Barren not Broken

Brandi Lytle, founder & owner of Not So Mommy… and creator of the olive green Childless Not By Choice Awareness Ribbon, is a wife, dog mom, aunt, host mom, infertile woman living an imperfectly perfect life in South Carolina, USA with her husband, Dane, and fur baby, Maddie. She has redefined what momhood means to her and strives to focus on the bright sides, #RedefiningChildless. Her hope is to i...

Brandi Lytle, founder & owner of Not So Mommy… and creator of the olive green Childless Not By Choice Awareness Ribbon, is a wife, dog mom, aunt, host mom, infertile woman living an imperfectly perfect life in South Carolina, USA with her husband, Dane, and fur baby, Maddie. She has redefined what momhood means to her and strives to focus on the bright sides, #RedefiningChildless. Her hope is to i...

Gayle is not only one of my dearest friends, but she is one talented woman! Gayle and I have both experienced medical trauma. We both quickly discovered it is no small thing to navigate! We share what friendship looks like or should look like when someone we love is going through loss or medical trauma. Together we get real, share practical tips and encourage new mindsets. Too often friendships ar...

Dustin shares with us how he navigated his heart and relationships in the midst of the deep loss of his daughter Leila who was born, stillborn. He chose to be present with his wife Amy as they walked through devastation and heartache. Dustin shares how he held onto his sobriety while figuring out his way through grief. Dustin and I talk about the difficulties of the hard conversations with ourselv...

Dustin shares with us how he navigated his heart and relationships in the midst of the deep loss of his daughter Leila who was born, stillborn. He chose to be present with his wife Amy as they walked through devastation and heartache. Dustin shares how he held onto his sobriety while figuring out his way through grief. Dustin and I talk about the difficulties of the hard conversations with ourselv...

I had the privilege of interviewing my friend Jobi. We met via instagram over a year ago and hit it off. We have collaborated on several projects and every time I just come to admire Jobi even more. We have so many shared experiences that lead us to some very meaningful conversations, as women who are childless not by choice. We both have faced tragedy and heartache yet chosen to not let those thi...

In this episode, Jason and BonnieRuth look back over the last two years of all that has come from stepping out and starting Barren Not Broken! There have been some incredible stories shared that have taught us as a BNB community to better learn how to grieve well. We have discovered we are not alone and grew stronger in learning no matter the barren places in our lives, we do not have to live brok...

My friend Nicole from Twelve 12 Ministries not only shares her own story of infertility and the difficult decision to not move forward with trying to grow their family of 3 to 4. She shares her experience of feeling like "the only one". We talk about how to show up when it feels like you are the only one, how to be aware of others when in a group setting so everyone feels welcome. Nicole and I als...

Deana is an emotional architect who loves taking others places they didn't know to go. She is an author and conference speaker who loves to come alongside others to create a safe place for them to heal. She is one of my dearest friends. Deana and I have a conversation on how important it is to not let the barren places leave us broken. When we walk in brokenness we miss the relationships and legac...

Deana is an emotional architect who loves taking others places they didn't know to go. She is an author and conference speaker who loves to come alongside others to create a safe place for them to heal. She is one of my dearest friends. Deana and I have a conversation on how important it is to not let the barren places leave us broken. When we walk in brokenness we miss the relationships and legac...

(Part 1 of our conversation is on The Roaring Mama Podcast) I collaborated with Mary from the Roaring Mama Podcast.  Together we share how we have learned to be bridge builders and forging friendships in the midst of grief and lost dreams. Having this conversation with Mary reminded me of how important it is to have honest and authentic conversations with those you love and who love you. Part 1 is...

Cherece is a successful business woman, a beautiful soul and a sweet friend. She shares her childless journey and finding the love of her life. I had the best time chatting with Cherece. We cover everything from finding love, loving ourselves, navigating success, life and relationships as childless women. No matter your phase in the journey of TTC or Childlessness I promise you can gain some life...

