Ordinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa Radke

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I Thought It Was TreadMEAL Feb 12, 2019

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How can we dedicate this season to the body and not talk about working out? You know me. You know I don't want to talk about this, but today is the day. The one and only Casey Adams is here today. Casey is the perfect guest for this show, because he takes ordinary people and moves them out of their comfort zone and into great held.

Casey is a gym owner, personal trainer, and future Ninja. He is a father of three and husband to a beautiful wife, and they share a strong love for Jesus. He is an adventure seeking, fun loving, and funny guy. He is also fond of his large, crazy sock collection.

You can find Casey here:

Casey Adams on Instagram Fitt Life on Facebook Fitt Life Gym3116 S. John Redditt Dr.Lufkin TX 75904

Show Notes

[03:17] David Radke is also here with Casey.
[04:20] Melissa and her cousin were both in one of Casey's spin classes.
[06:16] David met Casey when he used to work out regularly.
[07:26] Casey's gym is split into three sections.Upfront they have cardio and weights with a kids section on the side. In the middle, they have an American Ninja Warrior ninja gym. In the back, there is a Kids Zone and dedicated party room with an obstacle course in back.
[12:13] Done properly, you can make an elliptical a great workout. Casey can't promise it will be fun, but if you're successful at this you will be successful at other things.
[14:35] David has always been a fan of working out by himself. He's never been to a class. [15:04] Some people work better one-on-one and some people like the motivation of a group.[19:11] You can get Casey's Hitt Treadmill Workout book by contacting him on Facebook.[19:38] He wrote this book, because his clients were always asking him for workouts.
[20:11] There is also a hitt book in the works.
[23:03] Some of the exercises in the book just require a person, a treadmill, and the ground.
[25:39] Start walking a couple miles every day and work on your diet and work on yourself.
[26:30] Gauge your soreness and listen to your body. You want to feel it, but you don't want to eat.
[27:40] David talks about how it's important to actually get something accomplished not to set giant goals that you'll never get done.
[28:21] Goals need to be realistic and attainable.
[28:56] It's more important than ever to have a plan.
[29:46] We are all a work in progress and that's where the Mind, Body, and Soul come in.
[30:23] The workouts in the hitt book can be done every day, because they change body parts.
[31:22] Daisy Fuentes was the most beautiful woman to Melissa when she was in high school.
[32:14] Melissa wants to feel better. The best way to start is to ease yourself in and come up with a game plan.
[33:07] Starting consists of taking that first step.
[35:13] Working out is a choice that you aren't just doing for yourself. It's also for your family.
[36:30] When Casey was younger, he had some bad lifestyle choices. Then one of his friend's father passed away, and he decided to get fit and started running.
[38:04] Eat better and do some form of exercise, and you will feel better.
[39:09] Doing small incremental things each day is the key.
[40:42] Melissa is going to be brave and work out this year.
[43:08] God has changed Casey's life, and now Casey is changing other people's lives.
[43:39] When he started, he knew that God would provide.
[46:28] The three last questions.

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Breaking Bread and Bad Habits with Amy Reinecke Feb 05, 2019

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I had Amy on the show last season. Amy has a beautiful story where she lost over 100 pounds on Weight Watchers. I loved Amy since the moment I met her, but what happened after the interview was intriguing. She told me that she was moving away from Weight Watchers, and that she was learning a new way of eating that allowed her to live happy and free.

This entire season is on body and soul, so Amy is the perfect guest to have back on the show. She struggled for years with poor body image and binge eating disorder. Amy is now sharing her journey with others in hopes of offering hope that our darkest days make us stronger and that God always has a bigger plan. She shares her journey as it ebbs and flows with healthy living, motherhood and faith.

