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
#188: Why Your Vote Matters with Pat and Heidi
In Missouri and across the country, there are some big things happening in politics. It’s overwhelming. It’s loud. It’s honestly almost too much. I leaned into two trusted resources (and friends) to help me sort out what matters and how to clear up some of the clutter when I am thinking about how and who to vote for. I hope this conversation helps you in whatever you are thinking about right now.
So tell me, What are you learning?
Shownotes:
Addie:
Reading: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Watching: Disney Movies
Listening to: Hooked by Sutton Foster
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Facebook @coachaddiey
#187: Growing Corn Farmers
We are a family that loves corn of all types. From popcorn to field corn to sweet corn, we love sharing our love of corn with the world. In this episode, our very own Hazel shares her love of corn and her SAE project through FFA with us. I hope you enjoy learning from her and learning about our corn.
So tell me, What are you reading now?
Shownotes:
Hazel’s Reading: Elsie Silver’s Chestnut Springs Series
Watching: Disney Movies
Listening to: Zach Bryan
Connect with Addie
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Facebook @coachaddiey
#186: The Next Best Fling with Gabriella Gamez
My friends sent me an email saying that I MUST read The Next Best Fling. And I devoured it. Gabby is a new author and is so excited about books and reading and writing. We had the best conversation about all things books and book community. I hope you enjoy her and the book as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you reading now?
Shownotes:
Losing It by Cora Carmack
Gabriella’s Reading:
Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De La Rosa
Helen Hoang - The Kiss Quotient
Truly Madly Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur
Watching: Grey’s Anatomy
Listening to: Maisie Peters
Connect with Gabriella:
Order The Next Best Fling
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Facebook @coachaddiey
#185: Stop to See a Friend
When I travel, I usually have a pretty solid plan. It’s my enneagram one, right? I love investing time in people and building those friendships to a higher level. So when I recently road tripped to Wisconsin, I made a point to see a couple of friends. In this episode, I share how and why I do this and some thoughts in case you decide that intentional visits are for you.
So tell me, who did you last stop to visit?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Forgiving by Lavyrle Spencer
Watching: A Discovery of Witches
Listening: Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#184: DNF (Did Not Finish)
DNF is a term we use in regards to books when we don’t finish books. There are a ton of opinions on giving up on finishing a book so I thought we should talk about it. But when I started making notes, I realized that the things I use to decide to DNF could also be used in letting go of things in life. In this episode, I share my 5 checkpoints for DNFing books…and some other stuff.
So tell me, what helps you decide to DNF?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert
Watching: A Discovery of Witches
Listening: Michael Jackson - I recently saw MJ the Musical.
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#183: What’s In My Car?
I think that what a person carries with them says a lot to who they are and how they operate in the world. I am not, however, certain about what this list of items says about me. When thinking about the things we carry with us, I made a list of things that I keep in my car.
So tell me, what is in your car?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell
Watching: A Room with a View
Listening: The How of Happiness
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#182: Books, Food and Alternate Endings with Ali Rosen
Ali Rosen is a relatively new to me author. But when I grabbed a copy of her first book, I binged it in a sitting and never looked back. Ali is an author. She is a mom. She is a foodie and hosts her own cooking show. I needed so much to bring her to you. I hope you love her as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you cooking now?
Shownotes:
Ali’s Reading:
Connect with Ali:
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#181: 5 Things That I Needed To Remember
Life is busy and when that’s the case our good habits and intentions sometimes fall by the wayside. I have had several reminders lately of things that I should remember and implement. I hope that they help you, too.
So tell me, what are you working on this week?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Because You’re Mine by Lisa Kleypas
Watching: A Discovery of Witches
Listening: The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#180: Fish Farming and Aquaculture with Margaret Cleveland
Aquaculture and fish farming are a unique part of agriculture. I have enjoyed learning from my friend Margaret and discovering the diversity of aquaculture as an industry. I have been so excited to share her and her love of this industry with you.
So tell me, What are you learning now?
Shownotes:
Margaret’s Reading:
Connect with Margaret
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#179: My Experiences with Hearing Loss and Ear Surgery
I have hinted at my hearing loss and mentioned my surgery in Monday emails and a little on social media. In this episode, I am sharing what I experienced both with hearing loss and with my surgery.
So tell me, what are you working on this week?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert
Watching: A Discovery of Witches
Listening: Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#178: What’s Saving My Life Right Now
I haven’t done an episode like this in AGES and I am so excited to focus on the positives and share 10 things that might save your life, too.
