Explore every episode of the podcast Beauty in the Break
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| How to Break Up with Integrity: Conscious Uncoupling with Jeremy Mast | 15 Sep 2026 | 01:25:13 | |
In Beauty in the Break’s final episode, Foster and Cesar sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Jeremy Mast, a specialist in conscious uncoupling, for a deeply moving conversation that is equal parts education and lived experience, as they navigate their own breakup in real time. Jeremy walks them through the five steps of conscious uncoupling, while Foster and Cesar openly share the painful parts of their relationship, their self-abandonment patterns, and the emotional incompatibilities that brought them here. All things must end, and this episode gives us all hope that we can end them with grace, dignity, and love still intact. Thank you for being here. Be kind to yourself. In this episode they explore:
Jeremy Mast, LMFT If this episode spoke to you, you will love How to Feel Seen in Love: A Live Couples Session with JJ Brake where Foster and Cesar break down a real-life conflict with a therapist. 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Jeremy Mast This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates This episode is also brought to you by Jamaal Pittman. You can donate to his scholarship at WheelerScholarship.com, supporting college enrollment. | |||
| Beauty in the Break-Up: This is How We Say Goodbye | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:40:04 | |
After two and a half years together, Foster and Cesar sit down to share something they never planned to announce on a microphone: their break-up. With honesty, vulnerability, and grace, they walk through what led to the end of their relationship. From people-pleasing patterns and emotional incompatibility to the weight of navigating an open relationship, they attempt to model what conscious uncoupling and healthy communication after a breakup can actually look like. They share what's next for the show and for their family, reminding everyone that love can take a different shape, and there is beauty even in this break. In this episode they explore:
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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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. | |||
| Not My Reality, Bitch! How Morgan Victory Cook Bets on Herself | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:53:29 | |
In this high-energy give-no-fucks episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar sit down with their friend Morgan Victory Cook, producer and on-air personality of the nationally syndicated The Woody Show, for a wildly honest conversation about the law of assumption, doing things before you're ready, and what it actually takes to build the mindset that turns your wildest goals into reality. From competing in her first boxing match to selling her sweaty socks for content, Morgan is a masterclass in radical self-belief, embracing discomfort, and the kind of delusional confidence that somehow keeps working. In this episode they explore:
Morgan Victory Cook on IG: @morganvictory If this episode spoke to you, you will love ‘I Think I’m Gay…But I’m Married’ with Katie Hall. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Morgan Victory Cook This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| How to Have a Life Outside Your Career with Amy Hill | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:52:32 | |
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:
Amy Hill If 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:
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Created & 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 | |||
| Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Heal Relationships with JJ Brake (Revisiting) | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:59:26 | |
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:
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:
Listen 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:
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Created & 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 | |||
| Take Back Your Life from Social Media with Amelia Hruby | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:53:43 | |
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:
If 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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 | |||
| What is Healthy Screen Time? Reclaiming Real Connection (Revisiting) | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:38:57 | |
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:
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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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| We Are All Magic (And Crystals Can Prove It) with Ceci Greco | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:57:53 | |
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:
Ceci Greco
If 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:
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Created & 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 | |||
| Why Canceling People Isn't Working (and What Does) | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:27:53 | |
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:
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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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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. | |||
| How to Quiet Food Noise & Find Your Way to Intuitive Eating with Sabrina Magnan | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:53:44 | |
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:
Sabrina Magnan
Related 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:
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Created & 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 | |||
| The One Thing Your Older Self Would Tell You Today | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:27:14 | |
