Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess

We would love to hear from you!!! Do you feel like you are constantly conflicted? If so, this episode is for you! Angie shares the balancing act of holding two extreme opposites in her hand and trying to navigate the process to work through the pull. Joy and sadness can both exist at the same time. However, there are a few key necessities to be able to hold space for both. Through personal anecdot...

We would love to hear from you!!! Have you heard the saying "Don't look in the rear view mirror! You aren't going that way!" It resonates with me because I'm always looking ahead but sometimes you do have to pause, reflect and look backwards (even if it's extremely painful) to see how far you have come. Aric and I were recently having this conversation about our journ...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Aric and Angie discuss the significance of Easter and how it relates to facing life's struggles and the attacks from the devil. Angie shares a very personal story where she felt rage and anger and how she fought back to find the light and resilience. We may not realized it but the devil attacks our mindset, our thoughts and our actions. They...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this heartfelt episode, Aric and Angie reflect on their anniversary, discussing the importance of solitude, love languages, and the power of written words in their relationship. They navigate the complexities of love through grief, sharing core memories that have shaped their journey together. The conversation highlights the significance of meaningful gestures...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this poignant episode, Aric and Angie chat with a fellow mom full of fight, Jennifer Buta. Jenn shares a heart-wrenching conversation about the tragic loss of her son, Jordan, to sextortion. They discuss the rapid escalation of events that led to Jordan's suicide, the impact of social media on teenagers, and the importance of open communication between par...

We would love to hear from you!!! Who gets credit when the Piñata busts open? The individual swings leading up to the bust or just the final swing? In this episode, Angie & Aric delve into a book highlight.  'The Power of One More' by Ed Mylet, is a powerful book about self-confidence, identity, persistence, time management, and the significance of surrounding oneself with the right...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Aric and Angie share their recent trip to Antigua, discussing the unique dynamics of planning the trip, cultural insights, and their experiences as travel buddies. They delve into their daily routines, the all-inclusive experience, and a memorable horseback riding adventure, highlighting unexpected signs and connections throughout their journey. ...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Aric and Angie discuss the Nike tag line "JUST DO IT" and how that applies to deciding to take a trip to reconnect. They also share the challenges of trip preparation. The conversation also touches on family dynamics, the anxiety of leaving children behind, and the significance of making time for family activities.  Aric and Angie also s...

We would love to hear from you!!! For the first time ever, Chace and Sommer join this episode TOGETHER to share their grief experience. You might be surprised at the wisdom and insight they openly discuss. And yes, they are normal teenagers as you will experience on this episode especially if you watch the YouTube version.  I could not be more proud of their fight forward and their ability to open...

We would love to hear from you!!! We promised we would bring positive vibes on this episode! New experiences, sunshine and beautiful humans.. PLUS spring is around the corner!!! That alone boosts our moods.  If you are enjoying our podcast, subscribe and rate our show! We would love to hear your feedback.  Thanks for listening, Love Angie & Aric  #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #grief #marriage...

We would love to hear from you!!! Netflix recently dropped the "Gabby Petito" Docuseries. It's double ironic to use the word "triggered", but there are no other words to describe it while I sat and watched her story unfold. My heart aches for this family and everything they went through in 2021 and every day since. I remember this entire heartbreaking story happening. Litt...

We would love to hear from you!!! What's your battle? We all have them. Battling through the day, the week, the month or the years. What's your fuel to fight? It's so personal, isn't it? Everybody has their own experiences and reasons that drive them.   In this episode, Aric and Angie discuss their experiences battling an illness and the power of prayer. Angie dives into her th...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Angie shares her recent surprise experience where she watched her second children's book come to life on the 7th of February. Yes, the 7th!!!! Angie and Aric discuss their journey of healing and connection through the experience of owning a horse, Phoenix, which was a dream of Angie's late daughter, Hallie. SO MANY EMOTIONS!!!! This week...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Angie shares this profound statement:  "Don't let them die twice".  It describes perfectly what ever parent that lost a child experiences in the fight. It is what keeps them going. SO LET THEM. Let them talk about their child every chance they get. They are fighting to keep their memory living when their soul is no longer here on ea...

We would love to hear from you!!! Have you ever had a time in your life where your perspective became a prison? Sometimes we are held captive by our own thoughts. Making a choice to open up and share the story you are telling yourself is a brave and vulnerable thing to do. You never know what might happen. Will you be judged? Will people think you are crazy? OR will someone take your prison and gi...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this real and raw episode, Aric and Angie reflect on the difficult week surrounding Hallie's 23rd birthday, sharing their struggles with grief and the importance of honoring her memory.  Life can be so full of noise and chaos. Add grief to that and it can be disastrous! Angie specifically shares her 3 M approach to try to calm the distractions to work thro...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Aric and Angie explore many topics like parenting their kids when they aren't getting along the best, fostering independence in teens and the new year goal setting process.  The conversation also includes practical parenting hacks to strengthen sibling relationships and foster independence among teens. Aric and Angie share the continued journ...

We would love to hear from you!!! It's a new season for Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess! We are giving volume to voices on hard topics in Season 4. During this episode, we chat with guest, Jill Wood. Together we dive into the profound impact of grief and loss, particularly focusing on the experience of losing a loved one to suicide. Jill lost her husband, Chris, 18 months ago. Our conver...

We would love to hear from you!!! It's hard to believe we are closing out another season, another year, another chapter. Ever sit down and reflect on all the good, the bad, and everything in between? In this episode, we reflect on our Christmas traditions, share highlights from the past year, and discuss the importance of family. It's been a hard year but when we pause and reflect we rem...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode of Blended, Blessed, and Always a Mess, Angie sharers her personal journey through pregnancy and IVF.  She delves into the emotional challenges of pregnancy, including miscarriages, IVF, and the dynamics of family beliefs surrounding fertility treatments. The conversation highlights the importance of personal conviction, the joys and struggles of m...

We would love to hear from you!!! Grief isn't experienced only through a loss of a loved one. It can also be navigating a child diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Aric interviews his longtime friend Josh Ryan about their experiences with family, grief, and resilience. Josh shares the story of his daughter Brooklyn's cancer diagnosis and the challenges their family faced during this...

We would love to hear from you!!! When we go through something that is life changing whether it’s an illness, divorce, loss of a loved one, we search for community. Because knowing we are not alone, that somebody else knows what our circumstances are like, provides a sense of safety and real connection. In this episode, Angie shares the community she found and connection with Rio Richards, a traum...

We would love to hear from you!!! Is there someone else he asked? Yes, she answered. Grief is so complex! Add in Thanksgiving and the two year anniversary of Hallie's death and we are down hill spiraling. But there's hope! In this episode, Aric and Angie reflect on the importance of contentment especially when you ache for more or something different. It's an endless journey they ar...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this heartfelt episode, Aric and Angie share a personal story about their late daughter, Hallie, showing up in a big way as they gear up for the two year angelversary. Thanksgiving is close and the holidays are so hard when navigating the complexities of family life, grief, and healing. Through their discussions, they emphasize the importance of facing fears, t...

We would love to hear from you!!! Do you know how smart your body is? In this episode, hosts Angie and Aric dive into the importance of understanding emotions as information rather than instructions. They jump into the complexities of grief, exploring how it manifests emotionally and physically. Angie and Aric discuss the protective mechanisms of the body during times of loss, including feelings o...