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We're real life friends who discuss real life problems in a real life way. As you listen to this podcast we celebrate the good, support you through the bad and point you to a real life God who has the answers. We invite you to join us at our table, where together we'll laugh, sometimes we'll cry, but most importantly, our promise is to show up and do real life together! Kim Haar is a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping others find healing and wholeness in life. Kim Spence is all about story. Whether it's through ghostwriting, book coaching, podcasting or legacy stories, she is all about helping others bring their story to life.
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“Deconstruction” has become one of the most talked-about words in conversations about faith today. But behind the headlines and hashtags are real people asking real questions. In this episode of Keepin’ It Real, we open an honest conversation about what faith deconstruction actually means, and why so many people are wrestling with it right now. It’s not just a topic in culture; it’s something many women are navigating in their own hearts, in conversations with their kids, and with their paren...
In Part 2 of our conversation on emotional cutoff, we’re stepping even further into the tension most people feel but rarely name. Have you been cut off by someone you love? Or have you been the one who quietly, or decisively, did the cutting? There is no judgment here. Just honest conversation and room for every story. In this episode, we explore: The difference between healthy boundaries and emotional cutoffWhy cutoff feels protective in the momentThe quiet grief that often followsWhat...
Cutting people off has quietly become one of the most common forms of "self-care" in our culture. In this Part 1 episode of Keepin’ It Real, we take an honest, compassionate look at boundary-setting and where it can slowly shift into emotional cutoff. As Christian women, we’re called to guard our hearts…but we’re also called to love well, pursue peace, and walk in truth. So how do we know the difference between a healthy boundary and a wall built from hurt, fear, or unresolved pain? In this c...
Legacy moves beyond last names, family trees, or picture-perfect backgrounds. In fact, it moves into the moments that most people may never see. For those who come from complicated families… or who struggle to see how their lives could possibly matter to anyone else…this conversation is for you. What does it really mean to live a life of legacy? What if the way you love, show up, pray, encourage, or simply stay faithful is shaping something far bigger than you realize? We unpack how shifting ...
There’s a particular kind of woman people instinctively run to when life falls apart. She’s strong. She listens well. She prays. She shows up. And before she knows it, she’s carrying everyone else’s stories, struggles, and pain, often quietly, and usually without complaint. In this episode of Keepin' It Real, Kimberly Haar and Kimberly Mullen talk honestly about what it’s like to be the go-to woman...the one people lean on, vent to, and expect always to have the strength, the words, and the f...
There’s something undeniably powerful about a woman who shows up for another woman. Not in grand, cinematic moments—though those happen, too—but in the quiet, everyday ways that remind us we’re not walking this life alone. This episode is all about that sacred gift: women showing up for women. We’re talking about the friend who helps you pick out an outfit when you can’t decide. The auntie-type who gives the kind of advice that saves you five years of heartache. The sister in Chri...
Burnout doesn’t always show up like a collapse — sometimes it sneaks in quietly, one “I’m fine” at a time. You’re doing all the things… serving, working, praying, saying yes… and yet something inside feels dim, off, disconnected. In this conversation, we get real about what burnout looks like for women who genuinely love God but suddenly find the fire low, the joy thin, and the connection flickering. We unpack the subtle signs most of us ignore — the irritability, the numbness, the going-thro...
When someone’s words hit that tender spot…ouch! Criticism can sting — even when it seems small, unintentional, or wrapped in a tone we don’t prefer. And if we’re honest, our knee-jerk reactions usually tell the truth long before our heart catches up. In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on what really happens inside us when we feel judged or criticized. We talk about the things we wish didn’t bother us — but do. We look at what Scripture says about guarding our hearts without harden...
Maybe it’s time to put away the cape — the one with the supersized “S” — and remember that strength isn’t in doing it all, it’s in depending on the One who already did it all. We all know her, that woman who seems to do it all and make it look effortless. Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing we had to be her, too. But behind the cape, the smile, and the color-coded calendar is often a heart running on empty. In this Keepin’ It Real episode, we unpack the myth that we have to ...
We live in a world that applauds hustle, but hustle without boundaries leads to burnout. In this episode of Keepin’ It Real, we discuss the importance of balance, including knowing when to say yes, when to say no, and setting healthy guardrails that protect your energy, time, and peace. Boundaries aren’t barriers to keep people out; they’re bridges to keep you strong enough to stay in the game for the long haul. From practical strategies to spiritual wisdom, we’ll look at how creating balance...
