Bless Your Heart I'm Talking
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Pull up a chair and pour some sweet tea, honey-we are getting real! Hosted by a no filter middle-aged Southern Mama, this podcast dives into the wild, messy, hilarious ride of life after 40. From sex and menopause to marriage, divorce, kids, and everything in between. Nothing is off limits, and everything is on the table. If you have ever laughed through a hot flash or cried in the grocery store aisle, this one's for you. It's so great we got a review claiming all my life stories are made up! It's a Southern goodbye on a front porch type of conversation. Bless your heart...you're gonna love it (except that one reviewer lol)! New Episode drops June 16th! (Previously Two Sides and The Truth Podcast)
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Pull up a chair and pour some sweet tea, honey-we are getting real! Hosted by a no filter middle-aged Southern Mama, this podcast dives into the wild, messy, hilarious ride of life after 40. From sex and menopause to marriage, divorce, kids, and everything in between. Nothing is off limits, and everything is on the table. If you have ever laughed through a hot flash or cried in the grocery store aisle, this one's for you. It's so great we got a review claiming all my life stories are made up! It's a Southern goodbye on a front porch type of conversation. Bless your heart...you're gonna love it (except that one reviewer lol)! New Episode drops June 16th! (Previously Two Sides and The Truth Podcast)
Language:
English
Contact:
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Episodes
The Non-Ambitious Era World Tour 2025
10/30/2025
This week I’m talking about what it means to take a step back — from the hustle, from expectations, and maybe even from the mic. Sometimes doing less is exactly what you need to do more of what matters. What Era am I in? The Non-Ambitious Era. Join me for the scoop on both podcast.
Half Serious
In this show we delve into various hardships and how they found the grit to continue.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Duration:00:51:33
Long Lost Cousins and the Hill Country
10/13/2025
This week, I stumble into a wild twist of fate — running into my long-lost cousins, the Longs, at a bar that just happens to be owned by them… and used to be our family’s grocery store a century ago. Turns out, history really does have a funny way of circling back around. Once again let's play Six Degrees of Separation from Zada.
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Duration:00:32:05
Autism and the People that Google Opinions
10/6/2025
Over the years, the medical field has played musical chairs with autism diagnoses—changing names, shifting criteria, and even folding Asperger’s into the broader spectrum. Sounds tidy on paper, but in real life? Not so much. As a mom of two kids on the spectrum, I talk about what those changes have looked like from the parent side, how confusing (and sometimes harmful) misdiagnoses can be, and why those shifting labels don’t always tell the whole story. I also in true Zada form tell the "Google Docs to get bent".
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Duration:00:33:34
The Missing Creamer, The Room That Wasn't Read and The Man That Can't get a Joke.
9/29/2025
This week on Bless Your Heart I’m Talking, I’m in full ramble mode. From the ongoing creamer vs. milk epidemic in my house, to the fine art of reading the room, to folks who think they know exactly how I’m feeling (spoiler: they don’t) — nothing is off the table. It’s a little random, a little sassy, and all me.
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Duration:00:35:56
Paper Towels, Pots, Pans & Peace of Mind
9/22/2025
In this episode, I’m giving thanks for the everyday things that keep me sane and slightly less feral. Paper towels? Non-negotiable—you can pry them from my cold dead hands. Artwork? Because blank walls feel like prison cells. Good pots and pans? Because I’m not about to wrestle scrambled eggs out of a dollar-store skillet. And mental health? Well, let’s just say it’s the only thing more fragile than my Tupperware lids. Join me as I laugh through the stuff I’ll never take for granted—big, small, and a little ridiculous.
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Duration:00:35:57
Where Did All the Encyclopedias go? And We Gotta Unplug Sometimes.
9/15/2025
This week’s episode is all about change—the little things that used to be part of everyday life that cell phones and modern living have replaced. From answering machines and home phones to paper maps and even certain foods we don’t see anymore, I take a trip down memory lane to see what’s disappeared. I wrap up with a reminder that while technology keeps moving forward, we still need to pause, unplug, and choose kindness in a world that feels more divided than ever.
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Duration:00:46:15
A Missing Limb to our Family Tree..and the Squash Farm.
9/7/2025
This week on Bless Your Heart I’m Talking, I’m sharing the cabin sister sleepover—full of late-night deep talks, belly laughs, is the Cabin a Squash Farm? And a few family secrets that probably should’ve stayed at the cabin. Get your pen and paper out to start drawing a family tree. But there’s also something heavy on my heart: a missing limb to our family tree. We learned about 10 years ago about a stepbrother who was put up for adoption over 50 years ago, and we’re hoping someone out there can help us find him. If you have a clue, a story, or even a hunch, reach out—every little bit helps. Help us find out some answers to the missing brother.
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Duration:00:39:15
Climbing Out of Other Peoples Boxes and Catching Up W/ Zaley
9/2/2025
In this episode of Bless Your Heart, I’m Talking, we dive into the power of saying no to boxes others try to put us in. I share why it’s so important to stop trying to please everyone and start honoring who you really are. From setting boundaries to making yourself a priority, this one’s all about living unapologetically as you.
Plus, we start the episode with some fun bonus chat catching up with my daughter, Zaley—because life’s always better with a little Mother-Daughter banter!
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Duration:00:46:07
Ballad of Hosea Lawless: The Final Poem in the Three Part Series
8/30/2025
In this final installment of my three-part cowboy poetry series, I tell a tall tale about the current residents of McMilan Cemetery. The poem is set in McMilan Settlement, San Saba County Texas.
