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Hold My Purse with Rho featuring Aria
Hosted by Rhonda Nelson · EN
This show is all about unapologetically putting yourself first and embracing self-love with courage and confidence. Hosted by Rhonda Nelson (aka Rho), Hold My Purse is your space to prioritize YOU, take back your life, and own your journey without guilt or hesitation.
Just like trusting someone to hold your purse, self-care is your partner in power, giving you the strength to conquer life’s challenges like a boss. But this isn’t about clichés or surface-level fixes—Rho dives deep into how self-care ignites self-awareness, builds unshakable boundaries, and empowers you to reclaim your worth and live authentically.
Life is about sharing experiences, finding connection, and learning from one another. Through raw stories, expert insights, and unfiltered conversations, Rho becomes your no-nonsense guide to personal growth and transformation. And with the joyful perspective of her 7-year-old granddaughter, Aria, you’ll be reminded to savor life’s simple, meaningful moments.
It’s time to reclaim your time, your energy, and your peace. Tune in to Hold My Purse and join the movement that’s redefining self-care as the ultimate act of badassery. You’ve got this, and Rho’s got your back. Let’s get this party started!
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How to Stop Overthinking and Trust Your Intuition with Terrie Huberman
Apr 2200:56:07Tap to summarizeWhat happens when your mind won’t slow down... and you can’t hear yourself clearly anymore?In this episode of Hold My Purse, Rho sits down with Terrie Huberman — intuition specialist, author, decision clarity mentor, emotional mastery expert, and creator of the Heart Hug Method — to talk about overthinking, anxiety, intuition, and how women can return to calm, clarity, and self-trust. Terrie’s work blends heart coherence, intuitive intelligence, and nervous system regulation to help deeply feeling, high-performing women stop spiraling and start trusting themselves again. This conversation is honest, grounding, and full of practical wisdom for the woman who is tired of second-guessing herself, carrying too much, and living with a mind that never seems to rest. It’s the kind of episode that feels like sitting on the couch with a wise friend and finally exhaling.In this episode, we talk about: Why overthinking is often a signal, not a character flaw How anxiety, overwhelm, and old stories can cloud self-trust Why intuition gets clearer when you get calmer The difference between fear, instinct, and intuition How heart-centered practices can help you return to yourself Key takeaways: Overthinking is often a nervous-system response, not a personal failure You do not have to believe every thought you think Intuition doesn’t usually rise out of chaos — it rises out of calm Coming back to yourself is not a one-time event... it’s a daily practice If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe/follow so you don’t miss an episode. And if you want more encouragement, tools, and updates from the Hold My Purse community, sign up for the newsletter.If you’re ready to go deeper, join us for The Awakening: Return to Self retreat on April 25 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Terrie will be part of the experience and will offer a pranic healing session during the retreat. Want to connect with Terrie? Head to her website to learn more about her work, book a session, grab free resources, and check out her book Overcome Overthinking. You can also keep up with her on Instagram at @intuitiveterriehuberman and on Facebook at IntuitiveCoachTerrie.Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →How Prayer, Yoga, and Radical Honesty Help You Return to Yourself with Jasmine Raven
Apr 1601:13:14Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to come back to yourself?In this powerful episode of Hold My Purse, Rho sits down with Jasmine Raven for an inspiring conversation about healing, prayer, yoga, meditation, surrender, and spiritual awakening. Jasmine shares how she moved through depression, emotional pain, unhealthy coping habits, and deep disconnection—and how prayer, radical honesty, detoxification, and yoga helped her reclaim her peace and purpose.Inside this episode, we talk about: returning to yourself after pain the truth about healing and the “healing crisis” prayer vs. meditation yoga as a tool for alignment and liberation surrender, self-love, and spiritual growth what it means to know: I am loveIf you’ve been feeling exhausted, disconnected, inflamed, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately, this conversation will meet you right where you are. And if you’ve been craving a deeper way to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself, this episode also points to the heart of The Awakening: Return to Self Day Retreat — a sacred space created for women to step away from the noise and come back home to themselves. Jasmine will be leading yoga, meditation, and breathwork at the retreat, creating space for you to breathe, release, realign, and return to yourself.Subscribe, like, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future conversations on self-care, healing, and reclaiming your power. Stay connected to the conversation. Sign up for the Hold My Purse newsletter for new episode drops, journal prompts, retreat updates, and gentle reminders to put yourself back on your own list. It’s a little space for self-care, self-love, and returning to self—delivered right to your inbox.Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →You Keep Calling It Self-Care… But It’s Really Survival Mode
