Foster and Cesar dive into the topic of gatekeepers—those visible and invisible forces that control access to success, opportunity, healing, and recognition. They explore how gatekeeping shows up in creative industries, media, friendships, and even family dynamics. With vulnerable storytelling, they unpack moments where they’ve felt on the outside looking in and how they&apos;ve reclaimed power by creating their own doors—or walking away entirely.This episode is a call to self-trust and liberation. Through honest and sometimes embarrassing revelations, Foster and Cesar invite you to consider where you might be waiting for permission instead of granting it to yourself. If you’ve ever felt like someone else held the keys to your next step—this one is for you.In this episode: <ul><li>What gatekeeping is and where it shows up</li><li>The surprising place Foster encountered a gatekeeper</li><li>Cesar’s embarrassing truth of being a gatekeeper to someone else</li><li>Why being a “Gate Greeter” might be their new favorite thing </li><li>The most beautiful gesture Foster received from strangers</li><li>The invisible ways we gatekeep ourselves</li></ul> Also mentioned: The loss of Foster’s son Wilde, outlined in <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fosters-loss-sunflowers-and-the-choice-to-feel-pain/id1795211471?i=1000697629168'>Episode 3</a>.Community leader and actress <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mothering-heights/id1635203017'>Leonora Pitts</a>. <a href='https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-narrative-life-of-frederick-douglass-original-classics-9781535579872'>The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass</a>If this episode spoke to you, you will love <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-open/id1795211471?i=1000697608946'>Breaking Open</a> where Foster &amp; Cesar explore transformation through leaps of faith. You can also <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'>watch the episodes on YouTube</a>.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 <a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'>beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com</a> and be sure to follow on <a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'>Instagram</a>. Cesar Cardona:<ul><li>Attend his upcoming <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'>speaking engagements</a></li><li>Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'>Apple Music</a> and <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'>Spotify</a></li><li>Receive his monthly newsletter <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'>Insights That Matter</a></li></ul> Foster Wilson:<ul><li>Buy her poetry book <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'>Afternoon Abundance</a></li><li>Learn about her <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'>postpartum services</a></li><li>Receive her monthly newsletter <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'>Foster’s Village</a></li></ul> Created &amp; Hosted by: <a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com'>Cesar Cardona</a> and <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com'>Foster Wilson</a>Executive Producer: Glenn Milley<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Foster and Cesar dive into the topic of &lt;em&gt;gatekeepers&lt;/em&gt;—those visible and invisible forces that control access to success, opportunity, healing, and recognition. They explore how gatekeeping shows up in creative industries, media, friendships, and even family dynamics. With vulnerable storytelling, they unpack moments where they’ve felt on the outside looking in and how they&amp;apos;ve reclaimed power by creating their own doors—or walking away entirely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a call to self-trust and liberation. Through honest and sometimes embarrassing revelations, Foster and Cesar invite you to consider where you might be waiting for permission instead of granting it to yourself. If you’ve ever felt like someone else held the keys to your next step—this one is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What gatekeeping is and where it shows up&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The surprising place Foster encountered a gatekeeper&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cesar’s embarrassing truth of being a gatekeeper to someone else&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why being a “Gate Greeter” might be their new favorite thing &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The most beautiful gesture Foster received from strangers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The invisible ways we gatekeep ourselves&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also mentioned: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The loss of Foster’s son Wilde, outlined in &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fosters-loss-sunflowers-and-the-choice-to-feel-pain/id1795211471?i=1000697629168'&gt;Episode 3&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Community leader and actress &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mothering-heights/id1635203017'&gt;Leonora Pitts&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-narrative-life-of-frederick-douglass-original-classics-9781535579872'&gt;The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode spoke to you, you will love &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-open/id1795211471?i=1000697608946'&gt;Breaking Open&lt;/a&gt; where Foster &amp;amp; Cesar explore transformation through leaps of faith. You can also &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'&gt;watch the episodes on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow &lt;em&gt;Beauty in the Break&lt;/em&gt; on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to &lt;a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'&gt;beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; and be sure to follow on &lt;a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cesar Cardona:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attend his upcoming &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'&gt;speaking engagements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on &lt;a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'&gt;Apple Music&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive his monthly newsletter &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'&gt;Insights That Matter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Foster Wilson:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Buy her poetry book &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'&gt;Afternoon Abundance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn about her &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'&gt;postpartum services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive her monthly newsletter &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'&gt;Foster’s Village&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Created &amp;amp; Hosted by: &lt;a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com'&gt;Cesar Cardona&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com'&gt;Foster Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Glenn Milley&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Foster and Cesar dive into the topic of gatekeepers—those visible and invisible forces that control access to success, opportunity, healing, and recognition. They explore how gatekeeping shows up in creative industries, media, friendships, and even family dynamics. With vulnerable storytelling, they unpack moments where they’ve felt on the outside looking in and how they've reclaimed power by creating their own doors—or walking away entirely. This episode is a call to self-trust and liberatio...

