Unabashed You

There’s no escaping the hard things.  They come whether you want them to or not.  And lots of times you have little or no control over the outcome. In the heaviness of a painful season, sometimes you’re called to do things you didn’t anticipate, and maybe didn’t even want to do. Yet here you are in the midst of it.  The only way out is through.  You put on your big girl pants as they say, and you do the thing as well as you can.   Paula Romang knows this quite well.  She is the mom of twins, and the caregiver to one of them who was born with serious health challenges.  Fighting the good fight as each day was long and arduous, Paula did her best and leaned on her faith to carry her through.  How else could she have done it?  Then the reality of her son’s death at age twelve.  As she shares, in this experience she found answers and her faith remained intact.Thriving in the Barren Place is the book she wrote about this experience, all she learned, and how she persevered. Paula is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming all that and a bag of chips.  This is part one.You can find Paula at www.paularomang.com.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Did you know that being vulnerable is a gift?It’s a gift that requires you to be honest with yourself, and to do that takes the courage to be you without apology, regardless of what others think.  Joanna Mayo has been learning that her ability to open up is a super strength.  It is one that helped her understand not everyone is ready for that kind of depth.  Not everyone can handle it.  So while you may be doubting yourself, Joanna has come out the other side and you can too.  She is here to tell you being vulnerable is a gift and she is all the stronger because she has embraced it.Joanna is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming all that and a bag of chips.  This is part two.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Have you ever wondered what to do with your doubt? Today’s guest, Joanna Mayo has had her own periods of doubt, expressing three different things that made the difference.  She explored through reading, most notably Savannah Guthrie’s book, What God Does which provided comfort and hope.  Joanna became more intentional in her faith through prayer and worship along with recognizing how being authentic and vulnerable is a place she finds strength.  Finding the people that support you and seeking out new connections is the advice she shared.  These were the beginnings of a process that ultimately renewed her faith.Joanna is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming all that and a bag of chips. This is Part 1.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Do you take the time, even a few moments, to look back at the year that is coming to a close? We did. Good friends Amy DeFehr, Mary Ann Mariani and I took some inventory from this year - like our favorite memories (time with family, travel, a big move), biggest challenges (a child’s anxiety, marital speed bumps, a desire to teach) and something we tried for the first time (going to a conference alone, giving a eulogy, going on a girls trip). Reflecting is a great way to learn and to keep growing forward. Next we thought about the upcoming year - areas that need more focus, things we want to do, and our word for the year. It was an empowering way to kick off the new year envisioning what we want, the work we want to do, and the people we want to continue to grow into being. Join our conversation for the inspiration needed to reflect, and head into the new year with encouragement and intention.Amy has been on UY in Walking Off a Cliff;IKnow Because I Know; and Reflections on 2024, Hopes for 2025.Find Mary Ann in A Passionate Artist of Story; I Was Mad at Myself;I Write but I don’t Love to Write; and Reflections on 2024, Hopes for 2025.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

“Shaun and The Family Stone”It’s a family affair.  That is the name of a song that was made famous by a group called Sly and the Family Stone way back in the day (feel free to Google).  Today for your listening pleasure, we have Shaun and the Family Stone, as in a fun play on words.  Dedicated to family, and one family in particular with the last name of Stone, Shaun and I take a conversational approach to the Christmas movie, The Family Stone.  We watched it together this year in preparation.  Here are our insights, thoughts and feelings.  Oh, and maybe a verklempt moment or two.  There is a lot of love for this movie, and for me, with good reason.  Shout out to Hillary and Robyn, fellow Family Stoners.I was so excited to have this conversation that I forgot to plug in my mic!  Forgive the less than stellar sound quality on my end.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

