Hayden joins me today for a very RAW episode... sharing the birth story of our Oakley Quinn! March 18, 2021 was simultaneously the best, and the worst day ever. It was exactly what we wanted, yet nothing like what we expected. Press play to join our conversation in reliving the day our sweet bug was born! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds

Abiding in Christ sounds so good, but what does that actually look like? Emilee Kurt is a life coach who is passionate about living a flourishing life in Christ and helping other women do the same. Today she shares some practical steps that we can take toward living more rooted, flourishing lives in Christ and The Kingdom. Connect with me on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds Connect with Emilee at @emileekkurt Join the Messy Bun Newsletter at www.emileekurt.com

An age gap I never saw coming, a backyard pig roast wedding, and years spent long-distance. Hayden’s and my relationship story is entirely different than what I would have expected if you had asked me to imagine my love story unfolding, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Press play and have a girl chat with me about how Hayden and I met, fell in love, and navigated a long-distance military relationship. Connect with me on instagram at @lauradawnreynolds

Curious about how you can speed up your metabolism and increase your health and wellness? Dr. Katie Church learned the hard way that under-eating, over-exercising, and chasing after a smaller body can actually seriously damage your health and slow down your metabolism. Today she shares her experience and expertise in how to heal and speed up your metabolism. Connect with me on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds Connect with Katie and find her free metabolism guide at @drkatiechurch

Healthy eating is more than just a perfect diet. Registered Dietitian Tveen Verano has a refreshing perspective on what it means to live nourished and free. Today she gives us her best advice on how to be disciplined with nutrition without being restrictive. If you desire a healthier relationship with food, this conversation will encourage you and point you in the right direction! Connect with me on instargram at @lauradawnreynolds Connect with Tveen at @tveenverano.rd

After years of yo-yo dieting and trying to lose weight, Stefanie embarked on a new health experience, leading her to deeper transformation than she knew possible. In this episode, Stefanie shares her story of inviting God into her fitness journey and finding true consistency through the balance of grace and discipline. Connect with me on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds

Are you sick of rushed, hectic, chaotic mornings? Me too sis. Life coach Kayla Grinolds helps women crate healthy rhythms and routines, and that starts with intentional mornings. Press play on this episode to learn how to create a morning routine that’s realistic for your life, and how to stay consistent with it! Connect with me on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds Connect with Kayla and find her website here: @kaylagrinalds www.couragedear.com

Do you feel a little isolated in this season of life? Cultivating community and deep friendships can be hard, but boy is it worth being bold and going after. In this episode we chat about how we were not created to do life alone, the beauty of community, and how to be bold and brave, and pursue vulnerable relationships. Connect with me on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds

Motherhood is a wild, beautiful, sanctifying journey that Tanner Hobbs and I are just embarking on. In today's conversation, Tanner shares about her journey trying to conceive, the best (and worst) advice she's been given as a new mom, and how parenthood is refining her marriage. You can catch the other episodes of Body, Baby & Bible over on Tanner's podcast, the Chasing Freedom Show Connect with me on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds Connect with Tanner at @_tannerhobbs

This is NOT a "guide to get skinny quick". I think we've all fallen for enough of those fad diets and false promises. Today I'm sharing 3 foundational, practical tips that will help you in your weight loss journey. I truly believe that if I had implemented these 3 things earlier, I wouldn't have spent so many years trying (and failing) to lose those extra pounds and keep them off. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds !

Today Tanner Hobbs shares the raw version of her story with body image: her crippling desire to become smaller, the pursuit of healing and freedom, and the body redemption she's living out now. Being in similar seasons of life, we've teamed up to invite you into a four-part series of conversations we're having about body image, living the wife life, becoming new moms, and digesting the Bible. After this episode, head right over to The Chasing Freedom Show to catch part 2 in this series: Wife Mode. Connect with Laura on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds Connect with Tanner on Instagram at @_tannerhobbs Listen to Part 2: Wife mode on the Chasing Freedom Show

At 34 weeks pregnant with our first munchkin, I share all things baby! - When we decided it was time to start a family - How my pregnancy has been - The impact of pregnancy on Hayden and our marriage - What we're hoping for birth - My struggles with insecurity as my body has changed I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram at @lauradawnreynolds

If you crave deeper faith and more consistency in your pursuit of Christ, this conversation with Michaelyn Modglin will leave you feeling encouraged and equipped to find rhythms of spiritual discipline in your life! Connect with me on IG at @lauradawnreynolds Connect with Michaelyn at @michaelynmodglin Connect with The Empowerment Project community and listen to Michaelyn's podcast at @theempowermentprojectt

Have you ever felt like "freedom" is more of an illusive idea, and less of a reality in your life? Do you ever wonder how it'd feel to live entirely unhindered by insecurity or fear of judgement? Today my friend Sara Coutant joins me on the podcast - she's an adventurous soul, an incredible musician, and simply oozes the type of freedom that so many of us aspire to live in. She shares her story of overcoming insecurity and fear of judgement, and stepping into the freedom that was waiting for her all along. Connect with me on IG at @lauradawnreynolds Connect with Sara on IG at @sara.coutant Listen to Sara's music on Spotify

Do you have days where insecurity rears it's ugly head and feels all-consuming? Where you look in the mirror and just want to cry? Today I want to give you 6 truths to cling to that will get you through a hard body image day. Warning: this is no self-love, pump-up girl talk. In this episode we dive deep into truths that go beyond the surface. Truths that will reorient your heart toward Christ and what HE says. I hope you walk away from this chit chat feeling seen,, loved, and encouraged, and equipped with truth. I'd love to connect with you on IG at @lauradawnreynolds !

Over the whole "New Years Resolutions" ordeal, but still desiring to become healthier in 2021? Today I'm sharing some practical tips and tricks to becoming more consistent with your health. If you're the kind of girl who is ready for a long-term lifestyle shift, not just a short-lived health kick, then grab your journal, get cozy, and press play. I'd love to connect with you over on IG at @lauradawnreynolds

In this raw, vulnerable episode, my sweet friend Jamie invites us into her story of finding freedom from disordered eating. Jamie shares about how her struggles with food and body image began, the valleys she walked through, and her journey to finding healing and freedom in Christ. You'll walk away from this chit chat feeling encouraged and inspired by God's faithfulness in her life, and the wisdom she shares. - You can connect with me over on ig at @lauradawnreynolds - Connect with Jamie at @jporpilia27

There's no doubt that the "single season" is HARD if you're a girl who desires marriage. I remember constantly trying to balance the desire to find my person, while also desiring to find contentment in the season I was in. I wanted to find my person, but I didn't want to sit around just waiting and wasting time. In this episode I share 3 things I did that helped me steward my single season well, and really prepared me for marriage once I did find my person. Get cozy, press play, and let's chat about: - Serving - Developing deep relationships - Growing in marriage before you're in one Connect with me on IG over at @lauradawnreynolds

Are you the kind of girl who loves having raw, vulnerable conversations with your girlfriends? If so, grab your coffee, pop your ear buds in and join this chit chat as I share the heartbeat and vision behind The Fully & Freely Show. Simply put: I believe that when we're physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy, we're able to live more fully and freely. This is a safe space where together as women, through honest conversations, we'll pursue better health - physically, emotionally and spiritually. It means the WORLD to me that you're pressing play on this episode, and I'd love to connect with you over on IG @lauradawnreynolds !