WELCOME TO THE GRACE & GROWTH PODCAST
*NEW EPISODE every thursday*
Let’s hang out every week! Join our positive community where we read books, talk corn and farming, kids, life and personal growth.
Enjoy reflections from Addie and interviews with very special guests. Addie will give you positive and practical insights on becoming more confident, finding clarity, becoming more mindful with your time and decisions - all with a side of friendship. Every episode is a friendly conversation that leaves you feeling motivated and uplifted.
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EPISODES & SHOW NOTES
#214: Our Romantasy Era and Firebird with Juliette Cross
I love Juliette Cross’s books and when she agreed to share all of the inside info on her newest book, Firebird, with us, I jumped on it. In this episode, Juliette shares all the spoiler free details about Firebird and her journey to get this beautiful book out into our hands.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Juliette’s Reading:
Watching:
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#213: Closet Honesty with Crystal Blin
I have been having conversations on the internet about clothes and clothing choices. I have also been working hard to be more honest about the things in my closet and what I add to it. Crystal Blin has been an integral part of this journey for me and a constant friend in the conversation that comes with it. She has a unique set of skills to help with this. I am almost obsessed with her closet and how she is making it work for her.
So tell me, What fashion things are you into right now?
Shownotes:
Crystal’s Reading:
Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle
The Antelope in the Living Room by Melanie Shankle
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#212: Food for Farmers - Behind the Scenes
I never thought it would be me, but I do get really excited to dig into my freezer and start cooking for our farmers each season. In this episode, I share all of my tip,s tricks, and best practices for feeding our farmers well while they are planting our corn.
So tell me, what have you been cooking lately?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Up Close & Personal by Ana Holguin
Watching: Musicals at the Fox Theatre
Listening: Caught Up by Liz Thomforde
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#211: On Being 45
It’s my birthday and when I hit this day of the year, I like to think about what’s next and where I have been. 45 seems like a big one, so let’s talk about it.
So tell me, what are you thinking about right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
Watching: Musicals at the Fox Theatre
Listening: The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
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#210: Rethinking Non Fiction
I have been beating myself up a little about how I am learning and leaning into personal growth. It took a little time and reflection to realize that I am not doing things wrong. I am doing things differently.
So tell me, what are you doing differently right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Story of My Life by Lucy Score
Watching: Scholar Bowl Tournaments.
Listening: Knock Out by Jiffy Kate
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#209: 7 Things I’m Really Into
I am always into so many things and honestly they don’t change a lot. But shifting from favorites to just things I am into or excited about made it a little more fun. I hope you enjoy the episode and maybe some of the things I am into are the same as you.
So tell me, what are you into right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Swept Away by Beth O’Leary
Watching: Just instagram stories. Travel…
Listening: Bananapants by Penny Reid
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#208: Really Not Into This
We talk so much about the things we love and that bring us joy (and it’s the best!), but sometimes it’s empowering to share the things we aren’t into. Like a good DNF, letting things go is freeing and sometimes sharing those things helps us all the way around.
So tell me, what are just not into right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Yours Until Dawn by Theresa Medeiros
Watching: Vintage Disney movies with Linus
Listening: The Favorites by Layne Fargo
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#207: A Trick for Making Decisions Easier
It’s been very inconsistent and a little wild at our house the past few weeks. Making decisions easier has been a gift. Having clear set values and priorities has been a game changer for how I personally have handled all of these shifts. Here are my thoughts and tips on using those things to make my brain work better and prevent some over thinking.
So tell me, what are you deciding right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Call the Midwife
Listening: XOXO, Cody by Cody Rigsby
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#206: Work Your Positive Muscles
Just a little reminder for all of us (myself included) that negative words and feelings don’t have to be the answer. Being positive in our thoughts and actions can lead to greater confidence and less stress. This episode shares some of my thoughts and ways that I am walking through this, too.
