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You know that feeling when money seems like this big, mysterious force that other people understand but you somehow missed the memo? That was my guest, Mel Dorman, author, real estate investor, and self-described financial activist, who went from living in the slums of Kolkata to building a seven-million-dollar real estate portfolio. Wild, right?

But this isn’t one of those “grind harder” stories. Mel started out as a social worker who believed that being broke meant being good. They actually practiced what they called financial celibacy, opting out of capitalism on moral grounds until life smacked them with a wake-up call. When their dad got sick and needed $7,000 a month in care, Mel realized that staying small and “pure” wasn’t helping anyone. That moment flipped everything.

Mel learned that money isn’t dirty; it’s neutral. And when you use it consciously, it can create freedom for everyone. We talk about how they built financial literacy from scratch, started investing through a strategy called seller financing (basically, cutting out the banks and keeping money circulating in the community), and why the real transformation wasn’t in the dollars; it was in the mindset.

Even if you never want to touch real estate, you’ll get so much out of this conversation. Because this is really about power, purpose, and possibility. It’s about rewriting the story that money is evil and learning to see it as a tool for impact. And yes, there’s some woo-woo in there too.

Grab your earbuds and get ready to feel a whole lot more empowered about your financial future.

What’s Inside:

• How Mel went from social worker to millionaire investor using seller financing
• Why rejecting money doesn’t make you moral; it keeps you small
• The mindset shift that turned financial guilt into empowerment
• Real examples of creating wealth that benefits your whole community

What does “riching” right look like to you? Is it buying the most expensive bag—or being so financially free you can give away more money than you keep? Changing the world while changing your own life? Look, that could be you.

If this conversation got you thinking differently about what wealth really means, come tell me about it on Instagram. I’d love to hear what “financial freedom” looks like for you.

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Mel Dorman
Bank on Your Neighbor
Kiva.org
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
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You know that fantasy where your kid looks up from their tablet and says, “Sure, Mom, I’d love to play outside!” Yeah… me neither. That’s why I called in Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged and professional voice of reason, to talk about how to get our kids (and let’s be honest, ourselves) off the screens without moving to the woods or starting a commune.

Katherine lives what she calls a “digital minimalist” lifestyle. No TV. No tablets. Her three boys don’t even have phones yet, and somehow, they’re thriving. She’s not anti-tech; she just believes it should be a tool, not a toy. And after reading her book and chatting with her, I’m officially rethinking my own Wi-Fi dependency.

We dive into what’s really going on with kids and screens, why they’re so hard to resist, how they’re rewiring our kids’ brains, and why your kid probably spends less time outside than an inmate (yes, really). Katherine breaks down how parents can build environments that make the analog world more appealing, without guilt, shame, or pretending we’re perfect Montessori moms.

There’s also a fascinating discussion about feminism and screen time, because apparently, trying to raise unplugged kids can feel like one more impossible standard for women to live up to. Katherine brings nuance, compassion, and a ton of practical strategies for reclaiming your kids’ attention span (and maybe your own).

What’s Inside:

• How to create a home that encourages play and creativity without screens
• The shocking truth about how little outdoor time kids actually get
• When to let your teen have a phone (and why social media should wait until adulthood)
• Why emotional regulation starts offline and how to help kids reconnect with the real world

What does “connected” really mean to you? Is it scrolling beside your kid on the couch or actually laughing together over a board game? Swapping the scroll for real-life connection could change your whole family vibe. So tell me, what would your version of a screen-free day look like? Let me know on Instagram!

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Katherine Martinko
Katherine Martinko Substack
Katherine Martinko’s book Childhood Unplugged
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
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Okay friends, we’re getting our woo on. And before you roll your eyes, let’s talk about that word for a sec. My guest today, award-winning journalist Anne Bokma, makes an amazing point: why do we call women’s spiritual practices “woo woo” while accepting some seriously wild stuff from organized religion as totally normal? Virgin births, anyone?

Anne is the author of My Year of Living Spiritually: From Woo Woo to Wonderful, and this conversation had me nodding, laughing, and getting misty-eyed in equal measure. I’d read her book once before, but re-reading it hit different. We get into everything: death, drugs, dating in your 60s, and what happens when you go looking for meaning without the rules of religion.

Anne shares how she left a strict Dutch church upbringing, lost connection with her family over it, and then spent a year trying every spiritual practice she could find, from meditation and gratitude journaling to witch camp, past life regression, and yes, magic mushrooms. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and what she learned about trusting her own intuition.

This episode isn’t about becoming a crystal-carrying moon priestess (unless that’s your jam). It’s about finding a deeper sense of connection on your own terms. Whether you’ve got religious trauma, church nostalgia, or just an inner skeptic who still kinda wants to believe, Anne’s story will remind you that spirituality doesn’t have to come with a side of guilt.

