Coffee in the Corral

I think it’s fair to say that we all love finding ways to save time. Our time and energy are precious commodities, and we try to protect them to the best of our ability. Often, our lives are so busy that time feels like a runaway train that we are constantly trying to catch up with. Life is not only busy, but also often stressful. We can quickly end up carrying immense amounts of frustration throu...

This week I share some things I learned from my recent cycling trip to complete 225.1 miles of the Katy trail! Going on this adventure challenged me in many ways but by the end of it, I finished feeling strong and empowered! I hope that after listening to this episode, you are inspired to go on an adventure of your own. 😎 Life is way too short to keep making excuses! Today I discuss: Why sleeping...

Join me this week for this special sunrise edition of waking up with nature!  To me, there is nothing as peaceful as being immersed in nature, and today we do this together as I talk about the wildlife in my little part of the world and what it teaches me. During this recording, I saw several flocks of ducks take flight from the pond in front of me, a glorious number of over twenty ducks in just f...

Join me today as I talk about one of my favorite subjects ever… OUR BRAIN! I have been learning from Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s new book, “Whole Brain Living”, and I am super excited to share how I am applying it to my life! I discuss: The 4 parts of the brain The function of each part Understanding this can empower us to choose how we want to respond to each situation Why I don’t believe it should b...

This week, I am incredibly honored and excited to share this episode, in which my friend and favorite barista, Russ Powers, shares his journey from self-destruction to redesigning his whole life. You won’t be disappointed. Russ opens up about his struggle with addiction that began as a child, lasted many years into adulthood, and eventually brought him to the brink of death. After he finally surre...

I realize our country is a complete shit show right now. I also realize that sometimes we need to disengage and care for our mental health. Today’s episode is exactly for that. If you need to kick back, breathe, and laugh, this episode is for you.  If you love animals like crazy, this episode is for you. If you enjoy silliness, stories, and a mom and her girls cutting up, you’re in the right place...

This week I share a story of how my messy teen helped me discover some deeply unhealed parts of myself. Learning to parent our children in a completely different way than we were parented can be so exhausting, confusing, and difficult. I discuss: - my relationship with constant, high stress - the book I am reading that is helping me change my brain - how journaling opened my understanding - why me...

Join me and my two amazing partners, Nate and Jenna, as we share our thoughts about the recent public premiere of my documentary, “From Cult to Queer.” This episode is a delightful, laid-back conversation that covers our experience at this event and what we loved most.  We discuss: Why I do not want to move to Hawaii What we loved about the premiere Our favorite highlight Where we plan to go from...

Today, I am super pumped to share some fascinating wisdom with you that has the power to transform your “actual” life! Join me as I read several pages from my new favorite book, “Reality By Design” by Russell L. Powers. The concepts I talk about today: Your personality is your personal reality - and how knowing this can help you change your reality. The power is in the present moment - why it’s so...

This week I share about the important but difficult balance of loving our children while also still loving ourselves.  Coming out late in life and completely changing our family dynamics was hard on my kids - and rightly so. Over the years, I have worked really hard to make space for my kids to have their feelings and be able to voice their struggles. But carrying all of their pain and my own inse...

Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you abandon yourself in exchange for others’ comfort? Yeah, me too. Today, I share two recent stories that left me upset and frustrated. After having these experiences, I became curious as to why staying true to myself in some situations feels impossible to me. Join me as I unpack my “5 whys” and get to the root of the problem. We have immeasurable va...

Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed with your life constantly? Do the things you love also bring you immense amounts of stress sometimes? Good news!  You are not alone, AND there are ways to manage this stress that do not have to be complicated or cost a lot of money. A weekend away in Branson with my love Jenna not only rejuvenated my soul, but also helped me remember why I choose the life I do...

Quite a few people wonder why I have a zebra as the logo for my nonprofit organization, Freedom For The Taking. Well, today, my friends, you will wonder no more!!  Join me as I not only explain why I am so in love with zebras, but also why zebras are some of the coolest animals on the safari!  Learn what a group of zebras is called (it’s so freakin cool!) Discover all the benefits of their black a...

