The FoundHer Series Podcast with Carrie Scollon

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The FoundHer Series Podcast with Carrie Scollon

Host Carrie Scollon, change facilitator, interviews special guests exploring a woman's midlife journey. Topics range from self-compassion, manifestation, health, and self-discovery.

  1. 1D AGO

    Inhale Love, Exhale Gratitude with Lesa Mueller

    In this deeply moving episode, Carrie interviews Lesa Mueller, a contributing author in both The Lighthouse Series Volume 1 and Volume 2. Lesa shares her journey of advocating for her mother during her final days—honouring the grace and gratitude her mother embodied in both life and death. Lesa reflects on the profound experience of "walking her mom home", a gift she wishes she had fully appreciated earlier but is deeply grateful for now. She speaks candidly about reaching a place of acceptance rather than anger before her mother passed, the delayed grief that often comes with caregiving, and how being “in the trenches” can make it difficult to process emotions in the moment. Together, Carrie and Lesa explore: ✨ The emotional complexities of caregiving and advocacy for a loved one ✨ How grief can be delayed when we are focused on showing love and care ✨ Why we are wired to do hard things—but also need to be kind to ourselves ✨ The mantra "Inhale love, exhale gratitude", which Lesa first discovered while hiking the Inca Trail and later leaned on as a guiding practice through her mother’s passing ✨ How trusting your intuition becomes easier when you approach life from a calm place While we can’t fully prepare for life’s hardest moments, we can practice the tools that help—breathing, pausing, stepping away—to navigate them with more grace and presence.

    25 min

  2. MAR 26

    Beyond the Looking Glass with Laura Tolosi

    What if the signs your body gives you are trying to tell a deeper story? In this episode, Carrie talks with Laura Tolosi—nutritionist, mother, and author—about her journey of self-discovery, healing, breaking free from the cycle of negative self-talk, and finally learn to receive. In her chapter Love Yourself from the Inside Out in The Lighthouse Series Volume 2: Beautiful Chaos, Laura opens up about the moment she realized that emotional healing is just as vital as physical health. Professionally, she was focused on nutrition—but personally, she found herself waking up emotionally, recognizing the ways her body was signalling deeper truths. With vulnerability and wisdom, she reflects on a seed of insecurity planted during childhood, the struggles of body image, and the impact of fat shaming. Becoming a mother shifted her perspective—driving her to be the role model her daughters could look up to. Laura’s story is a reminder that loving yourself from the inside out takes intention, community, and trust in your own body’s wisdom.

    25 min

  3. MAR 19

    Beautiful Journey: Beautiful Chaos with Miranda Pellett

    Motherhood is a wild, deeply meaningful adventure—especially when raising a child with a rare genetic disorder. Meet Miranda Pellet, a thriving solo mom of four children under 10, whose beautiful journey took an unexpected turn when her daughter Amelia was diagnosed with GBS (Guillain-Barré Syndrome) eight years ago. As a contributing author in The Lighthouse Series Volume 2: Beautiful Chaos, Miranda shares her powerful story in a chapter aptly named Beautiful Chaos—a raw and heartfelt account of love, resilience, and the strength required for advocacy and awareness. In this Foundher.today podcast with Carrie Scollon, Miranda reflects on the challenges and triumphs of the journey, the joy of publishing her story, and the hope that Amelia will be able to look back and see not just the hardships, but the difficult and beautiful journey that has shaped them both.

    45 min

  4. MAR 12

    Now What - to Hardiness and Resilience with Tisa Sylvester

    In this episode of the FoundHer Series, Carrie chats with Tisa Sylvester, a contributing author to The Lighthouse Project – Beautiful Chaos: Embracing the Unexpected, Volume 2. Tisa’s chapter, Now What, explores the power of embracing challenges—navigating uncomfortable experiences and relationships that ultimately foster personal growth. Tisa’s story is one of hardiness and resilience, shaped by her willingness to say “yes” to unforeseen opportunities with curiosity and compassion. Her journey wasn’t without struggle—feelings of inadequacy often surfaced, contrasting sharply with her determination to grow. However, with the support of someone who believed in her, and stepping up to possibilities, she learned to reframe doubt as a catalyst for improvement rather than a setback. From dropping out of high school to an advanced critical care nursing. Now What? Carrie and Tisa also discuss the experience of contributing to Beautiful Chaos. Writing her chapter was not just a creative process but a deeply personal and therapeutic one. “All the feels came through in the writing process,” Tisa shares. Working with the editor was especially helpful, providing guidance and perspective that strengthened her storytelling. Tisa hopes to inspire others to take the first step toward new opportunities—even when it feels uncomfortable.

