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The Lighthearted Podcast

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The Lighthearted Podcast welcomes you into a virtual room where two cousins, Amanda and Sara, come together to tell personal stories and interview guests with various backgrounds all in hopes to learning and finding light along the way. This fun, wholesomely entertaining podcast will leave you feeling like you just left a conversation with your friend. More inspired and more Lighthearted!
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Episodes

Don't Lower Your Own Thermostat of Self Worth | Life Advice From Our Listeners

Get ready for this simple, yet lighthearted conversation where we talk about Amanda's spontaneous trip to Arizona, Sara’s difficult weekend with sickness and anticipation of her move to SC, and we finish up the episode with some advice from our listeners! Listen to this episode while you're driving to work, on a morning walk, or even while you're doing the dishes! If you want a chance to be featured on the podcast, go to our instagram below, and click on our story submissions where you can sh...

Jan 25, 202342 min

A Lighthearted Conversation on Confidence, Morning Routines & Taking ACTION

Change of plans!! We had an interview planned to release this week, but after some technical difficulties, you all get a new episode that we recorded yesterday! In today's episode we jump straight into a life update about Sara’s house hunting trip, we talk about how to create a morning routine unique to you, and an episode of the Lighthearted Podcast itsn't the same without some GREAT conversational rants! ☺️Find un insta @light_heartedpocastListen to this when you're driving in the car

Jan 18, 202345 min

We Pressed Record & This Is What Happened

Hey friends! Today we sat down to record, and after a little while we both felt like the topic we originally planned for wasn't right. So, naturally we pressed record again and let God facilitate. From our insights on Passion 2023 about fear and discipleship, to a random catch up. This conversation is lighthearted, fun, inspirational and completely unplanned! We hope this episode blesses you and brings joy into your life! Follow us @ light_heartedpodcast

Jan 10, 202333 min

22 Things We Learned in 2022

Let’s start the new year off with looking back on 2022 as we share 22 things we learned! Listen in as we share struggles of faith, give some strong, bold opinions and try our best to romanticize the upcoming year!Follow us on light_heartedpodcast

Jan 04, 202339 min

What We're Excited for in 2023: Moving, Travel & New Beginnings

All we can say is, anyone else excited for the new year? We are! This episode is all about goals, intentional and new beginnings! And we hope that as we dream a little and talk about our words for the year, it will inspire you to dream and create amazing things in 2023!Follow us on: light_heartedpodcast

Dec 28, 202239 min

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas from The Lighthearted Podcast! We feel so blessed to have your support and love. Thank you! We're so excited for the new year, and we have some good episodes coming your way.If you've liked this podcast so far, please share with your friends and family members who may need a little pick me up and a reminder of God's love! Find us at light_heartedpodcast on instagram! Can't wait to see you there.

Dec 21, 20223 min

Does Love at First Sight Exist + When God Feels Distant ( ft. McKinley Carr Merrill )

Mckinley is a dear friend of ours, and we are so excited for you to listen to this inspiring and spunky episode! We talk about insights on noticing the magic in our lives, trusting God and feeling both joy and sadness. Oh! And don’t forget her fun story being a proud owner of her two cute rats, Peanut Butter and Jelly! Mckinley is truly an inspiration and joy to be around. Tune in to the listen, and share this heartwarming episode with your friends! Shop her husband's selection of high qualit...

Dec 07, 202252 min

Our Top Holiday Tips for a More Simple and Intentional Christmas

Can you believe in? We've already hit our 16th episode! To celebrate, we thought we'd mix it up by sharing our favorite holiday tips as Thanksgiving and Christmas approach. The holidays can be stressful and chaotic at points, which is why we hope these tips will help you focus on the why behind all the festivities and lights, Jesus Christ's birth. We are also so excited to learn from God's word with you as we get ready for the celebration of Christ's birth To join us, sign up for our De...

Nov 23, 202231 min

Sara's Horror Travel Stories + Why She Pours Milk Before Cereal

Stay tuned for one of our most lighthearted episodes yet! This episode needs no introduction. Listen to this week's episode for a pick me up, a good laugh and for some pretty hilarious stories from Sara's most recent trip to Virginia and DC. To join our December Scripture Study Challenge early, click the link below. December Scripture Study Challenge

Nov 16, 202249 min

Your Thoughts Don't Define You + Beginners Guide to Meditation with Kianna Steadman

Welcome Kianna Steadman to the Podcast with us! Mindfulness and meditation are what you might call buzz words, but Kianna makes these buzz words easy to understand for any beginner out there. Or maybe you've dabbled in meditation for a while, but you've gotten out of the habit and need that extra push to restart. Kianna's got your back! In this conversation we cover questions about the relationship between anxiety and meditation, how to fully embrace the weird woo-woo factor of beginning a me...

