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Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperFollow What Lights You Up — Reflections on Rebecca Campbell’s Light Is the New BlackS1E24: Follow What Lights You Up — Reflections on Rebecca Campbell’s Light Is the New BlackFeeling 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 C...
2025-09-1314 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E23: Andrea Gibson's Attitude: 'How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best'S1E23 – Andrea Gibson's Attitude: How the Worst Day of My Life Became the BestToday on Read, Reflect, Rise, we explore AndreaGibson’s powerful poem how the worst day of my life became the best, a gut-level story about heartbreak, rupture, and resilience. Andrea Gibson, anaward-winning spoken-word poet and activist, blends radical honesty and tenderness to show how the darkest moments can open unexpected doorways tohealing 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 de...
2025-09-0519 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E22: Daniel Siegel’s Mindsight: Rewire Your Brain with Awareness, Clarity & Self-CompassionWhat 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 intentio...
2025-08-2923 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E21: Let Go & Rise: Mindfulness, Surrender, and Finding PeaceDiscover the freedom that comes from letting go.Join Wils for a mindful reflection on Danna Faulds’ poem “Allow” and the strength in surrender.What if surrender was the most powerful thing you could do today?In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper shares the timeless words of poet and yoga practitioner Danna Faulds from her much-loved poem “Allow” (featured in Go In and In).Together, we explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can help you release control, find inner peace, and move with life instead of against it.You’ll hea...
2025-08-2222 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E20: Rewire Your Brain for What You Really Want - Inspired by Dr Tara Swart’s The SourceDiscover how neuroscience and intuition work together to shape your future. Wils shares a powerful excerpt from Tara Swart’s The Source and guides you to rewire your brain through intention, visualisation, and action.Join host Wils Struthers-Cooper as she explores The Source by neuroscientist, medical doctor, and MIT lecturer Dr. Tara Swart. It's a groundbreaking book that reveals how you can rewire your brain to create the life you truly want.Discover how neuroplasticity, visualisation, and intention work together to biologically “favour your future over your past.” Wils reads a powerful excerpt on attracting what y...
2025-08-1518 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E19: Your Soul is a River: Healing Through the Poetry of Nikita GillS1E19: Your Soul is a River: Healing Through the Poetry of Nikita GillWhat if your soul isn’t something to fix but something to rise with?In this soothing and evocative episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, host Wils Struthers-Cooper invites you to reconnect with the current of your inner life through the luminous, poetic voice of Nikita Gill. Drawing from Gill’s evocative collection Your Soul is a River, Wils explores how we can meet ourselves not with judgment, but with gentleness, flowing with, not against, who we are, and what we are beco...
2025-08-0820 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E18: How to Stay Sane in a Mad World — with Help from Ruby Wax’s Sane New WorldS1E18: How to Stay Sane in a Mad World — with Help from Ruby Wax’s Sane New WorldFeeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just done with yourown thoughts? You're not alone and you’re not your mind. In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper, we explore powerful insights from comedian, mindfulness expert, and mental health advocate Ruby Wax,through her bestselling book Sane New World: Taming the Mind.This uplifting episode blends mental health awareness,mindfulness, and neuroscience with a dose of Ruby’s signature humour to help you feel more grounded, self-awa...
2025-08-0121 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E17: The Big Leap: Upper Limits & Living in Your Zone of GeniusEpisode 17: The Big Leap: Upper Limits & Living in Your Zone of GeniusRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperWhat if the real block to your happiness isn’t fear of failure… but fear of feeling too good?In this week's episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper takes us into The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks — a modern classic on success, self-sabotage, and the powerful shift from playing small to living in your Zone of Genius.If you’ve ever felt like joy, success, or peace comes with a secret expiry d...
2025-07-2819 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E16: Welcome Every Feeling - Reflections on Rumi’s The GuesthouseEpisode 16 | Welcome Every Feeling: Reflections on Rumi’s The GuesthouseRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperWhy do certain emotions keep resurfacing when you thought you’d moved on? What if anger, sadness, or fear aren’t interruptions—but invitations?In this short but powerful episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, host Wils Struthers-Cooper reads Rumi’s timeless poem The Guesthouse, exploring the radical idea that every emotion—no matter how uncomfortable—is worthy of welcome.You’ll be guided through a reflective, meditative space where feelings are not problems to fix, but guests to re...
2025-07-2021 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E13: Start Your Day with Purpose and Power – The Miracle Morning Method by Hal ElrodStart Your Day with Purpose and Power – The Miracle Morning Method by Hal ElrodFeeling rushed, reactive, or exhausted before your day even begins? What if the way you start your morning could completely shift the course of your life?In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils dives into Hal Elrod’s bestselling book The Miracle Morning — a modern-day classic that has helped millions transform their lives through simple but powerful morning habits. You'll hear the words that changed everything for Wils, and be guided into a reflective, meditative space to help you reconn...
