We're celebrating the podcast-versary with a behind-the-scenes look at Straight From The Heart(land). Want to know why we decided to do a podast, how we came up with the name, when we record and how we come up with our topics? You're in luck! Everything you've ever wondered about the podcast, including what we've learned and what's surprised us the most this past year. Plus, What's Making Our Hearts Beat and listener anniversary greetings! (Listen to the very end for the cutest eight year-old around!)

Author of The Happiness Dare, Jennifer Dukes Lee, joins the podcast discussing how the book came about, the dare to live a happy life and how our happiness styles affect our life and relationships. Plus, an exciting announcement about the upcoming podcast-versary and What's Making Our Hears Beat!

Stacey has a new puppy which got us thinking about the process of naming things, specifically our kids. We talk approaches, meanings behind the names, naming rules and if we have any regrets on the names we chose (hint: one of us does). Plus, What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

It's our 50th episode (woo hoo!) and we're talking about something near and dear to our hearts - binge watching television!

Have you ever found yourself in a show hole? How did you know and, better yet, how did you get out? Christine, Sarah and Stacey talk tv binge watching, their top show hole recommendations, plus what's currently in their tv queue. And What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Typically the beginning of a new year finds us buckling down, ramping up, and hustling. But, what if we chose to slow down instead? Sarah, Stacey and Christine ask tough questions about what drives our busy lives, if there's another way of doing it and what steps we can take to get there. Plus, What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Resolutions, goals, and yearly themes are the topic. Do you make them? Do you keep them? I think you'll be surprised and entertained by Sarah, Stacey and Christine's take on the January tradition. Plus, What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

The year 2016 is coming to a close and Christine, Sarah and Stacey chat all about it. Top new stories, trends, and events as well as their personal highlights and low points. Plus, What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Elf ears, fruitcake for every meal and singing Jingle Bells at the top of your lungs every time you enter a room lead the way in this week's Christmas edition of Would You Rather. This is the perfect podcast for your holiday traveling or to use as conversation starters at your gatherings. Plus, What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Straight From The Heart(land)!

Lines, overloaded schedules, gift pressure, christmas cards, finding room for all the stuff and putting Christmas decor away top our list of what we HATE about Christmas. Maybe you can relate? Join us as we laugh (and vent) our way through this week's episode. Plus, What's Making Our Hearts Beat! 

This week, Stacey, Sarah and Christine are talking Christmas favorites, including songs, movies, treats and memories. Plus, What's Making Our Hearts Beat!