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Beauty in the Break

Cesar Cardona & Foster Wilson

Beauty in the Break is a new podcast that explores the powerful moments when life shatters—and the unexpected beauty that follows.

Hosted by public speaker Cesar Cardona & filmmaker and poet Foster Wilson, each episode dives into conversations of healing, transformation and resilience through self-awareness, storytelling and mindfulness. Whether you’re navigating change or seeking inspiration, this series uncovers the common threads that connect us all, to help you achieve personal or professional growth.

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#63
Tuesday · 40 min
Beauty in the Break-Up: This is How We Say Goodbye
After two and a half years together, Foster and Cesar sit down to share something they never planned to announce on a microphone: their break-up. With honesty, vulnerability, and grace, they walk through what led to the end of their relationship. From people-pleasing patterns and emotional incompatibility to the weight of navigating an open relationship, they attempt to model what conscious uncoupling and healthy communication after a breakup can actually look like. They share what's next for the show and for their family, reminding everyone that love can take a different shape, and there is beauty even in this break. In this episode they explore: What actually ended Foster and Cesar's relationship What it looks like when two people who deeply love each other realize they handle emotions in fundamentally different ways What Foster and Cesar want their kids to know if they ever listen to this episode someday You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum doula services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. This episode is also brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates. Send us Fan Mail
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#62
September 1 · 53 min
Not My Reality, Bitch! How Morgan Victory Cook Bets on Herself
In this high-energy give-no-fucks episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar sit down with their friend Morgan Victory Cook, producer and on-air personality of the nationally syndicated The Woody Show, for a wildly honest conversation about the law of assumption, doing things before you're ready, and what it actually takes to build the mindset that turns your wildest goals into reality. From competing in her first boxing match to selling her sweaty socks for content, Morgan is a masterclass in radical self-belief, embracing discomfort, and the kind of delusional confidence that somehow keeps working. In this episode they explore: What is the law of assumption, and how did it completely shift Morgan's reality? What happens when you stop caring what people think and start doing things before you're ready What it actually feels like to step into a boxing ring for the very first time Morgan Victory Cook on IG: @morganvictory If this episode spoke to you, you will love ‘I Think I’m Gay…But I’m Married’ with Katie Hall. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum doula services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Morgan Victory Cook This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#61
August 18 · 52 min
How to Have a Life Outside Your Career with Amy Hill
Foster and Cesar sit down with actress and comedienne Amy Hill (Magnum P.I., All-American Girl, 50 First Dates) where she opens up about growing up mixed-race and "othered" in Seattle, finding her voice through Japanese theater and improv comedy, and becoming a single mom via adoption at 47. She traces her 200+ credit Hollywood career back to one rule: say yes first, figure out the rest later. This episode digs into identity, representation, and the quiet resilience it takes to build a creative life entirely on your own terms. In this episode they explore: Why Amy refuses to drop an accent on command Inside her decision to adopt and become a single mom at 47 How "yes, and" became her entire life philosophy. Amy Hill IG: @amyhillactor Amy Hill on IMDB If this episode spoke to you, you will love From Homeless to the Oscars: Dedrick Bonner on Resilience. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum doula services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Amy Hill This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#60
August 11 · 59 min
Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Heal Relationships with JJ Brake (Revisiting)
In Part 1 of this moving conversation, Cesar and Foster sit down with Foster’s longtime therapist, JJ Brake, to explore what truly makes relationships thrive. JJ is an expert in couples therapy, parent education, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and shares the three keys to lasting connection. She breaks down how to navigate conflict, communicate courageously, and offers tangible tools for more mindful relationships. In this episode they explore: The 3 relationship skills that every couple should know Why context doesn’t matter in conflict and what to focus on instead The power of the U-turn: how to take ownership of your triggers and communicate from the heart Why “I’m sorry” often misses the mark and what real accountability sounds like The surprising emotional truth behind your child’s “tantrums” To connect with JJ Brake, visit jjbrake.com. Her app Unblend.me is the first platform designed for between-session mental wellness. Try it for free now! Also mentioned: Episode 7: The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose Episode 14: What We Learned in Therapy The Gottman Method Intimacy From The Inside Out Non-Violent Communication Internal Family Systems Punished By Rewards by Alfie Kohn The Sound Relationship House Listen here to Part 2 of our conversation with JJ. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram. Cesar Cardona: Attend his upcoming speaking engagements Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Receive his monthly newsletter Insights That Matter Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her monthly newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Special Guest: JJ Brake This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#59
August 4 · 54 min
Take Back Your Life from Social Media with Amelia Hruby
