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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0MndxbjM2YXd0Mw==

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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0MndxbjM2YXd0Mw==

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 "Goog...

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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0MndxbjM2YXd0Mw==

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, smal...

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. Find me on Instagram at ht...

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 ...

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! ...

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 ...

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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0MndxbjM2YXd0Mw==

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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0Mndx...

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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0Mndx...

🌙 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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0MndxbjM2YXd0Mw==

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! Find me on Instagram at https...

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. We also get a good laugh over how he met my stepdad. Join me welcoming Jeremy Plumley to the show. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0Mn...

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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0Mndxb...

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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.i...

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! Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0MndxbjM2YXd0Mw==

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...

** 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. Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zmamacita?igsh=MXd0MndxbjM2YXd0Mw==