    21 min

  5. MAR 5

    A Lifetime of Shame with Gwen Haas

    In this episode of the FoundHer Series, Carrie sits down with Erin Gorrie, a contributing author to The Lighthouse Project – Beautiful Chaos, Volume 2. Erin’s chapter, A Lifetime of Shame, is a raw and powerful exploration of how shame took hold of her life, shaped her choices, and kept her trapped in a story of shame for decades. For 30 years, Erin carried the weight of her early experiences, constantly seeking external validation. But when everything came crashing down, she had a pivotal realization—90% of her experiences were within her control. This moment of clarity set her free. She began to set boundaries, release people-pleasing tendencies, and reclaim her self-worth. Erin shares the liberating process of writing her story, the deep connection she found within The Lighthouse Project community, and how telling her truth became the final piece of her own freedom. She reminds us that when we stop living in the shadows of shame and start embracing our whole selves—rough edges and all—we step into our true power. This episode is for every woman who has ever felt not enough, who has struggled with persistent or chronic shame, or who is ready to finally say, enough is enough. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about courage, healing, and reclaiming your story.

    42 min

  6. FEB 26

    The Little Alchemist MagicK with Gwen Haas

    In this episode of the FoundHer Series, Carrie sits down with Gwen Haas to talk about her powerful chapter in the book Beautiful Chaos. Gwen’s story is for the seekers, the ones who feel different, the ones who long to be seen. Through The Little Alchemist MagicK, Gwen shares her journey of navigating a world that didn’t always nourish or nurture her gifts. A highly sensitive person, she faced the challenge of growing up without the support to understand or embrace her uniqueness. The moment she truly felt seen was a supercharged experience—one of deep surrender, a push-and-pull of wanting to be held while fearing what it means to be recognized. She opens up about her awakening, learning how to exist in a world that often misunderstands sensitivity and gifts. We also explore a profound story of her father’s passing and how it shaped her path. This chapter, this conversation, is a gift—an invitation for those ready to embrace their inner alchemist, to find the magic in their own being, and to feel truly seen. Tune in for a soul-stirring episode that might just spark something divine in you. #Podcast #AlchemistMagic #feelingseen #BeautifulChaos

    28 min

  7. FEB 19

    50 50 Chance of Survival with Marianne White

    In this episode, Carrie welcomes Marianne White, a contributing author to Beautiful Chaos: Embracing the Unexpected and the Lighthouse Series. Marianne first shared her raw and emotional journey through divorce in Volume 1—now, in her second chapter, she shifts the focus to what she wishes she had known about this massive step, hoping to support other women contemplating the same option. With divorce statistics painting a stark reality, Marianne challenges the stigma surrounding it. She isn’t pro-divorce, but she is pro-truth—and for some, divorce is the right choice. She opens up about the struggles, from career impacts to financial impacts, while also sharing the empowering realization that divorce isn't an ending—it’s a new beginning. Carrie and Marianne discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship, why the phrase “broken home” couldn’t be further from her reality, and why prioritizing her own social and emotional well-being ultimately helped her children thrive. If you or someone you know is contemplating divorce, this conversation is a must-listen. You are not alone. Your story isn’t over. It’s just beginning. #Podcast #DivorceStigma #NewBeginnings #CoParenting #BeautifulChaos #MarianneWhite Useful Resources Click here to find links to follow all our guests. Click here to learn about FoundHer projects & events!

    21 min

  8. FEB 12

    Foreboding Joy and The Hummingbird with Heather Goodall

    In this deeply heartfelt episode, Carrie sits down with Heather Goodall, one of the authors of Beautiful Chaos: Embracing the Unexpected, to explore the tension between doing good in the world and knowing when it’s enough. Heather shares how a simple childhood ritual—asking “What good deed will you do today?” shaped her life, fuelling both purpose (positively) and pressure (negatively). Over time, the desire to make a difference became tangled with guilt, leading her to question: When is it ever enough? When am I enough? The term foreboding joy, borrowed from Brené Brown, fits here as the fear of not doing enough can rob us of gratitude and presence. Heather’s journey—spanning moments from her childhood time in El Salvador to the loss of her brother, to everyday acts of appreciation—reminds us that impact isn’t measured by size, but by intention. Through a beautiful analogy of the hummingbird, Heather offers a powerful shift in perspective: What if we simply do what we can, with the energy we have, and trust that it matters? Join us for a conversation on joy, guilt, and the freedom that comes from embracing the power of enough. ✨ Useful Resources Click here to find links to follow all our guests. Click here to learn about FoundHer projects & events!

    23 min
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    Host Carrie Scollon, change facilitator, interviews special guests exploring a woman's midlife journey. Topics range from self-compassion, manifestation, health, and self-discovery.

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