How To Bloom

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Dive deep into emotional resilience and how to grow through what you go through! 🌷 This podcast is to help you know you are not alone and a place to learn tips and tools on how to overcome challenges and grow together.

  1. Handling The Inner Mean Girl with Amy Ahlers

    06/25/2025

    Handling The Inner Mean Girl with Amy Ahlers

    In this episode, Andi discusses her personal experience with cyberbullying during college, particularly through the website Juicy Campus. She shares the impact it had on her self-image and how it inspired her to found Bloom Foundation, which empowers young women to overcome negative external perceptions and build resilience. The conversation touches on the broader experience of bullying, both in-person and online, and the commonality of inner critics across genders. Amy Ahlers introduces concepts such as the 'inner mean girl,'and different archetypes of inner critics. She highlights the importance of morning practices, tools for calming the nervous system, and techniques for managing inner critics. This episode has clear takeaways on how to tap into your inner wisdom and be kinder to yourself!

    48 min
  2. Slowing Down & Finding Strength with Lecia Papadopoulos

    06/13/2025

    Slowing Down & Finding Strength with Lecia Papadopoulos

    In this episode of the How to Bloom Podcast, Andi chats with Lecia, who shares her journey of self-discovery, overcoming health challenges, and the importance of self-worth. Through personal stories, Lecia discusses how she learned to love herself, trust herself, and find healing through adversity. The conversation also touches on the significance of human connections, the impact of mental health, and the value of appreciating the present moment. Quotes: “I slowed down my brain, my decision making, my interactions—and in the process, started learning to love myself.” “Compression points in life can reshape who we are when we meet them with an open heart.” “What if this is your dream life right now? Ask yourself that question—it changes how you see everything.” Key Topics: Recovering by walking slowly Building self-love through forgiveness and acceptance Viewing hardships as “compression points” for growth Self kindness strategies Advice for teens: “You are remarkable, worthy, and a gift to the planet” Follow Lecia: https://www.instagram.com/leciapapadopoulos/

    37 min
  3. Leading with Kindness and Courage with Dhara Mistry

    05/28/2025

    Leading with Kindness and Courage with Dhara Mistry

    In this empowering episode, we explore what it really means to be a leader—outside of titles, trophies, or traditional roles. Joined by Dhara Mistry, leadership coach for women and girls, we dive into how leadership shows up in everyday moments, how empathy and kindness can be the strongest tools in your toolkit, and how to help young people recognize their own power. This conversation will leave you feeling empowered to lead from exactly where you are! What You’ll Learn: 🌷 Why leadership isn’t about titles, but about impact. 🌷 How to spot everyday opportunities to lead. 🌷 Ways to empower young people to use their voice. 🌷 The difference between dominance and true leadership. 🌷 How to identify your unique superpower—and what to do with it. Quotes: "You are a leader if your heart is connected to something—and you're willing to speak up." “ You are a leader by setting an example. You are a leader by showing up in the best version. You are a leader by being an advocate and using your voice.” “ A leader is not defined by a title. A leader is not defined by tenure or age or experience. experience. I mean, it adds value. It adds credibility, but every single person is a leader.” Resources Mentioned: Mary Oliver quote: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Journal Prompt: Where in your life are you already showing up as a leader, even if you haven’t called it that yet? Connect with Us: Follow Bloom Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/bloomfoundation/ Follow Dhara Mistry: https://www.instagram.com/dharasworld/

    29 min
  4. Turning Vision into Reality with Laura Gilham-Jones

    05/16/2025

    Turning Vision into Reality with Laura Gilham-Jones

    In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Laura, the experiential brand leader for Free People Movement, as she shares her incredible journey—from a small town in the UK to managing a global brand studio in Austin, Texas. Laura opens up about the pivotal decisions, heartbreaks, career detours, and personal growth that shaped her path. Her story is one of resilience, vision, and trusting the process, even when the way forward felt uncertain. We talk about: Taking big leaps in your 20s, even when the path is unclear The behind-the-scenes of working in the fashion and buying industry Burnout, bad relationships, and learning to leave what no longer serves you How yoga and wellness became her lifeline and later her passion The power of community, intuition, and creating space for healing Laura’s honesty, grit, and heart-centered approach to life and career will leave you feeling inspired to keep going and trust your own journey! Follow Laura here: https://www.instagram.com/fallen_feather_yoga/ Follow Bloom Foundation here: https://www.instagram.com/bloomfoundation Book resource: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

