Almost Functional

Join us on Thanksgiving Week as we discuss what 2020 has made us thankful for. We also discuss the importance of kindness in today's culture. Ollie, our 1st grader, joins us this week to share his high/low and what he is thankful for! Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

Our friend for almost 16 years and health and wellness coach, Kristy Dodson, joins us this week! We discuss health journeys, balance around the holidays, and favorite healthy recipes. Follow Kristy on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/kristygainsconfidence?igshid=z1vo0nf2fyfg Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

Kayla's first solo episode features a short little pep talk to get you through another 2020 week.

This week author Taryn Oakley joins us to discuss her latest book: Gathering Up Stones. This novel will break your heart for the foster care system, but will give you so much hope. Gathering Up Stones releases November 10, 2020, available on Amazon. Gathering up the Stones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KHV47LN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_epmOFbCHHYRPDhttps://oakleybooks.weebly.com/https://www.facebook.com/OakleyBooks/Ecclesiastes 3:5"a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing."Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

Feeling stuck? Today we talk to James Marshall about the gift of starting over. After putting 16 years into a career, he walked away and started over. He offers us tangible advice about how to know when it's time to walk away, and how to do it.Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

WARNING!!! REALNESS ALERT!!! (Who are we kidding, that's every week!) This week we talk about our mental health, how we've come to understand it more, and how managing it in healthy ways has helped us individually, our relationship, and our family.Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

We escaped for a few days without the kids for the first time in years. We discuss taking time alone as a couple, the lack of balance we have had in our life, and how we want to implement consistent time away. Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

Every family is unique and successful in their own way. Today we talk to our friends Maggie and Brandon about their journey co-parenting and having a blended family. They discuss their challenges and how their faith has brought them together.Resources:Encouragement for Bonus MomsCo-Parenting with God's HelpGlenn Doyle: Untamed Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

All about foster care On this episode we talk to Amanda Burk about her experience as a young foster parent. At the young age of 19 her and her husband began the process of becoming a foster parents. Amanda shares her story and answers our questions about the process of becoming a licensed foster parent. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, reach out to your local agencies for information specific to your area. Here are a few for Kansas! https://www.emberhope.org/how-we-help-foster-care-adoption-counseling-residential-emberhope-programs/foster-care/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw4bGwvOP7AIVCNbACh3oLAOsEAAYASAAEgIxX_D_BwEhttps://info.kvc.org/become-a-foster-parent-in-kansas?utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=%2Bkansas%20%2Bfoster%20%2Bcare&utm_campaign=KVC+Kansas+-+JLSA+-+Search&utm_source=adwords&hsa_kw=%2Bkansas%20%2Bfoster%20%2Bcare&hsa_ad=217774556583&hsa_mt=b&hsa_acc=1064340200&hsa_src=g&hsa_ver=3&hsa_grp=39376862153&hsa_cam=723325097&hsa_tgt=kwd-47449298627&hsa_net=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyOG00_OP7AIVDvDACh32HwUKEAAYAiAAEgKtrvD_BwEhttps://tfifamily.org/start-here/ Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

The middle is hard (that's what she said), it's where the work is done. We are all in the middle of our own battle. Let's talk about the grind, survival mode, and what happens after the first day prep is over. Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

We share our favorite family hobbies and how finding ways to have fun has benefited all of us! Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

In 2020 we could all use some help in the marriage category. Kayla found an article discussing 6 healthy relationship habits people think are toxic and we discuss our thoughts. Here is the article we discuss: https://markmanson.net/healthy-relationship-habitsFollow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

Leadership in 2020 is full of opportunity. We discuss millennial leaders, leadership styles and leading without authority. Join us and make sure to subscribe. Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

We tackle the complicated issue of policing in 2020. Join us while we discuss training requirements, defunding the police and how social workers play a role in the criminal justice system. Big topics to fit into a short episode, but we did it! Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

Today we talk to Ashley Hett, an elementary school counselor, about how to prepare our kids for a unique school year. Follow Ashley's instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/sunshineandschoolcounseling_/?igshid=i1gct54pqiebFollow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at: almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

This pandemic has effected everyone's family unit. Listen to us talk about how our kids have been effected and ways we are trying to show up and be intentional as a family. P.S. We have a new intro and outro by the cutest 6 y.o. ever!!Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comNew episodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!

Marriage in 2020 is uncharted territory. It seems like relationships around us are failing left and right. Listen to us discuss what is working in our marriage and what isn't this year.

Learn a little about us, who we are, and why we are doing this. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/E-mail us at almostfunctionalpodcast@gmail.comEpisodes will be released every Wednesday. Enjoy!