Faith & Other F Words

Let's chat about how EVERYONE is creative, and how God actually design you to create.  In this episode, we explore why embracing your creativity is your golden ticket to authenticity. Drawing inspiration from Erwin McManus' The Artisan Soul, we unravel the spiritual connection between your creativity and worship. Artisan Soul, listeners are taken on an immersive journey into the heart of...

Sharing the best lessons learned in relationships from couples therapy. In a candid and light hearted conversation, Joanna and I unearth invaluable lessons on accountability,  communication, sidestepping stonewalling, nurturing self-awareness, and fostering personal growth. If you're on the quest to becoming a stellar partner, we've got you covered. We dish out some stellar tips and scri...

Listen to this if you're feeling like you need a little pep talk. It's easy to feel STUCK and like we're not in control of our lives. Whether its your marriage, relationship, job, house or whatever, this 15 min pep talk is for you to get reminded of the EPIC shit you're called to do.  CONNECT & BUILD OUR COMMUNITY: Connect with Thania on Instagram @tataconquers Follow on IG...

Can we not?! My spicy newlywed friend Bianca and I delve into the complex topic of societal pressures and expectations around women's family planning decisions. She's married, I'm not. Yet we're feeling SO PRESSURED around the topic of babies.  Why are we as a society so fixated on women in their 30s having babies, AND why are we so skeptical of our bodies ability to conceive p...

Ever feel  like you've fallen off God's VIP list and now you're too far gone?  Today's episode is all about self-forgiveness and ditching the pursuit of happiness to actually turn deeper towards God instead of away.  For those moments when you side-eye the heavens and go, "God, seriously? I'm like the poster child for messing up!"  We'll unravel the vibes of...

Get ready for a candid and heart-to-heart conversation. I'm joined by my incredible cousin Natalie, as we delve into her fertility journey, a path that took an unexpected received heartbreaking news about her sister's miscarriage. We toss around that well-intentioned but irksome phrase, "It's God's Plan," and unravel a tapestry of spiritual experiences that cover rose...

Tithing is a concept that often triggers side-eye. Did you know it's not even explicitly mentioned in the New Testament? In this episode we examine how we'll happily pay for TED Talks and networking events, but have difficulty giving to the spiritual places and communities we're apart of.  We chat about Paul the Apostle being the COO of a startup called Corinth and sending out pep t...

Despite what judgey Christians might make you feel....Doubt is normal, and God wants your curiosity and challenges.   From outdated gender roles to finding a community that reflects our culture, at FOFW we're all about love, acceptance, and authentic conversations. We might not find the perfect church, but guess what? We can be the church ourselves, spreading love, grace, freedom, and peace....

It's time to wipe those tears, straighten your crown, and embrace the incredible person you are because a breakup isn't a death sentence. Consider this episode your toolkit to healing and the Cliffnotes version of popular self-help breakup tips. We dive into mindset, confidence, worth and tangible things you can do TODAY to help progress in your healing and bounce back from any breakup....

Let's face it, making friends as a grown-up can be as awkward as trying to dance in heels after one too many cocktails. But fear not! Thania is joined by her childhood BFF, the one and only Joanna Ericta, to guide you through this thrilling adventure of friend-making in your 30s. Together, they dish out four fantastic tips to help you take charge of your social life and expand your friend cir...

Whether you're riding the neurotypical train or rockin' a neurodiverse brain, we can all benefit from these 10 tips to help fight perfectionism, overwhelm and anxiety. Thania shares what she's learned since being diagnosed with ADHD. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to laser-like focus on what truly matters!  Supplements mentioned: 1) First Thing : https://www.teambeachbody.com...

Listening to your TRUE self is hard. Based on this kickass book, Thania shares how to uncover the secrets to connecting with your authentic self. Unravel the mysteries of your conscious mind, expose the sneaky habits of your thoughts, and unlock the hidden power of your intuition to hear God's voice and live up to your unique purpose.... Buckle up, because we're breaking out of autopilot...

