“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 importantly, her words put language behind the most important conversation you could (and should) be...
Aug 06, 2025•42 min
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 as a skill and a gift that you can tap into for free. Don’t believe me? Just press play, and let my...
Jul 23, 2025•47 min
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 overwhelm, perfectionism, and constantly feeling behind, we unpack how ADHD manifests in adult women ...
Jun 18, 2025•59 min
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 ...
May 21, 2025•52 min
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,...
May 14, 2025•44 min
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 yo...
Apr 30, 2025•43 min
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 sha...
Apr 23, 2025•40 min
*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...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr
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...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 ...
Apr 02, 2025•48 min
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...
Mar 26, 2025•36 min
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 felt lacking...
Mar 19, 2025•37 min
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 ...
Mar 12, 2025•35 min
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...
Mar 05, 2025•49 min
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...
Feb 26, 2025•19 min
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. THANKYOU to True Nutrition for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE. Get 15% off your entire order at TRUENUTRITION.com with promo code THRIVE THANKYOU to Jenni Kayne for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE! Get 15% off your first order with code THRIVE...
Dec 12, 2024•48 min
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 - ...
Dec 04, 2024•51 min
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 resou...
Nov 27, 2024•31 min
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 some...
Nov 21, 2024•46 min
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 refresh...
Nov 13, 2024•44 min
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 ...
Nov 06, 2024•44 min
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…). THANKYOU to AirDoctor for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE! Get up to $300 off your air purifier - AND a free 3-year warranty on ANY unit (an $84 value!) - at airdoctorpro.com with promo code THRIVE. THANKYOU to Facto...
Sep 25, 2024•25 min
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...
Sep 18, 2024•36 min
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...
Sep 11, 2024•43 min
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. Get 15% off your entire order at TRUENUTRITION.com with promo code THRIVE CONNECT WITH KELLY KAPIC BOOK COVENANT COLLEGE MORE EPISODES YOU'LL LOVELOVELOVE THE SECRET'S OUT! I CAN FINALLY TELL YOU... YOU WERE UN...
Sep 04, 2024•44 min
* 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 wi...
Aug 28, 2024•39 min
* 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 KEEPIN...
Aug 21, 2024•34 min
* 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 probabl...
Aug 14, 2024•49 min
* 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 Strategis...
Aug 07, 2024•43 min
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...! THANKYOU to AirDoctor for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE! Get up to $300 off your air purifier - AND a free 3-year warranty on ANY unit (an $84 value!) - at airdoctorpro.com with promo code THRIVE. MORE EPISODES YOU'LL LOVELOVELOVE LET'S TAKE A BREAK FROM ALCOHOL... - WITH KAROLINA RZADKOWOLSKA INTUITIVE EATING + SMASHING ...
Aug 01, 2024•19 min
