Making Goodness with Amanda and Molly

This is our last episode of the year, and it is extra special with our guest Lauren Scruggs Kennedy!

The general theme of our episode was big life transitions. We chat about her adjustments in her life and business after a horrible accident. We also take a hard right and talk about marriage and life in a new city. Lauren runs a blog, a dry shampoo company, a foundation, and has her hands in so many other baskets, as well. We could have chatted with her all day!

Are you going through or about to go through some transitions as well?

Please enjoy your holiday and share this episode with your friends and family!

Tis the season to give... and receive, and if you have waited this long to shop or make your own wish list, then you might need some help! We are here for you with some of our favorite gifts we have given, the gifts we have loved receiving, and the ones we can't wait to give this year.

We chat about our suggestions for those you hardly know, white elephant situations, and what we are asking for people to gift our kids. A small chunk of the show is dedicated to our favorite subscription boxes so our question to you is what is your favorite subscription box to gift or receive?

Have you ever heard of YoungLives? Yes, you read that right. YoungLIVES.

Amanda was a mentor mom with this ministry for teen moms for three years, and it has held such a special place in her heart that she wanted to share all about it. During this episode, we interview Fallon Lee, the current leader for the McKinney/Allen YoungLives, and she gives us all the details about this unique ministry and about her own journey to becoming the newest leader. She also shares how you, too, can volunteer, give financially, or provide the physical needs for the moms and infants involved.

Today we're taking a deep dive into the topic of marriage. Marriage seems to be one of those touchy subjects where people don't ever want to talk about the challenging moments so we thought we would take that on together! In this episode, we speak candidly about the things we wished we knew before saying, "I do," and we share the best advice we've learned over the last 8+ years with our husbands. Whether you are dating, newly engaged, or newly married, there is so much wisdom to be taken from this episode and (hopefully) implemented into your own relationships.

We hope you enjoy hearing more about the inner workings of our relationship dynamics!

Maybe it's just us, but it seems like we hear stories every day of friends and loved ones who are struggling with anxiety. Do you deal with anxiety in your own life? Are there people around you struggling with it?

During this episode, Amanda asks Molly what it's like to live daily with anxiety. We also dig a little deeper on what we can say and do for our friends when they are feeling anxious.

What are some ways you avoid feeling anxious? How do you let your nearest know when you are feeling overwhelmed? How do you handle panic attacks? Share with us on Instagram @makinggoodness

Amanda and Molly get real about their bodies in this latest episode. As women, why are we are always unfairly picking ourselves apart and concentrating on the things that others never even notice? We get vulnerable about when the last time we felt great in our own skin was and what circumstances have changed in our lives since that time. We share what activities make us feel our strongest, what habits we have in place to keep us feeling our best, and what we choose to focus on to keep the comparison game in check.

What makes you feel your best? When you are consistent with workouts? Or sticking to a healthy food plan? What are your favorite activities that help you keep feeling good inside and out? Share with us what keeps you motivated! Amanda may have also challenged you to register for your first race. Molly, she's talking to you too!

Feeling overwhelmed? Don't worry... we feel the EXACT same way sometimes, too. In this episode, we chat about the different stresses of being a working out of the house mom and working from home mom. We also talk about how we could avoid this feeling and how we cope when we are in the depths of it.

How do YOU keep from feeling like you are going to lose all your marbles? Because we would love to know! Be sure to leave a comment on our Instagram page {@makinggoodness} with your own tips and tricks. Enjoy!

I'll be there for you! Today, Amanda and Molly talk about their favorite Friends episode...JK. They talk about making friends, why that sometimes is a little awkward, and how to dive a little deeper into those relationships so they stick. We ended this conversation with a challenge for ourselves and for you to be more open to find and become mentors.

But in case you were wondering, one of our favorite Friends episodes is The One With The Holiday Armadillo. Enjoy!

It’s fall y’all! Despite it being warm enough to continue wearing shorts and tanks in Texas, Amanda and Molly are looking forward to all things fall. In this episode, they discuss the tv shows are wanting to watch, along with the movies, music, and books they can’t wait to get their hands on. Amanda even converts Molly to become a Spurs fan! Let us know what’s missing on our list on our Instagram page. Enjoy!