Content warning: Our conversation includes talk of suicide and mental health for military personnel and first responders. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis LifeLine in Canada and the US
A highly sought-after coach and international speaker on leadership, Erica Gifford Mills has built her career helping others root deeply and lead authentically. But her wisdom has been tested and forged in fire.
From breast cancer to the devastating loss of her son Conner, Erica has lived the truth of loving yourself back into life.
If you’ve ever felt burned out, isolated, or like you should be “stronger” than your pain, this episode is your reminder:
✔ You don’t have to do it alone.
✔ Self-love isn’t vanity. It’s oxygen.
✔ Asking for help is not weakness. It’s wisdom.
Together we explore resilience, asking for help, self-love, boundaries, intuition, and how to turn pain into purpose, wounds into wisdom. Erica’s story will stay with you long after the episode ends.
Chapters00:00 Introduction01:14 Empowerment and Self-Discovery03:47 Navigating Change and Self-Worth06:20 Facing Adversity: Cancer Journey08:54 Reconnecting with Identity and Beauty11:28 Vulnerability and Asking for Help14:12 Conner's Legacy and Mental Health Awareness19:26 The Importance of Asking for Help22:51 Navigating Isolation and Connection25:58 Embracing Uncomfortable Conversations28:58 Authenticity in Leadership32:47 Self-Awareness and Emotional Fluency37:03 Setting Boundaries in Communication38:00 The Importance of Boundaries43:21 Empowering Women Through StorytellingKeywordsself-love, boundaries, resilience, mental health, women empowerment, personal growth, community, leadership, emotional awareness, connection