Be Sweet Ya'll

Y'all, this encore episode takes us back to the very first time I brought a guest onto the podcast  my dear friend and former fitness coach turned life-changer, Dr. Jenn Burg. What began as hiring a fitness coach turned into me losing 50 pounds and totally transforming my mind, body, and spirit. Today we're talkin' about why struggle is actually a gift, and how learning to ask for help changed eve...

Y'all, what if the thing you've been resistin' the most is the very thing you were made to do? For years I watched my daughter, my friends, and peers publish their books while I let fear win. But I finally pushed through, did it scared and unsure but I did it anyway. Y'all, my book just went to press and I cannot tell you how good it feels. Today I'm sharin' everything I've learned about resistanc...

One of my favorite speakers, Jon Acuff, said something this week that stopped me cold: "We like labels because they offer an explanation for behavior we don't want to change." Ouch. I felt seen, called out, and set free all at the same time and I had to bring it straight to you. In this episode, I'm sharing the quote that changed the way I see every excuse I've ever made, why "I'm just not good at...

Some seasons of life have a way of testin' everything you've built inside yourself  and honey, right now is one of those seasons for a whole lot of us! This week, I'm poppin' in with a special episode fresh from my heart to yours all about the one thing that can never be taken from you: your attitude. I'm sharin' John Maxwell's powerful "Law of the Lid," what it really means to dig your well befor...

Hey y'all! Sometimes we get so caught up lookin’ at the rest of the world, thinking about what everyone else needs to fix or how everything else ought to change. But real transformation always starts in our own hearts! This week, I’m comin’ to you with a special little pop-up episode to talk all about personal responsibility spiritually, physically, and financially. Today, I'm openin' my heart wid...

Y'all, we recorded this one in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, but this conversation is so good it will carry you well into June  and honestly, straight through the rest of the year. I sat down with one of my most favorite precious humans on this planet, my sweet friend Brandy Haiman, a licensed therapist and social worker with nearly 30 years of experience.  She is everything: compassionat...

Sometimes, we get so scattered by the craziness of life, the never-ending projects, and the habit of saying "yes" to everyone  we miss the beautiful masterpiece God has already put right in front of us!!! This week, I’m coming to you with a pop-up episode recorded on May 15th my wedding anniversary to my beloved late husband, Hugh F. Smith. Today, I open my heart to share the story of how Hugh wal...

When service becomes the foundation of your life, the structure you build is unshakable. This week, I’m sitting down with Ronnie Grissett, owner of Team Patriot Home Stewardship Services and a medically retired Army veteran. Ronnie  joins me for a conversation that spans from construction mission fields in Honduras and Uganda to the importance of proactive home maintenance right here in Bay County...

It’s  mental health awareness month and today I’m reflecting on how much has changed... I can remember when I was younger, if you needed to go to therapy, it was almost a secret. We were surrounded by shame, feeling like we were defective if we couldn’t handle it all on our own. But now, things have shifted, and we are finally dropping that stigma thanks to the brave young people in our lives who...

What if the secret to a truly happy life... is being sweet enough to release what isn't working?  Y’all, this episode is a big one. It’s the end of our seventh season, and while this season was long my heart is just full! I have something else I’d like to share with you…We are closing the chapter on My Happy Ass Life and adopting a new name and it’s Be Sweet, Y’all. I’ll be honest with you I ran i...

I just have to tell you how much I adore Sue Monk Kidd’s book, When the Heart Waits! I've read it four times (and counting!) because it holds the secret to one of the hardest lessons I've ever had to learn: how to simply slow down. Today I share how I’m actively working to build quiet space and find "white space" in my life. I also introduce the Magic Wand Theory. This concept challenges us to dro...

What if the secret to a happy life isn't just about the highlight reel, but about the depth you build during the "late bloomer" seasons? This week, I am bringing you a very special Happy Ass Encore episode because y'all loved her so much the first time, and she is just too precious not to share again. I’m sitting down with one of my happiest, most energetic friends, the "Lipstick Diva" herself, Ja...

