Dean'na Wantz, Marsha Garrett, and Heather O'Brien

In the REAL

Society EN ↓ 80 episodes

In the REAL is a podcast FOR women, BY women. We'll be talking about the hard, funny, and random things of life, in any walk of life. Be prepared to laugh, cry, (maybe even get a little mad) and learn as me and some of my MOST HONEST besties share life experiences, and talk about how we maneuver through them TOGETHER! So grab some coffee, pull up a chair and get ready to get In the REAL! Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Author

Dean'na Wantz, Marsha Garrett, and Heather O'Brien

Category

Society

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

The Other Side of Redemption 03.07.2026

Hey all! We're excited to have Mama T in the studio again with us as she and Heather help paint the beautiful story of the other side of redemption. If you joined us last time, Heather was bringing her take on Pride month and what that looked like along with Mama T sharing her heart on loving her while she was on her journey. This week, we get the follow up and the details of how it all went down...

It’s Pride Month, Love Your Family Members. 05.06.2026

It's June, and we have a lot to talk about and break down. We have Heather's Mom in the studio with us this week. Mama T is here to help lay out her thoughts and share her heart. Seriously, you DON'T want to miss this one!

The Father Wound 08.05.2026

Hey everyone! Man, oh man! This week's episode is one for the books! We had the opportunity to watch the documentary, "He Calls Me Daughter". What does that mean? And what does that look like? So many of us know too well the wounds of an earthly father but what does the love of our Heavenly Father look like? We're going to talk about it, so pull up a chair as we get In The REAL!

Sometimes You Have To Step Back 24.04.2026

Hey yall!!! In this episode we're talking about the times we need to simply step back so God can step in. Knowing He has a good hope and future for us, many times it simply looks different that what we originally thought. Some days feel heavier than others… the kind that quietly wear you down. But even there... God is still with you. Still strengthening you. Still holding you together in ways you...

Rolling with Dean'na's Mom, Jan! 12.04.2026

Hey everyone! On this week's episode, we are rolling with Deanna's Mom, Jan Williams! We had the opportunity to have her in the studio and hear her heart and tell some really cool God stories! We hope you pull up a chair, turn on your ears as we get In the REAL! This one is PRETTY AWESOME!!

Authority In Our Identity 27.03.2026

Hey hey everyone! On this week's episode we are talking about authority and what that looks like in our lives. Is it our identity, our lists of talents on a resume, what someone calls us or is it something else? These are the questions and we hope to hash out some answers, In the REAL!

Your Truth, My Truth? 06.03.2026

Happy Friday and a HUGE happy birthday 🎂 to our very own Heather! In this episode we not only bust in song to celebrate our tatted queen, we decide to tackle a subject that Heather holds pretty close to her heart ♥️ So, as always, pull up a chair, comment some Happy Birthday blessings and let's get ready to get In the REAL!

Let God In Your Season 20.02.2026

God knows us, He knows the seasons we are in, and He loves us, sits with us and walks with us in and through the season. He won’t agree with fear or disbelief but seasons of hardship, pain, and even good ones, He understands them. Don’t try to run or hide your season from Him. Instead, bring it to the table and get In the REAL!

Quick fixes?! 07.02.2026

Hey all!!! What do you do when you know to do good but evil is always present and you keep responding to the evil. - pay back? Do you give up and give in or do you lean in to God and allow Him to take control? Quick fix over His timing and journey!?! This is our latest episode and question we're bringing to the table. So pull up a chair as we get, In the REAL!

Rewiring Your Brain with Caila Driscoll 23.01.2026

We're BAAACCKK!! Happy 2026 everyone! We pray you are starting this year fresh and new! The 3 of us are STOKED to have a special guest in the studio to help us kick this year off with rewiring our brains by capturing our thoughts...and yep, IT'S SCIENTIFIC! So grab your water, pull up your seat as we get In the REAL!

And That's a Wrap! Merry Christmas, See You Next Year! 12.12.2025

Hey all!! Well, it's been quite the year! Good, bad, a whole lot of "what the heck" moments! And through it all, we've seen so much growth, reworking and victories. Come sit down one last time with us this year as we reflect on being In the REAL! Merry Christmas and we will see you next year!

