Mess and Meaning
Mess and Meaning is a show for busy parents who want to ditch the spin cycle for a more intentional life of connection and purpose. When we’re bombarded with distractions and demands, noise and clutter (and 28 consecutive themed dress-up days at school), it’s easy to lose sight of the stuff that really matters. Join Dr. Kara Shade – a wife, mom of 3, and an award-winning relationship coach – on her quest to reclaim the meaningful amidst the messy. Listen in for thought-provoking interviews, cutting-edge research, and relatable personal stories as we learn more and live better, together.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
It Goes Dark Fast: Meeting the Challenges of Modern Parenthood with Dr. Marcey Mettica
*Little Ears Warning* We discuss some topics in the episode preview, and in the final third of the episode, that you probably won't want little ears to hear (e.g., pornography, digital dangers, and a…
Would You Be Ready? Chasing Dreams with Matt Eicheldinger
Hello, this is Matt, and he's a teacher . . .
In this episode, I chat with one of the good guys of the internet, Matt Eicheldinger. He’s a veteran teacher and New York Times and USA Today bestselling …
It's Not Fair! Mastering the Mental Load with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a relationship expert who knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she’s committed to helping moms navigate it better. In this episode, we do a deep dive into…
Leap of Faith - Letting God Lead with Brenna Milleville
Brenna Milleville, owner of popular Christian apparel company Elly and Grace, shares how a nudge from God led her away from a career in public policy to an unexpected life of entrepreneurship.
We tal…
Naked Out There - Vulnerability and Entrepreneurship with Assia Mahmood
In part two of the mompreneur mini-series, I chat with Assia Mahmood, owner of Windhaven Academy, children’s book author, and host of the She Busy podcast. We discuss some of the parallels between en…
Talk Me Through This - The Art of Collaboration with The Bluebird Design Co.
In the first installment of a new mompreneur mini-series, I chat with the co-owners of The Bluebird Design Co., Krystin King and Vanessa Harrell, on adult friendship, entrepreneurship, and their best…
Friday Fries + Secret Sauce - The Case for Connection with Dr. Dave Schramm
Dr. Dave Schramm is an associate professor and family life extension specialist at Utah State University, and he has given more than 600 presentations around the world on happiness, marriage, and par…
Let It Be - Navigating Grief with Dr. Jennifer Ryan
This episode features personal stories and reflections on grief from my friends Stephen Shanabrook and Davenna Ward, as well as an interview with Dr. Jennifer Ryan, a licensed professional counselor …
Rage Against Groundhog Day - Keeping Marriage Fun with Amberly Lambertsen
Amberly Lambertsen is a certified family life educator, marriage coach, and host of the Prioritize Your Marriage podcast. In our chat, she shares candid personal insights and practical tips to help c…
Just Stop It - A Marriage Masterclass with Dr. Scott Stanley
Dr. Scott Stanley, one of the leading relationship and commitment experts in the world (and an overall groovy guy), packs this episode with research-based insights and time-tested advice from his mor…
Trailer - Mess and Meaning with Dr. Kara Shade
Hi, I'm Dr. Kara, and this is the Mess and Meaning podcast. It's a show for busy parents like you who want to ditch the spin cycle for a more intentional life of connection and purpose.
If you're re…