Back Porch Confessions

The hardest battles are often the ones nobody sees, and the ones we never post about Behind every smile and “I’m fine” are silent battles most of us never share. From hidden health struggles and financial stress to grief, anxiety, and unspoken pain-we all carry stories that never make it to our highlight reels. In this episode of Back Porch Confessions , Barbara opens the conversation on why we hi...

Stop rocking red flags to sleep, learn why we nurture what’s breaking us and how to finally let go. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Back Porch Confessions , Barbara dives deep into why we cradle red flags like they belong in the back seat of our lives ...strapped in, nurtured, and carried as if they’re babies. We explore why we ignore the obvious, pretend everything is fine, and stay starved...

Who the Heck am I Now? When the kids are grown and the house gets quiet, many of us look in the mirror and wonder, “Who am I now?” In this heartfelt 90-minute episode, Barbara McCormick invites you to walk with her through the emotions, the letting go, and the rediscovery that comes after years of being “Mom first.” Together we’ll explore the grief, the guilt, and the excitement of reclaiming your...

” 💔 When Love Hurts: Understanding and Breaking Unhealthy Romantic Bonds In this powerful 60-minute episode, I open up about the hidden patterns that keep people stuck in painful romantic relationships. From trauma bonds and codependency to manipulation tactics like gaslighting, future-faking, and love-bombing, she explains how these dynamics form, why they feel so hard to break, and what steps y...

Healing After the Chaos: Reclaiming Yourself After a Narcissistic or Toxic Relationship Pull up a chair on the porch, friend… today we’re talking about the deep wounds and sacred healing that follows life with a narcissist or toxic partner. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your worth, walking on eggshells, or losing your identity just to keep the peace, this episode is for you. We’ll unpa...

Why Do Healers Fall for Narcissists? Healers are the givers, the ones who see the best in people, offer compassion, and believe in the power of love to transform. But that same light often attracts the darkest personalities. Narcissists are drawn to the empathy, patience, and endless second chances healers give, creating a cycle of giving and taking that leaves the healer drained. In this Back Por...

Why is leaving a narcissist so hard… and why do women stay? When you’re caught in the cycle of a narcissistic relationship, it isn’t as simple as just walking away. Narcissists thrive on control, manipulation, and keeping you second-guessing yourself. Women often stay because of trauma bonds, fear, financial ties, family pressure, or the deep hope that the person they fell in love with will finall...

The Truth About Post-Menopause: What It Means for Women Post-menopause isn’t just the end of hot flashes and night sweats - it’s the start of a whole new chapter. In this candid bonus episode, we unpack what happens after the final cycle and how women’s bodies, minds, and souls adapt in this season of life. From shifting hormones to changes in bone and heart health, to the emotional release of no...

We talk about physical wounds like they’re the only ones that matter, but what about the emotional ones that never got stitched up? 😔 In this episode, we dive into the deep stuff: emotional immaturity, unhealed trauma, and how we sometimes bleed all over people who didn’t cut us. It’s raw. It’s real. And it might just be the mirror you didn’t know you needed. 💔 Still Bleeding from Scratches Nobo...

“The body keeps the score... and honey, mine’s been taking notes in bold.” Episode 11: When the Body Remembers – More on Generational Trauma Just when you thought we were done, we’re peeling back another layer. In this follow-up episode, Barbara dives even deeper into how generational trauma doesn’t just haunt our minds, it settles into our bodies. From chronic illness to anxiety and autoimmune st...

Episode 10: Breaking the Cycle – Generational Trauma & Women’s Health 🧬 “What your grandmother survived might still be living in your nervous system.” In this eye-opening episode, Barbara dives deep into the connection between generational trauma and the rise of autoimmune diseases in women. With honesty and heart, she unpacks how the pain we don’t heal can become the burden our bodies carry...

Episode: Hot Flashes, Mood Swings & Mystery Symptoms – Welcome to the Hormone Circus Perimenopause and menopause: where the Wi-Fi’s glitchy, the body’s confused, and your emotions take you on a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for. In this laugh-out-loud episode, Barbara pulls back the curtain on the wild ride that is womanhood after 40 ... talking brain fog, night sweats, and that one chin ha...