You can find Amy here:

Beautifully Broken Journey Amy Reinecke on Facebook Amy Reinecke on Instagrambeautifullybrokenjourney@gmail.com

Show Notes

[05:07] At the last show, Amy wished she could get pregnant again, and she is now 23 weeks along. She has two boys and is super excited about having a girl.
[07:45] Amy started doing StepBet for accountability. She has been hosting them for about a year-and-a-half.
[11:26] For Amy, a best case scenario on StepBet is that everyone makes their $40 back.
[13:08] Amy lost over 100 pounds on Weight Watchers.
[14:36] We shift and change and grow and learn. In the last 6 months Amy's learned a lot about her body.
[14:59] Amy doesn't regret going on the Weight Watchers program. She has just learned more about her body.
[16:35] The message that Amy wants her kids to know is to treat their bodies kindly and talk about their bodies kindly and feed it the way that it needs to be fed.
[17:01] In 2008, Amy went to therapy for binge eating disorder. During this therapy she worked through the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating.
[17:37] These principles are things like honor your hunger, feel your fullness, and reject the diet mentality.
[17:55] These beliefs are so ingrained in Amy's head that it's a process she still has to work through everyday.
[19:09] We have the innate ability to listen to our own fullness and hunger cues.
[20:27] Amy started dieting in fourth grade. She looked for outside sources to tell her when and what to eat instead of looking inside to herself.
[21:09] Amy is perfecting intuitive eating by listening to her body right now while she is pregnant.
[23:37] Weight loss isn't the goal for intuitive eating. Although, it doesn't mean that you won't lose weight.
[26:13] When you fix your head, you can then appreciate your body for what it is and what it can do.
[28:56] People don't always like change, Amy switching her eating perspective has attracted push back from some people.
[29:32] She was so focused on a number. She didn't even realize it until she stepped away from Weight Watchers.
[31:05] She decided to break the chains and not allow anyone to tell her what is healthy for her body.
[32:01] Women need to learn that there is a way to get to a place of body neutrality.
[32:39] Her why is playing with her kids and getting through her pregnancy in a healthy way.
[33:27] Putting focus on your body will feed your mind and your soul, because they are all interconnected.
[35:55] Being hyper focused on your weight doesn't leave room for other things that will actually bring you joy and happiness.
[37:41] Amy learned that she needed more sleep and more water. She also craves vegetables.
[42:46] Going down the path of intuitive eating needs to be something that you are ready for. Amy wants people to see that their worth is more than just their weight.
[45:17] Rapid questions about Amy...

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Odd(ly) Enough Jan 29, 2019

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Sometimes when we see a funny video that makes us laugh, we don't bother to take into account that there is a real person behind that video. When we read a book, sometimes we forget that a real person poured their heart and soul into that book.

Some people think that I am in the business of social media, or a speaker, or an author. I am really in the business of people. The business of hearing their stories and telling my story. I am in the business of convincing people that their story is powerful and purposeful.

My guest today has a powerful story. CA Miljavac is someone who I discovered by watching one of her hilarious videos. I then got to know her and realized that there is so much more to her than her fun videos. I learned that CA stands for Carol Ann and that her story doesn't match her videos.

You can find CA here:

CA Miljavac CA Miljavac on Facebook CA Miljavac on Instagram Odd(ly) Enough: Standing Out When the World Begs You To Fit In CA's Initial Viral Video How have I been cleaning all day and NOTHING is done?

