Well Grounded

Well Grounded
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Step into a world of meaningful conversations and heartfelt stories with lifelong friends, Diane and Leigh Ann on the Well Grounded Podcast! Join us as we navigate the joys and challenges of life, parenting, and friendship, sharing our experiences and insights with honesty and humor. From laughter to tears, each episode promises to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Grab your coffee and join the conversation! Subscribe now for your weekly dose of wisdom and encouragement.

  1. 9h ago

    Summer REPLAY: Keep Moving: A Health Check In

    For this week’s Summer Replay episode of The Well Grounded Podcast, we’re revisiting one of our listeners’ favorite conversations from Season 4, Episode 6 with special guest Jennifer Gipson. In this encouraging episode, Diane and Leigh Ann talk with Jennifer about worshipping God through our health and what it looks like to pursue physical wellness while keeping Christ at the center. Jennifer shares her powerful testimony of walking through seasons of illness and healing, and how God used those experiences to strengthen her faith. Together, they explore the connection between our spiritual and physical health, offering practical resources and biblical encouragement for anyone seeking to steward their body well while trusting God through every season. In this episode, we discuss: Jennifer’s journey from sickness to healing and renewed hopeHow caring for our health can be an act of worshipBiblical encouragement for healing, peace, and perseverancePractical resources for supporting your physical and spiritual wellnessApproaching health with grace while keeping your identity rooted in ChristThis episode is especially encouraging for anyone navigating health challenges, beginning a wellness journey, or looking for a faith-centered perspective on health and healing. As part of our Summer Replay series, we’re revisiting some of our listeners’ favorite episodes from past seasons. If this conversation encourages you, share it with a friend or loved one who could use hope and encouragement in their health journey. Resources Mentioned: Latte Moment Recipe: Snickerdoodle Iced Coffee – https://mildlymeandering.com/snickerdoodle-iced-coffee/Verses of Encouragement: Joel 2:25; Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 41:10; Jeremiah 30:17; Proverbs 17:22; 1 Corinthians 6:19Word of the Year: https://www.dayspring.com/articles/whats-your-word-for-2025Lisa Whittle – Body and Soul: https://a.co/d/aBy12cTJennifer’s Instagram Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMgjLa_xj_o/?igsh=bXh4ZGtqbjVuOGV2Calm Cream: https://wholesomehippy.com/products/calm-cream-with-magnesium-vitamin-d3-pain-blend?variant=44781051019566Colostrum Supplement: https://a.co/d/0zti3k2Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellgroundedpodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellgroundedpodcast Subscribe, rate, and review The Well Grounded Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the joy of living a well-grounded life.

  2. Jul 20

    Summer REPLAY: Supporting New Moms

    For this week’s Summer Replay episode of The Well Grounded Podcast, we’re revisiting a heartfelt conversation from Season 2, Episode 9: “Expectations vs. Reality of Being a New Mom” with special guest Amanda Borrero. In this honest and encouraging episode, Diane and Leigh Ann talk with Amanda about the reality of becoming a new mom and navigating the many emotions and adjustments that come with motherhood. Amanda shares her personal journey into motherhood, including the birth story of her young son, and opens up about the joys, challenges, and lessons she’s experienced along the way. Through faith, community, and leaning on her relationship with God, Amanda reflects on how she’s learning to navigate motherhood with grace and trust. This conversation offers encouragement for mothers in every season, especially those adjusting to the realities of new motherhood and searching for support, perspective, and reassurance. In this episode, we discuss: •The expectations versus realities of becoming a new mom •Amanda’s personal journey and birth story •Navigating motherhood through faith and community support •Learning to trust God during seasons of change and uncertainty •Encouragement for mothers who may feel overwhelmed or alone This episode is especially encouraging for new moms, expectant mothers, and women navigating the early seasons of motherhood who want reassurance and biblical encouragement along the way. As part of our Summer Replay series, we’re revisiting some of our listeners’ favorite episodes from past seasons. If this conversation encourages you, share it with a new mom or expecting mother who could use support and encouragement today. ⸻ Resources Mentioned: •Latte Moment Recipe: Red Velvet Latte – https://www.almostsupermom.com/red-velvet-latte/ •Amanda’s Verses of Encouragement: Philippians 4:11; Psalm 23; Psalm 121 •Visit Our Website: https://staywellgrounded.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellgroundedpodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellgroundedpodcast Subscribe, rate, and review The Well Grounded Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the joy of living a well-grounded life.

