My friend Ashlee Gadd is joining me on the Work and Play podcast today to talk about a new collaborative book that she is spearheading called, "You're In Good Company." It is a book on friendship, motherhood, hospitality, and showing up. I can't wait for you to hear our conversation.

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You're In Good Company by Ashlee Gadd

Coffee + Crumbs

Create Anyway by Ashlee Gadd

Coffee + Crumbs Podcast

Work and Play Episode 192 : Create Anyway with Ashlee Gadd

The Magic of Motherhood by Ashlee Gadd

Coffee + Crumbs Substack

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Ashlee Gadd on Substack

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Today's episode might surprise you because I'm going to be talking about decluttering, but not in the way that you might expect. What I think is happening in our homes physically is connected with what's happening in us spiritually. So let's talk about what it looks like to declutter with abundance and authority.

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40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole

The Contentment Challenge

We Make Space by the Helsers

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Psalm 51:10-12

Work & Play Episode 227 : Less Clutter More Life with Barbara Hemphill : Part 1

Work & Play Episode 228 : Less Clutter More Life with Barbara Hemphill : Part 2

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Today I want to talk about something that I have been absolutely loving with my kids this year. It's the 1,000 hours outside challenge. I want to get into the hard parts, the real parts, and why I truly believe your nervous system is begging you to step outside.

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1,000 Hours Outside

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Winter can feel long and slow and February especially can feel like an eternity sometimes. Today I am sharing the daily and weekly rhythms that are working for me right now and how I'm making the most of this season before transitioning into spring.

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Claude AI

Trello

Dwell Bible App Discount

1,000 Hours Outside

Nourish Move Love on YouTube

We Heart Nutrition (Use code: NANCYRAY for a discount!)

My Favorite Natural Supplements for Pregnancy and Postpartum Blog Post

Episode 173 - How We Sabbath

A Year of Sabbaths with Will Ray : Part 1

A Year of Sabbaths with Will Ray : Part 2

Rhythms Reset

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Alright, the Nancy Ray Book Club is back! It's time for one of my favorite episodes of the year : my reading list. If you love books, you are going to love today's episode.

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Nancy Ray Book Club

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The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley

Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle

You're in Good Company by Ashlee Gad

Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam

Calm Amidst the Chaos Podcast Series

You Bet Your Stretch Marks by Abbie Halberstadt

Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold

The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff

Stop, in the Name of God by Charlie Kirk

​​5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

The Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox

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Today we're talking about something I mentioned last week: unfrumping myself. If you've ever felt like you are living in workout clothes and you never actually workout or maybe you generally feel like you look homeless all the time, this episode is for you.

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Happy February, friend! Today I am pulling back the curtain and sharing my goals for 2026. There are only eight of them. Some are practical, some are personal, and all of them are shaping how I'm approaching this year. So let's dive in.

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Rhythms Reset

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Simply Charlotte Mason Scripture Memory Box

The Contentment Challenge

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Hello friend and welcome back to Work and Play with Nancy Ray! I'm Nancy, your host, and today we are doing something that I love doing every January, which is the State of the Podcast episode. This is where I get to look back at last year, celebrate some fun moments, and also share what I'm dreaming up for 2026.

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Work and Play Episode 279 : A Fun Summer Announcement

Work and Play Episode 280 : Two Roosters with Jared Plummer

Work and Play Episode 300 : Episode 300!

Work and Play Episode 271 : Winnie's Birth Story

Work and Play Episode 281 : Traveling with Kids : 3 Lists and All My Tips

Work and Play Episode 292 : 40 for 40 with Will Ray

Work and Play Episode 293 : 7 Weekend Rhythms We Live By

Work and Play Episode 296 : My 12 Week Year Planning Process

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Well friend, I've made it all the way to episode 300 and today's episode is a Q&A with my listeners. I'm so excited!

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Episode 223 : I Read the Bible in a Month

Episode 232 : A Year of Sabbaths with Will Ray : Part 1

Episode 233 : A Year of Sabbaths with Will Ray : Part 2

Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley

A'Del Cosmetics

Timeless Book Series by Gabrielle Meyer

Kindle Paperwhite

Trello

Midliners

The Contentment Challenge

Episode 003 : The Contentment Challenge

Episode 004 : Seasons of Business

Episode 286 : 3 Lessons from Charlie Kirk

Psalm 73:25-26

Shepherd's Way Farms

Too Good by Jess Ray

Positive Parenting Solutions

Brick Device

Meeting with Jesus by David Murray

Rhythms Reset

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Merry Christmas! Can you believe we are here?! This episode is a little different. I am going to be sharing three really beautiful prayers that you can listen to as you'd like this week. One prayer is for the start of the Christmas season. Another is for the preparation of a meal and another is for wrapping gifts.

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Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

Rhythms Reset

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