The Superlatively Yes Podcast

Tanya Smith and Jennifer McCroddan

Superlatively Yes is a lifestyle podcast about living on purpose in a distracted world, focusing on faith, family, home, creativity, and personal growth, hosted by Tanya Smith and Jennifer McCroddan.

  1. 6D AGO

    Trusting God With What We Cannot Control

    Today's Mini Monday episode of the Superlatively Yes Podcast is coming from a very real and tender place. If you woke up feeling overwhelmed, behind, or carrying something heavy before your feet even hit the floor… this episode is for you. Tanya shares an honest reflection on what it means to live through seasons of unexpected change, emotional weight, and the quiet pressures of everyday life. In a world that often pushes us to keep going faster, this episode is a gentle invitation to slow down, breathe, and remember what actually matters. You'll be reminded that you are not alone in what you're feeling. Behind every front door are real lives filled with both joy and struggle. And even in the middle of uncertainty, you still have the capacity to move forward. This episode explores the powerful idea that the opposite of anxiety isn't calm… it's surrender. Letting go of what was never ours to carry. Trusting God with what we cannot control. And choosing to take just the next right step. Tanya also brings back one of the most meaningful concepts from the show: Proof the Day Existed. A reminder that progress doesn't have to be big to be meaningful. Showing up counts. Taking a breath counts. Choosing peace counts. If life feels like a lot right now, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and move forward with grace. Because the goal isn't perfection. The goal is proof. And some days, that is more than enough. Keywords: Mini Monday, encouragement podcast, Christian encouragement, anxiety and surrender, faith and trust, overwhelmed feelings, mindset reset, personal growth, daily motivation, gentle productivity, emotional wellness, women over 40, life transitions, faith-based podcast, proof the day existed

    8 min
  2. MAR 23

    Straight to Jail: Taxes, Pants & Spring Problems

    In this episode of the Superlatively Yes podcast, Tanya and Jen bring their signature mix of humor, honesty, and real-life conversation as they cover everything from skincare and spring trends to stress, taxes, and finding joy in everyday life. The Wrap Around Pant from Banana Republic The Pitt Night Agent Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras Fresh from a laser skincare appointment, the conversation starts light with reflections on beauty treatments, changing environments, and life in Northwest Arkansas before quickly turning into a hilarious and relatable discussion about the frustrations of the IRS and the stress of tax season. From there, Tanya and Jen dive into spring fashion, including current trends, the return of statement pants, and why high-waisted comfort might be here to stay. They share personal style insights, relatable struggles with finding the right fit, and their thoughts on evolving fashion in midlife. The episode also explores seasonal transitions, including Easter traditions, hosting during busy life seasons, and the balance between productivity and presence. At the heart of the conversation is a meaningful reminder to embrace "whimsy" in daily life—adding small, joyful moments that bring lightness and personality into routines that can otherwise feel overwhelming. This episode is perfect for listeners who enjoy real conversations about life, style, stress, humor, and personal growth, all delivered with warmth and authenticity. If you love lifestyle podcasts, conversations about everyday life, or finding joy in the middle of busy seasons, this episode is for you. Be sure to follow, share with a friend, and come back every week for more real-life encouragement and laughter.

    45 min
  3. MAR 16

    The Truth About Unexpected Change

    Unexpected change has a way of getting our attention. We can hear about changes happening in the world all day long, but until something shifts in our own routines, our families, or our plans, we don't truly feel the weight of it. In this Mini Monday episode of the Superlatively Yes Podcast, Tanya talks about navigating seasons of uncertainty, stress, family dynamics, and the unexpected turns that life brings. She reflects on the reality that behind every front door is a family experiencing both good days and hard days, and that the human condition connects us all more than we realize. Tanya shares how faith, prayer, patience, and simple daily actions can help us move forward even when life feels overwhelming. She introduces her word for 2026—Triple—and what it means to pray for triple provision, opportunity, creativity, strength, and influence. This episode is an encouraging reminder that most problems are temporary, most people are good, and most situations are figure-out-able with faith, patience, and one irreversible task at a time. If you are navigating change, feeling overwhelmed, or simply need a hopeful reset for the week ahead, this episode will remind you that you are not alone and that the best chapters of your life may still be ahead. Topics in this episode include: Unexpected life changes Faith during difficult seasons Prayer and trusting God's timing Managing anxiety and stress Family dynamics and life transitions The power of daily progress The "Irreversible Task" mindset Finding strength during uncertain times Be safe, be funny, and say yes to the good stuff. Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook

    8 min
  4. MAR 12

    It's Giving Swinter

    A few themes from this episode: Healing is humbling, and sometimes accepting help is its own kind of growth. Not everything in modern life feels as user-friendly as it should. Your nervous system deserves compassion, too. Midlife may come with more sock decisions than anyone prepared us for. A good evening routine can be an act of self-respect. In this episode of Superlatively Yes, Tanya and Jen are back behind the microphones, talking through one of those very specific life seasons where everything feels just a little harder than it should. From the strange weather whiplash of "swinter" to the humbling realities of recovering from surgery with only one working arm, this conversation is full of the kind of honest, funny, and deeply relatable moments that make you feel less alone. Jen shares the surprisingly long list of everyday tasks that become nearly impossible with one arm, including driving through Chick-fil-A, putting on deodorant, typing, fixing hair, changing sheets, and simply opening a bag of almonds with dignity intact. Tanya, meanwhile, brings stories from real life that include cleaning an apartment alone for hours, nearly taking Shawn out with a Swiffer after being startled half to death, and trying to make sense of why husbands seem uniquely gifted at appearing out of nowhere and alarming the women they love. The conversation takes a delightful turn through Bridgerton parties, Life360 surveillance by beloved family members, and the deeply unserious but somehow very important question of what socks grown women are supposed to be wearing now. Compression socks, slouch socks, no-shows, crew socks — nothing is simple anymore, and Tanya and Jen are not afraid to say so. Underneath all the laughter, this episode also lands on something meaningful. The girls talk about why life can suddenly feel more complicated in certain seasons, how technology should be making life easier but often doesn't, and what it looks like to thoughtfully care for yourself when your energy feels stretched thin. Jen shares what she is saying "superlatively yes" to right now: a new evening routine, better rest, and creating time for herself before bed instead of falling into the trap of revenge bedtime procrastination. Tanya opens up about self-talk, inner criticism, and the slow work of learning to treat yourself with more kindness. This episode is funny, comforting, thoughtful, and full of the kind of side conversations that somehow end up telling the truth. If you've ever felt overstimulated, overcomplicated, under-rested, or personally attacked by seasonal wardrobe changes, this one is for you. Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook Jen's Coaching Instagram: reframe your world

    47 min
  5. MAR 11

    When You Don't Know What to Do, Do This (Mini Episode)

    Some weekends stretch us. They stretch our patience, our hearts, our thoughts, and sometimes our faith. In this Mini Monday episode of the Superlatively Yes podcast, Tanya shares a gentle reminder for those moments when life feels confusing, overwhelming, or uncertain. What do we do when we don't know what to do? Tanya reflects on a weekend that left her heart spinning and reminds listeners of a simple but powerful approach to life's hardest moments. First, we pray. Then we take the next step. Drawing from her own practical approach to tackling overwhelming tasks, Tanya shares her "left to right, top to bottom" philosophy for moving forward when everything feels chaotic. Instead of waiting for clarity or motivation to magically appear, we begin with the next small step and trust that progress will follow. She also reads a meaningful passage from the book ReFramed, which she co-wrote with Jennifer, reflecting on the pace of Jesus and the quiet reassurance that we are not meant to panic our way through life. Jesus didn't run through the storms of life—He walked, steadily and purposefully, toward the next place He was meant to be. This episode is a comforting reminder that we don't need the whole plan to move forward. We simply need the courage to pray, cast our worries onto God, and take the next step. If your thoughts feel like a tornado today, this Mini Monday is here to steady your heart. Forward progress is still progress. Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon   Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook Jen's Coaching Instagram: reframe your world

