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Brave EnoughIT’S COLD!Jan and Larissa talk about mid-winters cold and how it affects our lives. Do you know someone who is cold-hearted and needs some warmth in their lives? Listen to what we have to say about being cold. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle...2022-01-3116 minBrave EnoughSASSY GIRLSIs being a sassy girl all bad? What does it actually mean to be a sassy girl? Join Jan and Larissa as they dive into these questions.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad a...2022-01-2425 minBrave EnoughFEELING BLUEFeeling blue, a little down, frustrated, even angry is normal. It's what you do with it that makes all the difference. Be-In-Couraged! You are not alone. Whatever pain you are facing today, know that the feelings that come with that pain are normal but give yourself grace and let yourself find the little moments that let you smile. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring...2022-01-1719 minBrave EnoughBUTTERFLIES & LOBSTERS!Growing pains in life are not fun, but like butterflies and lobsters, we all can grow through adversity. Jan and Larissa talk about how our times of stress could be the signals for times of growth.Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski says that we can learn from lobsters https://youtu.be/VEXIF2hNmv8About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy...2022-01-1020 minBrave EnoughTWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMASWe have all heard the song “12 Days of Christmas” but did you know that the 12 days of Christmas begins with Christmas? Today we discuss the twelve days of Christmas. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the...2022-01-0315 minBrave EnoughHAPPY NEW YEAR!Jan and Larissa want to wish a Happy New Year! Are you planning to set goals for yourself in 2022? Remember to make them attainable, and be Brave Enough to actually achieve them.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face...2021-12-2714 minBrave EnoughMERRY CHRISTMASJan and Larissa want to wish a very Merry Christmas! Whatever your Christmas may look like, know that you are not alone!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...Whe...2021-12-2012 minBrave EnoughJOYWhen someone says the word JOY, what comes to mind? Jan and Larissa talk about the JOY of Christmas and what it means for this season.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and th...2021-12-1315 minBrave EnoughGINGER FOOD!It’s December, and with that comes a lot of great food for Christmas. Jan and Larissa talk about ginger food, and you won’t want to miss this episode!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good...2021-12-0614 minBrave EnoughCOUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMASIt’s time to start our countdowns to Christmas! What does that mean to you? How do you prepare your hearts and minds for the Christmas Season? About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and...2021-11-2917 minBrave EnoughHAPPY THANKSGIVINGHappy Thanksgiving!!! We are thankful for you and the opportunity to walk alongside you. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...When you add one simple word to Brave...2021-11-2212 minBrave EnoughCONTENTMENT!Today Jan and Larissa talk about how discontentment drastically affects our lives! Listen as they dive into changing our attitude to one of contentment.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly...2021-11-1516 minBrave EnoughCURIOUSER & CURIOUSER!Today Jan and Larissa talk about living a life full of curiosity and wonder. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...When you add one simple word to Brave...2021-11-0817 minBrave EnoughBRANDON THE BEE!Today Jan and Larissa talk about Jan’s new children’s book, Brandon the Bee - Bee You. If you’re looking for a great upcoming Christmas gift for your children, you may want to check out her new book.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to...2021-11-0112 minBrave EnoughHALLOWEEN FUNIt’s HALLOWEEN! Today we want to talk about the festivities of Halloween and how you can celebrate this fun time with your family, in a way that makes sense to you.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face...2021-10-2515 minBrave EnoughAUTUMN & PS TIME!Today Jan and Larissa talk about Autumn and what is special about the season. Could it be the brilliant colors of the leaves, or pumpkin spice everything?About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad an...2021-09-2015 minBrave EnoughEMPOWERING GIRLSWhat does it mean to empower the girls we raise? Today Larissa and Jan talk about the exciting new project they are working on in Iringa, Tanzania.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad a...2021-09-1321 minBrave EnoughNOT ALWAYS AS IT SEEMSHave you ever heard the phrase, “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”? What does that phrase mean to you? Today Jan and Larissa talk about how things are not always as they seem and challenge you to look a little deeper. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (a...2021-09-0619 minBrave EnoughNO WHAT IFSToday Jan and Larissa talk about our What If scenarios. What if I’m not good enough? Or, What if things don’t ever change? We have the power to change the What Ifs into I know statements.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle...2021-08-3012 minBrave EnoughMUSICHave you ever heard a song on the radio and been transported? Music has a way of telling our stories and speaking to us in a way simple words never could. “How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, our highest aspirations?” - Jane SwanAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendsh...2021-08-2319 minBrave EnoughTHE THREE LITTLE PIGSHave you been defeated lately? What do you do, and where do you go when this happens? Today Jan and Larissa give suggestions through the century old children’s story THE THREE LITTLE PIGS.