Do you have a high school graduate this year? Or does someone you know? In this episode Alex is interviewing Krista, asking questions such as: -How do you celebrate a high school senior well? -How do you help them practically prepare for college? -How do you say goodbye when it’s time for them to leave (nooooooo… I’m not ready!)? -And what do you do about this grief over the loss? In this conversation, you will find practical advice and helpful questions to ask. Krista emphasizes the importance ...
Apr 30, 2024•37 min
What if instead of fighting our family, we fought FOR our family? This is the charge Chris and Julie Bennett are putting in front of us. That sounds like something we want to do, but how do we practically implement it? The Bennetts give us practical ways to implement grace, forgiveness, and hope into our relationships with our children, our spouse, and those we bring into our family fold. Family is about belonging - so our aim is to create a place of honesty, safety, and grace. Chris and Julie s...
Apr 23, 2024•42 min
Have you ever asked the question, "Does anyone like me?" Maybe people used to like you, but you are wondering if they do now. Or maybe your son or daughter is asking that question. Few admit they have these thoughts, and even less talk about them out loud. We're changing that! Today on the podcast we are discussing the topic of feeling liked and building friendships. We explore the middle school mentality that often resurfaces in adulthood, the impact of transitions on confidence, and the transf...
Apr 16, 2024•34 min
Molly Stillman's story is not all laughter and fun. She lost her mother at an early age. But it was watching her parents maneuver through hardship with levity and humor that modeled to her that life is always a combination of good and hard. Through their story and her own - Molly offers concrete examples of how taking ourselves and our circumstances too seriously can rob of us the joy that is also available. In this episode, Molly emphasizes the importance of the human experience in balancing jo...
Apr 09, 2024•41 min
Do you fear artificial intelligence (AI)? or augmented reality (AR)? Do you wonder what is going to happen if we, as a culture, transition to using these technologies more and more? We wonder that too. That's why we decided to have Jen Richey on the podcast. Jen is the Chief Strategy Officer of Gravity Jack, Inc. an augmented and virtual reality company. She is also a committed Christian who is striving to use their technology to further the gospel message in the world. In this conversation, Jen...
Apr 02, 2024•36 min•Ep. 449
Our bodies are changing...and well...that means our bodies are changing ;). Our trusted, go-to OBGYN, Dr. Carol Tanksle,y is back on the show to remind us that as our bodies change our need for intimacy does not. In fact, midlife can be a time of great emotional upheaval, or at least of emotional awareness, which can then impact how we experience sex. The combination of physical changes with all of the other external life circumstance changes, it's no surprise our bodies don't respond like they ...
Mar 26, 2024•40 min
Do you struggle with aging? Do you look in the mirror and wonder where the person you used to be went? Or maybe you are even having a hard time reading this description because your eye sight is changing but you don’t want to get glasses. In this conversation, Heather Creekmore, author and coach, discusses the fear of aging otherwise known as Gerascophobia – yes, there is really a name for it. She highlights the cultural shifts and ageism that contribute to this fear, as well as the pressure to ...
Mar 19, 2024•34 min
Just because we are middle-aged doesn't mean we need to look frumpy. In fact, fashion stylists and Instagram duo Julie Powell and Krista Olufson teach us just the opposite. This is a time in our lives when we want to feel good. How we dress in the morning can help with that. On their Instagram profile @lastseenwearing, Julie and Krista teach us how to style clothes instead of just wearing them. From accessories (hello belts are a big deal!) to the cut of a jean, we talk through how we can look f...
Mar 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 446
Do you want to make the most of your natural beauty? Do you want to feel good in the clothes you are wearing? In this conversation, Rebecca Reid, a certified personal color analyst, discusses the power of color analysis and how it can enhance personal style and beauty. She explains that each person is unique and their coloring should be reflected in their color palette. Rebecca also discusses the comeback color analysis is making in the world and the benefits it offers, such as simplifying decis...
Mar 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 445
Parenting young adults is no joke. We have all of the same love for them and yet little control. We watch them make decisions and wonder where we fit in their lives these days. We invited author and mom Mary Demuth to the show to discuss challenges parents face when their children become adults. Mary reminds us that parenting is an ongoing journey, and parents still have a mission once their children leave home. Mary provides practical advice on how to love, listen, and pray for adult children, ...