    7 min
  6. MAR 3

    Bent Wheels, Blonde Hair & Evidence the Week Existed (feat Shawn)

    "Maybe adulthood isn't having it all together. Maybe it's just leaving evidence the week existed." This week on Superlatively Yes, Tanya is joined by Shawn while Jennifer recovers from torn bicep surgery (her hair is surviving… barely). What unfolds is a funny, honest, midlife conversation about bent Mercedes wheels, marriage dynamics, decision fatigue, blonde hair transformation, and what it really means to show up during a quiet week. From dealership warranty letters to sorting tax receipts as two self-proclaimed "alphas," Tanya and Shawn unpack the tension and humor of working together after 31 seasons of marriage. They talk about finishing The Lincoln Lawyer, streaming fatigue, DIY confidence with a new Dewalt miter saw, IKEA cabinets from San Antonio, and why sometimes the biggest growth comes from small, ordinary tasks. Plus, the SEC football metaphor that explains why Tanya walked into the salon as a redhead and walked out blonde. This episode is about alignment — in cars, in closets, in leadership, and in life. And sometimes? That's enough. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Jennifer's surgery update & Shawn joins 02:40 – The bent wheel story (Little Flock edition) 07:30 – Warranty letters & dealership "facts" 12:00 – Marriage + taxes + alpha energy 17:00 – Finishing The Lincoln Lawyer & streaming fatigue 21:00 – Buying a Dewalt miter saw (DIY era?) 24:30 – IKEA cabinets from San Antonio & closet organization 29:00 – Rooms changing with seasons of life 32:00 – SUV vs sports car debate 35:00 – Rental cars & controversial metaphors 39:00 – Redhead to blonde: decision fatigue explained 46:00 – Midlife leadership & outsourcing small decisions 52:00 – "Switch jobs for two weeks" marriage experiment 55:00 – Rotisserie chicken pot pie & Taco Bell philosophy 58:30 – Leaving evidence the week existed Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook Jen's Coaching Instagram: reframe your world

    17 min
  7. MAR 3

    Grace in a Changing World:Mini Episode with Tanya

    "Every grain that falls through the hourglass is not a moment lost. It's a moment lived, and it is never outside of His hands." In this Mini Monday episode of Superlatively Yes, Tanya reflects on Lent, Generation X nostalgia, cultural change, aging, faith, and the grace that holds us steady through shifting times. From latchkey-kid memories and roller rinks to AI, technology overload, and spiritual surrender, this episode explores how the outside world changes whether we cooperate or not, but the heart remains sacred ground. If you've ever felt the ache of growing older, the speed of cultural change, or the weight of time passing, this conversation will gently remind you: you've come a long way, baby, and you are still becoming. This is an encouraging reflection on faith, resilience, nostalgia, Gen X childhood memories, and trusting God through life transitions. ⏱️ Episode Timeline 00:00 – A gentle beginning: Lent and slowing down 02:15 – Generation X memories: History Project, latchkey life, and roller rinks 06:30 – The busy signal, encyclopedias, and simpler times 09:40 – "The times they are a changin'" — technology, culture, and AI 13:15 – Dust, surrender, and the spiritual weight of Lent 17:10 – The hourglass metaphor: grains of sand as sacred moments 20:45 – What we can control: our posture, response, and grace 23:30 – "You've come a long way, baby"  and you're still becoming 💛 What This Episode Is Really About Nostalgia without idolizing the past Faith during cultural and technological change The spiritual meaning of Lent Gen X childhood reflections Aging with grace Surrendering what we cannot control Living fully in each moment

    9 min

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Superlatively Yes is a lifestyle podcast about living on purpose in a distracted world, focusing on faith, family, home, creativity, and personal growth, hosted by Tanya Smith and Jennifer McCroddan.