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that wo...2021-08-1612 minBrave EnoughHAPPY PLACEToday Jan and Larissa invite a special guest on to the show to talk about our Happy Places and why they are so important. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly...2021-08-0215 minBrave EnoughMOVINGToday Jan and Larissa talk about moving and the headaches that come with it. Are there boxes to pack up and move out of your life? Maybe change is a good thing.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face...2021-07-2614 minBrave EnoughPHOTOGRAPHToday Jan and Larissa talk about photographs. A single still shot can stir up feelings, from joy to sadness and everything in between. Those feelings can stop us in our tracks and lead us to a memory that may have been forgotten. Have you taken the time to truly look at a photograph lately?About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy...2021-07-1919 minBrave EnoughFAITH & FAMILYToday Jan and Larissa talk about how faith and family go hand in hand. Faith is a crucial part of the family, and Jan tells how she got to that place in her family journey.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the thin...2021-07-1219 minBrave EnoughDREAMING BIGToday Jan and Larissa talk about Dreaming Big. We are constantly encouraging kids to dream big but as adults I think we forget to do the very thing we encourage our children to do. “Dare to dream . . . and when you dream, dream big.” - Henrietta SzoldAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, wh...2021-07-0519 minBrave EnoughUPGRADESToday Jan and Larissa talk about upgrades in our lives. We can easily upgrade our wardrobe or home, but how do we upgrade our lives? Jan gives us three areas in which this can be achieved.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the t...2021-06-2816 minBrave EnoughWE ARE ALL THE SAMEToday Jan and Larissa talk about how very much alike we all are in this great big world. “Even though we are from different parts of the big world, we all smile in the same language!” - Poppy from the book It’s a Big World, Little Pig! By Kristi YamaguchiAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friend...2021-06-2120 minBrave EnoughSUMMER KAYAKINGToday Jan and Larissa talk about Summer activities. What happens when something goes very wrong? Jan tells of an experience when kayaking went bad.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly...2021-06-1415 minBrave EnoughFEARToday Jan and Larissa talk about fear. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” - Franklin D. Roosevelt.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...When...2021-06-0710 minBrave EnoughCOMPLAININGToday Jan and Larissa talk about complaining and how out of control it can get. We encourage you to see the good in others, not the negative. Be positive!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, t...2021-05-3115 minBrave EnoughFAMILYToday Jan and Larissa talk about families. What does family mean to you? Does family go outside the traditional definition of direct relations. Today we tackle these questions and more. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the goo...2021-05-2418 minBrave EnoughSIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESSToday Jan and Larissa talk about showing simple acts of kindness. Although some may not accept your kindness, Jan gives encouraging tips on how to handle these situations and still be kind to others.Check out Jan’s new children’s book called Brandon the Bee: Bee Kind on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. The children in your life will love it.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you...2021-05-1719 minBrave EnoughSLINKYToday Jan and Larissa talk about how life can feel like a Slinky. When things are good we glide easily through life but when things are tough we feel all tangled up and it feels as though we will never get through the tangled mess. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on o...2021-05-1013 minBrave EnoughMOTHERS DAYToday Jan and Larissa talk about the joy and pain of motherhood. We’re celebrating all our moms, the loving and caring moms, the real-life impactors, the world changers of our society! Happy Mother’s Day!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the thing...2021-05-0316 minBrave EnoughANTIDOTE FOR ANXIETYToday Jan and Larissa talk about how stress & anxiety levels drop by watching something for 30 minutes. Listen as they share how you can do this with a special antidote for anxiety.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face ever...2021-04-2616 minBrave EnoughGAME NIGHTToday Jan and Larissa talk about Game Night. Game nights can be a great opportunity to come together and share some much needed laughs with the ones you love. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good...2021-04-1923 minBrave EnoughNATIONAL LAWN & GARDEN MONTHToday Jan and Larissa talk about National Lawn & Garden month. How can you and your kids celebrate this Springtime event? Jan gives some great suggestions that she’s done with children and the community in years past.