Episode: Juggling Loans, Listings & Little League – with Stephanie Rothe Meet Stephanie Rothe ... lender, ex - realtor, ball mom, and expert plate-spinner haha. In this episode, we dive into what it’s really like wearing all the hats and still trying to find peace in the chaos. From the closing table to the ballfield bleachers, Stephanie shares the funny, the frantic, and the faithful parts of...

Bonus Episode: A Little More on the "Subject" Get out the tissue... this gets deep and real! Sometimes the story doesn’t end when the episode does. In this bonus drop, Barbara leans in just a little deeper - sharing the moments that tugged her heart and the thoughts that kept her up at night. It’s raw, reflective, and wrapped in wisdom. If you thought the main episode hit home, this one...

Episode 7: Barbara in the Hot Seat – The Heart, the Hustle & the Humor This time, the mic flips! Angel J takes over and puts Barbara in the hot seat, and nothing is off limits. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s ridiculously funny. From deep heartstrings to hard truths, Barbara opens up about life behind the hustle, faith through the fire, and why showing up matters even when it’s messy. You’ll lau...

The Beauty in Becoming In this heartfelt and soul-stirring episode of Back Porch Confessions, Barbara sits down with her second bestie and wisdom-spitting soul sister, Angel(a) Bailey. They get real about what it means to evolve as a woman, from unlearning old habits, to embracing the uncomfortable stretch of growth. Angel opens up about the battles behind the beauty, the grace in the grit, and ho...

Grab your sweet tea and settle in, this episode is packed with laughter, love, and a little bit of Southern sass! Barbara is joined by her daughters Mikayla and Jennifer, her sister-in-love Jamie, and the one and only Momma Donna for a back-porch-style family chat straight from their Tennessee vacation. From hilarious family laughter moments to heartfelt reflections on motherhood, sisterhood, and...

The Porch swing's still creakin', and the sass is still strong! In Part 2 of Small-Town Big Sass, we're diving even deeper into the unfiltered truths of life in the tightknit town. The stories get juicier, the laughter louder, and the realness? Well, Off the charts! Whether it's small-town drama, big-time dreams, or the beauty of finding your voice where everyone thinks they alread...

Welcome to the Back Porch where the tea is sweet, but the conversation are sweeter (and maybe a little spicy). In Part 1 of Small-Town Big Sass, we're pulling back the curtain on the real charm and chaos of small-town life, where everybody knows your name and your business. From bold women to bold opinions, we're talking truth, tossing shade, and celebrating the sass that keeps our stories...

Bathtubs, Boundaries & Big Truths with Angel Joyner! In this Episode, Barbara welcomes the ever-honest, always Hilarious, Angel Joyner to the back porch. Let's just say, Nothing's off limits! From her unapologetic love of multiple baths to the messy magic of balancing motherhood, divorce, faith, and finding herself again. Angel opens up about what it really means to reclaim your peace. We talk...

I want Back Porch Confessions to feel like a soul exhale. Like you sat down, dropped the mask, and got filled up again. I want us to laugh, cry, encourage each other, and maybe soon even pray together if the moment calls for it. So, if you're looking for real talk with a real woman who's been through some real stuff and isn't afraid to say it out loud; pull up a chair! I got a seat saved for you....

Angel J confesses her ultimate guilty pleasure -- and no, it's not chocolate or reality TV. It's multiple bubble baths a day! Yep, she's soaking, steaming, and sudsing her way through stress like a self-care queen. In this hilarious sneak peek, she breaks down why bath time is sacred and why she'll never give it up; no matter what the water bill says! Come for the confessions, stay...

Because sometimes life gets loud, and we just need a quiet place to be real. Back Porch Confessions was born from that space. The space where truth meets grace, where laughter and tears sit side by side, and where women can speak without filters or fear. This Podcast is for the ones carrying silent battles, the ones healing while still showing up, and the ones who need to hear "me too" a...