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This is our last episode of the year, and it is extra special with our guest Lauren Scruggs Kennedy! The general theme of our episode was big life transitions. We chat about her adjustments in her life and business after a horrible accident. We also take a hard right and talk about marriage and life in a new city. Lauren runs a blog, a dry shampoo company, a foundation, and has her hands in so many other baskets, as well. We could have chatted with her all day! Are you going through or about to go through some transitions as well? Please enjoy your holiday and share this episode with your friends and family! Lauren's Instagram The Clean Stuff Instagram Lauren's Blog Lauren Scruggs Kennedy Foundation The Stranded Shop Still Lolo- Lauren's Book Lauren's Presale for Clean Sweep Subscription Cheryl Scruggs Podcast Episode

Tis the season to give... and receive, and if you have waited this long to shop or make your own wish list, then you might need some help! We are here for you with some of our favorite gifts we have given, the gifts we have loved receiving, and the ones we can't wait to give this year. We chat about our suggestions for those you hardly know, white elephant situations, and what we are asking for people to gift our kids. A small chunk of the show is dedicated to our favorite subscription boxes so our question to you is what is your favorite subscription box to gift or receive? Mentions: Sugar Paper: Target Volcano Candles: Anthropologie Poo-Pourri Heifer International Pack Up and Go Book of the Month Just The Right Book Gardenia App Joanna Gaines' Doll House Mantry Magnolia Record Company Birch Box My Subscription Addiction Kiwi Co Bespoke Box Date Box Hunt a Killer

During this episode, we discuss Parenthood, and not our shared love for all things Lauren Graham, but our own love and hardships of raising little ones. We share our transitions into our new roles into motherhood and what came naturally and what has not. We also share the transitions we had with our husbands and how our relationships look a little different now, too. What has been your favorite part of being a mom? What part has not been so fun? If you aren't a parent yet, what do you look forward to most about adding "mom" to your resume? As always, let us know what you think about the episode. Mentions: Shahs of Sunset Dear Girl Book Melanie Shankle, Church of the Small Things

Have you ever heard of YoungLives? Yes, you read that right. YoungLIVES. Amanda was a mentor mom with this ministry for teen moms for three years, and it has held such a special place in her heart that she wanted to share all about it. During this episode, we interview Fallon Lee, the current leader for the McKinney/Allen YoungLives, and she gives us all the details about this unique ministry and about her own journey to becoming the newest leader. She also shares how you, too, can volunteer, give financially, or provide the physical needs for the moms and infants involved. Mentions: YoungLives Allen/McKinney YoungLives WFFA Disney Surprise Clip YoungLives Volunteer Video Allen/McKinney Sign Up for Volunteering Fallon's Instagram Pete Davidson's First Impressions Pete Davidson's Apology

Today we're taking a deep dive into the topic of marriage. Marriage seems to be one of those touchy subjects where people don't ever want to talk about the challenging moments so we thought we would take that on together! In this episode, we speak candidly about the things we wished we knew before saying, "I do," and we share the best advice we've learned over the last 8+ years with our husbands. Whether you are dating, newly engaged, or newly married, there is so much wisdom to be taken from this episode and (hopefully) implemented into your own relationships. We hope you enjoy hearing more about the inner workings of our relationship dynamics! Mentions: Dave and Rachel Hollis' RISE Together Podcast Summer Moon Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Love & Respect Podcast The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Carrington's Iconic Shoes Aaron and Jamie Ivey's Campgrounds Story: Houston Dad Confronts Son's Bully

Maybe it's just us, but it seems like we hear stories every day of friends and loved ones who are struggling with anxiety. Do you deal with anxiety in your own life? Are there people around you struggling with it? During this episode, Amanda asks Molly what it's like to live daily with anxiety. We also dig a little deeper on what we can say and do for our friends when they are feeling anxious. What are some ways you avoid feeling anxious? How do you let your nearest know when you are feeling overwhelmed? How do you handle panic attacks? Share with us on Instagram @makinggoodness Mentions: Self Article- What to Say to a Friend with Anxiety Amanda's Weighted Blanket Teacher Receives Kidney from Former Student

Amanda and Molly get real about their bodies in this latest episode. As women, why are we are always unfairly picking ourselves apart and concentrating on the things that others never even notice? We get vulnerable about when the last time we felt great in our own skin was and what circumstances have changed in our lives since that time. We share what activities make us feel our strongest, what habits we have in place to keep us feeling our best, and what we choose to focus on to keep the comparison game in check. What makes you feel your best? When you are consistent with workouts? Or sticking to a healthy food plan? What are your favorite activities that help you keep feeling good inside and out? Share with us what keeps you motivated! Amanda may have also challenged you to register for your first race. Molly, she's talking to you too! Mentions: Orange Theory Weight Watchers Dallas Marathon Run Disney Ponca, Arkansas Rachel Hollis, Girl Wash Your Face Jessica Honneger, Imperfect Courage Jenna Kutcher