Show Notes

[02:52] My friend CA Miljavac is here today. CA's story doesn't match her videos.
[03:08] Her videos are fun. Her stories not so much.
[03:30] In her first book, CA shares how her childhood, her loss, and her grief shaped who she is today.
[04:25] People have finally gotten tired of how fake social media can be. Realness is now more popular.
[05:58] When CA made her video dancing to Salt N Pepa, she had no idea it was going to go viral. She built a social media following by accident.
[07:19] A year prior to this, CA had made a decision to give her life back to God. She had been devastated by the loss of her niece to cancer.
[07:48] CA has had several viral videos since the first one. Her favorite video is her house cleaning video.
[09:14] CA grew up in a tiny town called Jasper, Alabama. She grew up in a trailer on the wrong side of the tracks and humor was all she really had.
[10:07] Her mom was a single mom raising three kids. Her dad was an alcoholic who left when she was 2 years old.
[10:21] They started going to church when she was 8 years old. She had already been through so much including being molested.
[10:44] She was rebellious and resentful by this time.
[11:30] Going to church also made her mom become really strict.
[11:54] CA thought it was important that she put everything out there.
[12:39] CA could also relate to some of Melissa's experiences when she read her book.
[13:50] Some people can get defensive with forgiveness when you are taking away their hate and anger.
[14:37] CA what is a Beachbody Coach.
[14:53] She thought her social platform was health and fitness, but it turned out it was really about her story.
[17:58] CA started each chapter of her book with a story from her childhood.
[18:08] She went swimming and jumped into the deep end when she knew she couldn't swim. As a child, being molested made her feel like she was dirty.
[18:37] She would entertain people by being silly. It was a distraction for her.
[19:06] If someone gets to know you too well, they might discover the monsters you have in your closet.
[19:27] The centerpiece of CA's book was about her niece's battle and ultimate loss from cancer.
[19:39] This completely changed everything for her. If CA would not have been so incredibly broken, she never would have allowed got in the way that she did.
[20:06] She was 8 months pregnant, and she went to St Jude to visit her sister and her niece.
[20:28] When she got home all of her feelings and emotions hit her.
[20:41] She has her best thoughts and prayers and conversations with God in her car in the garage. She was bawling her eyes out and praying. Suddenly, the car was filled with love and peace.
[20:56] It dawned on her in that moment that she was loved and that her niece was loved.
[21:39] The things that made her feel like an outsider were actually the things she needed to be the person that she is and fulfill her calling.
[23:21] Our scars tell a story.
[23:47] CA has taken her scars and turned them into a powerful word for women.
[25:31] CA wanted her book to be a book that had the potential to truly change someone's future going forward.
[26:37] CA's book is titled Odd(ly) Enough. This book didn't come from her, it came from God. She was just the messenger.
[27:56] CA hopes that women walk away from her book with an understanding of who they truly are and how their trials and tribulations have given them character and shaped who they are. God will use all of these bad things for your good.
[29:20] CA is learning to ask for help when she needs it, set boundaries, and believe that she can do what God says she can do.
[30:22] The enemy can't read our minds.
[32:26] Thinking outside of the box with the lightning round.
[32:41] CA loves her sister.
[33:00] She is currently binging on baking shows.
[33:36] She doesn't understand why ramen noodles taste so good.

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Body Talk II… Jan 22, 2019

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This episode is for adults only. If your little ones are in the car put their headphones on them. Listen to this episode first before listening to it with your teenager. Katherine Diggs was my guest last season on episode 15. I wasn't going to have her back. She talked about oral sex, and the show made me sweat, but everybody loved her.

Katherine is a genuinely nice person and a wonderful podcast guest. You can ask her questions about anything and she'll answer. She is also extremely smart. Katherine Diggs is a nurse practitioner who specializes in all things female. She is here today to talk about us, our health, teens and sex.

You can find Melissa here:

Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter

Show Notes

[03:14] Katherine and I go to the same church, and we both feel called to the world.
[04:59] Sex is like the economy when the price of it goes down it is cheap.
[05:23] Kids as young as 13 are having sexual experiences.
[07:24] The stats from 2001 to now have changed dramatically about people's attitudes towards sex and sexual behavior.
[08:36] Mental health issues for children have been going up, and there's a direct link to the access of technology.
[10:08] It's important to make your rules according to your own kids. Some kids won't have any problem with technology others may go down a deep dark well.
[10:16] Kids aren't learning how to engage in real relationships. They are often just engaging sexually.
[10:49] Kids are spending hours upon hours on iPads. When they try to navigate and have a real authentic relationship, they don't have the skills to do it.
[11:02] How can we rewind and make relationships meaningful again for children?
[12:03] If we could teach abstinence and it worked that would be great. Unless those kids come from really good homes where the parents are saying the same thing, it just doesn't work.
[15:45] The most common theme for questions asked after Katherine's school lectures are about same-sex relationships.
[20:36] There needs to be boundaries and strong hard rules about keeping your hands to yourself.
[22:15] Parents need to set up boundaries with their kids for sex.
[26:07] It's normal for adolescent kids to relate to the same sex. This year there seems to be a trend with kids thinking same-sex relationships are cool.
[28:32] Education is huge in every aspect of our life and the more you know about something the better.
[31:17] Educate your kids on the basics and then listen and be really honest with them.
[33:43] We have got to instill value on the human body.
[35:05] You need to know your kid. 50% of every pregnancy is unplanned.
[35:43] Katherine tries to educate moms and kids.
[36:31] It's far better to be prepared and to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Make a decision based on your child's personality.
[38:56] If your teen thinks contraception is a free pass then there was some groundwork that wasn't laid.
[39:32] HPV vaccine is recommended.
[41:36] HIV is still prevalent. It can be caused by teens or anybody having unprotected sex.
[44:31] Masturbation comes back to intention. Some people can become addicted. Does it keep you from other healthy activities.
[50:42] This was a hard topic, but I'm glad Katherine was here to help me talk about it.
[51:36] Katherine answers the lightning round questions.
[54:02] If you don't talk to your kids about sex, someone else will.
[55:26] Katherine has a program called Living in Truth.