2025-07-2020 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E15: Run Wild, Rise Whole – Wisdom from Clarissa Pinkola Estés' Women Who Run with the Wolves'Episode 15: Run Wild, Rise Whole – Wisdom from Clarissa Pinkola Estés' 'Women Who Run with the WolvesIn this powerful episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper invites you into a quiet, soulful space to explore what it really means to listen to your intuition—the kind of deep, wild knowing that can’t be explained, only felt.Drawing on the fierce feminine wisdom of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés and her iconic book Women Who Run With the Wolves, Wils guides you through a nourishing pause where the ancient voice within is not o...
2025-07-1424 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E14: The Power in the Shadows – Inspired by Debbie Ford's The Dark Side of the Light ChasersS1E14: The Power in the Shadows – Inspired by Debbie Ford’s The Dark Side of the Light ChasersWhat if the parts of yourself you hide are actually the keys to your power?In this week’s bold and tender episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper guides you into the often-avoided realm of shadow work, inspired by Debbie Ford’s transformational book The Dark Side of the Light Chasers. If you’ve ever asked yourself Why did I react like that? or Why do I keep holding myself back? This one’s for you.
2025-07-0525 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E12: Saying YES to Yourself - Year of Yes by Shonda RhimesEpisode 12: Say Yes to Yourself - Year of Yes by Shonda RhimesWhat would happen if you started saying yes to the things that scare you? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, host Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the life-shifting power of saying YES—through the fierce and funny lens of Shonda Rhimes’ bestselling memoir, Year of Yes.You’ll hear:If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like your life has grown too small for the real you, this episode is your call to expand.💌 Want more moments like this?Sign up a...
2025-06-2321 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E11: The Truth About Love & Approval — Byron Katie's 'I Need Your Love, Is That True?'S1E11: The Truth About Love — Byron Katie’s ‘I Need Your Love, Is That True?’What if the love & approval you’ve been working so hard to earn... was already yours?In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, host Wils Struthers-Cooper takes you into the deep waters of love, worthiness, and inner freedom through the words of bestselling author and spiritual teacher Byron Katie. Drawing from Katie’s book I Need Your Love, Is That True?, this episode is an invitation to question the stories we believe about love, approval, and our need to...
2025-06-1322 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E10: Taming the Urge: ‘The Willpower Instinct’, Compassion, and the Power of PauseS1E10: Taming the Urge: ‘The Willpower Instinct’ Compassion& the Power of Pause Struggling with self-control? Feel like your willpower disappears the moment life gets chaotic? You’re not alone — and today’s episode offers a powerful reframe that blends science, mindfulness, and soul.In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, host Wils Struthers-Cooper brings you into the compassionate world of health psychologist Kelly McGonigal and her groundbreaking book The Willpower Instinct. Together, we’ll explore why willpower isn’t about being tougher — it’s about being kinder.🌿 Listen to an eye-opening passage from McGonigal’s work...
2025-06-0825 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E9 Burnout and the Balm of Self-Compassion: Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout by Kristin Neff and Christopher GermerBurnout and the Balm of Self-Compassion: MindfulSelf-Compassion for Burnout by Kristin Neff and Christopher GermerEpisode 9 | Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperIf you've ever felt emotionally exhausted, chronically stretched, tapped out, touched out, or like you're running on empty, or beyond empty—you are not alone. In this powerful episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper gently guides you through the healing insights of Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer, pioneering researchers and authors ofMindful Self-Compassion for Burnout.🧠 Learn why burnout isn’t just about doing too much—but about life imbalance without compassion 💓 Discover how...
2025-05-3117 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E8: Turning Fear into Fuel for Transformation with Beyond Anxiety by Martha BeckS1E8 Turning Fear into Fuel for Transformation with 'Beyond Anxiety' by Martha BeckWhat if your anxiety wasn’t something to fix… but something to listen to?In this confronting episode of Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper, we explore a life-changing excerpt from Martha Beck’s newest book, Beyond Anxiety. Known for her grounded wisdom and deep truth-telling, Martha invites us to see anxiety not as a flaw, but as an inner signal — a guide to transformation.You’ll hear:A soulful reading from Beyond AnxietyA guided reflection on how anx...
