Little Bit of Life

We have spoken about mental health with our first responders/police officers, but what does life look like behind closed doors of our officers? Those that support them! I sit down and speak with Lauren Ashley, LEO wife and mother! We talk the pressures of society that come home to our LEO families, keeping privacy, as well as keeping mental health a priority! Life can get hectic with cleaning the...

Creative assistant, comfy fashion enthusiast, beef slingin babe, cowboy & ranch wife! I sit down with social creator/influencer  @madimccall  to talk all things "Real life Beth Dutton" vibes! In the western industry where women are now thriving in both beauty and hard work, we talk how she "roped" her cowboy husband, her unique fashion sense, and how the reality of ranch li...

Summer is upon us all, which comes more pressure for some stepmoms! Transition days, summer custody schedules, activities, all while juggling home life and career as well as our relationships. How do we do it all? What if we fail? Stepmom burnout? We cover it ALL. I sit down with certified international stepmom coach, Mindy Kyle, where we talk all things STEPMOM. From empowerment, accepting our re...

Your life, in your hands. Your choices. Your time to change. What pushes you? What holds you back? What makes you sit in a state of "stuck" and push aside your dreams, your plans/goals? Past trauma? Fear? I sit down with author and life coach, Laura Walker. Author of "Up Until Now": through stories of transformation, you will feel the genuine and authentic hearts of each of the...

Social media allows the platform for predators to hide in the shadows. Whether hiding behind large following accounts, being sponsored by well known brands, or feeling they are untouchable this is occurring too often. Until now. I sit down with 2 special guests, affected by Cowboys of Dixie. We discuss the predatory and unsolicited conversations/photos/content shared by this individual and how the...

Sexual Assault. Rape. Words as society we seem to shy away from, even more when victims use these words. Then you add the military into this conversation, and it becomes almost taboo. I sit down with special guest, Erin Scanlon, from Phoenix who was a junior army officer in the military when she became a victim. She has been featured by ABC/CNN/Rolling Stone with her story. The story of the milita...

2020: When the pandemic hit the world and caused havoc. On careers, family members, life and most important OUR HEALTH. And our healthcare! 9.2 Americans lost their health insurance in 2020, and it has continued, leaving many to lose sight of the importance of taking care of themselves. This has lead to a increase in ER care due to the loss of insurance and immediate desire for medical attention,...

Fire departments: we pass them daily. Our kids rush to dress up like them for Halloween and be a hero. They are our first contact call in our times of need, but who is their first call when they are need? After their traumatic calls they take, their moments that stay engrained in their minds. Most feel alone in their struggles, but mental health is an ongoing issue that we need to focus on with ou...

We see it everywhere: the focus of mental health in our families, communities, school campuses, work fields… but are we focusing on the mental healthcare and preventative care for our police officers? I sit down and speak with Eric, officer and founder of Blue Grit Wellness. We talk about officer burnout, new recruits onboarding with mental health awareness, the expectations of society with the pa...

Are you used to asking your kids or even your partner/spouse "How was your day? What's wrong" And getting short responses? Looking to connect more with your household, children and even those around you? I sit and chat with Sarah and her son Remington (** Minor in Video- parental approval and consent provided at time of recording and posting). We talk about the "6 questions&quot...

We all struggle: from marriage and intimacy, to parenting, to finding our true happiness within ourselves. But where do we starting in promoting change? Opening healthy forms of communication? I sit down with podcast host of Living Easy with Lindsey  @livingeasywithlindsey  to talk all things LIFE. Finding the tools we need to learn healthy boundaries, discuss unspoken expectations of ourselves an...

Today is Stepmother's Day! A day for you to be celebrated, heard, loved, noticed and all in between! I sit down and chat with Jamie & Elly, the hosts of the new podcast The Bonus Mom's podcast (coming this summer). Where we talk all things bonus mom/stepmoms: from the struggles of learning to communicate with bio moms/dads, creating healthy boundaries, navigating feelings and emotions...