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We Just Want to Be Seen Jan 15, 2019

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Johnna Hensley is someone who I immediately liked when I met her. She's super kind. She laughs at my jokes. She's easy to talk to. She's a good listener and a deep thinker. She also loves her family fiercely. Johnna and her husband Ryan have three children. One of them is special needs. She is a mother living in two different worlds right under the same roof. I wonder how she does it. I'm so excited to have Johnna on the show to find out.

Johnna Hensley is a native Texan, a writer, and a lost sinner who found hope and redemption in Jesus. She is the wife of an energetic and giving man, and a homeschooling mother to three wild and sweet little boys. Her life is nothing as she expected it would be, but finding beauty in the broken is what makes it worth living.

You can find Johnna Hensley here:

Johnna Hensley JohnnaHensley on Instagramjohnna@johnnahensley.com

Show Notes

[04:12] Johnna made a video with her son Hayden. They did a CrossFit parody.
[07:28] Johnna's son Hayden has spina bifida and he has a tracheotomy to breathe.
[07:40] He sleeps with a ventilator at night.
[09:00] Johnna and Melissa went on a hayride.
[09:58] Johnna has three boys. She took her sons to a pumpkin patch. She carried Hayden to the hayride. His issues are physical, but his mind is on point.
[15:27] At about 18 weeks, they found out there might be a problem with their baby. He had spina bifida which means the spinal cord did not close all the way. Johnna and Ryan were 24 years old. Their entire world crashed into the ground.
[19:57] We declared that this doesn't change anything and we aren't going to treat him differently.
[21:35] Johnna was against having more kids. She heard from God that what ever baby he gave her it was his glory not hers.
[23:20] She had her second son, and he was perfectly healthy. Her third was her bonus baby.
[24:54] Raising the boys is like being in two different worlds.
[27:14] They booked a Disney cruise and Hayden was sick. They didn't know what to do. Her neighbor assured her it was okay to leave Hayden and take the other kids on the cruise. She felt really guilty. Then they actually had fun.
[30:07] It's challenging for Johnna and her husband to make sure that they are doing enough for everybody.
[33:01] There can be resentment for some of the children. Sibshops helps siblings of special needs kids. There is a camp for siblings of special needs children.
[35:01] Now that Hayden is older, he is honest about how he feels about the situation.
[39:16] There was a time when I was taking things out on Ryan. Then we implemented Sunday family meetings and lay everything out so that the logistics are all on paper.
[40:32] We have a night nurse that comes in at 7 pm. It's kind of weird trying to catch up on your day when there is someone else in your home.
[42:06] It's challenging for Johnna to have other people in her home when she is trying to unwind. It's something she's still getting used to.
[42:37] Johnna and Ryan understand each other on a level that will never change. There are some things no one else will ever get.
[44:16] To keep the romance alive Johnna and Ryan also tried Date Night In which was a gift from a friend.
[46:15] Johnna goes to the school answers questions about Hayden's condition, and she is writing a book. They decided to be real honest with the kids and get it all out in the open.
[47:57] It's perfectly lovely for a child to ask Hayden his name and ask what is the story with the chair.
[49:22] Hayden has taken Johnna out of her comfort zone. She calls him the VIP.
[51:35] Mom's struggling, need to find their tribe, even if it is through a Facebook group. Special needs parents just get it.
[54:48] Being a special needs mom is like canoeing up your driveway every day while everyone else gets to drive. Sometimes you need to throw a special needs mom a paddle and help them.
[55:42] A friend inviting themselves over for game night is one of the nicest things that someone has done.
[59:54] Johnna answers Melissa's lightning round questions.