Feb 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 444
Buckle up Enneagram lovers – we’re diving into your favorite topic in light of marriage today. If you want to be more self aware, and improve how you operate in your most primary relationship, this episode is for you. Joining us is Christa Hardin, therapist and Enneagram expert. She is host of the popular Enneagram + Marriage podcast. Today she helps us understand why understanding our Instincts within each number of the Enneagram is important, why knowing where we are in the Conflict Triad matt...
Feb 20, 2024•50 min
It's one of our favorite episodes of the year. Word has it, it's one of yours too. In honor of Valentine's Day here are a few things we are "loving" right now. From our favorite boots to our must have nail polish, this episode settles in on the practical. It is THINGS we love after all. This is the one time each year we give it to you sister to sister, the things that are making our life work, or at least a little more enjoyable. Click on this link to get the e-booklet with all of the links to t...
Feb 12, 2024•47 min
Do you ever feel you are living in a world gone mad? Do you question whether peace is really possible? Brant Hansen, author and popular radio host, joins us for this important conversation with his quick wit and thoughtful ideas. We talk about being unoffendable and choosing peace, what it looks like to outsource our worries to God, and how we can trust God's plan, even when life spins out of control. Brant also explores the beauty of the Kingdom of God and the transformative power of focusing o...
Feb 06, 2024•46 min
You know the moment. You've said "Hello", but don't know what to say next? Yeah, we know that moment too. Which is why we are doing an episode on what to say when you've forgotten someone's name and you really feel like you should know it. Or you run into somebody at the grocery store and don't want to get into the hard details of how life has actually been going. We are all human. We don't always have the perfect response or eloquent conversation starter. This episode won't change that, but it ...
Jan 30, 2024•30 min
Are you someone who wants change but is afraid of the unknown? Do you ever wonder what would be on the other side of making a move that feels uncomfortable? Joining us today is best selling author, speaker, TV personality, and coach Michelle McKinney Hammond. Splitting time between Ghana and Chicago, Michelle is no stranger to change and innovation. She has moved from writing to speaking to singing to fashion designing to conference hosting… and more. At every stage Michelle evolves and creates,...
Jan 23, 2024•43 min
There's no kinda stress like money stress. The good news is the new year offers an opportunity to examine our spending habits and their root causes. We didn't want this new year marker to pass without looking at how we can evaluate our tendencies and be intentional with how and where we spend. We brought you the best for this conversation. Shawna and David Sullivan discuss the importance of addressing money issues in the new year with honesty and no judgement. They highlight the three primary mi...
Jan 16, 2024•44 min
Do you feel frustrated and a bit confused about how to best care for your body in midlife? You are in good company. In this episode health coach Megan Dahlman encourages us to focus on four essential pillars of health. Most of us are good at one or two, but rarely all four. Megan educates us on what we need to know about bone density, muscle mass, healing, and balance, and why these are especially important in our season of life. Our health is vital to our wellbeing. If you are a woman in midlif...
Jan 09, 2024•47 min
Have you ever felt frustrated by New Year’s resolutions? Do you tend to set the same goals over and over with little progress? Today on the podcast hosts Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall talk about effective goal setting and what elements need to be addressed in order to make lasting change. They also address common mistakes people make when the calendar turns. Krista, a life and leadership coach, coaches Alex through one of her goals for 2024 in real time. Alex is real, vulnerable, and o...
Jan 02, 2024•40 min
What is the "wilderness"? It's when our understanding of God does not match our experience. Let that sink in for a minute. Faith Eury Cho talks about the raw honesty we can have with God and how that plants roots for friendship. As we look ahead to the new year we want to be considering how to live a faithful life, how to rise to meet the moments in front of us, even when we're not FEELING our faith. Gratitude. Curiosity. Thanksgiving. These are practices we can use to remember who God is, invit...
Dec 19, 2023•31 min
Christmas doesn't arrive on our terms. Whether we are ready for a party or not, the holiday is still here. It's okay to be sad (and if you are, it's okay to give yourself permission to be sad.) It's also okay to have grief and joy at the same time or on different days. There is no right way to feel this Christmas. Our guest for this episode, Jami Nato, knows a few things about grief during the holidays. Her life as she knew it fell apart nearly a decade ago - right between Thanksgiving and New Y...
