Heart to Heart Podcast

🏔️🤍 In this Heart to Heart Mountain Edition, I sit down with Carter Griffin in Beaver Creek, Colorado for a raw & deeply honest conversation. Together, we explore her journey including, trauma, grief, the beauty & complexity of finding her person and the silent heartbreak of miscarriage.
This episode is about love, loss, & resilience — an invitation to open our hearts to conversations that matter most.
 
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Recorded slopeside in Arrowhead, CO, this Heart to Heart with Lauran Thomas, a couples & family therapist, is both grounding & inspiring. Lauran shares a holistic perspective on navigating conflict, communication, anxiety, trauma & parenting challenges—helping families thrive at home & in school.
Beyond her private practice, she reaches audiences worldwide through workshops, retreats, & virtual events, making her guidance accessible to anyone seeking harmony & connection.
You are invited to slow down, listen & discover new pathways to more peaceful relationships.

In the Season 2 premiere of the Heart to Heart Podcast, I sit down with my dear friend Carrie Scotti for an emotional, eye-opening conversation. We reflect on the devastating floods that recently took the lives of so many in Hidden Hills, Texas - an even that hit close to home for her.Carrie also opens up about what it was like living through the early waves of COVID in California and the unexpected joy she found in the Texas community through the game of Mahjong. The episode is about grief & resilience. Stillness & survival. Laughter & healing.

Season One: The Journey to Heart to Heart –
Foundations of Heartfull Living
 
Before Heart to Heart: A Podcast for Heartfull Living came to be, there was Season One — a heartfelt collection of conversations, reflections, and real-life moments that laid the foundation for what would become our beloved podcast. Take a look back at the raw, honest beginnings — the stories that stirred our souls and inspired us to create a space for deeper connection, healing, and heart-centered living. Among these early moments is our unofficial first episode, where we explore the evolving and heartwarming role of stepmothering today with Alana U. Guilarte. Through open conversation and lived experience, we honor the love, complexity, and grace that stepmothers bring to modern families.
 
This is the origin story — not polished, but powerful. Not yet Heart to Heart, but every bit heartfull.

Season One: The Journey to Heart to Heart –
Foundations of Heartfull Living
Before Heart to Heart: A Podcast for Heartfull Living came to be, there was Season One — a heartfelt collection of conversations, reflections, and real-life moments that laid the foundation for what would become our beloved podcast. Take a look back at the raw, honest beginnings — the stories that stirred our souls and inspired us to create a space for deeper connection, healing, and heart-centered living.
Among these early moments is our unofficial second episode 👩‍🍼 — Lizzy Chiappy and her husband had a plan. But her baby had other ideas on how to make his grand entrance into the world. Listen to Lizzy’s candid story about navigating the unexpected change to her birth plan, staying grounded, and embracing the unexpected. Because sometimes, the best stories are the ones that don’t go according to plan…
This is the origin story — not polished, but powerful. Not yet Heart to Heart, but every bit heartfull.

Season One: The Journey to Heart to Heart –
Foundations of Heartfull Living
Before Heart to Heart: A Podcast for Heartfull Living came to be, there was Season One — a heartfelt collection of conversations, reflections, and real-life moments that laid the foundation for what would become our beloved podcast. Take a look back at the raw, honest beginnings — the stories that stirred our souls and inspired us to create a space for deeper connection, healing, and heart-centered living.
Among these early moments is a special conversation with Cristy M. Diaz and her husband, Daniel, as they share their cross-country road trip to Colorado during the global pandemic. Along the way, they highlight the beauty of the Vail Valley community and the warmth and support of Vail Christian Academy, which welcomed their children with open arms. It’s a story of family, faith, and the connections that make a place feel like home.
This is the origin story — not polished, but powerful. Not yet Heart to Heart, but every bit heartfull.

Season One: The Journey to Heart to Heart –
Foundations of Heartfull Living
Before Heart to Heart: A Podcast for Heartfull Living came to be, there was Season One — a heartfelt collection of conversations, reflections, and real-life moments that laid the foundation for what would become our beloved podcast. Take a look back at the raw, honest beginnings — the stories that stirred our souls and inspired us to create a space for deeper connection, healing, and heart-centered living.
Among these early moments is a joyful and inspiring live chat with the amazing Jenise Subervi — Toddler and a Top Knot — where we talk all things travel, photography, and morning gratitude rituals. We also dive into the beauty of embracing those stunning gray hairs and rocking them with total confidence. This conversation is packed with travel tips, heartfelt stories, and the reminder to embrace every moment — and every shade.
This is the origin story — not polished, but powerful. Not yet Heart to Heart, but every bit heartfull.

Season One: The Journey to Heart to Heart –
Foundations of Heartfull Living
Before Heart to Heart: A Podcast for Heartfull Living came to be, there was Season One — a heartfelt collection of conversations, reflections, and real-life moments that laid the foundation for what would become our beloved podcast. Take a look back at the raw, honest beginnings — the stories that stirred our souls and inspired us to create a space for deeper connection, healing, and heart-centered living.
Among these early moments is Part II of our conversation with Anibal Garcia 🏳️‍🌈 — where we dive into the legal challenges he and his husband, Carlos, encountered on their international surrogacy journey. It’s an eye-opening discussion on navigating complex systems, standing firm in love, and advocating for family. (And don’t forget to listen to Part I before you jump in!)
This is the origin story — not polished, but powerful. Not yet Heart to Heart, but every bit heartfull.

Season One: The Journey to Heart to Heart –
Foundations of Heartfull Living
Before Heart to Heart: A Podcast for Heartfull Living came to be, there was Season One — a heartfelt collection of conversations, reflections, and real-life moments that laid the foundation for what would become our beloved podcast. Take a look back at the raw, honest beginnings — the stories that stirred our souls and inspired us to create a space for deeper connection, healing, and heart-centered living.
Among these early moments is our celebration of Pride Month 2024 🏳️‍🌈 — kicking things off with Anibal Garcia as he shares his inspiring journey of starting a family through international surrogacy. It’s a conversation filled with hope, resilience, and the joy of creating a loving home.
This is the origin story — not polished, but powerful. Not yet Heart to Heart, but every bit heartfull.

Season One: The Journey to Heart to Heart –
Foundations of Heartfull Living
Before Heart to Heart: A Podcast for Heartfull Living came to be, there was Season One — a heartfelt collection of conversations, reflections, and real-life moments that laid the foundation for what would become our beloved podcast. Take a look back at the raw, honest beginnings — the stories that stirred our souls and inspired us to create a space for deeper connection, healing, and heart-centered living.
Among these early moments is a deeply moving interview with courageous mom Ivonne Barroso — as she shares her emotional journey of raising her son, Matteo, who was born with an omphalocele. Her story is one of extraordinary strength, resilience, and the unshakable power of a mother’s love.
This is the origin story — not polished, but powerful. Not yet Heart to Heart, but every bit heartfull.