Rich Connections

Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped expressing ourselves freely. We learned to stay composed instead of honest. To suppress emotion instead of process it. To appear mature, professional, and emotionally controlled while slowly disconnecting from our bodies, our joy, our sensuality, and even our ability to fully feel alive. In this deeply personal episode, Stacy Rich explores the hidden cos...

What changes when you stop seeing your mother only as “Mom”… and finally see her as a woman? In this deeply personal episode of Rich Connections, Stacy Rich opens up about grief, emotional maturity, generational pain, motherhood, depression, self-worth, and the complicated reality of parent-child relationships. As Mother’s Day approaches and nearly 10 years after losing her mom, Stacy reflects on...

Why You Always Feel Rushed (Even When You’re Not) How your nervous system keeps you stuck in survival mode If you constantly feel like you’re behind… like there’s always something to do, fix, or figure out… and no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough, this episode is for you. Because this isn’t just about being busy. It’s about your nervous system. In this episode of  Rich Co...

If you’ve been stuck replaying a situation, overthinking conversations, or holding onto something you can’t seem to let go of… this episode is for you. In this episode of  Rich Connections , I share a personal experience that completely shook me—and how I used it to come back to myself instead of losing myself in it. We’re diving into why your mind keeps replaying the past, what’s actually happeni...

Why does it feel so good to be right… and so uncomfortable to be wrong? In this episode of  Rich Connections , Stacy dives into the deeper reason we struggle to understand people who think differently than us. From religion and politics to everyday conversations, we’ve been conditioned to choose sides instead of choosing understanding. But what if the real issue isn’t beliefs… What if it’s what we...

In this conversation, Lateldrin Williams, a grief recovery specialist with Pillars of Hope, shares her personal journey with grief, stemming from the loss of her father. She discusses the multifaceted nature of grief, emphasizing that it extends beyond death and can encompass various types of loss. Lateldrin introduces the concept of an emotional 'backpack' where individuals carry their lo...

What happens to a person when they spend years hiding who they truly are? In this raw and eye-opening episode of  Rich Connections , Stacy sits down with Ashton Kester — a young adult navigating life, gender identity, and the emotional toll of secrecy. Ashton opens up about growing up confused, learning to mask femininity for safety, the pressure of religion, the spiral into drinking, and the mome...

What does it really mean to live richly? In this deeply personal episode, host Stacy Rich pulls back the curtain on the moment that shaped her life’s mission - and how you can begin living in full alignment with who you are. From childhood memories of watching Oprah with her mom to the hard lessons of breaking free from “security” and choosing purpose, Stacy shares how emotional, relational, and e...

Growth is beautiful - but let’s be honest, it can also be messy as hell. In this powerful episode, Stacy Rich shares how true evolution often disrupts our relationships, identity, and sense of safety, but also leads us closer to our most authentic self. You’ll learn how to embrace growth even when it shakes things up, how to hold self-acceptance and self-improvement at the same time, and how to ri...

What happens after you rebel against the beliefs, roles, and systems that no longer serve you? In this episode of Rich Connections, we explore what it means to re-root into truth that is fully yours. Host Stacy Rich shares powerful stories of unlearning deeply embedded programming—from the “good girl” narrative to the illusion of security in a soul-sucking corporate job—and how she’s learned to ro...

In this episode of Rich Connections, Stacy Rich dives into the transformative power of discomfort. She explores how leaning into the unfamiliar—whether it’s challenging beliefs, difficult conversations, or new experiences—can lead to profound growth, deeper connections, and personal breakthroughs. Tune in for an honest conversation on stepping outside your comfort zone and why the discomfort you a...

Rich Connections – Rebel. Root. Rise. Live Richly. Welcome to Rich Connections, the podcast that dares to challenge the norm and dive deep into the conversations most people avoid. Hosted by Stacy Rich, this space is for the rebels—the ones unafraid to dig beneath the surface, question long-held beliefs, and rethink the way we live, love, and connect. Here, we root ourselves in truth, exploring th...