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Don't MIND Me, It's Just the Season 2 Premiere Jan 08, 2019

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Welcome to season 2 of the Ordinary People Ordinary Things podcast. I loved doing the first season so much that we are doing another round. Now that I have one season down, the second season is going to be better than ever. I will be telling the stories that I've always wanted to tell.

These stories will be told by people who I've learned the most from in my life. Ordinary people like you and me. We will be breaking the season down into three sections of body, mind, and soul. Next week kicks off with a special guest as we start with the body topic.

You can find Melissa here:

Podcast Web Page

Facebook Page

@MsMelissaRadke on Instagram

@msmelissaradke on Twitter

Show Notes

[03:52] I am so excited about season 2. I'm going to tell the stories that I've always wanted to tell. Those stories are going to be about ordinary People, because the best lessons I've ever learned in my life are from ordinary people like you and me.
[04:34] This season you are going to hear from some really amazing people with some really amazing stories.
[05:02] If you want to hear how ordinary people like you and I have rebounded from the same heartbreaks, then do I have a podcast for you.
[05:26] Eat Cake Be Brave was born on July 17th. Something shifted in me the day that the book was released. I felt so vulnerable or metaphorically exposed.
[06:39] This was one of the scariest and loneliest that I've ever felt in my life. So then, I dove in head-first into a television show.
[07:00] The more exposed I became the more acutely aware I became of the need to protect and heal myself.
[07:31] I became more aware of my shortcomings and brokenness maybe more than ever before.
[07:46] I started journaling again, seeing my counselor, reading books that help me, and finding quiet time to pray.
[08:20] If I don't figure out why I do the things that I do now, will I ever?
[08:33] I have to handle myself gently, but I do have to handle myself.
[10:05] You may not learn how to parent your children or run on a budget from me, but you will always see me try to be kinder and try to be more patient.
[10:59] If there's something you want to do, you should just try.
[11:36] Our body, our mind and our souls are all intricately connected.
[12:55] Nothing can make you happy unless it's done with the other two.
[13:37] What good is it to have it all if your soul isn't healthy.
[14:29] This season is going to be divided into three parts. Body, mind, and soul. Each focus area will consist of a few weeks.
[14:41] We will have guests to make you think, make you cry, and we will make you laugh your head off.
[15:03] The first topic is our bodies.
[18:47] Here's to an incredible Season 2 of Ordinary People Ordinary Things. I'm excited.

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We've Been Married A Hella Long Time Aug 28, 2018

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David and I have been married 24 years. That's a hella long time. Today, my guest is none other than the attorney general himself, David Radke. We take on your questions about our lives and our marriage. Some of these questions are in response to my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. Some are in response to our struggles with infertility and our marriage relationship including broken trust. I hope David is ready to go there.

David shares his background and why the attorney general is a fitting nickname. We share some fun facts about our history and our marriage. We also talk about forgiveness, going through the rough times, changing seasons, and finding your partner's love language. We also share why we are going on a brief hiatus from the podcast, but promise to be back. I want to share some of your stories, so please keep sending them in.

