On August 23, 2017, Jordyn Mitchell was 14 years old when she attempted to take her own life. Thankfully, Jordyn survived. Today, she's here to share her story. 

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Jordyn joins us on She Who Thrives, for an incredibly vulnerable conversation about what was happening in her life at 14, the pain she was carrying, what she remembers from that period of her life, and what healing looked like after surviving.

Jordyn's story is about so much more than one day in 2017. It's about the life that came afterward.

We talk about: the things she wishes people understood about someone who is struggling, the importance of asking for help, what she's learned through recovery, and the perspective she has gained from getting the chance to grow into the woman she is today.

And we ask Jordyn one of the most important questions of the episode: If you could sit across from 14-year-old Jordyn today, what would you tell her?

This conversation is heartbreaking at times, but it's also filled with hope. Because one of the most powerful parts of Jordyn's story is simply this: She's still here.

She's living, growing, laughing, learning, loving, experiencing life, and using her story to remind someone else that their darkest moment doesn't have to be the end of theirs.

Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide, a suicide attempt, mental health struggles, trauma, and recovery. Please listen with care.

💡 Tip of the Week: Check on your people. Don't assume someone is okay simply because they look okay. And if you're the one struggling, please tell someone. You don't have to know exactly what to say. “I'm not okay, and I need help” is enough.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Your money. My money. Our money. 

There are about a million ways couples handle their finances, and this week on She Who Thrives, we’re talking about them.

Joint accounts or separate? Split the bills 50/50? Should the person who earns more pay more? Should you know exactly how much money your partner has? And at what dollar amount does a purchase go from “I bought something” to “I probably should’ve talked to you first”? 

We get into spenders vs. savers, financial independence, hidden debt, one-income households, stay-at-home parents, financial control, and whether something being “equal” automatically makes it fair.

Then we switch topics and get into fighting fair. Every relationship has disagreements. The important part is what happens when you’re angry, hurt, frustrated, or convinced that you are absolutely right. 

We talk about yelling, name-calling, bringing up the past, taking timeouts, going to bed angry, the silent treatment, apologizing, admitting when you’re wrong, involving friends and family, and learning how to work through a problem without treating your partner like the enemy.

Because healthy relationships aren’t relationships where two people never fight. They’re relationships where two people learn how to disagree while still respecting each other.

💡 Tip of the Week: Your relationship isn’t a competition. Figure out what works for the two of you, communicate honestly, and remember that you’re on the same team. You can be angry and still be respectful. You can disagree and still listen. And when conflict happens, fight the problem, not the person you love.

You’ve heard Mindi talk about Adam for 45 episodes, now it’s finally his turn to tell his side of the story.

This week on She Who Thrives, Mindi’s husband Adam joins us in the hot seat!

We’re going all the way back, talking about Adam’s childhood, what shaped him, how he and Mindi met, his first impression of her, falling in love, marriage, fatherhood, family, work, success, and what matters most to him at this stage of life.

Of course, Kaytlen and Harrisen weren’t going to let him get away without answering some of the questions we REALLY wanted to know like:

What’s the hardest part about being married to Mindi? Who’s more stubborn? Who apologizes first? What does she do that drives him crazy? What does he think women misunderstand about men? And after everything they’ve been through together, would he marry her all over again? 

It’s funny, personal, a little sentimental, and gives you a chance to finally get to know the man you’ve heard so much about.

💡 Tip of the Week: Stop expecting your partner to read your mind. Communicate what you need, listen to each other, and remember you’re on the same team. Good relationships aren’t about never disagreeing, they’re about continuing to choose each other through every season.

Moms, how many tabs are currently open in your brain? 

This week on She Who Thrives, we're talking about the invisible mental and emotional load of motherhood and why August and early September can feel like absolute chaos.

From school schedules, sports, appointments, carpools, lunches, homework, forms, and a million different apps to worrying about whether our kids are happy, struggling, making friends, or getting enough attention. There's a LOT happening inside Mom's head that the rest of the family may never even see.

We talk about mom guilt, over scheduling our kids, asking for help, the difference between a partner "helping" and actually sharing responsibility, and why moms sometimes snap over something completely insignificant when they're already mentally overloaded.

We also dive into therapy and how valuable it can be for moms to have a place to work through stress, anxiety, guilt, expectations, relationships, and the emotional weight that comes with taking care of everyone else.

And we're asking an important question: Do our kids really need us to create a magical childhood, or do they simply need us to be present?

💡 Tip of the Week: Stop believing you have to carry everything just because you're capable of carrying it. Ask for help, let some shit go, and remember your kids don't need a perfect mom. They need a present one.

