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We've all wondered at some point … is everyone else living a better life? It looks like they might be, and social media only seems to confirm it!  That's why we're delighted to bring you Dr. Kim's conversation with today's guest, Sarah Bragg, of the Surviving Sarah podcast. In today's episode, we'll hear Sarah's take on feeling “stuck” in life, how to become happier, and steps to overcome the idea that someone else's life is better than yours.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   Why we face the questions that keep us up at night  Practical strategies for when you feel stuck in life How to deal with experiencing grief in midlife  Guardrails to protect yourself from the effects of comparison   Staving off the effects of unhappiness in your marriage    Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. Click here to get each week's guide! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “We can look back and see where we've been. But when we look forward we don't know what it's going to look like.” - Sarah Bragg  “When we keep it inside, it grows. It feels bigger than it really is.”  - Sarah Bragg  “We all grieve in different ways, over different things.” Dr. Kim Kimberling   “It's okay to just keep showing up and trying.” - Sarah Bragg  “In this age of social media, it's nothing but compare and compete.”  - Sarah Bragg  “Connection is the root of happiness.” - Sarah Bragg  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Order Sarah's book, Is Everyone Happier Than Me?  Listen to the Surviving Sarah podcast and find more from Sarah on her website &  @SarahWBragg on Instagram! Don't let screens come between you: Use our free 17 Questions Every Couple Should Ask About Tech printable to get on the same page!  Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. Click here to get each week's guide!

We've all wondered at some point … is everyone else living a better life? It looks like they might be, and social media only seems to confirm it!  That's why we're delighted to bring you Dr. Kim's conversation with today's guest, Sarah Bragg, of the Surviving Sarah podcast. In today's episode, we'll hear Sarah's take on feeling “stuck” in life, how to become happier, and steps to overcome the idea that someone else's life is better than yours.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   Why we face the questions that keep us up at night  Practical strategies for when you feel stuck in life How to deal with experiencing grief in midlife  Guardrails to protect yourself from the effects of comparison   Staving off the effects of unhappiness in your marriage    Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. Click here to get each week's guide! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “We can look back and see where we've been. But when we look forward we don't know what it's going to look like.” - Sarah Bragg  “When we keep it inside, it grows. It feels bigger than it really is.”  - Sarah Bragg  “We all grieve in different ways, over different things.” Dr. Kim Kimberling   “It's okay to just keep showing up and trying.” - Sarah Bragg  “In this age of social media, it's nothing but compare and compete.”  - Sarah Bragg  “Connection is the root of happiness.” - Sarah Bragg  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Order Sarah's book, Is Everyone Happier Than Me?  Listen to the Surviving Sarah podcast and find more from Sarah on her website &  @SarahWBragg on Instagram! Don't let screens come between you: Use our free 17 Questions Every Couple Should Ask About Tech printable to get on the same page!  Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. Click here to get each week's guide!

In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Sarah Bragg, a well-loved communicator, author, and host of the popular podcast Surviving Sarah. Sarah shares her journey of navigating mid-life fears and anxieties, from worrying about her teen daughters and career to comparing herself to others on social media and questioning her purpose. She also reveals what she's ultimately learned about happiness and offers compassionate guidance to help you embrace your current season, fostering contentment and connection through intentional relationships, curiosity, and creativity. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reassures you that you're not alone in your struggles and equips you to live boldly. FAITH AND GATHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/faithandgather/  FAITH AND GATHER FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/faithandgather  FAITH INSPIRED SHOW NOTES: https://faithinspiredpodcast.com/2024/06/11/how-to-find-true-contentment-and-happiness/  I'm so grateful you spent time today listening to this episode! If you loved this episode, share the love by rating the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leaving a review! Not an Apple gal? That's okay! You can leave a review on Spotify and Google Podcasts, too. Just think how many more Christian women could be blessed with faith-inspired encouragement!  Remember, faith is not just a belief - it's a lifestyle!

I am so excited to have author Sarah Bragg back on the Still Becoming podcast. Sarah is as kind as she is wise. She's as easy to talk to as she is insightful. I loved this conversation with Sarah, and I think you will too. If you feel stuck, weary, or wonder if everyone else is happier than you - than this is a conversation to spend time with. Sarah points us towards the grounding truths of curiosity and taking note of our lives, the combination can create a shift. Sarah Bragg is a well-loved communicator and author; you can find her hosting the popular podcast Surviving Sarah. Her latest book is Is Everyone Happier Than Me?: An Honest Guide to the Questions that Keep You Up at Night. She is also the author of A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself. She is a wife, mother of girls, and a creative entrepreneur. Sarah is a master at brewing coffee and helping others survive well right where they are. Sarah and her family reside in Tennessee.   Social Media: Website: sarahbragg.com Facebook: @survivingsarahpodcast Instagram: @sarahwbragg Twitter: @sarahwbragg YouTube: @sarahbragg8503

This week, my guest is author, Sarah Bragg. She is a mom of two teenage girls and the host of the podcast Surviving Sarah. Her new book, Is Everyone Happier Than Me?, is about the questions that keep you up at night and how to figure out what's standing in the way of your happiness, peace, and connection. Order Sarah's new book now: https://a.co/d/d750eU0 Learn more about Sarah: https://www.sarahbragg.com/ Connect with us! Website: https://www.pzazzonline.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/pzazzartstudio Instagram- www.instagram.com/pzazzartstudio  Text us: 1-334-249-1818

My Story: Finding my voice. My twenties were categorized as driven and successful. My resume boasted of working for influential organizations. I was a popular communicator traveling across the globe to speak to students. And I became an author at the young age of 27.  But then, I turned 30, had kids, faced some rejection and was felt like I had peaked in life. Where the twenties were driven with confidence, my thirties felt like a lonely space. Having accomplished so much in life to that point, I wondered if this was it. I felt like there was a formula to life, a certainty to things. But my thirties proved that life was more uncertain than I had believed.  In those years, I longed to communicate with women again. I longed to connect with others through conversation. In October of 2015, the podcast, Surviving Sarah, was born. It was to be a place where I could use my voice again to help other women know they aren't alone. It was a place where I could help women survive right where they are—in their life, their relationships, their work and their faith. After years of living and learning, I wrote a new book about how motherhood has raised me. “A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself” is a guide that captures that journey of realizing that as I was parenting my girls, I was actually parenting myself. In 2024, I released my next book: “Is Everyone Happier Than Me? An Honest Guide to the Questions That Keep You up at Night.” This book is an honest look at the questions we ask in midlife. It's a book that helps us navigate those questions and hopefully discover how to find a sense of happiness, peace and connection right where we are. Now, my forties are categorized as a different confidence—a confidence in the journey of discovering who I am and stepping confidently into that person. It's a journey defined by curiosity and surrendering to the uncertainty of it all. And as Anne Lamont says, “The opposite of faith is not doubt, it's certainty.” By embracing the uncertainty with curiosity, my faith has been reconstructed. WEBSITE: Sarah Bragg INSTAGRAM: @SarahBragg AMAZON: Book: is everyone happier than me?