You can find Melissa here:

Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter

Show Notes

[02:41] We are going to start off with some light questions and end with some light questions. We'll chew the meat in the middle.
[02:55] What does your husband do for a living?
[03:30] David and Melissa lived in Nashville for about 16 years. He graduated from Belmont University. He has a bachelor degree in music business. He managed music artists.
[04:10] A lot of it involved contracts and negotiation. He did go to law school and become an entertainment attorney. David is an actual attorney, but he is not the attorney general.
[04:56] David was involved with law for about 10 years. About a year ago, he left his law job to work in talent management, and Melissa is the primary focus of that talent.
[05:18] He has been approached by others for television and management, and he can see some day doing that, but for now his focus is on Melissa's career.
[05:48] Melissa says David really is an attorney. He really is a general. And as she says in the book, no fun can be found in him. She also loves him with all her heart and soul.
[06:00] When we met in 1994 and fell in love, David always knew he wanted to manage my career. My career came much much later in life.
[06:21] David never gave up on Melissa's career, but he didn't think it would happen 23 or 24 years later.
[06:34] What is the most embarrassing thing Melissa has ever done?
[07:35] David shares the story of when he met Melissa's parents when they first began dating.
[08:21] David was the first guy that Melissa had ever brought home. The next morning they were sitting around the breakfast table and Melissa had a very embarrassing experience.
[09:27] Melissa's also shares her runner-up embarrassing story.
[09:38] Melissa also answers the question of what drives her crazy about David. He has a certain habit that drives her nuts. So she said.
[10:59] A question about the chapter in Eat Cake. Be Brave called "Lovers and Leavers".
[11:51] They have no regrets about putting the stories in the book.
[12:09] How do you rebuild trust with your husband?
[13:24] The grieving and loss made us different people.
[14:07] Repairing the bridge has been a long process with a lot of counseling and a lot of rebuilding.
[16:35] What boundaries did Melissa and David said early on to protect their marriage?
[16:45] They got married at 20 years old. They just assumed everything would be great.
[19:37] Melissa shares things that she did to try and rebuild her own self-esteem.
[20:12] The work Melissa did on herself was actually a benefit for her marriage.
[22:11] Melissa bought The Power of a Praying Wife, because she was going to pray for David.
[23:06] Melissa put the focus on herself and fixed yourself.
[23:15] How to set aside anger and work on the problem.
[23:31] Anger is an extremely strong emotion.
[24:55] Ask what catches your husband or wife when they fall. Is it a rose bush or a room full of pillows?
[25:56] Sometimes we would have to strive every day to out serve each other.
[28:01] Finding someone who you are truly and passionately in love with who is also your best friend makes 20 years less of a struggle.
[29:13] Being deliberate and intentional and letting your husband know that he is needed.
[30:55] The five love languages. Which are time, acts of service, personal touch, words of affirmation, and gifts.
[31:58] We need to learn what our partners love languages are and give those to them.
[32:57] In this season, David's are time and words of affirmation.
[33:42] Melissa's are time and acts of service.
[34:25] Do your homework and find out your spouse's love language.
[34:49] Little things we do for each other to show our love.
[37:20] We can't trade our car Big Darla in. Once you name something, it's yours.
[38:54] The snooze button and running late is included in our morning routine.
[40:27] David shares his love for going to the Astros game.
[41:21] Who is our dream podcast guest?
[42:59] Lightning round questions.
[46:08] Melissa loves this podcast, and we'll be back.
[47:02] Keep sending in your stories, because the world needs your story.

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They're Gonna Know My Name with Guest: Rocco Radke Aug 21, 2018

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Out of all of the podcast episodes that I have hosted, today's guest is the most excited of all. My special guest today is my son Rocco Radke. My daughter Remi and other family and friends have been on the show. It's now Rocco's turn, and he chose today's topic. We discuss our upcoming family sitcom that will be airing on the USA Network either this fall or early next year.

Having the show is a big decision that will not only affect me and my life, but it will have an effect on my entire family. Today, Rocco and I discuss how he feels about having our family life filmed, and he shares some fears and unique insights. This was a fun show for both of us. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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Show Notes