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle...2021-04-1216 minBrave EnoughTHE POWER OF WORDSToday Jan and Larissa talk about the Power of Words. A kind, positive or encouraging word at the right time can truly be life-changing. Your words hold the power to breathe an attitude of death or life into others – which will you choose?About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our...2021-04-0518 minBrave EnoughEMPTY TOMB COOKIESToday Jan and Larissa talk about sharing the Easter story with your children. Jan shares an Empty Tomb Cookies recipe that will surely get the kids excited. You can print the recipe at http://www.faithfulprovisions.com/empty-tomb-cookies-2/About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to ta...2021-03-2915 minBrave EnoughEASTER WITH KIDDOSToday Jan and Larissa talk about the joys of Easter and how to celebrate with your kiddos. They share a fun way to tell the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross through a fun activity called Resurrection Eggs.Brave Enough EPISODE 31 - EASTERHoly Week Timeline: From Palm Sunday to the ResurrectionAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you l...2021-03-2216 minBrave EnoughSELF LOVEToday Jan and Larissa talk about getting off track with your goals, and giving yourself some self love. There will always be distractions and diversions, so give yourself a break and do some self love this week!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tack...2021-03-1515 minBrave EnoughMISSING THE NORMToday Jan and Larissa talk about missing the norm. What norms have you been missing lately? Don’t settle for finding a “New Norm” find a new way to make your “Norm” uniquely wonderful. “You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” - William W. PurkeyAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to...2021-03-0820 minBrave EnoughCHOOSE LOVEToday Jan and Larissa talk about loving someone who attacks you with hatred. Is it possible to love someone like that? We can choose love in the middle of a hate attack. We all have a choice. Will we allow ourselves to be overcome with those that hate, or will we choose love?About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and fri...2021-03-0117 minBrave EnoughLOVE IS...Today Jan and Larissa talk about what love is . . .4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough fo...2021-02-2216 minBrave EnoughFINDING JOY IN CHAOSToday Jan and Larissa talk about Finding Joy in the Chaos. Life will always throw us curve balls but I think we can all agree that 2020 was full of unexpected chaos. In the midst of the chaos is it possible to find Joy and how? About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on o...2021-02-1520 minBrave EnoughOLYMPICSToday Jan and Larissa talk about the Olympics. We dive into all aspects of the Olympics both past and present. We even share some of our memories of the Olympics.“The important thing in life is not the triumph, but the fight; the essential thing is not to have won, but to have fought well.” - The Olympic CreedAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in eve...2020-05-0427 minBrave EnoughWOMEN IN DIFFERENT SEASONSToday Jan and Larissa talk about finding other women in different seasons. Cultivating friendships and sharing life experiences can be very rewarding if you allow yourself to open up to women of all ages. Do you have friendships who are in different seasons of life? How can you further invest in these friendships? We encourage you to seek out those you can trust - no matter the age. Just maybe they can shed some light into what you are going through today.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alon...2020-04-2721 minBrave EnoughRAINY DAYSToday Jan and Larissa talk about Rainy Days and what that conjures up in us. What do Rainy Days conjure up in you? About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...Wh...2020-04-2017 minBrave EnoughENCOURAGEToday Jan and Larissa talk about encouraging others. Can you offer encouragement to someone? Do you need encouragement? We want you to know that you’re not alone. We care and God cares for you. About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things th...2020-04-1315 minBrave EnoughEASTERJoin us as we read the story of Jesus’ final week leading up to Easter. Let yourself be still and truly listen. Holy Week Timeline: From Palm Sunday to the ResurrectionAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women...2020-04-0617 minBrave EnoughDISTRACTIONSToday Jan and Larissa talk about how distractions can be problematic in our day to day lives. Being distracted is the opposite of being “fully present”. Don’t try to multitask because that concept just doesn’t work. Jan gives some practical ways to avoid distractions so we can handle our days with confidence.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and fr...2020-03-3017 minBrave EnoughSTRESSToday Jan and Larissa talk about stress in our lives and how it can really weigh you down. Larissa talks about how often times stress is rooted in the fear of the unknown or of failure.Courage of Famous FailuresAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (an...2020-03-2320 minBrave EnoughDECLUTTER & SPRING CLEANIs the thought of decluttering, organizing and Spring cleaning your home overwhelming? Jan and Larissa give suggestions on how to tackle this daunting task so you can feel like Wonder Woman when it’s accomplished. Start with a plan and take this journey with us...you’re not alone!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about...2020-03-0220 minBrave EnoughPARENTING IS HARDToday Jan and Larissa talk about how parenting is hard. Knowing that you are not alone in parenting can sometimes be the extra confidence you need to keep going. Larissa talks about some recent hard parenting decisions she has faced and shares how allowing herself to find confidence in the knowledge of “I’m not alone” has helped her.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to...2020-02-2430 minBrave EnoughHINDS FEETToday Jan and Larissa talk about having hinds feet so we can conquer those difficult places we encounter. With hinds feet we can run, leap and have great strength to get through our tough days. Be kind to yourself, and know that you’re not alone in the process.So what are hinds feet? Listen to this episode and find out what they are and how important they are in our lives.