This week on She Who Thrives, we’re catching up on life after our San Diego family vacation.

We talk about the highs and lows of vacation rentals, beach days, SeaWorld, pool time, getting the kids ready for school, club sports, and all the random things happening in our lives.

Then the conversation gets a little deeper as we talk about: how phones and electronics are affecting families and relationships, mental health struggles, body image, online bullying, grief, and the importance of checking in on the people around you.

We also share a meaningful experience from visiting the cemetery for the kids’ dad’s birthday and talk about the signs we sometimes receive from the people we’ve lost.

⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of mental health and grief.

💡 Tip of the Week: Spend time with the people you love. It doesn’t have to cost money or involve a big trip. Put the phone down, be present, and make the ordinary moments count.

This week we're giving you a little life update and sharing all about our family vacation to San Diego!

We talk about: our favorite memories from the trip, spending time at SeaWorld, relaxing by the beach and pool, taking family pictures, and why quality time together is something we'll never regret.

Of course, we also share our not-so-perfect VRBO experience, from dirty floors to maintenance issues, and why vacation rentals don't always match the pictures online.

It's a lighthearted episode filled with laughs, travel stories, and reminders to slow down and enjoy the people around you.

💡 Tip of the Week: Spend time with the people you love. Get outside, soak up the sunshine, take a nap, and make memories that last longer than the vacation itself.

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones with absolutely no plan.

This week on She Who Thrives , we're catching you up on everything that's been happening lately: from Washington, D.C. trips and archery adventures to birthday celebrations, parenting stories, and the completely random rabbit holes that only the three of us can go down.

We talk about: Kaytlen's trip to Washington, D.C., Mindi's TAC archery shoot, recent and upcoming birthdays, life since Kaytlen moved back to Utah, parenting moments, gross habits, and everyday chaos, the ongoing mission to convince Harrisen to have another baby, and plenty of stories that somehow went from point A to point Z.

It's funny, completely unfiltered, and feels like sitting around the kitchen table catching up with friends.

💡 Tip of the Week: If you ask your daughter-in-law enough times for another grandbaby... maybe she'll finally cave. (Mindi's words, not ours!)

Harrisen is turning 27, so naturally we’re putting her in the hot seat. 

This week on She Who Thrives, we’re getting to know the real Harrisen. From the little girl she used to be to the wife, mom, friend, and woman she is today.

We talk about: What she thought her life would look like at 27 versus how it actually turned out, getting married and becoming a mom young, finding an identity outside of motherhood, confidence, insecurities, friendships, and the things she’s still figuring out.

And because we couldn’t let her birthday episode get too serious, we also get into pet peeves, toxic traits, embarrassing habits, irrational fears, things her husband does that drive her crazy, and a few questions that put her completely on the spot. 

It’s personal, funny, honest, and a little sentimental, basically everything a She Who Thrives birthday episode should be.

💡 Tip of the Week: Stop rushing your life because you think you should be somewhere else by now. There’s no timeline you have to follow. You’re allowed to change, grow, start over, and still be figuring things out.

Happy 27th Birthday, Harrisen! 

This week on She Who Thrives, Kaytlen shares the story she's been waiting eight years to tell. 

From leaving Utah and navigating life far from family to raising her children through difficult seasons and finally getting the opportunity to come home, this episode is about resilience, hope, and trusting that better days can still be ahead.

We talk about: Starting over, the impact difficult seasons have on children, what "coming home" really means, the challenges that shaped her, the lessons she's carrying into this next chapter.

This isn't just a story about moving, t’s about finding peace after years of uncertainty and believing that healing is possible.

💡 Tip of the Week: Life doesn't always happen on your timeline, but that doesn't mean your story is over. Keep moving forward. Sometimes the longest journeys lead you exactly where you're meant to be.

This week on She Who Thrives, we're celebrating Mindi's 52nd birthday with a special episode all about her life, lessons, growth, and the woman she's become.

From childhood memories and life's unexpected twists to confidence, aging, motherhood, relationships, and everything in between, we're asking Mindi the questions you've never heard before.

We talk about: Growing up and childhood memories, life's biggest lessons, confidence and aging, dreams, goals, and bucket-list adventures, funny stories, rapid-fire questions and what she's learned after 52 years of life.

This episode is heartfelt, funny, inspiring, and a reminder that every chapter of life has something beautiful to offer.

💡 Tip of the Week: Don't put an expiration date on yourself. Keep moving your body, taking care of your health, chasing experiences, and living life fully. The best years don't have to be behind you.