Meet Hosea Lawless and his loyal horse, Catdaddy, as their tragic tale unfolds among the graves of ancestors I never knew. Murdered by horse thieves, Hosea’s spirit rides through history, weaving together family roots and western legend in this combinatio of truth and fiction. I will have photos of the actual Cemetery and headstones of my real life inspired characters and the Cemetery posted on Instagram.
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Duration:00:09:42
Mental Traffic Jams - When You Can't Honk at Your Brain
8/25/2025
In this episode, I’m opening up about living with ADHD and what it’s like when your brain refuses to slow down. Picture six thoughts running at once — all loud, all important, all tangled together. I talk about the funny side of it, the frustrating side of it, and how I try to find some peace in the middle of the mental traffic jam. If your mind ever feels like it’s on overdrive, this one’s for you.
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Duration:00:34:25
The Second Poetry Episode: The Hippies, The Cowboys and Some Cajuns
8/22/2025
In this special bonus episode, I’m bringing you more of my original poetry — a mix of cowboy grit, hippie soul, and Cajun rhythm. These poems tell stories of family, roots, and wide-open spaces, all wrapped in a voice that’s both tender and tough. If you loved the first poetry bonus, you’ll want to settle in for this one too. It’s heartfelt, a little wild, and full of that down-to-earth spirit that keeps us connected.
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Duration:00:13:17
Rooted in Community: From "Cruisin" to Support.
8/18/2025
This week on Bless Your Heart, I’m Talking, we’re digging into what it means to be rooted in your community. From the people who show up when you need them most to the traditions that tie us together, community is more than just where you live—it’s where you belong. Join me as I share stories, reflections, and a little southern heart about why staying grounded in the place and people around you matters more than ever.
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Duration:00:30:08
The Poetry Episode: Cowboy Boots & Hippie Dreams
8/16/2025
🌙 Bonus Episode: Cowboy Boots & Hippie Dreams 🌙
In this special bonus episode of Bless Your Heart, I’m Talking, I step away from the usual rhythm of the show to share something deeply personal—my poetry. These poems tell the story of my brother and me, written in a voice that drifts somewhere between cowboy grit and hippie soul. It’s about family, memory, love, and the ties that never break.
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Duration:00:17:23
The Found Family & The Dancing Shoes.
8/11/2025
Zada kicks things off with a rant about Rick being louder than a freight train during recording (again). Then we spiral into the scandalous world of tablescaping, uncover a long-lost photo of Zada’s great-grandmother (spoiler: it’s a moment), and wrap it all up with a soapbox moment on why chasing big dreams doesn’t make you “too much”—it makes you unapologetic. Basically, it's a rollercoaster. Buckle up Buttercup this loud overbearing woman is at it again!
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Duration:00:46:00
A Little Hill Country Porch Talk
8/4/2025
In this episode, I sit down with a natural-born storyteller whose roots run deep in Texas. From dusty backroads to front porch wisdom, they share tales that are rich with history, humor, and heart. It’s a conversation about where we come from, why stories matter, and how the past shapes the people we become.
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Duration:01:12:23
The "Wrinkle Me this" episode - atleast I'm not dead.
7/28/2025
This week’s podcast episode "Wrinkle Me This" dives into all the weird, wild, and hilarious parts of getting older. We’re talking hot flashes, brain fog, and why my knee has a mind of it's own. Come laugh with me — because if we don’t laugh, we might cry… or pee a little. Bless my heart my hair looks like a beginner witch and my eyes have a permanent RBF. Settle in and laugh at my bullsh*t this week.
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Duration:00:35:45
Say Sorry, Scroll less: A Grown Woman Survival Guide
7/21/2025
In this episode, I talk about two things we all avoid: saying “I’m sorry” and putting our phones down. (Both equally painful, let’s be honest.)
From awkward apologies to rage-scrolling through nonsense, we’re diving into what it means to admit when you’re wrong and protect your peace — even if it means muting your cousin, logging off, or apologizing to your dog for overreacting.
It’s a grown woman’s survival guide — one “my bad” and deleted app at a time.
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Duration:00:37:17
Bless This Mess: The Reunion, The Rising Waters and the Story
7/15/2025
This week we have not one but two special guests! Zoe joins to talk about our crazy family reunion, and one of our listeners (Courtney) joins us to tell a story so good our #1 fan Reviewert_ would flip a table! Does Zoe find Jesus on the Colorado River? Does Zada find a spot in the water? Is that Johnny Cashs house Zada and Courtney spotted? Are we Tyler Childers biggest fans? Join me and find out!
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Duration:01:18:27
Too Old, Too Loud, Too Outspoken– Let’s Talk About That Review
7/7/2025
This week, I’m reading the review. You know the one — the kind that makes you laugh, squint, and then wonder if your personality is a federal offense. Apparently, I’m too Southern, too opinionated, and just a little too much. And to that I say: thank you.In this episode, I break down the review, laugh through the nonsense, and talk about why women — especially Southern, middle-aged, don’t-give-a-damn women — ruffle feathers just by being themselves. Oh, and yes… I turned that bad review into merch. Petty? Maybe. Brilliant? Absolutely. So pour a drink, turn it up, and let’s talk about it.
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Duration:00:45:43
Menopause And How It's Making US Crazy.
6/30/2025
** Updated and audio is now correct**Let's try this conversation again but without mansplaining and unnecessary googling. Let's be honest and real! Let's laugh and talk about mood swing, going crazy, bleeding out and those F*CKING HOT FLASHES! Join me to discuss Menopause and without the mansplaining.
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Duration:00:32:50