Beauty in the Break
Beauty in the Break is a new podcast that explores the powerful moments when life shatters—and the unexpected beauty that follows.
Hosted by public speaker Cesar Cardona & filmmaker and poet Foster Wilson, each episode dives into conversations of healing, transformation and resilience through self-awareness, storytelling and mindfulness. Whether you’re navigating change or seeking inspiration, this series uncovers the common threads that connect us all, to help you achieve personal or professional growth.
Episodes
11 episodes
How to Say “I Was Wrong” (And Why It Feels So Damn Good)
In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Cesar and Foster dive into the vulnerable, often uncomfortable act of admitting when we’re wrong—and how that simple phrase can shift everything. They reflect on how our ego, upbringing, a...
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Episode 10
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36:44
Finding Laughter in Life & Death with Jennica Schwartzman
After losing her father suddenly, actress, producer, and stand-up comic Jennica Schwartzman turned to comedy, storytelling, and creative community as a way to navigate grief and reclaim her identity. She joins Beauty in the Break for a...
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Episode 9
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59:20
Say More! Vol. 2: Hustle Culture Sucks & Other Dangerously Fun Confessions
Welcome to the most playful episode yet! In Say More! Vol. 2, Foster and Cesar return with their recurring series where they pull unexpected questions from a deck and go wherever the stories lead. What follows is a ride through ice cre...
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Episode 8
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31:28
The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose: Healing Relationships with Food
Foster and Cesar bravely share their radically different relationships with disordered eating, trauma, and healing. Foster opens up about living with an undiagnosed eating disorder for 22 years—marked by constant food obsession and internalized...
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Episode 7
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44:11
How to Spot a Gatekeeper (Even If It's You)
Foster and Cesar dive into the topic of gatekeepers—those visible and invisible forces that control access to success, opportunity, healing, and recognition. They explore how gatekeeping shows up in creative industries, media, friendsh...
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Episode 6
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36:04
Cesar's Accident: The Scars of Rebirth
In this powerful episode, Cesar bravely recounts the night he was physically assaulted by a group of men—a traumatic event that left him with severe physical injuries and a deep, unshakable imprint on his psyche that changed him forever. He det...
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Episode 5
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37:52
Say More! Boomers, Benders and Bare Skin
In this lively episode, Foster and Cesar introduce a soul-bearing conversation game that fast-tracked their emotional intimacy. With thought-provoking and hilarious questions, they reveal unexpected truths, from childhood food obsessions to spo...
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Episode 4
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27:03
Foster’s Loss: Sunflowers and the Choice to Feel Pain
In this heartfelt episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss and grief. She opens up about her journey through the devastating news, the difficult decisions, and the emotional and p...
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Episode 3
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39:51
The Beauty of Letting Go: Finding Peace in Uncertainty and Reparenting Ourselves
In this deeply reflective episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar dive into the challenge of letting go of control and what it truly means to surrender. They explore personal stories of grappling with repetitive thought patter...
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Episode 2
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36:55