The Soul Talks Podcast

In this episode of The Soul Talks, Theresa sits down with singer-songwriter Dave Barnes for a deeply honest conversation about success, family, faith, and what really matters in the long run. At the height of his career, with a hit song taking off and life accelerating, Dave found himself asking a question many of us quietly wrestle with: Is this it? What followed wasn’t just a shift in his career...

In this episode of The Soul Talks, Theresa sits down with singer-songwriter and storyteller Dave Barnes for a conversation that is as heartfelt as it is unexpectedly funny. From growing up in a small Mississippi town to finding his way into music later than most, Dave shares the moment when music suddenly shifted from something he heard… to something he felt. That moment would quietly shape the pa...

In this heartfelt conversation, Theresa sits down with songwriter, radio host, and creative storyteller Lindsay Lawler to talk about the healing power of writing—and the courage it takes to tell the truth about our lives. Lindsay shares how journaling and songwriting have helped her process painful experiences, uncover hidden strength, and even hear wisdom from a “future version” of herself. What...

In this deeply moving episode of The Soul Talks, Theresa sits down with singer, songwriter, and storyteller Lindsay Lawler to talk about unexpected paths, motherhood, and the beauty that can emerge when life doesn’t unfold the way we planned. Lindsay shares the emotional journey that led to adopting her daughter Freya. It's a story filled with heartbreak, faith, surprising timing, and the powerful...

What do you do when the life you imagined quietly falls apart? In this deeply honest conversation, Lindsay Lawler shares the story behind the stage lights — the years of infertility, the devastating phone call that changed everything, the loneliness she carried in silence, and the trauma that cracked her world wide open. At 37, Lindsay was told she had “the eggs of a 54-year-old.” What followed we...

In this deeply practical and soul-level conversation, Theresa sits down with Jade Warshaw, co-host of The Ramsey Show, to unpack what no one tells us about money... and why finances are never just about numbers. Jade shares how emotional wounds, shame, pride, fear, and belief systems quietly shape our financial behaviors. Instead of offering surface-level advice to “just do better,” she walks thro...

In this deeply moving conversation, Theresa Bruno sits down with Jade Warshaw of Ramsey Solutions to explore what happens when faith, identity, and perseverance are tested over the long haul. Jade shares her powerful journey from overwhelming debt and quiet despair to financial freedom—and the unseen emotional and spiritual work it took to get there. Together, they talk honestly about shame, frust...

In this episode of The Soul Talks Podcast, Theresa Bruno sits down with Jade Warshaw for an honest conversation about money mindset, financial trauma, and the emotional stories that shape how we spend, save, and survive. Jade shares how growing up with constant messages of scarcity—“we ain’t got no money”—impacted her sense of identity, achievement, and belonging. What begins as a discussion about...

In this deeply honest and unexpectedly tender conversation, Theresa Bruno sits down with Heather Land to talk about what happens when the roles that once defined us begin to fall away. Heather opens up about navigating perimenopause, creativity droughts, shifting identity, and the quiet grief that can come when life doesn’t look the way you thought it would by midlife. With her signature humor and...

In this deeply honest and unexpectedly funny conversation, Theresa sits down with Heather Land to talk about what happens when your life falls apart—and your voice finally shows up. Heather shares the story behind her viral rise to fame, from being a worship leader and single mom navigating divorce and grief, to waking up one morning with millions of people listening. But this conversation goes fa...

In this poignant and uplifting episode of Soul Talks with Theresa Bruno, Theresa sits down with the legendary author and speaker Patsy Clairmont for a deeply personal conversation about the intersection of suffering, faith, and the unexpected medicine of humor. Patsy opens up about her remarkable journey, from her early days struggling with agoraphobia and anxiety to the "mind-blowing" experience...

In this deeply moving episode of The Soul Talks, Theresa sits down with Patsy Clairmont, beloved author and speaker known for her wit, wisdom, and unmistakable joy — and hears the story that many people don’t know. Long before the stages, the books, and the laughter, Patsy was a young wife and mother trapped by overwhelming anxiety and agoraphobia, unable to leave her bedroom and without language...

