WELCOME TO THE GRACE & GROWTH PODCAST
*NEW EPISODE every thursday*
Let’s hang out every week! Join our positive community where we read books, talk corn and farming, kids, life and personal growth.
Enjoy reflections from Addie and interviews with very special guests. Addie will give you positive and practical insights on becoming more confident, finding clarity, becoming more mindful with your time and decisions - all with a side of friendship. Every episode is a friendly conversation that leaves you feeling motivated and uplifted.
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EPISODES & SHOW NOTES
#157: The Rom con, publishing and writing with devon daniels
Devon Daniels and I have been plotting this episode for a solid year. I read her book in 2021, met her in person over drinks and snacks in 2022 and we knew that we needed to put together something for her newest book, The Rom Con. Devon is a mom, a reader, and a writer of smart romantic comedies. She is so smart and fun and I hope you enjoy her as much as I do.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading:
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth,
Love the One You’re With by Lauren Layne
Watching: Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+
Connect with Devon
Instagram @devondanielsauthor
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#156: Simple Tips for Slowing Down and Finding Joy During the Holidays
I don’t know that I am ready, but the holidays are sneaking up on us. If I don’t start the mindset work now, they are going to sneak up on my calendar and on my perspective. In this episode I am sharing some easy and uncomplicated ways to start shifting my brain so that I can embrace ALL of the joy this holiday season.
So tell me, What is can you do to find joy right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Lore Olympus
Watching: Shiny Happy People on Prime
Listening: Daughter of the Pirate King series by Tricia Levenseller
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#155: Do you need me to help?
Several moments this fall have led me to ask the question of the day “Do you need me to help or just listen?” This question not only helps me to serve my friends and family better, but helps me to stop and listen more actively. It clears the clutter of conversation and venting in ways that help everyone so much.
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Starling House by Alix E Harrow
Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
Listening: Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#154: 4 questions to make wise time exchanges
As we have been navigating life with harvest and 4 kids in activities and also thinking about our future, we have talked a lot about the exchanges we make in life, both intentionally and unintentionally. What does saying yes or no to something mean later? How does that commitment cause a trade off somewhere else in your life? I share 4 questions to ask before you commit.
So tell me, What is exchanges are you making in your life right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Watching: Outlander on Starz
Listening: Inheritance by Nora Roberts
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#153: On Moms, pink month and life with Brooke taylor
I have followed Brooke online for ages and when we met in person this summer, we were instant friends. We bonded over life and being a mom and perfect lipsticks. Her story is incredible and she is making things happen in life that very few of us get to do. You are going to love this story and love her.
So tell me, What are you doing to do life at it’s best right now?
Shownotes:
Bluey Episodes - Brooke’s Fave and Addie’s Fave
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: The Four Winds
Watching: Bluey on Disney +
Listening: New Heights Podcast
Connect with Brooke
Instagram @ruralgoneurban
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#152: #152: Reading and Writing Diversely with Diana Quincy
I have been reading Diana Quincy’s books for a long time. When I got to meet her this summer at the Steamy Lit conference, I knew from our conversations that she is someone you need to know as well. She is smart and thoughtful and so much fun. I hope you enjoy learning from her as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Anna Quindlan
Connect with Diana
Instagram @diana_quincy_author
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#151: Self Care Made Simple
Fall is here in full swing. As we cruise through our super full schedules and shuttle back and forth to events, making sure that we are taken care of is crucial. Sometimes, Self Care as a practice can seem overwhelming or expensive. In this episode, I share some of my tricks and tips and methods to keeping myself running at full speed and making sure my family is doing the same.
So tell me, What are you doing to care for yourself this week?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Three Holidays and a Wedding
Watching: Outlander on Starz
Listening: The Wake Up Call by Beth O'Leary
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#150: Do you need a transition
I was talking to a client the other day about spaces in her life where she feels frustrated. Trying to bounce from one task or event to the next can feel like a lot. We found that a good transition was what she needed. Often, transitions can be applied to other age groups or times of life, but they are so important to how we feel and manage ourselves through the day. In this episode, I share some of my most effective tricks for having smoother transitions.
