The Commons with Karla

It’s true that connection is something that we all long for. But why is it often that we struggle the most to connect with those closest to us?

If the above is something that you can relate to, you…

Today is a FIRST for The Commons. We have our first man and teenager on the podcast!   I am here with my husband Chad and my daughter Sophia. If you have been following the podcast, you know that we …

We have so many conversations a day, but how many of those conversations do we truly commit to digging deeper than surface level?

So often we participate in conversations with the intention of resp…

There is always a sense of relief when you have a friend or companion that has shared the same struggles as you and is able to relate with your feelings and emotions. There is comfort in knowing that…

Life is full of hard and challenging times.

One of the most important things to have during these seasons is community to support you, guide you, and sometimes just listen to you. Today we are talk…

Do you have friends that you consider family?

Today we are talking with Laurie about how to be intentional when it comes to maintaining connection with family and friends during life's crazy season…

Are you satisfied with the life you are living?

Johanna is a true friend and a ray of sunshine. Today we are talking about how Johanna navigates life as a business owner of three Pilates studios wh…

Have you ever felt distracted?

I think we can all agree that in today’s society - it is SO easy to get distracted from the things that are really important to us in our life. One of the main distra…

Have you ever been around a person that is so compassionate that you love to be in their presence? 

Tanya is definitely one of those people. I think we all aspire to be that person for others as we…

Life is full of many beautiful seasons. Some are full of joy, some are more challenging, but one thing that they all have in common is that they bring change. Change is one thing that we can always c…

We all know a person who is a “helper.”

The one who is willing to drop all their wants and needs to take care of everyone else around them. Maybe YOU are the helper. Oftentimes these people are the…

Are you someone who has family living close by, ready to help at the drop of a hat? Or are you someone with family miles away?

Today we are talking with my friend, Salena, who is blessed to have fa…

Have you found yourself in seasons of uncertainty and inconsistency, yet longing to be deeply rooted?

Kellie Gimenez is a mom of three and as a Major League Baseball (MLB) wife, finding roots in se…

Have you ever felt like you had to change who you truly were in order to make others comfortable?

My friend Angel has. Angel is real, authentic, and a lovely friend who loves her well exactly as they…

Have you ever felt like your life is constantly on the go, but completely lacking adventure?

Today I am sharing a conversation with my friend Lynsey who lives life fully and authentically. Lynsey is …

Lizz has been a friend since high school, and today I am so glad to share her with all of you.

Today, Lizz tells us about her life and interwoven throughout her story, you will hear her absolute love…

Have you ever needed an outlet, but were hesitant about embarking on a new journey alone?

Kari is an occupational therapist, wife, and mom of three who lives in Nevada. Today Kari shares with us how …

“Things changing are ok. Having boundaries is ok. Realizing you can’t say no to everything is ok. It’s important to ask what’s important to you.”

Corrie is not only a sweet friend, but a wife, homesch…

“Everything you do has the power to make an impact on someone.”

Jessica has been a friend of mine for over twenty years, and while we have many memories together, there were still things I learned ab…

“When you start sharing your baggage or childhood experiences, you realize how much more you have in common than you ever realized.”

Crystal Ricciardi is an occupational therapist, health coach, mom,…