The Nourisher Podcast

Caylar Brinkman
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
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If you’ve ever felt like you were the only one struggling to balance ambition with vulnerability… if you’ve longed for conversations that go deeper than surface-level inspiration… if you’re open-minded, growth-oriented, and deeply committed to seeing other women rise, this podcast is for you. The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Stay Strong. Stay Connected. Keep Growing.

  1. 1D AGO

    The Strong Ones Are Tired with Marcy McKay

    There are two kinds of tired. The kind you sleep off, and the kind that's been quietly building for years. In this episode, I sat down with Marcy McKay — author, speaker, and mindset coach — and y'all, she had me looking at my own life by the end of it. Marcy opens up about her 2017 house fire and how it forced her to uncover something she never expected: perfectionism, over-functioning, and a lifelong need to be the fixer for everyone around her. What started as the worst thing that ever happened to her became the wake-up call she didn't know she needed. We talk about what high-functioning burnout actually looks like, the difference between CARE and CARRY, and why so many women are still hauling weight from 2020 that they never put down. Marcy even turned the mic on me a little! If you've ever driven somewhere and couldn't remember the drive, said yes before you even checked in with yourself, or reloaded the dishwasher because your husband did it wrong... this one's for you. Check out Marcy's books on Amazon! Transforming Your Stress - https://amzn.to/4cmPgWS Pennies from Burger Heaven - https://amzn.to/4vj1xUB Bones and Lies Between Us - https://amzn.to/3PPYTFV Stars Among the Dead - https://amzn.to/3PPutDI The Moon Rises at Dawn - https://amzn.to/3PTFfsB Work with Marcy McKay - https://marcymckay.com/ Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and keep growing! The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Learn more about the mission and vision for The Nourisher Podcast at www.thenourisherpod.com.  Follow us on social Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube

    1 hr

  2. MAR 31

    32 Years In, and I'm Starting Over with Dorelen Rasor

    What happens when the job that defined you for 32 years is suddenly gone AND you're 50 years old, starting over? In this episode, I sit down with my best friend Dorelen, a woman who built herself up from a customer service rep at 19 to Vice President and Director of Operations, growing a company from one location to five and becoming the heartbeat of everything she touched. And then, in an instant, that chapter closed. Dorelen gets refreshingly honest about what the transition has actually looked like from the grief, the loss of identity, the silence where a full inbox used to be, and the unexpected places she found herself again. Spoiler alert: it wasn't a new job title. It was a patio, a good drink, and the friends who didn't need her to have it all together. This one is for the woman who has ever tied her worth to what she does. For anyone in the middle of a season that didn't go according to plan. And for anyone who just needs permission to still be figuring it out. Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and keep growing! The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Learn more about the mission and vision for The Nourisher Podcast at www.thenourisherpod.com.  Follow us on social Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube

    1h 3m

  3. MAR 17

    Stop Trying to Rebuild What You HAD

    If you’re in a season of change — a move, a new chapter, a total life shake-up — this episode is for you. In this little treat of an episode, we’re digging into something most women don’t talk about: the quiet grief that comes with life transitions, and the sneaky trap of trying to rebuild your old life instead of actually growing into your new one. The version of you that had it all together? She’s gone. And that might be the best thing that’s ever happened to you. This isn’t a self-help lecture. It’s the kind of conversation you’d have with your best friend over girl dinner and a glass of rosé. Because personal growth doesn’t have to be a TED Talk. Sometimes it’s just an honest moment of asking yourself "what do I actually want to bring into this next season?" Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and keep growing! The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Learn more about the mission and vision for The Nourisher Podcast at www.thenourisherpod.com.  Follow us on social Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube

    15 min

  4. MAR 3

    Challenge Accepted: Women Making Their Mark in Aviation with Katilyn Pereida & Shanell Gonzalez

    In honor of International Women in Aviation Month, this episode of The Nourisher Podcast features two inspiring women from International Aerospace Coatings who are breaking barriers in the aviation industry. Kaitlyn Pereida, a 23-year-old aircraft painter, shares how she transitioned from graphic design into aviation and what it’s like stepping into leadership at a young age in a male-dominated field. Shanell Gonzalez, U.S. Supply Chain Manager and single mother of three, opens up about her journey from teen mom and high school dropout to leading five sites across the United States. We discuss confidence, resilience, workplace leadership, mentorship, and what it truly takes for women to succeed in aviation careers. From aircraft painting to supply chain management, their stories highlight the power of self-belief, strong mentorship, and showing up even on the hard days. Whether you’re interested in aviation careers, women in leadership, personal growth, or overcoming adversity, this conversation will leave you inspired to chase your goals and take up space in any room you walk into. Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and keep growing! The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Learn more about the mission and vision for The Nourisher Podcast at www.thenourisherpod.com.  Follow us on social Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube

    56 min

  5. FEB 17

    Recomposed: Seeing Yourself Through a Kinder Lens with Abby Craft

    In this episode of the Recomposed series, we’re talking about body image, confidence, and what it really means to feel beautiful in your own skin. This week, I’m joined by boudoir photographer Abby Craft, who shares how she pivoted from marketing into boudoir photography and how that leap not only changed her business, but her life. We dive into the misconceptions around boudoir photography, the vulnerability women carry into a session, and the powerful transformations that happen when they choose to take up space exactly as they are. We talk about the temptation to wait until we lose the weight, until life slows down, until we feel “ready” and why embracing yourself now might be the most radical act of self-love. Whether you book a boudoir session or simply choose to look at yourself with more grace, this episode is a reminder: you are worthy now. Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and keep growing! The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Learn more about the mission and vision for The Nourisher Podcast at www.thenourisherpod.com.  Follow us on social Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube

    43 min

  6. FEB 3

    After Addiction: A Story of Loss and Growth with Kimberly Griggs

    Some conversations stay with you long after the recording ends, and this is one of them. In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with Kimberly Griggs, owner of Ignite Consulting & Coaching, for an honest conversation about loss, resilience, and the quiet work of rebuilding a life you never planned for. Kimberly shares her story of losing her father to cancer, and just six weeks later, losing her husband at a young age due to addiction all while raising three small children. We talk about what it means to navigate profound grief, how Al-Anon became a lifeline in her healing journey, and the moment she realized that growth doesn’t come from fixing others, but from letting go of control. This episode isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about sitting in the middle of change, listening to that small inner voice, and slowly learning who you are on the other side of survival. Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and keep growing! The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Learn more about the mission and vision for The Nourisher Podcast at www.thenourisherpod.com.  Follow us on social Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube

    1h 2m

  7. JAN 20

    Parenting Through the Unexpected with Haley Crow

    Motherhood doesn’t always follow the path we imagine. Sometimes, it asks more of us than we ever thought possible. In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I visit with Haley Crow, a mom of two whose journey has been shaped by resilience, faith, and deep love. Haley shares her experience raising her daughter Olivia, who has Down syndrome and is a childhood cancer survivor, while also navigating the emotional ripple effects on her younger daughter, marriage, and extended family. Haley opens up about receiving a life-altering diagnosis during pregnancy, walking through a leukemia diagnosis years later, and learning how to hold both grief and gratitude at the same time. She reflects on how these experiences reshaped her identity beyond motherhood influencing her faith, her career in pediatric nursing, and her understanding of strength. Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and keep growing! The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Learn more about the mission and vision for The Nourisher Podcast at www.thenourisherpod.com.  Follow us on social Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube

    52 min

  8. JAN 6

    Clearing the Desk: Leadership, Presence & Doing What Matters with Schae Sissel

    What does leadership look like when hustle stops working and presence starts to matter more? In this episode, I sit down with dance studio owner and leader Schae Sissel for an honest, thoughtful conversation about growth, motherhood, burnout, and redefining success in seasons that demand more of us. We unpack what it means to clear the desk—to release perfectionism, stop carrying everything alone, and focus on what truly matters. From building confident kids and teams, to learning when vulnerability builds trust (and when it doesn’t), Schae shares how her leadership has evolved over 14 years of business, life changes, and hard seasons. This is for anyone who feels torn between ambition and presence, who’s learning to let go without losing themselves, and who’s discovering that success doesn’t always look like trophies. It can often look like peace, clarity, and being home when it counts. Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and keep growing! The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Learn more about the mission and vision for The Nourisher Podcast at www.thenourisherpod.com.  Follow us on social Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube

    1h 3m
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If you’ve ever felt like you were the only one struggling to balance ambition with vulnerability… if you’ve longed for conversations that go deeper than surface-level inspiration… if you’re open-minded, growth-oriented, and deeply committed to seeing other women rise, this podcast is for you. The Nourisher Podcast is for the woman who feels alone in her journey and is yearning for connection and sisterhood built upon vulnerability, authenticity, and open hearts.  Stay Strong. Stay Connected. Keep Growing.

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  • Creator
    Caylar Brinkman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Nourisher Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Nourisher Podcast

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