Raising Rural

Four miles, every four hours, for 48 hours. In this episode, we’re sharing our 4x4x48 journeys. What it took to keep showing up, the challenges along the way, and what we took away from the experience. We each took on this challenge to raise money for local families in need, giving every mile a purpose beyond ourselves.

You can love being a mom and still feel overwhelmed by everything it asks of you. In part two of our motherhood conversation, we’re talking about finding gratitude in the everyday pieces, the noise, the needs, the mess, and the moments that sometimes feel like too much. There’s room to acknowledge the hard while appreciating the life right in front of us. A little perspective, a lot of honesty, and a reminder that even the ordinary moments are worth holding onto.

We sat down to talk about finding the good in motherhood and marriage…and ended up taking a trip down memory lane! In this episode, we’re sharing more of our stories, from how our husbands proposed to the moments we found out we were pregnant and how we got to where we are today.

Come hang out with us for a little reminiscing and a chance to get to know the women behind the microphones. Sometimes finding the good starts with looking back at your own story. 🤍

What’s for dinner? Where are the shoes? Did we schedule that appointment? What do we need from the store? Motherhood comes with a constant stream of decisions many of which no one else even realizes we’re making. In this episode, we’re talking about decision fatigue, the invisible mental load so many moms carry, and why even the smallest choices can feel overwhelming by the end of the day. We’ll also share practical ways to simplify everyday decisions, create supportive routines, and make a little more room in your brain to actually enjoy your life.

As parents, our instinct is to protect our kids from getting hurt, feeling disappointed, or struggling but could stepping in too quickly sometimes do more harm than good? In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about the line between helping our children and unintentionally holding them back. This isn’t about loving them less or leaving them unsupported. It’s about recognizing when they need our help and when they need the opportunity to try, struggle, and discover what they’re capable of.

Motivation might get you started, but it won’t always be there when life gets busy, the results feel slow, or you simply don’t feel like showing up. In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between motivation and discipline and why keeping promises to yourself matters far more than waiting for the perfect mood. You’ll learn how to continue taking action on the hard days, build trust with yourself, and create consistency that doesn’t depend on feeling motivated.

Knowing what to do is one thing, figuring out how to do it while raising kids is another. In Part 2, we’re breaking down how we actually made changes, built habits that lasted, and continue prioritizing our health in the middle of motherhood. We’re talking workouts, nutrition, time, support, imperfect days, and what it really takes to keep going when life doesn’t follow the plan. Because taking care of yourself as a mom isn’t always easy, but it is possible.

In Part 1 we are sharing our individual health journeys. Where we started before the routines, healthier habits, and progress you see today. There were plenty of setbacks, restarts, and seasons when we didn’t have it all figured out. We’re sharing what our lives looked like then, the struggles we faced, and the moments that made us realize something needed to change. This isn’t a story about overnight results. It’s the honest story of how we got here.

Whether we’re working, exercising, resting, spending time with our kids, or taking five minutes for ourselves, mom guilt always seems to find a way in. In this episode, we’re talking honestly about the pressure to do everything, the guilt that comes with feeling like we’re falling short, and why motherhood can make even the smallest decisions feel so heavy. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough, this conversation is for you.

Welcome to our very first episode! Before we jump into the honest conversations, motherhood moments, and everything else we have planned, we wanted to take a minute to introduce ourselves.

In this episode, we’re sharing a little about who we are, how we became friends, and why we decided to start this podcast together. It’s casual, a little all over the place, and the perfect introduction to what you can expect when Sarah and Sami get behind the microphones.

We’re so glad you’re here! Be sure to follow the podcast and join us every Wednesday for a brand-new episode.