“Making Merry with Andrew and Greg”The goal of this episode was to make merry.  And who to help us do that but Andrew Gumm and Greg Henninger.  I hired them both as teaching artists for children’s theater back in the day, and they went to college with Shaun.  Our connections run deep.  Even if I haven’t seen or talked to them in a while, all bets are off when we connect, and it’s like no time has gone by.  I cherish them both.  To make more merry, they were quizzed on some Christmas movie quotes, and then some questions around Christmas.We actually ran out of time.  Maybe you could tell we could have kept going for many hours to come.  Hopefully you are as entertained as we clearly were. Whether we’re talking about the merits, or lack of them for My Favorite Things as a Christmas song, or whether The Twelve Days of Christmas has too many birds, we covered as much as we could. For those things we will be pondering, we’ve got our work cut out for us to look into them and then we’ll come back and share our findings.  Collaborating is fulfilling.  When you can come together and be more than you could have been on your own, it’s simply the best.  Just like these two.  Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

“Christmas Movies with Shaun”It’s Christmas time.  Why not invite Shaun to a conversation about something we both like.  Christmas movies.  We randomly found a list of the top 20 of all time and went from there.  Some on the list were obvious, It’s a Wonderful Life, Love Actually, A Muppet Christmas Carol, and other more recent ones didn’t make the cut like, The Family Stone and The Holiday.   There were the earlier ones which I look on fondly, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas.  Not so much for Shaun.  His nostalgia is for when he was growing up.  Makes sense.  It’s like a Venn diagram.  His, mine, and the ones we both like in the middle like Daddy’s Home 2.   Then there is the newest contender, Spirited.  It’s a musical with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.  My bar for this was so low it was on the ground.  Not sure why, no offense to either actor.  Maybe it was it being yet another Christmas Carol adaptation. Turns out it was better than I expected and I really did enjoy it.  Shaun hasn’t seen it yet but he’s added it to the list of the ones he wants to watch.  And I said I’d check out the sequel to A Christmas Story.  Who knows, I may add another to my annual viewing list. Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Tis the season, time for celebrating the holidays: Christmas, Hannukah, Kwaanza or whatever lights your fancy.For the month of December Unabashed You is cracking open the vault and pulling out some merry ‘ol holiday episodes of times past.  Get your warm cozies on, some hot chocolate and snuggle up to some lighthearted mirth.  It’s the best kind of mirth there is.So, let’s talk traditions - old and new, movies, songs and anything else that spells this time of year.“Treat every day Like Christmas” We’re doing something a little different this week.  We’re going to celebrate Christmas.  Shaun graced us with his presence by bringing his A-game of whimsy, impressions, and as always, fun.   We thought of a few memories, walked through some would-you-rathers, and he guessed on a bunch of Christmas trivia. Be sure to have some fun with loved ones this season.  I know we’ll have a Merry Christmas and we are wishing you one too!  Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Are you listening?What if embracing your worth started with simply listening — to others, to God, and to your own heart? In this episode I’m joined by Carroll Patrizi, the voice behind the inspiring “Dear Carol” series, where she blends humor, wisdom, and heart much like a modern-day “Dear Abby.”  (Her podcast is called Conversations with Carroll.)Growing up as one of eleven children in Beaumont, Texas, Carroll learned early on the beauty of connection and the power of stories. Today, she shares how active listening, surrender, and self-care have become her spiritual tools for living a full, joyful life. Tune in as we talk about faith, family, and finding grace in every step of the journey.Carroll is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips. This is part two.You can find Carroll at Carroll Patrizi.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of faith — but a lack of surrender? In this inspiring conversation, Carroll Patrizi shares how learning to let go of control, and truly trust God, transformed her confidence, her marriage, and her purpose. She dives deep into the power of the subconscious, how past experiences shape our fears, and how accountability in faith can break the cycle of self-doubt. If you’ve been craving a fresh start or wondering what it means to really put God first, this episode will remind you that confidence grows where surrender begins.Carroll is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips. This is part one.You can find Carroll at Carroll Patrizi. Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