Dec 12, 2023•44 min
To all of the Christmas movie buffs in the world, this episode is for YOU. In this fun episode Alex and Krista list their top ten holiday movies to watch PLUS snack ideas to go with each one. With winter comes cozy movie time and snuggling up on the sofa. We list some classics that are in the must-watch category and a few new feel-good films. Let’s get in the holiday spirit together! GET THE FREE 10 HOLIDAY SNACK AND MOVIE IDEAS BOOKLET HERE...
Dec 05, 2023•27 min
As we enter this Advent season, we may be faced with a new way of doing things, new circumstances, or even new grief. Sometimes the words and structure of others can help bring new life to our prayers and spiritual practices. Sometimes liturgy, the set form of a religious experience, can offer a scaffolding we didn't even know we needed. We invited Kayla Craig into our conversation about the power of borrowed prayers. When someone else's words speak to our spirits, we can experience the Body of ...
Nov 28, 2023•31 min
Today we are diving into holiday planning dynamics. Talking about specific scenarios and comments from listeners, we discuss issues such as what happens when roles shift, or need to shift, how to have productive conversations that honor people, and what it looks like to put your own spin on old favorites. Whether you are happy holiday roles are shifting, or you are mourning a loss or change, this episode is for you! SCRIPT FOR CONVERSATIONS: “It would be a gift and blessing to me if….” “Would yo...
Nov 21, 2023•34 min
It's that time of year - when we look at calendars and either get excited or feel overwhelmed. Anna Watson Carl, people gatherer extraordinaire, walks us through the why of holiday gathering and how to take the pressure off of ourselves. As a woman who loves a good dinner party, Anna tells us some of her past holiday mistakes and how she learned from them. As a trained chef, she gives us actual food ideas for both a sit down event or a mingle and snack kind of party. (See below for recipes.) If ...
Nov 14, 2023•44 min
Christmas decorations have already been in the stores for months, but now it's time to get serious about holiday shopping. Why? Because we want to make the most of our time and money, and we want to be thoughtful gift givers. Alex and Krista lay out seven people you may have on your shopping list and some ideas on what to get for them. From husbands to teenagers, parents to coworkers, we've got you covered. Some principles on what to consider when selecting a gift and some detailed suggestions o...
Nov 07, 2023•51 min
The DISC is one of the leading assessments to help people learn to communicate better in the workplace and in relationships. In Part 1 last week we broke down what the letters stand for, and how we can learn to self identify our natural tendencies in conflict, pacing, processes, interpersonal relationships and decision making. In Part 2 this week we’re looking at how the types interact and what potential sticking points may surface because of our style. We also discuss each type in leadership po...
Oct 31, 2023•43 min
DiSC® is a personal assessment tool used by more than one million people every year to help improve teamwork, communication, and productivity, especially in the workplace, though there are also tremendous personal benefits when using the DISC. DISC provides a common language people can use to better understand themselves and those they interact with—and then use this knowledge to reduce conflict and improve working relationships. In this episode DISC coach, Krista Gilbert, shares about the four ...
Oct 24, 2023•42 min
Every once in a while we release an episode called Fun + Fire. Sometimes it's lighthearted and sometimes we delve into something hard. Today we are camping on the lighter side, discussing what we are loving and also drawing attention to a big problem for all of womankind. You'll have to listen to see what it is. If you want some practical ideas for the season and also want to laugh a little, join us for this fun conversation. SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW: Krista's 10 Days of Fall Vibes on I...
Oct 10, 2023•38 min
Life is changing. What we used to be responsible for, may no longer be in our charge. Whether it's work-related, a parenting dynamic, or caring for parents who used to care for us, when our purpose shifts we may start to wonder who we even are anymore. Enter Rachel Joy to the conversation. As someone who coaches women on their identity and purpose, Rachel gives us some practical ways to think about changing "assignments" throughout life. Our identity, who God says we are, does not change, but ou...
Oct 03, 2023•47 min
In part two of our series on parenting teens and young adults, today we once again join with therapist and author Kristen Hatton to discuss the realities of raising this generation. Using a hot seat format, we hit some of the most challenging topics. From vaping to bullying to eating disorders to sex, we’re “going there” in this episode. If you want a refreshingly honest, faith-informed perspective on teen parenting, this conversation is for you. **If you didn’t listen to part 1, be sure to list...
Sep 26, 2023•41 min
