Beauty in the Break

Cesar Cardona & Foster Wilson
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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. 

  1. 1d ago

    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 47How "yes, and" became her entire life philosophy.Amy Hill IG: @amyhillactorAmy Hill on IMDBIf 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 MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum doula servicesReceive her newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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

  2. Aug 11

    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 knowWhy context doesn’t matter in conflict and what to focus on insteadThe power of the U-turn: how to take ownership of your triggers and communicate from the heartWhy “I’m sorry” often misses the mark and what real accountability sounds likeThe 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 ChooseEpisode 14: What We Learned in TherapyThe Gottman MethodIntimacy From The Inside OutNon-Violent CommunicationInternal Family SystemsPunished By Rewards by Alfie KohnThe Sound Relationship HouseListen 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 engagementsListen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyReceive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterFoster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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

  3. Aug 4

    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 MediaGet her FREE guide: 100 Ways to Share Your Work & Life Without Social MediaIf 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 MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum doula servicesReceive her newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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

  4. Jul 28

    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 appsDopamine vs. oxytocin: the chemistry behind phone addictionTransforming your digital habits—without shameAlso mentioned:  The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtWorry Over Social Media May Be Misplaced - Stanford studyFoster’s eating disorder which is explored in The Eating Habits We Didn’t ChooseOff the Grid with Amelia HrubyYou 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 engagementsListen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyReceive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterFoster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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

  5. Jul 21

    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 weepWhat does the way a crystal forms inside the earth have to do with who you really are? Ceci Greco IG: @cecigrecojewelryCheck out her jewelry at cecigreco.comIf 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 MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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

  6. Jul 14

    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 systemCesar’s hot take on the American political systemThe 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 minutesAlso mentioned: Episode 23: Our Most Uncomfortable Conversation Yet: MoneyEpisode 39: How to Keep Your Light in Dark Times with Lesley FeraYou 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 MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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

  7. Jul 7

    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 cycleWhat happens when you finally stop fighting your body and start listening to it?What food freedom actually looks likeSabrina Magnan IG: @sabrina.magnan.healthGet her FREE Mini-Course “Decode Your Food Noise”Join her Food Freedom AcademyListen to her podcast Live, UnrestrictedRelated 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 MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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

  8. Jun 30

    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 memoryIf this episode spoke to you, you will love Stop Caring What People Think: The Art of Giving Less F***s. 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 MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson: Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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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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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  • Creator
    Cesar Cardona & Foster Wilson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 One Clew LLC
  • Show Website
    Beauty in the Break

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