Itching to ditch Instagram? Foster and Cesar sit down with feminist writer, philosopher, and podcaster Amelia Hruby, author of Your Attention is Sacred and host of the Off the Grid podcast, for a conversation about social media addiction, the attention economy, and what it really means to reclaim your life, your creativity, and your authentic self from the algorithms designed to keep you scrolling. From the hidden cost of being a content creator on social media to the radical idea that you don't need Instagram to build a thriving business or creative career, this episode explores intentional living, digital boundaries, and the quiet, sacred power of choosing where you put your attention. If you’re burned out, creatively drained, or quietly resentful of the time you spend on your phone, this one’s for you. In this episode they explore: What happens to your sense of self when you spend years trying to please an algorithm? The one thing no one tells you about quitting social media Can you actually build a creative business or career without social media? Amelia Hruby Buy her book Your Attention is Sacred (Except on Social Media) Listen to her podcast Off the Grid: Leaving Social Media Get her FREE guide: 100 Ways to Share Your Work & Life Without Social Media If this episode spoke to you, you will love What is Healthy Screentime? where we explore reclaiming real connection with ourselves and others. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum doula services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Amelia Hruby This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#58
July 28 · 38 min
What is Healthy Screen Time? Reclaiming Real Connection (Revisiting)
Foster and Cesar dive deep into our screen habits, asking the vital question: what does a healthy relationship with your phone actually look like? They share their evolving perspectives on smartphones, screen time, and social media, especially as parents who are navigating the decision of when (and how) to introduce tech to their children. They examine not just the mental health data around screen use, but also the emotional undercurrents: dopamine addiction, numbing, comparison culture, and the aching loneliness that can exist in the age of hyper-connectivity. This is a warm, non-judgmental conversation for anyone wrestling with digital burnout, setting phone boundaries, or seeking alternatives to screen-based connection. Drawing on their own family systems and creative lives, Foster and Cesar unpack screen time as the "new fast food," exploring how to treat smartphones as tools (not lifelines) and how real-life community and mindful connection are the true antidotes to digital overwhelm. A must-listen for anyone exploring digital wellness, conscious social media use, and building meaningful relationships in a tech-saturated world. In this episode they explore: Are we living in The McSmartphone Era? Parenting: when is the right time to give a kid a phone? Are we connecting—or just numbing? What actually makes a phone habit healthy? Why boundaries and intention matter more than just deleting apps Dopamine vs. oxytocin: the chemistry behind phone addiction Transforming your digital habits—without shame Also mentioned: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Worry Over Social Media May Be Misplaced - Stanford study Foster’s eating disorder which is explored in The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose Off the Grid with Amelia Hruby You can also watch the episodes on YouTube! If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram. Cesar Cardona: Attend his upcoming speaking engagements Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Receive his monthly newsletter Insights That Matter Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her monthly newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#57
July 21 · 57 min
We Are All Magic (And Crystals Can Prove It) with Ceci Greco
What if the most magical thing in the universe isn't out there somewhere…it's you? Foster and Cesar sit down with Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Ceci Greco for a conversation about crystals, magic, creative entrepreneurship, and what it actually means to excavate your truest self from everything life has layered on top of it. Together they explore what it means to build a creative business on your own terms, stay true to your artistic self, and recognize the rare and irreplaceable thing that was inside you all along. If you've ever wondered whether you can be both the artist and the CEO, both the dreamer and the one who gets things done, this episode was made for you. In this episode they explore: Can you build a successful company without being a dick? Ceci’s peak life experience that made her weep What does the way a crystal forms inside the earth have to do with who you really are? Ceci Greco IG: @cecigrecojewelry Check out her jewelry at cecigreco.com If this episode spoke to you, you will love Question Everything You’ve Inherited with Brandon Kyle Goodman. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Ceci Greco This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#56
July 14 · 27 min
Why Canceling People Isn't Working (and What Does)
Letting our hair down! In this playful episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar answer rapid-fire questions that pull back the curtain on their deeper selves. From sleeping in odd places and the hottest non-sexual turn-ons to their most inspirational couples and political accountability in this democracy. It's part comedy, part philosophy, part relationship deep-dive, and an unscripted glimpse into the minds and dynamic of the two people behind the mic. In this episode they explore: Foster’s hot take on the American medical system Cesar’s hot take on the American political system The hottest thing Foster can wear to turn Cesar on (it’s not what you think!) How Cesar can make the entire Universe make sense in just 10 minutes Also mentioned: Episode 23: Our Most Uncomfortable Conversation Yet: Money Episode 39: How to Keep Your Light in Dark Times with Lesley Fera You can also watch the episodes on YouTube! If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. Send us Fan Mail
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#55
July 7 · 54 min
How to Quiet Food Noise & Find Your Way to Intuitive Eating with Sabrina Magnan
