Here For All of It Podcast

We're revisiting one of our favorite conversations, and this week, the spotlight is on Tracy. She takes us back to her beginnings in a Tulsa trailer park, where she discovered softball and the opportunities it opened up for her life. Tracy also shares the heart behind Trailer Park University, a book, keynote, and online academy built on the belief that the lessons we learn in childhood continue to...

What are the moments that changed your life? In this episode, we explore the defining moments that have shaped who we are, inspired by the book The Power of Moments. We reflect on the experiences that didn't seem life-changing at the time but ultimately changed the course of our lives. We share stories of courage, loss, risk, and resilience, from career changes and divorce to family relationships,...

What are you a snob about? And what are you a geek about? In this episode, we're exploring the things we care deeply about, from travel and luggage to glassware, hotel rooms, technology, and everyday routines. We talk about the difference between being a "snob"—having a strong preference for one thing above all else—and being a "geek"—having a genuine passion for something. Along the way, we share...

In this episode, we're taking you to one of our favorite places in the world: New York City. From our very first trips decades ago to the memories we've made with family and friends along the way, we're sharing the moments that have kept us coming back year after year. We talk about Broadway shows, food tours, shopping, the subway, and some of our favorite spots throughout the city. We also reflec...

What do people say about you when you're not in the room? In this episode, we explore the idea of personal brand, not as a logo or social media presence, but as the way people experience you and what they say about you when you're not in the room. We talk about why personal brand is a choice and how intentionality shapes the way we show up as friends, partners, grandparents, leaders, and business...

Have you ever sat down to rest and immediately felt guilty? In this episode, we unpack our complicated relationship with busyness and why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable. We explore how childhood experiences, praise for being a hard worker, and the pressure to always be productive can shape the way we view our worth. We share our own experiences with overcommitment, burnout, and the challen...

Tracy and Shannon open up about the moments that tested them most and the resilience it took to keep going. From being disowned by family to overcoming bullying, divorce, and personal insecurities, this conversation is about what resilience really means. The episode dives into: • Why resilience is more about flexibility than toughness • How rest can actually be a superpower • The importance of bou...

This week, we're talking about boundaries. The kind that protect your peace, your relationships, and your energy. We dive into why saying "yes" when you really want to say "no" eventually leads to resentment, and why so many of us struggle to set clear boundaries at work, at home, and with the people we love most. We share practical ways to say no without guilt, how to communicate boundaries witho...

If you've ever felt intimidated by the idea of hosting a dinner party or avoided it altogether, this episode is for you. We're breaking down how to make hosting feel less stressful and much more enjoyable. From planning your menu and creating a simple timeline to the small details that set the tone, we walk through what actually makes a gathering feel special. We share our favorite hosting tips, t...

This week, we're catching up on life lately and it's been a full one. From cooking for celebrities to a road trip to Tennessee and a few unexpected moments along the way, we're sharing what's been happening behind the scenes. We also revisit one of our favorite topics: temperaments. Tracy breaks down the four "colors," how they show up in real life, how they communicate, what stresses them out, an...

Tracy and Shannon are revisiting a practice they used early in their relationship: a stack of conversation starter cards that helped them learn more about each other in a few hours than most people do in months. From childhood memories and fears to habits and preferences, they walk through the kinds of questions that actually build connection and make you feel known. It's honest, a little unexpect...

Tracy Spears and Shannon Smith are recording from the beautiful beaches of Turks and Caicos celebrating Tracy's birthday, soaking up the sun, and talking all things travel. They cover everything from resort vs. rental stays to why reviews matter, along with practical tips to make your trips smoother. They share why travel shouldn't be something you put off for "someday." It's about creating memori...

Who you surround yourself with matters more than you think. Tracy and Shannon discuss what it really means to curate your personal ecosystem and why it's your responsibility as an adult to choose it intentionally. From truth tellers and cheerleaders to coaches and big thinkers, they walk through the people every strong ecosystem needs (and what happens when the wrong ones take up too much space)....

