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Thriving
by Sarah Kamono
Thriving is a gentle reminder that you’re doing better than you think. This podcast invites you to pause, reflect, and recognise your growth in a world that constantly tells us we're not enough. Whether you’re in a season of doubt or ready to make intentional changes, Thriving is here to assure you that you’re not just surviving — you’re thriving, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
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From Vision to Execution | Why You’re Struggling to Start (and Stay Consistent)
You don’t lack discipline; you might just be blocked.In this episode, I break down the real reasons why starting feels hard… and why staying consistent feels even harder.From what I’ve seen working with people, execution isn’t just about strategy; it’s deeply connected to identity, mindset, and what we carry internally.We talk about how not fully knowing who you are can keep you stuck, why waiting to “feel ready” delays everything, and how shame, yes, even subtle shame, can quietly stop you from showing up.If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or frustrated with yourself, this episode will help you understand why and shift how you approach execution.✨ In this episode, we explore:• How lack of self-awareness blocks execution• Why waiting for confidence, motivation, or resources keeps you stuck• The hidden impact of shame, embarrassment, and fear of being seen• What’s really behind inconsistencyThis is your reminder: you don’t need to become someone else to start; you need to understand yourself better.
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From Vision to Execution | What I Actually Do & How I Help People Get Unstuck
Have you ever had a big idea but felt overwhelmed, confused, or unsure where to start?In this episode, I’m sharing the heart behind why I started my consulting business, the real problem I solve, and what clients truly gain from working with me.I’m breaking down the difference between what I do as a consultant/strategist versus therapy or coaching, and why so many people come to me when they feel stuck in life, business, or in their ideas.If you need clarity, structure, and a practical roadmap to move forward—this episode is for you.✨ In this episode, we talk about:• Why I started my consulting business• The problems I help solve• What clients gain from working with me• Why I’m not a therapist• How I help people move from chaos to actionIf this episode resonates with you, don’t forget to share it with someone who may need it 💛
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Dating in the Digital World: "I Will Not Post My Man!"
In a world where relationships are posted, liked, and judged in real time, where do we draw the line between connection and performance?In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be in a relationship in the digital age. From the pressure to post your partner, to navigating different comfort levels with social media, to the rise of couple pages and turning love into content. We also explore what happens when your relationship becomes open to public opinion, and how that can quietly shape the way you show up with each other.Is your partner expected to be “social media ready”? Is privacy still possible? And at what point does sharing your relationship start to take away from actually living it?This conversation invites you to reflect on your boundaries, your intentions, and what it looks like to protect something meaningful in a world that constantly asks you to display it.
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Things I No Longer Care About at 29
The beautiful thing—well, at least to me—about getting older is realising there are things I simply don’t care about anymore.And it’s not in a harsh or dismissive way… it feels light.Like I can finally sit with myself, be honest, and say, “this doesn’t interest me anymore” without guilt.There’s something peaceful about that kind of clarity.About no longer forcing, performing, or holding on just because you used to.Take a moment to think about that.There is real peace in letting go. 💛💛💛
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Everything You’re Searching for Is Already Inside You
In a world that constantly tells you who to be, it’s easy to feel lost… like everyone else has figured it out except you. You start comparing, doubting, shrinking—convincing yourself that the life you want is meant for someone else.But what if the truth is… you were never lost?In this episode, we explore the idea that everything you’ve been searching for—your passions, your desires, your identity—has always been within you. Beneath the noise, the pressure, and the expectations.This is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the version of you that existed before the comparison. The one who was curious, free, and fully expressed. The one who already knew.If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, unsure of what you want, or stuck watching others live the life you dream of—this conversation will guide you back inward.Because you don’t need to find yourself.You need to remember. 💛
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Valentine’s is coming, Where's Your Boyfriend?
In this episode, I’m joined by love and relationship expert Laetitia Kamono to talk about Valentine’s Day and modern love.Inspired by her article Is Love Really Not Enough?, we explore how heartbreak and self-protection have changed the way we define love. How we stopped naming it by what it is and started naming it by what it failed to be. A must-listen as Valentine’s Day approaches.
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Single, Dating, or Married: The Grass is Greener Where You Water It!
Single, dating, or married, no stage is perfect. This episode explores the myth of the “better side” and why the grass really does grow greener when you water your own season.
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I’m Different. I’m the Outcast. It’s Hard, But I’d Choose It Again
It’s easier to go with the flow, but not everyone is called to. In this episode, I talk about the cost of being different, trusting God when your path doesn’t look like everyone else’s, and asking yourself what kind of life you really want to look back on 💛
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I Quit My Job & Crashed Out: Identity Loss, Depression, and What I Wish I Knew
Quitting your job is supposed to feel freeing… but for me, it didn’t.In this episode, I open up about the mental crash I experienced after quitting my job; the anxiety, loss of identity, and emotional lows no one really talks about. I share what happened, what I wish I had known, and the lessons I learned about leaving a job without losing yourself in the process.If you’re thinking about quitting, recently left a job, or feel stuck in between, this episode is for you.
