Start Scared

In today’s episode of Start Scared, I reflect on a sermon from church over Philippians 1:1-11 and what it means to cultivate joyful fellowship with God and each other in 2026. From grace and peace to prayer and community, this episode invites you to reflect on how connected your faith is and how we are never meant to shine alone. 💊GUT PERSONAL: Personalized supplements and programs to heal your g...

In 2026, instead of picking a word for the year, I am choosing how I want to be, feel, and act. In this episode, I share my personal declaration and mantra for the year, along with the scriptures that are helping me release urgency, pressure, and control. ✨ Call to Action: Create your own declaration, Scripture of the year, or mantra and share it with me. I’d love to hear what God is stirring in...

Today’s episode is a replay of our most listened to episode of the year and I just want to say thank you. Thank you for listening to Start Scared, for sharing the show, and for being such an incredible part of this community. Even if you’ve already listened to this episode, I encourage you to tune in again. You might hear it differently this time or walk away with a new takeaway. I’m so grateful f...

This weekend reminded me why parenting, boundaries, and friendship all matter. From a near missed fishing trip lesson to a husband and kid free girls’ weekend, this episode is about responsibility, consequences, happiness, and giving yourself permission to live, too. You can be a present mom and a present friend. Both matter. Merry Christmas, Mama! 🤍 📖 REDISCOVER YOU is a 30 day guided journal d...

In this short Christmas season episode, I share the legend behind the candy cane and how it points us back to Jesus. We talk about the difference between temporary holiday happiness and the true joy found only in Christ. With Paul’s letter to the Philippians as our guide, we’re reminded to stay rooted in joy, contentment, and the real gift of Christmas. 💰GREENLIGHT: Earn $30 when you sign up for...

This weekend at Frank’s family ranch in San Saba was everything my soul needed—no makeup, no expectations, just real friendship, belly laughs, and slow moments that filled my cup. 🫧HERBAL FACE FOOD: The most potent anti-aging, multi-correction, anti-viral skin care product on the market. No fillers, no chemicals, no BS. I am OBSESSED and I know you will be, too!  - https://herbalfacefood.com/?afm...

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through our full five-day Scottsdale and Grand Canyon trip... what we did, what we loved, the things that surprised us, and why this trip ended up being exactly what our family needed. We are typically beach vacation people, but this one slowed us down and reminded me that sometimes the best memories are made when you choose the unfamiliar. Mentioned in this epi...

This weekend in Stephenville turned into a whole word straight from Acts 20:24. Addison’s church shared a powerful message on being “the other” in a world of sameness, especially with Thanksgiving and tricky family dynamics coming up. We’re talking hope, joy, forgiveness, running your race, staying in your lane, and showing up with grace in places that feel hard. 💊 GUT PERSONAL: Personalized supp...

A sweet recap of my annual girls trip! One of my favorite traditions in all its the simplicity, and the blessing of a friendship where silence feels like home. Spa day, delicious shared meals, football, books, chats by the pool and the reminder that taking time for yourself matters more than you think. 📖 REDISCOVER YOU is a 30 day guided journal designed to help you reconnect with who YOU are bey...

What started as a wall full of hats turned into a reminder that growth doesn’t have to be perfect. In this short episode, I share how my impatient self decided to hang my cowboy hats around our mirror (even though I’ve been banned from hanging things 😂). There are a few holes in the wall, but you know what? Progress is progress — and I’m proud of it. If you need a little reminder that messy growt...

TW: Deer Hunting In this episode, I share the real, raw, and emotional story of my very first hunt. From the nerves and tears to the laughs, the wildlife, and the memories made, this trip taught me so much about fear, gratitude, and stepping way outside my comfort zone. 🫧HERBAL FACE FOOD: The most potent anti-aging, multi-correction, anti-viral skin care product on the market. No fillers, no chem...

Ever feel that wave of mom guilt when you do something for yourself? SAME. In this episode, I’m sharing about my upcoming 10-day trip to Colorado with my husband... The excitement, the guilt, and the reminder that it’s okay to be both. If you’ve ever struggled with leaving your kids or taking time for yourself, this one’s for you. 💛 ☀️TIDERUNNER RETREAT: Vacation rental in Port O’Connor, Texas. T...

