Backseat Thriver
by Back Seat Thriver
God is a dirty word. Also, you're fine.
About this podcast
Welcome to the Backseat Thriver podcast, where unfiltered conversation meet a genuine passion for understanding people from all walks of life. Joined by a dynamic lineup of guests - some qualified, some not so qualified, we tackle a range of subjects and curiosities, promising entertainment and insight for listeners. Let's dive into the chaos together and emerge with a new found enlightenment of the human experience.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 43 episodes
- God is a dirty word. Also, you're fine. · 45 minJoin us with special guest, Therapist and Author, Lacey Kelly as we talk about finding something that was never missing, shedding beliefs that may have been inherited and…
- Low Maintenance or Low Expectations? · 41 minIs being called high maintenance actually an insult... or is it just what people say when someone has standards? And on the flip side, when someone proudly claims they're low…
- An Internal Rinse. Literally. · 43 minWe are going behind the scenes of colon hydrotherapy. Try to unclench and give this a listen. We will also yap about whether having wine after is a good idea. And we know just…
- Letting Go- People, Beliefs, Patterns, Behaviors. · 48 minThis is the hard stuff. But your freedom is in reach!
- Tiny Luxuries, Big Impact · 48 min · Season 4 Episode 38As we roll into the chaos of the holiday season, what are you doing to take care of yourself? Explore some tiny luxuries that can make you feel like you have your life together…
- That leap of faith feeling... · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 37This one’s for every woman standing on the edge of what if. Ever felt that tug to do something bold — quit the job, say yes, walk away, start over — but froze at “what if”?…
- Shat or Get Off the Pot · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 36We’ve made it through 35 episodes, and here’s the question: are we just talking about growth, or are we actually doing the work? It’s easy to dish out advice, but are we looking…
- Invest like a Boss: Money, Independence and Your Future w/ Mari Peralta · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 35Joining us is Mari Peralta, senior wealth manager Today, we’re diving into a subject that impacts every single one of us—money. More specifically, investing. Whether you’re…
- Keeping her light Alive - Angelica Sharpe · 1 h 14 min · Season 3 Episode 34Today, we sit with a mother whose life was forever changed in the blink of an eye. Her vibrant 13-year-old was taken by cancer, a battle that came quickly and unexpectedly…
- When the Inner Voice Turns Loud: Anxiety, Mental Health and Self-Compassion · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 34Today we’re joined by special guest Emily Fenton, LCSW. We’re diving into some heavy but important topics—mental health, suicide, and anxiety—especially as the back-to-school…
- Growing Through Grief - Dr. Serign Marong · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 33Grief. It’s the one thing we’re all guaranteed to face, but nobody experiences it the same way. This week, we’re sitting down with Dr. Serign Marong, who doesn’t just talk about…
- Street smarts aren’t about paranoia—they’re about power. · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 32As women, we move through the world every day in ways that require us to balance freedom with awareness. From walking across a dimly lit parking lot, to traveling solo, to…
- Am I Intimidating… or Are You Just Intimidated? · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 31First impressions can speak louder than a thousand conversations. In this episode, we’ll unpack the subtle—and sometimes surprising—ways we come off to other people. Are you…
- WTF Is This Body Now? · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 30From post-baby bods to perimenopause , we’re getting real about the glorious (and sometimes WTF) rollercoaster that is our ever-changing body. Let’s talk about the boobs that…
- Back to School Jitters: Easing Anxiety, Building Routines, and Helping Kids Thrive · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 29Today we’re diving into the back-to-school season—and let’s be honest, it’s not always as picture-perfect as those first-day photos. Whether it’s first-day jitters, forgotten…
- Never Use Alone: Harm Reduction, Humanity, and a Lifeline in the Shadows · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 28Today’s episode dives headfirst into a topic that’s raw, real, and potentially life-saving. We’re joined by a very interesting—and yes, controversial—guest: Mike Brown, founder…
- Foodies and Fire with special guest Bradner Lawrence · 60 min · Season 3 Episode 27Meet Bradner Lawrence, — full-time food tour guide, full-time firefighter, and forever a dad (just ask his kids who’ve heard the same five jokes on repeat since 2012). When he’s…
- Trust That Feeling: Intuition, Identity, and the Power of Knowing Without Proof · 1 h 3 min · Season 3 Episode 26For many women, intuition is a survival tool, a creative compass, and a soul-level GPS. The challenge? We live in a culture that tells women to second-guess it, silence it, or…
- Learning to Trust Your Guts: Journey to self-employment · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 25You ever make a decision so bold, so wild, so absolutely based on zero logic that even your own brain was like, “Wait… what are we doing?” That, my friend, is what we call…
- What Your Behavioral Addictions, and What Do They Say About You? · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 24Sure, we all know drugs and alcohol get the spotlight when it comes to addiction. But what about the sneaky stuff—like obsessively refreshing your ex’s Instagram, or dropping way…







