Beyond the Picket Fence

Have you ever been laying in bed and had the thought, "Shoot...did I lock the door?" Then you either decide, "well, one night with a door unlocked won't kill me", or like most, you get up and check if it's locked. For most it ends at that. Not this week's guest. Imagine checking only to go back to bed to wonder again if it was right, so you go back and you check again and again and again. KaLee Mo...

Sometimes going beyond the picket fence means venturing beyond what you know to see into someone else's life, not just letting people in. It works both ways!!! There are a lot of things to disagree on these days so I hope to cultivate a place where people can honor themselves and still be loved. Abortion is one of these heated topics that I feel could use a lot more compassion and less judgment. H...

Have you had that moment yet, where you realize your parents aren't actually on this planet just for you? I hadn't. I know that sounds selfish, but truly, I often think about my parents as my go to for advice or direction. So this episode I took myself out of the child mode and into friend mode. What is my mom's story? Why is she the way she is? Debra Thomas, my mom, comes on to talk about her chi...

You know how the movies that tell the "villain's" story are really popular right now? And after seeing their side you learn they aren't really a "bad guy". It's usually some form of misunderstanding or miscommunication. You even end up rooting for them in the end! This week we hear from Dawn, a woman who left her husband, church, and negative self talk behind. It's easy to judge someone who has wa...

How would you feel if your father murdered your mother? Isn't that kind of an insane question? I know!! That's why when I read Shelly's story I had to know more. Shelly was 15 when that became her reality. How does someone experience this and end up ok? Shelly takes us through her childhood. From victim of domestic violence to author and advocate, she really has proven you don't have to be the vic...

Do you catch your brain creating perfect lives for people when you see a beautiful post on social media? This week proves, yet again, that people's lives are much more complex than they appear. Meet Jaclyn. She was diagnosed Bipolar Schizophrenic when she was 8. Later she worked as an exotic dancer. Now she's a stay at home mom of 2. Why did she chose to dance and what made her hide it? This is a...

Have you ever heard someone say they've "lost everything"? What does that even mean? This week's courageous guest shares exactly what that meant for her. Alicja lives a beautiful and simplified life with her 12 year old daughter in Canada. She shares how difficult yet rewarding it can be to own your mistakes and create a life you love. Let her story inspire you to connect with your divine intuitio...

After 30 years of a life full of crime and addiction, one might give up hope on ever "getting it together". Erick Cocks opens up about life as a felon and how it's never too late to turn things around. At 47 years old, what finally rescued him? Come beyond with me and find out! Join the Facebook Community Here Financially Support The Show Here Know someone with an incredible story? nominate them H...

Who is Bethany? Why can't she eat gluten? And what was hiding in her past? At first glance you may think celiac disease is the most difficult thing Bethany has faced. I was shocked as her story unfolded. Bethany opens up about childhood trauma. She is changing the conversation around mental health and testifies of the healing powers of vulnerability. Follow Bethany Handmade Fashion on Instagram @b...

Emily Adams is the Author of "Is There No Other Way". She spent 3 years interviewing about 50 women to talk about the hard things they've been through. Sound familiar? When I heard I had a sister in the cause, I wanted to have her on my show. Come hear her story. Find out what inspired her book and what loss looks like for this Author. Join Beyond The Picket Fence Community Https://facebook.com/gr...

Can you imagine being a teenager in this day and age? What struggles are they facing? What is high school like these days? Well my young friend opens up about all of this and more. You never know the load even your teenager might be carrying. Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondthepicketfence

After 4.5 years in Federal Prison, Portia Louder has a lot to say and it may not be what you'd expect. In this weeks episode we learn all about what landed Portia in prison and how life goes on after serving time. What can we learn from her time behind bars? Portia speaks a little bit about life prison in this episode but she goes into MUCH greater detail in her new book Living Louder. Get it here...

Meet the Humes. They have a large family and they love it!!However, they weren't always happily married or overjoyed by the many babies God kept sending them. In their 11 years together, they have navigated depression, the strain of living in an unhealthy marriage, financial struggles, and the burden of miscarriage. Honestly, what relationship hasn't had it's ups and downs? Well, Katie and Ryan ar...

How often do you find yourself in front of an addict who wants to share everything they've been through with no filter? Well, here is your chance. Morgan is just about 2 years sober. She is a wife, a mother of 4, and a nurse. Walk through this terrifying journey with us of life behind the scenes as an addict. Is there really beauty in everything ugly? Morgan teaches us, life IS INFACT beautiful an...

Have you ever wondered what's going on in your medical assistance's life?...Admittedly, me neither. Luckily, to keep a " cardio theme" this month, I reached out to my son's, only because I had a feeling she would go for this crazy idea. Boy, am I so glad she did! Not knowing anything about her personal life, I dove into the interview blind as to where it would lead. Turns out, no one is just a med...

Have you seen those women who have endured the worst of the worst a parent could imagine? You think, "how do they do it?" or "wow, they're so strong!" I often wonder what's going on behind those brave eyes. Let's find out. Tana was 19 weeks pregnant when her daughter Linkyn was diagnosed with six congenital heart defects...yup...six! Come get a glimpse into life after a heart warrior. Grab your ti...

Have you ever seen those pageants? You know like, Miss America or Miss Universe? Did you wonder or dream about what it's like to be in one? Or like me, did you judge instantly thinking those girls were definitely going to have a MAJOR complex? Either way, you'll find all the answers here. This is your "backstage pass" ! Welcome behind the scenes of Miss AZ Outstanding Teen 2007, Danielle Dastrup C...

This is not an episode. Let's call it an in-between-qual. Maybe 3.5? I'm just holding so much inside that I'm about to burst! So here it is...Chelsea UNEDITED. Join our community herehttps://urlgeni.us/facebook/BeyondthePicketFenceCommunity

What does life look like for the fertility nurse who was actually a patient first? What was life like before infertility and how does life go on after a successful round of IVF? Come with us beyond the picket fence of my sister Brenley Duncan to find out. Join our Beyond the Picket Fence Communityhttps://urlgeni.us/facebook/BeyondthePicketFenceCommunity

You've seen her. Yeah, the woman in the salon window behind the chair, beautifying her clients. She listens to the stories of each person that sits in her chair. She smiles, she cheers you on, but what's going on in her life? Come with me deeper into the life of this hair dresser who happens to be my sister, the amazing, Holli Brown. Join our Facebook Community here:https://urlgeni.us/facebook/Bey...

A short glimpse into Chelsea's life. What is her preverbal picket fence? Come in friends! All humans seeking deep connection welcome, judgy peeps who have it all together...also welcome. We need each other!