Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper

S1E24: Follow What Lights You Up — Reflections on Rebecca Campbell’s Light Is the New Black Feeling the pull of a quiet “yes”? In this episode, we explore Rebecca Campbell’s Light Is the New Black and how small, aligned choices can transform your life. Join me for a reflective practice, takeaway, and affirmation to help you follow what lights you up. One simple step at a time. Have you ever felt a...

S1E23 – Andrea Gibson's Attitude: How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best Today on Read, Reflect, Rise , we explore Andrea Gibson’s powerful poem how the worst day of my life became the best , a gut-level story about heartbreak, rupture, and resilience. Andrea Gibson, an award-winning spoken-word poet and activist, blends radical honesty and tenderness to show how the darkest moments can...

What if awareness could rewire your brain? In this episode, Wils shares Daniel Siegel’s Mindsight and guides you into a reflective practice for clarity, choice, and lasting change. What if awareness could literally reshape your brain—and your life? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the groundbreaking insights of Dr. Daniel J. Siegel’s bestselling book Mindsigh...

Discover the freedom that comes from letting go. Join Wils for a mindful reflection on Danna Faulds’ poem “Allow” and the strength in surrender. What if surrender was the most powerful thing you could do today? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , Wils Struthers-Cooper shares the timeless words of poet and yoga practitioner Danna Faulds from her much-loved poem “Allow” (featured in Go In and I...

Discover how neuroscience and intuition work together to shape your future. Wils shares a powerful excerpt from Tara Swart’s The Source and guides you to rewire your brain through intention, visualisation, and action. Join host Wils Struthers-Cooper as she explores The Source by neuroscientist, medical doctor, and MIT lecturer Dr. Tara Swart. It's a groundbreaking book that reveals how you can...

S1E19: Your Soul is a River: Healing Through the Poetry of Nikita Gill What if your soul isn’t something to fix but something to rise with? In this soothing and evocative episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , host Wils Struthers-Cooper invites you to reconnect with the current of your inner life through the luminous, poetic voice of Nikita Gill . Drawing from Gill’s evocative collection Your Soul is a...

S1E18: How to Stay Sane in a Mad World — with Help from Ruby Wax’s Sane New World Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just done with yourown thoughts? You're not alone and you’re not your mind. In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper , we explore powerful insights from comedian, mindfulness expert, and mental health advocate Ruby Wax ,through her bestselling book Sane Ne...

Episode 17: The Big Leap: Upper Limits & Living in Your Zone of Genius Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper What if the real block to your happiness isn’t fear of failure… but fear of feeling too good ? In this week's episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , Wils Struthers-Cooper takes us into The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks — a modern classic on success, self-sabotage, and the powerful sh...

Episode 16 | Welcome Every Feeling: Reflections on Rumi’s The Guesthouse Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper Why do certain emotions keep resurfacing when you thought you’d moved on? What if anger, sadness, or fear aren’t interruptions—but invitations? In this short but powerful episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, host Wils Struthers-Cooper reads Rumi’s timeless poem The Guesthouse, explori...

Start Your Day with Purpose and Power – The Miracle Morning Method by Hal Elrod Feeling rushed, reactive, or exhausted before your day even begins? What if the way you start your morning could completely shift the course of your life? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , Wils dives into Hal Elrod’s bestselling book The Miracle Morning — a modern-day classic that has helped millions transform t...

Episode 15: Run Wild, Rise Whole – Wisdom from Clarissa Pinkola Estés' 'Women Who Run with the Wolves In this powerful episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper invites you into a quiet, soulful space to explore what it really means to listen to your intuition—the kind of deep, wild knowing that can’t be explained, only felt. Drawing on the fierce feminine wisdom of Dr. Clariss...

S1E14: The Power in the Shadows – Inspired by Debbie Ford’s The Dark Side of the Light Chasers What if the parts of yourself you hide are actually the keys to your power? In this week’s bold and tender episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , Wils Struthers-Cooper guides you into the often-avoided realm of shadow work , inspired by Debbie Ford’s transformational book The Dark Side of the Light Chasers . I...