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brav...2020-02-1722 minBrave EnoughSELF DOUBTToday Jan and Larissa talk about how self doubt can affect all of us. Self doubt is born out of many different things and can affect us all differently. Are you facing self doubt today? Larissa shares a recent story of self doubt that was all for not.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, we...2020-02-1023 minBrave EnoughCELEBRATEToday Jan and Larissa talk about noticing those times when you should celebrate. There definitely enough dark, difficult things in our lives to bring us down, so why not celebrate the times that have brought us joy.Celebrations not only bring us happiness but they also bring down our stress levels. So why not take the time each day to ponder the good things and celebrate!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day....2020-02-0324 minBrave EnoughWhen Mom Gets SickToday Jan and Larissa talk about when moms get sick. As moms we have so much on our to do lists and getting sick is not one of them. We can take a day off from work but we can’t take a day off from being mom.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well...2020-01-2722 minBrave EnoughWonder & CuriosityWhy is it okay that our children wonder with curiosity but as we become adults, we move far from asking questions? Children have the need to learn and be heard, and they gain new perspectives. So why shouldn’t we do the same?Jan and Larissa challenge you to stop and wonder with curiosity this new year. Ask questions and gain a new perspective to pave the way for a more meaningful life.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be B...2020-01-1314 minBrave EnoughSingle StoriesToday we are talking about the “Danger of a Single Story”. Based off of a TED Talk we heard years ago we wanted to bring this idea to you.“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.”Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieTED Talk: The Danger of a Single StoryAbout Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for...2020-01-0625 minBrave EnoughToo Many Toys?Today Jan and Larissa talk about whether our children have too many toys. Is it time to de-clutter the toys? Can we do other activities that increase the quality of playtime and creativity in our kids rather than buying more toys? We encourage you to do what’s best for your household. Always remember to keep joy in the front row of playtime.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join...2019-12-3030 minBrave EnoughIt’s Christmas!Today Jan and Larissa want to wish you a very Merry Christmas! YAY for December! YAY for Christmas!We hope that you will be the beautiful you that you are. Have fun. Let your hair down and enjoy the next couple of days. Remember what Christmas is all about - Jesus came so that we would have peace, love, joy, comfort, and a whole lot more.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day....2019-12-2313 minBrave EnoughChristmas TraditionsToday Jan and Larissa talk about the traditions that come with Christmas and why they are important.We share our traditions and the stories that go along with them. We invite you to think about your traditions and challenge you to let them ebb and flow with your life and maybe pick up some new ones. Wishing you a Merry Christmas full of fantastic memories!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day....2019-12-1633 minBrave EnoughChristmas with DivorceToday Jan and Larissa talk about the tough times of divorce at Christmas. They share how they deal with the holidays when their children are away with their dad.Don’t let Christmas end on a sour note...embrace the time you have with your children, even if it’s not on December 25th.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you la...2019-12-0927 minBrave EnoughCountdown to ChristmasToday Jan and Larissa talk about the countdown to Christmas. We talk about the idea behind a Christmas countdown and how it can build excitement, build joy for the holiday, remind you of the reason for the season, bring peace to an otherwise chaotic time of year and make memories that will last a lifetime.You can find so many ideas online but here are a few links:DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar IdeasBible Verse Advent Countdown25 Christmas Countdown Activities25 Super Fun and Almost Free Christmas Countdown Activities...2019-12-0230 minBrave EnoughThanksgivingToday Jan and Larissa are talking about all things Thanksgiving. We are sharing our memories, our traditions and putting the “thanks” in Thanksgiving.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...Whe...2019-11-2522 minBrave EnoughGratitudeToday Jan and Larissa talk about gratitude and what it means to live a life with gratitude: Be thankful, show appreciation and return kindness.What does your gratitude look like? Who can you show appreciation to? Who has shown you kindness, and how can you return kindness?Be Brave Enough and live life with gratitude.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday li...2019-11-1820 minBrave Enough"Keeping Up With The Joneses"Today we are talking about the all too common idiom “Keeping Up With The Joneses”. What does it mean to be “Keeping Up With The Joneses”? We dive into the questions around this and how it impacts our lives.We challenge you (& ourselves) to be Brave Enough to be us … forget the Joneses and be amazingly wonderfully you!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday lif...2019-11-1129 minBrave EnoughFriendshipsToday Jan and Larissa talk about being moms and maintaining friendships. Creating healthy friendships and being a mom is harder than ever in the season of our young children.Jan and Larissa explore the importance of staying connected and finding a balance with motherhood and friends.