For The Heck Of It

Life is a beautiful mess (and so is parenting). This week Allie flies solo, riffing off Fredrik Backman's My Friends to unpack the lessons her own parents taught her — service, gratitude, and the timeless wisdom of "figure it out". Expect a heartfelt reminder that raising good humans starts with trying to be one.

Kami Davis — mom of three and founder of Screen Smartz — joins the podcast for a conversation on the chaos and growth of early motherhood: unexpected timing, holding a marriage together through the grind of medical training, and finding your footing again after being pushed past your limits. She and Allie also dig into building an identity outside of parenthood, and what it actually looks like to...

Allie sits down with her good friend Britt Kershner — Utah native, entrepreneur, and real estate advisor — for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about what it means to live intentionally. Britt shares how losing her grandfather and nearly losing her mom to COVID reshaped how she spends her time, and how a daily journaling practice keeps her chasing goals — from a return trip to New Zealand with...

Emily Pope — horticulturist, self-published poet, and Allie's cousin — joins the show to talk about life not going as planned. She reflects on the detours that shaped her, from a last-minute move to Provo to her brother's epilepsy diagnosis, and what she's learned about finding beauty in the unexpected along the way. It's a conversation about resilience, faith, and choosing love an...

Haley Hodgson spent a year fighting an illness doctors couldn't explain — and came out the other side with a different relationship to rest, strength, and asking for help. She and Allie talk about what it means to give your "best" when your best changes daily, why our culture's go-go-go mentality makes healing harder, and how reconnecting with her younger selves helped her keep m...

From monkey thieves in Thailand to meaningful conversations with strangers around the world, my brother Conner has collected more than just passport stamps. In this episode, he shares how years of adventure have shaped the way he sees people, gratitude, family, and what really matters. It's a conversation about choosing curiosity over fear, finding joy in the present, and why sometimes the gre...

In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Bell to talk about what happened when he traded his smartphone for a "dumb" phone—and how that simple change made room for a little more presence in everyday life. We chat about escaping the constant mental noise, rediscovering hobbies, and why some of life's best moments happen when you're not glued to a screen. Cameron also shares his pe...

My mom, Jeanne, joins me to talk about what she's learned from a lifetime of being visibly different, from a birthmark she once prayed away to eventually embracing as part of who she is. We get into how she's made peace with grief after losing her brother, why relationships matter more than almost anything else, and the importance of telling people you love them while you can. A conversati...

Allie chats with Amy Floyd, beekeeper and owner of Honey Wagon Apiaries, about her journey from wildlife conservation student to full-time beekeeper, years spent living out of a self-converted van, and what she's learned from her grandpa's "go do the thing" outlook. If you've ever held back from something because you were scared of not succeeding, this one's your permissi...

In this episode, Chanel Maestas opens up about growing up feeling overlooked, battling body image struggles, and learning to replace self-doubt with strength. Together we talk about friendship, motherhood, community, pursuing difficult goals, and why confidence comes from choosing to do hard things—not from looking a certain way. Whether you're navigating a new season of life, searching for yo...

How did a book about the French Resistance turn into a lesson on personal values, endurance running, and living authentically? Honestly, I'm not entirely sure—but somehow it all connects. In this solo episode, I explore the boxes we put ourselves in, the rules we follow without questioning, and the freedom that comes from realizing life isn't one-size-fits-all. Plus, I'll walk you thro...

She eloped on a 14,000-ft peak in her wedding dress. Two years later, she ran 250 miles straight through the desert. This week Allie talks with Jennifer Kulich — software engineer turned ultrarunner — about her journey to finishing Cocodona 250, one of trail running's toughest races. Jen opens up about the DNF right before training began, the mental tricks that got her through 2 a.m. lows on t...

From preschool friends to mothers raising families of their own, Allie and Sarah take a trip down memory lane while exploring some of life's biggest lessons. Sarah opens up about the summer that changed her confidence, the relationship that became her marriage, her struggles with anxiety, and the profound experience of reconnecting with and losing her father. Filled with laughter, nostalgia, a...

