You Don’t Have to Go It Alone (and Actually, You Shouldn’t) – with Toni Collier, THRIVE EP. 216

You Don’t Have to Go It Alone (and Actually, You Shouldn’t) – with Toni Collier, THRIVE EP. 216

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,…

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Can you trust God MORE through your Doubts? – with Niki Hardy, THRIVE Ep. 215

Can you trust God MORE through your Doubts? – with Niki Hardy, THRIVE Ep. 215

“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…

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Listen to This if you Don’t Really Like your Life Right Now – with Rachel Awtrey, THRIVE EP. 214

Listen to This if you Don’t Really Like your Life Right Now – with Rachel Awtrey, THRIVE EP. 214

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…

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…Do I have ADHD? – with Tracy Otsuka, THRIVE Ep. 213

…Do I have ADHD? – with Tracy Otsuka, THRIVE Ep. 213

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…

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From Achievement to Alignment (For Better Work AND Life) – with Kimberly Brown, THRIVE Ep. 212

From Achievement to Alignment (For Better Work AND Life) – with Kimberly Brown, THRIVE Ep. 212

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…

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I Thought It Would Be Better Than This… – with Jessica Turner, THRIVE EP. 211

I Thought It Would Be Better Than This… – with Jessica Turner, THRIVE EP. 211

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…

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Actually, you’re not too late – with Rebecca George, THRIVE Ep. 210

Actually, you’re not too late – with Rebecca George, THRIVE Ep. 210

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…

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A Grown-Up Conversation on Childlike Faith – with Tanner Olson, THRIVE Ep. 209

A Grown-Up Conversation on Childlike Faith – with Tanner Olson, THRIVE Ep. 209

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…

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Navigating Grief as a Mom, a Christian, and a Friend – with Liz Tichenor, THRIVE Ep. 208

Navigating Grief as a Mom, a Christian, and a Friend – with Liz Tichenor, THRIVE Ep. 208

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…

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Your Fear is Lying to You. Here’s Proof. – with Mary Marantz, THRIVE Ep. 207

Your Fear is Lying to You. Here’s Proof. – with Mary Marantz, THRIVE Ep. 207

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…

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For the Burnt Out Mama Who Can’t Find Rest – with Becky Thompson, THRIVE Ep. 206

For the Burnt Out Mama Who Can’t Find Rest – with Becky Thompson, THRIVE Ep. 206

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…

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How to be a More Brave Woman – with Laura Smith, THRIVE Ep. 204

How to be a More Brave Woman – with Laura Smith, THRIVE Ep. 204

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…

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Real Organization for Real Homes – with Kallie Branciforte, THRIVE Ep. 203

Real Organization for Real Homes – with Kallie Branciforte, THRIVE Ep. 203

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…

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Honest Chat + A Few Lessons I’m Taking into 2025, THRIVE Ep. 201

Honest Chat + A Few Lessons I’m Taking into 2025, THRIVE Ep. 201

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…

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Worth Every Penny: My Most Loved Purchases of 2024, THRIVE Ep. 200

Worth Every Penny: My Most Loved Purchases of 2024, THRIVE Ep. 200

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-purchasings, and a few…

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How to Speak Truth without Blowing up your Relationships – with Whitney Lowe, THRIVE Ep. 199

How to Speak Truth without Blowing up your Relationships – with Whitney Lowe, THRIVE Ep. 199

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…

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The Urgency of Slowing Down – with Laura Smith, THRIVE Ep. 197

The Urgency of Slowing Down – with Laura Smith, THRIVE Ep. 197

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…

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How a Hall of Fame Coach Defines Success – with Sherri Coale, THRIVE Ep. 196

How a Hall of Fame Coach Defines Success – with Sherri Coale, THRIVE Ep. 196

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…

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How to Realistically Unplug + Be more Present in your Life – with Hannah Brencher, THRIVE Ep. 195

How to Realistically Unplug + Be more Present in your Life – with Hannah Brencher, THRIVE Ep. 195

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…

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How to Pray When you’re Too Busy to Pray – with Kayla Craig, THRIVE Ep. 193

How to Pray When you’re Too Busy to Pray – with Kayla Craig, THRIVE Ep. 193

We’ve ALL been there. The day kicks off and WHAM BAM it’s school pickup then sports then dinner then bedtime and wait, did I forget to pray today? Definitely didn’t have a warm cup of…

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