[03:59] Rocco is excited to be on the show.
[05:07] Rocco wants to talk about the TV show we are going to have.
[05:34] We are having an unscripted family sitcom coming to the USA Network. It will probably air this fall or early 2019.
[06:37] We have been dancing with the network for about a year and a half. Rocco and Remi have been here for every bit of it.
[07:06] Our front yard and backyard are being landscaped, and there are big rocks in the yard.
[07:25] Rocco explains why he thinks they want to film our family.
[07:34] We just have fun together, and if you have fun together it can take you a long way.
[07:47] Rocco shares how Melissa is always telling him to be quiet when she is on business calls.
[08:13] We have talked to Rocco and Remi about how they feel about being on the show. Rocco is exited, but a bit nervous.
[09:09] Rocco is a baseball and basketball player. He is not nervous about people in the stands, because he is focused on the game.
[10:22] Rocco shares how it is exciting, but scary to know that a lot of people will be watching our show and lives.
[10:42] One worry that Rocco has is that he could possibly do the wrong thing, and it won't be edited out.
[11:09] We have prayed so much about the people that we have signed up to work with. Everybody is wonderful.
[11:43] Jesus and God have been with us every step of the way. We are blessed.
[12:31] I am so proud of Rocco.
[13:02] Rocco's the Best will be the title of Rocco's podcast.
[13:51] Rocco shares his thoughts on each person's role in the upcoming show. Daddy is fun to play with. He likes to go outside and play a lot. He also goes on Remi's side, because they are both competitive.
[14:40] Remi will be fun on the show.
[14:48] Noni or Grandma is funny and fun. Although, she can be serious and is good at board games.
[15:28] She also sides with the kids and loves them very much.
[15:41] Poppy or grandpa is fun, but he has had surgery recently.
[15:57] Aunt Mara will be super fun on the show, but don't hug her if you don't want to be tickled.
[16:34] Aunt Melba or Honey will be fun when she is not at work.
[16:50] Pastor Jeremy will be an explosive character.
[17:06] Rocco shares who he thinks will be the biggest breakout star of the show.
[17:44] America may not be ready for Granny.
[18:33] A brief lesson on love and the solar system.
[19:21] The lightning round featuring Rocco.
[21:14] I have no idea what I'm doing. This opportunity is scaring the pants off of me.
[21:37] I'm agreeing to something that will affect my children, marriage, and entire family. There will be an effect.
[22:20] I wonder why I'm doing this.
[22:54] My motto is why walk down the street when you could just have a parade.
[23:01] I hope me bringing my life to your TV is as much a blessing to you as it will be to me.

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Big, Bad, and Bullied All Over Aug 14, 2018

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School is starting, and I'm nervous. Remi is starting middle school. I'm not worried about Remi, I know that she can handle herself. I'm actually worried about how I have done with Remi. There comes a time when we throw are children out into the deep end and see if they can swim. Have we said the right things? Have we taught our children to rescue themselves and to rescue others?

Kids are growing up faster than ever. Changing one kid at a time can help change the culture. My good friend and hairdresser Wendy is on the show today. She has a beautiful and vivacious daughter named Christian who experienced severe bullying at a new school. Wendy shares their story and how they overcame it through the power of forgiveness and God.

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[05:35] Wendy is Melissa's hairdresser and they have known each other for 10 years.
[07:23] Wendy and her husband were in Lufkin for 18 years. They decided to move, so her husband could find work.
[08:17] They moved in the middle of the school year when Wendy's daughter was in the ninth grade.
[09:09] Wendy thought the smaller school district would be awesome.
[10:14] Christian was 15 and Wendy began to notice some changes in her.
[11:01] Christian wasn't making friends, and she stopped doing her hair, wearing makeup, and wearing cute clothes.
[12:09] Wendy noticed changes in Christian.
[12:46] Her grades started to slip.
[13:36] Wendy started talking to teachers and counselors.
[14:34] Christian saw a professional counselor. She also started her mad journal with her mad feelings.
[16:19] Everything culminated the day the principal called Wendy and said that Christian has Saturday detention.
[17:43] Christian said to Wendy, I need for you to love me and listen to me.
[18:59] Christian was being bullied by a group of girls at school. The video was on Instagram.
[20:07] She was confronted with the mob mentality. They swarmed her and Christian was crying. She never stopped listening. She knew in the grand scheme of things that these people didn't matter.
[23:11] In the video, Christian was alone against the entire school.
[24:55] Are kids can't be superheroes all the time, but they shouldn't be part of the mob.
[25:36] Wendy did not want Christian to be a victim.
[26:34] Wendy knew she had to talk to the principle with a calm heart.
[27:41] Wendy wants her kids to be able to deal with situations. She didn't want her kid to be the one causing trouble.
[28:38] It's a fine line to walk as a parent. Be real, but don't be blind to what is happening.
[30:02] Living by the holy spirit and living by the nudge.
[31:21] A mother's love is so great, but we have to listen to the holy spirit.
[31:59] The school district gave them a lot of apologies.
[32:42] Christian wanted to go back to the Lufkin school district. She is living with family in Lufkin.
[33:22] She is happy and healthy and doing great.
[34:13] Christian decided she needed to forgive the bully who bullied her.
[36:59] Bullying can break you and change you. You need to decide how you are going to built back up.
[37:51] Christian is not going to be the victim, and she is now an anti-bullying advocate and a great friend.
[39:51] Lightning round…
[41:05] Melissa wants to raise not only a good swimmer, but a lifeguard.

