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Survived to Thrive PodcastEpisode 105: How to deal with not getting any closure.Closure after suicide loss—it's what so many of us desperately seek,yet what if closure isn't something we're meant to have? What if it's not even real?In this deeply compassionate exploration of grief after suicide loss, Amy challenges the common belief that we need answers and understanding before we can heal. She reveals how the pursuit of closure can actually keep us stuck in our grief, preventing us from moving forward. The painful reality of suicide is that it often comes suddenly, unexpectedly, leaving survivors with a profound sense that closure never had a chance.2025-03-1913 min
Survived to Thrive PodcastEpisode 104: Can I love my life again?In this episode we explores the possibility of loving life again after suicide loss, challenging the painful lie that grief tells survivors about never finding happiness after such devastating loss.• Healing doesn't mean "moving on" from your loved one but carrying them with you as you create a meaningful life• Feeling joy isn't betraying the person you lost - loving your life doesn't mean you love them any less• Breaking free from victim mentality gives you power to choose how you move forward• Be mindful of your inner circle - surround yourself with people who help...2025-03-1315 min
Survived to Thrive PodcastEpisode 103: The Company You Keep In Grief.Join us for a heartfelt exploration of how the people in our lives shape our grief and healing journey. In today’s episode, we discuss the often-overlooked influence of our relationships on how we process loss, particularly when it comes to the complex emotions surrounding the suicide of a loved one. Host Amy Miller sheds light on emotional differentiation and its importance in navigating grief without being overwhelmed by others' emotions. In this episode we take a deep dive into the importance of surrounding ourselves with supportive people during the grieving process. We delve into how the comp...2025-03-0618 min
Survived to Thrive PodcastEpisode 102: Breaking Free from Victim Mentality After Suicide LossGrief is an overwhelming journey, especially after the loss of a loved one to suicide. In this episode of the Survived to Thrive Podcast, Amy Miller explores the profound complexities surrounding grief and the often misunderstood concept of victim mentality. Many survivors find themselves trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts, questioning their worth and the fairness of their circumstances. However, it's time to break free and transform that pain into empowerment.Amy Miller discusses the profound grief survivors face after suicide loss and encourages healing through empowerment. A focus on breaking free from victim mentality provides...2025-02-2718 min
Survived to Thrive PodcastEpisode 93: Happier Holidays THIS year.Losing a loved one to suicide is a heartache that's especially poignant during the holiday season. Join me, Amy Miller, as I open up about my own journey through grief after the loss of my sister around Thanksgiving. Together, we'll explore the raw, often overwhelming emotions that surface during this time of year, and how to navigate the expectations that come with holiday traditions. Whether you're contemplating simplifying your celebrations or finding new ways to honor your loved one, I'll share insights and encouragement to help you discover joy and fulfillment amidst the sorrow.The pressure to...2024-11-0620 min
Survived to Thrive PodcastEpisode 86: Navigating the Aftermath of Suicide Loss (Part 1)When my sister disappeared, my world turned upside down, and the emotional chaos that ensued was overwhelming. Join us in the Survived to Thrive Podcast with Amy Miller as we embark on a heartfelt journey through the aftermath of suicide loss. This special three-part series is dedicated to providing you with practical tools and strategies to navigate the complex landscape of grief, transforming your pain into a testament of resilience and strength.In the first chapter, we underscore that grief is a deeply personal and unique experience, with no right or wrong way to cope. Drawing from...2024-08-2153 min
Survived to Thrive PodcastEpisode 76: Moving Forward After Unthinkable Loss (Part 2.)Welcome to part 2 of Moving Forward after Unthinkable loss. Have you ever wondered why we instinctively avoid grief, despite knowing that processing it is crucial for healing? This episode promises to explore the deep-rooted reasons behind our resistance to grief, particularly after the unimaginable loss of a loved one to suicide. We discuss the common avoidance behaviors many of us turn to, such as endless social media scrolling and overeating, and unravel how our human instincts and cultural stigmas play a role in this. By examining the unconscious stories we tell ourselves—like feelings of guilt or inadequacy—we aim...2024-05-2919 min