Sarah Bragg is a Podcaster, Author, and Communicator, wife, and mom on a mission to help you know that you are not alone and provide you with resources to help you survive right where you are! Today, we chat all about life's constant changes, how to find joy in the in-between, shifting our perspectives and giving ourselves the same grace that we give others. Sarah regularly found herself awake at night scrolling through her Rolodex of fears, which led her to writing and releasing her new book Is Everyone Happier Than Me?: An Honest Guide to the Questions That Keep You Up at Night. She ultimately learned that happiness boils down to real connection – not connection through social media – but sharing our true selves with others, while building trusting relationships.Follow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessSign up for the Sole Online Training App!Use coupon code 'SOLE20' for 20% off your first month!!Check out Sarah's website HERE!Purchase her new book HERE!Tune into the Surviving Sarah podcast HERE!Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahwbragg

I'm excited for you to eavesdrop on a conversation I had recently with Sarah Bragg. Sarah is a Tennessee girl, mom of two, and the host of the Surviving Sarah podcast. She's also the author of a new book that tackles all the questions that keep us up at night, especially as we sally forth into midlife. Is Everyone Happier Than Me? gives solid counsel on what it means to stay curious with ourselves and those around us so we don't miss the good stuff. I think you'll love this candid and practical conversation with my friend Sarah Bragg. Sarah Bragg is a well-loved communicator and author, you can find her hosting the popular podcast Surviving Sarah. Her latest book is Is Everyone Happier Than Me?: An Honest Guide to the Questions that Keep You Up at Night. She is also the author of A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself. She is a wife, mother of girls, and a creative entrepreneur. Sarah is a master at brewing coffee and helping others survive well right where they are. Sarah and her family reside in Tennessee. Check out her podcast, Surviving Sarah, and find her on Instagram @sarahwbragg Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KimberlyStuart.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more from this episode.

Sarah Bragg is the host of the "Surviving Sarah" podcast and author of A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself. In this episode, Sarah shares her early experiences with judgment, and how those memories planted seeds of both insecurity and resilience, aspects of her life she still navigates today. She talks about finding fortitude in failure and how we can encourage our kids to try new things, even when they face some of this same stickiness. Find "Surviving Sarah" wherever you listen to podcasts. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message

Sarah Bragg is the host of the "Surviving Sarah" podcast and author of A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself. In this episode, Sarah shares her early experiences with judgment, and how those memories planted seeds of both insecurity and resilience, aspects of her life she still navigates today. She talks about finding fortitude in failure and how we can encourage our kids to try new things, even when they face some of this same stickiness.Find "Surviving Sarah" wherever you listen to podcasts.--Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have long loved and admired Sarah Bragg, so it was such a delight to have her join me on For Real! Sarah is the friend you want to move next door, fire up a pot of coffee, and put in a few hours of chatting on the front porch about what it's really like to be a mom, writer, podcaster, and carpool driver. Sarah has a passion to help folks survive right where they are, and I know you're going to love hearing her heart. Sarah Bragg is a popular podcast host, communicator, and author. You can find her on iTunes hosting the podcast Surviving Sarah. She is also the author of A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself. She is also a wife, mother of girls, and a creative entrepreneur. Sarah and her family reside in Tennessee. You can find more from her at SarahBragg.com and @sarahwbragg. Visit KimberlyStuart.com/podcast for more from this episode.

On this episode of the His & Her Money Show, Sarah Bragg of the Surviving Sarah podcast has joined us! Like so many women, Sarah wears several hats, as a wife, mom of three, podcaster, writer, and editor.  Through her personal journeys, she's learned so much that she can't hold back from sharing with the world! Most recently, she's doing so with her newest book, A Mother's Guide To Raising Herself, and today she's giving us the juicy details and some must-hear advice!   What You Will Learn Breaking down the "supermom" myth. How Sarah realized that her initial views of motherhood were steering her wrong. Unpacking common pressures from society and even ourselves.   Resources Mentioned A Mother's Guide To Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith, And Myself by Sarah Bragg  Debt Freedom Blueprint Facebook Side Hustle  

Hey friends, quick note about today's episode. While I'm not a break from the show and social media to creatively rest and write book 2, I'm running reruns of some past Surviving Sarah episodes.   If you need to get in touch with me, head over to my website. You can click the contact button and your email will be sent to me. I will still be writing my monthly Survival Kit newsletter which is a great way to stay connected to you while I'm on hiatus from the show and social media. You can sign up for that through my website as well. And of course, you can purchase my book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself, from your favorite retailer. If you are planning to read the book as a part of a book club, let me know because I'd love to join you virtually.   In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this rerun episode.  Christmas isn't always a merry season. We can have disappointment or pain from loss. Maybe its a grieving season. Maybe life doesn't look like what you hoped. And Christmas can accentuate our pain, grief and disappointment. How do we step into our real circumstances and try to enjoy Christmas in the midst of the pain? With that in mind, Alex conducted a Christmas experiment. An experiment on what it would look like to find hope, joy, love and peace during the Christmas season in the midst of her real life circumstances. 

Hey friends, quick note about today's episode. While I'm not a break from the show and social media to creatively rest and write book 2, I'm running reruns of some past Surviving Sarah episodes.   If you need to get in touch with me, head over to my website. You can click the contact button and your email will be sent to me. I will still be writing my monthly Survival Kit newsletter which is a great way to stay connected to you while I'm on hiatus from the show and social media. You can sign up for that through my website as well. And of course, you can purchase my book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself, from your favorite retailer. If you are planning to read the book as a part of a book club, let me know because I'd love to join you virtually.   In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this rerun episode.  We talk about the connection between science and faith, how you have the power to turn on your brain in order to get rid of toxins, the science behind captivating your thoughts, how to change your mind and how to help our kids learn to change their thought patterns.

