Anyone who has experienced birth trauma knows it to be, well, traumatic. Two members of team THRIVE have BOTH been through it and back, so let's give a warm welcome to Katie behind the mic with Erica today as she shares her birth story and sheds light on the ongoing healing process, to get to a place of "thriving" after trauma. (Yes, it's possible!). It ALSO ... Show More
Sep 24
Habits of the Household: Daily Practices That Change Families – with Justin Whitmel Early
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 k ... Show More
52m 54s
Sep 18
Behind-the-Scenes of Publishing a Book (And also...I WROTE A BOOK!!!)
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 ... Show More
18m 7s
Sep 10
For the Recovering Girlbosses (Love, a Trauma Therapist) - with Aundi Kolber
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 ... Show More
49m 43s
May 2023
Finding Homebirth | Leah’s Journey Through Birth Trauma, and Loss, to Birth Bliss
Leah shares her four birth stories with us. Her journey includes suffering a serious birth injury, a devastating second trimester loss, a hospital birth after that loss, and finally, a blissful home birth. Of that homebirth Leah says, “I trusted my gut, my lived experiences, and ... Show More
46m 13s
May 2023
It Was Just Another Day, But I Gave Birth | Part Two of Rebecca’s Birth Stories
After a traumatic, unnecessary cesarean in an Australian hospital, Rebecca knew that she’d get pregnant again, and would not enter the medical system. She had a completely wild, peaceful pregnancy, and free birth with just her family present. (Be sure to check out our instagram p ... Show More
38m 23s
Jan 2024
Amber’s Easeful and Healing Homebirth After Trauma
After a traumatic first birth experience that ended in a cesarean, Amber knew she would never give birth in a hospital again. She quickly conceived again, found a midwife she loved, and had a completely different experience the second time. In her words, this second birth not on ... Show More
56m 1s
Apr 2022
233. Curiosity, Compassion, and Trauma Treatment: A Conversation with Gabby Bernstein
We’ve heard the word trauma used liberally the past few years, both in relation to shared global events (like the pandemic) and in relation to more trivial things (like someone cutting in line at Starbucks).When a psychological concept goes mainstream, it’s bound to be understood ... Show More
38m 45s
Jul 2023
106. Overcoming trauma and complex PTSD ft. Amy B Chesler
TW: Domestic violence, sexual abuse. In her early 20s, Amy suffered an unimaginable loss. Her mother was murdered at the hands of her brother. But what came next is an even more incredible story of growth, advocacy and overcoming adversity and trauma. In this week's episode, we s ... Show More
41m 44s
Dec 2022
459: How to understand & heal your trauma | Gabor Maté, M.D.
Gabor Maté, M.D.: “95% of trauma is multi-generational. You unwittingly pass it on.” Gabor, a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally renowned speaker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how buried trauma can harm your health, plus:- Gabor’s upbr ... Show More
55m 17s
Oct 2023
Discovering Yourself In Tragedy: Steph Catudal On Love, Grief, Healing & Finding Meaning in Life’s Profound Moments
Your darkest moments will either break you beyond repair—or make you stronger. This was the choice faced by Steph Catudal as she navigated mortality, motherhood, and the search for self while her husband—beloved ultra-runner Tommy Rivs—battled a rare form of lung cancer that near ... Show More
1h 53m