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Hey sisters! Welcome to the She is Kindred podcast, hosted by Brittany Smith. This is an extension of the She is Kindred Storytelling Collective, where our heart is to help women navigate life together through shared narratives. With heaps of honesty, a smidge of sarcasm, and endless amounts of grace upon grace, we walk through it all, good and hard, together.
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In this episode, Britt chats with Kathryn Maack, co-author of the book, "Whole." Together, they discuss what it means to love, trust, and follow God with your whole being and how, in doing so, we learn to love others as God intended along the way. Kathryn Maack is the cofounder of Dwell Ministries. She is passionate about the future of the Church and loves catalyzing ideas and people toward their highest Kingdom potential. She and her husband BJ live in Little Rock, AR, and have four kids: Li...
Today’s episode is a continuation of our series titled, “How to Be Whole.” The last two episodes have talked about our physical and mental/emotional being, but today we’re diving into the social component and talking about relational wholeness…And we’re doing it with one of my favorite people in the whole world, Carla Powderly. Carla is a kindred spirit and beautiful soul with a heart for humans that radiates in all she does. She’s a licensed professional counselor with her own personal story...
Support the showIf you’ve resonated with the She is Kindred podcast, would you take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify, or iTunes? Thanks so much, sisters! We’re so grateful you’re in this with us! Keep cultivating common ground and common grace!
Support the showIf you’ve resonated with the She is Kindred podcast, would you take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify, or iTunes? Thanks so much, sisters! We’re so grateful you’re in this with us! Keep cultivating common ground and common grace!
In today’s episode, Britt talks with Dr. Sarah Meyer about the pursuit of perfection and more importantly, the pursuit of grace. While discussing her own journey, including struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, she explains how she came to realize that there is no such thing as perfect and that chasing such an unattainable goal only compounds stress in an already stressful world. Dr. Sarah talks about the ways science, therapy, resources, and faith all work together to relieve anx...
In today's episode, Britt chats with Dr. LaToya Wiggins about setting boundaries, saying no, and prioritizing the right things for the current season. Dr. LaToya Wiggins is the CEO of She is Nourished, LLC. She is a wellness coach, self-care strategist for Christian moms, and transformational speaker. She transitions moms with multiple children from worn-out to winning so they will no longer feel depleted but develop the necessary healthy habits to be nourished, renewed, and rejuvenated ...
As we continue our "Pursuit of Less" series, Britt chats with Rebecca Hargraves about fostering spiritual connection through calm, quiet, and practicing intentionality, especially as women of faith. While discussing her own journey to living a quieter life, Rebekah shares the struggles that we experience as women, mothers, and general members of society as we chase the idea of what we think living an abundant life should look like. Rebekah sheds light on what her own journey to pursue less ha...
WIN A COPY OF KIM & ERIN'S BOOK! Enter to win a copy of "The Beauty of Motherhood: Grace-Filled Devotions for the Early Years" by doing one or all of the following!+ Follow @sheiskindredco - @kknowlezeller - @erinstrybis on Instagram+ Subscribe to the She is Kindred Newsletter+ Subscribe to Kim's newsletter, Walk & Talk+ Subscribe to Erin's newsletter, NourishWe’re kicking off the 2nd season of the She is Kindred Podcast with episode 34 and the start of our new series, “The Pusuit of ...
We round out our "Families are Built, Not Born" series with a podcast episode about Chosen Family. Shin-Yu Lee shares her story of finding women, who she calls her Godmothers, to help her regain much of the childhood experiences she lost. She discusses reparenting and learning how to advocate for oneself. Through honest self-reflection, Shin-Yu shares the gift that her chosen family has become and how it's modeling new ways of parenting her own children as she raises the next generation in a ...
In today’s episode Britt talks with Amey Foley about surrogacy and her personal experiences throughout three separate surrogacy journeys. Amey shares practical insight as well as personal implications for anyone interested in beginning the journey for themselves - on either side of the process. Throughout their conversation, the veil of mystery surrounding this miraculous procedure will be pulled back as they ask hard questions like, "Are we playing God", and wrestle with the ethical di...
