The Nourisher Podcast

What happens when the face everyone recognizes finally gets to just be herself? Jackie Kingston spent nearly two decades as a familiar face in Amarillo building a career in local television while quietly wrestling with who she was beneath it all. In this episode, we talk about walking away from a role that had shaped her entire identity, what it actually looked like to rebuild her self-esteem on t...

Márcia Cook lost her two-year-old son in a tragic accident. Then a stillbirth. Then more miscarriages. Then her mother. All while battling her own health crisis on top of a childhood marked by abandonment, abuse, and racism. In this conversation, Márcia, author of Dare to Dream with Eyes Wide Open, talks about the moment she asked God if anyone in the world was hurting more than she was. The answe...

What does it actually mean to think for yourself, and why is it so hard right now? In this episode, I sit down with Cheryle Cooper (Amarillo writer, editor, and educator) for an honest conversation about one of the most important skills we can develop as women: critical thinking. Cheryle shares how she intentionally wove critical thinking into her homeschool curriculum, why she believes we've...

Welcome back to a little sweet treat episode! Today we're slowing down for a few minutes to talk about something that's been on my heart heading into summer. If you're anything like me, last summer flew by way too fast and you're determined to actually live this one. I'm getting personal about my own experience — the whirlwind of last summer, what I felt when it was over,...

DISCLOSURE: This episode contains open discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility. If any of these topics are sensitive for you right now, please listen at your own pace or save this one for when you're ready. ----------------- Mother's Day is coming, and this episode is for the women who are navigating it with a heavy heart. This week, I sat down with...

She packed up her family, moved to Ohio on an air mattress, and bet everything on a drone. Beth Flippo is the CEO and founder of DEXA — a drone delivery company that earned the same FAA certifications as Amazon and Google with a team of 25 people and a fraction of the budget. She's an embedded software engineer, a former Wall Street quantitative analyst, a mom of four, and the first female CE...

There are two kinds of tired. The kind you sleep off, and the kind that's been quietly building for years. In this episode, I sat down with Marcy McKay — author, speaker, and mindset coach — and y'all, she had me looking at my own life by the end of it. Marcy opens up about her 2017 house fire and how it forced her to uncover something she never expected: perfectionism, over-functioning,...

If you’re in a season of change — a move, a new chapter, a total life shake-up — this episode is for you. In this little treat of an episode, we’re digging into something most women don’t talk about: the quiet grief that comes with life transitions, and the sneaky trap of trying to rebuild your old life instead of actually growing into your new one. The version of you that had it all together? She...

In honor of International Women in Aviation Month, this episode of The Nourisher Podcast features two inspiring women from International Aerospace Coatings who are breaking barriers in the aviation industry. Kaitlyn Pereida, a 23-year-old aircraft painter, shares how she transitioned from graphic design into aviation and what it’s like stepping into leadership at a young age in a male-dominated fi...

In this episode of the Recomposed series, we’re talking about body image, confidence, and what it really means to feel beautiful in your own skin. This week, I’m joined by boudoir photographer Abby Craft , who shares how she pivoted from marketing into boudoir photography and how that leap not only changed her business, but her life. We dive into the misconceptions around boudoir photography, the...

Some conversations stay with you long after the recording ends, and this is one of them. In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast , I sit down with Kimberly Griggs , owner of Ignite Consulting & Coaching , for an honest conversation about loss, resilience, and the quiet work of rebuilding a life you never planned for. Kimberly shares her story of losing her father to cancer, and just six weeks...

Motherhood doesn’t always follow the path we imagine. Sometimes, it asks more of us than we ever thought possible. In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast , I visit with Haley Crow, a mom of two whose journey has been shaped by resilience, faith, and deep love. Haley shares her experience raising her daughter Olivia, who has Down syndrome and is a childhood cancer survivor, while also navigating...

