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Deanna Daughtry: Life with Chris Daughtry since he was 20 years old and selling vacuums, raising 5 kids, navigating overnight stardom, overcoming people pleasing and finding her voice, plus owning her truth of bisexuality. Aug 05, 2019

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For so long, Deanna hid the full truth of who she was, and felt unworthy. But she is done living in the shadows. Recently, Deanna has stepped out publicly as a bisexual woman, with the full support of Chris. We talk about why she decided to go public, and how she is taking brave ownership of every part of herself, despite how scary it feels. She co-wrote Chris’ newest song AS YOU ARE which is a declaration of being loved fully for who you are...

“You're feeling isolateAnd all kinds of frustrateBut I love you as you areLove you as you are, yeahAnd don't worry about the hateIt don't fit in those boxes they createAnd it's tearing you apartIt's tearing you apart, yeah”

Deanna and Chris met 19 years ago when he was just 20 years old and selling vacuums. Deanna at the time was a single mother of 2 and 7 years older. Sparks flew between them immediately and they were married within months of meeting. We talk about how they have navigated life as Chris became an overnight success and star from American Idol, dealing with infidelity from an empathic standpoint, the ups and down of fame, and raising 5 kids. Plus we talk about how Deanna and Chris agreed upon ethical non-monogamy at certain points in their relationship, and how important it is to love yourself and live authentically. It is not easy to share your whole soul with the world and open yourself up to others opinions. I admire and praise her for her strength, vulnerability and commitment to living honestly and open. I know you will feel the same.

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Caroline Bryan and Becky Sweet: LIVE GET REAL Podcast from CMA Fest 2019! Jul 29, 2019

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This is a special episode. It’s a live interview w two of the most amazing wives in country music. Caroline Bryan, married to Luke Bryan and Becky Sweet, married to Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town. We talk about everything: how they met on a red carpet in the early days of their husbands careers, both super nervous, and Becky whipped out a flask from her cleavage which started their best friendship of 15 years. They tell me what it’s like to go from the bottom to the top of the music industry, and what they’ve learned along the way, plus parenting on the road and why it’s good to have your husbands be afraid of you a little bit! We also take a couple questions from the live audience. This episode is SO MUCH FUN!

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Kaitlyn Bristowe: From Bachelor front runner to The Bachelorette: what Kaitlyn has learned about love, self confidence, and dealing with internet trolls plus what really happens in the Fantasy Suites! Jul 22, 2019

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Kaitlyn Bristowe was one of the Top 3 contestants on Chris Soules season 19 of The Bachelor. She then went on to be the Bachelorette on Season 11. She tells me all the inside scoop on the Bachelor men she has loved, including Ben Higgins, Shawn Booth, Nick Viall and her current cutie boyfriend Jason Tartick. We talk about how she survives the haters on the internet, and if she thinks you can have more than one soul mate. Plus she tells me what really goes down in the Fantasy Suites, and it’s not what you think! Kaitlyn has such a joyful, bubbly spirit. I loved hearing what she has learned about love, her biggest fears about love, and the importance of having self confidence. Kaitlyn is also quite the entrepreneur and we dive into her businesses from her thriving podcast Off the Vine, scrunchie business Dew Edit, and wine brand Spade and Sparrow. This little lady does it all!

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Cat Nail: How a fart on demand led to true love with David Nail. Plus their emotional journey to parenthood through in vitro. Jul 15, 2019

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Cat is a little firecracker. She is so spunky, beautiful and has a heart of gold. I love that she is fearless when it comes to being honest and sharing about life and her journey. We talk about how she met David (after he and her friend had a brief make out session) how Cat farting on demand was the beginning of true love for her and David, secrets to a successful marriage while life on the road, their 4 year journey to parenthood through in vitro that led to precious twins, plus the very raw reality of dealing with loss after trying in vitro again for a third child. Spoiler alert: Cat’s adorable son makes a cameo and sings several songs that will melt your heart.

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Summer Fawn Duncan: A blind date leading to love with Jon Pardi, plus how she let go of control and opened up to the adventure of the unknown. Jul 08, 2019

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Summer is stunning. She had a perfect life in California with her family (who raises all sorts of exotic animals) and running her hair salon which was thriving. But then her client insisted she meet this Country Cowboy Jon Pardi (her client is best friends with Jon’s mom and they arranged the setup). Their first date was Jon flying Summer to Colorado for a weekend of his shows. It could have ended in disaster but instead led to love. We talk about how Summer let go of control and learned to let her life flow which has led her to so much fun and fulfillment, the biggest fight she and Jon have ever had, over Christmas decorations, and the sentimental side of Jon.

