Start Scared

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...

Feb 18, 2026 • 00:18:40

Instagram says 2026 is the new 2016... So, that trend sent me straight into my camera roll. In this episode, I’m walking through my real, and honestly, a lot of forgotten 2016 memories. From postpartum exhaustion, career shifts, family trips, to toddler m...

Feb 11, 2026 • 00:15:32

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a quick weekend trip to DC to visit my college roommate, who I hadn’t seen in 16 years. From a stressful airport start to a beautifully simple weekend of conversation, reconnection, and rest, this episode is a reminder that...

Feb 04, 2026 • 00:12:24

For years, every February up until Valentine's Day, I’ve put heart shaped notes on my family’s bedroom doors. They are filled with affirmations, prayers, and reminders of my love for each of them.

In this episode, I share how this simple tr...

Jan 28, 2026 • 00:30:21

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Chelsey Hallblade, a former ER nurse turned nutritionist, entrepreneur, and mom of two. Chelsey shares her journey from hospital burnout to building a thriving online fitness and nutrition business that now serves...