In this Small Talk episode, Theresa reflects from Florence on why this ancient, broken, and breathtaking city continues to call her back, especially during the holidays. After loss, grief, and profound change, we don't reset or start over. We carry what we've lived through with us. And yet, like the centuries-old buildings of Florence: scarred, cracked, and still standing, we continue to become so...

The holidays can amplify everything — joy, grief, loneliness, and longing. In this heartfelt Christmas Eve conversation, Theresa is joined by her close friend Cindy Halstead and Cindy’s son, Pierce, to talk about resilience, connection, and the stories that help us keep going when life feels heavy. What begins as a shared love for the Detroit Lions becomes a deeper reflection on leadership, persev...

What starts as a conversation about the Detroit Lions quickly becomes something much deeper. In this episode, Theresa sits down with Cindy to explore how story—not just sport—creates connection, resilience, and hope. Through the lens of the Lions’ journey, they talk about perseverance after loss, leadership without victim mentality, and how belief can carry us through hard seasons—on the field and...

A grounded morning reflection from Theresa about why the holidays amplify our grief, how trauma becomes a false narrator in our minds, and why giving yourself permission to take a sacred pause can be an essential step toward healing. If you’re hurting this season, you’re not alone.

n this heartwarming Small Talk, Theresa sits down in Detroit with her dear friend and founder of Secure Coaching, Cindy Halsted, for a conversation that blends family legacy, loyalty, friendship, and football. Cindy opens up about the emotional roots of her lifelong love for the Detroit Lions—stretching back to her immigrant grandparents, her father’s coaching legacy, and the Monday Night Football...

Navigating family during the holidays can feel overwhelming, especially when old expectations and unspoken pressures come rushing back. In this conversation, therapist Sheri offers grounded, compassionate guidance for setting healthy boundaries—without guilt, conflict, or shame. We talk about why kids melt down at gatherings (and why adults often feel the same way), how to respond when relatives p...

Holiday seasons have a way of revealing everything we’ve been trying to hold together. In this deeply honest and comforting conversation, our resident therapist Sheri Ryland returns to talk with Theresa about why grief, identity loss, and emotional pain feel so much heavier this time of year and what we can actually do about it). Sheri explains why the holidays magnify grief, whether the loss is a...

In this heart-opening episode of The Soul Talks, Theresa Bruno sits down with beloved author and speaker Patsy Clairmont, one of the original voices behind Women of Faith, whose humor and honesty have touched millions. Together they explore how laughter, faith, and friendship become the medicine our spirits need most during life’s hardest seasons. Patsy shares her deeply personal journey—from over...

What happens when the person who makes everyone laugh is walking through heartbreak? In this episode of The Soul Talks Podcast, Theresa Bruno sits down with beloved comedian, author, and speaker Anita Renfroe to explore how laughter can be both a gift and a lifeline. From standing on a stump singing to cows as a little girl, to finding faith and humor through seasons of deep grief, Anita shares ho...

When the life you’ve built begins to fall apart, could it actually be the beginning of something sacred? In this heartfelt episode of The Soul Talks Podcast, Theresa Bruno sits down with spiritual teacher and author TJ Woodward for a deeply honest conversation about shame, surrender, and the journey back to wholeness. TJ shares how losing everything — his business, a relationship, and his sense of...

In this deeply moving episode, Theresa Bruno sits down with spiritual teacher, author, and addiction recovery expert TJ Woodward for a powerful conversation about healing, awakening, and the journey back to the self. TJ shares his story of early childhood joy, disconnection, and eventual addiction—and how those experiences became the foundation for his groundbreaking work in Conscious Recovery. To...

What if the seasons you’re desperate to move through are the very ones shaping who you’re becoming? In this heartfelt conversation, Terri Matthews Woodall opens up about the lessons she’s learned through surrender, motherhood, marriage, and leadership. She shares the cost of perfectionism, the freedom of saying “no,” and how her faith has reframed what it really means to have balance. Terri remind...

In this deeply moving episode, Theresa sits down again with entrepreneur and advocate Terri Matthews Woodall for a powerful conversation about calling, surrender, and the miracles that unfold when we say yes to God. Terri shares the story of her son Jaden’s autism diagnosis—and how what first felt like loss became a divine assignment that transformed her heart, her family, and her purpose. From bu...