Relentless and Real Podcast

What if the space between where I am and where I want to be isn’t something to fear… but the very place where growth happens? In this episode, we unpack why the gap is the game — the messy middle, the waiting season, the slow progress, and the moments when it feels like nothing is happening. We talk about career pivots, trusting the timing of life, and how so much of the fear we carry isn’t always...

We started this episode talking about days of the week panties… and somehow landed on nervous system regulation. Honestly, that tracks for us. In this conversation, we get real about how overstimulated life actually feels right now—between kids, sports, work, constant communication, and the pressure to always be productive. We talk about the “go-go-go” energy we’ve normalized, and what happens whe...

Spring hit, the sun came out… and suddenly everything feels different. In this episode, we’re sitting outside (literally) talking about the shift in energy, mindset, and routines that comes with a new season—and how easy it is to complain about the life we once prayed for. We get real about busy sports schedules, mom logistics, and the chaos of “baseball season energy”—but also how short this phas...

In this episode, we’re sharing what we’re actually into right now—no fluff, no perfection, just the real things making our lives better lately. From simple food obsessions and unexpected beauty routines to workouts, podcasts, and mindset shifts we can’t stop thinking about, this one is packed with tangible takeaways. We talk about the small habits that are quietly changing everything, the quotes t...

Why do we make things harder than they need to be… and why does part of us actually like it? In this episode, we unpack our relationship with doing hard things—the identity we’ve built around it, the habits we’ve stacked over time, and the subtle ways we create chaos even when life could be simple. We talk through our own versions of a “chaos comfort zone,” where it serves us, and where it quietly...

Some weeks you feel aligned and on top of the world… and other weeks you’re in a low-grade funk wondering if anyone even likes you. In this episode, we get real about what it looks like to move through both. From making decisions in a bad headspace, to recognizing that feelings aren’t facts, to learning how to ride the “peaks and valleys” of life without blowing everything up in the moment—we’re t...

March is the perfect time to pause and check in on the goals and intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Are you still aligned with them—or has life taken you somewhere unexpected? In this episode of Relentless and Real , we talk about the reality of progress, the frustration of slow growth, and the courage it takes to pivot when your original plan no longer feels right. We share personal...

What if the hard season you’re in is actually building capacity for what’s next? In this episode of Relentless and Real , we talk about grief, mindset shifts, and why midlife can feel heavier than we expected. From navigating loss and the “sandwich generation” to wiping out on the ski hill (nine times!) and going back anyway, we unpack what it really means to embrace constructive discomfort. We ex...

In this episode of Relentless and Real , we’re talking about something many of us don’t want to admit: people-pleasing isn’t kindness — it’s often fear in disguise. Are you naturally a “yes” person? Do you find yourself over-explaining, over-giving, or staying longer than you should just to avoid conflict, rejection, or being misunderstood? We unpack what we’re actually afraid of when we people-pl...

In this episode, we talk about what happens when the goals, tools, and versions of ourselves that once worked don’t fit anymore. Feeling lost isn’t failure—it’s often a signal that growth is happening. We explore why discomfort is part of personal growth, how doing unfamiliar things can feel sticky and confusing, and why being uncomfortable usually means you’re right on track. If we were comfortab...

This Valentine’s Day episode is a gentle reframe of what love actually looks like in real life. Not the highlight reel. Not the grand gestures. But the quiet, intentional choices we make when we’re tired, busy, and emotionally spent. I’m talking about presence, honesty, boundaries, and commitment—and how those things don’t threaten love, they protect it. We explore how our expectations of love hav...

In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet standards that shape real growth—the way we speak to ourselves, the promises we keep when no one is looking, and the courage it takes to start again. Because the truth is: we’re fully entitled to a restart any day we want . We share how we’re honoring what we know about our bodies, leaning into rest and slower evenings, and using our time more intenti...

There is a version of me that existed just to survive. And if you're not her anymore—you don’t owe anyone an apology. In this episode of Relentless and Real , we’re kicking off Quarter 1 with an honest conversation about identity, growth, and self-trust. We’re talking about outgrowing old roles, habits, and expectations—and why January isn’t about becoming “better,” but becoming more real . This c...

Christmas has a way of turning up the pressure—on families, relationships, and ourselves. In this Relentless & Real holiday episode, Arinn and Jody talk honestly about practicing extravagant love at Christmas without adding more stress or expectation. From releasing perfectionism and choosing presence, to fun, easy, and genuinely stress-free ways to create joy for your family, this conversatio...

In this episode of Relentless and Real , Jody and Arinn break down the underrated superpower that transforms relationships, leadership, confidence, and everyday connection: curiosity . Learn why our brains default to judgment, comparison, and assumptions—and how asking better questions instantly builds trust, deepens conversation, and turns strangers into allies. With relatable stories, practical...

In this episode of Relentless and Real Podcast, Jody and Arinn dive into the power of honest self-reflection - the kind that shifts your perspective and reconnects you to what really matters. Inspired by questions brought about from Mel Robbins, Jody and Arinn explore what these questions stirred up in them personally, and how their own interpretation's opened the door to deeper clarity and connec...

When was the last time you let yourself be fully, unapologetically you — even if it felt a little cringe? In this episode, Jody and Arinn dive into the art of letting go, having fun, and choosing joy on purpose. They talk about what it really takes to loosen up when life feels heavy, how to clear mental clutter so you can breathe again, and why joy isn’t something that “just happens” — it’s someth...

What if gossip could actually make your world better? In this episode, Jody and Arinn flip the script on a word we usually only associate with drama. They dive into the idea of “good gossip” — intentionally speaking words that build people up, bragging behind someone’s back in the best way, and choosing to spread stories that inspire instead of divide. They also unpack the danger of negative gossi...

What do you want for tomorrow? The life you’re building starts with the thoughts you choose today. In this episode, Jody and Arinn dive into the power of thinking forward — shifting your focus from what’s happened in the past to what God is inviting you into next. Instead of rehearsing old stories or staying stuck in what isn’t working, they explore how intention, belief, and mindset can open the...

Welcome to The Relentless and Real Podcast — where honest conversations meet relentless growth. In this first episode, hosts Jody and Arinn open up about who they are, why they started this podcast, and what it really looks like to chase growth, faith, and joy in the middle of real life. They talk about raising kids, building careers, nurturing marriage, and finding purpose while laughing through...