Join us as we celebrate ONE YEAR of Barren Not Broken with an interview featuring host Bonnie Ruth Rolf and Jason Rolf. @barrennotbroken

Dustin and Amy are dear friends who have walked through unimaginable loss and grief. After years of trying to conceive, they were so excited to find out they were pregnant. Their dreams were unexpectedly crushed when they discovered that their daughter, Leila, was going to be still born and would have to be delivered via c-section Christmas week. As you listen to this episode, you will be gripped...

Dustin and Amy are dear friends who have walked through unimaginable loss and grief. After years of trying to conceive, they were so excited to find out they were pregnant. Their dreams were unexpectedly crushed when they discovered that their daughter, Leila, was going to be still born and would have to be delivered via c-section Christmas week. As you listen to this episode, you will be gripped...

Dustin and Amy are dear friends who have walked through unimaginable loss and grief. After years of trying to conceive, they were so excited to find out they were pregnant. Their dreams were unexpectedly crushed when they discovered that their daughter, Leila, was going to be still born and would have to be delivered via c-section Christmas week. As you listen to this episode, you will be gripped...

Join me and three of my dearest friends, as we discuss the importance of learning to advocate for ourselves in the midst of joy and grief colliding. Edna is a wife, nurse, mom of a baby in heaven and soon to come baby Eden. She is saucy in the best kind of way, full of wisdom and diligently aims to live out truth.  Gayle is a wife, mom, life coach and cancer survivor. She is brave and bold wrapped...

Andrea and Dustin have walked through years of infertility, exploring every option available. Despite trying IUI, IVF, acupuncture and everything in between, they were left with empty hands and discouraged hearts. After years of being met with traumatic loss, their story is one of unexpected beauty and unforeseen miracles.  They have determined to know hope in spite of disappointment and now live...

Join me as I talk to these two Bff's who have walked through sharing two different moments; one of incredible Joy and the other a very deep sadness.  One friend is welcoming new life into the world while at the same time her friend is grieving the loss of a life hoped for. 

Join in on my conversation with my sister-n-law, Neci. She shares her story of having Turner Syndrome and how it has affected her ability to have kids. Neci and her husband, Steven, are the best balance of each other with a love that shines bright. While her legacy looks differently then she expected, she has purposed to serve and care for children over the last 13 years as a pediatric special nee...

I had the privilege of interviewing my parents Bobby and Rose Bogard.  We share how it has been to journey as family through mine and Jason’s years of infertility.  Join us as we talk about how we have navigated each others hearts in the highs and the lows. These two are the most selfless warriors that have fought along side us. They share incredible nuggets of truth how to grieve with and have fa...

I’m giving you a glimpse into my life as I recover from a hysterectomy at the age of 40 and rediscover myself after 19 years of chronic health issues that caused infertility. It can feel as if everyone’s life is moving forward while mine is paused in time, as I grieve and heal. Join me as I take you on the journey of how to get through the after life of making a huge decision and how I have had to...

Join my friend LaShai and I as she shares her story of surviving three miscarriages and still thriving in marriage. She reveals practical tips throughout her story on how to become self aware, grieve healthy as a family unit  and how to win in marriage. LaShai has one of the most tender loving hearts and out of that I believe we can all learn from the pages of her story. Her declaration of hope wi...

Jacob and Neeli Brisky This couple is a breath of fresh air. They are wise, fun, authentic and inspiring. Jacob and Neeli share their faith in God, each other, the need for community and the importance of holding tightly to hope. They have walked bravely on the path of emotional awareness. I am so humbled that they would open up and share the tender and dark places they have walked through.  Jason...

Jacob and Neeli Brisky This couple is a breath of fresh air. They are wise, fun, authentic and inspiring. Jacob and Neeli share their faith in God, each other, the need for community and the importance of holding tightly to hope. They have walked bravely on the path of emotional awareness. I am so humbled that they would open up and share the tender and dark places they have walked through.  Jason...