Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess Aric & Angie

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Aric and Angie discuss their experiences during their daughters' graduations and Mother's Day. They share their emotions, grief, and the importance of their faith in navigating through difficult times. They also introduce the concept of the 'Seven F's' as guiding principles for dealing with grief and storms in life.1. Faith & trust in God2. Figure out your tribe3. Freedom to just be 4. Find a therapist 5. Fitness6. Forego ...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Angie speaks directly to female listeners on Mother's Day, acknowledging the challenges and importance of being a mom. She shares her own journey of self-discovery and growth, from growing up in a large family to becoming a fierce, independent, resilient, and empowered woman. Angie discusses her experiences as a single working mom, a community builder, and a wife in a blended family. She also opens up about the devastating loss of her daughte...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Aric and Angie discuss their recent challenges and experiences, including health issues, and a car accident involving a best friend's daughter. They emphasize the importance of surrendering to God and finding peace in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Angie also shares a snippet from his upcoming book, 'Are You With Me?'TakeawaysFacing difficult situations requires surrendering to God and finding peace in the midst of chaos.Taking time for ...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Angie and Aric celebrate their third wedding anniversary and reflect on their journey of grief and healing. They share moments of joy and signs from their daughter, Hallie, who passed away. They discuss the constant presence of grief and the waves of joy that come and go. They emphasize the importance of vulnerability and communication in a marriage and the choice to face challenges and rise above fear. Overall, they offer support and underst...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, author Katie Kuperman discusses her book inspired by Amanda Todd's story and the issue of bullying. She shares how she found her inspiration and the journey of writing her book. Katie also talks about the importance of speaking up and breaking the silence around bullying and mental health. The conversation delves into the impact of social media on bullying and the need for open dialogue within families. Katie's book has been used as an educat...

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Shannon Self, a bereavement coordinator, joins Aric and Angie to discuss various aspects of grief and loss. They emphasize that grief is individual and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. The importance of listening, being vulnerable, and supporting each other is highlighted. Communication and asking for what you need are crucial in navigating grief. They also discuss re-engaging with life after loss and the challenges of guilt and lett...