Reality TV: we all watch it! The shows, the characters, the drama! But reality tv is no longer "reality". From being edited, real lives being changed to meet a character description, poor treatment during and after filming which leads to mental health challenges! Who is there for them after the camera's turn off? I sit down and chat with Nick Thompson, from Season 2 of Love is Blind....

Dirty John: the show that was on most of our watchlists! 2 Seasons, but there is a family behind this true crime narrative! And an incredibly strong woman with the desire to thrive after trauma. I sit down with guest, Terra Newell, whom the entertainment show was written and based off of her family's true story and interaction with John. We discuss that fateful day that changed her life foreve...

When we speak about mental health, the last thing we would think that could help us is running. And what about running 22 marathons in 22 days? Meet Sach Latti: a retired law enforcement officer that chose to pick up running as a passion and a way to escape crises in his personal life during the pandemic. What turned into an escape quickly became a passion and a way to set goals and follow somethi...

You've seen her on billboards, in modeling campaigns, as well as in social media news for the May 2022 SKIMS campaign as the face for those with disabilities. However, I get to know the true Haleigh Rosa! We speak about her car accident at the age of 25 that left her with a spinal cord injury and paralyzed from the waist down, her recovery and finding beauty after trauma. She is also now the f...

When we think of how we were raised, it was most often get good grades, go to college, get the perfect job. But what happens when mental health comes into play with what you want in life vs what you think you wanted? Meet Joel, owner of Finish The Race Apparel! From the loss of his father, failing college and finding his true path that led him to finishing medical school and where he is today! Lif...

Have you always waited for "a sign", something that proves the odds wrong? Have questions about your career, love life, or just what your future looks like? I had the honor of sitting down with professional tarot card reader, Susie Star. A natural born empath who followed her dreams and her talents to help others! Make sure to schedule your reading with her today! Ask any questions you m...

We learn about our bodies from our mother's or female figures in our lives as we grow up. We also learn the do's and don'ts from society, as well as that dreaded visit to the GYN. But how well do we as women truly know about our bodies! Do you know how long your cycle is, without technology or an app? How about when you ovulate? I speak with special guest Heather, Menstrual Cycle Consu...

In our 20's, we think of adventure. We think of beauty. We think of our goals and aspirations for a future that seems far in the distance. But for Stefanie Schaffer, a family vacation in the Bahama's changed her entire life forever. When a boat traveling for an adventurous afternoon to an island to swim with pigs exploded, right under her seat, life changed in an instant. Numerous surgerie...

My new home of Fort Worth, TX has brought excitement for me since relocating here in November of last year. Seeing the sense of community and support that Texas and Fort Worth have to offer is astounding. Voting is coming up soon, May 6th, for our city offices! Which means we all have a voice in our communities to make our neighborhoods safer! I am honored to speak with Jason Pena, born & rais...

With a dream and a passion for the Marine Corp, Ronny joined to serve his country proudly. With the love and support of his mother, months later would turn into her love and support for finding answers of the death of her son. Who did it? Why is no one speaking on the events of that dreadful night in Okinawa , Japan? Years later, she is keeping her sons name alive and asking for justice from the m...

March 21st, 2023. A date that changed a family's life forever. Allyjah Rivera lost her life at the hands of her live in partner due to gun violence on March 21st. Domestic violence occurs daily across the world, and the military is not excluded from the tragedy. Allyjah Rivera was a petty officer in the U.S Navy, that lost her life at the hands of her live in partner Darion Robb, that shot and...

October 4, 2017. A day that changed many families in the U.S. The Tongo Tongo Ambush or the Niger Ambush occurred when armed militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara attacked Nigerian and US soldiers outside the village of Tongo Tongo. U.S green berets lost their lives, and years later their families lost their voice and justice. With many news stations and platforms such as Hulu, AB...

True Crime: we see it on every streaming platforms with new episodes and series arising daily. We hear about stories on the local news, and see videos of true crime as we scroll social media platforms on the daily. As society we are not only addicted to watching it, but listening to it and seeming to want to solve a case with as many details as we can get! I dive into the Chris Watts case with tru...