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. 2d ago

    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

    27 min

  2. Jun 23

    '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 everyoneWhat it feels like to be fully in your body for the first timeKatie Hall her short film SH(OUT) is in festivals now!IG: @theplantbasedbooIG: @bestdayeverla_eventsGet 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 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: Katie Hall This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail

    42 min

  3. Jun 16

    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 CesarThe difference between equality and equity in a relationship — and why it mattersA new practice that Foster and Cesar put to use right awayAlly Iseman, CRC:  What is your relationship style? Take the quiz! Passport 2 PleasureIG: @allyiseman or @passport2pleasureListen 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 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: 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

    57 min

  4. Jun 9

    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 relationshipHow to stay emotionally connected to your partner while exploring non-monogamyThe four types of jealousy and what each one is trying to tell youAlly Iseman, CRC:  What is your relationship style? Take the quiz! Passport 2 PleasureIG: @allyiseman or @passport2pleasureIf 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 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: Ally Iseman, CRC This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail

    1h 5m

  5. Jun 2

    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 itWhy physical compliments are the least interesting thing to give (and why)What happens when you compliment someone on their effort vs. their appearanceHow masculine and feminine energy shows up differently in giving complimentsIf 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

    40 min

  6. May 26

    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 inheritedThe 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 parentWhy raising a mixed-race child as a gay couple required questions they couldn't answerBrandon Kyle Goodman:  Listen to their podcast Tell Me Something MessySubscribe to their SubstackIG: @brandonkylegoodmanAlso mentioned:  Pamela Samuelson’s Sex Ed class for tweens/teens & Take Back The Speculum: EMBODYWORKIf 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 servicesReceive her newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & 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

    56 min

  7. May 19

    Stop Caring What People Think: The Art of Giving Less F***s

    Why do we care so much about what other people think? Foster and Cesar explore the art of giving less f***s, 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 f***s as a soil bed for boldness and creativity. In this episode they explore:  The real work: not giving a f**k without anger Why caring what people think is a biological fear that no longer serves usHow Foster incrementally desensitized herself to being seenCesar's "back pocket fucklessness" and when to access itHow posting daily on TikTok made the flops stop matteringIf 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 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

    31 min

  8. May 12

    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 concernsHow "having it all" was really just "doing it all" with no peace or easeThe hidden truth about resentmentWhy you should never marry someone you wouldn't go into business withWhat Dr. Molly uses to make the invisible labor visible The dating advice no one talks aboutDr. Molly Burrets:  Connect with Dr. MollyListen to her podcast Kissing FrogsIG: @drmollyburretsAlso mentioned: Eve Rodsky’s book Fair PlayIf 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 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 Special Guest: Dr. Molly Burrets This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send us Fan Mail

    58 min
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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
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 One Clew LLC
  • Show Website
    Beauty in the Break

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