Thriving Mosaic - Discover & Embrace Your Unique Identity
Self-Improvement
About
A podcast dedicated to encouraging you to discover and embrace your unique identity, to authentically be yourself and to live your life in freedom from worrying about what others may say or think.
Episodes
- 092 - A Weekend of Emotions
This episode centers on McKenna's college graduation weekend in Bowling Green, and I'll be honest, I went into recording it already emotional. I had just watched a reaction video to Taylor Swift's "Ronan" and then written a social media po…
- 091 - When Life Feels Heavy and You Still Keep Showing Up
In this episode, I share a very real snapshot of life this week. McKenna’s graduation celebration gave me the perfect excuse to buy the buttercream cake I had been craving, and our simple family dinner turned into a sweet and meaningful mo…
- 090 - Making Friends When You Don’t Leave the House
In this episode, I’m sharing a very ordinary, very real Sunday-night peek into my world: heated blankets, Rocky Road ice cream, meal prep, McKenna’s upcoming graduation, and the moment I remembered I still needed to record this podcast. I…
- 089 - When You Blink and They’re Grown
This week, I found myself sitting in a space I don’t think you can fully prepare for as a parent. My youngest daughter turned 21, and I’m still trying to wrap my mind around what that actually means. I’ve been intentional about being prese…
- 088 - When Fear Shows Up, But You Don’t Let It Lead
In this episode, I found myself reflecting on a simple phrase I came across that stopped me long enough to really sit with it: “Unspoken expectations are premeditated resentments.” That idea connected deeply with something I’ve believed an…
- 087 - No Two Children Grow Up in the Same Home
This week’s episode started with a short clip I kept seeing over and over again. It was from an interview between Mel Robbins and Gabor Maté, and one statement in particular stayed with me: No two children grow up in the same household. Th…
- 086 - That’s Not Who I Want to Be. That’s Who I Am
This week, I sat down to share a simple story that turned into something much deeper. I found myself reflecting on a moment from years ago that changed the way I see people. The realization that I will never know someone else’s full story…
- 085 - A Week of Connection
This week felt different in the best possible way. I experienced a series of meaningful connections that stood out against the normal rhythm of my days, and it reminded me just how much I value being present with the people in my life. I s…
- 084 - Sourdough, Gray Hair, and Learning to Love My Natural Self
In this episode, I share three small stories from my week that all circle around the theme of becoming more comfortable in my own skin. It starts with a funny moment in the kitchen when my son decided that baking sourdough must be “changin…
- 083 - Why Talking to My Dog Might Actually Be Good for My Brain
This week I share a few reflections that have been swirling around in my mind lately. Some of them were sparked by music I’ve been listening to. Others came from things I stumbled across online. And one comes from a realization about the p…
- 082 - The Story You Tell Yourself
This week’s episode is a reflection on something that quietly shapes every part of our lives. The story we tell ourselves about who we are, what we are capable of, and what is possible for us. I open this episode by sharing what felt like…
- 081 - When a Song Becomes a Mirror
This week’s episode came together in one of my favorite ways. Quietly. Unexpectedly. In the middle of an ordinary morning. I had committed to recording weekly, and once I said that out loud, my brain clearly took the assignment seriously.…
- 080 - Less Reactive, More Alive: A Week of Quotes, Joyful Distractions, and Inner Growth
In this episode, I share a snapshot of my week. Not the highlight reel. Just the small, meaningful moments that reminded me how important it is to live with intention, soften my reactions, and make room for joy. I talk about a few quotes t…
- 079 - Sometimes You Sip Joy Through a Straw
In this episode, I share why I’ve committed to releasing Thriving Mosaic weekly and what finally shifted for me around consistency. I talk about how simply knowing I’m recording regularly changes what my mind notices throughout the day. Bo…
- 078 - Setting Intentions For The New Year
Please let me know if this episode resonated with you. Email me at Stephanie@StephanieRavenscraft.com .
- 077 - A Whole New Perspective
Today’s episode is exactly what it felt like in real time. A ramble. A purge. A stream of consciousness from a woman who is deep in a two-year mission to finally declutter her home and reclaim her space. This conversation came out of somet…
- 076 - Eldest Daughter
In this episode, I share my excitement about Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl . One song in particular, “Eldest Daughter,” has deeply resonated with me. It’s a mirror that has invited me into a season of reflection. As I…
- 075 - What It’s Been Like To Have Adult Children
In this episode, I wanted to share something that has been on my mind lately. It’s about what it’s really like to have adult children. There’s a lot of conversation online about how hard it is to parent grown kids, but that hasn’t been my…
- 074 - Seasons of Intention: Creating a Life You Love
This summer turned out to be one of the most intentional and joy-filled seasons of my life. At the beginning of the year, I set out with my Soul Planner and my accountability group to design what I wanted summer to look, feel, and even tas…
- 073 - When The Song Sees You Before You See Yourself
In this very personal episode of Thriving Mosaic , I’m doing something a little different. What started as a simple car ride with my dog and a random shuffle on my Taylor Swift playlist turned into a profound moment of reflection. As many…
- 072 - Healing also means taking an honest look at the role you play in your own suffering.