Hey friends, quick note about today's episode. While I'm not a break from the show and social media to creatively rest and write book 2, I'm running reruns of some past Surviving Sarah episodes.   If you need to get in touch with me, head over to my website. You can click the contact button and your email will be sent to me. I will still be writing my monthly Survival Kit newsletter which is a great way to stay connected to you while I'm on hiatus from the show and social media. You can sign up for that through my website as well. And of course, you can purchase my book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself, from your favorite retailer. If you are planning to read the book as a part of a book club, let me know because I'd love to join you virtually.   In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this rerun episode.  Clay wrote a book last year called How To Lead When You're Not In Charge. And let's be honest, so many of us are leading somewhere—in our home, in our work, in our church, in our schools. Each one of us has the ability to leverage influence yet many of us are stuck waiting to be given the authority to lead rather than tapping into the influence that we have. So we talk about the difference between authority and influence, the challenges that keep us from tapping into our influence, how to survive working for someone you don't respect, what to do when you crave more influence, and how understanding our identity is crucial in cultivating influence.   

Hey friends, quick note about today's episode. While I'm not a break from the show and social media to creatively rest and write book 2, I'm running reruns of some past Surviving Sarah episodes.   If you need to get in touch with me, head over to my website. You can click the contact button and your email will be sent to me. I will still be writing my monthly Survival Kit newsletter which is a great way to stay connected to you while I'm on hiatus from the show and social media. You can sign up for that through my website as well. And of course, you can purchase my book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself, from your favorite retailer. If you are planning to read the book as a part of a book club, let me know because I'd love to join you virtually.   In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this rerun episode.  I am so excited to welcome Heather MacFadyen to the show today. You likely know her from the Don't Mom Alone podcast. If you don't know her already, she's a mom to 4 boys. We talk about fears that we have and how fear is the root problem to other emotions we have like anger; we talk about guilt and shame in motherhood and what to do when shame is driving your identity. 

I am happy to welcome Alexandra Kuykendall back to the show. She has been on Surviving Sarah a couple of times over the years. She is a co-host to the popular podcast The Open Door Sisterhood and is a writer and speaker. Today, she joins me to talk about her new book “Seeking Out Goodness: Finding the True and Beautiful All around You.”   Seeking out the goodness around you. That is so easy for us, right? I mean, we aren't bombarded with what is hard and conflicting at all. Alex's book is perfectly timed for where we are not only in culture but also as the holidays approach.    We talk about how even though life can be hard it can also be beautiful. And we dive into some practical ways to find the good in the people we disagree with. So pull up a chair and join the conversation.   Order Sarah's book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself   Check out bonus content from today's episode over on Patreon.   Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter   Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram

Have you ever thought about how much parenting truly teaches you about yourself? In today's eye-opening episode, I am joined by Sarah Bragg, author of A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself. She shares with me how the harsh realities of everyday life can be used to your benefit as a person, a spouse, and a mother. Sarah Bragg is the host of the podcast “Surviving Sarah.” Along with being a master at brewing coffee and a champion of cheering for others, she is also a mother of two girls and a wife to Scott. I hope that today's episode gives you permission to take a moment and then keep going. You can do this. In this episode you'll hear:  Organizing the “should's” and “have to's” of everyday life How to turn fear into courage Preparing your kids for the real world Links to all the things mentioned:  Instagram | @mkoehler Instagram | @theblushpages Personal Website | melissakoehler.net The Blush Pages Website | melissakoehler.net/membership

Sarah's Story: Finding my voice. My twenties were categorized as driven and successful. My resume boasted of working for influential organizations. I was a popular communicator traveling across the globe to speak to students. And I became an author at the young age of 27. But then, I turned 30, had kids, faced some rejection and was felt like I had peaked in life. Where the twenties were driven with confidence, my thirties felt like a lonely space. Having accomplished so much in life to that point, I wondered if this was it. I felt like there was a formula to life, a certainty to things. But my thirties proved that life was more uncertain than I had believed. In those years, I longed to communicate with women again. I longed to connect with others through conversation. In October of 2015, the podcast, Surviving Sarah, was born. It was to be a place where I could use my voice again to help other women know they aren't alone. It was a place where I could help women survive right where they are—in their life, their relationships, their work and their faith. After years of living and learning, I wrote a new book about how motherhood has raised me. A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself is a guide that captures that journey of realizing that as I was parenting my girls, I was actually parenting myself. Now, my forties are categorized as a different confidence—a confidence in the journey of discovering who I am and stepping confidently into that person. It's a journey defined by curiosity and surrendering to the uncertainty of it all. And as Anne Lamont says, “The opposite of faith is not doubt, it's certainty.” By embracing the uncertainty with curiosity, my faith has been reconstructed. Related Links: WEBSITE: sarahbragg.com INSTAGRAM: @sarahbragg FACEBOOK: @SURVIVINGSARAHPODCAST

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking to author Sarah Bragg about her new book A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself. Sarah is also the host of the podcast Surviving Sarah. Along with being a master at brewing coffee and a champion of cheering for others, she is also a mother of two girls and a wife to Scott. She and her family reside in Tennessee. Key Points from Our Conversation: There's a lot of pressure that comes along with believing motherhood is your calling. If it is the greatest thing we can ever do, what about the women who don't/can't have children? What happens when your kids grow up? Raising kids is valuable, but it doesn't have to be a pressure point. It's a relationship. Perfectionism tells us that if we follow the formula and it doesn't work, it must be us. You have to get to the heart of who you are and what your kids need. Be aware of your tendency for perfectionism and don't use it as an affirmation of your worth. Pay attention to your "should soundtrack." When you feel like you should do something, let it be an indicator to investigate further. Is that something that's important or you want to do? Why do you feel pressure to do it? Fear isn't a bad thing, but you can't let it drive you. Choose curiosity over judgment. Choose to trust in God. Staying focused on your goals will give you perspective. The best way to communicate with girls about body image is by modeling healthy behaviors and appreciating your body for what it is. Raising girls helped Sarah realize how her self-obsession with looks affected others and gave her perspective on how absurd the goals were that she had set for herself. Stop comparing yourself to other women – including your former self. If we can accept where we are, there's a freedom that follows. Showing up is enough. Let's Get Real Practical: This week we're evaluating our "should soundtrack." What areas of your life do you feel defeated in? When you look at those areas, are you “shoulding” on yourself? Where did those "shoulds" come from? Episode sponsor: Download the 3 Action Steps to Overcome Fear & Pursue your God-Given Dreams FREE training today! Connect with Sarah: website | Instagram | Facebook | podcast Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