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Grace Over Guilt: Closing 2025 With Compassion
As the year wraps up, I wanted to sit down and talk, honestly.About 2025. About the goals we didn’t finish. About the plans that didn’t go the way we hoped.In this episode, I share how proud I am of myself for starting The Thriving Podcast, even when things felt uncertain and messy. And I want to remind you of this too: you don’t need to beat yourself up for not accomplishing everything this year.You’re not behind. You didn’t waste the year. You grew in ways you might not even see yet.If you’ve been feeling a little disappointed in yourself as the year ends, this episode is your permission to breathe, reflect gently, and close 2025 with grace instead of guilt.
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Curveballs, Delays, and the God Who Still Restores
In this episode, I speak to anyone who feels heavy as the year winds down, the ones who feel disappointed, behind, or frustrated by goals that didn’t unfold the way they hoped. Life threw curveballs, plans shifted, and maybe you didn’t show up for yourself the way you wanted to.But here’s the truth: it’s never too late to start, and you were never meant to carry everything alone. I share what it looks like to partner with Jesus as the year ends, submitting your goals, your hopes, and your heart to Him.John 14:14 reminds us: “If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.”This is an invitation to release the pressure, surrender your expectations, and step into the rest of the year with renewed faith. You can begin again, not in your own strength, but with Him guiding every step. 💛
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Missing Me: Finding My Way Back to Myself
In this episode, I open up about a season of feeling disconnected from myself, from the things that once brought me peace, joy, and purpose. Life has felt a bit heavy lately, and I’ve been missing the version of me that used to feel alive and grounded. But even in the midst of it all, I’m choosing to believe in the good that’s still ahead. This is an honest reflection on rediscovering yourself, holding on to hope, and trusting that the light always returns, even after the hardest days. 💛
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You’re Not Being Punished — You’re Being Prepared
This episode is your reminder that the season you’re in isn’t meant to destroy you, it’s meant to develop you. I talk about what it feels like to be in a refining and pruning season, and how shifting from fear and scarcity to gratitude and abundance changed everything for me. If life feels heavy or uncertain right now, listen in. You’re not being punished. You’re being prepared for what you prayed for. 💛
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Attachment, Approval & the Search for Lasting Love with Laetitia Kamono
Dating today looks nothing like it did a generation ago. From dating apps and reality shows shaping our expectations, to the rise of hookup culture and the challenges of navigating family disapproval, modern love is complex. In this episode, we explore whether anxious and avoidant partners can truly make it work, how hookup culture affects long-term commitment, and what to do when your family doesn’t support your relationship. Tune in for honest insights, practical advice, and reflections on what it really means to find love in today’s world.
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Harbouring Hurt: Choosing Kindness When the Church Hurts You
What happens when the place meant to nurture your faith leaves you wounded instead? In this episode, I open up about my own experience with church hurt, how bitterness and anger almost made me lose my kindness. Inspired by a message from Bree Bush, I reflect on what it means to walk with Jesus when you’ve been wronged, and how to resist letting pain harden your heart. This is a conversation about forgiveness, healing, and holding onto your light in a dark world. 💛Stop Holding People to a Standard They Don't Even Know Exists by Bree Bushhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebreebush/video/7540693816966204685?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7553072548700734993
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I Just Turned 29: Hard Truths 28 Taught Me About Love, Family & Faith
I just turned 29, and looking back, 28 was a year full of lessons that stretched me, and built me. In this episode, I share the truths I learned about love, family, faith, growth, and health.From realising why you can’t expect love from people still learning to love themselves, to navigating shifting family dynamics, to understanding the beauty of patience in God’s timing, 28 was the year I learned that healing isn’t always about getting rid of pain but learning how to carry it with grace.If you’ve ever struggled with loneliness, faith in the waiting season, or protecting your peace, this episode will remind you that every year, even the hard ones, gives you wisdom to carry forward. 💛
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Embracing Womanhood and Getting Older in My Late 20s
In this episode of Thriving, I share something deeply personal: what it feels like to finally grow into myself and embrace my womanhood. From the way my body has changed, to how my mindset and values have matured, to how my relationship with God has deepened, I can feel the shift.I break down what womanhood means to me in this season: loving and honouring your body as it is, standing firm in your yes and your no, walking with confidence and softness, living with wisdom, and serving others from a place of strength.If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to embrace womanhood and getting older, not with fear, but with grace, this episode is for you.
