Self-awareness is the doorway to healing—but it often feels risky. In this episode, I share how my own healing journey began with a deep fear of self-deception and the belief that I couldn’t trust myself after past decisions led to pain. Scripture reminds us that the heart can be deceptive because we cling to what feels familiar, protective, or spiritually justified. Deception often sounds reasonable—even mature—and it thrives in speed, avoidance, and self-protection. Healing, however, requires truth, slowness, accountability, and a willingness to feel.

We explore how God consistently invites awareness before action, framing it as an act of trust rather than self-criticism. Transformation starts with noticing what’s happening within us. Awareness is not shame—it’s clarity. What we name loses its power, and what we bring into the light creates space for choice and freedom. This episode ends with a gentle invitation to reflect and pray, remembering that God already sees us—self-awareness simply allows us to meet Him there.

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Pruning seasons are one of those things we don’t usually volunteer for—but somehow find ourselves in anyway. This episode came straight from a DM asking how to handle the grief, pressure, and uncertainty that come when God starts trimming things back. We talk about what a pruning season actually is (spoiler: it’s not punishment), why it often shows up after growth, and how God tends what’s alive so it can stay healthy and fruitful.

We also get really honest about what tends to get pruned—relationships, roles, habits, hustle, and even good things that no longer fit the season you’re in. We talk about how to tell the difference between fruitfulness and faithfulness, how to listen to your body and your limits, and how to navigate the grief of releasing people you hoped would come with you into the next season. If you’ve felt that quiet nudge to simplify, or wondered why what used to feel easy now feels heavy, this conversation is for you. You’re not behind—and you’re not losing everything. You might just be making room for what’s next.

else’s way of doing things, we actually make space to discern what God is asking of us.

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I recently took a break from Instagram, and the clarity I felt was honestly shocking. It’s so easy to get caught in a cycle of constant consumption and convince ourselves we’re being productive—or even faithful—because we’re listening to podcasts, taking in content, and absorbing other people’s revelations. And while it’s good to be fed, the truth is that the only meal that truly satisfies is the Word of God. When consumption becomes our default posture, we can mistake information for transformation.

Romans 12:2 has been deeply sharpening me in this season: “Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world.” The word conformed comes from the Greek schema—an outward mold—and world refers to the present age system we live in. This present age includes social media, metrics, influencers, and cultural definitions of success—even in how we grow, scale, and show up. This episode is an invitation—for you and for me—to lean into faithfulness over consumption this year, to quiet the noise, and to trust that when we stop conforming to everyone else’s way of doing things, we actually make space to discern what God is asking of us.

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Happy New Year!! In this episode, we’re talking about what God is building in you when you can’t yet see the full picture. Our life is all about trust, surrender, and taking one aligned step at a time, and so much of our faith journey is trusting in what we can’t see. Proverbs 29:18 reminds us that without vision, we drift. Vision keeps us grounded, aligned, and faithful to the good works God prepared for us (Ephesians 2:10) and the gifts He’s called us to steward (1 Peter 4:10). Even when the path feels blurry, God is forming something in you that clarity alone could never produce.

We’re also going there with the real question: How do you hold vision for tomorrow when you don’t love where you’re at today? I share about a past season where nothing was happening, and how the prophetic words over my life kept me steady—but also how focusing too much on the future made me resent the present. God taught me to nestle, to be present, and to let vision create restraint rather than escape. Vision for tomorrow matters, but grace is for right now—and when you honor where your feet are, God can actually lead you where you’re going. This episode is all about knowing your season, owning your assignment, and walking daily in and towards what God is calling you to do. 

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In this episode, I’m joined by my special guest Donta as we share a real-life family update and talk honestly about pregnancy—how it’s showing up in my body this time around and what this season has been inviting me to slow down and notice. We also open up about what we’re currently owning as a family, especially the choice to not escape or check out during the holidays, but to stay present, grounded, and connected even when life feels full.

We keep things light and fun, talking about how to own the Christmas season through laughter and joy, plus sharing some of our favorite holiday hot takes—are fake trees actually better than real ones, and what really is the best Christmas movie of all time? Join us for laughs, honest conversation, and a little holiday cheer. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good week. 🎄✨

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This week on the podcast, I have an amazing guest, and a personal friend of mine, Barkot, on with me! We’re kicking things off with some fun hot takes—one thing we admire about both millennials and Gen Z, and one thing we lovingly wish each generation would stop doing. Then we’re going there with a listener-submitted question. We dive into why hearing from friends who are actually walking out singleness in their late 20s and 30s is so life-giving, and how their Godly wisdom brings a grounded, refreshing perspective to conversations around identity, purpose, and timing.

