For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, so if this topic is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for - check out the other episodes that dropped this week OR join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!

Rejection is a universal experience, yet it often feels deeply personal and isolating. In this episode, we delve into the profound impact rejection has on our sense of identity and connection to ourselves and others. Drawing inspiration from Tabitha Panariso’s Loyal in His Love, we’ll explore how rejection, though painful, can be a transformative force when met with truth and self-reflection. Tabitha’s wisdom, rooted in her journey as a therapist, invites us to move beyond shallow comfort and into a deeper understanding of healing and restoration. Join us as we uncover how confronting rejection can pave the way for hope and renewal in our lives today.

Why do so many marriages hit their breaking point between five and eight years? In this episode, we dive into this critical question with Chelsea Damon, who has coached thousands of couples through their toughest seasons. Drawing from her own decade-long marriage and professional experience, Chelsea reveals the deep-rooted issues like selfishness, pride, and anger that often undermine relationships. Join us as she shares powerful insights and practical advice for finding a better way to live and love, even when the road gets tough.

Join me for a bonus episode with authors, Abbey Rodriguez & Jennifer Kurdyla. Abbey and Jennifer are the co-authors of “Root and Nourish: An Herbal Cookbook for Women’s Wellness,” where they teach women how to incorporate plant medicine into everyday life through food and self-care, as well as mindfulness and holistic lifestyle practices. Today we’ll discuss various topics from their book: embracing single-tasking to support overall health, befriending single pants in your diet, herbs and spices for balance and more…

According to a survey by Common Sense Media, over half of US children own a cell phone by the age of eleven, and 1 in 5 own a cell phone by the age of eight. Kids are heading back to school, and as cell phones become an increasingly accepted part of our children’s academic and social lives, the concern of child phone safety and surveillance weighs on parents. Here to join me for a quick conversation on smart phone safety is founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, Bill Brady.

The tendency to overcomplicate things can be applied to almost every area, including potty training. I’ve had a handful of listeners reach out wondering how to simplify the process, so I invited Lauren Jones from The Simple Life Project to join me in discussing her tried and true methods.

In today’s bonus episode with Tara Clark (@modernmomprobs), we discuss intentionality and mental health - specifically when it comes to social media. Modern technology is not going to change (if anything, it’ll only capture more areas of our lives.) It’s up to us to MODIFY our behavior. While social media can provide an escape, connect us to friends across the globe and become a useful resource for income, it can quickly become an addiction that takes us away from our priorities, and most importantly, our children. It’s something most of us realize but have a hard time actively combating. What do you do to set boundaries and protect mental health in this area?