From one viral TikTok post, we got hundreds of comments saying “Do I have an eating disorder?” So Foster and Cesar sat down with food freedom and intuitive eating coach Sabrina Magnan, host of the Live Unrestricted podcast, for a gentle but honest conversation about diet culture, disordered eating, food noise, and what it actually means to heal your relationship with food and your body. You’re guaranteed to learn about your eating habits as Sabrina breaks down the real difference between intuitive eating and impulsive eating, why willpower has nothing to do with it, and how the path to food freedom runs straight through your nervous system, your emotions, and the beliefs you inherited long before you ever chose your first diet. If you've ever felt out of control around food, trapped in the restrict-binge cycle, or exhausted by the constant mental noise, this episode is exactly what you've been looking for. In this episode they explore: The one thing no one tells you about the restrict-binge cycle What happens when you finally stop fighting your body and start listening to it? What food freedom actually looks like Sabrina Magnan IG: @sabrina.magnan.health Get her FREE Mini-Course “Decode Your Food Noise” Join her Food Freedom Academy Listen to her podcast Live, Unrestricted Related episode: The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose, Foster first breaks down her undiagnosed eating disorder of 22 years. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Sabrina Magnan This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#54
June 30 · 27 min
The One Thing Your Older Self Would Tell You Today
Let’s flip the script on the old "letter to your younger self" exercise! Instead Foster and Cesar channel letters from their older, wiser selves, offering radical self-compassion, body acceptance, and personal growth wisdom that most of us spend a lifetime trying to find. From Cesar's quiet battle with his self-worth and inner critic, to Foster's vision of a barefoot, witchy life in Topanga full of drum circles and lemongrass tea, this episode is a tender, funny, and deeply human meditation on what it means to live fully – and if you've ever wondered whether your life is becoming what it was always meant to be, this one is for you. In this episode they explore: The 3-step process Cesar uses to tame his inner critic What does it actually mean to be fully in your body? The life hack for spotting a beautiful moment before it becomes a memory If this episode spoke to you, you will love Stop Caring What People Think: The Art of Giving Less Fucks. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. Send us Fan Mail
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#53
June 23 · 41 min
'I Think I'm Gay…But I’m Married' with Katie Hall
Happy PRIDE 🌈 from all the queer and questioning folks here at Beauty in the Break!! In this episode, Foster and Cesar sit down with actor and wedding planner Katie Hall for a raw, hilarious, and deeply moving conversation about her journey of queer self-discovery. After 16 years with her husband and two kids, Katie has found what it truly means to live authentically. This pride-worthy episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning their sexuality, navigating a late-in-life exploration, or sitting with the courage it takes to choose yourself, even when everything looks fine on paper. Katie's story is the definition of finding beauty in the breaking: a thousand quiet whispers that grew too loud to ignore, and a life that is finally, fully her own. In this episode they explore: Did Tiktok know Katie was gay before she did? Why "coming out" isn't the right term for everyone What it feels like to be fully in your body for the first time Katie Hall her short film SH(OUT) is in festivals now! IG: @theplantbasedboo IG: @bestdayeverla_events Get her “gayer by the minute” shirt at for the feels co Catch Katie on our Soup & Stories Episodes Part 1 and Part 2! You can also watch the episodes on YouTube (and see Katie’s rad shirt!). If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Katie Hall This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#52
June 16 · 57 min
We Got Coached on Air: Navigating Our Open Relationship with Ally Iseman (Pt. 2)
An inside look: a LIVE on-air coaching session. Foster and Cesar built a relationship on their own terms, and now they spill all the sticky parts of opening their relationship with the help of relationship coach and non-monogamy educator Ally Iseman. This is a rare, real-time look at what navigating consensual non-monogamy actually feels like from the inside. Ally guides them through the emotional terrain of being in an open relationship, giving practical tools and anchor behaviors along the way. For anyone in a non-monogamous OR monogamous relationship, this episode is a masterclass in conscious partnership and emotional intelligence. In this episode they explore: What happens when one partner is sexually active outside the relationship, and the other isn't? Foster’s deep fear of disappointing Cesar The difference between equality and equity in a relationship — and why it matters A new practice that Foster and Cesar put to use right away Ally Iseman, CRC: What is your relationship style? Take the quiz! Passport 2 Pleasure IG: @allyiseman or @passport2pleasure Listen to Part 1 of our conversation with Ally Iseman here: Opening Your Relationship the Right Way with Ally Iseman (Pt. 1). You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Ally Iseman, CRC This episode is brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. Send us Fan Mail
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#51
June 9 · 1 hr 5 min
Opening Your Relationship the Right Way with Ally Iseman (Pt. 1)
Is jealousy actually good for your relationship? Foster and Cesar sit down with relationship coach and non-monogamy educator Ally Iseman, for a candid conversation about opening their relationship and the practice of ethical non-monogamy (ENM) or consensual non-monogamy (CNM) – wait, what’s the difference?? Turns out there’s a skill set behind building conscious partnerships. Ally offers a compassionate framework that challenges the inherited scripts most of us never questioned. Whether you're polyamorous, monogamous, or simply curious about what healthy relationships can look like, this conversation is a masterclass in emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the courage it takes to truly know yourself. In this episode they explore: Is jealousy actually good for your relationship? The one question to ask before you open your relationship How to stay emotionally connected to your partner while exploring non-monogamy The four types of jealousy and what each one is trying to tell you Ally Iseman, CRC: What is your relationship style? Take the quiz! Passport 2 Pleasure IG: @allyiseman or @passport2pleasure If this episode spoke to you, you will love Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Heal Relationships with JJ Brake (Pt. 1) where an expert couples therapist helps with common relationship conflicts. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Ally Iseman, CRC This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#50
June 2 · 40 min
Do We Actually Suck at Compliments?
