This Changes Everything with Sarah Rice

If you’ve ever stayed quiet in a meeting, held your tongue in a relationship, or worried that speaking up would come off the wrong way, you’re not alone. 

This week, Sarah sits down with Siri Chilazi, co-author of Make Work Fair, for a heartfelt conversation about why it's so hard to advocate for ourselves, and how that struggle is often rooted in systems that were never built with fairness in mind. But it’s not all ba...

What’s holding you back from taking that first step? This week, Sarah sits down with bestselling author and speaker Mary Marantz to explore why we often feel stuck waiting for motivation, certainty, or confidence that never seems to come. Mary knows this struggle firsthand. She grew up in a trailer in rural West Virginia, far from the life she dreamed of, but step by step, she built a future beyond what she imagined.

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Grief is one of the most painful and deeply human experiences we go through. Yet for something so universal, it often feels impossible to fully understand. This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah sits down with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, professor of Clinical Psychology and author of The Grieving Body, to explore why loss affects us the way it does. Dr. O'Connor shares insights on how grief changes the brain, how it ma...

How do our everyday conversations shape our well-being? This week, Sarah talks with Jeffrey A. Hall, co-author of The Social Biome and an expert in communication. Jeff shares how everything from deep friendships to quick chats can influence our happiness, connection, and mental health. Whether you love striking up conversations or dread small talk, this episode will help you build a stronger social diet and find joy in you...

What does it really mean to grace yourself? This week, Sarah sits down with performance coach and author Chris Janssen to explore how we can show up fully in our lives without shame or self-judgment. Chris has personally navigated the path of overcoming addictive patterns, and her book, Grace Yourself, goes beyond just sobriety. It’s about embracing self-compassion, resilience, and personal transformation. Together, they d...

How can we effectively manage our emotions in times of heightened stress? This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah sits down with Kim Long, registered psychologist and director of Dóchas Psychological Services, to explore the keys to emotional resilience and well-being. Kim breaks down why she believes we shouldn’t always be so hell-bent on “self-regulating” and why true emotional balance comes from processing, not just...

How do you make friends as an adult without it feeling awkward? Why does it seem so much harder than it was when we were kids? And how do you take a friendship from surface-level small talk to something deeper and more meaningful?

This week, Sarah is diving into all things adult friendships—answering your questions about connection, vulnerability, and what it really takes to form lasting relationships. She’s breaking down t...

In a world that feels more uncertain than ever, fear may be the logical response. But does it have to run the show? This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah sits down with Marlon Morgan, founder and CEO of Wellness Together, for a deep dive into fear—why we feel it, how it shapes us, and how we can move through it with the help of real, meaningful connections.

Marlon shares how deep relationships help us regulate fear an...

Jayne Mattingly is a disability and body image advocate, eating disorder recovery coach, artist, and founder of The AND Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mobility aids. Through her lived experience with chronic illness, disability, and an eating disorder, she developed the concept of Body Grief. In this episode, she breaks down Body Grief’s seven stages, as she and Sarah dive into the emotional toll of li...

How do you navigate a relationship when you know it has an expiration date? Should you set boundaries to protect your heart, or just let yourself feel everything? What do you do when you find out your husband has been sending inappropriate messages to other women—can trust be rebuilt, or is it time to walk away? And how do you stop overthinking every little thing when you're getting to know someone new and just enjoy the r...

Not all fights are created equal—some bring you closer, and some just make a mess. This week, Sarah breaks down what fair fighting actually looks like (and what it definitely doesn’t), sharing her best tips and strategies for handling conflict in a healthier way. Then, she answers some of your questions about conflict: one from someone who always cries during arguments, another from someone struggling with a partner who fi...

Could the key to finding “the one” be rethinking how we date altogether? This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah is joined by Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, hosts of the Dateable podcast and authors of the new book Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love. They discuss how to approach love with realism and intention, offering advice on navigating dating apps, managing expectations, and buil...

This week, Sarah’s chatting with Sam Previte, a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and founder of Find Food Freedom. You might recognize Sam from Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, or her viral TikToks, where she’s all about taking down diet culture and spreading the word about intuitive eating. Sarah and Sam get into the struggles so many of us face with New Year’s resolutions and the harmful mes...

What if the key to unlocking your full potential is already within you? This week on This Changes Everything, Alex Ellison joins Sarah to explore the science of uncovering your hidden genius. Alex, the founder of Throughline Guidance and coauthor of the upcoming book Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents, shares her expertise in identifying unique strengths to help...

In this cozy, reflective episode of This Changes Everything, Sarah invites you to slow down, grab a notebook and a warm drink, and join her in wrapping up the year with intention. Instead of worrying about resolutions, Sarah shares simple, meaningful ways to reflect on 2024 and align your energy for the year ahead.

Through thoughtful journal prompts—like uncovering what brought you joy, what drained you, and the lessons you...

What if love isn’t just about finding “the one,” but about creating deeper, more meaningful connections in every area of your life? This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah sits down with Kailen Rosenberg—relationship expert, life coach, founder of The Love Architects, and author of Real Love, Right Now—to talk about how we can break through emotional barriers, heal past wounds, and build the relationships we’ve always ...

Should you walk away from a good relationship that’s missing the love you deserve? Is it time to stop waiting for answers from someone who just won’t give you a straight one? And how do you cope with the overwhelming urge to try to win someone back? This week, Sarah’s diving into the tricky question of knowing when it’s time to move on. Plus, a listener asks a timely and heartfelt question about navigating their first holi...

Sarah’s diving into more of your insightful questions about difficult relationships, anxiety in uncertain times, and providing support from afar. She offers heartfelt advice on staying grounded, emphasizes self-care, and explores the universal struggles we all face. Tune in for compassionate guidance and actionable tips on staying calm and connected.

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Struggling with the pressures of parenthood? Wondering how to  support a loved one in a tough relationship? You’re not alone! In this week’s This Changes Everything, Sarah shares insights on managing the anxieties of caring for others and navigating the chaos of parenting. She educates listeners on the cycle of abuse, offering invaluable tools for recognizing unhealthy patterns and provides a lesson on developing cope...