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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 feels as good as it looks. Whether you're battling burnout, craving a job that truly lights you up, or just need help figuring out what you really want next, this conversation is packed wi...

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 purpose when life doesn’t go as planned — especially for Christian women navigating disappointment, divorce, and emotional grief. If you’re in a hard season and...

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 playing the game biblically, so that you can truly trust God’s timing in a “hurry up!” world. If you’ve been feeling the pang...

As a kid, we learn to talk to God about anything and everything - the butterfly we chased and the friend we made and the knee we skinned and the apple we ate. And we trust Him with our deepest fears, like the monster under the bed. But what happens when we...grow up? How can we still have a childlike faith in a grown up world? "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) My friend Tanner is back on THRIVE to share his new KI...

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses infant loss, alcoholism, and suicide and may be distressing for some listeners.*

If you’ve ever met deep grief and profound loss, you’re in a club that no one wants to be in. And you now know well that once you’re in, you’re in…there’s no getting out, there’s just living around it. But, hopefully, you’ll be able to not just live around it, but eventually thrive around it, too. Today’s guest, Liz Tichenor, got double whammied losing her mom and newborn son within two yea...

Ever feel like it’s always an uphill battle to prove your worth? And if you stop pushing…what you worked so hard for will just come crashing right back down on you? As someone who went from being raised in a single-wide trailer in West Virginia to Yale law school graduate with a top photography business and a bestselling book, my friend Mary Marantz is familiar with a full spectrum of fears…and she does it anyway. Whether starting over feels scary or you’re stuck in self-sabotage, whether you’re perpetually “not enough” or overthinking always, whether you’re stuck at...

Whoever coined the phrase “tired as a mother” is right up there with the inventor of sliced bread and Velcro toddler shoes. It just makes sense. What DOESN’T make sense is continuing to live in the lie that rest isn’t for you - that you don’t deserve it, that you can’t access it, or that it needs to look a certain way to make sense or be worthwhile. Today’s episode will bring true HEALING rest to your heart and soul with bestselling author and speaker Becky Thompson. Becky doesn’t have a secret sauce (but spoiler aler...

We’re re-running this favorite episode for anyone needing a creative BOOST — because yes, YOU are full of creativity, too!

Do you feel like you’re a creative person? If not...what would you say if I told you that we are ALL, in fact, inherently creative people, and you just have to ask the right question to get your creative juices flowing? Rose Gabler was named one of the Top 20 Female Entrepreneurs to look for in 2021 and authored the book The Creativity Gene, and she’s with us on THRIVE today to spill the bean...

Being a woman can be so hard. But being a woman can also be so empowering - and God’s got a special place for women in His kingdom. You may have heard of Mary and Eve - maybe Ruth or Esther. But have you ever heard of Hagar? Jael? Jehosheba? There are so many incredible women in the Bible, and something they all have in common: their bravery. Laura Smith is a dear friend of the THRIVE podcast, and she’s back to talk bravery and her new book, “Brave Woman, Mighty God.” If you’ve ever fe...

If the organizational bug didn’t bite you at the beginning of the year, NO worries…spring cleaning is right around the corner. *wink* This episode is for real people who have real jobs, real homes, and real children running amok inside them! Gone are the days of Pinterest perfection - we're here for real organization that makes sense for YOU, your family, your space and your time. Kallie is back on THRIVE as a practical mom of four (who has also moved three times with the kids), and she knows a thing or two (or three or four) abou...

Have you already started to sense that your relationship with alcohol is keeping you stuck in some way? Maybe you're tired of the boozy hamster wheel of splurging and detoxing every weekend? Or alternatively, maybe you've never even considered that your nightly glass of Cab Sav...isn't actually helpful - let alone that it's actually harmful? No matter your camp, author of Unbottled Potential and life coach for sober-curious women, Amanda Kuda, is on THRIVE today spilling alllll the tea - or wine? - about going alcohol-free. She's busting myths and misconceptions, chatting "balance" and "moderation," addressing our subconscious...

