Worst Foot Forward

In this conversation, Rafe and Stephanie explore the complexities of mental health, focusing on personal experiences with depression, ADHD, and the impact of family trauma. They discuss the importance of therapy, medication, and self-awareness in navigating mental health challenges. Through their candid dialogue, they emphasize the need for open discussions about difficult topics and the role of a...

In this episode of  Worst Foot Forward , Rafe and Steph sit down with Rafe’s sister,  Kathryne , for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about grief, healing, and what happens after loss changes everything. Kathryne shares her perspective on losing their mom, how the last 14 months reshaped her life, and what healing has actually looked like in real time—not the Instagram version. They...

Most people have an opinion about therapy — even if they’ve never tried it. In this episode, we talk about the different counseling and healing modalities we’ve actually experienced, including CBT, EMDR, large group awareness training, and ketamine-assisted therapy. Where they came from, what they’re designed to do, and where they helped… or didn’t. We also explore the archetypes of people who fee...

In this episode, Rafe and Steph dig into the real difference between  habits  and  rituals —how one keeps your life moving, and the other gives your life meaning. We talk about the small, almost invisible habits that quietly shape our days… and the intentional rituals that anchor us, ground us, and pull us back to ourselves. From morning routines to relationship rituals, from creativity to spiritu...

In this episode, Rafe and Steph sit down to talk about  synchronicity —those strange little overlaps, nudges, and coincidences that almost feel like the universe is trying to get your attention. We explore the moments that shaped us, the times the timing felt too perfect to ignore, and what it looks like when you finally start trusting the signs instead of explaining them away. From childhood ritu...

In this episode, we open with the message Rafe received in his first ketamine session — the moment the universe told him,  “You’re the only one who can give the message you carry.”  We talk about what it means to believe in your own work even when no one else sees the vision yet. We dig into the creative lives we had  before  we met each other — Steph’s poetry and prose, Rafe’s songwriting and sto...

On today’s episode, we explore how  Worst Foot Forward  got its name and why it captures so much of our story. We go back to the beginning — the divorces, the unraveling, the seasons where everything we knew fell apart. And then we talk about what came after: the rebuilding, the unexpected grace, and the start of the Steph & Rafe era. This is an episode about origins, resilience, and the quiet...

Rafe sits down to talk about one of the most defining moments of his life — saying goodbye to his mom after two years of silence. This episode dives into what it means to set boundaries with someone you love, to forgive without permission, and to show up when it matters most. With Steph beside him, they unpack grief, healing, faith, and the kind of love that survives even the hardest goodbyes. It’...

We’re Rafe and Steph — artists, lovers, parents, and partners who’ve walked through faith, divorce, and everything in between. This podcast is where we talk about the beautiful mess of being human — spirituality, sex, marriage, creativity, and the lessons we keep learning the hard way.