Kindred Conversations

We’ve just added another must-read to our collection! How to Raise an Adult presents us with the over-parenting dilemma and the hard-to-face consequences that have come with it. As the freshman dean at Stanford University, the author of this book had her eyes opened to the problems of over reaching parents (which are much greater than you might initially think). We loved the principles taught in t...

Now the the world is opening back up, so many of us have travel on the brain! Traveling with kids feels so daunting, but we also know it can create the most magical family memories. We were so excited to sit down with Anna Cook and pick her brain about making it possible! Anna and her family have taken many overseas trips together and we are grateful to be able to learn and benefit from her experi...

Submission Episode! We loved these submissions about caring for yourself and resetting on difficult days of parenting. Bath time? Car ride? Movie day? Crossing items off a checklist? Whatever works for you. Getting ideas from other moms in our community is so helpful when you find yourself in a funk! If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, you can join in the conversation on Instagra...

This episode idea came to us from a listener who sent us a message about how to prioritize your spirituality as a mom. We were so grateful for the opportunity to reflect on our own spirituality and routines surrounding that part of our lives. In this episode we talk about incorporating spiritual practices in our morning and nightly routines, making it a regular part of our relationships, and how w...

With the weather heating up we are feeling ready to start gathering a bit more and wanted to discuss all things hosting! In this episode we answer your hosting questions and discuss your hosting tips. From meaningful ways to connect, to decor that goes a long way, to reasons to gather, this episode is all about the art of hosting. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations! You can...

Patience is like a muscle. We can grow it and we can also wear it out. In this episode we talk all about practicing patience with our children in a way that allows us grow it without overexerting that muscle early on. We also talk about finding patience with ourselves. We hope you enjoy this episode of Kindred Conversations!

In this episode we are sharing our takeaways from the book Find Your People by Jennie Allen. Our world is lonelier than ever before, affecting both our mental and physical health in ways that we didn't foresee as a society. We are always looking to spend our time more efficiently... but is this really the goal? Isn't the point of life to develop and enjoy rich connections? This book changed the wa...

Submission episode! We loved hearing what “healthy” means to you and your family and how you are striving to live in that definition! In this episode we discuss food culture, getting outdoors, teaching our children to express their emotions, and a number of other ways to be healthy. Thank you for your input!

Submission episode! In this episode Paris and I share a few boundaries as well as intentional activities we have to better enjoy our own children. We asked for your best tips as well and share all your submissions!

We felt like it was time for another seasonal submission episode! Spring seems to sneak up on us after the long months of winter. We want to honor this season and its beauty and symbolism through both the holidays and the day to day. Thank you for sharing how you and your family like to celebrate this time of year!

In this episode we are joined by Ciera Leavitt all the way from Maui! Ciera makes meal plans for a living so we were so excited to learn from her. In our conversation we talk about how to stay creative in the kitchen, snack foods that serve us, and encouraging our children to try new things. You can find Ciera on Instagram @cieraleavitt.  If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations we alw...

This episode is more conversational than we’ve had in a while! We share our recent random thoughts and transition into some lessons we’ve learned as we’ve been making some milestone decisions for our toddlers. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, please join us next week! You can join in the conversation on Instagram @kindred_conversations, @brittanywestoverfrye, and @paris.tews.

As promised, the part 2 to Think Like a Monk is focused on an introduction to meditation. We walk through 3 types of meditation practices: breath work, visualization, and chanting. We’ve loved incorporating meditation into our daily routines and hope this is helpful for you as well! If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations you can join in the conversation on Instagram @kindred_conversa...

In this episode we are sharing our thoughts on Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty. We have split this book into two episodes- 1) our biggest/favorite takeaways and 2) an intro to meditation. Jay takes the lessons he learned in monk training and incorporates them into finding purpose and meaning in every day life. This book feels really life changing so we hope you love it as much as we do!

We are honored to have Vanessa Quigley of Chatbooks join us on the podcast this week! As the mother of seven children and cofounder of Chatbooks (a monthly photobook subscription company), Vanessa has had a lot of experience in building a family culture through reflection and reminiscing. We talk about the importance of reflection, methods of parent-child connection, and creating a family bond thr...

Submission Episode! We recorded this episode a little over a month ago and after listening to it over again (before releasing this week) I was reminded how many great tips you had! Being a mom of babies and toddlers can be a very physically demanding phase of life and all these tips have really come in handy the last few weeks. I feel like this episode perfectly sums up this community of moms- we...

We previously released a "Best Motherhood Advice You've Received" episode and loved hearing the advice you gave! So, we decided to put a Valentines themed spin on this topic and ask for your best marriage advice. From time-tested to potentially unorthodox- we are grateful for the submissions and loved talking over them! Wishing you a lovely valentines day. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Co...

Another two-time guest on this weeks episode! We brought back Savanna to give us design tips for the new year. Somewhat ironically, all of her tips were about creating more timeless designs and avoiding expensive short-term trends. If you feel like you’re in a design rut or are looking to upgrade your home in a more personal way then this episode is for you! As always, if you enjoyed this episode...

Do you ever feel like you have so many priorities that the most important ones start to fall through the cracks? The message of reflection, slowing down, and investing in the vital few things in your life seems especially important in our “time starved age”. Greg McKeown walks us through the application of extreme prioritization- in both a career, and personal setting- in his book, Essentialism. I...

We couldn’t be happier to have Rachel join us for a second episode! She had such a popular episode last year and we had so many questions about her topic that we knew we needed to have her back on to share her expertise on organizing. The new year brings with it the bug to get organized but it can be so hard to know where to start! We asked Rachel for her best tips and steps to organization. This...

Submission Episode! This episode topic was sparked by the desire to record all the special memories and traditions of the holidays. Our kids grow so quickly and we want to be able to document each phase before it’s passed and we can’t recall the magical details. Keeping a journal feels like the habit many put on their goals every January but never make much progress… so we asked for your best jour...

Submission Episode! We have been so excited to get your take on the new year and the vision you have set for yourself and your family moving forward. Any opportunity to reflect, reevaluate, and recommit is a golden opportunity to us! In this episode we discuss our thoughts about New Years resolutions and share the submissions you sent in with your goals, intentions, and mantras for 2022.

We cannot believe it’s been a full year of podcasting! With 55 episodes under our belt, we are looking forward to another year of guests, submissions, and meaningful conversations more than ever. We want to express our gratitude for our listeners! This amazing community surrounding Kindred Conversations has been a highlight of the last year for both of us. In this episode we share an overview of t...

Today’s episode is coming at a much needed time as the weather gets colder and the days get darker! This episode is inspired by the book “There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather” by Linda McGurk (a Scandinavian born mother). Throughout the book McGurk makes the argument for kids spending time outside- regardless of “bad” weather- and it gave us just the motivation we needed to shift our mindsets and...

Submission Episode! The holiday season is such a special time of lasting traditions and meaningful connection. In order to maintain the magic of the season without over stressing and over scheduling, we asked how you celebrate your holidays with intention and shared your answers here! From practical tips to family traditions to important reminders of the meaning of the season, this submission epis...