So tell me, What transition is helping you right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: The Lazy Genius
Watching: Outlander on Starz
Listening: The Wake Up Call
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#149: 8 tricks for Fall comfort Cooking
It’s fall! With the start of school and new schedules and cooler temps, my kitchen changes. I lean more into prepped meals and cozy foods and intentionality in how I feed my family. With that comes a need for greater efficiency. I am sharing some of my favorite old and new tricks for feeling happier and more successful in the kitchen as the season changes. This is not a recipe episode (wouldn’t that be complicated?) but an episode that hopefully helps make your fall cooking a little more comforting.
So tell me, What is helping you in the kitchen right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Chasm by Stacey McEwan and book 1 Ledge
Watching:Sister Wiveson TLC
Listening: Off to the Races by Elsie Silver
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#148: let’s hustle (or not)
I’ve been reading again. In my last personal growth book (Do-Over by Jon Acuff), my mind was blown a little bit by his thoughts on HUSTLE. I am like you. I was totally into hustling 6 or 7 years ago and realized that maybe that’s not what life is supposed to be like. Jon opened my eyes to some new ways to approach hard work and goals and how focusing on those thing instead of trying to do it all at once can actually be more effective than putting your head down and hustling. I am sharing my thoughts and his and what I have been working on lately in this new episode.
So tell me, What are you focusing on?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: The Name Drop by Susan Lee
Watching: Outlander on Starz
Listening: Marrying Off Morgan McBride
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#147: What’s Saving My Life Right Now
We are rolling into fall and back to school and harvest and it’s time to be a little bit grateful. I am taking note of the things that are making life easier and happier right now. Some are big. Some are small. All are adding up to a happier time of life.
So tell me, What is saving your life right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark
Watching: Outlander on Starz
Listening: Marrying Off Morgan McBride
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook Grace & Growth with Addie
Episode #146: Writing Romance and Besties with Christina Lauren
I wish I could tell you how much I loved making this episode. Christina Lauren has lived on my kindle for years. I was so fortunate to get the opportunity to talk to both Christina and Lauren about their most recent book, their brand new audiobook AND writing as best friends. They are so much fun and I hope you love spending time with them, too!
Episode #145: AND as a way of life with Crystal Blin
As I learn and grow in life, I have found that I live in the AND space more often than not. My friend, Crystal, has talked about living in the AND space for ages. She is the queen of being this AND that and being so much more than just one thing. So as I have been rolling this part of life around this year, she has been on my mind. I knew we needed to talk about this topic together. I hope her thoughts and our conversation give you a little bit of permission to live in your AND as well.
So tell me! In what AND(s) are you living?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Watching: The Bear on Hulu
Listening: Scamanda Podcast
Connect with Crystal
Instagram @crystal.blin
Facebook @crystalcattle
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddie
Episode #144: Love Stories Matter with Katherine Center
Katherine Center is a writer and a lovely human and also she is very passionate about our need for joy and happiness and love stories in life. I learn so much and feel so happy every time I get to visit with her. Her books are my go to recommendation always and I hope you enjoy her as much as I did.
Episode #143: Forget Me Not with Julie Soto
When I read Julie Soto's debut book, Forget Me Not, I knew we had to meet her. She is just as lovely as I expected. We talk all things theater and tv and fan fiction and books. I hope you love her as much as I did.
Episode #142: Mid Year Check In - What's Working
We are halfway through 2023 and it's the best time to look through our wins over the first half of the year. I loved making a set of short lists of the things that are working for us at this minute and hope that some of them can work for you!
Episode 1: Hi. I'm Addie
As we open the show, I thought it would be fun to introduce myself. Here are 10 things to know about me with a challenge to share things about yourself on socials this week.
Resources from the episode:
For coaching information, visit addieyoder.com
See corn pictures HERE
Addie's Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe:
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup butter flavor Crisco
1 tsp salt (I prefer kosher)
1 tsp baking soda
1tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
2 cups of chocolate chips
Bake at 375 for 8-9 minutes
Be sure to tag and share your 10 things on socials. You can find me @addie.yoder on instagram. I can't wait to get to know you, too!