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    Push For More! Empowering and inspiring stories of women who are truly Pushy Broads. Women who stand up for who they are and push for more.
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    Episodes (100)

    041: Relationship With Fear

    041: Relationship With Fear

    Relationship With Fear Synopsis: Why are we so afraid of everything? Do you remember what it was like when you were a kid and you weren't really afraid of anything? What is our relationship with fear? We're talking about it in the latest podcast. 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: The steps you need to take to build a relationship with fear and use it to your advantage [1:17-21:09]

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    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    040: Who Are You?

    040: Who Are You?

    Who Are You Synopsis: Do you know who you are? How do you see yourself? How would you describe yourself? Do you see yourself clearly, or are you basing your judgment on what others say? How can you become self-aware? We're talking all about it. 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I just sent my youngest child to college. Other than being a mom, I had nothing else to do. Now I'm an empty nester. I have no idea where to start. What do I do? [1:34]

    • No or Yes: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I spend my life focusing on my husband and children. If this makes me happy, is this wrong? [9:58]
    • 10 Minutes of Tears: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I've been working a job for 15 years. I've earned the respect from my colleagues, that is until a new young boss came on the scene. How do I keep the respect and keep my self-esteem intact? [12:36]

    • I'm Talking Here: The best way to discover who you are is to begin the process of learning about yourself.  [15:59]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    039: Gaining Control

    039: Gaining Control

    Gaining Control Synopsis: After talking about losing control and stopping manipulation, I decided to talk about gaining control. What happens when we gain control in a positive way? What happens when we build our self-worth and self-esteem? It's time to discover your real power! 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I'm in my 40s and single. I can't seem to find the right person. Am I too old to find the right person? [1:24]

    • 10 Minutes of Tears: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I've lost everything in my divorce. The kids aren't thrilled either and they're mad at me. Where do I start in getting my life back? [17:34]

    • I'm Talking Here: My definition of outspoken, and how it can empower you. [21:53]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    038: Losing Control

    038: Losing Control

    Losing Control Synopsis: Do you consider yourself a controlling individual? Do people tell you that you are controlling? Are you being controlled by someone else? Is there such a thing about balancing control with life?

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: I ask my boyfriend to share his location with me. I've been cheated on before, and I don't want it to happen again. When he shares his location with me, I know he isn't doing anything bad. Is this wrong? [1:31]

    • 10 Minutes of Tears: I feel overwhelmed by my relationship. My boyfriend ALWAYS decides what we do. My opinion doesn't seem to matter. I feel like his puppet. What do I do? [12:40]

    • I'm Talking Here: Control happens when we fear losing control or when we are afraid of certain outcomes. This can wreak havoc on our quality of life. [16:19]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    037: Courage to Change

    037: Courage to Change

    Courage to Change Synopsis: Why are we so afraid to change? Should it take courage to change? Look around you, everything changes! And yet, when we try to change ourselves, we get scared. Here's how to change that. 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, My marriage is over after 15 years. I have two kids, and I'm terrified. I'm overwhelmed. Any suggestions? [1:15]

    • No or Yes: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, Can change actually manifest itself physically? [8:14]

    • 10 Minutes of Tears: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, My boyfriend moved out and I'm single again. I want to be in a committed relationship. How do I feel better about this? [12:20]
    • I'm Talking Here: Change comes whether we are ready for it or not. [15:50]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    036: Makeup After Breakup

    036: Makeup After Breakup

    Makeup After Breakup Synopsis: After talking about breakups and ending a relationship, I decided to talk about rekindling a relationship. Whether you've recently broken up or divorced, you may want to take someone back. So how do you move forward? I'm talking all about it! 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • What makes someone come back to someone else and try the relationship again? [2:40]

    • What to do if you decide to take someone back. [9:18]

    • Why you should "start over", even when going back to someone. [14:55]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    035: Relationship On The Rocks

    035: Relationship On The Rocks

    Relationship On The Rocks Synopsis: My listeners wanted to know how they would know if their relationship was sinking. I'm answering all of their questions and digging deeper into relationships that may be headed towards calling it quits. 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • The typical signs that you'll notice when your relationship is headed towards an end. [1:40]

    • Is the person you're with only focused on themselves? You may be headed towards a breakup. [16:00]

    • Do past relationships even matter in your current relationship? [23:40]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    034: Rebuild After Divorce