What happens when faith calls you to let go of control and say yes — even when you’re scared?In this heartfelt episode, Rechelle and Lina talk about the tension between wanting to trust God and fearing what others might think. From childhood influences and unexpected role models to laughter over sleepovers on the floor, this conversation reminds us that joy, courage, and growth often show up in the most ordinary moments. It’s a powerful reminder that vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s where God does His best work.Lina is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips. This is part two of our conversation. Lina has been on the podcast before in I am Not Shunning Emotions Anymore episode 251.You can find her at Lina La Rue.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Bold. Brave. Transparent. That’s how I would describe Lina La Rue. So begins a look at confidence, faith, and identity in this candid conversation. Lina invites authenticity. She shares her transformation from atheism to Christianity and dives deep into reflections on the fear of others’ opinions. We reflect on how women can stop seeking validation, and start standing boldly in who God made them to be. You’ll also hear about Lina’s podcast journey, her childhood roots, and the daily practices that help her stay brave and grounded in faith. She gets it. And I’m glad.Lina is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips. This is part one.Lina has been on the podcast before in I am Not Shunning Emotions Anymore episode 251.You can find her at Lina La Rue.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Tune in for an inspiring reminder that God’s plan is often revealed in the everyday moments—if we simply say yes.How can you stay in the present?Scotti Taylor shares how she’s learned to trust God daily and see His presence in the small affirmations around her.She reminds us of the beauty in slowing down with her favorite quote, “Paint what is right in front of you,” a powerful metaphor for living faithfully in the present. Our candid conversation touches on motherhood, perseverance, community, and spiritual growth, offering encouragement for women navigating life’s transitions with grace and faith.Scotti is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips. This is part two.Scotti has been on the podcast before in I Will Not Be Silent episode 33; Takeaways and Looks Ahead episode 40 and How to Show Up for Each Other episode 108.You can find Scotti on Instagram Hey Scotti Taylor.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Join us for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, rediscovering passion, and what it means to live boldly and beautifully in this season of life.It had been far too long.We hadn’t connected in a while, and I got to remember what an inspiration this woman is!  Scotti Taylor is a vibrant artist whose story is equal parts courage, faith, and creativity. Once a graphic designer, Scotti followed a divine nudge to pursue painting full-time, uncovering new layers of self-discovery along the way. In this inspiring conversation, she opens up about life after 50, caregiving for her daughter, hormone replacement therapy, and how faith and community shaped her journey. From her European adventures with her kids, to lessons learned from her grandmother, Scotti reminds us to relax, trust God, and embrace the beauty of becoming.Scotti has been on the podcast before in I Will Not Be Silent episode 33; Takeaways and Looks Ahead episode 40 and How to Show Up for Each Other episode 108.You can find Scotti on Instagram Hey Scotti Taylor.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

Adventure, faith, and the courage to let go of “shoulds”In an unforgettable conversation that blends adventure, faith, and the challenges of personal growth, Michelle LeBeau shares from the heart. From serving as a VIP escort at the 1984 Olympics, and hopping freight trains in college, Michelle’s adventurous spirit shines through. She also shares about her family’s ongoing involvement in the Olympics and her impactful work with Y Malawi, alongside a lighter moment—recently rocking out at a Rolling Stones cover band concert for a cause supporting youth homelessness.But this episode goes deeper than stories of adventure. Together we tackle the real struggles women face—fear of judgment, failure, and not meeting societal expectations. Michelle opens up about her own battles with self-doubt and the burden of “shoulds,” offering insight on how self-awareness, grace, and embracing vulnerability can transform not just ourselves but also the way we serve others. Together, they explore what it means to live with courage, push past fear, and reflect the love and inclusivity of Jesus.Michelle is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips.  Here is part two.he has been on the podcast before in A Hippy at Heart.You can find Michelle at San Diego Rescue Mission.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

I have long admired this woman.  Michelle LeBeau is back for an uplifting conversation about faith, courage, and community. We catch up on life updates, share plans for shorter podcast episodes, and highlight Michelle’s impactful work at the San Diego Rescue Mission, where she helps meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless population.Next we move into how Christian women can build confidence, overcome childhood insecurities, and bravely step into new experiences—whether in professional settings or personal growth. With reflections on church community, faith in everyday life, and entertainment habits (from PBS NewsHour to Stephen Colbert), this episode is a reminder that courage often starts small but can change everything.Michelle is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips. Here is part one.he has been on the podcast before in A Hippy at Heart.You can find Michelle at San Diego Rescue Mission.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

