Hey guys! Today I have a BONUS episode of Lighten Up for you. Normally, I do this podcast every other week, but …
The Mudroom: When Compassion Is Exhausting
I’m over at The Mudroom trying to put into words my experience with compassion fatigue, how to combat it, and …
Lighten Up #13: Jennifer Dukes Lee
I talk with Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new book, The Happiness Dare. I took the quiz to find my happiness style and …
Lighten Up #12: Lydia Mays
Today on Lighten Up I talk with Lydia Mays, the founder of See Beautiful, a philanthropic company focused on giving …
When Your Two Friends Hit It Off
You know when your worlds blend? Like when your friend from school and your friend from work meet each other …
The Betta Mom
I’m thrilled to share my friend Bronwyn Lea’s writing with you this morning. I’ve fangirled her for years and we …
Lighten Up #11: Kari Kampakis
In this episode, I talk to Kari Kampakis, author of 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, about her new book, Liked, releasing …
Poverty Cure: The Gift of Work
Hi, guys! You may have heard me mention a time or two about how much I love the Poverty Cure …
Lighten Up #10: Alli Worthington
Today I talk with Alli Worthington, COO of Propel, founder of Blissdom, and author of Breaking Busy, about cutting out distraction, …
Unexpected Baptism
We are never spontaneous. Planners we are. Our plans have plans, and we like it that way. But this weekend …
Interview with Upwrite Magazine
Hi blog-reading friend. I’m smack in the middle of launching It’s Not Fair and I’m getting to tell so many …
Lighten Up #9: Alex Dale
In this episode of Lighten Up, I talk with Alex Dale, my long-suffering graphic designer husband who of his own volition dressed …
Lighten Up #8: Kendall Ashley
Today I’m talking with Kendall Ashley, and you’ll see why I think she’s amazeballs. Kendall is a writer and an …
10 Ways to Help Support My New Book … Please
Dear most fantabulous friend, asking for your help is so awkward for me. I seriously would much rather tell you …
It’s Okay to Sit in the Questions
Today I’m honored to be featured in the Top Picks for Summer Reading series over at Tracie Miles’s blog. Tracie …
21 Gut-Laughs to Take Your Mind Off the Election
Are you worn out from political talk online? Me too. Here’s the only thing my new book, It’s Not Fair, …
The Mudroom: Your Marriage Doesn’t Have to Look Like Anyone Else’s
When my friend Tammy, editor of The Mudroom blog, asked me to write about my marriage, I had to track …
Lighten Up #7: Chris Marlow
Today I’m excited to talk with my friend Chris Marlow, founder of Help One Now and author of Doing Good …
Lighten Up #6: Steen Jones
On this episode of Lighten Up, I talk with Steen Jones, new author and founder of COLORS scarves, about her debut …
The Reluctant Gratituder
Hey guys, I’m over at my friend Courtney’s blog talking about gratitude, peace, and contentment. And I’m trying not to …
Coffee+Crumbs: Can I Do It With You?
Motherhood is like being placed in a sandwich baggie where your kids press and press the air out on all …
Lighten Up #5: Osheta Moore
This week I talk with Osheta Moore, podcaster and blogger at Shalom in the City, about her practice of shalom, …
I Love You to Africa and Back
One day you wake up and realize you have a middle schooler. About two seconds ago you were in a …
Lighten Up #4: Jenny Rapson
On this episode of Lighten Up podcast, I confront the thing I really need to lighten up about: the bad …