Villainous Stepmother? Or Leading Lady? — My Take on the Complexities of Step-Motherhood
We grew up on Disney stories where stepmothers were painted as wicked, cruel, and downright evil. No wonder so many of us stepped into this role carrying cultural baggage we didn’t even realize was th...
23 Sep 202526min
GYG -- Boundaries Are Brave, Not Mean
In this Give Yourself Grace drop, we're reframing boundaries. Saying no or protecting your peace isn't cruel -- it's courageous. Boundaries are clarity, kindness, and grace in action. Thanks for ...
18 Sep 20253min
Signed, Anxiously Attached — A Psychologist’s View on How Anxiety & Trauma Show Up in Co-Parenting Dynamics
How do you know if you’re anxious—or just tired, overstimulated, and doing too much? In this episode, I sit down with psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Peak Mind -- Dr. Ashley Smit...
16 Sep 20251h 11min
GYG -- Checking In With Your Partner - Honoring Yourself
In this Give Yourself Grace drop, we’re talking about the power of checking in with your partner—not just about the to-do lists, but about each other’s hearts. Real connection means honoring your own ...
11 Sep 20253min
Intentional Fatherhood: Growing Up Split, Raising Rock Steady
Greg Aldridge is a third-generation insurance agent, powerhouse speaker, and father of two—but before all that, he was a kid caught in the middle of divorce. In this powerful episode, Greg opens up ab...
9 Sep 20251h 9min
GYG -- Healing Isn't Linear
In this Give Yourself Grace episode, we’re reminding ourselves that healing isn’t a straight line. Some days feel like leaps forward, others like steps back—and that’s okay. Progress is still progress...
4 Sep 20253min
In The Principal's Office
What do schools see when co-parenting gets messy—and how can we do better? In this episode, I sit down with Principal Meghan Holt, who brings her full perspective as an educator, a child of divorce, a...
2 Sep 20251h 1min
GYG -- You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup
In this Give Yourself Grace episode, we’re talking about why running yourself ragged isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a fast track to burnout. You can’t show up as the partner, parent, or friend you want t...
28 Aug 20253min
