Coffee in the Corral

Today I discuss my recent epiphany about a new kind of list that I am implementing into my life. We are usually pretty good at writing “To Do” lists but are we forgetting to write our “To Grow” lists? Join me as I share the things on my “To Grow” list and why I believe it’s so important that we are intentionally seeking growth.  “If we don’t grow, we get left behind.” For the second half of this e...

This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Michelle Steverson. She shares the second half of her life story when she struggled for many years in search of connection. Life is messy but Michelle's candor and openness bring a lighter note to what sometimes feels unbearable. Her shit honesty is refreshing and often comical. ;) Michelle leaves us with the important reminder that "Nothing...

This week my friend Michelle Steverson came out to my horse corral and had a deeply vulnerable conversation with me as she shared her life story. I was very honored to hold space for Michelle as she told me about her different life experiences which held a lot of pain and hardship. Listening to her I saw such beauty because even though things still feel very much like the messy middle, here she is...

This week I bring my friend Kyle Tracy back onto my podcast to talk about what it's like being queer. Kyle is the founder of the "Non Permitted Project" here in Joplin, MO, and this week I traveled to his office to have our conversation. Kyle brings his honest, brave, authentic self to every conversation and it's always an honor to talk with him. Kyle graciously takes us back to...

Today is a special day. I have two HUGE things that I’m really excited about!!!  First things first: I bought a MOTORCYCLE!!! I share a little about my purchase and the fucking scary ride bringing it home. 🙂 Secondly: I spend the rest of the podcast talking about my partner Nate and what I love about him. Why? Well, because he’s fucking awesome but specifically because the day I record this episo...

Today I decided to “bust out of the corral” and take a walk around my property. Sometimes I like to take a stroll through nature as I process my thoughts. Join me today as I share my musings on: Life is never-ending…until it is What I learned in motorcycle class about unintentional blindness Learning to ride as if I am invisible and how that got me thinking about my own life What Nate said about s...

Today I share about my recent adventure of taking a “New Rider’s Course” in order to learn how to ride a motorcycle. I rewind a little and explain how I got onto this crazy idea and then I explain what the motorcycle experience was like. 😎 I discuss: Rushing through life from thing to thing trying to be valuable Why isn’t my happiness a good enough reason? Getting out of my comfort zone Never fee...

This week I share about the half marathon I just completed and how even though it was my slowest marathon in the last 3 years, it was a huge success to me in a whole new way! Recording in sweat pants with ice packs all over me, I talk about how I am finally learning to honor my body. 🙂 Lastly, I share a recent conversation with my mentor about trips that went “south” and us trying to figure out w...

Episode #67 - I am so honored to share this beautiful conversation that I got to have with Taylor Brown. Taylor bravely shares his life story with us and his struggle to find healing. We discuss: - The toxic messages that we learn in childhood - The things people get wrong about us - The loudest voice in our head - The 3 things that help Taylor out of a downward spiral - Is it realistic to think w...

Today’s episode is a relaxed chat about our recent fall festival we put on here at our farm, LOL! Haven. I discuss: How the festival went What our set up was, including all the activities and games Why I love putting on events The celebration of Freedom For The Taking’s First Anniversary The difference between a wolf and a human’s brain The greatest gift of being a human The kind of people I want...

Before I dive into the controversial subject of gender and add my own delicious confusion, I must first introduce a new member of our family. She is a tiny, grey, ball of fluffiness who insisted on belonging to us. Listen today to hear the story of our sweet Valentina Ren! After a bit of animal distractions, I bring up an important issue I have been contemplating since I was a child. Am I a boy or...

*Trigger Warning: Mental Health/Suicide Today I was honored to have a crucial conversation with Kyle Tracy to learn how he is working hard to reach out and support mental health in our community. I absolutely loved talking with Kyle and his fiance' Quinn about their passion and what their "transitioning" nonprofit is all about. Kyle shares some of his life story and experiences that...