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For Anyone Who Doesn’t Have Just One Career Path
In this episode of Thriving, I open up about my winding career journey and what it’s taught me. From studying psychology at university to dabbling in jobs that don’t even align on paper, I’ve often felt ashamed for not having one “straightforward” career path. For years, I believed that wearing many hats meant I wasn’t focused enough.But I’m learning to embrace being multifaceted, because there are real benefits to having different skills, interests, and experiences. I even share a quote from Kennedy Johnson that inspired me to stop shrinking myself and start seeing my journey as something valuable, not something to hide.If you’ve ever felt behind for not having your life “figured out” or guilty for trying out different paths, this episode will encourage you to spread your wings and give yourself permission to dabble in different areas of expertise.
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When You Feel Stuck Between Who You Are and Who You’re Becoming
In this episode of Thriving, I open up about where I’ve been and the headspace I’m in right now. I’m in a transitional season, moving from one chapter of my life into another, and it’s been a mix of exciting, confronting, and honestly… exhausting.I share what it’s been like to have hard conversations with myself, God, my family, and my friends, and how I’m learning new things about myself along the way. I also talk about the challenge of “doing everything” and the frustration of not being able to spend time on the things I truly love, like reading, Thriving, Kamono Health, and my Substack.If you’ve ever felt like there’s a force holding you back from your own potential, or like you freeze when you finally get the time to do what you love, this episode is for you.
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Why You Feel On Edge or Shut Down — Let’s Talk Nervous System Regulation
Ever feel like you’re constantly on edge… or totally shut down? You might be experiencing nervous system dysregulation, and you’re not alone.In this episode of Thriving, I break down what nervous system regulation actually means (in simple, real-life terms), the signs to look out for, and how things like stress, change, and emotional overload can push us outside our “window of tolerance.”I also share what’s helped me gently return to balance, through breathwork, faith, nature, and daily habits, plus why regulating your nervous system is key to feeling safe, present, and whole again.This isn’t medical advice, just my personal experience, and maybe a gentle reminder that your body isn’t against you… It’s just asking for care.Please connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamonohealth/ x https://www.instagram.com/_kamono/Please connect with me on TikTok:
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My Daily Habits Were Ruining Me—Here’s What I Changed
In this episode of Thriving, I open up about how my daily habits, from sleep and food to mindset and stress, were quietly dragging me into survival mode. I share what life looked like when I felt stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected… and the small, intentional changes I made to move from burnout to balance. If you’re ready to feel better and live more intentionally (without the pressure to be perfect), this one’s for you. 💛
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I Faked Confidence for Years… Now, I am Honest About It
In this episode of Thriving, I’m getting real about something most of us don’t talk about enough — the awkward, uncomfortable, and often cringe process of building confidence.I open up about my journey of “faking it till I make it,” what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how I’m learning to be compassionate with myself instead of chasing perfection. From content creation to career moments to moving countries — confidence has felt more like a moving target than a destination.If you’ve ever felt behind, not bold enough, or too embarrassed to put yourself out there, this episode is your gentle nudge: you don’t need to feel confident to start. You just need to start.
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When You Feel Like No One Needs You
In this episode of Thriving, I open up about a personal loss that led me to reflect on the quiet, dangerous cycle of believing we’re not needed. When we convince ourselves that people have moved on or don’t care, we often pull away — and in return, they do the same. And before we know it, we’re stuck in silence, distance, and disconnection.If you’ve ever felt unseen, undervalued, or like you don’t matter — this episode is for you. I talk about letting go, holding on, and learning how to break the cycle by reaching out, speaking up, and healing through honesty and discernment.You are more needed than you think. Always have been.
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Things I'm Not Afraid to Admit as a 28-Year-Old
In this episode, I’m getting real about all the things I’m no longer shy to admit at 28 — from not rushing into marriage, learning how to actually pray for a husband, healing my view on men, being a proud late bloomer, and why good friends are literal soul vitamins. It's honest, a lot heartfelt, and full of big-sister energy. Tune in, laugh with me, reflect with me, and most of all — remember you're doing better than you think.
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You're Doing Well
Welcome to the very first episode of Thriving! In this gentle reminder, I speak directly to the part of you that feels like you’re not doing enough. If you've been carrying heaviness, moving the goal post, and feeling unseen — this one’s for you. You are doing better than you think. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and receive the truth: you are thriving, even when it doesn’t feel like it.Let this episode be your encouragement and a soft place to land.Please share and subscribe to this podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Thriving is a gentle reminder that you’re doing better than you think. This podcast invites you to pause, reflect, and recognise your growth in a world that constantly tells us we're not enough. Whether you’re in a season of doubt or ready to make intentional changes, Thriving is here to assure you that you’re not just surviving — you’re thriving, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
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Sarah Kamono
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