THRIVE PODCAST

How often do you pause and really consider your habits? Are they healthy? Are they…holy? Justin Whitmel Earley has written quite a few incredible books, including the crazy popular bestseller, Habits of the Household. We’re talking all about it today on THRIVE, diving into what kinds of habits have been *most* beneficial for his own family of 6 to keep things moving smoothly - while also, faithful...

If you've ever wondered what it takes to get a book from inside a brain to on a bookshelf, you'll love this behind-the-scenes look at publishing a book. Erica is pulling back the curtain on signing with a literary agent (at her dream literary agency), writing a book proposal, and successfully pitching a book proposal to publishing houses to ultimately land a book deal (and a few rejections along t...

Maybe for years, you heard what I heard or believed what I believed: if you just try harder, it’ll be better. And maybe you, like me, found yourself exhausted and burnt out on an endless, fruitless hamster wheel of hustle. Licensed Counselor and trauma therapist, Aundi Kolber, is here with an empowering antidote to the girlbossy mantras of old: try softer instead. A must-listen for all recovering...

There's no avoiding pain in this world. So the goal is not a pain-free life (John 16:33 promises that much). The goal is the capacity to *hold* the pain. And that's exactly what Toni Collier so beautifully, vulnerably shares in this raw conversion on building deep community and letting others in when all we really want to do is hide from the pain. She goes there and goes hard, so come as you are a...

“I once was lost but now am found”...but what happens when the opposite feels more true? When what once felt so right - so real - suddenly (or slowly) starts to feel like a distant dream or a big question mark? Niki Hardy is a rare, REAL gem of a human whose raw words feel like a permission slip to say the things you’ve been thinking, feeling…and maybe NOT saying out loud (before today). And most...

If you’re looking around at life right now and thinking, “Man…this just isn’t what I signed up for…” you’re not alone. And you’re also not at the end of the road. Joy IS possible for you (yes, you), right here and right now (yes, HERE and NOW!). But first thing’s first: joy and happiness are not one and the same. And even in the trenches, joy is available to you - not as a personality trait, but a...

Statistics show that up to 75% of girls with ADHD go undiagnosed — and many women don’t realize they have ADHD until adulthood. Could that be you? In this episode of THRIVE, I’m joined by ADHD coach, author, and host of the wildly popular ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast, Tracy Otsuka, for a powerful conversation about what ADHD really looks like in women. From executive dysfunction to emotional o...

Does your life look “perfect” on paper, but feel a little off in reality? Career and leadership coach Kimberly Brown gets it — and she’s on a mission to help high-achieving women realign their careers with their core values. In this episode of THRIVE, we’re talking about how to make intentional career shifts, create better boundaries at work, and move from achievement to alignment so your life fee...

Ever wake up one day, look around at your life, and whisper, “I thought it would be better than this”? You’re not alone. Today on THRIVE, I’m joined by Christian author Jessica Turner to talk about her new book, I Thought It Would Be Better Than This, and her journey of healing after the unexpected end of her 16-year marriage. We’re diving deep into what it looks like to hold onto faith, joy, and...

If it feels like you’re running late to your own life - like everything is going off-book and you’re stuck in the waiting room with appointment time TBD to your biggest dreams and heart’s desires - you’re not wrong and you’re not alone. But you’re ALSO not actually late. Rebecca George - wife, author, speaker, podcaster - is no stranger to the waiting game personally. But she’s also no stranger to...

As a kid, we learn to talk to God about anything and everything - the butterfly we chased and the friend we made and the knee we skinned and the apple we ate. And we trust Him with our deepest fears, like the monster under the bed. But what happens when we...grow up? How can we still have a childlike faith in a grown up world? "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, y...

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses infant loss, alcoholism, and suicide and may be distressing for some listeners.* If you’ve ever met deep grief and profound loss, you’re in a club that no one wants to be in. And you now know well that once you’re in, you’re in…there’s no getting out, there’s just living around it. But, hopefully, you’ll be able to not just live around it, but eventually th...

Ever feel like it’s always an uphill battle to prove your worth? And if you stop pushing…what you worked so hard for will just come crashing right back down on you? As someone who went from being raised in a single-wide trailer in West Virginia to Yale law school graduate with a top photography business and a bestselling book, my friend Mary Marantz is familiar with a full spectrum of fears…and sh...