What if the messages playing in your head were actually holding you back from the life you were meant to live? Today I am joined in the studio by my effervescent and darling daughter, Britt, for a conversation that is as deep as it is spicy. Today we’re talking about soundtracks, which are the internal voices and repetitive thoughts that shape our reality. Inspired by the work of Jon Acuff, we exp...

What if the secret to a truly happy life… is giving something away? 💛Y’all… this conversation  made my heart so happy I could barely stand it. I got to sit down with the absolutely beautiful, warm,  and generous Angela from Habitat for Humanity, and let me tell you… this is what it looks like when someone is living a life of purpose. We talk about what Habitat really does…Of course, they build ho...

Today I’m asking a question that hit me right in the heart…what is stuck in your craw? I’m sharing where I’ve ignored the little irritations in my life until they turned into something bigger… and where I’ve finally made changes before things reached a breaking point. I also talk about something powerful I heard: most people don’t change out of desire…they change because of disasters. And that mad...

This week I’m bringing back an encore episode with the hilarious and inspiring Lacy Branch Counts. If you’ve ever spent time on social media in our community, you probably already know Lacy. She’s a successful business owner, a mama raising a child with autism, and someone who keeps life refreshingly honest and funny. In this conversation, we talk about what it really looks like to juggle business...

What if the love you’ve been searching for your whole life was already inside you? Today I’m sitting down with my friend Maurice, an incredible artist whose work is rooted in one powerful idea: self-love. What started as a letter he wrote to his young daughter eventually grew into a personal philosophy about love, relationships, and the responsibility we have for our own emotions. In this conversa...

Have you ever overreacted to something minor and realized it wasn’t about now it was about then? Today, I’m sharing a practical way to retrain that response using positive triggers. I call them joy buttons, small moments that help me shift into gratitude, compassion, and calm. I’ll show you how to build your own list and actually use it when your mind starts to spiral. Mine include coffee, outfit...

Ever catch yourself mentally drafting a “what they should do” speech… while your own side of the street is a mess? Today’s episode is a loving gut-check about the one thing I actually have control over: me. I talk about how easy it is to point outward when I’m tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, and why that always leads to a cascade of drama I didn’t need. The real work is noticing my part, owning m...

Building a business will expose every weakness you didn’t know you had. What really happens when you stop chasing two dreams and commit fully to one? Today  I sit down with Daniel Pratt, owner of Panama City Coffee Company, to talk about what entrepreneurship demands and requires. Daniel shares about his transition from musician to business builder, and the hard decision he made in 2020 to go all...

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, not depressed, just stretched too thin and living everywhere except the present moment? Today, I share honestly about being in a funk and what helped me find my way back. I talk about slowing down and remembering that joy and delight are inseparable. We explore what it means to have a low bar for delight, and how neglecting the things that nourish us can q...

What happens when you stop living on autopilot and start choosing yourself with intention? Today, I sit down with the radiant and wise Kandi Gardiner Woods, performance psychologist, author, speaker, and mentor, for a deeply honest conversation about love, healing, mindfulness, and personal growth. Kandi shares her powerful life story, including growing up in a dysfunctional home, navigating abusi...

Who’s behind the scenes holding everything together?  In this episode, I sit down with two women who know my life, my work, and my heart better than just about anyone. This conversation is a reminder that strong workplace culture isn’t built on titles or tasks, but on trust, love, and showing up for one another over time. Together, we reflect on what it truly means to love your people well. We tal...

I’ve learned something the hard way: intensity feels productive, but it doesn’t actually change your life. If you keep starting strong and burning out, this episode is for you. Today, I unpack why goals so often fall apart, not because we’re lazy or undisciplined, but because our inputs and self-talk are quietly working against us. We explore why consistency beats intensity every time, how the wor...

Growth doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from awareness, honesty, and the courage to try again differently. Today, I’m back with my friend Dan Hinz for a conversation that goes deeper into habits, health, mindset, and what it really looks like to invest in yourself over the long haul. We talk about systems versus goals, why daily habits matter more than big promises, and how psychology plays...