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:
If this episode spoke to you, you will love Stop Caring What People Think: The Art of Giving Less Fucks. 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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. | |||
| 'I Think I'm Gay…But I’m Married' with Katie Hall | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:41:21 | |
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:
Katie Hall
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:
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Created & 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 | |||
| We Got Coached on Air: Navigating Our Open Relationship with Ally Iseman (Pt. 2) | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:57:15 | |
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:
Listen 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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. | |||
| Opening Your Relationship the Right Way with Ally Iseman (Pt. 1) | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:04:53 | |
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:
If 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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 | |||
| Do We Actually Suck at Compliments? | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:40:23 | |
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:
If this episode spoke to you, you will love Stop Caring What People Think: The Art of Giving Less Fucks. 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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. | |||
| Question Everything You've Inherited with Brandon Kyle Goodman | 26 May 2026 | 00:56:06 | |
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:
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If 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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 | |||
| Stop Caring What People Think: The Art of Giving Less Fucks | 19 May 2026 | 00:30:36 | |
Why do we care so much about what other people think? Foster and Cesar explore the art of giving less fucks, 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 fucks as a soil bed for boldness and creativity. In this episode they explore:
If 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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. | |||
| Inside 19 Years of Couples Therapy: What Dr. Molly Burrets Wishes Everyone Knew | 12 May 2026 | 00:58:05 | |
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:
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If 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:
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Created & 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 | |||
| Spill the Strawberries: Foster's Struggle with Carrying Too Much | 05 May 2026 | 00:24:19 | |
Are you feeling burned out and buried under everything you're carrying? Foster opens up about losing herself in her workload, sacrificing personal joy for potential collective success, and how that pattern affected both her relationship with Cesar and her own vibrancy. They discuss the gendered nature of caretaking and burden-carrying and how women especially take on too much. This conversation is for anyone who feels gray inside from carrying too much, has lost touch with what brings them joy, or needs permission to disappoint others for the sake of finding themselves again. In this episode they explore:
Also mentioned: 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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. | |||
| How to Keep Creating When Your Inner Critic Says You're Worthless | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:45:35 | |
Struggling with creative block or self-doubt as an artist? In this episode, Foster breaks open her creative process behind writing and publishing Afternoon Abundance in just 9 months, from blank page to published book. Cesar explores the double-edged sword of being a creative person and the battle between inspiration and self-doubt. They lay out the three pillars every artist needs: time for nothing (unstructured creative time), "this too is honey" (transforming experiences into art), and the create-reflect-recreate cycle. Taking inspiration from Andrea Gibson and Elizabeth Gilbert, they explore how to overcome creative fear, why discomfort is essential for artistic growth, and the audacity required to keep creating when no one's waiting for you to succeed. This conversation is for anyone struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, waiting for permission, or battling their inner critic while trying to bring something new into the world. In this episode they explore:
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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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| Buy the Change: Conscious Capitalism & Common Cents with Cesar Cardona | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:30:09 | |
Where do you shop instead of Amazon and Target? Two words: B Corporations. This episode is for anyone who is tired of corporate greed but doesn’t know what to do about it. Cesar and Foster break down one of the most powerful (and overlooked) forms of everyday activism: conscious spending, ethical shopping and brands to “buy-cott” instead of boycott. They dig into B Corp, an independent auditing organization that scores companies on how they treat their workers, the environment, and their customers. In this episode they explore:
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If this episode spoke to you, you will love How to Quiet Your Inner Critic where we explore the 4 steps of Growth Mindfulness. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube. Take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps. Like really… it does! Tell us your barrier breaking story. Send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Cesar Cardona:
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Created & 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. | |||