We continue our conversation, Part 2 with Wilma Hollis for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips.It starts early in life, the things we are drawn to. “Growing up, who did you look up to?”“I looked up to people who told the truth. I looked up to, the pastor that I had growing up. I looked up to a journalist.I looked up to people who defended you know someone who would say, that was wrong, you shouldn't have done that. We don't have enough of that now.”What do women need right now?“Our role as the primary nurturers doesn't change just because the times change. If anything, there's a… there's more of a demand on our need to nurture. There's more of a demand to make the kids feel safe, to help, you know, people in your world feel like everything's gonna be okay. And so, in these times, it's so important that we nurture others, that's still… that's still necessary, but also make sure that we nurture ourselves.”Yes, that. Wilma has been on the podcast before in Seek it and Speak Itepisode 226 and Your Life Speaks to You episode 179.You can find her at Wilma Hollis.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

This woman has a lot of wisdom to impart. Wilma Hollis is our guest this week for “Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips.” Here is part one.Her calling in life - the power of words. She encourages us to know this.“I need you to know that every word you speak has power, that you shouldn't say anything that you don't want to have happen in your life. You know, I'm sick and tired, I was scared to death, you know, you get on my nerves. One of the quotes I like is, if you don't seek it, don't speak it.”We agreed that God is always speaking. “How does God speak to you?”“How does God speak to me? God speaks to me in so many untraditional ways. You know, everyone says, oh, well, when I read my Bible, when I go to church and hear a sermon or listen to a teaching… No, I mean, those things are wonderful, and God can speak to me like that, but generally, it's in very unexpected ways. When I'm in a conversation with one of my adult daughters, scrolling - it can be anything. Someone can send me a song and say, hey, listen to this, and man, if it comes at the right time, it hits at the right moment. That was for me.”Listen for some inspiration.Wilma has been on the podcast before in Seek it and Speak It episode 226 and Your Life Speaks to You episode 179.You can find her at Wilma Hollis.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

To continue the conversation, Haley and I dive into the very real challenges women face when it comes to embracing all that God has for them. We talk about the fears of not fully understanding His plan, the pressure to do everything, and how often people-pleasing can leave us anxious and disconnected from our own growth.Haley shares the value of slowing down for self-reflection—even in simple ways, like listening to faith-based podcasts—and reminds us that small steps can open big doors for spiritual renewal. Together, we explore self-acceptance, the courage to be yourself even when others may not approve, and the grace that comes with patience on your unique journey.We also discuss the book The Courage to Be Disliked, which offers a powerful reminder to live humbly yet unapologetically true to who you are. And through it all, we affirm that every feeling is valid—what matters most is how you choose to move forward with it.This is part two of our conversation with Haley for the series, “Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips.”Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

She is patient, joyful and learning. All great things to embody.  I sit down with Haley O’Connor for a conversation that’s both lively and deeply grounded in faith.  This is part one with part two airing next week.We talk about what she’s watching these days (Paw Patrol, K-Pop, Somebody Feel Phil) and explore what it means to be a “spicy Christian woman.”  For Haley it’s living with quiet confidence, holding to her core beliefs, and navigating the very real struggle of people-pleasing which is something many women experience.   It’s a challenge for her, particularly in situations where she might need to speak up for her beliefs or hasn't fully thought through her commitments.  Can you relate?Haley shares openly about her journey of faith and how she sees God in the everyday—through her children, supportive people in her life, and even in life’s challenges. Rooted in her Jesuit philosophy of finding God in all things, she reminds us that even in difficult scenarios, there’s an opportunity to experience His presence.Together, we unpack the courage it takes to speak up, the grace of flexibility, and the freedom that comes from trusting God in unexpected places.Haley is our first guest for the series, Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.  Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes.  We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