I am happy to welcome Christy Wright back to the show. Christy is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. Since 2009, she has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. Christy was a guest on Surviving Sarah a couple of years ago and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her so I was so happy when she reached out to come back on the show.   Christy has a new book titled: Take Back Your Time: The Guilt Free Guide to Life Balance. She is addressing a tension that we all feel about our time. We talk about the idea that we can do it all and the fall out that comes from that belief. Then, Christy shares wisdom around what balance actually feels like, how to give yourself grace when seasons are full and stressful and how to watch out for the time traps that distract us from what is right for us right now.   Order Sarah's book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself   Check out bonus content from today's episode over on Patreon.   Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter   Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram

Taking A Smoke Break with Sarah Bragg, author of A Mother's Guide To Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith & Myself. Jodi and Sarah chat about some good slow living and soul care stuff, like not doing everything we think we "should" do, the idea of modeling a life led by curiosity for our daughters, how showing up is enough and doing hard things.  Sarah is the podcast host of Surviving Sarah and her first book releases today. You can find her on IG @sarahwbragg and her website is www.sarahbragg.com. 

Have you ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty in trying to balance it all? Perhaps you've let these negative feelings unconsciously define you. If you can relate, then you are going to love today's episode! Today, Mary is joined by popular podcast host of “Surviving Sarah,” writer, and cheerleader for moms everywhere - Sarah Bragg- as the two dig deep into Sarah's new book “A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Myself.” Through vulnerable and relatable stories, Sarah shares her realization that the things she wanted for her daughters, (like self-worth, body positivity, tenacity) she did not yet possess herself. This realization led her on a humbling yet beautiful journey to raising herself alongside raising her girls. On today's episode Mary and Sarah dive into what it means to be a recovering perfectionist as it relates to motherhood; discuss the concept of fitting in versus actually belonging; and the importance of ‘presence' in the lives of those around you. After listening, you will be challenged to give yourself permission to find the courage to show up as yourself; be equipped to wrestle with how purpose, work, and calling all fit together; and be ready to replace ‘mom culture thinking' with a “sometimes 3rd place is enough” mentality. If you are ready to find your sense of worth and stop attaching happiness to the extraordinary, then you will not want to miss today's powerful and insightful episode! Snag Sarah's book here! https://www.zondervan.com/p/a-mothers-guide-to-raising-herself/

Sarah Bragg, host of the Surviving Sarah podcast, says motherhood has grown her up. She has changed through the challenges she's faced as a mom. And boy isn't that true of motherhood? We try new things, face new feelings, overcome new challenges and as a result we are stretched in ways that don't leave us. These stretch marks act as our reminders of growth and that our children are a gift God uses to grow us up as well. In this episode Sarah brings her candid voice to the conversation as we consider what it means to live an authentic life in front of our children, how to accept our limitations while choosing growth in some areas, and how honesty helps with both of these efforts. We consider the women we ARE vs. the women we wish we were and how we have to get past some of the mothering expectations (read pressure) we put on ourselves. Motherhood is a gift. In large part because our kids act as a mirror, or as Sarah puts it, a highlighter, to all of who we are. We discover parts of ourselves (from anger to unconditional love) and skillsets that help us understand ourselves better. You will walk away from this interview remembering that God already sees and knows every part of who you are as a woman and a mom. You can let go of some of those self-imposed expectations and celebrate the unique, creative person you ARE as a mom.

Every woman has to raise herself. Even in healthy families, children do not receive every thing they need to grow into their purpose. We need relationships, healing, opportunities to change, and wisdom to face our life. Sarah Bragg, popular podcast host of Surviving Sarah, joins Why Tho today to teach us how to raise ourselves. What do we need to keep changing? How do we understand anxiety's affect on us, and our children, if we have them? How can we live a more calm, peaceful life? Sarah is FULL of wisdom and we're so glad you're joining us today! Mentioned in today's episode: Sarah's Survival Kit (one of Ashley's favorite emails): http://www.sarahbragg.com/ Order Sarah's book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Guide-Raising-Herself-Parenting/dp/0310361346

In this episode, Sarah Bragg creates a conversation for parents who are discovering all the ways they still need to grow. As a mother of two girls, Sarah shares her stories with us and encourages parents to embrace all that parenthood is while remembering who we truly are. Purchase Sarah Bragg's book A Mother's Guide To Raising Herself  and check out her podcast Surviving Sarah.Join us for the Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN, November 18-19, 2021. Learn more at rebekahlyons.com/ehretreatReady to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Discover your healthiest rhythm by taking Rebekah's quiz.Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another's burdens when a medical need arises. It's a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.This summer season is presented to you by Awana. Simply knowing where to start with at home child discipleship can be the biggest hurdle. With Brite Families, you'll know exactly where to begin to help your kids know God and His Word.

I am so happy to welcome David Thomas and Sissy Goff back to the show. This felt like a reunion since we haven’t been able to sit down together like this since 2019. They are no stranger to the show. They have been on a few past episodes of Surviving Sarah. But in case you are new here, David and Sissy are counselors at Daystar in Nashville, TN. They have written some my favorite books on parenting and I had the privilege of hosting the first two seasons of their podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. Today’s conversation feels like a nod to our days on their podcast. We dive into a topic and tension that we feel in parenting and then they walk us through it with some really practical advice. Today, we talk about power struggles. They break down by developmental stage for girls and boys—what it looks like, why its happening and what to do about it. And lastly, how to disengage when the power struggle happens. Order Sarah's book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith and Myself   Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter   Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram

I am so happy to welcome Sarah Bessey to the table. I’ve wanted to chat with her for a very long time because she embodies a sense of generosity about her. Her presence welcomes you wherever you are on your faith journey. Sarah is the author of the popular and critically acclaimed books Jesus Feminist, Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith, and Miracles and Other Reasonable Things. Her recent book A Rhythm of Prayer is a New York Times best seller.    Sarah joins me today to talk about faith and prayer. She shares a little bit of her faith journey and how her view of prayer was affected through it. As we open the episode, you get to sample what my Patreon supporters get to hear every week for just $3 a month. If you like what you hear and want that every week, go to Patreon.com/SurvivingSarah   Sign up for Sarah's monthly Survival Kit Newsletter   Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram    

Sarah Bragg is a podcaster and author who hosts, "Surviving Sarah" and "Raising Boys and Girls." She discusses the process for creating a high engagement Instagram page as well as her process for creating a season for a podcast.  

