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For Father's Day, Aric and I decided, we should do a little "we listen and don't judge" session with his kids. Lexi, Carter, and Dane share their perspective and what it was like to have Aric has a dad. Sweet, heartfelt, funny and honest convo's only at Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess. 

We hope you enjoy this episode. Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there! Angie & Aric 

#fathersday #kids #nojudging #winners #sports #parenting #dadlife #dad #blended #father #Mess #blessed

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Two and half years since Hallie died. Two and half years waiting to hear how her choice to be an organ donor has helped others live. Two and half years of checking the mail.  We didn't receive just one letter, we received two! ODD RIGHT? Hit play to hear the details of the letters and a few other lessons learned!  Don't forget to subscribe!

As always thanks for listening! Angie & Aric 

#grief #organdonor #organrecipient #letter #boundaries #podcast #subscribe #subscribers #subscriber #healing #childloss #learning #expectations #horse

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If you have won all the games and still feel miserable? Checked all the boxes and still empty? This episode is for you. And this time, Aric brought the guest and Angie was soaking up all the goodness. Aric and Angie engage in a deep conversation with Brent Beshore, the CEO and founder of Permanent Equity. They explore Brent's transformative journey from atheism to Christianity, the importance of surrendering to God, and how these experiences have shaped his relationships and personal health. The discussion emphasizes the significance of daily practices in deepening one's faith and the interconnectedness of physical health and spiritual well-being. Such an engaging conversation! 

Thanks for listening! Angie & Aric 

#health #journey #Faith #surrender #relationships #spirituality  #personal #growth #Christian #podcast #emotional #well-being #family  #self-reliance

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In this episode, Aric and Angie  share a candid account of their week filled with family activities, emotional milestones, and the significance of community support. Angie reflects on her recent achievement of winning the Zonta Award for Women's Achievement, discussing the complexities of grief and purpose following the loss of her daughter, Hallie. They emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals and finding strength in adversity. They also highlight the power of community and the role it plays in healing and personal growth.

Grief can coexist with joy and achievement.

As always, thanks for listening! Please subscribe to our channel if you enjoy the content! Angie & Aric

#family #grief #achievement  #community  #purpose #ZontaAward #emotional #journey #support #resilience  #motherhood

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In this heartfelt episode, Angie and Aric welcome John and Jen Wampler, who share the poignant story of their daughter Lizzy, who battled osteosarcoma. The conversation delves into the profound grief of losing a child, the impact of cancer on family dynamics, and the strength found in faith and community. John and Jen reflect on their journey through grief, the importance of supporting others facing similar challenges, and how they continue to honor Lizzy's legacy through charitable work and advocacy for pediatric cancer research.

As always, thank you for listening! Angie & Aric

https://www.lizzyswalkoffaith.org

#grief #pediatriccancer #cancer #childloss #story #faith #struggle #godisinthisstory #lizzy #walkbyfaith #god #loss

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During this episode, Angie shares a special tribute to mothers but especially the broken and beautiful moms. 

Moms -- On this Mother's Day, whether it's a hard one or a beautiful one... or a messy mix of both, know your significance!!! YOU MATTER!!!!!

Say their Name: Hallie, Sydnee, Evan, Harper, Graylan, R, Kelly, Kacey, Lucy, Maddie

As Always, Thanks for Listening! Angie & Aric 

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#moms #momlife #moments #grief #broken #youmatter #significance

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Do you feel like you are constantly conflicted? If so, this episode is for you! Angie shares the balancing act of holding two extreme opposites in her hand and trying to navigate the process to work through the pull. Joy and sadness can both exist at the same time. However, there are a few key necessities to be able to hold space for both. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they explore how to balance pain and beauty in life while encouraging listeners to seek help when needed.

It's ok to feel conflicted. It's also ok to have hope. 

Thank you for listening. Angie & Aric

#hope #conflicted #podcast #grief #joy #sadness #selfregulate #pain #beauty #heavy #light #god #faith #journey 

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Have you heard the saying "Don't look in the rear view mirror! You aren't going that way!" It resonates with me because I'm always looking ahead but sometimes you do have to pause, reflect and look backwards (even if it's extremely painful) to see how far you have come. Aric and I were recently having this conversation about our journey. We are on our 4th season of this podcast. It’s so easy to forget your why on a long journey and especially when your story takes a turn you never saw coming. Ironically our why and purpose stayed the same which kept us hitting the record button even in the lowest of lows. What is our why? To create space for BROKEN families and share our struggles and lessons. This episode does just that and it just so happens to be in the rear view mirror with a wise, BEAUTIFUL 20 year old lady just 4 1/2 months before she left this world.
Thanks for listening, Angie & Aric

#broken #beautiful #painfulbeauty #rearviewmirror #reflect #journey #rememeberyourwhy #why #purpose #blended #family #parenting #podcasters #podcast #bestpodcast 

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In this episode, Aric and Angie discuss the significance of Easter and how it relates to facing life's struggles and the attacks from the devil. Angie shares a very personal story where she felt rage and anger and how she fought back to find the light and resilience. We may not realized it but the devil attacks our mindset, our thoughts and our actions. They ultimately reminding listeners that better days are ahead and that prayer can guide them through their battles. SUNDAY IS COMING!!!!! 

As always, thanks for listening! Angie & Aric 

#devil #attack #languages #grief #relationships #rage #memories #findthelight  #meaningful #gestures  #family  #healing #family #growth #adversity  #travel #grief #healing #prayer #pray #faith 

Aric's Mission: http://www.milesforhim.com

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In this heartfelt episode, Aric and Angie reflect on their anniversary, discussing the importance of solitude, love languages, and the power of written words in their relationship. They navigate the complexities of love through grief, sharing core memories that have shaped their journey together. The conversation highlights the significance of meaningful gestures and the authentic love story that emerges from overcoming challenges together. In this heartfelt conversation, Angie and Aric reflect on their core memories, both joyful and painful, that have shaped their relationship. They share stories of travel, family bonding, and the challenges they've faced, including the loss of their daughter, Hallie. Through laughter and tears, they emphasize the importance of love, support, and communication in navigating life's ups and downs. Their journey illustrates how shared experiences, both good and bad, can strengthen the bonds of family and love.

#anniversary #love #languages #grief #relationships #core #memories #writtenwords #solitude  #meaningful #gestures  #family  #healing #core #memories #relationships #love #family #growth #adversity #engagement #travel #grief #healing

Aric's Mission: http://www.milesforhim.com

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