Coffee + Crumbs Podcast

Today we're talking with Aundi Kolber—a mother, professional counselor, and author—about motherhood and trauma. For many of us, trauma is a word we have reserved for people who have gone through life-altering, dangerous, or abusive experiences, and we have never given attention to the "little t traumas" that add up over a lifetime. No matter where you are, or what you've survived, Aundi compassion...

In this honest and vulnerable episode, Katie talks with Sonya, Melanie, and Julie, three Coffee + Crumbs team members who were all diagnosed with breast cancer between 2020 and 2022. You'll hear how all of these women felt or discovered something abnormal on their own and advocated for themselves to follow up on their intuition. You'll listen in on the emotions that accompanied the agony of waitin...

Do you ever feel like you spend too much time on your phone? Today we're chatting with author Hannah Brencher about her 1,000 Unplugged Hours Challenge and how her creativity, marriage, and mothering have flourished since she's started putting down her phone more often. Unplugging isn't always easy (no more scrolling during date night arguments!), but as Hannah gently reminds us, there's plenty of...

Today w e're diving into the nuance of technology—acknowledging the good parts (access to information! efficiency! staying connected!) and the hard parts (overstimulation! addiction! lack of boundaries!). Plus, we take a sweet stroll down memory lane into some 90's nostalgia. Whether you're a tech guru or a digital minimalist, we hope this conversation encourages you as you continue navigating how...

It's the last episode of the season, and today we're chatting about what makes a Fun Mom ™ . Confession: two out of three of us struggle with this, but we're tapping into our younger selves and discovering what makes us feel light and free. Everything from riding scooters with our kids, to simply creating spaces that empower them to find the magic themselves. Whether you're the mom dancing around...

Today's episode is a bit more vulnerable than our regularly scheduled programming. We're sharing a few honest stories about moments we wish we could take back, change, or at the very least, do over. While we don't want to live in a perpetual state of should've, could've, would've—these moments have refined us and taught us something, which is why we're sharing them with you today. This show is bro...

Disclaimer: You may fill up your Amazon cart by the end of this episode (we did). Today, we're talking about our favorite books of 2022 (so far) and what we're excited to read with our feet up in lounge chairs this summer. From novels, to classics, to non-fiction books that challenge us to live more peaceful and joyful lives, we're covering all sorts of categories—but we seem to be finding our gro...

With summer around the corner, today we're sharing our best tips and tricks for traveling with kids. From packing an extra pacifier (in a different suitcase!) to always, always, always packing plastic bags—these travel hacks are, of course, inspired by personal experience. We also share our favorite mantras, lessons we learned the hard way, and the travel MVPs we've added to our bags of tricks ove...

We're honored to have Shekea Moreno on the show today, shining some light on the holy work of praying for our kids. We chat about why prayer is so important in the first place, some ideas for what to pray about (besides the one we all know a little too well: our kids' obedience 😉), and maybe most importantly, the reminder that prayer is what tethers us to God's presence, and that's what we need m...

From less-than-perfect dental hygiene to hoarding half a dozen beverages on the nightstand, today we're dishing about the little quirks that make us who we are, inspired by the "I Can't Be The Only One" chapter of Amy Krause Rosenthal's Textbook . Join us for a number of (mostly shallow but occasionally deep) confessions, including but not limited to: throw up foods, the sheer satisfaction of carr...

Life can be, well, a lot . We all know we need to take care of ourselves, but sometimes we get stuck in toxic rhythms, and need a little help from our friends to turn things around. From practical habits to lessons we've learned the hard way—today we're having an honest conversation about the importance of nurturing our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Reminder: we aren't experts...

After a winter hiatus, we're easing back into our show today with a lighthearted conversation about some of our favorite "game changers." From meal prep and cordless vacuum cleaners, to Costco delivery and professional counseling—today we're sharing a handful of hacks, products, and strategies that have made a difference in our daily lives. Plus, Katie and Ashlee get into a lively debate about col...

