She Ignites

This is where power gets raw, healing gets hot, and rebellion becomes ritual. Hosted by Kari Lowe, She Ignites is your weekly dose of fire-starter truth, bold stories, and permission to break every rule that kept you small. Light the damn match. It’s time to burn, not behave. (Frequent strong language)

She Ignites is a arts podcast hosted by Kari, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kari hosts She Ignites, a arts show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode #60

  When A Hormone Test Rewrites Your Story

  Aug 18, 20268 min

  Send us Fan Mail A lab result can mess with your head more than a hot flash ever could. I thought I was firmly in perimenopause, talking about it, living it, and naming myself by it, until a hormone test told me I’d already “graduated” to postmenopause. No ceremony, no sash, no welcome basket, just a quiet little plot twist that made me question everything I thought I knew about my body. We get real about how confusing the menopause timeline can be and why so many of us feel lost trying to label what’s happening. Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, sleep issues, and those moments where you walk into a room and forget your own plan don’t always disappear on schedule. I unpack the weird betrayal of feeling symptoms while being told the phase “already happened,” and why this season is less about perfect tracking and more about learning to trust yourself again. Then we go deeper into the part that surprised me most: identity. Menopause gets framed as an ending, but I’m starting to see it as a beginning, the start of being more honest, less performative, and way less willing to shrink. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re still allowed to dream big at midlife, I want you to hear this clearly: you’re not finished, you’re not done evolving, and you’re definitely not done surprising yourself. If this hits home, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more Firestarters can find us. What chapter do you think you’re in right now? Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/

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  Episode #59

  What Changes When Women Take Up Space Guest Karen Leigh

  Aug 11, 202656 min

  Send us Fan Mail You can be the responsible one, the capable one, the woman who keeps everyone else afloat and still feel a quiet ache that says, “I’m not in my own life.” That’s the tension we sit with alongside Karen Lee, a coach who has lived the messy middle of motherhood, self-worth struggles, and the courage it takes to come back home to yourself. Karen shares her path from feeling lost and low in self-belief to making real, practical changes that built self-trust over time. We talk about how becoming a mother can spark deep personal development, why what you consume shapes your mindset, and how one supportive voice can become borrowed belief until you learn to hold it for yourself. We also get into the turning points that require real nerve: choosing your needs, protecting your peace, and letting “no” be a full sentence without the apology tour. If you’ve been curious about NLP coaching or hypnosis, Karen breaks it down in a grounded way. We unpack the “monkey mind,” how subconscious patterns drive habits and self-sabotage, and why fear of judgment is often the hidden barrier that keeps women from changing careers, relationships, or even the way they show up online. You’ll also hear why “why does it matter where it came from?” can be a freeing reframe when you’re stuck chasing closure. We close with a reminder that it’s not too late, real proof that trusting yourself can work out even when the plan is unclear, and a hype-song pick that helps you step into your fiercest self. If you’re ready to choose yourself without apology, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs permission to go first, and leave a review so more Firestarters can find us. Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/

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  Episode #58

  The Perimenopause Symptom Scavenger Hunt And What It’s Really Teaching You

  Aug 4, 20268 min

  Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause can make you feel like you woke up in a new body with no instructions and somehow everyone expects you to act “normal” anyway. One minute you’re fine, the next your knees hurt, you can’t remember why you walked into the kitchen, your bra feels like a personal attack, and you’re sweating like your thermostat is picking a fight. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I losing it?” you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. We get real about the perimenopause symptoms nobody properly warned women about: the rage that shows up out of nowhere, the 3:17 a.m. wake-ups, the brain fog that steals words mid-sentence, and the emotional whiplash that has you crying over something sweet online and then snapping because someone breathes too loud. We talk about how the menopause transition can be confusing and humbling, and why the lack of honest women’s health conversations makes it even harder. Then we flip the script. Perimenopause isn’t just hormonal, it can be identity-shaking in the best and hardest ways. I share why you’re not becoming weaker, you’re becoming less willing to tolerate what drains you and that shift can change everything: boundaries, relationships, rest, self-trust, and the choice to stop apologizing for being in a season of change. You’ll also get two candlelit journal prompts to help you name what you’re done carrying and what you’re ready to claim. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs to feel seen, and leave a review so more women can find us. Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/

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  Episode #57

  The Three-Day Rule - Amanda C Farrow Guest Episode

  Jul 28, 20261h 12m

  Send us Fan Mail Some stories don’t inspire because they’re shiny, they inspire because they’re true. I’m sitting down with Amanda C. Farrow, a UK self-published author and mental health advocate who brings humor, heart, and zero pretense to the messier parts of life: grief, trauma, burnout, ADHD, and the midlife shifts that can make you feel like you’re starting over in your own skin. Amanda shares the life behind her book The Three-Day Rule, including how she began writing years ago, how losing her daughter to a brain tumor changed her world, and how divorce, coercive control, and PTSD shaped what came next. We talk openly about ADHD in women and why perimenopause can crank symptoms up, plus why therapy and practical tools can be a genuine turning point. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “perfect” advice, this conversation offers something better: small steps, real boundaries, and permission to be human. We also get into friendship in midlife, loneliness seasons, and how connection can look like reconnecting with old friends, talking to someone in line for coffee, or even trying a friendship app. Along the way we hit the big themes we all need right now: stop apologizing for existing, protect your peace, fill your own cup first, and find tiny joys that steady you again. If you feel seen by any part of this, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a lifeline, and leave a review so more women can find these honest conversations. Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/

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  Episode #56

  BONUS Episode!!! What You're Afraid to Start - Could change your life!

  Jul 25, 202655 min

  Send us Fan Mail Happy One Year Anniversary to the She Ignites Podcast! I'd love for you to celebrate with me! Send me an email to kari@sheignitescandleco.com with a message, candlelit confession of your own, a story you'd like to share, or an episode that hit you just right! I'd also LOVE to receive testimonials on this special day! How long have you been listening, what do you love, what would you like to hear? THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE! Did you know She Ignites has a playlist filled with all the Hype songs of our guests? Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NZUkiMFR6BvXfA7dzVakh?si=qM0cmFU8SXO-lSEYX1Js3Q Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@sheignitescandleco.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios - https://soulflowstudios.com/

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