Back Roads & Barking Dogs

A heartfelt look back at Easter in a small town—new dresses, egg hunts, family gatherings, and the simple traditions that made the day feel so special. A reminder of how those little moments stay with us forever.

The real truth about TURKEY SEASON!

Memories of small-town storms, late-night train whistles, and the warnings of my Big Daddy—who always said if you hear a train in the black of night, there’s probably a tornado nearby. A story about storms, family, and the lessons we carry with us.

From riding in truck beds to drinking from the water hose and disappearing until the porch light came on, this episode is a funny look back at the things small town kids survived growing up — and somehow lived to tell about.

Growing up in a small town came with its own unspoken rules and shared experiences — from waving at every passing car to everyone knowing your business before you got home. A nostalgic look at the little things only small town kids truly understand.

Some friendships are more than friends — they’re family. This episode is about the soul-deep bonds that lift us up, walk with us through hard seasons, and remind us we’re never alone. I hope my Soul Sister Shea always knows how much I love and appreciate her.

Sometimes friendships fade without answers. In this episode, I reflect on extending an olive branch, learning from past mistakes, and choosing growth, grace, and peace over holding onto the past.

Barefoot in the yard. Sprinklers running. Kids laughing until the sun goes down. If you grew up where summer meant dirty feet, cold drinks, and memories you still carry today… this episode is going to feel like home. 👇 Let’s take a trip back together . Back Roads & Barking Dogs — simple, honest, and straight from the heart. 🐾

A story about healing, growth, and finding calm after life’s hardest seasons. If you’ve ever searched for peace and finally felt it settle in… this episode is for you. ❤️🐾

Sometimes the wrong love teaches us the right lessons. In this episode of Back Roads & Barking Dogs, Kat shares a personal story about loving the wrong man, the roads that led to heartbreak, and how those experiences ultimately revealed what real love — and self-worth — should feel like. 🌾🤍🐾

Some people grow up with one hometown — but sometimes it takes more than one place to shape who we become. In this episode of Back Roads & Barking Dogs, Kat shares memories and lessons from the two small towns that helped raise her, and how community, roots, and back roads leave a lasting mark on the heart. 🌾🐾

More than pets, they were teachers, protectors, and lifelong companions. In this episode, we reflect on the dogs who shaped our lives, taught us loyalty and love, and left paw prints on our hearts that never fade. 🐾❤️

Love doesn’t always follow the path we expect. In this episode, we talk about the twists, turns, lessons, and growth that come with real relationships — and how the journey often matters more than the destination. ❤️🐾

A heartfelt look at growing up river raised — where small-town roots, hard work, and life along the water shape who you become and the stories you carry with you. 🐾

Sometimes life takes the scenic route for a reason. In this episode, Kat shares how detours, delays, and slow seasons can shape us in ways the fast road never could — reminding us that the long way isn’t the wrong way. 🌾🐾

Episode one is all about beginnings. Kat shares why she started Back Roads & Barking Dogs, what the name means, and what you can expect from this real, small-town, unfiltered podcast. It’s honest, heartfelt, and just the start of a long road ahead.