I Think I Like Her

Taking your kids to Mass on Sundays can sometimes feel like an Olympic sport. In this episode, Leci and Jenise share their experiences of navigating faith, motherhood, and the challenges of attending Mass with children. They discuss the importance of community, the emotional connections formed through shared worship, and the lessons learned in parenting and spirituality. The conversation emphasizes the need for grace and understanding in both parenting and faith practices, encouraging listeners to embrace their journeys with authenticity and compassion.

In this conversation, Leci and Jenise share their personal experiences and reflections on their relationships with Mary, the mother of Jesus. They talk about childhood fears of Mary, evolving connections to her as a mother, and how Mary serves as a guide in moments of infertility and motherhood. The conversation explores the tenderness of Mary, the significance of pilgrimage, and the power of prayer and community in finding comfort in everyday life.

In this conversation, Leci & Jenise share their personal journeys with prayer, discussing the challenges of spontaneous prayer, the evolution of their understanding of prayer, and the creative ways they incorporate prayer into their family life. They emphasize the importance of gratitude in prayer and the impact of prayer practices on children, reminding us that prayer can be simple and does not have to be complicated or intimidating.

In this conversation, Leci and Jenise explore the themes of friendship, faith, and the challenges of navigating adulthood. They discuss the importance of vulnerability in building deeper connections, the struggle against comparison in faith practices, and the joy that can be found in the gospel. The conversation emphasizes the diversity of faith experiences and the need to embrace imperfection while sharing one's faith journey with others.In this episode, we discuss a book, Sincerely, Stoneheart. You can find it here: https://a.co/d/gc4UGOT.

Four seasons in and did this podcast work? Are we finally friends?

Getting pregnant can be fun or the opposite of fun. The same with pregnancy. But telling your husband that you're pregnant is always fun.

We read The Viscount Who Loved Me, and were left scratching our heads with Bridgerton Season 2. Also, where did all the steam go?

Mother's Day is this weekend and we aren't convinced the day is actually for mothers.

Mom guilt is the worst. The expectations that we put on ourselves seems to lead to burnout. How did we get here and what do we do about it?

Who are these people and why are we tempted to keep up with them?

What was life like before Target? We almost don't even remember. It's bananas how a store can totally shape a season of your life, but that's the magic of Target.

We took a hiatus and now we are back for more convos, boberias and Jenise's giggling. Leci leads some obnoxious Peloton talk half way through and Jenise kindly pretends to care.

Let's play 20 questions…except it was 3. We only have time for 3.

The season is upon us and staying organized is half the battle. We can also just bask in JOMO — the joy of missing out.

Jenise and Leci discuss Imposter Syndrome, but didn't realize it until listening to the episode themselves. Body image is briefly discussed (trigger warning), but the convo is mainly about expectations and motherhood. Remember that perfectionism is overrated and that you are enough! 

Don't lie to Jenise and please don't chew next to Leci. Otherwise, you should should be good to go.

If you're from Miami, chances are you've been told you have an accent when speaking English…your first language. It's the price to pay for living in paradise. At least we think it is.

Netflix, HBO, Bravo…there's just so much to see and yet we are always looking for a new show. No spoilers here, we promise.

Aren't we all just children in adult bodies? Sometimes our brains don't function at an elite level and that's ok. We'll just blame the pick up and drop off lines.

The pandemic increased our drinking. What started as a short term “thing to do” became a little more common then we'd like. We discuss what encouraged us to reflect on this and why it's hard to talk about it with others. There's no agenda here and no judgment—just an honest conversation. Below are the resources we mentioned in the episode: Annie Grace https://thisnakedmind.com The 30 Day Alcohol Experiment: https://amzn.to/3Cf4Job Red Table Talk, Annie Grace Episode: https://m.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/2255762534554691/

Summer 2021 > 2020. Duh, but we discuss why. At some point we discuss Danny's bidet, Eddie's dream of playing the lotto and our love of routines.

