Thrive Like a Mother Podcast

Some days begin and end in tears; sometimes theirs, sometimes ours. When the storm hits, the most powerful thing we can offer our kids isn’t a perfect script or a quick fix; it’s a steady presence that says, you are safe here. I’m sharing how choosing calm over urgency transforms meltdowns into moments of trust, and why witnessing can do more than convincing ever will.

We unpack the shift from fixing feelings to holding space for t...

What if buying a home wasn't just a financial decision but a turning point in your story?

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Harris; top New York City agent and author of The Pursuit of Home. We unpack why the path to your front door is your hero journey and how a clear vision transforms stress into momentum. Scott’s childhood of moving between parents taught him how place shapes identity, and that insight powers his peop...

The 5 p.m. dinner question doesn’t have to send your nervous system into a spiral. 

In this episode, we dig into why that moment feels so charged and offer a grounded path to replace panic with peace—starting with one simple anchor meal each week that fits your real energy, your calendar, and your family’s rhythms. Instead of chasing perfect recipes, we build a plan that actually works on a Tuesday.

I share what I learned from a nu...

A birthday turns into a love letter to growth. Gerald, my husband, joins me on the mic for his 34th and ended up tracing our family story arc. From two restless freshmen in a class we couldn’t stand to a home full of tiny feet, takeout picnics, and an unexpected sense of calm.

Along the way we unpack the myth that a four-year degree is the only path to a good life. And why chasing titles left us more anxious than secure. The shift ...

If your calendar is full but your cup is empty, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

We sit down with licensed therapist, executive wellness coach, and mindfulness instructor Samantha Edu to explore why the bravest move isn’t another push. Your next brave step is the pause that lets you breathe, listen, and move with intention. From her powerful “fan line” story to the creation of her “Positioned To Pause” retreat, ...

What if your meals matched your life instead of your ideal? In this episode, we dig into how seasons like new motherhood, busy work sprints and healing change our capacity, cravings, and priorities. 

The ebb and flow of life isn’t failure, it’s feedback. By reframing food as support, not perfection, we trade guilt for practical tools that help us nourish ourselves and our families with less stress and more intention.

We unpack the ...

Strength doesn’t start under a barbell—it starts at home, in the kitchen, with the tiny choices that quietly shape your days. We sit down with Wendy, an eight-year fitness coach whose goal is to train the woman and not just her body.

We unpack how food becomes a love language, a source of discipline, and a path towards lasting self-trust. From moving in with a partner and juggling fur babies to navigating old habits that resurface,...

Gratitude isn't just a feel-good practice—it's a powerful tool that can completely transform how we experience motherhood. After years of healing from trauma, I've discovered that cultivating gratitude has been the bridge that's continues to carry me from merely surviving to genuinely thriving.

This episode dives deep into practical, realistic ways to incorporate gratitude into your daily life, no matte...

What does it mean to truly thrive after trauma? At 71, Dr. Greg Linkowski calls this his "last and best quarter" – a remarkable perspective from someone who witnessed his father's attempted suicide as a teenager, navigated a demanding medical career, and experienced the heartbreak of raising and losing a special needs child.

Dr. Linkowski's journey through childhood trauma to purposeful living offers profound in...

Your worth isn't measured by your productivity, and your rest shouldn't be treated as a reward you earn only after completing an endless to-do list. 

This powerful truth forms the foundation of this episode where I dive deep into the complicated relationship ambitious Black women often have with rest.

Growing up watching my mother work tirelessly—studying in our bathroom after long workdays—I internalized the belief that ...

What happens when we give away our power, quill by quill, in search of acceptance and love? The journey back to self-worth becomes the ultimate act of courage and creativity.

Deborah Weed's story stopped me in my tracks. After spending three years bedridden with excruciating pain from an undiagnosed condition (later discovered to be a grapefruit-sized fibroid tumor), she emerged transformed—not just physically, but with a prof...

Welcome to Season 4 of the Thrive Like a Mother podcast! After a summer of intentional rest and realignment, I'm sharing the powerful shifts that occurred when I finally allowed myself to rest without guilt—something that's your birthright, not a reward to be earned.

When my daughter asked if our family was rich, I realized a profound truth: true wealth comes from believing you're provided for in every way mind, ...

Have you ever stopped to notice your own transformation? In this vulnerable season finale, I open my heart about the journey we've taken together through Season 3 of Thrive Like a Mother.

When I returned to podcasting after taking time away for my son's first year, I questioned whether I could handle everything emotionally, spiritually, and physically. There were tear-filled moments and near-breakdowns that made me wonder...

Ready for a health transformation that actually sticks? Meet Traci Kasper, living proof that it's never too late to reclaim your wellbeing—even after decades of less-than-ideal habits.

Traci's story will resonate with anyone who's ever felt trapped in survival mode. After turning 40 and facing a potentially debilitating autoimmune diagnosis, Traci made the decision to transform her health despite years of not eating ...

Have you ever caught yourself doom scrolling for hours, sitting in your car outside Target because you "need a moment," or neglecting your own needs while perfectly maintaining everyone else's schedules? Your nervous system is desperately trying to tell you something.

In today's conversation, registered nurse, holistic life coach and somatic healer Audrey Rose helps us dive deep into understanding nervous system...

Have you ever been asked if you have too much on your plate? In this episode I'm talking the woman who feels pulled in multiple directions while others question her capacity to handle it all.

When someone asks "isn't that a lot?" – whether about starting a business while raising children, pursuing education alongside your career, or juggling multiple creative projects – it can trigger a spiral of self-doubt. Thro...

Becoming a mother changes everything. While society pressures us to "bounce back" and "return to normal," this episode is an invitation to consider an alternative: embracing your transformation rather than fighting against it.

Drawing on my own experiences as a mother of three, I share what I wish someone had told me when I was bringing home each of my babies. This episode is a heartfelt love letter to new mothe...

What happens when you finally draw a line in the sand and choose to pursue the dream that's been quietly tugging at your heart for years? This raw, unscripted episode comes straight from my heart as we approach the halfway point of 2025.

Standing on stage delivering my first keynote speech earlier this year became a transformative moment that changed everything. As I spoke vulnerably to a room full of powerful women, ...

Sarah Arvizu's world changed forever when she received a diagnosis of stage three triple negative breast cancer at the beginning of the year. As a single mother of two daughters aged 11 and 7, she faced an unimaginable challenge. Yet during our conversation, her approach to this monumental life hurdle revealed something extraordinary about human resilience.

"This was the one thing that I wasn't gonna hide," Sara...