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, we...2019-11-0425 minBrave EnoughTrips With The FamilyIn this episode Jan and Larissa talk about vacation trips with the family. Do you ever feel like all the packing and planning for getaway trips with kids and pets are hectic and stressful? Sometimes our vacations don’t go as planned, but remember that you’re creating wonderful memories.Jan and Larissa give tips for making your trip with the kids and pets easier. Remember that all the mishaps are memories to remember for a lifetime. Enjoy every moment you have with your family, and relax.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to r...2019-10-2827 minBrave EnoughHalloweenToday Jan and Larissa are having a little fun and taking the time to talk about all things Halloween.This is Halloween, this is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween...About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good...2019-10-2120 minBrave EnoughSingle MomsIn this episode Jan and Larissa talk about the struggles and joys of being a single mom. Taking care of our children alone has many expectations and pressures, but we also have the opportunity to create wonderful memories.Do your best as a single parent, and enjoy the moments when you can give 100% of your attention to your children. Keep the conversation alive, and let us know your experience as a single mom.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be...2019-10-1425 minBrave EnoughWhat Is Your Inspiration?In this episode Jan and Larissa are talking about being inspired and what the source of that inspiration is for them. What is your inspiration?About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the...2019-10-0715 minBrave EnoughMOMcon 2019Today we are talking about are recent trip to MOMcon 2019. This year’s conference was all about living To the Full – finding people to connect with, being brave and fearing less, all while having a ton of fun in the process.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours...2019-09-3021 minBrave EnoughKids in the KitchenIn this episode Jan and Larissa talk about having our kids in the kitchen with us. From the messes and the “oops, what did I just do” looks, to the giggles and unstoppable laughter, it’s all about making memories with our kids.So be brave enough, and invite your kids in the kitchen with you. Make some brownies, smoothies, or chocolate cookies and have a blast!About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day....2019-09-2318 minBrave EnoughLife Can Get UglyDoes life ever just get ugly sometimes? So ugly that you can’t seem to find the beauty anymore?Larissa is getting raw and sharing the story of her ugly… at a time when finding beauty seemed impossible. We hope by sharing this story you will be able to hear that we all face ugly times and that whatever struggle you may be facing today, you are not alone!Be brave enough to find strength, brave enough for one more day, brave enough for one more step forward.About Brave Enough:Brave Enou...2019-09-1636 minBrave EnoughBeautiful or Wonderful?In this episode we dissect the meaning of beauty, and what that looks like for women. Body images are everywhere, and there is tremendous pressure to look and feel beautiful. We believe that we have inner beauty, but somehow desire to constantly work on our physical beauty. We want to look our best, but how far do we go, and when is it enough?What if we changed the word BEAUTIFUL to WONDERFUL? We all want to hear how beautiful we are, which is not a bad thing, but what if we also heard how wonderful we...2019-09-0931 minBrave EnoughBrave Enough After the Loss of a ChildDid you have a childhood dream of who you were going to be when you grew up? Jan’s dream was to be a mommy. She planned for it as a child, and couldn’t wait for the day she actually had a baby.Jan and Brandon were close. He was her mama’s boy - in the good sense. They did everything together, but the most important thing they did was communicate. They consistently shared their day with each other, and loved spending time doing things they both enjoyed. Life was great!Then it happen...2019-09-0229 minBrave EnoughFully PresentWhat does it actually mean to be fully present? Are we fully present in all aspects of our lives?Recently Larissa was told she was “fully present” to her daughter and that terminology has just stuck with her. Today we are talking about what it means to be fully present in our day to day lives.About Brave Enough:Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.We want to join you in everyday life to bri...2019-08-2630 minBrave EnoughWhen “Safe” isn’t SafeWe are discussing what happens when you experience an unsafe situation in a place that you thought was safe. Recently, a video went viral of a family breaking out in an awful fight while at Disneyland and small children were under feet. I had just been there hours earlier and I found myself asking “what would I have done” and “I thought this was a safe place.''We want to lead by example for our children but what example is more important in this situation … helping those in need or getting out of there to protect our chil...2019-08-2610 minBrave EnoughBrave Enough TrailerBrave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.Why Brave Enough?The definition of brave is to “endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear.”We don’t know about you but we rarely face difficult situations (or everyday life for that matter) without some sort of fear. That very definition, bravery, did not seem to be a word that could be used to describe us. However, if you add the word ENOUGH, it changes the defi...2019-08-1405 min