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“You are so capable of so much more than what you even realize.”

After surviving tandem bouts of Influenza B, Tracy and Rachel have rallied and are thrilled to usher in a fresh dose of inspiration by welcoming both springtime and Sioux Falls-based entrepreneur (and local fan favorite!) Terra Koupal to the show! Terra shares her journey to becoming an accidental influencer after welcoming two sets of twins (and celebrating the nuanced joys and challenges of in vitro fertilization) and explores the ways that the power of connection through family, business, and friendships can be used to comfort, encourage, empathize, and help tap into a greater life purpose. Terra and Rachel consider the significance of timing, particularly when goals and dreams take longer and require more effort, while Tracy and Terra discuss the importance of balancing vulnerability with boundaries.



Episode Mentions:


Terra Koupal’s Instagram: @the.house.of.twins


Terra Koupal’s Website


Pigeon 605: “My 605: Terra Koupal”


Lou Lou and Company


Elegant Mommy


Ignite Fitness Studio


Jami Nato



What Are You Loving:


Terra: Headway App, Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick, @thesmallshoppe.sd


Rachel: You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir by Maggie Smith


Tracy: Rent the Runway



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It’s a celebration of health and nourishment quite literally from farm-to-table as Rachel and Tracy welcome regenerative farmer Roy Thompson to the show to discuss the healing power of food! With candor and sensitivity, Roy shares the ways his personal struggles with chronic illness, exhaustion, and discouragement led him to explore functional medicine, alternative healthcare, and nutrition, ultimately achieving a healing so transformative that it inspired a reimagining of his own farming and ranching practices. Roy and Tracy examine ways to find balance between traditional and functional medicine, while Rachel and Roy consider practical tips for accessing fresh organic food in a way that won’t break the bank. As Roy explains the connection between our bodies and the land in his explanation of regenerative farming practices, Tracy fondly evokes The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” song to Rachel’s delight.

Episode Mentions:


Roy Thompson’s Website: https://tripletbrand.com/


Roy Thompson’s Instagram: @triple.t.brand


Roy Thompson’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tttbrand1


Understanding Ag: “Where Human Health Begins: One Farmer’s Story of Regeneration”


Tri-State Livestock News: “Destination Regeneration: Film Shares South Dakota Ranchers’ Story”


Mayo Clinic


The Institute for Functional Medicine


Regenerative Agriculture


Gabe Brown


David Brandt


Ray Archuleta


Misfits Market


The Lion King’s “Circle of Life”


Josiah’s Coffeehouse, Cafe, and Bakery



What Are You Loving:


Roy: Jocko Willink, Origin Products, Jocko Fuel, Headway App


Rachel: Shutterbean’s Coconut Maple Granola


Tracy: Roy’s recommendations of Dr. Axe and Dirt to Soil: One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture by Gabe Brown

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TW: This episode contains a reference to miscarriage.


How sweet it is for Tracy and Rachel to be joined by bestselling cookbook author and creator of the wildly popular blog How Sweet Eats, Jessica Merchant! In this vibrant conversation, Jessica explores the ways she has maintained a consistent, authentic voice in her work, as well as the keys to honoring and protecting her creativity and passion through a framework of boundaries and structured routine. Jessica and Tracy consider the evolution of a brand and the creation and marketing of content through an ever-expanding number of platforms; Rachel and Jessica discuss the finer points of connecting with readers and followers - and the surprising ways Jessica has provided comfort and nurturing outside of her delicious recipes. Rachel and Tracy convince Jessica to add South Dakota as a stop on her next book tour before the conversation unapologetically transforms into an impromptu book club meeting.

Episode Mentions:

Jessica Merchant’s Website: https://www.howsweeteats.com/

Jessica Merchant’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howsweeteats/

Jessica Merchant’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howsweeteats

Seriously Delish: 150 Recipes for People Who Totally Love Food by Jessica Merchant
https://amzn.to/3OqItjo

The Pretty Dish: More than 150 Everyday Recipes and 50 Beauty DIYs to Nourish Your Body Inside and Out: A Cookbook by Jessica Merchant
https://amzn.to/4biW9a2

Everyday Dinners: Real-Life Recipes to Set Your Family Up for a Week of Success: A Cookbook by Jessica Merchant
https://amzn.to/4blayTm

Block scheduling

Here’s to Us by Elin Hilderbrand:
https://amzn.to/47ZwwIs


How Sweet Eats & Eli Hilderbrand Collaboration:
https://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/06/exciting-news-a-collaboration-with-elin-hilderbrand/

Winter Street series by Elin Hilderbrand:
https://amzn.to/4bdZ2ch

The Pioneer Woman
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/

The Secret
https://amzn.to/3vVwjZI


What Are You Loving:

Jessica: Page the Shop Kindle covers
https://www.instagram.com/page.theshop/

Kindle Oasis
https://amzn.to/3SiIIhJ

Rachel: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich;
https://amzn.to/3SlEJkE
Birchbark Books
https://birchbarkbooks.com/;
Arizona Goat Yoga
https://goatyoga.com/

Tracy: The Skinny Confidential Him + Her Show Episode 648: Dr. Michael Gervais
https://tscpodcast.com/episodes/dr-michael-gervais/
The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You by Dr. Michael Gervais
https://amzn.to/3OlZ8Vs

CW: Adult Language

It’s a reconnection revolution as Rachel and Tracy welcome psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Jody Carrington to the podcast for a dynamic conversation about counteracting humanity’s loneliness epidemic with empathy, emotional regulation, and Ram Dass’ simple, but powerful observation, “we are all just walking each other home.” Tracy and Jody examine specific ways to help various communities, from teachers and healthcare responders to law enforcement officers and children, lay down their trauma and work through it in healthy ways - and why it’s essential to seek context and exchange asking, “What is wrong with you?” for “What happened to you?”. Jody and Rachel grapple with the significance of having constant access to loved ones through technology and social media, as Jody explains why it’s vital to stop trying to fix our loved ones’ problems, instead simply acknowledging the broad spectrum of necessary human emotion, from sadness and anxiety to anger and fear - not just happiness. Everyone considers the mystique of the true crime podcast, citizen journalism, and the international phenomenon that is Taylor Swift.

Episode Mentions:

Dr. Jody Carrington’s Website: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/

Dr. Jody Carrington’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/?hl=en

Dr. Jody Carrington’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjodycarrington

Dr. Jody Carrington’s Podcast: Everyone Comes from Somewhere
https://www.drjodycarrington.com/podcast/

Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World by Dr. Jody Carrington
https://amzn.to/47DRjkT

Kids These Days: A Game Plan For (Re)Connecting With Those We Teach, Lead, & Love by Dr. Jody Carrington
https://amzn.to/3HmaF3m

Teachers These Days: Stories and Strategies for Reconnection by Dr. Jody Carrington
https://amzn.to/3Hix4hZ

New Surgeon General [Dr. Vivek Murthy] Advisory Raises Alarm about the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States


Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying by Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush
https://amzn.to/3Hijfjo

Everyone Comes From Somewhere Podcast Season 1 Episode 12: “How Trauma Shapes Our Lives”
https://shows.acast.com/everyone-comes-from-somewhere/episodes/how-trauma-shapes-our-lives

Dr. Peter Levine

Dr. Gabor Mate

Dr. Bruce Perry

What Are You Loving:

Dr. Jody Carrington: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship; Harper’s Bazaar: “Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Full Relationship Timeline”
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a45301082/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-full-relationship-timeline/

Rachel: Who Killed JFK? Podcast
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-who-killed-jfk-127000428/

Tracy: Writer Jessica Reed Kraus @houseinhabit
https://www.instagram.com/houseinhabit/?hl=en