What’s Inside:

• How Anne’s “Year of Living Spiritually” helped her heal from religious trauma and reconnect with her mom
• The difference between religion and spirituality and why women’s wisdom has been dismissed as “woo”
• What happened when Anne tried everything from witch camp to magic mushrooms
• How activism (like protesting Bill Cosby’s show) can be a deeply spiritual act

What does being “spiritual” mean to you? Is it lighting candles and meditating, or is it showing up in the world with more compassion and courage? Whatever your version looks like, it’s about feeling connected and awake. That could be you. I’d love to know what practices make you feel more grounded (or more “woo”). Message me on Instagram and let’s talk about it.

Mentioned in This Episode:
My Year of Living Spiritually: From Woo-Woo to Wonderful by Anne Bokma
Anne Bokma’s Website
Anne Bokma on Instagram
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
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You ever scroll through Instagram and see someone claiming to “treat the root cause” of depression with green juice and moonlight? Yeah, me too. And today, we’re calling BS (politely but firmly) with my guest, Dr. Jonathan Stea, a clinical psychologist and actual scientist who’s made it his mission to expose mental health pseudoscience for what it is: dangerous, seductive, and everywhere.

We get into how pseudoscience sneaks into our feeds wearing yoga pants and using words like “functional” and “integrative.” Dr. Stea breaks down the nine red flags to spot bad science before it grifts your wallet and your well-being. We also talk about why “food is medicine” isn’t the slam dunk it sounds like, what makes “natural” such a sneaky marketing term, and why even really smart people fall for this stuff.

And because it’s not all doomscrolling and debunking, we dig into how to build your own mental health literacy so you can tell the difference between evidence-based care and snake oil with a side of affirmation cards. We even time-travel back to the 1800s to meet Dr. Kellogg (yes, the cereal guy), who, no joke, used to serve his own poop at dinner parties in the name of wellness. The wellness industry’s always been wild, folks.

If you’ve ever side-eyed a wellness claim but didn’t quite know why, or if you’ve bought the collagen powder anyway, this one’s gonna be eye-opening. Let’s get science-y (without the snooze).

What’s Inside:

• How to spot mental health pseudoscience and why it’s so damn convincing
• The “root cause” and “natural cure” tropes that keep the wellness grift alive
• The surprisingly bonkers history of Dr. Kellogg and early wellness quackery
• Why you can have mental illness and mental health at the same time
• How to boost your mental health literacy and protect yourself from bad info

Quick gut check. What kind of wellness advice are you still hanging on to that might be total nonsense? The one that feels true, even if it’s not? We’ve all been there. I’d love to hear your “wait, was that pseudoscience?” stories. Come hang with me on Instagram and tell me what you’re questioning lately. Let’s get curious, not cynical.

Mentioned in This Episode:
Dr. Jonathan Stea’s book The BS Detecting Guide to Mental Health
Dr. Stea’s free newsletter
Dr. Jonathan Stea’ website
Dr. Jonathan Stea on Instagram
Oonagh’s TEDx Talk: Losing Weight Is All In Your Head
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Ok, so you know how most people think of mall walking as the thing your grandma does in her pastel tracksuit, swinging her arms while passing Sears for the 18th time? Well, my guest today, Krista Katwood, has taken that concept, cranked it to 11, and turned it into a full-on community movement that’s now making headlines everywhere from People Magazine to The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Krista absolutely hated exercise; like, the idea of a treadmill gave her panic attacks (same, girl). But she also wanted to move her body in a way that didn’t feel like torture. Enter: mall walking. Except Krista doesn’t just shuffle quietly down the corridors. She’s rocking a neon windbreaker onesie, blasting 80s jams, and leading a literal mischief of mall rats (yes, that’s the collective noun for rats and it’s glorious) through Portland’s Lloyd Center mall.

We talk about why making movement fun and ridiculous might actually be the secret to sticking with it, how malls are becoming unlikely hubs for community revival, and yes, why cheering someone on for eating an Auntie Anne’s pretzel mid-walk is exactly the kind of fitness vibe we need more of.

This episode is about joy, community, and finding a way to move your body that you actually look forward to. Krista proves that fitness doesn’t have to be about punishing workouts or chasing some arbitrary number. It can be about connection, silliness, and blasting “Eye of the Tiger” while you ride an escalator like it’s your personal runway show.

What’s Inside:

• How Krista hacked her hatred of exercise into a fitness movement that stuck
• The five hilarious but genius rules of mall walking (spoiler: you must pump your arms)
• Why revitalizing “dead malls” might actually be a public health win
• The surprising community-building magic of silly fitness rituals

So here’s my question for you. What would fitness feel like if you stopped trying to force yourself into something you hate and instead leaned into joy? What would your version of the “ridiculous but sustainable” movement look like? Message me on Instagram and tell me. I want to hear it.

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Krista Katwood on Instagram
Food Court 5000
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
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Alright, real talk: almost every single question I got from you guys when I said Dr. Cheryl Fraser was coming back on the pod boiled down to one thing. Sex drive in midlife. More specifically: where the hell did it go?

