April 2021 marked my four-year anniversary of starting counseling— a milestone I never imagined I’d hit, but I’m so grateful for. As I reflected with my counselor on all that the past four years have held, I was struck by truly how much has changed, and how much the Lord has done in myself and in my life. My counselor gave me the homework assignment of writing a letter to myself four years ago— so here it is.
Read MoreI’m back with a new episode— my first ever unscripted one! — and sharing all about my recent solo getaway, what I read (and reread), what questions I’m asking, and the recent spiritual breakthrough that’s changing everything.
Read MoreIt’s a new year and The RAD Podcast is back with a new season and a slightly new format! We’re kicking things off with some reflections on the book I’m reading by Martin Luther King, Jr, the question I’m asking myself lately about what it might mean to love my inner child, and talking about all the bullet journaling I’ve been doing lately.
Read MoreThis is episode 24 and I’m recapping some of my favorite reads from 2020, some of the most meaningful action steps I took this year, and discussing what this year has held and what I hope for in 2021.
Read MoreThis is episode 23 and I’m sharing all about my article published in the New York Times on my collage project!
Read MoreThis is episode 22 and I’m sharing 5 books that feel like fall, talking about experiencing art, and sharing pockets of peace that I’ve found inspiring.
Read MoreThis is episode 21 and I’m talking about a book on birth order that was incredibly helpful, celebrating your people and how my friends celebrated an important milestone in my life, and living in the tension between two things at once.
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Read MoreThis is episode 20 and I’m talking about how I organize my books (both read and unread), a new art endeavor in my life, and my struggle to own calling myself an “artist.”
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Read MoreThis is episode 19 and I’m sharing my halfway top ten books, some tips and tricks from the curly girl method I’m trying on my hair lately, and some evolving thoughts on impact vs. intent.
Read MoreThis is episode 18 and I’m sharing three books about the intersection of faith and LGBTQIA stories, why I love using a basket for my quiet time, and my new motto of “authentic over aesthetic.”
Read MoreThis is episode 17 and I’m sharing 5 young adult books by Black authors I have loved reading, two poems I’ve written about life lately, and apologies.
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Read MoreThis is episode 16 and I’m not done talking about the things that matter and the things going on in our nation right now. Join me as I share about a beautiful book I just finished reading, a journaling exercise I’m loving, and read some words I wrote in 2016 about echo chambers.
Read MoreThis is episode 15 and buckle up friends, because today, I’m going there. We’re going to dive into the world of racism and talk about why black lives matter and how we can be better allies to all Black, indigenous, people of color.
Read MoreThis week, I’m a morning prayer and an evening prayer I found beautiful and encouraging, talking about how much I love my little backyard garden, and reading thoughts on humility I found in my blog archive.
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Read MoreThis week, I’m sharing the story of how EMDR therapy changed and saved my life. There’s such a clear before and after EMDR change in my life, and I’m so grateful for how it helped heal me.
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Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and I wanted to share resources that have been helpful in my own journey toward a healthier brain/soul/spirit/self/life.
Read MoreThis week, I’m sharing five books that have helped my mental health, a fun list challenge, and how i’ve realized it’s hard for me to share my heart’s desires with God.
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Read MoreThis week, I’m reading beautiful words (that I didn’t write!) on rest, then pivoting to talk about trying new exercise styles, and sharing some thoughts on unsolicited feedback on the internet.
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