Sidetrack Society

In this episode, we sit down with the hilarious and unfiltered Natalia as she spills the real tea on motherhood, postpartum chaos --spoiler: it’s not all pastel blankets and baby giggles, and juggling it all with a career in education. Natalia keeps it real, raw, and ridiculously relatable. Buckle up—this one’s part therapy session, part comedy hour.

In this episode, we chat with the unstoppable (and slightly crazy in the best way) Ashley Holt about her first ultra marathon experience. From blisters to breakthroughs, Ashley shares the highs, lows, and bathroom breaks that come with running ridiculous distances for fun. She also dives into the powerful “why” behind her goal to conquer a 100-mile ultra marathon. It's raw, real, and surprisingly funny—just like the journey itself.

This week on Sidetrack Society, we’re decoding the 5 love languages because apparently “memes and sarcasm” didn’t make the official list. We break down our own love styles (surprise: emotional chaos incoming) and get into the fun differences in how men and women communicate.

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Tune in, laugh with us, and maybe cry a little. We won’t judge.

In this episode, Leah walks us through her journey of building businesses from the ground up and how one business unexpectedly became her calling. This episode highlights the pivotal moment she realized that uniting couples felt more meaningful than any other venture.

We sit down with Darry Holt, this week and we dive headfirst into vacation legend territory: mishaps abroad, overserved birthday trips, and the kind of nostalgia that only decades of friendship can bring. While we’re reminiscing, you'll hear military aircraft cracking our vibe overhead, and crickets tagging along like the oddest background singers ever. The vibe? Hard‑edge meets heartfelt laughter, unscripted banter, and life stories told over a surprisingly chaotic ambiance.

In this uplifting episode, you chat with Retired California State Parks Captain  Andre Ramos, who recounts a remarkable journey from a frontline state park ranger to a respected captain overseeing some of California’s most treasured natural landscapes. Now happily retired, he channels his time into community projects and adventures amid nature. A man of unwavering optimism, Captain Ramos draws strength from his deep faith in God, which shines through in every story he shares. Listeners are moved as he speaks candidly about his battle with cancer how he’s stayed hopeful, leaned on prayer, and relied on his faith to carry him through each challenge.

Join us as Felicia Broughton unveils her new novel The Downfall, shares her unique writing process, and reveals the inspirations fueling her storytelling.Follow her Instagram Page @Spitting.Ink.Books and keep your eyes peeled for the release of Felicia's book, "The Downfall".

In this laugh‑out‑loud episode, I recount what felt like my most soul-crushing interview failure and we pivot the conversation to a rough date experience where nodding off halfway through a drive‑in movie proved to be unsatisfactory. Spoiler: neither situation ended well, but both taught me a thing or two about pacing myself and owning the clown show.

In this episode, we reflect on our Father’s Day experiences, Then we pivot to discuss my time as a foreign exchange student: adapting to a new culture, navigating language barriers, and the personal growth that came with the experience.

We're looking back at life before parenthood. When time felt endless and sleep was real. Then we pivot to the mental block that hits when we try to journal or write anything meaningful. Two different struggles, one very human episode.