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
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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:
Connect with Josie:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#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.
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#194: Survival Tricks for Harvest (or whatever season you are in)
It’s been a wild few weeks at the Yoder Farm and we are fully in harvest mode. As I have run up and down the road and made sure all of the things are taken care of, I thought it was time to share some best practices for managing life during these bigger than usual seasons
So tell me, what are you working on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn
Watching: My Lady Jane
Listening: A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#193: Books, Muppets, and All the Things with Estelle Hallick
Estelle Hallick publishes books and loves the Muppets. We became instant friends years ago through books and reading and have stayed friends. She is the director of publicity and marketing at Forever Books and has such a cool job. In this episode, we talk all of those things. I hope you enjoy her as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you really into these days?
Shownotes:
Double Apex by Josie Juniper
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez
Connect with Estelle:
Reading: The Art of Catching Feelings
Watching: Dawson’s Creek, Monsters at Work on Disney +
Listening to: Land of the Giants
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#192: Hot Hex Boyfriend with Carly Bloom
I am a Carly Bloom super fan. I adored Big Bad Cowboy and was thrilled when I got an early copy of her upcoming book, Hot Hex Cowboy. She and I discuss all things in regards to her books and Outlander and what’s been happening since her last time on the show.
So tell me, What are you reading now?
Shownotes:
Deja Brew by Celestine Martin
Connect with Carly:
Reading: Errands and Espionage
Watching: American , Schitt’s Creek, Fear the Walking Dead
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#191: Live Life and Be Happy
For the most part, I genuinely believe that we are all just trying to live life and be happy. No matter what is going on in the world, we are all just trying to do the best we can. With that in mind, I dug deep into what this means. It helped me to investigate it further and remember the things that I need to keep implementing in my life. I hope it helps you as well.
So tell me, what are you doing to be happy right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Vow of Revenge by P Rayne
Watching: A Discovery of Witches
Listening: Dream with Me by Kristen Proby
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#190: Easy Boundaries To Help Your Vibe
I know that things have been really loud lately and are likely to get louder over the next few months. So in this episode, I am sharing some of the things I do to help keep my own personal vibe and mindset healthy and positive. I hope it helps you like they help me.
So tell me, what are you excited about right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Identity by Nora Roberts
Watching: A Discovery of Witches
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#189: Apples Dipped in Gold with Scarlett St Clair
Scarlett St Clair is a long time friend of the show and when she writes a book, she comes on the show. It’s just what we do. I feel like our friendship has grown in front of you and having her back feels like we all get to hang out. Her new book, Apples Dipped in Gold is a fairy tale retelling that is set in a rich world with characters that we love to hate and love to love. She is a delight and I am always glad to have her here.
So tell me, What are you doing for fun?
Shownotes:
Addie:
Reading: Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne
Watching: Christmas in July on Hallmark
Listening to: The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey