The Truth of Love: Identity Crisis and Leaving the Church (Ep 26)

The Truth of Love: Identity Crisis and Leaving the Church (Ep 26)

David is going to a World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, two countries that have petitioned to have Pride flags removed from the stadium. As a member of the LGBTQ community, he's wrestling with how to show up as himself in a space that doesn't welcome him. Alice has wrestled with identity her whole life, reconciling her Christian faith with who she is and finding peace with leaving the church. In this episode, they explore what it means to show up as yourself when the world tells you not to, and why love is always the answer.

Learning to Let Go and Allowing Others Their Journey (Ep 25)

Alice learned early that she would rather protect others than see them get hurt. Whether it was putting herself between her abusive father and sister, or shielding friends from toxic people, she let herself be the bad guy, absorbing pain so others wouldn't have to. In this episode, she shares how a childhood pattern of self-sacrifice shaped her friendships, her parenting, and her sense of self, and what she's learned about letting go, setting boundaries, and trusting others to find their own way.

What You See is What You Get - Creating Your Authentic Self Daily (Ep 24)

This episode is for anyone who is exhausted from wearing masks and the trap of not knowing your authentic self because you're too busy pleasing others. Alice and David discuss the difference between self-abandonment and being thoughtful with someone you love. David shares what it's like to grow up feeling like he had to play a part to be loved. Alice talks about the freedom of saying "what you see is what you get." This is a conversation about masks, exhaustion, and the relief of finally being yourself.

How Seasons of Life Transitions Are Invitations to Run Toward the Joy That Awaits (Ep23)

This episode is about how season of life transitions are invitations to stop looking back and start running toward the joy that's been waiting for you. Alice shares the real talk she gave her 18-year-old son about drinking soju responsibly in Korea, how a pickleball group is shifting with the ebb and flow of life, and what happens when you reclaim the joy your body never forgot.*

Becoming the Person I Prayed For (Ep 22)

Alice reads old journal entries, prayers she wrote to God. She barely recognizes the woman who wrote them. But looking back, she realizes something. Her prayers were answered. Just not how she expected. David finds a note from 10 years ago and sees how much he's changed. A conversation about growth, fear, and becoming yourself.