HERpresence

Andrea Wormley hosts Her Presence with co-hosts Melissa Benson and Kelli Moorer alongside guests Sheila, Theresa, Steven, and Vaughn for their third “single and dating” episode, using the season theme of “bags we carry” to revisit questions from prior discussions. They discuss how to keep past hurt from shaping new relationships by identifying trauma, seeking therapy, finding personal closure, rel...

HERpresence compares San Antonio to Disney World, saying you can’t experience it all in one visit and always want to return for its relaxing vibe. They highlight the Pearl on a Saturday morning as comfortable, laid back, and full of mingling and vendors, creating a fun atmosphere. They emphasize loving experiences that are free and can feel like taking a flight to a different place, walking throug...

The Her Presence hosts discuss trending issues around digital misogyny and women’s safety online, noting rising harassment, deepfake abuse, threats, and doxxing targeting female journalists, activists, and public-facing women. They define doxxing as publishing private identifying information without consent and debate who is responsible for digital safety—arguing it must be a collective effort inv...

Andrea Wormley and co-hosts Kelli Moorer and Melissa Benson discuss what they’ve carried from older generations—strong work ethic, stretching a dollar, saving for a rainy day, valuing education, keeping bills low, family closeness, protecting your name, and traditions like Sunday dinner—along with nostalgic memories and sayings. They explore what to teach Gen Z today: face-to-face connection, slow...

Andrea Wormley, Melissa Benson, and Kelli Moorer discuss why women sometimes struggle to celebrate other women and how insecurity, comparison, envy, modesty, and lack of self-celebration can contribute. They share how celebration can be as simple as articulating encouragement, offering compliments, checking in to show someone they’re seen, and honoring friendships that provide truth, prayer, and s...

Andrea Wormley, co-host Kelli Moorer, and guest Melissa Benson discuss bucket lists and dreams, defining a dream as a “compass” and a bucket list as the “itinerary” of steps to get there. They challenge the idea that finishing a bucket list means life is over, emphasizing creating new “buckets,” using vision boards, and distinguishing real intentions from fantasies by taking action and writing goa...

Andrea Wormley, co-host Kelli Moore, and guest Melissa Benson discuss resilience by sharing personal testimonies. Andrea recounts being newly married, poor, and homeless while still giving and tithing, then moving within five years from sleeping on a friend’s floor to owning homes and investments, and later references losing her mother to cancer. Melissa shares her Army-to-nursing journey, repeate...

Andrea Wormley and co-hosts Melissa Benson and Kelli Moorer kick off a light, fun conversation in their “Bags You Carry” season by literally dumping out their purses and discussing what the contents reveal about them. They compare having one purse versus many for different occasions (church, travel, errands, events) and sort through items like fans for hot flashes, socks for cold offices, lip glos...

Andrea Wormley, with co-hosts Melissa Benson and Kelli Moorer, opens the episode by thanking supporters and inviting listeners to subscribe and share the show “Her Presence” on major podcast platforms. Continuing the season theme “the bags we carry,” they discuss birthdays as a checkpoint to pause, reset, and take inventory of emotional, mental, and responsibility “bags,” asking what still serves...

Andrea Wormley and co-hosts Kelli Moorer and Melissa Benson discuss weight loss and self-image, sharing personal experiences with weight gain, body changes, and public commentary. Andrea describes post-pregnancy weight gain that peaked at 210 pounds, leading her to choose weight loss surgery in 2017 after years of dieting and exercise struggles, and explains how fatigue, pain, and low self-image a...

The episode discusses the difficult decisions families face when an aging parent can no longer safely live alone, including whether to sell or rent the home and how to approach a conversation about moving in due to financial strain. It highlights key warning signs that a parent may need help, such as falls, unexplained bruises, forgetfulness, and leaving the stove on. The speaker emphasizes involv...

Andrea Wormley, Melissa Benson, and Kelli Moorer discuss the realities of blended families, citing statistics including frequent conflict with ex-spouses, financial hardship risks, and stepparent authority being undermined. They explore how relationships with ex-spouses’ new partners and blended in-laws develop over time through trust, communication, and focusing on children’s safety and wellbeing...

Andrea, Melissa, and Kelli host an episode of HERpresence featuring male guests Lloyd (61, retired military), Steve (45, Army veteran), and Vaughn (retired Army, lives in Atlanta, originally from New York, works in financial strategies). They discuss what they like about being single, perspectives on “hyper independent” women (rigidity, lack of compromise, and punishing new partners for past relat...

On the Her Presence podcast, Andrea hosts Melissa and Kelli for a conversation on “the many faces of forgiveness,” including why forgiveness can be difficult when the person is no longer living. Andrea shares realizing in therapy that she needed to forgive her mother, who died of breast cancer in 1992, for not going to the doctor sooner, and discusses how closure often cannot come from the other p...

In this episode, join the hosts as they delve into cherished family memories and amusing everyday moments. From peculiar family habits, like who can stay in the car the longest, to snack hideaways in cars and homes, the discussion uncovers the quirky sides of family life. The conversation shifts to nostalgic recollections of growing up with grandparents, their unique habitudes, and the significanc...

In this episode of 'HERpresence,' Andrea, Kelli, and Melissa discuss the unique experiences, challenges, and strengths of military families. They share personal stories about managing deployments, maintaining family connections, and the impact of military life on children and relationships. They also touch on the crucial role of faith in overcoming the difficulties they encounter. Join u...

In this engaging episode, the hosts dive deep into the world of modern dating, discussing their personal experiences and perspectives. They share stories, challenges, and opinions on dating younger men, the impact of dating apps, and the importance of feeling safe and comfortable in a relationship. The conversation also touches on racial dynamics in dating, the importance of community, and maintai...

In this episode of HERpresence, we dive into the alarming issue of black American women and the high mortality rate in childbirth. The conversation is sparked by a viral video depicting the inhumane treatment of a black woman in labor. Our hosts share personal stories and statistics highlighting the lack of empathy and systemic failures that contribute to this crisis. With black women being three...

In this heartfelt episode, Andrea, Kelli, and Melissa discuss the emotional journey of mothers as their children transition into adulthood. They share personal stories and challenges, from letting go and overcoming fear to cultivating new relationships and finding new purposes in life. The trio talks about the complexities of maintaining connections without being overbearing and highlights the imp...