Wholey Schmidt

Welcome to Wholey Schmidt! A new kind of podcast where we use storytelling as a vehicle for self-actualization and reflection. This season, our host, Sarah Schmidt– walks us through the lessons and resilience found during her first 52 years on this planet.We cover some of the most difficult and complex parts of the human experience… dealing with a diagnosis, marrying a woman, adopting children, navigating divorce, co-parenting, marrying a man, having a biological child later in life, grieving a parent... Moments that will stop and make you say, Wholey Schmidt.

Wholey Schmidt is a society podcast hosted by Sarah Schmidt, with 44 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.

Sarah Schmidt hosts Wholey Schmidt, a society show with 44 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

  Ep: 39 Why Is It So Hard to Rest? The Hidden Gift in Slowing Down with Sarah and Zoe

  Dec 10, 202558 minS3

  In this episode, executive coach and host Sarah Schmidt and our 21-year-old bestie Zoe explore why rest feels so hard and why so many of us feel guilty, ashamed, or “behind” when we slow down. They unpack the childhood messages, family patterns, and productivity conditioning that taught us rest is lazy, weak, or unsafe. After both being forced into rest through illness, they share what surrender revealed: deeper self-worth, clarity, and the truth that rest is where our real answers live. This conversation reframes rest as strength, healing, and purpose.   📱Follow us on TikTok:  @asksarahschmidt  ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram:  @wholeyschmidt  📺 Subscribe in on YouTube:  @WholeySchmidt  💻 Explore our website:  www.wholeyschmidt.com  ❤️ Book a coaching session with Sarah here!

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  Episode #38

  Ep. 38: Why You Never Feel Enough — Advice for My 21-Year-Old Self w. Sarah & Zoe

  Nov 5, 20251h 1mS3

  Our favorite intergenerational duo, 53-year-old Sarah Schmidt and 21-year-old Zoe, are back with a heartfelt conversation exploring what each generation can teach the other about life, purpose, and self-worth. Together, they dive into the universal struggles of perfectionism, procrastination, and feeling “not enough.” They unpack why so many people punish themselves under the guise of “self-improvement,” how to find purpose when you’re worried about money, and what it really means to love yourself through imperfection. Zoe opens up about graduating college, the pressure to have it all figured out, and the guilt that comes with not always doing the “right” thing. Sarah shares grounded psychological insights on black-and-white thinking, self-compassion, and the need for control — helping bridge the gap between wisdom and modern anxiety.   📱Follow us on TikTok:  @asksarahschmidt  ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram:  @wholeyschmidt  📺 Subscribe in on YouTube:  @WholeySchmidt  💻 Explore our website:  www.wholeyschmidt.com  ❤️ Book a coaching session with Sarah here!

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  Episode #37

  Ep. 37: Why It Feels So Hard to Be Seen Online (Even When You Want To)

  Oct 15, 202538 minS3

  Why does being seen feel so uncomfortable—especially when we want to share? In this honest conversation, trained psychologist and executive coach Sarah Schmidt sits down with Grace and Jessica to unpack the deeper fears that surface when we show up online authentically. They explore the invisible scripts many of us carry—like “be seen, not heard,” “don’t boast,” and “don’t be too big for your britches”—and how these beliefs quietly shape our confidence, creativity, and ability to build a brand from the heart. Whether you’re a creator, coach, or simply someone who wants to express yourself more freely, this episode will help you understand the psychology of visibility and how to move through the blocks keeping you from being fully seen. Book a coaching session with Sarah: https://www.wholeyschmidt.com/book-a-session   📱Follow us on TikTok:  @asksarahschmidt  ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram:  @wholeyschmidt  📺 Subscribe in on YouTube:  @WholeySchmidt  💻 Explore our website:  www.wholeyschmidt.com  ❤️ Book a coaching session with Sarah here!

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  Episode #36

  Ep. 36: Inner work is Just the Beginning -- Why True Healing Happens in Real Life

  Sep 24, 202538 minS3

  In this roundtable conversation with Sarah Schmidt, Grace Abbott, and Jessica Gill, we explore what happens after doing the deep inner work. Healing doesn’t end in the safety of therapy or journaling — it expands into real life, real relationships, and the moments that stretch us. Together, they unpack how to bring your emotions and anxieties with you rather than waiting until they’re “fixed,” what it looks like to stay energetically open to the universe and your desires, and how to choose life rather than letting it pass you by. Sarah also shares insights from her new dating dynamic, offering a raw look at what integration can feel like in practice. This episode is about stepping into the world, fully alive, and discovering that true healing unfolds when we’re willing to live it.   📱Follow us on TikTok:  @asksarahschmidt  ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram:  @wholeyschmidt  📺 Subscribe in on YouTube:  @WholeySchmidt  💻 Explore our website:  www.wholeyschmidt.com  ❤️ Book a coaching session with Sarah here!

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  Episode #35

  Ep. 35: Back to School, Back to Life: on Stress, Freedom & Letting Go with Sarah & Zoe

  Sep 10, 202559 minS3

  Sarah and Zoe are back, for a no BS back-to-school chat. This week’s episode gets real, raw, and maybe a little “woo-woo.” We dive into the paradox of wanting freedom without responsibility, joy without sadness, and health without discipline—and how the surprising truth is that freedom often comes from structure and commitment. From messy mornings and soft launches to deep reflections on accepting life’s lessons, we explore what it means to surrender control, embrace being wrong, and find growth in the uncertainty. We also touch on the pressures of your 20s, back-to-school stress, the weight of societal expectations, and how comparison on social media only fuels the fire. Through stories of silent retreats, unexpected cuddles, and even the power of self-talk, this conversation is about learning to soften into life’s challenges, shift our relationship to stress, and remember that the “season of what you need” can open the door to everything you want.   📱Follow us on TikTok:  @asksarahschmidt  ⭐ Connect with us on Instagram:  @wholeyschmidt  📺 Subscribe in on YouTube:  @WholeySchmidt  💻 Explore our website:  www.wholeyschmidt.com  ❤️ Book a coaching session with Sarah here!

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