In this episode of How I Ally , Lucinda sits down with comedian and storyteller Jessica Wood for a conversation that is equal parts hilarious, unfiltered, and deeply human. From growing up in chaos to navigating identity, motherhood, and societal expectations, Jess brings humor to the hardest truths—and challenges everything we think we’re “supposed” to be as women. This episode explores the tension between freedom and responsibility, the silence around women’s mental health, and the radical act

In this powerful episode of How I Ally , Lucinda sits down with Amani Echols, Senior Policy Analyst for Maternal Health at the National Partnership for Women & Families, to unpack the realities behind the Black maternal health crisis in the United States. This conversation goes beyond statistics—exploring the lived experiences, systemic barriers, and deeply human moments that shape pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Together, they discuss the meaning behind Black Maternal Health Week , its 1

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Lucinda sits down with caregiving expert and author Jennifer A. O’Brien to explore what it really means to lead—at home, in crisis, and in the quiet, unseen moments of caregiving. From navigating communication with caregivers to redefining what “good leadership” looks like in parenting and grief, this episode reframes caregiving as one of the most complex and demanding leadership roles a person can hold. Jennifer shares how Lucinda’s message— “y

What if the “disruption” we’re seeing from Gen Z in the workplace isn’t dysfunction—but a signal? In this episode of How I Ally , Lucinda sits down with Kris Erickson, co-founder of Workforce Science Associates, to unpack what’s really happening inside today’s workforce. Drawing from a database of over 10 million employee responses, Kris shares a surprising insight: Gen Z—those newest and often most excited to begin their careers—are the least engaged generation at work right now. Together, they

When I first launched How I Ally , the very first episode I recorded was with Bianca Sprague. Re-releasing it to open Season 2 feels exactly right. Because the conversation is just as urgent today as it was then. Bianca is the founder of BeboMia, an international maternal health training organization operating in over 50 countries. But what makes her voice so powerful is not just her expertise—it’s her willingness to say the things many mothers are thinking but rarely feel allowed to say out lou

What if your trauma could become your superpower in parenting? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, clinical child psychologist and author of Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle, Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be. We explore how childhood trauma shapes the way we show up as parents—and how the very act of raising children can be our path to healing. We discuss: The difference between the trauma of presence and the trauma of absence Why conflict isn’t

In this episode of How I Ally, I sit down with Kumiko Kanayama, founder of the longest-running Shiatsu center in the U.S., to explore the healing wisdom of her family tradition. We talk about: How Shiatsu goes beyond massage to work with energy channels and meridians Simple practices that ease pain, improve digestion, and bring emotional clarity The transformative journey of motherhood—from exhaustion to deep connection Why rest, presence, and small daily rituals are essential for healing Kumiko

It’s time to say it out loud—vagina—and stop the shame. Lucinda Koza talks with Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences, about why accurate language saves lives, the first non-hormonal, on-demand birth control, and how to raise informed, empowered daughters and sons. Plus—the surprising link between weight-loss drugs and birth control. Listen, learn, and join the movement to reclaim women’s health and equality.

In this powerful conversation, Lucinda Koza talks with her longtime friend Melissa Gillis — caregiver, mom of twins, and therapist — about navigating life after a decade of caring for her mom with Huntington’s Disease. They share honest reflections on anticipatory grief, meeting loved ones where they are, finding your “tribe,” and letting go of toxic positivity. With equal parts humor, raw truth, and hope, they explore how to: Accept your loved one’s changing abilities without forcing the past H

What does it mean to truly show up for someone? In this powerful episode, Lucinda Koza speaks with psychologist and trauma specialist Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison about her decade-long friendship with Sean/a—an intersex woman who overcame the hardest obstacles of homelessness and schizophrenia to become a beacon of strength and joy. Together, they explore what happens when we take a chance on one another. From daily Starbucks chats to a worldwide Pride tour, this is the story of two women who chan