Cracking Open with Molly Carroll

Kat Courtney: Ayahuasca, Ibogaine, and Learning to Be Human

I've interviewed over 100 people on this podcast, and this conversation hit me in a way none of the others have. It made me reflect deeply on my life and what is sti

How Death Doulas Help Us Live Lighter with Karen Callahan & Jen Tadjedin

Quick heads up: we are talking about grief, death, and all that we can learn from this deep topic today.  I know, I know, stay with me. Because we spend so much energy a

Kathy Eldon: Don’t Despair, Don’t Give Up Grief, Loss, and Finding Light After Tragedy

I’ve been sitting with a strange kind of grief lately, the kind that comes from something good. Both my kids will be in college soon, and I know how lucky I am to say tha

Jodie Patterson on Staying Curious When Your Kids (and Your Identity) Are Changing

This fall, my youngest, my last one, leaves for college. Twenty-one years of being a mom, and I’m standing at the edge of a chapter I don’t know how to close. When my son

Afraid AI Is Replacing Human Connection? Jack Swift on Leadership, Consciousness, and the Human-Machine Era

I don't know about you, but even though I use AI almost every single day, there is still a part of me that gets nervous about it.  I love nothing more than sitting

Why Small Talk Is Making You More Lonely (And What To Do Instead)

I recorded this episode in the middle of one of the most emotional weeks of my life. My daughter Cora was three days from graduating high school, and I found myself at ba

I Want to Be Wild: Emma Tynan on Letting Go of More and Coming Home to Yourself

I found Emma through Maria Shriver's newsletter, and her words stopped me cold: "I no longer want more. I want to be wild." I felt my whole body exhale. Because I

The Leader Within: Shadow Work, Core Values & the Power of Human Connection with Thomas Droge | Ep. 104

What does it mean to truly lead not just in a boardroom, but in your relationships, your family, and your own inner life? In this deeply moving episode, therapist and hos

Molly Magic: The Power in Life's No's and Not Yet's

You got a NO this week. Maybe more than one. Someone said no to you. Or your kid came home with that look on their face. Or you've been trying and trying, and the d

Shaka Senghor: How to Escape Life's Hidden Prisons and Be Free

Whenever someone asks me for a word that describes how I want to live, my answer is always the same. Freedom. Not just personal freedom, but freedom in my mind, my body

Welcome to Episode 1 of Molly's Magic: Reset Your Nervous System in Minutes

Welcome to Molly's Magic. I’m Molly. A mom, a therapist, an author, a podcast host, and a TED speaker. The alchemy of these roles has brought me here. Molly's

100th Episode Part 2: Coming Home to the People Who Know Me Best

Welcome back to Part 2 of our 100th episode. If you have not listened to Part 1 yet, pause here and go back. Truly. Tommy, Lisa, René, Leo, and Cora brought everything.

100th Episode: Coming Home to the People Who Know Me Best

In this special two-part 100th episode, you’ll hear something a little different—the everyday, deeply human stories of the people closest to me. From navigating the loss

Serena & Lily Co-Founder Serena Dugan on Creativity, Courage, and What Matters Most

As we approach our 100th episode, I’ve been revisiting a few conversations that have stayed with me long after the microphones were turned off. Bill Valentine’s episode

Learn How Terminal Cancer Taught Successful Wealth Manager Bill Valentine the True Meaning of Life

In times of uncertainty, we need reminders of what truly matters. Today’s episode is a profound lesson in hope, love, and perspective—one that gently calls us back to pre

Learning to Trust Your Guides with Psychic Medium MaryAnn DiMarco

Throughout my life, clients and friends have often described me as a bridge—a bridge between science and spirituality, between practical cognitive tools and trusting your

From Rock Star to Soul Guide: Dr. John Price on Transformation and Purpose

Have you ever had one of those months where you just can’t climb out of a dark hole? That was my October and November. My son had a health scare (instant compassion for

How to Find Hope in Unexpected Places: Lessons from CNN Hero Maggie Doyne

From the moment Maggie Doyne and I joined our Zoom call, there was an instant recognition—a connection of the heart. We share a love of children, the Oregon coast, and a

Stop Talking About Creativity and Start Living It with Author Nicole Meier

What happens when one of your dearest friends also happens to be one of the people you admire most in your professional world? That’s exactly the conversation I get to ha

Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright's Proven Protocol

These days, we all need practices that strengthen not just our muscles, but also our spirits. I’m with you in all you’re navigating, and I want Cracking Open to continue