Arise and Thrive Podcast (Previously the Warrior Arise Podcast)

In this powerful conversation, business coach Connie Jones sits down with business valuation expert Eric Togneri to unpack a truth most business owners overlook: if you don’t understand the value of your business, you’re likely building something that can’t sustain you—or sell.Together, they explore why valuation isn’t just a number for an exit strategy—it’s a lens for how you build, lead, and grow your business from day one.Eric shares what he sees behind the scenes: talented, hardworking owners who are unknowingly creating stress, instability, and limitations because they’re operating inside their business instead of leading it from a CEO perspective. Without clarity on value, structure, and scalability, the business becomes dependent on them—rather than an asset that works for them.Connie brings her perspective from coaching high-capacity leaders, highlighting the internal side of this struggle—the overextension, decision fatigue, identity entanglement, and nervous system dysregulation that keep owners stuck in survival mode instead of stepping into strategic leadership.This episode bridges the gap between strategy and self—showing how true business growth requires both:building a business that has real, transferable valueand becoming the kind of leader who can actually hold and sustain that growthIf you’ve ever felt like your business depends too much on you, or wondered what it would take to build something that’s not just profitable—but truly valuable—this conversation will shift how you think about leadership, ownership, and long-term success. Mr. Togneri is co-founder of Neri Capital Partners and is the Managing Director for Neri Capital Partners. Previously, Mr. Togneri held various positions of increased responsibility during his twenty-five years in the consumer products goods industry. His professional tenure includes director / department-head level positions in sales, category management, and trade marketing. Mr. Togneri has been associated with several high-profile brand acquisition and divestitures in the health and beauty market sector. His most recent mergers and acquisition work has focused on licensing and marketing of four brands focused on International extensions into new categories.To contact Eric directly [email protected] or (678) 764-1732nericap.com

In this episode, Connie Jones sits down with Kelsey Newcome, therapist at Arise Counseling and Coaching, for an honest and insightful conversation around one of the most important—and often avoided—areas of relationships: sex and intimacy.Kelsey shares her expertise in helping couples navigate intimacy challenges with clarity, compassion, and real tools that create change. Together, they explore the common barriers couples face—disconnection, mismatched desire, communication breakdowns, shame, and unspoken expectations—and why so many couples struggle silently in this area.You’ll hear how Kelsey helps couples move out of frustration and avoidance into deeper understanding, emotional safety, and renewed connection. She breaks down how emotional intimacy and physical intimacy are deeply connected, and how couples can begin rebuilding both in a way that feels authentic, safe, and fulfilling.This episode is both practical and empowering—offering a path forward for couples who want more connection, more openness, and a more vibrant, thriving relationship.

In this episode, Connie Jones sits down with therapist Grace Heus, Therapist at Arise Counseling and Coaching, for a powerful, honest, and deeply grounding conversation about what it really takes to create lasting life change.Grace shares her therapeutic lens through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), offering a refreshing perspective on growth—one that moves away from trying to “fix” ourselves and instead invites us to build a different relationship with our thoughts, emotions, and internal experiences. Together, they explore how so many of us get stuck in patterns of avoidance, overthinking, and emotional struggle—and how true transformation begins when we learn to make space for discomfort rather than run from it.You’ll hear how getting clear on your values becomes the anchor for change, and how small, intentional actions—taken even in the presence of fear or doubt—can begin to shift your life in meaningful ways. Grace brings both depth and practicality, making these concepts accessible and applicable to real, everyday life.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles they can’t seem to break. It’s an invitation to stop fighting yourself, reconnect with what matters most, and start moving forward with clarity, courage, and purpose.

Most people don’t hate communication—we hate the feelings that come with conflict. In this episode, Connie and LMFT Lauren Brainard explore the deeper reasons conflict feels overwhelming and why our nervous system often interprets hard conversations as threat.We get honest about the patterns we pick up from childhood, the fear of rejection or disconnection, and the stories we tell ourselves that make conflict feel explosive, unsafe, or too risky.Then we shift into what healthy communication actually looks like—the kind that builds trust, creates emotional safety, and strengthens connection even in the middle of disagreement.Together we walk through:Why your brain and body react so strongly during conflictCommunication habits that keep couples stuckWhy avoiding conflict damages connection over timeHow to speak clearly without shutting down, blaming, or escalatingTools for staying regulated during hard conversationsHow to repair well when things don’t go perfectlyWhy healthy conflict is essential for intimacy, teamwork, and long-term trustThis episode will help you understand why conflict feels so hard—while giving you the practical communication tools to navigate it with more confidence, compassion, and clarity.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Connie explores one of the most overlooked truths in leadership: you don’t have to do it all alone.She talks about the hidden cost of hyperindependence, why so many leaders learn to hide behind strength, and what happens when you finally allow yourself to be supported, known, and seen as a whole human—not just the one who “handles everything.”Connie shares her own turning point this year and the circles that shifted everything for her—her mastermind, her coach, her tennis team—and how these spaces expanded her leadership more than anything she tried to figure out alone. You’ll learn:• why leaders shrink and isolate• how hiding keeps you small• what being “seen” really means (and what it doesn’t)• how authenticity builds trust, resilience, and true influence• simple ways to open yourself to support as a leaderIf you’ve been carrying too much, keeping it all inside, or trying to be the strong one all the time, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.Being seen isn’t weakness. It’s leadership.