So tell me, what is saving your life right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Alternate Endings by Ali Rosen
Watching: A Discovery of Witches
Listening: Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#177: Women and Mentors with Kendra Ricks
I am so blessed to have some fantastic mentors in my life. Finding them has been elevated by knowing Kendra Ricks. She is a leader with a heart for mentorship and has created a program for women and mentors AND has found joy in connecting people with others who can help. She is the ultimate at rising the tide to raise all boats. I hope you enjoy her as much as I did.
So tell me, Who are your mentors?
Shownotes:
Kendra’s Reading:
Connect with Addie
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Facebook @coachaddiey
#176: 3 Tricks to Make Change Easier
It has been a little wild around here lately and I have been fighting with change. So I did some research and put together 3 tricks to help us all navigate small changes in a positive way.
So tell me, where are you fighting with changes?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Friends by the alphabet on Nick
Listening: Kristen Proby backlist books
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#175: How to End a Love Story with Yulin Kuang
Yulin Kuang is a delight and I had so much fun talking to her. Her book, How to End a Love Story, is beautifully written romance with depth that is what we crave. I love the world and our conversations about screen writing. I loved getting to know her and could have talked to her all day long. I hope you love this as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
One Day on Netflix
Luck of the Draw by Kate Clayborn
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#174: Open Door Romance with Kassie King and Stephanie Skees
It is no secret that I LOVE the Novel Neighbor. I love the community and the people and the events. I am thrilled to get to introduce you to Kassie King and Stephanie Skees as they work on the newest piece of the Novel Neighborhood, Open Door Romance in the Next Door Space. This romance bookstore is going to level up the community for readers in the St Louis area. Kassie and Skees share all the behind the scenes in opening Open Door, how we can help and then spill the tea on the books they can’t stop talking about.
So tell me, What is your favorite bookstore?
Shownotes:
Books:
The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
The Prospects by KT Hoffman
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
A Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Friends of the Show:
Episode #105: Selling Books, Non Profits, and Pivoting as a Bookseller with Holland Saltsman
Episode #116: All of the Bookish Recommendations with Stephanie Skees
Episode #117: A Conversation on Reading Romance with Maddie M
Episode #115: Pride and Protest with Author Nikki Payne
Skees’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching
Listening:
Cowboy Carter
Kassie’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching
Reading
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings
Listening:
Waiting for Tortured Poets Department
Instagram:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#173: The Other Side of Disappearing with Kate Clayborn
Kate Clayborn is a long time must read author for me. Her new book, The Other Side of Disappearing, is a romance that hooks from the first page. But it’s also a romance that has depth. Kate has a very specific way of writing and of bringing characters to life that is just so special to her. I am honored to have her as a guest and to learn about her and her writing and bring her books to you.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Bet Me by Jennifer Cruisie
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Listening:
Taylor Swift
Kasey Musgraves
Watching
Reading:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#172: 8 Things to Celebrate
It’s my birthday week. So in the vein of birthdays and fun, I have curated a list of 8 things that I am celebrating right now. They aren’t all physical things, but things that are bringing me excitement and joy in this minute.
So tell me, what are you celebrating on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren
Watching: The Gilded Age on Max
Listening: The Evolution of Annabel Craig
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#171: Procrastinating and Accountability with Jamie Freeman
My friend Jamie and I have been unofficially holding each other accountable on our to do lists for a few weeks. As we have become more productive and gotten the easy, but hard jobs done, we decided that this conversation was one that we needed to open up to you as well. We share our thoughts and feelings about why we put off those small jobs and how we feel when we get them checked off.
So tell me, who is holding you accountable today?
Shownotes:
Jamie’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching
Law and Order SVU
Chicago Fire
Chicago Med
Chicago PD
Reading:
Instagram:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#170: Happy to meet cute with Falon Ballard and Courtney Kae
I met Courtney Kae and Falon Ballard last summer at Steamy Lit Con. I got to meet them through a mutual friend and found them to be the kindest people. They both write and love romance, but also have a podcast that highlights who authors are in real life. They are fun and genuine and lovely and I hope you enjoy hearing from them as much as I loved talking to them.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Right on Cue by Falon
Lease on Love by Falon
Just My Type by Falon
In the Event of Love by Courtney
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney
Falon’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching
Reading:
Courtney’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching
Reading:
Instagram:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#169: Winter on the Farm with Joshlin Yoder
When you regularly talk about corn on the internet and there isn’t any corn in the field right now, it’s not easy to share about the farm. What happens in winter is a lot of behind the scenes and less glamorous parts of being a farmer. In this episode, I bring to you our favorite farmer, Joshlin, to share just what is happening now on the farm in winter.
So tell me, What do you do differently in the winter at your job?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading:
Fantasy on Kindle Unlimited
Watching:
Listening:
Connect with Joshlin
Instagram @farmeryoder
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey