Start Scared
Start Scared is the podcast for busy mamas who love their kids but feel like they've lost themselves in the chaos of motherhood. If you're ready to rediscover the woman you are outside of “Mom,” even if you're not sure where to begin, this is the place for you.
Together, we'll tackle the lies we tell ourselves, smash through the excuses holding us back, and gain the clarity we need to start showing up for ourselves unapologetically. Because, Mama, you matter—not just as a mom, but as the incredible woman God created you to be.
It’s time to take that first step toward finding yourself again. Are you ready to Start Scared?
Start Scared
224. He Came a Stranger, Left as Family: A Year With Our German Exchange Student
In August, my mom welcomed a foreign exchange student from Germany into her home—and from day one, he became part of ours, too.
We’ve shared beach days in Port O’Connor, a family vacation to Mexico, and even taught him how to drive (shoutout to Frank for being the brave teacher!). My 10-year-old son absolutely adores him, and saying goodbye is going to be so hard.
Today, he joins me on the podcast before flying back home with his parents. We’re talking about everything—from the cultural differences he noticed, to his favorite memories, and how this experience has shaped who he’s becoming.
This is a reminder that family is about so much more than blood—it’s about love, shared experiences, and the people who change us for the better.
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I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
xo,
Chrysty