There’s no business like show business as Tracy and Rachel sit down with Grammy Award-winning artist, writer, and producer Genevieve Goings to discuss her celebrated career spanning a starring role in Disney Junior’s Choo Choo Soul to teaching and coaching a new generation of dreamers to embrace their authenticity and discover their unique voices. Genevieve reflects on how her upbringing as the daughter of musicians demonstrated that following her passion was a viable career path and explores the ways that simply showing up as the best version of herself generated unique opportunities - including how her career began with her not landing a role. Genevieve and Rachel consider the importance of representation and Genevieve’s relationship to being described as a “responsible role model”; Tracy and Genevieve discuss the value of empowering kids to develop into entrepreneurial entertainers through the use of technology and confidence in their own ideas and branding. Genevieve invites listeners to celebrate the season by checking out her Very Merry holiday album, while Rachel dedicates Genevieve’s “Crazy for Christmas Lady” song to Isn’t it Lovely?’s resident Queen of Christmas, Tracy. Everyone returns to the late 1990’s in the What Are You Loving? segment for a vibrant celebration of a full, yet manicured, eyebrow and a fabulous pair of patent leather Mary Jane platform pumps.

Episode Mentions:

Genevieve Goings’ Website: https://www.genevievegoings.com/

Genevieve Goings’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievegoings

Genevieve Goings’ Facebook: Genevieve Goings
https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.goings

Genevieve Goings’ YouTube Channel: GenevieveGoings
https://www.youtube.com/c/genevievegoings

Alphabet Rockers
https://www.alphabetrockers.com/

Jimmy Goings
https://jimmygoings.com/

Choo Choo Soul
https://disneynow.com/shows/choo-choo-soul

Genevieve Goings’ Holiday Album: Very Merry
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lbpF3dt6Zv2Ywqi9wvEjbIwGdR3FkGSgI

What Are You Loving:

Genevieve: The Money with Katie Show Podcast;
https://podcast.moneywithkatie.com/
Pinterest; Open AI/Chat GPT; her adorable son; microblading

Rachel: Steve Madden Mingle Mary Jane Platform Pump;
https://shorturl.at/epKPX
Genevieve’s extended family

Tracy: Gemineye Studio’s Microblading
https://www.gemineyestudio.com/

Rachel and Tracy are honored to welcome Janelle Campbell to the show for an honest, hopeful conversation centered around drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. Currently a Loved One Coach at Face It TOGETHER (a non-profit organization that provides confidential, peer coaching for all those impacted by addiction), Janelle explores her motivation for giving up her previous career to devote herself to being the empathetic resource for others that she herself needed at the start of her journey. She also shares her own lived experience of addressing addiction in her own family and the life-changing intervention that led her to where she is today. Encouraged by the mantra "don’t waste the pain", she explains how Face it TOGETHER uniquely approaches addiction and and urges listeners to remember there is always hope for wellness, healing, and recovery for those experiencing addiction - and that loved ones can regain their sense of peace and joy, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

Face It TOGETHER’s Website: https://www.wefaceittogether.org/

Face It TOGETHER’s Instagram: @faceittogether

Face It TOGETHER’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefaceittogether/

Sioux Falls Sidewalk Arts Festival
https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/sidewalk-arts-festival-2024

What Are You Loving:

Janelle: South Dakota Magazine
https://www.southdakotamagazine.com/

Jorgenson Kraut and Pickles
https://www.facebook.com/groups/104289523441/


Tracy: Mary Ruth’s Liquid Morning Multivitamin
https://amzn.to/3T7sgD4

Rachel: Delamu Sushi Making Kit
https://amzn.to/46ET40r



This episode is brought to you by Ignite Fitness Studio! Ignite is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves, celebrating the beauty of diversity and believing that positive change must start from within! Check out Ignite at ignitefitness.studio or the MindBody App!



The content of this podcast episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have.