Life can look steady on the outside and still be changing on the inside.

In this episode, we talk about being still becoming — the quiet middle, imperfect progress, what toddlers and dogs teach us about growth, and how faith meets us right where we are.

✨ Listener question:

What’s one part of your life that’s still becoming right now?

Coffee optional. Grace required. 🤍

Today’s letter is about learning as I go — the messy lessons, the quiet growth, and showing up even when I don’t have it all figured out.

If you’re in an in-between season, this one’s for you 🤍

The Messy Parts That Matter

This episode comes from the middle of real life — the ordinary days, the emotions that don’t wrap up neatly, and the moments we usually skip past.

From teaching toddlers how to regulate big feelings to navigating my own unfinished ones, this is a reminder that growth doesn’t always look polished. Sometimes it just looks like showing up.

If life feels a little messy lately, this letter is for you 🤍

Life, Lately — Episode Six

When Growth Feels Quiet

You might be growing… and not even realize it.

Not all growth is loud or obvious. Sometimes it shows up quietly — in small shifts, softened reactions, and moments that are easy to overlook.

In this episode, I reflect on how growth often looks subtle, both in my life as a toddler teacher and in everyday moments where progress doesn’t feel impressive yet still matters.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or behind, this letter is a gentle reminder: you’re not stuck. You’re growing — even if it’s quiet.

On Not Having It All Together

This letter is for the days when you feel unfinished, unsure, or tired of trying to have it all figured out. It’s not about fixing yourself — it’s about letting yourself be where you are.

There’s a poll below this episode.

Right now, do you feel like you have it all together?

I’d love for you to vote 🤍

Learning to Rest Without Guilt

Rest isn’t always peaceful — sometimes it comes with guilt, second-guessing, and the feeling that we should be doing more.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m still learning about slowing down in a life that’s full of constant giving. From spending my days teaching toddlers to navigating quiet evenings at home, this conversation is about honoring rest without needing to earn it.

This isn’t a lesson I’ve mastered — it’s one I’m still practicing.

If you’ve ever struggled to pause, to breathe, or to let yourself rest without feeling behind… this one’s for you.

Come sit with me 🤍

Some days don’t fall apart — they just feel heavier than usual.

In this episode, I’m sharing a quiet conversation for the days that don’t have a clear reason, a dramatic story, or an obvious fix. The days where your heart feels tired, your energy feels thin, and everything takes a little more effort than it should.

This isn’t about finding answers. It’s about permission — to move slowly, to feel deeply, and to stop pretending you’re okay when you’re not.

If you’ve been carrying more than you can explain, press play. This one’s for you 🤍

This episode is a quiet hello.

In the very first letter of Life, Lately, Michaela opens the door to this space with honesty and intention. Reflecting on teaching toddlers, coming home to a loyal dog, and learning to slow down in the in-between seasons of life, this episode invites listeners to pause and breathe.

There’s no pressure to have answers here — just a few gentle minutes to notice life as it is, sit with what’s unfinished, and feel a little less alone.

Coffee optional. Grace required. 🤍

This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

It’s about starting right where you are — even if it feels messy, unfinished, or different than you imagined.

If you’re feeling behind or waiting for the “right” moment, this letter is for you.

You’re not late. You’re just starting honestly. 🤍