How many times have you attempted a new habit and failed? Is it part of your personality or just an action you didn't take?  Learn to look at habit building as more of a spiritual transformation focused on the WHO you want to become rather than the WHAT you want to achieve, in this motivational tough love episode.  AS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:  "You In 5 Years" by Life Church with C...

Sometimes you're in a season of life where you feel like you're constantly getting hit with rejection, failure or unmet expectations. It's easy to feel disappointed, sad, mad and more. But what if those rejections are actually an OPPORTUNITY to expand and redirect?  CONNECT & BUILD OUR COMMUNITY: Connect with Thania on Instagram @tataconquers Follow on IG: @faithandotherfwords R...

After almost a year long break..... Thania is BAAAACCCK! And with a very relatable message on how we LOSE out when we're waiting for the perfect circumstances and conditions. She shares how we're not considering all the lesson and opportunities we would have gained if we just went for it, how happiness and satisfaction shouldn't be reliant on the statement "I'll be  _____...

This week we're talking with my cousin Sergio Julian Puche about life changes, personal and professional transitions, and all the messy fixin's that come with 'em. We talk about the fear of change, success and failure we experience when leaving an old job for a new one, and how we deal with doubt. What's important to consider before making a life changing decision? What do we u...

We're back after a short little break! This week I'm talking about my recent experience running the Disney Half Marathon Princess in Florida. And boy, it did not go as I expected. I breakdown my entire adventure: the good, the bad, all the important lessons I've learned from it and how these lessons can be applied to life at large. What do you do when something doesn't go accor...

What's in a name? As traditional gender roles continue to evolve with each generation, one of the biggest questions couples increasingly face is that of the last name: Do you change your last name for your significant other? Does the modern woman hold on to old traditions? or does she revolutionize them? I'm joined by my friends Bianca Garcia and Melissia MacMaster in New York City to ta...

First generation women of color face different challenges in the workplace, and contend with familial pressure of generating a success better than their parents. When it comes to salary negotiations, women across the board aren’t prepared. Joanna Ericta, co-founder of the Assist and bestie, joins me to discuss women in the workplace issues like confidence, self-worth, money, and successfully navig...

Whether you’re single or taken, this holiday can be stressful! But what if instead of looking for ways it DOESN’T serve you…what if you find all the ways this is actually a FUN life stage? We discuss leveraging self-affirming bias to your advantage & mixing it with little fun, grateful moments to relish the single or taken status on this holiday. It’s what you make of it and here’s a few reaso...

Thania and her best guy friend, Chris chat depression, the importance of a healthy routine, working during the pandemic and lessons learned from therapy. They also share their opposing views on the age old relationship question: who pays for dinner on a date? So grab yourself a cup of coffee and join us as we get into it from Atlanta! CONNECT & BUILD OUR COMMUNITY: Connect with Thania on Insta...

Ever feel like you’re failing against your own expectations? You thought you’d be beautiful, married, rich, and perfect by now. Duhhhh. Learning to ignore the expectations you previously set before you even arrived to adulthood can be hard. We often feel shame, guilt, depression, and pressure to succeed at a variety of benchmarks, and when we don’t it can feel like failure. Discover how to step in...

Keeping it real, real....After a heavy happy hour, I sat down with two of my friends to discuss our recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico and how Jessica's daughter is pansexual. She shares navigating motherhood and her therapist's poor advice of ditching a yoga routine. Adrian chimes in with a Catholic school boy perspective. We all agree Jesus is our homeboy, but society makes it so hard to de...

We ALL experience it.  You feel BLEH, and you don't really wanna do anything. Suddenly, you find yourself in a funk, but unsure why or how to get out of it. Using 3 tangible steps, Thania shares how to evaluate your habits and your feelings, to then build systems that serve you in becoming WHO you actually want to be and avoid getting into drawn out funks.   CONNECT & BUILD OUR COMMUNITY:...

Let's talk about sex, babyy. What does the Bible say about sex outside of marriage? Lindsay returns to give a BIG update on her life and we discuss the idea of premartial sex, she's clearly been having ;) But also dive in on a deeper level to contemplate contextually what sex outside of marriage truly means in a 2021 world.  What do you think? Do you agree? Do you have questions? Submit...