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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Yes, You’re Limited (and that’s…actually okay) – with Kelly Kapic, THRIVE Ep. 191

Yes, You’re Limited (and that’s…actually okay) – with Kelly Kapic, THRIVE Ep. 191

Ever feel perpetually guilty for not doing more? Like no matter what you do or how hard you try, it’s simply never enough? Maybe the secret isn’t in finding the right system or adopting the…

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10 Random Things Helping me Thrive Lately…, THRIVE Ep. 185

10 Random Things Helping me Thrive Lately…, THRIVE Ep. 185

No gatekeeping here! These fun finds, tips, and tricks have been helping me truly THRIVE lately – so I have to be a friend and share… Mentioned in This Episode SIMPLE MODERN TUMBLER DIME TINTED…

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Everything you’ve been Wondering About Pelvic Floor Therapy – with Kara Cota, THRIVE EP. 184

Everything you’ve been Wondering About Pelvic Floor Therapy – with Kara Cota, THRIVE EP. 184

This is the one we’ve alllll been waiting for…it’s time to talk pelvic floor therapy. Erica has been in pelvic floor therapy on-and-off for over a year now, since around her second trimester of pregnancy…

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Making Family Budgeting FUN (+ Easy!) – with the Russell Family, THRIVE Ep. 182

Making Family Budgeting FUN (+ Easy!) – with the Russell Family, THRIVE Ep. 182

Does budgeting feel like a dirty word to you? Or, maybe just…boring? Uncomfy? Generally UN-fun? The Russells are here to help! Sarah (from Team THRIVE!) is hopping *behind* the mic today with her husband, Ryan,…

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Gospel-centered Goal-setting & Doing the Thing You were Made to Do – with Rebecca George, THRIVE Ep. 181

Gospel-centered Goal-setting & Doing the Thing You were Made to Do – with Rebecca George, THRIVE Ep. 181

This one’s for the go-getter girls. Are you one of them? You’re a high achieving, big dreaming, goal setting, coffee drinking gal who’s maybe also Type A, maybe an Enneagram 3, maybe an oldest sibling…maybe…

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Gospel-centered Dating & What you Actually DESERVE in Relationships – with Ainsley Britain, THRIVE Ep. 180

Gospel-centered Dating & What you Actually DESERVE in Relationships – with Ainsley Britain, THRIVE Ep. 180

Podcaster, speaker, author and Enneagram coach Ainsley Britain is here to break down the “boo-boo dudes” – the always-unideal, sometimes-toxic, never-Mr.Rights who leave you feeling more confused, isolated, and ultimately less loved than you deserve.…

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Scents & Memories: Here’s How (+ Why) your Brain Connects the Two! – with Beth Geddio (P.S. WE MADE A CANDLE!!!), THRIVE Ep. 179

Scents & Memories: Here’s How (+ Why) your Brain Connects the Two! – with Beth Geddio (P.S. WE MADE A CANDLE!!!), THRIVE Ep. 179

Ever smell something that instantly brings you back to a specific memory, person, or point in time? Maybe the smell of fresh cut grass, or sugar cookies in the oven, or your mom’s perfume? I…

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