Today I'm kicking off a new series with my good friend Sarah Bragg, "lighten up about pop culture." To introduce this series, Sarah and I are unpacking some of our pop culture baggage from childhood, the scare tactics used on us from being raised in the 80s, the ooky danger of Dungeons and Dragons and evil Satan Smurfs. We talk Psalty the Singing Songbook, that devastating day when Amy Grant WENT SECULAR (gasp), and how we can relate to Lane on Gilmore Girls. (All in good fun, Mom and Dad. All in good fun.) Then we turn the tables on ourselves and talk about what we're protecting our own kids from and how we're trying to do things differently but also accidentally developed Sponge Bob phobia. Parenting is hard. Sarah is one of my very favorite people and we have a blast together, so listen in and lighten up! Notes from the show: Surviving Sarah podcast Sarah on Instagram In a Dark, Dark Room - the book with the story "The Green Ribbon" that turned me on to horror in second grade

I am so happy to welcome my dear friend, Merica Stum, back to the table for our annual year in review episode. Can I just change the show to have every episode with Merica? I just love her so much. There is something so fun about this episode. I think it embodies exactly who I am. We can talk about nothing like our Starbucks order and I find it fascinating and entertaining.   In this episode, we talk about what changed for us this year, what we learned, ways we’ve grown, good habits we’ve put into practice, what we read and what was in our 2019 survival kit. Then we talk about what we are hoping for in 2020.   And you are going to want to immediately go sign up for the Surviving Sarah Patreon page for our bonus lightning round questions where we talk planners, what we tried this year that was a bust, our favorite follows this year, what made us laugh this year. Go to Patreon.com/SurvivingSarah.   Connect with Sarah: Website // Instagram // Pateron

We are celebrating 200 episodes and 4 years of Surviving Sarah!!! It’s hard to believe that the show has existed for so long. It has been such a fun ride and it has afforded me opportunities that have been incredible. In this episode, I answer listener questions like how I produce an episode, how I juggle mom, kids and home, who my dream guest would be and what’s next for Surviving Sarah. Support Surviving Sarah on Pateron Connect with Sarah on Instagram Download Sarah's FREE planner pages

We hope you enjoy this bonus episode from Sarah Bragg, our host, podcast called Surviving Sarah where she interviews Sissy Goff about her well anticipated books Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World and Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry and Anxiety. We talk about the difference between anxiety and worry; why anxiety has risen dramatically over the years; what kids are worrying about at different developmental stages; and practical ways to help our girls manage these anxieties.  If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to search for Surviving Sarah and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.

I am so happy to welcome my dear friend back to the Surviving Sarah table. Sissy Goff is no stranger to your ears. She’s been a guest here way back in the day and then I hope you’ve heard her on our Raising Boys & Girls podcast. Sissy is the Director of Child & Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Ministries in Nashville and has written so many helpful books about kids.    She joins me today to talk about her well anticipated latest book Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World. We talk about the difference between anxiety and worry; why anxiety has risen dramatically over the years; what kids are worrying about at different developmental stages; and practical ways to help our girls manage these anxieties.   Connect with Sarah   Download Sarah's FREE planner pages   Show Notes for this episode

I'm excited to put this conversation back in your ears! This was the first time David Thomas from Daystar Counseling Center came on the show. We talk about raising boys, child development, dealing with your child's aggression and adjusting our parenting expectations. If you want to hear more with David, check out episode 91 of Surviving Sarah and our other podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. Shownotes Connect with Sarah: website // Instagram

In an Open Door Sisterhood Podcast first, we are doing a joint episode with the Surviving Sarah podcast! That means you can listen to half of the conversation here on our podcast and head over to Episode 180 of the Surviving Sarah podcast to listen to the second half of our discussion about...you guessed it, Surviving Summer! We are choosing to do this shared episode with our great friend Sarah Bragg because we want you to get to know her. And bonus, we brought on two more of our shared friends, Kate Merrick and Morgan Tyree, as the experts in how to be intentional about being with our people and using time well in the summer months. In this episode we talk about being present. What does that mean? How are we distracted? And what are we distracted from? Over on Surviving Sarah we talk through the time management aspect of summer so that WE CAN be present with those we love best. This is also an Open Door Sisterhood Podcast first because we feature five, yes five! voices. Consider it your sisterhood round table on intentional approaches to making the most of your summer (especially if you're a mom!) From social media to busyness, we all need to see the forest from the trees and lay out what is most important to us in the summer months. Head over to Surviving Sarah Episode 180 to hear the other half of our conversation.

Way back in January I sat down with today’s guest and as I was editing the episode, I found myself talking about things that I was journaling about and working on this very morning. My friend, Emily Shupert, joined me around my table. She is licensed professional counselor and founder of a boutique counseling and coaching company here in Atlanta called Simplify Life Counseling + Coaching. She is the author of the book The Happiness Map which was written to offer women a personalized navigation tool to find happiness in life right now.   Emily and I have an honest conversation about anxiety (including postpartum anxiety), fear and shame and how that affects us as women. We also turn the table and I step right into the hot seat of vulnerability and allow Emily to ask me some personal questions about fear. This conversation is full of practical and helpful advice—I know you are going to enjoy it.   Check out links to everything we mentioned, ways to connect with Emily, takeaways and discussion questions in today's show notes.   NEW!! I just started a Surviving Sarah book club! We will read The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown together in April 2019. Sign up here!   Connect with Sarah: Instagram // Website // Facebook

