Fireside Talk Radio

Petticoats showing? Spinach in your teeth? Tammy Whitehurst joins Cathy to laugh about the real struggles all women face. The temptation to look perfect is real. However, perfectionism doesn’t make people run to you. It’s going to make people run from you.

“When loneliness builds up, anxiety will creep in. What happens is we fall into a comparison trap.” It can feel like somehow God overlooked us.

“We have to stop worrying about being bulletproof,” emphasizes Tammy. “We can’t take everything the world heaps upon us.”

How do we honor God's divinity in our humanity? Don’t miss what this hilarious, tender lady has to say!

Ever wonder if you suffer from “Marth-itis,” not arthritis? Joy for the Journey’s Tammy Whitehurst joins Cathy to laugh together about life’s challenges. Tammy shares how a heart incident in her 30s got her attention. “The Lord began to change my heart,” she says. He put her on a path of influence and collaboration she never could have anticipated. She shares how successful women everywhere can find the “calm in the chaos”! If your goal today is to finish strong, you’ll love what this hilarious lady shares!

Cathy welcomes Ashley Kutach, author of the book Blind Spots: What We Don't Know Can Hurt Us. Revealing a common trend among leaders, Ashley shares the best ways to release ourselves from the negative affects of stereotyping. She talks about how to overcome blind spots with self-awareness. She gives her quick list of questions to pinpoint the way blind spots may be holding us back. If you've ever wondered how to know the difference between self awareness and perfectionism, you're going to love Ashley's simple diagnosis!

Blind Spot author Ashley Kutach shares how trying out a new skill set can spark new confidence. Stereotyped by her natural shyness as a child, she accidentally volunteered to do some public speaking in elementary school. What a transformative experience! Now she specializes in coaching other leaders, bringing all her human resource and facilitating experience to bear for us in this episode. Thinking of trying something new? Her thoughts on the way we develop self-awareness will encourage you to step out into your next venture! Don't miss the gentle encouragement offered by this tender-hearted, wise leader!

Toie Martin joins Cathy to break down the 5 steps of all change. “Once I say them, you’re going to say, ‘dah,’” she jokes. But, honestly, I learned a ton from this gifted teacher, business consultant, speaker, and trained nurse. Toie noticed the five steps underlying all change while she was implementing Lean Six Sigma in multimillion dollar companies overseas. Now she's sharing about to get past our brain's natural aversion to change. No one should live joylessly living paycheck to paycheck. With humor, she shares a lifetime of wisdom about creating the life you always wanted. I you're ready to make a lasting positive change, don't miss her wonderful insight!

Leadership guru and change expert Toie Martin joins Cathy to talk about how to go from your dreadful to your dreamy job. When Toie got her first bad boss after loving nursing for over ten years, she knew it was time for a change. She can laugh about it now, but at the time change felt scary. Have you ever felt stuck in your job? What about relationships going off course no matter how hard you try? Toie even encourages Cathy about weight lost and regained. If you're looking to make positive change with lasting impact, don't miss this episode!

Cathy gleans ideas from Anna about taking your family camping the easy way. Do you like air conditioning and real bathrooms? Do you dread gearing up for a camp out? Or do you go all in with enthusiasm? No matter how you feel about camping, Anna and Cathy offer up the quick and easy way to give your children memories for a lifetime! Cathy shares her silly bunkbed hammock idea and confesses she failed at camping. Anna talks about the memories and the fun in spite of her mom's mess ups. Do you have what it takes to camp with your kids? Yes! Camping is easier than you may think!

Blogger Caralyn from BeautyBeyondBones.com joins Cathy to talk about how families and churches need to talk about eating disorders. Caralyn shares all the wisdom she's gained personally in this open conversation about the ways anorexia affects sufferers. These two compassionate women talk boldly about the symptoms and much more. How can Christians bring up such a tender subject at home or at church? If someone you know seems to be suffering, don't wait. People need to take quick action to help. Listen in as Caralyn shares important information here.

Ever wonder if true love is only a fairy tale? Anna joins Cathy to brainstorm ways we can instill loyalty and faithfulness into the hearts of our children. No matter the age of your kids, these ideas will put them on the path to true love. Don't miss the fun as this mother and daughter combo share stories and insight about what it takes to raise kiddos prepared to love for a lifetime.

Plus, Anna shares hilarious and easy ways to bless the man in your life this Valentine's Day. How to define romance to fit your family's lifestyle? Don't miss her answers!

Known for her soul-baring blog, BeautyBeyondBones's Caralyn joins Cathy to talk about Anorexia. “Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses," she declares.

In this episode, she shares the spiritual battle to get victory in the face of an eating disorder. If you suspect someone you love is suffering from an eating disorder, don’t wait to get help. Truly, sufferers need to be under professional care immediately, according to Caralyn. She shares her own story with courage, compassion, and wisdom. If you or someone you love is affected by anorexia, please listen in now to this tender conversation.