Welcome back to Breathe, Darling: the podcast!
In this episode, Emily sits down with Kara Cruz, LMFT—therapist, women's mental health advocate, and founder of Kara Cruz Wellness—for a deeply grounded conversation on navigating mental health, healing from self-abandonment, and learning to trust ourselves again. Kara shares her expertise in reproductive and perinatal mental health, ADHD, anxiety, complex trauma, and mood conditions, offering wisdom on how women can reclaim agency, create boundaries, and access support through life’s transitions. Join us as she shares her insights into mental health, healing, and working to balance work and motherhood in a harmonious way.
We also talk about Kara’s group programs—It Begins With Us, an 8-week women's mental health group, and the Therapist’s Group Bootcamp, a mastermind for clinicians ready to lead impactful therapy groups—as well as her free upcoming workshops in July and August.
Plus, Kara will be back on the show in August for a special episode on perimenopause and menopause, so stay tuned for more!
About Kara:
Kara Cruz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, private practice owner, and women's mental health advocate. With a focus on Reproductive and Perinatal Mental Health, Perimenopause, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Mood Conditions, Kara brings her extensive expertise to listeners, helping them navigate mental health challenges in relatable and compassionate ways. Kara also leads It Begins With Us an 8-week Women's Program and Therapist's Group Bootcamp, a 6-week Mastermind guiding therapists in creating and launching their own therapy groups. When she's not working, Kara enjoys nature and coastal escapes with her family.
Upcoming Offerings from Kara Cruz:
FREE Workshop – It Begins With You | July 29, 2025
Register here
It Begins With Us – 8-Week Women’s Group | Starts August 19, 2025
Schedule a consult call here
Therapist’s Group Bootcamp – 6-Week Mastermind | Starts August 13, 2025
Sign up here
FREE Perimenopause Workshop | August 28, 2025
Open to women, therapists, and community members
Connect with Kara:
Follow her on Instagram or visit her website at karacruzwellness.com
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Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Breathe Darling: The Podcast. We’re so grateful for how this community is growing and the ways we’re learning to navigate life together. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts AND give us a review! We’d love to hear what you think. Lastly, follow us on Instagram @breathedarlingpodcast. We love connecting with you. Until next time, breathe easy, friends.
Emily Riggs (MSW, LISW-S) is a licensed mental health therapist in Ohio, Florida, and Colorado, specializing in trauma, grief, and life transitions for women across the lifespan. Follow along on Instagram @emilyriggstherapy or contact me at emilyriggstherapy@gmail.com to learn more.
Disclosure:
The information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a replacement for psychotherapy or advice regarding related mental health services. If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 911 or 988, or the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Past and current clients risk breaching confidentiality by listening to, subscribing to, and reviewing podcast episodes. Please keep this in mind and engage at your own discretion. I will not knowingly acknowledge or comment on client reviews of the podcast to honor ethical boundaries and privacy.