Jessica Reinhart joins me today on Surviving Sarah. She is the creator behind the brand Lumitory which exists to help encourage community and meaningful connection in your home and in your community. She loves to breath life into something that makes a positive impact in the world. In addition to her work, she is a wife and a mom. And our conversation is such a good follow up conversation to my recent episode about friendship. We talk about how to navigate the waters of social media and real life friendships, how to create a sense of belonging in our home with our family and practical ways to build connection in your community. If you enjoyed today’s episode, would you take a screenshot and share it on your favorite social channels and tag me. I’m @sarahwbragg on Instagram and SurvivingSarahPodcast on Facebook. That’s an easy way to support the show. Another thing you could do is to leave a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. Your review will help other women who feel alone or depleted find encouragement.    You can find links to everything we talked about and discussion questions to complement today’s episode online at SarahBragg.com. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter in which I send out the details to my own survival kit. Maybe something that is helping me survive will help you, too.   Thank you for listening and as always I hope this show helps you survive a little easier.

In this episode, Caleb and Todd look back on what they've learned in February 2019. ----------------- *Links Mentioned* ----------------- Herding Cats ( https://www.herdingcatspodcast.com ) I Said This, You Heard That by Kathleen Edelman ( https://www.amazon.com/Said-This-You-Heard-That/dp/B07HSRHG9B ) I Said This, You Heard That app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-said-this-you-heard-that/id1446849550?mt=8 ) Episode 121: What We Learned & What We Learned From In 2018 ( https://simplecast.com/s/baceb272 ) ------- *Music* ------- Starbucks Soul R&B Hip-Hop ( https://open.spotify.com/user/starbucks/playlist/0HkfotJOlSk04OXwly1RYV ) Starbucks Coffeehouse Pop ( https://open.spotify.com/user/starbucks/playlist/3JUf7Sj7OPMHoQSWChbT1c ) So Far Gone by Drake ( https://open.spotify.com/album/61NNWRxokNUQx0aYysBL76 ) Post Malone ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/246dkjvS1zLTtiykXe5h60 ) Christian Music 2019 ( https://open.spotify.com/user/davidfranklinxcx/playlist/2Um96ZbAH1fFTHmAcpO50n ) Everyday Favorites ( https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX0MLFaUdXnjA ) Atlas: Eight by Sleeping at Last ( https://open.spotify.com/album/6CAhmpMDZCWq9L5zuWUXD9 ) Lights Down Low by MAX ( https://open.spotify.com/album/0KWtVo7Q9QIpXycrm9MuWI ) Peace Be Still by The Belonging Co, Lauren Daigle ( https://open.spotify.com/track/6zvSkAEtFZIJD7kVeo5by4 ) ------------------- *Culture Learnings* ------------------- Caleb and Todd talk about what they learned from the Super Bowl halftime show and what's happening with Jussie Smollett. ----------------- *Habits/Routines* ----------------- Writing 1,000-1,500 words a day. Exercise Stretching --------- *TV/Film* --------- NCIS ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364845/ ) Dear White People ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5707802/?ref_=nv_sr_1 ) The Hate U Give ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1 ) ---------- *Podcasts* ---------- The Joe Rogan Experience: Jack Dorsey ( http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/jack-dorsey ) Surviving Sarah with Sarah Bragg Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-sarah/id1069692358?mt=2 ) Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: John Ortberg ( https://careynieuwhof.com/episode246/ ) Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Annie F. Downs ( https://careynieuwhof.com/episode246/ ) Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Frank Bealer ( https://careynieuwhof.com/episode242/ ) The Learner's Corner: Elle Campbell ( https://simplecast.com/s/6c97cd34 ) The Ringer: Chris Bosh ( https://www.theringer.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast/2019/2/11/18220848/chris-bosh-on-the-anthony-davis-saga-and-the-player-empowerment-era ) Rethinking Youth Ministry Podcast: Why Should We Care About Race in Our Youth Ministries? ( http://orangeblogs.org/xp3students/rym-056-care-race-youth-ministries/ ) Rethinking Youth Ministry Podcast: How to Ask For a Raise As A Youth Leader ( http://orangeblogs.org/xp3students/rym-057-ask-raise-youth-ministry-leader/ ) Rethinking Youth Ministry Podcast: The Effects of Social Media on Students ( http://orangeblogs.org/xp3students/rym-058-effects-social-media-students/ ) The Tim Ferriss Show: Jim Collins ( https://tim.blog/2019/02/18/jim-collins/ ) Think Orange Podcast: Leading Your Team Through Change ( http://orangeblogs.org/thinkorangepodcast/082-leading-your-team-through-change/ ) The GaryVee Audio Experience: The ROI of Working For Free ( https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-askgaryvee-show/e/58936784 ) The Red Couch Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-couch-podcast-with-propaganda-and-alma/id1231183364?mt=2 ) ------- *Books* ------- Creating a Lead Small Culture by Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy, and Elle Campbell ( https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Lead-Small-Culture-Church/dp/1941259081/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NIXTSI5ATTUH&keywords=creating+a+lead+small+culture&qid=1551310220&s=gateway&sprefix=creating+a+l%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1 ) Lead Small by Reggie Joiner and Tom Shefchunas ( https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Small-Ideas-Every-Leader/dp/0985411627/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=174GNEU0DKP7J&keywords=lead+small+reggie+joiner&qid=1551310289&s=gateway&sprefix=lead+small+%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1-fkmrnull ) Leading Not Normal Volunteers by Sue Miller and Adam Duckworth ( https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Not-Normal-Volunteers-Incredible/dp/1941259510/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X4UGYQ1FUNVL&keywords=leading+not+normal+volunteers&qid=1551310331&s=books&sprefix=not+leading+normal+%2Caps%2C169&sr=1-1-catcorr ) The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin ( https://www.amazon.com/Dichotomy-Leadership-Balancing-Challenges-Ownership/dp/1250195772/ref=sr_1_2?crid=JNLJH4BX15SQ&keywords=the+dichotomy+of+leadership&qid=1551310392&s=books&sprefix=the+dicho%2Cstripbooks%2C164&sr=1-2 ) Give and Take by Adam Grant ( https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32YYMTRE36SS&keywords=give+and+take+adam+grant&qid=1551310448&s=books&sprefix=give+and+take%2Cstripbooks%2C165&sr=1-1 ) Power Moves by Adam Grant ( https://www.amazon.com/Power-Moves-Lessons-from-Davos/dp/B07H4WPSS2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=371X51QX9W4NQ&keywords=power+moves+adam+grant&qid=1551310484&s=books&sprefix=power+moves+ad%2Cstripbooks%2C165&sr=1-1-catcorr ) Deep & Wide by Andy Stanley ( https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Wide-Creating-Churches-Unchurched/dp/0310526531/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=deep+and+wide+andy+stanley&qid=1551310538&s=gateway&sr=8-1 ) The Way of the Warrior by Erwin McManus ( https://www.amazon.com/Way-Warrior-Ancient-Inner-Peace/dp/1601429568/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=2MWZK11FHCFUO&keywords=the+way+of+the+warrior+erwin+mcmanus&qid=1551310574&s=gateway&sprefix=the+way+of+the+Warrior%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1-fkmrnull ) Thirst by Scott Harrison ( https://www.amazon.com/Thirst-Story-Redemption-Compassion-Mission/dp/1524762849/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=1R4MKWO5N0TG6&keywords=thirst+scott+harrison+book&qid=1551310611&s=gateway&sprefix=thirst+%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1-fkmrnull ) Dare to Lead by Brene Brown ( https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6JC8WC3L6JV0&keywords=dare+to+lead+brene+brown&qid=1551310651&s=gateway&sprefix=dare+to+lead%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 ) Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas ( https://www.amazon.com/Crown-Midnight-Throne-Glass-Sarah/dp/1619630648/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DGIP7D4VQ3UN&keywords=crown+of+midnight&qid=1551310689&s=books&sprefix=crown+of+mid%2Caps%2C442&sr=1-1 ) The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan ( https://www.amazon.com/Rangers-Apprentice-Complete-Book-Set/dp/B00PHO4HZ8 ) -------------------------------- *Lessons Learned and Re-learned* -------------------------------- Boundaries with time. Intentionality with calendar. Relationships are most important. Vulnerability leads to growth. The importance of listening. The importance of assuming that people are doing the beset that they can. Make more moves and less announcements. ---------------------------------------- *What We're Looking Forward to Learning* ---------------------------------------- Captain Marvel ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154664/ ) A New Kind of Leader by Reggie Joiner ( https://www.amazon.com/New-Kind-Leader-Believe-Teenagers/dp/1941259723/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FTQYLLA1KT5S&keywords=a+new+kind+of+leader&qid=1551311833&s=gateway&sprefix=a+new+kind+of+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 ) Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner and Carey Nieuwhof ( https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Beyond-Your-Capacity-Community/dp/1941259197/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JA6FUYKDCGAV&keywords=parenting+beyond+your+capacity&qid=1551311855&s=gateway&sprefix=parenting+beyond+%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1 ) This Is Marketing by Seth Godin ( https://www.amazon.com/This-Marketing-Cant-Until-Learn/dp/0525540830/ref=sr_1_2?crid=39VHCXMTJDQP6&keywords=this+is+marketing+seth+godin&qid=1551311873&s=gateway&sprefix=this+is+mark%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-2 ) WorkLife Podcast with Adam Grant ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/worklife-with-adam-grant/id1346314086?mt=2 ) ------------------------ *New Episode Every Week* ------------------------ Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.

