Coffee in the Corral

Regardless of the 16-degree weather, I still recorded this week’s episode out in my corral. After watching the inauguration of Donald Trump, I knew I needed to get out of my head and into my body. Nature does this for me. Today I share what I am doing to stay grounded amidst a lot of chaos unfolding in America.  What is in my control? What doesn’t change? What robs me of my peace? I encourage all...

Today I was delighted and honored to have my beautiful partner, Jenna Gael, join me on this week’s podcast episode! With the help of mascot Zelle who tried VERY hard to be involved in this conversation, Jenna and I discussed a recent experience I had with anxiety. Today we talked about: The straw that broke the camel’s back The lesson that Zelle taught me on the walk we took together How Martha Be...

Today’s podcast episode is recorded in the middle of a winter storm, 17 degrees outside with a wind chill of 4 degrees. Burrrr! Nevertheless, every day is an opportunity to show up and shine even when it’s fucking cold! Today I am stoked to share with my listeners about my goal for 2025 and how I am going to manifest a whole new life. Sound impossible? Maybe. But then again, maybe it’s time for us...

This week I share about:  My struggle with being sick during Christmas break and how a creative, silly painting session helped me break free How healing and building new pathways takes time and lots of repetition A favorite show our family is watching right now… My firm opinion about the job of a therapist and why some therapists make me angry Why my sister is basically the best counselor ever and...

This week on Coffee in the Corral I invite you to sit with Abigail as she shares with courage and vulnerability. If you desire to know what true authenticity and deep, life-changing healing look like, today’s your day. This gem is the real deal and this front-row seat in her corral is an honor.  -Jenna This week I had jury duty.  I was not prepared for what I would experience inside that courtroom...

Be ready for a delightful, fun-filled conversation that is sure to spark your curiosity and take you as deep as your water trough goes. 😉 Tanaya shares with us a recent experience she had while doing outside chores. The awareness she has developed is quite impressive for a 16-year-old and she challenges the rest of us to pay more attention to our bodies. Listen to this week’s episode to learn how...

It’s a chilly day here at the ranch and Vallie Ren joins me for snuggles as I podcast behind the barn. Today I discuss: How I am learning to take responsibility for my boundaries instead of blaming others. The calf roping competition that broke my daughter’s heart and opened my eyes. Why I believe “blending in” is ruining our society. You can listen to the “We Can Do Hard Things” episode I mention...

This week Nate and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary! Listen to this week’s episode to hear about our cheap getaway and why we are happier now than we have ever been. I want everyone to know: It’s never too late to restructure your relationships. It’s never too late to rebuild your life. It’s never too late to revisit your past and find healing.  I also share about my new adventure of becomin...

Lessons learned from an avid, adventure queen! And she’s back folks! A fan favorite, and delightful friend of mine, Allison Short, comes back on the podcast this week to share about her recent cycling adventure! If you love a good challenge, love trying new things, or are trying to learn how to get out of your comfort zone, this episode is for you! Today Allison shares with us: Her preparation and...

Hey! I am back home from my solo motorcycle trip and eager to share some things I learned! This episode I discuss: The delights and challenges of a road trip on my motorcycle The book I want to write titled, “How to take an exhausting motorcycle trip in 3 easy steps.” My question to the residents of East TN The biggest lesson this trip taught me How people-pleasing still sneaks it’s way into my li...

This is the guest that I have been dying to have on my podcast since I started podcasting two years ago! My dearest friend and lifetime mentor, Rayna Granger, joins me this week to share her story but instead of being in my corral, I got to join Rayna in her corral along with her lovely animals! Rayna is a highly accomplished horsewoman who has spent her life learning how to be a beautiful partner...

A reconnecting and insightful conversation with my dear friend, Faith Lee. I am so delighted to bring you this beautiful conversation with the beautiful Faith Lee! Faith and I go back a LONG way. When she was 14 years old, her family lived in community with my family inside the religious cult, Rose Creek Village.  Now, almost 16 years later, we finally had the opportunity to reconnect. It was a wo...

