Start Scared

Apr 29, 2026 • 00:14:56

I’m sharing a deeply personal story about what happened to my nana in assisted living and the moment we realized something was very wrong.

If you have a loved one in assisted living or memory care, this episode is for you. This is your reminder t...

Apr 22, 2026 • 00:07:47

We were never supposed to be a “dog family”, but now I truly can’t imagine life without Max.

In this episode, I’m sharing how our rescue dog completely changed our home, slowed us down and became one of the biggest blessings in our lives.

Apr 15, 2026 • 00:08:53

This weekend in Port O’Connor looked very different for me and it was exactly what I needed. I didn’t make a plan, I didn’t stress and I didn’t try to be productive. I read, took a nap, and just went with the flow. In this episode, I’m sharing what it fel...

Apr 08, 2026 • 00:12:24

This weekend at the Final Four Women's Basketball Tournament, I witnessed a powerful reminder that our kids don’t have to be the star to make an impact.

After meeting the father of Sarah Graves, a Texas walk on player known for her encourage...

Apr 01, 2026 • 00:15:01

This week tested me as a mom. During Tech Week for my son’s school musical, his ADHD challenges were on full display and so was my heart. I’m sharing what happened, the frustration of seeing him singled out, and the reminder that our kids are more than th...

Mar 25, 2026 • 00:15:48

Community is a gift from God… but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

In this episode, I’m sharing takeaways from a women’s conference session with Christine Hoover about why relationships in Christian community can feel complicated and how God a...

Mar 18, 2026 • 00:14:52

Friendship felt easy when we were kids. But somewhere along the way, it got complicated. In this episode, I’m sharing some of my biggest takeaways from a women’s conference session with Christine Hoover about what the Bible actually says about friendship....

Mar 11, 2026 • 00:19:54

Sleepovers were a huge part of my childhood but as a parent, I see them differently.

In this episode, I share why our family doesn’t usually allow sleepovers, what changed my perspective over the years, and the time we recently hosted a big birth...

Mar 04, 2026 • 00:24:20

In today’s episode of Start Scared, I’m sitting down with Nichole Kirk, the founder of Dear Heart, a faith-driven lifestyle brand that began as a small fundraiser and grew into a global movement.

We talk about listening to God’s nudges, taking ac...

Feb 25, 2026 • 00:15:25

🎉Start Scared is FIVE!🎉

In this episode, I reflect on who I was when this podcast began, who I’ve become over 262 episodes, and the incredible community that’s grown alongside it.

From listeners in every state and six continents to co...