In light of recent events unfolding in Katie's life, we decided not to air our last episode of 2021. Thank you for your grace and patience as we take some time to pause, pray, and regroup. We'll be back in your earbuds this March!

Our guest this week, Kristin Young, knows a thing or two about grief—five years ago, she lost her son Colby to cancer. Miraculously, she knows even more about hope. In this episode, Kristin graciously shares what it's like to hold sorrow and joy simultaneously, how she's learned to make grief her friend, and how we often learn things through suffering we could never grasp by only having joy. We ho...

Well friends, we are going there —you know, that ugly heart issue no one wants to talk about? On today's episode, we are doing a deep dive on motherhood and comparison. From body image to kid's development to whether or not we love motherhood as much as the next mom, we get reeeeal honest (and a little emotional!) about our personal struggles in this arena, both past and present. Plus, we share th...

Is this really happening? Today we are asking the one and only Shauna Niequist (!!!) what she wishes her younger self had known about marriage, friendships, motherhood, and writing. Shauna's spoken words, just like her written ones, are nothing short of a gift. We hope this conversation inspires you to take a step back from the burden of busyness and expectations, and simply take notice of the bea...

How do we go from worry, overwhelm, and sleepless nights to rest, calm, and indescribable, consistent peace? In today's episode, we're talking about boundaries, unpopular decisions, personal convictions, and—most importantly—leaning into what we know we need to do, regardless of what the rest of the world is up to. We hope this conversation encourages you to not just consider what peace looks like...

Ruth Chou Simons (!!!) is here today, reminding us growth and goodness can be found even in— especially in —the minutes (or months!) we're tempted to believe are wasted. Those creative projects you thought went nowhere? Meaningful. Sitting with your toddler or teen talking about mind-numbing topics? Meaningful. No matter what struggle or tough season you're currently facing, we hope this conversat...

For part two of our friendship series, we're chatting about what's in our friendship toolboxes. From taking initiative (rather than taking turns) to learning the love languages of our friends, today we're getting nitty-gritty practical about how to show up for our people. We talk about porch drop-offs, tiny thoughtful gestures, the beauty of accepting help, and the powerful act of loving our frien...

Tap tap. Is this thing on? Hey friends, we're back! Today we're starting a brand new season with two new hosts (welcome Katie + Jill!), and we couldn't be more excited to kick things off with a two-part series on friendship. In part one, we're chatting about hard lessons learned, some confessions and convictions we've had along the way, and, most importantly, the perspective we're practicing when...

We thought it would be fun to end season four by revisiting some of our most loved episodes. Today is Ashlee's favorite, where we unpack why motherhood feels so isolating sometimes. Don't miss the episode's new intro and wrap up, with Indiana, April, and Ashlee's final chat together! Whether you're new to motherhood altogether or a veteran mom who hasn't found her tribe yet, we hope you can relate...

We thought it would be fun to wrap up season four by revisiting some of our most loved episodes. Don't miss these - each episode has a brand new intro and wrap up with Indiana, April, and Ashlee! Today is April's favorite, where we flip the script on our 'This Is How We Do' episodes by sharing what we DON'T do. From outsourcing grocery shopping to not making the bed to not washing our hair—this co...

We're wrapping up season four by revisiting some of our most loved episodes. Don't miss these - each episode has a brand new intro and wrap up, with Indiana, April, and Ashlee! Today is Indiana's favorite, where we talk about some of the hardest seasons in life that we've walked through. From miscarriage and postpartum depression to infidelity and cancer diagnoses, we're sharing some stories publi...

We're so thankful for the support you've shown the Coffee + Crumbs podcast over the past four years! Today's "State of the Podcast" is a simple message from Ashlee about what's in store for our show in 2020. Visit us at Patreon to learn more about how you can support us next year. 

As mothers, we've received plenty of advice—solicited  and   unsolicited—over the years. Today we wanted to close out the season by sharing the tips, tricks, and reminders we've received that make motherhood (and life!) a little bit easier. From permission to slow down to how to help our kids deal with big emotions, this season finale is centered around taking some of the mystery out of motherhood...