| 'Hey, Girl': From Coma to Comeback with James Leo Ryan | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:37:22 | |
How do you hold onto hope when there seems to be none? James Leo Ryan shares his journey as a caregiver after his husband, actor Rodney To, suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm that nearly took his life. Nearly three years later, Rodney is defying the odds with his signature sass intact. This episode explores the power of caregiving advocacy, learning to show up for people in crisis, the strength hidden within all of us, and why "be your own quiet miracle" became James's guiding philosophy through the darkest and most beautiful moments of their lives. In this episode they explore:
You can follow Rodney’s journey (now at home!) with James on his instagram. Watch the hilarious Rodney To as the vet in Foster’s short film 5 Stages of Grief. If you would like to contribute to Rodney’s recovery at home, you can donate to their GoFundMe here. If this episode spoke to you, you will love How to Be a Rebel with Dr. Reid Wilson where we explore standing up against systems. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Special Guest: James Leo Ryan This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| What Happened When We Opened Our Relationship | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:21:36 | |
They’re open! Cesar and Foster ask “what does ethical non-monogamy (ENM) actually look like in a committed relationship?” They open up about their journey into exploring an open relationship structure, challenging traditional ideas about monogamy, possession, and what it means to truly choose your partner every day. From Cesar's past of promiscuity to Foster's demisexual identity, they discuss why they don't believe in owning each other, how exploring outside their relationship actually strengthened their bond, and why keeping sexuality in the shadows can really backfire. This episode tackles body counts without shame, the freedom of non-possession in relationships, and why both partners deserve the space to be fully themselves without judgment. In this episode they explore:
If this episode spoke to you, you will love So…Sexuality Isn’t Simple where we share our pansexuality and demisexual identities. 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & 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. | |||
| From Homeless to the Oscars: Dedrick Bonner on Resilience | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:54:10 | |
How do you overcome adversity and build a successful creative career from nothing? Creative director and vocalist Dedrick Bonner shares his journey from being a Black gay man raised in a Pentecostal church in Alabama to working with Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and performing at the Oscars with the cast of Sinners. Dedrick opens up about experiencing homelessness during high school, finding resilience in rock bottom moments, and discovering that the most successful people share one common and vital trait. From church rejection to making history as the first-ever musical performance at the SAG Awards, this conversation explores gratitude despite struggle, the beauty found in failure, and why rock bottom is actually a blessing in disguise that clears space for something greater. In this episode they explore:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong Special Guest: Dedrick Bonner This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| I’m Worried, But I’m Doing It Anyway | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:35:35 | |
What happens when you face your fears and put yourself out there on social media, only to be publicly criticized? Foster and Cesar honestly reflect on their experience going viral, navigating online negativity and learning to handle public vulnerability despite the anxiety. They discuss the biological need for social connection, why divisive content performs better than positive news, and how to protect your peace when internet strangers attack your choices. They share insights on exposure therapy through social media, meeting critics with compassion instead of defensiveness, and why it’s worth it to continue to spread good despite the uphill battle. In this episode:
If this episode spoke to you, you will love The Beauty of Letting Go, where our hosts dive deeper into facing fears. 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:
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Created & 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. | |||
| How to Keep Your Light in Dark Times with Lesley Fera | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:40:57 | |
How do you stay authentic and maintain hope in uncertain times? Actress and writer Lesley Fera (Pretty Little Liars) joins Foster and Cesar to discuss finding play and creativity in adulthood, trusting the universe when life feels chaotic, and how grief transformed her relationship with writing. Lesley shares her journey of peeling back layers to return to her authentic self, the power of surrendering control, and how activism and joy can coexist. In this episode they explore:
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If this episode spoke to you, you will love How to Be a Rebel with Dr. Reid Wilson where Foster’s dad shares how he turned his urge to be a troublemaker into a force for good. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| 'Everything Happens for a Reason' & Other Unhelpful Things People Say | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:25:50 | |
Ask Us Anything! Foster and Cesar answer listener questions about working together as romantic partners on a podcast, the worst advice people give during hard times, and the intentional choice of the word "partner" instead of "girlfriend”. They share the pros and cons of creative collaboration in relationships, why the podcast has become their creative "baby," and reveal the well-meaning advice that actually hurts. In this episode they explore:
If this episode spoke to you, you will love Say More! Vol. 2: Hustle Culture Sucks & Other Dangerously Fun Confessions. 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:
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Created & 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. | |||
| Breaking Through: When Your Uniqueness Becomes Your Career | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:41:23 | |
How do you build a successful career path by just being yourself? Foster shares her unexpected journey from actor to film director after the death of her son, while Cesar reveals how he built a successful business without spending a dollar on marketing. They explore the paradox of being a female director in Hollywood and why being yourself is your greatest advantage in any career. If you’re pivoting careers, breaking into a new industry, or building from scratch, this conversation talks practical wisdom about leveraging your uniqueness and creating meaningful connections because truthfully... success comes from being irreplaceable. In this episode they explore:
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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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| Should You Break Your Own Rules? (And When) | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:26:51 | |
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:
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:
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Created & 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. | |||
| How to Stop People-Pleasing Without Losing Love | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:49:25 | |
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:
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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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| What Happens When You Get Better and They Don't | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:22:24 | |
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:
For 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:
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Created & 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. | |||
| How Psychedelics Changed Our Lives | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:50:43 | |
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:
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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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| A New Chapter for Beauty in the Break | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:09:25 | |
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:
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Created & 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. | |||
| What We Learned in Therapy That Everyone Should Know (Revisting) | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:50:54 | |
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:
Cesar 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:
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Created & 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. | |||
| Finding Your Authentic Voice with Mel Collins (Revisiting) | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:49:24 | |
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:
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:
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Created & 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 | |||
| The Secret of Joyful Sobriety: Clarity, Freedom & Feeling Alive (Revisiting) | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:45:18 | |
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:
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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong | |||
| Choosing Rest in a Restless World: Life Outside Hustle Culture | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:55:34 | |
What if rest isn’t something you earn, but something you need in order to live fully? In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar explore the radical and often misunderstood practice of rest in a culture addicted to hustle, productivity, and burnout. Through personal stories, cultural critique, and embodied wisdom, they unpack why rest is not laziness, but a necessary act of self-trust, nervous system regulation, and an act of rebellion against systems that reward exhaustion. This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or quietly longing for permission to slow down. In this episode:
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If this episode spoke to you, you will love Say More! Vol. 2: Hustle Culture Sucks where we explore more problems of hustle culture. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley | |||
| How to Be a Rebel with Dr. Reid Wilson | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:58:00 | |
Today on Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar sit down with Foster’s father, renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Reid Wilson, PhD, an internationally recognized expert on anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and OCD, to explore how he turned his urge to be a troublemaker into a force for good. From adolescent trauma and rebellion to pioneering practical self-help approaches for anxiety, Reid shares how urgency, compassion, and action shaped his unconventional path. This episode is for anyone who feels called to challenge broken systems, take meaningful action, and create change from the inside out. In this episode they explore:
To connect with Reid, visit www.anxieties.com. Also mentioned:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley | |||
| The Fear & Magic of Upgrading Your Life (Soup & Stories Pt 2) | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:30:38 | |