Welcome BACK to THRIVE! Erica kicks off this season with a behind-the-scenes look at life lately. It's an honest yap session as if we were out together for coffee, so pour yourself a fresh cup and press play! We've got an incredible lineup of episodes + guests upcoming this season, so before you go, make sure you're actually subscribed to the show on your favorite podcast-listening platform so that you're notified when each new episode drops! And if you're feeling generous today, would you leave us a five-star review? 

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With the year just about over, we're looking back on some favorite finds from 2024. Erica dives into the impulse buys that changed her life, some surprising finds, things she keeps re-purchasing, and a few investments that are worth every penny.

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If the last few weeks or months have felt especially contentious in your community (or on your newsfeed), you’re not alone. It’s had us thinking, is there a way to still speak truth and share hearts without imploding relationships? What does loving your neighbor look like in a world that feels increasingly polarized on what the definition of “loving your neighbor” even means? One of my favorite follows and new friends, Whitney Lowe, is such an incredible guest and bright light on THRIVE today - she meets us with honesty, heart, and hope to move forward with peace an...

Advent is one of my FAVORITE times of year - truly the perfect kickoff and countdown to Christmas. Today’s guest on THRIVE is the *perfect person* to help us keep the real reason for the season top of mine. Jess Wolstenholm is the VP of Education and Research for Minno - an INCREDIBLE platform and resource for kids and parents of kids who care about what they’re watching and want value-centric options that are fun, developmentally appropriate and also biblically accurate. We’re talking new resources and activities from Minno for the Advent season, how her own family...

Hello from South Carolina, y'all! I'm here on a little retreat, a literal *soul camp* if you will, to take a step back from the busy, to really lean into rest. Slowing down can feel UNCOMFORTABLE, but rest is a non-negotiable for living in the image of our Creator!

One of my Jesus-loving friends here with me is today's guest on THRIVE...for the THIRD TIME! My dear friend Laura Smith has a brand-new book that our society urgently needs! It's called The Urgency of Slowing Down, and if you are someone who is...

Sherri Coale’s Hall of Fame coaching career was full of highs - and some lows. But through it all, she became a powerhouse leader and teacher. After hitting the goals, setting new ones and hitting those too, Sherri realized…then what? In her words, “maybe it’s not necessarily a thing to check off a list, but a way you want to live.” This conversation is unique and fun for the sports lovers (and also those who don't know the difference between a touchdown and a three-point-shot 😉) with a refreshing take on goal setting for any ambitious achievers among us.

I think we all know how good it feels to lose track of time in the moment…NOT on your phone. But too often, it can feel impossible or overwhelming to turn off notifications or put the screen away altogether. So how can we unplug intentionally and realistically? Is is even realistic in today’s day and age? Hannah Brencher is on THRIVE today with a big YES…and she’s got loads of practical tips and personal anecdotes for how she’s created pockets of presence and unplugged hours in her daily family life today. If you've been feeling ov...

Today’s episode of THRIVE is a little bit different…but hopefully still fun and still fruitful for you. Sharing a few voice memos off of my phone from the past few months - and they run the gamut from heavier and heartfelt to light and random (with a special guest appearance…).

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We’ve ALL been there. The day kicks off and WHAM BAM it’s school pickup then sports then dinner then bedtime and wait, did I forget to pray today? Definitely didn’t have a warm cup of coffee with quiet Bible time…heck, my coffee was forgotten cold somewhere, probably in the microwave for the 8th time. If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company - and you’ll love today’s episode with our new friend, Kayla Craig. Kayla is a mom of four, author of Every Season Sacred and To Light Their Way, and the creator of Lit...

Friends…it’s time to talk friendships. Making (+ keeping!) girlfriends as grownups is a whole ‘nother level. So many of the stresses we faced on the playground or in the high school halls can somehow feel…alarmingly similar to thoughts racing through our brains as adults. Add to that changing seasons, growing families, different priorities and stages, and it’s like the Wild West out there, ladies! Female friendship coach, educator and author Danielle Bayard Jackson is on THRIVE today, and let us be the first to say - it’s one of our most FIRE episodes on friendship ever! How do...