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Who Has Time For Eyeliner? Aug 07, 2018

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This is a super fun episode with a guest I just love. Raegan Williamson from Raegan Williamson Aesthetics & Permanent Cosmetics is here to talk about everything to do with our faces. Reagan has been doing makeup since she was a teenager and has been a nurse for 10 years. She does amazing work with eyebrow microblading, permanent eyeliner, and botox.

In this episode, Raegan shares her background and experience. We talk about these procedures and what to look for and ask when choosing an esthetician. We talk about who these procedures are for and the latest trends and techniques for keeping everyone looking their best. Reagan also shares some fun stories and some touching stories too.

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Show Notes

[02:59] Reagan has been a nurse for about 10 years. She started with aesthetic nursing. She started doing permanent cosmetics about five years ago. She worked for a doctor and did makeup on the side.
[03:56] Reagan knew she could help women with eyebrows that looked more natural. She went to one school and didn't learn the technique that she wanted, so she went to Beverly Hills and learned microblading.
[05:15] Reagan has been doing makeup since she was 15 years old. She also got Botox when she was in her 20s.
[06:45] In the sixth grade, Reagan's best friend plucked out every single one of her eyebrows. She never really recovered. She has been filling eyebrows in before filling eyebrows in was cool.
[08:41] Reagan specializes in microblading eyebrows which is a natural hair stroke technique. She also does eyeliner and lip liner.
[09:31] Melissa originally went to Reagan because she wanted something done with her eyebrows.
[10:08] Reagan also helped Melissa's mother after she lost all of her eyebrows from radiation and chemo.
[10:27] Reagan also did Melissa's permanent eyeliner.
[10:36] Permanent eyeliner is a huge help.
[11:05] Reagan has helped a lot of women who have alopecia.
[11:41] Permanent eyeliner also makes these women will never grow eyelashes again feel better.
[12:54] The most popular frequent thing people are asking for is Botox. Reagan also does a lot of brotox.
[14:52] Your face shouldn't be numb after botox. Go to someone who knows what they are doing. Don't hesitate to ask how long they have been doing it.
[16:49] Reagan's mom is her worst client ever. She has a funny video of her mom getting Botox.
[20:19] Botox can be used under your arms to treat overactive sweating. It can also be used for migraines. Botox can also help with TMJ.
[23:51] Botox can also slim the face.
[24:36] The underarm injections usually last from 4 to 6 months.
[25:06] Botox lasts from 3 to 4 months. Reagan sells her Botox by the unit. It's $12 a unit. You're paying for the expertise not the product.
[26:09] There are three neural modulators on the market.
[27:43] Permanent makeup saves time. Some people have makeup allergies and they get permanent makeup.
[28:48] Eyebrow tattooing is now a huge trend.
[30:10] Reagan recommends getting your eyebrows redone every 2 to 3 years. Eyebrows usually cost around $500.
[31:30] The longevity for lip liner isn't very long.
[33:10] Steer clear of magic marker eyebrows. Ask to see pictures and get referrals for the tech you're seeing.
[33:38] Reagan's favorite trend is Is powder ombre brow. To create more of a filled in brow. She is having her brows done and meeting with a trainer.
[36:21] Scar tissue can build up, so you can't do the brow repeatedly.
[38:06] The lightning round...

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