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

    Should You Break Your Own Rules? (And When)

    Foster and Cesar sit down for a lighthearted, intimate episode about a surprising parenting breakthrough. Together, they discuss how children actually understand more than we give them credit for, why the question "why?" exhausts parents (and what to do instead), and how treating kids like brilliant humans rather than irrational beings changes the entire dynamic. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on parenting fatigue, the power of contrary actions, and finding those small moments of beauty in the daily grind of raising children.  In this episode they explore:  What happens when you make yourself the "common enemy" in parentingThe real reason parents hate when kids keep asking "why"How one contrary action created an entire day of sibling peaceThe small answer vs. the big answer: What kids actually want to knowWhy siblings don't actually have to be best friends (and that's okay)If this episode spoke to you, you will love Giving Yourself Flowers where we explore the truth about real self-care. 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 a text

    27 min

  2. FEB 17

    How to Stop People-Pleasing Without Losing Love

    In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar share their real-time struggles with breaking through personal barriers in relationships and self-awareness. Foster reveals her pattern of people-pleasing and difficulty knowing what she wants, especially in romantic relationships, while Cesar confronts unexpected impatience that's surfaced as he's achieved more success in his speaking and meditation career. Through vulnerable conversation, they explore how women's intuition gets buried beneath societal conditioning, why men struggle when women can't articulate their needs, and how personal growth requires constantly meeting your partner (and yourself) in new versions as you evolve. In this episode they explore:  Why successful women still struggle to say what they want in relationshipsMen opening doors for women: patronizing or respectful?The Buddhist story about success that humbled a meditation teacherThe difference between releasing your demons and working with themWhy growth requires meeting your partner again and again in new versionsThe iPhone update theory of human transformationEpisodes referenced:  Episode 23: Our Most Uncomfortable Conversation Yet: Money - where we explored the “messy middle” of healing our money issuesEpisode 33: How Psychedelics Changed Our Lives If this episode spoke to you, you will love Why It’s Never Equal where we explore gender roles and invisible labor. 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 Arlene Thornton & Associates Send a text Libro.FM - Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 with code BEAUTYGo to Libro.FM or use code BEAUTY at checkout

    50 min

  3. FEB 10

    What Happens When You Get Better and They Don't

    Today’s episode of Beauty in the Break explores a personal and harrowing story from Cesar’s life, where he recently encountered a past version of himself. Through an intimate storytelling conversation, Cesar reflects on reconnecting with a friend still struggling with addiction, sparking a powerful discussion about survivor’s guilt, transformation, boundaries, compassion, and what it means to move forward without leaving empathy behind. This episode offers honest insight into recovery, self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and navigating relationships after profound personal change. In this episode they explore: Survivor’s guilt after personal healing and growthWhen old friendships mirror past versions of ourselvesWhy healing can feel isolating instead of liberatingBoundaries without abandoning compassionSeeing addiction through the lens of compassion and illnessFor more stories like this and good companies you can support, sign up for Cesar’s weekly newsletter Insights That Matter.  If this episode spoke to you, you will love How to Be a Rebel with Dr. Reid Wilson. 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 a text

    22 min

  4. FEB 3

    How Psychedelics Changed Our Lives

    In this episode of Beauty and the Break, Foster and Cesar explore psychedelics (in particular psilocybin mushrooms) as tools for healing, consciousness, and perspective shifts, weaving together personal stories, neuroscience, ancient spiritual texts, and modern research. Through storytelling and reflection, they discuss ego death, non-duality, mindfulness, meditation, and the science of psychedelics, revealing how these experiences can expand compassion, soften fear, and help us break through our own barriers. This episode offers an honest, nuanced look at psychedelics, not as an escape, but as a doorway into presence, meaning, and embodied understanding. In this episode they explore:  The first mushroom experience that changed everythingEgo death and why it softens fearPsychedelics and the brain: what science actually showsMushrooms vs meditation: the “leaf blower” metaphorSeeing the world like a child againADHD, overwhelm, and embodied knowingAlso mentioned:  Cesar’s online meditation class at DEN MeditationCesar’s Growth Mindfulness meditation practiceBeauty in the Break episode What is Healthy Screen Time? (dopamine/serotonin)Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness ResearchPsychedelics vs. Placebo brain map imageYou 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 Arlene Thornton & Associates Send a text Libro.FM - Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 with code BEAUTYGo to Libro.FM or use code BEAUTY at checkout

    51 min

  5. JAN 27

    A New Chapter for Beauty in the Break

    This short Season 2 preview of Beauty in the Break is a gentle reintroduction and a small but intentional shift. Foster and Cesar reflect on what the first year of the podcast made possible, what they’ve learned along the way, and how the show is evolving. This season moves beyond finding beauty in broken moments to also exploring the beauty of breaking barriers, both inside ourselves and out in the world. Starting Feb 3rd, Beauty in the Break will be a weekly podcast, with new episodes every Tuesday. Expect deeper conversations, more guests, and stories that expand what feels possible, shared with more ease, honesty, and room to breathe. Lots more to come, beloved. Thank you for being here. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. If you are enjoying this show, 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 a text