We unpack the very real tension of holding a desire for marriage while building a full, joyful, healthy life right where you are. We talk about staying anchored in who God says you are when your relationship status doesn’t look like the timeline you imagined, and the spiritual, emotional, and practical rhythms that help you flourish in this season. We also explore what many singles wish others understood about dating culture today and why empathy, curiosity, and community matter more than ever. Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in the middle, this conversation invites you to live with intention, honor your current season, and own your story with confidence.

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Today’s episode is all about the holidays — the traditions we grew up with, the ones we’re building now, and the ones we’re deciding to leave behind. I share some of my favorite nostalgic childhood memories and the new ones we’re building with our family. And now, with my own family, I’m learning that traditions only work when there’s buy-in. You have to cast vision, set the culture, involve everyone, and make it feel special and memorable. 

But then we go deeper, because the holidays also stir things up — triggers, old wounds, insecurities, and familiar coping mechanisms. I talk honestly about the years when I used my triggers as an excuse to shut down and hide, even though all my self-awareness wasn’t actually leading me to freedom. We look at what a trigger really is, how it connects back to past pain, and why our triggers need Jesus more than they need another journaling session. I share the story of the woman caught in adultery and how Jesus didn’t shame her — He empowered her to walk differently. And I open up about burning down the “island” I used to escape to every time I felt overwhelmed. My prayer is that this episode helps you recognize the places you’ve been excusing, validating, or idolizing your triggers, and invites you to let Jesus heal them fully — even if that means burning a bridge you’ve leaned on your entire life.

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Life has been full lately — pregnancy, marriage, Thanksgiving, and juggling this full, beautiful life we have. I’ve been moving a little slower, feeling a lot deeper, and trying to be fully present in this tender season. I’m also thinking a lot about Advent and asking myself, What am I currently owning in my life? Where am I being invited to show up with intention instead of autopilot? Those reflections led perfectly into today’s episode, which was actually inspired by a DM I received on Instagram asking if I could talk about getting stuck in deep nostalgia and spending more time in fantasy than in the present moment. So I have my husband, Donta, with me to unpack this topic with me. 

So today, we go there. We talk about what nostalgia really is — that warm, sentimental “I miss this” feeling that can remind us of sweeter seasons — and how fantasy can pull us into imagined worlds, ideal scenarios, or “maybe someday” living. We explore why it’s so easy to drift into the past or the pretend future when the present feels overwhelming, and we offer some gentle, grounded tips for processing those emotions and returning to your body. This episode is a good one. 

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In this episode, I’m catching you up on life lately — and honestly, it feels like a breath of fresh air. I’ve had so much more energy these days: cooking again, working with focus, actually enjoying bedtime routines. My kids are off school this week, and I’m so excited for long, unhurried days with them — less phone, less multitasking, more presence after such a long, busy stretch. The holidays always fly by, and with a baby arriving in just over four months, I’m savoring these slow moments while I can. Today you’ll also hear my hot take that Thanksgiving is, in fact, better than Christmas Day… and the story behind our four-year Friendsgiving tradition that started when we stopped waiting to be invited and decided to be the ones who open our door.

We’re doing a real heart check — emotionally, spiritually, and mentally — because this week holds a lot for many people. Gratitude can feel complicated when life feels heavy or uncertain, and there’s been a lot happening in our community lately. So we’re talking about the kind of gratitude you grow into: gratitude for growth, like how motherhood has slowly untangled my anxiety; gratitude for the hard seasons, including the fire Donta and I walked through in 2020 that shaped us into who we are today; and gratitude for who you’re becoming. I’m leaning into the new stretch of becoming a mom of four, letting go of what no longer serves me, and welcoming the woman God is forming in this season.

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In this episode, I’m sharing the wild plot twist of our year — I’m pregnant, and truly, it was the shock of our lives. After our daughter was born, we were so sure we were done that I spent two years grieving the chapter I thought I’d never reopen. I even sold everything and wrote a post called “I think I’m done, but I’ll always want another baby”… while unknowingly already pregnant. And even though I was excited for the season of all my kids finally being in school, something inside felt off — so off that I almost pulled my daughter out of preschool.

We’re catching up on life lately, how my heart is doing, and what this pregnancy has been like so far (good news: the nausea is almost gone). It’s a cozy, reflective, honest conversation — from embracing the Christmas season to making paleo hot chocolate, to my hot take on finding out the gender at birth, to the simple truth that contraception is only 99% effective… and that’s all I’m going to say. Ready to start wrapping up the year with a deep breath and a slow exhale? Let’s dive in.

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