What does it take to run 250 miles across Arizona? In this episode, ultrarunner and ER nurse Trish Corbett shares how she how she has completed some of the toughest endurance events in the country, including the Cocodona 250. From injuries and setbacks to unforgettable highs, this conversation explores resilience, self-belief, and the determination to keep going when life gets hard. @trishgoesultr...

This week Allie is joined by her youngest brother Sawyer — also known as "Yersaw" — for a conversation that's equal parts hilarious and surprisingly deep. They talk sports, work ethic, and the lessons Sawyer took from a lonely stretch at Utah Valley University. Plus: his passion for music production, dating as a Gen Z guy, and what it actually means to be obsessed with something. Big...

In this episode, Allie sits down with her uncle Jason for a candid conversation about depression, self-worth, family, and learning to ask for help. Jason shares how mental health struggles impacted his marriage, parenting, and career, while also talking about the power of humor, faith, and connection in getting through dark seasons. Honest, funny, and deeply human, this episode is a reminder that...

Kelsey LeBaron opens up about what it was really like loving and supporting a spouse through addiction, relapse, recovery, and a suicide attempt. In this vulnerable conversation, we talk about the emotional toll of being the “support person,” rebuilding trust after betrayal, learning to prioritize yourself in hard seasons, and why healing is rarely linear. This episode is ultimately a story of hop...

What does it look like to stay confident, have fun, and trust your own timeline while everyone around you seems to be moving faster? In this episode, I’m joined by Olivia Conan, a 24-year-old aesthetician and med spa manager, for an honest conversation about dating, comparison, and life in your 20s. Growing up in Utah culture, where marriage and kids often happen young, Olivia shares what it’s bee...

No guest this week, so you’re stuck with just me :) In this episode, I’m sharing a few stories from my life that ended up teaching me lessons I still carry with me today—about trust, love, victim mentality, loneliness, and learning to do hard things. From sneaking out in high school to mission stories on the Navajo reservation, rock climbing, hiking, and personal growth, this one is a little all o...

Colin Henderson shares his journey with a pornography addiction that began at just 10 years old and the lasting impact it had on his identity, relationships, and marriage. In this honest conversation, we talk about shame, healing, and what real recovery looks like—plus practical insight for anyone struggling or supporting someone who is.

In this episode, I share the story of losing one of my best friends to suicide. I open up about the grief that followed, the complicated emotions that come with loss, and how this experience has shaped the way I understand mental health and support others. If you’ve ever lost someone, struggled yourself, or want to better show up for the people you love, this episode is for you. If someone comes t...

Today, Allie gets real about her experience with an eating disorder—how it started, how it evolved, and what recovery has actually looked like. She talks about the mental side of it all, the misconceptions, and the tools that helped her find a healthier relationship with food and her body. Whether you relate personally or want to better understand someone who might be struggling, this episode is a...

What would you do if your life changed overnight at 22? Allie sits down with her sister-in-law Rachel Henderson—photographer, mom of two, and MS warrior—to talk about life after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Rachel shares what it’s really like to navigate relapses, motherhood, and a constantly changing “normal.” Her story is honest, grounded, and a powerful reminder to take life one step at a ti...

Allie is joined by her dad, Brent Heck—a business owner, adrenaline junkie, and self-proclaimed movie buff—for a conversation full of stories, life lessons, and a few unexpected turns. From building a business from the ground up to racing, road-tripping, and raising a family, Brent shares what he’s learned about hard work, resilience, and surrounding yourself with good people. He also opens up abo...

In this powerful episode, Allie shares a deeply personal conversation with Holly Smith. Holly opens up about her journey from striving to “do everything right” to navigating an unexpected life shift when her spouse came out as transgender. Together, they explore the grief, fear, and uncertainty that followed—alongside the growth, compassion, and clarity that came with it. This episode touches on f...