Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

I start by sharing a post from @parentsarehuman written by @adele_bloch about grief. I recap by my day by sharing about dinner with my family at House of Pies. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation, call 800-799-SAFE. An easy way to remember is if there are 800 abusers and you remove 799 of them, you will be safer.

On this episode, I took a Delta today and am still feeling the effects. As such, there are quite a few silent moments in this audio. Take that time to tell me anything you want or just bask in the silence. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation, call 800-799-SAFE. An easy way to remember is if there are 800 abusers and...

I share a quote from @tinykindnesses, lunch at Luby's and it's moving day. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation and are in need of help, call 800-799-SAFE. An easy way to remember is if there are 800 abusers and you remove 799 of them, you will be safer.

Sharing what's going on in my life including the addition of my newborn niece as well as sharing the frustrations of the job search. I share my inspiration for the not serious songs I sing to you and thank you for the times when we sit in silence. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation and in need of help, call 800-...

The sound quality on this recording for the 1st 24 seconds is quiet, and I couldn't figure out how to make it louder. It goes back to normal and then gets quiet again. After those 2 sound issues, the sound goes back to normal. If you know how to fix it, let me know. EDIT: On 9/24/24 I figured out how to fix it. Yay me :) Later I share a story from Instagram about treating your kids the way the...

I came across a post on Instagram @juddlienhard and share my thoughts on it which leads to me singing "Shallow" from 'A Star Is Born.' Love gave me the freedom to sing and it is sooo very freeing. Later I share the reminder how important it is to have conversations before they get bad. When things get bad, they can head towards uncertainty. From talking through my thoughts, I dec...

I share a post from @upworthy on Instagram about strangers traveling together. I share about the disappointment of giving my son up for adoption. Today was the first time I ever heard the song "Halo and A Wing" from the movie, "Steel Magnolias." I also share about my family and I having dinner at Fufu Cafe in Houston, Texas. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.co...

I share a clip from the show "Modern Family" and how it relates to our life and our relationship. Later I share about watching the movie "Hope Floats" and how it inspired me to share the song "Make You Feel My Love" as sung by Garth Brooks. I talk through depression and finding the thing that sparks my joy. I also share about the restaurant 'Thai Stellar' out...

I share the song 'Part Of Your World' from "The Little Mermaid" with you. The song makes me emotional and leads to me talking about how my journey started with loving my feet. I end by telling you what I did today which honestly wasn't a whole lot and it was nice to have a relaxing day. And a little treat in my day from Hasta La Pasta in Katy, Texas for their chocolate gelato...

Sharing the song "Music Of My Heart" from *NSync & Gloria Estafan with my partner and thanking them for the love we share that gives me the freedom to sing to them. I share a post from @upworthy on Instagram about how crying is good for the soul because it saves lives. So cry so you can save lives later. I end with a visit to Sugar Land, Texas as well as a visit to the Mazda and Audi...

Today's episode starts with a rant about the lack of communication and wondering if I ask for too much. A call with a coach later convinced me to go ahead and move forward with publishing this podcast instead of waiting for life to be perfect. I also talk about my own issues in the bedroom and why I might have those challenges.

Letting go of uncertainty and learning to live one day at a time seems to be a theme I am working through and I will get there one day. How? Well the love from my partner is certain even when nothing else seems right. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I sing "More Than Words" by Extreme and express the ability to laugh at myself. I talk through my life, wonder what rich is to others and share one of my affirmations with you and how I got to that affirmation...I get paid to LIVE. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I share posts I found from an account on Instagram called @tinykindnesses. I talked through my decision to not get a storage unit and what I learned about letting go of the need to control. At the end, I sleepily talk to my partner and thank him for our love story and how it continues to evolve. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I talk through a day in my life from double standards to potatoes to date night and time, the most coveted asset. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

Recounting the morning I spent with my husband and thoughts about my day and restaurants I go to near my house. What makes a restaurant good? I thank him for sharing his thoughts with me and continuing to learn more about him every day. I tell the story of the hug bandit and why hugs are so important. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

Sharing a post from @ZannaKeithley on Instagram and how it makes me feel less alone. And another story about pink shorts and my first time to Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Sharing a story about Christmas and what it was like growing up. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I share a post from @myfavouritejo to remind myself my partner does not see me as a burden. Whether you are imperfectly perfect or perfect... imperfectly, thank you for loving me. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I begin by telling my partner about a song written by David Foster sung by Michael Buble 'Best of Me' as tribute to my grandma. When I am done singing the song, I tell them more about her. I'm not just the good one, i'm the very best one. Later on I reflect about the song I sang earlier and how the lyrics are different from what I originally thought. I tell myself I am really proud...

I tell my partner how much I appreciate them for wanting me to be happy. My partner appreciates everything about me and encourages me to be my best self. There's no song today, it's just appreciation for my partner. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

My partner makes me feel safe and because I feel safe, I can sing. I tell him the story behind the song and then sing 'Neon Moon' by Brooks & Dunn. The freedom to sing for someone and have them not make fun of me is amazing and wonderful. I summarize my day including a mushroom, turkey, egg and cottage cheese omelette, a tomato avocado & burrata sandwich with buttered bread, a medi...

It's not easy for me and I tell my partner perhaps we should separate even though I love them. I give them a plan for us to get married next year instead because it's too hard for me and because I'm not focusing on my life, I feel like it's delaying my progress. I don't know what to do, do we stop now or do we just not get married? Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@g...

In this episode, I thank my partner for taking my call and thank them for agreeing to my plan, even if it's challenging for us to go without contact for a year. They decided to let me go so I could go on my path and I would always have them to come back to. I tell them about my day including the food I ate and go into great detail about one of my favorite vegetables. As I talk out loud, I real...

In this episode, I sing "Love Is" by Brian McKnight & Vanessa Williams to my fiancee. I admit that even though I may not be the best singer, my partner accepts me with love. Later on, I share the future I envision with them and plans for my life. I end by thanking them for loving me and accepting me, as is. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

It's my first day at work so listen in while I tell you via voicemail details about my day. New job nerves, food, training, errands, meditation and all the things that make any person's life more interesting. Instagram:stakenandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com