The FoundHer Series Podcast with Carrie Scollon

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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.

  1. MAR 18

    Liberated: Stefi Diebold on Shame, Secrets, and the Freedom of Telling the Truth

    What happens when you stop protecting a secret — and start telling the truth? In this episode, Carrie chats with Stefi Diebold, author of the chapter called Liberated in The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3. Stefi shares her deeply personal journey of carrying shame in silence for decades, and the moment she realized that keeping it hidden was costing her far more than speaking it ever could. This conversation explores stigma, self-judgment, vulnerability, and the quiet courage it takes to name what we’ve been taught to hide. Stefi reflects on how sharing her story became a turning point — not just for her own healing, but for connecting with others who thought they were alone. 🎧 This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if their story is “too much,” “too shameful,” or “too complicated” to share. Stefi’s answer is gentle but clear: your truth might be the very thing that frees someone else.

    25 min

  2. MAR 17

    Becoming Elite: Kimm’s Story of Cancer, Grit, and Reclaiming Strength

    What does it mean to become elite — not in performance, but in how you show up for yourself? In this episode of the FoundHer Podcast, Carrie sits down with Kimm Hutton, author of of the chapter, Becoming Elite in The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3. Kimm shares her breast cancer journey with rare honesty — including the guilt, fear, and unanswered questions that come with diagnosis — and the mindset shift that changed everything. By approaching recovery like an elite athlete, Kimm learned to trust her body, rely on expert support, and lead herself through the hardest season of her life. This conversation explores gratitude, resilience, accountability, and the powerful realization that healing sometimes begins when you decide to become your own hero. 🎧 A must-listen for anyone facing illness, recovery, or a moment that asks for strength beyond what you thought you had.

    25 min

  3. MAR 14

    Strength, Spirituality & Survival After Loss | Lori’s Story

    In this deeply moving episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Lori Nagy to explore her chapter Strength, Spirituality, and Survival from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Lori shares her experience of losing both her father and her daughter, and how spirituality, soul contracts, and storytelling helped her survive unimaginable grief. With honesty and tenderness, she reflects on honouring loved ones, continuing to live fully, and finding meaning after loss. Conversation highlights: - Grief and surviving profound loss - Spirituality and soul contracts - Honouring loved ones while moving forward - Writing as a tool for healing - Finding hope and meaning after tragedy 🎧 This episode is for anyone navigating grief, loss, or deep heartbreak—and searching for a way to keep living while honouring what was lost.

    18 min

  4. MAR 10

    Jessie’s Light: Turning Grief into a Safe Haven | Lynne's Story

    Some stories are born from unimaginable loss—and go on to save lives. In this episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Lynne Rosychuk to honour the life of her daughter Jessie and the legacy that followed. Lynne shares the story of losing her daughter to domestic violence and how that grief led to the creation of Jessie’s House, a 9,200 square-foot safe haven that has supported more than 800 women and 1,000 children. This conversation is about love, community, and the belief that everyone deserves to be safe, supported, and seen. Conversation highlights: - Honouring Jesse’s life and legacy - Domestic violence awareness and prevention - Building Jesse’s House as a trauma-informed home - Community support and collective action - Turning grief into protection and purpose 🎧 This episode is for anyone who believes personal stories can change systems and that love can build something lasting.

    25 min

  5. MAR 7

    The Embers We Carry: Rebuilding After Divorce | Kimberly's Story

    When the life you planned changes shape and you have to rebuild from the inside out? In this episode of the FoundHer Series Podcast, Carrie sits down with Kimberly Manning to explore her chapter The Embers We Carry from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Kimberly shares her experience navigating divorce, the emotional and practical realities of starting over, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when you’re carrying grief, change, and responsibility all at once. This conversation is a grounded look at resilience, identity, and what it means to rebuild a life that feels like yours again. Conversation highlights: - The emotional reality of divorce and transition - Rebuilding identity and self-trust - Resilience, reflection, and moving forward - Letting go of shame and self-blame -What Kimberly hopes readers carry from her story 🎧 This episode is for anyone walking through a major life transition and looking for hope, perspective, and proof that starting over is possible.

    29 min

  6. MAR 3

    School Days: Bullying,Relationships & Choosing Yourself

    The FoundHer Series Podcast chats with Michele Mackie to explore her chapter School Days from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Michele shares how childhood bullying influenced her sense of safety, self-worth, and the relationship patterns she carried into adulthood. Through awareness and healing, she reflects on learning to stand up for herself, breaking familiar cycles, and choosing self-love as her story continues to unfold. Conversation highlights: - Childhood bullying and long-term impact - Relationship patterns and emotional safety - Learning to advocate for yourself - Healing through self-awareness - Choosing yourself and rewriting your story 🎧 This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered why old patterns repeat and is ready to meet themselves with compassion and clarity.

    24 min

  7. FEB 28

    The Quiet Voice That Carries Me: Grief, Cancer & Resilience | Tanya's story

    Today's episode explores Tanya Conlin's chapter, The Quiet Voice That Carries Me from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Tanya and shares her story of losing her husband to cancer while raising their young daughter, followed by her own diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer. Through grief, illness, and uncertainty, she reflects on resilience, learning to receive support, and listening to the quiet inner voice that helped carry her through. Conversation highlights: - Grief, loss, and single motherhood - Navigating cancer diagnosis and treatment - Learning to receive help and support - Listening to inner wisdom during crisis - Resilience, self-compassion, and hope 🎧 This episode is for anyone moving through loss, illness, or uncertainty and learning to trust the quiet voice that carries them forward.

    22 min

  8. FEB 24

    The Ride of My Life: Joanna's Story

    Life doesn’t wait until we feel ready — sometimes it asks us to go anyway. In this episode of the FoundHer Podcast, Carrie sits down with Joanna Vervaat, chapter author of The Ride of My Life in The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Series Volume 3. Joanna shares her story of embracing fear, uncertainty, and growth - from moving countries while pregnant, to learning a new language, to trusting herself in unfamiliar terrain. Using the metaphor of a roller coaster, she reflects on how fear is often part of the ride, not a reason to stop living fully. This conversation explores vulnerability, self-trust, and the courage it takes to keep going even when you don’t have all the answers. 🎧 This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of change and wondering whether to hold on tighter or let themselves experience the ride.

    20 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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