Beauty in the Break

The Secret of Joyful Sobriety: Clarity, Freedom & Feeling Alive (Revisiting)

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:Why joyful sobriety is a radical reframe of the narrative around addiction and alcoholFoster's reason for quitting drinkingCesar’s raw, honest account of waking up at the wheelThe myth of being “less fun” without alcoholThe process that helped Cesar heal from addictionFoster’s revelation about alcohol and creativityCesar’s take on waking up clear without having to check for his kidneysThe question we should be asking ourselves about the role of alcohol in our livesSpecial feature: A beautiful chorus of voices from their joyfully sober friends: Chan Kinchla, Kate Anthony, Megan Stewart, Glenn Milley, Eve Sturges, Johanna Brown, and others.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:Attend his upcoming speaking engagementsListen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyReceive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterFoster Wilson:Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster WilsonExecutive Producer: Glenn MilleyEditor: Bessie FongSend us a textLibro.FM - Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 with code BEAUTYGo to Libro.FM or use code BEAUTY at checkout

Choosing Rest in a Restless World: Life Outside Hustle Culture

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: Why hustle culture keeps us exhausted and disconnectedHow burnout sneaks in through productivityCesar’s honest and emotional confessionWhy nature never rushes and neither should weHow rest reshapes creativity and clarityBreaking cycles our children inheritAlso mentioned:Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey (The Nap Ministry)Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanIn the FLO by Alisa VittiFoster’s dad in How to Be A Rebel with Dr. Reid WilsonIf 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:Receive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson:Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster WilsonExecutive Producer: Glenn MilleySend us a textLibro.FM - Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 with code BEAUTYGo to Libro.FM or use code BEAUTY at checkout

How to Be a Rebel with Dr. Reid Wilson

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: What trauma, anxiety, and aggression have in commonWhy Reid chose disruption over academic approvalThe hidden cost of being an outlier in mental healthWhy self-help reaches people therapy can’tHow to tap into your own confidenceTo connect with Reid, visit www.anxieties.com. Also mentioned:Don’t Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety AttacksQuiet Your OCD Brain (releases: 6.1.26)OCD & the Six Moment Game The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose How to Spot a GatekeeperSee Reid in the 70s on Instagram!Let's connect! beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com   Cesar Cardona:Receive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson:Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Send us a textLibro.FM - Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 with code BEAUTYGo to Libro.FM or use code BEAUTY at checkout

The Fear & Magic of Upgrading Your Life (Soup & Stories Pt 2)

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 Haderspiritual explorer, mom and actor (Dexter, Grey’s Anatomy)Ari on IMDbco-host of Spiritual Practices of the Disgruntled Artist host of Magick and Manifestation for Actors IG: @arihaderisyourfriendDuane Benjamin composer, musician, and instructor at UCLA School of MusicYoutube: @duanebenjaminIG: @dben_jamin919Jamaal PittmanRobinson Prize award-winning copy editor, manager and screenwriterauthor of The Copy Editor's (Life)Style Guideco-founder of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial ScholarshipIG: @jamaaldpittmanKatie Hallactor, wedding planner, FUCK YES energy cultivator & queer mama of two ✨IG: @theplantbasedbooIG: @bestdayeverla_eventsIf 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:Receive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson:Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster WilsonExecutive Producer: Glenn MilleyThis episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & AssociatesSend us a text

Why We Fight and How We Forgive (Soup & Stories Pt 1)

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 Haderspiritual explorer, mom and actor (Dexter, Grey’s Anatomy)Ari on IMDbco-host of Spiritual Practices of the Disgruntled Artist host of Magick and Manifestation for Actors IG: @arihaderisyourfriendDuane Benjamin composer, musician, and instructor at UCLA School of MusicYoutube: @duanebenjaminIG: @dben_jamin919Jamaal PittmanRobinson Prize award-winning copy editor, manager and screenwriterauthor of The Copy Editor's (Life)Style Guideco-founder of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial ScholarshipIG: @jamaaldpittmanKatie Hallactor, wedding planner, FUCK YES energy cultivator & queer mama of two ✨IG: @theplantbasedbooIG: @bestdayeverla_eventsIf 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:Receive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterGet guided meditation from Cesar on his website Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyFoster Wilson:Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster WilsonExecutive Producer: Glenn MilleyThis episode is brought to you by Arlene Thornton & AssociatesSend us a text