Support the showIf you’ve resonated with the She is Kindred podcast, would you take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify, or iTunes? Thanks so much, sisters! We’re so grateful you’re in this with us! Keep cultivating common ground and common grace!
In today’s episode, Britt talks with Ashley Ensley about fostering and adoption and the roles that these have played within her own family and life. While telling her own story, Ashley shares the ups, downs, ins and outs of what fostering and adoption looked like in her own life as a single woman and part of a married partnership with her own biological kids. Ashley provides insight and takeaways in how the foster system works, including reunification.Ashley Ensley is a Southwest Missouri nat...
On episode 29 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt and Dr. Bianca Goodrum travel into the heart of mental health and wellness. Together, they discuss the vital importance of counseling and therapy, and the commitment and hard work required to free us from grief and heal us from trauma. It begins with forgiveness and establishing boundaries, and ends with us realizing every small step has led us to real, lasting change.Bianca D. Goodrum, Ph.D., LPC-S is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling...
On episode 28 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt holds space for Julie Klein’s deeply personal story of being a cycle breaker. Britt and Julie come together as mothers who deeply desire for the next generation to witness the power and redemption in true forgiveness so that we don’t walk in the old ways of being. And the way to true forgiveness involves making the choice to engage in our grief, to move through the grief, and to accept that grief does not have a timeline. Julie Kle...
Summary + Guest BioIn today’s episode, Britt talks with Gina Birkemeier about generational trauma and how that has manifested within her own story. While referencing her book, "Generations Deep," they discuss having the courage to recognize imperfections and acknowledge that, despite our best efforts, our past can sneak into our present, and affect others in ways we wish they wouldn’t. Gina gives insight on how to heal and acknowledge hurt within ourselves while we work to move forward. It is...
What do we do when we've been betrayed or wronged by another? How do we move forward in healing instead of harboring hurt for a lifetime? Charity Craig begins to unpack these tough questions in today's episode as she shares her personal story of moving forward after her husband's affair. Within our candid conversation, you'll find practical ways to engage in healing, forgiveness, and reconciliation despite betrayal. Charity Craig is a writer, speaker, podcaster, and the founder of Lilli...
We’ve all heard it - The Mommy Wars. Despite our best efforts, there always seems to be an underlying case of “who did it better”? One of the areas where we see this crop up frequently is within circles of working mothers. Is it better to work out of the house or to be a stay-at-home mom? What if you work in the home and still try to manage taking care of your children? Is that even a realistic possibility? What if you choose not to work at all? It’s an endless cycle filled with so...
In Episode 24 of the She is Kindred Podcast, Britt chats with Alex Davis, an attorney turned writer and coach, whose life goal is pursuing meaningful work that makes her soul come alive. Their conversation centers on giving yourself permission to pivot, personally and professionally, and how we can do the necessary work in order to make our dreams a reality. Alex Davis is a wife, mother, and attorney-turned-entrepreneur. She is the founder of Davis Legal Media, a content marketing agency...
On episode 23 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt dives in with fellow mom and photographer Kelly Laramore. They talk openly about starting their own businesses, the joys and challenges when it comes to growing their businesses, and most importantly, the reason why being business owners is their hard-earned dream: flexibility and freedom of time with their families of young children. This episode is for all the dreamers out there - you can do it but find your community and mentors alon...
Episode 22 of the She is Kindred podcast is a perfect launch into this month’s theme: “The Working Woman.” Host Britt Nikel Smith chats with writer Rachel Marie Kang about pursuing dreams and how we can practice presence in the middle of them. Their conversation leans into building a life that focuses less on “what’s next” and more on “what’s now.” Can we find purpose in all that we do? And can we begin to believe that even the smallest things hold significance and purpose? Rachel believes cr...
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