Come and take a mindful break with me. I'll read wise words from a wellbeing, self-improvement or spirituality author, we'll do a guided mediation inspired by their words, and end with an uplifting or empowering mantra to raise your energy for the rest of the week! You'll learn, gain clarity and rise up re-invigorated.

Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper
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Come and take a mindful break with me. I'll read wise words from a wellbeing, self-improvement or spirituality author, we'll do a guided mediation inspired by their words, and end with an uplifting or empowering mantra to raise your energy for the rest of the week! You'll learn, gain clarity and rise up re-invigorated.
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September 12, 2025
Follow What Lights You Up — Reflections on Rebecca Campbell’s Light Is the New Black
<p><strong>S1E24: Follow What Lights You Up — Reflections on Rebecca Campbell’s </strong><strong>Light Is the New Black</strong></p><p>Feeling 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.</p><p>Join me for a reflective practice, takeaway, and affirmation to help you follow what lights you up. One simple step at a time.</p><p>Have you ever felt a whisper inside saying, “Yes, this is it!”? In this episode of <strong>Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper</strong>, we dive into Rebecca Campbell’s bestselling book Light Is the New Black and explore how following your inner light, through small, easily achievable choices, can bring more clarity, courage, and alignment to your daily life.</p><p>Here’s what you’ll find in this episode:</p><p>· A short, powerful excerpt from Light Is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell</p><p>· A calming reflective practice you can do anywhere—on a walk, during naptime, or before bed</p><p>· A personal takeaway on the power of forging your own lit up path to create meaningful change</p><p>· A simple affirmation to carry into your day: “I begin to notice when I light up. I say yes to growing my light.”</p><p>Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, practical mindfulness, or a gentle reminder to follow what lights you up inside, this episode offers a grounded pause in your week.</p><p><strong>Join the Read, Reflect, Rise community:</strong><br>If this episode resonated, click to follow the show wherever you listen, and consider sharing it with a friend who could use some light today. For show notes, resources, and weekly reflections straight to your inbox, head to www.readreflectrise.com</p><p>Because clarity grows from tiny, honest steps. And when the world feels dark, that’s often the invitation to practice tending your inner light.</p><p>Until next time, remember: “There is magic, medicine, and power in the words we weave and wield.” </p><p>Choose wisely and follow that light.</p>

September 5, 2025
S1E23: Andrea Gibson's Attitude: 'How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best'
<p><strong>S1E23 – Andrea Gibson's Attitude: How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best</strong></p><p>Today 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.</p><p>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 designed to help you notice the doorway when life feels like it’s breaking you. We’ll alsoexplore:</p><p>· How challenge can become an entry point for growth</p><p>· The healing power of language and naming yourexperience</p><p>· Small acts of care that create direction from pain</p><p>· A weekly affirmation to help you rise, even after the hardest day</p><p>If this episode lands with you, subscribe so you never missa reflection, and leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to help others find the show. </p><p>You can also sign up for my newsletter for <strong>episode extras</strong>:reading recommendations, journal prompts, grounding practice, and the weekly affirmation to integrate into your week. Visit www.readreflectrise.com</p><p>Remember, there is magic, medicine, and power in the wordswe weave and wield.</p><p>www.readreflectrise.com</p>

August 29, 2025
S1E22: Daniel Siegel’s Mindsight: Rewire Your Brain with Awareness, Clarity & Self-Compassion
<p><strong>What if awareness could rewire your brain? In this episode, Wils shares Daniel Siegel’s </strong><strong>Mindsight</strong><strong> and guides you into a reflective practice for clarity, choice, and lasting change.</strong></p><p><strong>What if awareness could literally reshape your brain—and your life?</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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 intention. Wils then guides you through a reflective journey inspired by Siegel’s words, offering space to pause, reconnect, and rise into greater presence.</p><p>In this episode you’ll discover:</p><p>· What “mindsight” is and why it matters for personal growth</p><p>· How awareness can rewire the brain for resilience and balance</p><p>· A reflective practice to help you name, tame,and navigate emotions</p><p>· A mantra-based affirmation to carry into your week</p><p>Whether you’re seeking more mindfulness, self-compassion, or practical tools for change, this episode will leave you grounded, inspired, and ready to create freedom from within.</p><p><strong>Subscribe</strong> to Read, Reflect, Rise for weekly episodes featuring wisdom from authors like Jon Kabat-Zinn, Brené Brown, Glennon Doyle, Martha Beck, and more.</p><p><strong>Join the Community: </strong>Get free meditations, affirmations, and mindful living tools straight to your inbox. Sign up here: <a href="http://www.readreflectrise.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.readreflectrise.com</a></p><p><strong>Help others Read, Reflect & Rise: </strong>If these words support you, share this episode with a friend or leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast reach more people who are ready to Read, Reflect, and Rise.</p>
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