Casting The Net - Reeling In Holistic Health - Mondays With Coach Rice

From the courtroom to coaching, Erin Darden shares how her journey from attorney to Emotional Intelligence & Relationship Coach became a mission to help others build resilience, self-awareness, and deeply connected relationships.

In this episode, we dive into:

💡 What emotional intelligence really is and how it transforms communication
💬 The power of emotions as information, not interruptions
🧠 Erin’s step-by-step process for coaching individuals and couples
🔥 Her 4-month Self-Aware Summer initiative inside EQ for Love
📚 A sneak peek into her upcoming books on communication and emotional intelligence
🤝 Why community and collaboration are keys to thriving

✨ This is for anyone who wants to go from reacting to relating with clarity, compassion, and emotional maturity.
💞 Ready to build healthier relationships through emotional intelligence?
Join Erin’s membership community for guided lessons, reflection tools, and real conversations that help you communicate better, manage conflict, and deepen connection.

👉 Join now: www.eqforlove.com/membershipcommunity
🧠 Take the free EQ assessment: Head to www.eqforlove.com — it’s the first link on the homepage!
📱 Follow Erin on social media: @erinfdarden (TikTok, Instagram, and more)
www.eqforlove.com

New Podcast Episode
Leading with Compassion & Clarity

What if leadership wasn’t about control but about connection?

This Monday on Casting the Net: Holistic Health, I’m joined by Candice Pedersen, a leadership coach who’s transforming how nurses step into management roles with confidence, self-awareness, and heart.

We’ll explore:
 • The “Heart & Backbone” leadership model
 • Why emotional intelligence matters more than authority
 • How to ditch micromanaging and empower your team
 • Her 8-week coaching framework using DISC + EI
 • Self-care and boundary tools every leader needs

Whether you’re a healthcare professional or someone in the trenches of people leadership, this episode will equip you to lead well without losing yourself.

Connect with Candice Pedersen:
Free connection worksheet
https://heartandbackbone.com/resource-download/

Website:
heartandbackbone.com

Book a free vision call now!
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Referral bonus!  If you send me a referral and they sign up for my 8 week program or greater, you will receive $100 and exclusive offer for this group CODE25 for 25% off my 8 week coaching program!
Resource Download | Heart & Backbone Leadership

🎙️ Holy Mischief & Sacred Disruption
💫 A Faith-Fueled Conversation You Don’t Want to Miss!

Get ready for a powerful interview with Rev. Shannon Karafanda — United Methodist pastor, leadership coach, and unapologetic #HolyMischief Maker as we explore how acts of kindness can flip the script on negativity and stir up sacred change.

🔥 Inside this powerful session:
💡 The unexpected moment she accepted the call to ministry
❤️ How the #HolyMischief movement started during lockdown and became a global force for good
🛑 The truth about the challenges female pastors still face
🙏 Why grace not guilt is at the center of Methodist theology
👣 How to live boldly, love radically, and disrupt darkness with light

Whether you’re a pastor, a leader, a dreamer, or just someone hungry for purpose you’ll leave this conversation inspired to move.

 ✨ New Episode of Casting the Net: Holistic Health

🔎 Is your view of God helping you heal or holding you back?

Join me for a raw and revealing conversation with Dr.Toni Cooper, psychologist, author, and speaker, as we dive into the distorted beliefs many Christians unknowingly carry:

❗ The toxic guilt that keeps you striving for approval
❗ The image of a passive Jesus that leads to poor boundaries and burnout
❗ The idea that self-care is selfish instead of sacred

This episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about guilt, grace, and spiritual growth.
💡 Learn why a relationship with God rooted in truth and grace can set you free from perfectionism, fear, and people-pleasing.

📚 Plus, Dr. Cooper shares insights from her powerful book:
“Correcting Distortions in Your View of God”

💬 Let’s talk faith, psychology, and healing in a way that’s bold, grace-filled, and life-changing.
Connect with Dr, Toni Cooper 
https://www.drtonicooper.com/
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/antoinette-t-cooper/
https://www.facebook.com/drtonicooper 

 A brand-new episode of Casting the Net: Holistic Health premieres featuring the incredible LeDale Maria Hayes.

With over 25 years in child welfare and nearly a decade behind prison walls as a corrections officer and prison counselor, LeDale witnessed firsthand the deep challenges people face often with limited support or direction.

But after years of serving within the system, LeDale made a courageous shift.

She walked into her purpose as a life coach, offering personalized support to help others reclaim their confidence, set healthy boundaries, and move forward with clarity.

In this episode, we will explore:

 ✔️ The difference between social work and life coaching

 ✔️ How mentorship transformed her journey

 ✔️ Her approach to helping clients overcome people-pleasing, set boundaries, and build confidence

📌 This is more than a career pivot, it’s a calling!
Connect with LeDale Hayes
https://lhcoachingllc.com/ 

🎙️ A brand-new episode of Casting the Net: Holistic Health! You do not want to miss this one!

