I am really excited about the conversation going into your ears today. Both of these guests have been on the show separately, but now we had a conversation all together. I am happy to welcome Pete Enns and his daughter Lizz Petters back to the show. Pete was on episode 181 and Liz joined me for episode 229. Pete is a college professor who has been teaching, writing and speaking about the Bible for over 20 years. He is a storyteller which is one reason why I love his writing but I also love that ...
May 07, 2024•55 min
I am happy to welcome Kimberly Stuart back to the show. She joined me way back on Episode 155. Kimberly is an author, podcaster and writing coach. She’s published 8 novels and her most recent nonfiction book titled Star For Jesus: And Other Jobs I Quit. Her podcast, which I’ve been a guest on twice, is called For Real with Kimberly Stuart. And is a writing coach along with Bob Goff. In this conversation, we talk about what fiction she’s been reading and why it’s good to read fiction. Then, she t...
Apr 23, 2024•41 min
I am happy to welcome Ally Fallon to the show. I’ve been interested in having her on the show for a long time so when I saw her name come through my inbox, I was very excited. Ally is an author, speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, a community that supports anyone who wants to write anything. She is a self-described writing coach. I read her most recent book titled Write Your Story: A Simple Formula to Understand Yourself, Your Story and Your Purpose in the World. In this conversation, we ta...
Apr 16, 2024•41 min
I am happy to welcome Danielle Bayard Jackson to the show. She is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally about the science of women’s platonic connections. She is also the author of Fighting for Our Friendships which comes out in May. Danielle’s coaching business, Friend Forward, is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships, and her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine...
Apr 09, 2024•28 min
I am so happy to welcome my friend, Retha Nichole, back to the podcast. She is no stranger to the show. She was on episodes 74 and 255. She and I go way back and found each other when we were both starting out as podcasters. Retha’s expertise includes real estate, small business operations as well as helping small business companies figure out how to include diversity and inclusion in their business. She really comes alongside the client to help them find their authentic self. She is a sought af...
Apr 02, 2024•50 min
Today, is the launch day for my book: Is Everyone Happier Than Me? An Honest Guide to the Questions That Keep You up at Night I am so excited to share this book with you! To celebrate, I want to give you a gift! It is one of the audiobook chapters that I recorded. I had a hard time choosing which chapter I wanted to give you, but I decided to give the chapter on friendship titled: Does anybody like me? This is pulled straight from the audiobook of me reading that chapter. I hope you enjoy it. Th...
Mar 19, 2024•31 min
I am so happy to welcome Emily P. Freeman to the show. Emily is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books and host of The Next Right Thing podcast. Emily just has a way about her that can make you feel seen, heard and at ease. Many of us have experienced a lot of change in the last few years. And sometimes, we are left feeling uncertain and unsure on where we are or where we go next or even how to process what happened before. I asked Emily to join me on the show because she publi...
Mar 12, 2024•47 min
I am so happy to welcome my dear friend, Rachel Macy Stafford, back to the podcast. Rachel is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the most compassionate humans I know. You may know her best as the Hands Free Mama. She has joined me on Surviving Sarah on episodes 58. I asked Rachel to join me on the show again because she speaks to often about how to find your authentic self and how to let go and get unstuck. She most recently has written a book on the subject called Soul Shift along w...
Mar 05, 2024•39 min
I asked my friend Emily Ferrara to join me to talk about how to find a therapist. Emily is a licensed professional counselor based in Atlanta, GA who specializes in anxiety, OCD and work/life balance. We had a really great conversation when she joined me on Surviving Sarah back on episode 171. So you may want to add that one to your listening queue. This conversation is pulled out of a larger conversation that I recorded with her about perfectionism. To gain access to this bonus content--a 3 par...
Feb 27, 2024•19 min
In this episode, Sarah shares how research shows that we, as adults, have been living in a "fun drought," why that is and what we can do to build more fun into our lives. If you want more helpful content like this, pre-order her new book Is Everyone Happier Than Me? An Honest Guide to the Questions That Keep You up at Night If you enjoy Surviving Sarah, then you will enjoy the audiobook version because Sarah reads it herself. Connect with Sarah: Instagram | Website Sign up for Sarah's monthly Su...
Feb 20, 2024•15 min
In this episode, Sarah uses the What About Bob? movie to unpack how we all need to take a vacation from our problems. She helps us figure how what is causing the chaos and what we need to do to find peace. You can download her FREE guided journal, Peace in the Chaos. Connect with Sarah: Instagram | Website Sign up for Sarah's montly Survival Kit Newsletter...
Feb 06, 2024•16 min
There are countless reasons why we, as adults, don’t take time to be creativity. And sometimes we find ourselves burnt out by creativity because we have to be creative to pay the bills. In today’s episode, Sarah confronts all the reasons head on and then breaks down how creativity is connected to our overall happiness. Connect with Sarah: Instagram | Website Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter...
Jan 30, 2024•16 min
In today’s episode, Sarah shares 10 books that have saved her life and could save your’s too. These are nonfiction books that she has returned to over and over again. She breaks them down into two categories: personal development and parenting. Check out the shownotes for takeaways and links to everything discussed. Connect with Sarah: Instagram | Website Sign up for Sarah's Survival Kit Newsletter Pre-order Sarah's latest book Is Everyone Happier Than Me? Book launches 3/19/24...
Jan 23, 2024•20 min
As I thought about this next year, I thought about what would be good to leave behind in 2023 and what would be good to pick up in it’s place instead. With that in mind, I am going to share 3 things that we can stop doing and what to start doing instead. Connect with Sarah: Instagram | Website Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit newsletter...