I am so happy to welcome Knox McCoy to the show. Knox and his family are no strangers to the Bragg’s. We used to live in the same city and became great friends. Knox even helped me launch the podcast way back when. If you don’t know Knox, he is the co-host of the wildly popular podcasts “The Popcast with Knox and Jamie” and “The Bible Binge” They are killing it on the iTunes charts and if you haven’t subscribed to their shows, then press pause and go do it. You won’t be disappointed. And sidebar, his co-host Jamie Golden was on Episode 17 of Surviving Sarah if you want to go back to hear more of her story. Knox joins me to talk about all things faith and pop culture. We talk about his book The Wondering Years along with what it was like to be so vulnerable in his writing. We talk about his evolving faith—how questions should be honored and what helped him navigate them. We also talk about everything from Survivor to baseball to something that blew his mind about his beloved Tom Brady. This is two friends talking about things that don’t really matter and things that do. I hope you enjoy it!  Download your FREE planner pages here and help me curate content for the show by taking my 2019 podcast survey here Come find me on Instagram or read today's show notes here

I am the producer and host of the podcast Are My Kids on Track where I interview the brilliant Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about the 12 emotional, social and spiritual milestones every kid needs to develop. I thought it would be fun to release one of those episodes here on Surviving Sarah for you to enjoy. These conversations are so very helpful and practical. I highly recommend listening to that podcast--there are only 13 episodes! You can even download discussion questions to go along with them here. You can also purchase their book of the same title here.

Each month I re-release an older episode of Surviving Sarah and I decided to re-release my conversation with Rachel Stafford for December. You may know her as the Hands Free Mama. She is a best selling author penning the books Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life and Only Love Today.   Rachel is one of those people who have been influential in my life—even without her knowing it. I can remember reading her blog back when Sinclair was about 2 or 3 years old and her words were such an encouragement to me. And now we live close to each other and she has been gracious to give me some of her time for morning walks to talk about life, faith, parenting and writing. I think she is such an amazing woman.   I chose to put this episode back in your ears because we are standing at the cusp of a new year and I think this conversation will set you up for 2019. This conversation originally took place on the cusp of 2017 and what we discussed greatly impacted me. And I still reference what we talked about often and practice the phrases that we said on a near daily basis.  If you want to be the best you that you can be, then this episode is a must listen.    Click here for the original show notes from this episode.   Connect with Sarah: website// Facebook// Instagram// twitter// Pinterest// YouTube

Sarah Bragg of the Surviving Sarah podcast joins me on Heart Lessons today and walks us through how to survive some of the major issues that arise over the holiday season. We talk about things like family plans, decorating, holiday eating, and gift giving. But we don't just talk survival -- Sarah takes our hearts one step further and gives us tools, tips, and tricks to not just survive, but find joy this Christmas season. Download Sarah's free holiday ebook here Connect with Sarah:podcast// website// book// facebook// instagram// Heart Lesson:Joy is directly related to gratitude, and it is something we must practice. Find complete show notes at sarahrieke.com/podcast