  3. Jul 6

    Summer REPLAY: Encouraging Your Kids Dreams

    For this week’s Summer Replay episode of The Well Grounded Podcast, we’re revisiting a meaningful conversation from Season 1, Episode 4: “Helping Your Grown Kids Navigate the Dreams and Desires of Their Heart” about helping older children and young adults navigate the dreams and desires God has placed on their hearts. In this encouraging episode, Diane and Leigh Ann share practical wisdom for parents walking alongside their grown children as they make important life decisions, pursue goals, and seek direction for the future. Through personal stories, biblical encouragement, and honest reflection, they discuss how parents can support their children with prayer, guidance, and encouragement while allowing them space to grow and pursue God’s calling. They also explore the value of dream boards, journaling, and intentional conversations as tools to help young adults clarify their goals and remain grounded in faith as they move into new seasons of life. In this episode, we discuss: How to encourage older children as they pursue their dreams and goalsThe importance of prayerful support and wise encouragementNavigating conversations about purpose, calling, and future plansHow dream boards and journaling can help young adults stay focusedTrusting God while giving your children room to grow independentlyThis episode is especially encouraging for parents of teenagers, college students, and young adults who want to lovingly support their children while pointing them toward God’s purpose for their lives. As part of our Summer Replay series, we’re revisiting some of our listeners’ favorite episodes from past seasons. If this episode encourages you, share it with a parent or young adult who could use encouragement in navigating life’s next season. Resources Mentioned: Latte Moment Recipe: Masala Chai Tea - https://www.teaforturmeric.com/masala-chai-recipe/Visit Our Website: https://staywellgrounded.comFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellgroundedpodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellgroundedpodcast Subscribe, rate, and review The Well Grounded Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the joy of living a well-grounded life.

  4. Jun 22

    Summer REPLAY: An Adoption Story

    For this week’s Summer Replay episode of The Well Grounded Podcast, we’re revisiting a heartfelt conversation from Season 2, Episode 3: "Adoption and Fostering" with special guest Candace Hebert. In this meaningful episode, Diane and Leigh Ann talk with Candace about the journey of fostering and adoption and what it looks like to answer God’s calling to care for children in need. Candace shares how experiences from her childhood helped shape her heart for fostering and adoption, and how God led her family into this ministry. Through honesty, compassion, and encouragement, this conversation offers insight into the beauty and challenges of opening your home and heart to children — even if only for a season. Whether you are actively considering fostering or adoption, supporting foster families, or simply wanting to learn more, this episode provides encouragement and practical resources for navigating the process. In this episode, we discuss: How God can use personal experiences to shape our callingThe emotional and spiritual impact of fostering and adoptionWhat it means to care for children in vulnerable seasonsEncouragement for families considering fostering or adoptionResources and support available for navigating the processThis episode is especially encouraging for families interested in fostering or adoption, those supporting foster families, and anyone wanting to learn more about caring for children through a Christ-centered perspective. As part of our Summer Replay series, we’re revisiting some of our listeners’ favorite episodes from past seasons. If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who may feel called to fostering, adoption, or supporting vulnerable children and families. Resources Mentioned: Latte Moment Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Latte – https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/homemade-vanilla-latte/Candace’s Scripture: James 1:27Commission 127: https://www.c127.org/Night Light Christian Adoptions: https://nightlight.org/Fostering Our Future at Grace Landing Inc.: https://fosteringourfuture.com/Show Hope: https://showhope.org/stories/four-resources-every-adoptive-parent/Adopted and Loved: https://adoptedandloved.com/thefund/Florida Department of Children and Families – Support Fostering: https://myflfamilies.com/While several of these resources are focused in Central Florida, every state in the U.S. has opportunities to support children and families through foster care, adoption, or Guardian Ad Litem programs. Search your local area to learn more about ways to get involved. Visit Our Website: https://staywellgrounded.comFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellgroundedpodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellgroundedpodcast Subscribe, rate, and review The Well Grounded Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the joy of living a well-grounded life.