    9 min

  6. JAN 20

    What We Learned in Therapy That Everyone Should Know (Revisting)

    In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar bring you 12 unforgettable therapy lessons that reshaped their lives. Drawing from years of individual therapy, couples therapy, Jungian analysis, and parts work, they share tangible wisdom that listeners can apply to their own healing and communication journeys. Whether you’re navigating family dynamics, learning to self-regulate, or trying to let go of old stories, this episode is full of relatable and transformative moments. They also discuss powerful therapeutic tools like Internal Family Systems (IFS), the importance of repair in relationships, and how to show up truthfully without controlling the outcome. If you’re craving real talk about mental health, personal responsibility, emotional intelligence, and how to actually change, this episode is one to bookmark and revisit.  In this episode they explore:  The parenting mindset shift that changes everything after a mistakeWhat to do instead of chasing “balance” — and why it rarely worksA surprising truth about how you judge others (and what it says about you)The communication formula that protects relationships from resentmentThe healing magic of writing — and the 5-day practice that builds confidenceWhy trying to “be right” might be making you miserableHow to work with your inner child using IFS-style parts workCesar mentions his accident, which is detailed in Cesar’s Accident: The Scars of Rebirth. If this episode spoke to you, you may enjoy How to Feel Seen in Love, where therapist JJ Brake leads our hosts in a live couples session. 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.  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 Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at wheelerscholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. Send a text Libro.FM - Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 with code BEAUTYGo to Libro.FM or use code BEAUTY at checkout

    51 min

  7. JAN 13

    Finding Your Authentic Voice with Mel Collins (Revisiting)

    Award-winning jazz vocalist Mel Collins joins Beauty in the Break for a powerful conversation about healing through music, reclaiming identity, and finding joy in your authentic voice. Mel opens up about her journey from musical theater to jazz after years of vocal nodules, depression, and identity loss. When the discovery of one Ella Fitzgerald CD changed everything, Mel rediscovered her joy—and her calling. Mel talks about navigating two vocal surgeries, aging in entertainment, her identity as a Black American, and how jazz became the liberating art form she was always meant to sing. She shares wisdom for artists, singers, and anyone searching for their path: how to know what’s yours, how to honor your voice, and how grace and pride can carry you through breaking moments. In this episode they explore:  The $1.99 CD that saved Mel’s voice and rewrote her futureWhat two vocal surgeries taught her about healing, humility and reclaiming her voiceWhy Mel was expected to be someone else—before they even heard her singThe underestimated power of silent recovery and vocal restRejecting the label ‘African American’ in favor of something more rootedHow artists can stop chasing youth and start owning their power Mel Collins: Follow her on InstagramCheck out her music and hire her to sing! If this episode spoke to you, you will love Find Laughter in Life & Death with actress/producer Jennica Schwartzman. 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.  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: Mel Collins This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates Send a text Libro.FM - Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 with code BEAUTYGo to Libro.FM or use code BEAUTY at checkout

    50 min

  8. JAN 6

    The Secret of Joyful Sobriety: Clarity, Freedom & Feeling Alive (Revisiting)

    Are you sober curious? What if sobriety wasn’t a loss, but a doorway to something richer, deeper, and more vibrant? In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar explore the concept of joyful sobriety, a term that flips the narrative from shame and scarcity to celebration and self-connection. Whether you're newly sober or just beginning to explore what it means to be sober curious, they share how choosing to stop drinking (for vastly different reasons) opened up clarity, creativity, spiritual depth, and real emotional presence.  From near-misses and cravings to sober parenting and creative breakthroughs, this conversation weaves together lived experience with gentle wisdom. This episode is an invitation into a world where sobriety isn’t about less, it’s about more. More vibrance, more presence, and more of your real self. In this episode: Why joyful sobriety is a radical reframe of the narrative around addiction and alcoholFoster's reason for quitting drinkingCesar’s raw, honest account of waking up at the wheelThe myth of being “less fun” without alcoholThe process that helped Cesar heal from addictionFoster’s revelation about alcohol and creativityCesar’s take on waking up clear without having to check for his kidneysThe question we should be asking ourselves about the role of alcohol in our livesSpecial feature: A beautiful chorus of voices from their joyfully sober friends: Chan Kinchla, Kate Anthony, Megan Stewart, Glenn Milley, Eve Sturges, Johanna Brown, and others.Mention Beauty in the Break at Burden of Proof in Pasadena, and get 20% off your purchase! If this episode spoke to you, you will love The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose where Foster unpacks her diagnosis of an eating disorder. 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.  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 Editor: Bessie Fong Send a text Libro.FM - Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 with code BEAUTYGo to Libro.FM or use code BEAUTY at checkout

    46 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
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 One Clew LLC
  • Show Website
    Beauty in the Break

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