All Our Little Messes

Jan 25 2024 34 mins
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Tune into All Our Little Messes for an uplifting journey around everyday messes, from the personal to the political. Each episode explores one tiny mess through the honest stories of real people, to build hope and community. We know life is hard. We know it can be lonely. And it can be the loneliest for people who find themselves breaking toxic family cycles, processing religious trauma, or experiencing mental health problems. I believe that it doesn't have to be this way. We don't have to be alone anymore. Join our growing community of survivors as we go on a journey of healing together. 

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Episode 18: Nurturing the Self Within the Motherhood Identity

Jan 25 2024 35 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever felt like motherhood demands your entire being, leaving little room for the woman you were before? It's time we redefine what it means to be a mother without losing ourselves in the process. On today's episode of All Our Little Messes, I peel back the layers of parental expectation and share why carving out space for self-care is not just a luxu

Episode 17: The Synergy of Modern and Traditional Approaches to Emotional Wellbeing w/ Keri Cooper

Jan 04 2024 38 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how your morning smoothie or your night's sleep could influence your therapy sessions? Keri Cooper, an expert in holistic psychotherapy, joins us to uncover the profound connection between our daily habits and our mental health. From balancing blood sugar and leveraging the power of vitamin D, to embracing pharmaceuticals without shame, we navig

Embracing Gentle Authority: Transforming Parenthood through Reflection and Respect for the Strong-Willed Child

Dec 28 2023 34 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Navigating the tumultuous waters of parenting, I invite you on an exploration of the transformative power that comes with the arrival of new life. Following a period of personal upheaval due to pregnancy complications, my world was forever altered by the birth of my daughter. As you join me in this episode, you'll witness my candid confessionals about shiftin

Episode 15: Proverbs 31 Unveiled: Balancing Christian Motherhood and Work Without Guilt

Nov 04 2023 28 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Do you ever find yourself wrestling with the guilt of leaving your little ones to go to work? As Christian mothers, we are often conflicted between the demands of motherhood and the necessity to earn a living. But what if I told you that you're not alone in this struggle? This episode aims to explore and debunk the harmful narratives that shame working mother

Episode 14: The Troubling Messages in 'How to Train Up a Child'

Oct 26 2023 26 mins  
Send us a Text Message.You ever wonder how a book can drastically impact one's life? Join me as I recount my personal journey with the controversial book 'How to Train Up a Child'. This exploration dives head-first into the realm of corporal punishment and the cultural acceptance found among some Christian and Catholic households. Discover how the evolution of this book through its

Episode 13: Breaking Free From Generational Curses: A Journey into Reshaping Family Traditions and Values

Oct 19 2023 28 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Ever felt trapped in a web of repetitive patterns that seem to haunt your family? The ones that you swore you wouldn't repeat, yet find yourself unconsciously mirroring? You are not alone. We're taking a brave expedition into the heart of generational curses - the invisible shackles that bind us to our family's past mistakes and struggles. It's a difficult an

Episode 12: The Destructive Power of Obligation Sex: A Wake-Up Call for Christian Marriages

Oct 12 2023 28 mins  
Send us a Text Message.What if the sexual dynamics of your marriage were fundamentally flawed? Would you be brave enough to confront the issue and find a better path? Join us as we unmask the damaging concept of obligation sex in Christian and Catholic marriages, a mindset rooted deeply in purity culture that pressures women into being sexual commodities.We're not here to point fin

Episode 11 - Redefining Biblical Submission: A Journey from Servitude to Respect in Marriage

Oct 05 2023 25 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Ever been told that submission in marriage means blind obedience and servitude? I once bought into this narrative, feeling stifled, unheard, and misrepresented in my marriage. But that's not the true biblical definition of submission. Join me as I debunk this myth, drawing from both personal experiences and the teachings I grew up with. We'll journey together

Episode 10 - Questioning "Biblical" Womanhood: From Modesty to Marriage

Sep 28 2023 41 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Ever felt crushed beneath the weight of unrealistic expectations? Have you been caught up in the dichotomy of being 'sexy' without being 'sexual', of embodying 'feminine features' without flaunting them? Welcome back to All Our Little Messes, where today we're unpacking the burdensome impact of purity culture on women, especially in Christian and Catholic soc

Episode 9 - Challenging Purity Culture: Empowering Children through Age-Appropriate Sex Education and Open Conversations

Sep 21 2023 41 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Did you know that the language we use, or neglect to use, to educate our children about their bodies can directly affect the safety of our young ones? It was a harsh lesson learned through a sobering story of a young girl who suffered prolonged abuse, a situation that could have been detected earlier had she known the proper names for her anatomy. In this epi