Jenise and Leci recap the season and some lessons they've learned while creating this podcast.

Meet Suzy Cisneros— a wife, mother & fellow twin mom (I think we have a type). Together with her mother, she owns Plume Home Decor, a luxury home accessories boutique. Suzy & Jenise's friendship blossomed during Covid, but Leci met her during this episode. We discuss authentic friendship, her business & a mom fail that includes Lizzo lyrics.

Meet Melanie Mora. She's a mom, wife and teacher who survived the pandemic teaching from home with 3 kids under 4. Basically we wanted to introduce you to a super hero. We also get into the story of how she met her husband and all the tangents just flow from there.

Meet Sara St. George. Her claim to fame is that she introduced Leci & Jenise all those years ago—but she also happens to be a Clinical Psychologist, professor & researcher, specializing in family- based lifestyle interventions. A forever student, she manages to do it all while being a wife & mother of 2.

Meet Lauren Pastrana. She is a local evening news anchor who is finally living the life she worked for. That road included a long distance marriage, pregnancy during the extra early hours of the day & now juggling two kids. We are exhausted just thinking about it—but she's as happy as ever.

Meet Kathy Delburn. She is a lobbyist who spends her work week in Tallahassee and is simultaneously focused on her 1 year old twins at home. If that sounds like a lot—it is. But don't worry, her gringo husband helps with it all.

Meet Gabby Hugues. Aside from being one of Leci's closest friends, she happens to be one of the most hospitable people you'd ever encounter. She's a master of details and ambience, which is why she's turned her craft into Gather & Be.

Meet Melanie Fernandez, founder of House of Lilac. We discuss her entrepreneurial spirit and how she decided to leave her type A legal career behind. We go all the way back to high school in this episode and Melanie tells us about her obsession with astrology.

Leci and Jenise talk about what they think ultimately connected them—their faith lives. They discuss Catholicism, there's some self reflection and they admit to lots of imperfections.

Leci & Jenise discuss Bridgerton and other boberias.  This episode is sponsored by Pretty Girl Charm. Check out their Amigas, Together in Life collection - a celebration of friendship and the important role it plays in our lives. The limited collection will be available to shop on February 5 and through all of February (until supplies last). 

Jenise and Leci discuss their home purging sprees, there's mention of an emergency underwear and Leci fan girls over Jenise having a home signature scent.

Leci and Jenise are still feeling the aftermath of what may have been the craziest year ever. 2020 was wild. This is their 2020 check-in with each other.

Jenise and Leci find the thing that definitely makes them different. They question and discuss whether they are an introvert or an extrovert.

Jenise and Leci discuss their self care routines and if that's changed during the pandemic. We also created some "self care slips" for you to print out. Cut out each slip and put them in a jar. When you are feeling overwhelmed over the next few weeks, pull one out and try to take a few moments to take care of yourself! https://drive.google.com/file/d/124I0E-jjmudFDlzeOCE1z-yedI8XrUqE/view?usp=sharing The devotional we both subscribe to is from Blessed is She. You can subscribe to them here. https://blessedisshe.net We also talked about Dr. Becky Kennedy. You can find her on Instagram @drbeckyathome. https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyathome/

Jenise and Leci talk about holiday weight gain, the changes in their bodies through the years and how they use positive self talk as a motivator.

Jenise and Leci tell the stories of how they met their husbands, dive into today's dating world, and discuss any regrets.

Jenise and Leci discuss their professional lives, past and present, and what they plan to do (or not do) next.

Jenise and Leci sit down for the first time as podcasters, discuss what they hope to achieve with the podcast and why they feel it's important.   If you like this episode, make sure you subscribe and follow us on Instagram @ithinkilikeherpodcast. 

Meet Jenise, one of your co-hosts. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram @ithinkilikeherpodcast.

Get to know Leci, one of your co-hosts.  Subscribe, and follow us on instagram @ithinkilikeherpodcast.