Becoming You (after Winning Wednesday)

What do you do when life hands you cancer, divorce, and bankruptcy — and then hands you a cleared-out attic and a $5,000 bonus? If you’re Nancy Ramondo, you sign up for ballroom dancing lessons and compete at 71. Nancy’s story spans late-stage ovarian cancer at 40, closing a 30-year business, reinventing herself mid-divorce, and arriving at the happiest chapter of her life through fait...

What do you do when the company you gave 17 years to lets you go overnight? Ludwig Araujo didn’t spiral — he leveraged the photography side hustle he’d been quietly building, became the manager of a 3-million-follower fitness influencer, traveled the world on brand deals, and eventually co-founded Youngry, a seven-figure content agency with its own podcast studio in New Jersey. His sto...

What if the darkest parts of you aren’t trying to destroy you — they’re trying to protect you? Rose Fontenello spent most of her life stuck in masculine survival mode, struggling to trust women, struggling to let love in, and pushing through everything alone. Then she found shadow work. Now she helps others meet the parts of themselves they’ve been hiding from — and she does it w...

What if the community you’ve been craving doesn’t exist yet — because you’re the one who’s supposed to build it? Katrina brings together five women from the Becoming You podcast universe for a collective check-in on the intentional community they’ve been building together: writing a book, showing up for each other monthly, and quietly creating a blueprint for what wom...

What if the key to helping a child communicate wasn’t a therapy room — but a farm? Julie, a speech-language pathologist with a background in voice therapy and acute care, never expected to end up doing speech therapy on a horse farm. But when she brought her daughter to a birthday party at Sally’s farm and watched her transform, something clicked. What followed was a community she coul...

What if everything you’ve been told about managing your hormones, your stress, and your body is incomplete? Jenny Wright, PA and founder of Right Wellness, left traditional medicine behind to practice the way women actually deserve to be treated — holistically, personally, and without the band-aids. From a life-changing women’s retreat in Tulum to opening her own doors, Jenny is rewrit...

What happens when you’ve completed the entire prescribed path—degree, career, marriage, kids—and suddenly ask “now what?” Sanjai Mehta shares his profound journey of becoming himself at 60, the exact age his father died. From following expectations to finding freedom in service, charity work, and redefining what sales really means. What You’ll Learn: How to reconcile multip...

What happens when your body forces the pause your ambition never would? Morgan Short spent 10+ years climbing to Senior Director in B2B SaaS, measuring her worth entirely by her output — until a rare neuroendocrine tumor landed her in the ER and sent her on a journey of radical unbecoming. Two weeks into going fully solo, she’s rewriting what success looks like from the inside out. What You&...

What happens when you run away at 5 years old and find your voice 40+ years later? Lynda Sunshine West transformed from an abuse survivor with a stifled voice into a bestselling author publisher who’s empowered thousands to share their stories. From red carpet interviews to collaboration books, discover how confidence equals freedom. What You’ll Learn: How doing 6,000+ live videos rebu...

Are you stuck in the daily grind wondering “why does this matter to me?” This episode is your roadmap to reconnecting with your WHY and designing a career that energizes you instead of burning you out. What You’ll Learn: The 5-step framework to discover your authentic purpose (not someone else’s definition of success) How to identify your “red thread” – th...

What happens when a licensed therapist integrates astrology and sound healing into practice? Carly J Riddle, LCSW, is revolutionizing mental health by combining evidence-based therapy with alternative healing modalities. For the spiritually exhausted and overwhelmed who crave real change beyond traditional approaches. What You’ll Learn: How sound healing enhances traditional psychotherapy ou...

What happens when your body literally shuts down from corporate burnout? Tiffany Carter went from TV news anchor to pharmaceutical executive to multi-million dollar entrepreneur – but not before her nervous system forced a complete life reset. What You’ll Learn: How to recognize when you’re running on “adrenaline addiction” (and why it’s unsustainable) The &#822...

