Welcome to THRIVE PODCAST, where every week, we dive into a practical, tactical tip to bring you from a life of simply surviving, to thriving. It’s personal development for the everyday girl who is DONE with coasting through her days, done with feeling like she’s missing out on the deeper meaning of her own life, and done with mediocrity once and for all.
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Habits of the Household: Daily Practices That Change Families – with Justin Whitmel Early
How often do you pause and really consider your habits? Are they healthy? Are they…holy? Justin Whitmel Earley has written quite a few incredible books, including the crazy popular bestseller, Habits of the Household. We’re talking all about it today on THRIVE, diving into what kinds of habits have been *most* beneficial for his own family of 6 to keep things moving smoothly - while also,…
Behind-the-Scenes of Publishing a Book (And also...I WROTE A BOOK!!!)
If you've ever wondered what it takes to get a book from inside a brain to on a bookshelf, you'll love this behind-the-scenes look at publishing a book. Erica is pulling back the curtain on signing with a literary agent (at her dream literary agency), writing a book proposal, and successfully pitching a book proposal to publishing houses to ultimately land a book deal (and a few rejections along…
For the Recovering Girlbosses (Love, a Trauma Therapist) - with Aundi Kolber
Maybe for years, you heard what I heard or believed what I believed: if you just try harder, it’ll be better. And maybe you, like me, found yourself exhausted and burnt out on an endless, fruitless hamster wheel of hustle. Licensed Counselor and trauma therapist, Aundi Kolber, is here with an empowering antidote to the girlbossy mantras of old: try softer instead. A must-listen for all recovering…
You Don’t Have to Go It Alone (and Actually, You Shouldn’t) - with Toni Collier
There's no avoiding pain in this world. So the goal is not a pain-free life (John 16:33 promises that much). The goal is the capacity to *hold* the pain. And that's exactly what Toni Collier so beautifully, vulnerably shares in this raw conversion on building deep community and letting others in when all we really want to do is hide from the pain. She goes there and goes hard, so come as you are…
Can you trust God MORE through your Doubts? - with Niki Hardy
“I once was lost but now am found”...but what happens when the opposite feels more true? When what once felt so right - so real - suddenly (or slowly) starts to feel like a distant dream or a big question mark? Niki Hardy is a rare, REAL gem of a human whose raw words feel like a permission slip to say the things you’ve been thinking, feeling…and maybe NOT saying out loud (before today). And most…
Listen to This if you Don't Really Like your Life Right Now - with Rachel Awtrey
If you’re looking around at life right now and thinking, “Man…this just isn’t what I signed up for…” you’re not alone. And you’re also not at the end of the road. Joy IS possible for you (yes, you), right here and right now (yes, HERE and NOW!). But first thing’s first: joy and happiness are not one and the same. And even in the trenches, joy is available to you - not as a personality trait, but…
Statistics show that up to 75% of girls with ADHD go undiagnosed — and many women don’t realize they have ADHD until adulthood. Could that be you? In this episode of THRIVE, I’m joined by ADHD coach, author, and host of the wildly popular ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast, Tracy Otsuka, for a powerful conversation about what ADHD really looks like in women. From executive dysfunction to emotional…
From Achievement to Alignment (For Better Work AND Life) - with Kimberly Brown
Does your life look “perfect” on paper, but feel a little off in reality? Career and leadership coach Kimberly Brown gets it — and she’s on a mission to help high-achieving women realign their careers with their core values. In this episode of THRIVE, we’re talking about how to make intentional career shifts, create better boundaries at work, and move from achievement to alignment so your life…
I Thought It Would Be Better Than This... - with Jessica Turner
Ever wake up one day, look around at your life, and whisper, “I thought it would be better than this”? You’re not alone. Today on THRIVE, I’m joined by Christian author Jessica Turner to talk about her new book, I Thought It Would Be Better Than This, and her journey of healing after the unexpected end of her 16-year marriage. We’re diving deep into what it looks like to hold onto faith, joy, and…
Actually, you’re not too late - with Rebecca George
If it feels like you’re running late to your own life - like everything is going off-book and you’re stuck in the waiting room with appointment time TBD to your biggest dreams and heart’s desires - you’re not wrong and you’re not alone. But you’re ALSO not actually late. Rebecca George - wife, author, speaker, podcaster - is no stranger to the waiting game personally. But she’s also no stranger to…