    35 min
  5. Finding Joy with Dr. Tiffany Moon

    05/01/2025

    Finding Joy with Dr. Tiffany Moon

    Join us for a delightful and powerful conversation with Dr. Tiffany Moon. In this episode, Andi and Tiffany cover: 🌷 Tiffany's story of growing up as an immigrant from China 🌷 Her decision to pursue joy later in life after many successes 🌷 Letting go of comparison, comparing leads to despairing 🌷 Starting by starting, it really is that simple sometimes! 🌷 Taking care of yourself first in order to thrive with joy This episode is filled with wisdom and actionable items on how to start living with more joy and less fear. Here is a little more about our guest! Tiffany Moon, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and mother of twins. She is the founder and CEO of Aromasthesia Candles, Three Moons Wine, and the LeadHer Summit. She has authored over fifty peer-reviewed publications, is one of D Magazine’s “Best Doctors,” and serves on the American Board of Anesthesiology. Tiffany was the first medical doctor and Chinese American cast member on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Dallas, and her story has been featured in Forbes, Variety, Harper’s Bazaar, USA Today, and more. She lives with her family in Dallas, TX. Order your copy of Joy Prescriptions here! https://www.joyprescriptions.com/ Main website: https://www.tiffanymoonmd.com/ LeadHer Summit: https://www.leadhersummit.com/ Bloom Foundation Website: https://www.hellobloom.org Bloom Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomfoundation

    35 min
  6. Add More (Unplugged) Hours Into Your Life with Hannah Brencher

    10/23/2024

    Add More (Unplugged) Hours Into Your Life with Hannah Brencher

    Join us today as we chat with Hannah Brencher, author of The Unplugged Hours. We dive into the challenges of managing our relationships with our phones and explore the benefits of incorporating more offline time into our daily lives. Hannah shares insightful tips on how to disconnect, the mindset shift needed to build a more intentional life, and how to break free from the shame often tied to screen time. [5:01] Andi’s story about high screen time and what she did to change [8:06] What made Hannah want to start the journey of 1,000 Unplugged Hours [12:56] Research and data of how social media particularly affects young women. [16:13] Difficulty and challenges that come with unplugging [19:48] Build your life, don’t watch it away [25:02] Who are you becoming? What do you want? An exercise: List who you want to become [30:12] Unplugged mornings Buy Hannah's book The Unplugged Hours here: https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Hours-Cultivating-Digitally-Connected/dp/0310367700 Listen to it in Audiobook format: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Unplugged-Hours-Audiobook/B0CNDTMLML How to Find Hannah! Website: https://hannahbrenchercreative.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbrencher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannahBrencherSheats/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hannahbrencher/

    36 min
  7. How to Create Impact Through Your Story with Andi

    10/09/2024

    How to Create Impact Through Your Story with Andi

    I am so excited to share this episode today! I am interviewed by my good friend Tania. Here is what we talk about: Our stories can become our strength. When shared from the scar instead of the wound, our stories can position us as a seasoned guide ready to help others who now face the same challenges. “Keep in mind that everyone is on their own journey. You're not alone in this. Becoming whole is absolutely a process for the rest of your life. So give yourself time to bloom in your own unique way. There's no such thing as being a late bloomer, you bloom at your own time and pace.” - Andi In today’s episode: [02:20] Cyberbullying and how that inspired Andi to found The Bloom Foundation [06:30] Using social media to create community and bring people together [08:30] How to safely and sustainably show up online [13:16] How brave storytelling can help changemakers create a deeper impact in their community [17:47] Tools to help heal your hurt inner child so you can show up and shine [22:18] An exercise: 10 reasons to love yourself today [25:34] The process of turning an idea into a nonprofit organization Resources from this episode: To learn more about Bloom Foundation, go to www.hellobloom.org Click here to get your first episode of the Thought Leadership Clarity Course, for free!

    31 min
  8. How to Pursue Your Passions with Alli & Mariana

    09/25/2024

    How to Pursue Your Passions with Alli & Mariana

    Join us for a meaningful conversation with two amazing college students: Alli, Founder of ThinkStrong Clemson and Mariana, Bloom Ambassador and advocate for mental health. We discuss how to pursue your passion and start a movement even if you don't know where to begin. Alli shares more about how she started ThinkStrong and what her goals are and also what she would tell someone who wants to start something of their own.

    22 min
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Dive deep into emotional resilience and how to grow through what you go through! 🌷 This podcast is to help you know you are not alone and a place to learn tips and tools on how to overcome challenges and grow together.

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  • Creator
    Bloom Foundation
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Show Website
    How To Bloom