Start Scared

Sep 02, 2026 • 00:18:08

Dolly Parton was so much more than a country music legend. She was a reminder of what can happen when we stop trying to become someone else and start becoming more fully ourselves.

If you've been feeling like you've lost a little piece...

Aug 26, 2026 • 00:21:32

I don't think moms need another self care checklist. I think we need permission to admit we're exhausted.

In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between neglecting ourselves and simply admitting that we're tired. I&...

Aug 19, 2026 • 00:28:56

I think perfectionism has robbed me of more joy than failure ever has.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the perfectionism I didn’t always recognize in myself and how easily it can disguise itself as “high standards,” preparation,...

Aug 12, 2026 • 00:18:10

My son starts middle school today, so in this special episode, I ask him what he's excited about, what he's nervous about, what he hopes middle school will be like, and what advice he'd give another kid who's feeling scared. His answer...

Aug 05, 2026 • 00:33:52

Last week, I thought I was surprising my son, Bruce, with tickets to see Forrest Frank. What I didn't expect was that God would surprise ME.

In this episode, I'm sharing one of the sweetest memories we've ever made together, from s...

Jul 29, 2026 • 00:29:58

In this episode, I'm sitting down with one of my sweet friends, Kally McNeil, the founder of Cactus Creek Clothing Company, to talk about what it really looks like to chase a dream before you feel completely ready.

We go behind the scenes of...

Jul 22, 2026 • 00:20:29

Have you ever looked back over a season of your life and realized God had been teaching you the same lesson over and over again?

If you've been finding it hard to release control, embrace change, or trust what's next, I hope this episod...

Jul 15, 2026 • 00:28:01

Have you ever looked back at old pictures of your kids and thought, “I wish I could go back and tell myself something?”

In this episode of Start Scared, I’m sharing the things I wish I could tell the younger version of myself when I was deep in t...

Jul 08, 2026 • 00:15:52

I took my 11 year old son, Bruce, to see Toy Story 5 after we rewatched all four previous movies together! In this spoiler free episode, I'm sharing what surprised me most, the lessons that stuck with me, and why this movie felt especially relevant f...

Jul 01, 2026 • 00:22:40

I'm sharing what God taught me through Matthew 7:1-12 this weekend at church. From judging others to trusting Him through prayer and living out the Golden Rule, this passage challenged my heart in ways I didn't expect. This isn't about perf...