How to Spot a Gatekeeper (Even If It's You)

In this powerful episode, Cesar bravely recounts the night he was physically assaulted by a group of men—a traumatic event that left him with severe physical injuries and a deep, unshakable imprint on his psyche that changed him forever. He details the harrowing moments of the attack and the grueling recovery process that forced him to confront deep-seated anger, self-loathing, and the loss of his previous identity as a boxer and physical trainer. Throughout the episode, Cesar shares how this life-altering experience, though steeped in pain and vulnerability, ultimately led him to a transformative journey. By choosing to let go of his justified anger and embrace forgiveness and self-love, he not only began healing physically but also embarked on a spiritual rebirth. For anyone facing a rock bottom, this episode may resonate with hope for renewal and inner peace.In this episode: <ul><li>The raw truth behind facing trauma and finding unexpected beauty in the pain</li><li>The challenging question posed to Cesar—and why saying “no thank you” changed everything</li><li>His mother’s powerful reaction and Foster’s maternal connection to her</li><li>How breaking the cycle of anger was Cesar’s ultimate act of self-love</li><li>The hidden power of forgiveness—and how letting go of rage became the key to renewal</li><li>The surprising role of vulnerability in reclaiming control and peace</li></ul>Foster also mentions the loss of her son Wilde, which is discussed in <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fosters-loss-sunflowers-and-the-choice-to-feel-pain/id1795211471?i=1000697629168'>Episode 3: Foster’s Loss</a>. You can also <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'>watch the episodes on YouTube</a>. 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 <a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'>beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com</a> and be sure to follow on <a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'>Instagram</a>. Cesar Cardona:<ul><li>Attend his upcoming <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'>speaking engagements</a></li><li>Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'>Apple Music</a> and <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'>Spotify</a></li><li>Receive his monthly newsletter <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'>Insights That Matter</a></li></ul>Foster Wilson:<ul><li>Buy her poetry book <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'>Afternoon Abundance</a></li><li>Learn about her <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'>postpartum services</a></li><li>Receive her monthly newsletter <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'>Foster’s Village</a></li></ul>Created &amp; Hosted by: <a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com'>Cesar Cardona</a> and <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com'>Foster Wilson</a>Executive Producer: Glenn MilleyEditor: <a href='https://www.bessiefong.com'>Bessie Fong</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode, Cesar bravely recounts the night he was physically assaulted by a group of men—a traumatic event that left him with severe physical injuries and a deep, unshakable imprint on his psyche that changed him forever. He details the harrowing moments of the attack and the grueling recovery process that forced him to confront deep-seated anger, self-loathing, and the loss of his previous identity as a boxer and physical trainer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Throughout the episode, Cesar shares how this life-altering experience, though steeped in pain and vulnerability, ultimately led him to a transformative journey. By choosing to let go of his justified anger and embrace forgiveness and self-love, he not only began healing physically but also embarked on a spiritual rebirth. For anyone facing a rock bottom, this episode may resonate with hope for renewal and inner peace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The raw truth behind facing trauma and finding unexpected beauty in the pain&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The challenging question posed to Cesar—and why saying “no thank you” changed everything&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His mother’s powerful reaction and Foster’s maternal connection to her&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How breaking the cycle of anger was Cesar’s ultimate act of self-love&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden power of forgiveness—and how letting go of rage became the key to renewal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The surprising role of vulnerability in reclaiming control and peace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Foster also mentions the loss of her son Wilde, which is discussed in &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fosters-loss-sunflowers-and-the-choice-to-feel-pain/id1795211471?i=1000697629168'&gt;Episode 3: Foster’s Loss&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can also &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'&gt;watch the episodes on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow &lt;em&gt;Beauty in the Break&lt;/em&gt; on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to &lt;a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'&gt;beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; and be sure to follow on &lt;a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cesar Cardona:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attend his upcoming &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'&gt;speaking engagements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on &lt;a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'&gt;Apple Music&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive his monthly newsletter &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'&gt;Insights That Matter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Foster Wilson:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Buy her poetry book &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'&gt;Afternoon Abundance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn about her &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'&gt;postpartum services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive her monthly newsletter &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'&gt;Foster’s Village&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Created &amp;amp; Hosted by: &lt;a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com'&gt;Cesar Cardona&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com'&gt;Foster Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Glenn Milley&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editor: &lt;a href='https://www.bessiefong.com'&gt;Bessie Fong&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this powerful episode, Cesar bravely recounts the night he was physically assaulted by a group of men—a traumatic event that left him with severe physical injuries and a deep, unshakable imprint on his psyche that changed him forever. He details the harrowing moments of the attack and the grueling recovery process that forced him to confront deep-seated anger, self-loathing, and the loss of his previous identity as a boxer and physical trainer.  Throughout the episode, Cesar shares ho...

