and statements that I often find many struggle with. So we’re going to talk about the anatomy of goal setting, why they’re important, how they are really the heart and soul of what coaching is all about, and I’m going to share with you a structure that has supported me in setting my goals over the years.
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
The 12 Days of Conscious Holidays
The inspiration for today’s episode, and actually, for the next couple of episodes resulted from a conversation that I overheard at a bar over the weekend. In short, another patron said this about Thanksgiving: “It was rough, I went to Gloucester, Hamilton and then Rockport, but there were no fights, so that was a plus.”
On the opposite hand, I’m someone who really does love this season, and one thing I can appreciate about the holidays is that it is a time of a lot of emotions, a lot of pressure, and a lot of expectations. Sometimes when there can be that hype and anticipation, judgment, preconceived notion of how things are going to go, it just can create a lot of pressure and human beings don’t typically like pressure. As you may know, one of the ways we often resist pressure is avoidance. So for today’s episode, I want to share with you a nod to the 12 days of Christmas, the 12 days of conscious holiday planning as a way to practice doing something different and as a way to practice bringing more intentionality to your holidays to create the experience that you want to have.
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
The Possibilities of Cycle Tracking for Your Business and Life with Laura Kline-Taylor
In a previous episode of the podcast I shared how it took 37 rejections before I finally landed my first client. That first client? Laura Kline-Taylor Roethel – which is why I’m beyond honored to have her on the show this week. Laura is a Life & Business Coach who specializes in supporting women who are spiritual entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial spirits who are interested in keeping motherhood powerful while remaining career driven. In our conversation, Laura is sharing her expertise of cyclical living and how this has created major shifts not only in her business, but in her life. Her teaching on this topic has endlessly grounded and motivated me and I hope it does the same for you.
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
LinkedIn for the Empathic Entrepreneur with Jen Corcoran
I’m so excited to share the very first guest episode of The Prosperous Empath Podcast! Jen Corcoran, LinkedIn Consultant for Sensitive Female Entrepreneurs, is joining us today to share why she believes LinkedIn is THE network for empath and highly sensitive entrepreneurs. You’ll hear her story of leaving the banking industry to follow her passion of supporting entrepreneurs just like you, as well as tips that you can implement today to grow your connections on LinkedIn. Enjoy!
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
9 Fundamental Business Practices and Mindset Shifts for the Prosperous Empath
Welcome back to this week’s episode of The Prosperous Empath Podcast. The inspiration for today’s episode is what inspired me to launch this podcast – the journey of thriving financially as an empath in business has been a huge part of my journey in business, and it’s also a topic that I have supported countless clients in overcoming over the years. So today I want to share with you nine of the fundamental business practices and mindset shifts that have been key to both my and their success. Also, if this episode speaks to you and you’re ready for support to create a thriving business, the doors are open for the Unbounded Mastermind. I encourage you to learn more and apply today!
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
The Art of Being Generous But Boundaried In Your Business
Today on The Prosperous Empath Podcast we’re going to be talking about the art of becoming generous but boundaried in your business. This is a topic we are going to be talking a lot more about on the podcast. If upleveling your boundaries as a heart-centered entrepreneur resonates, this is an episode that is really relevant for you. Today I’m sharing the four types of boundaries that are the foundation of healthy relationships, they’re what help us protect our energy and prioritize our time & wellness. No matter where you’re at in your own journey with boundaries, I believe there is something to learn from this episode because this is some of the most important work you can do as a business owner. Tune in and let me know your favorite takeaway or how you’re going to implement better boundaries this week.
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
Behind the Scenes of the Unbounded Potential Rebrand
Welcome back to episode two of The Prosperous Empath Podcast! By the time this episode is live, the Unbounded Potential rebrand and new website will be available for everyone to see! I feel like the true behind the scenes of a process like this is so important for every entrepreneur to know, but is something that is not often talked about or talked about very superficially. So I wanted to be honest with you today and share how this past year and half has felt, the investment, and the top six lessons that I’ve learned. No matter what stage of business you’re in, I hope that this episode is helpful for you when it comes to choosing to invest and choosing change!
Visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential
The 4 Structures of Becoming a Prosperous Empath
Welcome to our very first episode of The Prosperous Empath Podcast. I am so excited to be here with you today, and a little unnerved too, if I’m being honest. As an empath, introvert and highly sensitive person, I am much more comfortable on the listening end of a conversation, getting to be the one who asks questions and offers insights and reflections. However, I’ve had countless clients tell me over the years that I needed to start a podcast, and not only does the timing feel right, but auspicious. More on that in the episode! Also, on the inaugural episode of the show, I thought I would share the four structures that I believe every prosperous empath must have to achieve the success they are craving. I’m so happy and honored that you’re here, and with that, let’s go!
For a full list of resources and an episode transcript, visit this episode’s blog post here.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram @unboundedpotential.
Introducing The Prosperous Empath Podcast
If you’re an empath or highly sensitive entrepreneur, odds are you’ve struggled with building a thriving business and amassing wealth because you don’t know how to charge a premium rate for your services without compromising your own values and beliefs. You’re committed to your clients and serving them well, but you’re still looking for the sustainability and balance that you need in order to impact more of the clients that you love.
Catherine Wood, Master Certified Coach and Founder of Unbounded Potential, has been exactly where you are. Each week on the Prosperous Empath Podcast, she will be sharing stories and interviews that support and inspire heart-centered entrepreneurs just like you in growing a scalable and impact-driven business on your own empathic terms while prioritizing living a joyfully aligned life. It’s time to claim your self worth to own your net worth in order to have the life and career you deeply desire.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram to stay up to date with the show! Or, visit this show’s website where you’ll be able to find the new episodes and thier blog posts each week.
Where to Listen
Happy Listeners
Excited to keep listening!
Such helpful insights and wonderful information in general. I appreciate how this podcast is centered around providing helpful information...
Inspired!
Great episode. It’s truly great to be reassured that you can have a phenomenal business, success, and wealth all while being empathetic and...
Great first episode!
Really looking forward to following this podcast and pursuing change for myself.
Endlessly good quality conversations!
Very exciting and appropriate I must say - I think you would make a great interviewer! You know how to ask good questions and you make space for...
Warm, Open-Hearted, Safe
The moment I started listening to the first episode, I can tell it was made someone like me. I identify as highly sensitive and a closet empath....
Leave a review and win!
One lucky reviewer each month wins a complimentary 60-minute coaching call with Catherine or a member of her coaching team.
Hey hey, I'm Catherine Wood and I believe that another way of living is possible
The thing I’m most passionate about? Holistic success. This looks like owning your desires, cultivating a closer (and kinder!) relationship with yourself, and designing a life and business that honors your truth.
As a Master Certified Coach, I help bold, brilliant, and big-hearted leaders in business scale to multiple six and seven figures, while leading a joyfully aligned life!
As an empath, introvert and HSP, I not only understand but celebrate the gift of being a deep thinker and processor. And, as a coach - who is no stranger to walking the talk - I hold you accountable to your goals when your gifts get in your way of taking action.
When it comes to running a business, I share candidly what I know from running two successful businesses over the past decade including my coaching business and a transformational retreat business with curated experiences hosted in the Dominican Republic and India.
Before becoming a coach, I was a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, a small grants manager for a USAID-funded sustainable tourism project in the Dominican Republic, and later a Senior Economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This year, I moved home to Boston after well over a decade in the Washington DC area alongside my former fellow economist cubemate and now husband Parth, and our fur babies Luna and Molly.
Quit Towing The Line, Start Owning Your Badassery
Get anecdotes, permission slips, and love letters from our ambitious hearts to do life and business fundamentally differently - straight to your inbox, every Friday.
Listen to The Most Recent Show Notes Below
Get instant access to Boundary Bootcamp
We totally get it - you're so ready to break up with permission culture and begin doing things your way. Truth? It starts with setting bigger goals discovering, defining and defending your boundaries.
Join Catherine for the next 5 days with daily audio lessons and worksheets that will help you identify how your boundaries were shaped and reclaim your time and energy.
This bootcamp is perfect for you if you want to...