What happens when you treat your brain like a Labrador? Dr. Ginny Baro, TEDx speaker and best-selling author, reveals why your mind needs a “stick” to chase – and what happens when it doesn’t have one. From breaking poverty cycles to building million-dollar businesses, discover the patterns that create lasting success. What You’ll Learn: The “Labrador brain&#822...

What happens when you’re gay, religious, and working in corporate America? Jenna Pershin shares her powerful journey of learning that “two things can be true at once” – and how hiding parts of yourself at work literally steals 65% of your brain power. From faith vs. sexuality to networking your way to world-changing opportunities. What You’ll Learn: The “sunshin...

What happens when the world stops and forces you to think? Devon McCarroll shares her journey from prescribed religious upbringing to questioning everything at 23, plus how approaching 2 years sober taught her that authenticity beats perfection every time. From panic attacks to therapy breakthroughs to simple grounding techniques that actually work. What You’ll Learn: How the pandemic became...

What if saying NO to everything became your superpower? The ConnectorQueen shares her “Year of NO” approach – ditching alcohol, added sugar, and dating for 365 days – plus the 5 books that transformed her mindset. From religious trauma healing to perfectionism insights, this solo episode reveals the personal growth behind the podcast. What You’ll Learn: The “Yea...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: A vulnerable solo reflection on 5 years of podcasting evolution, pandemic-driven personal growth, and the ongoing journey of becoming. Recorded as both gratitude to guests and potential closure to the series. SPECIAL THANKS: Shout-out to Dredd De Jesus for masterful editing throughout this season! ABOUT BECOMING YOU: Deep conversations exploring the significant moments that sha...

What happens when cystic acne forces you to confront your deepest insecurities? Zan Carver went from being bullied as an overweight kid to becoming a financial advisor and competitive bodybuilder. His journey through severe acne, public ridicule, and hormonal struggles revealed the mindset that now makes him unstoppable. What You’ll Learn: How childhood bullying shaped a relentless drive for...

What happens when you follow open doors instead of forcing closed ones? Julian Curi ( ‪@Righteous_Robot‬ ) went from struggling LA actor to viral filmmaker creating intricate paper-cut animations. His 3-year solo project “Gruff” taught him why sharing process beats perfected products every time. What You’ll Learn: Why chasing trends kills authenticity (and what to do instead) How...

What happens when 150% effort at work leads to clinical burnout symptoms? Yana Spivak went from medical school dropout to healthcare administrator, carrying guilt that drove her to dangerous overwork. Her breakdown at 50+ reveals why choosing careers to avoid trauma – not follow passion – creates the perfect burnout storm. What You’ll Learn: Why burnout is now hitting people in t...

What happens when you realize helping people doesn’t require medical school? Rashmi Ketha pivoted from premed to data science to product management, discovering that generalists often find success later but build more resilient careers. From managing 95+ mentees to working on Chase’s mobile app, here’s why embracing dynamic timelines beats rushing to specialize. What You’ll...

What happens when life keeps taking the people you love most? At 16, Jill lost her brother in a car accident. At 30, her mother to cancer. Later, both sons battled addiction. Instead of breaking, she transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a therapist at 47. Here’s her raw story of resilience and the mindfulness techniques that saved her sanity. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses de...

What happens when you realize the values you’ve lived by your whole life aren’t actually yours? Anna Hanzelka went from black-and-white thinking rooted in childhood beliefs to becoming a “values detective” – questioning everything from family traditions to cultural programming. Here’s her raw conversation about deconstructing limiting beliefs and designing a lif...

What happens when being “real” costs you convenience but saves your soul? Steven Edelson went from carefree college days to managing three kids under 5, but his philosophy stayed the same: authenticity over conformity, relationships over rules. Here’s his raw conversation about parenting imperfect children as an imperfect parent, and why genuine connection trumps everything else....

What happens when brutal honesty leads to unexpected friendship? Joe Arrigo admits he “really didn’t like” Katrina after their first podcast – then 6 months later they became close friends. Here’s his unfiltered take on creating bold content that sparks conversation without crossing the line, plus why turning 30 changes everything about knowing your worth. What You&#8...