Do you struggle with receiving compliments? Foster and Cesar explore the art of giving and receiving compliments. Why do we have such a hard time accepting praise? And what’s the difference between physical and character-based compliments? Together they unpack how authentic affirmation strengthens relationships and how rejecting a compliment is like rejecting a gift. Foster and Cesar also dive into masculine and feminine energy dynamics in how they exchange words of affirmation. They each share their favorite compliments and how to truly make someone’s day. In this episode they explore: Why rejecting a compliment is the same as rejecting the person giving it Why physical compliments are the least interesting thing to give (and why) What happens when you compliment someone on their effort vs. their appearance How masculine and feminine energy shows up differently in giving compliments If this episode spoke to you, you will love Stop Caring What People Think: The Art of Giving Less Fucks. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. Send us Fan Mail
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#49
May 26 · 56 min
Question Everything You've Inherited with Brandon Kyle Goodman
Who would you be if society never got its hands on you? In this expansive conversation, writer, actor, and host of the hilarious podcast Tell Me Something Messy Brandon Kyle Goodman joins Foster and Cesar to discuss ‘disruptive curiosity’, destigmatizing sex, and choosing to be child-free in a society that expects parenthood. Brandon opens up about their new journey on Lexapro, the healing power of talking openly about sex while working on Big Mouth, and the profound decision to not have children despite years of assuming they would. Brandon is both hilarious and wise, as they break down how to live authentically, build community, and break generational cycles by asking the questions no one else wants you to ask, like… aren’t all sports super gay?? In this episode they explore: Why Brandon tried on heels to discover what was truly theirs vs. what was inherited The moment Brandon realized: "I don't want kids" (and how that broke a generational cycle) The difference between wanting to have kids and wanting to be a parent Why raising a mixed-race child as a gay couple required questions they couldn't answer Brandon Kyle Goodman: Listen to their podcast Tell Me Something Messy Subscribe to their Substack IG: @brandonkylegoodman Also mentioned: Pamela Samuelson’s Sex Ed class for tweens/teens & Take Back The Speculum: EMBODYWORK If this episode spoke to you, you will love From Homeless to The Oscars: Dedrick Bonner on Resilience. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review. It really helps! Reach out to the show! Send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Brandon Kyle Goodman This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#48
May 19 · 30 min
Stop Caring What People Think: The Art of Giving Less Fucks
Why do we care so much about what other people think? Foster and Cesar explore the art of giving less fucks, as a source of freedom from needing to control how others perceive you. Despite a world steeped in people-pleasing, our biological fear of being ostracized by the tribe no longer serves us in the age of social media and cancel culture. They ask the question: is it possible to incrementally build the muscle of caring less? They reveal how to balance kindness and truth, why you can't control how someone receives your message, and the power of giving less fucks as a soil bed for boldness and creativity. In this episode they explore: The real work: not giving a fuck without anger Why caring what people think is a biological fear that no longer serves us How Foster incrementally desensitized herself to being seen Cesar's "back pocket fucklessness" and when to access it How posting daily on TikTok made the flops stop mattering If this episode spoke to you, you will love How to Keep Creating When Your Inner Critic Says You’re Worthless. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. Send us Fan Mail
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#47
May 12 · 58 min
Inside 19 Years of Couples Therapy: What Dr. Molly Burrets Wishes Everyone Knew
Advocate for yourself! Clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Molly Burrets discovered a brain tumor after years of doctors dismissing symptoms. This taught her about self-advocacy, meeting herself at rock bottom, and then asking for help. With 19 years of couples therapy experience, Dr. Molly reveals insights on resentment in relationships, the mental load women carry, dating wisdom, and why knowing your worth is the foundation for everything, from advocating in the medical system to building partnerships that actually work. In this episode they explore: The exact words to say that make doctors legally required to investigate your concerns How "having it all" was really just "doing it all" with no peace or ease The hidden truth about resentment Why you should never marry someone you wouldn't go into business with What Dr. Molly uses to make the invisible labor visible The dating advice no one talks about Dr. Molly Burrets: Connect with Dr. Molly Listen to her podcast Kissing Frogs IG: @drmollyburrets Also mentioned: Eve Rodsky’s book Fair Play If this episode spoke to you, you will love Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Heal Relationships with JJ Brake. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Special Guest: Dr. Molly Burrets This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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May 5 · 24 min
