Back Porch Confessions

Episode: Hot Flashes, Mood Swings & Mystery Symptoms – Welcome to the Hormone Circus
Perimenopause and menopause: where the Wi-Fi’s glitchy, the body’s confused, and your emotions take you on a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for. In this laugh-out-loud episode, Barbara pulls back the curtain on the wild ride that is womanhood after 40 ... talking brain fog, night sweats, and that one chin hair with VIP status. It’s hilarious, a little unhinged, and 100% relatable. If you’ve ever cried over a sandwich or threatened someone over the thermostat, sis… this one’s for you.

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Episode: Juggling Loans, Listings & Little League – with Stephanie Rothe
Meet Stephanie Rothe ... lender, ex - realtor, ball mom, and expert plate-spinner haha. In this episode, we dive into what it’s really like wearing all the hats and still trying to find peace in the chaos. From the closing table to the ballfield bleachers, Stephanie shares the funny, the frantic, and the faithful parts of doing it all while keeping her heart grounded. It’s relatable, real, and full of reminders that peace isn’t found in the quiet ... it’s found in the middle of the mess.

Bonus Episode: A Little More on the "Subject"
Get out the tissue... this gets deep and real! Sometimes the story doesn’t end when the episode does. In this bonus drop, Barbara leans in just a little deeper - sharing the moments that tugged her heart and the thoughts that kept her up at night. It’s raw, reflective, and wrapped in wisdom. If you thought the main episode hit home, this one will settle right into your soul. Don’t miss it.

Episode 7: Barbara in the Hot Seat – The Heart, the Hustle & the Humor
This time, the mic flips! Angel J takes over and puts Barbara in the hot seat, and nothing is off limits. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s ridiculously funny. From deep heartstrings to hard truths, Barbara opens up about life behind the hustle, faith through the fire, and why showing up matters even when it’s messy. You’ll laugh, you’ll feel, and you just might walk away seeing your own story a little clearer.

The Beauty in Becoming

In this heartfelt and soul-stirring episode of Back Porch Confessions, Barbara sits down with her second bestie and wisdom-spitting soul sister, Angel(a) Bailey. They get real about what it means to evolve as a woman, from unlearning old habits, to embracing the uncomfortable stretch of growth. Angel opens up about the battles behind the beauty, the grace in the grit, and how becoming isn't a destination...it's a journey. Raw, honest, and empowering, this is your reminder that who you are becoming is worth the process.

Grab your sweet tea and settle in, this episode is packed with laughter, love, and a little bit of Southern sass! Barbara is joined by her daughters Mikayla and Jennifer, her sister-in-love Jamie, and the one and only Momma Donna for a back-porch-style family chat straight from their Tennessee vacation. From hilarious family laughter moments to heartfelt reflections on motherhood, sisterhood, and generational wisdom, it’s a beautiful reminder that family is where the best stories live. Come eavesdrop, you’ll feel like one of us by the end!

The Porch swing's still creakin', and the sass is still strong! In Part 2 of Small-Town Big Sass, we're diving even deeper into the unfiltered truths of life in the tightknit town. The stories get juicier, the laughter louder, and the realness? Well, Off the charts! Whether it's small-town drama, big-time dreams, or the beauty of finding your voice where everyone thinks they already know your story, we're saying it ALL Out Loud! So, grab your tea (hor or iced or a little spicy, we won't judge) and settle in. The sass is seasoned, and the stories? They're just gettin' good!

Welcome to the Back Porch where the tea is sweet, but the conversation are sweeter (and maybe a little spicy). In Part 1 of Small-Town Big Sass, we're pulling back the curtain on the real charm and chaos of small-town life, where everybody knows your name and your business. From bold women to bold opinions, we're talking truth, tossing shade, and celebrating the sass that keeps our stories real. Buckle up buttercup, this isn't your grandma's gossip circle. Ready for the ride? This is just the beginning!!

Bathtubs, Boundaries & Big Truths with Angel Joyner!

In this Episode, Barbara welcomes the ever-honest, always Hilarious, Angel Joyner to the back porch. Let's just say, Nothing's off limits! From her unapologetic love of multiple baths to the messy magic of balancing motherhood, divorce, faith, and finding herself again. Angel opens up about what it really means to reclaim your peace.

We talk self-care (yes, even the bougie kind), letting go of guilt, setting boundaries, and laughing through the chaos.

It's real. It's Raw. It's soaked in truth (and bubbles .. LOL) Come sit with us a while!

I want Back Porch Confessions to feel like a soul exhale. Like you sat down, dropped the mask, and got filled up again. I want us to laugh, cry, encourage each other, and maybe soon even pray together if the moment calls for it.

So, if you're looking for real talk with a real woman who's been through some real stuff and isn't afraid to say it out loud; pull up a chair! I got a seat saved for you.

Because when you confess, you release. You stop holding it all in. You give yourself permission to be human. That's what I want this to be, a place where you don't have to shrink to fit in. Where your story matters. Where you remember you're not alone!!

And you know what? Sometimes confessions lead to clarity. Sometimes it leads to community, and sometimes it just helps you sleep better that night.