Hold On With Me

This episode sits in the middle of real life—grief, anxiety, divorce, and the quiet work of rebuilding. Lance McDowell opens up about the moments that broke him, the ones that reshaped him, and what it looks like to slowly find your way forward when everything feels different than you planned.

In this episode, I sit down with two rural Idaho sheriff’s deputies to talk about what cop life actually looks like behind the scenes. From intense, high-stakes standoffs in freezing conditions to the unexpected humor that keeps them grounded, this conversation gives a real look into the emotional and mental weight of law enforcement—and how officers process it all. We talk about: High-adrenaline...

In this episode of Season of Stories, I sit down with my Uncle Scott Searle, a husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong farmer from Shelley, Idaho. Together we talk about growing up on a family farm, the lessons learned through hard work, building a marriage and family, and the realities of a career where success is never guaranteed. Scott's story is a reminder that some of life's greate...

In today’s Dear Ry, someone shares what it feels like when life changes all at once—relationships ending, stress building, and feeling like you’ve lost your support system. We talk about simply what to do when you’re stuck between staying or going home, and how to trust yourself in the middle of it all. You’re not alone in the in-between. xoxo

Gavin Slack shares his journey through divorce, recovery, men’s mental health, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Together, we talk about validation, anxiety, redefining strength, and learning how to hold space for emotions instead of suppressing them. This episode is an honest reminder that healing is possible, growth takes time, and opening up does not make you weak.

In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends, Sadie Gunnell, as she shares her experience being diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) after a running injury completely changed her life. We talk about chronic pain, slowing down, identity loss, grief, healing, and learning that who you are is so much bigger than what you do. Sadie opens up about going from marathon training...

In this episode of Hold On With Me, I sit down with my uncle, Bryan Searle — former president of Idaho Farm Bureau, farmer, husband, father, and grandpa — to talk about leadership, relationships, faith, family, and the lessons life teaches us along the way. What started as a conversation about Farm Bureau turned into something much deeper about learning to listen, loving people through differences...

Season of Stories with Katie Rich This wasn’t the pregnancy Katie expected. What began with excitement slowly turned into fear, uncertainty, and questions without answers. But it’s also a story about becoming a mother… and holding on when you don’t know how things will turn out. With Mother’s Day coming up, this one feels especially close to my heart. Stay with this one. 🤍 It’s you, me, God. We g...

In this episode of Season of Stories, Jenny Leatherwood shares her journey of learning self-worth, vulnerability, and faith through marriage and personal growth. A conversation about unlearning negative self-talk, learning to be seen, and finding God in everyday moments. For anyone learning to soften and grow—this one is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Brenchley to talk about what it looks like to start before you feel ready, find your voice, and build something through consistency rather than perfection. Kyle shares his experience creating a podcast, learning as he goes, and realizing that most of us just want to feel heard. We talk about the fear of not being “qualified,” the desire for connection, and how...

If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or like something was wrong with you… you’re not alone. In this episode, I share parts of my story and the moments that shaped me—through anxiety, life transitions, and learning to let go of the idea that life is supposed to feel smooth. Your past doesn’t define you. It’s part of your story—and it’s leading somewhere. Season 2 is all about real stories, rea...

In the last episode of the season, find encouragement to face what scares you and embrace your emotions. It’s about hope, growth, and the quiet power of acceptance. You got this. We're in it together. Season 2 coming soon!

Can anxiety show up later in life — even if you didn’t feel it as a kid? In today’s episode, we talk about how anxiety can develop and shift as we grow older. From recognizing emotions differently to feeling it more intensely during big life transitions, experiences and research-backed insight from the National Institute of Mental Health. If you’ve ever wondered why anxiety feels stronger now than...

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or like you’re constantly running behind, this one’s for you. I’ve been there lately too—trying to show up for everyone and everything, and forgetting to slow down for myself. This week’s episode is all about letting go of what’s been taking too much and finding peace in doing less.

We're unpacking the big question: Where does anxiety stem from? Turns out, it's a mix of things: it's in your biology to keep you safe, it's connected to all those past experiences, and it's fueled by fear. Listen in for a quick breakdown that helps make sense of those strong feelings!

Feeling helpless when a friend or partner has anxiety? In this episode we will talk about how to naturally and authentically be there for them. Specific phrases and words are a huge part in connecting with your people that I share towards the end of the episode. I don't have it all figured out, but we can sure learn and grow together!

Let me tell you what this episode is NOT - Heavy. I don't want to add more to your life, but hopefully encouraging you to feel more hopeful than when you first showed up to listen. In this episode, I talk about 3 top tips about how to navigate anxious feelings, a spiritual revival, and offer insights to what tiny changes might help relieve the heaviness in your life right now. Hold on With Me.

Feeling misunderstood with anxiety can be so heavy, especially with the people closest to us. In this episode, I answer a listener’s question about how to even start those hard conversations — and share a few things that have helped me along the way.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Sometimes all it takes is stepping back, finding your quiet place, and remembering that God’s already in the details. Let’s talk about what it means to reset, recharge, and choose hope over fear.

This episode is a reminder that the hard conversations aren’t the end — they can be the beginning of hope. If honesty feels scary, I get it. "But sometimes freedom is waiting on the other side.”

Change feels hard — but it starts with one simple question: "Do you trust yourself?" This episode unpacks taking action, surrounding yourself with the right people, and finding growth in the unexpected — including how my move to Arizona taught me the power of saying yes more often.

What do you do when faith feels small and God feels far away? In this episode, I share my journey through doubt, life transitions, and the small actions that led me toward hope and purpose.

What if the thing that broke you is also what brings you back to yourself? In this episode, I open up about the quiet, painful parts of healing after divorce—what it’s like to feel lost, people's opinions, and still choose to grow. It’s about trusting your gut, leaning on the people who really see you, and slowly becoming someone you’re proud of. If you’re in the middle of a big life shift, yo...

There was a time I looked in the mirror and couldn’t recognize myself—physically or emotionally. I was anxious, breaking out, overwhelmed, and trying so hard to hold it all together. I didn’t feel like the girl I used to be, and I didn’t know if I’d ever feel like me again. In this episode, I open up about the messy middle—the appointments, the breakdowns, the Target runs, the dates that went wron...

What happens when the plan you prayed for doesn’t go the way you hoped? In this episode, I open up about coming home early from my mission, the pain of unmet expectations, and the healing that’s happened since. If you’ve ever felt behind or like you’ve failed—this one’s for you. You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. You’re right on time.