In Part 2 of this immersive community conversation, Foster and Cesar invite their guests to explore a new question. From health scares and skyrocketing blood pressure to identity shifts, career crossroad moments, burnout, and creative reinvention, the group dives into candid reflections about mental health, emotional resilience, and spiritual realignment. The result is a powerful meditation on change, surrender, and rediscovering one’s purpose. Connect with the guests: Ari Hader
Duane Benjamin
Jamaal Pittman
Katie Hall
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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| Why We Fight and How We Forgive (Soup & Stories Pt 1) | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:43:44 | |
In Part 1 of Soup & Stories, Foster and Cesar gather a circle of creatives and close friends for an intimate, community-style storytelling session. What unfolds is a raw, emotional exploration of grief, family estrangement, marriage transitions, boundaries, forgiveness, and the complicated dynamics of long-term friendships. These stories weave together themes of emotional healing, self-compassion, and personal growth, anchoring the episode firmly in real-life transformation. Connect with the guests: Ari Hader
Duane Benjamin
Jamaal Pittman
Katie Hall
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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| What Depression Really Feels Like | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:41:54 | |
Vulnerable is beautiful. In this conversation about mental health, depression, and healing, Cesar shares his life-long struggle with clinical depression. He describes how it manifested in childhood, relationships, substance use, and moments of crisis. Together on Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar break down what depression actually feels like inside the mind and body, why so many people don’t recognize their symptoms, and how tools like SSRIs, meditation, and Buddhist philosophy helped him move toward clarity and peace. Foster brings essential insight into postpartum depression (PPD), perinatal mood disorders, and the alarming mental health statistics among birthing people, especially Black and Brown parents who face systemic inequities. Together, they unpack why depression often hides behind confidence and how to speak about suicidal thoughts with compassion. This powerful episode will help you better understand depression whether it lives in you or someone you care about. In this episode they explore:
If you or someone you know needs support:
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If this episode spoke to you, you will love The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose where we explore disordered eating and food insecurity. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley | |||
| Our Most Uncomfortable Conversation Yet: Money | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:40:00 | |
What does your relationship with money say about you? In this Beauty in the Break conversation, Foster and Cesar open up about ancestral scarcity, financial anxiety, overspending, and avoidance, revealing how their opposite money styles both clash and connect as they build a life together. We’re not giving our financial advice here, but instead having an honest exploration of healing your relationship with money and learning to see money as energy, emotion, and connection. Together they explore money trauma, inherited beliefs, and the ways nervous-system triggers shape our money mindset. What happens when one partner hoards while the other avoids? Can we learn to feel safe with money and open to abundance at the same time? This episode invites awareness, compassion, and a gentler path toward money healing, trust, and emotional abundance. In this episode they explore:
Also mentioned: If this episode spoke to you, you will love How to Spot A Gatekeeper where we explore reclaiming authentic power. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| Giving Yourself Flowers: The Truth About Real Self-Care | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:38:45 | |
Self-care has become a buzzword, but what does it really mean? In this conversation, Foster and Cesar dismantle the myth that self-care is something you buy, and reveal how it’s something you build from within. From exercise and rest to asking for help and receiving compliments, they explore the small, daily acts that nurture your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether you’re a recovering perfectionist, a new parent, or someone trying to slow down in a productivity-obsessed world, this episode invites you to reconnect with what truly matters: listening to your body, honoring your needs, and cultivating inner peace. You’ll walk away inspired to create a self-care practice that’s grounded in love, not obligation. In this episode they explore:
Cesar mentions his struggle with “learning how to learn”, which is explored deeper in Episode 2: The Beauty of Letting Go. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley | |||
| How to Feel Seen in Love: A Live Couples Session with JJ Brake (Pt. 2) | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:49:52 | |
In part two of this powerful conversation, licensed therapist JJ Brake sits down with Foster and Cesar for a live couples session, revealing how her Internal Family Systems and Intimacy from the Inside Out work helps partners connect beneath conflict. You will hear Foster and Cesar unpack a real moment of tension, guided by JJ’s compassionate framework for understanding triggers, defensiveness, and emotional parts within relationships. JJ also shares her own breaking moment: losing her family home in the devastating Altadena fires. She opens up about grief, resilience, and the concept of “post-traumatic growth”, reflecting on how tragedy can become fertile ground for healing and renewal. This episode is a raw and heart-centered exploration of love, trauma, and the courage to stay connected through it all. In this episode they explore:
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:
Listen to Part 1 of our conversation with JJ Brake here: 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! Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com and be sure to follow on Instagram. Cesar Cardona:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Special Guest: JJ Brake | |||
| Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Heal Relationships with JJ Brake (Pt. 1) | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:00:02 | |
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:
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:
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:
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Created & 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 | |||
| The Break Down: Feminine & Masculine Balance | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:29:35 | |
In this laid-back bonus episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar explore the sacred feminine and sacred masculine energies, going beyond gender to uncover how these forces live within all of us. Drawing inspiration from Rise, Sister, Rise by Rebecca Campbell, they unpack balanced vs. unbalanced expressions of feminine and masculine energy, touching on sexuality, support, protection, and partnership. You will come away from this conversation with a deeper understanding of how to recognize and nurture balanced feminine energy and masculine energy in yourself and your relationships. In this episode, they explore:
Be sure to listen to the full episode on Gender Roles & Invisible Labor that spawned this conversation. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley | |||
| Why It’s Never Equal: Gender Roles and Invisible Labor | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:43:12 | |
In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar unpack the complexity of gender roles, invisible labor, and how cultural expectations affect everything from parenting and relationships to careers and self-expression. They share deeply personal stories: crying in secret as a boy, being the first girl on a football team, navigating motherhood and invisible labor, and redefining what masculinity and femininity actually mean. They offer insights into why gender roles persist, how the mental load affects families, and why recognition and appreciation matter as much as sharing responsibilities. This conversation also dives into modern masculinity, equity in household labor, and the invisible expectations placed on women. It’s a powerful exploration of what it means to break free from outdated gender scripts and create more authentic, equitable lives. In this episode:
If this episode spoke to you, you will love Sexuality Isn’t Simple where we explore our sexual identities. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley This episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & Associates | |||
| A Guided Growth Mindfulness Meditation (BONUS) | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:10:42 | |
In this bonus meditation episode of Beauty in the Break, Cesar guides you through a Growth Mindfulness meditation to quiet your inner critic and reconnect with the present moment. You’ll learn how to release tension, calm the noise in your mind, and cultivate mindful awareness. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, emotional healing, or a simple practice to ground yourself, be sure to save this guided mindfulness meditation so you can return to it anytime. To work with Cesar on Growth Mindfulness and meditation one-on-one, you can reach out to him via his website at www.cesarcardona.com. Be sure to listen to How to Quiet Your Inner Critic: The 4 Steps of Growth Mindfulness. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley | |||
| How to Quiet Your Inner Critic: The 4 Steps of Growth Mindfulness | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:51:57 | |
What if your loudest inner critic could become your greatest teacher? In this conversation, Foster and Cesar explore Growth Mindfulness, a practice that helps us separate from negative self-talk and uncover the calm, clarity, and confidence already living inside us. From childhood wounds to social fears, they reveal how our thoughts can hold us back—and how meditation, awareness, and simple mantras can free us to live with authenticity and courage. You will hear Cesar guide Foster through a live coaching session, offering a step-by-step approach to identifying and naming inner struggles, reframing self-doubt, and reconnecting with inner wisdom. This episode is for anyone who struggles with overwhelm, comparison, or fear of judgment, and wants practical tools to step into peace, self-trust, and personal growth. In this episode they explore:
To work with Cesar on Growth Mindfulness and meditation one-on-one, you can reach out to him via his website at www.cesarcardona.com. Foster mentions her eating disorder brain, which they talk about in The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose. 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:
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Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: Bessie Fong | |||
| So… Sexuality Isn’t Simple—And We Have Something to Share | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:47:06 | |
Sexuality isn’t always so simple. And in this intimate, unfiltered conversation, Foster and Cesar share how their identities, attractions, and labels have shifted over time. From growing up in environments that suppressed queerness to exploring pansexuality, demisexuality, and life beyond the binary, they reflect on love, desire, and self-acceptance. And for the first time on the show, Cesar opens up about a part of his sexuality he’s never shared publicly before, offering an honest and deeply personal look at his journey. If you’ve ever questioned a label, felt in-between, or wanted to understand the fluid spectrum of queer identity, this episode will leave you feeling seen. In this episode they explore:
If this episode spoke to you, you might love Finding Your Authentic Voice with Mel Collins. 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:
Foster Wilson:
Created & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster Wilson Executive Producer: Glenn Milley | |||