Today I find comfort in podcasting with my favorite 3 C’s of life: Coffee Corral Campfire This episode I discuss a recent bad luck situation that triggered my trauma and threw me into a bit of a tail spin. But instead of shaming myself and shoving downt the uncomfortable feelings, I tried something different.  I tried feeling them. And I learned something valuable.  Maybe rushing to find the “good...

Hello my lovelies! This week I share about my struggle with living in constant stress due to my unrealistic To-Do List that only grows longer each day.  I discuss: How my mum flowers are teaching me to pay attention to where my energy is going The unrelenting To-Do List that becomes a tsunami A heartbreaking lesson I learned from a little horse rider in tears Why we are all like that little girl M...

-the journey of L.A. model and business entrepreneur Aubrey Cooke This week I had the honor of having a delightful conversation with the one and only, Aubrey Cooke! Besides being an absolute badass, Aubrey is an inspiration, and her life story reminds us to keep chasing our dreams. Oh my gosh did I enjoy this interview! In this episode, Aubrey shares about the experiences and events that brought h...

A challenging and enlightening conversation with Keisha Messina This week I was incredibly honored to have Keisha Messina come on my podcast and share how the past few years have opened her eyes to the importance of living life in full authenticity.  She bravely shares the very personal story of her partner transitioning to female and how that challenged Keisha to grow. I am so grateful for Keisha...

Today it’s just me sitting with my flowers, processing some hard, but important realizations.  Last week I took a walk in my back field and learned valuable things that are helping me move forward. Although this was a vulnerable and emotional episode for me,  Zelle brought comedic relief by coming over at one point to share my coffee, scratching her butt on the post behind me, and then blowing her...

A podcast fan favorite and beloved friend of mine, Taylor Brown, is back today to answer some hard questions about religion. Taylor is such a kind, compassionate soul with a very different understanding of God than I have ever heard. Though I do not subscribe to Christianity, I do want to remain open-minded and continue to surround myself with humans who challenge me and help me not become judgeme...

- A conversation with my beloved partner Jennifer Gael about how we are learning to care for ourselves - This episode my partner and I discuss: My recent triathlon experience and the strange but awesome conversation I had with my body  How I am reframing the way I exercise Jennifer’s fun idea for how we should pick the winners of a race ;) The complicated relationship Jennifer has with anxiety and...

I am incredibly honored to bring to you a deeply important and meaningful conversation with Michelle Cramer, Founder & Executive Director of “On Angels’ Wings”, a nonprofit that offers ongoing support and grief recovery services for families with medically-fragile children or who lose a child at birth. This conversation is something that needs to be heard all over the world. Michelle dives int...

In today’s podcast, I share a little about some of the things I have been wrestling to figure out in my own life. With my girls returning to public school for their second year, I am left with some sadness and uncertainty about navigating this new season. I discuss some things that Nate and I have been talking about as we continue to evolve in our relationship. Here are some things I am asking mys...

Today I have a special guest; my daughter Avriella Hobbs! This was a fun conversation that was both delightful and offers some great advice for tweens and teens heading back into the school year.  Avriella talks about: -what she is nervous about -what she is excited about -her mindset for this first year in junior high -why she loves learning about history -how she deals with bullies -her daily ti...

Today I share the frustrating story of my search for answers with my hurting hip and aching back.  I have been managing pain for the past year and a half and haven’t had much luck; until now.  Moving is hard. Change is hard - and getting myself to find a new chiropractor was no easy task. But pain finds a way to push us out of our comfort zones in search of relief.  I hope my story reminds you to...

This week I was so grateful and honored to have my friend, Larra Alford, on my podcast to share some of her story. Larra is the real deal. She has lived through some very difficult situations, and she has come out the other side. Now, she is bravely stepping into her power and finding ways to help others who are struggling. She knows the struggle - she loves people- and she doesn't mince words...

This week I was overjoyed to be joined by my new friend, Karen Nordstrom. You all are going to love this woman!  Karen shares some of her life story with us: How she is walking with grief The challenging story of building her beautiful family The heartbreaking truth of moving across the US and not feeling accepted How she ended up owning her own insurance business along with her son and some of th...