Cesar's Accident: The Scars of Rebirth

In this lively episode, Foster and Cesar introduce a soul-bearing conversation game that fast-tracked their emotional intimacy. With thought-provoking and hilarious questions, they reveal unexpected truths, from childhood food obsessions to spontaneous skinny-dipping stories. Along the way, they explore deep themes like healing through food, navigating anxiety, and the generational shifts in values.  In this episode, they explore:  <ul><li>The surprising reason Cesar used to eat half a cheesecake for dessert</li><li>Foster’s TSA nightmare: how a can of chickpeas got her stuck at security</li><li>Navigating generational differences—are Boomers misunderstood?</li><li>How Foster’s dad was a radical sex-ed advocate in the &apos;70s</li><li>The ultimate takeaway—why curiosity is more powerful than judgment in relationships</li></ul> Also mentioned:  The powerful documentary <a href='https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-work/umc.cmc.1rjnwlfowx9r6qusbtracz1oc'>The Work</a> by Jairus McLeary and Gethin Aldous.  If this episode spoke to you, you will love <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beauty-of-letting-go-finding-peace-in/id1795211471?i=1000697619885'>The Beauty of Letting Go</a> where we explore how control is an illusion. You can also <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'>watch the episodes on YouTube</a>. 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 <a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'>beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com</a> and be sure to follow on <a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'>Instagram</a>.  Cesar Cardona:<ul><li>Attend his upcoming <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'>speaking engagements</a></li><li>Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'>Apple Music</a> and <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'>Spotify</a></li><li>Receive his monthly newsletter <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'>Insights That Matter</a></li></ul> Foster Wilson:<ul><li>Buy her poetry book <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'>Afternoon Abundance</a></li><li>Learn about her <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'>postpartum services</a></li><li>Receive her monthly newsletter <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'>Foster’s Village</a></li></ul> Created &amp; Hosted by: <a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com/'>Cesar Cardona</a> and <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/'>Foster Wilson</a> Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: <a href='https://www.bessiefong.com/'>Bessie Fong</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this lively episode, Foster and Cesar introduce a soul-bearing conversation game that fast-tracked their emotional intimacy. With thought-provoking and hilarious questions, they reveal unexpected truths, from childhood food obsessions to spontaneous skinny-dipping stories. Along the way, they explore deep themes like healing through food, navigating anxiety, and the generational shifts in values. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, they explore: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The surprising reason Cesar used to eat half a cheesecake for dessert&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Foster’s TSA nightmare: how a can of chickpeas got her stuck at security&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Navigating generational differences—are Boomers misunderstood?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Foster’s dad was a radical sex-ed advocate in the &amp;apos;70s&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The ultimate takeaway—why curiosity is more powerful than judgment in relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also mentioned: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The powerful documentary &lt;a href='https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-work/umc.cmc.1rjnwlfowx9r6qusbtracz1oc'&gt;The Work&lt;/a&gt; by Jairus McLeary and Gethin Aldous. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode spoke to you, you will love &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beauty-of-letting-go-finding-peace-in/id1795211471?i=1000697619885'&gt;The Beauty of Letting Go&lt;/a&gt; where we explore how control is an illusion. You can also &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'&gt;watch the episodes on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to &lt;a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'&gt;beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; and be sure to follow on &lt;a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cesar Cardona:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attend his upcoming &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'&gt;speaking engagements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on &lt;a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'&gt;Apple Music&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive his monthly newsletter &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'&gt;Insights That Matter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Foster Wilson:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Buy her poetry book &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'&gt;Afternoon Abundance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn about her &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'&gt;postpartum services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive her monthly newsletter &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'&gt;Foster’s Village&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Created &amp;amp; Hosted by: &lt;a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com/'&gt;Cesar Cardona&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/'&gt;Foster Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Glenn Milley&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editor: &lt;a href='https://www.bessiefong.com/'&gt;Bessie Fong&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this lively episode, Foster and Cesar introduce a soul-bearing conversation game that fast-tracked their emotional intimacy. With thought-provoking and hilarious questions, they reveal unexpected truths, from childhood food obsessions to spontaneous skinny-dipping stories. Along the way, they explore deep themes like healing through food, navigating anxiety, and the generational shifts in values.    In this episode, they explore:    The surprising reason Cesar used to eat half a ...