Feeling overwhelmed? Don't worry... we feel the EXACT same way sometimes, too. In this episode, we chat about the different stresses of being a working out of the house mom and working from home mom. We also talk about how we could avoid this feeling and how we cope when we are in the depths of it. How do YOU keep from feeling like you are going to lose all your marbles? Because we would love to know! Be sure to leave a comment on our Instagram page {@makinggoodness} with your own tips and tricks. Enjoy! Mentions: Impractical Jokers Ozark Last Chance U John Crist

I'll be there for you! Today, Amanda and Molly talk about their favorite Friends episode...JK. They talk about making friends, why that sometimes is a little awkward, and how to dive a little deeper into those relationships so they stick. We ended this conversation with a challenge for ourselves and for you to be more open to find and become mentors. But in case you were wondering, one of our favorite Friends episodes is The One With The Holiday Armadillo. Enjoy!

It’s fall y’all! Despite it being warm enough to continue wearing shorts and tanks in Texas, Amanda and Molly are looking forward to all things fall. In this episode, they discuss the tv shows are wanting to watch, along with the movies, music, and books they can’t wait to get their hands on. Amanda even converts Molly to become a Spurs fan! Let us know what’s missing on our list on our Instagram page. Enjoy! Mentions: The Man in the High Castle A Million Little Things The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Survivor The Amazing Race Busy Philipps Show Announcement Kelly Oxford Instagram Creed II A Star Is Born The Hate U Give Movie The Hate You Give Book The Rose That Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur Explained LaTasha Morrison Be the Bridge Busy Philipps Book: This Will Only Hurt A Little Reese Witherspoon Whiskey in a Teacup It's Not Supposed to be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst The Wondering Years by Knox McCoy Reese Witherspoon Book Club Oprah's SuperSoul Podcast Mumford and Sons Guiding Light Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke Jaimee Harris Macy's Commercial - Becky Hammon

In this bonus episode, get some amazing book recommendations from this week's guest, Becca Culotta. Becca is a high school English teacher with an unrivaled love for reading. Hear about some new books to add to your library. Mentions: Becca's Instagram Becca's Goodreads Page The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

In this episode, we interview Becca Colutta, a friend of Amanda’s from their days as Young Life volunteers in Dallas. Becca is a wife, mother, teacher, and blogger. Becca tells us how she has found success with her blog and encourages how you can get your story out there too. She also speaks about what it’s like to teach today’s teenagers, being a working mom and her transition from the PR world to the deciding to teach full time. Please enjoy this encouraging conversation! Mentions: Becca’s Blog: Her Story Her Story: Travel Nursing Her Story: Adopting a Teenage Boy GMA Mother’s Day Episode Lauren Sims The Everygirl Coffee + Crumbs Becca’s Instagram Be sure to follow us on Instagram MakingGoodness Tag us @MakingGoodness, and show us what you were up to while listening to the show. Subscribe to the Show: iOS | Android Follow us: Facebook | Instagram

During this episode, we interviewed Jessica Youngblood, author of Worth the Pain. She is a wife, mom of four, survivor of addiction, and most importantly a follower of Christ. Jessica was so open about her past with meth and how it was Jesus that removed her from her lowest of lows. Jessica wrote this book over a 7 year period and published it herself! She has now dove into full-time ministry alongside her husband in Texarkana and is fighting for those in the throes of addiction. You can help support Jessica and her mission to let God use her story to free others from the bondage of addiction by purchasing her book. Worth the Pain: My Journey from Meth to Ministry

This is the third and final episode where you can learn just a little more about Amanda and Molly as they wrap us their Q&A session. Who was their first crush? What’s their television guilty pleasure? Who would they be for a day? You’ll laugh, you’ll cry or maybe you will feel like you just met two new friends and would love to join them every week for a little goodness in your life.

In Part 2 of the Q&A session Amanda and Molly recorded a while back so our listeners could discover more about the voices they are hearing. You will learn more about their favorite celebrities, how they met their husbands, just how devoted they are to a particular brand and much, much more. Enjoy!

Cue the King and I musical soundtrack, Getting to know you, getting to know all about you. You will learn about Amanda and Molly in a 3 part series. Together we came up with questions to ask each other, and what's funny is, we kept adding questions leading up to the recording of the episode, scared that we wouldn't have enough content. It's funny now, because we recorded for a solid two and a half hours, so for your sake and ours, we edited them down. Enjoy! References made during this episode: Top Golf Avett Brothers Kacey Musgraves Willie Nelson Bonnaroo Memphis in May HEB Topo Chico Arrested Development Parks and Recreation Cheers Law and Order SVU Magnolia Be sure to follow us on Instagram MakingGoodness Tag us @MakingGoodness and show us what you were up to while listening to the show

In the very first episode of The Making Goodness podcast, we quickly tell you about ourselves. We discuss a little about our families, how we met years ago, and the vision we have for this podcast. Enjoy! Be sure to follow us on Instagram MakingGoodness Tag us @MakingGoodness and show us what you were up to while listening to the show