So tell me, what are you happy about right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: One Touch by Lena Hendrix
Watching: Moulin Rouge with Scarlett
Listening: Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
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#205: Clearing Things Out
It’s been interesting watching friends online in the past few weeks clearing out their stuff. It made me think a lot about the reasons we clean things out and how we can apply a good closet clean out to the rest of our lives.
So tell me, what are you cleaning out these days?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Moulin Rouge with Scarlett
Listening: Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone
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#204: Fave Books of the Year with Kari & Jamie
This is one of my favorite episodes of the whole year. We talk books almost daily and it just made for the most fun hour of the week (or maybe month!) to spend time sharing our faves with each other. I know that we all added some good stuff to our TBR list from it and I hope you do, too.
So tell me, What are your favorite reads of the year?
Shownotes:
Kari:
Jamie:
Addie:
Lavyrle Spencer
Lorraine Heath
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#203: Letting It Go - Holiday Version
As we roll into the holidays, I am letting some things go - maybe not forever, but for now. I am holding on to others but feel like this particular season needs me to lighten the load a little.
So tell me, what are you letting go right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: PS I Hate You by Lauren Connelly
Watching: Sister Wives
Listening: Wreck My Plans by Jillian Meadows
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#202: Choosing Where to Serve
In my real life this week, I am starting a very exciting new journey. As I thought about how to share this with you, I realized that the values and priorities that we hold in place to make big choices are what matters. I hope you enjoy my journey and the pillars we put up to make that decision easier.
So tell me, what are you excited for right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Muppets Christmas Carol (on repeat)
Listening: Worth the Wait by Karla Sorensen
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#201: Some Thoughts to Help Me Handle the World
The world has been loud and heavy and I have been thinking so much about what I need to navigate it well. It’s a work in progress for sure and it doesn’t always work out perfectly, but these things have been helping.
So tell me, how are you doing right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Summer in the City by Alex Aster
Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
Listening: Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
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#200 - What We’ve Learned
I am so excited to share this 200th episode with you. I have learned a few major things since starting this show. While none of them are really that new, they are all great reminders to me and hopefully to you. Thanks again for your help putting this together and for being you.
So tell me, what have you learned in the past 200 episodes?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Sisters Found by Joan Johnston
Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
Listening: Play Smart by Aly Stiles
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#199: From 1 to 200 - My Favorite Everything
If we are going to reflect on life over the past 200 episodes, we would be sad to not include favorite things. These aren’t all things you can purchase, but things that I am loving and consistently have loved for a long time.
So tell me, What are your favorite things?
Shownotes:
Jordans
Loop Ear plugs - adjustable, regular
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard
Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
Listening: Let’s Call A Truce by Amy Buchanan
Connect with Addie
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#198: From 1 to 200 - No Longer Afraid
In a space of reflection and celebration for almost 200 podcast episodes, my friend Crystal suggested looking at the things that I am not afraid of any more since starting the show. I have loved this theme of looking back and finding growth. This episode was a little bit of a surprise for me and I hope it’s a good place of thought for you, too.
So tell me, what are you not afraid of?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: All the Other Me by Jody Holford
Watching: House of the Dragon
Listening: Ruthless Redemption by Katee Robert
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#197: From 1 to 200 - What has Changed
In a space of reflection and celebration for almost 200 podcast episodes, I am looking at what has changed from episode 1 to now. It’s been a fun journey from start to finish, but also to look back and feel happy about where we have traveled together.
So tell me, what has changed for you?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Sister Wives!
Listening: Book Smart by Amanda Pennington
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#196: Double Apex with Josie Juniper
Josie Juniper writes romance with messy characters in a little bit unexpected settings. I devoured her book this summer and have been so excited to get to talk to her about her book, Double Apex, and how she got to this place in her life and career. She is just lovely. I hope you enjoy
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
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#195: Serving Your People When Things are Busy
Adding on to the last episode about personal survival when things are busy, I’ve been thinking about how to care of others in the same space. Especially in our own house, caring for those we love can feel like just another job. But if we are all healthy and happy, busy seasons are much more manageable.
So tell me, what are you working on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
Watching: Friends reruns
Listening: Hamilton. On Repeat.
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