Abundance: In Life and DeathPRO Act: Is this Life or DeathMinnesota legislation to take government out of healthcare or is it allowing for wholesale organ harvesting. To learn more about the legislation: https://legiscan.com/MN/bill/SF1/2023Organ harvesting value in the US: https://www.statista.com/statistics/808471/organ-transplantation-costs-us/To learn more or to talk with Our Family Encounter, reach out to Amy Miller, Founder, Our Family Encounter at amy@ourfamilyencounter.com.2023-01-1610 min
The Clever HousewifeThe podcast is back! Overwhelmed by your home? Do this one thing to get some relief!The podcast is back! After taking a break, we are back with a brand new episode for you! Bethie and Amy both recently did one simple, (albeit life-changing!) thing that helped turn their homemaking overwhelm to (dare we admit?) hope! Maybe it's time that you do this one thing, too. What's the thing? Well, you'll have to tune in to this latest episode to find out what is making both their lives so much BETTER. Show notes: Clever tip: Amy: Floret website Free Floret fall mini-course (and more information about dahlias): Clever tip: Bethie: Stiletto mascara FOLLOW this podcast on Instagr...2022-12-0232 min
Survived to Thrive PodcastEpisode 5: Overcoming Survivors GuiltIn this episode, Amy explains how reliving the past doesn't serve you and how it is not useful for survivors, or their loved one that died. She also shares her strategy that she used to help her release her own survivors guilt.As always, thanks for listening! We are a community dedicated to empower survivors of suicide loss along their grief journey. We invite you to check out our website to sign up for our weekly newsletter, along with other free materials." Website: https://www.survived-to-thrive.com/Email: amy@s...2022-11-3019 minThe Clever HousewifeJoin us for our CLEVER version of the One Room Challenge! Show notes: Do you have a room that could really use a refresh? Possibly all it would take is a good decluttering and a coat of fresh paint? Or maybe it needs some new lighting, a piece of art on the wall, or curtains? Whatever it is, it's driving you crazy and you know it wouldn't take THAT long to turn it from dull to delightful! US TOO! Join us for the month of October as we each choose a room in our homes that needs some TLC. We will break down tasks of refreshing that one room into baby-sized st...2022-09-2440 minThe Clever HousewifeWorried about the rising cost of groceries? Here's how to save money!On today's show, Amy and Bethany reveal all their best tips on saving money at the grocery store. They share: where they shop, what they buy, and how they get the most bang for their buck. Sign up for a free Azure account here! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HE, andRE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com2022-04-3031 minThe Clever HousewifeHow to Get Out of a Reading SlumpToday we are sharing how to read more books this year, and how to get out of a reading slump. We talk about why it is so hard to get reading time in, Bethany's review of the Kindle, and our reading goals for this year. Grab a Kindle here + get 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited for free! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HE, andRE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group...2022-03-1930 minThe Clever HousewifeHow Decluttering Will Change Your Life (+ 10 Tips to Get Started!)Today we are sharing our personal stories about how decluttering has changed our lives, as well as ten tips to get started! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com2022-01-2130 min
The Mother Daughter Art ProjectHealthy Connections with Debbie Zeichner"Connection is everything!" This is the constant theme in today's episode because when we need to have those hard conversations, being connected to the person makes it so much more accessible. You'll learn what it looks like when a child isn't feeling connected to us as parents and what we can do in that moment. I would also add that when anyone isn't feeling connected to someone that they desire to have a connection, certain behaviors reveal themselves. Find out what I mean by the "private pause" and let me know how it works for you when you try it! A...2022-01-1832 minThe Clever HousewifeWhich Planner Should You Buy? Here's Our Favorite!What's the big deal with planners anyway? Today Amy and Bethany dive into how they started using planners, which planner has worked the best for them, and how to get started. Get to Work Book Planner: use code SWEET10 and Sweet As Love listeners can get 10% off the 2022 planner while supplies last. Clever Fox Budget Planner Plum Planner Cruising Through the Holidays Fly Lady Journal Passionate Penny Planner Cultivate What Matters Planner Michael Hyatt Planner Fox Magnet Bookmarks Sharpie ...2022-01-1134 minThe Clever HousewifeThe Best of 2021: Recipes, Purchases, Homemaking Hacks, Podcasts, Kids' Activities, and More!Here's our BIG, end-of-the-year episode! We share the best of the best of the best of 2021: favorite recipes, most significant purchases, homemaking hacks, toddler activities, and more! You don't want to miss this one! Egg Coffee Recipe Golden Latte Recipe Homemade Naan (Bethany uses this tortilla recipe to make naan) Grandpa’s french rolling pins Vegetable tray from Walmart Preschool Workbook Eufy Robot Vacuum Magnatiles Scrivener Trello MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagra...2022-01-0741 minThe Clever Housewife3 Easy Ways to Start a Compost PileInterested in starting your own compost pile to help nourish your garden next year? Now is the perfect time to start! In today’s episode, Amy is sharing three EASY ways to start a compost pile. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech suppo...2021-12-0317 minThe Clever HousewifeGift Ideas for Everybody On Your List!We've got something for everybody on your list! Including a great gift idea for the men in your life. For kids: Magnatile knockoffs Tea Set Wonder Markers Water Wow Brain Flakes For men: Beef Jerky Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Hot Sauce Big and Tall Robe For women: Whipped Cream Canister Whipped Cream Cartridges Cookbooks How to Cook Everything Pioneer Woman Cookbooks Better Homes...2021-11-2628 minThe Clever HousewifeCleaning Routines to Keep Your House From Falling Into ChaosWhat are the cleaning routines you have in place to keep your house from falling into chaos? In today’s episode, Amy and Bethany share their struggles with their houses, and the routines they have found to help keep things running smoothly. Amy, also, reveals the one purchase that has made all the difference at her house! Eufy robovacuum MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Face...2021-11-0628 minThe Clever Housewife20 Small Comforts for FallIn today's episode, we share twenty small comforts for fall! The recipes we are making, the books we are reading, and the food item Amy picked up from the grocery store that she can't stop putting on everything! Coconut Whipped Cream Fajita Recipe Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Spicy Dr Pepper Shredded Pork Chili and Cinnamon Rolls Controversy Buy Nutritional Yeast here Declutter Like a Mother by Allie Casazza MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on In...2021-10-2232 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!It's Not Actually Just Business! with John Michael BondCan you believe we're already back for another final episode? Neither can we! But we got so so many requests over the years to have John Michael back, how could we say no? And it was so nice of him to do it! We had a very excellent time catching up with JMB about his own spiritual, physical, and mental journey over the past few years, and yes we do get an update on his dad, Pastor Bill Bond!!! (Actually former pastor - ooo big news!!) Check our their podcast Dad Movies if you want to catch...2021-10-191h 05The Clever HousewifeWhat I Wish I Would Have Known As a First-Time MomWhat do you wish you knew as a first time mom? Amy and Bethany share the things that shocked them about becoming a mom for the first time, and what they wish they would have known before having their first child. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover a...2021-10-0133 minThe Clever HousewifeThe Enduring Influence of The Tightwad GazetteFrom Amy: I ran across a paperback copy of the first The Tightwad Gazette book by Amy Dacyczyn in my early years of motherhood, and latched onto it like a drowning woman grabs onto a life buoy. With hubby in college for years and a growing family, we lived paycheck to paycheck. The tips I learned from The Tightwad Gazette helped make a big difference in how much paycheck was left at the end of each month. Even better, the book put forth thrift as an attractive, viable alternative lifestyle. After all, we weren't poor--we were thrifty! That's a huge...2021-09-2432 minThe Clever HousewifeBeverages We Are Obsessed WithIn today's episode we are sharing a list of beverages we are obsessed with! From egg-coffee to nutrient-packed smoothies, we've got a little something for everyone in this show! Ancestral Kitchen Potassium-Rich Smoothies Egg Coffee Milk Frother Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweet...2021-09-1029 minThe Clever HousewifeHow to Make or Break a HabitTrying to make or break a habit? Listen to this show! The Bible Recap podcast MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. SOUND TECHNICIAN: Bethany Lotulelei.2021-09-0323 min
Authority IssuesEpisode 71: Amy Chantasirivisal (Unicycle)In this episode, Kendall, rachel, and Amy talk about:
The olden dayze of Geocities and people hating on Javascript
The scrum leadership to management pipeline
Kendall's Litany Of Agile Atereotypes
Getting promoted Too Fast
Hypotheses about the ability to succeed using progressive management philosophies
Wanting to leave the tech industry "better than we found it"
Joining early for a greater impact on the culture
Focus on strategy vs process as a signifier of seniority
Twitter as a leadership training ground
Leveraging authority should be uncomfortable
The "ooh, shiny" approach to hobby acquisition
Woodworking nerdery, a macrame + shelf project!
2021-09-0246 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!Princess Conchita the Freaktress w/ Kristal Adams!!Kristal Adams is such a wonderful person and hilarious comedian, we knew this episode would be a breeze. And after all this time, she still brought up some Christian stuff that Amy and Steve had NEVER thought about! We also talked about getting married during the pandemic, French men, finding and leaving a church, artsy churches vs. trendy churches vs. artsy trendy churches, how the church and doctors treat Black women, cancer scares, and getting that dang Netflix credit!! Follow Kristal at @TheDarkKristal! Follow the pod everywhere at @whosyourgodcast AND, we have a...2021-07-161h 12
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!Meat Patty with Ryan Alexander-TannerAnother week we have strayed from talking to comedians, but it was a DELIGHT to get such a thoughtful and hilarious and creative guest! We're talking to Ryan Alexander-Tanner, an artist, teacher and writer living in Portland who ALSO happens to be one of Amy's closest friends from the Bay Area! We talk about his Muhammed Ali book, forming religious beliefs in the Bay Area, some real sad stuff that happened, Nation of Islam, Winter Solstice, having Pagan moms, being a new dad, and making money as a creative!!! Go to patreon.com/ohyesverynice if you want...2021-05-141h 43The Clever HousewifeOur 2021 Summer Bucket ListsSummer is just around the corner, and we have a whole list of ideas for you on ways to make this the best summer yet! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. SOUND TECHNICIAN: Bethany Lotulelei.2021-05-0327 minThe Clever HousewifeHow to Find the Time to Start a Side HustleInterested in starting a side hustle, but feel like you don't have the time? We can help! In today's episode, we are sharing our strategies for finding time to devote to our side hustles, even as busy stay-at-home moms. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi M...2021-04-1623 minThe Clever HousewifeHow We Save Money on Health InsuranceToday we are going to be talking about how we both save thousands of dollars on health insurance! We both use Christian Healthcare Ministries, and have been members for over half a decade, and cannot recommend it enough. This episode is not sponsored, but if you do decide to sign up to CHM after our show, we'd love it if you said we referred you! It saves us a bit on our bills. On your application, just say you were referred by Bethany Lotulelei, CHM number: 229569 Christian Healthcare Ministries Bethany's Experience with CHM's...2021-04-0926 minThe Clever HousewifeAll Things Easter: Recipes, Easter Baskets, and More!Here are our absolute favorite Easter recipes, Easter basket hacks, and more! Mentioned in the episode: Deviled Egg Chicks Coconut Muffins No-Knead Dinner Rolls Chopped Salad Dollar Tree Easter Basket MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. SOUND TECHNICIAN: Bethany Lotulelei.2021-04-0219 minThe Clever HousewifeWhy You Should Form a Decluttering Accountability GroupAmy and Bethany share how a simple text messaging chain has changed their lives, and their homes for good. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. SOUND TECHNICIAN: Bethany Lotulelei.2021-03-2526 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!Boundaries, honey!! with Rhea ButcherWow, guess what? It's Rhea Butcher!!! Steve was pretty quiet today, but Rhea and Amy had a big old blast talking magic rocks, bobble heads, taking care of your spirit while helping others, boundaries, generously sharing their transition process with fans, visitations, being on last comic standing, AND a fun audio issue between friends that I left in bc it made me laugh!!! Follow Rhea everywhere @rheabutcher!! Follow the pod at @whosyourgodcast! AND, we have a PATREON! YAY. We have multiple levels of patronage that include bonus eps, a fun Slack hangout, personal...2021-03-061h 07
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!You ARE a God! With Dewayne PerkinsWell it's nice to finally talk about God with a true ARTIST and be reminded that we actually are ALL Gods! Dewayne Perkins is a great comic, actor, writer and performer and we got to chatting about religious family members, taking care of your inner child self AND your God self, the terrible business of comedy, and of course Amy's main church - Saved by the Bell!!! (RIP DUSTIN!!) Follow him at @dewayneperkins Follow the pod at @whosyourgodcast everywhere! AND, we have a PATREON! YAY. We have multiple levels of patronage that include...2021-02-121h 39The Clever HousewifeHow to Celebrate Valentine's Day as a FamilyThis week we are talking all things chocolate, flowers and heart shaped pancakes. We are sharing our favorite Valentine's Day memories as well as a list of ideas for how you can make Valentine's Day extra special for your family. Valentine's Day Gifts for Him--for all five love languages Raspberry "Cheesecake" French Toast Recipe If He Forgot Valentine's Day MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Fac...2021-02-1221 minThe Clever HousewifeHow to Stock Your Pantry for an EmergencyIn this week's episode, Amy and Bethany share with us their best tips for buying in bulk, and building a supply of food, water, and other consumables just in case of an emergency. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. SOUND TECHNICIAN: Bethany Lotulelei.2021-01-2934 minThe Clever Housewife10 Tips to Survive the Winter BluesSweet As Love has returned! In today's episode, we are sharing some exciting news! We, also, share ten small comforts we recommend to our listeners to help you survive the mid-winter blues. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. SOUND TECHNICIAN: Bethany Lotulelei.2021-01-2234 minThe Clever HousewifeHow We Set New Year's ResolutionsIt's that time of year again, time to start thinking about your New Year's Resolutions, Word of the Year, or goals for 2021! In this episode, Amy and Bethany dish on the goals they met in 2020 (and those they didn't) and what they are planning for next year. Benjamin Hardy's 30 Day Future Self Free Course Get To Work Book Planner MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. O...2020-12-2234 minThe Clever HousewifeOur Best Christmas Stories from Years PastIn this episode, we are sharing a few of our most memorable Christmas stories from years past. We also put out an appeal to our listeners to message us YOUR best Christmas memories! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. SOUND TECHNICIAN: Bethany Lotulelei.2020-12-1127 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!Match a Bowl, with Doug BensonSomehow Amy finally badgered Doug Benson into doing this podcast, and we couldn't be more excited! Although he is without a religion, he is not without a thoughtful life, a big heart, and strong values. It was awesome getting to chat about booting audience members, running a movie podcast cult, being generous with fans, a man who drove across country to get a jacket signed, getting better as a human when you've been doing comedy a long time, and the sad sad future of sharing joints!! Listen to Doug Loves Movies wherever you get your podcasts, and...2020-12-041h 39The Clever HousewifeThe Greatest Christmas Movies of All TimeReady to snuggle up under the Christmas tree, sip some hot cocoa, and watch a Christmas movie? If so, then this episode is for you! Today we are sharing our absolute favorite Christmas movies, as well as a few we would never watch again. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Mi...2020-11-2726 minThe Clever HousewifeThe Best Christmas Gift Ideas for 2020It's that time of year again, time for the twinkle lights, Christmas music, and holiday shopping! Today we are sharing our top gift picks for 2020. You are sure to find something for someone on your list! Bluetooth Earbuds 5 Year Line a Day Journal MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art...2020-11-2026 minThe Clever HousewifeHow to Prepare for ChristmasIt's November, and Christmas is just around the corner. Are you ready? Today we are talking about what we are doing now to prepare for Christmas, so we can be present for our families throughout the holiday season. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. ...2020-11-1318 minThe Clever HousewifeJobs We Worked as Kids + Side Hustles for SAHMsInterested in finding a work from home job? Today we are reminiscing about the jobs we worked as kids, and talking about how we make some extra money as stay-at-home-moms. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. SOUND TECHNICIAN: Bethany Lotulelei.2020-10-2316 minThe Clever Housewife5 Incredible Homemade Sauce Recipes to TryWant to cut down on food waste, and use up all those leftovers? Today we have five tried and true tips to transform those leftovers into an entirely new meal! Creamy Caper Dressing Creamy Garlic, Parsley and Blue Cheese Dressing Whole 30 Dump Ranch Dressing Enchilada Sauce Veloute Sauce MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at...2020-10-2222 minThe Clever HousewifeHow to Become a RunnerRunning. Some people love it, and others don't. My cohost and I both love to run, and have been running for decades, and today we are going to share with you our personal stories about running, why it is an exercise we just can't seem to get enough of, and the best resources for those of you wanting to become a runner yourself. Books mentioned: The Long Run Born to Run 50/50 Podcast mentioned: Ali on the Run MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Fa...2020-10-1633 minThe Clever HousewifeWhat's Saving My Life Right NowWhat's saving your life right now? It's easy to focus on the things that are dragging us down, the hard parts of life. But today we want to pause, and consider what is giving us life? What are the things big or small that are boosting our spirits, providing structure, just making life a little bit easier? Today we both share a list of things that are making our lives better. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagra...2020-10-0227 minThe Clever HousewifeThe Best Tomato Recipes EVERDo you have an excessive amount of tomatoes right now? Us too. Today we are going to explore her very favorite heirloom tomato varieties as well as our favorite recipes to help you use up all those tomatoes on your counter. Recipes in this episode: Tuscan Poached Eggs with Heirloom Tomatoes Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes in Butter and Herbs Marinated Heirloom Tomato Salad Pico de Gallo Greek Pasta Salad Homemade Salsa Additional Favorite Recipes Here MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on...2020-09-2518 minThe Clever HousewifeJoin Our New Club!My co-host and I are self-professed early birds. We feel physically and creatively at our best in the early hours of the morning, before most people are awake. Even though we know this to be true we struggled to make it a habit. Just because getting up early makes us feel like the best version of ourselves doesn't mean it is an easy habit to create. So, we set about to start a new club: the 5:45 club. Every day we texted each other when we got up to try to hold each other accountable, and create this new early...2020-09-1821 minThe Clever HousewifeBeginner's Guide to CanningCanning lids are flying off the shelf faster than many stores can keep them in stock. Why? Because of the pandemic, record numbers of people have started gardens, resulting in more veg, and an increasing number of households wanting to preserve their beautiful home-grown food. Many people like myself, are canning for the very first time this year! In this episode, we will share what supplies you need for canning, our very favorite recipes, and how to make the whole process a whole lot simpler. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BE...2020-09-0425 minThe Clever HousewifeMust Watch TV Shows for FallIn this week's episode, we put together a list of our very favorite can't-get-enough-of comforting tv shows. We give you our list of shows, discuss why they are so incredibly fun to watch, and talk about the shows we are looking forward to checking out. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andr...2020-08-2837 minThe Clever Housewife10 Simple Ways to Practice Self-CareIn last week's episode, we dove into all things self-care. We shared our personal stories, and hashed out why we feel like self care is so incrediblyl hard for many of us as moms. In today's episode, we are going to get practicial. We want to give you encouragement, ideas, and tools to begin to start taking better care of yourself. We will also be introducing a seven-day self-care challenge that we will be kicking off this next week! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on ...2020-08-2121 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!A One Bedroom Apartment to Myself with Shalewa SharpeShalewa Sharpe is so easy to talk to and so interesting, it didn't even feel like we were podcasting! The dream! In this episode, Steve and Amy learn about a church for the FIRST time (ooohhhh what will it be!!), and also chat about relationships, sexual enthusiasm, aging, VISION BOARDS / bulletin boards and post-its, y2K, faith envy, the upcoming apocalypse, family health patterns, going to the CLUB, dating on the spectrum, a church barf story and the proper ways TO DO DISHES!! Follow her everywhere @silkyjumbo AND, we have a PATREON! YAY. We have...2020-08-201h 19The Clever HousewifeWhy Do We Stink at Self-Care? Why do we as moms stink at self care? This week we will be exploring our own personal struggles in this area and next week we will be offering our list of tried and true ways to sneak a little more self care into your daily routine MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagramor in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech suppo...2020-08-1418 minThe Clever HousewifeAll The Diets We've TriedFrom the cabbage soup diet, to Whole 30, to intermittent fasting, we've tried our fair share of diets. We are here today to share what has worked for us, what we've loved, and what we will never try again. Disclaimer: we know the subject of dieting, weight, and diet culture can be a sensitive topic for many people. We don't attempt to give any medical advice, and if this topic is triggering for you it might be an episode you may want to skip. Always put your mental and physical health first. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Face...2020-08-0721 minThe Clever HousewifeThe Best and Worst Jobs We've HadWhat was your first job? Did you detassle corn in the summers? Waitress in the evenings? Perhaps you held down a few part-time jobs in college? We all have tales--that range from nostalgic to horrifying--about the first jobs we worked, and today Mom and I are sharing a few of our stories about our favorite and least favorite stints in the work place. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagramor in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at...2020-07-3124 minThe Clever HousewifeBetter Than Store-Bought (Items We Make Instead of Purchase)We've got a list of things for you today that we have learned to make at home! These items are SO EASY to make, and are so much better than what you can buy--or at least just as good!--and cheaper made at home, too! Find out what they are, in today's episode! Garlic, Parsley and Blue Cheese Dressing Peanut Butter Granola Bars Pico de Gallo Recipe Chia Seed Drink MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on...2020-07-1036 minThe Clever HousewifeThings That Make Us LaughI think we all collectively need a good laugh right now! In today's episode, Amy and Bethany share a list of movies, shows, books, and articles that make them laugh! James Veitch answers spam email Children interrupt BBC News interview Dry Bar Comedy Babylon Bee Cabin Pressure MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or s...2020-07-0318 minThe Clever HousewifeMoney Saving TipsIn today's episode, Amy and Bethany share their favorite tips to save money. They talk about why they like to save money, what they have done to pinch pennies in the past, and their current frugal swaps. SHOW NOTES: Bethany's post about Christian Healthcare Ministries 2020 Get To Work Book Seconds MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us...2020-06-2636 minThe Clever Housewife10 Garage Sale Shopping TipsIn this episode, Amy and Bethany share their top garage sale tips and tricks! They answer questions such as: how do you find garage sales? What's the best way to get great deals? How do you garage sale with little kids in tow? They also share their favorite finds, and the one item they wish they would have never purchased. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Fa...2020-06-1928 minThe Clever HousewifeIdeas for Your Summer Bucket ListIn this episode, Amy and Bethany share what is on their bucket lists for the summer! This summer we both want to be intentional about making memories with our families, and building fun into the every day. Find out which of us wants to play tennis 100 times this summer, and which of us dreams of running in the rain. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook G...2020-06-1226 minThe Clever HousewifeOur Best and Worst VacationsWhat does New Zealand, an engine dying in a minivan, and driving twenty hours to get to the nearest beach have in common? Vacations! In today's episode, Amy and Bethany share their best and worst vacation experiences. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew M...2020-06-0520 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!Richard Bain Slipped on His Final Banana PeelJust Amy and Steve chatting about their friend and comedian Richard Bain who passed on Memorial Day. cw for open talks about suicide, addiction, and abuse. Don't worry; it's funny though too! RIP Richard 2020-05-291h 11The Clever HousewifeAnswering Listener QuestionsIn this episode, Amy and Bethany answer listener questions! Amy gives advice on how to handle conflict between siblings, talks about how she and her husband decided when to stop having kids, and tells a fun story about the homeschool melodrama group her family has run for twenty years. Bethany reveals the meaning behind her kids' names, talks about homeschooling, and discusses her struggle with early mornings. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on I...2020-05-2924 minThe Clever Housewife15 Awesome Life HacksIn this episode, Amy and Bethany check in on their 100 day decluttering challenge, and share a few of their favorite life hacks! Amy reveals why she saves eggshells for months on end, and Bethany shares how she saves money on her husband's prescription glasses. SHOW NOTES: This is where Bethany buys the $7 prescription glasses. This is the Iced Latte recipe mentioned in the show. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LO...2020-05-2238 minThe Clever HousewifeOur Favorite Comfort ReadsToday we are sharing our favorite comfort reads! Books we return to again and again, especially when life feels uncertain. In this episode, Bethany shares the book she read during a tough phase in her pregnancy, and Amy asks Bethany how she finds the time to read as a busy mom. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@g...2020-05-1530 minThe Clever HousewifeWhy We are Starting the 100 Day Challenge!In this episode, Amy reveals that she is starting a 100 day challenge, and invites Bethany along. Amy talks about her newest goals, shares her love/hate relationship with Marie Kondo, and Bethany reveals an embarrassing story involving decluttering. Free 100 Day Challenge Printable: here! Banjo Youtube Tutorial mentioned in episode: find it here! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an...2020-05-0821 minThe Clever HousewifeTips for the First Time Homeschooling MomIn this episode, Amy and Bethany dive into the topic of homeschooling! Amy has been homeschooling her six children for thirty years, and Bethany was a homeschool kid herself. Amy shares her best tips and tricks for first-time homeschoolers, and Bethany shares what it was like growing up as a homeschooler. Connect with Amy on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. You can find Bethany on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW THE SHOW HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com...2020-05-0125 min