Aging, it’s something we all do, but the way we think about it can either hold us back or set us free. In this episode of Keepin' It Real, we’re asking the hard but honest questions: What messages have we told ourselves about getting older? How has our perspective shifted from our 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond? And how do cultural expectations of women play into the way we see ourselves in the mirror and in the world? From gray hairs and laugh lines to wisdom and resilience, we’ll uncover the rea...
We've all been there, that moment when the apology we hoped for never came. Whether it was a betrayal, a deep hurt, or just a moment when someone should have known better... silence can sting. So what do we do with that? In this episode of Keepin' It Real, we're talking about the apology you never received, how it made you feel, how you moved forward (or didn’t), and what healing can look like when closure doesn’t come the way we expected. 💭 How do we deal with the emotions that linger? ...
Let’s keep it real: 72% of women say they’ve felt burned out in the last year—and honestly, we’re not surprised. When you’re juggling work, family, leadership, expectations, emotions, faith, and a group text thread that never stops… feeling stuck isn’t a sign of failure. It’s a sign you’ve been carrying a lot. Call your friend and make time to listen together. Together, we’ll unpack the pressure of perfectionism, the paralysis that comes from cluttered minds, and the quiet toll of trying to d...
Let’s keep it real: people-pleasing might sound kind and selfless, but when helping others becomes a constant at your own expense, it’s time for a wake-up call. In this episode, we’re diving into what it looks like when your need to make everyone else happy starts draining your energy, your peace, and your purpose. Do you ever feel like you’re not okay unless everyone else is okay? Do you find yourself saying yes before checking if it actually fits your life—or your calling? Are you worried a...
We’re popping into your feed with a special bonus episode! Kim Haar’s powerful new book, Healing From Life’s Deepest Hurts, is out, and we couldn’t wait to give you a behind-the-scenes peek into the journey since release day. From long writing sessions to launch week miracles, it’s been a wild ride, and we’re so glad you’re on it with us. The book is available wherever books are sold, but you can also visit www.kimberlyhaar.com to order your copy and stay up-to-date on Kim’s upcoming speaking...
Yes, Kimberly Haar wrote her story to testify to God’s redemptive power after unimaginable pain… but this part? It’s for you. In this final part of our powerful series with my co-host and author Kimberly Haar, we go deeper into the heartbeat behind her new book. And it's my (Kim Spence Mullen) favorite part! Whether you’re carrying trauma, grief, heartbreak, or some hard-to-name weight, this conversation is a gentle guide through the healing process. Kim Haar shares how the very act of naviga...
In this powerful Part 2 episode of Keepin’ It Real, co-host and author of Healing From Life’s Deepest Hurts: Reclaiming Your Life After Grief, Loss, or Trauma Kim Haar, LMFT, opens up about what happened after the unthinkable. If you caught Part 1, you heard the moment her world was shattered in an act of violence that forever changed her life. Today, she invites us behind the curtain into the quiet, gritty work of healing mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. From navigating tr...
In this special two-part series, I, Kim Spence Mullen, get to do something deeply personal and incredibly meaningful: interview my dear friend and co-host, Kim Haar. In Part 1, Kim opens up about the night that changed everything when her ex-husband broke into her home, armed and dangerous, claiming to have killed her parents. What followed was a harrowing experience of kidnapping, emotional torment, and a shooting that nearly took the life of the man she loved. But this isn’t just a story of...
What do you do when your child is hurting, and there’s nothing you can do to fix it? Whether they’re 7 or 70, watching your child suffer is one of the deepest heartaches a parent can face. In this Keepin’ It Real conversation, we talk about the ache of watching our kids struggle, the prayers we whisper (or cry) in the dark, and the truth that God sees both of you. If you’ve been asking God for a sign about your child, this is it. He has not forgotten you. He has not forgotten them. He h...
We’re diving into the rollercoaster of emotions that come when the kids leave the nest. From excitement and freedom to unexpected tears and identity shifts, we’re talking stages, struggles, and sweet surprises. Our Keepin It Real Question: What does your journey of empty nesting look like? We’re keepin’ it real about the highs and lows and reminding each other that it’s okay if some stages are harder than others. You’re not just saying goodbye to a chapter — you’re stepping into a new role an...
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