S1E24: Follow What Lights You Up — Reflections on Rebecca Campbell’s Light Is the New Black

Feeling the pull of a quiet “yes”? In this episode, we explore Rebecca Campbell’s Light Is the New Black and how small, aligned choices can transform your life.

Join me for a reflective practice, takeaway, and affirmation to help you follow what lights you up. One simple step at a time.

Have you ever felt a whisper inside saying, “Yes, this is it!”? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper, we dive into Rebecca Campbell’s bestselling book Light Is the New Black and explore how following your inner light, through small, easily achievable choices, can bring more clarity, courage, and alignment to your daily life.

Here’s what you’ll find in this episode:

· A short, powerful excerpt from Light Is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell

· A calming reflective practice you can do anywhere—on a walk, during naptime, or before bed

· A personal takeaway on the power of forging your own lit up path to create meaningful change

· A simple affirmation to carry into your day: “I begin to notice when I light up. I say yes to growing my light.”

Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, practical mindfulness, or a gentle reminder to follow what lights you up inside, this episode offers a grounded pause in your week.

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Because clarity grows from tiny, honest steps. And when the world feels dark, that’s often the invitation to practice tending your inner light.

Until next time, remember: “There is magic, medicine, and power in the words we weave and wield.”

Choose wisely and follow that light.

S1E23 – Andrea Gibson's Attitude: How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best

Today on Read, Reflect, Rise, we explore Andrea Gibson’s powerful poem how the worst day of my life became the best, a gut-level story about heartbreak, rupture, and resilience. Andrea Gibson, an award-winning spoken-word poet and activist, blends radical honesty and tenderness to show how the darkest moments can open unexpected doorways to healing and renewal.

In this episode, I read a short excerpt from a seriously powerful poem, reflect on its lessons, and lead a practice to turn challenge into blessing — all designed to help you notice the doorway when life feels like it’s breaking you. We’ll also explore:

· How challenge can become an entry point for growth

· The healing power of language and naming your experience

· Small acts of care that create direction from pain

· A weekly affirmation to help you rise, even after the hardest day

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What if awareness could rewire your brain? In this episode, Wils shares Daniel Siegel’s Mindsight and guides you into a reflective practice for clarity, choice, and lasting change.

What if awareness could literally reshape your brain—and your life?

In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the groundbreaking insights of Dr. Daniel J. Siegel’s bestselling book Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation.

You’ll hear a powerful passage from Siegel on how “mindsight” helps us move beyond autopilot, calm emotional storms, and make new choices with clarity and intention. Wils then guides you through a reflective journey inspired by Siegel’s words, offering space to pause, reconnect, and rise into greater presence.

In this episode you’ll discover:

· What “mindsight” is and why it matters for personal growth

· How awareness can rewire the brain for resilience and balance

· A reflective practice to help you name, tame,and navigate emotions

· A mantra-based affirmation to carry into your week

Whether you’re seeking more mindfulness, self-compassion, or practical tools for change, this episode will leave you grounded, inspired, and ready to create freedom from within.

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