Say More! Boomers, Benders and Bare Skin

In this heartfelt episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss and grief. She opens up about her journey through the devastating news, the difficult decisions, and the emotional and physical aftermath. Alongside Cesar, they explore the healing process, looking for light along the way, and the importance of sharing our stories. This episode is a powerful reflection on grief, surrender, and transformation, as well as the unexpected beauty that emerged from the darkest season of Foster’s life. Content disclosure: pregnancy loss / miscarriage / stillbirth / infant lossIn this episode:<ul><li>The impossible choice Foster made—and why she doesn’t regret it</li><li>Why she chose to feel every ounce of pain</li><li>The unexpected way Foster broke the news before anyone could ask</li><li>What no one tells you could happen after losing a baby</li><li>How saying ‘yes’ from the depths of grief transformed her entire future</li></ul> If you or someone you love is struggling with a miscarriage or loss, here are some healing resources: <a href='http://www.rtzhope.org'>Return to Zero: H.O.P.E</a> <a href='https://www.stillbirthday.com'>still Birthday</a>To support some small but mighty organizations doing great work in this field, please consider donating to: <a href='https://theskylarproject.org/'>The Skylar Project</a> <a href='https://mattiesmemory.com/'>Mattie’s Memory</a>If this episode spoke to you, you may enjoy Episode 1: Breaking Open. You can also <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'>watch the episodes on YouTube</a>.We’d love to hear from you—send an email or voice note to <a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'>beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com</a> and be sure to follow us on <a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'>Instagram</a>. Cesar Cardona:<ul><li>Attend his upcoming <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'>speaking engagements</a></li><li>Listen to Cesar + The Clew on <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'>Apple Music</a> and <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'>Spotify</a></li><li>Subscribe to his newsletter <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'>Insights That Matter</a>      Foster Wilson:</li><li>Buy her poetry book <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'>Afternoon Abundance</a></li><li>Learn about her <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'>postpartum doula services</a></li><li>Subscribe to her newsletter <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'>Foster’s Village</a></li></ul>      Created &amp; Hosted by: <a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com/'>Cesar Cardona</a> and <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/'>Foster Wilson</a>Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: <a href='https://www.bessiefong.com'>Bessie Fong</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this heartfelt episode of &lt;em&gt;Beauty in the Break&lt;/em&gt;, Foster shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss and grief. She opens up about her journey through the devastating news, the difficult decisions, and the emotional and physical aftermath. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alongside Cesar, they explore the healing process, looking for light along the way, and the importance of sharing our stories. This episode is a powerful reflection on grief, surrender, and transformation, as well as the unexpected beauty that emerged from the darkest season of Foster’s life. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Content disclosure: pregnancy loss / miscarriage / stillbirth / infant loss&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The impossible choice Foster made&lt;/b&gt;—and why she doesn’t regret it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why she chose to feel every ounce of pain&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The unexpected way Foster broke the news&lt;/b&gt; before anyone could ask&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;What no one tells you&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;could happen &lt;/b&gt;after losing a baby&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;How saying ‘yes’ from the depths of grief transformed her entire future&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you or someone you love is struggling with a miscarriage or loss, here are some healing resources: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rtzhope.org'&gt;Return to Zero: H.O.P.E&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.stillbirthday.com'&gt;still Birthday&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To support some small but mighty organizations doing great work in this field, please consider donating to: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://theskylarproject.org/'&gt;The Skylar Project&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://mattiesmemory.com/'&gt;Mattie’s Memory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode spoke to you, you may enjoy Episode 1: Breaking Open. You can also &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'&gt;watch the episodes on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’d love to hear from you—send an email or voice note to &lt;a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'&gt;beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; and be sure to follow us on &lt;a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cesar Cardona:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attend his upcoming &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'&gt;speaking engagements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listen to Cesar + The Clew on &lt;a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'&gt;Apple Music&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subscribe to his newsletter &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'&gt;Insights That Matter&lt;/a&gt;     &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Foster Wilson:&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Buy her poetry book &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'&gt;Afternoon Abundance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn about her &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'&gt;postpartum doula services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subscribe to her newsletter &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'&gt;Foster’s Village&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;     &lt;br/&gt;Created &amp;amp; Hosted by: &lt;a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com/'&gt;Cesar Cardona&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/'&gt;Foster Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Glenn Milley &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editor: &lt;a href='https://www.bessiefong.com'&gt;Bessie Fong&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this heartfelt episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss and grief. She opens up about her journey through the devastating news, the difficult decisions, and the emotional and physical aftermath.  Alongside Cesar, they explore the healing process, looking for light along the way, and the importance of sharing our stories. This episode is a powerful reflection on grief, surrender, and transformation, as well as the unexpected beaut...