Whoever coined the phrase “tired as a mother” is right up there with the inventor of sliced bread and Velcro toddler shoes. It just makes sense. What DOESN’T make sense is continuing to live in the lie that rest isn’t for you - that you don’t deserve it, that you can’t access it, or that it needs to look a certain way to make sense or be worthwhile. Today’s episode will bring true HEALING rest to...

We’re re-running this favorite episode for anyone needing a creative BOOST — because yes, YOU are full of creativity, too! Do you feel like you’re a creative person? If not...what would you say if I told you that we are ALL, in fact, inherently creative people, and you just have to ask the right question to get your creative juices flowing? Rose Gabler was named one of the Top 20 Female Entreprene...

Being a woman can be so hard. But being a woman can also be so empowering - and God’s got a special place for women in His kingdom. You may have heard of Mary and Eve - maybe Ruth or Esther. But have you ever heard of Hagar? Jael? Jehosheba? There are so many incredible women in the Bible, and something they all have in common: their bravery. Laura Smith is a dear friend of the THRIVE podcast, and...

If the organizational bug didn’t bite you at the beginning of the year, NO worries…spring cleaning is right around the corner. *wink* This episode is for real people who have real jobs, real homes, and real children running amok inside them! Gone are the days of Pinterest perfection - we're here for real organization that makes sense for YOU, your family, your space and your time. Kallie is back o...

Have you already started to sense that your relationship with alcohol is keeping you stuck in some way? Maybe you're tired of the boozy hamster wheel of splurging and detoxing every weekend? Or alternatively, maybe you've never even considered that your nightly glass of Cab Sav...isn't actually helpful - let alone that it's actually harmful? No matter your camp, author of Unbottled Potential and l...

Welcome BACK to THRIVE! Erica kicks off this season with a behind-the-scenes look at life lately. It's an honest yap session as if we were out together for coffee, so pour yourself a fresh cup and press play! We've got an incredible lineup of episodes + guests upcoming this season, so before you go, make sure you're actually subscribed to the show on your favorite podcast-listening platform so tha...

With the year just about over, we're looking back on some favorite finds from 2024. Erica dives into the impulse buys that changed her life, some surprising finds, things she keeps re-purchasing, and a few investments that are worth every penny. THANKYOU to True Nutrition for sponsoring today's episode of THRIVE. Get 15% off your entire order at TRUENUTRITION.com with promo code THRIVE THANKYOU to...

If the last few weeks or months have felt especially contentious in your community (or on your newsfeed), you’re not alone. It’s had us thinking, is there a way to still speak truth and share hearts without imploding relationships? What does loving your neighbor look like in a world that feels increasingly polarized on what the definition of “loving your neighbor” even means? One of my favorite fo...

Advent is one of my FAVORITE times of year - truly the perfect kickoff and countdown to Christmas. Today’s guest on THRIVE is the *perfect person* to help us keep the real reason for the season top of mine. Jess Wolstenholm is the VP of Education and Research for Minno - an INCREDIBLE platform and resource for kids and parents of kids who care about what they’re watching and want value-centric opt...

Hello from South Carolina, y'all! I'm here on a little retreat, a literal *soul camp* if you will, to take a step back from the busy, to really lean into rest. Slowing down can feel UNCOMFORTABLE, but rest is a non-negotiable for living in the image of our Creator! One of my Jesus-loving friends here with me is today's guest on THRIVE...for the THIRD TIME! My dear friend Laura Smith has a brand-ne...

Sherri Coale’s Hall of Fame coaching career was full of highs - and some lows. But through it all, she became a powerhouse leader and teacher. After hitting the goals, setting new ones and hitting those too, Sherri realized…then what? In her words, “maybe it’s not necessarily a thing to check off a list, but a way you want to live.” This conversation is unique and fun for the sports lovers (and al...

I think we all know how good it feels to lose track of time in the moment…NOT on your phone. But too often, it can feel impossible or overwhelming to turn off notifications or put the screen away altogether. So how can we unplug intentionally and realistically? Is is even realistic in today’s day and age? Hannah Brencher is on THRIVE today with a big YES…and she’s got loads of practical tips and p...