This Solo Episode is a recording of a message that Rohnda gave to a group of moms with the Embrace Family Ministry.

It is a teaching on James 1 and how we are encouraged to "count it all joy" when we go through trials. Rohnda teaches from God's word and her own painful experiences to give us tools and perspectives to do that in our own lives.

Links & Mentions:Rohnda's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beauty.in.the.real/Website: https://www.beautyinthereal.com/

Embrace Family Ministry https://embracefamilymn.squarespace.com/

✨ Episode 3: “Seasons of Self-Care: Bubble Baths or Bare Minimum?”

Episode Description:

Self-care: is it a spa day… or just brushing your teeth before noon? 🤔 This week, we’re unpacking what self-care actually means, especially for moms juggling neurodivergent kiddos, faith, and the everyday chaos of life.

We share why it’s necessary (not selfish!), the ways we each think about it differently, and even lovingly disagree. You’ll hear how self-care has changed for us over the years — from survival mode to slowly reclaiming pieces of ourselves again.

And of course, we wrap things up with something delicious: our current go-to breakfasts. Because nothing says “I’m taking care of me” like a a good breakfast!

In This Episode:

• What self-care is…and what it is not

• How we can plan ahead for the next hard season.

• How building friendships gives back 100 fold.

• Where we don’t see eye-to-eye on self-care (and why that’s okay!)

• Our favorite breakfast staples

Pull up a chair, pour your coffee, and join this honest convo about choosing life giving care for our body & soul, even when that is uncomfortable!

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Links & Mentions:

Links & Mentions:Rohnda's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beauty.in.the.real/Samantha's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/honestly_samantha0/Website: https://www.beautyinthereal.com/

Bible Study Fellowship https://www.bsfinternational.org/our-studies/

Jen Wilkin Women Of The Word https://amzn.to/3JxX4ue

Jen Wilkin None Like Him https://amzn.to/4oK0WHM

✨ Episode 2: “Diagnosis, Detours & Dry Shampoo”Episode Description:This week, we’re diving into the real stuff — the moment that changes everything: diagnosis. We’re opening up about our journeys through autism and ADHD with our kids: the evaluations, the emotions, the therapies we’ve tried, the supplements that helped (and the ones that… yeah, didn’t 😅), and how all of it has shaped our families and our friendship.We talk about how overwhelming those early days can be, the importance of trusting your gut as a mom, and the surprising places we’ve found support along the way.But don’t worry — we’re not leaving you in the heavy. We end with something fun: our current favorite hair care products, because sometimes surviving motherhood literally comes down to a good shampoo and a miracle styling cream. 💁‍♀️✨In This Episode:• What autism and ADHD diagnosis looked like for our families• Navigating Therapies, Meds & other options while holding onto faith.• How friendship has been a lifeline through it all• Our top hair-care picks of the moment (you’re welcome) 😉Come hang out with us, feel seen, and maybe snag a new hairspray rec while you’re here.⸻Links & Mentions:Rohnda's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beauty.in.the.real/Samantha's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/honestly_samantha0/Website: https://www.beautyinthereal.com/Keratin Heat Spray https://amzn.to/3X2xvEELiving Proof Texture Spray https://amzn.to/43COqRW

✨ Episode Title: “From Hawaii to Here: Welcome to the Beauty In The Real Podcast

Episode Description:

This week, we’re taking you back — all the way to Hawaii, 1997, where two young women (yes, us!) crossed paths and accidentally kicked off a 28-year friendship. 🌺

We’re spilling the story of how we met, the chaotic and hilarious moments that bonded us, and what it’s looked like to stay connected through motherhood, autism/ADHD journeys, moves, marriage, and the FAITH that shaped us through the hard seasons.

Plus, we wrap up with a fun little check-in: What are we reading right now? (Spoiler: one of us may have five books going at once… 👀)

In This Episode:

• How a Hawaii meet-up turned into lifelong BFF status

• The secret to lasting friendship through major life transitions

• Why moms need friends who really get them

• Our current reads and why they’re giving us life 📚

Grab your coffee (or a diet soda — we don’t judge), settle in, and join the conversation!

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Links & Mentions:

Rohnda's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beauty.in.the.real/

Samantha's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/honestly_samantha0/

Website: https://www.beautyinthereal.com/

Books Discussed: Slow Theology https://amzn.to/48Pvsep

The Poppy Field https://amzn.to/4oecGlQ