Dr. Kathie Supiano joins us for a rich conversation about grief, meaning, and the human capacity for resilience. Drawing from her work in bereavement care, grief, suicide survivorship, and hospice, and as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist for over 45 years, Kathie offers thoughtful perspectives on how we navigate loss. She also shares personal reflections on retiring after a meaningful career and learning to embrace life differently in this season.

Kathie is a Professor Emeritus and the former director of Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program at the University of Utah. You can find Caring Connections: nursing.utah.edu/caring-connections.

We’re so grateful to Kathie for taking the time to come on our podcast and loved this conversation with her!

In this episode, Kari shares what it was like to fulfill a long-held dream of moving to Costa Rica with her husband in early 2024- the joys, surprises, lessons, and what led them to readjust their plans along the way. We talk about what following a dream actually looks like once you’re inside it, how to pivot as life unfolds, and what this experience taught them about culture, plans, and living a life that feels aligned.

Find Kari and her salon at salonaries.org and on Instagram @kari.salon.aries

Carrie Romano, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), joins us to share how her breast cancer diagnosis reshaped her understanding of resilience, leadership, and the power of people to rise. She talks about the unexpected ways her team showed up during treatment, the intentional practices she relies on to bring light into hard days, and why choosing small sparks of joy can shift everything.

With more than 20 years of mission-driven nonprofit leadership, Carrie brings her energy, heart, and clarity to this conversation. She shares why she believes so deeply in the work of RMHC, what keeps her grounded in hope, and how service and working in the non-profit space has shaped her life. It’s a conversation about hope, community, and the beauty we can find even in seasons of uncertainty.

Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities and how you can get involved at ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

Ashley Parks shares the moving story of her son’s leukemia diagnosis and his passing, and how grief reshaped her life. She shares about her work with Ronald McDonald House Charities, where she now supports families navigating medical crises similar to her own. Through her powerful story, Ashley shows how love, loss, and service can come together to bring connection and a way forward.

Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities and how you can get involved and help at ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

This week we’re joined by our friends Susie and Alyson who recently started their own podcast - Meno Moms After the Pause! Join us for this honest (and fun!) conversation about menopause, perimenopause, and everything in between. We talk about how hormones can impact mood, grief, and even how we handle life’s biggest challenges. Plus, what they’ve learned about parenting, identity, faith and gender role deconstruction, and giving yourself grace through it all.

Find Susie & Alyson's podcast Meno Mom's After the Pause on Instagram here. Listen to their podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

This week we're continuing our tradition of having a gratitude episode leading up to Thanksgiving.

We talk about finding gratitude through life's seasons and how it can anchor us through change, uncertainty, and growth.

We share a few personal reflections, questions to reflect on, and thoughts on noticing beauty in the middle of it all.

Feeling grateful for this space and for all of you that tune in!

In this powerful episode, Joel Haddock shares his journey from addiction and incarceration to finding purpose and healing through The Other Side Academy—a residential program that helps people rebuild their lives through accountability, hard work, and community. Joel opens up about choosing a new path, the lessons he’s learned, and his mission to help others do the same.

Visit https://www.theothersideacademy.com to learn more about the program and how to support its residents, including the annual Angel Tree at Christmas.

You can also connect with Joel on Instagram at @joel.haddock.94.

We’re re-releasing one of our most loved and listened-to episodes! In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with one of Lindsay’s closest lifelong friends, Tamara Jacobs, as she shares her LDS faith transition journey—what led to it, how she’s reframed her values and spirituality, and how she’s navigated parenting and identity through such a major shift. Her honesty and insight offer comfort, clarity, and connection to anyone experiencing change or seeking to understand it.

Thank you again to Tamara for this impactful and meaningful conversation.

Find Tamara on Instagram @tammykae84, where she shares glimpses of her life, books, and creative inspiration.