Registered Psychotherapist Kristina Virro, owner of Fresh Insight, joins Helen on this episode of Coming Into Focus to unpack the real meaning of perfectionism and its impact on women’s mental health.

Together, they explore how perfectionism goes far beyond high achievement , touching on self-worth, the fear of mistakes, and the hidden pressures many women carry. Kristina shares the signs to look for, how perfectionism affects both our emotional and physical well-being, and practical tools to help women loosen its grip.

This is a thoughtful, grounding conversation for anyone who has ever felt the weight of unrealistic expectations.

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In this episode of Coming Into Focus, Helen shares another solo episode where she reflects on aging and the importance of visibility. Helen is deeply passionate about not only aging, but changing the narrative around it. She shares personal experiences that have shaped how she views aging and why visibility matters as we grow older.

Topics discussed include:

• Aging and the importance of visibility
• How getting sober changed the way Helen sees herself
• Mentorship and its impact
• Why visibility matters
• Why growing older is a privilege
• How Helen’s late brother shaped the way she views aging
• Sundari Women and its meaning

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@coming_into_focus_

@helentanseyphotography

www.sundariphotography.com

In this episode, we sit down with someone I deeply admire, Stephanie Spence, award-winning author, seasoned yoga teacher, and a woman who continues to reinvent herself with courage, curiosity, and grace. Her acclaimed book Yoga Wisdom has resonated with countless readers because it reflects who she is at her core: honest, open, and devoted to living with intention.

Stephanie shares her journey with such heart. She speaks with a rare blend of vulnerability and strength, reminding us of what truly matters and how powerful it can be to live in alignment with your truth. Her insights on reinvention, healing, and conscious living are both grounding and inspiring.

Join us for a conversation that invites stillness, reflection, and a deeper connection to yourself. I’m so grateful to haveStephaniewith us today.

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In this solo episode, Helen explores something many of us struggle with but rarely talk about openly: the power of allowing.

For years, control can feel like safety, especially when life has taught us that things are unpredictable, unstable, or scarce. But what happens when the very thing that once protected us begins to limit us?

Helen shares a deeply personal journey through fear, money stories from childhood, worries about work and AI, and the moment she realized that gripping tighter wasn’t the answer. Instead, she discovered the quiet strength of softening, surrendering, and trusting what unfolds.

Through four gentle steps, noticing, understanding, releasing, and learning to trust. Helen offers reflection, compassion, and practices that help create space for something new to enter.

This isn’t about giving up.

It’s about letting go, with love, and allowing life to meet us.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, controlling, or afraid of the unknown… this conversation is for you.

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www.sundriphotography.com

In this episode, we dive into an honest and powerful conversation about women’s fitness, one that moves beyond quick fixes and embraces long-term strength, vitality, and well-being. We explore why weight is only one small part of the picture, and how shifting our mindset toward sustainable goals, nourishing nutrition, and supportive daily habits can transform the way we feel in our bodies.

As women, we are rewriting the narrative of what fitness looks like. It’s no longer about shrinking ourselves, it’s about building ourselves from the inside out.

We’re joined by the incredible Melissa Blair, coach, speaker, writer, and a global leader in health and wellness. With more than 20 years of experience, Melissa has helped countless women discover the athlete within themselves. Her coaching is grounded in education, accountability, and personalized strategy, empowering clients to create real, lasting, transformative results.

Melissa believes mindset is the key to breaking through plateaus and reaching new levels of success. She brings hope, energy, and encouragement to help women look and feel their best, at any age and any stage.

This conversation will inspire you to rethink your relationship with fitness, embrace strength, nourish your body, and ask a powerful question: What can I add to my life to become healthier, stronger, and more aligned with who I am becoming?

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In this episode, I sit down with Cynthia Hyde and Leslie White, identical twins,, and two of the most inspiring women I’ve had the privilege of photographing. What moves me most about Cynthia and Leslie is their unwavering passion to change the conversation around aging.

These two women embody their message with such grace and honesty. They embrace their grey hair, their beautiful wrinkles, and the wisdom that comes with every chapter of their lives. They remind us that women are far from invisible, we are evolving, expanding, and coming into deeper focus as we age.

In our conversation, we explore what it means to show up fully as yourself, to release outdated narratives, and to step into a more empowered, authentic way of living. Cynthia and Leslie are living proof that aging is not something to hide from, it’s something to celebrate.

If you’re ready to feel seen, inspired, and reminded of your own strength, this episode is for you.

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@twinagers