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Carly Pearce: Singing professionally since 16, navigating the Music Industry through success and rejection, the power of females supporting each other, and falling head over heels in love with Michael Ray. Jul 01, 2019

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The beautiful Carly and I talk all about how she dropped out of High School at 16 to sing full time at Dollywood, getting a Record Deal w/ Sony at 19 & losing it at 21, going from industry darling to no one answering her calls but finding out who she was as an artist in the midst of the highs & lows, overcoming jealousy with Kelsea Ballerini to become great friends & realizing how powerful females are together & the importance of paying it forward, plus falling in love with Michael Ray.

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Chrissy Ballard: Falling in love with Frankie while starring in his music video “A Buncha Girls,” leaving LA and acting to become a Cowboy Boot Mogul, and the secrets to her strong, spiritual relationship with Frankie. Jun 24, 2019

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Chrissy grew up in her parents retail and shoe stores. From an early age she knew she had a creative spark. She quickly landed the lead role in a Blake Shelton music video and knew she had to pursue acting. After moving to LA, she was cast in another Country Music Star’s Video, Frankie Ballard’s “A Buncha Girls.” But this video was different. From the second Frankie and Chrissy met, sparks flew. 2 weeks later he flew her out for their first date to meet him on the road and watch him play shows. After that they were inseparable. Chrissy realized that acting was no longer her dream, and she wanted to leave LA to be with Frankie in Nashville. But she didn’t want to lose her creative outlet, so she prayed to God for a new dream. And woah, did God answer. Chrissy went back to her family roots of loving shoes and retail and created a Boot Empire named OLD SMOKEYS BOOTS where she has celebrity clients from Lucy Hale to Miranda Lambert. She gets old vintage boots and leather and makes super-funky-cool-one-of-a-kind cowboy boots, belts and purses. Chrissy also talks the secrets to her fruitful/spiritual marriage with Frankie, dealing with the grief of suddenly losing her father, and what a successful life looks like to her.

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Katie Cook: How she become the Host and Face of CMT on a whim over 20 years ago, growing up in England in a punk rock/country band, plus stories and lessons from her interviews with Obama, Faith Hill, Dolly Parton Jun 17, 2019

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Katie Cook grew up in England in a very musical family. She got a record deal in Nashville with her punk rock/country band Reno, and started splitting time between America and the UK. When her band broke up, she was sweeping hair at a salon in Nashville and heard that CMT was looking for a new host. On a whim, she auditioned and got the job with no previous hosting experience. Over 20 years later, she is still the Host and Face of CMT. Katie also shares about the passing of her sister JoJo, who lived her life with disabilities and the brightest spirit. Katie and her husband have a band called SunKat and they have an amazing tribute song to her called “Hey JoJo.”

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Laney Hayes: How monster trucks, McDonalds, and breaking into a construction site led to love at age 17 with Walker, raising 6 kids, Walker’s obsession with bacon, and dealing with the grief of losing their 7th child in labor while Laney almost died. Jun 10, 2019

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This is a powerful episode. Laney and Walker Hayes are high school sweethearts. They fell in love at age 17 after breaking into a construction site and talking all night, then reciting lines from their school play to each other and Walker finally going in for the kiss. They are incredible parents to 6 kids, and make it a point to have open communication about everything. They also have a family tradition of eating pounds of bacon when Walker comes in off the road. Laney gets real with me about the grief and tragedy of losing their 7th child, Oakleigh, in labor while Laney almost died delivering her. She and Walker feel very passionately about using their journey of loss to help others. There are tears and very raw emotions in this episode. I thank Laney for her bravery and willingness to share about this incredibly sensitive, painful topic and use it for healing.

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Nicolle Galyon: 2 time ACM Song of the Year winner, how songwriting was Plan B, motherhood, marriage (to mega hit songwriter Rodney Clawson)and balance in the music industry while following her curiosity. Jun 03, 2019

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Nicolle is the unicorn of the music business, she has it all. She’s beautiful, oozing with passion and talent, fiercely committed to her family and friends, and oh yeah, happens to be one of the most successful songwriters in Country Music. She’s won ACM Song of the Year twice w Miranda Lambert’s “Automatic” and Dan and Shay’s “Tequila,” plus written multiple other #1 hits. She’s been on “The Voice,” and has an exhibit in The Country Music Hall of Fame. But what I love most about Nicolle is her raw, honest heart. Yes her life appears perfect, but she’s not scared to fail, or talk about her insecurities, struggles and the ups and downs of daily life. I love how she views fear and failure, and why she’s not afraid to own her worth.

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