Cracking Open with Molly Carroll
What happens when life brings you to your knees and forces you to discover who you truly are?
Cracking Open is the podcast for anyone who has faced a defining moment of crisis, grief, trauma, or rock bottom and found themselves transformed by it. Hosted by Molly Carroll, licensed therapist, TED speaker, published author, and coach, each episode dives deep into the raw, real stories of actors, athletes, thought leaders, healers, and everyday warriors.
Whether it was the loss of a loved one, addiction, childhood trauma, incarceration, or an unexpected life collapse, these "cracking open" moments shape everything: how we parent, love, work, lead, and connect.
What you'll discover:
- How trauma and crisis can become the greatest catalysts for growth
- Tools and insights from mental health, healing, and personal transformation
- Honest conversations that normalize struggle and celebrate resilience
If you're navigating grief, trauma recovery, personal growth, or a major life transition, or you simply want to feel less alone in your human experience, this podcast is for you.
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Cracking Open with Molly Carroll
Whole-Child Health: Dr. Lori Baudino's Movement-Based Approach to Wellbeing
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“Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future.” — Nelson Mandela
Kids have always been part of my story—long before I became a mom. I’ve been a babysitter, camp counselor, teacher, therapist, and now a parent. That’s why this week’s episode feels especially close to my heart.
But it’s not just for parents. Whether you're an aunt, uncle, teacher, coach, or simply someone who wants to better understand and support the next generation, this conversation is for you.
Today on the Cracking Open podcast, I’m honored to sit down with Dr. Lori Baudino—a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified dance/movement therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families.
Dr. Baudino’s approach integrates the mind, body, and spirit. She’s a pioneer in bringing body-based awareness into therapeutic spaces and hospital settings, helping children and parents connect more deeply through movement, presence, and play.
In our conversation, Lori posed a powerful question that stayed with me:
“What if we all approached life like a dance—with fluidity and playfulness, to feel truly alive?”
She invites us to see the body as one of our greatest resources. Our physical expressions offer insight into how we feel, what we need, where we struggle, and where we shine.
Together, we explore:
✨ Supporting children who don’t fit conventional emotional or social molds
✨ How to strengthen sibling relationships and navigate family dynamics
✨ What secure attachment really means—and how to nurture it
✨ Why movement is essential to emotional health
✨ How to meet your child’s uniqueness with curiosity, not control
Dr. Baudino’s wisdom is profound and practical. Whether you're raising children or walking alongside them, this episode will help you deepen your compassion, expand your understanding, and build more connected, resilient relationships.
After this conversation, I left feeling like a more grounded parent, advocate, and human being—and I think you will too.
🎧 Tune in now to listen.
With love,
Molly
Explore Dr. Lori Baudino’s Work
- Super Flyers Book
- Moving Moments in Childhood Book
- 16-Day Purposeful Parenting Challenge
- Moving Moments Masterclass
- The Global Therapists Program (via AnchoRRa)
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Work with Molly
- 🌱 6-Month Coaching Program begins August 13th – Learn more
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