Foster’s Loss: Sunflowers and the Choice to Feel Pain

In this deeply reflective episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar dive into the challenge of letting go of control and what it truly means to surrender. They explore personal stories of grappling with repetitive thought patterns, from childhood conditioning to parenthood and beyond. Cesar shares his current process of learning how to learn, breaking old patterns of fear and self-doubt, while Foster reflects on the lifelong lesson of surrendering to the unknown—especially through the lens of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Together, they unpack the voices that shape our inner narratives and discuss how recognizing these voices can lead to greater self-awareness, healing, and grace. Whether you’re navigating relationships, personal growth, or parenting challenges, this episode offers a powerful reminder that true freedom comes from trusting the process.In this episode, we explore: <ul><li>Why control is an illusion and how it keeps us stuck</li><li>The unexpected power of Foster’s single ‘Yes’ </li><li>How parenting can reveal our deepest control struggles</li><li>The moment Cesar saw his inner child</li><li>Why life’s biggest lessons keep coming back until we fully embrace them</li><li>Why the ability to let go leads to a deeper sense of peace and freedom</li></ul> Also mentioned: <a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-surrender-experiment-my-journey-into-life-s-perfection-michael-a-singer/10860619?ean=9780804141109&amp;next=t&amp;next=t'>The Surrender Experiment</a> by Michael A. Singer <a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-body-keeps-the-score-brain-mind-and-body-in-the-healing-of-trauma-bessel-van-der-kolk/6679040?ean=9780143127741&amp;next=t&amp;next=t'>The Body Keeps the Score</a> by Bessel van der Kolk Jeff Buckley’s album <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/album/grace/1046187510'>Grace</a>Connect with us! We want to hear from you. Submit your Word of the Week via email or voice note to <a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'>beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com</a> and be sure to follow us on <a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'>Instagram</a>. If this episode spoke to you, you will love Episode 1: Breaking Open where we explore taking a leap of faith. You can also <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'>watch the episodes on YouTube</a>Cesar Cardona:<ul><li>Attend his upcoming <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'>speaking engagements</a></li><li>Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'>Apple Music</a> and <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'>Spotify</a></li><li>Receive his monthly newsletter <a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'>Insights That Matter</a></li></ul>    Foster Wilson:<ul><li>Buy her poetry book <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'>Afternoon Abundance</a></li><li>Learn about her <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'>postpartum services</a></li><li>Receive her monthly newsletter <a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'>Foster’s Village</a></li></ul>    Created &amp; Hosted by: <a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com'>Cesar Cardona</a> and <a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com'>Foster Wilson</a>Executive Producer: Glenn Milley Editor: <a href='https://www.bessiefong.com'>Bessie Fong</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms">Send us a text</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this deeply reflective episode of&lt;em&gt; Beauty in the Break&lt;/em&gt;, Foster and Cesar dive into the challenge of letting go of control and what it truly means to surrender. They explore personal stories of grappling with repetitive thought patterns, from childhood conditioning to parenthood and beyond. Cesar shares his current process of learning how to learn, breaking old patterns of fear and self-doubt, while Foster reflects on the lifelong lesson of surrendering to the unknown—especially through the lens of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they unpack the voices that shape our inner narratives and discuss how recognizing these voices can lead to greater self-awareness, healing, and grace. Whether you’re navigating relationships, personal growth, or parenting challenges, this episode offers a powerful reminder that true freedom comes from trusting the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why control is an illusion&lt;/b&gt; and how it keeps us stuck&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The