Glow Through It

Join Adriana and Bill as they talk to one of their favorite couples - Andrew McMahon (of Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness) and his incredible wife, Kelly. What started as a chance run-in on their honeymoon has turned into a beautiful friendship and partnership for the two couples. Tune in now to hear how Adriana and Bill met Andrew and Kelly, and to learn more about Andrew’s battle with leukemia, and what brought him to create the Dear Jack Foundation. Also be sure to check out the Little Words Project x Dear Jack exclusive bracelet collection out now!

Important Times

10:45 - Getting started/How Adriana and Bill met Andrew and Kelly

12:17 - How Andrew and Kelly met

17:30 - Andrew and Kelly’s breakup

23:10 - Andrew and Kelly’s infertility journey

29:03 - Andrew and Kelly’s inspiration for being parents

32:35 - Andrew’s experience with leukemia

37:42 - Kelly’s experience with Andrew’s cancer

42:30 - Something Corporate and Andrew’s identity

48:44 - Konstantine

52:51 - Rapid fire questions

Where to find us!
Instagram

• @glowthroughitpodcast
• @adrianacarrig
• @mariahgrippo

Where to find Andrew & Kelly

• @amnthewilderness
• @dearjackfoundation

Dear Jack

• https://www.dearjackfoundation.org

Shop the Little Words Project x Dear Jack Collab! 

• https://littlewordsproject.com/collections/dear-jack-x-lwp

In this inspiring episode of resilience and strength, we welcome Brittany Sinitch, also known as Five Foot One Teacher. Through this episode, Brittany talks about her mental health journey and what prompted her to start her non-profit, The Unbreakable Organization. We also dive into the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018 that Brittany lived through and will be forever changed by. Little Words Project is honored to be collaborating with Brittany on a special teacher-inspired bracelet trio that will be donating back to The Unbreakable Organization. Check out those bracelets, and tune into this episode to hear Brittany’s heroic and inspiring story. 

Important Times

7:10: Brittany’s Life Update & teaching middle school

10:17: Getting started with Five Foot One Teacher

12:51: What happened at Parkland in 2018

20:12: Moments with her students

24:50: Turning the negative to the positive

28:50: Connecting the dots after tragedy

31:22: Brittany’s Mental Health journey

35:49: What enabled Brittany to come back to teaching & the years after tragedy

42:22: Controlling your reactions to situations

43:43: Having faith through tragedy

52:06: The upcoming school year

55:08: Seeing her students from 2018

57:00: Where to find Brittany

Miscellaneous

Where to find Brittany

• Instagram @fivefootoneteacher
• YouTube: Five Foot One Teacher (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36E72jN1d8zJeoI6goBLVQ)

Where to find The Unbreakable Organization

• Instagram @theunbreakableorg
• Website: https://theunbreakableorg.com 

The Body Keeps the Score book

• https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Where to find Glow Through It on Instagram

• @glowthroughitpodcast
• @ adrianacarrig
• @ mariahgrippo

Buy Brittany’s Bracelets!
https://littlewordsproject.com/collections/5ft-1-teacher-x-lwp 

The life update you’ve all been waiting for! In this episode, we’re FINALLY catching you up on all that’s been happening since we left you in Season 2! Tune in to hear from your favorite Nice Girls about LWP’s newest staff member, Ford, Mariah’s dating life, and much more!

Important Times

2:50: LWP’s newest member! 

9:20: Mariah’s life update

18:40: Baby Talk <3 

22:29: Mariah’s first date story

31:18: A word on Mariah’s energy

38:12: An update on Mariah’s teeth?

40:28: Adriana’s life update 

Where to find us (on Instagram)!
@glowthroughitpodcast
@adrianacarrig
@mariahgrippo

In this long-awaited episode , your favorite Nice Girls are back (along with special guests Bill and Ford!) to recount the story of Adriana’s birth journey, which, let's just say, didn’t go exactly as Adriana had hoped. Adriana talks about her experience - the good and the bad - that all ultimately led her and Bill to their perfect baby boy, Ford. Any of our listeners who have been following along with Adriana’s journey to motherhood, this episode is for you!

Important Points
1:14//Diving into the birth story, 3:15//The original birth plan, 4:27//Labor starts at home, 11:29//The water breaks!, 16:12//Car ride to the hospital, 17:51//Arrival at the hospital & the first internal, 27:46//Epidural, 32:00//Full dilation, 34:35//Pushing starts, 41:22//Complications with the baby/Adriana’s fever and infection, 43:28//Chief resident arrives/baby’s heart rate, 48:12//C-section, 53:52//OR, 1:00:08//C-section begins, 1:04:45//Post-birth infection/time in the NICU, 1:07:51//“Part 2”/Time in the NICU & Breastfeeding, 1:15:35//Mental breakdown, 1:20:00//Adriana’s advice, 1:23:30//Wrap-up, 1:25:07//Mariah’s perspective, 1:28:33//Final Thoughts

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Glow Through It podcast! We are so excited for this season and for you to come along on this ride with us! In honor of International Day of Friendship on July 30th, Mariah and Adriana are here to talk to you about all things best friends - from how they became friends, to dealing with toxic friendships, to what to look for in a friend and how to show up for friends during all of their ups and downs in life. This is the perfect episode to celebrate International Day of Friendship, so tune in and be sure to leave a review if you love it! 

In this impromptu bonus episode, Adriana & Mariah give an update on how life has been since the birth of baby Ford, including some of Adriana's recent favorite Motherhood moments, the importance of taking photos (and making memories), how her body has changed postpartum,  plans for future podcast episodes, and a few words from the boy himself!

This week, Adriana & Mariah welcome Gold Medal gymnast, mental health advocate & all-around superstar Laurie Hernandez! The girls discuss a myriad of topics including Laurie’s career in gymnastics, growing up in the public eye, her hiatus from the sport, dealing with depression & anxiety and the role gymnastics played, the biggest lesson she learned from being apart of the “Final Five”, and details on her new collection in collaboration with Little Words Project! Laurie is force to be reckoned with (and a Jersey Girl too!) Tune in now to our most anticipated episode yet. Important Topics: 00:49 - Intro / 09:00 - Laurie’s background in gymnastics / 15:00 - How Laurie mentally prepares herself going into a gymnastics routine/meet / The role music plays in her routines and being “in the room where it happens” / 20:00 - Laurie’s journey from gymnast to celebrity & her hiatus from gymnastics / dancing with the stars / growing up in the public eye / 28:00 - A quick chat about Laurie’s family & how their support helped to push her to success / 37:35 - The history of Laurie’s depression and anxiety and the role gymnastics played / it's OK to try anti-anxiety medication! / 53:40 - Almost quitting gymnastics and being confident in the decisions you make / “everything connects” / 57:05 - The biggest lesson learned being part of “The Final Five” / 59:00 - Details on the LWP x Laurie Hernandez collaboration 

Season 2 is a wrap! In this finale episode, Adriana, Mariah, & Bill sit down to chat about the latest baby news including; Adriana & Bill’s birth plans (and Mariah’s plans with Adriana being on maternity leave), what Bill is most excited for post-delivery, their birth playlist, & even a surprise appearance from Mariah’s Dad! Season 2 has been a blast, and we’re so grateful for every listener who has tuned in each and every week! See you all here for Season 3! Important Topics: 00:50 - Intro / Bill’s birth predictions / 05:06 - Mariah’s plans while Adriana is on Maternity leave / 10:48 - A few “Dad” questions for Bill / 17:08 - Adriana & Bill’s post birth plans & pre-delivery to-do list / 20:22 - A quick & adorable conversation with Mariah’s Dad / 23:53 - The final baby update, Adriana’s birth playlist & Mariah’s picks / 33:13 - What Bill is most excited for after the birth & Mariah’s final question for Adriana

In this week’s episode, Adriana & Mariah sit down with Mommy expert & creator of @modernmomprobs, Tara Clark! The girls discuss a wide range of topics, including how Modern Mom Probs began, Adriana & Mariah’s burning Mom questions, Tara’s #1 tip for new mothers, social media pressures surrounding “mom shaming”, & what we can expect from Tara’s new book, Modern Mom Probs: Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers, releasing this April! If you love Modern Mom Probs, or are just a parent interested in some helpful tips, you'll love this episode! // Important Topics: 4:06 - How Modern Mom Probs began & Tara’s background in social media / 10:14 - The realities of having children (feat. Adriana’s Husband, Bill) / 18:26 - Adriana & Mariah’s Burning Mom Questions / 19:37 - Tara’s #1 Tip for new Moms / 23:00 - Dealing with Mom shaming and the social media pressures of being a Modern Mom / 33:15 - Navigating “Mom Guilt” with work/life effectiveness / 41:37 - Preparing for Motherhood / 44:39 - Helpful Parenting Books / 46:08 - Finding “Mom friends” when becoming a new Mom / 48:05 - The best & worst elements of Motherhood / 53:00 - What can we expect from Tara’s book - Modern Mom Probs: Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers // The Happiest Baby On The Block: https://tinyurl.com/3fv43z6s

In this episode, Adriana & Mariah sit down with comedian & beloved Internet Star Erika Priscilla. The girls talk about Erika’s meteoric rise to fame, how she created the “Qelsi” character, and what it means to build a community off of authenticity & honesty. They also discuss her relationship with Scott (Erika’s Boyfriend), balancing personal/professional life with a successful social media following, her goals & aspirations for Qelsi, and uniting people with kindness and comedy. Whether you’re a fan of Erika, or just love to laugh, this episode is for you! Also check out our 2-bracelet exclusive collection in collaboration with Erika on littlewordsproject.com // Important Topics: 00:50 - Introduction / 05:10 - How Qelsi came to life / 08:24 - Being an influencer without “being an influencer” / 14:29 - Navigating Social Media Success, Building a community through Authenticity, & High School Superlatives / 30:20 - Erika’s relationship with, Fiancé Scott, & Being comfortable with your partner / 38:51 - How Erika came up with the character Qelsi, Interactions on social media, & managing a brand & audience expectations / 50:30 - Erika Priscilla x Little Words Project collaboration! / 56:51 - A short discussion about the Bachelor / Social Media Etiquette / 1:09:47 - Dreams, Goals, & Next Steps + a few words from Qelsi