Gibney CaresMoving TogetherI invite you to become aware of the easy rise and fall of your breath as you breathe naturally and without necessarily changing the rhythm in any way. Notice if you find this practice calming and grounding, and if so, I invite you to catalogue this sensation and begin to view this practice of witnessing your own breath as a tool that you can utilize in any situation - not just during time set aside for mindfulness practices. Locating our own miraculous breath and following it with conscious attention is available to us anytime we want...2020-04-2703 minThe Clever HousewifeIntroducing The Sweet As Love Podcast!In this episode, Amy and Bethany introduce themselves, laugh about the question everybody always asks them, and share why this is called The Sweet As Love Podcast. Connect with Amy on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. You can find Bethany on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. Follow the show on Instagram! Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller.2020-04-2407 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!Praying for a Swatch Watch, with Avery MooreAvery Moore is a silly billy and we are so glad to finally have her on the podcast!! It's a very giggly one, and at times it might be unclear who is laughing - Avery or Amy. So that's fun! We chatted about San Antonio, getting sent to the car during church, Roman Catholics, addiction, bad mushroom thoughts, praying for a swatch watch, Triple D, moms hanging out after church TOO damn long, friendship bracelets, and hurricanes (the drink). Follow Avery at @AveryReedMoore Follow the pod at @whosyourgodcast AND, we have a PATREON...2020-04-171h 20The Clever HousewifeFavorite Books Turned into MoviesIn this episode, we share a list of our favorite books that have been turned into awesome movies! Here is our recommendation: choose one of these books, read through it as a family, and then settle in for a really fun movie night together to watch it on the big screen! Connect with Amy on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. You can find Bethany on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. Follow the show on Instagram! Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover art by Andrew Miller. Tech support by Malachi Miller. 2020-04-0533 min
The Clever HousewifeHow to Start a GardenIn this episode, Bethany asks Amy to give her advice on how to start a garden. Amy shares all her best tips and tricks. Whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned pro, you will find something new in this episode! Show notes: Anything by Eliot Coleman videos by Curtis Stone and J. M. Fortier Planting calendar from Farmer's Almanac Connect with Amy on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. You can find Bethany on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. Follow the show on Instagram! Theme music by Timothy Miller. Cover a...2020-04-0428 min
The Clever HousewifeOur Reliable Dozen RecipesIt's the Housewife's Lament, even if you're not a housewife: no matter what, the family shows up, without fail, once, twice, or even sometimes three times every day, begging for a meal! It's crucial for peace of mind to to keep in your arsenal of recipes a few, or a dozen, easy recipes that please the family and yet take very little time or effort to whip up. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well listen in and we'll share our best reliable recipes with you. Some include very easy recipes, but most are so...2020-03-2532 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!WYG#132 Clinton BradleyWelcome to a very special episode from quarantine! This week, Amy interviews Clinton Bradley who is....well, you'll find out!! Clinton shares Amy's Free Will Baptist background and they are a modern family! We talk bible college, finding true happiness, how a lot of Christians are truly dorks, and how you know when you've found a true friend! Follow Clinton at @ClintonShaneKC and follow the podcast at @WhosYourGod! WE NOW HAVE A PATREON! If you want to support Steve and Amy and their production costs, plus get extra special perks and episodes, and interact with...2020-03-201h 23Gibney CaresLet Go, Hold TightI invite you to begin by sitting or standing and taking a gentle inhale and exhale. Feel free to offer some gentle pressure over your heart. On your next exhale, send energy out into the space around you in any way that feels good. This could be pushing your hands away from your heart out in front of you. It could be traveling forward with your lower body and sending energy out in front of you and behind you at the same time with your upper body. It could be staying in the exact same position and using...2020-03-2002 min
Who's Your God? A Comedy and Religion Podcast!WYG#131 Yoni Wolf of Why?This week Amy is all alone in the Corona-riddled Midwestern state of Ohio chatting with musician, producer, and friend Yoni Wolf of the bands Why? and CLOUDDEAD, the label Anticon, and the podcast the Wandering Wolf. Yoni is the first Messianic Jew we've had on the podcast! Whaaaat. Amy and Yoni talk being neurotic, growing up, performing under duress, what it really means to be Christ-like, finishing projects, working with family, and Steve Bannon vest guys. Follow Yoni at @YoniWolf Follow us at @whosyourgodcast EVERYWHERE And if you'd like to support the show...2020-03-131h 35