Podcast Episodes

What My Father's Death Taught Me About Love with Lindsay Bomstein

Episode 82

Healing often begins in the stories we share—especially when we have the courage to tell them. Vulnerability doesn’t just dissolve shame; it nurtures inner strength. This week’s guest on the Cracking…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Food as Medicine: How Grief Led Andrea Nakayama to Transform Nutrition

Episode 81

What are your favorite foods and drinks? For me, it’s pizza and coffee—no question. But at the same time, I love feeling healthy, fueling my body with nourishing foods, and living a vibrant life. And…

Published on 6 months ago

A Must-Listen: Donna Sacks on Angelic Guidance – You Are Light, Fear is an Illusion

Episode 80

I’m going to be bossy for a moment—this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. Trust me, Donna Sacks will make you feel better about your life, reminding you that you are deeply supported and loved.

In this powerf…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cory Richards: The Climb Within-Everest, Addiction, & Mental Illness

Episode 79

What keeps you grounded? What activities, habits, and rituals help you stay balanced, healthy, and fully human?

In this week’s episode of Cracking Open, I dive deep into these questions and more with …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Heal the Body, Heal the Mind with Jaycee Gossett, Founding Teacher of The Class

Episode 78

“Dance is for everybody. I believe that dance came from the people, and it should always be delivered back to the people.”
~ Alvin Ailey

This powerful quote captures the spirit of this week’s conversa…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Eboo Patel: Building Better Communities through Pluralism and Faith

Episode 77

I want to begin today by extending my deepest sympathies to the people of Los Angeles. To those who have suffered unimaginable losses due to the California fires, please know that my heart, prayers, …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Fully Step Into Your Life With Christina Rasmussen

Episode 76

I don’t know about you, but I’ve learned that New Year’s resolutions don’t work well for me. Eat healthier, exercise more, and have more gratitude—those are the usual go-to's.

Maybe it’s my Midwester…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Neurosurgeon Dr. James Doty on the Power of Manifestation, and Positive Mindset

Episode 75

I will never forget the first time I read Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart by Dr. James Doty. It completely shifted my a…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mary Pipher & Elizabeth Lesser: Embodying Love & Seeing Hope in the Human Heart

Episode 74

What an intense past couple of weeks!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve experienced a whirlwind of emotions lately. I feel sad about my kids' futures and am grieving over the state of our democracy.

A…

Published on 10 months ago

Re-Release: Mary Pipher Brings Hope to All

Episode 73

The Cracking Open podcast has an exciting upcoming episode where, for the first time, I host a dual interview with Elizabeth Lesser and Mary Pipher to discuss a particular and profound issue for wome…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago