How the Wise One Grows

In this follow-up to our most popular episode on the decision to have kids or remain childfree, we expand the conversation to explore the culture, politics, and personal experience of care with award-winning journalist and author Elissa Strauss.

Elissa is the author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others and a writer for The New York Times, The Atlantic, Glamour, and more. In this episode, she shares deep insigh...

What is creative wellness? How do creativity and wellness intersect, and why is this so important—especially now? In this episode of How the Wise One Grows, Holly Zajur and Kelly Eberle sit down with guest Preston Slaughter to explore how creative wellness is a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and reimagining the world we need today.

In a world that often feels overwhelming, we discuss:

• What is creativity, and when did it f...

In this episode, Kelly and I get real about what it means to navigate the wild ride that is 2025. We dive into the tools, practices, and mindset shifts tucked into our "emotional go-bags"—the essentials we lean on to make it through these times.

This conversation also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how How the Wise One Grows is evolving, including our vision to make this podcast not just a place for inspiration but a t...

In this episode, we’re wrapping up the year with heart, humor, and a whole lot of reflection (and laughter). This episode is your reminder to pause, reflect, and celebrate the little things that make life (and growth) so special.

You’ll hear Holly, Emma, and Kelly giggling over life’s quirks and diving deep into how the biggest moments of growth often arise from life’s seemingly mundane moments. We talk about everything from girl di...

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but it can also bring challenges, especially for those grieving the loss of a loved one. In this episode, we are joined by grief therapist Litsa Williams to explore practical and meaningful ways to navigate grief during the holidays. Whether you’re struggling to uphold traditions, finding ways to talk to your children during hard moments, or just trying to make it through the “most wonderful...

If you've ever been curious about tarot or even fearful, this episode is for you. Holly Zajur & Kelly Eberle dive into the mystical world of tarot with tarot experts & learn how tarot isn’t about fortune telling, but rather a tool for self-discovery. 

Topics Discussed: 

What is Tarot? The history, origins, & evolution
Tarot for Personal Growth: How tarot can offer insights into life’s challenges
Deb...

This podcast is rooted in the intention of creating from a place of ease and balance, and we're taking this time to live by that principle.

Inspired by episode 109 with Cait Donovan on burnout, How the Wise One Grows will pause releasing new episodes in September to stay aligned with those values. During this break, we're recording exciting new content and preparing for what's next for the podcast!

Don't worry, we...

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or burnt out? This is your go-to meditation. Join us for a powerful guided Yoga Nidra meditation designed to help you combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

In this meditation you will focus on cultivating the skill of interoception, teaching you how to tune into your body’s signals and meet your needs before burnout takes hold.

Inspired by the expert insights of burnout speciali...

In this episode, we explore the complexities of burnout with Cait Donovan from FRIED the Burnout Podcast. We discuss its causes, symptoms, and effective recovery strategies. Cait helps us identify common symptoms and stressors, sharing personal stories and examining the impact of stress on the body. We also highlight financial insecurity as a critical factor contributing to burnout and provide practical budgeting tips and tools to ...

Tap into yin energy and feminine power with a soothing 8-minute meditation. This guided meditation is perfect for when you feel overwhelmed and need to embrace rest, creativity, and inner balance.

• 08:29 Meditation begins

​In episode 107​, we spoke with Yasmine Idriss, who shared her journey of becoming the first Arab Saudi woman to cycle the ring road in Iceland and how embracing feminine energy was the secret to her success...

In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Yasmine Idriss, the first Arab/Saudi woman to cycle Iceland's ring road. Yasmine shares her journey and the profound role of feminine energy in achieving her goals, overcoming failure, allowing herself to rest, and embracing the continual process of becoming.

In this episode we discuss:

• Yasmine’s Motivation Behind Cycling Iceland's Ring Road
• Applying Feminine Energy to ...

Learn how to tap into your intuition and inner strength with a we offer a guided mindfulness-based meditation. Through visualization techniques, you'll learn to recognize what your "yes" feels like, what your "no" feels like, and reconnect with your gut feelings. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking to cultivate their "inner Gabby," inspired by our insightful conversations with Gabby Wadswor...

We're honored to share a deeply moving story of love and loss with Gabby Wadsworth. You may remember her from Episode 104, where she shared her journey of leaving the Mormon Church. If her strength and resilience touched you then, this episode will resonate even more deeply.

This episode focuses on her husband Colten Wadsworth, who battled cancer for 3.5 years. Gabby opens up about Colten's fight, their life together durin...

What would it take to walk away from everything you know? Tune in to hear the brave journey of a woman, Gabby Wadsworth, who left the Mormon church after being raised in it. Listen as we discuss the critical role of intuition, the courage to challenge church elders, and the path to healing from spiritual abuse.

Gabby shares a raw and honest account of her journey to leave the church, offering insights and encouragement for all peopl...

Having trouble making a decision? I got you covered! In this episode, we offer a guided meditation designed to help you navigate the complex process of decision-making. Building on our insightful discussion from Episode 102 with Clarity Coach Keltie Maguire, we focus on one of life's significant choices, like the decision to have kids or remain childfree.

In this 13 min mindfulness-based meditation, we explore three essential c...

In this episode, clarity coach Keltie Maguire helps us navigate one of life's most significant decisions—whether to embrace parenthood or opt for a child-free lifestyle. We delve into the societal norms, cultural expectations, and personal considerations that impact this choice. Our discussion is guided by listener questions and stories, addressing the stigmas associated with opting out of parenthood and exploring emotional jo...

In today's episode, we've got a guided meditation to help you through life's most embarrassing moments-- and general feelings of embarrassment and shame. Using mindfulness and compassion, you'll learn how to gently let go of negative emotions and cultivate a stronger sense of self-acceptance.

Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this meditation is crafted to support anyone see...

Celebrate two years and 100 episodes of spreading the How the Wise One Grows podcast with laughter as we share our most embarrassing moments. 

Imagine beginning every friendship with the raw, unfiltered stories that make us human—this episode does just that with host Holly Zajur and guests Emma Hern and Kelly  Eberle, as they introduce themselves by sharing their most embarrassing stories. 

But the laughter doesn’t end here...

This episode shares the breathing technique that helped Natalie Rainer (from Ep 98) find relief through extreme pain while in the ICU followed by a meditation to connect with your core values to navigate life with clarity, as Natalie did after the accident.

Box breath is a great way to:
- Calm the nervous system
- Improve mood
- Regulate body temperature
- Decrease stress
- Lower blood pressure

This epi...