Ever feel perpetually guilty for not doing more? Like no matter what you do or how hard you try, it’s simply never enough? Maybe the secret isn’t in finding the right system or adopting the right mindset routine - maybe it’s in accepting that maybe, just maybe, you’re actually just human.

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*This month we're re-running our top episodes of all time. We hope you enjoy this conversation, whether it's your first time tuning in or a worthwhile re-listen!

This episode is a true treat for parents who want to THRIVE. Destini is a certified parenting coach, a social media rockstar, the author of Very Intentional Parenting, and one of my personal FAVORITE people to follow on Instagram. Her advice today is equal parts practical and applicable. We talk about how to build better connections with your kids and challenge the idea of “discipline” as means of t...

*This month we're re-running our top episodes of all time. We hope you enjoy this conversation, whether it's your first time tuning in or a worthwhile re-listen!

WARNING: Today’s episode of THRIVE may inspire a decluttering, cleaning, and/or organizing spree! It’s been a long time coming to get my girlfriend Kallie on THRIVE, but this episode was well worth the wait. Kallie is a decluttering QUEEN and has loads of realistic tips and tricks up her sleeve to make REAL impact in getting and KEEPING a tidier, more organized space. If you’...

*This month we're re-running our top episodes of all time. We hope you enjoy this conversation, whether it's your first time tuning in or a worthwhile re-listen!

Whether you’ve been sober-curious for a while or never even considered taking a break from booze, today’s episode is for you. Karolina Rzadkowolska is a speaker, podcaster, and the author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier More Confident You, and she’s got a completely jam-packed, informative episode ahead that will probably blow your mind (in the best sense). Today on THRIVE, she breaks...

*This month we're re-running our top episodes of all time. We hope you enjoy this conversation, whether it's your first time tuning in or a worthwhile re-listen!

Life, love, and the pursuit of happiness - can we truly have it all? In today's episode of THRIVE, we're having a conversation with Stanford-trained clinical psychologist, Dr. Wendy O'Connor, who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to treat stress management, anxiety, and depression. Wendy is also a Life Strategist and Coach, and she's giving us her best tactical tips and tricks to be happier in...

I can't believe this is happening. But also I can, because GOD. This has been months and months in the making, so I'm stoked to finally spill the beans for you today...!

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No gatekeeping here! These fun finds, tips, and tricks have been helping me truly THRIVE lately - so I have to be a friend and share...

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This is the one we’ve alllll been waiting for…it’s time to talk pelvic floor therapy. Erica has been in pelvic floor therapy on and off for over a year now, since around her second trimester of pregnancy with Jonah, and it has truly changed her life. One of those things you want to shout from the rooftops so every woman can know - no gatekeeping here, girlfriends! Knowledge is power, and you need to know these things about your own body. This isn’t just kegels and pee pads, ladies - it can mean less leakage, pain-fre...

Let's catch up on this past week! In ten minutes or less, we're talking Jonah's first birthday, the shadow side of going viral (ooof), and a bit of fun news for the THRIVE Podcast!

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Does budgeting feel like a dirty word to you? Or, maybe just…boring? Uncomfy? Generally UN-fun? The Russells are here to help! Sarah (from Team THRIVE!) is hopping *behind* the mic today with her husband, Ryan, to share the practical tips they use in their everyday life to make budgeting easier than ever before…and yes, actually FUN. They went from being newlyweds making about $20,000 all year TOGETHER to thriving as a family of four with dreams and goals - so yes, it’s possible! No matter where you’re at income-wise, Sarah and Ryan are sharing how + why to make...