Nov 09, 20221 hr 3 min

Our Favorite Things + LOVE & Listen to Your Body

Welcome Sisters and friends! We had a blast diving into all of our favorite things. Join us as we laugh and share our favorite healthy tips, recipes, historical figures, places to travel, college memories, go to styles and other things with you! And try out our favorite recipes below! Post a picture with you and the muffins or cookies and tag us @light_heartedpodcast.Amanda’s Fav Double Chocolate Banana Muffins Sara’s Fav Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

Nov 02, 202246 min

Life Update + Day in the life | Skincare Routines, Toxic Traits & Trials

Hey sisters! It's been a while since we've sat down to have a good light-hearted chit chat! Ever wonder what we do through the week? Well, now's your chance! In this episode you get an inside scoop on what a day in the life looks like for both of us and our toxic traits ;) Listen in to hear what we've been doing the last couple weeks and to get an update on Sara's waiting season. If you have any questions for us, or have any embarrassing / bad dating stories, fill out the link in our instagra...

Oct 19, 202259 min

God Has Your Back + Stop Shrinking to Make People Feel Comfortable | Life Advice From Our Listeners

We saved you a seat for the 10th episode of the Light Hearted Podcast. It doesn't get more light-hearted than this! This week we poll our listeners by asking them to give us the best advice they've ever been given. From frying bacon, to peaches, to living for others; this episode will leave you with advice you can apply to every aspect of your life! Fill out the submission form in our instagram highlights, and share the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given for a chance to be shouted ou...

Oct 12, 202241 min

Imposter Syndrome + Motherhood + Missy's Most Embarrassing Story | Melissa Dorius

This week episode is a GOOD ONE! Tune in, as we interview our Aunt Missy about imposter syndrome, motherhood, her most embarrassing moment and the time she went viral.Maybe imposter syndrome is a good thing? Maybe we take parenting a little too seriously? Listen in for some of her philosophies that help her follow her dreams and become the mother she wants to be. Find Missy on tiktok @missy.gwen!Trigger Warning - If you get queasy, skip from 01:01:00 - 01:10:00

Oct 05, 20221 hr 16 min

Dating Advice Pt. 3 | Is He The ONE, Agency & Living Like Roommates

It's finally here friends! In the third episode of our dating advice series, we discuss three questions that you can ask yourself when you need to know if he is the "one." Emphasis on the quotation marks! Later in the episode, Sara dives deep into sharing some of her best advice on engagement and marriage: don't live like roommates, show gratitude, be humble, make time for eachother and actively love. Romantic relationships are tricky, but sister we believe in you!

Sep 27, 202248 min

Dating Advice Pt. Two | Give It Your All + It’s Okay To Say Goodbye + Pivot

Sisters! This week on the Light Hearted Podcast, we talk about some of our favorite dating tips for navigating the wonderful world of becoming official. Stick around, because you know you want to join the convo! 1. Don’t try to change anyone / don't try to change yourself 2. Communicate expectations 3. Be truthful with yourself4. Date creatively 5. It doesn’t mean you're a bad person if you aren't a match 6. Don’t cause drama 7. Give it your all8....

Sep 14, 202242 min

Dating Advice Pt. One | How to Navigate Singleness & First Dates

This week join us as we record the first episode of our three part series on romantic relationships, where we share some of our best advice on how to navigate singleness and first dates. Set your own emotional & physical boundaries Know your priorities Know who you are (the best you can)Don’t let opinions define you You don’t have to go on a second date or date someone just because they like youTrust Heavenly Father Don’t feel rushed / take your timeCommunic...

Sep 07, 202244 min

Future Dreams + Choosing God | Amanda Dixon & Sara Harley

We all have dreams and goals, but sometimes they get away from us. Today on the Light Hearted Podcast, we casually discuss the big dreams weighing on our hearts and the small dreams that keep us up at night. Childhood dreams, birthday bucket lists and future plans. Hopefully this conversation leaves you creatively enlightened to go out there and create the life you want. Welcome to this light hearted conversation!

Sep 01, 202246 min

Don’t Cut Your Waiting Seasons Short + How God Unravels your Story | Amanda Dixon & Sara Harley

Are you waiting for something? Join the Conversation! Today on The Light Hearted Podcast we discuss how we embrace our own waiting seasons and why it's important not to cut those waiting seasons short. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, lost and hopeless during these moments. In this episode, discover how patience, humility, creativity and taking action all play apart in surrendering to God and letting him unravel our stories. It's about to get GOOD!

Aug 23, 202241 min

Getting Kicked Out of London + Peeing Our Pants

What is something you regret today? Team Edward or Team Jacob? How does someone get kicked out of London? Have you ever peed your pants in Public? Come join Sara and Amanda this week, where they laugh, introduce each other, ask silly, random questions and discuss the why behind 'The Light-Hearted Podcast.'

Aug 19, 202232 min
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