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Almost Functional

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

A family stumbling through life’s messes and trying to figure it out. Our intent is to share our life as an average family that struggles with average things. Even on our best days, were only Almost Functional. Join us for 30 min episodes every Wednesday. Enjoy!

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Episodes

Be Thankful and Don't be a Jerk with Special Guest, Ollie J.

November 25, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Join us on Thanksgiving Week as we discuss what 2020 has made us thankful for. We also discuss the importance of kindness in today's culture. Ollie, our 1st grader, joins us this week to share his high/low and what he is thankful for! Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Conversations with Our Health and Wellness Friend

November 18, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Our friend for almost 16 years and health and wellness coach, Kristy Dodson, joins us this week! We discuss health journeys, balance around the holidays, and favorite healthy recipes. Follow Kristy on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/kristygainsconfidence?igshid=z1vo0nf2fyfg Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be r...

Pep Talk from Kayla

November 11, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Kayla's first solo episode features a short little pep talk to get you through another 2020 week. Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Gathering Up Stones

November 04, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week author Taryn Oakley joins us to discuss her latest book: Gathering Up Stones. This novel will break your heart for the foster care system, but will give you so much hope. Gathering Up Stones releases November 10, 2020, available on Amazon.  Gathering up the Stones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KHV47LN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_epmOFbCHHYRPD https://oakleybooks.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OakleyBooks/ Ecclesiastes 3:5 "a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to...

It's Never Too Late to Start Over

October 28, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Feeling stuck? Today we talk to James Marshall about the gift of starting over. After putting 16 years into a career, he walked away and started over. He offers us tangible advice about how to know when it's time to walk away, and how to do it. Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Finding Mental Clarity

October 21, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

WARNING!!! REALNESS ALERT!!! (Who are we kidding, that's every week!) This week we talk about our mental health, how we've come to understand it more, and how managing it in healthy ways has helped us individually, our relationship, and our family. Remember to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

All Alone

October 14, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

We escaped for a few days without the kids for the first time in years. We discuss taking time alone as a couple, the lack of balance we have had in our life, and how we want to implement consistent time away.  Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Blending Us

October 08, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Every family is unique and successful in their own way. Today we talk to our friends Maggie and Brandon about their journey co-parenting and having a blended family. They discuss their challenges and how their faith has brought them together. Resources: Encouragement for Bonus Moms Co-Parenting with God's Help Glenn Doyle: Untamed Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released ev...

All About Foster Care

September 30, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

All about foster care  On this episode we talk to Amanda Burk about her experience as a young foster parent. At the young age of 19 her and her husband began the process of becoming a foster parents. Amanda shares her story and answers our questions about the process of becoming a licensed foster parent. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, reach out to your local agencies for information specific to your area. Here are a few for Kansas!  https://www.emberhope.org/how-we-help...

Grind It Out With Me

September 23, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

The middle is hard (that's what she said), it's where the work is done. We are all in the middle of our own battle. Let's talk about the grind, survival mode, and what happens after the first day prep is over. Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Having Fun As A Family!

September 16, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

We share our favorite family hobbies and how finding ways to have fun has benefited all of us!  Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Healthy Relationship Habits? Or are they?

September 09, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

In 2020 we could all use some help in the marriage category. Kayla found an article discussing 6 healthy relationship habits people think are toxic and we discuss our thoughts. Here is the article we discuss: https://markmanson.net/healthy-relationship-habits Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Leadership in 2020

September 02, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Leadership in 2020 is full of opportunity. We discuss millennial leaders, leadership styles and leading without authority. Join us and make sure to subscribe.   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Policing in 2020

August 26, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

We tackle the complicated issue of policing in 2020. Join us while we discuss training requirements, defunding the police and how social workers play a role in the criminal justice system. Big topics to fit into a short episode, but we did it!  Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

School In 2020

August 19, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Today we talk to Ashley Hett, an elementary school counselor, about how to prepare our kids for a unique school year. Follow Ashley's instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineandschoolcounseling_/?igshid=i1gct54pqieb Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at: [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Family in 2020

August 12, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

This pandemic has effected everyone's family unit. Listen to us talk about how our kids have been effected and ways we are trying to show up and be intentional as a family. P.S. We have a new intro and outro by the cutest 6 y.o. ever!! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at [email protected] New episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!

Marriage in 2020

August 05, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Marriage in 2020 is uncharted territory. It seems like relationships around us are failing left and right. Listen to us discuss what is working in our marriage and what isn't this year. 

Introduction

August 02, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Learn a little about us, who we are, and why we are doing this. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/almostfunctionalpodcast/ E-mail us at [email protected] Episodes will be released every Wednesday.  Enjoy!