Grow Thru It with Casandra Austin McDonald Podcast

Dru "MAC" Vernet is the author of Truth & Triumph: Using R.A.P.I.D Change to Tackle Life's Inevitable Transitions. Dru is also a speaker, life coach, and the creator of the R.A.P.I.D process. Tune in as she shares how she grows through valleys and makes it to her own peaks.

Tune in as I share some quick words of encouragement about enduring life's challenges and embracing the process.

In episode 17, I dive deep in discussing mental health and therapy with Jamie Hogue, Certified School Counselor, former school administrator, writer, educator, and doctoral student. Jamie shares his experiences has a black man who values inner wellbeing and the importance of maintaining mental health, how therapy has helped him along his journey toward self discovery, and the importance of demolis...

Tune in as I share my healing journey with healing my mother wound, letting go of the "black sheep" title, and deciding to protect my peace and guard my heart in toxic and dysfunctional family dynamics.

Tune in as I share my journey in overcoming emotional eating, the naysayers and self-sabotage. I also made a special announcement about the growth and expansion of my business!

Interview with Tiffany Hatchett who candidly shares her story in overcoming addiction to becoming an Addiction Therapist. Tiffany is an Addiction Therapist, Family Mediator, Wellness Coach and mother to her adult son.

Do you hate Monday's? Listen in as I share how I used to hate Monday's and used this as an opening for a keynote presentation and shared all of the full circle moments I've had recently.

In this episode, I candidly share my story of being a single mom, dealing with heartbreak and the devastation of realizing I was going to be a single mom, and how I grew through those challenges and was eventually able to have a healthier coparenting relationship with my son's father.

In this Episode I pressed record as me and a couple of girlfriends, Jacqueline Gragg and Chenoa Alamu were having a candid conversation on the road about our femininity. We discussed the various roles women have and how they can hinder us from being more feminine, but what we can do to shift that. Tune in!

Julia Myers is an experienced corporate training professional who also has expert level skills in real estate and spiritual coaching. She is a teacher by nature and lives to bridge the gap between knowing and unknowing in several different arenas. Julia studied Marketing at SIUC and later acquired a master’s in Training and Development from the same institution. Since, she has created "The 7 Day S...

Listen in as I share a transparent and vulnerable moment of when I shared with a dear friend and my life partner how overwhelmed I felt and how it was affecting me. I even tear up a bit on this episode!

Listen in to Part 02 of an ongoing interview with Chenoa Alamu as she continues to share her personal experiences with colorism as a black American woman and how those experiences affected her, but ultimately overcame and found love! Cheona is a violin instructor, symphony musician, homeschool mom of two and podcast host of the Black, White and in Color podcast. Cheona's opinions have been feature...

Listen in as I share how I got so caught up in working and grinding that I got stressed and overwhelmed and almost missed the blessing right in front of my face. The lesson? To embrace the process so I never miss priceless moments that I can't get back! I hope this helps you to do the same!

Listen in to Part 01 of an interview of Chenoa Alamu as she shares her personal story of experiencing colorism as a black American woman and how those experiences affected her. Cheona is a violin instructor, symphony musician, homeschool mom of two and podcast host of the Black, White and in Color podcast. Cheona's opinions have been featured on CNN and Huffington Post.

Chesa Mendez is the owner and founder of Habits and Lifestyles, a sustainable lifestyle brand that specializes in creating and maintaining healthier habits which supports goals, healthier lifestyles, and creating the life you want! Listen in, as Chesa shares how she formed her own healthier habits after realizing she was living with brokenness and unhealthy habits due to childhood sexual abuse, an...

In this episode I share a story of when I recently ran into my former therapist in the grocery store. I also talk about the importance of not quitting or giving up on yourself. I felt it was the perfect time to get this message out while we are still only a few weeks into the new year.  (It's still hard to believe it's a new year already!)  Are you working on your new year, new you? How are you do...

Listen in as I share my journey of how I beat the winter blues and overcame holiday sadness with a new routine and new circles.

Listen in to this interview of Chris Schmulbach, a professional athlete, coach and gym owner who found purpose after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. Chris shares his incredible story of not giving up, how he pushed through and came out on the other side of this life changing obstacle.

Listen in to the Grow Thru It Podcast’s inaugural episode as Casandra shares why she started this podcast and why now.