What if you gave yourself the same love and care you pour into everyone else? In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah Haas, women’s weight release and body love life coach, breast cancer survivor, and mom shares how healing our relationship with our bodies starts with rethinking the stories we’ve been told.

We talk about why protein and water matter more as we age, how to challenge old body image “un-truths” held from childhood, and what it really means to know you are worthy of the love you so freely give others. This episode is an invitation to nurture your body, honor your journey, and embrace the beauty of becoming whole.

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Ever leave a conversation feeling tired, anxious, or just “off”? You may have crossed paths with an energy vampire — someone who unintentionally drains your emotional or mental energy.

In this episode of Catching Sunshine, Carolyn Cooper shares five common types of energy vampires, how to recognize them, and what to do to stay calm, centered, and compassionate when you’re around them.

You’ll also learn how to protect your peace without shutting down your heart — and how to make sure you’re not accidentally being one yourself.

If you’ve been wondering how to set healthy emotional boundaries or stop feeling so drained by certain people, this episode will help you keep your light strong, your energy clear, and your relationships kind.

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Your “Prior Best” is that time in your life when things just seemed to click — when you felt focused, capable, and in tune with yourself. We’ve all had seasons like that, and the good news is, that version of you isn’t gone.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to look back at what worked during that time — the structure, the habits, and the mindset that supported you — and how to bring those elements forward into your life today.

You’ll learn how to separate what was truly fueling you from what’s no longer serving you, and how to make your best self your new baseline.

✨ There’s also a free printable guide with all the reflection questions from this episode.

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Have you ever wished being organized felt effortless—or wondered if you could actually see yourself as the kind of person who stays on top of everything? In this first-ever guest episode, Tracy Hoth shares her “SPACE” method for organizing and talks about the mindset shifts that make order stick.

We dive into how to overcome overwhelm, speed up decision-making, and detach emotional attachments from things, all while reshaping how you identify yourself. This conversation isn’t just about decluttering your space, it’s about decluttering your mind and creating room to thrive.

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Have you ever felt like you’re right back where you started — facing the same lesson or emotion again? You’re not going in circles; you’re spiraling up. In this gentle, reflective episode, Carolyn shares how real growth isn’t a straight line but a spiral of wisdom, grace, and new awareness. Learn how to recognize upward movement even when life feels repetitive, why your mind sometimes needs time to adjust to your new energy, and how to trust that every loop is carrying you higher.

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Season Two starts with a truth we don't always want to hear: struggle has purpose. In this episode, discover why some of the most beautiful things require a little pressure, a little grit, and a willingness to keep going. If you're in a hard season or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and a reminder to honor the struggle.

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Looking for your next great read? In this episode, I’m sharing 10 books that have stayed with me—books I’ve highlighted, gifted, packed in my carry-on, and even talked about over dinner.

These aren’t just popular titles—they’re ones that made me pause, reflect, smile, or see something differently. Some are soulful, some are smart, and a few might just land with you the way they did with me.

This is a curated list pulled from my own stack of favorites—and whether you love to read or, like me, you're more of an Audible learner, I hope one of them feels like just the right fit for you.

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What do the most common end-of-life regrets have to teach us about living more fully right now? This episode blends reflection, insight, and encouragement as we explore five universal regrets — and the five life-affirming invitations hidden inside each one. We’ll cover the different types of regret and I’ll also share a bit about author Bronnie Ware’s inspiring story and the lessons I took from her journey.

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