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Lighten Up #88: Angry Crossover with Sarah Bragg

Today is our monthly crossover episode with Sarah Bragg of Surviving Sarah. You guys know the drill. Two podcasters, one …

Melanie DaleAugust 28, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
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Lighten Up #87: Liz Ditty

Today I’m talking with Liz Ditty, a spiritual director and teacher at Westgate Church in Silicon Valley and the author …

Melanie DaleAugust 21, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
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Lighten Up #86: Rachelle Dekker

Hey, welcome to episode 86 of Lighten Up with Melanie Dale. Today I’m talking with Rachelle Dekker. You may recognize …

Melanie DaleAugust 14, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
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Lighten Up #85: Katrina McCain

Today I’m talking with Katrina McCain, a former fashion model and author of the book Beyond Being Good. We talk …

Melanie DaleAugust 7, 2018, 9:59 amApril 6, 2019 0
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Lighten Up #84: Dog Days of Summer with Sarah Bragg

This week I’ve combined our Dog Days of Summer series with our monthly crossover episode with Sarah Bragg of Surviving …

Melanie DaleJuly 31, 2018, 6:30 amJuly 31, 2018 0
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Lighten Up #83: Dog Days of Summer with Jeannie Cunnion

We’re in the Dog Days of Summer and today’s guest is my friend Jeannie Cunnion, author of Mom Set Free …

Melanie DaleJuly 24, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Podcast

Lighten Up #82: Dog Days of Summer with Logan Wolfram

We are smack in the middle of the Dog Days of Summer, both literally and on this podcast, and today’s guest …

Melanie DaleJuly 17, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Blog, Parenting

Coffee+Crumbs: Restaurant People

It’s summer and writing is hard. The space around me has shrunk to next to nothing with the kids home, …

Melanie DaleJuly 16, 2018, 12:21 pmDecember 25, 2019 0
Podcast

Lighten Up #81: Dog Days of Summer with Jamie Ivey

Today I’m kicking off a fun series called the Dog Days of Summer, and my first guest is the author …

Melanie DaleJuly 10, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Podcast

Lighten Up #80: Contentment Crossover with Sarah Bragg

Today’s our monthly crossover episode with Sarah Bragg of Surviving Sarah. I look forward to these episodes so much and …

Melanie DaleJune 26, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Podcast

Lighten Up #79: Kelly Balarie

Today I’m talking with Kelly Balarie. Kelly is a delight and I can’t wait for you guys to meet her. We …

Melanie DaleJune 19, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Podcast

Lighten Up #78: Kathy Khang

Today I’m talking with Kathy Khang, author of the book Raise Your Voice: Why We Stay Silent and How to …

Melanie DaleJune 12, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Blog, Parenting

Coffee+Crumbs: The Coconuts Stayed On

You know those friends who keep life interesting? Everyone has them. Your fun friends, the ones with whom anything can …

Melanie DaleJune 10, 2018, 4:20 pmDecember 25, 2019 0
Podcast, Relationships

Lighten Up #77: Coffee Date with Alex and Melanie

Well, I just celebrated 18 years of marriage with Alex, which is ridiculous since we’re both only 25. If you …

Melanie DaleJune 5, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Podcast

Lighten Up #76: Summer Crossover with Sarah Bragg

It’s our monthly crossover episode with Sarah Bragg of Surviving Sarah! This month we’re talking about all things summer and …

Melanie DaleMay 29, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
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Lighten Up #75: Barb Roose

Today I’m talking with Barb Roose, author of Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua, and oh my …

Melanie DaleMay 22, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Ethical Shopping, Podcast

Lighten Up #74: Amber Runyon

Today I’m talking with Amber Runyon, a former hospice nurse turned social entrepreneur. She founded Eleventh Candle Co. to bring …

Melanie DaleMay 15, 2018, 6:30 amMay 14, 2018 0
Blog, General

Coffee+Crumbs: Just Do It Scared

My daughter learned to swim while screaming. My son was fearless in the water. When Elliott was two, I’d start …

Melanie DaleMay 14, 2018, 11:51 amDecember 25, 2019 0
Parenting, Podcast

Lighten Up #73: Bronwyn Lea

Today I’m talking with Bronwyn Lea, blogger, lawyer, immigrant, and mom. She loves puns, and we get punny, and then …

Melanie DaleMay 8, 2018, 6:30 amMay 7, 2018 0
General, Podcast

Lighten Up #72: Anna Quinlan

If you like laughing hysterically, you guys are in for a treat today. My friend Anna Quinlan, a freelance writer …

Melanie DaleMay 1, 2018, 7:09 amMay 1, 2018 0
Podcast

Lighten Up #71: Personal Growth Crossover with Sarah Bragg

It’s the monthly crossover episode with Sarah Bragg of Surviving Sarah, and this month, we’re chatting about personal growth. I …

Melanie DaleApril 24, 2018, 6:30 amApril 6, 2019 0
Podcast, Relationships

The Lighten Up Guidelines for Laughing at Life

I was sitting on my thinking chair (the toilet) the other day when it occurred to me that while my …

Melanie DaleApril 20, 2018, 12:34 pmApril 20, 2018 1
Podcast

Lighten Up #70: Beth Bruno

Today I’m talking with Beth Bruno, the founder and director of a nonprofit aimed at preventing domestic minor sex trafficking …

Melanie DaleApril 17, 2018, 6:00 amApril 6, 2019 0
General

Coffee+Crumbs: The Horrifying and Hilarious Tale of the Rogue Suburban Flasher

His junk is burned in my brain. I can’t unsee it. Last week I was walking down the street at …

Melanie DaleApril 10, 2018, 11:36 amApril 10, 2018 0

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