2025-05-2515 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E7: Freedom Within with 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael A. SingerS1E7: Freedom Within — The Untethered Soul by Michael A. SingerWhat if peace isn’t found by silencing your mind… but by learning not to believe everything it says?In this calming and reflective episode of Read, Reflect,Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the timeless wisdom of Michael A. Singer’s bestselling book The Untethered Soul. With gentle insight and a guided moment of meditation, Wils helps you reconnect with the part of yourself that’s beyond thought—the quiet observer within.Together, you’ll:✨Discover the liberating truth that you are not the voice in...
2025-05-1219 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E6: Full Catastrophe Living: Mindfulness in the Midst of the Mess - Read, Reflect Rise on Jon Kabat-ZinnS1E6: Full Catastrophe Living: Mindfulness in the Midst of the Mess - Read, Reflect Rise on Jon Kabat-ZinnIn this soul-soothing episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper brings us back to breath, back to presence, and back to ourselves through the timeless wisdom of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s groundbreaking meditation classic: Full Catastrophe Living.If you’ve ever felt like life is too much and peace is only available after the to-do list is done, this one’s for you. Join Wils as she:Unpacks the heart behind Kabat-Zinn’s powerfu...
2025-05-0217 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E5: 10% Happier by Dan Harris - Mindfulness, Skepticism & the Voice in Your HeadS1E5: 10% Happier by Dan Harris - Mindfulness, Skepticism & the Voice in Your HeadWhat if the key to feeling just a little bit better —calmer, clearer, kinder — isn’t found in fixing yourself, but in listening differently to the voice inside your head?In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the sharp, funny, and surprisingly soulful insights of Dan Harris, journalist, skeptic, and author of 10% Happier. From his infamous on-air panic attack to his reluctant journey into mindfulness, Dan’s story reminds us that you don’t have to be “zen” to benefit fro...
2025-04-2617 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E4: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle's 'Untamed'S1E4: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle's 'Untamed'What if the struggle isn’t a sign that you’re doing life wrong—but proof that you’re doing it right?In this week’s episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper guides you through a soul-stirring excerpt from Glennon Doyle’s bestselling book Untamed—a tale for anyone ready to stop shrinking, start listening inward, break free and live life fully awake.✨ Whether you’re feeling stuck, exhausted from people-pleasing, or craving a life that feels more aligned and alive, this episode is fo...
2025-04-1820 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E3: Embracing Creativity and Courage with 'Big Magic' by Elizabeth GilbertS1E3: Embracing Creativity and Courage with Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertDo you long to express yourself more freely, but find fear, perfectionism, or self-doubt holding you back?In this inspiring episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, host Wils Struthers-Cooper dives into the soul-stirring words of bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert and her transformational book Big Magic. Together, we explore what it truly means to live a creatively courageous life, not just for artists, but for anyone craving more joy, curiosity, and inner freedom.✨ Whether you're yearning to write, create, try something new, or si...
2025-04-1221 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E2: Embracing Vulnerability – Insights about Perfectionism from Brené Brown's 'Daring Greatly'S1E2: Embracing Vulnerability – Insights about Perfectionism from Brené Brown's Daring GreatlyWhat if the very thing you’ve been avoiding—vulnerability—holds the key to living a more courageous, connected,and wholehearted life?In this soul-nourishing episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper explores a powerful excerpt from Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly about perfectionism, guides you through an empowering and life-affirming meditation, and shares a simple affirmation to carry into your day.If you’re craving more connection, courage, and calm in your life, this one’s for you.Featuring:...
2025-04-0421 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperS1E1: Let go and Power up with 'The Let Them Theory' by Mel RobbinsS1E1: Let Go & Power Up: The “Let Them” Theory by Mel RobbinsEver felt drained by someone’s opinions, hurt by their words, or stuck in frustration over things beyond your control? In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, we dive into Mel Robbins’ game-changing concept: The Let Them Theory—a simple yet powerful mindset shift that’s helping people worldwide reclaim their energy and inner peace.Join me, Wils Struthers-Cooper, as we explore Mel’s latest book, followed by an intuitive meditation designed to help you release control, embrace self-trust, and step into your power. We...
2025-03-2615 minRead, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-CooperPause, Breathe, Begin Now: Welcome to *Read, Reflect, Rise* with Wils Struthers-Cooper✨ Slow down. Breathe. Reconnect. ✨Life is noisy, fast-paced, and full of distractions. But what if you had a space to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters?Welcome to Read, Reflect, Rise, the podcast that blends the power of healing words, mindful reflection, and guided meditation to help you navigate life with more clarity, self-compassion, and purpose.Join Wils Struthers-Cooper—teacher, wellbeing coach, and lover of transformative words—as she brings you handpicked excerpts from leading authors, meditation teachers, and thought leaders like Brené Brown, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mel Robbins, Jon Kabat-Zinn, The Dalai Lam...
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