Some people grow up with one hometown — but sometimes it takes more than one place to shape who we become. In this episode of Back Roads & Barking Dogs, Kat shares memories and lessons from the two small towns that helped raise her, and how community, roots, and back roads leave a lasting mark on the heart. 🌾🐾

More than pets, they were teachers, protectors, and lifelong companions. In this episode, we reflect on the dogs who shaped our lives, taught us loyalty and love, and left paw prints on our hearts that never fade. 🐾❤️

Love doesn’t always follow the path we expect. In this episode, we talk about the twists, turns, lessons, and growth that come with real relationships — and how the journey often matters more than the destination. ❤️🐾

A heartfelt look at growing up river raised — where small-town roots, hard work, and life along the water shape who you become and the stories you carry with you. 🐾

Sometimes life takes the scenic route for a reason. In this episode, Kat shares how detours, delays, and slow seasons can shape us in ways the fast road never could — reminding us that the long way isn’t the wrong way. 🌾🐾

Episode one is all about beginnings. Kat shares why she started Back Roads & Barking Dogs, what the name means, and what you can expect from this real, small-town, unfiltered podcast. It’s honest, heartfelt, and just the start of a long road ahead.