In this powerful episode of the Arise & Thrive Podcast, Connie sits down with Andra Prowant, Counselor and Transformation Coach at Arise Counseling & Coaching, for a deep, honest conversation about the real work of inner healing and identity-level change.Andra shares her signature process for helping people identify the patterns, reactions, and behaviors that keep them stuck — and more importantly, uncover the unmet desire underneath the struggle. With compassion and clarity, she walks us through how she helps clients trace their emotional reactions back to the root lie driving them… the belief that quietly dictates how they think, feel, show up, and protect themselves.And then she shows us what’s possible when you learn to rewrite that lie at its core.In this episode, you’ll hear:✨ How to spot the patterns that show up again and again✨ Why every behavior has a deeper desire trying to be met✨ How to uncover the hidden belief beneath your emotional triggers✨ What it takes to reprogram those beliefs so new behaviors become natural✨ The kind of freedom that’s possible when your internal story changesThis is the work that transforms lives from the inside out — and Andra guides us through it with such presence, wisdom, and heart.If you’re ready to stop repeating old cycles, break free from old identities, and finally live from truth instead of fear… this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.Tune in and experience the kind of healing conversation that awakens clarity, shifts your internal world, and opens the door to powerful change.

Join host Connie Jones in a powerful conversation with Kelsey Newcome, therapist on the Arise Counseling & Coaching team, as they unpack the deeper truth behind mental health symptoms—where they come from, what they’re trying to tell us, and how real healing begins at the roots.Kelsey shares her compassionate insight on how anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relational struggles often stem from unhealed wounds and trauma patterns stored in the body and nervous system. Together, she and Connie explore how therapy helps us identify these patterns, repattern our responses, and create new pathways for emotional, mental, and spiritual health.This episode is an invitation to stop treating symptoms as the problem—and start understanding them as signals guiding you toward healing, wholeness, and freedom. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel stuck in cycles you can’t seem to break, this conversation will give you hope, clarity, and a path forward. 

In this heartfelt and hope-filled conversation, therapist and host Connie Jones sits down with Grace Heus, a gifted therapist on the Arise Counseling & Coaching team, to explore what true healing and wholeness looks like through the therapeutic journey.Grace shares her compassionate lens, her passion for helping clients uncover the roots beneath their struggles, and how emotional, spiritual, and relational healing work together to bring lasting transformation. From breaking old patterns to reconnecting with your true self, Grace and Connie offer insight, encouragement, and practical wisdom for anyone longing for deeper healing, freedom, and a life lived from wholeness.

A Family Systems Perspective For Healing Couples, Families, and Individuals with Lauren BrainardIn this episode, I sit down with Lauren Brainard from Arise Counseling & Coaching to explore how family systems therapy opens the door to deeper understanding, repair, and lasting change. Lauren shares the lens she brings into her work—helping individuals, couples, and families recognize the patterns shaping their relationships, understand why those patterns stay in place, and discover what makes real transformation possible.This conversation centers on restoring connection, building safety, and supporting families as they move toward greater clarity, peace, and genuine joy—not just on their own, but together. 

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Connie sits down with Arise therapist Amy DuBose to explore Amy’s deep passion for shepherding hearts and guiding people toward lasting healing and transformation. Together, they talk about the impact of trauma, heart wounds, and ingrained mindset and behavior patterns that keep people stuck in struggle—and how true healing begins when those patterns are gently uncovered and restored.This episode offers hope-filled insight into what freedom can look like, how wholeness is possible even after deep pain, and why no one is beyond healing. If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles you can’t break or wondered if something more is available for your life, this conversation will remind you that healing, transformation, and freedom are closer than you think. 

In this powerful conversation, Connie sits down with Arise Counseling & Coaching therapist Andra Prowant to explore what truly creates healthy, effective communication and conflict resolution in our most important relationships.Andra breaks down the love–fear cycle and why so many of us get stuck reacting instead of responding—often without even realizing it. Together, they unpack how fear-based patterns leave us feeling powerless, misunderstood, or disconnected, and how learning new communication skills can completely shift the emotional climate of a relationship.She shares practical, game-changing tools for:Creating emotional safetyResponding instead of reactingFeeling empowered instead of helplessDeepening connection through healthy communicationNavigating conflict with clarity, compassion, and confidenceYou’ll hear real examples from her work with parents, teens, couples, and adults, and the transformational breakthroughs that happen when people learn how to communicate through love instead of fear.If you want more peace, clarity, and connection in your relationships, this episode is full of wisdom that can change everything. Tune in and get ready for communication that heals, empowers, and brings people closer.

Join host Connie Jones and therapist Valerie Jackson for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the hidden emotional pain driving so many of our behaviors. Together, we unpack why trying to change your habits without healing your wounds feels like running in circles—and why deeper emotional work is the missing piece.You’ll hear us discuss how shame, fear, unmet needs, and old relational wounds shape our reactions, choices, and coping strategies. Valerie offers powerful therapeutic insight into what real healing looks like and why transformation requires more than surface-level change.This episode is a compassionate reminder that you're not “broken” or “failing”—you’re hurting. And when we heal the pain beneath the patterns, everything in our life begins to shift.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Connie Jones sits down with Splankna practitioner Judy Bruce to explore one of the most transformative trauma-healing modalities available today. Judy shares her unique lens and explains how Splankna works at the spirit–mind–body level to release stored trauma, dissolve stuck emotional patterns, and create profound shifts in a person’s life and identity. Together, they dive into why traditional talk therapy alone isn’t always enough, how the body holds unresolved experiences, and how Splankna can open the door to freedom, clarity, and deep inner restoration. If you or your clients feel stuck in old patterns or cycles, this conversation will illuminate a new path to healing.

In this episode, Connie Jones sits down with therapist Andra Prowant for a powerful conversation about what true transformation looks like. Andra shares the unique lens she brings to her work — an integrative approach that blends counseling, coaching, and spirit–mind–body alignment to create deep healing and lasting freedom for her clients. Together, they explore how addressing the whole person leads to breakthrough, restoration, and a renewed sense of identity and purpose. If you’re longing for transformation that goes beyond surface-level change, this conversation will inspire, empower, and illuminate the path forward.