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... THANKYOU to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/THRIVEPOD and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month of therapy. THANKYOU to City Beauty for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE! Get 15% off sitewide at citybeauty.com with code THRIVE (and you'll get a 60-day money-back g...
Jul 24, 2024•17 min
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 ...
Jul 17, 2024•50 min
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! THANKYOU to City Beauty for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE! Get 15% off sitewide at citybeauty.com with code THRIVE (and you'll get a 60-day money-back guarantee!). THANKYOU to Jenni Kayne for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE! Get 15% off your first order with code THRIVE15 at jennikayne.com . MORE EPISODES ...
Jul 10, 2024•15 min
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...
Jul 03, 2024•57 min
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 intenti...
Jun 26, 2024•57 min•Ep. 181
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 giv...
Jun 19, 2024•53 min
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 w...
Jun 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 179
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! Text CUROWD to 55444 to join the email list! MORE EPISODES YOU'LL LOVELOVELOVE "HOLD EVERY THOUGHT ...
Jun 06, 2024•15 min•Ep. 178
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 yo...
May 22, 2024•41 min•Ep. 178
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 episo...
May 15, 2024•48 min•Ep. 177
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. ;) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MAKING (+ KEEPING) GIRLFRIEN...
May 08, 2024•49 min•Ep. 175
"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, ...
May 01, 2024•54 min•Ep. 176
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. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CATCHING UP WITH THE GWYNNS - LIFE LATELY WITH TWO KIDS 29 LESSONS IN 29 YEARS MY MOM IS ON THE PODCAST TODAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! WORKOUT PLAYLIST JESUS PLAYLIS...
Apr 10, 2024•17 min•Ep. 174
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of...meaning? Believe it or not, people who pursue happiness are scientifically LESS happy (and more stressed and less healthy) than people who pursue something else entirely: meaning. But what does pursuing "meaning" actually MEAN? Dr. Lauren Gilbert breaks down the science today on THRIVE. We also talk about living "authentically" - and how showing up with your God-given gifts is just as important and authentic as showing up "relatably" with your shame rooms and ...
Mar 13, 2024•54 min•Ep. 173
We’re back with best-selling author, speaker, Bible teacher, and my friend Laura Smith, and we’re chatting all about her newest book: Holy Care for the Whole Self. It’s full of truth and encouragement connecting our mental AND spiritual health journeys, and it’s going to leave you feeling refreshed and breathing easier in your own earthly walk. But if you have not yet grabbed copy, we’ll wait - and give you some really solid advice and steadfast reminders in the meantime, especially great if you...
Feb 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 170
A dog, two cats, and two kids, OH MY! Erica's husband Jamie is behind the mic with her today for a special Valentine's Day edition of THRIVE - and nothing is off limits. Let's catch up on life lately, from off-the-cuff thoughts on adding another kid to the crew, to hottest (and spiciest) takes on saving money at Disney World, what we're watching, and why on earth J is heading to Wrestlemania this spring...it's a FUN ONE! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE OUR DISNEY TRIP ON THE BLOG MAGNET PEOPLE MORE EPI...
Feb 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 172
The one where we break down PPD and PPA. If you’re a mama, this one’s for you. Licensed therapist, author and speaker Rachael Elmore pulls back the curtain on real mom life in such a beautiful, vulnerable way that’ll have you thinking “AH, so I’m not crazy…and I’m not alone.” In this episode, we talk all about mental health in motherhood, and we also break down phrases like “you only have 18 summers with your kids.” This conversation will feel like one big mom hug to YOU…and we know moms give th...
Feb 07, 2024•57 min•Ep. 171
Today’s episode is for all the girlies who have ever felt trapped in a life lived on “default.” It’s an awesome conversation with my fabulous friend Julie, who on the outside, very much looks like she “does it all.” She’s got a 7-figure business, a top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, over 20 years of marketing and sales experience, had a brick and mortar boutique, and more…including a husband and 3 kids. But really, Julie’s life has been filled with very intentional choices and specific moves to l...
Jan 31, 2024•54 min•Ep. 169
If you’re in a season where you just feel STUCK - we’ve got good news for you today. Your purpose doesn’t pause! Even when it feels like nothing is happening, God is working - and your story isn’t done. Author Hope Reagan Harris is on THRIVE today sharing her own story of finding and living her purpose through multiple career and family moves, even in those moments of thinking “What are you up to, God?” You’ll finish this episode feeling more confident discerning if it’s a God-shut door or a dev...
Jan 24, 2024•47 min•Ep. 168
If life feels like one big circus act where you’re always the main juggling act - today’s episode will breathe new life into your soul. #1 national bestselling author, speaker, and business coach Christy Wright is here to completely shake up how you view BALANCE, and it will change your life in the best sense. In today’s episode, we’re talking godly time management tips, so that you can link arms with the Holy Spirit and feel true peace in whatever season you’re in, getting the right thing done ...