Mar 2600:26:33Tap to summarizeA lot of women are not bad at self-care… they’re in survival mode.In this episode of Hold My Purse, Rho gets honest about what happens when you’ve been carrying too much for too long and start calling scraps of rest “healing.” This conversation is for the woman who’s still showing up, still handling things, still getting it done… but knows deep down something feels off.We’re talking about the difference between functioning and actually being okay, why rest can feel uncomfortable, how self-love starts with honesty, and the difference between escape and restoration.Most importantly, this episode helps you begin shifting out of survival mode with real, grounded steps that support transformation — not just temporary relief.If you’ve been feeling exhausted, disconnected, overwhelmed, or like your version of self-care just isn’t touching the deeper issue, this one is for you.Subscribe to Hold My Purse, turn on your notifications, and share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder that she deserves more than just surviving.And if you’re ready for deeper restoration, join Rho for The Awakening: Return to Self — a sacred space to rest, release, realign, and reconnect with yourself.Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →The Awakening: Returning to Yourself in a Loud World
Mar 1201:08:29Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to return to yourself when life has gotten loud, heavy, and disconnected?In this episode of Hold My Purse, Rho sits down with Susan Kacvinsky and Devon Cunningham, her partners in the upcoming The Awakening: Return to Self Retreat, for a powerful conversation about healing, truth, grief, sound healing, silence, and the journey back to yourself.Together, they talk about what it looks like to sleepwalk through life shaped by survival mode, trauma, overgiving, and constant noise... and what it takes to wake up and come back home to who you really are.This conversation explores:How old stories and conditioning can keep us disconnectedWhy healing happens in both the mind and the bodyHow sound healing can support peace, release, and nervous system regulationWhy silence and self-inquiry can reveal deeper truthHow grief, sobriety, and awakening can become part of your transformationWhy community matters when the world feels overwhelmingIf you’ve been feeling emotionally tired, spiritually disconnected, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself, this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Devon Cunningham’s journey through sobriety, grief, and sound healingSusan Kacvinsky’s insight on truth, silence, and living beyond your storyWhy choosing yourself is not selfishThe Heart Behind The Awakening: Return to Self RetreatDetails about the retreat happening on April 25 in Sherman OaksJoin us for The Awakening: Return to Self Day Retreat: Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Sherman Oaks, CA. Seats are limited | Lunch is included | Tickets $155 including bank fees Learn more Connect with our guests: Susan Kacvinsky on her Substack Devon Cunningham on her website Sacred Sounds by Devon Instagram: Devon's InstagramIf this conversation resonates, make sure you subscribe, turn on notifications, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that returning to yourself is sacred work.Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →I Don’t Abandon Me: A New Decade Reset for Love, Work, Purpose & Peace (Lunar New Year + Year of the Fire Horse)
Feb 1200:20:43Tap to summarizeThis is a marker-moment episode for anyone entering a new chapter. I recently stepped into a new decade, and with Lunar New Year approaching and the start of the Year of the Fire Horse, I’m using this season as a mirror, not a prediction, to reset my standards in dating, work, purpose, and time.Key takeaways:If it costs your peace, it’s too expensive.Transformation isn’t pressure; it’s standards.The most powerful promise you can make is the one you keep with yourself: I don’t abandon me.Journal prompt: Where have I been abandoning myself… and what would change if I stopped?24-hour challenge: Pick one area (dating, work, purpose, or time). Write what you’re shedding, what you’re choosing, and take one step in the next 24 hours.Want to go deeper in your self-care journey?✍🏽 Love Yourself Journal — a 365-day self-care, self-love & reflection journey📘 Mastering Self-Care — steps to a resilient and peaceful life💌 Sign up for the newsletter — get grounded reflections, podcast updates, and community love, straight to your inboxSelf-Care Essentials - shop Neora clean, results-driven skincare, wellness, and hair care products. Download my 15-Minute Self-Care Ritual — quick practices to reset your energy and reconnect with yourself every day. Hold My Purse is a bi-weekly podcast that centers on healing, wholeness, and the sacred act of putting yourself first. Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review if this episode made you feel a little more seen today.Sponsor Shout-out:This episode is brought to you by Self Care Shawty 🌿, your go-to for homemade skin products that keep you moisturized, healed, and at ease. Explore their amazing offerings at selfcareshawty.etsy.com.Remember: Until next time, my fabulous friends and self-care warriors… keep loving you, protect your peace, and hold your own damn purse.Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →CEO of Your Life Finale: The Operating System (Vision + Boundaries + Execution)