Episode 12: Say Yes to Yourself -  Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes What would happen if you started saying yes to the things that scare you? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , host Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the life-shifting power of saying YES—through the fierce and funny lens of Shonda Rhimes’ bestselling memoir, Year of Yes . You’ll hear: If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like...

S1E11: The Truth About Love — Byron Katie’s ‘I Need Your Love, Is That True?’ What if the love & approval you’ve been working so hard to earn... was already yours? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , host Wils Struthers-Cooper takes you into the deep waters of love, worthiness, and inner freedom through the words of bestselling author and spiritual teacher Byron Katie. Drawing from Katie’...

S1E10: Taming the Urge: ‘The Willpower Instinct’ Compassion& the Power of Pause Struggling with self-control? Feel like your willpower disappears the moment life gets chaotic? You’re not alone — and today’s episode offers a powerful reframe that blends science, mindfulness, and soul. In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , host Wils Struthers-Cooper brings you into the compassionate world of...

Burnout and the Balm of Self-Compassion: MindfulSelf-Compassion for Burnout by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer Episode 9 | Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper If you've ever felt emotionally exhausted, chronically stretched, tapped out, touched out, or like you're running on empty, or beyond empty—you are not alone. In this powerful episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , Wils Stru...

S1E8 Turning Fear into Fuel for Transformation with 'Beyond Anxiety' by Martha Beck What if your anxiety wasn’t something to fix… but something to listen to? In this confronting episode of Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper , we explore a life-changing excerpt from Martha Beck’s newest book, Beyond Anxiety . Known for her grounded wisdom and deep truth-telling, Martha invites u...

S1E7: Freedom Within — The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer What if peace isn’t found by silencing your mind… but by learning not to believe everything it says? In this calming and reflective episode of Read, Reflect,Rise , Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the timeless wisdom of Michael A. Singer ’s bestselling book The Untethered Soul . With gentle insight and a guided moment of meditation, Wil...

S1E6: Full Catastrophe Living: Mindfulness in the Midst of the Mess - Read, Reflect Rise on Jon Kabat-Zinn In this soul-soothing episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper brings us back to breath, back to presence, and back to ourselves through the timeless wisdom of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s groundbreaking meditation classic: Full Catastrophe Living. If you’ve ever felt like life is too much a...

S1E5: 10% Happier by Dan Harris - Mindfulness, Skepticism & the Voice in Your Head What if the key to feeling just a little bit better —calmer, clearer, kinder — isn’t found in fixing yourself, but in listening differently to the voice inside your head? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the sharp, funny, and surprisingly soulful insights of Dan Harris, jou...

S1E4: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle's 'Untamed' What if the struggle isn’t a sign that you’re doing life wrong—but proof that you’re doing it right? In this week’s episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper guides you through a soul-stirring excerpt from Glennon Doyle’s bestselling book Untamed —a tale for anyone ready to stop shrinking, start listening inward, br...

S1E3: Embracing Creativity and Courage with Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Do you long to express yourself more freely, but find fear, perfectionism, or self-doubt holding you back? In this inspiring episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , host Wils Struthers-Cooper dives into the soul-stirring words of bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert and her transformational book Big Magic . Together, we explore wh...

S1E2: Embracing Vulnerability – Insights about Perfectionism from Brené Brown's Daring Greatly What if the very thing you’ve been avoiding—vulnerability—holds the key to living a more courageous, connected,and wholehearted life? In this soul-nourishing episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , Wils Struthers-Cooper explores a powerful excerpt from Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly about perfectionism, guide...

S1E1: Let Go & Power Up: The “Let Them” Theory by Mel Robbins Ever felt drained by someone’s opinions, hurt by their words, or stuck in frustration over things beyond your control? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise , we dive into Mel Robbins’ game-changing concept: The Let Them Theory —a simple yet powerful mindset shift that’s helping people worldwide reclaim their energy and inner peace...

✨ Slow down. Breathe. Reconnect. ✨ Life is noisy, fast-paced, and full of distractions. But what if you had a space to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters? Welcome to Read, Reflect, Rise , the podcast that blends the power of healing words, mindful reflection, and guided meditation to help you navigate life with more clarity, self-compassion, and purpose. Join Wils Struthers-Coop...