This one’s for the go-getter girls. Are you one of them? You’re a high achieving, big dreaming, goal setting, coffee drinking gal who’s maybe also Type A, maybe an Enneagram 3, maybe an oldest sibling…maybe a recovering perfectionist and/or retired “girlboss.” Rebecca George is our guest today, here to remind YOU of your God-given gifts…and how to reframe your mindset and recenter your efforts to do the thing that YOU were made to do. We talk about goal setting, but more specifically and intentionally, about what GOSPEL-centered goal-setting looks like, to link arms with the Lord to do...

Podcaster, speaker, author and Enneagram coach Ainsley Britain is here to break down the “boo-boo dudes” - the always-unideal, sometimes-toxic, never-Mr.Rights who leave you feeling more confused, isolated, and ultimately less loved than you deserve. So…what DO you deserve? And how can you go about dating - especially in this century - in a godly, gospel-centered way? Ainsley is here to help. In this episode, we talk about what IS “toxic” in a relationship, and how to know whether you should give him another chance (because nobody’s perfect) or say goodbye for good. We also talk red flags, s...

Ever smell something that instantly brings you back to a specific memory, person, or point in time? Maybe the smell of fresh cut grass, or sugar cookies in the oven, or your mom’s perfume? I know what candle was burning in our little townhouse basement back in 2020, and every time I smell Polo cologne it feels like my dad is here for the holidays. Why? Because your sense of smell is directly linked to your memory - they’re literally next door to one another in your brain! Today on THRIVE we’re welcoming back my friend Beth from S...

Today on THRIVE, E is behind the mic to share some quick stories behind each piece, so that you can hear a bit more about the heart and intention that went into months of making this collection happen. Everything is a nod to an "era" behind-the-scenes here, but was designed to be fun, comfy, and cute for you whether you're a podcast listener, blog reader, Instagram follower...or none of the above! 

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For years, Becca Wierwille felt different than everyone else. Namely because she was born with only half of one arm. But instead of letting her limb difference define her, she’s learned to lean in, acknowledge how it impacts her life, and then use it as a way to celebrate others’ differences and God’s intentional design for each of us. Today, Becca writes stories to show kids they are wonderfully created for the unique adventures in their lives, and she’s sharing her story on THRIVE to remind you that your differences truly make you BEAUTIFUL.

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Ever wonder what it would be like to just…do it all yourself? Nix the drama of the public school systems and call the shots for your kids from the comfort of your own home? Cut the crap with the food industry and cultivate a healthier, more holistic livelihood with your own farm fresh eggs or dairy milk on your own little homestead? Maybe the thought of homeschooling or homesteading gives you hives, or maybe you’ve heard the words but don’t know much about either - and that’s where today’s episode comes in. Shelbey Kendall is a homes...

This one might be...unpopular. But we're here for it, and we hope you will be, too! Erica, Sarah, and Taylor from Team THRIVE are behind the mic together to share their *unpopular* opinions, from Gilmore Girls to grammar, Beyonce to body positivity, barrel leg jeans to boxers-as-shorts (and every trend in between) - it's loaded with our hot takes and hotter defenses of the opinions we're taking to the grave...or at least, to the internet. ;)

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MAKING (+ KEEPING) GIRLFRIENDS AS A GROWN UP... - WITH TEAM THRIVE

"You get to decide." Really, you do! And whether that thought feels instantly empowering or overwhelming, Stephanie May Wilson is here to help. As an author, speaker, TEDxTalker, and popular podcaster with over 8 million downloads, Stephanie is no stranger to the "Everything Era" - the decade-ish where most of our wildly huge, defining, important milestone decisions are often made. Today on THRIVE, she brings her best tips on creating a life you love for YOU - not for your family, your friends, or what you think you "should" have done by now. Erica and Steph also break down discerning "...

She's thirty, flirty, and...THRIVING! Happy birthday to our leading lady behind the mic, Erica! To kickoff a new year, a new chapter, a new DECADE, we're keeping it fun and funky with 30 fun facts. There's some spicy takes and sweet stories inside, so grab a coffee (or champagne) and cheers with us to thirty.

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