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Believe it or not, the goal of marriage isn’t to become “one”. Marriage is learning to grow together, accepting one another, and enjoying the freedom of being our complete selves with that person. Tune in this week to discover how to be our best selves in a relationship by breaking cycles of enmeshment, building identity, and managing our emotions.

Is there something missing in your marriage? Maybe better communication skills or spending more time together would solve it. The key to what a marriage really needs is emotional connection. Marriage and family therapist David Jones joined me on the podcast this week to discuss how couples can create a connecting and satisfying marriage. David uses emotionally focused therapy to help couples recog...

Communicating is so much more than the words you say. This week on the podcast, we’re talking all about how to be a more effective, content-filled communicator. I’ve got 3 guidelines that will help you to having a more connected, powerful relationship with your spouse and other relationships in your life.

Tune in this week to hear from yoga instructor Sadie Best, as she shares how she’s made space for intuition to guide her life. Sadie is a mom of 3, a Lulu Lemon ambassador, and the director of BestSelf Retreats. She describes how her intuition has guided her through a diagnosis, navigating a faith transition, and eventually led her to the practice of yoga. You can find Sadie on Instagram @sadiebes...

Do you want to be happy? Often we say we want to be more happy in life, but is that what we really mean? There's a higher way than can offer you more love, creativity, and discovery than being happy can- living intentionally. On this week's episode I share strategies on how to live with intention. We look at being present with negative emotions, conscious thinking in relationships, and making spac...

Meredith Snarr went from the throws of motherhood to racing a full Ironman. This week on the podcast, Meredith (my amazing sister-in-law) shares her inspiring journey of the hardships of training for an Ironman, balancing her dreams and having a family, and the confidence she gained while achieving the impossible. Your motivation will be on fire listening to this episode!

How do you parent adult children? What is your role and purpose in that relationship? This week on the podcast we tackle the messiness that parent and adult children dynamics can have. We take a look at how to connect in new ways, setting boundaries together, and learning to accept their choices as they are with no pain. I promise it’s possible to feel love and fulfillment in yourself and your chi...

This week’s episode is such a special one. I have Angie McReaken join me, who is the adoptive mother in our 3 part adoption series, as she share her and her husband’s journey of choosing to adopt their son Crosby. Angie was adopted at 3 years old and can relate to the beautiful connection and heartache that comes with being adopted. Through her shared experience, she wanted to offer a loving home...

It’s hard to celebrate the holidays when family members can make it difficult for you. They're meant to be enjoyed! I got you. This week, I share 11 short tips on how to create a better holiday experience with family. It’s learning to care for yourself, setting clear boundaries, and choosing ahead of time how you want to think about others. Decide what you need to do these next few weeks to enjoy...

In the second part of our featured adoption story, birth father Stefan White shares his perspective on choosing to place his child, Crosby, for adoption. Stefan has a unique view to share about the challenges of being a birth father, the importance of addressing mental health, and how to decide if adoption is the best option for your family.    You can find Stefan on Instagram: @stefansh...

This week on the podcast we're looking at the power of setting boundaries. It's important to protect your emotional and physical health, space, time, and needs, and that's why in this episode I'll be teaching you how to set a boundary. We take a look at what exactly is a boundary, how to implement them with others, and what it can mean for the relationships in your life. Books mentioned in the epi...

This week's episode is a story dear to my heart as I'm joined by birth mom Nicole Morgan, who shares her journey of deciding to place her child for adoption. Nicole recounted her experience with great heartache, connection, and love that came with one of the hardest choices she's ever made. She continues to enjoy a relationship with her son Crosby and his adoptive parents to this day. Nicole is a...

Our kids don't always show up in the way we want them to. They'll make mistakes and not meet the expectations you've set for them. The thing is, it doesn't have to mean anything about you. This week I share 3 strategies to help us when our kids come to us with difficult news. We'll look at how to prepare beforehand, listening and reflecting in the conversation, and communicating boundaries. This i...

My guest this week is May Bradley, as she shares her experience of losing her daughter to suicide and founding the suicide support group LOSS- Loved Ones Suicide Survivors. May expresses the grieving process of having a loved one die by suicide, teaches tools for responding to traumatic loss, and offers how to better care for those around us. You can find LOSS support group on Facebook: https://ww...

Do you know someone who's extremely defensive? Maybe you struggle with feeling defensive yourself. This week, discover the secret to combating defensive feelings by learning what happens in your brain and body, understanding the reasons behind those feelings, and what you're making it mean about yourself. I'm also sharing responsive techniques for those moments when your guard goes up and how to o...

Tune in this week as we dive into the grieving process with Megan Wiggins. At 14 years old, Megan lost her dad in a scuba diving accident and has a powerful story about the strength she's gained since that experience. She shares ways to navigate the grief cycle, how to manage and settle into intense emotions, and ways loved ones can best support those who are experiencing grief. She has wisdom bey...

Did you know you don't have to believe every thought your brain offers you? They feel and seem real. You may really feel deficient and unloveable, or see other people as being difficult. But here's the thing: your thought aren't always true. Cognitive distortions are tendencies or patterns of thinking that are false and often irrational. After all, the way you think is what you believe about reali...

This week Amanda Eardley shares with me her journey of moving through a faith transition. We unpack the honest feelings of betrayal, grief, and fear that can come with life transitions and claiming your own authenticity. Amanda offers how she navigated new relationships, took ownership of her own spirituality, and discovered a new community. This may be a difficult episode for some, so I challenge...

Do you wish your spouse would get things done the way you want? Or your kids would just listen to you more? There are so many barriers that can separate and divide you from the people you love. But here's the secret my friends: when you blame the person, you're not creating connection. When you blame people, it creates defensiveness. Don't worry though, there's a better way- blame the system. The...

Do you fear change in your life? Elise Willits shares how her life was changed when she was thousands of miles away from her family and home, in an unfamiliar place, and stuck in a worldwide pandemic. Elise served an 18 month mission for the LDS Church in Houston, Texas during the pandemic, and tells me how she discovered confidence on the other side of fear, and the opportunities that change can...

Tune in this week for advice on how to manage having an emotionally sensitive child. I'm thinking of you parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, family members! Emotionally sensitive kids can be tough, but only if you don't have the right strategies to implement. I invite you to ask the question, how are your thoughts affecting your relationship with your child? We're going to look at managing y...

I've got a special episode as Amy Mair, a health and wellness coach, joins me to discuss body image and overcoming dysfunctional eating. Amy has so much wisdom to share on this topic as she has degrees in exercise science, psychology, physical therapy and massage therapy. We explored aspects of what a healthy relationship with food really looks like, managing your emotions, and how to truly come t...

On this week's episode my guest Kara Olsen shares about finding herself as a 34 year old single mom, some college behind her, and newly divorced. Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about her future, Kara took her circumstances and found a way to thrive despite her life not ending up the way she thought it would. You are going to fall in love with Kara as she shares about her journey navigating divo...

Want to know a secret? Belonging is just a feeling. That’s it! It’s not a group, or neighborhood, or religious belief. It’s a feeling that you get to decide to have. Tune in this week as we deep dive into what it truly means to belong and be a part of a community because no matter wherever you are, that’s exactly where you should be. And I’m so glad you’re there.

For my very first episode, I have my good friend Jamie Austin join me as she shares her experience of being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). We’re discussing not only the physical, but mental challenges that come with a chronic illness. Jamie is a living example that it’s possible to have with a chronic illness and still live a fulfilling, rewarding life.