This week, I’m taking you back to a very special place in my heart, St. Augustine, Florida. My husband Frank, our 10-year-old Bruce, and I spent fall break exploring the city where I went to college. We did all the touristy things, ate amazing food, and visited the places that shaped who I am today. In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing the full-circle gratitude that came from walking through old...

This week, I’m diving into Romans 5:1–11 (ESV), a passage that’s full of hope, peace, and reminders of how deeply God loves us. During my Bible study, a few words really stood out to me: hope and reconciled. Because of our faith, we have peace with God through Jesus, our relationship with Him is restored, and we’re no longer His enemies. My biggest takeaway? Because of Jesus’ love and sacrifice, I...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the things on your plate? You’re not alone, friend. Today I’m chatting with Andrea Liebross, business and life coach, speaker, and author of She Thinks Big. Andrea helps high-achieving women entrepreneurs stop thinking small and start creating extraordinary results with the right systems and mindset. In this episode, we talk about why it’s so important to delegate (inste...

This weekend in South Texas, I was struck with a sudden wave of gratitude. For the land. For the sun. For the fresh air and good food. For friends who are more like family. For the kind of community where makeup doesn’t matter, kids are loved like your own, and conversations fill your soul. In this episode, I share a story from our time dove hunting at a friend’s ranch and how it reminded me that...

This week’s episode is short, sweet, and straight from my heart. I wasn’t feeling inspired to record today, and maybe that’s exactly why this message matters. In this episode, I share a moment from the other day when someone asked me, “What do you do now that you’re not teaching?” and I froze. I explain how that question left me feeling less than, and how it ties into the bigger reminder we all ne...

As a Christian, I wrestle with grief, shock, and the fear over how the death of Charlie Kirk could deepen political divisions. But I also hold onto hope: hope that tragedy might awaken compassion, that anger might be transformed, that we might lean into our shared humanity. Together, we’ll explore what we can do: turning off the 24-hour news cycle, stepping away from social media for a bit, engagi...

This week, I’m sharing a powerful experience from visiting our daughter at Tarleton State University and attending Timber Ridge Church with her and her friends. Watching young adults worship Jesus so boldly reminded me of my own college years and how different my story was. The message that morning centered on how Jesus multiplies our gifts, and Romans 12:7-8 deeply connected to my heart and what...

I used to love The Biggest Loser. I thought it was motivational, inspiring, and fascinating. But after watching the Netflix documentary, my perspective completely changed. I realized how extreme the diets and exercise were, and how harmful the messaging about people and weight really was. In this episode, I share my honest thoughts, what I learned, and why it’s okay to change your mind about thing...

Today, I’m sharing something that I’m doing just for me. After years of teaching and now as a mom to a child with ADHD and big emotions, I’ve always been fascinated by the brain, especially how trauma and ADHD affect kids. Since I’m not working right now, I decided to use this season to grow my knowledge in a way that lights me up. In this quick episode, I talk about why I enrolled in a trauma-inf...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Jenifer Price (aka Dr. Jen)—therapist, speaker, and proud boy mom—joins me to talk about the deep connection between a mother’s mental health and a child’s emotional intelligence. She opens up about how personal loss led to a journey of self-rediscovery and shares practical mental health hacks for busy moms and their kids. If you’ve ever felt guilty for prioritizing y...

Today’s episode is a real-time reflection, straight from the yoga mat to the mic. After taking a heated barre and yoga class, I found myself in an emotional moment connecting with younger Chrysty, the version of me who never felt like she had permission to try unless she could be perfect. I share what it looked like to give her (and myself) permission to be a beginner, to fall, to laugh, to try ne...

If you're a routine loving, checklist-making, control craving mama then this one's for you. 🙋‍♀️ In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been learning to loosen my grip on perfection, let go of the pressure to have it all figured out, and find more freedom in the messy middle. I talk about how I used to be ultra-rigid with structure (hi, Enneagram 6 👋), how burnout forced me to re-eva...

In this short episode, I am sharing a bit about a recent girls’ weekend getaway! It was only 30ish hours, but it reminded me how important it is to reconnect with myself, my friends, and the woman I am outside of motherhood. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to plan that getaway or dinner, consider this your nudge: Put it on the calendar, even if it’s just for a day, because you matter t...