Finding Hope

Healing Hormones and Health with Annika Nicole

Annika Nikole is a dedicated health and wellness coach who has been serving clients with zeal and fervor over the past four to five years. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that the realm of nutrition has become far too complex and alienated from the divine simplicity intended for women's well-being. Through her work, Annika cultivates a return to the basic, yet profound principles of eating and living harmoniously, aligning with the innate design bestowed upon women. Driven by her pas...

Sustaining Peace through infidelity with Leslie Burris

On today's episode of the Finding Hope Podcast, we're bravely tackling a topic that touches the lives of many yet often remains shrouded in silence—infidelity in marriage. Join us as our guest, Leslie Burris, shares her intimate experience dealing with the shockwaves that result when vows are broken. Leslie gives a raw account of her journey through the pain of her husband's affair with a coworker, the identity crisis that ensued, and the struggle to find footing as a stay-at-home mom amids...

Part 2 The truth about infertility: Unveiling the Lies and Finding Hope

Welcome to the Finding Hope podcast with Laura Jean Bell. In today's episode, Laura dives deep into the truth about infertility, addressing the lies that women are often told about their reproductive health. She shares insights into how the body communicates its needs and offers practical advice on nutrition, movement, and self-care to support fertility and hormone balance. With personal experiences and valuable recommendations, Laura empowers listeners to take control of their health and fi...

The Lies about Infertility with Laura Bell

We're diving deep into Laura's personal battle with the often-misunderstood condition of endometriosis—a journey marked by severe cramps, migraines, and a whirlwind of medical opinions. After years of being misdiagnosed and suggested to simply mask her symptoms with birth control, Laura's resilience led her to a diagnosis of stage three endometriosis with complications that cast doubt on her ability to conceive. In this eye-opening episode, Laura unfurls the lies ingrained in the narrative ...

Breaking Amish Bonds: Lizzie Ens' Story of Courage, Health, and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Welcome to the Finding Hope podcast. I'm your host, Laura Bell, and today's episode, "Lizzie Ens FINAL," features the extraordinary journey of Lizzie Ens, a courageous woman who sought freedom and self-discovery beyond the life she knew in an Amish community. Lizzie, one of 18 siblings, grew up without indoor plumbing or electricity and faced the daunting challenge of leaving her strict Amish community—a community seemingly frozen in the 1860s without a choice to return once someone left. D...

Unpacking the truth about women's wellness with Fallon Lee.

Welcome to the Finding Hope podcast, where we just wrapped up a profound conversation with Fallon Lee on the intersection of bodily wellness and the pitfalls of diet culture. We dove deep into why seeing the body as a system is crucial, especially amid thyroid issues and hormonal imbalances. Fallon shared her personal struggle with dietary extremes, underscoring the damage wrought by diet obsessions. Fallon illuminated her path to food freedom, highlighting the dangers of low-calorie diets a...

Breaking Free From Crunchy Culture with Reyna Wilson

Welcome to another uplifting episode of "Finding Hope," I'm your host, Laura Bell. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the inspiring Reyna Wilson, a military wife and mother who turned her quest for wellness during pregnancy into a mission to help other women. Reyna, a certified pre/postnatal trainer and health coach, shares her journey through the overwhelming world of wellness information, military healthcare, and full-time ministry to create a restful space for women navigating s...

Understanding your worth by understanding your past with Tori Hein

Tori is a down to earth communicator, coach, and Bible teacher who engages people with her authenticity, humor, and passion for God and His word. Whether on stage speaking, coaching her clients, or sitting snuggled on a couch with a friend, her goal is to move others toward God in their story and live for eternity, now. ​ Her journey as a work-from-home mom began in support of her husband, Matt, and his traveling band, I AM THEY. After almost a decade-long career in online sales and heal...

overcoming obstacles, processing grief, and single parenthood with Melissa Crouch

Thanks again for listening to the Finding Hope Podcast today! If you want to follow along with Melissa and all the amazing things she does, you can folow her on IG at @melissaannmariee or you can listen to her podcast, Girl, Youre glowing!    Links from the show:  Hormone Healing E book  https://stan.store/LauraJBell91

