I See You, Mama - the Podcast

Host Ariana Evans and guest Minister Crystal Bates talk about Crystal's experience as a person of color raising a son and being an activist for racial justice in Dallas, TX. Crystal and Ariana go way back. All the way back to Longview High School in Longview, TX class of 1995! Crystal has a passionate voice for racial justice in her city of Dallas, TX. Not only was Crystal the first person in her family to go to college and get a degree, she was also the 9th african american female to get a...

Host Ariana Evans and guest Kim Fields talk about her experience of racism while parenting her two sons. Kim is retired teacher, a lovely human being, a seeker of truth, a lover of books and a mother.

Host Ariana Evans and guest Brooke Lamb, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist have a great conversation about worth and worthiness in motherhood. This is Part 2 of 2

Host Ariana Evans and guest Brooke Lamb, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist have a great conversation about worth and worthiness in motherhood. This is Part 1 of 2.

Host Ariana Evans and guest Brittany Cyr talk about how she has spent the last 2 years caring for her mother's heath needs while also parenting young children. Back after nearly 8 weeks of no episodes (Thanks Coronavirus and a serious lack of motivation to do more than work and homeschool the kids). This episode was recorded pre-covid19 shutdown. Still vital, still important and pertinent, we talk about the health event that sent Brittany and her sister into caring for her mom full time and...

Working Mama - Jen Hagen-Deir and host Ariana Evans talk about the ins and outs of being the primary provider and mama. Also this week in Nashville and surrounding areas, there was a tornado that left devastation in it's wake. If you would like to help, here are some resources. https://do615.com/p/how-to-help-after-nashville-tornado

Ariana Evans and her guests Dorena Williamson - Children's Author, mama, and first lady of Strong Tower Bible Church and Tiffany Acuff - writer, mama, and activist and co-founder of Corner to Corner mInistry discuss the topic of taking to our kids about racism. Dorena...

Guest Lindsay Lo and Host Ariana Evans discuss home birthing. Lindsay has had one home birth in the US and one in the UK and got to know the inside of the system from the inside. I don't know why is it that Mamas love to discuss birthing babies but we do!

Lindsay and Host Ariana Evans talk about parenting while grieving the loss of a loved one. We discuss all the pitfalls and milestones and struggles of trying to maintain some sense of normalcy for the kids while falling apart on the inside. We also discuss some good resources and podcasts for dealing with grief and illness. You and Me and the Big C. A candid look at cancer, with Rachael Bland, Deborah James and Lauren Mahon. The You, Me and the Big C team bust some of the myths about...

Ariana Evans and Towne Burd sit in the beautiful echo-y space that houses the chiropractic clinic that she runs with her husband. We talk about the things that brought her to this moment in life, the thread that she followed and continues to connect her to her body, her family, her health and a deeper understanding of herself. For more information on the clinic she runs with her husband, check out: The Foundry Chiropractic & Upper Cervical https://www.foundrychiropractic.com

The host, Ariana Evans, talks about the new year, the new places the podcast is going, and about you going and doing the thing. That thing that you don't want to do but long to do? Going and doing THAT thing.

Flo Paris Oaks is a woman of many talents and creative outlets. She is a writer, a singer, a songwriter, a homeschooler and much more. This episode, host Ariana Evans and Flo get to talk about her work and writing for A Rocha. https://arocha.us A Rocha engages and equips Christians to deepen their connection to God through the active care of creation. We work in both sub/urban and rural contexts to help restore and maintain healthy ecosystems through a hands-on, community-based approach....

Shani Dowell talks about life and the way she turned parent gossip about schools and teachers into a positive tool to build relationships between parents, teachers and administrators. Possip = Positive Gossip! Shani's Bio: "Shani Dowell is the Founder of Possip. Shani’s multiple roles as a mother of school-aged children, spouse of a leader of schools, and leader in educational organizations led her to see the need for a tool to improve the conversation between parents and schools – and to...

Ally Henny is a powerful voice against racism in America. In her own words the following labels apply: Jesus-follower. Wife. Mother. Teacher/Preacher. Wannabe Revivalist. Thinker. African-American. Innovator. and I would venture to add to that, Anti-Racist, podcaster, writer, and so much more. This is part 2 of 2 in which Ally and host Ariana Evans sit down and talk about the big stuff, the things that matter. It's gonna get good, y'all. Ally's Podcast: Combing the Roots Ally's website:...

Ally Henny is a powerful voice against racism in America. In her own words the following labels apply: Jesus-follower. Wife. Mother. Teacher/Preacher. Wannabe Revivalist. Thinker. African-American. Innovator. and I would venture to add to that, Anti-Racist, podcaster, writer, and so much more. This is part 1 of 2 in which Ally and host Ariana Evans sit down and talk about the big stuff, the things that matter. It's gonna get good, y'all. Ally's Podcast: Combing the Roots Ally's website:...

Jodi Hays is a Nashville based Artist, Educator, Curator, Mother and more. Ariana and Jodi spend an hour discussing what can only be described as "all the things" as our conversation weaves in and out of so many things including kids, art, parenting, the art scene, the music scene, psychology, EMDR, and babysitting, small town perspective, Jodi asking better questions than Ariana (who is the interviewer!), a shared distaste for housework, and the color turquoise all while hanging out in...

Megan Lightell is the guest this week and we talk about her art and how she came to her current style of painting, as well as mothering, attachment parenting, and delving into new creative outlets. You can follow her work on Instagram and see more of her lovely paintings on her website.

I've been up all night. When this mama gets sick, gets anxious, gets worried, sleep is the first thing to go. Ariana talks about anxiety and mental health, all while making breakfast on an early Monday morning. motherhood, parenting, SAHM, mom life, momlife, Nashville, mental health, anxiety, Ariana Evans, depression, S.A.D., SAD

Porsche Pope is my lovely guest of the week and we talk all about how she takes people and their style to the next level. We talk about how she became a mother, how that merges with her work life, and what it looks like to be a personal stylist. Not only does she style humans, but homes and cuisine. It's more than clothes. Food, Fashion and Decor. You can follow her on instagram @polishedpope Or check out her site and contact her via https://www.polishedpope.com

Jen McCarter, third time guest, talks about her upcoming Re.Treat in Turks and Caicos, hosted by herself and life coach and yoga teacher, Lauren Zoeller. Jen and Ariana talk about what finishing her RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) 500 means for her practice and classes. Then of course, as always, things go off the rails and they follow some great conversational rabbit trails. Re.Treat is November 14th - 19th, 2019 and you can go!! Re.Treat - Turks and Caicos still has some spots available....