So, if you’ve ever felt like your libido ghosted you around perimenopause or menopause, this episode is your permission slip to stop feeling broken. Cheryl is an award-winning psychologist, couples therapist, and sex expert (and, honestly, one of my fave people ever), and she is laying it all out here: what’s normal, what’s not, and what we can actually do about it.

We talk about everything from Snoopy toothbrushes (yep, you read that right) to hormone therapy, from body image stuff to the very real logistics of midlife sex when your back/knees/neck are like, “nah, girl.” Cheryl brings her signature honesty and humor to a topic that way too many of us have been suffering in silence about.

And listen, you are not alone, you are not weird, and you don’t have to give up on a vibrant sex life just because your hormones are throwing tantrums. This episode is a mix of straight talk, science, and some much-needed laughs.

What’s Inside:

• Why libido often drops during perimenopause and menopause and what’s actually normal
• Cheryl’s personal story of going from “super frisky” to “WTF happened to my orgasms” in six months
• The role of hormones, body image, stress, and relationships in your desire (spoiler: it’s never just one thing)
• Practical steps to figure out if what you’re dealing with is physiological, psychological, or relational and what to do next

So let me ask you. What does a healthy sex life look like for you right now? Is it about getting back to the level of desire you had before or redefining intimacy in a way that feels good today? You don’t have to settle for feeling disconnected. Let’s talk about it. DM me on Instagram and let me know what came up for you after listening.

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Dr.Cheryl Fraser
PASSION MASTERCLASS WITH DR. CHERYL
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
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Look, I know what it’s like when life feels like a dumpster fire. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, maybe grieving, maybe just fed the eff up with everything. And then someone’s like, “Wanna talk about your habits?” 🙄

But before you roll your eyes into another dimension, hear me out. Emmy Smaz invited me onto her podcast, Beyond the Pain, to talk about what really creates change, especially when life is hard. And spoiler: it’s not motivation, willpower, or another sparkly wellness trend.

Emmy shares her deeply personal story about how she picked up Healthy As Fck* during one of the hardest seasons of her life and how it completely shifted not just her fitness but her entire identity. She literally transformed her grief into strength (and dragged her mom along with her in the best way possible).

We unpack what’s actually keeping most people stuck in their health goals (hint: it’s not because you suck), why perfectionism is secretly wrecking your progress, and how to finally make consistency feel doable even if you’re currently rocking a “no fucks left to give” energy.

This convo goes beyond fitness. This is about claiming radical responsibility without becoming a jerk to yourself. Whether you’re grieving, burnt out, or just need a reminder that small actions still count, you’re gonna want to hit play on this one.

What’s Inside:
• Why your brain loves sabotaging your goals and how to outsmart it
• The truth about motivation and willpower and why they don’t actually matter
• How to build a bulletproof habit loop that works even on the crappiest days
• Perfectionism vs. progress and why half-assed wins are where the magic is

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I just need to try harder” or feeling like you’re failing because your habits aren’t Insta-perfect, please stop what you’re doing and message me. I want to know where you're stuck. Are you all-or-nothing? Are you stuck in a shame spiral? Or maybe you’re just so damn tired? I’ve been there and I want to hear your story. Come say hi on Instagram, and let’s talk about it.

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Healthy As Fck*
Emmy’s podcast: Beyond the Pain
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
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This episode is such a banger that I had to bring it back. When I first aired this conversation with Rachel Rodgers, author of We Should All Be Millionaires and Future Millionaire, you guys blew up my inbox with DMs and comments. Clearly, it hit a nerve. So if you missed it the first time (Ep 93) or just want to get re-inspired, here’s your chance to soak it all in again.

Rachel is a total powerhouse who’s made it her mission to help women step into their financial power. And not in a “just make a vision board” kind of way. We’re talking boundaries, negotiating, side hustles, and shifting your whole damn money story.

We dig into the difference between “Broke Boo” (the woman doing it all for everyone and never getting ahead) and “Rich Boo” (the woman with boundaries, support systems, and a bank account that reflects her worth). Spoiler: Rich Boo is having a much better time.

Rachel also breaks down why hard work alone won’t build wealth, why risk is essential, and how you can start finding opportunities to create income right now—even if you’re juggling kids, a full-time job, or a Netflix addiction. By the end of this replay, you’ll remember exactly why this episode had everyone talking.

What’s Inside:

• Why women need to stop giving away time, energy, and labor for free
• The Broke Boo vs. Rich Boo framework and how it plays out in real life
• Why wealth is built on creativity and risk, not just hard work
• Practical mindset shifts that open the door to financial freedom

So here’s my challenge for you. If money wasn’t the thing holding you back, what dream would you go after first? DM me on Instagram and let’s talk about it.

Mentioned In This Episode:
Future Millionaire

You can become a millionaire!

Rachel Rodgers on Instagram

Oonagh Duncan (@oonaghduncan) on Instagram

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