Farming, eating, and living within God's design: An interview with Joel Salatin

Today's episode with Joel Salatin breaks down what regenerative farming is, inflation, food shortages, and how to live, farm and eat within God's design. When we trust the land to provide for us and work alongside it, it always will. Joel talks on the importance of hard work, determination, and eating the food God gave us!    Find Joel on IG  https://www.instagram.com/joel_salatin/  OR Polyfacefarms.com 

Trusting God with your future: An interview with Stephanie and Nick Holden

Today on the podcast I have Stephanie and Nick Holden. Nick is the pastor of Briggs Chapel Church in Porterville Mississippi. Together the two of them shepherd their community and have built a beautiful foundation of faith not only in Porterville but also as they travel and evangelize around the southeast. I started following along with their journey through Stephanie (also known as Honey Holden on IG) in about 2015 after hearing her testimony of faith and her story of coming to know christ....

Finding friendships as an adult with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey is a wife, mama of 2, blooger, influencer, and podcast host of Behind the Bliss. Today on the podcast she shares her life, her heart and the art of finding friendships and a village in adulthood. Join us today as we chat and share our hearts! Thanks for being here!  Where to find Rachel https://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/  https://www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast/  https://www.facebook.com/thebehindtheblisspodcast/ 

Believing that God is good with Melodie Malone

Melodie is a vocalist and band member of Passion. Along with Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker, Melodie helps to lead and carry the music born out of the Passion Movement, which has over two decades of impact. She leads worship on Sundays at Passion City Church, at many other Passion events, and is heavily involved in The Grove, PCC’s ministry to the women of Atlanta.   About Passion:  A movement founded by Louie and Shelley Giglio in 1995, Passion has been rooted in the truth of Isai...

Healing endometriosis naturally with Kori Meloy

7 years ago, Kori was struggling through a private battle with debilitating Endometriosis. She had a moment of clarity leaving that OB/GYN appointment where she got her diagnosis- “I can either take this diagnosis as my death sentence, or I can ditch the authoritarian medical model and believe that my body can heal.” She took the latter route. She found a holistic practitioner and worked with him to identity the root causes of her Endometriosis, which led her to the world of metabolic healt...

Entertaining Angels with Anne Neilson

Anne Neilson is a well known artist who is known for her ethereal Angel Series, which are inspiring reflections of her faith and recognized for their stunning use of color.  Anne shares on the podcast the story of becoming an artist, author, and gallery owner. The ways she gives back through art and the stories of angel and divine encounters on her walk with Jesus.  Don't miss such a powerful episode!    Where to find Anne:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anneneilsonhome/ Ins...

Becoming the go getter girl with Rebecca George

Rebecca George: Thanks for listening today! If you want to follow along with Rebecca George, you can find here at all of these locations! Be sure to grab a copy of her book today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicalradiancepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccageorgeauthor/  Website: http://www.radicalradiance.live Book Website: http://www.dothethingbook.org Grab it on amazon: https://amzn.to/42ybQ8T 

Churchill Faith

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Y'all Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to leave a review and a rating. Every little bit helps!    The movies mentioned in today's episode are linked below! https://www.amazon.com/Dunkirk-UHD-Blu-ray-Jake-Myers/dp/B074ZMJLKJ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1CU661C6W3FQ&keywords=dunkirk+movie+2017+prime+video&qid=1678728297&s=books&sprefix=dunkirk+movie%2Cstripbooks%2C98&sr=1-5-catcorr Dunkirk  https://www.amazon.com/Darkest-Hour-Ga...

Learning that everything is going to be ok with Sean Dietrich

Sean Dietrich: thanks for listening today! If you want to follow along with Sean and all the places he speaks and writes, follow him on Instagram at @seanofthesouth OR his website seanofthesouth.com for daily stories that fill you up with hope. Grab a copy of you are my sunshine HERE https://amzn.to/3ZhwLvr   A link to the book will the circle be unbroken https://amzn.to/3Cs5Bbx

Making a Home

Have we missed the opportunity to savor the small moments of life? Join me in todays episode where I share the story of my grandmother and the posture she had for life, family, and making her house a HOME.    The link to the book will the circle be unbroken HERE https://amzn.to/3Cs5Bbx    

Y'all Podcast Season 3 Introduction

Welcome back to another season of the Y'all Podcast! Join me this season as we find ways to experience hope without fear of the future! 