  5. Jun 8

    Summer REPLAY: Sharing Your Faith With Your Kids

    For this week’s Summer Replay episode of The Well Grounded Podcast, we’re revisiting a meaningful conversation from Season 2, Episode 7: “Sharing Your Faith with Your Children” with special guest Kelly McMurray. In this encouraging episode, Diane and Leigh Ann talk with Kelly about the importance of intentionally sharing your faith with your children and creating a strong spiritual foundation within the home. Kelly shares how her own faith journey was shaped by parents deeply involved in ministry, and how she and her husband now seek to model, encourage, and include their children in everyday faith practices. Together, the conversation highlights simple but powerful ways parents can bring faith into daily life and help their children grow in their relationship with God. In this episode, we discuss: How parents can intentionally share their faith with their childrenThe importance of modeling faith in everyday lifeEncouraging children to grow spiritually through consistency and examplePractical ways to make faith a natural part of your homeWhy “bringing faith into the light” matters for the next generationThis episode is especially encouraging for parents, grandparents, and families who want to build a Christ-centered home and raise children with a strong foundation of faith. As part of our Summer Replay series, we’re revisiting some of our listeners’ favorite episodes from past seasons. If this conversation encourages you, share it with a parent or friend who is striving to raise their children grounded in faith. Resources Mentioned: Latte Moment Recipe: S’mores Frappe - https://overtimecook.com/2016/07/28/smores-frappe/Kelly’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:7Visit Our Website: https://staywellgrounded.comFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellgroundedpodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellgroundedpodcast Subscribe, rate, and review The Well Grounded Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the joy of living a well-grounded life.

  6. May 25

    Summer REPLAY: Wife Life

    For this week’s Summer Replay episode of The Well Grounded Podcast, we’re revisiting one of our listeners’ favorite conversations from Season 4, Episode 9: “Wife Life.” In this meaningful and honest discussion, Diane and Leigh Ann dive into the biblical role of a wife and what it means to honor God through marriage. Together, they unpack what Scripture says about marriage, explore the often misunderstood verses in Ephesians 5, and discuss the powerful meaning behind the Hebrew word “Ezer”—a helper designed with strength and purpose. This replayed episode offers encouragement, biblical truth, and practical insight for women seeking to grow in their marriages and faith. In this episode, we discuss: What Ephesians 5:21–31 teaches about marriageWhat biblical submission really means (and what it doesn’t mean)The meaning of “Ezer” and the strength behind the word “helper”How to honor God through your role as a wifePractical ways to show love, respect, and partnership in marriageThis episode is especially encouraging for wives, engaged women, and those seeking a deeper biblical understanding of marriage and their role within it. As part of our Summer Replay series, we’re revisiting some of our community’s favorite episodes from past seasons. If this conversation encourages you, share it with a friend who could use encouragement in their marriage journey. Resources Mentioned: Latte Moment Recipe: White Chocolate Mocha – https://www.kitchen-concoctions.com/2013/11/white-chocolate-mocha/Verses of Encouragement: Ephesians 5:21–31; 1 Peter 4:8; Psalm 121:1–2; Ecclesiastes 4:9–12Join the Well Grounded Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ExQBEa9zW/?mibextid=wwXIfrFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellgroundedpodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellgroundedpodcast Subscribe, rate, and review The Well Grounded Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the joy of living a well-grounded life.