Agitation! 21.11.2025

Yep! Agitation! Plain and simple. When we're agitated, is it growing us or tripping us up? Is it something that we can keep held in or ultimately something that we need to dig deep into and confront? This is this week's episode! Just in time for Thanksgiving! So grab your chair, maybe some apple cobbler and let's get In the REAL!

Walking Out Broken to Whole 07.11.2025

Hey everyone! In this episode we are breaking down the thoughts of brokenness. We all have things we've encountered and trauma and trials that we face, but what do you do with it? Do you let it dictate your healing or do you walk in a place of wholeness? According to God and who He is, we CAN do both. So let's talk about it as we sit at the table and get In the REAL!

Flipping Tables! 24.10.2025

In this episode we are asking the questions of what it looks like to "flip the tables" of things that are unjust in the lives of those we love but especially in our own lives! This one is for the books and one I think will get you thinking as you sit with us, In the REAL!

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Who is in Your Circle? 10.10.2025

Hey everyone! In this episode we're talking through how to maneuver through life with the people in your life. Some are their for a reason, a season, to help push you forward while others might slow you down and trip you up. Whoever is their, how to we choose to learn and grow? That's what we're looking at as we get In the REAL!

Are You Feeling Heavy? 19.09.2025

Hey all!! Are yall feeling all the things like we are? Like, things are a little extra heavy and just a LOT!?! Ya, we got you. Know that we're all feeling the pressure and asking the questions and praying the prayers. So, if you want to help process and get a breather, pull up a seat to the table as we get In the REAL!

Getting Real About Literacy And Life 05.09.2025

Hey all! This episode is one that is a little different but still very in the real! If there were any doubt about our hearts for the next generation and things that are broken, this episode will concrete it for you. So, pull up your chair as you take a listen with us being In the REAL!

Not Everyone's a Winner! 08.08.2025

Hey! Did you know that your kid could lose and NOT be a loser? Did you know you can fail and NOT be a failure!?! It's all in how you perceive it and allow it to shape you. Yet, if you do NOTHING, you should expect nothing in return yet, so many of us do. Why is that!?! Well, we're going to talk that through, so have a seat at the table as we get In the REAL! This one is going to be good!

Correction Vs. Condemnation 11.07.2025

Man oh man!!! Nothing like sitting at the table who long for justice and things that are right! In this episode, we are talking about racism and how to approach things from God's point of view. What do you do when you encounter a situation that is unjust? How do you walk in wisdom, with a clear head, desiring change so things become right again? Well, that's exactly what we're discussing. You abso...

Learning the Art of PIVOT 27.06.2025

Hey all! In this week's episode we are breaking down what the art of pivoting looks like. What does it mean to pivot in the first place and how can it be a life saver when we allow our lives to yield to things that we can not control? This is a good one! So, grab your favorite fruity drink, have a seat and get ready to get In the REAL!

Foundation of Fitness with Emily Bryan 13.06.2025

This episode we get the great pleasure of interviewing our sweet friend, Emily Bryan. She is helping bring some practical advice to what can be ann overwhelming subject if our health and fitness. With a history of her own journey, she comes with some knowledge that we believe will help in any part of your journey. LIke always, grab a chair, and your coffee and take a listen as we get In the REAL!

Offense....What About It? 30.05.2025

Hey guys! Welcome back from our tiny break! In this episode we are doubling down on offense and how to maneuver through life doing our best not to get hit by it! It's something we each will deal with at one point or another. So, like always, pull up a chair, take a listen, as we get, I the REAL!

Comfort Zone Time! 09.05.2025

In this episode we talk about while in our comfort zones we can miss opportunities for advancing the Kingdom, when we don’t move. Reading the book of Esther, Mordecai asked Esther to talk to the King. That could be costly. Comfort zone - a situation in which you feel comfortable and in which your ability and determination are NOT being tested. When you're in your comfort zone, there'sa way of work...

Healthy Competition 25.04.2025

Hey everyone! This episode is going to be a good one! And brought to the table by our very own Heather! In her words....We were born to compete, it’s a God given drive inside us that when used correctly we use against ourselves to become more like Jesus. 1 Corinthians 9:26-27.. I have never found a scripture that tells us to compete against each other in Biblical giftings or ministries, but we are...

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