Stewarding a healthy marriage with Ashley + Dino Petrone

Ashley and Dino are sweet friends that I met on Instagram. Nearly Six years ago I stumbled upon Ashley’s instagram page and found some inspiration for a renovation project cody and I were working on. I reached out to her and the rest was history. She and her husband have been such a light in our lives and the lives of so many others! These two have lived in an RV with three kiddos, moved cities and states, renovated multiple homes and shared about “joy in the in-between”.  Ashley and Dino are...

Y'all interview: Ashley + Dino Petrone

Ashley and Dino are sweet friends that I met on Instagram. Nearly Six years ago I stumbled upon Ashley’s instagram page and found some inspiration for a renovation project cody and I were working on. I reached out to her and the rest was history. She and her husband have been such a light in our lives and the lives of so many others! These two have lived in an RV with three kiddos, moved cities and states, renovated multiple homes and shared about “joy in the in-between”.  Ashley and Dino are...

Y'all Interview: Anthony Brock

Y'all Interview: Anthony Brock

Y'all Interview: Sean Dietrich

In this interview, we dive into Sean's life, his story, and how redemption was indeed in his future! 

Yall Interview: Ray Hughes

Purpose Vs. Assignment

There's something about that name

Football Field Faith

Still out cuttin hay

Still out cuttin hay

Y'all Interview: Joel Salatin

Small Town Directions

Stop callin and just show up

Season 2 Introduction Episode

Flashback Friday:Christmas

Y’all Flashback Friday is one of my favorite things I do on this show! It’s in these episodes where I sit down with my Dad and the two of us share stories of the past. Family stories. The one’s that we remember and the ones that have been told to us so many times we think we lived it too. Join us while we laugh and CRY A LOT over the stories that give us so much hope and joy. So pull up a chair and a cup of coffee, it’s Flashback Friday.

Southern in NYC

Y'all today’s episode is so much fun.  I share the story of two complete strangers I met in NYC and the way they were generous and kind to a big group of southern high schoolers.  I share the heart of a southerner, the differences you'll find in the south, and how at the end of the day we are all just people in need of kindness and love in this world! So join me as I share the story of my 11th grade class going on a trip to the BIG APPLE and the way it marked my heart in the best way! Grab a...

FlashBack Friday: That's my Grandson

Y’all Flashback Friday is one of my favorite things I do on this show! It’s in these episodes where I sit down with my Dad and the two of us share stories of the past. Family stories. The one’s that we remember and the ones that have been told to us so many times we think we lived it too. Join us while we laugh and CRY A LOT over the stories that give us so much hope and joy. So pull up a chair and a cup of coffee, it’s Flashback Friday.

Plant Something Strong

Todays podcast is the story of how something as simple as an acorn was a friendly reminder that everywhere we go in this life, we must plant something strong. Join me around the podcast table where I share the story of a quirky habit my grandfather had and how it affected my entire life! Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair around the podcast table! Thanks for being here y’all!

Flash Back Friday: Half of Everything

Y’all Flashback Friday is one of my favorite things I do on this show! It’s in these episodes where I sit down with my Dad and the two of us share stories of the past. Family stories. The one’s that we remember and the ones that have been told to us so many times we think we lived it too. Join us while we laugh and CRY A LOT over the stories that give us so much hope and joy. So pull up a chair and a cup of coffee, it’s Flashback Friday.

Everything you ever wanted

Sometimes all we need in life is to feel known, a part of a friendship or family, or to feel like we matter to those in our lives. In today’s episode I share a story about my husband’s decision to go with his gut on a sentimental goofy gift and in turn how it created a sweeter, stronger relationship. God knows what we need, when we need it and how we need it. I hope this story gives you hope that he will do the same for you! So pull up a chair and a cup of coffee for today’s episode. I ...

