Roots and Rise

The girls had so much fun with Miss Oklahoma, Tess Dorrell, that we kept her around as long as possible for a rapid fire, interview session. All you Miss O hopefuls, take notes. (maybe of what not to do...)

Kels and Madi have the honor of sitting down with the current Miss Oklahoma, Tessa Dorrell, to talk about her title, experiences, struggles, and future plans. In perfect roots and rise fashion, nothing is off the table and we really get to see the person behind the sash.

What if discipline didn't feel hard, but instead felt like something you actually wanted to come back to? We've been taught that discipline has to feel rigid, intense, and restrictive. We think that's why so many people can't stick with it. In this episode we are talking about the difference between motivation and discipline, how to create routines you ACTUALLY crave, and how s...

We're focusing on Faith, but not the kind you grew up hearing about. In this episode we open up about our real doubts, the beliefs we’ve quietly wrestled with, and the parts of Christianity that have shaped and challenged us. This includes the role of women in the church, how we approach people labeled “immoral,” and the pressure for women to be partnered to be whole. We’re asking the questio...

In this episode Kels and Madi open up about the hardest thing they have never told anyone. They  address the shame and fear that keep us disconnected, and the parts of us that we are hiding because they feel wrong. The girls take some listener comments and confessions about the hardest thing they've never told anyone, and explore how similar we all really are.

In this shorter, light-hearted episode, Kels and Madi ask each other "rapid fire" questions. This one is nothing short of comical and unhinged.

In this episode, Kels and Madi have the privilege of learning all about Circle of Care and the foster care experience with Vice President of Development, Shannon Davis. She gives us low down on what it takes to be an effective foster parent, why it's not for just anyone, and ways we CAN all help. Shannon also shares her personal experiences with fostering and adoption in this thoughtful and h...

Kels and Madi sit down with their friend and producer Charlie Ludden to discuss his personal experience living as a Black man in Oklahoma. They break down the microagressions that are still very prevalent and listen for ways they can be better allies and friends. 

Kels and Madi do a random AMA to eachother. From body issues and sex, to trauma and inspirations, this is one of THE most vulnerable and relatable episodes released yet. Listen now.

Kels is diving back into the world of performing, and Madi is releasing the performative mask her social media cleanse has revealed. The girls dive into their fears, realizations, and intimate stories to deeply connect with listeners.

Kels and Madi are back for season 3 with an intention to bring more honesty, inclusivity, and vulnerability. This season opener explores what to do when your New Year intentions start off on the wrong foot. From falling off a treadmill to accidentally being mean girls, Kels and Madi explore what it takes to apologize, pivot, and the deep lessons that come from self exploration and ditching firm ex...

Live from Queens, its Kels and Madi. You're getting a true experience with the girls filming a podcast the morning after their epic broadway experience, smack dab in the middle of their New York trip. 

Welcome to a crowd favorite kind of episode: Madi and Kels are unhinged, hilarious, but also deeply spiritual and emotional. Enjoy this episode that hits to the core and hopefully doesn't get us cancelled...

In this episode we are interviewing not only one of our best friends and garage gals, but an up and coming music star, Kellye Rae. Kellye encourages us to chase our dreams and to feel more confident in WHO we are as women. You will leave this episode feeling a fire lit inside of you.

Kels and Madi interview each other on their rapid fire hot takes. Per usual, this leads to a side conversation about Kelsey's new alter ego, among other hilarious off topic, topics. Tune in for a good giggle!

In this episode, Madi and Kels get candid with real life struggles in the current and past seasons on their lives. From eating disorders, to people pleasing tendencies, confronting these parts of life together makes for a relatable episode.

Kels and Madi are discussing the imperative presence of whimsy in a women's life. How do we lose it, then find it and implement the outrageous quirkiness that makes us whimsical? Listen to find out more. 

Kels and Madi breaking the stigma of "ladies don't talk about..." and talking about it. They're exploring the fear of shame and the freedom of finding healthy physical connection in their marriages.

Kels and Madi explore areas of their lives that could be categorized as enemies, and what they're actively doing to pursue God through them.

Kels and Madi discuss ways they have been rooted in their faith this week, and areas  where they feel they could rise up and be better christians. This segues into talk about how it's hard to receive love with our guards down. 

Could dismantling the emotional barriers of the patriarchy and allowing society to get comfortable with uncomfortable feelings be the cure? It's never that simple, but this episode is sure to enlighten and connect with most listeners.

In this episode, Kels and Madi explore the relationship between codependency and the Christian faith. By exploring what codependency actually means and how it effects many of us, the girls are able to explore how it causes a deterrence from the church and creates a barrier between loving people as the are and being christians.

Kels and Madi are back for season 2. This season is focusing on The Messy Middle of life, specifically, in this episode, what happens when you aren't quite where you planned to be in life. 

Kels and Madi made a bonus episode to hold listeners over until the fall. The intention behind this episode is simply to make each other laugh. 

The title says it all. In this season 1 finale episode, Kels and Madi confess the things they once proclaimed they would never do...and now absolutely partake in. This episode is full of humor and connection, helping to bridge the gap between judgement and acceptance.