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Launching on Fat Tuesday during her birthday month, Kylie Epperson reflects on turning 35, explains what Lent is (a 40-day Christian season of preparation for Easter rooted in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving), and shares how her faith has deepened over the past 4–5 years. She talks through practical Lent fasting ideas she's seen (including social media, negativity, speed/busyness, and comfort fasts) and outlines her personal plans: giving up refined/added sugars and artificial sweeteners, considering going gluten-free, and letting go of the weight of other people's opinions and negative self-talk. Kylie also shares what she's adding in—weekday Mass, confession, a Blessed Is She Lent devotional (including a kids version), and prayer support through the Hallow and Ascension apps (including rosary walks). She encourages listeners to share what they're giving up and adding in for Lent, mentions the tradition of Catholic fish fries, and closes by inviting listeners to connect on Instagram.

00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded (Show Intro)

00:48 Fat Tuesday, Turning 35 & Lent Around the Corner

02:18 What Lent Is: Ash Wednesday, 40 Days, and the 3 Pillars

03:56 From "Checking Boxes" to a Real Relationship with God

07:00 Fasting Beyond Food: Social Media, Negativity, Comfort & More

09:23 My Lent Plan: Giving Up Sugar (and Maybe Gluten)

12:05 Catholic Fish Fries: A Friday Tradition & Community Builder

13:14 Letting Go of Others' Opinions + What I'm Adding In (Mass, Confession, Devotionals)

15:35 Wrap-Up: Why We Do Lent & Invitation to Share Your Plan

16:46 Final Outro & Stay Boldly Grounded