What does leadership look like when hustle stops working and presence starts to matter more? In this episode, I sit down with dance studio owner and leader Schae Sissel for an honest, thoughtful conversation about growth, motherhood, burnout, and redefining success in seasons that demand more of us. We unpack what it means to clear the desk —to release perfectionism, stop carrying everything alone...

In this final episode of The Nourisher Podcast for 2025, I sit down with trauma-informed wellness coach, pediatric occupational therapist, and author Cristina Simmons for a deeply honest conversation about survival mode, emotional eating, grief, and reclaiming your relationship with your body. Cristina shares her story of navigating profound loss, raising a child with special needs, and living for...

In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with Amarillo creative and small-business owner Megan Lewis for a raw conversation about grief, therapy, and the deeply personal journey of reclaiming yourself after life cracks you open. Megan shares how experiencing profound grief led her to pursue therapy consistently for the first time opening the door to emotional healing, self-awareness, a...

This week’s solo episode is a soft place to land in a little love letter to the women who are doing their best, even when life feels jam-packed, messy, or just plain exhausting. Between a packed work schedule, nightly commitments, tennis practice, getting sick over the weekend, and the sprint to make it to Thanksgiving with your sanity intact… sometimes being “the strong one” feels like a full-tim...

In today’s episode of The Nourisher Podcast , I’m honored to sit down with Amarillo author, speaker, and advocate Tiffaney Childers — a woman who knows what it means to face the unthinkable and still choose to rise. After losing both her parents to suicide, navigating years of chronic pain, and confronting the silence that so often surrounds grief, Tiffaney found her way to purpose. Her new book,...

Content Warning This episode includes open discussions about body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and postpartum struggles. Please listen with care. If you are currently in recovery or these topics feel especially tender, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being and take breaks or skip this episode if needed. You are not alone, and support is always available. Episode Description What happens...

In this today's episode of The Nourisher Podcast , I sit down with professional golfer and Thai native Loukyee Songprasert to talk about courage, culture, and chasing new dreams. From growing up in Thailand and earning a full-ride golf scholarship to West Texas A&M, to navigating the challenges of language barriers, homesickness, and cultural differences, Loukyee’s story is one of perseve...

What happens when you stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and finally choose yourself? In today's episode, I sit down with Emily-Jane Sarroff—“The Brand Artist” all the way from Australia—who shares her journey from architecture student to creative entrepreneur, and what it really looks like to build a life and business in alignment with your soul. Emily-Jane opens up about leav...

What if your questions about God weren’t something to hide, but a way to grow closer to Him? In this conversation, I sit down with Erin Hicks Moon — writer, podcaster, and Texas Panhandle native — to talk about her new book I Have Questions: The Spiritual Practice of Having It Out with God . Erin opens up about her own story, from navigating faith in hard seasons to finding the courage to be compl...

In today's episode, Kaitlin Garrett opens up about her lifelong journey with body image struggles from the weight she carried as a child to the moment she chose to reclaim her health through weight loss surgery . With honesty and courage, she reflects on the bullying, the constant pressure to be smaller, and the ways those experiences shaped her self-esteem and relationships . Kaitlin also sh...

In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with Karen Benckenstein who is a teacher, writer, and encourager who knows what it means to begin again. After walking through divorce, career changes, loss, and seasons of struggle, Karen found the courage to reinvent herself and return to her first love: writing. Karen opens up about what it takes to pick yourself up after life’s hardest seaso...

In this conversation, Marissa shares her journey from a career in psychology to becoming a medical esthetician. She discusses the challenges and transformations she faced during her life transitions, particularly during COVID, which prompted her to reevaluate her career and pursue her passion for aesthetics. Marissa emphasizes the importance of personal fulfillment, support systems, and the deeper...

In this deeply honest episode of The Nourisher Podcast , I sit down with nutritional coach, Haley Sparks Pullen, to talk about her powerful transformation from years of disordered eating and self-loathing to becoming a woman who now teaches others how to nourish their bodies from a place of love, not punishment. Haley opens up about the early seeds of her struggle with body image, how the trauma o...