Dec 1800:27:20Tap to summarizeWant to lead your life like a CEO instead of reacting to everyone else’s priorities? In this episode, Rho breaks down a simple operating system you can use weekly to turn your goals into real follow-through, without burnout.What you’ll learn / key takeaways:How to connect Vision (direction) + Boundaries (protection) + Systems (execution)The Weekly CEO Meeting (review, decide, protect) to run your week with clarityA 5-number Life Dashboard to track what matters without shameA 90-day focus plan that keeps you consistent instead of scatteredA Stop List that makes your boundaries real in daily lifeSimple if-then plans for follow-through when life gets loudWant the full series foundation? Start here: Catch up on the series foundation:CEO of Your Life Overview: Vision Episode: HR + Boundaries Episode:Want to go deeper in your self-care journey?✍🏽 Love Yourself Journal — a 365-day self-care, self-love & reflection journey📘 Mastering Self-Care — steps to a resilient and peaceful life💌 Sign up for the newsletter — get grounded reflections, podcast updates, and community love, straight to your inboxDownload my 15-Minute Self-Care Ritual — quick practices to reset your energy and reconnect with yourself every day.🎙 Hold My Purse is a bi-weekly podcast that centers healing, wholeness, and the sacred act of putting yourself first. Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review if this episode made you feel a little more seen today.✨ Sponsor Shout-out:This episode is brought to you by Self Care Shawty 🌿, your go-to for homemade skin products that keep you moisturized, healed, and at ease. Explore their amazing offerings at selfcareshawty.etsy.com.💼 Remember: Until next time, my fabulous friends and self-care warriors… keep loving you, protect your peace, and hold your own damn purse.And I’ll meet you right back here in two weeks — same space, same heart, new ways to choose you. 💖Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →Boundaries, Alignment, and Your Inner HR Team | CEO Of Your Life Series
Dec 400:18:33Tap to summarizeIn this empowering episode of Hold My Purse, we’re stepping into a part of your life you may have never considered: the HR department of you. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, drained, overworked in relationships, or unsure how to protect your peace, this episode will change how you lead your life.You’re the CEO of your life — and today you’ll learn how to oversee the internal systems that manage your boundaries, your energy, your relationships, and your emotional well-being.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to think like a CEO when managing your personal boundariesWhat your “inner HR department” actually is and why it protects your peaceHow to make decisions that align with your values, not guilt or obligationHow to recognize “role creep” when you’re doing too muchHow to run performance reviews for your habits, relationships, and commitmentsWhy listening to your intuition is an HR investigation you can trustHow to reclaim your power, time, and emotional bandwidth with clarity and loveWhether you’re rebuilding your life, stepping into a new season, or learning to love yourself again, this episode gives you the tools to structure your peace like it matters — because it does.And, Aria steps in with her Gen Alpha energy; she has a new makeup kit. ✨ Go deeper: • Check out the Love Yourself Journal 365, just in time for 2026 • Free 15-Minute Self-Care Ritual, daily rituals for yourself • Monthly Newsletter full of resources and supportUntil next time my fabulous friends and self-care warriors… keep loving you, protect your peace, and hold your own damn purse.Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →Becoming the Lighthouse: Healing After Loss, Finding Your Light, and Choosing Yourself with Laylani Colibrí Jack
Nov 2001:00:40Tap to summarizeIn this deeply heartfelt episode of Hold My Purse, Rho sits down with author, coach, and “lighthouse creator” Laylani Colibri Jack to talk about healing, purpose, and how loss can become the light that leads you home to yourself. Laylani opens up about the sudden passing of her mother and how that tragedy became the beginning of her own hero’s journey — a journey that inspired her to help others love life after loss. Together, Rho and Leilani unpack what it means to do the inner work, lead with compassion, and shine without apology.They also explore her powerful Lighthouse Method — a framework that teaches you to clean your own windows before you try to guide anyone else. The conversation moves from personal healing to emotional intelligence, grief, and leadership — reminding us that we can hold our pain and our power at the same time.And just when you think it couldn’t get any more real, Aria pops in with her Gen Alpha wisdom to talk about confidence, intuition, and why her generation refuses to carry emotional baggage that isn’t theirs.This episode is a full-circle moment — soulful, healing, and packed with light.Key TakeawaysHealing is a journey, not a destination. You don’t have to be “healed” — you just have to keep healing. Grief is another form of growth. It’s what happens when your soul outgrows an old chapter. Be the lighthouse. Your job isn’t to chase or fix — it’s to stand tall, shine bright, and trust your light. Inner work changes everything. When you shift, the energy around you shifts too. Self-care is sacred. Small, intentional moments are the foundation of real healing.About Laylani:Laylani Colibri Jack is a transformational coach, speaker, and best-selling author of The Compassion Code: How to Say the Right Thing When the Wrong Thing Happens. Connect with Laylaniwww.laylanicolibri.