Both And: A Conversation

This week we bump it up a notch with ms. Layni as we continue our series on relationships and marriage! 14 year old Layni answers some of the same questions we asked 8 year old jack last week and the conversation that follows is just as unique and beautiful as all of our understandings of love at different ages! Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!

We’ve been talking about it for a while and it’s finally here! Join us today for our two part episode with The Brotherhood Project! Let us know what you think! Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!

Today we had the opportunity to have Sarah’s cousin Ryan Wood on as a guest! We discussed lessons we’ve learned during this time of social distancing and what God is doing inside of us and the Church as we begin to prepare for a life post “Quarantine”Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!

Today we just talk. Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!

This week we got the honor of having a conversation with Layni Shouse! We recognize that younger kids get the benefit the doubt when it comes to dealing with life during COVID-19 and seniors in high school have been getting much deserved and overwhelming support from the community, but what about the young adults in between? Today we get to hear from an 8th grader who has been dealing with life gracefully during this craziness. Come join our conversation as we talk about responsibility, expectations and unknowns during COVID-19 from a middle schoolers perspective. Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!

Today Sarah and Rachel interview guest Caleb Ripley! We got to have a conversation about consistency during this time of change. Specifically, we talked about maintaining physical health during a pandemic and how that can connect to your mental and spiritual health as well.Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!

Today, long time friend, roomie, study buddy and goof, Isabella Nelson joins us to discuss her current occupation in the healthcare field. During this unique time we got the opportunity to talk about the healthcare industry in light of COVID-19, the reality of being a healthcare worker who is also human and what the public can do to help! We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that while we know about the healthcare field, none of us are experts. Please always rely on the CDC for expert information, updates and instructions surrounding this global pandemic. The CDCs information surrounding COVID-19 can be found at:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlThe mentioned podcast in the episode can be found at :https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lrTXewgtGwFre6QYYzMWO?si=LtAz0InQR2qYHh6KqJPw7wComing from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!

We are excited to welcome Carrie Frauhiger as our first guest on the podcast! We love talking about what we are passionate about here on Both And. However, in this confusing and scary time that has come from COVID-19 we wanted to bring on a guest who can talk about her passion for social work, as well as start a conversation and give advice on how we as a community can support the marginalized and disenfranchised during this pandemic. Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation! Check out Carrie's blog at http://somethingbetterinstore.blogspot.com

Are we experts? No. Do we appreciate the enneagram? Yes! Is your Identify found in your number? No.  Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!

Rachel and Sarah talk about situations they often find themselves in as individuals who are counselors in training (Sarah WOOD not be your counselor) as well as what healthy friendships look like.  Coming from a Christian and psychological studies background Rachel and Sarah often discuss topics that land in a grey area. We recognize that these conversations can be intimidating and lined with tension. However, we also recognize discomfort and growth go hand in hand. Come along for the ride as we grow and learn. Find us on Instagram (@Bothand_a_conversation) and join the conversation!