Typically on 9/11 I remember how the entire day played out. I think about where I was and what I was doing. I was working for a radio station at the time, so it was a very hectic day. This year I've been thinking about who I was with and what I learned. It's a… Continue reading September 11: The Day I Became an Adult
A childhood friend of mine posted a picture of a giant slide in a mall with a ball pit at the bottom. I would LOVE to go down that slide with her and relive our childhood - the one when our parents were best friends and we played and played for hours with the security… Continue reading Orphan
No, I did not test positive for the virus! But, here's a little honesty for you: I've had some anxiety during the time of Covid-19. I'm a generally positive and laid back person, but it's been hard some days. One of those really hard days happened this week. Things are about to start "getting back… Continue reading Positive
Let me start with this: I am so sorry! I know there are so many things about senior year that you have been anticipating and preparing for in this last part of your high school career. Senior year and graduation are a rite of passage. Expectations mount and now you are disappointed. I loved the… Continue reading To the Class of 2020
What a time we live in now! Some of us are fearing for our health. Some of us are trying to make ends meet as the loss of income hits. Some of us are trying to figure out childcare because school is out, but the work is not. Some of us are figuring out homeschool.… Continue reading 6 Things for a New Normal
If you've heard the podcast then you know I have a "Word of the Year" every year. This word is usually revealed to me in some way before the new year begins. My word this year is SANCTUARY. (Last year was KNOWN, by the way, and we see how that turned out!) I've played with… Continue reading SANCTUARY
If you are a friend of the Known Podcast then you might be following along with my Advent Guide. This morning's reading was all about being called blessed because of all that God is. We started with Mary's prayer and read a few more verses of worship. My 3 year old son, BAM, saw me flipping… Continue reading Passing Down Traditions
Depression and anxiety are not new ideas. Most of us have experienced depression or anxiety on some level - especially in our adolescent years. I don't know about you, but I am so glad my teen years are behind me and that I don't have to contend with the social media culture as a teenager.… Continue reading The One with A Friend of Mind
To enter the holiday season with a joyful heart, I decided to take the podcast in a different direction. So my assistant and I talked about an Enneagram Thanksgiving. Well, that got popular. It was so much fun to think about and talk about. And now I'm enjoying what you all have to say about… Continue reading Enneagram Friendsgiving
I want to preface this post with some information: 1-800-273-8255 is the number for LIFELINE. Please call if you are having thoughts of suicide. If you suspect a child is a victim of abuse, Childhelp's number is 1-800-4-A-CHILD. Please report responsibly. Alicia Dean and I had a difficult conversation about her childhood on Episode 13… Continue reading The One with Childhood Trauma