She is Kindred
Hey sisters! Welcome to the She is Kindred podcast, hosted by Brittany Smith. This is an extension of the She is Kindred Storytelling Collective, where our heart is to help women navigate life together through shared narratives. With heaps of honesty, a smidge of sarcasm, and endless amounts of grace upon grace, we walk through it all, good and hard, together.
Episodes
41 episodes
Whole Faith with Kathryn Maack
In this episode, Britt chats with Kathryn Maack, co-author of the book, "Whole." Together, they discuss what it means to love, trust, and follow God with your whole being and how, in doing so, we learn to love others as God intended along the w...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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48:23
Curiosity vs. Judgment: Exploring Relational Wholeness with Carla Powderly
Today’s episode is a continuation of our series titled, “How to Be Whole.” The last two episodes have talked about our physical and mental/emotional being, but today we’re diving into the social component and talking about relational wholeness…...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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56:25
Less Perfection, More Grace with Dr. Sarah Meyer
In today’s episode, Britt talks with Dr. Sarah Meyer about the pursuit of perfection and more importantly, the pursuit of grace. While discussing her own journey, including struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, she explains how she ...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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43:46
It's Okay to Say No with Dr. LaToya Wiggins
In today's episode, Britt chats with Dr. LaToya Wiggins about setting boundaries, saying no, and prioritizing the right things for the current season. Dr. LaToya Wiggins is the CEO of She is Nourished, LLC. She is a wellness coach,...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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39:06
Finding Contentment in the Quiet with Rebekah Hargraves
As we continue our "Pursuit of Less" series, Britt chats with Rebecca Hargraves about fostering spiritual connection through calm, quiet, and practicing intentionality, especially as women of faith. While discussing her own journey to living a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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57:49
Enough is Enough with Kimberly Knowle-Zeller & Erin Strybis
WIN A COPY OF KIM & ERIN'S BOOK! Enter to win a copy of "The Beauty of Motherhood: Grace-Filled Devotions for the Early Years" by doing one or all of the following!+ Follow @sheiskindredco - @kknowlezeller - @erinstrybis on Inst...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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38:09
Chosen Family with Shin-Yu Lee
We round out our "Families are Built, Not Born" series with a podcast episode about Chosen Family. Shin-Yu Lee shares her story of finding women, who she calls her Godmothers, to help her regain much of the childhood experiences she lost. She d...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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36:43
That's Not My Baby: a Conversation About Surrogacy with Amey Foley
In today’s episode Britt talks with Amey Foley about surrogacy and her personal experiences throughout three separate surrogacy journeys. Amey shares practical insight as well as personal implications for anyone interested in beginning the jour...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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40:34
The Calling & Challenge of Foster Care with Ashley Ensley
In today’s episode, Britt talks with Ashley Ensley about fostering and adoption and the roles that these have played within her own family and life. While telling her own story, Ashley shares the ups, downs, ins and outs of what fostering and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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55:37
Prioritizing Professional Mental Health Care with Dr. Bianca Goodrum
On episode 29 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt and Dr. Bianca Goodrum travel into the heart of mental health and wellness. Together, they discuss the vital importance of counseling and therapy, and the commitment and hard work required to f...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:06:22
Untethering from Trauma with Julie Klein
On episode 28 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt holds space for Julie Klein’s deeply personal story of being a cycle breaker. Britt and Julie come together as mothers who deeply desire for the next generation to witness the power and r...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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57:58
Generations Deep with Gina Birkemeier
Summary + Guest BioIn today’s episode, Britt talks with Gina Birkemeier about generational trauma and how that has manifested within her own story. While referencing her book, "Generations Deep," they discuss having the courage to recogn...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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50:53
Betrayed: Healing from an Affair with Hope with Charity Craig
What do we do when we've been betrayed or wronged by another? How do we move forward in healing instead of harboring hurt for a lifetime? Charity Craig begins to unpack these tough questions in today's episode as she shares her personal s...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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48:51
Working Moms Panel with Jackie Hayes, Anne Boedges, and Ainsley Hoover
We’ve all heard it - The Mommy Wars. Despite our best efforts, there always seems to be an underlying case of “who did it better”? One of the areas where we see this crop up frequently is within circles of working mothers. Is...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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58:33
Permission to Pivot with Alex Davis
In Episode 24 of the She is Kindred Podcast, Britt chats with Alex Davis, an attorney turned writer and coach, whose life goal is pursuing meaningful work that makes her soul come alive. Their conversation centers on giving yourself permission ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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49:22
Building Businesses & Raising Babies with Kelly Laramore
On episode 23 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt dives in with fellow mom and photographer Kelly Laramore. They talk openly about starting their own businesses, the joys and challenges when it comes to growing their businesses, and most impor...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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53:32
Practicing Presence in the Pursuit of Dreams with Rachel Marie Kang
Episode 22 of the She is Kindred podcast is a perfect launch into this month’s theme: “The Working Woman.” Host Britt Nikel Smith chats with writer Rachel Marie Kang about pursuing dreams and how we can practice presence in the middle of them. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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50:46
Widowed and Worshipping with Heather Gilion
On episode 21 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt reconnects with Heather Gilion, author of "Dancing on My Ashes," speaker, and founder of Story Designs by Heather Gilion. Heather tragically lost her father, her husband, and her brother-...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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53:00
Domestic Violence + Marital Abuse with Amanda Spencer
Marriage can be an incredible gift. Many of us would say that it is one of the greatest treasures of our lives, but the hard truth is, that’s not the case for everyone. On episode 20 of the She is Kindred Podcast, Britt tackles a tough topic...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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53:47
Sex is a Two-Way Street: Exploring Sexual Dysfunction and Inequality with Sheila Gregoire
Summary + Guest Bio:On episode 19 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt chats with award winning author, blogger, speaker, wife, and mom - Sheila Wray Gregoire. Sheila shares her story with equal parts humor and deep vulnerability on a su...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:00:11
Better Together: Britt and Her Husband, Smitty, Share their Story
In episode 17 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt swaps her host seat for a guest seat. Alex Wright, She is Kindred’s own community coordinator, will be interviewing Britt and her husband, Michael "Smitty" Smith, about love, marriage,...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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58:22
Singleness, Society, and the Church with Kelly Witherbee
Summary + Guest Bio:Episode 17 of the She is Kindred podcast marks the beginning of a brand new month and a brand new theme: “Love, Sex, and Marriage.” And while the weeks that follow will dive deep into a myriad of topics less commo...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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49:33