Today's episode is a bit challenging at the beginning due to the neighbor cows lamenting the loss of their babies, Zelle's determination to knock over the tripod, and every loud truck in MO driving past my house. Uge! Nevertheless, I persevered because I had a really important subject to talk about. Today I dig in a little bit on the subject of being "triggered". I share 3 helpfu...

Today's episode is a bit challenging at the beginning due to the neighbor cows lamenting the loss of their babies, Zelle's determination to knock over the tripod, and every loud truck in MO driving past my house. Uge! Nevertheless, I persevered because I had a really important subject to talk about. Today I dig in a little bit on the subject of being "triggered". I share 3 helpfu...

This is my favorite podcast yet with my two partners, Nate and Jennifer, as we talk about how our relationship works. We discuss: - A recent article I read about when the term "heterosexual" was invented - Why does it matter if we are queer or how we identify? - The template we are handed when we marry as heterosexual - The challenges and joys of being a non-monogamous "throuple&quo...

Today I take an uncommon approach for my podcast and I bring my electric piano into the corral to share a new song I wrote. :) I have never played piano for my horses so this episode is really special to see how much the horses loved the music. Definitely check out the video!! But before I sing I talk a little about how the episode I wanted to record got sabotaged by my day turning upside down. I...

Today I take an uncommon approach for my podcast and I bring my electric piano into the corral to share a new song I wrote. :) I have never played piano for my horses so this episode is really special to see how much the horses loved the music. Definitely check out the video!! But before I sing I talk a little about how the episode I wanted to record got sabotaged by my day turning upside down. I...

Today I talk about a recent podcast I listened to that has gotten me thinking about what it means to live satisfied. Here are the things I discuss: - Glennon Doyle's "We Can Do Hard Things" podcast episode #239 'Why are we never satisfied?' - How our capitalist culture is designed to keep us always wanting more - My struggles with being a goal-oriented person - Simple things...

Another beautiful day in my corral to talk about how I am feeling in my heart with all the recent big changes in our family. I also share a story about kayaking my ponds last week and how it turned into an amazing experience filled with beautiful lessons for me. I hope you enjoy the stories and are inspired to find ways to fill your soul and find the little gifts life has already waiting for you....

Another beautiful day in my corral to talk about how I am feeling in my heart with all the recent big changes in our family. I also share a story about kayaking my ponds last week and how it turned into an amazing experience filled with beautiful lessons for me. I hope you enjoy the stories and are inspired to find ways to fill your soul and find the little gifts life has already waiting for you....

Today we shake things up and do an interactive walk around my front pasture with Zelle! In this “Trek to Connect” I learned: To discard my fear of being messed up I have a hard time not micromanaging my kids and I need to let them find their way (I learned this by trying to help Zelle find the carrot 🙂) That my overthinking is making me tired To let go of my worry that I am not capable of handlin...

Today we shake things up and do an interactive walk around my front pasture with Zelle! In this “Trek to Connect” I learned: To discard my fear of being messed up I have a hard time not micromanaging my kids and I need to let them find their way (I learned this by trying to help Zelle find the carrot 🙂) That my overthinking is making me tired To let go of my worry that I am not capable of handlin...

Today we shake things up and do an interactive walk around my front pasture with Zelle! In this “Trek to Connect” I learned: To discard my fear of being messed up I have a hard time not micromanaging my kids and I need to let them find their way (I learned this by trying to help Zelle find the carrot 🙂) That my overthinking is making me tired To let go of my worry that I am not capable of handlin...

Today is a vulnerable episode of the significant changes happening in our family. -My son heads off to college -My girls start public school for the first time My horses circled up to support me, (Zelle was basically trying to crawl in my lap), as I read my most recent blog post describing my feelings on all of it. Change is difficult even when it's really good change. My emotions spilled over...

Today is a vulnerable episode of the significant changes happening in our family. -My son heads off to college -My girls start public school for the first time My horses circled up to support me, (Zelle was basically trying to crawl in my lap), as I read my most recent blog post describing my feelings on all of it. Change is difficult even when it's really good change. My emotions spilled over...