Jan 09, 2024•15 min
One thing I missed the most during the hiatus from the show was my year in review episode with my friend, Merica Stum. We have been recording these episodes every year since the show launched. I was so happy to sit down with her again a couple of weeks ago to recap the year. In this conversation, we share some tips on what can help you process through your own year in review. Then, we talk about what changed for us, what we learned, what we want to try and what was inside our survival kits for t...
Jan 03, 2024•59 min
In this episode, Sarah addresses the stress and overwhelm that comes with the holidays and shares some really practical, simple advice on how to not let the stress rob of you enjoying this season. Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter
Dec 05, 2023•14 min
In this episode, Sarah talks about one of her favorite things: BOOKS! She talks about why it's good for us to read fiction, how to read more and she shares her new favorite book tradition. Connect with Sarah: Website | Instgram Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter
Nov 28, 2023•18 min
In this episode, Sarah shares honestly about a time when she found herself feeling busy yet bored in life. If you have ever felt restless in life, this episode is for you. Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram Sign up for Sarah's montly Survival Kit Newsletter
Nov 14, 2023•10 min
In this episode, Sarah shares more specifically about what helped her navigate a season of unknown--a season that lead her to pause the podcast. She shares 5 things that helped her take care of herself emotionally, mentally and physically when she felt completely burnt out. Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter...
Nov 07, 2023•14 min
In this episode, Sarah talks about what she's been doing over the past two years since she paused the podcast. Sometimes we know it's time to walk out of a room but unsure what room to walk into next. If you are in the middle of an unknown season, you will relate to what she has to say. Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram Sign up for Sarah's monthly Surival Kit Newsletter...
Nov 07, 2023•12 min
I am so happy to welcome my friend, David Thomas, to the show again. He’s been a regular on the show and we co-hosted the first two seasons of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast together along with our friend, Sissy Goff. David is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN and is the author of 10 books. Today, we are talking about his latest books— Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and the workbook for kids titled Strong and Smart . He brings his 25 years...
Jun 21, 2022•50 min
Hey friends, quick note about today’s episode. While I’m not a break from the show and social media to creatively rest and write book 2, I’m running reruns of some past Surviving Sarah episodes. If you need to get in touch with me, head over to my website . You can click the contact button and your email will be sent to me. I will still be writing my monthly Survival Kit newsletter which is a great way to stay connected to you while I’m on hiatus from the show and social media. You can sign up f...
Nov 30, 2021•42 min
Hey friends, quick note about today’s episode. While I’m not a break from the show and social media to creatively rest and write book 2, I’m running reruns of some past Surviving Sarah episodes. If you need to get in touch with me, head over to my website . You can click the contact button and your email will be sent to me. I will still be writing my monthly Survival Kit newsletter which is a great way to stay connected to you while I’m on hiatus from the show and social media. You can sign up f...
Nov 23, 2021•40 min
Hey friends, quick note about today’s episode. While I’m not a break from the show and social media to creatively rest and write book 2, I’m running reruns of some past Surviving Sarah episodes. If you need to get in touch with me, head over to my website . You can click the contact button and your email will be sent to me. I will still be writing my monthly Survival Kit newsletter which is a great way to stay connected to you while I’m on hiatus from the show and social media. You can sign up f...
Nov 16, 2021•51 min
Hey friends, quick note about today’s episode. While I’m not a break from the show and social media to creatively rest and write book 2, I’m running reruns of some past Surviving Sarah episodes. If you need to get in touch with me, head over to my website . You can click the contact button and your email will be sent to me. I will still be writing my monthly Survival Kit newsletter which is a great way to stay connected to you while I’m on hiatus from the show and social media. You can sign up f...
Nov 09, 2021•50 min
In this episode, Sarah talks honestly about how she has been feeling over the last year and a half, how to handle the daily stress and what to do about the things causing the stress. Order Sarah's book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself Check out bonus content from today's episode over on Patreon . Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram...
Nov 02, 2021•14 min
I am happy to welcome Alexandra Kuykendall back to the show. She has been on Surviving Sarah a couple of times over the years. She is a co-host to the popular podcast The Open Door Sisterhood and is a writer and speaker. Today, she joins me to talk about her new book “Seeking Out Goodness: Finding the True and Beautiful All around You.” Seeking out the goodness around you. That is so easy for us, right? I mean, we aren’t bombarded with what is hard and conflicting at all. Alex’s book is perfectl...
Oct 26, 2021•41 min
I am happy to welcome Jessica Hottle to the show. She is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker. She is the author of the upcoming book " Face Off with Your Feelings: Break Up with the Lies from Your Past and Embrace the Truth for Your Future” Today, Jessica shares 5 steps to help manage emotions when they arise. We talk about how to help our body move through those emotions. This is something that you can start to put into place today so pull up a chair and ...
Oct 19, 2021•30 min
I am happy to welcome Allison Baggerly to the show today. She is a blogger, podcast host, and founder of Inspired Budget. As a teacher and small business owner, Allison combined her passion for teaching and finances to help others learn how to start budgeting. She has built a community of over 120,000 Instagram followers that turn to her for budgeting advice and inspiration to save more money. Allison shares about how she and her husband paid off over $111K of debt on 2 teacher salaries while gr...
Oct 12, 2021•33 min
Let me just say that you are blessed because you hit play on today’s episode. This is time for another installment of the quarterly review with our good friend, Merica Stum. I love these episodes so much. We look at the last quarter—July, August and Sept—and talk about how we felt about the last few month. Then, we talk about what we read, watched, listened to and loved along with updates on planners. And lastly, we talk about what we are looking forward to in this next quarter. Order Sarah's bo...
Sep 28, 2021•57 min
