You Know, Balance

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the small habits that have deeply transformed my relationship with God lately going back to church consistently, taking notes during sermons, and learning how to pray out loud. I also open up about my own journey of stepping away from church for a season, the shame and fear I felt returning, and how God faithfully led me back with grace and open arms. This e...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a very honest conversation about mental health, entrepreneurship, isolation, and purpose. After transitioning from nursing into running Pearl Candle Co. full time, I experienced a season of feeling deeply unfulfilled, isolated, and honestly confused even while living a life I had prayed for. In this episode, I open up about the mental health side of working for your...

In today’s episode I’m sharing a little life update and what’s been making me feel so good lately. With the sunshine back and the days getting longer, I’ve felt such a shift in my mood, energy, and routine. I’m talking about getting outside more, starting to run (something I never thought I could do), and how I’ve been dialing in my sleep and finding what actually works best for my body. I’m also...

In today’s episode I’m sharing some of the things that have truly helped me on my health and wellness journey. From pantry staples and high-protein snacks to daily habits, and supplements that I love. I’m also talking about some of the things I wish I knew when I first started focusing on my health, and why tools and products can be helpful but ultimately consistency and simple habits are what mak...

Over the past couple of weeks I decided to take a break from Instagram, and honestly, I didn’t realize how much space social media was taking up in my mind until I stepped away from it. In this episode I’m sharing what I noticed during that time from feeling more present in my real life and spending more intentional time with my husband, to praying more and leaning into my relationship with Jesus...

In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about what it feels like to love Jesus… but still feel unqualified to talk about Him. We’ll talk about seasons of drifting, seasons of leaning back in, fear of saying the wrong thing, and the quiet imposter syndrome that can creep into our faith. I’m unpacking what it means to be a witness, not a theologian. Why the power isn’t in our delivery but in the gospe...

The last two weeks have been messy. Family medical emergencies. Hospital visits. Disrupted routines. Emotional exhaustion. In this episode, I’m sitting down and sharing what balance actually looked like in the middle of chaos. Some days I worked out. Some days it was just a walk. Some days I hit my protein goal. Some days I absolutely didn’t. But I controlled what I could. We’re talking about stay...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about ingredient labels without the fear, guilt, or extremes. I share my personal journey of going from not caring at all… to caring a little too much… and how I found a balanced approach to grocery shopping that feels sustainable and peaceful. We’ll cover:• Why ingredients matter (beyond calories) • How to use a simple 5-second label rule • My personal go-to swap...

This episode is a heart-level conversation about honoring your body through nourishment, strength, and balance. We talk about eating enough to support your body, why women need all macros, the role muscle plays in health, and three common signs of under-eating. I also share why prioritizing yourself matters and why slowing down even when life feels busy is essential for both physical and mental we...

In this episode of You Know, Balance , we’re talking about what balance actually means and why it has nothing to do with being perfect. I’m sharing the story behind the name of this podcast, the “salad and fries” mentality, and how I moved from being extremely strict with food and fitness to finding a more sustainable, healthy way to live. We talk about consistency, intentional eating, high-protei...

In this very first episode of You Know, Balance , I’m sharing my story the honest, unfiltered version. I’ve been on both sides of wellness: tracking every bite, stressing over every workout, and trying to be perfect… and then swinging completely the other way, not caring at all and feeling disconnected from myself. Neither one felt good. In this episode, I talk about how I found my way to a more b...