Bless Your Heart I'm Talking
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)
Episodes
129 episodes
The Non-Ambitious Era World Tour 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. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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50:46
Long Lost Cousins and the Hill Country
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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32:05
Autism and the People that Google Opinions
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 kid...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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33:34
The Missing Creamer, The Room That Wasn't Read and The Man That Can't get a Joke.
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) — nothin...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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35:56
Paper Towels, Pots, Pans & Peace of Mind
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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35:57
Where Did All the Encyclopedias go? And We Gotta Unplug Sometimes.
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,...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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46:15
A Missing Limb to our Family Tree..and the Squash Farm.
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 pa...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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39:15
Climbing Out of Other Peoples Boxes and Catching Up W/ Zaley
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 boundari...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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46:07
Ballad of Hosea Lawless: The Final Poem in the Three Part Series
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 h...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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9:42
Mental Traffic Jams - When You Can't Honk at Your Brain
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 frustra...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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34:25
The Second Poetry Episode: The Hippies, The Cowboys and Some Cajuns
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 tou...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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13:17
Rooted in Community: From "Cruisin" to Support.
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—...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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30:08
The Poetry Episode: Cowboy Boots & Hippie Dreams
🌙 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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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17:23
The Found Family & The Dancing Shoes.
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), a...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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46:00
A Little Hill Country Porch Talk
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:12:23
The "Wrinkle Me this" episode - atleast I'm not dead.
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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35:45
Say Sorry, Scroll less: A Grown Woman Survival Guide
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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37:17
Bless This Mess: The Reunion, The Rising Waters and the Story
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 Colora...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:18:27
Too Old, Too Loud, Too Outspoken– Let’s Talk About That Review
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<...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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45:43
Menopause And How It's Making US Crazy.
** 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 FLA...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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42:46
A Southern Goodbye
Ep: A Southern Goodbye Zada tells us about Southern goodbyes—because if you haven't said bye at least five times, did you even leave? Or if you don't talk about everything or nothing was it really a goodbye? She also vents...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:46
Bless My Heart I Re-branded the Podcast!
Episode 1: The Rebrand – Fillin’ Your Own Cup (and Soul)Welcome to the very first episode of Bless My Heart, I’m Talking! New name, new logo but same Zada! Today, we’re kickin' things off with a rebrand, a fresh start, and a ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:52
The Shoot the Shit episode
We're back, Ya'll! Did you miss us as much as we missed you?
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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51:55