The FoundHer Series Podcast with Carrie Scollon

What happens when you stop protecting a secret — and start telling the truth? In this episode, Carrie chats with Stefi Diebold, author of the chapter called Liberated in The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3. Stefi shares her deeply personal journey of carrying shame in silence for decades, and the moment she realized that keeping it hidden was costing her far more than speaking it ever...

What does it mean to become elite — not in performance, but in how you show up for yourself? In this episode of the FoundHer Podcast, Carrie sits down with Kimm Hutton, author of of the chapter, Becoming Elite in The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3. Kimm shares her breast cancer journey with rare honesty — including the guilt, fear, and unanswered questions that come with diagnosis — a...

In this deeply moving episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Lori Nagy to explore her chapter Strength, Spirituality, and Survival from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Lori shares her experience of losing both her father and her daughter, and how spirituality, soul contracts, and storytelling helped her survive unimaginable grief. With honesty and tende...

Some stories are born from unimaginable loss—and go on to save lives. In this episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Lynne Rosychuk to honour the life of her daughter Jessie and the legacy that followed. Lynne shares the story of losing her daughter to domestic violence and how that grief led to the creation of Jessie’s House, a 9,200 square-foot safe haven that has supporte...

When the life you planned changes shape and you have to rebuild from the inside out? In this episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Kimberly Manning to explore her chapter The Embers We Carry from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Kimberly shares her experience navigating divorce, the emotional and practical realities of starting over, and the strength it...

The FoundHer Series Podcast chats with Michele Mackie to explore her chapter School Days from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Michele shares how childhood bullying influenced her sense of safety, self-worth, and the relationship patterns she carried into adulthood. Through awareness and healing, she reflects on learning to stand up for herself, breaking familiar cycles, and c...

Today's episode explores Tanya Conlin's chapter, The Quiet Voice That Carries Me from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Tanya and shares her story of losing her husband to cancer while raising their young daughter, followed by her own diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer. Through grief, illness, and uncertainty, she reflects on resilience, learning to receive support, and listeni...

Life doesn’t wait until we feel ready — sometimes it asks us to go anyway. In this episode of the FoundHer Podcast, Carrie sits down with Joanna Vervaat, chapter author of The Ride of My Life in The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3. Joanna shares her story of embracing fear, uncertainty, and growth - from moving countries while pregnant, to learning a new language, to trusting herself i...

Carrie Scollon sits down with Diane Heaton to explore her chapter from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Diane shares how this realization reframed decades of self-doubt, masking, and misunderstanding. She speaks candidly about confidence, self-compassion, and why ADHD in women is so often overlooked—and misunderstood. Conversation highlights:...

In this episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Lianne Cawley, a branding designer and chapter author in The Embers We Carry, Volume 3 of the Lighthouse Series. They talk about how a cancer diagnosis reshaped her relationship with perfectionism, success, and intuition. Lianne shares how moving through cancer treatment forced her to slow down and listen inward, letting go of r...

In this deeply moving episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Tiffany Santos to explore her chapter from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Tiffany shares her journey of healing from trauma, releasing inherited labels, and learning to put down burdens that were never hers to carry. She speaks openly about worthiness, boundaries, receiving support, and how w...

In this honest and reflective episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Sheena Mason-White to explore her chapter Born to Be Me from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Sheena shares her journey of navigating mental health challenges, lifelong conditioning, and the quiet struggle to belong. Diagnosed later in life and often feeling “out of step” with societal...

In this episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Dr. Tracy Rodgers, an obstetrician-gynecologist, to explore her chapter Finding Light from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Dr. Tracy shares her deeply personal journey through perimenopause and menopause, a season marked by identity loss, major life transitions, and the process of reclaiming her sense of se...

In this powerful episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Krista, a police officer and criminal profiler, to explore her chapter Uncaged from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Krista shares her deeply personal journey through PTSD, a late ADHD diagnosis, and healing from a toxic marriage and workplace. Despite her professional training, she opens up about m...