  7. May 11

    Celebrating TWO Years of the Well Grounded Podcast

    In this special episode of The Well Grounded Podcast, Diane and Leigh Ann celebrate two years of meaningful conversations, faith-filled encouragement, and community by sharing some of their favorite moments from the first four seasons of the show. From heartfelt conversations about marriage, friendship, parenting, and faith to memorable guest interviews and lessons learned along the way, this episode is a look back at the moments that have helped shape the Well Grounded community. Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning or recently discovered the podcast, this celebration episode is full of gratitude, encouragement, and reflection. If The Well Grounded Podcast has encouraged you over the past two years, share this episode with a friend and invite them to join the journey with us. Resources Mentioned: Verses of Encouragement from Seasons 1–4: Ephesians 3:17; Hebrews 10:24–25; Romans 8:28; Psalm 100Visit Our Website: https://staywellgrounded.comFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellgroundedpodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellgroundedpodcast Special Thanks: We would like to extend special thanks to Studio Nine 13, Little Shops Social Media & Graphics, our husbands—Tim Lytle and Dan Crawford—for their unwavering support, and our families. Subscribe, rate, and review The Well Grounded Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the joy of living a well-grounded life.

  8. Apr 27

    Going Deeper with John & Kathryn Evans (Part Two)

    In this episode of The Well Grounded Podcast, hosts Diane and Leigh Ann continue their conversation with John and Kathryn Evans, founders of Voices and Choices, as they dive deeper into what it means to build a God-centered marriage and family. Married for 29 years and raising five children, John and Kathryn share practical wisdom on strengthening communication, aligning as parents, and creating a home that reflects God’s love. This episode builds on Part 1 by focusing on how couples can grow together, navigate differences, and lead their families with unity and intention. They explore how asking better questions leads to stronger communication, why understanding each other’s backgrounds matters in marriage, and how presenting a unified front as parents creates stability for children. Their heart is to help families see their home as an extension of God’s kingdom, where love, respect, and faith shape daily life. In this episode, we discuss: How to improve communication by asking better questionsWhy understanding your spouse’s background strengthens your marriageThe importance of unity and presenting a consistent message as parentsCreating a home environment that reflects God’s love and truthHow the voices we listen to influence the choices we makeJohn and Kathryn also share more about Voices and Choices, including their marriage retreats designed for both churches and organizations, helping couples grow stronger together. This episode is especially helpful for married couples, parents, and families who want to deepen their communication, strengthen their partnership, and build a home centered on faith. If this episode encourages you, share it with a spouse or another couple who is committed to building a strong, God-centered marriage. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation and the final episode of Season 4. Resources Mentioned: Latte Moment Recipe: Strawberry Lavender Macaron Latte – https://www.snarkytea.com/blogs/the-snarky-blog/strawberry-lavender-macaron-latteVerses of Encouragement: Ephesians 3:20; Psalm 100:5; Matthew 12:31; Matthew 6:33Learn More About Voices and Choices: https://www.voicesandchoices.net/Visit Our Website: https://staywellgrounded.comFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellgroundedpodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellgroundedpodcast Special Thanks: We would like to extend special thanks to Studio Nine 13, Little Shops Social Media & Graphics, our husbands—Tim Lytle and Dan Crawford—for their unwavering support, and our families. Subscribe, rate, and review The Well Grounded Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the joy of living a well-grounded life.

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Step into a world of meaningful conversations and heartfelt stories with lifelong friends, Diane and Leigh Ann on the Well Grounded Podcast! Join us as we navigate the joys and challenges of life, parenting, and friendship, sharing our experiences and insights with honesty and humor. From laughter to tears, each episode promises to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Grab your coffee and join the conversation! Subscribe now for your weekly dose of wisdom and encouragement.

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    Well Grounded
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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