Y'all Interview: Chrissy Powers

Y'all i am so excited for todays guest on the show! This lady is so near to my heart. I cannot begin to express my love and gratitude! Chrissy Powers is a licensed counselor, wife, mama, and boss babe! she's the host of the sure babe podcast and the creator of the FIND YOUR VOICE online course.  I discovered Chrissy is 2018 when I was in need of direction in my life. I stumbled upon her Instagram page and browsed her website. When I saw that she offered life and career coaching, I signed ...

Sweep Out Fear

Y’all! I hope today’s episode makes you laugh out LOUD. In this episode I share the crazy story of a possum running into my childhood home and the way we all handled it DIFFERENTLY. This story is hilarious, but surfaced in me some important life factors that I needed to be reminded of and I hope leave you encouraged to face big fears in your life. This story will ask you to evaluate fear running into your life and hopefully push you to get rid of it! Grab a chair and a cup of coffee and...

Flashback Friday: Are we going to be ok?

Y’all Flashback Friday is one of my favorite things I do on this show! It’s in these episodes  where I sit down with my Dad and the two of us share stories of the past. Family stories. The one’s that we remember and the ones that have been told to us so many times we think we lived it too.  Join us while we laugh and CRY A LOT over the stories that give us so much hope and joy. So pull up a chair and a cup of coffee, it’s Flashback Friday.

Y'all Interview: Anna Sailors Pinkham

Y'all this episode was so fun for me! I got to sit down a a friend that i have known since FOURTH GRADE. Anna Sailors Pinkham is a long time friend and worship leader at elevation church. In the recent turn to a new decade, anna and I sat down to reflect on a moment that the Lord changed her direction and essentially the whole story she had planned for herself. Anna is the wife to Josh Pinkham, worship leader at elevation church, and a montgomery, AL native. This theatre geek got her life tu...

How to Try: The story of opening and closing down a tiny coffee cart

Y’all. Today’s episode is all about a little coffee company that my husband and I started in only our second year of marriage. This little business taught us so much about life, money and business. We learned how to work hard, to walk through disappointment, to start a company, and to close one. This one is vulnerable. It’s sweet and honestly, I have never been more proud of a story than the one of market town. It was our story in growing up and I am forever grateful to this journey for...

Flasback Friday:Highland Terrapin

Y’all Flashback Friday is one of my favorite things I do on this show! It’s in these episodes where I sit down with my Dad and the two of us share stories of the past. Family stories. The one’s that we remember and the ones that have been told to us so many times we think we lived it too. Join us while we laugh and CRY A LOT over the stories that give us so much hope and joy. So pull up a chair and a cup of coffee, it’s Flashback Friday.

Adjusting to New Seasons

Y'all today’s episode is so close to my heart. This story holds so much value in knowing and loving the seasons we are IN. Learning to lean into what God is showing us and trusting Him to help us in the process. I share the story of adjusting to life after a really sweet season and stepping outside of my selfishness to truly meet people that God needed me to meet. I share how staying in the same season will never work and God must use each one to teach us a newlesson. So grab a cup of coff...

Flashback Friday: A seat at the table

Y’all Flashback Friday is one of my favorite things I do on this show! It’s in these episodes where I sit down with my Dad and the two of us share stories of the past. Family stories. The one’s that we remember and the ones that have been told to us so many times we think we lived it too. Join us while we laugh and CRY A LOT over the stories that give us so much hope and joy. So pull up a chair and a cup of coffee, it’s Flashback Friday.

Father's Day: "I ain't goin' anywhere"

Happy Father’s Day y’all! I am so excited about this hilarious Father’s Day story. So many of us have different experiences when it comes to our relationships with our fathers. This story, to me, shares so much about the importance of fathers and father figures in our lives. I am so grateful for my father and the example he set for me in my life. With this story, you hopefully will see how hilarious and embarrassing it is on my end, but how beautiful it is in representing my father’s heart. ...