    034: Rebuild After Divorce

    Rebuild After Divorce Synopsis: How do you move on after the pain of divorce? How do you rebuild your life to be the way you want it to be? I'm addressing that in my latest podcast episode "Rebuild After Divorce". 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: So you've gone through the grieving process of your divorce. Where do you go from here? [1:37]

    • Ten Minutes of Tears: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I've been divorced for 6 months. One of my biggest challenges has been my finances. I'm a stay-at-home mom and he took care of everything. I'm budgeting for the first time. Any advice? [13:22]

    • I'm Talking Here: Addressing the issue of "retaining a friendship" after a divorce. [16:23]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    033: The Pain of Divorce

    033: The Pain of Divorce

    The Pain of Divorce Synopsis: Are you still struggling with divorce, whether it was recent or has been a while? Are you struggling with pain, anger, or grief? How are you supposed to handle divorce? I'm talking all about it in my latest episode! 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pusy Broad From The Bronx, I can't get over my divorce. I still love him. I'm bitter, angry, and depressed. How do I move past this? [1:45]

    • How to start getting over your divorce. [14:00]

    • I'm Talking Here: When we've lost someone we loved or love, we suffer the pain of divorce. Remember, there IS a grieving process. [19:15]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    032: Dumper Dumpee

    032: Dumper Dumpee

    Dumper Dumpee Synopsis: Have you ever been dumped? Have you ever dumped someone else in a relationship? I talk to my co-host Richard about the ins and outs of ending relationships, and why people dump, and how people feel when they've been dumped. 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • What do you do when you're wanting to dump someone? [9:00]

    • Taking a look at the "dumpers" [13:35]

    • Taking a look at the "dumpees" [15:59]
    • Talking about rebounds and how it all works. [22:54]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    031: Codependent Much?

    031: Codependent Much?

    Codependent Much Synopsis: Do you have difficulty making decisions in your relationship? Do you have difficulty identifying your feelings? Is it hard for you to communicate? Do you value the approval of others opinions over your own? If these apply to you, you may be codependent. Let's talk about that. 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, My husband and I have been married for 5 years. When he's in a bad mood or not happy, the entire household is affected. My emotions are tied to his. Is that normal? [3:43]

    • No or Yes: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, My partner is super jealous and controlling. Is that a sign of codependence?  [14:23]

    • Ten Minutes of Tears: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I'm living with someone who wants to do everything for me. I'm not really allowed to do anything for myself. I love him but I like my independence [16:55]
    • I'm Talking Here: Although codependency is typically talked about in the topic of substance abuse, it's much broader than that. [19:11]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    030: Secrets and Lies

    030: Secrets and Lies

    Secrets and Lies Synopsis: What's the difference between a secret and a lie? Is one more damaging in a relationship? Is it ever okay to keep secrets or lies? I'm talking about it all in my latest episodes! 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, A couple of weeks ago I had a drink with an ex. My wife would be upset if she knew, so I'm okay with keeping it from her. What do you think? [1:43]

    • No or Yes: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, Should I tell my partner that I can't stand her friends?  [30:45]

    • I'm Talking Here: The definitions of secret and lie, and what we need to be doing! [39:30]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    029: Couple Trouble

    029: Couple Trouble

    Couple Trouble Synopsis: What do couples fight about behind closed doors? How do you address your arguments? What REALLY causes a divorce? I'm sharing some common things I've seen as a life coach to couples, and how you can overcome these troubles in your relationship! 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, My wife is emotional about every little thing. I'm more practical. How do we get on the same page? [2:03]

    • No or Yes: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, My husband and I rarely fight. Doesn't that make our relationship perfect?  [12:08]

    • Ten Minutes of Tears: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I'm obsessed with where my partner is at all times, but he doesn't seem to like that or want the same for me. Does he not love me as much as I love him? [14:50]

    • I'm Talking Here: You're more likely to break up than stay together, but you can also overcome obstacles if you WANT to stay together. [17:36]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    028: Empty Nesters

    028: Empty Nesters

    Empty Nesters Synopsis: What is empty nest syndrome? It's a phenomenon when parents experience sadness and loss when their last child leaves the nest. How do you handle it? How do you get over it? How can you foster independence in your children without feeling alone? 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Talking to Kris about what empty nest syndrome was for her and how she's been able to deal with it. [3:36]

    • How Kris's husband felt about the kids leaving home. [12:36]

    • How Kris started letting go and fostered healthy relationships with her adult children [21:00]

    • What Kris was able to do after working on getting over empty nest syndrome. [28:13]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    027: Play To Your Strengths

