The Lighthearted Podcast

Story time! On today’s episode, Sara tells her full labor & birth story. 28 hours of excitement, hard work and faith! Find us @light_heartedpodcast Find us individually @mandy.kay.dixon & @_sara_harley

We are so excited to welcome you to this weeks episode where we talk about where confidence comes from, how to own singleness while waiting and how to focus on other peoples needs instead of your own! Join us as we interview out guest, Breanna Penrod, to the mic! Find us @light_heartedpodcastFind Breanna on TikTok & Instagram

The time has come where it is no longer the beginning of the year. If you're like most people, you may be realizing that your goals have gotten away from you, and it's time to rethink those New Years resolutions! Well, here’s a treat for you! Not a brownie or cookie, but a whole episode on building a healthy relationship with physical health and wellness. If you need more of a slow inch by inch ap...

Introducing Sara’s college roommate, Kate Hulet! Kate it the gal to ask all of your beauty questions to! How do I de-clutter my closet? How do I curate a wardrobe that feels like me? How can I be both modest and trendy? What does it look like to be naturally beautiful? Check out this week’s episode to enjoy some much needed lighthearted, yet inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling uplif...

Do you want to feel less mentally stressed and cluttered? Welp, today is your lucky day! Our new Life Revamp Series is here! Listen to the first episode, where we talk all things mental stress; overstimulation, going too fast, fear, anxiety, over thinking, too many goals, and so much more. Unload your mental clutter with us, and start implementing the easy habits we discuss in the episode to creat...

Let’s celebrate our 30th episode together with podcaster and Jesus-lover, Maleia Taylor! She is passionate about Jesus, and is an excellent example of what it looks like to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. Get ready to feel fired up, as we talk about trusting and believing in a faithful God, creating a firm foundation in Jesus and letting ourselves dance with joy in Him! Follow...

Toothpaste facials??? You heard right! Listen to today’s podcast, as we wing a lighthearted conversation about our skincare journeys!

Get ready for some spiritual wisdom from our friend Tanner Ferrara! Give a round of applause to this powerhouse who is always striving to be his best with God. We talk all things movement, injuries, aligning our will with Gods and how to maintain a posture of learning and humility. Welcome to The Lighthearted Podcast! Find us @light_heartedpodcast Find Tanner @ginganinja1.0

Ever wonder what type of traveler you are? This week Amanda gives Sara a travel quiz to understand what type of traveling and adventures are best for her! Enjoy this casual and funny conversation to lighten up your midweek! Insta: light_heartedpodcast

The three besties are together again! Tune in to check out Amanda and Sara’s interview with Kim! We talk about mom life, our current favorite things, hearing God through music, dreaming unrealistic dreams and don’t forget the how- to’s of romanticizing. You won’t want to miss it! Insta: @light_heartedpodcast

Get ready for this simple, yet lighthearted conversation where we talk about Amanda's spontaneous trip to Arizona, Sara’s difficult weekend with sickness and anticipation of her move to SC, and we finish up the episode with some advice from our listeners! Listen to this episode while you're driving to work, on a morning walk, or even while you're doing the dishes! If you want a chance to be featur...

Change of plans!! We had an interview planned to release this week, but after some technical difficulties, you all get a new episode that we recorded yesterday! In today's episode we jump straight into a life update about Sara’s house hunting trip, we talk about how to create a morning routine unique to you, and an episode of the Lighthearted Podcast itsn't the same without some GREAT conversation...

Hey friends! Today we sat down to record, and after a little while we both felt like the topic we originally planned for wasn't right. So, naturally we pressed record again and let God facilitate. From our insights on Passion 2023 about fear and discipleship, to a random catch up. This conversation is lighthearted, fun, inspirational and completely unplanned! We hope this episode blesses you and b...

Let’s start the new year off with looking back on 2022 as we share 22 things we learned! Listen in as we share struggles of faith, give some strong, bold opinions and try our best to romanticize the upcoming year! Follow us on light_heartedpodcast

All we can say is, anyone else excited for the new year? We are! This episode is all about goals, intentional and new beginnings! And we hope that as we dream a little and talk about our words for the year, it will inspire you to dream and create amazing things in 2023!Follow us on: light_heartedpodcast

Merry Christmas from The Lighthearted Podcast! We feel so blessed to have your support and love. Thank you! We're so excited for the new year, and we have some good episodes coming your way. If you've liked this podcast so far, please share with your friends and family members who may need a little pick me up and a reminder of God's love! Find us at light_heartedpodcast on instagram! Can't wait to...

Worth, growth and waiting seasons! Yes, you heard that right…more on the topic of waiting seasons, but with a bit more excitement 😉 Tune in today to hear life updates, the lessons we've learned recently and our conversion on growth.

Mckinley is a dear friend of ours, and we are so excited for you to listen to this inspiring and spunky episode! We talk about insights on noticing the magic in our lives, trusting God and feeling both joy and sadness. Oh! And don’t forget her fun story being a proud owner of her two cute rats, Peanut Butter and Jelly! Mckinley is truly an inspiration and joy to be around. Tune in to the listen, a...

What is the secret to happiness? Find out when you listen to this weeks episode as we ...

Can you believe in? We've already hit our 16th episode! To celebrate, we thought we'd mix it up by sharing our favorite holiday tips as Thanksgiving and Christmas approach. The holidays can be stressful and chaotic at points, which is why we hope these tips will help you focus on the why behind all the festivities and lights, Jesus Christ's birth. We are also so excited to learn from God's word wi...

Stay tuned for one of our most lighthearted episodes yet! This episode needs no introduction. Listen to this week's episode for a pick me up, a good laugh and for some pretty hilarious stories from Sara's most recent trip to Virginia and DC. To join our December Scripture Study Challenge early, click the link below. December Scripture Study Challenge

Welcome Kianna Steadman to the Podcast with us! Mindfulness and meditation are what you might call buzz words, but Kianna makes these buzz words easy to understand for any beginner out there. Or maybe you've dabbled in meditation for a while, but you've gotten out of the habit and need that extra push to restart. Kianna's got your back! In this conversation we cover questions about the relationshi...

Welcome Sisters and friends! We had a blast diving into all of our favorite things. Join us as we laugh and share our favorite healthy tips, recipes, historical figures, places to travel, college memories, go to styles and other things with you! And try out our favorite recipes below! Post a picture with you and the muffins or cookies and tag us @light_heartedpodcast. Amanda’s Fav Double Chocolate...

Sisters and friends! We get real in this episode. Our listeners give us all the good advice: from building community, mountains, miscarriages, faith and processing emotions. We hope this episode leaves you inspired to apply some of it into your life!

Hey sisters! It's been a while since we've sat down to have a good light-hearted chit chat! Ever wonder what we do through the week? Well, now's your chance! In this episode you get an inside scoop on what a day in the life looks like for both of us and our toxic traits ;) Listen in to hear what we've been doing the last couple weeks and to get an update on Sara's waiting season. If you have any q...