✨ Unshaken & Unapologetic: Reinventing Faith, Femininity, and Purpose ✨
I have the honor of sitting down with Andrea Brunswick, a Creative Life Strategist who went from secular coaching to faith-based transformation, empowering Christian women to rise as Proverbs 31 leaders in business and life.

Andrea’s story is one of bold reinvention:
💔 From widowhood at 40 to walking in divine purpose
🙌 From default living to destiny-driven leadership
🔥 From fear to fierce faith

We dove deep into what it truly means to embrace your identity in Christ, release double-mindedness, and move forward without looking back.

💡 Plus, Andrea is blessing women with her:
✅ FREE “Unshaken Session” Fridays at 11am EST
✅ Proverbs 31 Collective – A Facebook group for Christian women entrepreneurs
✅ FREE “Reinventing Breakthrough Call”
✅ FREE “Stamp It On Your Heart” 

🔗 Connect with Andrea Brunswick:
Facebook: facebook.com/andreabrunswick
Instagram: instagram.com/andreabrunswick
TikTok: tiktok.com/@andrea.brunswick
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andreabrunswick

 I’m sitting down with Dawnette Palmore, founder of Your Money On Purpose Coaching, to talk about the silent financial struggles many high-achieving women face and how to break the cycle for good.

Dawnette shares:
💰 Her personal story of going from financial overwhelm to peace
🧠 How mindset—not math—is the real money game changer
📊 The exact systems she uses to help women build wealth on purpose
🤍 Why she takes the shame out of money conversations
👩‍💼 And how she helps women take control without giving up what they love

This conversation is real, raw, and full of hope for any woman who’s ever thought, “I should be further along.” 
Let’s stop surviving and start stewarding on purpose.
https://www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com/
https://www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com/links
https://www.instagram.com/yourmoneyonpurpose 

 In this powerful episode of Casting the Net: Holistic Health, I sat down with leadership consultant, speaker, author, and parenting strategist, Janet Krebs to dive deep into a topic that affects every generation: family leadership. Janet’s perspective was inspiring as she reminded us that our families are our greatest investment they are the pillars of our legacy.

We explored the fears and insecurities many parents silently carry, and how easy it is to slip into the mindset of “I’m just a mom” or “I’m doing this alone.” Janet brought a refreshing truth: we are leaders in our homes, and how we show up matters.

From creating space for family meetings and shared meals to learning when to step back and let our children problem-solve and grow, this episode is full of practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement. Janet even shared how non-intervention can be a powerful tool to build resilience in our children something every parent should hear.

If you're ready to lead your family with confidence and connection, this conversation is your 
blueprint.

🎁 BONUS: Janet is offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for listeners ready to grow in family leadership!
https://www.janetkrebs.com/ 

In this inspiring episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Jessica Covington, a passionate ADHD coach whose journey began with her son’s diagnosis but led to a powerful revelation of her own.

As Jessica dove into research to better understand her son’s needs, she started to recognize the same signs in herself. That moment of awareness sparked a life-changing discovery: she, too, had ADHD. What could have been a setback became the beginning of a powerful purpose.

Today, Jessica helps adult women, many diagnosed later in life embrace their ADHD and thrive. Her coaching is holistic, rooted in movement, nutrition, mindfulness, and building systems and habits that honor the way their brains work.

Jessica spoke openly about distraction, sleep issues, rejection sensitivity, and the internal pressure of inconsistent performance. But she also shared how clarity, support, and compassion can transform those challenges into strength.

We also explored the impact of ADHD on relationships and how difficulty with focus and emotional regulation can affect everything from romantic partnerships to professional dynamics. Jessica offered incredible insights on how understanding these patterns is the key to creating deeper connection and stronger communication.

Her message is clear and powerful: Every brain is unique and with the right tools, people with ADHD can truly thrive.

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more to your story or if you’ve struggled to make sense of the way your mind works, Jessica’s journey will speak to you.
Connect with Jessica Covington:
www.fit-ology.com 
https://linktr.ee/adhdstrength 

In this inspiring episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Gassner, a Functional Aging Specialist whose passion for helping older adults live fuller, more connected lives shines through every word.

One thing Scott emphasized was the critical importance of purpose and connection as we age. He’s seen firsthand that it’s not just the body that needs attention but maintaining a sense of meaning and meaningful relationships is just as vital. Without it, motivation fades, and both physical and emotional health can suffer.

What makes Scott’s approach so unique is his holistic coaching philosophy. He doesn’t just train bodies, he nurtures minds, spirits, and emotional resilience. His mission is to help clients become the best version of themselves, no matter their age.

We also dove deep into the dangers of isolation for older adults. Scott shared how a lack of social engagement often leads to a dangerous disconnect between mind and body. He works intentionally to help his clients stay connected, engaged, and thriving.

Another powerful part of our conversation centered around bridging the generational divide. Scott offered wisdom for both younger and older generations: encouraging young people to listen and learn from elders, and encouraging older adults to share their wisdom gently, in small, meaningful doses.

You don’t want to miss this episode, it’s a true masterclass in living with strength, purpose, and joy at every stage of life.
Connect with Scott Gassner 
www.heyjustbe.com