    027: Play To Your Strengths

    Play To Your Strengths Synopsis: Are you in a situation where you want to reinvent yourself? Maybe you want to do something completely different. Maybe you've done the same job for years and want to step out. What should you do? I'm talking all about it in this episode. 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I've been in a corporate job for 10 years. It provides financial stability, but I'm bored. I'm happy when I'm in my kitchen. How do I follow my passion? [2:00]

    • Tips to help you learn about different careers. [9:06]

    • No or Yes: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, Does my lack of computer skills keep me from getting a good job? [18:50]

    • Ten Minutes of Tears: The idea of reinventing yourself can be a scary situation. But you should still do it. [20:29]
    • I'm Talking Here: Stats show that people change their careers 3 times throughout their lifetime. [26:00]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    026: How Much Is Too Much

    026: How Much Is Too Much

    How Much Is Too Much Synopsis: 1 in 4 (around 40 million) Americans has more than two drinks a day. The overuse of prescription drugs is a known public health problem. Both of these issues can negatively affect your life. So how do you know if what you're doing is risky?

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I don't understand how people can have a drinking or drug problem? [2:55]

    • No or Yes: How do you know if your drinking or drug use is risky? [12:12]

    • Ten Minutes of Tears: How do we handle addiction? [16:17]

    • I'm Talking Here: If you SEE something, SAY something [20:12]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    025: Adult Child Of An Alcoholic

    025: Adult Child Of An Alcoholic

    Adult Child Of An Alcoholic Synopsis: I sit down with my co host Richard as we talk about having a parent who is an alcoholic. We delve deep into the psychology, lifestyle, and more, and chat about ways we can manage it.

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Hearing Richard’s story about being a child of an alcoholic parent. [3:57]

    • What’s it like being an adult with an alcoholic parent? [13:30]

    • How an alcoholic affects their children and their children's lives [24:06]

    • Does an alcoholic parent affect relationships between their kids and the other parent? [30:47]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    024: The Fixer

    024: The Fixer

    The Fixer Synopsis: Are you the one in the family that's always solving everyone's problem? Are you usually the solution maker? Do friends and family call you to answer their problems? So what happens when the fixer can't fix everything? 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad, My Son has issues with a teacher at the school. I want to jump in but he's 16 and thinks he can handle everything on his own. What should I do? [1:54]
    • No or Yes: If someone is sharing their problems with me, doesn't that mean they want me to solve their problems for them? [8:47]
    • Ten Minutes of Tears: I don't understand. I've tried to help my sister solve her problems. I'm getting angry and frustrated and want to give up. [12:06]
    • I'm Talking Here: Do you feel like a fixer? [16:15]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!

    023: Change Your Hair Color, Change Your Life

    023: Change Your Hair Color, Change Your Life

    Change Your Hair Color, Change Your Life Synopsis: There are times in our lives when we are overcome with the urge to make serious changes. If you're ready to break away from your tried and true and try something new, this episode is for you! 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, when I turned 50 I had this desire to dye my hair electric blue. I didn't care what anyone had to say about it either. While I ultimately decided not to dye my hair blue, I did go from blonde to red. I've never felt so free! [2:32]
    • No or Yes: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I want a tattoo but my religion is against it. What should I do? [11:33]
    • Ten Minutes of Tears: Dear Pushy Broad From The Bronx, I had breast augmentation. It's been 5 years and I regret it. What do I do? [13:40]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

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    022: Relationships Take Exercise

    022: Relationships Take Exercise

    Relationships Take Exercise Synopsis: What separates successful relationships from unsuccessful relationships? How are relationships like exercise? How can you be better at your relationship? I'm answering all of those questions (and more!) in my latest podcast episode! 

    Highlights Of The Show:

    • Everybody Needs A Little Push: Dear PBB, I didn't realize I had to do "stuff" in my relationships. I thought being together was enough. That is, until my current girlfriend told me "You just aren't trying anymore". [3:30]
    • No or Yes Dear PBB, Does it matter that I'm the one that plans EVERYTHING in my relationships? [9:01]
    • Ten Minutes of Tears: Dear PBB, I've been married for 25 years. At our 10-year mark, I found out that my husband had an affair. It took me a while to get over it, but we worked on our relationship and are now extremely happy. [13:20]

    Links That Benefit This Episode:

    Hosted By: Ellen Stewart

    Produced By: Ellen Stewart & Richard Torres

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Pushy Broad From The Bronx. Talk to you soon!