Are you someone who needs alone time to recharge or do you come alive in a room full of people? This week on Here For All Of It, Tracy and Shannon break down the real differences between introverts and extroverts and why it's not as simple as you think. They talk about how each type processes information, what actually drains or fuels your energy, and why so many of us fall somewhere in the middle...

Tracy and Shannon keep things light and delicious this week as they dive into all things burgers. From childhood memories of backyard grilling and fast-food favorites to a few questionable airport meals, this episode is full of nostalgia, laughs, and a little bit of side-eye. Chef Shannon shares her philosophy on building the perfect burger, from the right meat ratio to simple seasoning and gettin...

Where did your self-limiting beliefs come from? In this episode, Tracy and Shannon continue their conversation about confidence by looking back at the messages many of us learned growing up. From "be seen and not heard" to "don't rock the boat" and "what will people think," they unpack the phrases that shape how we show up in the world and why those beliefs often follow us into adulthood. Tracy an...

Tracy and Shannon dive into what it really takes to grow confidence at any stage of life. Fresh off Tracy's keynote at a women's conference, they talk about why so many of us struggle with self-doubt, the difference between taking responsibility and blaming yourself, and how the people around you can either build your confidence or quietly chip away at it. They share practical advice on speaking u...

Tracy and Shannon dive into a stack of questions submitted by some of our besties at the recent live show in Tulsa and nothing was off limits. From past relationships and the realities of Tracy's speaking career to the biggest misconceptions about their relationship and the hardest adjustments they've faced, this episode gets honest. Shannon shares what stretched her most. Tracy reveals a surprisi...

In our 50s, we both were dealing with the loss of our mothers. We both had major surgeries. We both went to therapy. And we both made life-altering decisions. Tracy was fired after 29 years, went through a divorce, and had to decide who she wanted to be next. Shannon quietly started therapy, asked for a divorce, traveled alone, and began building a completely new life. We talk about grief, reinven...

In this episode, Tracy and Shannon talk about temperaments—how they're wired differently, how that wiring shows up when tension hits, and why they've stopped calling it "fighting" and started calling it what it really is: squabbling. They unpack how past experiences, insecurities, and nervous systems collide, what actually causes conflict, and how learning each other's temperament has helped them...

In this Valentine's Day episode, Tracy and Shannon reflect on how love has evolved over time and why it feels different now. From childhood Valentine's boxes, Love's Baby Soft perfume, and school carnations to Valentine's brunch at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, they revisit the memories that once shaped their view of love. They share what Valentine's Day looks like today: quiet dinners at home...

Tracy and Shannon reflect on their 40s: a decade marked by freedom, reinvention, and finally feeling at home in themselves. For Tracy, her 40s brought independence, slowing down, skydiving at 41, buying a cabin, learning to say no, and ending the decade feeling secure for the first time. Shannon shares how her 40s reshaped her through marriage, parenthood, becoming an athlete, solo international t...

Tracy and Shannon reflect on a decade that shaped them in very different ways. Tracy opens up about identity, instability, and the life-altering discovery that shattered her sense of family, while finding grounding through her career. Shannon shares what it meant to "adult hard" as a pregnant 30-year-old, breadwinner, and eventual single mom navigating burnout, shame, and a stress-induced breakdow...

Tracy and Shannon move into their 20s, reflecting on the years right after college as a season of survival, uncertainty, and hard-earned lessons. Tracy shares what it was like navigating loneliness, money, and identity while redefining success on her own terms. Shannon opens up about her toughest decade, from studying abroad to marriage, financial strain, and carrying it all quietly. In the kitche...

Tracy and Shannon continue their walk through life, moving from high school into college in the 1980s. They share stories about growing up fast, navigating strict college rules, playing sports on scholarship, working multiple jobs, and learning independence the hard way. The conversation also gets real about body image and body shaming in college, from daily weigh-ins for athletes to harsh comment...