This week started really shitty. Not the kind of Monday anyone wants to begin their week with. In less than 30 minutes, we lost 10 chickens. Not just any ol’ chicken. Eight of my daughters’ prize bantams and two beloved older hens. It was a massacre.  Today I tell the story. That horrific moment when we all realised something horrible had gone wrong in the chicken pen.  But stay with me. After tak...

Are humans designed to live in groups? If so, why is there so much fighting and hatred and division? Aren’t we meant to live in a social structure? Join me today as I explore a little about the history of homo sapiens and how we got where we are today. Sadly, there isn’t a huge difference between our existence millions of years ago and how humans treat each other in this day and age.  The fact tha...

Audio only while Spotify is having issues with my computer. With age, our bones shrink in size and density (this explains why we get shorter as we get older- that is, unless you are Jenna) Muscles lose strength, flexibility, and endurance All this affects our balance, coordination, and stability as we age This sounds like a depressing episode, but stay with me. Today, I discuss the science and tru...

With age, our bones shrink in size and density (this explains why we get shorter as we get older- that is, unless you are Jenna) Muscles lose strength, flexibility, and endurance All this affects our balance, coordination, and stability as we age This sounds like a depressing episode, but stay with me. Today, I discuss the science and truth of aging, but I also share the exciting things I am learn...

Hello friends! I am excited to share a little bit about the Chinese Zodiac Sign for 2026 and some of the personality traits of “Horse”! Join me as I talk about the strengths and challenges of “Horse” and why this specific zodiac sign makes me feel hopeful for the new year. With the new year comes new opportunities!   Are you ready for them?  Do you have space freed up? What have you collected alon...

Hello friends! I am excited to share a little bit about the Chinese Zodiac Sign for 2026 and some of the personality traits of “Horse”! Join me as I talk about the strengths and challenges of “Horse” and why this specific zodiac sign makes me feel hopeful for the new year. With the new year comes new opportunities! Are you ready for them? Do you have space freed up? What have you collected along t...

Ever wonder why this song sings about 6 different birds then is broken up with “Five golden rings” before it goes on to describing the last 5 days of performances by people? Was the author really talking about actual gold rings? Hello! It’s Christmas Eve, and today I share 5 things I have learned that help me step into my power! This podcast was inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas song, and durin...

I had some feelings today. My son left to go back to Hawaii after a ten-day visit. So I took an official “sad day” to allow myself time to just feel. It’s been good. Really good. And I realized in the midst of it, I was actually accomplishing something really important. Join me today as I talk about what I believe to be the best way to change the world. We all want to have an impact. We all want t...

This is a question I was asked recently by a young person in their 20’s. Today I take this overwhelming, huge question and break it down into what felt manageable to me.  It’s not unusual for humans to ask themselves some version of this question many times over the course of their life. We all want to feel like we offer value to this world and know that our life is important and purposeful.  Howe...

This week, my amazing partner Jenna takes the lead on the podcast and interviews me about my documentary, which is coming out in January 2026! I share the heart behind it all by answering these questions: What led me to decide to make this documentary? What do I hope to accomplish through it? What do I worry about when sharing my story? What is the most important lesson I have learned through the...

Today I talk about a very important lesson my ankle taught me and how I am applying it to my life. I discuss how the things that bring us support and healing can eventually limit us from reaching our full potential and how to know when it's time to take off the brace. You will learn the method that I have found effective for my healing journey that comes simply from these three things: Awarene...

It’s so easy to see what we have yet to accomplish and forget to celebrate how far we have come. Our culture has ingrained so many toxic ways of thinking into our minds that most of the time, we don’t even realize that we are in autopilot mode and buying into these lies. Instead of being aware of our journey, we rush around living in constant stress with an unending To-Do List.  Maybe this isn’t y...