Welcome Sarah Bragg to the show today.  Sarah is an author, speaker a podcaster.  You can find her at Sarahbragg.com & on the Surviving Sarah podcast. Click here to download Sarah's brand new ebook Surviving the Holiday Hustle Star from Afar by Natalie Ard Loving My Actual Christmas by Alexandra Kuykendall A Meaningful Christmas Alex's … Continue reading "Episode 77: Surviving the Holiday Hustle with Sarah Bragg"

Shannan Martin joins me again around the table. Shannan is one of those people that I would love to just be her neighbor. She is the author of Falling Free and her latest book, The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up to God’s Goodness Around You. She and her husband, Cory, have four kids and many years ago they chose to move from their dream home to the other side of the tracks. If you haven’t heard Shannan’s story, I encourage you to listen to Episode 16 which can only be accessed at SarahBragg.com. Today’s episode picks up where that conversation left off. We talk about how to go about loving your neighbor. We talk about the art of paying attention and how the art of listening holds tremendous power. Your life will be changed for the better in the first 10 minutes of the show due to some conversation about cooking.  Links Mentioned: Shannan as a guest on Surviving Sarah episode 16 Shannan’s books: Falling Free and The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up to God’s Goodness Around You Smitten Kitchen Here’s the latest sheet pan recipe I’ve been cooking Sponsors: Lasting - Surviving Sarah listeners can unlock the entire app and get your first month of Lasting Premium for just ninety-nine cents by visiting getlasting.com/survive and using the offer code SURVIVE. Butcher Box - For $20 off your first box and a package of free bacon in every box for the life of your subscription, go to ButcherBox.com/SURVIVE and enter SURVIVE The Gift That I Can Give by Kathie Lee Gifford - get 30% off with code SURVIVE. Visit Store.Faithgateway.com and apply the code at checkout to redeem your offer! What did you enjoy about this episode? What was your takeaway. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram or Twitter or online at SarahBragg.com Thank you for following along life with me. I love being apart of your day. And as always, I hope this show helps you survive a little easier.

It's time yet again for our monthly crossover episode with my good friend Sarah Bragg of Surviving Sarah. This month we're shooting the breeze about fashion. Because no one knows fashion like a couple of middle-aged moms living in the suburbs of Atlanta. We share our personal fashion and makeup rules, fashion trends we'd like to see die a fiery death, and our daily routines. Also, we play fashion police and at one point I use the phrase "bubular area." Pull on your sweatiest yoga pants with the hole in the crotch, listen in, and lighten up. Links from the show: Sign up to be email friends with me Surviving Sarah Podcast – check out the other half of our conversation on contentment! Go be friends with Sarah Bragg! Instagram Facebook Twitter

"For the sake of your kids, your future kids, you have to stop."    Today’s guest is Sarah Bragg. Sarah lives in Georgia with her husband Scott and their two beautiful girls, Sinclair and Rory. She worked in full-time ministry for more than 8 years and then alongside those who are in the ministry trenches for more than 10 years with Orange. She’s a graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary and author of the book, Body. Beauty. Boys. The Truth About Girls and How We See Ourselves.    She is currently Orange’s content director for the Live a Better Story small group curriculum. You can also find her on iTunes hosting one of my favorite podcasts -- Surviving Sarah -- where she has great conversations with different people in order to help women enjoy and survive where they are in life.    During today’s episode, Sarah and I catch up about what’s going on over at the Bragg house for back to school, what the transitions to the 3rd and 5th grades has been like for her girls, and the simple motto she used to send her kids off to school this year: “Be brave. Be kind.”   Sarah unpacks her earlier challenges with identity and body image and reveals how the Lord walked alongside her through periods of struggle. She also shares how her writing and professional work impacts her approach to parenting her girls.   There is a ton of wisdom in this week’s interview. Don’t miss it!

Today is our monthly crossover episode with Sarah Bragg of Surviving Sarah. You guys know the drill. Two podcasters, one topic, and we have a ton of fun doing it. You can listen to one half of our conversation here, and then check out the other half over on Surviving Sarah. Today is our very angry episode. So much anger. I know it's called Lighten Up over here, but I feel super comfortable on the dark side of life. Anger! We talk about our favorite angry characters, how anger can be used for good, how to process it and do good things with it instead of stuffing it, how to peel back the anger to see what's underneath it, and times in our lives when we were really angry...in a funny way. So, go Hulk smash a pillow, listen in, and lighten up! Episode sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by FabFitFun! FabFitFun is a seasonal subscription box with full-size beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products. It’s basically like getting a birthday present in the mail four times a year. It retails for $49.99 but always contains products totaling over $200, and they’re giving Lighten Up listeners $10 off your first box when you use code LIGHTENUP at fabfitfun.com. Links from the show: Sign up to be email friends with me Surviving Sarah Podcast – check out the other half of our conversation on contentment! Go be friends with Sarah Bragg! Instagram Facebook Twitter The episode with Melanie's engagement story  

It’s that time again for another crossover episode with my good friend, Melanie Dale. Each month, Melanie and I sit down and have a conversation about a topic that we are both surviving and that we could lighten up about. So one part is here and the part of the conversation is on her show, Lighten Up with Melanie Dale. So be sure to hop over there when are you are finished listening to this one.   This month we are talking about our emotions—specifically about anger. We talk about the last time we were angry, what triggers our anger, what helps us control our anger and what helps us control the anger before we erupt like a volcano.   Links: Lighten Up with Melanie Dale crossover show with Surviving Sarah Rising Strong by Brene Brown Are My Kids On Track podcast & book Feelings Chart She's Gonna Blow by Julie Barnhill  - Surviving Sarah episode 80 Triggers by Wendy Speake & Amber Lia - Surviving Sarah episode 10 Calming Angry Kids by Tricia Goyer Lisa Jo Baker on anger Sponsors: True Botanicals (Amazon affiliate links used when possible--purchasing through these links is an easy way to support the show. Or shop using www.SurvivingSarah.com/amazon and a portion of the what you buy will go back to the show.) What did you enjoy about this episode? What was your takeaway. Let's continue the conversation  on Instagram or Twitter or you can send me an email here.  Thank you for following along life with me. I love being apart of your day. And as always, I hope this show helps you survive a little easier.