I have been feeling an outpouring of God's love and care for me during the midst of some serious storms over here. Today I'm reflecting on my own experiences with showing up for others, even awkwardly, and how my willingness to listen to small ...

This episode was gold for me. Interviewing Naomi Fox Reina helped me to further ground myself in the idea that God created me just as I am, and that by embracing my unique gifts, that I can live a purpose-driven life. You'll love N...

Is it possible to live without regrets? Daniel H. Pink, author of The Power of Regret, makes a strong case for the idea that we all experience regret. Pink explores different types of regrets in this paradigm-shifting book and most importantly,...

Today I was pondering some profound words from Whitney Doherty, way back in episode 3. Whitney has made peace and serenity an important part of her life focus, and I realized, that I really could do this too. Learn the difference between being ...

Betrayal trauma cuts deep, because it is the betrayal of the most intimate partner relationship. If this is not something you have experienced, I guarantee that someone in your circle has, or is going through it right now. Despite the painful s...

There's a little announcement in this episode, as well as my glowing review for Brené Brown's Gifts of Imperfection. Learn more about what it is about, and why you should read it.*************************************If you're a...

Way back in episode 3, Allison Wyman shared the most brilliant idea for organizing offers of help. We all know people that say, "Let me know how I can help," and we may have even said that ourselves! Listen it to find a super easy way to actual...

Becca Ingersoll has been through struggles with infertility, a long NICU stay, and was the mama of a childhood cancer warrior during the worldwide pandemic. Yet, despite these challenges, Becca has focused on keeping an active gratitude practic...

This week I'll be reviewing three books on totally different topics, so you might just find one that resonates with you.The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison PatakiHeart of the Matter by Russell M. NelsonRadic...

I listened to a podcast episode that changed my life this week, and I want to spread the word. Michael Huston is the author of Even in the Darkest Hour: Lament as a Path to God. I first learned about him through his appearance on All In, an LDS...

Tanya Rogers is truly one of the coolest people I know. Hers is a story of grit and resilience. Listen in to hear about how Tanya worked to overcome a difficult childhood, dropping out of high school and college before going back to school and ...

Three book reviews this week! Learn which one I couldn't finish, which one was sweet, and which one gave me more tools for community building.Lady Violet Investigates by Grace BurrowesThe Late Bloomers' Club by Louise MillerThe ...

You may have heard of The Addition Principle, even if you didn't hear it by that name. It is a powerful tool for letting go of unwanted thoughts and behaviors. Learn what it is, how you might use it, and how it is helping me to move forward in ...

In February, 2023, a darling little 8 year old boy in my community fell off the slide at school and passed away as a result of those injuries. I wondered how I might help, and wished I had more insights on what to do. I attended Dallin's funera...

I missed a week and listened to so many great books that it was tough to choose. This week I'll be reviewing:Pride and Politics by Brittany Larsen, Sense and Second Chances by Brittany Larsen, Summerhaven ...

I recently wrote a piece called:Sometimes I Build my Eternal Family in a Bar: How Parenting Through a Lens of Faith Over Fear Builds Family RelationshipsIt was written straight from my heart and it got a fair amount of traction ...

This episode is pure gold! What happens when you get an orthodox Jew and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints together? It felt like magic to me.Lean in as Barbara reminds us of all the places we can find and buil...

I listened to less books this week than any week over the last 18 months. Crazy!One of those three, Community by Peter Block, was absolutely amazing. Listen to my review on that one and also find out what else I've been up to. It's been...

I recorded the longest interview to date this week because the conversation was so good we struggled to end it. Barbara Heller is a teacher, songwriter, singer, actress, writer, podcaster, screenwriter, comic--a woman of many talents. But my fa...

I had so much fun in this episode, talking about Taylor's super cute car and my dream of being an old lady on a pink Vespa. I was also reminded of the power of community to heal our hearts after deep betrayal. I love Taylor's dedication to comm...

I turned 46 on April 3rd, and I felt this burning need to share the story of my personal experience with community in the last 6 years. Community kept me alive through severe PPD and PPA, and then barely helped me at all through a series of ver...

This turned out to be Colleen Coble week! Learn which book surprised me by how much I liked it, which one I wish I would have skipped, and which book is perfect for the Hallmark movie lovers out there.Featuring:Smitten Book C...

How do you feel about failure? Have you learned how to use failure for your good? Learn about a fatherhood reel I watched this week and the naysayer that caused me to reflect on how I'm viewing failure and the failure culture I want to...

If you are currently, or have ever been part of a faith community, you know it takes effort to hold onto relationships during a faith transition, but it can be done. Listen in as Evelyn Hornbarger and I lean into community building together des...

This week I'm so excited to talk about one of my favorite authors of all time--Traci Hunter Abramson. Her latest book is called Jim and Catherine, and all I can say is: Jim Whitmore for President!I'm also reviewing Cry Wolf by Kathi Ora...