Jan 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 166
Welcome to Season FIVE of Thrive! We're back + better than ever with hot tips and practical ways to step it up from surviving to thriving, this year and beyond. We're keeping it attainable AND sustainable with ten intentional ways that Erica is THRIVING in 2024. Feel free to steal any for your own thriving this year! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE SMARTPHONE LOCKBOX ACOTAR FOURTH WING + IRON FLAME DIME PRODUCTS SIMPLE MODERN TUMBLER WORKOUT PLAYLIST MORE EPISODES YOU'LL LOVELOVELOVE LET'S TAKE A BREAK...
Jan 10, 2024•23 min•Ep. 167
If you’ve ever found yourself swearing off sweets forever or trying diet after diet, frustrated that it’s just not working…you’re not alone. And there IS a better, healthier way to live - that DOES involve eating the dang cupcake. [TW: Eating Disorder Recovery] Alana Van Der Sluys is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and the founder of Freedom with Food and Fitness, where she empowers women who want to heal their relationship with food, weight, and their bodies through intuitive eating and ...
Nov 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 165
There may be no greater feeling in friendship than someone just seeing you for exactly who you are and loving you in that place as that person. They honor your highs, lift your lows, and somehow seem to know *just* the right thing to do or say in the moment - and that’s why they’re your best friend, right? But today on THRIVE, we’re kicking even the best of friendships up a notch. Sarajane Case - better known as @enneagramandcoffee on Instagram - is here to break down each Enneagram type specifi...
Nov 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 164
What 3-5 words best describe YOU? What do you wear when you don’t know what to wear? How do you create a closet that brings you joy AND makes you feel fabulous, and when’s the right time to purge those pants that you SWEAR will fit again “someday”...? Creator and CEO of The Style Studio by Keri Blair, Keri is on THRIVE to get real and go there today to help unleash your own personal style - even if you’ve never given it a second thought before. She’s all about helping women tap into their true p...
Oct 25, 2023•52 min•Ep. 162
If you’ve ever caught yourself daydreaming about a break from your job to go travel the world and dream bigger dreams…Katrina McGhee is here to help you make it happen. As a Career Break and Sabbatical Expert, Katrina has successfully helped nearly 100 people take time off to put time into what’s lighting their heart on fire, seeing them return to work recharged, inspired, happily-employed and forever changed. In today’s episode, she’s sharing exactly how she took her own 20-month globetrotting ...
Oct 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 155
“It’s always a battle in our house.” “It’s all fun and games until I have to yell.” “No matter what I say or do, my kids just won’t listen!!!” Sound familiar? Conscious parenting coach and conscious discipline expert Joy Marilie Jackson is an absolute BANK of knowledge on THRIVE today, for any fellow moms (or dads!) in the house who want a better, healthier way. As an educator with decades of disciplinary experience under her belt, becoming a parent was a whole new ballgame - and Joy stepped up ...
Oct 11, 2023•57 min•Ep. 161
Ever find yourself wondering…so, what IS my purpose? Why did God create ME, and what’s His plan for me? If so, you’re not alone. Author, teacher, coach, speaker, and non-profit founder Kaitlyn Cey is on THRIVE today sharing how she figured out her own God-given purpose, along with practical tips for discovering your own. We also tackle the topic of insecurity - where it comes from and how to get through and rid of your own - so that you can feel more confident and comfortable as the beautiful yo...
Oct 04, 2023•43 min•Ep. 163
You know those friends who you can always count on to do the right thing? To speak up for what matters most? To be there with tough love but an encouraging heart and champion you through the best AND worst of this beautiful, hard, wild gift of a life? Manda Carpenter is the gal we all want in our corner and the gal we all need in the world today. As an outspoken yet grace-filled advocate online AND off, she’s been championing underdogs and giving a voice to the voiceless for years as everything ...
Aug 30, 2023•44 min•Ep. 160
Have you ever met someone whose story sounds like it’s straight out of a rom com? That is Claire Henley Miller. Not only did she hike a 2,650 mile hike from Mexico to Canada with only what would fit in her backpack, but she met a guy along the way…and ended up marrying him 30 days later. But besides Claire’s love story being the actual coolest, she also shares the best life lesson from God she’s learned while hiking, and some practical essentials for any beginner or aspiring hiker. CONNECT WITH ...
Aug 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 159
In much of life, the little things are the big things. And for most of life, we spend our days continuing on through all of the things, little and big alike. Today on THRIVE, author, poet and speaker Tanner Olson shares so much real, raw inspiration with us on continuing on and truly thriving through it all. We talk about walking a little slower and embracing a lesser pace, we build faith through the “regular” or more routine moments, and we lean into the ordinary to discover the extraordinary. ...
Aug 16, 2023•37 min•Ep. 158