unexpected power &lt;/b&gt;of Foster’s single ‘Yes’ &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How parenting can reveal our &lt;b&gt;deepest control struggles&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The moment Cesar saw his&lt;b&gt; inner child&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why life’s biggest lessons keep coming back&lt;/b&gt; until we fully embrace them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the &lt;b&gt;ability to let go&lt;/b&gt; leads to a deeper sense of peace and freedom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also mentioned:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-surrender-experiment-my-journey-into-life-s-perfection-michael-a-singer/10860619?ean=9780804141109&amp;amp;next=t&amp;amp;next=t'&gt;The Surrender Experiment&lt;/a&gt; by Michael A. Singer&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-body-keeps-the-score-brain-mind-and-body-in-the-healing-of-trauma-bessel-van-der-kolk/6679040?ean=9780143127741&amp;amp;next=t&amp;amp;next=t'&gt;The Body Keeps the Score&lt;/a&gt; by Bessel van der Kolk&lt;br/&gt;Jeff Buckley’s album &lt;a href='https://music.apple.com/us/album/grace/1046187510'&gt;Grace&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with us! We want to hear from you. Submit your Word of the Week via email or voice note to &lt;a href='mailto:beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com'&gt;beautyinthebreakpod@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; and be sure to follow us on &lt;a href='http://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode spoke to you, you will love Episode 1: Breaking Open where we explore taking a leap of faith. You can also &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@beautyintheBreak'&gt;watch the episodes on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cesar Cardona:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attend his upcoming &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/'&gt;speaking engagements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listen to music from Cesar + The Clew on &lt;a href='https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar-the-clew/1742643811'&gt;Apple Music&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/276j7z30iDuFkoMtymMzCo'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive his monthly newsletter &lt;a href='https://cesarcardona.com/newsletter'&gt;Insights That Matter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Foster Wilson:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Buy her poetry book &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/books'&gt;Afternoon Abundance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn about her &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com/doula'&gt;postpartum services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive her monthly newsletter &lt;a href='https://www.fosterwilson.com/newsletter'&gt;Foster’s Village&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Created &amp;amp; Hosted by: &lt;a href='http://www.cesarcardona.com'&gt;Cesar Cardona&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='http://www.fosterwilson.com'&gt;Foster Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Glenn Milley &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editor: &lt;a href='https://www.bessiefong.com'&gt;Bessie Fong&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448921/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this deeply reflective episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar dive into the challenge of letting go of control and what it truly means to surrender. They explore personal stories of grappling with repetitive thought patterns, from childhood conditioning to parenthood and beyond. Cesar shares his current process of learning how to learn, breaking old patterns of fear and self-doubt, while Foster reflects on the lifelong lesson of surrendering to the unknown—especially through the ...

The Beauty of Letting Go: Finding Peace in Uncertainty and Reparenting Ourselves

Beauty in the Break is a new podcast that explores the powerful moments when life shatters—and the unexpected beauty that follows.&nbsp; Hosted by public speaker Cesar Cardona &amp; filmmaker and poet Foster Wilson, each episode dives into conversations of healing, transformation and resilience through self-awareness, storytelling and mindfulness. Whether you’re navigating change or seeking inspiration, this series uncovers the common threads that connect us all, to help you achieve personal or professional growth.&nbsp;

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