Join Carrie Scollon and AI Educator & AI Readiness Specialist Jennifer Hufnagel as they demystify artificial intelligence for women who feel intimidated by the tech revolution. Discover practical ways to use AI in your daily life - from writing heartfelt eulogies to streamlining your business tasks. Learn why women are naturally suited for AI success and how to maintain authenticity while embr...

Carrie welcomes back international keynote speaker, Kolbe instructor, and published author Teresa Walker for a powerful and personal conversation about fear, alignment, and making the most of our moments. As a contributor to Volume 1 of The Lighthouse Series, Teresa opens up about what it really means to follow what feels “aligned”—those opportunities that show up feeling almost too easy or too ri...

In this heart-filling episode of the Foundher Series, host Carrie Scollon sits down with writer Marnie Law, whose chapter in Volume 2 of the Light House Series: Beautiful Chaos shares the raw and courageous journey of a mother navigating the unimaginable—the loss of her daughter. Marnie speaks candidly about walking the tightrope between fear and hope during her daughter Christie’s diagnosis with...

In this episode of the FoundHer Series, host Carrie Scollon sits down with author Elaine de Rooy to explore the story behind her heartfelt chapter in Beautiful Chaos: Embracing the Unexpected. Elaine shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and resilience after a health crisis and eventual passing of her husband after 5 tough years—leaving her to navigate life with their two teenage sons....

In this deeply moving episode, Carrie interviews Lesa Mueller, a contributing author in both The Lighthouse Series Volume 1 and Volume 2. Lesa shares her journey of advocating for her mother during her final days—honouring the grace and gratitude her mother embodied in both life and death. Lesa reflects on the profound experience of "walking her mom home", a gift she wishes she had fully appreciat...

What if the signs your body gives you are trying to tell a deeper story? In this episode, Carrie talks with Laura Tolosi—nutritionist, mother, and author—about her journey of self-discovery, healing, breaking free from the cycle of negative self-talk, and finally learn to receive. In her chapter Loving Yourself from the Inside Out in The Lighthouse Series Volume 2: Beautiful Chaos, Laura opens up...

Motherhood is a wild, deeply meaningful adventure—especially when raising a child with a rare genetic disorder. Meet Miranda Pellet, a thriving solo mom of four children under 10, whose beautiful journey took an unexpected turn when her daughter Amelia was diagnosed with GBS (Guillain-Barré Syndrome) eight years ago. As a contributing author in The Lighthouse Series Volume 2: Beautiful Chaos, Mira...

In this episode of the FoundHer Series, Carrie chats with Tisa Sylvester, a contributing author to The Lighthouse Project – Beautiful Chaos: Embracing the Unexpected, Volume 2. Tisa’s chapter, Now What, explores the power of embracing challenges—navigating uncomfortable experiences and relationships that ultimately foster personal growth. Tisa’s story is one of hardiness and resilience, shaped by...

In this episode of the FoundHer Series, Carrie sits down with Erin Gorrie, a contributing author to The Lighthouse Project – Beautiful Chaos, Volume 2. Erin’s chapter, A Lifetime of Shame, is a raw and powerful exploration of how shame took hold of her life, shaped her choices, and kept her trapped in a story of shame for decades. For 30 years, Erin carried the weight of her early experiences, con...

In this episode of the FoundHer Series, Carrie sits down with Gwen Haas to talk about her powerful chapter in the book Beautiful Chaos. Gwen’s story is for the seekers, the ones who feel different, the ones who long to be seen. Through The Little Alchemist MagicK, Gwen shares her journey of navigating a world that didn’t always nourish or nurture her gifts. A highly sensitive person, she faced the...

In this episode, Carrie welcomes Marianne White, a contributing author to Beautiful Chaos: Embracing the Unexpected and the Lighthouse Series. Marianne first shared her raw and emotional journey through divorce in Volume 1—now, in her second chapter, she shifts the focus to what she wishes she had known about this massive step, hoping to support other women contemplating the same option. With divo...