Ever wonder why some couples stay together forever?  Diane and Bill are a great testament to marriage, celebrating over 50 years together.  Listen as they share their story, give pointers on how to make it work and make us laugh along the way.  I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.  Happy Valentine's Day!

To discover your love language, take The Five Love Languages quiz here:

https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

February is the month of love!  This conversation isn't about our significant other; it's about our girlfriends and our love for our tribe.  Deneb is here to help us learn the ins and outs of hosting a Galentine's party with your favorite females.  Whether you stay home or go out, celebrate those besties this year.  Happy Galentine's Day!

To learn more about The Five Love Languages go to:

https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes

Are you ready to take on the new year?    My friend Sara and I share our experiences with vision boards in my first episode of 2025.   Listen as we talk about what a Vision Board is, the importance of it, and how to do one yourself.  If you have been thinking about it for a while, this is your year!  Enjoy the conversation.

Don't let the summer end without taking some time to rest.  What does that mean?  In this "Sister Chat" episode we define what rest is.  We talk about the importance of it and how Jesus did it too.   We talk about different forms of rest and ways that we rest personally.  I hope this conversation gets you thinking and helps you to take steps to implement rest regularly in your lives.  

Love listening and learning with Heather?  Check out her blog at: 
https://thewallacewanderings.org/

In this episode, we talk about breastfeeding for World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7).  Candice is an entrepreneur and mom of four who has almost 11 years of breastfeeding in the bag.  We talk about birth, doulas, midwives,  even placentas, and of course all things nursing.  I hope you are ready for this authentic conversation.  It's always a pleasure when we get to hang out and chat.   Enjoy!

Connect with Candice here:
https://www.instagram.com/lylasbirthdoula?igsh=MTVlNzBnN2ZlY3RoNg==

We are back with our first podcast of the year!  It's a good one!  In this episode, I talk with Jacob Siwicki, founder of Siwicki Fitness, about proteins, heavy lifting, cardio, detoxes, and how to change things up but also be consistent.   He talks about his e-book, online classes, and some of his programs such as Bridal Bootcamp and my personal favorite, the Woman Warrior Program.     If what you used to do isn't working, press play now.   Sometimes all it takes to get you back on the right path is finding the right coach! 

Check out Siwicki Fitness:
https://siwickifitness.com/

Happy Anniversary to my in-laws.  In this conversation, Jim and Stephanie, share 50 words/ideas/values that have helped them make it to 50 years of marriage.  All relationships take effort and work but if you take the time, you will find a deep friendship and lots of memories along the journey.  We encourage you to take the 50/50 Challenge.  I have attached their list to help you build your own.  “A good marriage is one where each partner secretly suspects they got the better deal.” —Unknown

Jim and Stephanie Gee's 50 Points to 50 Years of Marriage
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRGj_kO3p0ZbJUBKFeBH5f4GhmHwaZmX-Ow46EdBN_p0MR3GM56hxGkTEOKH8CZoh6CMrqxXAqq5Duk/pub

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  We know that life gets busy and chaotic during this season when you want to just sit and relax and take it all in.  In this episode, we talk about the different ways that we can be generous by giving of our time, service, talents, and faith.  Every time I talk with Nadia I walk away smiling and I know you will, too.  Enjoy the conversation and let your light shine this holiday season!

Join The Chef's Wife's Life online Advent BINGO game for chances to win one of our products from the Beautifully Imperfect line.
https://www.thechefswifeslife.com/ 

We are in the third part of our November Gratitude series.  Today you will hear from Leah about some of her loss, the effects it has had, and how gratitude has played a part in her grief.  She shares practices she has used to help her process and not stay stuck in the sadness.  We also talk about how grief and grieving look differently for each person.   While we know that the sadness will never fully go away on this side of heaven, we are thankful for Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."  Enjoy the conversation. 

Oola is a term we use when we are feeling balanced in the seven key areas of life:  fitness, finance, family, field, faith, friends, and fun.  In my conversation with Cheryl, we talked about how she has found gratitude in each of these areas after divorce.  Mindset and fun have been anchors in this journey.  She is a great example of someone striving to be her best version in all areas of life.   

"I want to face these new upcoming challenges that are for sure going to happen in life with a healthy and healed version so that I don't crack and fall apart.  I want to make sure that I face these challenges with the best version of me."
-Cheryl K.

Enjoy the conversation!