In this episode of Chaos and Grace, I have invited my friend Dena for a candid conversation about the chaos of life, parenting, and the importance of validation among women. We explore how different individuals process chaos, the challenges of parenting, and the complexities of relationships with exes. The discussion also touches on the inadequacies of sex education, the need for strong and aware children, and the dynamics of friendships, including jealousy and support. The episode wraps up with a humorous recounting of a chaotic week filled with urgent care visits and unexpected drama.

Come with my while I share my personal experiences with chaos, silence, and the challenges of navigating health issues. I will reflect on some brief self-realizations during a period of solitude, my struggles with weight loss and medication, and the importance of advocating for yourself in the healthcare system. I definitely highlight the complexities of female health issues, so buckle up for some candid conversations about all the joys of Aunt Flo and our sabotaging reproductive organs. I will also cover the impact migraines have had on my life, and the necessity of demanding exceptional care from medical professionals.

In this episode I talk about my favorite person ever. I thought this episode would be really easy but, it turns out, finding the right words to describe this incredible person in my life and how happy he makes me is really hard.

We are not a romance novel or a rom-com movie. We are real and face this life together, in love and in chaos.

In this episode of Chaos and Grace, I will share my experiences with reading, the impact of news and social media on mental health, and the importance of navigating personal chaos. I discuss the joy of escaping into books, the challenges of managing emotional burdens, and the significance of finding support from loved ones. Ultimately, the important thing to remember is the need for grace in acknowledging that not all chaos is ours to manage, and I encourage you dear listener to embrace your own journey with resilience and love.

Welcome to the much-hyped Bestie Episode!

Join me and my best friend as we have our first ever co-hosted episode on Chaos & Grace. We are going to talk about everything from reality tv to our kids and significant others. We will try to remember how we met and discover knew things we never knew about each other. There is lots of laughs and talking over each other, but would you expect anything less from two best friends gabbing it up?!

Welcome back! This week we are going through my entire month of June and all the travel and events my family jam packed into three weeks. Join me as we visit three states, two modes of transportation, and all the fun that comes with coordinating three teenagers, two dogs, and the all the adults that tag along with them. To be honest, it wasn't nearly as crazy as I thought it was going to be.... it turns out I was the problem the entire time. Go figure!

Even though I am talking about traveling, I can see how it applies to the day-to-day chaos in my life and how I handle things.

This week we get a little more serious, and a little more personal, while we discuss my adventures and experiences with therapy. While it may not seem like this episode falls in line with our usual topics, feelings and emotions are Chaotic. And sometimes we just don't give ourselves the grace to seek help.

If you are already in therapy, you will understand where I am coming from. If you aren't in therapy, sit back and enjoy the ride while I call myself out.

ps. She does take notes y'all!

Hotline Assistance Resources:

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) provides 24/7 confidential support.

Please call the domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788.

Various Therapy resources:

PsychologyToday.com

BetterHelp.com (I have zero experience with this resource, but everyone has heard the commercials).

References

PsychologyToday.com: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Number of U.S. adults who received mental health treatment or counseling in the past year from 2002 to 2023. (2025). Retrieved from Statista.com: https://www.statista.com/statistics/794027/mental-health-treatment-counseling-past-year-us-adults/

Despite the well-organized outline, chaos happens. This week we are taking a trip into how sudden Chaos can happen. The combination of insecurities, pressure, and kids demanded a quick adjustment. We manage but not entirely with Grace. C made some bad choices and made me think hard and dive in deep about how she is versus how I am. How we deal with things.