In this episode, I share a quote that’s been sitting with me for over two years. A quote that stopped me in my tracks the moment I first read it: “Healing also means taking an honest look at the role you play in your own suffering.” That o…
- 071 - The Beautiful Ache of Doing My Job Well
This episode has been on my heart for a long time. I’ve known I wanted to share this part of my journey, but I had to allow myself the time and emotional space to truly process what it means—to let go of a role I’ve held for so long…
- 070 - Still Just Me On The Inside
Okay, so I've got to make a confession - I finally changed up my music playlist after listening to nothing but Taylor Swift for the past year. I know, I know, I'm a huge Swiftie, but I just felt like I needed a palate cleanser. So I starte…
- 069 - Redefining the Rules: A Path to Living Life on Your Own Terms
In this episode, I share how I've been on a journey of finding my authentic self and purpose. After feeling like I was having an "identity crisis" earlier this year, I realized it was more of a "calendar crisis" — with my kids growing up a…
- 068 - Better Together: Navigating Business as a Couple
In this episode, I introduce the inaugural installment of the newly relaunched Building A Life And Business Together podcast! I host this show with my husband, Cliff Ravenscraft, and we're excited to revive the podcast w…
- 067 - It's Just A Big Mac
In this episode, I share why I stopped eating McDonald's and what led me to try it again after almost 15 years.
- 066 - My Identity Crisis
In this episode, I share the struggle I've faced this year with identifying who I am and what I want. I share my 3 "ah ha" moments that brought clarity and assuredness back to me. If anything I shared resonates feel free to send me a…
- 065 - Don't Measure Yourself By Other's Expectations Or Let Others Define Your Worth
In this episode, I share some of my favorite pithy and insightful quotes that I've been exposed to over the past month. Have a listen and let me know which quote most resonated with you. Email me at Stephanie@StephanieRavenscraft.com…
- 064 - The Road Ahead
In this episode, I share a few goals I've made for 2024, some obstacles I've experinced so far and how a journaling prompt got me thinking about where I want to be in 5 years.
- 063 - Are You Ready for The Year of You?
In this episode of Thriving Mosaic, I shared the following: I talk about the two online programs I recently participated in. I talked about how I've been using the SOL Planner for many years and found it really helpful when I was managing…
- 062 - Christmas 2023 And Final Days of Wedding Planning
In this episode of Thriving Mosaic, I share the following: What I've been up to since my last episode. I mentioned the three calendars that I use to manage my personal and professional life. I talked about decluttering my home throughout t…
- 061 - Role Reversal: Listener Liz Digs Deep into Stephanie's World
I am so excited to share this episode. I previously asked if anyone would like to interview me on my own podcast. I was ecstatic when, almost immediately, my friend Liz Deacle, from It's A Drama podcast, reached out.&…
- 060 - Holiday Expectation
Welcome to a very personal episode of Thriving Mosaic. Today, I share a part of my journey, specifically about how I navigated the often overwhelming expectations that come with holiday gatherings. As many of you might relate, the holidays…
- 059 - Beyond The Empty Nest
In this heartfelt episode, Cliff and I open up about our personal journey into the 'empty nest' phase of life. We share the emotions that came with our children moving out, the adjustments in our daily lives, and how th…
- 058 - Seriously... I'm Waiting For Your Email
In this deeply introspective episode, Stephanie discusses her personal and professional transitions, from making a significant commitment for Megan's wedding to the challenges she faced in her marketing efforts. As she navigates the…
- 057 - My Facebook Memories
In this episode, I share the joy, sadness and even cringy memories I'm having from seeing my Facebook memories. If anything in this episode resonates with you and you'd like to share your own moments with me, feel free to emai…
- 056 - You'll Never Guess What Is In My Fridge
In this episode, I share what is in my fridge and the best part of my empty nest. I'd love to hear from you, send me an email at Stephanie@StephanieRavenscraft.com .
- 055 - The Mystical Energy of Sedona
Cliff and I are fresh off the plane from an unforgettable seven-day excursion across Nevada and Arizona, which turned out to be more amazing than we could ever have anticipated. In this podcast episode, we'll be recounting our time sp…
- 054 - New Beginnings
In this episode, I dive into a few personal and professional updates that I can't wait to share with you all. I start off by addressing a fear that has been nagging me for a while - the fear of being interrupted while recording my podcast.…
- 053 - Full Circle Moments
In this episode, I share two deeply personal "full circle moments." A "full circle moment" is an event or experience that brings one's life journey or a particular aspect of it to a point where it feels complete or connected. These mo…
- 052 - Free The Dream Is Back!
This episode is a special one, because it contains a very exciting announcement: Free The Dream is back, and it's better than ever! If you're not familiar with Free The Dream, it's a powerful message that Cliff and I have been sh…
- 051 - The World Turned Upside Down
In this episode I share what's has been going on in my houses over the last 6 weeks and what it has been like for me having adult children move home.
- 050 - Those Thoughts In Our Head
In this episode, I share an inspired thought that came to my mind as I entered into my annual Fall, Taylor Swift, Season. My heart is set on helping women break free from the trauma of their pass, to go from surviving to thr…
- 049 - Healing From Past Trauma
In this episode, I share my own story of child sexual abuse that I went through as a young child. I originally shared this story in February 2008 in an old podcast that I used to produce call "Full Time Mom." The response to th…
- 048 - Someone Else's Dream
Are you living the dreams that have been passed on to you or are you living in the dreams you have for yourself? CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE PODCAST WITH MY MOUNTAIN TOP EXPERIENCE
- 047 - She Talked To Us
My plans for future workshops.
- 046 - Beginning A New Season
In this episode, Stephanie and I record a podcast update about our newest season of life while going for a walk. Topics include the following: Why hasn't there been content from the two of us together since June? Family update, including w…
- 045 - Reevaluating
- 044 - Perspective
- 043 - The Girls and The Boys
The Girls and The Boys