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laylanicolibrijack/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovenotesfromyourmomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylanicolobriYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaylaniColibriJackTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laylani_lightDownload the Self-Care menu HEREWant to go deeper in your self-care journey?Download my 15-Minute Self-Care Ritual — quick practices to reset your energy and reconnect with yourself every day.Sponsor Shout-out:This episode is brought to you by Self Care Shawty 🌿, your go-to for homemade skin products that keep you moisturized, healed, and at ease. Explore their amazing offerings at selfcareshawty.etsy.com.Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →How to See the Future You’re Meant to Live: Create a Vision for Your Life | CEO of Your Life Series
Nov 700:12:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Hold My Purse: A Self-Care Journey Through Life, Rho explores what it really means to have a vision for your life — to see the future you’re meant to live and start walking toward it with faith, clarity, and peace.After her boyfriend said, “Babe, you’re on to something — what if you went deeper?” she launched this new CEO of Your Life series to help you lead your life with intention, not autopilot.This week, Rho introduces The Dual Vision Exercise — a simple yet powerful way to clarify what you’re chasing and what you’re ready to leave behind. You’ll learn how to turn dreams into direction, create alignment between your habits and your higher self, and trust your path even when the fog rolls in.💛 Journal Prompt: If nothing and no one could stop me, what would I want my life to look like five years from now?🎙️ Affirmation: My vision leads me. My actions align with who I’m becoming. I trust what I can’t yet see.And, Aria shares her recent experience with a friend and how she deals with her emotions. 🌿 Want to go deeper in your self-care journey?✍🏽 Love Yourself Journal — a 365-day self-care, self-love & reflection journey📘 Mastering Self-Care — steps to a resilient and peaceful life💌 Sign up for the newsletter — get grounded reflections, podcast updates, and community love, straight to your inboxDownload my free 15-Minute Self-Care Ritual — quick practices to reset your energy and reconnect with yourself every day.🎙 Hold My Purse is a bi-weekly podcast that centers healing, wholeness, and the sacred act of putting yourself first. Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review if this episode made you feel a little more seen today.✨ Sponsor Shout-out:This episode is brought to you by Self Care Shawty 🌿, your go-to for homemade skin products that keep you moisturized, healed, and at ease. Explore their amazing offerings at selfcareshawty.etsy.com.💼 Remember: Hold your own purse, and hold your peace. And I’ll meet you right back here in two weeks — same space, same heart, new ways to choose you. 💖Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
Transcribe →Surrender, Heal & Reclaim Your Power: Hypnotherapy and Spiritual Awakening with Kristine Ovsepian
Oct 2300:53:49Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of Hold My Purse: A Self-Care Journey Through Life, host Rho sits down with Kristine Ovsepian, MA., CHt—a certified hypnotherapist and intuitive healer whose journey from burnout to spiritual awakening shows us what it truly means to surrender and heal from within.After years in a stressful career and a body that began to shut down, Kristine took a leap of faith, leaving accounting to follow her calling in hypnotherapy, energy healing, and inner child work. Rho and Kristine dive deep into the connection between mind, body, and soul—exploring how unhealed emotions manifest physically, why empaths absorb so much energy, and how true transformation begins when we finally let go of control.This conversation is equal parts healing and awakening—a reminder that peace isn’t something you chase; it’s something you choose, one surrendered moment at a time.You’ll Discover:How emotional pain becomes physical when the soul is out of alignmentWhy hypnotherapy works by healing the subconscious mindDaily grounding tools for empaths and highly sensitive peopleThe power of surrender as the ultimate act of self-careHow to reprogram limiting beliefs and reconnect with your joyConnect with Kristine on Instagram and Facebook. ✨ Journal Prompt: “Where am I trying to control it all—and what would surrender look like today?” 💬 Affirmation: “I release control. I receive guidance. I am safe, supported, and filled with light.”🎧 Listen now and start your own journey of healing, alignment, and self-love.💫 Continue Your Self-Care JourneyGo deeper with Rho’s Mastering Self-Care eBook, explore your daily growth with the 360-Day Self-Love & Self-Care Journal, and sign up for her weekly newsletter for affirmations, journal prompts, and healing tools. Also, download my free 15-Minute Self-Care Ritual — quick practices to reset your energy and reconnect with yourself every day.👉 Visit www.hold-my-purse.com for more information. to get started.Email address: rho@hold-my-purse.comWebsite: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/Rho I YouTubeRho I InstagramRho I TikTokRho I Facebook GroupAria I Instagram
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