Spill the Strawberries: Foster's Struggle with Carrying Too Much
Are you feeling burned out and buried under everything you're carrying? Foster opens up about losing herself in her workload, sacrificing personal joy for potential collective success, and how that pattern affected both her relationship with Cesar and her own vibrancy. They discuss the gendered nature of caretaking and burden-carrying and how women especially take on too much. This conversation is for anyone who feels gray inside from carrying too much, has lost touch with what brings them joy, or needs permission to disappoint others for the sake of finding themselves again. In this episode they explore: Why Foster disappeared from the vibrancy of her own relationship The waiter metaphor that perfectly explains burnout (and why you can't accept help) How sacrificing current joy for potential future success steals your life The gendered reality of who carries the burden Why "let me know if you need anything" doesn't actually help How to actually help someone who's carrying too much Also mentioned: Loonshots by Safi Bahcall If this episode spoke to you, you will love Why It’s Never Equal where we explore gender roles and invisible labor. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. Send us Fan Mail
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April 28 · 45 min
How to Keep Creating When Your Inner Critic Says You're Worthless
Struggling with creative block or self-doubt as an artist? In this episode, Foster breaks open her creative process behind writing and publishing Afternoon Abundance in just 9 months, from blank page to published book. Cesar explores the double-edged sword of being a creative person and the battle between inspiration and self-doubt. They lay out the three pillars every artist needs: time for nothing (unstructured creative time), "this too is honey" (transforming experiences into art), and the create-reflect-recreate cycle. Taking inspiration from Andrea Gibson and Elizabeth Gilbert, they explore how to overcome creative fear, why discomfort is essential for artistic growth, and the audacity required to keep creating when no one's waiting for you to succeed. This conversation is for anyone struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, waiting for permission, or battling their inner critic while trying to bring something new into the world. In this episode they explore: The three pillars every creative person needs (including "time for nothing") What "this too is honey" means for transforming experiences into art The habit that made sitting down to a blank page less terrifying Why no fuck's left to give is actually the secret to unstoppable creativity Also referenced: Episode 24: What Depression Really Feels Like Episode 9: Finding Laughter in Life & Death with Jennica Schwartzman Episode 3: Foster’s Loss (losing her son Wilde) The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail
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#44
April 21 · 30 min
Buy the Change: Conscious Capitalism & Common Cents with Cesar Cardona
Where do you shop instead of Amazon and Target? Two words: B Corporations. This episode is for anyone who is tired of corporate greed but doesn’t know what to do about it. Cesar and Foster break down one of the most powerful (and overlooked) forms of everyday activism: conscious spending, ethical shopping and brands to “buy-cott” instead of boycott. They dig into B Corp, an independent auditing organization that scores companies on how they treat their workers, the environment, and their customers. In this episode they explore: How to weaponize your wallet in a capitalist society What makes a brand “good”? What if you can’t afford to buy independent brands? A few good brands to start with Here are some resources for you! Cesar’s One Stop Shop for Good Brands Newsletter or find them yourself at B Corp EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database Goods Unite Us: find the political affiliations of big companies Green Film: helps productions go green Ancient & Brave: supplements Giftphoria: the Amazon alternative for Angelenos If this episode spoke to you, you will love How to Quiet Your Inner Critic where we explore the 4 steps of Growth Mindfulness. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. Take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps. Like really… it does! Tell us your barrier breaking story. Send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona: Receive his newsletter Insights That Matter Get guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and Spotify Foster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon Abundance Learn about her postpartum services Receive her newsletter Foster’s Village Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. Send us Fan Mail
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